SALUTE THE HOLTON INSIDE HOLTON, KAN. Winter Hometown of Sports Kevin & Laura Stauffer Team Holton Recorder subscribers Previews! for 32 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 153 years See page 6, 7 & 11. Volume 153, Issues 95 & 96 HOLTON, KANSAS • Mon./Wed. Nov. 30 & Dec. 2, 2020 22 Pages $1.00 COVID-19 uptick Community Thanksgiving Dinner 2020 strains HCH, staff n County Commission extends mask mandate through Dec. 14 By Ali Holcomb shared a graph showing that the The rise in COVID-19 (coro- week before the countywide navirus) cases in Jackson Coun- mask mandate took effect, the ty is putting a strain on Holton virus spread increased by 22 Community Hospital and its percent. staff, which has prompted the In the week after the mask county commissioners to extend mandate was issued, the disease the health order requiring masks spread decreased by 13 percent. in public through Dec. 14. Saia also reported to the com- The 12-bed hospital was missioners that HCH had less nearly full on Monday with 11 than 15 days’ worth of isolation medical beds in use. Four of gowns on hand. those patients were hospitalized “We have been able to secure for COVID-19 related issues, washable/reusable gowns, but according to Carrie Saia, HCH we’re very concerned if a surge CEO. after the Thanksgiving holiday “Three weeks ago, we maybe occurs in the next two weeks.” had one or two patients through On Nov. 13, the commission- the whole pandemic who needed ers unanimously approved a to be hospitalized here,” Saia health order that requires county said. “Prior to this, we’ve been residents to wear face masks able to send patients to larger in public, limits non-religious facilities, like Kansas City and gatherings in the county to 25 Topeka. Those hospitals are now and requires restaurants and bars This year’s Community full.” to keep groups of customers at Thanksgiving Dinner was a On Monday, Angie Reith, least six feet apart. “drive-through” event due Jackson County local health offi- That health order was ex- to COVID-19, and diners cer, informed the commissioners tended an additional week on lined the streets near Hol- that 38 new positive COVID-19 Nov. 23 on a 2-1 vote. On Mon- ton’s Evangel United Meth- cases had been reported in the day, the extension through Dec. odist Church last Thursday, county from Thursday, Nov. 26, 14 was approved on a 2-0 vote. Nov. 26, to take part in the to Sunday night, Nov. 29. Commissioner Bill Elmer was annual dinner. Reith also reported that the absent from the meeting. In the photo above, Ju- county’s average positivity rate Saia said that the hospital’s nior Schweigen (at right) was at 28 percent and that she only remaining open patient handed bagged dinners recommended continuing the room is semi-private. to visitors who visited the mask mandate and limiting gath- “We could actually put in two church that day. erings to less than 25 people. patients to share a room,” she And in the photo at left, Saia also sent the commis- said. volunteers Sherry Kuglin sioners an email urging them (left) and John Chiles (right) to renew the health order. She Continued to Page 14 dished food into trays for those who showed up at the church for a dinner of turkey or ham with all the Donations accepted for trimmings. Dinner organizer Janice Schweigen said a total of JCMA Christmas Store 365 dinners were served. By Ali Holcomb but Ingels said she tries “not to For more information on The time for the Jackson turn anybody away” who may the dinner, see the story on County Ministerial Alliance need help. Page 2 of today’s Recorder. Christmas Store distribution is “Our numbers are down Photos by Brian Sanders almost here, and last-minute fi- about 12 families and 12 seniors nancial donations are still being compared to last year,” Ingels accepted to help make Christ- said. “Not everyone who ap- mas brighter for area families plied last year has applied this Fire claims Wetmore man and senior citizens. year.” No fans allowed at high Jennifer Ingels, one of the Due to COVID-19, this year’s A house fire claimed the more, Netawaka and Goff re- organizers for the Christmas event will be “drive-through life of Larry LaMee, 62, of sponded to the scene, and by school games, for now Store, said that 111 families and only,” and parents and individu- Wetmore on Thanksgiving 5:45 a.m., the house was total 60 seniors and disabled adults als will not be allowed in the Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, it has engulfed in flames, it was re- n have requested assistance this church to “shop” for donated been reported. ported. KSHSAA board OKs winter sports year through the annual event, items. A fire was reported by a LaMee was the only occu- neighbor at 426 Fourth St. pant in the home, which was By Brian Sanders on a 51-25 vote. which has been set from 8 a.m. Ingels said that specific inter sports at Kansas’ Holton High School Princi- to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, Christmas gifts for children and in Wetmore at 5:30 a.m. last considered a total loss. W Thursday, according to the The office said the cause of high schools and middle schools pal Rod Wittmer participated at Holton First Baptist Church, adults were requested and have will go on, but family members in the voting as a representative 404 Juniper Dr. been purchased and donated. State Fire Marshal’s Office. the Nemaha County fire has Fire departments from Wet- not yet determined. and other spectators will not be of the Big Seven League, which Applications for the Christ- allowed to watch — except re- he said did not support the Ex- mas Store were due last month, Continued to Page 10 motely — until the end of Janu- ecutive Board’s original recom- ary, at least. mendations but noted that mea- That was the consensus of sures had to be taken to mitigate the Kansas State High School the spread of COVID-19. Recorder Activities Association (KSH- “The consensus was that the Eagles inspire chainsaw art SAA) board of directors, which (Big Seven) league did not want met via videoconference on to delay the season until Jan. By Brian Sanders welcomes Tuesday, Nov. 24 to decide 15, as we all felt we needed to Eagles are important to ru- how winter sports and other get games in when we could for ral Holton resident Ron Cobb, letters KSHSAA-sanctioned activities the benefit of student-athletes,” who learned from a young age would be conducted — if at all Wittmer said. “The league un growing up in Californa that — in light of rising COVID-19 derstood that our teams can be they are “holy animals.” to Santa! cases in the state and across the quarantined at any time during “I grew up with the San- country. the season… the uptick in cases ta Cota Creek Tribe of the Letters to Santa Claus from A week prior to the Nov. 24 in our communities could shut Cumash Indians in a national area children are now being ac- meeting, KSHSAA’s Executive us down at any time.” forest,” Cobb said. “I’ve had cepted for future publication in Board had proposed delaying And while some family mem- many Native American spiri- The Holton Recorder. the start of all winter sports, bers may not like KSHSAA’s tual experiences that until re- The letters will be printed in including basketball and wres- decision to prohibit spectators at cently I never told any white our special Christmas greetings tling, until Jan. 15. But the sports events, Jackson Heights people about.” section that will be published 78-member board of directors, Superintendent Adrianne Walsh From his home that over- prior to Christmas. made up of representatives of said that in order to keep the vi- looks the south side of Banner The letters are due at The every league in the state, as rus from spreading, it was the Creek Reservoir, Cobb says Holton Recorder office by 5 well as a number of other en- right decision to make. he enjoys watching the ma p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. tities, rejected that proposal at “There are no easy decisions jestic birds as they circle over Due to the large amount of the Nov. 24 meeting. right now, and KSHSAA did the reservoir. letters we receive each year, On a 53-22 vote, the board of not take this decision lightly,” “Imagine my delight when please limit the letters to no directors voiced its approval of Walsh said. “I believe the end we purchased this home and more than 150 words. a “normal” winter season, add- result was a compromise to al- found out that eagles nested Please make sure the letters ing an extension to the “win- low kids to get the chance to in the west end of the lake,” include the child’s name (writ- ter moratorium” during which play in a safe way with COVID- he said Monday while he and ten legibly), age and home- teams may not practice or play 19 cases on an alarming rise Topeka chainsaw artist Sheila town. and a prohibition on spectators across Kansas.” Roberts watched two eagles Letters may be mailed to at sports events between Dec. 1 circling overhead. The Holton Recorder, P.O. and Jan. 28, the latter passing Continued to Page 10 The latest addition to Box 311, Holton, KS, 66436; Cobb’s property is a work of brought to the office at 109 W. art crafted by Roberts out of Fourth St. between 8 a.m. and a dying elm tree, which she 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; INSIDE fashioned into a bald eagle or e-mailed to holtonrecorder@ Thanksgiving dinner a hit, but Christmas dinner with its wings outstretched. giantcomm.net is canceled p. 2 Roberts said it took her about Letters can also be dropped a week to complete the sculp- off in the mail slot by The Re- Jacob Ewing retrial postponed again p. 2 ture. corder’s front door after busi- “Santa’s Workshop” to open p. 10 It’s the second such tree ness hours. sculpture on Cobb’s land, the For more information about Chainsaw artist Sheila Roberts is shown in the pho- second chainsawed out of an- the letters, or how to place a to above with an eagle she recently crafted out of an other nearby elm in the fall of Christmas greeting in that spe- THURSDAY’S FORECAST old elm tree at the rural Holton home of Ron Cobb. cial section, please call The Partly Sunny, High 40 Photo by Brian Sanders Continued to Page 10 Holton Recorder office at 364- Look for the complete forecast on Page 2. 3141.
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The Community Thanksgiving Dinner volunteer crew, led by Janice Schweigen (second from right in above photo), packaged and served or delivered a total of 365 dinners for last Thursday’s event at Holton’s Evangel United Meth- odist Church. However, a similar crew will not be found at the church on Christmas Day, as this year’s Community Christmas Dinner has been canceled due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. Photo by Brian Sanders Community Thanksgiving Dinner serves 365 n But this year’s Christmas dinner is canceled over COVID-19 spread concerns By Brian Sanders year. But I cannot guarantee of infection.” to their homes by volunteers. This year’s Community the safety of the volunteers this So far, no such concerns have That was more than the Thanksgiving Dinner was a hit year, so I feel it’s in the best stemmed from last Thursday’s “between 300 and 350” that Today’s Weather Forecast Sponsored By: with Holton-area residents as interest of community health Community Thanksgiving Din- was reported with last year’s a curbside pick-up only meal to not go forward with the din- ner, which was conducted as a Thanksgiving dinner. due to COVID-19, with more ner.” curbside pickup-only meal, as “We went through a lot of dinners served than last year, Elliott said she made the opposed to the sit-down com- food yesterday,” said Schwei- PAY CASH according to dinner organizer decision to cancel this year’s munity dinners that Holton- gen, who is in her second year Janice Schweigen. Christmas dinner after con- area residents have enjoyed at of organizing the dinner. “I AND SAVE But concerns over the pos- sulting with area “infection Thanksgiving and Christmas hope everybody was pleased sible worsening spread of prevention experts” about con since 1985. with what they got.” 3¢/GAL COVID-19 during the holiday cerns over the possible spread Cars lined the streets near The dinner was originally season have led to the cancella- of COVID-19 among “the Evangel United Methodist scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 tion of the Community Christ- number of volunteers I need Church Thursday morning and p.m., but Schweigen said it 19075 US Hwy. 75, Holton • 785-364-2463 mas Dinner for this year, dinner to make (the dinner) work” afternoon to pick up a Thanks- took her crew of volunteers organizer Tammy Elliott said and adding extra burden to an giving dinner of turkey or ham more than three hours to serve yesterday (Tuesday). already overtaxed local health — some with both — with all everyone. “It was a very hard decision care system. the trimmings to go, and Sch- “The last car finally went COUPON to make,” Elliott said. “It’s a “I’ve been mulling it over for weigen said Friday that this through at about 2 p.m. or longstanding tradition here in about two months,” she said. “I year’s dinner served a total of 2:30,” she said. “I was really $ $ Holton, and I have every inten- can’t see a way to serve 400 365 people, including 47 who amazed at how many went tion of bringing it back next meals without an immense risk requested their meals delivered through.”
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According to Pat When a significant amount oc- Tim Morse. ruptured both of the passenger owner of the vehicle, Katrina Korte, director of emergency curs, it is telephoned to the At 9 a.m. that day, a Jackson side tires of the Lincoln. Glaspie, 40, Manhattan, was ar- management for the county, Blast NWS. These reports are used in The vehicle then exited the rested on numerous counts of County Sheriff’s Office deputy th said the burn permits will be From The Past flood forecasting activities and observed a black 2017 Lincoln highway at 46 Street in Topeka identity theft. Glaspie was also available at all fire department for public information. Data MKZ passenger car northbound and attempted to re-enter the arrested on outstanding warrants offices in the county and will collected by Bell is used to de- on U.S. Highway 75 with an highway on the southbound on from Riley County. now expire Dec. 31 of every termine “normal” values for the expired registration. The dep- ramp where it came to a stop. The rear seat passenger, Evalt odd year. Wetmore vicinity. uty attempted to initiate a car Three occupants in the vehicle Catling Jr., 24, Topeka, was ar- Brandon Neely, 2015 World Cherryl Boyett of the Holton stop on the vehicle, but the ve- were taken into custody, and a rested on charges of possession Livestock Auctioneer Cham- Electrolysis Clinic was recently hicle continued northbound near quantity of methamphetamine of methamphetamine and posses- pion, visited Holton Livestock welcomed into the Holton busi- 142nd Road where it allegedly allegedly was seized during the sion of marijuana drug parapher- Exchange on Tuesday, Dec. 1, ness community. Boyett is a stop, Morse said. nalia. Catling was also arrested th nearly struck a northbound truck for its 64 Anniversary Calf certified professional electrolo- near 150th Road, Morse said. The driver, Michael Gonzales, on outstanding warrants from the and Yearling Auction, it was gist, specializing in permanent The vehicle proceeded west at 32, Topeka, was arrested on Topeka Police Department. reported. Neely was in the auc- hair removal. Her office is - lo 174th Road and the traveled back charges of felony fleeing and The Kansas Highway Patrol, tioneer’s seat, selling livestock cated at 506 New York St. in onto U.S. 75 heading south where eluding a law enforcement of- the Shawnee County Sheriff’s and showing off the chant that Holton. the vehicle reached speeds in ex- ficer, reckless driving and - oper Office and the Mayetta Police earned him the world title dur- cess of 100 miles an hour, it was ating a motor vehicle without a Department assisted with the in- ing the day’s auction. reported. driver’s license. Gonzales was cident. Bob Powers of Holton, a Viet- 50 Years Ago nam War veteran, was honored Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 1970 to see his likeness sketched into The Christmas lights went on a collage created by Jackson in downtown Holton on Fri- Heights High School art stu- day night, Nov. 27. The festive Gift Ideas From A To Z! dents at the recent veterans’ sa- scene on the Square includes green rope with a Christmas lute at the JHHS gym. Powers Convenient location was one of several area veterans lantern at each entrance to the U.S. Hwy. who participated in the sixth Square, lights around the inside A Arcada Liquor right off the Square! 75 Liquor 75, Holton JHHS Honor Flight this past of the Square and garlands to September. The photo collage the corners of the Courthouse was based on a picture taken and lighted plastic ornaments Auto Parts & Accessories – Bumper To Bumper by JHHS student Tayla Manuel This week’s “Blast on the white way poles. At each A while Powers was at the Viet- From The Past” be- corner of the Square is a lighted nam War memorial. came a Chamber mem- Christmas tree. Pawn & Gun Drive-Thru Liquor ber in 2000 as the own- A new federal law permit- B BeginAgains (North Side of Holton Square) (North of Burger King) 10 Years Ago er of the Grapevine gift ting 18-year-olds to vote has Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2010 store in Holton. not produced any rush among local young people to prepare The Beck Bookman Library Be the first to iden- Board of Trustees and staff tify her by calling The themselves for the opportu- B Best Gift Ever! – Boomers’ Gift Card! honored library employee Sha- Holton Recorder at 785- nity, according to Holton City ron Lane for her 22 years of 364-3141 and receive a Clerk Virginia Zibell. Zibell Open 7 days a week 124 W. 5th St. said that as of Tuesday, Dec. 1, service to library patrons and coupon for a FREE Son- everley Brown Boutique through Christmas! Holton the community during a recent ic Blast! no 18-year-olds have yet regis- B B tered as voters in Holton. Under retirement reception. Visitors to Last week’s “Blast The the reception were treated to a From The Past” fea- the provisions of the act passed Gift certificates make 325 New York Ave. photo display created in honor tured Janet Bair-Car- by Congress earlier this year, C Cockeyed Pig Bar & Grille great Christmas gifts! Holton of Lane’s work at the library penter, and no one was 18-year-olds have been able to through the years. able to correctly iden- register since Nov. 1. The The Jackson County Farm East side of Kansas City Chiefs’ cheer- tify her. 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A CDC advisory committee faced this new enemy known as Representatives for Moderna COVID-19? and Pfizer, two pharmaceutical is meeting this week to decide who will be the first to the get As a nation, we recognized companies producing and test- their sacrifices. We cheered ing vaccines to relieve the coun- the vaccine in the country. Moderna representatives re- them. We fed them. We made try of the pandemic, announced them masks. We held up signs the good news. ported Monday that the com- pany expects to have about 20 with messages of support. On Monday, Moderna sought For eight months, those emergency use authorization million doses of its vaccine available in the U.S. by the end workers have continued to help from the U.S. Food and Drug us. They have literally put their Administration to administer of the month and is on track to manufacture 500 million to one lives on the line to care for and its COVID-19 vaccine, which comfort us. To heal us. And to the company says is 94.1 per- billion doses globally next year. If granted authorization, save us. cent effective at preventing the Now, more than ever, they virus and 100 percent effective about 6.4 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine with be distrib- need our help. The COVID-19 at preventing severe cases of the cases here in the Midwest and disease. uted in the U.S. this month, it was reported. throughout the country are rising. Moderna is the second com- Our hospitals are approaching pany to apply to the FDA for Back in May, Operation Warp Speed (OWS) was established dangerous levels where the emergency use authorization number of patients is close to for a coronavirus vaccine. Pfiz- in partnerships with several Another urban legend federal agencies with a goal of exceeding the ability to care er applied on Nov. 20 and the for them. Recently, more than company’s trial found the vac- delivering 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. a million new cases of COVID- cine was 95 percent effective in 19 were diagnosed across the preventing infections. Congress has directed about PLAINS FOLK: Crime does not pay $10 billion to OWS through country in less than one week. Both vaccines require two By Jim Hoy driver’s seat, planning on drop contents of blood, fur and guts, The solution is not as simple doses a few weeks apart. Both supplemental funding, includ- In the later 1960s (don’t ping it into a trash can when she he was so startled that he reared ing the Coronavirus Aid Relief as magically creating more beds companies have reported that recall the exact year) we were got to town. back suddenly, his chair falling, or extra space. It boils down to their vaccines could also induce and Economic Security Act. in Chanute at Cathy’s parents’ Along the way she picked up and was knocked unconscious Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski, the having the staff to care for all some side effects that are simi- house for Christmas. Genevieve a neighbor, also a widow, who when his head hit the floor. patients, whether or not they lar to symptoms associated with director of OWS’s supply, pro- had also invited her sister and needed a few things from town. The manager rushed over to duction and distribution, said have COVID-19. COVID-19, including muscle family to join us for Christmas In the visiting that occurred check on the man, then called The same can be said for pain, chills and headaches. this week that everyone who dinner, a group of six that during the drive into town, for an ambulance. A policeman wants a vaccine should be able our first-responders, teachers, The FDA will meet with its included Peggy’s widowed she forgot about the cat. Well, walking by heard the commotion grocery workers, restaurant advisory committee on Dec. 10 to get one by June 2021. father-in-law, the two women had finished and came in to check. According to the CDC, a to- workers, government workers to review Pfizer’s emergency R a y m o n d shopping and were headed back When the ambulance arrived, and business owners. They are application and on Dec. 17 to tal of 266,051 deaths have been Coder. to the car when they saw a man the policeman picked up the reported, so far, in the U.S., in- all doing their best every day review Moderna’s application. In the leisure with an armload of packages packages, including the sack to help us, teach us, feed us and Once the FDA grants the cluding four in Jackson County, ly conversation peering into back window. with the dead cat, and got in the stemming from 13,295,605 provide us with supplies and companies emergency use au- after dinner, It was summer, a warm day, ambulance to accompany the services. thorization, an advisory com- positive COVID-19 cases na- Mr. Coder so they had left the car windows man to the hospital. tionwide. Now it’s our turn. We have mittee at the U.S. Centers for told us of an down. This was, after all, a And that’s where story ended, to double our efforts to help all incident he had small town in a rural area and a leaving the hearers to imagine of them, and ourselves, by not heard about time when people didn’t need to the man trying to explain to the getting sick or spreading the the previous lock everything up. policeman in the emergency disease. The solutions are not MOLLETTE: There’s summer. They watched as the man room why he was carrying a hard. And we won’t have to do It seems that reached into back seat and dead cat around with him, along them forever. some real cheer, a widow who lived on a small pulled out the sack holding the with all the women’s items in By taking five simple steps, farm just across the Missouri dead cat, adding it to his other the other packages. The moral you can save a life this holiday brightness, hope coming state line had been awakened packages. Instead of saying to this cautionary tale: crime season, including your own. To during a thunderstorm by a anything to him, the two women doesn’t pay. do that, you can: By Glenn Mollette Millions of doses of a vaccine loud ruckus and caterwauling decided to watch to see what the It was a good story, and I • Wear a mask. When I was a child, I thought for COVID-19 are ready to be in the yard outside her bedroom thief would do when he found didn’t ruin the effect by saying • Wash your hands frequently Christmas would never come. released. This vaccine is not window. what he had stolen. it was an urban legend that went for at least 20 seconds. You have The weeks dragged by while I coming too early for a country The next morning when she The man’s arms were full, back at least as far as 1953 no idea who touched a surface wore out the toy sections of the that has been paralyzed by sick- went outside, she beheld a so he headed to a coffee shop, with variants occurring in San before you, and whether they are Sears and Penney’s catalogs ness and death. gruesome scene — the bloody or maybe it was an ice cream Francisco; Bloomington, Ind.; sick. hoping Santa might stop by. While the release of these vac- body of a large tomcat, se parlor, Mr. Coder didn’t know Washington, DC; Jersey City, • Practice physical distancing I always looked for Santa cines is coming in record time, verely mangled with its guts for sure. N.J.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and indoors and out. Stay at least six Claus and it’s still too late for many. Mil- hanging out. On the porch, They followed him inside and even the British Museum in feet apart. tried to stay lions of Americans have been proudly wagging its tail, was sat at a table sipping their coffee London. • Limit gathering sizes to the awake on blindsided by this ugly disease her protective German shepherd while the thief sipped his and I’ll close out the urban legends smallest number possible. It’s Christmas Eve that took their lives. People are farm dog. started opening the packages he in the next column with the first tempting to gather the whole just to catch sick today and desperately need Later that morning she was was carrying. one I ever heard. family for these important a glimpse of this medicine. headed into town for some There was a variety of loot, Note: Jim Hoy, retired holidays. This year, consider the jolly big For all of us, it cannot come shopping, so she put the body most of it items that women, professor of English at Emporia doing it another way. Use guy. Typi- soon enough. Business owners, of the cat into a paper bag, not men, would buy. When he State University, is co-author of technology to connect, or send a cally, I would restaurants, schools, churches, rolled down the top, and placed got to the cat sack and opened the Plains Folk column. thoughtful card or letter instead see him at the families, factories, the travel it on the floorboards behind the it, revealing the horrifying for Christmas, Hanukkah, five and dime industry and old fashion family Kwanzaa and other December store or G.C. gatherings are more than ready holidays. Murphy’s. I al- for these miracle drugs that will LETTER TO THE EDITOR • Take precautions every day. ways had a list longer than San- hopefully save us from COVID- Dear editor, While some of the kids I grew accuse Republicans of anything, Treat everyone — including ta could carry. However, Santa 19. 2020 has been a doozy. up with got into drugs, my only they themselves most likely are yourself — as a possible carrier. typically managed to show up Americans are living in antic- Young and old will remember “drug problem” started very guilty of doing or already have Many cases of COVID-19 have with something on Christmas ipation of a lot this December. how their lives were changed, early, as I was drug to church done the same thing. They are been diagnosed in people who thanks to hard working parents Millions are hoping for a job, an and fun and freedom were taken three times a week, plus week like the smart aleck who said, didn’t show symptoms. You may who loved Christmas and giving unemployment check and a roof away. America was the number long revivals. I’ve made some “I’ve told you a million times, think your family members or as much as they could. over their heads. They are hop- one target of communist China mistakes, but fear of God has don’t exaggerate!” close friends are safe because The anticipation of Christ- ing Congress will get their act when they purposely unleashed mainly kept me in the straight Please diversify your news- you know them and you think mas was an adrenaline boost as together and approve one more a gain-of-function virus on the and narrow. gathering. It is harmful to watch they are being careful. But often, a child. The hopes and dreams stimulus package. world. Today, I Google nothing, I panic pornography 24/7 on ma- you don’t know who they have of what might come or be al- Many Americans this year Some people don’t really be- study the Bible and base my jor media. We can’t live in so been around and how safe those ways was exciting. The down- dread Christmas because they lieve this, and too many people thoughts and actions on the in- much fear that we turn to drugs other people are. time came when late on Christ- don’t have any money and life don’t really care. They actually fallible word of God. If people and alcohol. Try One America It’s up to each of us to do the mas day I had to reconcile that is filled with worry and -uncer think that we can be nice to this don’t understand that the heart News (OAN) and Newsmax right thing. COVID-19 is real. Christmas wouldn’t happen tainty. For them, life is dragging brutal communist regime, and of man is desperately wicked, – you can get the Newsmax app And so are the risks to ourselves, again for another year. I dread- by and better times can’t come they won’t overthrow us. You they need to be enlightened. for free on your phone. our families, our health care ed seeing the Christmas tree and quick enough. have to be smarter than a rock! A conspiracy is mostly under- If there are 12 million COVID workers, first responders and the outside lights come down. We will get through this in China did what they did in stood as being an unlawful and cases, then that means there are others. Christmas was always a good America, and our vaccines will our election year and the Demo- harmful plot, often by a group. about 12 million recoveries (99 So please follow these five winter mood boost. My dad not only turn America around crats have “not wasted a crisis” I am not a conspiracy theorist, percent). Only two people un- steps. Listen to the medical didn’t put a lot of Christmas but will help millions of others to radically change an excep- I am a conspiracy realist. Evil der 18 have died of COVID in professionals and local officials lights up outside, but the ones in other nations as well. tional America, starting with plots are being carried out all California – 40 million people. who are providing important he did put on the house always While this Christmas is still our “America First” president. the time, by the same folks, the I beat the virus three months guidance. Help your neighbors seemed beautiful and filled the going to be tough, there are It is quite possible that this Dems and their enablers, voters, ago. or friends who need it. And take outside air with cheer, bright- some lights burning. The lights great country can be changed media and Big Tech. Christmas is coming, when care of yourself. Your life is ness and hope. are going to get brighter for to a “mediocre” country, not in People with bad morals do we will celebrate a miracle worth it! America is ready for some 2021. Some real cheer, bright- one generation, but in one elec- bad things these days, both birth of a baby boy named Je- Paul Taylor cheer, brightness and hope and ness and hope are coming. Let’s tion. Definitions of mediocre openly and in secret. The riot- sus. “Jesus” means “savior,” FEMA Region 7 it’s coming. Santa Claus won’t get through this safely and plan are ordinary, average and infe- ing, arson, looting, disrespect and indeed, He is. Quickly now, Administrator be dropping this down the one big Christmas celebration rior. We are still learning about of our flag, brutal treatment of be wise, and bow your heart to Capt. Dana Hall chimney, but it’s coming soon for next year. the virus and related political police and law abiding citizens, the king! To everyone, I wish a Region 7 Administrator via your local medical care pro- Note: Glenn Mollette is an shenanigans, but we are learn- have been done by the same Merry Christmas and a Happy U.S. Department of Health vider. This one is on its way via American author and columnist. ing too slow and perhaps too kind of voter, the media misre- New Year! and Human Services/Assistant pharmaceutical company Pfizer Learn more about him online at late. Wrong thinking is bad. ports or covers up and the Dem Steve Cappleman Secretary of Preparedness and and biotechnology company www.glennmollette.com My parents didn’t raise a politicians say little or nothing. Holton Response Moderna. dummy. They raised a Christian. Anybody who votes Democrat aids abortion (murder), and to a murderer, stealing votes is a small thing. America has been subjected to THE HOLTON the most (certainly in numbers) fraudulent, non-transparent, un- constitutional election in U.S. RECORDER history. This tragic travesty has Serving the Jackson County community for 153 years our country on the brink of di- saster. President Donald Trump is trying to save America. 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Thompson Allen Lee Thompson, 87, Osceola, Mo., and Hiawatha, Leona died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Hinton is St. Francis-KU Campus in To- shown peka with complications from at right COVID-19. in the He was born Sept. 23, 1933, photo in Holton, the son of Orville and at left Elizabeth Buchholz Thompson. with her He grew up in the Holton area husband, and graduated in 1951 from Jerry. Fairview High School. Leona Mr. Thompson served in the died U.S. Navy for 21 years, during Friday, the Korean and Vietnam wars, Nov. 20, retiring in 1973 at the rank of at the Yeoman Chief Petty Officer. age of Following retirement, he and his 94. wife lived in Fairview for several years before moving to Osceola, Mo., and made Hiawatha their Shove Brucken Bowser part-time home in recent years. Marlene Joyce (Asher) Patrick Edward “Pat” Mildred L. Bowser, 86, He was a Christian and a mem- Hinton ly in Texas. They were mem- Shove, 89, of Holton, passed Brucken, 67, of Soldier, formerly of Whiting, died ber of the American Legion, VFW Leona Jean Hinton, 94, bers of University Methodist away Wednesday, Nov. 25, passed away Tuesday, Dec. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at and the Fleet Reserve Associa- Topeka, passed away Friday, Church (Topeka). In 2014, 2020, at the Community Hos- 1, 2020, at his home with Stormont-Vail Hospital in tion Mo-Kan Branch Unit 161. Nov. 20, 2020. they moved to Brewster Place pital in Onaga. family by his side. Topeka following a battle He married Jerilynn McNutt Jean was born Aug. 20, in Topeka, where they were She was born July 26, He was born March 6, with COVID-19. on June 24, 1978. She survives. 1926, in Elmont to Clarence universally admired for their 1931, in Alma, the daughter 1953 in Holton, the son of She was born June 4, Other survivors include three and Minnie Russell Grimm. warmth and energy. of Henry Oliver and Clara Lawrence Bernard and Delo- 1934, at Whiting, the daugh- sons, Allen Lee Thompson II, Jean graduated from Fall Jean leaves behind her hus- Lucille (Young) Iott. res Mae (Osterhaus) Bruck ter of David and Hulda Stuff Hiawatha, Daniel Lee Thomp- River High School in 1944. band, Jerry; sons Larry (Becky) Marlene graduated from en. Wenger. Mildred graduated son, Jefferson City, Mo., and From 1944-46 Jean worked at and Ron (Barb); granddaugh- the Stormont-Vail School Pat graduated from Onaga from Whiting High School Stephen M. Thompson, Holton; Beech Aircraft Co., where she ters Laura Rudolph (Mike) and of Nursing. She lived in the High School in 1972. He in 1952. two sisters: Jean Steele and Isa- met the love of her life, Gerald Elizabeth Parent (Nick); four Holton community since worked for Morton Build- She was a member of bele Rogers, both of Fairview; L. “Jerry” Hinton. They were great-grandchildren, Wesley, 1992 and previously lived in ings for more than 30 years, Evangel United Method- and four grandchildren. married in Topeka on Feb. 1, Hannah, Leona and Camile; Wamego, Ozawkie and Es- retiring as a foreman. He en- ist Church in Holton and a He was preceded in death by 1947. niece Mariam Corbett (Bill); kridge. She was a Registered joyed being outdoors as well former member of Whiting his parents; a daughter, Susan The couple moved to a farm nephew Jack Grimm (Sandy); Nurse for more than 40 years. as farming all of his life. Pat United Methodist Church. Marie Thompson; a brother, near Delia, where their two and many other nieces and Marlene worked at Stormont was a member of St. Dominic Mildred worked at the Kenneth; and a nephew, Greg. sons, Larry (1948) and Ron nephews. Vail in OB and on the surgery Catholic Church. Horton Clinic, the student Memorial graveside services (1950) were born, then bought She was preceded in death floor, for Dr. Michner’s office He married Beverley Nott loan department at the Bank will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, a farm near Holton. Jean by her parents; her older in Topeka and Menninger on Sept. 6, 1974, in Holton; of Horton and the Ben Frank- Dec. 9 at Isely Cemetery north worked alongside Jerry on the brother, Chester A. Grimm; State Hospital. She worked they celebrated more than 46 lin Store in Holton. Mildred’s of Fairview. Shane Spangler will farm until the boys were big and her younger brother, Ed part-time for Wamego Phar- years of marriage. pride and joy was running officiate. Military honors will enough to help, then worked ward Grimm. macy and she worked for Survivors include his Bowser Daycare, which she be conducted by Funeral Hon- as a bookkeeper at Holton Condolences may be sent to three doctors making “house wife, Beverley, of the home; did for more than 18 years, ors Detail of Topeka and Brown Hospital. Jerry Hinton, 1205 SW 29th calls.” She later worked as Di- mother, Delores Brucken and had taken care of more County Veterans Honor Guard. Jean and Jerry moved to St. Apt 417, Topeka KS 66611 rector of Nursing at Wamego of Sabetha; four children, than 100 children. Memorial contributions may Topeka in 1980; they spent the or online to www.DoveTo- Hospital. Marlene retired in Trishelle A. Alexander (Jer- She married her high be made to the Isely Cemetery, next 30 years enjoying their peka.com 1990. emy) of Hoyt, Matthew A. school sweetheart, Keith sent in care of Chapel Oaks Fu- grandchildren, camping close She will be buried in Holton Marlene was a member Bowser, on June 28, 1952, neral Home, 124 S. Seventh St., to home and spending their Cemetery at a later date. Brucken (Megan) of Sa- s of First United Methodist betha, Joe E. Brucken (Keri) in her parents’ home at Whit- Hiawatha, KS 66434. winters as “snowbirds,” most- Holton Recorder 12/2/20 Church in Holton and Trin- of Circleville and Chad P. ing. He survives. Holton Recorder 12/2/20 ity Lutheran Church in Hol- Brucken (Kayla) of Topeka; Mildred was preceded ton. She was a den mother two sisters, Joleen Tannahill in death by her parents; a Hughes for Cub Scouts and helped (Jack) of Soldier and JoAnn daughter, Linda Borders; a Barbara Jean Hughes, 85, Wet More Obituaries on Page 9 out with Little League. She Trinder (John) of Kansas grandson, Jason Hochstetler; more, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, was a member of Stormont- City; three brothers, Garry two sisters, Ruth Gordon and at her home. Vail School of Nursing, Kan- Brucken (Linda) of Circlev- Arlene Geraldine Lively; She was born Sept. 25, 1935, aCremation aBurial sas Nursing Association, a ille, Allen Brucken of Alma and a brother, Marvin Lee in Granada, the daughter of Rob- member of Jackson County and Galen Brucken (Tena) Wenger. ert B. and Elizabeth A. Wyatt aClassic Style aOne-of-a-Kind Friends of Hospice, Bridge of Soldier; 16 grandchildren, Other survivors include Dean. She graduated from Wet- aHelpful aAffordable Club, Holton Hospital Aux- Kaitlyn, Bryson, Kamdyn, two sons, Rusty Bowser, more High School. She lived iliary and Mustang Camping Ethan, Zachary, Emma, Ash- Otis, Ore., and Jerry Bowser most of her life in the Wetmore Club. lyn, Levi, Danielle, Abigail, (Mary), Netawaka; a daugh community and also lived in Or- Quality Monuments - Holton She was a two-time speak- Bailey, Gavin, Braden, Bry- ter, Bonnie Hochstetler egon for a few years. er for Relay for Life as a can- ler, Treagen and Embrie; a (Steven), Horton; a brother, Mrs. Hughes was a custodian (785) 364-4454 at Wetmore schools for more cer survivor. She received the great-granddaughter, Ada- Chester Wenger, Whiting; Highway 75 – Across from Sonic “Outstanding Young Women leigh; and many nieces and many grandchildren; and than 30 years. of America in 1965” award nephews. many great-grandchildren. She had attended Lakeview Carving Stories in Stone for her community service, a He was preceded in death She will be remembered Faith Chapel. www.Quality-Monuments.com 50-year award from the Nurs- by his father, Lawrence for her love of children and She married Donald Howard ing Association and was a Brucken; and a brother, John her kind and sweet spirit. Hughes on Aug. 29, 1958, in member of Reach for Recov- Brucken. Due to current Corona- Vancouver, Wash. He preceded ery-Cancer Society. Marlene Pat will lie in state Friday, virus concerns, there will her in death on Aug. 6, 1995. She Our reputation and experience also volunteered for Meals on Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 6 un- be no services at this time. was also preceded in death by Wheels and at the Stormont- til 5 p.m. at Mercer Funeral A memorial service will be her parents, Robert and Elizabeth is why your family has trusted us Vail Surgical Waiting Room. Home in Holton. Private held later with inurnment Dean; an infant son, Rodney K. She married Jack Asher in family rosary will be recited. in Spring Hill Cemetery at Hughes; and two brothers, Rob- for over 86 years. 1952; he preceded her in death Burial will be held at a later Whiting. There will be a reg- ert and Frank Dean. in 1982. She married Richard date in Olive Hill Cemetery. ister book available to sign at Survivors include two daugh- Our family is proud to continue Shove on June 15, 1990 in Memorials may be given Chapel Oaks Funeral Home ters, Jaunita Rice, Wetmore, and Topeka; he preceded her in to the Leukemia Lymphoma in Holton. Donna Thomas, Oklahoma City, the tradition of serving your family. death on July 18, 2017. She Foundation. Due to the criti- Memorial contributions Okla.; two sisters, Mary Kre- Uncompromised Care and Compassion was also preceded in death cal situation we all are in, may be made to the Shriner’s vanko and Viola Janson, both by a sister, Murrel Ryan; and please remember the fami- Children’s Hospital, sent in Oregon; two brothers, Larry is what you can expect and two brothers, Craig and Clay- lies during this difficult time in care of Chapel Oaks Fu- Dean, Holton, and Richard Dean, ton Iott. and consider sending a card neral Home, P.O. Box 1034, Junction City; six grandchildren; what you’ll get when you call Survivors include two of condolence or posting Holton, KS 66436. Online and seven great-grandchildren. sons, Matthew S. Asher of on our website. Mercer Fu condolences may be made at Private family memorial ser- Mercer Funeral Home. Holton and Mark Asher of neral Home, P.O. Box 270, chapeloaksfuneralhome.com vices will be held at a later date. Boardman, Ohio; three grand- Holton, KS 66436. www. Holton Recorder 12/2/20 s A guestbook will be available at children, Courtney, Andrew mercerfuneralhomes.com. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. and Devon Asher; and many We also request everyone Memorial contributions may Hurst be made to the Lakeview Faith nieces and nephews. wear masks and practice so- John Carl Hurst, 66, Holton, Marlene will lie in state un- cial distancing. Chapel. Cards of condolence died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. may be sent to Mercer Funeral til 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. Holton Recorder 12/2/20 s He was born July 2, 1954, the 3 and Friday, Dec. 4 at Mer- Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS son of George and Dolores Bor- 66436. Holton Recorder 12/2/20 cer Funeral Home in Holton. chardt Hurst. Prior to moving to Graveside services will be State’s average fuel Kansas, he lived in West Allis, held at a later date in Holton Pierson Wisc. Francis D. Pierson, 77, Hol- Cemetery. price holds steady Mr. Hurst had worked at Forbes In lieu of flowers, memo- ton, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, ansas gas prices were un- Air Force Base in maintenance 2020, at a Topeka hospital. rials may be given to Trinity K and later at Jackson Heights Lutheran Church or Jackson changed in the past week, aver- Cremation has taken place and 1101 West 4th Street, Holton • (785) 364-2626 aging $1.87 per gallon on Mon- schools until his retirement. a celebration of Mr. Pierson’s County Friends of Hospice. He was preceded in death by 810 Broadway, Valley Falls • (785) 945-3223 Due to the critical situation day, according to GasBuddy’s life will be held at a later date. daily survey of 1,329 stations. his father. Private inurnment will take place www.mercerfuneralhomes.com we all are in, please remem- Survivors include his mother, ber the families during this Gas prices in Kansas were at a later date. 2.8 cents per gallon lower than a Dolores Hurst; two children, Memorial contributions may difficult time and consider Elizabeth Holley and husband Chris & Tracy Mercer • Kaleb Smith sending a card of condolence month ago and stand 43.5 cents be made to the Holton Senior per gallon lower than a year Martin and Paul Hurst and Center, 312 Pennsylvania Ave., Travis Farwell • Travis Mumma or posting on our website. wife Amanda; a granddaughter, Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. ago. According to GasBuddy # B, Holton, KS 66436. Dove price reports, the cheapest sta- Alexis Holley; three brothers, Southeast Chapel, 2843 S.E. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. 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RVHS boys basketball returns lots of talent HHS boys have 3 By Ali Holcomb selected for The Recorder’s With a veteran team of All Area team. players returning this sea- Wahwassuck led the Pan- 2020-21 Royal Valley High returning starters son, with a new, veteran thers in scoring last year School Boys Basketball By Michael Powls and will certainly play at the head coach, the Royal Val- with 382 points, shooting he Holton boys basket- next level.” ley boys basketball team is 52 percent from the field T Date Opponent Location Time ball team is gearing up for “Blake Mulroy and Re- looking to reclaim its Big with two-point shots and 59 the 2020-2021 season under ese Holaday were consistent Seven League title. percent from the free throw Dec. 8 Je West Je West 4:30 p.m. third year head coach Con- players for us last season and During the 2019-20 sea- line. He was third on the Dec. 11 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. nor Bechard. Coach Bechard they both look to make big son, the Panthers had an im- team in rebounds (115), first Dec. 15 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecomp. 4:30 p.m. has a record of 8-34 with the steps forward as leaders in pressive 21-2 overall record in steals (78), first in blocked Wildcats. our program,” Bechard said. and topped the league with a shots (24) and second in as- Dec. 18 Nemaha Central Nem. Central 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. The Wildcats finished in Coach Bechard said that 13-1 record. sists (68). seventh place in the Big 7 Lierz has a chance to be a re- The Panthers were runner- Klotz was the Panther’s sec- Jan. 8 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. League last year with a record ally good player and had an up at its Class 3A sub-state ond leading scored with 235 points. He led the Panthers in Jan. 9 C Team Tourn. Nem. Central 9:30 a.m. of 4-10. Overall, they were 5- outstanding offseason of de- tournament last season, fall- Jan. 11 C Team Tourn. Nem. Central 6 p.m. 16. velopment as well. ing to the St. Marys Bears rebounds (161) and was second on the team for blocked shots Jan. 12 Je West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. They have three returning “We will not have a lot of 44-43. (16). starters. They are: size or depth on the interior, Chris Brown, who previ- Canady was the Panthers’ Jan. 15 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. *6’3” senior Kale Purcell, so we will be playing a faster ously coached the boys team third leading scorer with 191 Jan. 21-22 Panther Classic Royal Valley 3:30 p.m. who in 2019-2020 was an brand of basketball this year,” at Jackson Heights, took points. He also led the Panthers Jan. 23 Panther Classic Royal Valley 12 p.m. All-League selection. Purcell the coach said. over the reins of this year’s in assists (87). He was also se- Jan. 29 Mission Valley Mission Valley 4:30 p.m. was also an All Class 4A hon- “We have made improve- Panther team from Trent lected for The Recorder’s All orable mention pick by the ments in the offseason indi- Oliva. Area team. Feb. 2 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Junior Mason Thomas is also Topeka paper last season. He vidually, and we are looking Brown’s assistant coaches Feb. 5 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. was also an All-Area selec- forward to seeing the growth are Glenn O’Neil and Nate a returning letterwinner for the Panthers. During his sopho- Feb. 9 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. tion by The Holton Recorder. as a unit. Depth inside will Smith. This will be O’Neil’s more year, Thomas was an All Feb. 12 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Purcell led the Wildcats be an area of concern, but second season with the Pan- Area honorable mention pick. Feb. 13 JV Tournament Royal Valley 9 a.m. in scoring with 235 points, we will play extremely hard thers. He is the former head He was fourth on the team last averaging 11.2 points per in order to combat any lack coach at Scott City, where he year in rebounds (98), and he Feb. 16 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. game. He also led the team in of size,” the coach said. “In won more than 500 games shot 48 percent from the field Feb. 19 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. rebounds (80) and shot 55.2 order for our program to take and multiple state titles. He with two-point shots. Feb. 23 Silver Lake Silver Lake 4:30 p.m. percent from the free throw another step in the right direc- also coaches football at Sea- Other letterwinners who will be essential to this year’s team Mar. 1-6 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA line (48 of 87). tion, we are going to have to man High School. *5’10 senior Blake Mulroy, have some young, inexperi- “We have a very veteran success include senior Luke Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA Boyden, senior Cole Dressman, who in 2019-2020 averaged enced student-athletes make and experienced team,” junior Jake Kelly and junior KJ NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches 8.1 points per game for the an impact this season off the Brown said. “I expect them Miller, Brown said. until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. Cats and was the team’s third bench. Many of our athletes to take advantage of that “I have loved the energy and leading scorer with 153. He have seen success on the experience and continue to effort at practice so far this sea- This schedule brought to you by: was also a 70.4 percent free football field this fall, and it improve throughout the sea- son,” Brown said. “I think you throw shooter, making 19 of is our hope as a coaching staff son.” will see a team that plays hard 27. that the success will translate Top returning letterwin- and competes every night.” The Panthers were originally 418 W. Fifth St., Holton *6’1” junior Reese Hola- to confidence on the basket- ners for the Panthers include day, who in 2019-2020 was ball floor as well. Utilizing junior Nahcs Wahwassuck, scheduled to face Brown’s for- (785) 362-9331 mer team, Jackson Heights, on the Wildcats’ second leading our speed, quickness and junior Brady Klotz and se- Friday, Dec. 4, in the season www.giantcomm.net rebounder with 79, was a 75 physicality are necessary for nior Brevin Canady. opener at Hoyt. That game, percent free throw shooter the growth of our program,” Last season, Wahwassuck however, have been cancelled and averaged 6.4 points per Bechard said. and Klotz were both Big by Jackson Heights due to CO- game. Coach Bechard thinks the Seven All-League selec- VID-19 concerns. The Cats also have two oth- Big 7 League might finish tions. They were both also er returning varsity lettermen like this: returning in 6’ senior Canon 1. Royal Valley Karn and 5’11” sophomore 2. Nemaha Central Matthew Lierz. 3. Perry-Lecompton “Kale Purcell had a tre- 4. Jefferson West Lady Panthers focus on continued improvement mendous offseason and has 5. Holton really made big strides as an 6. Hiawatha By Ali Holcomb ing to improve on the gains son. After the 2019 state cham- one assist. athlete and as a basketball 7. Sabetha After a rebuilding season they made last winter. pionship, we had to replace 98 “Follow that with junior player,” coach Bechard said 8. Riverside last year, the Royal Valley “This team is close to the percent of scoring and min- Kloee Michael and senior recently. “He will have a The Cats will start their girls basketball team is look- complete opposite of last sea- utes played last year,” said RV Sydney Stithem, and we have chance to make a big impact season on the road at Burling- head coach David Boucher, a deep guard core,” Bouch- for our program this season ton on Dec. 3. who is in his second year with er said. “Junior Samantha 2020-21 Royal Valley High the Lady Panthers. “This team Neuner and senior Hayley went through the gauntlet and Harman bring defensive and School Girls Basketball came out stronger on the other rebounding prowess in the 2020-21 Holton High side. Almost every game we post. A young Morgan Davis, School Boys Basketball Date Opponent Location Time played a team for the second a sophomore this year, saw an Dec. 8 Je West Je West 4:30 p.m. time, we improved compara- increase in playing time and Date Opponent Location Time tively. They are focused, hard growth as the season wore on Dec. 11 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 Burlington Burlington 4:30 p.m. working student-athletes who last year.” Dec. 8 ACCHS Holton 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecomp. 4:30 p.m. love to grow and get better.” During the 2019-20 season, Dec. 18 Nemaha Central Nem. Central 4:30 p.m. The Panthers ended the the team had 687 points, 475 Dec. 11 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Dec. 22 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. 2019-20 season 3-11 in the rebounds, 155 assists and 165 Dec. 15 Je West Holton 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Big Seven League and 3-18 steals. Dec. 18 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9 C Team Tourn. Sabetha 9:30 a.m. overall. They fell in the first “This team hangs their hat in Jan. 5 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 C Team Tourn. Sabetha 6 p.m. round of sub-state competition making effort plays and play- Jan. 8 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Je West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. to an undefeated Riley County ing with positive energy,” he team. said. “They are a joy to coach Jan. 15 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Jan. 15 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. “We have experience com- and are hungry to get back go- Jan. 18-23 Mid-Season Tourn. (V) Tonganoxie TBA Jan. 21-22 Panther Classic Royal Valley 3:30 p.m. ing back, especially at the ing.” Jan. 23 Freshman Tourn. Je West 9 a.m. Jan. 23 Panther Classic Royal Valley 12 p.m. guard position where sopho- Boucher said the Big Seven Jan. 29 Chapman Chapman 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 Mission Valley Mission Valley 4:30 p.m. more Kennedy Bryan and League is the “best and most Feb. 2 Je West Je West 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. senior Halina Williamson fin- competitive” league in the Feb. 5 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. ished in the top 12 in scoring state. Feb. 9 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. in the Big Seven,” Boucher “Nemaha Central was the Feb. 12 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. said. number one ranked team in Bryan averaged nine points, the state for most of last year, Feb. 16 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 JV Tournament Royal Valley 9 a.m. four rebounds, two assists and and the Big Seven has had a Feb. 19 Nemaha Central Nem. Central 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. two steals a game last season team in the state champion- Feb. 23 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. while Williamson averaged ship game for three straight Mar. 1-6 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA Feb. 23 Silver Lake Silver Lake 4:30 p.m. eight and a half points, five years,” he said. “The league Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA Mar. 1-6 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA rebounds, two assists and one has also sent at least two teams NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA and a half steals each game. to the state tournament for until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. Both Williamson and Bryan three straight years. We have NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches were named to The Holton a great league, and we can’t This schedule brought to you by: until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. Recorder’s All-Area girls bas- wait for the challenge and op- This schedule brought to you by: ketball team last year. portunity to play in it.” Other returning starters in Helping Boucher this sea- U.S. Hwy. 75 the guard position include ju- son are his assistant coaches, nior Shanokwe Price and ju- Marizona Chapman and Josh- Holton McLouth | Topeka nior Karlie Albright. ua Jackson. (785) 364-2428 1-800-794-1989 Last season, Price averaged The Panthers will host Jack- eight and a half points, five son Heights on Friday, Dec. 4, rebounds and two assists each in the season opener at Royal game while Albright averaged Valley High School in Hoyt. two points, two rebounds and Games begin at 4:30 p.m.
Cards land three on Twin Valley All-League football lists Follow us The 2020 Twin Valley orable mention. Hackler was Second Team • Zavier Brandt, Frankfort • Blake Hynek, Hanover se- League eight-man All-League also All-League honorable • Drew Buhrman, Washing- junior. nior. on Twitter! football teams have been an- mention last season. ton County senior. • Jacob Klipp, Hanover se- • Braden Jones, Axtell se- nounced. Six of the nine teams The players chosen, along • Skyler Zoeller, Blue Val- nior. nior. in the TVL qualified for the with their school and grade, ley sophomore. • Jett Skocny, Clifton-Clyde • Caden Dalinghaus, Frank- state playoffs in either Di- include the following. • Lafe Blevins, Doniphan junior. fort junior. vision I or II. Hanover, the West senior. • Isaac Detweiler, Axtell • Ethan Armstrong, Frank- league champ this year, was DEFENSE - First Team • Tee Koch, Clifton-Clyde sophomore. fort junior. also the eight-man Division II • Zavier Brandt, Frankfort junior. Second Team • Jason Abitz, Onaga junior. state champ, finishing 11-0. junior. • Seth LeClair, Clifton- • Mitchell Buessing, Axtell • Jeremiah Duncan, Blue League records were report- • Nathaniel Tice, Washing- Clyde sophomore. senior. Valley senior. ed as follows - Hanover (4-0), ton County junior. • Samuel Gros, Frankfort • Zac Fisher, Onaga sopho- • Kolby Talbot, Axtell se- Frankfort (4-1), Wash. County • Phillip Doebele, Hanover junior. more. nior. (2-0), Axtell (2-2), Clifton- junior. • Riley Schuneman, Do- • Kael McQueen, Wetmore • Kyler Wommack, Wet- @HoltonRecorder Clyde (1-1), Wetmore (1-3), • Jarik Weiche, Clifton- niphan West junior. senior. more sophomore. Onaga (1-4), Doniphan West Clyde senior. • Keagan Dimler, Hanover • Keagan Dimler, Hanover • Michael Lackey, Doniphan (0-1) and Blue Valley-Ran- • Aiden Gerstner, Frankfort junior. junior. West junior. dolph (0-3). senior. Here’sOFFENSE How - First Team It• Gavin Works: Cornelison, Frank- • Rylen Mayginnes, Onaga Wetmore senior Kael Mc- • George Volle, Axtell se- • Colin Jueneman, Hanover fort senior. junior. Queen was named to the All- nior. senior. • Aiden Gerstner, Frankfort • Storm Hackler, Wetmore League first team for defense • Kael McQueen, Wetmore • Aiden Rudolph, Clifton- senior. junior. and second team for offense. senior. Clyde senior. • Dillion Provost, Clifton- • Trevor Grace, Washington Last season, McQueen was an • Jacob Klipp, Hanover se- • Drew Buhrman, Washing- Clyde senior. County senior. All-League second team pick nior. ton County senior. • Coy Stamm, Washington • Tyler Bonser, Hanover se- on defense. • Colin Jueneman, Hanover • Jacob Jueneman, Hanover County junior. nior. Wetmore senior Storm senior. senior. • Cooper Clark, Doniphan • Dawson Girard, Clifton- Hackler and Wetmore sopho- • Douglas Koch, Clifton- • Trent Spiker, Doniphan West junior. Clyde senior. more Kyler Wommack were Clyde senior. West junior. • Phillip Doebele, Hanover both named All-League hon- • Aiden Rudolph, Clifton- • Jarik Weiche, Clifton- junior. Clyde senior. Clyde senior. Honorable Mention * Click on the “follow” button More Sports on Page 11 NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 7 JH boys basketball returns 3 top players By Brian Sanders Plattner said he’s looking had been scheduled for this Dec. 11, due to some team Jackson Heights High forward to seeing three of coming Friday, Dec. 4 at Royal members being quarantined, it School’s Cobra varsity boys last year’s top letter winners Valley, but team play has been was reported. basketball program is getting a — senior Dylan Thompson and postponed until at least Friday, fresh start in the 2020-21 season junior Jason Bosley, both on with a new head coach and a last year’s Holton Recorder All- new attitude. Area team, along with junior “This is a group that is Silas Holliday — stepping up 2020-21 Jackson Heights hungry for success and eager to to lead this year’s 16-member put in the work to get Jackson team in games. High School Boys Basketball Heights back to the standard “Dylan is a stretch-four who that is expected out of their can score in the post, but he can Date Opponent Location Time basketball program,” said Head also step out and knock down Dec. 11 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4:30 p.m. Coach Brett Plattner, currently a three-pointer if needed,” Dec. 15 Valley Falls Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. in his first season as a varsity Plattner said. “Jason is an all- Dec. 18 Je . Co. North Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. basketball coach. around scorer who can score Jan. 8 McLouth McLouth 4:30 p.m. Plattner brings his own from anywhere on the floor. And experience as a basketball Silas is a good ball handler who Jan. 12 ACCHS ACCHS 4 p.m. player, having been one of we’ll look to in orchestrating Jan. 15 Horton Horton 5 p.m. Sabetha High School’s top the offense and providing more Jan. 19-23 NC Invitational Nem. Central TBA players during his years there scoring this year.” Jan. 22 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 5 p.m. prior to graduating in 2015. He’s also looking for some Jan. 26 Horton Jackson Hts. 5 p.m. Now, as the Cobras’ head hard work from junior Grant Feb. 5 Oskaloosa Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. coach, he said his new team is Amon and sophomores Alex Feb. 9 Pleasant Ridge Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. “placing a high emphasis on Browning and Haden Doyle as individual fundamentals and they mature into team leaders. Feb. 12 Valley Falls Valley Falls 4:30 p.m. skills development.” “Grant is an athletic and agile Feb. 16 Je . Co. North Je . Co. North 4:30 p.m. The team spent the last six forward,” Plattner said. “Alex Feb. 19 McLouth (Queen of Courts) Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. years under the direction of will be providing lots of energy Feb. 23 ACCHS (Sr. Night) Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. Chris Brown, who racked up and defense. And Haden will Feb. 26 Maur Hill Maur Hill 4 p.m. an overall 89-45 record with be able to handle the ball and Mar. 1-6 Sub-State TBA TBA the team. Last year, however, stretch the floor from three- the Cobras finished with a 5- point range.” Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA 11 Northeast Kansas League The Cobras’ keys to success NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches record and a 5-16 overall record in the 2020-21 season, Plattner until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. Duane Bissitt of Holton, shown above, was the overall — and Plattner said he expects said, will be their confidence in winner of this year’s 17th annual Football Pick’em Con- the league competition will be their individual abilities and the This schedule brought to you by: test. Bissitt was awarded a $100 cash prize, a one-year tough again this year. trust they build in each other as subscription to The Recorder and a gift certificate pro- “The NEK League should teammates. vided by a contest sponsor for correctly picking the most have a lot of competition from “Playing together as a team C&D Food Mart winners of games this year. Photo by David Powls the middle of the pack to the and competing on both ends of top,” he said. “I expect most the floor every time is key,” he & Williams Company, Inc. nights in the league will feature said. Whiting, KS • (785) 873-3454 upcoming prep SPORTS some very competitive games.” The team’s first game TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DEC. 5: RVHS Wrestling – 9 a.m. @ Burlingame Lady Cobras set goals high for basketball season TUESDAY, DEC. 8: HHS Boys/Girls Basketball vs. ACCHS – 4:30 p.m. @ Holton; HHS Wrestling – 5 p.m. @ By Brian Sanders turning senior Amaya Marlatt, Horton, Maur Hill-Mount varsity game is scheduled for Jackson Heights High an All-League and Holton Academy, Pleasant Ridge, 6 p.m. this coming Friday, Ottawa; RVHS Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Jeff West – 4:30 School’s Lady Cobra varsity Recorder All-Area pick last McLouth and Valley Falls. Dec. 4 at Royal Valley. p.m. @ Jeff West; JHHS Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Oska- basketball team is looking to year, to step up and lead this The Lady Cobras’ first repeat as champions of the year’s team. loosa – 5 p.m. @ Oskaloosa Northeast Kansas League “This year, Amaya will during its 2020-21 season, be asked to play multiple 2020-21 Jackson Heights Sponsored by and Head Coach Dan Shupe positions on the team,” Shupe believes he’s got a team that said of the 5’7” Marlatt. “She High School Girls Basketball The Farmers State Bank can do it. might be the point guard on 209 Montana Avenue • Holton, KS 66436 “Overall, we will be fairly one possession and a post on Date Opponent Location Time Phone 785.364.4691 • Fax 785.364.4330 young, but we’ll still have the next.” Dec. 4 Royal Valley Royal Valley 5 p.m. Hometown Banking with Your Neighbors and Friends plenty of athletes to get into Shupe said returning letter- Dec. 8 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 5 p.m. an uptempo style of play,” winners from last year also www.fsbks.bank Dec. 11 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4:30 p.m. said Coach Shupe, entering include Kenzie McMahon, Dec. 15 Valley Falls Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. his eighth year of coaching a 5’9” junior who “plays her Dec. 18 Je . Co. North Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. the Lady Cobras. “How well role well and is a very good Jan. 8 McLouth McLouth 4:30 p.m. the younger players develop defender,” and Rebekah Hut Jan. 12 ACCHS ACCHS 4 p.m. into their roles and into varsity fles, a 5’6” sophomore who Jan. 15 Horton Horton 5 p.m. spots will be key this year.” “played more at the varsity Jan. 19 Horton Jackson Hts. 5 p.m. Last year, the Lady Cobras level as the season went on led the league with a 15-1 last year.” Jan. 26-30 Hiawatha Invit. Hiawatha TBA ATHLETES record — earning their first Other top prospects and Feb. 5 Oskaloosa Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. league title in more than newcomers for this year, Feb. 9 Pleasant Ridge Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. OF THE WEEK 20 years — and going 20-3 according to Shupe, include Feb. 12 Valley Falls Valley Falls 4:30 p.m. overall, making it all the way juniors Annie Allen, Megan Feb. 16 Je . Co. North Je . Co. North 4:30 p.m. Jackson Heights junior Jason to the sub-state finals before Meddock and Teagan Feb. 19 McLouth (Queen of Courts) Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. Bosley was an All-League first Valley Heights ended their Rodvelt; sophomore Kanyon Feb. 23 ACCHS (Sr. Night) Jackson Hts. 4:30 p.m. team defense pick in the NEK hopes for a return to the state Olberding; and freshman Feb. 26 Maur Hill Maur Hill 4 p.m. tournament as they did in Dawson Cochren. Mar. 1-6 Sub-State TBA TBA League as defensive back for this 2018. “Dawson has a good skill Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA season. Shupe said this year’s 15- set,” Shupe said. “She is member team will have to somebody who could see NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches be “short-term goal oriented, some varsity playing time as until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. focusing on improvement she continues to improve.” This schedule brought to you by: Jackson Heights junior Grant throughout the season,” in Shupe, who has overall order to get back to the top of records of 85-67 with the Amon was an All-League second the league and go farther this Lady Cobras and 234-131 team offensive receiver pick in the season. overall in his varsity coaching NEK League this year. Amon was And while the team may career, will be assisted by also an All-League honorable be feeling the loss of a trio of Brad Alley again this year. He mention defensive pick. high-ranking seniors from last sees his team leading the NEK year’s team — Kylie Dohl, League standings, followed Abby Brey and Jodi White by Jefferson County North, Proudly sponsored by: — Shupe said he expects re Atchison County, Oskaloosa, 101 W. 4th St., Holton • (785) 364-2000
Offensive stats for Holton, Perry-Lecompton game reported The Holton Wildcats foot- yards. for 112-yards and averaged 37.3 returns for 11 yards and aver- ball team traveled to the Perry- *Matthew Lierz had one pass yards per punt. aged 3.7 yards per kick-off re- Lecompton Kaws for the 2020 and one completion for 28- Punt Returns turn. sub-state football game. The yards. *M. Lierz had one punt return *M. Lierz had one kick-off Kaws won this game 22-9. Receiving for four yards. return for 12 yards and averaged Kansas crowns prep football champs The Cats had 10 first downs, *Reese Holaday had two re- Kick-Offs 12 yards per kick-off return. four passes with three comple- ceptions for 56 yards. *M. Lierz had three kick-offs Field Goals Newton – Fischer Field 3:30 tions for 64 yards, 46 rushes for *K. Tannahill had one recep- for 96 yards and averaged 32 *M. Lierz had a 25-yard field This past Friday and Satur- tion for 28 yards. yards per kick-off. goal. day KSHSAA hosted the prep p.m. 188 yards, three fumbles with *Little River (10-2) vs. Wich- three recoveries, five penalties Punting Kick-Off Returns football state championship *Jake Zeller had three punts *K. Purcell had three kick-off football games. ita County (12-0). for 45 yards and 252 yards of The matchups were as fol- Class 8-Man Division II at total offense. lows: Newton – Fischer Field 11:00 The Kaws had 15 first downs, Friday a.m. 21 passes with 16 completions Class 4A at Hutchinson Com- *Hanover (10-0) vs. St. Fran- for 178 yards and one touch- munity College – Gowans Sta- cis (11-0). down, 29 rushes for 119 yards, dium The final scores were as fol- two fumbles, one lost and one *St. James Academy (7-4) vs. lows: recovered, six penalties for 40- Arkansas City (6-6). Friday Nov. 27 yards and 303 yards of total of- Saturday Class 4A fense. Class 6A at Olathe – College *St. James Academy defeated The Cats scored on a 25-yard Boulevard Activity Center Arkansas City 56-34. field goal and a four-yard run by *Blue Valley North (7-2) vs. Saturday Nov. 28 Canon Karn for a total of nine Derby (8-2). Class 6A points. Class 5A at Pittsburg State *Derby defeated Blue Valley Offensively for the Cats: University – Carnie Smith Sta- North 56-31. Rushing dium Class 5A *C. Karn had 20 carries for *Mill Valley (9-2) vs. Wichita *Mill Valley defeated Wichita 107 yards, averaged 5.4 yards Northwest (10-0). Northwest 49-35. per carry and one touchdown. Class 3A at Hutchinson Com- Class 3A *Konnor Tannahill had 13 munity College – Gowans Sta- *Andale defeated Perry- carries for 59 yards and aver- dium Lecompton 20-0. aged 4.5 yards per carry. *Perry-Lecompton (11-1) vs. Class 2A *Addison Hundley had nine Andale (11-0). *Rossville defeated Hoising- carries for 16 yards and aver- Class 2A at Salina – USD ton 27-20. aged 1.8 yards per carry. #305 District Stadium Class 1A *Jace Boswell had one carry *Rossville (12-0) vs. Hois- *Olpe defeated Oakley 14-0. for six yards and averaged six ington (12-0). Class 8-Man Division I yards per carry. Class 1A at Fort Hays State *Little River defeated Wichi- *Kale Purcell had three car- University – Lewis Field ta County 70-58. ries for no yards. *Olpe (12-0) vs. Oakley (10- Class 8-Man Division II Passing *Hanover defeated St. Fran- *K. Purcell had three passes Holton sophomore Matt Lierz (No. 11 in white jersey shown above) gets ready to 2) tackle Perry-Lecompton senior wide receiver Dawson Williams (No. 10) in the sub- Class 8-Man Division I at cis 46-24. and two completions for 36- state playoff game. Photo by Michael Powls THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 8 AG WEEK Livestock futures finish week strong By Matt Hines $112.87, January feeder cattle Livestock were up $1.22 at $141.05, futures March were up $.97 at backed off $139.97, December lean hogs a bit last were up $1.70 at $67.57 and Friday but February were up $1.32 at still finished $68.57. strong week Grains finished strong last over week. Friday and held gains for the Cash feedlot week. Weekly export sales trade in the were above expectations Southern for both wheat and corn at Plains, 29.2 MBU and 65.6 MBU compared respectively. Soybeans were to last week, mostly reported a new marketing year low but live purchases traded $1 still 28.2 MBU. higher at $111. The IGC lowered its In Nebraska, when world corn production while compared to last week, live doubling the import estimate purchases traded steady to $1 for China. Private estimates higher from $110 to $111 and for Russian grain production dressed purchases traded $2 continued to be lowered. A total of 114 homemade pies were made and sold as a benefit for the Hoyt United Methodist Church just prior to higher at $174. Beef weekly Rains were present in dry Thanksgiving. Shown in the photo above at the end of the pie pick-up parade on the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 25 export sales were a net areas of Brazil to end the were, left to right, volunteers Vicki Gilliland, Mose Hamilton and Bob Thompson. Photo by David Powls reduction due to cancellations week as forecasts were also from South Korea, Mexico, improved heading into this Hong Kong and Taiwan. Pork week. Netawaka UMC sales were friendly and actual For the week, Nov. 20- Two graduate shipments were bullish. 27, December corn were up By Mary E. Edwards of many soup suppers and offering prayers. Steers and heifers were $.02¼, March were up $.05½, Nov. 29 was a cold day with funeral dinners. Patsy died on The scripture lesson was from KU lightly tested on a national January soybeans were up a strong north wind, but the Nov. 25. Her husband, Jim, Mark 13:24-33, “Signs of the basis this week due to the $.10¾, March were up $.11½, Netawaka United Methodist survives at Corning. Their son, End of the Age.” The sermon Thanksgiving Day holiday December KC wheat was up Church was warm and cheery Jason, and his wife, Robyn, and was “Jesus will take a Central this summer week and reduced receipts. $.11¼ and December soybean and decorated for Advent. The family live in Netawaka, and a Place on Earth.” This is the Christmas tree is especially son and his wife, Carolyn, and first Sunday of Advent. We The names of 918 gradu- The rancher is no doubt meal was up $3.80/T. ates from The University of receiving less income for the Chinese customs reported pretty thanks to Marilyn family live at Corning. should think about the word Banaka. Prayers are in order for the “hope.” Kansas this summer have same steer or heifer they are that starting on Nov. 30, been announced by the Uni- feeding this year. Mexico has been approved Steve Banaka lighted the family of Mildred Bowser who Every year, the Advent altar candles for a small group died November 26. Keith and season and Christmas are versity Registrar, including With the advance of for grain sorghum exports two from Jackson County. feedstuffs through harvest this to China. USDA data shows of worshippers. Marilyn Mildred lived in the Whiting special, always with joy gave the welcome and community many years. Keith and excitement. This year The pandemic has affected year (typically feedstuffs get that last year’s Mexican crop commencement celebrations cheaper), this increases cost of was about half of the U.S. announcements. There were survives at Horton. will be special, too, but in reports of some very small Prayers for healing are asked a different way. We have for many KU graduates. Some gains. Profits will no doubt be and Mexico is the second summer graduates will choose slimmer with those two pieces largest importer of U.S. grain gatherings for Thanksgiving for Mary Edwards’ neighbors, already experienced Easter and also reminders that we have Dona McCulley and Verna differently this year, not to participate in KU’s 2021 of the puzzle. In addition, sorghum behind China. commencement ceremonies. current Choice boxed beef U.S. export inspections for many things to be thankful for Ramage, who are both in the according to our plan. With even with the pandemic. hospital, and for Fredericka the pandemic, the Christmas Spring 2020 graduates were prices are near $11 higher the week ending Nov. 26 were announced in July, and fall than a year ago; leading one in line with expectations. The VeronaCa o Grannell anks is Mullins,Ca who o a a e anksis recovering a es season will be a a e different, ant a es but o ent ant o ent recovering from surgery, from surgery. we must think about what is 2020 graduates will be an- to believe that packer margins totals are as follows: 74.8 nounced in early 2021. More are much more than they were MBU soybeans, 35.0 MBU which she had last week in We continue to pray for most important, economically, Topeka. e a Her sister,Not e Marcia, many e a friends ouse o Not ewho are t es in socially, culturally, ouse o mentally, enta t es o e t commencement information enta o e t a year ago. corn, 18.5 MBU wheat and is available online. For the week, Nov. 20-27, 9.7 MBU grain sorghum. was able to be with her and hospital, rehab or isolating emotionally and spiritually. brought Verona home Friday because of COVID-19 and for The most important thing Area summer graduates in- December live cattle were Inspected for China were t ou e e t ou e e nt ues nt ues es ent a clude: o e t es ent a o e t up $2.52, February was up 61.2 MBU soybeans, 13.4 when she was released from all those who care for the sick. is to celebrate Jesus’ birth, the hospital. The opening prayer was not with grand parties or even Holton: Katlin Barr, mas- $2.60, January feeder cattle MBU corn and 9.3 MBU grain ter of science in education in were up $5.22, March was up sorghum. Prayers are asked for the given by Pastor o t n Young Won. oo s traditional gatherings. o t n Co e a As oo s the o e t Co e a o e t family Lo a of Patsy out Jones, our FollowingLo a a out silent prayer, lesson from Mark tells us, we higher education. $4.62, December lean hogs The last trading day in Mayetta: Aaron Thomas were up $1.75, February were November means December faithful t member ou e e and organizer he prayed t ou the e epastoral and need to keep watch spiritually. No one knows but the Father Blevins, doctor of philosophy up $1.90. Boxed beef, choice contracts enter delivery and Use u ent Use u ent u n in tesaerospace engineering. u n tes were up $4.50 at $242.85, with funds long, it wasn’t when Jesus will come again so select were up $5.70 at surprising to see grains pull o ent o ent we must be ready to welcome $220.68. Pork carcass cutout back on Monday. December Him into our hearts andLan our o a e Lan ea o state a e ea state were up $1.79 at $79.96. corn with a new contract high daily lives. Let us know! Cattle slaughter for the at $4.30½. Nearby resistance It seems most days that Let us help you get the word week estimated at 564,000 from the continuous weekly thoughts and fear of the out about club activities – bring head, down 101,000 from the chart next at $4.32 then u n tu e u n tu e u n u escoronavirus u n take over ea our u es lives. state your u t ons news item to ea The state Holton state u t on u t ons state u t on week previous but up 9,000 around $4.50 with support at Join Our Team! We still have hope because Recorder office at 109 West from last year. Hog slaughter $4.17 then $4.09. Jesus will come and show us Fourth Street in Holton; mail to for the week estimated January soybeans contract an es an es oo s perfect healing, reconciliation, oo s u t ons The Holton RecorderL n , P.O. Box u t ons state a e L n state a e at 2,350,000 head, down high last week right at the We are currently seeking mercy and love. Let us be 311, Holton, Kansas, 66436; 361,000 compared to the $12 mark with support at ready to welcome Him. fax the news to 364-3422; call week previous but up 28,000 $11.38. December KC wheat a a e a a e ewoo The hymn of ewoo going stateforth 364-3141; a e or e-mail (please state state in- a a e a e state a a e compared to a year ago. chopping sideways the past qualified applicants to fill was “O Come, O Come, clude your name and telephone Livestock futures started couple months with support Emmanuel.” Pastor Young number) holtonrecorder@giant- this week mixed. Live cattle at $5.42 and resistance at the ante following positions: ante gave the benediction. comm.net en ouse en ouse futures a little disappointed $5.70. December Chicago e t n s e t n s that we could not reach $112 with a lower trend since mid- cash trade last week and October, support at $5.80 and with grains lower, feeders resistance at $6.16½. able to flip from red to green Monday, Nov. 39, grain FULL-TIME during the trading sessions on futures settlements included Monday. December corn was down Lost oun Lost a oun u ent a Mus a u ent nst u ents Mus a nst u ents December live cattle broke $.05¾ at $4.19¾, March was Housekeeping through nearby resistance, down $.07¾ at $4.26, January the major moving averages soybeans were down $.23¼ ets ets a Lan a u Lan Not es u Not es all converging right around at $11.68½, March was down and $110 which is now support. $.23¼ at $11.69 ½, December L esto k L esto k astu e astu e C ass e s C ass e s The November high will KC wheat was down $.15¾ be the next upside target at at $5.45¾, March was down Laundry Staff $112.70. January feeders also $.18¼ at $5.47, December ou t ou t back above all major moving Chicago wheat was down averages with resistance at $.16¼ at $5.80¼, December We offer competitive wages and benefit $141.50, the November high, soybean meal was down and support around $138 then $5.40/T at $393.10. package! Please apply in person. $135. Note: There is risk of loss December lean hogs in trading commodity futures holding a lower trend since and options. Matt Hines is a a a e es e es us ness o tun t es us ness o tun t es October with support at licensed commodity broker for $63.50 then down around $62 Loewen and Associates, Inc. and resistance at $70. of Manhattan, specializing in a en ee ants a en ee ants uto a ts Store utoNo. a ts us ness us ness Monday, Nov. 30, livestock grain and livestock operations o tun t es o tun t es futures settlements included as well as commercial Jackson County 2220 December live cattle were consulting clients since 2004. 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every summer. Gardening, Firearm deer season starts today cooking, canning and freez- ing foods was an integral part Regular firearm deer season in progress at the time include *Crow season )Nov. 10 - of her life. Doris was best starts today (Dec. 2) and contin- the following: March 10, 2021). known for her rhubarb prod- ues through Dec. 13 in Kansas, *Furbearer hunting and *Light and dark geese season ucts: rhubarb cake, jams and according to the Kansas Depart- trapping (Nov. 18 to Feb. 15, (Nov. 4 - Feb. 14, 2021). mostly her famous rhubarb ment of Wildlife and Parks. 2021). *White-fronted geese (Oct. custard pie. A family favorite, Archery deer season started *Beaver trapping (Nov. 18 - 31 - Jan. 3, 2021). plus there was always corn. Sept. 14 and continues through March 31, 2021). *Squirrel season (June 1 - In addition, Doris was Dec. 31, according to the *Pheasant and quail regu- Feb. 28, 2021). always sewing making the KDWP. lar season (Nov. 14 - Jan. 31, *Rabbit and coyote (year- school skirts, clothes, dress- Some other hunting seasons 2021). round). es and prom dresses. Many times, we were literally “sown” into the dress since we ran out of time. In 1964, Doris was selected as Mother of the year in Wabash. Doris was a stay-at-home mother raising four children, Baby, It’s Warm Inside! Deborah Lyne, David Al- len, Denise Carol and Diane Swart Rena, until she joined the real Jones Don’t be left out in the cold! Doris Carolyne Swart, estate world as an agent for Patsy Jeannette Jones, 74, 93, of Holton, passed away Century 21 in 1974, an oc- of Corning, passed away Check your gauge today and call Thursday, Oct. 30, 2020, in cupation she loved. In 1988, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, Carmel, Ind. Doris and Bill left Wabash at St. Francis Hospital in To- She was born Oct. 16, for retirement in Crossville, peka. us for your next propane fill-up! 1927, in the family home Tenn., where they had many She was born Nov. 6, north of Holton, the daugh- wonderful years of playing 1946, in Topeka, the daugh- ter of Fred and Josephine golf, family visits and travel- ter of Chester A. and Vera J. (Sigmund) Dachenhausen. ing the world. (Lloyd) Turner. She gradu- Enter for your chance to win $100 She is survived by her ated from Shawnee Heights Glenn, her brother was the High School in 1964. oldest, then Doris, Martha daughters, Deborah L. Woe- in Jackson County Chamber Bucks! hler (husband Thomas) of Patsy was a homemaker and Edrie. They all grew up but in her early years she on the family farm during the Houston, Texas, Denise C. (Pay for 200 or more gallons between Nov. 25-Dec. 18 Stover (husband Dave) of had worked as a sales clerk Depression. at Sears in Topeka, was a and mention this ad to be entered into a drawing!) Doris graduated from Wet- Galveston, Ind., Diane R. cashier at Wetmore gro- more High School in 1945, Kink (husband Bruce) of cery store for 17 years, had then worked for the Santa Fe The Woodlands, Texas, and worked at Sarah’s Enchanted Railroad in Topeka. In 1952, Jo Swart, wife of Doris’s Cottage in Holton and also Doris married William John deceased son, David Allen was a treasurer at Jackson Swart of Goff. They went Swart, who left this world in Heights USD 335. to live in Manhattan as Bill December of 2018; and her Patsy was a member of completed college on the GI brother-in-law and sister-in- Netawaka United Method- Bill and they started their law, Carl and Ruth Swart, in ist Church, a member of the family. Seneca. USD 335 school board and They later lived in Mount Doris has eight grandchil- United Methodist Women. Vernon, Ill., and moved to dren, two stepgrandchildren On Dec. 22, 1967, she mar- Wabash, Ind., in 1959, where and 10 great-grandchildren, ried James D. Jones in To- they spent the next 30-plus plus 13 nieces and nephews. peka. They celebrated more 364-3711 • 21786 Q Rd., Holton years. She was a member of Doris was preceded in than 52 years of marriage. the First United Methodist death by her husband, Bill He survives of the home. Church, the Elks Club, the Swart; sister Edrie Thomp- She is also survived by her Wabash Country Club and son; and brother Glenn sons, Jason D. Jones (Robyn) Tri Kappa Social Sorority. Dachenhausen. Her sister of Netawaka and Travis J. Throughout their lifetime Martha Heller resides in Del- Jones (Carolyn) of Corning; in Indiana, the Swarts were aware. her brother R. Dale Turner of involved with Funk’s G Hy- The date for the celebra- Berryton; her 13 grandchil- brid, so corn was their life. tion of life will be set in the dren, Amaris, Sadie, Tamra, How us kids hated those near future. A special thank Turner, Karly, Eve and Tyler Sunday drives to “watch” the you goes to Lynn Pont, Pam Jones, Amanda Campbell, corn grow and count popula- Chalis and Caroline McNel- Corey, Dalton and Devon tion. Bill and Doris enjoyed ley for their amazing care and Jones and Addyson and Co- many years of seed corn love for mom in the last years myn Schumaker; and a great- meetings across the country of her life. grandson, Bronx Jones. with co-workers and friends. Donations in Doris’s Inurnment will be held at a The entire family always honor can be made to Fair- later date in Netawaka Cem- took summer trips across field Methodist Church, 231 etery. the country in our “pop up” Westchester Drive, Fairfield Memorials are suggested camper and visited almost Glade, TN 38558, where she to Netawaka United Meth- every state. and Bill were members for odist Church or Corning Doris was also active with more than 20 years during Library and sent in care of her family with the ongoing their retirement. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. 4-H projects that took up Holton Recorder 11/25/20 s Box 270, Holton 66436. Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a recent destinations include card of condolence or post- Devil’s Creek, Anaconda- ing on our website, www. mercerfuneralhomes.com Pintler Wilderness and Page s Creek in Montana. Holton Recorder 12/2/20 Ryan had many life in- terests. He had passions for science, technology and woodworking. He also found nutrition and cooking fasci- nating as he began to explore new recipes after being diag- nosed with diabetes. He and his mother spent hours creat- ing new dishes, often adapt- ing recipes to make them healthier. Ryan was full of life and loved by many. He was the life of the party, evoking a smile from everyone in the room with an unexpected joke. His loyalties and dedi- Kendall cation for his friends and Ryan Wesley Kendall, family always shone through “The Ryan,” 32, of Helena, his actions, whether it be for Mont., passed away unex- helping his grandmother with pectedly due to diabetic com- her computer, pausing col- plications on Monday, Nov. lege to help his father in his 23, 2020. battle with pancreatic cancer Ryan was born Dec. 2, or making sure to take his Love 1987, to Ron and Julie Ken- oldest nephews to NASA be- Michael Love, 71, Mayet- dall in Newton. Ryan and fore he left Florida. ta, passed away Friday, Nov. his family resided in many Ryan had a special relation- 27, 2020, at Stormont-Vail places through his childhood ship with his father; they were Hospital in Topeka. including Goessel, Seabrook, also “Dos Amigos.” This was He was born Oct. 21, 1949, Texas, Jonesboro, Ark., and evident when he left his job in Topeka, the son of James Palm Coast, Fla. Ryan gradu- to move to Springfield, Ill., and Billie (Vance) Love. As a ated from Flagler Palm Coast with his father when he was teen, he enjoyed bowling. He High School with honors in temporarily assigned there. bowled a 300 at age 13. 2006 and pursued and re- Ryan is survived by his He graduated from To- ceived a civil engineering de- parents, Ron and Julie Kend- peka West High School in gree at University of Central all; his sisters, Aimee (Billy) 1967. He was employed by Florida, from which he re Kirksey, Sarah (Mitch) Short the State of Kansas, Kansas ceived his bachelor’s degree and Melanie (Ben) Marshall; Highway Patrol, and retired in 2012. along with four nieces and in June 2020. Ryan enjoyed travel- four nephews in Palm Coast, Survivors include his ing and seeing new places. Fla. Other survivors include wife, Linda (Edmonds) Throughout his career he his grandmother, Juanita Love; a daughter, Jennifer worked for Stahly Engineer- Kendall of Grantville, and Love (James Baldwin), of ing and Associates in Helena, many cousins, aunts and un- Topeka; a son, Mathew Love Mont.; Matthews Design cles from near and far. (Andi), of Kansas City, Mo.; Group in St. Augustine, Fla.; Ryan was preceded in three grandchildren, Bridget, Flagler County Government death by his namesake, his Jett and Zaiden Love; a sis- in Palm Coast, Fla.; Greene great-grandfather John Wes- ter, Terri (Love) Sandgren and Bradford Engineering in ley Kendall and grandparents (Brad), of Berryton; two Springfield, Ill.; and Illinois John Kendall of Grantville nephews, Jamie (Lacee) of State Highway Department and Effie and Joseph Heller Topeka and Jake Sandgren in Springfield, Ill. of Holton. (Hayley) of Lawrence. Ryan was a free spirit who A celebration of Ryan’s life Cremation is planned at had a passion for the great will be held at a later date. Angels Above in Topeka. There will be no services. outdoors. He and his loyal Donations can be made in ▲ dog, Jimbo Thrasher, were Ryan’s name with the Ameri- Holton Recorder 12/2/20 always planning for their can Diabetes Association, next outdoor adventure. It P.O. 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Continued from Page 1 funds through Jackson County. “My mother, Rosalie Lassister, Johnsonville of Holton has also has already wrapped hundreds donated $3,000 to the Christmas of presents. She’s a trooper,” Store, as well as sausage for the she said. “Each child gets about food boxes. four gifts. I feel good about what Terri Robbins, who is serving we’re giving and that it’s what the as the point of contact for the es- kids want. So I’m tempted to do sential bags, said many business- this every time instead of hav- es, organizations and individuals ing people go from table to table have pledged to fill canvas bags looking at gifts.” full of essential items. Each family has been given a “I won’t know what I need un- designated time to arrive at the til after this weekend,” Robbins church on Dec. 11 where the gifts, said. essential bags and a box of food At this time, Robbins is also will be loaded into their vehicle. asking for financial donations to For the first time this year, vol- help cover the cost of purchasing unteers will also be delivering any remaining bags that have to items to area senior citizens and be put together. She estimated the disabled adults. cost of each bag, which is filled Financial donations are still be with laundry detergent, soap, accepted for the event at this time, shampoo and other items, costs Ingels said, and can be taken to the an average of $35. First Baptist Church or mailed to Financial donations can be tak- Jackson County Christmas Store, en to the church. For more infor- P.O. Box 342, Holton, KS 66436. mation about the essential bags, A special donation tree for the contact Robbins at 364-0680. Christmas Store has been set up During the event, Ingels said at Cecil K’s Hometown Market volunteers will be needed to load in Holton. Shoppers can select an items into vehicles at the church. ornament off the tree, which lists For more information, contact In- a specific grocery item needed for gels at (785) 851-1011. this year’s event. After selecting an ornament, Missing child found customers can pay for the item when they check out. Cecil K’s An 18-month-old child report- will collect all the items purchased ed missing last night was found and deliver them to the event. about two blocks away from In the photo at left, Ron Kuglin prepared dinners to go for last Thursday’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner, in The Heart of Jackson Humane home about 10 minutes after po- which a total of 365 dinners were served. The dinners included a new item, “cherry crisp,” shown in the photo at right. Society has donated cat and dog lice received the report, Holton Photos by Brian Sanders food for the estimated 164 pets Police Chief Gale Gakle said this owned by the families and seniors morning. in need, Ingels said. At about 7:30 p.m. yesterday, Volunteers are needed this Sun- police received a call from the day to help take gifts into Holton 100 block of Nebraska Avenue First Baptist Church and to be- stating that the child had gone “Santa’s Workshop” returns to the Square gin setting up for the event. Vol- missing, Chief Gakle said. Police unteers are asked to meet at the responded to the scene, and the Santa Claus is returning to ages from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this children can sit on and talk to “Dress accordingly and observe church at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. child was safely located about 10 Holton’s Town Square for a few Thursday, Dec. 3, as well as on Santa, who will be at least six social distancing rules if there is The Christmas Store did re- minutes later in the 100 block of visits with area children, but the next two Thursdays, Dec. 10 feet away. The “workshop” will a line.” ceive funding from the United Iowa Avenue, he added. precautions are being taken to and Dec. 17. also be cleaned and sanitized York also noted that fami Way of Greater Topeka, as well “We’re assuming at this point make sure the jolly old elf and And while children won’t between each child’s visit, “so lies are “more than welcome” as Coronavirus Aid Relief and that the child just wandered off,” children he visits with are pro- have the opportunity to sit on there’s probably going to be a to take photos of children with Economic Security (CARES) Act Gakle said. tected from COVID-19 (coro- Santa’s lap to share their Christ- little more wait time,” she add- Santa. navirus), according to Ashlee mas wish lists, York said they ed. Also, families who visit “San- York, executive director of the will still be able to talk to San- “The building is so much ta’s Workshop” are encouraged Holton/Jackson County Cham- ta. smaller than what we’re used to bring donations of canned ber of Commerce. “We are trying to figure out to, so we’re going to have to food for the Jackson County Keep The Cheer Here! “Santa and Mrs. Claus are the safest way that we can do get really creative with it,” she Ministerial Alliance Emergency Submit receipts from purchases totaling $20 or more from ready to see these kids,” York this,” she said. “We don’t want said. Food Pantry. Donations will said. “They want to do it for the to put anybody in danger, but we Visits may also have to be also be accepted for the Heart the businesses listed below between Nov. 2 and Dec. 18 to kids, and if we can do it in a safe also don’t want to deny the kids limited to one child at a time, of Jackson Humane Society, it be eligible for weekly drawings! Submit receipts to the way, then we’re going to try to an opportunity to see Santa.” York said, meaning that kids was reported. Chamber office, 104 W. 5th St., Holton, or send pic of your do it.” York said yesterday that sev- and parents may have to wait York also noted that some receipt to [email protected]. Please include your “It” is the return of “Santa’s eral options are being studied outside. businesses around the Square name and phone. Workshop,” which is plan- to keep the visits safe, from “The entire group may not will stay open late on Thursdays ning to open up to kids of all Plexiglas barriers to boxes that be able to come in,” she said. for Christmas shopping. The Cockeyed Pig Boomers’ Beverley Brown Boutique The Gossip n Winter sports season... More Than Lemons Koger Variety Art & Soul 5th Street Sandwich Shoppe Continued from Page 1 lowed to participate. resume on Jan. 4 and competi- included: Lee’s Flower & Gifts Ohlsen Designs Embroidery Walsh added that while there “They will have an opportu- tion may resume on Jan. 8, which • A requirement that all partici Wilson’s Direct JM Sewing Center are “always pros and cons with nity to perform as long as we can means that schools may lose one pants in sporting events — in- Uptown Treasures Asgards Gate difficult decisions like this,” she develop a plan that is safe for ev- or more sports events. cluding but not limited to athletes, Quality Monuments Tarwater Farm & Home noted the importance of a state- eryone involved,” Davis said. “I “I understand the logic of not coaches, officials and specta- Heart To Home level decision about not having believe we can make this happen getting communities together so tors, when allowed to be present Lasting Impressions spectators present at games to at Royal Valley. I understand that quickly following the new year,” — wear face masks while at the Jhett’s Pizza prevent the possible spread of there were other changes made Davis said. “I feel like this change event venue and for the duration COVID-19. during the meeting, but I think would have minimal impact on of the event. Student-athletes are 785-364-3963 • 104 W. 5th St,. Holton, KS “It makes a level playing field they were practices already in the season.” exempted from the requirement [email protected] for all teams,” she said. place at RV.” Wittmer also noted that some while they are in competition, as Advertising paid in part by Jackson County Tourism Council A proposal to allow two spec- Wittmer agreed, saying that Big Seven League members “felt are officials during active play. tators per student-athlete at sports cheer squad and pep bands would like short moratoriums may be • Allowing basketball teams events was rejected after the continue to be part of the games at beneficial around the holidays, to to play a maximum of 20 games board voted 50-26 to prohibit all Holton “as they are each a student give schools and communities an during the season, not counting spectators from attending events activity, just as the teams are.” opportunity to react appropriately postseason play. between Dec. 1 and Jan. 28. The “winter moratorium” for if a large uptick in cases did occur • Allowing boys and girls wres- Royal Valley Superintendent sports practices and competition after the extended family gather- tling teams to have a maximum Aaric Davis agreed that while not usually runs from Dec. 23 to Dec. ings and travel that are the norm” of 18 events and no more than 30 allowing spectators at sporting 27, but this year, the board voted during the holiday season. competition points, not counting events during that time may not to extend the moratorium until Other actions approved dur- the postseason. be popular with parents and oth- Jan. 3. As a result, practice may ing KSHSAA’s Nov. 24 meeting Reg Sale ers, it stands as a viable “compro- $ Amana Washer ...... $599 ...... 499 mise to allow the competitions n to take place” without creating Eagle... $ $ “an environment where there Amana Dryer ...... 599 ...... 499 is potential for mass spread” of Continued from Page 1 out on the West Coast from chain- County community of Elmont, $ $ COVID-19. 2012 by Cobb’s friend, the late saw artists,” she said. “I would go where she creates “smaller things Amana Electric Range...... 799 ...... 649 Wittmer said following the John Zibell, who would visit the and visit all of them and watch that people can afford,” she does Smooth Top Nov. 24 meeting, representatives reservoir grounds with Cobb to their competitions, and I was in- a fair amount of “on location” $ of the Big Seven League’s mem- observe wildlife. spired by them to do it myself.” work, just as she recently did at Whirlpool Dishwasher ...... $699 ...... 649 ber schools said they would do Cobb said Zibell was plan- More inspiration to create her Cobb’s place. Portable “the best that they can” to install ning to carve another eagle out of own chainsaw art was provided “I’ve done things out by cameras and other equipment the second elm tree, but Zibell’s by her husband, she said with a Ozawkie and Lawrence, Topeka Stop by and check out our lineup of Traeger Grills! in their gymnasiums for “lives- death in an October 2018 con- laugh. and Holton,” she said. “I have one treaming” basketball games and struction accident in Holton put “He was tired of spending mon- in Kansas City to do.” Prices starting at $399! wrestling meets. an end to that plan. Still, Cobb ey on trips to the West Coast!” Roberts had to fill in the dead Check out our Rubs, Sauces & Pellets for Traeger Grills! Walsh added that a YouTube said he wanted to do something she said. “He was like, ‘Here, just elm with material to finish the We repair iPhone screens! channel has been established for with the second tree and started make your own.’” work, but apparently, that wasn’t remote viewing of sports and looking up local chainsaw artists “Good for him,” Cobb chimed the toughest part of the job. Marine Radios & Antennas in stock! other events at Jackson Heights on the internet. in. “She said it was one of the We sell the best and service the rest! and is accessible via the district’s That’s when he came across The majority of Roberts’ works harder trees she’s had to do be- We can and will match Web page by clicking on “Cobra Roberts. of art are created with a single cause there was still a lot of sap in the advertised prices of Sports.” “I liked one of her other eagle chainsaw, she said. some of it,” Cobb said. Jayhawk TV discount stores model Wittmer, Walsh, Davis and sculptures,” he said. “I do have a bigger one that I But when the cutting and paint- for model number on other school leaders also noted Roberts said she has been cre- take the big stuff off with, but the ing was finished, Cobb was still & Appliances Maytag & Whirlpool. that while family members and ating her own chainsaw art since smaller one is my favorite. 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(First published in The Holton City of Soldier, Jackson court, at Holton, Jackson Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Case No. 20-CV-24 County, Kansas, being in County, Kansas. Should you Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.) Section 9, Township 6, fail therein, judgment and de- NOTICE OF SUIT Range 13 East, Jackson cree will be entered in due IN THE DISTRICT County, Kansas. course upon said petition. COURT OF JACKSON The State of Kansas to the COUNTY, KANSAS above-named Defendants, The plaintiff further seeks The Loren Porterfield Petition Pursuant to and all other persons who an Order finding the Plaintiff Testamentary Trust K.S.A. Chapter 60 are or may be concerned: to be the holder of a first You are hereby notified that mortgage and that if the SUBMITTED AND THE LOREN PORTERFIELD a Petition for Foreclosure of amounts due under the note APPROVED BY: TESTAMENTARY TRUST, Mortgage has been filed in secured by said mortgage the District Court of Jackson are not paid that the property DENNIS A. WHITE, #12108 Plaintiff, County, Kansas, by The Loren be sold and the proceeds ap- White Law Office Porterfield Testamentary plied against the sums due 120 West 5th Street vs. Trust, Plaintiff, praying that and owing under the note. P.O. Box 445 plaintiff’s mortgage be fore- Holton, Kansas 66436 DAVID KEATING AND closured on the following de- You are hereby required (785) 364-3971 PAULA KEATING, scribed property: to plead to said Petition on Attorney for Plaintiff or before the 30th day of Defendants. Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2, December, 2020, in said WL92t3 NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 11
Holton High Wildcat wrestling team reloads for new season By David Powls Two other Wildcats also ble.’’ The 2018 Wildcat team *195 - senior Konnor Tan- The Holton High School have state wrestling tour- placed 11th as a team at state. nahill. wrestling team had its first ney experience. Sophomore “If we can stay away from *220 - freshman Dalton 2020-21 Holton team practice on Monday Jayden Fletcher qualified for COVID, quarantining and in- Roush. of this week, which was at- state last season as a freshman juries,’’ we should be ok,’’ the *Heavyweight - junior An- High School Wrestling tended by about 24 boys and in the 145-pound class. Junior coach added. drew Williams, senior Jordan about eight girls, reports head Cayden Jackson qualified for Wrestle-offs were planned Huntington and junior Dustin Date Opponent Location Time coach Cullen Jackson, now in state his freshman season, at wrestling practice for yes- Chermok. Dec. 3 Lawrence Freestate Dual Holton 6 p.m. his 12th season leading the also, in the 120-pound class. terday to determine the varsity Tucker Gilliland, Lar- team. The late start for wres- This season, the Wildcats lineup for the first matches. son, Barnes, Elliott, Skaggs, Dec. 8 Burlington/Ottawa Duals Ottawa 5 p.m. tling practice is just part of the are seeking their sixth con- Coach Jackson on Monday Adcock, Connor Gilliland, Dec. 10 SFT/JW Duals Santa Fe Trail 5 p.m. regular routine, coach Jackson secutive Big Seven League afternoon reported the follow- Jackson, Hernandez, Booth, Dec. 11 SFT JV/Girls Mixer Santa Fe Trail 4 p.m. said, since the long-time suc- championship as a team and ing potential varsity lineup: Fletcher, Phillips, Tannahill, Dec. 12 Olathe NW JV Duals Olatha NW 9 a.m. cessful Wildcat football team their 11th league title in 12 *106-weight class - sopho- Williams, Huntington and Dec. 15 Basehor-Linwood Dual Holton 6 p.m. usually plays state playoff seasons. They were edged more Tucker Gilliland or Chermok. games late into November. by just two points the year freshman Cale Hein. Gilliland This is also the second sea- Dec. 17 Sabetha Dual Sabetha 6 p.m. And that is ok with coach they did not reign as league placed second in the league son of high school girls wres- Dec. 18 Ottawa Girls Tourn. Ottawa 2 p.m. Jackson. The Wildcat wres- champs. last season. tling and the Wildcats have Dec. 19 Ottawa Dual Tourn. Ottawa 9 a.m. tling team has been ranked “A lot of other juniors got *113 - sophomore Asher eight girls out for wrestling, Jan. 5 Tonganoxie Dual Tonganoxie 5:30 p.m. the No. 10 team in the state in close to qualifying for state Larson or frosh Blade Mont- coach Jackson said, including Jan. 7 Eudora Dual Eudora 6 p.m. Class 4A preseason polling, as sophomores,’’ coach Jack- gomery. four returning letter winners - which coach Jackson thinks son said. “I expect we’ll have *120 - senior Jake Barnes. junior Madeline Montgmery, Jan. 12 Spring Hill Dual Spring Hill 5 p.m. might actually be a little low. good leadership from the up- *126 - sophomore Kayden junior Macey Gross, junior Jan. 16 Abilene Duals Abilene 9 a.m. “I think we should be in the per classes. Almost all of the Elliott. Gracie Gallagher and senior Jan. 22 Paola Dual Holton 5 p.m. top five teams and I think we wrestlers we have have been *132 - junior Slater Ali Beard. The four other girls Jan. 23 Sadowski Tourn. Holton 6 p.m. can contend for a state cham- in the program for awhile Skaggs. on the team are Emma Bon- Jan. 26 Baldwin/Olathe W. Duals Holton 5 p.m. pionship,’’ Jackson said. “The and have been wrestling for *138 - junior Lucas Ad- trager, Grace Utz, Piper Rob- team is setting high goals a long time. We won’t have a cock. inson and Hailey Frey. Jan. 28 ACCHS/RV Duals ACCHS 5 p.m. again this season.’’ lot of junior varsity wrestlers *145 - senior Connor Gil- “All of the girls are work- Jan. 29 Big 7 League And why not? The Wild- this year but all the wrestlers liland, junior Cayden Jackson ing hard and showing lots of Jan. 30 Baldwin Tourn. Louisburg 9 a.m. cats return 195-pound state are pretty solid. We also have and sophomore Caleb Her- improvement,’’ coach Jackson Feb. 4 RC/Wamego Dual Rock Creek 5 p.m. champion wrestler Konnor three solid freshmen wres- nandez. said, adding that the girls will Feb. 19-20 Regionals @ TBA TBA Tannahill, a senior, who has tlers.’’ *152 and *160 - sophomore wrestle “pretty much’’ always qualified for state the previ- Besides Tannahill and Garyson Booth and sopho- on the same day as the boys. Feb. 26-27 State @ Salina TBA ous three seasons also, taking Barnes, other league cham- more Jayden Fletcher, though The Wildcats are scheduled NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches third at state in the 183-pound pion wrestlers returners are it hasn’t been decided who to host Lawrence Free State until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. weight class as a sophomore junior Lucas Adcock (120- will wrestle up a weight class, for a dual tomorrow (Thurs- and also qualifying for state pound class), sophomore the coach said, and sophomore day) and travel to Ottawa for This schedule brought to you by: as a freshman. Kayden Elliott (126) and ju- Evan Dundell, who is new to a double dual with Burling- The Wildcats also return nior Slater Skaggs (132). the program. Fletcher placed ton next Tuesday. No fans or senior Jake Barnes, who me- The Wildcats were the Class third in the league at 152 last parents are allowed to attend daled in fifth place at 113- 4A state champion wrestling season. Booth placed third in matches until at least Jan. 28, pound state competition last team in 2014 and took third as the league at 160 last season. 2021, according to new KSH- season and sixth at state in the a team in 2015. Last season, *170 - senior Trevor Bows- SAA guidelines. 106-pound class as a sopho- the team finished 10th at state, er. more and also qualified for and coach Jackson said, “We *182 - sophomore Tyler 21786 Q Rd., Holton • (785) 364-3711 the state as a freshman. left as lot of points on the ta- Phillips.
HHS Lady Wildcats rebuilding team with 2 top returners
By Ali Holcomb girls team. She was also an Paxton, senior Emma Barnett, cusing on getting better each 2020-21 Holton High After graduating seven se- All-League pick as a sopho- junior Amariah Allen, junior day and having a grateful ap- nior players, including four more. Staci Bond and sophomore preciation in working through School Girls Basketball starters, the Holton High Tanking led the Lady Wild- Brooke Flewelling. every obstacle together as a School girls basketball team cats in scoring last season “This group of players, basketball family.” Date Opponent Location Time is rebuilding its team with with 347 points, averaging along with our three returning Haussler said that the Big plenty of potential. 15.8 points per game. She letter-winners from last sea- Seven League “looks to be Dec. 3 Burlington Burlington 4:30 p.m. “We have three players made 116 of 278 field goals son, have emerged in our pre- very balanced and competi- Dec. 8 ACCHS Holton 4:30 p.m. returning with varsity expe- for 41.7 percent. She was the season practices as the core of tive again this season.” Dec. 11 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. rience so it will be very im- second leading scorer in the our varsity team,” Haussler “Many schools in our league Dec. 15 Je West Holton 4:30 p.m. portant for our girls to adapt Big Seven. said. “Each player brings dif- are returning all-league and Dec. 18 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. to the speed, quickness and She also led the Lady Wild- ferent strengths and abilities all-state caliber players. We strength of the varsity level,” cats in rebounds with 173 to the team that will help us are fortunate to play in one of Jan. 5 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. said head coach Kurt Haussler. (117 defensive rebounds), av- be successful. We are very the best leagues in the state, Jan. 8 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. “Our success this season will eraging 7.9 per game, and she pleased with the work and im- and we will need to be pre- Jan. 12 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. be dependent upon our ability was the second leading offen- provement thus far from all of pared and compete hard as a Jan. 15 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. to establish leadership within sive rebounder in the league the girls in our program.” team each and every night,” Jan. 18-23 Mid-Season Tourn. (V) Tonganoxie TBA this group and make prog- and top defensive rebounder Due to COVID-19 restric- he said. ress.” in the league. tions, the team was unable to Changes to the Wildcats’ Jan. 29 Chapman Chapman 4:30 p.m. The Lady Wildcats ended She was also second on the work together this past sum- non-league schedule this sea- Feb. 2 Je West Je West 4:30 p.m. the 2019-20 season fourth in Holton team in steals with 46 mer. son will “provide new chal- Feb. 5 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. the Big Seven League with and was the team’s top free “We will need time early lenges and strong competi- Feb. 6 JV Tourn. Je West 10:15 a.m. an 8-6 record and were 12-10 throw shooter, making 63 of in the season to connect with tion.” Feb. 9 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. overall. Holton fell in a Class 79 for 79.7 percent. each other and adjust to the The Lady Wildcats’ first 4A sub-state championship As a sophomore, Patch varsity level of play,” he said. game is tomorrow (Thurs- Feb. 12 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. game to Nickerson 53-34. was an All-League honorable “Building chemistry, estab- day) at Burlington followed Feb. 16 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. This is Haussler’s second mention pick, and she was se- lishing roles, learning how to by a home game on Tuesday Feb. 19 Nemaha Central Nem. Central 4:30 p.m. season as head coach. Prior to lected to The Recorder’s All read each other and working against ACCHS. Holton will Feb. 23 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. that, he spent 16 years as an Area team. together on the floor will be also travel to Chapman at the Mar. 1-6 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA assistant coach for the team. Patch was the second lead- an ongoing process through- end of January and will com- Christi Boswell and Leslie ing scorer for the Wildcats out the season.” pete in a tournament at Ton- Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. TBA TBA Speer are Haussler’s assistant with 164 points, averaging Haussler said that it’ll be ganoxie. NOTE: No fans/parents allowed at games/matches coaches for the team this sea- 7.5 points per game. She also important for the team to be “Our players have a great until at least Jan. 28, 2021, according to KSHSAA. son, which includes 22 play- made 63 of 148 field goals able to adapt to changes and opportunity in front of them ers. for 42.6 percent. Patch made work through adversity this to work hard and earn roles This schedule brought to you by: Returning varsity players 38 of 64 free throws for 59.4 season. on the varsity team,” Haussler for the Wildcats include se- percent. “We are thankful to have a said. “I believe we will have nior Saydee Tanking, a 5’9” She was also the Lady season and feel blessed that a group of players who will guard and forward; junior Wildcats’ second leading we get to play games and com- compete hard, work to im- Macey Patch, a 5’9” forward; rebounder last season with pete together,” he said. “CO- prove individually and collec- and junior Taylor Moore, a 199 rebounds (70 defensive VID-19 has and will continue tively over the course of the 5’10” forward. rebounds) and led the Lady to challenge all of us in many season and find ways to con- Last season, Tanking was Wildcats in steals with 51. ways. We are embracing the tribute to the overall success 1110 Columbine Dr., Holton • (785) 364-2116 a unanimous Big Seven All- Other players expected challenge with a ‘day by day’ of our team.” Hoyt: 785-986-6630 • Wetmore: (785) 866-4775 League pick and was named to fill the varsity roster this mentality of controlling those to The Recorder’s All Area season include senior Paige things that we can control, fo-
The Holton Wildcats football team had another great season, advancing in the Class 3A state playoffs all the way to final four (sub-state) game and finishing 9-2. The photo above shows some of the offensive players. Those shown left to right in the sub-state game are senior Konnor Tannahill (22), senior Addison Hundley (31), junior Andrew Williams (64), senior Kale Purcell (5) and senior Carter Watkins (59). In the photo at right, Holton junior Slater Skaggs (No. 7) closes in on Perry-Lecompton senior Dawson Williams on this pass play. Slater prevented the pass recepton. Photos by Michael Powls THE HOLTON RECORDER NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 12 Jackson County
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If interested in these opportunities, visit the hospital’s website at www.sabethahospital.com is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Straps, $10; Cases of nails or Dealer: George Uhl, Sr. or contact Julie Holthaus, Human Resource Director, at 785-284-2121, ext. 1584. Monday through Saturday and by-the-pound; New 28x39” 785-969-9167/Holton. at other times by appointment. Storm Windows (2), $40-each. For more information, call (785)969-9167. 364-5156. XL ELECTRIC LIFT Chair, Employment Employment Hay Hay reddish-maroon color, $250; Pride Mobility Scooter, new FRANKFORT COMMUNITY HAY-FOR-SALE: 200+ bales batteries, good tires, nice excellent Brome, 1,400# rounds, upholstery, $450; In-Vac-Care EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CARE HOME JD567 Coveredge Net wrapped. Electric Hospital Bed, $600, 785-364-3050 near Holton. Frankfort Community Care Home is accepting next to new; other Handi-cap CDL Propane Truck Driver applications for the following positions: STRAW FOR SALE: Big Round Equipment. (785)969-9167/ Bales. Call 785-250-8486. Holton. Full-Time Position. Benefits Available. Musical Instruments FirewoodFirewood Must possess a clean driving record. Class A Musical Instruments or B CDL license with air brake, hazmat and WANT TO BUY: Old, flat-top FOR SALE FIREWOOD: t%JFtary Aide (part time) Ash, Oak, Hedge, mix wood. tanker endorsements. guitars, any condition. Please tHousekeeping (full time & part time) call 364-3800 evenings. Also need firewood to sell CDL driving experience required: 2 years. (785)969-9167/Holton. Must meet all DOT requirements. Lost &Lost Found & Found HICKORY, HACKBERRY, View complete description and apply online at FOUND on 11/29/20 at 4th Walnut, Ash, Oak, Hedge, mix www.prairiebandllc.com/employment Schooling is an option to achieve your CNA or CMA & Iowa, Holton, a 1-year-old wood. (785)969-9167/Holton. license - we can help pay for that! Shepherd-mix, tan & black, nd N-M, no collar. Please contact No TrespassingNo Trespassing 13487 162 Rd. Banner Creek Animal Hospital, Mayetta, KS 66509 TRESPASSING WITHOUT 785-966-2721 785-292-4442 Drug-free workplace EOE 364-4560. permission. Notice is hereby FOUND: White horse. given by the undersigned Area of 142nd & U Roads. residents of Jackson County (785)364-6453. that hunting, fishing, trapping, or shooting, or trespassing day Crossword Answers Word Search Answers Word Search Answers Sudoku Answers Wanted Wanted or night is positively forbidden on all land owned, or rented The Heart of Jackson Humane or occupied by us, or on roads Society is seeking donations adjacent to lands at any time of of several items for continued the year, licenses or no licenses. operations, as well as more April 1, 2020-2021. Phil volunteers to walk dogs at the and Colene Gutierrez, Roger shelter. For more information, Ackeret, Joseph B. Nick, Harold call the shelter at 364-5156 or Knouft, Larry & Marguerite stop by the shelter at 414 E. Mzhickteno, Charlene Zeller, Eighth St. in Holton. 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Please submit your resume to Onaga Health and Rehab [email protected] DECEMBER A Mission Health Community SUBSCRIPTIONS Full Time CNA, CMA and LPN ARE DUE NOW! O ering a $3,000 sign-on bonus. We have the option of Daily Pay now available. Bene ts available for Full-Time. Renew FAST by calling (785) 364-3141! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Please contact Lisa Jones, Administrator *Free online edition included 785-889-4227 • www.onagahealthandrehab.com @holtonrecorder with paid print subscription! Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Employment Employment Employment Employment Employment HIAWATHA COMMUNITY NOW HOSPITAL HIRING! Full-Time Registered Nurses OB, Medical/Surgical, Emergency & Surgery Departments Operators Full-Time Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician Starting at $14.00/hr with $0.50 increase after 90 days Hiawatha Community Hospital is looking for new members to join the team! Applicants must be team Quality checks, loading machines, packing product players and possess good communication skills. Competitive wages and benefits are offered. Full and part-time schedules available REGISTERED NURSE POSITIONS Process Technicians • OB STAFF NURSE – DAY: This position requires prior OB experience. Work hours are 12-hour shifts with a weekend working rotation. The shift runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Position offers Starting at $18.00/hr. with pay increases to $20.00/hr opportunities to further education in lactation management and childbirth education. within the first year of employment • MEDICAL/SURGICAL DEPARTMENT: If your schedule has weekend availability; this is the Mechanical experience job for you. This is Full-Time WIN Day & Night Shift Positions consisting of three 12-hour shifts working weekends. Shifts run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a $6 Night Shift Problem solving and good communication skills Differential. • SURGERY DEPARTMENT: Full-Time Day Shift Position consists of either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week. Call responsibilities are required. Prior OR/PAR Nurse is preferred, Automation Technician however all applicants will be considered. • EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: There are several positions available. Shifts consist of three Starting pay mid to upper $20’s, commensurate with 12-hour shifts per week. Shifts run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. day shift; 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. with a $6 Night skills, knowledge and experience Shift Differential. Prior Emergency Room or EMT experience is preferred, however all applicants Exp. with IML Systems, machine vision systems, and will be considered. advance knowledge of PLCs • All positions above must hold a valid Registered Nurse diploma or degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and must have a current, valid license as an RN in the State of Kansas or We offer excellent benefits after 60 days of employment: Multi-State License. evening shift +$0.75/hr and overnight shift + $1.00/hr $600 Hiring Incentive after 6 months employment MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, profit sharing • LABORATORY: This is a full-time evening shift 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday – Friday. All bonus, 401K with company match, plus more benefit options. applicants will be considered for this important position.
Located in Hiawatha, Kansas, HCH is a rural 25-bed critical access hospital that prides itself on high To Apply: Visit www.berryglobal.com/careers, search by quality care and the commitment to fully serve the community and surrounding area. location (Lawrence, KS) or job codes provided. To inquire about these positions and check out our others, please contact us! Apply Online using our online application system: www.hch-ks.org – Career Section We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any Email: [email protected] • Phone: 785-742-6579 employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national Mailing Address: • Hiawatha Community Hospital, ATTN: HR • 300 Utah Street • Hiawatha, KS 66434 origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and HCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 14
Community n Holton Community Hospital... Thanksgiv- ing Dinner Continued from Page 1 pital was “really challenging” for viders are juggling seeing pa- where they could potentially organizer Plans were developed last her and the hospital’s staff. tients out there and those on the spread that to other people,” Saia Janice Sch- spring for what to do if all hospi- “The staff are trying to keep hospital floor.” said. “It’s been a disheartening weigen, at tal beds were filled at the hospi- their spirits up, but they are used In addition to wearing face- and concerning trend our staff left, kept tal, Saia said. to being able to spend qual- masks in public, washing hands members have seen in the last the “gravy “We can find space, like in ity time with their patients,” she and staying six feet apart in pub- couple of weeks.” train” roll- our pre-op or recovering area, said. “But they are busy and over- lic, Saia said that members of the Saia said that wearing masks ing at last but the challenge is who is going whelmed, and then there’s the public need to be transparent and has helped slow the spread of the Thursday’s to staff those beds for overnight fear of being exposed. Not being honest with health care providers virus in the county, and she en- dinner, and weekends,” she said. “We able to give care that they are used and the county health department courages members of the public pouring can pull from different areas but to giving is weighing on them.” about whether they have the vi- to continue to wear them. gravy into that could mean closing other HCH set up a curbside clinic rus or have been in close contract “There’s nothing political trays of services and departments. So it’s behind the hospital last spring with someone who has the virus. about this mask. There is so mashed po- a matter of balancing that. When for COVID-19 testing and ex- “We are still trying to convince much science behind this mask tatoes and we can find places and rooms to ams, and Saia said it’s been “very our community to be honest and and what we can do,” she said. keeping the put patients, it’s better to keep busy” recently. not hide the fact that they are “We need our community right gravy warm them in one central area if all “They are seeing car after car having COVID-19 symptoms or now to help us through this. We for those possible.” of patients,” she said. “The pro- to be honest and not go to work can’t do it on our own.” who wanted Saia said the hospital’s new a little on emergency room in the new ad- their turkey. dition next to the hospital is ex- A total of pected to be open Feb. 1 and that 365 dinners area includes six rooms. were served HCH has one ventilator avail- this year; able for COVID-19 patients, but, for more so far, it has not been needed. information, Saia said the average length of HOME FOR see the arti- a hospital stay for a COVID-19 cle on Page patient at HCH is five to seven 2 of today’s days. Recorder. “A lot has to do with their respi- THE HOLIDAYS Photo by Brian ratory status and how much oxy- Sanders gen they are needing,” she said. Welcome to the Family! Saia said last week at the hos- There has never been a better time to make Vintage Park at Holton your home. We are pleased to offer sweet savings for a limited time! Happy Holidays! Take advantage of our December Special! Move in before December 31, 2020, and Our Holiday Bears receive $1,000 off rent in January! Have Arrived! Call 785-364-5051 today to learn more! Stop in and register to win our holiday drawings! * Two large, over-stuffed bears will be awarded to kids! * Three $50 Chamber Bucks Drawings will be held on Dec. 18, 2020. gift certificates will be awarded to adults!
FOSTER FORD, INC. It’s not like home. It is home.TM 311 Arizona Ave. • Holton, KS 66436 785-364-4646 • www.fosterfordinc.com www.VintageParkAssistedLiving.com THE HOLTON RECORDER SOCIAL & AREA NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 1A Card Shower
Floye Knouft Melvin Askren Floye Knouft will celebrate Melvin Askren of Holton will her 100th birthday on Dec. 15. celebrate his 90th birthday on Her family will be celebrating Thursday, Dec. 10. this milestone with a card show- Cards may be sent to him at er. Cards can be sent to her at Medicalodges Jackson County, Couple to celebrate 217 Parkview Ct., Holton, KS 1121 W. Seventh St., Room 45, 70th anniversary 66436. Holton, KS 66436. Bob and Wanda Powls of in Anderson County. Area students graduate Garnett will observe their 70th They have three sons - Mike wedding anniversary on Dec. (and Colleen, Olathe), David Ringels to celebrate 12, 2020. (and Connie, Holton) and Den- from Washburn Tech nis (and Cindy, Kyle, Texas). Robert G. Powls and Wanda Shields Jr., health care technol- L. Rockers were married Dec. Their daughter, Patty, is de- Twelve students from the golden anniversary ceased. Patty was married to Jackson County area are can- ogy (advanced). 12, 1950 in Garnett at Holy An- • Netawaka: Caitlyn Marie Lloyd and Mary (Chance) Jamie Ringel of Onaga and gels Catholic Church. Dan Miller, Garnett. They also didates to receive certifications Debbie and Neal Keeler of have six grandchildren and 13 from Washburn University In- Morrissey, cosmetology. Ringel of Havensville will cel- Bob is retired from the Wil- • Soldier: Bethany Lynne th Whiting. The couple has three great-grandchildren. stitute of Technology at the end ebrate their 50 wedding an- liams Pipeline Company (earli- Kenworthy, health care technol- niversary this weekend. They grandchildren, Abbie, Emilie er Cities Service Gas Company) Due to COVID-19, no big of the fall 2020 semester, it has and Atalie. celebration is planned. Cards been reported. ogy. were united in marriage on gas storage department at Wel- Due to the rising number of Dec. 5, 1970, at United Meth- Cards may be sent to them at da. Wanda is retired from War- of well wishes can reach them Candidates and their areas of 17905 English Ridge Rd., Ha- at 102 Cedar St., Garnett, KS, certification, listed by home- COVID-19 cases in Shawnee odist Church in Emmett. ner’s Sewing Factory in Gar- County, along with projections Their children are Ed and vensville, KS 66432. nett. Both were born and raised 66032. town, include the following. • Goff: Lane Ray Strathman, for the future, the Washburn Send social news phlebotomy. Tech administration has made Getting engaged or married? • Holton: Gabriella Grace the decision to postpone the Two K-State studies focus on virus Have an anniversary coming Cortes, health care technology; celebration of graduation for up? Let us hear about it! Call Ahnna Louise Mellenbruch, the fall semester. The above or come by; we have forms you health care technology; and students receiving their certifi- transmission in domestic cats, pigs can fill out, or bring in your Madeline Noel Montgomery, cations have completed all re- own article. And don’t forget health care technology. quirements. Two recently published stud- they still shed the virus through and security. • Hoyt: Megan Lane Fenske, Washburn Tech offers 31 ca- their nasal, oral and rectal cavi- Richt and his collaborators the pictures! Bring your news ies from Kansas State Univer- item to The Holton Recorder of- health care technology; Shyree reer programs in the divisions sity researchers and collaborators ties and can spread it efficiently plan further studies to understand Ann Jackson, health care tech- of construction, health care, hu- to other cats within two days. SARS-CoV-2 transmission in fice at 109 West Fourth Street in have led to two important find- Holton; mail to The Holton Re- nology; and Samantha Neuner, man services, technology and ings related to the COVID-19 Further research is needed to cats and pigs. They also plan to health care technology. transportation. Short-term, con- study whether domestic cats can study whether cats are immune corder, P.O. Box 311, Holton, pandemic: Domestic cats can be Kansas, 66436; fax the news to • Mayetta: Sophie Jean An- tinuing education courses also asymptomatic carriers of SARS- spread the virus to other animals to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection after derson, health care technology; are available along with custom and humans. they have recovered from a pri- 364-3422; call 364-3141; or e- CoV-2, but pigs are unlikely to be mail the news to (please include Marissa M. Jackson, health care courses for business and indus- significant carriers of the virus. “This efficient transmission mary SARS-CoV-2 infection. technology; and Timothy J. try. Washburn Tech serves both between domestic cats indicates “This research is important for name and telephone number) SARS-CoV-2 is the coronavirus [email protected] high school and adult students. responsible for COVID-19. a significant animal and public risk assessment, implementing “Other research has shown health need to investigate a po- mitigation strategies, address- that COVID-19-infected human tential human-cat-human trans- ing animal welfare issues and to patients are transmitting SARS- mission chain,” said Richt, who develop preclinical animal mod- CoV-2 to cats; this includes do- is also the director of the univer- els for evaluating drug and vac- mestic cats and even large cats, sity’s Center of Excellence for cine candidates for COVID-19,” such as lions and tigers,” said Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Richt said. Jürgen A. Richt, the regents dis- Diseases, known as CEEZAD, The research has involved tinguished professor at Kansas and the Center on Emerging and other K-State researchers from State University in the College Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, the department of diagnostic of Veterinary Medicine. “Our known as CEZID. medicine and pathobiology in the findings are important because of For the study involving pigs, College of Veterinary Medicine: the close association between hu- the researchers found that SARS- Natasha N. Gaudreault, Jessie D. mans and companion animals.” CoV-2-infected pigs are not sus- Trujillo, David A. Meekins, Igor There are about 95 million ceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infec- Morozov, Daniel W. Madden, house cats in the United States tion and do not appear to transmit Sabarish V. Indran, Dashzeveg and about 60 million to 100 mil- the virus to contact animals. Bold, Velmurugan Balaraman, lion feral cats, Richt said. “Pigs play an important role in Taeyong Kwon, Bianca L. Artia- Richt is the senior author on U.S. agriculture, which made it ga, Konner Cool, Wenjun Ma and the two recent collaborative pub- important to determine the poten- Jamie Henningson, also director lications in the journal Emerging tial SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility of the Kansas State Veterinary Microbes & Infections: “SARS- in pigs,” Richt said. “Our results Diagnostic Laboratory. CoV-2 infection, disease and show that pigs are unlikely to Other researchers involved transmission in domestic cats” be significant carriers of SARS- include Mariano Carossino and and “Susceptibility of swine CoV-2.” Udeni B. R. Balasuriya from cells and domestic pigs to SARS- The BRI has provided the Louisiana State University; Wil- CoV-2.” high-security laboratories for liam C. Wilson with the U.S. Through their in-depth study at Richt and collaborators to study Department of Agriculture’s Ar- the K-State Biosecurity Research SARS-CoV-2. It is a biosafety thropod-Borne Animal Disease Institute, or BRI, at Pat Roberts level-three and biosafety level- Research Unit; Adolfo García- Hall, the researchers studied sus- three agriculture facility that Sastre with Icahn School of Med- ceptibility to infection, disease houses important multidisci- icine at Mount Sinai; and Heinz and transmission in domestic plinary research, training and Feldmann with the National In- cats. They found that domestic educational programs on patho- stitutes of Health’s National In- cats may not have obvious clini- gens that affect animals, plants stitute of Allergy and Infectious cal signs of SARS-CoV-2, but and insects, as well as food safety Diseases. Public Notice
(First published in The Holton The parent(s), and any oth- ney but is financially unable Recorder, Holton, Kan., on er person having legal cus- to hire one. The Court may Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.) tody, are required to appear order one or both parents to before this court on the date pay child support. IN THE DISTRICT COURT and time as shown below, OF JACKSON COUNTY, or prior to that time file writ- Date and time of Adjudica- KANSAS ten response to the petition tion Hearing: December 3, with the Clerk of the District 2020, at 11:00 a.m. IN THE INTEREST OF: Court. Failure to respond or to appear before the court at Place of hearing: Jackson C.J.K. the time shown will not pre- County Courthouse, Holton, Year of Birth: 2013 vent the court from entering Kansas judgment as requested in CASE No. 2020-JC-000002 the petition, finding that the An attorney has been ap- A male under the child is a Child in Need of pointed for the parents as age of 18 years Care, and removing the child follows: from the custody of parent, Mother’s Attorney – Darla NOTICE OF HEARING- parents or any other present Ottensmeir, 13827 70th St., Publication legal custodian until further Oskaloosa, KS 66066 785- Pursuant to order of the court. If, after the 863-2786. K.S.A. 38-2237 child has been adjudged to Father’s Attorney – Chris be a Child in Need of Care, Etzel, Box 23, Onaga, KS TO: Mother: Ashley the court finds a parent or 66521 785-889-4192. Greene, last known address: parents unfit, the court may 519 N. King St., Ottawa, KS make an order permanently Date and time of hearing: 66067 terminating the parents’ pa- December 3, 2020, at 11:00 Father: Devin Kuhn, 14415 rental rights. a.m. S Road, Mayetta, KS 66509 Unknown Grandparents An attorney has been ap- Place of hearing: Jackson and Relatives of C.J.K., ad- pointed as guardian ad litem County Courthouse, 3rd dresses unknown, and all for the child: Alex Belveal, Floor, 400 New York Ave., other persons who are or 111 West 4th, Holton, Kansas Holton, Kansas 66436 may be concerned 66436 Telephone: 785-364- 0158. Each parent, legal cus- s/ Mandy Dishong You are hereby notified that todian, foster parent, relative Clerk/Judge of the a petition has been filed in and interested party has the District Court this court alleging that the right to appear before the child named above is a Child court and be heard person- [SEAL] in Need of Care. A hearing on ally, either with or without the petition has been sched- an attorney. The Court will WL94t2 uled as shown below. appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attor- THE HOLTON RECORDER COURTS/POLICE NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 2A
to six months in jail, suspended; L. Springstead, sought removal placed on 12 months probation of defendant as trustee and ap- Jackson and assessed court costs. pointment of plaintiff as trustee, Sheriff’s deputies report recent arrests State of Kansas vs. Santana plus court costs; dismissed. County K. Noriega, Mayetta, posses- Filed The Jackson County Sheriff’s n On Nov. 24, a 17-year-old a vehicle without a license and sion of marijuana; sentenced to Discover Bank vs. Todd A. Office has reported the follow- male from Lansing was arrested illegal registration. Wabnum six months in jail, suspended; Wilson, sought judgment of ing arrests: on a criminal juvenile warrant was also arrested on additional District placed on 12 months probation $4,376.64 plus interest and n On Nov. 17, Terry Purvis, on charges of attempted ag- charges of possession of an opi- and assessed court costs. court costs; dismissed. 56, Holton, was arrested on a gravated assault with a deadly ate, possession of illegal drug Court State of Kansas vs. Kakeia K. Newrez L.L.C., doing busi- criminal warrant on a probation weapon, criminal theft, battery paraphernalia and possession of Cade, Manhattan, possession of ness as Shellpoint Mortgage violation charge. and criminal damage to prop- marijuana. drug paraphernalia; sentenced Servicing vs. Sharon E. Snyder, n On Nov. 17, a 16-year-old erty. n On Nov. 28, Marquez Traffic to 30 days in jail, suspended; seeking judgment of replevin of male from Mayetta was ar- n On Nov. 24, Coulter Bisel, Green, 33, Topeka, was ar- Jonathan L. Auman, Topeka, placed on six months probation property plus court costs. rested on a juvenile warrant on 22, Holton, was arrested on rested on two warrants from driving while license canceled, and assessed court costs. charges of rape and aggravated charges of driving under the in- Missouri. suspended or revoked, $350. State of Kansas vs. Aaron C. sexual battery. fluence and failing to report an n On Nov. 29, Jacob Yakelin E. Batres-Amya, San Campbell, Topeka, theft; sen- Limited Civil n On Nov. 17, Robert Hobbs, accident. Jeanneret, 36, Onaga, was ar- Antonio, Texas, driving while tenced to 30 days in jail, sus- Dispositions 44, Centerview, was arrested on n On Nov. 25, Craig Dodds, rested on charges of driving un- license canceled, suspended or pended; placed on six months Bank of America N.A. vs. charges of possession of a stim- 47, Topeka, was arrested on a der the influence and transport- revoked, speeding, $289. probation and assessed court Nina L. Taylor, sought judg- ulant, obstruction, possession criminal warrant on a probation ing an open container. Leonard H. Burdick Jr., ad- costs. ment of $12,604.53 plus interest of illegal drug paraphernalia violation charge. n On Nov. 30, Shakeita dress sealed by court, passing State of Kansas vs. Sarah E. and court costs; granted. and operating a vehicle without n On Nov. 25, Peter Blancas, Young, 31, Topeka, was arrest- on left with insufficient clear- Coversup, Everest, possession Rural Health Resources of a license. 54, Topeka, was arrested on a ed on charges of distribution of ance, $183. of marijuana; sentenced to 30 Jackson County vs. Ryan M. n On Nov. 18, Dustin traffic warrant on a probation a stimulant, no drug tax stamp, Stephen J. Ciarrocchi, ad- days in jail, suspended; placed Peabody, sought judgment of Linaweaver, 31, Salina, was ar- violation charge. distribution of certain halluci- dress sealed by court, speeding, on six months probation and $5,005.74 plus interest and rested on a criminal warrant on n On Nov. 26, Juan Perez- nogenics, possession of illegal $231. fined $100 plus court costs. court costs; granted. a charge of failure to appear. Lux, 19, Holton, was arrested drug paraphernalia, operating John E. Hughbanks, Ozawk- State of Kansas vs. Shanna E. Denison State Bank vs. Tor- n On Nov. 20, Lori Hall, 50, on a charge of driving under the a vehicle without a license and ie, no proof of insurance, driv- Greemore, Mayetta, possession rey M. Henry, sought judgment Topeka, was arrested on charges influence. transporting an open container. ing while declared a habitual of marijuana; sentenced to 30 of $327.58 plus interest and of felony possession of an opi- n On Nov. 27, Martha Funk, n On Nov. 30, Melissa violator, $508. days in jail, suspended; placed court costs; granted. ate, possession of a controlled 40, Wamego, was arrested on Reser-Young, 49, Topeka, was Ashaie B. Kual, Sioux Falls, on six months probation and as- J.B. Pearl Sales and Service substance, forgery, theft, iden- charges of driving under the arrested on charges of distribu- S.D., driving while license can- sessed court costs. Inc. vs. Kenny Bailey, sought tity fraud, possession of illegal influence, transporting an open tion of a stimulant, no drug tax celed, suspended or revoked, State of Kansas vs. Darrin judgment of $55,018.93 plus drug paraphernalia and a parole container and refusing to sub- stamp, distribution of certain $210. L. Lehnherr, Mayetta, battery; interest and court costs; dis- violation. mit to a preliminary breath test. hallucinogenics, possession of Cammie M. Lyman, Topeka, sentenced to six months in jail, missed. n On Nov. 20, Bradley n On Nov. 28, Lori Wabnum, illegal drug paraphernalia and duty of driver to report accident suspended; placed on 12 months Filed Cowling, 38, Carbondale, was 55, Netawaka, was arrested on transporting an open container. with unattended vehicle/prop- probation and assessed court Rural Health Resources arrested on a criminal warrant a criminal warrant on charges n On Nov. 30, Whitney Inks, erty, $316. costs. of Jackson County vs. Caleb on a charge of failure to appear. of possession of an opiate, no 34, Topeka, was arrested on a Ethen J. O’Connor, Holton, State of Kansas vs. David J. Bohnenkemper and Erika Boh- n On Nov. 20, Abram Baker, insurance, possession of illegal criminal warrant on a probation violation of restrictions on driv- Williams, Topeka, possession nenkemper, seeking judgment 32, Manhattan, was arrested on drug paraphernalia, operating violation charge. er’s license or permit, $108. of marijuana, possession of of $2,880.65 plus interest and charges of felony distribution of Garth B. Ortiz, Topeka, driv- drug paraphernalia; sentenced court costs. a stimulant, possession of mari- ing while license canceled, to six months in jail, suspended; Rural Health Resources of juana and possession of illegal suspended or revoked, found placed on 12 months probation Jackson County vs. Janet Car- drug paraphernalia. guilty. and assessed court costs. skaddon, seeking judgment n On Nov. 23, Danny Fetzer, Kevin E. Pacheco-Lopez, State of Kansas vs. Paula G. of $2,691.01 plus interest and 65, Holton, was arrested on a Houston, Texas, operating a Keating, Soldier, two counts court costs. criminal warrant on charges of motor vehicle without a valid of forgery; sentenced to eight Rural Health Resources of felony distribution of an opiate license, $158. months imprisonment, suspend- Jackson County vs. Nevika R. and possession of illegal drug Harold J. Sheffield II, May- ed; placed on 18 months proba- Kitchkommie and Mario Kitch- paraphernalia. etta, speeding, driving while tion and assessed court costs. kommie, seeking judgment license canceled, suspended or State of Kansas vs. Debra M. of $4,298.74 plus interest and revoked, $313. Hutchison, Vassar, possession court costs. Get the word out! Crystal L. Sudermann, Corn- of methamphetamine, driving Rural Health Resources of ing, no seat belt, $30. under the influence; sentenced Jackson County vs. Jessica K. Let us help you get the Sanchez H. Calvillo, ad- to 15 months imprisonment, Maple, seeking judgment of word out about club, church suspended; placed on 18 months $674.06 plus interest and court and family activities –– visit dress sealed by court, speeding, The Recorder $213. probation and fined $750 plus costs. office at 109 W. court costs. Rural Health Resources of Fourth St. in Holton; mail to Jordan A. Dunn, address The Holton Recorder sealed by court, driving on left State of Kansas vs. Nicole L. Jackson County vs. Cheri Roth , P.O. Box in no-passing zone, $183. Robbins, Holton, possession of and Kirk Roth, sought judgment 311, Holton, KS 66436; call us methamphetamine with intent of $2,702.42 plus interest and at (785) 364-3141; or e-mail Nancy Gonzales, address [email protected] sealed by court, speeding, to distribute; sentenced to 18 court costs. $183. months imprisonment, suspend- LVNV Funding L.L.C. vs. Richard T. Iverson, address ed; placed on 18 months proba- Amy Culver, seeking judgment sealed by court, speeding, tion and assessed court costs. of $756.65 plus interest and $183. State of Kansas vs. Charles court costs. Jonathan B. LaCour, ad- M. Griswold, Atlantic, Iowa, dress sealed by court, speeding, possession of methamphet- $153. amine; sentenced to 34 months Domestic Cory A. Larson, Holton, no imprisonment, suspended; Dispositions seat belt, $30. placed on 18 months probation In the matter of the marriage Tyler E. McGivern, Topeka, and assessed court costs. of Michaela S. Newport and driving while declared a habit- State of Kansas vs. Chad C. Steven W. Newport, sought di- ual violator, $228. Ramage, Mayetta, possession of vorce; granted. State of Kansas, Gregory Ricks, Wichita, no methamphetamine; sentenced to Department for Children and proof of insurance, $515. 36 months imprisonment, sus- Families vs. Matthew D. Woltje, Janie Vigueras, Dakota City, pended; placed on 12 months sought support judgment; dis- Neb., speeding, $231. probation and assessed court missed. Jeremy D. Ward, address costs. In the matter of the marriage sealed by court, speeding, State of Kansas vs. Evan J.O. of Angela DeVader and Den- $240. Adegbayi, Irving, Texas, pos- nis DeVader, sought divorce; session of cocaine; sentenced to granted. 17 months imprisonment, sus- State of Kansas, Department Criminal pended; placed on 12 months for Children and Families vs. Dispositions probation and assessed court Corey A. VanVleck, sought sup- State of Kansas vs. Rodney S. costs. port judgment; dismissed. Belisle, Topeka, identity theft; Filed In the matter of the marriage sentenced to 16 months impris- State of Kansas vs. Julie A. of Paige Lawson and Cody Law- onment, suspended; placed on Lovato, Emporia, possession of son, sought divorce; granted. 18 months probation and as- marijuana, possession of drug In the matter of the marriage sessed court costs. paraphernalia. of Carilyn E. Huyett and Rob- State of Kansas vs. Danae L. State of Kansas vs. Anthony ert J. Huyett, sought divorce; Howard, St. Joseph, Mo., theft; Meli, Scottsdale, Ariz., sexual granted. sentenced to one year in jail and battery. Filed assessed court costs. Union County Child Support State of Kansas vs. Quyhn Enforcement, on behalf of Sarah T.H. Marozau, Mayetta, pos- Civil Henry vs. Logan Harrell, seek- session of drug paraphernalia, Dispositions ing registration and enforcement disorderly conduct; sentenced Randal Fairbanks vs. Kristi of foreign child support order. Public Notice
(Published in The Holton low. Each Project shall be the principal of, interest and Recorder, Holton, Kan., on located as shown: redemption premium, if any, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.) Project No. 001075 on each Bond as and when it Maximum Principal Amount: shall become due. NOTICE OF HEARING ON $188,991.50. As part of ongoing efforts to KANSAS DEVELOPMENT Owner/Operator: Cody N limit the spread of novel coro- FINANCE AUTHORITY Rottinghaus; Description: navirus in Kansas, interested AGRICULTURAL Acquisition of 122 acres individuals may participate in DEVELOPMENT of agricultural land and re- the public hearing via confer- REVENUE BONDS lated improvements and ence call. Please call toll free equipment to be used by number (866)-620-7326 and A public hearing will be held the owner/operator for farm- use conference identification on the 21st day of December, ing purposes (the “Project”). number 159 722 1260 fol- 2020, in the offices of Kansas The Project is being financed lowed by # to join the confer- Development Finance by the Lender for Cody N ence. Authority, 534 S. Kansas Rottinghaus (the “Beginning At the time and place fixed Avenue, Suite 800, in Topeka, Farmer”) and is located for the hearings, all individu- Kansas at 9:00 a.m., or soon at the Southwest Quarter als who appear will be given thereafter, on the proposal of Section 7, Township 6, an opportunity to express for the Kansas Development Range 15 in Jackson County their views for or against the Finance Authority to issue Kansas, approximately 3 ½ proposal to issue any spe- its Agricultural Development miles east and 2 miles north cific Bond for the purpose Revenue Bonds for the of Circleville, Kansas at 270th of financing the respective Project(s) numbered be- & N Road. Project, and all written com- low, in the respective maxi- Each Bond when issued, ments previously filed with mum principal amounts. The will be a limited obligation the Authority at its offices at Bond(s) will be issued to as- of the Kansas Development Suite 800, 534 S. Kansas sist the respective Borrower Finance Authority and will Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, (the “Beginning Farmer”) not constitute a general ob- 66603, will be considered. named below (who will be ligation or indebtedness of Additional information re- the owner and operator of the the State of Kansas or any garding any of the projects respective Project) to finance political subdivision thereof, described above may be the cost in the amount of the including the Authority, nor obtained by contacting the Bond, which is then typically will it be an indebtedness for Authority at the address of its purchased by a lender bank which the faith and credit and offices shown above. (“Lender”) who then through taxing powers of the State Kansas Development of Kansas are pledged, but Kansas Development Finance Authority, loans each Bond will be payable Finance Authority the bond proceeds to the solely and only from amounts Rebecca Floyd, Borrower for the purposes received from the respective President of acquiring the respective Borrower, the obligation of Project(s) as described be- which will be sufficient to pay L96t1 THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 3A School Menus Jackson Heights vegetables and milk. – Cereal or cinnamon pastries; Straight Arrows 4-H Club Monday, Dec. 7: Breakfast Wednesday, Dec. 9: Break- Lunch – Meatball marinara sub, – Whole-grain cereal, yogurt, fast – Cinnamon roll or cereal, steamed broccoli, orange slic- fruit, juice and milk; Lunch choice of fruit and/or juice and es, whole-grain chocolate chip holds election for officers – Taco burger on a bun, hash milk; Lunch – Pizza or pea- cookie and milk. By Lorna Smith brown rounds, tossed salad, nut butter and jelly and string Tuesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast Reporter fruit and milk. cheese, fresh fruits and vegeta- – Biscuits and gravy; Lunch The Straight Arrows 4-H Club Tuesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast – bles and milk. – Salisbury steak, mashed po- called its monthly meeting to Cheese omelet, oatmeal square, Thursday, Dec. 10: Breakfast tatoes and gravy, peas, rosy ap- order on Oct. 18 at the North- fruit, juice and milk; Lunch – Sausage and cheese biscuit plesauce, whole-grain roll and east Kansas Heritage Complex. – Country steak, mashed po- or cereal, choice of fruit and/or milk. There were 21 members and tatoes and gravy, corn, biscuit juice and milk; Lunch – Chick- Wednesday, Dec. 9: Break- seven guests present. (9-12), lettuce salad, fruit and en wrap or hamburger on a bun, fast – Syrup Day; Lunch – Beef Instead of holding a usual meet- milk. fresh fruits and vegetables and and bean burrito with cheese ing, members participated in a Wednesday, Dec. 9: Break- milk. sauce, lettuce salad, pears, cin- game. Much like “The Amaz- fast – Breakfast pizza, fruit, Friday, Dec. 11: Breakfast namon puff and milk. ing Race,” members worked in juice and milk; Lunch – Chick- – Long john or cereal, choice Thursday, Dec. 10: Break- teams and travelled around to en quesadilla, refried beans, sal- of fruit and/or juice and milk; fast – Sausage or egg biscuit different stations to participate sa, broccoli, tossed salad, fruit Lunch – Chicken nuggets or sandwich; Lunch – Sloppy joe in the activities. Some activities and milk. country fried steak, fresh fruits on whole-grain bun, puzzle tots, included arena races, puzzles, Thursday, Dec. 10: Breakfast and vegetables and milk. celery and carrots, peaches and reciting the 4-H pledge, laun- – Pumpkin muffin, yogurt, fruit, Royal Valley milk. dry sock matching, snack attack juice and milk; Lunch – Ham- Monday, Dec. 7: Breakfast Friday, Dec. 11: Breakfast – and more. After a fun night, the burger on a bun, french fries, – Mini waffles, fruit and milk; Breakfast pizza; Lunch – Chick- meeting was adjourned. lettuce salad, sliced tomato, Lunch – Hamburger, vegeta- en and noodles, toasted cheese Club members connected to a fruit and milk. bles, fruit and milk. sandwich, green beans, manda- Zoom meeting at 6 p.m. on Sun- Friday, Dec. 11: Breakfast Tuesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast – rin oranges and milk. day, Nov. 15, for their November – Biscuit with sausage gravy, Breakfast sandwich, fruit and meeting. Due to county restric- fruit, juice and milk; Lunch – milk; Lunch – Corn dog, veg- tions, members were advised to Chicken tetrazzini, garlic bread- etables, fruit and milk. limit mass gatherings, so mem- sticks, peas, baby carrots, fruit Wednesday, Dec. 9: Break- bers went back to meeting on and milk. fast – Donut, fruit and milk; Zoom. Holton Lunch – Pizza, vegetables, fruit The meeting was called to or- Monday, Dec. 7: Breakfast – and milk. der by President Colby Doyle, In the photo above, members of the Straight Arrows Donuts or cereal, choice of fruit Thursday, Dec. 10: Breakfast followed by the flag salute, 4-H 4-H Club are shown putting a puzzle together during their and/or juice and milk; Lunch – Bagel, fruit and milk; Lunch pledge, roll call and share time. October meeting, which was themed after the adventure – Barbecue pork on a bun or – Nacho supreme, vegetables, There were 40 members con- television show “Amazing Race.” Photo courtesy of Lorna Smith chicken tenders, fresh fruits and fruit and milk. nected. vegetables and milk. Friday, Dec. 11: Breakfast – Secretary Kennedy Smith read donate three gift cards to fami- Myers, historians; McKinley Tuesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast Breakfast pizza, fruit and milk; the minutes of the September lies in each area school districts Bowe, Karson Clarke and Zach- – Pancake on a stick or cereal, Lunch – Ham, vegetables, roll, and October meetings. Club (Holton, Jackson Heights and ary Self, recreation; and Nora choice of fruit and/or juice and dessert, fruit and milk. members continued with officer Royal Valley) that are in need. Cyphers, Kallan Ingels, Blake milk; Lunch – Nachos or ham Prairie Hills reports from treasurer Amariah Kim Clark set up a commu- Morris and Dani Peters, song and cheese sub, fresh fruits and Monday, Dec. 7: Breakfast Allen and reporter Lorna Smith. nications activity for members. leaders. Club leader Denise Peters gave She discussed different types of • Junior officers: Dalton Pe- reminders about signing up for communication that are avail- ters, president; Monte Mitchell, Holton Senior Menu project leaders and junior lead- able to us and how we can uti- vice president; Laramie Self, ers. In December, it will be time lize them. After the activity, De- secretary; Kolden Ingels, trea- Until further notice, Tuesday, Dec. 8: Meat- for families to sign up for com- nise led officer elections for the surer; and Mary Leigh Myers, Jackson County Senior loaf, hash brown casserole, mittees and project talk times. 2020-2021 4-H year. Members reporter. For new business, members voted by secret ballot, and the • 4-H council representatives: Center meals are carry-out California vegetables, tropi- passed a motion to pay a bill. results are as follows. Denise Peters, Emily Ditzler, or delivery only (no dine- cal fruit and bread and mar- Instead of caroling at assisted • Senior officers: Colby Haden Doyle and Kennedy in). garine. living homes due to COVID-19, Doyle, president; Amariah Al- Smith. Alternates: Hanna Myers Menus are subject to Wednesday, Dec. 9: Ham club members needed to find len, vice president; Emberlee and Mary Leigh Myers. change. For more informa- and beans, carrot salad, man- another idea to spread Christ- Allen, secretary; Aaralynn Al- After elections, the meeting tion, call 364-3571. darin oranges, pineapple tid- mas spirit in the community. len, treasurer; Lorna Smith, re- was adjourned and members Menus listed for the week bits and cornbread. Members passed a motion to porter; Hanna and John Henry logged off. of Monday, Dec. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 10: Oven Friday, Dec. 11 are as fol- fried chicken, mashed pota- lows: toes, winter vegetables, fruit Monday, Dec. 7: Berry cup and bread and marga- good chicken, baked po- rine. tato, cooked carrots, fruit Friday, Dec. 11: Beef salad and bread and marga- stew, coleslaw, peaches, bis- rine. cuit and cookie. PBP Senior Menu
Until further notice, browns, fruit parfait and Prairie Band Elder Cen- orange juice. ter meals are curbside Tuesday, Dec. 8: Mexi- pick-up only. can chicken, rice, pinto Meals will be brought beans, churro and ambrosia out. Please do not get out salad. of vehicles. Wednesday, Dec. 9: Chef Menus are subject to salad, breadstick, cottage change. For more informa- cheese and fresh fruit cup. tion, call (785) 966-8091. Thursday, Dec. 10: Pork Menus listed for the week chop, fried potatoes, broc- of Monday, Dec. 7 through coli salad, apricots and roll. Friday, Dec. 11 are as fol- Friday, Dec. 11: Ham lows: and navy bean, carrots, Monday, Dec. 7: Egg and strawberries and bananas sausage McMuffin, hash and corn bread. Man wanted Public Notice in Oklahoma arrested here (First published in The Holton Recorder, Holton, Kan., on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.) A man wanted by police in Oklahoma on theft charges was arrested here last Thursday, Nov. 26, Jackson County Sher- iff Tim Morse reported. At 7:38 p.m. that day, a Kan- sas Highway Patrol trooper stopped a 1995 Cadillac Deville south of Hoyt on U.S. Highway 75 for a traffic infraction. The trooper requested as- sistance, and Sheriff Morse responded to the scene. The trooper and Sheriff Morse ini- tiated a felony car stop and ar- rested James Ross Kimble, 26, of Omaha, Neb. Kimble was wanted out of Oklahoma on six counts of robbery by force or fear, it was reported. Further inquiry discovered that the vehicle Kimble was driving had been stolen in an alleged carjacking in Omaha earlier on Thursday, Morse said. Kimble is currently being held at the Jackson County Jail and additional charges are ex- pected, it was reported.
BUY... SELL... TRADE! THE HOLTON RECORDER Classifieds (785) 364-3141 WL94t3 THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 4A Gardener’s Corner GENERAL PUBLIC CHCS Well rooted in the winter garden birth center By Sandra M. Siebert nitrogen.” “Head over this in the center; long white TRANSPORTATION Roots. way; I smell water.” Like daikons; Sichuan Red with This is the little brains they seek out deep red skin and red interior; Providing service in Jackson County recognized season of what the plant needs or direct and Watermelon with a rose- roots. growth away from something colored center surrounded The Kansas Department As the toxic. by a white and green skin. It Monday - Friday of Health and Environment weather They also seek other plants’ is also called “Chinese Red (KDHE) has announced that cools and roots, fungal mycelia or Meat” and “Beauty Heart 8 am - 4 pm the Vermont Oxford Net- daylight beneficial bacteria, looking Fruit Radish.” work (VON) has awarded dwindles, to start relationships and Other varieties have rose- the state the “State of Ex- perennial communicate. colored meat and skin, some CALL 785-742-7153 cellence in Education and plants send Roots are amazing. are purple throughout, some Training for Infants and their energy Not only do roots hold are neon green throughout. Transportation to medical appointments, Families Affected by Neo- natal Abstinence Syndrome” into their plants in place, feed and The first winter radish variety shopping, business & MORE on a roots. Even plants that still hydrate them, they can feed I saw in a catalog many years designation. Kansas is the show green have sent much and hydrate humans and other ago was the Round Black “First Come, First Serve” basis second state to receive this of their energy to their roots. animals. Roots store energy Spanish, which is round designation. Most of a plant’s life in the form of carbohydrates, with a black skin and white Call for rates & availability Thirty-one birth cen- essence dwells in its roots. which also serve as food for interior. I might have tried to ters, including Community Herbaceous perennials us. grow it, but unsuccessfully Healthcare System of Ona- appear to die as winter Think of your favorite because I planted it in spring. ga, are being recognized as a approaches, yet their roots foods. I’ll bet at least one of Winter radishes generally do Need a Ride? VON Centers of Excellence. send up new growth in the them is a root. not do well as a spring crop. We can HELP! The award is received spring. Many trees can be And now is the season of Daikons are a type of as a partnership between cut to the ground and re- roots. winter radish, but not all KDHE and the Kansas Peri- sprout, sometimes again and Carrots, beets, rutabagas, winter radishes are daikons. natal Quality Collaborative again and again - much to the turnips, radishes – all of these “So what’s the difference?” (KPQC) and supported by chagrin of someone trying to are roots that are “in season” I asked the World Wide Web. VON, with the goal to stan- rid an area of honey locust. right now. They also are at So far as I can tell, daikons dardize care for infants and The thick roots of plants like their tastiest and sweetest get larger than other winter families affected by neo- horseradish can be dug up, when grown for harvest radishes and have a milder natal abstinence syndrome cut into pieces and planted to during cold weather as the flavor. The purple daikons (NAS). grow more plants. chill sends energy into the don’t get nearly as long as the The award recognizes that Roots can dig deeply and roots and starches turn into white ones, but they can get at least 85 percent of multi- spread widely. Many of our anti-freeze, that is, sugar. pretty large. I pulled some as disciplinary care teams par- native grasses dig 10 feet Today I pulled a five-gallon long as my hand and two- to ticipating in the “Neonatal down or more. No more than bucket full of winter radishes, three-inches in diameter. Abstinence Syndrome Col- half of a plant’s mass is in just a small part of our crop. I “Tillage radishes” are a laborative: Improving Care the above ground portion; the may have gotten a bit carried variety of white daikon with to Improve Outcomes” com- rest is in its roots. away in planting them this long, slender roots that break pleted universal training for Roots come in many forms, year. Radishes, like the other up tough soils. They add care of NAS. such as tap roots, long, root vegetables I mentioned, organic matter when they NAS is a drug withdrawal thick roots like carrots; and will hold in the garden under die and decompose. Because syndrome experienced by adventitious roots that are a heavy layer of hay to be they dig deeply, they bring infants exposed to opioids fibrous and many. Buttresses harvested until the ground nutrients to the upper soil while in utero. Infants born are thick roots that grow out freezes. level where less deeply with NAS are more likely to from the trunk to prevent As I pulled the radishes rooted plants can use them, have respiratory complica- trees from toppling. Feeder (classified both as tap roots while suppressing weeds and tions, feeding difficulty, low roots grow each spring to and root tubers) I noticed reducing pest pressure. birthweights, and extended absorb nutrients and moisture some had a few little lateral But I see you have a hospital stays. and then die back during the roots growing from them question burning in your KDHE and KPQC part- autumn and winter when they and some had tiny root hairs mind. nered with VON to provide are no longer needed. growing down the side like a What in the world am I 33 birth centers universal The first thing that emerges beard. going to do with all of those training designed to stan- from a seed is the seedling Winter radishes offer a wide radishes? dardize care policies. The root (radicle), which either variety of shapes and colors. Oh my, what can’t I do with collaborative approach to becomes a tap root or dies They are much larger than radishes? universal training includ- back when adventitious roots spring radishes like Cherry I can boil, bake, roast and ed rapid-cycle distribution HOW IT WOR S: of current evidence-based form. Belle (which also grow well stir-fry slices, sticks and u o u pu s ar orma as a ri ro n o n in o nin On each root growing tip, as a fall crop) and have a chunks. Fermented radishes practices to the entire in- of which some plants may longer growing season. are essential in many Asian o s. To so a su o u h num rs hrou h mus i terdisciplinary workforce have hundreds or thousands, This year I planted four cuisines. The Sichuan Red a h ro o umn an o . a h num r an app ar on on in engaged in caring for sub- tiny sensory structures seek different types of winter makes a deep red ferment. a h ro o umn an o . ou an i ur ou h or r in hi h h stance-exposed infants and out nutrients and moisture, radishes: purple daikons with And I can slice and eat them num rs i app ar usin h num ri u s a r a pro i in families. directing roots’ growth. “Go purple skins and white “meat” raw, dipped in guacamole, h o s. Th mor num rs ou nam h asi r i s o so This approach has been this way for some yummy with lavender starbursts hummus or other dips or h pu proven to reduce length of hospital stay and length of sliced or grated into salads. Read The Holton Recorder also on your phone, laptop Radishes of all kinds are pharmacologic treatment or personal computer at holtonrecorder.net while increasing family sat- easy to grow when planted SUBSCRIBE NOW! 364-3141 • [email protected] at the appropriate time. 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Previ- ously, from 1999 to 2008, she and Bacon in Kansas City and served as chambers counsel to was a founding member of the U.S. District Magistrate Judge firm’s award-winning diversity David Waxse. and inclusion initiative. Before her tenure as cham- Standridge received a bach- Members of Mayetta American Legion Post 423 participated in the recent Veterans Day Parade in Holton, including bers counsel to Judge Waxse, elor’s degree in business ad- (from left to right) Alan Gilmore, Jim Seematter, Henry DeVader, Steve Devlin and Bill Elmer, riding in a trailer that Standridge worked as an associ- ministration from the University was pulled by post member Larry Larkin. Photo by Michael Powls ate attorney for Shook, Hardy of Kansas in 1984, going on to pursue her law degree at the Uni- versity of Missouri-Kansas City Buck’s Grove School of Law. During her tenure at UMKC, she served as editor- in-chief of the Law Review and By Donna Ashcraft where to go based on the voice of noses into endeavors that may written in the midst of Israel’s ex- suggests a God who “would tear student leader of the Moot Court Worship service at Buck’s the shepherd. Goats, on the other seem worthwhile, but in an eter- ile in Babylon and the early days open the heavens.” Instead they program, graduating in 1993. Grove United Methodist Church hand, go where they please. You nal sense, are like having our of their return to the devastated call to mind a God whose mode of Standridge has received nu- remains suspended. Pastor Char- could say sheep follow the shep- heads in the sand – something like and destroyed promised land. As action looks more like that of the merous awards for her work, lotte Milroy’s message on Nov. herd, but the goat herd follows a goat. For sheep who follow the they looked at the destruction artist or the parent than that of the including the Outstanding Ser- 22 was based upon the scripture the goats. Shepherd, the compensation is around them, the children of Israel superhero. vice Award from the Kansas Bar in Matthew 25:31-46. Her mes- Sheep are good at following eternal life, while the goats’ com- are profoundly aware that this was God forms and shapes the peo- Association and the Sandra Day sage is as follows. because they are easily swayed; pensation is eternal punishment. brought on by themselves. Their ple as a father over time shapes O’Connor Award for Professional What do you know about they tend to go with the flock. ——— behavior, as individuals and as a the character of his children, as Service from the American Inns sheep and goats? Do you have a Goats, on the other hand, are Buck’s Grove United Methodist nation, led to their destruction. a potter lovingly molds her clay. of Court, and in 2006 she was se- sheep or goat personally? curious, strong-willed and inde- Church will continue to suspend Verse four says, “No one has Isaiah calls on Israel to be open to Matthew 25:31-46 tells us pendent-minded. Who among us services through at least Dec. 13, ever seen or heard of a God like change in the hands of God, and lected as Kansas City Leader of how Jesus will separate the doesn’t like to think of ourselves and continuing suspension or re- you, who does such deeds for those he reminds God to fulfill the task the Year by “The Daily Record.” sheep from the goats. The sheep as making up our own minds? We suming in-person services will be who put their hope in him.” of forming Israel into a people of Additionally, in 2007, her work will have eternal life because don’t want to be seen as weak- reconsidered after Dec. 13. They remember their bad be- blessing. enriching the lives of children they cared for the sick, visited willed followers. We’re taught to The sermon for Nov. 29 from havior which led to their current In verses eight and nine, there is earned her the Angel in Adoption the prisoners, clothed the naked be leaders who will do what we Pastor Charlotte Milroy was predicament and they remember a plea for the gentleness and love award from the Congressional and fed the hungry. But the goats dream rather than what we’re told. based on Isaiah 64:1-9 and titled the good that God did for them of the Father. To know God’s pow- Coalition on Adoption Institute. will have eternal fire. Jesus says Goats are even independent of “Did You Know?” On the first in the past. They repent. They are er is to know his awesomeness. To “To serve on our state’s highest whatever we do for the least, we fences. There is a saying – “If the Sunday of Advent, four weeks of deeply sorrowful for what they know His love and gentleness is to court is the honor of a lifetime — do for Him. fence doesn’t hold water, it won’t rejoicing will begin. have done, not sorrow as a feeling, know His heart. To know both is to but I don’t view joining the Su- As a kid, I had to herd sheep hold a goat!” Sunday’s message from Isaiah as a sentiment or as an emotion, know God. So did you know? preme Court as just a capstone to for a short time during the sum- Getting back to the scripture 64 gives us a picture of his desire but sorrow as an action – sorrow In the season of Advent, Chris- my career,” Standridge said. “The mers. Dad would put the sheep in – we all want to help the poor, for God to reveal himself once that is a positive move in a new di- tians imaginatively enter a time justices of our Supreme Court a field with a fence on only two right? We all think it’s a good again to his people. rection, sorrow as repentance and of waiting for the Christ child, have difficult jobs. So I am keen- sides of the field. Later when I idea to visit the sick, feed the A great Advent hymn reveals sorrow as the act of turning from who comes as God hidden in hu- ly aware that my appointment is had a family of my own, we had hungry and clothe the naked, the desire of Isaiah – and all peo- going their own way and turning man form, who comes not to bring more than just moving my office goats when my older boys were right? We don’t need a shepherd ple of all times – for God to come. to go in the way of God. Did you about the beginning of the end of from the second floor of the ju- in high school. My son, Corky, to herd us in that direction; it’s The hymn echoes the heart cry of know? time, a cleansing, but to reveal the dicial center to the third floor.” milked one of the goats. the decent moral thing to do. humankind: “O come, O come, Verse eight in Isaiah 64 says, power of the powerless in his self Kansas Supreme Court Justices In recent years, I moved back But that doesn’t make it the Emmanuel, and ransom captive “But You are our Father, Lord. We giving on the cross. In so doing, are appointed through a merit-based to Hoyt. When I moved back, my easy thing to do. How many Israel, That mourns in lonely ex- are like clay, and You are like the He reveals the will of the Father nomination process. When there is son (and now also my neighbor), times have you thought to your- ile here, Until the Son of God ap- potter. You created us.” who is eternally, patiently molding a vacancy on the court, the Supreme Corky, had goats to clean up the self that you should volunteer or pears.” The prophet asks God to not and shaping the clay of creation Court Nominating Commission sub brush. One of those goats was al- go visit someone in need, only to This is Isaiah’s desire, but it is only to forgive the people, but also into the New Jerusalem. Did you mits the names of three nominees to ways getting out, so one day he have your own agenda or busy also our desire; that God, during restore, renew and remake them. know? the governor, who then has 60 days found himself moved out! schedule cause you to tuck that this Advent season, will reveal The images of God as Father and Advent becomes a season of at- to make the appointment. To me, sheep and goats are good deed into the corner? himself to us. Then we will re- potter are helpful. Isaiah refers to tentiveness to the presence of God Every justice faces a retention a lot like chickens and turkeys. It’s not always easy to visit joice. God as “Father” twice as the la- already among us. Emmanuel-God vote in the general election follow- Both are nothing alike. Sheep are someone in the hospital or a Did you know? Advent is de- ment shifts from confession to plea. with us! May we rejoice! ing their first year of service on the laid back; chickens are laid back. nursing home or volunteer at a signed to remind us of why Christ In contrast to the hidden God, So did you know? court. If retained by voters at that Goats do what they want and so homeless shelter. Going through came. The scripture, the lessons the image of God as Father and Scriptures for the week: Psalms time, they then face retention votes do turkeys – only, in my opinion, prison security to visit isn’t com- and the hymns during Advent were potter suggests closeness and per- 80, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and Mark every six years for as long as they turkeys are dumber! fortable, either. carefully created. Advent helps us sonal connection. Neither image 13:24-37. serve on the bench, it was reported. The most common breeds of When we disregard the leader- avoid rushing though December to sheep and goats in the U.S. look ship of our Shepherd to make an Christmas Day without taking the very different. The most com- impact by volunteering, visiting time to ponder why we need God mon sheep are woolly and fluffy. or offering guidance or solace, to intervene in our lives. Advent is Goats are usually hairy and we need to ask ourselves, “Whose a time of preparation for Christmas bearded. Some breeds of sheep voice are we listening to?” Day and for the time when Christ look very similar to goats; these The Shepherd calls out to us. does come. Did you know? sheep are called hair sheep. Do we listen for His voice? We The scripture from Isaiah, which You can differentiate sheep need His voice to lead us and begins with those frightful words, and goats, it turns out, simply by remind us to go toward what is “O that you would tear open the how they behave. Sheep decide good, instead of following our heavens and come down,” was THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 7A Russ Riederer Note: The following is Part These workouts were gaining • 1987-1990 – Purdue Univer- Two of the chapter about Russ popularity, and other players sity, Head Strength and Condi- Public Health Order Riederer in the book “From wanted in. I brought in as many tioning Coach. The Golden Age of Strength and things as I could dream up to • 1991 – Green Bay Packers, Extended To Dec. 14, 2020 Conditioning.’’ find each player’s strongest mo- Head Strength and Conditioning tivated path. Coach. * Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s Executive Orders No. The NFL Calls In 2001, the Bears went 13-3 • 1991-2005 – Chicago Bears, My first NFL interview came with lots of overtime wins and Physical Development Coordi- 20-52 & 20-68 requiring face masks or other coverings in January of 1990 with the New fourth-quarter comebacks. That nator. in public areas are in effect in Jackson County. York Jets. Not knowing how year, I used a greater variety in Achievements & Honors * Mass gatherings of more than 25 people in Jackson many chances I would actu- training players than I ever had • Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of County are prohibited. Mass gatherings are defined as ally have to land an NFL job, I before. I was open to new ideas Fame. instances in which individuals are in one location and are tried to be super-prepared, but I and techniques, which is some- • Raycom College All-Star unable to maintain a six-foot distance between lacked knowledge of the nuanc- thing all strength and condition- Football Advisory Board. individuals (not including individuals who reside es of strength and conditioning ing coaches should strive to be. • Advocare Advisory Board. together) with only infrequent or incidental moments of in the professional arena. I was Coming Full Circle • Denison State Bank, Board also bringing a college mental- For the 2003-2004 season, the of Directors. closer proximity. Religious gatherings are specifically ity to a pro interview, and that Bears hired Lovie Smith as the • World Ranked, Functional exempted from mass gathering requirements. wasn’t going to cut it, but this new head coach. Bill Kollar, a Fitness Masters Athlete. * Restaurants and bars must maintain a six-foot distance interview did open my eyes to long-time coaching friend who between parties. the possibility of working in the worked with Lovie in St. Louis, NFL. put in a phone call and I was re- USDOL ends By Order Of The Jackson County Commissioners The following year, out of the seeing structural growth of its tained – another example of why extended benefits blue, I received a call from the off-season programs, much like cultivating relationships is key Janet Zwonitzer, Chairman Green Bay Packers. Lindy In- college programs had been do- to longevity in the profession. for unemployed Ed Kathrens, Member fante, the Packers’ head coach, ing the decade prior. Lovie Smith might be one of William Elmer, Member had worked with Dave Redding Tony Wise, the highly-regard- the easiest men in the world to The U.S. Department of Labor of the Cleveland Browns. Red- ed offensive line coach from respect and admire, and I spent (USDOL) notified the state that ding had a great reputation in the Dallas, always had my best in- a fun year working under him. Kansas has officially “triggered strength and conditioning world terest at heart. Wise put me in He and Assistant Bob Babich, off” of the unemployment insur- and gave Lindy my name, along contact with Woicik, Randy who Brian Urlacher would later ance Extended Benefits (EB) pro- with two others. Smythe of Speed City and others choose as his Hall of Fame pre- gram, bringing the program to its When the day of the interview who I would turn to for advice senter, made the transition easy. end, it has been reported. came, I felt nervous going after and information to improve the But after the season, I began to The federal agency’s announce- what I considered a prime NFL program. think about considering retire- ment means that Kansans’ last job, but I also felt a new confi- Things were rapidly changing ment. I remembered the old say- payable week on the EB program dence that I didn’t have the year in the strength and conditioning ing, “Leave on your own terms.” will be the week ending Dec. 12, before in the Jets interview. I arena in the NFL. Woicik was I made the decision to retire. 2020. Additionally, the Kansas knew my coaching philosophy doing incredible things at Dal- At the time, Lovie told me I Department of Labor (KDOL) was similar to Redding’s, and I las, Redding at Kansas City and was crazy, and he might have is prohibited from making any knew that style was what Green Jerry Palmieri at Jacksonville, been right. But I was ready to additional payments, regardless Bay was after. and the effects of these coaches’ take a leap of faith. Many coach- of any remaining balance of EB The interview was going programs were translating to es say, “Faith, family and then entitlement. pretty average when Lindy got wins. The rest of the NFL caught football,” and I decided it was Kansans who are no longer eli- up and walked me down to the on fast. time to live it. gible for the EB program may be 2,000-square-foot weight room. Quickly, strength and condi- My wife and I had four young eligible to receive Pandemic Un- We are ready to serve visiting At the time, a couple of players tioning areas were also becom- children – now grown – who employment Assistance (PUA) families over the holidays! were training. I was introduced, ing centers for nutrition. Met- were the greatest blessings in if they qualify under all of the we started talking and soon my RX, Advocare and other shakes our lives, and we made the deci- program’s federally mandated suit jacket was off, and I was were starting to appear – I can sion to leave Chicago and move criteria. showing James Campen, the remember my desk being cov- our family back to the small In response to USDOL’s EB starting center (and current of- ered with powder from various northeast Kansas community of notification, KDOL will be reach- fensive line coach for the Pack- products. Players were consult- Holton, where I had been raised. ing out to impacted claimants to ers), how I liked to teach the ing the S&C offices for a wide For me, the key to transition- inform them of the program’s power clean. Lindy later told me variety of issues, and a new ing from life in the NFL to life in suspension and to notify them I got myself hired at that mo- landscape in strength and condi- a small Kansas town was to stay that they are no longer eligible for ment. tioning was emerging. active. I began consulting with payments. KDOL will also ad- I coached terrific players that When I first arrived at the camps, small colleges, combines vise the impacted claimants that 300 W. Arizona Ave., Holton year, some who later became Bears, I was shocked at the size and college football all-star they may be eligible to receive NFL coaches. Unfortunately, of the weight room. It was may- games. I was invited to become benefits under the Pandemic Un- 785-364-1988 we didn’t win enough games to be 1,200 square feet. There was a member of one of our commu- employment Assistance (PUA) keep me from being let go by the no indoor complex. I couldn’t nity bank’s board of directors. program. organization. I had only signed a believe no one had been in- Once a month I participated in Since March 15, KDOL has www.super8.com one-year contract with the Pack- jured, but, then again, it was the a meeting, and I quickly found paid out more than 3.1 million ers, primarily because I was told early ‘90s and no structured off- how many similarities there are weekly claims totaling more they had never let a head coach seasons were happening in the between banking and coaching than $2.3 billion between regular go in Green Bay with years still NFL. Very few players would – certainly more than coaches or unemployment and the federal remaining on their contract. In- hang around the entire period bankers might think. pandemic programs. For more Have a news tip? fante had two years left, but from January through June. I also became involved in information, or to apply for un- Green Bay decided to go another The Bears, with a push from functional fitness and cross fit employment benefits, go to www. direction anyway. Dave Wannstedt, Rod Graves competitions to get my competi- GetKansasBenefits.gov Call 364-3141 Some told me I stood a chance and Mark Hatley, built a new tive juices flowing. As a 61-year- to stay, but I was nervous, and training complex in the late old athlete, I’m doing snatches, for good reason as the entire ‘90s. It felt as if it was designed cleans, squats, plyos, sprints, coaching staff, myself included, to feature everything we needed pull-ups, push-ups and jump was ultimately let go. or might ever need in the fu- rope. I encourage all old strength The Bears Years ture. The indoor facility featured and conditioning coaches to give Not 24 hours after our staff had a 10,000-square-foot weight it a shot, but, a word of warning, been released in Green Bay, I re- room, a pool workout area and a get ready for a helping of humble Looking for ceived an unbelievable phone kitchen nutrition area. Everyone pie, and always be coachable. call. It was Mike Ditka of the involved in the facilities project My sons coach me now, and, as Chicago Bears. Ditka wanted – myself included – continues to they say, turnabout is fair play. The Perfect me to come to Chicago to inter- be extremely proud of what we My story starts and ends in the view immediately. It turned out helped create. same place, the small town in David McGinnis, a long-time After a few years, I had the Kansas where I worked the farm friend and workout partner from chance to reunite with Dick Jau- and lifted cement-filled weights Christmas Gift? Kansas State, had told Ditka I ron, with whom I had worked so many years ago. And, in be- was available and Bill Tobin, the at Green Bay, when he became tween, I had the pleasure of liv- general manager, had vouched the new head coach of the Bears. ing a more fulfilling life than I for my reputation. Four hours Anyone who’s ever met Coach ever could have imagined as a after receiving Coach Ditka’s Jauron will tell you he is a spe- young boy. Just in time for the call, I arrived in Chicago for my cial person. He trusted every- I was surrounded by incredible interview. one to do the job for which they people, helped build successful Holiday Season! The interview was short, and were hired and backed people programs, worked with some of I was offered the job, but Coach up when they needed it. He the best coaches and players in Give a gift subscription to Ditka said if I left the building was always labeled a “player’s the game and forged unforget- without accepting, he would coach,” but he was the toughest table friendships. The Holton Recorder withdraw the offer. I accepted coach on players I ever worked As I’ve said before, my life’s The Holton Recorder immediately. with. Jauron never questioned a motto is, “Before you can teach The Bears had a lot of older player fine and he pushed all the it, you should experience it.” I for a friend or relative players, but they were terrific; players to participate in the off- am humbled by and grateful for many were part of the legendary season program. all I have had the opportunity to for one year! teams of the mid-‘80s. Things In 2000, the Bears drafted Bri- experience. at Chicago weren’t always easy, an Urlacher, a linebacker out of Epilogue: My Principles Fill out the order form below, but I always had the utmost re- New Mexico. Brian had a stel- A Russ Riederer-ism is a life spect for the players there. lar college career and an unbe- rule that has served me well. and your gift subscription will I had a directive from the lievable combine performance These “isms” have been crafted coach, the general manager and before the draft. Brian had been over years of experiences, suc- be sent to your loved one in the owner of the Bears about training with Chip Smith in At- cesses and failures, and are an what they wanted to see in the lanta and brought some of those essential part of my coaching time for the Christmas season! strength and conditioning pro- experiences to the Bears’ S&C and life philosophy. I’ll share gram. After my first season with them with you here: I wish to purchase a Christmas gift subscription to the loved one listed program. He opened my eyes to below. I understand that the subscription offer is for one year only and that the Bears, Coach Ditka and the the notion of embracing people • Exercise is the fountain of team decided to part ways, but youth – it just doesn’t always the regular subscription rate will apply at the end of the subscription term. who were specialized in differ- Please include a Christmas card with this gift subscription. this time I had asked for and re- ent disciplines and bringing in taste good. ceived a three-year contract. For • Relationships will help build new faces to help with training. NAME ______the next six years, I would re- Players get tired of looking your career more than self-pro- port to Dave Wannstedt, the new at and hearing from the same motion. 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His schedule was the better strength and condi- ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION COST: changes and had earned the right hectic, so, along with a few oth- tioning program you will have. Jackson County $44.50 to demand them. Lucky for me, er players, we started training in • Show me a S&C coach who’s many of the changes he wanted a good golfer and I’ll show you a Other counties in Kansas $52.00 small groups on Saturdays and Out of State $58.50 in the strength and conditioning Sundays to fulfill their workout bad S&C coach! (This is mostly program were things that I had clauses and for their own perfor- just my excuse for not being wanted to implement from my mance. I called it “making bank good at golf.) Please place this subscription order form first day with the Bears. deposits.” Russell H. Riederer’s Coach- (with check or money order payment) He wanted our team condi- The small-group atmosphere ing Bio and mail to: tioned with the 16-110 model. emboldened the players and in- • 1975-1978 – Kansas State He wanted a four-day workout tensified the workouts – stairs University, Student Athlete. THE HOLTON RECORDER model. He wanted to improve at Lake Michigan, plyos in the • 1979-1980 – Kansas State P.O. Box 311, Holton, KS 66436 consultants in the area of speed sand, water workouts, speed University, Graduate Assistant. development. But, most impor- • 1981-1986 – Kansas State cleans, bands, chains, boxing. PRINT SUBSCRIBERS GET DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR FREE! tantly, he wanted accountability. There was so much variety. University, Head Strength and The NFL of the early ‘90s was Conditioning Coach. THE HOLTON RECORDER COMMUNITY NEWS NOV. 30-DEC. 2, 2020 8A Immanuel Lutheran Church
By Esther L. Ideker There’s a sense of desperation age preachers of God’s word and The first Sunday of the church in the prophet’s prayer and may- all who hear; for blessings to all year and first Sunday in Advent be you have the same sense in Christian households, that hus- was observed at the early morn- yours. In the collect for the first bands and wives would live in ing worship at Immanuel Lu- Sunday in Advent, we prayed love and service to each other, theran Church on Nov. 29. The “stir up your power, O Lord, and that fathers and mothers would opening hymn was “The Advent come, that we may be rescued diligently bring up their children Of Our King.” Following the from the threatening perils of our in Christian love; for our newly confession, absolution, introit, sins and saved by your mighty elected officials; and for all in Kyrie, salutation and collect deliverance.” any danger, trouble, sickness or of the day, Pastor Michael Van It’s only when we understand need. Give health to our world Velzer read the Old Testament that the prophet is sending the and bring the pandemic to an lesson from Isaiah 64:1-9. Psalm coordinates for a divine missile end. The congregation joined in 80:1-7 was read responsively. strike up to God, and the coor- The Lord’s prayer. The Epistle lesson was from dinates He signals the hearts of The Service of the Sacrament 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 and the holy God’s own people, that we can included the preface, sanctus, gospel for the day was from Mark begin to understand what the Pax Domini and Agnus Dei, 13:24-37. The congregation pro- prophet is asking for here. The distribution hymn was “I fessed The Nicene Creed. The First, what is most certainly Come, O Savior, To Thy Table.” sermon hymn was “Savior Of true about the human predica- Following the Nunc Dimittis, The Nations, Come.” ment and dilemma is that there is thanksgiving and benediction, Pastor Van Velzer’s sermon most certainly no way out of it the service closed with the hymn was based on the Old Testament apart from the Lord God Himself “Prepare The Royal Highway.” prayer of Isaiah in chapter 64. coming down from heaven to “His no earthly Kingdom, It make things right. comes form heav’n above, His Secondly, Isaiah prays for rule is peace and freedom, And God to come down from heaven justice, truth and love. So let and fix things with a demonstra- your praise be sounding. For Circleville tion of His mighty power. He Kindness so abounding. Hosanna comes down from heaven in to the Lord, For He fulfills God’s News such a humble and lowly way – Word.” not trend the heavens and come Assisting at the service were By Jeannie Arnold down... but to forgive. Rich Heitzman, elder and aco- Sympathy is extended to the Thirdly, Isaiah’s response is lyte; Joyce Peterson, organist; positive. God is indeed the one and Nancy Schumann and Dean- Among Jan Safarik’s tasks at last Thursday’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner was family of Richard Hamlin. He preparing the gravy for mashed potatoes and turkey. A total of 365 dinners was served died on Nov. 18 in Topeka. Rich- who has rescued us from the na McAllister, altar committee. ard graduated from Circleville threatening peril of our sins and Celebrating an anniversary at the annual “Turkey Day” dinner, according to dinner organizer Janice Schweigen. A High School in 1962. He and his saved us by His mighty deliver- were Ron and Karen Schumann. story about this year’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner — and why there will not be a wife, Cheryl, had lived in Cir- ance. Celebrating a birthday was Community Christmas Dinner this year — appears on Page 2 of today’s Recorder. cleville where they raised their The congregation sang the of- Deanna McAllister. Photo by Brian Sanders family and were active in the fertory. Members joined in trimming community. He will be missed In the prayers of the church, the Christmas tree following the by all who knew him. petitions were asked to encour- service. Memorial graveside service Native American Heritage Month recognized with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Employment Employment Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has Kiowa, Osage, Pawnee and the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas in Hor- Holton Cemetery. He is survived proclaimed November as Native Wichita. ton; the Prairie Band Potawatomi by his four children, Tina Kerr American Indian Heritage Month Kansas was also inhabited by Nation in Mayetta; and the Sac of Topeka, Jeanette Hamlin of and encouraged Kansans to strive many emigrant tribes. The emi- and Fox Nation of Missouri in Circleville and Jamie Bower and to learn more about the rich and grant Indians are those people Kansas and Nebraska in Reserve. Brent Zibell of Holton. diverse indigenous cultures of the who had been moved to a new Each tribe has a rich history The Circleville Senior Execu- Join Our Team! four tribes of Kansas, it was re- geographic region after being dis- and works to maintain their own tives met at noon on Nov. 18 at ported. placed from their original home- language, ceremonies and cus- the Circleville Lodge Hall. Af- “The Kansas tribes are valu- lands. toms. It is also important to re- ter the flag salute led by Presi- able partners to the state, and to Nearly 30 tribes were given member that the tribes are modern dent Sharon S. Cochren, Dennis We are currently seeking the communities and economies land in the Kansas territory with sovereign governments, as well as Hutchinson gave the blessing. near their reservations,” Gov. the assurance of the federal gov- citizens of Kansas. There were no anniversaries, but Kelly said. ernment that they would not Visit the Kansas Native Ameri- Ken Wykert’s birthday was Nov. qualified applicants to fill There are more than 570 feder- be moved again. However, the can Affairs website to learn more 23. ally recognized tribes in the Unit- Kansas Territory was opened for about their history, culture and the Ten members and guests en- the following position: ed States, and Kansas had once settlement in 1854 and once again contemporary operations of their joyed the meal provided by the been home to many American the tribes were forced to move off governments. You can also learn Holton Senior Center consisting Indian tribes. Some of the tribes the land. more about the Kansas tribes by of turkey, dressing, mashed po- considered to be native to present Kansas is home to four Indian visiting one of the three tribal mu- tatoes, gravy, green beans, cran- day Kansas include the Arapaho, tribes — the Iowa Tribe of Kansas seums and the Kansas Museum of berry sauce, roll, and pumpkin FULL-TIME Cheyenne, Comanche, Kansa, and Nebraska in White Cloud; the History. pie. Fall table decorations were enjoyed. Several of the members picked up their meal and took it home. CNA The minutes of the October The Holton Recorder meeting were read and approved as corrected. In the absence of 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. treasurer Dixie Mannell, the treasurer’s report was given by Presents... Barbara Hutchinson. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! A photo was taken by Joyce Essman of officers Sharon S. Co- chren, Ken Wykert and Barbara We offer competitive wages and benefit Hutchinson as they presented a package! Please apply in person. check of $50 for the playground Christmas Cuties 2020 and improvements to Mayor Mike Hare. For the program, Circleville Christmas 2020 is just around the corner! Mayor Mike Hare gave an update of the recent addition of the play- ground, benches and suggested Add more excitement to the improvements in the town. He Jackson County holiday season by placing your also talked about recent people Paxton Joel moving to Circleville and homes 7 TH 3T (OLTON s Christmas Cuties photo in Christmas selling. Cuties Powls-Harvey The group commented that The Holton Recorder! 18 months they greatly appreciated Allen Fernkopf, Mike Hare and LeRoy Simply complete and clip out the form below, Shupe putting up the Christmas decorations and lights. Mike said select a photo of your Christmas Cuties and they would like to add more, too. deliver the form and photo (or photos) to The A member of the group sug- Recorder office at 109 W. 4th St. in Holton, gested putting up a purple martin house to deal with mosquitoes. or mail to: The Holton Recorder The mayor said on Saturday, Dec. 12, they plan to have Santa P.O. Box 311, Holton, KS 66436 Claus visit at City Hall. More in- You may also email this information to us at formation about this will come Son of out later. [email protected] Shannon Harvey & Mike Powls The next meeting will be held - Topeka, KS at noon on Dec. 17 at the Lodge Hall. Joyce made a motion to Pricing for the Christmas Cuties is as follows: Maternal grandparents Marilyn & Jim Harvey adjourn the meeting and Ken W. • 1 column wide x 4 inches tall (1 child) : $20 seconded it. The meeting was ad- - Mayetta, KS journed at 1:15 p.m. • 2 columns wide x 3 inches tall (2 children): $25 Paternal grandparents Thanksgiving certainly had a David & Connie Powls different feel to it this year. In- Please provide self-addressed stamped envelopes - Holton, KS stead of a large family gather- with all photos that you’d like mailed back. ing for our Thanksgiving dinner, we had only the two of us at the table. Instead of a whole turkey, I The ads will run on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. cooked a small turkey breast, not Deadline for placement is Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. nearly the choices of side dishes as when we all bring food and ------the pumpkin pie this year was store bought. But the one thing Child or Children’s Names ______Age ______that remains the same is that we ______Age ______all still have a lot to be thankful for. I really did miss the family ______Age ______gathering, though. On Thanksgiving afternoon, we went to visit Bob’s mom for Parents ______her 95th birthday. We could only Address (City) ______talk on our phone and see her through the window to her room at Vintage Park. Merlin and Judy Maternal Grandparents ______Arnold were there also, and they did let Maxine come out for a Address (City) ______picture, but not for us to visit. Kenny Wykert enjoyed his company on Friday, Nov. 27. Paternal Grandparents ______Bob Wykert, Rick and Meggin Address (City) ______Demoss and Charlie and Kay Hamilton all came to his house and brought dinner with them to Maternal Great-grandparents ______celebrate a late Thanksgiving. Address (City) ______
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