SALUTE THE HOLTON INSIDE HOLTON, KANSAS All-County Hometown of Football Leroy Blocker Team named! Holton Recorder subscriber for 21 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 148 years See page 7. Volume 148, Issue 98 HOLTON, KANSAS • Wednesday, December 9, 2015 14 Pages $1.00 City approves bid for sewer repairs By Brian Sanders construction. Holton City Manager A Kansas City-area utility con­ Bret Bauer confirmed Havens’ work struction company will perform the on the utility extension to the new first phase of work on the City of Walmart, adding that the construction Holton’s sewer line improvement company was “easy to work with” project, although the Holton City and “did a good quality job.” Commission expressed misgivings Carlson Utility, on the other hand, that the company selected to do the was a company that Ashcraft said he job wasn’t local. knew nothing about, while he was During the commission’s regu- familiar with Haug’s work. Ashcraft lar meeting on Monday evening, also said that he did not have any commissioners unanimously ap- contact with Carlson to answer ques- proved a bid of $138,544 from Ha- tions about the work, while Haug and vens Construction of Liberty, Mo., Havens both “asked questions about for more than 180 feet of sewer point it.” repairs in the city, after noting that The first phase of the project will a Holton firm, Haug Construction cover seven point repairs, including Company, had also submitted a bid the construction of a new manhole on the project. “on what used to be the old south Haug’s bid for the sewer line work interceptor line,” Ashcraft said. The was $160,471.80, commissioners new manhole was listed in the bid noted. Carlson Utility L.L.C. of To- specifications as an optional part of peka had also bid $185,160 on the the work, but he noted that it would project. be placed “along a stretch of terrain At one point, commissioners, ex­ where we can’t reach another man- pressing a desire to keep the work hole with our sewer machine.” — and the cash expenditure — lo- “This would be the addition of a cal, considered spending the extra manhole to make it accessible to get $22,000 to go with Haug, but eventu- from manhole to manhole down there ally decided to go with Havens’ bid. if we have to,” he added. “I’m a little bit torn, because I’d The other point repairs, Ashcraft like to stay local,” Commissioner Er- said, are in places “where maybe Who wears a big red suit and says, “Ho, ho, ho” to everyone? “Must Be Santa,” according to the title of one of seven songs per- ich Campbell said. “But the taxpay- the line is collapsing or had a void formed by kindergartners at Holton’s Colorado Elementary School during the class’ Christmas concert on Tuesday evening in the ers gave us this money, and I have to in the line” — or as Commissioner Holton High School auditorium. Colorado’s first and second grade students will hold their Christmas concerts on Thursday evening insist on us being good stewards of Tim Morris put it, “we’re doing the in the HHS auditorium, starting with the first grade at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Brian Sanders that money.” worst first.” When the work is done, Holton Water and Sewer Superin- Ashcraft said the city will be able to tendent Dennis Ashcraft said the bid “slipline” the repaired sewer lines, approved on Monday represented rehabilitating the lines from inside Second AmeriCorps team to arrive after the New Year only one phase of the sewer line im- without having to dig them up and By Brian Sanders said. a commitment to serve their com­ four different locations,” he said. provement project, the goal of which replace them. Not long after the AmeriCorps “They’ll be doing a lot of the munity, develop practical skills and “This group that’s here now is either is replacing clay tile city sewer lines Morris expressed disappointment team that’s currently staying in same things that the young people put forward a year of hard work “to going to Arizona or Texas for its next that are more than 100 years old and that “better information” on the com- Holton has left for its next work here have been doing,” Bishop told make the nation stronger,” according assignment.” starting to fall apart in some areas. panies and their bids was not given area, another team will be arriving to commissioners. “There’s all kinds to AmeriCorps. Commissioners told Bishop they Each phase, Ashcraft noted, will have to the commission, but the main issue take its place, the Holton City Com- of things they do in the community. The AmeriCorps team came to would like to meet with AmeriCorps its own bidding process. with the bids was the dollar difference mission learned on Monday. We’ve been blessed to have them, Holton via a grant sought by Home- team members presently in Holton to “It’s going to be an ongoing proj- between Havens’ bid and Haug’s bid. Tom Bishop, president and CEO and we hope the next group will be stead to have participants in the express appreciation for their service ect, with probably no end in sight,” “We can’t look at the bid now and of Holton’s Homestead Affordable just as good.” program perform community ser- here before they leave for their next he said. “Our goal is to get 100 years ask Haug to rebid it… We need to Housing, told commissioners that an- AmeriCorps NCCC members vice tasks, such as helping senior assignment. Bishop said he would out of these projects, once we finish go with the low bid, unfortunately,” other team from AmeriCorps NCCC are young men and women, 18 to citizens get moved into the Prairie also arrange to have members of them and get them lined.” Commissioner Twila White said be- (National Civilian Community 24 years old, representing a wide View Senior Residences complex at the next team attend a commission That said, Ashcraft told commis- fore seconding a motion made by Corps) will be arriving in Holton in variety of socio-economic, cul- the south edge of the city or building meeting after they arrive. sioners that Havens had recently Commissioner Dan Brenner to ap- early January for a three-month stay. tural, geographic and educational boat ramps at Banner Creek Reser- In other business on Monday, com- worked with the city on water and prove Havens’ bid. A team of 11 AmeriCorps volunteers backgrounds, it was reported. Team voir, Bishop noted. missioners approved an ordinance sewer line extensions to the new currently in Holton are scheduled members earn their place on an “Each of these young people have Walmart store that is currently under Continued to Page 14 to leave on Friday, Dec. 18, Bishop NCCC team through demonstrating committed a year, but they serve in Continued to Page 9 Early morning sales planned for Friday Hunny Mae Kids opens on Square By Brian Sanders “We have enough businesses par- recognized this year as Small Busi- By Ali Holcomb people.” “By the end of December, we Businesses around Holton’s Town ticipating that it’s worthwhile,” Ko- ness Saturday. Some of those stores, Offering affordable clothing, The couple is familiar with Jack- plan to have a lot of brand new Square who noted good business on ger said. “We’ve done it before when however, still did good business de- shoes, accessories and toys for kids son County, as they have family merchandise,” she said. “We will Small Business Saturday despite bad there were only three stores participat- spite wintry conditions that kept many of all ages, Hunny Mae Kids has who live in the area. also have a small line of women’s weather are looking forward to even ing, but business was still good. It’s people home. recently opened on the north side “We’ve always loved it up here,” clothing available.” more business with Friday’s Early just that with only three stores, some- “It was really nasty out,” McCrory of the Holton Square. she said. “So when we found out In addition to clothing and ac- Morning Sales, one of the highlights times the amount of money coming in said. “But I was pretty busy that af- Charity and Josh Payne of Tope- this building was available to rent, cessories, daily essential items for of the holiday shopping season on the doesn’t outweigh the overhead.” ternoon, from lunchtime on. It was ka opened the new and gently used we had to check it out. I’ve really moms and babies, such as cloth and Square. Candi McCrory of Heart to Home pretty packed in here.” clothing and consignment store wanted to open a store for the past disposable diapers, wipes, lotions, Twelve businesses are taking part Gifts and Décor said that if last year’s One business that participated in last month at 106 W. 5th St. in the 10 years.” bibs, soaps and bottles, are offered. in the annual early morning shopping Early Friday Sales was any indication, Small Business Saturday that won’t building previously occupied by The store was open in time for Some of the children’s brands event, and with a better weather pic- the “overhead” won’t be a concern. be taking part in the Early Friday Lee’s Flower & Gift Shop. November’s Second Saturday currently offered at the shop in- ture in sight, business owners have “Last year, I had people waiting at Sales, however, is expressions, whose “My main goal is to be a blessing event. clude Tea Collection, Cotton Ba- high expectations for Holton’s version the door to come in when I opened owner, Rogette Branam, noted good to the community,” Charity said. “I Currently, pre-owned children’s bies, Mud Pie and Pediped shoe of “Black Friday.” at 6 a.m.,” McCrory said. “I would business in spite of the weather and remember struggling in the begin- clothing, from newborn to teenage line. One of those business owners is anticipate it being pretty crazy that many people following the Holton ning when I had kids so I want to sizes, is offered, as well as shoes Carolyn Koger of Koger Variety, who morning.” High School Wildcats to the state offer a wide range of options for and toys. Continued to Page 14 was happy at the number of stores Confidence is high around the football championship game in Salina participating, particularly when she Square that the Early Friday Sales that day. has seen some years where that num- event will generate more business than ber wasn’t so encouraging. stores received on Saturday, Nov. 28, Continued to Page 14 Santa to visit Holton Saturday Santa will be making one final stop Photographer Kiersten Luthi will be Square will be open late Saturday eve- in Holton on Saturday before he and taking photos during the event, it was ning so the public can continue their his flying reindeer return to the area on reported. Christmas shopping. Christmas Eve. The chamber is also sponsoring a The Second Saturday events in During this month’s Second Satur- Holton Christmas Homes Tour that Holton are sponsored by the Holton/ day event, children can visit with San- day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are Jackson County Chamber of Com- ta from 9 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. $20 a piece and can be purchased at merce and are made possible by a to 6 p.m. at the Hutchins Building on www.exploreholton.com and at local grant from the Kansas Department of the west side of the Holton Square. banks. Commerce Creative Arts Industries Some local businesses around the Commission. Deadline for Santa letters extended The deadline has been extended Letters may be sent to The Holton Please include the child’s name, to submit letters to Santa Claus to Recorder, P.O. Box 311, Holton, age and hometown with each let- The Holton Recorder. KS, 66436; brought to the office ter. If their signature is illegible, The Holton Recorder will be at 109 W. Fourth St. between 8 please print their name to reduce accepting the letters until 5 p.m. a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through confusion. Monday, Dec. 14, in order for Friday, or they can be e-mailed to To have a Christmas or holiday them to be included in the news- [email protected]. greeting from your business in- paper’s special “Christmas Greet- Letters can also be dropped off cluded in this popular special sec- ings” section. in the mail slot by The Recorder’s tion, contact our office at 785-364- The section will be published on front door after business hours. 3141 or send us an e-mail. Monday, Dec. 21. Charity and Josh Payne of Topeka opened Hunny Mae Kids, a new and gently used kids cloth- Due to the large amount of let- THURSDAY’S FORECAST ters we receive each year, please ing and consignment store, in November. The store is located on the north side of the Holton PARTLY CLOUDY, HIGH OF 64 Square. Photo by Ali Holcomb limit letters to no more than 150 words. 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Miller’s vehicle sustained damage to David Allen, MD • Nancy Zidek, MD • Roline Campbell, APRN-BC • Jana Kramer, PA Bell, 38, Hoyt, was driving east on tained damage to its front bumper Mitchell lost control of his 1996 its undercarriage and front left quar- Don Nebelung, PA-C • Kay Cummins, APRN-C • Heather Myers, APRN 110th Road near T Road when his ve- and hood that was listed at more than Ford, and it left the road, traveled ter panel that was listed at more than a division of Community HealthCare System hicle struck a deer in the road. Bell’s $1,000. It was towed from the scene. southeast into the median and rolled $1,000. Both vehicles were towed 2015 Kia sustained damage to its front Quicke was transported by Jackson one and a half times. It came to rest from the scene. bumper and front right quarter panel County EMS to Holton Community facing north on its top in the median.  At 6 a.m. on Nov. 21, Terri John- Today’s Weather that was listed at more than $1,000. Hospital for treatment of injuries. Mitchell’s entire vehicle was dam- son, 54, Holton, was traveling south  At 5:53 p.m. on Nov. 12, Don-  At 6:47 a.m. on Nov. 19, Cyn- aged and was towed from the scene. on U.S. 75 near 214th Road when nalee Keehn-Field, 66, Havensville, thia Coufal, 47, Holton, was traveling Mitchell was not treated for injuries. her vehicle struck a deer in the road. was driving north on Kansas High- south on the U.S. 75 near 142nd Road  At 7:25 p.m. on Nov. 20, Jessie Johnson’s 2010 Hummer sustained way 62 near 238th Road when her when her 2012 Toyota struck a deer in Pinick, 33, Havensville, was travel- damage to its front bumper and hood vehicle struck a deer in the road. the road. Coufal’s vehicle sustained ing in the left-hand lane on U.S. 75 that was listed at more than $1,000. It Keehn-Field’s 1995 Ford sustained damage to its front bumper, hood and near 94th Road when she swerved her was towed from the scene. damage to its hood, passenger side front right and left quarter panels that vehicle to avoid striking a deer in the  At 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 21, Jason fender and headlight that was listed was listed at more than $1,000. It was road. Pinick’s 2001 Saturn entered Smith, 34, Whiting, was traveling at more than $1,000. towed from the scene. the right-hand lane where it struck a north on the right-hand lane of U.S.  At 7:08 p.m. on Nov. 18, Jen-  At 10:21 p.m. on Nov. 19, Lloyd 1999 Dodge driven by Roberta Mill- 75 when his 2008 Ford was struck by nifer Quicke, 31, Carter Lake, Iowa, Mitchell, 85, Meriden, was traveling er, 84, Topeka. the vehicle traveling in the passing lane. The other vehicle, a 1997 Acu- ra, was being driven by Alex Craig III, 17, Wetmore. According to the Sen. Moran sponsors Postal Service reform bill accident report, Craig allegedly fell asleep while driving. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) of any future fix. To protect taxpay- $15 billion and faces tens of billions Smith’s Ford sustained damage recently sponsored S. 2051 — the ers from the costs of a truly bankrupt of dollars more in unfunded pension to it rear left quarter panel that was Improving Postal Operations, Ser- Postal Service, Congress must act to and health care obligations in the listed at less than $1,000. The Acura vice, and Transparency Act of 2015 put the agency on a path toward sol- years to come. It ended fiscal year Craig was driving sustained damage (iPOST) — to fix the serious finan- vency. These reforms offer a serious 2015 with a net loss of $5.1 billion to its right side that was listed at less cial challenges facing the U.S. Postal policy framework to return the Postal and now has a net deficit totaling than $1,000. Service (USPS). Service to economic stability and more than $50 billion.  At 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 21, Am- As the lead Republican sponsor, preserve postal services across the Cost cutting efforts have dispro- ber Ethridge, 46, Circleville, was Moran joins U.S. Sen. Tom Carper country.” portionally affected rural operations, driving west on Kansas Highway 16 (D-Del.) who introduced the bill S. 2051 reflects the views of a resulting in postal facility closures near O Road when her vehicle left in September. It has been six years broad range of postal stakeholders and reduced service quality. Without the road and entered the north ditch. since the Government Accountability and offers a solution to the diffi- serious, long-term reform, this iconic Ethridge’s 2009 Chevrolet struck a Office first classified the USPS’s fi- cult issues that Congress and USPS American institution will take on barbwire fence owned by William nancial condition as “high-risk,” and have struggled with for years. The more and more debt and risk federal Zibell and came to rest between the Kansans and individuals across rural bill includes an extensive package intervention. fence and a row of hay bales. America continue to face declining of reforms that would steady USPS’ U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) The Chevrolet sustained damage postal service quality. financial footing, stabilize and im- and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) also to its front bumper, hood, undercar- “The U.S. Postal Service has long prove service performance, allow for cosponsor S. 2051. Sen. Moran met riage and front left quarter panel that been an important part of American the development of new products and with U.S. Postmaster General Megan was listed at more than $1,000. It was BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! communication and commerce, but services and enhance transparency. Brennan on May 5 to discuss Kan- towed from the scene. its deteriorating financial condition The financial condition of the sans’ stories of slow or unreliable  At 10:24 p.m. on Nov. 22, Cas- You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! threatens its future,” Moran said. Postal Service has been in consistent postal service and the critical impor- sandra Kenworthy, 17, Soldier, was “We’ve also seen postal service qual- decline for nearly a decade, but the tance this service has to rural com- traveling north on K-62 near 254th Call Shannon, Errin or David ity across rural America decline as the 2008 economic downturn and the munities. Road when her vehicle struck a deer USPS debts and future liabilities rise. continuing transition to digital com- He also expressed concerns about in the road. Kenworthy’s 2004 Pon- at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 Failure to make reforms now will munications and commerce acceler- degraded customer experience to PG tiac sustained damage to its hood cause the Postal Service’s financial ated its downward spiral. Brennan as a result of changed col- and front right quarter panel that was and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! crisis to worsen and increase the cost The Postal Service currently owes lection times in an Oct. 22 letter. listed at more than $1,000.  At 4:43 p.m. on Nov. 25, Car- los Argueta, 38, Houston, Texas, was traveling north on U.S. 75 near 118th Police Calls Road when he slowed his vehicle on Support KANZA Mental Health Foundation! the highway, and it was struck from From now until Dec. 31, 2015, an anonymous n n behind by a 2010 Honda driven by The following calls were reported­ in 9:02 p.m. Nov. 17, 100 block of 4:18 a.m. Nov. 25, 900 block of Jonathan Seeley, 50, Mayetta. donor will match up to $10,000 in donations! recent days by the Holton Police Depart- New York Avenue, suspicious activity. New York Avenue, suspect ar­rested on n Argueta’s 2006 Honda sustained ment. 9:34 p.m. Nov. 17, 300 block of charges of domestic battery­ and criminal rear bumper damage that was listed Supports Renovation of Moser Building for service expansion! n 8:38 a.m. Nov. 12, 200 block of Iowa Avenue, suspicious person. trespass. n n at more than $1,000. Seeley’s vehicle These donations are tax deductible! New Jersey Avenue, littering. 4:41 a.m. Nov. 18, 200 block of 11:28 a.m. Nov. 25, funeral escort. sustained damage to its front bumper n 11:12 a.m. Nov. 12, funeral escort. New York Avenue, alarm. n 9:15 p.m. Nov. 25, 900 block of n n that was listed at more than $1,000. Send your donation to: 11:50 a.m. Nov. 12, 900 block of 11:39 a.m. Nov. 18, 400 block of Kansas Avenue, disturbance.  Iowa Avenue, suspicious activity.­ New Jersey Avenue, vandalism. n 7:33 p.m. Nov. 27, Ninth Street at At 12:03 a.m. on Nov. 28, Zach- KANZA Mental Health Foundation n n erey Rollins-Johnson, 19, Holton, 1:43 p.m. Nov. 12, Prairie Lake, 1:56 p.m. Nov. 18, 400 block of Arizona Avenue, motorist assist. th area check. New Jersey Avenue, animal control. n 10:44 a.m. Nov. 28, funeral escort. was traveling on W Road near 294 Attn: Jackson Co. Challenge n 9:29 p.m. Nov. 12, 400 block of n 2:08 p.m. Nov. 18, 100 block of n 6:08 p.m. Nov. 28, north city lim- Road when the 2003 Ford he was PO Box 319, Hiawatha, KS 66434 Lowell Avenue, EMS assist. West Fifth Street, animal control.­ its, car slide-off. driving struck an icy spot in the road, n 1:15 a.m. Nov. 13, U.S. Highway n 2:06 a.m. Nov. 19, 200 block of n 4:58 a.m. Nov. 29, 1100 block of hit a ditch and then rolled into a field. For more info call 75 at Third Street, non-injury accident. Vermont Avenue, EMS assist. Columbine Drive, suspicious activity. The vehicle sustained damage to its David Elsbury, CEO n 1:38 a.m. Nov. 13, 300 block of n 5:58 a.m. Nov. 19, 700 block of n 10:49 a.m. Nov. 29, 500 block of hood, front bumper, top and left side at 785-742-7113 x122 Arizona Avenue, suspect arrested­ on a West Fifth Street, suspect arrested­ on a New York Avenue, assisted staff with a that was listed at more than $1,000. or [email protected] charge of driving under the influence of warrant. resident. No injuries were reported. alcohol and/or drugs. n 6:17 a.m. Nov. 19, 500 block of n 1:51 p.m. Nov. 29, 500 block of n 11:09 a.m. Nov. 13, 400 block of Nebraska Avenue, suspect ar­rested on a Wisconsin Avenue, welfare check. n New York Avenue, possible non-injury warrant. 10:38 a.m. Nov. 30, 500 block of Holton Community Mission Statement: “We serve and enhance the lives of others with caring hands.” accident. n 9:36 a.m. Nov. 19, 800 block of New York Avenue, assisted staff with a Hospital Auxiliary’s n 3:10 p.m. Nov. 13, 400 block of Ohio Avenue, citizen assist. resident. 100% Employee n n East First Street, citizen assist. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, funeral escort. 12:25 p.m. Nov. 30, First Street at Owned Company! n 4:56 p.m. Nov. 13, Rafters Park, n 10:43 p.m. Nov. 19, Prairie Lake, Sin-Del Drive, assisted Jackson County 4-Star suspicious person. area check. Sheriff’s Office. Facility n 6:16 p.m. Nov. 13, 600 block of n 7:02 a.m. Nov. 20, 400 block of n 1:07 p.m. Nov. 30, 200 block of Candy and East Fourth Street, animal control.­ Arizona Avenue, theft. Summit Drive, EMS assist. n 11:17 p.m. Nov. 13, 700 block of n 7:16 a.m. Nov. 20, U.S. Highway 75 n 8:54 p.m. Nov. 30, Prairie Lake, Washington Avenue, issued a trespass at Kansas Highway 16, motorist assist. area check. Cookie Sale warning. n 11:39 a.m. Nov. 20, funeral escort. n 1:42 a.m. Dec. 1, 400 block of Ari- Thursday, n n 1121 West 7th Avenue 2:51 a.m. Nov. 14, 100 block of 3:28 p.m. Nov. 20, 100 block of zona Avenue, suspicious activity.­ Holton • 785-364-3164 Vermont Avenue, suspect arrested­ on a Pennsylvania, suspicious activity.­ n 3:12 p.m. Dec. 1, Fourth Street at Dec. 17, 2015 charge of pedestrian under the influence n 5:29 p.m. Nov. 20, Holton High Nebraska Avenue, non-injury accident. 8 a.m. to 12 Noon of alcohol and/or drugs. School, parking issue. n 9:25 p.m. Dec. 1, 400 block of Ari- n 9:46 a.m. Nov. 14, 900 block of n 7:22 p.m. Nov. 20, 700 block of zona Avenue, disturbance. Holton Family Practice “Professional Therapy & Nursing Services in Your Hometown!” Iowa Avenue, stolen truck. Idaho Avenue, suspicious activ­ity. n 11:04 a.m. Dec. 2, 300 block of Associates n 1:50 p.m. Nov. 14, Prairie Lake, n 12:32 a.m. Nov. 21, 1100 block of West Fifth Street, EMS assist. 1100 Columbine Dr., Holton area check. Columbine Drive, suspicious­ activity. n 3:09 p.m. Dec. 2, 300 block of Lin- * Physical Therapy n 2:59 p.m. Nov. 14, funeral escort.­ n 4:02 a.m. Nov. 21, 300 block of coln Avenue, animal control. Pre-orders can be placed n 5:27 p.m. Nov. 14, 400 block of Vermont Avenue, welfare check. n 4:58 p.m. Dec. 2, 700 block of Ida- by Dec. 15, 2015 Lowell Avenue, citizen assist. n 1:16 p.m. Nov. 21, Fifth Street and ho Avenue, disturbance. Call or e-mail * Occupational Therapy n n 6 p.m. Nov. 14, parade escort. Michigan Avenue, report of tree on util- 7:51 p.m. Dec. 2, Ninth Street at Tammy Elliott n 6:39 p.m. Nov. 14, 200 block of ity lines. Arizona Avenue, motorist assist. South Arizona Avenue, EMS as­sist. n 6:44 p.m. Nov. 21, 100 block of n 8:33 p.m. Dec. 2, U.S. Highway­ 75 [email protected] * Speech Therapy n 6:57 p.m. Nov. 14, 400 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue, suspicious at Banner Road, car-deer accident. 785-364-9688 Arizona Avenue, suspicious per­son. activity. n 10:18 p.m. Dec. 2, 100 block of * Skilled Nursing for n 7:17 a.m. Nov. 15, 1000 block n 3:05 p.m. Nov. 22, Prairie Lake, East Fourth Street, citizen assist. Sponsored by HCH Auxiliary. of Kansas Avenue, recovered a stolen area check. n 10:46 p.m. Dec. 2, Prairie Lake, Post Surgical Care truck. n 5:12 p.m. Nov. 22, Holton In­ area check. n 1:21 p.m. Nov. 15, 700 block of dustrial Park/Holton Community Hospi- We accept MEDICARE, KANCARE Idaho Avenue, animal control. tal, area check. n 2:23 p.m. Nov. 15, 800 block of n 7:22 p.m. Nov. 22, 100 block of To- & other major insurances. Ohio Avenue, animal control. peka Avenue, child endangerment.­ n 6:40 p.m. Nov. 15, U.S. Highway n 6:05 a.m. Nov. 23, 400 block of Ju- 75 at Kansas Highway 16, non-injury niper Drive, EMS assist. FOSTER FORD, INC. accident. n 7:20 a.m. Nov. 23, 800 block of Hwy. 75 • Holton, KS 66436 • 785-364-4646 n 6:34 a.m. Nov. 16, 400 block of Ohio Avenue, EMS assist. Hillcrest Drive, EMS assist. n 3:58 p.m. Nov. 23, 200 block of n 10:28 a.m. Nov. 16, 200 block of Vermont Avenue, civil standby. 2015 CLOSE-OUT SPECIAL! 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The following land transfers have tion 22, Township 8 South, Range 15 been filed at the Jackson County Reg- East of the 6th P.M., Jackson County, ister of Deeds office: Kansas. Warranty Deed: Teresa C. Miller General Warranty Deed: Ray M. conveys and warrants to Ronald E. Hottman and Ruby L. Hottman, hus- Myers Jr. and Mary Chris Myers, band and wife, convey and warrant to husband and wife, the north half of Charles Vollmer, the northwest quar- the northeast quarter of Section 28, ter of Section 36, Township 6 South, Township 9 South, Range 13 East Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., Jack- of the 6th P.M., less 12.9 acres of son County, Kansas. land therein; the south half of the Kansas Warranty Deed: J.D. Boyles northwest quarter, except a tract in and Judith R. Boyles, husband and the northwest corner, in Section 22, wife, convey and warrant to Joshua I. Township 9 south, Range 13 East McDaniel and Morgan M. McDaniel, of the 6th P.M.; and the north half of a tract of land being a part of Lots 3 the southwest quarter of Section 22, and 4 of the fractional southeast quar- Township 9 South, Range 13 East of ter of Section 22, Township 9 South, the 6th P.M., all in Jackson County, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., and Kansas. also being a part of the east half of General Warranty Deed: Scott E. the southeast quarter of said section, Peters and Molly J. Peters, husband township and range, all in Jackson and wife, convey and warrant to De- County, Kansas. nise A. Lundin, Lots 1 and 2, Lung- Quit Claim Deed: John T. Hill and er’s Second Addition to the City of Tammy L. Hill, husband and wife, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas. convey and quit claim to John T. Hill General Warranty Deed: Lillian and Tammy L. Hill and transfer on M. Jepson-Harris, a single person, death to Brandon T. Hill and Cody “There’s a lot of work being done that you don’t see,” according to Nabholz Construction’s David Lassiter, construction super- conveys and warrants to Norman G. J. Hill, a five-acre tract of land in intendent on the Holton Elementary School project, of this recent photo of school construction work. In recent days, construction Jepson, Lots 107 and 109, Pennsylva- the northwest corner of the northeast workers were busy in the upper levels of the new school, doing welding work and putting in structural studs, while masons were nia Avenue, City of Holton, Jackson quarter of Section 26, Township 6 doing brick work on the north side of the school’s exterior. Lassiter said many of the construction workers are getting ready to County, Kansas. South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., move inside the building for the winter months, and even though cold weather has provided only minor setbacks in the construction Sheriff’s Deed: Tim Morse, Sheriff Jackson County, Kansas. process, “we’re prepared for it.” Photo by Brian Sanders of Jackson County, does give, grant, General Warranty Deed: U.S. Bank sell and convey to Tracy V. Robbins National Association does grant, bar- and Terri L. Robbins, Lot 70, Iowa gain, sell, convey and confirm to the Avenue, City of Holton, Jackson Secretary of Housing and Urban De- County, Kansas. velopment, Lots 6, 8 and the south Conservation Reserve Program in 30th year General Warranty Deed: Linda S. five feet of Lot 10 on Illinois Avenue, Rupnicki and Jesse D. Rupnicki, a Drake and Fenn’s Addition to the City Agriculture Secretary Tom Vil­ grams in the history of the country,”­ Contracts on 1.64 million acres dollars in savings for taxpayers. married couple, convey and warrant of Holton, together with a portion of sack recently reminded farmers and Vilsack said. “Today, CRP continues of CRP are set to expire on Sept. Since enactment, USDA has made to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Na- the west half of the vacated alley that ranchers that the new general enroll- to make major environ­mental im- 30, 2016. Producers with expiring significant progress to implement­ each tion, two separate tracts of land in adjoins the east line, Jackson County, ment period for the Conservation­ provements to water and air quality. contracts or producers with envi­ provision of this critical legislation, the southeast corner of the southeast Kansas. Reserve Program (CRP) is effective This is another longstanding­ example ronmentally sensitive land are en­ including pro­viding disaster relief to quarter of Section 34, Township 8 Kansas Warranty Deed: Heath L. through Feb. 26, 2016. of how agricul­tural production can couraged to evaluate their options farmers and ranchers; strengthening South, Range 15 East of the 6th P.M., Burt and Brittany Burt, husband and December 2015 also marks the work hand in hand with efforts to im- under CRP. risk management­ tools; expanding Jackson County, Kansas. wife, convey and warrant to Smet- 30th anniversary of CRP, a feder­ prove the environment and increase Since it was established on Dec. access to rural credit; funding criti- Corporation Quit Claim Deed: ter Rentals LLC, the east half of ally funded program that assists ag- wildlife habitat.” 23, 1985, CRP has: cal re­search; establishing innovative Clark Chevrolet Buick Inc. hereby the southwest quarter of Section 34, ricultural producers with the cost of Participants in CRP establish long- • prevented more than 9 billion public-private conservation part­ conveys to Clark Partnership, Lot 30, Township 7 South, Range 16 East of restoring, enhancing and pro­tecting term, resource-conserving plant spe- tons of soil from eroding, enough soil nerships; developing new markets for the south 10 feet of Lot 32, the north the 6th P.M., less a tract of land in the certain grasses, shrubs and trees to cies, such as approved grasses or to fill 600 million dump trucks; rural-made products; and investing­ in 30 feet (less the south two feet) of Lot southeast corner, and a parcel of land improve water quality, prevent­ soil trees (known as “cov­ers”) to control • reduced nitrogen and phos­ infrastructure, housing, and commu- 35, all of Lot 37, the south 36 feet and in the northeast quarter of the north- erosion and reduce loss of wildlife soil erosion, im­prove water quality phorous runoff relative to annually nity facilities to help improve quality six inches of the south 40 feet of Lot west quarter of Section 3, Township 8 habitat. and develop wildlife habitat on mar- tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent of life in rural America. 39, all on New York Avenue, City of South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., As of September 2015, 24.2 mil­ ginally pro­ductive agricultural lands. respectively; and For more information, visit www. Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. all in Jackson County, Kansas. lion acres were enrolled in CRP. The In return, FSA provides participants • sequestered an annual average of usda.gov/farmbill Joint Tenancy General Warranty General Warranty Deed: David program is also protecting more than with rental payments and cost-share 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, Deed: Jerold D. Wheeler and Annette M. Powls and Connie F. Powls, hus- 170,000 stream miles with riparian as­sistance. equal to taking 9 million cars off the M. Wheeler convey and warrant to band and wife, convey and warrant forest and grass buffers,­ enough to go At times when commodity prices road. Recent addition Trenton D. Reed and David L. Reed, to Kristi L. Adams Living Trust, Lots around the world seven times. For an are low, enrolling sensitive lands in Since 1996, CRP has created near- a tract of real estate in the northeast 9, 11 and 13, Illinois Avenue, Drake interactive tour of CRP success sto- CRP can be especially attractive to ly 2.7 million acres of restored wet- quarter of Section 4, Township 7 and Fenn’s Addition, City of Holton, ries from across the U.S., visit www. farmers and ranchers, as it softens the lands. to your family? South, Range 13 East of the 6th P.M., Jackson County, Kansas. fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30, or follow on economic hardship for landowners­ at For more information on FSA con- Send your baby’s name, birth Jackson County, Kansas. Sheriff’s Deed: Tim Morse, Sheriff Twitter at #CRPis30 the same time that it pro­vides eco- servation programs, visit a local FSA date and place, weight and height, General Warranty Deed: Robert L. of Jackson County, does give, grant, “Over the past 30 years, farmers, logical benefits. Contract duration is office or www.fsa.usda.gov/conser- and names of parents, siblings and Davis, a married person acting in his sell and convey to the Secretary of ranchers, conservationists, hunters, between 10 and 15 years. vation. To find your local FSA office, grandparents. A photo will be pub- own right, conveys and warrants to Veterans Affairs, Lots 60 and 61, fishermen and other outdoor enthu­ The long-term goal of the program­ visit offices.usda.gov lished for a fee. Bring news into the Larry J. Larkin, a 7.51-acre tract of Central Avenue, City of Hoyt, Jack- siasts have made CRP one of the is to re-establish native plant species The Conservation Reserve Pro­ office at 109 W. Fourth St. in Holton; land in the northeast quarter of Sec- son County, Kansas. most successful conservation pro­ on marginal agricultural lands for the gram was re-authorized by the 2014 mail to The Holton Recorder, P.O. primary purpose of preventing soil Farm Bill, which builds on historic Box 311, Holton, KS 66436; fax erosion and improving­ water quality economic gains in rural America the news to 364-3422; call 364- and related benefits of reducing loss over the past six years, while achiev- 3141; or e-mail holtonrecorder@ School Menus of wildlife habitat. ing meaningful reform and billions of embarqmail.com

Jackson Heights dessert (9-12), fresh fruit choice and Lunch – Pork patty on a bun, potato Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – milk choice. wedges, baked beans, fruit and milk. Police report Streusel coffee cake, yogurt, juice Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Star Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast and milk; Lunch – Macaroni and spangled pancakes, sausage patty, – Pancakes, fruit and milk; Lunch – cheese, meatballs, seasoned peas, tropical fruit, fruit juice and milk; Chicken fajitas, corn, salad, choco- recent arrests The family of ThankLeon Lowry You wishes to thank wheat bread (5-12), apple and milk. Lunch – Super nachos, refried beans, late pudding (9-12), fruit and milk. The following arrests were re­ Medicalodges Jackson County, hospitals, Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – southern lentils, orange smiles, Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast ported in recent days by the Holton hospice, the Rev. Howard Sudduth, Fruit bagels with cream cheese, fruit, canned fruit choice and milk choice. – Breakfast pizza, fruit and milk; Police Department. juice and milk; Lunch – Chicken Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast Lunch – Hamburger on a bun, french n Ross Summers, 29, Holton, was V.F.W. and Honor Guard, nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy, – Breakfast pizza, sliced peaches, fries, baked beans, fruit and milk. arrested Nov. 13 on a charge of driv- and others who called, corn, orange wedges, wheat bread (5- fruit juice and milk; Lunch – Cheese Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Bis- ing under the influence of alcohol­ 12) and milk. breadsticks with marinara, tossed cuit and gravy, fruit and milk; Lunch and/or drugs. or sent cards and flowers. Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast – salad, seasoned corn, banana, canned – Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes n Alissen Whitebird, 25, Holton, Breakfast pizza, fresh fruit, juice and fruit choice and milk choice. with gravy, fresh broccoli, rice crispy was arrested Nov. 14 on a charge of milk; Lunch – Chili, crackers, green Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast – treat and milk. pedestrian under the influence of al- peppers, cucumbers, grapes, cinna- Sausage breakfast sandwich, pine- Prairie Hills cohol and/or drugs. mon roll and milk. apple chunks, fruit juice and milk; Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Ce- n Steaven Rial, 43, Valley Falls, The Rainbow Connection Children’s Choir Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast – Lunch – Barbecue pork sandwich, real or cinnamon pastries; Lunch – was arrested Nov. 17 on charges of and 1st UMC Sunday School Dept. French toast sticks with syrup, sau- creamy coleslaw, baked beans, straw- Cook’s choice. possession of methamphetamines sage link, fruit cocktail, juice and berries and bananas, canned fruit Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Bis- and possession of drug parapherna­ will present the musical fantasy: milk; Lunch – Baked ham, scalloped choice and milk choice. cuits and gravy; Lunch – Baked ham, lia. potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Pan- cheesy scalloped potatoes, peas, peach- n Benjamin Jepson, 28, Denison, SUPER GIFT FROM HEAVEN! fruit salad, cake, roll and milk. cake on a stick, sliced pears, fruit es, whole-grain cornbread and milk. was arrested Nov. 25 on charges of Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast – Bis- juice and milk; Lunch – Chef’s Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast domestic battery and criminal tres- Sunday, Dec. 13 • 10:15 a.m. cuit with sausage gravy, fruit, juice choice, whole-wheat roll and jelly, – Syrup Day; Lunch – Christmas pass. and milk; Lunch – Chicken wrap, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable nuggets and nachos, seasoned green lettuce and tomato, whole-grain Sun medley, applesauce, fresh fruit choice beans, celery sticks, pineapple and First United Methodist Church Chips, baby carrots, fruit, graham and milk choice. milk. 1401 W. 4th St., Holton, KS snack and milk. Royal Valley Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast – Holton Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – Ba- Sausage or egg biscuit sandwich; This is a delightful 2-act play set in a toy store Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast – gel with cream cheese, fruit and milk; Lunch – Peanut butter and jelly Un- where the dolls & toys come alive to sing and play Whole-grain cinnamon roll, fresh ap- Lunch – Spaghetti with meat sauce, crustable, cheese stick, baked chips, and learn what a gift really is. ple slice, fruit juice and milk; Lunch cooked broccoli, fresh carrots, bread- carroteenies, cutie clementines and – Honey glazed ham, potatoes au stick (9-12), fruit and milk. milk. gratin, vegetable blend, whole-wheat Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast – Friday, Dec. 18: No school. roll and jelly, applesauce, holiday Breakfast burrito, fruit and milk; Note: Menus subject to change. Jackson Heights Holton Royal Valley Senior of the Month Senior of the Month Senior of the Month Congratula- Congratulations Congratulations to Holton High to Macy Putnam, tions to Jackson School’s Novem- Heights senior Royal Valley’s ber senior of the senior of the month of the month for month, Maddie December, Foster. for December. Macy is the Jonathan Reiff. Maddie is the CHRISTMAS HEADQUARTERS- daughter of Scott daughter of Damon Jonathan is the and Susan Foster. and Julie Putnam. son of Dan and She is an active She has been LaDonna Reiff. member of SAFE, active in basketball, volleyball, track, FIREARMS & AMMO He has been the Jackson Heights SADD, JCYC, Unity Task Force, FCA, SADD, FCCLA, JCYC, FFA, band audio technician for the past five FCCLA, and Quill & Scroll Society. and Panther pals. Maddie also serves as the vice president Macy is the current president of years, and a member of the National of the student council and is an editor in RIFLES - SHOTGUNS - HANDGUNS - Royal Valley’s student council, the Gift Honor Society and senior class journalism. She has been on the honor - LARGE SELECTION OF KNIVES - treasurer and secretary. roll all four years of high school. senior class president, yearbook Certificates Jonathan volunteers on Wednes- Maddie volunteers her time with the editor, and vice president in both - OPTICS - CALLS - DECOYS - AMMO - EUM Church, JCMA Christmas Bureau, FCA and NHS. days at “Wild 1’s,” a Christian JACO Food Pantry, “Tools for School,” Following graduation, Macy plans MUZZLE LOADERS - RELOADING EQUIPMENT available after-school program for Fixin’ by Faith, and has organized the to attend Kansas State University kindergarten-fifth grade children in first TEDx event for Holton. where she will pursue a degree in & POWDERS - SAUSAGE KITS - the surrounding community. Maddie plans to attend Colorado State athletic training. - CASINGS - RANGE FINDERS - Following graduation, he plans to University and pursue a biochemistry Macy received a gift card on behalf LARGE SELECTION degree with a minor in criminal justice. attend Washburn University and of the Royal Valley student council - SEASONINGS - MARINADES OF HANDGUNS Maddie was presented with a $25 gift IN STOCK! pursue a degree in technology card to Jhett’s Pizza from the HHS staff for her continued leadership at administration. for her continued involvement at HHS. RVHS. Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by ATCHISON OUTFITTERS IN THE DILLON TIRE BUILDING Arnold’s Refrigeration, Inc. Rick, Izzy, Prime Bumper To Bumper (formerly Kern Auto Supply) 24690 N. 75 Hwy. King, Jolly Rancher 2000 W. 59 HWY. • ATCHISON, KANSAS 408 Pennsylvania Ave. 785-364-4700 & DA Boss 364-3583 (913) 367-6312 ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015, PAGE 4 LETTER: Make your donations now! Just a side note: Wouldn’t it be fun Dear editor, th I was excited when I read in The to extend Irene Cowger’s 100 birth- OPINION Holton Recorder that the Denison day, by giving a donation in her hon- State Bank is willing to match do- or? Irene has been an advocate of 4- nations up to $100,000 before Dec. Hers and youth most of her life. What Kansas Sampler in the news 31 for the Jackson County Heritage a gift this would be to Irene. Complex. I can hardly wait to get on that little The Kansas Sampler Foundation moting rural Kansas. We published What a wonderful Christmas gift “I Knew We Could Train” on Jan. 1. announced yesterday that the long- a news story and photo about her ef- this is to Jackson County! Come, participate and join me. time Kansas Sampler Festival will forts. We still have never met anyone Now let’s all get on that little “I Donations are to be sent to: Jack- come to an end after being hosted in who matches her enthusiasm about Think I Can” train and make this hap- son County Fair Association, Mickie 2016 and 2017 in Winfield. our state. pen. This complex will be used by Schultz, 13995 Q Rd., Hoyt, KS Foundation director Marci Penner When about 1,000 people attend- youth and adults in Jackson County 66440. Jackson County is the best! said, “The festival has been a tre- ed her book-signing event on that for many years to come. Rosalie Lassiter mendous event for the whole state cold November day in 1990, it was Denison and has helped people see that Kan- clear that the public wanted to know sas has a lot to offer. It’s exciting to a lot more about Kansas day trips. now think of the festival as part of The event was given a name and the a progression in helping share what Kansas Sampler Festival was born. INSIGHT: Tips on how to there is to see and do. We have some It was held for seven more years on ideas for what is next and will start the Penner Farm. avoid foodborne illness that conversation in January.” The festival went on the road in Penner said that while the Kansas 1998 as host communities were By John Schlageck Buy packaged precooked foods Sampler Festival will end after 2017, chosen for a two-year stint through Kansas Farm Bureau only if the package is sound — not there are plans already being formu- a rigorous application process. Pratt About 48 million Americans be­ damaged or torn. lated to “develop an even more dy- was the first to organize the travel- come sick from foodborne illness One of the best recipes for food namic way of promoting Kansas.’’ ing event, followed by Ottawa, In- each year, according to the Centers safety in the home begins with you. “We will be involved,’’ Penner dependence, Newton, Garden City, for Disease Control and Prevention There is no substitute for personal said. “It’s all really coming from a Concordia, Leavenworth, Liberal (CDC). Foodborne illness, also called hygiene. As my mother always asked position of strength and maybe a lit- and Wamego. Winfield will have the food poisoning, is caused by eating before we ever touched food being tle courage and having a screw loose honor of hosting the final two years. contaminated food. prepared for our family, “Have you The Kansas Sampler Festival has One in six Americans become ill washed your hands?” Knights Make Donation to make it even better, I hope.’’ Always, always wash hands with hot It all started 25 years ago. In 1990, been great for the small towns and from known and unknown bacteria, large ones, as well. It’s brought towns viruses and microbes each year, ac­ soapy water before and after handling Darrin Reith of the St. Dominic Catholic Church Knights of the late Mil Penner and daughter food. Be careful to wash between your Columbus in Holton, shown above at right, recently presented Marci Penner held a book-signing together from every part of the state. cording to the CDC. These illnesses will result in approximately 128,000 fingers and pay special attention to your two checks to Dr. Vicki Vossler, director of the Holton Special party on the family farm near Inman. It has helped make Kansas explorers nails. Avoid handling food when ill or you out of the public. It has really been a hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Education Cooperative, in the total amount of $2,860.67. The About 30 places included in the new have cuts or sores on your hands. funds were raised through a recent Knights chicken fry and Kansas Weekend Guide came to pro- springboard for many small Kansas Many of these illnesses can be Avoid cross contamination. To prevent communities to promote to a larger avoided. We have an obligation to raw meat and poultry from contaminating Tootsie Roll drive, it was reported. A spokesperson for the mote under one tent. cooperative said the funds will be used for math interventions. We met Marci Penner in 1988-89 audience. keep food safe for ourselves and our foods that will be eaten without further I echo the sentiment of all other families. The way we handle, store cooking, enclose individual packages of Submitted photo in Yates Center at our newspaper of- raw meat or poultry in plastic bags. Po­ fice there when she was promoting Kansans who have no doubt that and cook food can mean the differ- ______whatever the Kansas Sampler Foun- ence between a satisfying meal or a sition packages of raw meat or poultry her new Kansas Weekend Guide in your shopping cart and later in your book. At the time, we had never met dation comes up with next will be bout with E.coli or salmonella. Purchasing, storing and preparing refrigerator so their juices cannot drip on anyone so enthusiastic about pro- even better for rural Kansas. other food. David Powls food, especially fresh meat and poul- Always shop for perishables last. Keep County business conducted try products, presents many chal- refrigerated and frozen items together so By Ali Holcomb Crime Victim Advocate grant the lenges to consumers. As wise and they will remain cold. Place perishables How to reach the powers that be safety-conscious shoppers, it is our in the coolest part of your car during the Twenty fire rings have been pur- county recently received to hire her Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback responsibility to keep food safe once trip home. Pack them in an ice chest if the chased for Banner Creek Reservoir full time. Address: State Capitol, Topeka, KS U.S. Rep. Randy Garber time from store to home refrigerator will at a cost of $2,880, it has been re- Since she’s been hired, Hyten said nd it leaves our local grocery store or 66612 62 District meat market. be more than one hour. ported. she has helped 23 people, which in- Phone: 785-296-3232 or 877-579- Address: State Capitol Room 459-W, Always buy food from a reputable While preparing food — especially raw During a recent Jackson County cludes members of the people’s im- 6757 Topeka, KS 66612 dealer with a known record for safe meats — for your family, be sure to wash Commission meeting, the commis- mediate family. Phone: 785-296-7665 or 800-432- and sanitize cutting boards and knives sioners signed off on the purchase Hyten said the grant requires that Sen. Dennis Pyle 3919 handling. If you don’t know if the before, during and after. Never put food meat is fresh, ask. Talk to a neighbor of the rings from Frye & Associates she itemize the time that she spends First District E-mail: [email protected] on a plate that previously held raw meat, of Kansas City, Mo. working for the county and that she Address: State Capitol Room 402 Home Address: 2424 Timberlane Ter- or friend who’s shopped there be- poultry or seafood. South, Topeka, KS 66612 race, Sabetha, KS 66534 fore. Remember to refrigerate or freeze The rings are being purchased plans to update the commissioners Phone: 785-296-7379 or 800-432- U.S. Department of Agriculture perishables, prepared food and leftovers through the State of Kansas pur- on a quarterly basis. 3919 U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (USDA) advises to buy dated products within two hours. Never defrost or mari- chasing contract, and the price, * Received and approved a re- E-mail: [email protected] Address: 361 A Russell Senate Office only if the “sell by” or “use by” date nate food on the kitchen counter. Use the which includes delivery, is $19.84 quest from a Holton resident for Building, Washington, D.C., 20510 has not expired. While these dates are refrigerator, cold water or microwave to per ring, according to John Ken- Van Sweringen Funds in order to U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins Phone: 202-224-6521 defrost. Throw away marinating liquid. It nedy, Banner Creek Reservoir di- pay their gas heating bill. A total of Second District Website: moran.senate.gov helpful, they are reliable only if the food has been kept at the proper tem- could contain harmful bacteria. rector. $161.20 was paid towards the bill. Address: 1711 Longworth HOB, Home Address: 23600 College Blvd., Always cook food to the proper inter- The new fire rings will replace the * Approved a motion to appro- Washington, D.C., 20515 Suite 201, Olathe, KS 66061 perature during storage and handling. nal temperature. Check for doneness with Phone: 202-225-6601 Home Phone: 913-393-0711 Although many products bear “sell existing steel wheels that have been priate $250 to the Rossville After- a thermometer. used at the reservoir for fire pits in Prom Association. Topeka Phone: 785-234-5966 by” and “use by” dates, product dat- While most of these suggestions Website: lynnjenkins.house.gov Sen. Pat Roberts ing is not a federal requirement. the past. * Approved a motion to appropri- sound simple, a common-sense ap­ In other business, Kennedy re- ate $5,000 to the Royal Valley Rec- Address: 109 Hart Senate Office When we purchase products labeled proach the next time you shop and Rep. Becky Hutchins Bldg., Washington, D.C., 20510 quested permission to attend the reation Association for 2016. st “keep refrigerated,” do so only if they prepare food could ensure a safer 61 District Phone: 202-224-4774 are stored in a refrigerated case and Kansas Recreation and Park Asso- * Left their chamber with Jack- Address: State Capitol, Topeka, KS Website: roberts.senate.gov product for your family. ciation annual conference, which is son County Clerk Kathy Mick and 66612 Topeka Address: 444 SE Quincy, cold to the touch, USDA advises. Buy Note: John Schlageck is a commenta­ frozen products only if they are fro- set for Feb. 1-4 in Dodge City. Ken- Deputy Clerk Kasie Robbins to Phone: 785-296-7653 Room 392, Topeka, KS 66683 tor on agriculture and rural Kansas. nedy has applied for and received a view 150th and C Roads, 254th and E-mail: becky.hutchins@house. Topeka Phone: 785-295-2745 zen solid. Never buy anything frozen th ks.gov that feels mushy. grant in the amount of $750 to be O Roads, 206 and G Roads and the used towards the conference. It is Forrester building north of Holton. ______estimated that this will pay for the * Approved a motion to renew conference registration and the ho- the county’s membership with the tel room. Holton/Jackson County Cham- November business handled by Hoyt City Council There will be additional costs for ber of Commerce. The county is a some meals. The commissioners diamond level member at a cost of The Hoyt City Council met in Kester presented bulk water in- Blackwood presented the letter Holthaus provided an update on agreed to Kennedy’s request. $1,200 per year. regular session on Tuesday, Nov. voices. Further, a bulk invoice from from the Kansas Department of Ag- streets. Two loads of salt and sand Kennedy has volunteered to or- * Met with Cindy Hower of Kell- 3, 2015. Those present were Mayor the road construction company has riculture regarding the upcoming have been ordered in preparation for ganize a food drive among Jackson erman Insurance to discuss the in- Debbie Dreasher, council members already been submitted to the clerk’s Risk MAP (Mapping, Assessment winter. County employees before Christ- formation that the commission re- Nathan McAlister, Lana Dillner, office. Hendricks provided a status and Planning) meeting. The focus of McAlister reported no sewer is- mas. quested regarding deductibles and Leonard Allen, Ed Ryan and Farrell update on the city code. Dillner pro- the meeting is to work on identifying sues. Ryan reported it was necessary Kennedy said he would make fly- the addition of the Forrester build- Holthaus, City Attorney Lee Hen- vided an update on the dumpsters at areas where FEMA Flood Insurance for Bryan to recently flush the water ers and divide the departments into ing and property to the proposed dricks and Chief of Police Dan Wen- the park and community building. Rate Maps are inaccurate or inad- tower. Dillner provided an update on teams of roughly 50 people. The insurance quote from Kellerman tling. Also present were Samantha After some initial confusion, the equate. Bryan and Blackwood were parks. Trees were purchased at Skin- winning team would get a pizza Insurance. Hancock, Tracy Gower, Lee Gower, dumpster by the community building set to attend the meeting on Nov. 19 ner’s to replace the dead trees in the party. The nonperishable items will * Learned from Commissioner Ja- Larry Valdez, Edward Kester, Greg now has a lock. The dumpster by the in Topeka. park. She also stated the restrooms be donated to the Jackson County net Zwonitzer that she discussed the Drinovsky, Monique Litherland and park restrooms has yet to be picked Allen and Blackwood discussed have been winterized. The council Food Pantry. KANZA Mental Health & Guid- Jeremy Andrews. up by Waste Management, it was re- the benefits of paying dues to the discussed the incident that occurred In other business, according the ance Center’s Community Devel- Mayor Dreasher called the meet- ported. City Clerks and Municipal Finance at 506 Kansas Highway 214. approved minutes from Nov. 23, the opment Block Grant with Lyle Pe- ing to order at 7:06 p.m. The council Dillner said she should be receiv- Officers Association of Kansas. The The council discussed abandoned commission: terson of the Kansas Department of was previously provided minutes to ing grant information from David cost of the membership is $25 annu- and junked cars on properties in the * Heard a weekly report from Commerce. Peterson reported that review from the Oct. 6 regular meet- Key with the Meadowlark Conserva- ally. Allen made a motion to enroll city. Mayor Dreasher provided an Eric Fritz and Earl Bahret, road and KANZA is eligible for the grant, ing and Oct. 13 special meeting. The tion District in the near future. Blackwood in the CCMFOA. Ryan update on the cars at 108 W. Third bridge department co-supervisors. which would be $400,00. He also council approved motions to approve The council discussed haying seconded and the motion carried. Street. This led to discussion relat- Commissioner Rob Ladner dis- said that the county would not be the minutes. around the sewer ponds and the prime Mayor Dreasher and the council ing to the car repair shop on Second cussed an issue involving the place- liable for the repayment, in case of time this should be completed. It was discussed the city’s receipt of a quit Street and the special use permit that ment of a fence on a vacated road default, because it is a “true grant.” Litherland with Royal Valley FC- th CLA met with the council to discuss suggested to make an appointment claim deed for the property located was previously issued. between two landowners at 254 * Met with Twila White, road a proposed reduced rate for FCCLA in February for interested parties. A at Fifth Street and Kansas Highway The council discussed options re- and O Roads. and bridge department administra- using the community building for its draft announcement can be presented 214. The deed was completed and al- lating to clean-up of properties. A Commissioner Bill Elmer report- tive assistant, to discuss an email annual training event. Litherland is at January’s meeting. ready filed with the register of deeds spring clean-up day was proposed. ed that a request has been made to the county received from the Kan- proposing the same $50 rent fee they Ryan discussed employee pay upon receipt by the city. Legal coun- Blackwood will contact Waste Man- place stop signs at the intersection sas Department of Transportation raises. The council would like to sel was asked about options as to this agement to discuss the process and of 150th and C Roads. The commis- awarding the low bid for the re- have been charged in the past, with th the $100 deposit, for the next five have salary information to review at deed, and he discussed that there was cost for this project. sion agreed to view the intersection placement of the bridge at 195 and years. next month’s meeting. McAlister dis- a question of whether the deed was Dillner discussed whether the park later that day. U Roads to King Construction. The McAlister made a motion to allow cussed his recent conversation with a completely transferred given the lack or parts of the park could be reserved * Learned from Fritz that the traf- commissioners accepted the bid. Century Link employee regarding of acceptance by the city. for a wedding. Other than renting the fic counter reported 414 cars pass- * Approved a motion to purchase RV FCCLA use of the community th building at the rate of $50 with $100 raising the cable that hangs very low After much discussion, McAlister community building, at this time no ing per day when placed on 166 three AED (Automated External deposit per annual training event for off its building. This will be reported made a motion to accept the parcel of parts of the park or other buildings Road between Q and R Roads. Defibrillator) machines for Jackson the next five years. Allen seconded to the company. McAlister discussed land deeded to the city in its present can be reserved, it was noted. * Met with Terry Mick, bridge and County. An AED machine will be and the motion carried. handouts he had received at the re- condition. Ryan seconded, but the McAlister made a motion to pay special project manager, to discuss placed at the sheriff’s office, the se- Valdez discussed a question from cent League of Kansas Municipali- motion failed 2-3. bills. Holthaus seconded and the bid estimates for the bridge shared nior center and Banner Creek Res- ties conference. The council discussed other op- motion carried. McAlister made with Nemaha County. The bridge is ervoir. his neighbor regarding the process th for vacating part of Second Street. Dillner discussed the recent work tions relating to the property and and Holthaus seconded a motion to located at N and 304 Roads. * Adjourned the meeting at 4:30 Valdez was told the first step would done by Kenny Bryan on the city again discussed the deed. Upon con- adjourn. The motion carried and the * Met with Lisa Hyten, the coun- p.m. All three commissioners were be coming to the council meeting to garage just west of Stithem’s sta- sideration, it was decided that such meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. ty’s victims service coordinator, to present. discuss the request. It was further tion. Dillner proposed replacing the “gifts” should be considered on a discuss the details of the Violent recommended that the requestor roof, which would cost an estimated case-by-case basis. bring written documentation to show $1,000. This led to discussion on what In this instance, from a cost/ben- the exact location that is requested be is stored in the building versus what efit standpoint, it was best to accept is stored in the maintenance building the deed, council members said. THE HOLTON vacated. 11 Drinovsky from Rural Water Dis- and the necessity of the garage. The Holthaus made a motion to accept trict No. 1 met with the council to council would like direct input from the parcel of land gifted in the quit update the council on contract talks Bryan regarding use of the buildings claim deed. Ryan seconded. The mo- before making any decisions. tion passed 2-2, with one abstaining with SN #4 and to answer any ques- RECORDER ______Member 2015 ______tions. RWD #1 is looking to go ahead City Clerk Shawna Blackwood and the mayor breaking the tie. There Serving the Jackson County community for 148 years Jackson County Residents - $44 (42¢ per issue) with the contract with SN #4 when read the e-mail from Jenny Hughes was additional discussion relating to regarding the new Auto Auction at next steps for the property. Elsewhere in Kansas - $51.50 (50¢ per issue) the current contract with the city of th ESTABLISHED 1867 Topeka expires in three years. The 110 Street and U.S. Highway 75. The council would like Bryan to STAFF Out of State - $58 (56¢ per issue) offer discussed at last month’s meet- Hughes is no longer able to move begin clean-up of the property and Published semi-weekly at 109 West Fourth Street, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Editors and Publishers: David Name ______ing still stands for the city of Hoyt. forward with putting in the business. would also like to list the property 66436. Periodical postage paid at Holton (Kan.) Post Office. phone: (785) 364-3141; and Connie Powls The offer was to give the city of Blackwood presented the recent for sale. McAlister made a motion to toll free: (888) 364-3141; fax: (785) 364-3422; e-mail: [email protected] Advertising Sales: Shannon Schmille, Address ______Hoyt a break on the per 1,000 gallon maintenance recommendations from accept bids on the property until Jan. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Holton Recorder, P.O. Box 311, 109 West cost ($5 for every 1,000 gallons) if Foley regarding the generators. The 4, 2016. Holthaus seconded and the Errin Edwards and Allen Bowser council agreed to have the recom- motion carried. Fourth Street, Holton, Kansas 66436. USPS 247-840 Zip Code ______the city will extend the current con- Subscription rates: City Editor: Brian Sanders tract out an additional three years. mended maintenance done. Mayor Dreasher read a thank you One year in Jackson County $44 (42¢ per issue); elsewhere in McAlister made a motion to ac- Blackwood presented the response letter from the city’s former accoun- Kansas $51.50 (50¢ per issue). Out-of-state, $58 (56¢ per issue). Prices include tax. County Editor: Ali Holcomb Phone ______cept the offer previously proposed from Cindy Hower of Kellerman In- tant. The council would like the new Single copy, $1. Subscriptions may be transferred but not refunded. 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THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015, PAGE 5 Netawaka Fire receives Walmart grant Netawaka Rural Fire District #6 ment to better serve the community The Walmart Distribution Center has recently received a $500 grant when responding to highway acci­ in Ottawa is a regional transporta­ from Walmart Distribution Center dents, as well as other emergencies, tion hub with numerous truckloads 6035, located in Ottawa. it was reported. traveling on U.S. Highway 75 on any Walmart representative David Support from organizations like given day. Tyler recently presented a check on the Walmart Distribution Center will With several miles of the highway behalf of the Walmart Distribution help the Netawaka Fire Department within the Netawaka Rural Fire Dis­ Center to members of the Netawaka move forward in reaching its goal trict, Walmart representatives said Fire Department at the fire station af­ to offer additional services and al­ they are pleased to offer assistance so ter touring the station. low firefighters to be better prepared that volunteer firefighters and first re­ The funds will be used to assist with the equipment and tools needed sponders can respond with the tools with the acquisition of rescue equip­ when emergencies occur. needed to assist others. Circleville News

By Jeannie Arnold came to our door and sang a couple pianos. This was a very lively and Kenny Wykert went to Topeka of Christmas songs as they were out enjoyable program with a reception on Thanksgiving Day and he and his caroling. afterwards. The program said “music brother, Bob, went on to Rose Hill The Christmas candy store is in written specifically for eight hands at for Thanksgiving dinner at the home Circleville again this year at city hall. two pianos.” One of the ladies was Noe of Rick and Meggin DeMoss. Other Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and the minister’s wife, Nancy Sipes. guests were Charles and Kay Hamil­ Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Zachary Brucken celebrated his Carolyn Sue Noe was born to th Ruth Alice Durr Noe and Warden ton from Texas, Jay and Ashley Dosh­ Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. I was 12 birthday with a party at the home ier and Ben DeMoss and friend, all of there on Saturday and got my first of his parents, Joe and Keri Bruck­ L. Noe on Oct. 16, 1944, in Hol­ Rose Hill. Kenny and Bob stayed in purchase of chocolate for the season. en, on Sunday, Dec. 6. Guests were ton. She passed away on Dec. 4, Rose Hill Thursday night and Friday Santa will be there from 5 p.m. to Keri’s parents, Gary Jackman and 2015. night and returned home on Saturday, 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. There Rosemary Barnaba; Joe’s parents, Sue lived most of her life in Nov. 28. will be soup and cookies, and Santa Pat and Bev Bruckenl; Keri’s aunt Holton, attended Holton Public John and Lorraine Richter attended will have a bag of treats for every and uncle, Keith and Karen Moody; Schools, enjoyed swimming, rid­ the Oak Ridge Boys concert in Tope­ good little girl and boy. Ian Anderson, Daniel Little, Wyatt ing her pony, listening to music, ka on Monday evening, Nov. 30, at Evelyn Allen and Barbara Hutchin­ Bacon and cousins Bailey, Braden, vol­unteering at the Holton Se­ the Topeka Performing Arts Center. son went to the Evangel United Gavin and Bryler Brucken. Zach­ nior Center, getting to take family They really enjoyed the performance. Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 6, ary’s brother and sisters also helped vaca­tions, including visiting rela­ I had a nice surprise on Wednesday to hear a piano presentation of Forty celebrate. They celebrated with cake, tives on the East and West coasts, evening, Dec. 2, when Alicia Spald­ Fingers. “Christmas at the Piano” ice cream, playing XBox and enjoy­ and spending time with family and ing and the girls Bible study group was four ladies playing duets on two ing the nice weather! friends. In 1996, she moved with More than 290 dinners were served during the recent Com- her parents to Lawrence, near her munity Thanksgiving Dinner at EUM Family Life Center, with sister, Beth Berg, husband Charles, several diners coming to the center to eat with family members their son Nathan, and their dogs of and friends. Plans are being made for the upcoming Community whom she was especially fond. Holton First Baptist Church Christmas Dinner at the Family Life Center. Submitted photo After the passing of her parents, Sue continued living in Lawrence By Shirley M. Cameron are given. Names will be in the bul­ boast.” and expanded her activities to in­ On Sunday, Dec. 6, at Holton First letin. It was practical in that He gives us clude attending theater productions Baptist Church, the Advent candle Pastor Tim’s message was titled forgiveness if we repent; it is perma­ Circleville Christian in Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas was lit and scripture was read by “The Perfect Gift.” Our perfect gift nent because God gives us everlasting City, maintained a strong interest Chris and Laurie Beck, along with was sent by God and wrapped in life through Jesus Christ. The gift was By Jeannie Arnold is faithful. We need to support each in KU Jayhawks sports and rarely their son, Joshua. swaddling clothes and laid in a man­ purchased when Jesus paid the price Sandra Hewitt served as greeter at other with patience and love and missed the bookmobile to check Announcements shared were that ger – Jesus Christ. If we want to learn and shed His life blood on the cross the door for Cowboy Church at Cir­ compassion. out her favorite mysteries. She re­ volunteers are needed in the nursery about giving, we must go to God. of Calvary so we could be saved. cleville Christian Church on Dec. 6. Do what we are called to do and ceived much pleasure and appre­ during the worship hour. Help and be James 1:17 says, “Every good and What is the best gift you can give Dale Askren gave the opening prayer. build the body of Christ up. When ciative responses from her neigh­ blessed as you spend time with the perfect gift is from above, coming this Christmas? Give your heart to Je­ Music was provided by the praise we do that, we strengthen everyone boring residents who often re­ little ones. When several volunteer, down from the Father of the heavenly sus and to others. team of Dale and Ilah Rose Askren, around us. Be kind and compassion­ marked on Sue’s smiling, positive it may mean you will need to serve lights.” God’s gift to us was personal, Shootings, murders, etc. are in David Allen, Max Lierz and Paul and ate to one another, forgiving each countenance, saying they could in this capacity one to three times a a gift He chose to give us sinners. this chaotic world. Where would you Sue Davault. Mike Cochren gave the other, just as Christ forgave us, put­ “count on Sue to turn around a year. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace spend eternity should you be a victim announcements of upcoming events, ting action to our faith. bad day” and they “knew each day Poinsettias in memory of a loved you have been saved, through faith. It or you would take your last breath? and David Allen gave the prayer for David Allen gave the communion was better when Sue was near.” one decorate the sanctuary. Be sure to is not of ourselves; it is a gift of God. This is a decision you need to make concerns and praises. meditation. Communion servers A kind presence, Sue always ap­ clearly label in whose memory they It is not of works lest anyone should now before it’s eternally too late. Roger and Kay Rethman came for­ were Jim Dodson, Donnie Askren, proached and greeted people with ward for a reading and the lighting John Ray and Jason Claycamp. The unbounded cheer, found ways to of the advent candles. The candles lovely communion music was pro­ help her fellow residents with their signify that Jesus is the light of the vided by Hannah Davault with her shopping, bringing in their newpa­ world. As Kay did the reading, Roger clarinet and Sue Davault with her pers and making someone’s day Buck’s Grove Methodist Church lit a candle of hope and a candle of guitar, as they played “Silent Night.” sparkle by greeting them by name peace. Paul Davault gave the prayer for the with her winning smile and a sin­ By Betty Bernritter LeRoy and Linda Rieschick’s spe­ peace and hope? Blair Wagner used text from Ephe­ offering, and the service closed by cere “how are you doing today?” After no church last Sunday due cial was a reading of the call list for Our search should be for the joy of sians, chapter 4, as he brought us the singing “Happy Trails To You.” Sue also enjoyed card games, to the ice storm, the congregants of bad weather during the 1980s at the giving out of love of Jesus Christ. The morning sermon. His message fo­ Next Sunday, Dec. 13, we will be Bingo and getting to participate in Buck’s Grove Methodist Church were Soldier Methodist Church. season of Advent is a time for looking cused on the holiday spirit as the text having a guest speaker, Ronnie Moy­ Diane Lazzarino’s writing class. ready to worship the Lord on Dec. 6, Denny Ashcraft provided the re­ for salvation and fulfillment of God’s reflected on the unity of the spirit. er, and will have only one service at Following a fall at her resi­ 2015, second Sunday of Advent. corded music, and Donna was song promises. During Advent, we look His message brought out how God 10:30 a.m. dence, Sue’s health deteriorated. Mary Ringle lighted the altar leader for hymns, “Angels From the forward in hope to the day when all Sue leaves the following fami­ candles and Pastor Charlotte Milroy Realms of Glory,” “Love Divine, All flesh shall see the salvation of God. lies to cherish fond memories: asked for announcements and led the Loves Excelling” and “Christ for the Wayne Rieschick and Jack Bernrit­ two sis­ters, Beth A. Berg and hus­ congregation in the call to worship World We Sing.” ter received the offering and the ser­ band Charles M., and Sara Noe and the opening prayer. Pastor Charlotte’s sermon was tak­ vice closed by singing the hymn “Let Circleville UMC Harris and husband James A. Jr.; The Advent message was presented en from Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6. There Be Peace on Earth.” two nephews, Nathan Charles by Ed and Goldie Vance, and the group What does the meaning of Christmas Bible study was a review of what By Sue Wichman Katharyn read the scripture lesson Berg and wife Yuki Watanabe, sang the second verse of the Advent mean to us? Do we have our priori­ we have learned of the Old Testa­ Christmas was in the air at Cir­ from Malachi 3:1-4 and Philippians sons Calvin Kei Watanabe Berg song. Althea provided the music. ties straight? Instead of searching and ments. We are now halfway through cleville United Methodist Church 1:3-11. and En Berg Watanabe, and Jay Charlotte read scripture from Mala­ shopping for material things, should the Daily Bible In Chronological Or­ on Sunday, Dec. 6. Leesa Harshaw, For her message, Joyce Immen­ Warden Harris and wife Maureen chi 3:1-4 and Philemon 1:3-11. we instead be looking for joy, love, der. Thanks, Donna! pianist, played the beautiful “Silent schuh told a story, “What Christmas Foelber Harris, daughter, Cecilia Night” while Katharyn and Isaac Du­ Is All About.” This emotional story Elizabeth Harris and son, Grant ryea lighted the altar candles. David was about a young man who learned Warden Harris; one niece, Sara and Evelyn Allen lighted the Second an important lesson from his father Briggs Harris and fiance­ Patrick Netawaka United Methodist Church Advent candle, honoring the shep­ on Christmas Eve. Although he did Manda; uncle Gordon Schneider; herds and laborers, and relit the first not receive the gift of a rifle, as he’d and cousins, Jack McManigal, By Mary E. Edwards Bethlehem,” “Come, Thou Long Ex­ The time between Thanksgiving candle, remembering the prophets. wished, he learned that the greatest Nena Lovinger, Kris Bowerman, The hymns were “Angels From joy in life comes from giving, not re­ Russell Norberg, Ronald Norberg, Dec. 6, the second Sunday of Ad­ pected Jesus” and “Love Came Down and Christmas is always a busy time. vent, was a beautiful morning to get At Christmas” as the Doxology. It is a time for preparing, with school The Realms Of Glory,” “Love Divine, ceiving. The only three gifts we need Joanne Bond, Joe Silliman, Nor­ All Loves Excelling” and “Christ For are hope, peace and love. Those gifts man Silliman, Noel Silliman, Car­ together and praise God. Marcia Rob­ The psalter was from Psalm 25. and church programs and concerts, ertson was greeter, candle lighter and Pastor Caren led the prayer of con­ holiday parties, family gatherings, The World We Sing.” David Allen have already been given to us by our ol Johansen, Keith Silliman, Sha­ offertory usher at Netawaka United fession followed by silent prayer, food drives, collecting gifts for the served as song leader and Leesa Har­ Lord and Savior, if we will accept ron Veith, Lisa Schneider-Shaw, Methodist Church. the pastoral prayer and the Lord’s needy and so forth. Lots of good proj­ shaw provided the accompaniment. them. Lee Noe and Don Noe. Aunts and Marilyn Banaka was in charge of Prayer. ects and happenings. Members of the congregation were Leesa played “The First Noel” uncles preceding Sue in death are recorded music, and she gave the wel­ Marcia and Verona lighted the can­ It is also a time of darkness, terror treated to a special by Michelle Mc­ while Allen Fernkopf and Dennis Margaret Silliman, Joe Silliman, come and announcements. She invit­ dles of hope and peace on the Advent and sadness for many. We all need to Clintock-Ramage and Roy Hallauer, Hutchinson received the morning of­ John and Beth Durr, Lillian Sch­ ed the sharing of joys and concerns. wreath. We didn’t have church last hear words of hope, faith, love, peace, who played and sang “Joy To The fering. neider, Barbara and Harold Nor­ Marcia thanked Steve and Marilyn Sunday because of icy conditions. forgiveness and a light in the darkness World.” The Allens were responsible The service closed with the hymn berg, Ruth and Wallace Duncan, for decorating the sanctuary. It looks Pastor Caren’s message was “Pro­ which the dark does not overcome. for this special. “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Evelyn and Wes McMani­gal, Ma­ very nice. Frederika Mullins is glad phetic Words of Peace,” referring to Praise the Lord for these encouraging rie and Henry Lading and Jed and her mother is back home after being the scripture Luke 1:68-79, Zecha­ words of scripture! Ann Noe. Cousins preced­ing Sue in the hospital and rehab center. riah’s prophecy of his son, John, pre­ Marcia assisted Pastor Caren in in death are Wallace Wayne Dun­ Chapel Oaks Funeral Homes The Rev. Caren Loper led the re­ paring the way for Jesus. serving Holy Communion. SINCE 1988 can, Cameron Duncan, Douglas sponsive call to worship adapted from Duncan, Malcolm Duncan, Bert Malachi 3:1-3. “O Come, O Come, 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO NORTHEAST KANSAS Lading, Jed Noe, Tim Noe and Emmanuel” was the hymn of praise. We are proud of our tradition of service we have Grace Amber. Her cher­ished long- Other songs were “O Little Town Of provided for a quarter of a century. time friend Beverly Carothers was there for Sue in uncountable­ help­ We strive to go beyond expectations and provide ful ways. Sue’s par­ents preceded JANUARY 100 Apache Drive services that other funeral homes do not. Hoyt, KS 66440 Uncompromised Care her in death. SUBSCRIPTIONS 986-6548 In lieu of flowers, memorial at Affordable Prices ARE NOW PAYABLE 524 Pennsylvania Ave. contributions may be made in Holton, KS 66436 Please call or visit our Web site at: Wayne Leiker Sue’s name to Beck-Bookman Li­ 364-2141 chapeloaksfuneralhome.com brary, Holton, or to the Lawrence Co-Owner Public Library Book Van, Law­ rence, and may be sent in care of Pecans Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Trinity Lutheran Church’s Plans for a memorial gathering Are Here! have yet to be decided. Contact: Sue is sorely missed, never for­ gotten, and forever loved for her The First warmth, helping others, and her Baptist Church sense of fun. 364-3423 Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com or Holton Recorder 12/9/15 s 364-0235 Boutique 5th & Lowell, Holton, Kan. • 785-364-3161 Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAY 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CLOSINGS We will close all locations at noon on Christmas Eve day, Cookies, Candies, Crafts December 24th and re-open for business on Monday, December 28th. Trinity Lutheran For the New Year we will be closed as normal at all locations on Friday, January 1st, 2016. Church Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 401 Cheyenne, Holton SPORTS Monday

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Royal Valley’s Derek Linn (shown above, #32 in middle) attempts to block a shot by an ACCHS player early in Tuesday’s league contest in Effingham. The Panthers played strong defense in the first half, building a 25-7 lead, and contributions from Linn and several other players helped the team stay ahead on the way to a 47-23 victory. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch RV boys never trail in win over ACCHS For as rough as the girls game may wanted to work on that extra pass. up with steals and got some offense importance of adjusting on the fly. The have started, it was smooth sailing for We wanted to run things through from in transition, but ACCHS again found Panthers pushed their lead to 30 early the Royal Valley boys as they led start side to side,” Pelton said. “We wanted a way to keep RV from getting into a in the fourth quarter, though, to put the to finish to pick up a 47-23 victory to make sure we work on that kind of groove as the Tigers started to draw game away. on the road at Atchison County on stuff and we had the opportunity to fouls and force their opponents to the While the outcome was never in Tuesday night. do it in a live situation instead of just free throw line. doubt, Royal Valley came away from Despite the lack of resistance on practice.” While the fouls and free throw the game with some things to work on Panther Masen Spoonhunter (shown above, middle) drives the Panthers’ path to victory, the team Despite the Panthers building a attempts slowed Royal Valley down and the Panthers (2-0) will now prepare 12-2 lead after one quarter and a 25-7 overall, Atchison County could not to face a tough defensive squad from to the basket in the second half against Atchison County on had to manage some choppy waters at Tuesday night. Spoonhunter and his brother, Kwaki, led the times because of some mental lapses advantage by halftime, the Tigers make any headway cutting into the Hiawatha (0-1) at home this Friday exploited some things, as some Panthers’ lead. Brothers Kwaki and with games starting at 4:30 p.m. charge for the RV offense in the game, finishing with 12 and 16 and inconsistencies. points, respectively. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Royal Valley opened the game with a fundamental breakdowns allowed Masen Spoonhunter seemingly could Dec. 8, 2015 12-0 run and never looked back, which ACCHS to win the turnover battle in not be contained, as the pair helped RV RV: 12-13-17-5—47 is a result RVHS coach Keith Pelton is the first half. maintain its lead throughout the game. ACCHS: 2-5-10-6—23 more than happy to take. It was details as simple as getting in They combined for 28 of the team’s 47 Individual statistics: “Any win’s big in the Big Seven. We position for an outlet pass that hindered points. RV: K. Spoonhunter 7 (2) 0-0 16, knew coming in that we should have Royal Valley in that regard and that is “They worked well together, too. M. Spoonhunter 4 (1) 3-6 12, Barger Sub-state, regional the advantage, but you never know something Pelton noted was addressed They started to look for each other,” 1 2-8 4, N. Rottinghaus 2 0-0 4, Linn until you play them,” Pelton said. at halftime. Pelton said. “Masen can put it on the 1 2-2 4, Ehrhart 1 (1) 0-0 3, Roy 1 0-0 Part of Atchison County’s game Moving forward in the third quarter, floor and take it to the hole. Kwaki can 2, Broxterman 1 0-0 2. Totals- 18 (4) plan centers on disrupting offensive there was more of a focus on correcting spot up and he can take it to the hole, 7-18 47. sites announced those issues and pushing the pace right too, but he gave that up a little bit. ACCHS: Bowen 4 1-2 9, Tr. Smith 4 flow, which the Tigers did at times on tournament will have a familiar feel Tuesday, though Royal Valley helped back at Atchison County to jumpstart They did some different things.” 0-0 8, McAlexander 1 3-5 5, Ta. Smith Before the winter sports season the offense. Most everybody who got in the 0 1-2 1. Totals- 9 5-7 23. even began, high school basketball to it this winter as the Cobras will its opponent out with some sloppy once again head to a nearby Northeast play that took the team out of a rhythm “Any chance we got, we wanted to game contributed in some way, Pelton Team statistics: and wrestling teams across the state advance the ball. If nothing else, just noted, as players like Derek Linn (four Rebounding: RV- 34 (K. Spoonhunter of Kansas gained a little more insight Kansas League school, Horton, and in certain instances. have several NEKL foes to contend Some of that was to be expected, to get us running; not necessarily speed points, three rebounds) were solid off 9, Rottinghaus 6, M. Spoonhunter 6); into their future as postseason sites up the game itself, but speed it up for the bench as well. ACCHS- 17 (Miller 5, Tr. Smith 5, for all classes were announced last with this postseason. as Pelton noted the Panthers are still In the field of the 2A sub-state at tinkering with their offense and were us where we’re getting up and down Defensively, the Tigers got a few McAlexander 4). week by the Kansas State High School the floor. We got some energy going,” more looks in the second half after Assists: RV- 9 (Barger 3, K. Activities Association. Horton, besides the host and JHHS, are working some things out on the court teams from McLouth, Olathe-Heritage against ACCHS. Pelton said. Royal Valley gave up almost nothing Spoonhunter 3); ACCHS- 2 The outcome for Holton basketball Turnovers started to balance out in in the first two quarters, which Pelton (McAlexander 1, Ta. Smith 1). was no surprise, as newly minted Class Christian, Kansas City Christian, “We passed some things up that we Shawnee-Maranatha Academy, Troy, normally would have done, but we the second half as the Panthers came said should illustrate to the team the 4A-Division II foe (and rival) Topeka Hayden was grouped into its sub-state, Valley Falls and JCN. along with Jefferson West and Rock The Valley Falls girls (#3 in 2A) are Creek. Hayden (#3) and Rock Creek the only team in that group ranked at (#4) are both currently ranked in the this moment. Sub-State competition top five of the 4A-DII polls, while will run from Feb. 29 to March 5 later Lady Panthers finish strong against Tigers this season. Holton (#6) is the only girls team translated to a slight edge that helped Royal Valley (1-1) gets set to host ACCHS: Eckert 2 3-4 7, Scherer 2 ranked. ——— While it took awhile for both the For the wrestling teams, there are Royal Valley and ACCHS girls to the team down the stretch. Hiawatha (1-0). Games will start at 0-0 4, Ernzen 1 2-2 4, Kearney 1 0-0 Like the volleyball season, though, What may have had the biggest 4:30 p.m. 2, Hollands 0 1-2 1, Parnell 0 1-2 1, Holton will get the benefit of hosting no surprises as Holton will once get going in Tuesday’s Big Seven again be in the northeast 4A regional basketball match-up in Effingham, impact, though, was the Panthers’ Dec. 8, 2015 Beien 0 1-2 1. Totals- 6 8-12 20. its sub-state tournament, which will be conditioning, as Katzer noted even RV: 2-10-9-17—38 Team statistics: held March 3-5. tournament with familiar foes from the Lady Panthers closed with quite a Atchison, Baldwin, Basehor-Linwood, bang to secure a 38-20 road victory. his players were taking notice during ACCHS: 2-7-7-4—20 Rebounding: RV- 33 (Hanson 8, ——— With the switch to Class 3A this De Soto, Eudora, KC Bishop Ward, How Royal Valley ended the game the game and relaying to the coach Individual statistics: Baker 7, Putnam 6); ACCHS- 32 KC Piper, KC Sumner, Jefferson West, comments from ACCHS players RV: Hanson 4 5-9 13, T. Thomas 4 (Hollands 6, Scherer 5). season, one question loomed large for was a far cry from how the teams Royal Valley regarding its postseason Ottawa, Santa Fe Trail, Bishop Miege, started, with both offenses struggling about being tired. (1) 2-7 11, Putnam 2 1-2 5, Schuetz 1 Assists: RV- 6 (Hanson 2); ACCHS- Spring Hill and Tonganoxie. “I think they did wear down a 1-2 3, Baker 1 0-2 2, Thompson 1 0-0 2 (Eckert 1, Martin 1). fate. Would the Panthers be grouped to a 2-2 tie in the first quarter. with the Big Seven League teams to This year, the tournament will be “We definitely are not playing a little bit and I think we were able 2, Broxterman 1 0-0 2. Totals- 14 (1) Turnovers: RV- 12; ACCHS- 19. held at De Soto Friday, Feb. 19 and to take advantage of it and I think 9-22 38. the north or go south with Mid-East pretty style of basketball right now,” League powers Rossville and Silver Saturday, Feb. 20. RVHS coach Corey Katzer said, “but that ultimately, probably, was the ——— outcome,” Katzer said. “We just kept Lake like the fall? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it until The answer is a familiar one, as Unsurprisingly, Royal Valley will the end of time, I’m never going to grinding. We had a game plan. We be competing in the northeast regional stuck with that game plan Tuesday RVHS will be grouped with the apologize for a win no matter how Bulldawgs and Eagles again, along tournament as well, only in Class 3A. ugly or how pretty it is.” night. It took us a while to get going, That tournament will be hosted at but ultimately we got to where we with Riley County and St. Marys. After the rough start, the Panthers Royal Valley will also see several Flint Rossville on Feb. 19 and 20. remained patient and stuck to the wanted to be in terms of getting the Other teams making that trip will win.” Hills League teams in their sub-state plan and for how similar the offensive tournament, including Council Grove, include fellow Big Seven League struggles were to the team’s opening Following a third quarter that played teams, like ACCHS, Hiawatha, Perry- out similarly to the first half, the dam Mission Valley and Osage City. The loss against Jeff West, the team still sub-state will be hosted by Council Lecompton, Sabetha and Riverside, managed to take a step forward as finally broke in the fourth quarter as Grove from Feb. 29 to March 5. as well as Maur Hill, Riverbend those issues did not affect Royal Scherer fouled out just over a minute Two teams in both the boys and girls International, Burlingame, Council Valley’s performance on the defensive into the final period. field are currently ranked in the top 10, Grove, Pleasant Ridge, Mission end. Panther Kate Hanson then took with the Silver Lake girls sporting a Valley, Doniphan West, Immaculata, Katzer noted the goal was to limit advantage inside with the Tigers’ number two ranking in Class 3A and McLouth, Onaga, Oskaloosa, Central the impact of Tiger center Jentry tallest defender out of the game, Osage City sitting third in the boys Heights, Rossville, Silver Lake, Scherer, which the Panthers did scoring seven of her 13 points in the poll. Meanwhile, Riley County’s boys St. Mary’s, Troy, Wabausnee and effectively from the opening tip, fourth quarter. (#10) and girls (#9) are both ranked Wellsville. and force ACCHS to be a perimeter Hanson was battling foul trouble as just inside the top 10. Check back in late February for offense. well, however, and when she picked ——— more information on the postseason In addition, RV got Scherer in foul up her fourth she passed the baton on Jackson Heights’ Class 2A sub-state tournaments once brackets are trouble and worked up a massive to point guard Tamo Thomas, who released. free throw advantage in the second finished strong and helped Royal quarter, but the team was unable to Valley score 17 of the final 21 points use that to its advantage and held just to close out the game. a three point lead at halftime after an Royal Valley’s key players stepped Holton gets road sweep up when needed, which was crucial, 8-0 run to start the period. Totals- 10 (3) 9-15 32. According to Katzer, he was but Katzer noted that inexperienced Holton found the cure for its offensive varsity players like Maggie Schuetz, woes on Tuesday night, as the Lady ——— less worried about the free throws, While the Holton boys got off to though, and thinking more about Marlissa Jordan and Bella Thompson Wildcats topped their point total from continuing to progress with each their first game in the first quarter of a another slow start, they quickly picked the continued lack of field goals that 68-32 win at Perry-Lecompton. up the pace this time around, outscoring seemed to carry over from Royal game will be important as well. Perry-Lecompton 29-13 over the final Leadership from players like Every HHS player got into the act and Valley’s season-opener. four of the team’s five starters finished two quarters to pick up a 46-32 victory “I think I was more concerned about Hanson and Thomas will help those on the road Tuesday night. young Panthers come along, as will in double figures, pacing the team for its what was going to happen if we didn’t first victory of the season. Bryson Patch poured it in for HHS, start seeing the ball go in the hole the example that Macy Putnam (five After jumping out to a 19-point lead finishing with a game-high 26 points to from a field goal standpoint,” Katzer points, six rebounds vs. ACCHS) by the end of the first quarter, the HHS lead the way and help the boys record said. “Right now, we play at a pretty sets. girls never looked back and scored their first win of the season. good tempo at times, but we also “She’s not afraid to get on 10-plus points in every quarter to take The Wildcats (1-1) will now look haven’t learned that it’s one thing to somebody. She’s not afraid to get down the Kaws. Holton (1-1) will now to add to their win total in their first get the ball down the floor with tempo on herself. She’s not afraid to push get ready to host ACCHS (0-2) on home game on Friday, as the team hosts and it’s another not to take one pass herself,” Katzer said. “I don’t’ think Friday with games starting at 4:30 p.m. ACCHS. Games will begin at 4:30 there’s a kid on our basketball team Dec. 8, 2015 p.m. and a bad shot, especially when we’re Dec. 8, 2015 not shooting the ball well.” and I don’t think there’s anybody in HHS: 24-12-18-14—68 our program that would disagree that PL: 5-8-13-6—32 HHS: 7-10-16-13—46 Starting in the second quarter, the PL: 10-9-7-6—32 Panthers began working for more she’s probably our hardest worker, Individual statistics: both on and off the floor. I think as HHS: Weilert 7 (1) 0-0 15, Boswell Individual statistics: high percentage shots and that carried HHS: Patch 10 (2) 4-5 26, Frakes 2 over into the second half. we’ve gone along, that’s started to rub 5 (4) 0-0 14, Tanking 4 (3) 0-0 11, off on Lexi (Baker) and Maggie and Thompson 3 4-4 10, Moore 2 4-5 8, (1) 1-1 6, Bain 3 0-0 6, Brandt 2 0-0 In addition to staying aggressive Sweet 1 2-2 4, Holaday 1 0-0 2, Karn 4, Haussler 1 0-0 2, Chanay 1 0-0 2. on defense, Royal Valley’s work on Bella.” Totals- 19 (3) 5-6 46. The Panthers look to keep 1 0-0 2, Riley 0 2-2 2. Totals- 24 (8) rebounding following the first game 12-15 68. PL: Bond 3 3-4 9, Bays 3 2-2 8, Taylor showed on the court. Katzer noted progressing and carry over the 3 0-0 6, Spreer 1 1-2 3, Christman 1 momentum from the second half Panther Macy Putnam (shown above, at left) fights for a rebound PL: Folks 4 1-1 9, Wampler 2 (2) 2-3 that was a focal point in individual late in Tuesday’s game against ACCHS. 8, Jamison 3 (1) 0-0 7, Coleman 1 2-2 0-0 2, Huffman 1 0-0 2, Logan 1 0-0 2. drills during Monday’s practice and it of Tuesday’s victory into another Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Totals- 13 6-8 32. challenging match-up this Friday, as 4, Mallonee 0 3-6 3, Easum 0 1-3 1. All-County football THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015, PAGE 7 Wealth of success reflected on All-County roster It was a banner season for football tackles for loss, two forced fumbles recoveries. Sauvage was tabbed as a member Trent Terrel, RVHS, TE/DE, Hart was a weapon that the Panthers in Jackson County this fall as all and a fumble recovery. One of just seven players who of the second team offense in the sr.— Perhaps one of the more were keen to utilize on offense, so three high school teams finished with Barger’s hard-nosed style of play earned first team All-League honors Northeast Kansas League and named underrated players in Royal Valley’s coach Jake Lott noted he did some winning records for the first time in served him and on both offense and defense, Frakes an honorable mention pick for the senior bunch, Terrel came on strong tinkering in the offseason to take nine years. Two of those teams then his teammates was also recognized as honorable All-Class team while also earning this fall and made numerous big more advantage of the senior’s skills advanced to the playoffs and one well this fall mention for the All-Class 4A-DII All-County honors for the first time. plays in big games for the Panthers. this fall. team, Jackson Heights, picked up a and earned the team and he is now a two-time Josh Bjelland, HHS, OL/DL, On offense, That strategy paid off as Royal postseason win for the first time in senior a spot on member of the All-County team. sr.— Similar to Rose, Bjelland was Terrel was the Valley’s jack-of-all-trades turned in a more than a decade (since 2002). the All-Class Wyatt Roles, JHHS, OL/DL, one of the few rocks and uninjured top target for Lux strong 2015-2016 Meanwhile, playoff success and 4A-DII roster and sr.— Making the move from tackle players the Holton offensive line with 10 receptions c a m p a i g n , state championship appearances All-League first to guard this season didn’t change the could rely on throughout the fall. for 112 yards and finishing with 463 have become commonplace for team offense and fact that Roles remained an anchor In his first year one touchdown, rushing yards and Holton, though the Wildcats did defense. He also for the Cobras’ starting, the senior while he racked six touchdowns have to overcome some long odds earned his second offensive line. made his presence up 50 tackles, to go with 118 this season to make it to the title selection to the The position felt and routinely three sacks and a receiving yards game for the seventh time under All-County squad switch was meant made blocks fumble recovery and another score. head coach Brooks Barta. this season. to utilize Roles’ down field to on defense. He On defense, he Royal Valley just missed joining Mason Hamilton, JHHS, RB/ size and it paid clear a path for a earned a spot on added 51 tackles Holton in the 4A-DII playoffs, but LB, jr.— With 30 more yards, off in spades, balanced backfield the All-League and a team-high the Panthers were one of the unlucky Hamilton would have been the third as he helped that piled up the first team offense, as well as a slot two interceptions bunch in their loaded district, despite 1,000-yard rusher in the county push around yards once again. on the All-County squad for the first to make the All- winning six straight games at one this season (one for each team). several opposing Bjelland earned time in his career. County team for the first time this point this fall. As it stood, Hamilton’s overall defensive linemen first team All- Jason Parker, JHHS, TE/LB, season. All in all, it was an excellent year contributions for the Cobras were and paved the way League honors on so.— With a knack for flying to Justin Rieschick, HHS, QB/DB, for Holton, Jackson Heights and still very impressive. for a potent Cobra offense at the end of the season and the football, sr.— Like Olberding, Rieschick Royal Valley and that is reflected After fellow rushing attack. He also finished the he is also making his debut on the Parker made his was a quarterback with a knack for on an All-County roster that is blue, back Westin season with 47 tackles on defense. All-County team. presence felt on delivering hits on the defensive end, green and purple all over. Selections Jacobsen went At the end of the season, Roles Jacob Box, RVHS, OL/DL, jr.— the defensive end as he tallied 56 tackles as well as to The Holton Recorder’s All-County down with an was recognized as a member of the One member of a fairly young line, for the Cobras three interceptions this fall. team for 2015 are listed below. injury early in the first team All-League offense and Box stepped up his performance for this season. The senior quarterback did his Zack Lux, RVHS, QB/DB, sr.— season, Hamilton defense as well as the All-Class 2-1A the Panthers this fall and helped the A tough, gritty part on the offensive end as well One of the talented seniors at the took on the bulk of first team. This is his third selection team click on both sides of the ball player, Parker was as he rushed for 598 yards and four head of the Panthers’ resurgence this the offensive load to All-County roster. on the way to a always looking to touchdowns to go along with 341 fall, Lux took on the role of field in his first year Brandt Rose, HHS, OL/DL, sr.— 6-3 campaign. make the stop and passing yards and general on both sides of the ball for as a starter. All In what became a rollercoaster ride Box was strong finished with 66 three touchdowns, RVHS. he did was rack along the trenches due to injuries, up front, helping total tackles for tallying 939 total At quarterback, Lux was a spark up 970 rushing Rose was one of the few Wildcat the RV offense Jackson Heights yards of offense plug who seemed yards and 12 linemen to stay on for the duration keep moving, this fall and that earned him a spot this season. to elevate his touchdowns (both team highs) for of the ride as he started from the first and he also on the All-County roster for the first R i e s c h i c k game when his Jackson Heights this fall. game to the last and was a key cog in contributed on time in his career. earned honorable team needed it Hamilton was just as active on another successful season for HHS. defense with 46 Wyatt Olberding, JHHS, QB/ mention All- most. He finished the defensive side of the ball, flying Rose was always trying to make total tackles, three LB, jr.— A rare combination as League on the season with around the field and finishing with the extra push and help his team in tackles for loss a quarterback who also starts at offense, while nearly identical 60 tackles and one interception in any way possible, and two sacks. He linebacker, Olberding’s athleticism making the first numbers throwing 2015. His efforts earned him a spot also tallying 20 was an honorable was certainly not wasted on the team defense in (469 yards) and on the second team offense on the tackles and one mention pick for the All-League football field this fall. the Big Seven running (572 Northeast Kansas All-League team forced fumble on defense and is appearing on the All- For as solid as Olberding was as well as on the All-Class 4A-DII yards) the ball and honorable mention for the All- the defensive end. County roster for the first time. behind center, racking up 1,016 total team. He is a repeat selection to the and scored eight Class 2-1A squad while he is making For his efforts this Jarrett Roy, RVHS, OL/DL, sr.— yards (531 passing, 485 rushing) All-County roster. touchdowns for his debut on the All-County team. fall, Rose was Among a strong corps of linemen and nine touchdowns, his play in the Justin Pool, HHS, RB/DB, sr.— Royal Valley. Zane Richter, JHHS, TE/DB, recognized as a for the Panthers, Roy certainly stood middle of the JHHS defense is what A solid all-around player, Pool Defensively, Lux’s impact may sr.— Jackson Heights’ success first team All- out as he always seemed to be at the stood out. made plays on both sides of the ball have been felt even more as he this football season could partly be League selection point of attack on either side of the Olderding led the Cobras (and the throughout the season for the state tallied 63 tackles on the season and contributed to the basketball team’s on both offense ball. county) with 140 runner-up in Class 4A-DII. added one interception, earning him run to the state tournament last and defense, as Whether it was on offense or total tackles this On defense, the senior was a first team All-League honors in the winter, with the momentum arguably well as an honorable mention pick defense, Roy’s contributions were fall to go with one turnover machine as he led the Big Seven. He was also an honorable spilling over onto the gridiron this for the All-Class 4A-DII team. This clearly felt as he interception. That county with seven takeaways (six mention at quarterback and is fall, and Richter was a focal point in is his first selection to the All-County helped make room earned him a spot interceptions, one fumble recovery) appearing on the All-County roster both seasons. squad. for the offense on the second this fall to go for the second season in a row. The top receiving threat on Brandon Lehnherr, HHS, OL/ to operate while team defense in along with 25 Mason Barta, HHS, RB/LB, the Cobras’ roster, Richter was a DL, jr.— After missing the first half compiling more the Northeast tackles. sr.— A workhorse for the Wildcats favorite target for quarterback Wyatt of the season, Lehnherr came on than 3,000 yards Kansas League Pool was throughout the Olberding as the pair flip-flopped strong for the Wildcats once district this season and he and honorable also a big part 2015 campaign, positions in 2015. The senior finished play began and was a key part of was also one of mention status of a balanced Barta ended his the season with 23 catches for 482 the playoff push to the 4A-DII the top defenders, on the All-Class offensive attack senior season yards and five touchdowns. championship game. finishing with 55 2-1A squad. He that saw five with a bang as In addition, Starting at tackle in the final tackles, five for also earned a spot on the All-County players finish he eclipsed both Richter was a stretch, Lehnherr’s athleticism stood loss and tying roster for the second year in a row. the season with the 1,000-yard ball hawk on the out and he looked for the team-high Dylan Aeschliman, HHS, RB/LB, more than 500 rushing mark on defensive end as to be making up with three sacks. He even returned so.— Providing a nice complement rushing yards. He offense and tallied he picked off six for missed time an interception for a touchdown in a to Barta at linebacker, Aeschliman contributed 655 100-plus tackles passes this fall as he fired off the key win over Perry-Lecompton. was equally strong yards and five touchdowns to find a on defense for the and finished with ball on both sides Roy’s efforts earned him a spot for the Holton place on the All-County team for the first time in his 59 total tackles. for the Wildcats. on the first team All-League offense defense as he also first time in his career. career. He was one of six Defensively, he (and honorable mention on defense), eclipsed the 100 Brady Holliday, JHHS, RB/ In Holton’s option offense, Barta players to earn finished with while he was also selected to the All- tackle milestone DB, so.— This young Cobra had emerged as the go-to guy at fullback All-League first 18 tackles, one Class 4A-DII first team and is making this fall. to grow up quickly this season and this season and embodied the team’s team honors on tackle for loss and his second consecutive appearance The Wildcat he certainly did, making some big grind-it-out mentality while racking both sides of the ball and is another a forced fumble on the All-County squad. s o p h o m o r e contributions for Heights on both up team highs of 1,051 rushing yards first-time pick for the All-County in six games, Kaden Brandt, HHS, TE/DL— finished with 111 sides of the ball. and 15 touchdowns. squad. He also was an honorable earning a spot on Another two-way tight end with a total tackles and Holliday finished as the second- Strong as Barta was at fullback for mention selection for the All-Class the All-Class 4A-DII first team and non-stop motor for Holton, Brandt two tackles for leading rusher for JHHS, with 701 HHS, Big Seven foes surely felt his 2-1A team. making his debut on the All-County contributed on both sides of the ball loss this season yards and eight impact even more on defense as he Austin Frakes, HHS TE/DE, roster. just like Frakes. while making a touchdowns this met the Wildcats’ foes head-on and sr.— Frakes brought back some Auston Sauvage, JHHS, OL/DL, While Frakes strong debut on varsity and earning season, while he led the team with 128 total tackles. crucial varsity experience for Holton sr.— After recovering from an injury took the lead on All-County honors for the first time. also stayed active He also had three interceptions and this fall and was a rock on both last season, Sauvage worked hard to the offensive Parker Zeller, HHS, RB/LB, on the defensive caused three fumbles this fall. sides of the ball during his senior come back stronger this fall in his end, Brandt’s jr.— A hybrid of sorts, Zeller was a side of the ball A member of the All-State third campaign. final season with the JHHS football impact may have linebacker the Wildcats often used to and tallied 56 team, Barta was also picked to the The top option in the rare instances team. been felt more on put the pressure on opposing offenses tackles and one All-Class 4A-DII squad and All- when Holton Coach Caleb defense as he was and the junior filled the role well. interception. His League first team on both offense did pass, Frakes Wick noted third on the team Playing with a lot of energy, Zeller efforts earned and defense this season and is being finished with a Sauvage would with 73 tackles covered a lot of him a spot on the featured on the All-County team for team-high four be a key player and led HHS (and ground when he second team All- the second consecutive year. receptions for even before the the county) with was on the field League offense as Derrick Barger, RVHS, RB/LB, 121 yards and season began, and five sacks this fall, and made some well as the All-County squad, both sr.— Another do-it-all back, Barger one touchdown, the Cobra lineman disrupting the opposing backfield impact plays, firsts. was equally impressive for Royal though he was did not disappoint. quite frequently. finishing with 66 Honorable mention selections for the Valley this fall as he got going early equally adept at He continued to Brandt also had four catches for total tackles, two All-County team include Caleb Sullivan and never really slowed down. blocking for the improve through 81 yards this season and was pegged sacks and a team- (JHHS), Spencer Baum (HHS), Mason Thomas (JHHS), Will Wright (HHS), The leading rusher in the county, HHS running the season and as a member of the first team All- high four fumble Bryson Patch (HHS), Garrett Rodewald Barger finished the season with backs and causing helped balance League defense, while earning recoveries. This is (RVHS), Tyler Price (HHS) and Nick 1,551 yards on the ground and scored havoc on the out the left side of honorable mention status on offense his first selection Ehrhart (RVHS). 19 touchdowns for the Panthers. On defensive end. The senior finished the offensive line, opposite of Roles, and for the All-Class 4A-DII team. to the All-County defense, he also led the team with the season with 52 tackles, eight for a run to the sectional round of the This is his second straight year on squad. 72 tackles at linebacker with five tackles for loss and two fumble Class 2-1A playoffs. the All-County team. Noah Hart, RVHS, RB/DB, sr.— RVHS wrestling

Royal Valley wrestling had a solid showing going against some Class 6A schools MS girls basketball season nearing end on Tuesday night, as the Panthers picked up few close calls of the season, as JHMS took in a pair of games on Monday. The seventh- a 48-30 win in a dual against Topeka High Moving into the month of December before falling 53-24 against Lawrence Free means the high school teams are at the onset down JCN last Monday by a slim four-point grade, however, could not match that feat margin to keep its undefeated streak alive. and fell to the Panthers in the “A” and “B” State to close out action in Lawrence. of the winter sports season, while some The Panthers will next be competing at the middle school teams are in the final stretch. Currently, Heights is trying to add to its contests. regular season crown with a tournament Against Sabetha on Thursday, playing Anderson County tournament in Garnett this Namely, the middle school girls basketball weekend. Look for results from that and more season is winding down with one county title, as JHMS is preparing for a match-up at home this time, the Holton eighth-grade against Pleasant Ridge in the championship A team kept things close, but couldn’t pick from Tuesday’s duals in Monday’s edition of team trying to put a bow on a special 2015 The Holton Recorder. campaign. semifinals set for 5 p.m. on Thursday at up the win in a tight game. The “B” team With a win over St. Benedict last Thursday, Jackson Heights High School. If the Cobras managed to win and salvage a split. the Jackson Heights Middle School girls win, they will play either Everest or JCN for Now, HMS is preparing to close out the “A” team capped a perfect regular season in the championship at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. season on the road as the teams travel to Northeast Kansas League play. ——— Meriden to face Jeff West on Thursday. The Cobras did it in typical fashion, too, Holton, meanwhile, ran a little hot and Games will start at 4:30 p.m. with a nearly 40-point victory to close out cold last week, as the Wildcats started strong ——— the regular season. That followed one of the with the eighth-grade sweeping Royal Valley After mixed results against Holton to start the week, with the seventh-grade sweeping and the eighth-grade dropping two games, the Panthers bounced back in their penultimate series of the season, winning three of four at Hiawatha last Thursday. The seventh-grade team collected another Wild Territory sweep, while the eighth-grade “A” team managed a win as well before RVMS closed Science and Nature Store out the season against Jeff West on Monday. 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So act immediately. now (although, why should giving This morn- green and vital in the garden, I will In keeping with this giving time be restricted to December?), then ing’s low tem- spend an evening taking stock of of year, as you go through your cash might be the thing. Heifer perature fell the seeds for next year’s crops. Do own stash of seeds, set aside those International receives an annual to 21 degrees, I need more tomato seeds? How that you are sure you won’t plant contribution from us, sometimes according to much broccoli do I want to plant? this coming season and give them in the name of someone on our gift the digital Do I have enough lettuce seed to to someone else. list. This organization works with readout on the get me through the year? In our area, a couple of librar- impoverished families around the table next to Seed catalogs have already start- ies have started “seed libraries” world (including the U.S.) to give the sofa. I was ed to arrive, so it’s time to make through which they give away them tools for self-sufficiency. The surprised by my lists and check them a dozen donated seed. If your local food organization gives away animals how low it had times. I can’t take too long, as the pantry has its own vegetable gar- and plants - from bees to trees, fallen, but had planting begins in about six weeks, den, make a contribution of seeds dairy and meat animals, flocks of anticipated at when I will start broccoli and oth- to that project. Many schools have poultry, sheep for wool, and so on least mid-20s. So last night I tossed er cabbage family vegetables for started gardens to provide students - as well as providing business ex- blankets over some of the exposed planting out in mid-March. with real world, hands-on lessons. pertise, teaching families how to vegetables still growing in the gar- Late fall is a good time to buy seed Maybe a local “soup” kitchen, make their agriculture profitable, den, figuring that maybe it wasn’t for the next year, as many seed sup- nursing home, county jail or oth- setting up families with connec- necessary, but I preferred a little pliers offer the current year’s seed er such institutions have gardens. tions to local markets, and so much insurance. at discount prices. At the Mother Perhaps some community gardens more to allow them to take care of As the sunlight struck the frost- Earth News Fair in October, I took have enough organization that they themselves. covered blankets, the sudden heat advantage of the discounted prices can distribute seed to those who Along with what they receive, caused instant evaporation of the and free seeds offered by suppliers might need the extra boost. recipients are required to give a ice crystals, and steam rose from represented there. Gardens are becoming a “thing‚” portion of their expanded flock, them. This phenomenon always At this time of year, many people and the opportunities to contribute herd or crop, to another family, amuses me, so I started the day have other kinds of lists - gift lists are expanding. Maybe even think thus providing an opportunity to with a chuckle. and wish lists. If avid gardeners or beyond just giving away extra seed. become the giver, as well. So any When I pull back the blankets those who want to start a garden While purchasing seed for your gift you give to this organization this afternoon, I will take stock of are on your list, include a few seed garden, buy extra to give away, or assists more than one family down the garden: what is ready for har- packets with their gifts. Easy to with the intent of planting extra so the line. The gift keeps moving vest, what has already received grow vegetables, herbs and seeds you can give fresh produce to a lo- forward. significant cold damage and what can go to the beginner, and unusual cal food pantry or soup kitchen. As we make our wish lists this will stand and grow a little longer. varieties of vegetables, flowers If you have old, but serviceable year, let’s forget about what we Each winter brings a spin of the and herbs can go to the more expe- gardening tools that you no longer want to receive and make lists of roulette wheel, and I’m never sure rienced gardener. use, those institutions or commu- what we wish for others. In the giv- Swaims to celebrate whether the deep cold will come Unfortunately, you won’t find nity gardens might appreciate such ing, we receive true wealth. th early or late and planning the fall/ racks of seeds for sale anywhere at donations. 25 anniversary winter garden always has much un- this time of year. Even garden sup- “Adopt-a-family” projects are certainty. ply stores often remove their seed popular at this time of year; why Larry and Tammy Swaim of De- Larry is a full-time farmer. He en- Will my lovingly planted vegeta- racks for the winter. In my experi- not “adopt-a-gardener” or “adopt- News tip? lia will celebrate their 25th wedding joys hunting, camping and boating. bles be cut down early, or remain ence, most seed companies will get a-garden?” anniversary on Dec. 14. They were Tammy is a transportation secretary well into the winter months with your seed packets to you within a If ordering seeds and tools puts married on that date in 1990 at Sea- at Royal Valley Middle School. She minimal care? This year’s autumn couple of weeks of placing an on- too much strain on your time right Call 364-3141 man Baptist Church by the Rev. enjoys camping and boating. appears to be setting up residence William Kraus. The couple has two children, Ash- in December, as the forecast (for Larry’s parents are the late Rich- ley, 17; and Colton, 15. The family days which will be in the past by ard and Helen Swaim. Tammy’s resided in Silver Lake from 1990 to the time you read this) calls for parents are Charles and Kay 1994, and moved to their present highs in the 50s. I may have lettuce Wienck. home in Delia in 1994. into January. Call The Public Notice Experts! (First published in The Holton Re- or reasonably ascertainable, 30 corder, Holton, Kan., on Wednesday, You are hereby notified that on days after actual notice was giv- Nov. 25, 2015.) the 12th day of November, 2015, en as provided by law, and if their Advertising Automotive Construction/Excavating a Petition for Probate of Will and demands are not thus exhibited, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Issuance of Letters Testamentary they shall be forever barred. JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS Under the Kansas Simplified Es- RON KIRK’S Petition Pursuant to K.S.A. tates Act was filed in this Court by Janette I. Smitham, Petitioner The Holton Recorder BODY SHOP Chapter 59 Janette I. 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Reservations for Jackson 9:30 a.m. same day. apple, lemon bars and bread Countians 60 years and old- Reservations and cancella- and margarine. er and their spouses wish- tions may be made through Wednesday, Dec. 16: Taco ing to eat lunches under the the Senior Citizens Office or bake with biscuit crust, Title III-C Nutrition program by calling (785) 364-3571. chuckwagon corn, strawber- may be made daily Monday Menus listed for the week ries and bananas and cake. through Friday. of Monday, Dec. 14 through Thursday, Dec. 17: Turkey Reservations are to be made Friday, Dec. 18 are as fol- and dressing, mashed pota- through the Jackson County lows: toes and gravy, green beans, Senior Citizens Office on a Monday, Dec. 14: Lasa- cranberry jello salad, pump- first come, first serve basis. gna, green beans, lettuce sal- kin pie and hot roll and mar- Same day reservations will ad, tropical fruit and French garine. be accepted 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. bread and margarine. Friday, Dec. 18: Chicken only if reservations are not Tuesday, Dec. 15: Roast salad, broccoli cheese soup, filled the previous day. Can- beef, mashed potatoes and apricot crisp, ice cream, bread cellations must be made by gravy, peas and carrots, pine- and crackers and margarine.

PBP Elder Center Menu Floye Knouft Floye Knouft of Holton will cel- Meals at the Prairie Band for meals. Normandy and biscuit. ebrate her 95th birthday on Dec. 15, Potawatomi Elder Center are Reservations are required if Tuesday, Dec. 15: Pork 2015 with a card shower. you are in a large group. The chops, rice, asparagus and Cards can reach her at 121 New served from 11:30 a.m. to York Ave., Holton, KS 66436. 12:30 p.m., Monday through center is located on K Road, fruit. Friday. The menu is subject to about one-half mile south of Wednesday, Dec. 16: Slop- change. 158th Road. For more infor- py joes, tater tots, green beans The center is open 7 a.m. to mation about the program, and fruit. Let us know! call (785) 966-0040. Thursday, Dec. 17: Com- Send your baby’s name, birth 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- date and place, weight and height, day. Menus listed for the week of munity holiday dinner and Monday, Dec. 14 through Fri- potluck. and names of parents, siblings and Kings to celebrate Enrolled tribal members age grandparents. A photo will be pub- th 50 and older may eat for free. day, Dec. 18 are as follows: Friday, Dec. 18: Beef stew, lished for a fee. Bring the news into Non-member seniors or non- Monday, Dec. 14: Baked butter noodles, fruit salad and the office at 109 West Fourth Street 60 anniversary seniors will be charged a fee chicken, wild rice, broccoli biscuit. in Holton; mail to The Holton Re- Charles and Ethel Ann (Bradley) First Christian Church in Holton. To corder, P.O. Box 311, Holton, King will celebrate their 60th wed- this union were born three children, Kansas, 66436; fax the news to ding anniversary with dinner and Debby (Mark), Carolyn (Allan) and City Commission... 364-3422; call 364-3141; or e-mail dancing on Dec. 18, 2015 from 6 David (Debbie). They also have Continued from Page 1 the news to holtonrecorder@em- p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Northeast been blessed with 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. rezoning property located along “I can’t tell you today whether paying the utility bills of people in barqmail.com Please include name Kansas Heritage Complex. and telephone number with news. Charlie and Ethel Ann were unit- The couple has requested no the south side of First Street near that’s going to be one duplex and need during the season, it was re­ gifts. Pennsylvania Avenue from single- the rest, single family homes, or ported. ed in marriage on Dec. 18, 1955 at family residential (R-1 zoning) to seven duplexes for 14 people,” he n Heard a reminder from Bauer two-family residential (R-2 zon- added. “But it will be filled up with about the city’s Christmas residen­ ing) for possible construction of people who want to own them.” tial lighting contest, nominations new duplexes for senior citizens Regardless of what is built on for which are being received near the Prairie View Senior Resi­ those seven lots, Bishop told com­ through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Call The dences housing complex. missioners, those properties would n Heard a comment from Bren­ Bishop said the development of be “open market units” that are ner about the need for placement Prairie View, a project of Home­ placed on the city property tax roll, of speed limit signs through the stead Affordable Housing, has re­ unlike housing units in the Prairie Holton Industrial Park. ceived a “tremendous response” View complex. n Heard a comment from Bren­ Experts! from area senior citizens who have Commissioners also: ner about parking violations on expressed a desire to move into n Approved minutes from their the south side of Holton’s Town one of the 32 housing units there. Nov. 16 meeting and budget appro­ Square, mainly involving vehicles However, he noted, “some folks priations made since that meeting. that take up two parking spaces. Heating & Cooling Pest Control Realtors who really want to be there make n Approved a bid of $138,544 He asked police to continue to too much money,” since funding from Havens Construction of Lib­ monitor the situation. JONI WHITE, requirements limit tenants’ income erty, Mo. for sewer line improve­ n Adjourned the meeting at ap­ Bugs Be Gone LLC Realtor to 60 percent or less of the area’s ment work (see related story). proximately 7:40 p.m. All commis­ median income. n Approved ordinances adopt- sioners were present. ONAGA, KS 66521 785.364.7153 Seven lots located along First ing updated versions of the Stan- Heating & Cooling [email protected] Holton Pagel, Inc. Realty that are part of the Oak Brook Sub­ dard Traffic Ordinance and the Licensed and division, part of which includes Uniform Public Offense Code for GERALD COPELAND 785-364-4700 www.pagelrealtyauction.com Prairie View, had been set aside for the city. Insured a Homestead housing program for n Heard a request from Bauer Pest Control single families that had not taken for names of Holton residents as Don Ash & Son Service Roofing off. Bishop said some of those lots possible recipients of Sitzler Fund FURNITURE RESTORATION Heating & Cooling could still be used for that program disbursements for this holiday sea­ 1-785-364-7934 • Carrier • Lennox (785) 565-2728 if there is any interest. son. Such disbursements go toward Jim Childs Roofing 785-364-2417 Toll Free: 1-866-846-8284 Free Estimates 25 Years Experience Insured The Holton Recorder Meat Processing Tree Service Competitive Prices Home 364-2451 Presents... Holton Meat Processing Cell 364-6101 701 N. 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Klahr awarded KLF [email protected] Baby News Dean Klahr of Holton, son dition, Klahr was inducted into of independent ranchersPlease include and name and telephone of Dennis and Eunice Klahr, the National Honor Society. He feeders. Members of the asso- shown at left, has beenTHE award HOLTON- currently serves RECORDER! as State FFA ciation are involvednumber in all with seg news.- Cooper Allan Cox ed a $1,000 Kansas Livestock Secretary. ments of the livestock industry, Ellis Cox is excited to announce Foundation (KLF) Youth in Funded by the KLF Club Calf including cow-calf production, the birth of her baby brother, Coo- Agriculture Scholarship. The Sale held during the Kansas backgrounding, cattle feeding, JANUARY per Allan. Proud parents are Brian scholarship was presented at Junior Livestock Show, these swine, dairy and sheep. The and Audrey Cox of Topeka. Coo- the Kansas Livestock Associa- scholarships are presented association’s work is funded by per was born at 1:18 p.m. on Nov. tion (KLA) annual convention each year to students entering the voluntary dues dollars paid SUBSCRIPTIONS 6, 2015. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 on Dec. 2 in Wichita. Klahr or returning to a Kansas junior by its 5,200 members. ounces and measured 20¾ inches was one of 19 students award- or senior college and pursuing ARE NOW PAYABLE long. ed a grand total of $19,500 in a degree in agriculture or a re- Cooper’s grandparents are Mark scholarships through KLF. lated field. and Tammy Moulden, Deb and Klahr is a freshman major- KLF was established in 1983 Tom Davies, all of Holton; and ing in feed science at Kansas to operate solely and exclu- CHECK OUT TODAY’S Bruce and Paula Cox of Topeka. State University. He maintains sively for charitable, scien- FEBRUARY Great-grandparents are Norma his own Angus-based com- tific and educational purposes. and Bob Baum, Dorothy Cox, mercial cow-calf herd. He was ForThe information Holton about KLF’s SUBSCRIPTIONS all of Holton; Curt and Ginger very active in his local 4-H scholarship offerings or to re- Strawn, Jo McDaniel, all of To- club and FFA chapter, holding ceive an application, contact Recorder Classifieds peka; and Everett Moulden of officer positions in both. He the foundation at 6031 S.W. ARE NOW PAYABLE Donna, Texas. Great-great-grand- also served on the Holton High 37th St., Topeka, KS 66614 or parents are Ruth Drown and Opal School Student Council and email [email protected]. Pittenger, both of Holton. was a Jackson County Youth RecorderKLA is a trade organization Something For Everyone! Coalition board member. In ad- protectingis available the for business sale at interests MARCH the following locations- SUBSCRIPTIONS Update given on the KANZA Mental Health challenge ARE NOW PAYABLE KANZA Mental Health offi- David Elsbury, CEO has met with tential donors about the importance as a whole. cials, as it has been reported earlier, the Jackson County Commissioners of KANZA Mental Health and Guid- KANZA appreciates the support of are asking the residents of Jackson and will be speaking with the Royal ance Center to the community. the community during this great op- County for one extra push in reach- Valley and Holton school boards at These donations are imperative for portunity to build a stronger Jackson Recorder Office ing their goal of raising $20,000 dur- their upcoming meetings. the renovations to the Moser build- County, Elsbury said. APRIL ing the Jackson County Challenge. Newspaper articles and advertise- ing location and the expansion of ser- Please mail donations to the KAN- KANZA reports that as of this ments, as well as working with the vices in the Jackson County service ZA Mental Health Foundation, Attn.: Casey’s General Store week the current total for matched Chamber of Commerce have helped area. Jackson County Challenge, PO Box SUBSCRIPTIONS funds raised in Jackson County is get information out about the Jack- The Jackson County Challenge 319, Hiawatha, KS 66434. $6,150. son County Challenge. donations are designated to remain For more information, contact Da- Holton Country Mart ARE NOW PAYABLE KANZA has been working with Elsbury has been working with in Jackson County to improve the vid Elsbury, CEO at 785-742-7113, many community partners to spread Roger Coverdale, Jackson County services offered to clients. Having ext. 122 or delsbury@kanzamhgc. the word about the Jackson County Foundation Board member, to imple- services offered under one roof will org. Please visit our website at www. Ron’s IGA MAY Challenge. ment these plans and speak with po- be a great benefit for the community kanzamhgc.org. C&D Food Mart, Whiting SUBSCRIPTIONS Indian Country Mini-Mart ARE NOW PAYABLE Kathy’s General Store JUNE Homeplace Cafe, SUBSCRIPTIONS Circleville ARE NOW PAYABLE Melba’s Diner, Mayetta JULY SUBSCRIPTIONS HappyCalderwood’s, 65th Hoyt Wedding Anniversary, Dec.PBP Nation12, ToStation Bob and Wanda Powls! ARE NOW PAYABLE Shown above with daughter Patty and son Mike in AUGUST Jump Start, Holton about 1953. SUBSCRIPTIONS FromFast David, Trax Connie, Mike and Justine ARE NOW PAYABLE S&A’s Downtown Cafe Holton Wal-Mart SEPTEMBER Happy ... Happy ... Happy ... Birthday! SUBSCRIPTIONS We want to let everyone know it’s ARE NOW PAYABLE time to wish your “someone special” a Happy, Happy Birthday! 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Starting pay is based on 458-9695 or 1-785-948-2398. miles Call Jayhawk TV & Appliance at 364-2241. Hydraulic repair, will overhaul cyl- 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3/4 experience. There is an opportunity for a wage increase inders/replace any hose assembly. ton, Ext. Cab, LT, 6.0L V8, Gas, 4WD, Lawn &Lawn Garden & Garden Call Tony at 785-806-1935. Grille Grd., Side Steps, Spray-In at the completion of a probationary period and again Liner, Gooseneck Hitch, One Owner, 300-GAL. poly tank w/cage, $100; PROPERTY CLEANERS: Norma 37k miles plastic barrels for water, feed, stor- during annual evaluations. 1-785-256-1472. Reasonable rates, 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1/2 age, steel burn barrels, $20/each; detail cleaning, painting, interior/ ton, Ext. Cab, LT, 5.3L V8, 4WD, Z71, steel fuel barrels, $25/each. Pet cages Wage increases determined by performance. exterior, deck staining. References Bluetooth, Cloth, Trailering Pkg., and carriers, 785-969-9167/Holton. available. Grille Grd., Side Steps, One Owner, Top welding pay is over $20 per hour. 51k miles BULK 100% Decorative river rock, TONZ OF SUDZ grooming/board- 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT 3.4L V6, railroad ties, 785-851-0053. ing. All animals welcome. Text or Preferred Skills/Qualifications: FWD, PW, PL, Fog Lts., Htd. Cloth, Farm EquipmentFarm Equipment call Tracie at 785-383-0862. Rmt. St., 41k miles -Structural welding experience TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, 2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO Ext. WANTED: Older used equipment. aerial equipment, stump removal, Cab LS, 3.5L 5-cyl., 4WD, PW, PL, Corn picker (1-or-2-row), plow (two -Experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel projects free estimates, insured. Larrison Tree CD, Cloth, Grille Grd., Tool Box, One size-16 or three size-14), planter Service, 364-3743, Call anytime. Owner (2-or-4-row). Hydraulics preferred, -Layout and fitting experience CARS but not necessary. Bob Powers, Hol- Special NoticeSpecial Notice 2013 BUICK REGAL GS 2.0L, 4 cyl., ton. Cell:319-350-3188. -Proficient in blueprint reading *Hours at the JCMA New Hope Turbo, 6-sp. Manual, PW, PS, PL, BuildingBuilding Supplies Supplies Center Food Pantry, located at Fifth HmLink, Keyless Start, PRICE -Experience working with overhead cranes Street and Wisconsin Avenue in the REDUCED 32” OUTSIDE DOOR w/window, Holton First Christian Church base- 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU 2LT $75; 36” door, $50; doors, windows, Out total benefits package is industry leading as well. ment, are from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 2.4L 4-cyl., PW, PL, Cruise, Htd. sinks, shutters. 785-969-9167 Thursdays. For more information, Cloth, Remote St., Bluetooth, 56k Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Health and Dental, Vision, call 364-7021. miles COAST-TO-COAST: Carports, ga- 2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ rages, storage sheds, barns, livestock Company paid Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off *NEED A BANKRUPTCY? Pay- 3.6L V6, AT, PW, PL, Htd. Leather, shelters, motor home carports, com- ment options available. Paperwork Sunrf., Fog, 47k miles mercial buildings. Dealer: George (that increases with length of service), Holiday Pay, can be done by mail. Free informa- 2009 FORD FOCUS SE 2.0L 4-cyl., Uhl, Sr. 785-969-9167/Holton. tion. Euler Law Offices, LLP, Troy, Auto., FWD, PW, PL, Cruise, Cloth, MiscellaneousMiscellaneous 401(k) with Company match, Corporate Gym-Membership, KS 66087. Call (785)985-3561. We 89k miles are a debt relief agency. We help 2005 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM *Free Bible Correspondence Course- and many more. people file for bankruptcy relief un- 3.8L V6, Cloth, Cruise, CD, PW, PL Certificate awarded at completion. der the Bankruptcy Code. 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We are here FOR SALE: FFA 4’X8’ steel wood to help your business reach your www.clarkchevrolet.net rack, $100; new barrel stove, $100; or apply in person at 3323 E. 82nd, Meriden, KS. 66512 goals! cherry, oak, ash, locust, hackberry, walnut, mulberry, hedge. 785-969- Questions, call Mollee Wilkerson at (785) 484-3165 x 255. If you live in Jackson County and Lost & FoundLost & Found 9167/Holton. are not a current subscriber of The Holton Recorder, you are eligible to FOUND: 3-to-4-year-old male AutomobilesAutomobiles Must pass 2-G/GMAW weld test given at time of interview receive the FREE Jackson County Walker Coonhound near 28488 P 2007 BUICK (red) LUCERNE, Shopper mailed each week! Call our Road. For more information, please power-windows, heated power- and be able to pass pre-employment testing. office at 364-3141 for details! call Banner Creek Animal Hospital seats, AM/FM CD player, leather at 364-4560. NOTICE: The Holton Recorder is interior, $6,000. (785)273-5080. Equal Opportunity Employer. a local dealer for Superior Rubber FOUND: Female brindle/white Box- Stamp and Seal Company of Wichi- er mix, 1-to-2-years-old, green collar ta. Contact The Recorder for the fol- w/broken snap, at 315 New Jersey lowing supplies: Pre-inked stamps, Ave./Holton. For more information, self-inking stamps, daters, mark- please contact Banner Creek Animal Come join our friendly, compassionate staff. We offer excellent wages ers, name tags, awards, wall signs, Hospital at 364-4560. and a wide range of benefits. plaques. 364-3141, 109 W.4th St., [email protected] LOST: Man’s diamond wedding ring QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER (keepsake). 785-640-5029 or 786- Hiring: NOTICE: The Holton Recorder is 364-5781. Harvest Fuel Inc./SweetPro Feeds in Horton, KS is seeking responsible for errors in ads/legals Nursing Home CNA for 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. an individual to fill the position of Quality Control Manager. for one time ONLY! If you see a Wanted Wanted mistake in your ad/legal, please con- Call Chris Grote, DON at (785) 284-3471 or stop by for an application. Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field is required. tact us before the next scheduled The Heart of Jackson Humane Society run so that we may correct the error. is seeking donations of several items Previous work experience or course work with HACCP, Thank you. for continued operations, as well as The Apostolic Christian Home HARCP, FSMA, and cGMPs will also be required. more volunteers to walk dogs at the 511 Paramount, Sabetha, Kansas 66534 NOTICE: You will be amazed at the shelter. For more information, call the Individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining response you get when you place an shelter at 364-5156 or stop by the shel- the company’s quality management program. ad on this page! Prices start at just ter at 414 E. Eighth St. in Holton. $3.55! Person will need to be self-motivated and possess *The Heart of Jackson Humane Soci- Business MONOFILL good written and oral communication skills. ety shelter is located at 414 E. Eighth Business

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Rental PropertyRental Property ANWEILER 1-BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS 364-2456 Office REAL ESTATE, INC. APARTMENT: Appliances fur- nished, available now! 785-364-6325 N. Hwy. 75, Box 6, 215 W. 4th, Box 7, Holton, Kan. Holton, Kansas Office: 785-364-3366 Fax: 785-364-3365 2-BEDROOM HOME in Holton: 1-800-390-4903 Stove/refrigerator, detached garage. www.pagelrealtyauction.com $565/rent, $565/deposit. 785-969-2747 Margie Grace 317 NEBRASKA – Cozy 2-bedroom berm-style 785-305-1686 home with attached single garage, storage shed, 1-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APART- MENT for rent in Holton: Available and fenced in privacy area to the back of home. now! 785-872-3486 PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING 519 New Jersey Call Terry for details or to schedule a showing. 808 OHIO Business Opportunity 3-4 BR - 2 BA 785-364-7357. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT: Fur- 2 BR Liquor Store Totally Updated nished, deposit required. 785-364- 224 WEST 2ND ST., HOLTON, KS 4676/785-408-3261 Nice roomy house on corner lot with 2-car garage. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Beth Pagel 5 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and over 1900 sq. feet of newly remodeled 2-to-3-bedroom, 785-364-5892 Aaron Watkins living space. House does need exterior work done, 1-bathroom house in Holton. CA/ 785-305-1404 but inside is nice. Owner is selling AS IS since this CH, no indoor pets, references re- is priced below county appraised value at $57,500. quired/checked. $600/rent, $600/ Super Clean & Ready $50’s – Hwy. Frontage 2200 sq. ft. + Call Tim for more details or to set up a showing, deposit. Call 785-851-1392. Hdwd flrs. - carport Call Beth Gorgeous! Call Beth. for details. Call Charlene. 785-221-7973. HOUSE-FOR-RENT: 2-bedrooms, 1.5-bathrooms, hardwoods, appli- 217 Kansas 3 AC M/L 827 VERMONT, HOLTON – 3 bedroom, large 13 AC M/L ances, jet tub. 2-story with large lot $90’s Ponds w/3 BR Home bathroom and utility room all on one level. Oversized in Soldier. No pets/smokers. $500/ 3 BR Family Home Spacious Living W of Holton - $70’s lot with detached garage. Come See! month plus $350/deposit. 785-834- Wayne Pagel Or call Christina to set up a showing! 785-364-7304 Joni White 5522, call evenings. 785-364-7153 Price Reduced...... $49,500 NEWLY REMODELED 1-bedroom apartment for rent. Water/trash paid, LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE? CALL US! WE’LL HELP YOU FIND IT! no smoking/pets. Available now. 785-565-4189. References required, Terry Bottom, Broker 834-5545 or 364-7357 $425/month. Newer K Counters, Great Location Pretty setting. Tim Schlodder, Salesman 221-7973 or 364-4368 Roof & Bath - Hdwd. w/long drive. Older outbuildings. Christina Murphy, Sales Agent 383-0033 SUPER CLEAN/NICE 1-and-2- Call Margie. Call Joni. Call Charlene. Check our web site www.anweilerrealestate.com bedroom apartments. Heat and wa- ter included in rent. Outside covered Charlene Herbers 10-20 AC - Available immediately – W of Holton – Call Beth. Kennedy White porch, laundry/carport available. No 785-851-0866 4.77 AC Lot – So. of Holton – Call Margie. 785-364-7067 smoking/pets, $450-rent. 785-341- Homes For Sale! 8198. SOUTHVIEW APARTMENTS Employment Employment Employment of Holton 2 & 3 BR Available. Please call Donna (785) 364-5074. 315 Nebraska Ave., Holton 9718 T4 Rd., Hoyt 23150 N Road, Holton Eastridge Nursing Facility at Centralia $134,500 3BD/2BA $47,900 1BD/1BA $270,000 4BD/3BA Openings for the following positions: Beautiful Berm Home On 3 AC m/l, outbuildings, 20 acres, 30x30 Morton w/stainless appl. treed property, Bldg., Custom Jerry Lutz Furniture Full Time Day CNA Bill Ackerly. fruit trees. home, walkout finished bsmt. FOR-SALE: 7-drawer office desk, Looking for someone who enjoys working with the elderly and is very task oriented. top is 60”x30”, $125; L-shaped com- Ask us about 8 hour and 12 hour shifts. puter desk, both sides 65” long, 25” deep, 2-drawers, $100. 785-364-5922 Full Time Evening CNA SOLD!SOLD! SOLD!SOLD! or 785-364-6375. Will be working evening shift 1:30pm – 10:00pm 218th Rd., Holton 700 Plass, Topeka Employment Full Time Night RN 1911 SE 23rd, Topeka This includes three twelve hour shifts a week and every third weekend. 5pm to 5am. Lease-To-Own or Rent Part Time Night Nurse Opportunity • 3BD/1.5BA SALES ASSOCIATES Will be working 12 hour shifts 5pm to 5am and every third weekend. Move-In Ready, Updates Top Full Time Environmental Services to Bottom incl. Master BR suite addition, new carpeting Now Hiring This position includes daily housekeeping and facility laundry services. Schedule your consult today! All Shifts It is a day shift position 6am to 230pm and includes working every third weekend. Competitive wages and benefits. Call Eastridge at Centralia 785-857-3388 for more details Sara Fox Do you know based on Apply in person. Licensed REALTOR® or apply on line at www.chcsks.org. 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Knowledge of State and Responsible for product merchandising, and a drug screen. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Federal current regulations and freshness rotation, display set-up/maintenance, We offer great benefits and a guidelines that govern long-term (number of hours negotiable). cooler stocking/rotation, storage room organization, wonderful working environment. care. Must be a Registered Nurse, If interested, obtain Come join our team today! preferably BSN. Contact The Holton Recorder, employment application and movement of product from storage Topeka Presbyterian Manor Must have excellent computer so we can make sure your to the sales floor. 4712 SW 6th Ave. and communication skills and at Holton National Topeka, KS 66606 paper moves with you! MAIN Bank. Hours Vary. Great Benefits. willingness to work as a team. If interested please apply at: You may call us toll-free at 100 East 5th St. EEO/Post Offer Drug Screen Come join our team today! 1-888-364-3141 http://topekapresbyterianmanor.org Holton, KS Please apply at: or send us an e-mail at Visit our website http://topekapresbyterianmanor.org [email protected] Holton National Bank www.linpepco.com/careers Holton Recorder (Branch GNB) Thanks! for more info and to apply NOW!! 364-3141 CALENDAR CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR ______THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015, PAGE 13 Mayetta Potawatomi Methodist COMMUNITY CALENDAR Methodist By Ilene Dick LeAnna Meeks read the scripture and verse. Sunday, Dec. 6, was a beautiful from Hebrews 9:28. The Advent The Potawatomi United Methodist By Shirley Stauffer sunny and warm day to celebrate the prayer was prayed in unison. Women enjoyed the annual Christ- COMMUNITY CALENDAROn Sunday, Dec. 6, the second second Sunday of Advent. For the special, Judy shared an ar- mas party with 17 members and Sunday of Advent, church services Pastor Howard opened the service ticle titled “Think” by Tara Barnes guests at Your Place or Mine at noon at Mayetta Methodist Church began at Potawatomi United Methodist from the December Response mag- on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The chosen mis- with a prelude played by Sharon Ga- Church sharing Psalm 46, followed azine. It was a timely message and sion for Christmas this year was Del- COMMUNITY CALENDAR briel. Levi Parrott was acolyte and with prayer. Announcements in- much food for thought. la Lamb of Kansas City. Judy Akers Bud Stauffer rang the bell. cluded an update of total donations Offertory ushers were Leon Daugh- was a guest from Della Lamb to re- Thursday, Dec. 10 Monday, Dec, 14 During announcements, an invita- for Bishop’s Roundup for Hunger; erty and Jim Shenk. ceive the gifts presented to the many *6:30 p.m. Holton first grade *Hoyt Senior Citizens ham tion to attend the living nativity at and Holton First United Method- Pastor Howard shared the text children and families in need. music program @ HHS. and potluck Christmas lunch the Holton UMC on Dec. 19 was ist Church will be having a drive- from Mark 13:24-37, with the title Ronald and I entertained with a COMMUNITY CALENDARthrough nativity from 6 p.m. to 8:30 “Are You Getting Ready for Christ- family Thanksgiving dinner at the *7:30 p.m. Holton second at noon, Hoyt Community read. The congregation was also grade music program @ Building. The Royal Valley reminded that a living nativity will p.m. on Dec. 19. mas?” He mentioned many signs of Potawatomi U.M. Church fellowship take place at the Hoyt UMC. It was a joy to have good weather getting ready for Christmas that we hall on Nov. 26. Others present were HHS. High School Soundsations this year for the annual Christmas do and observe. Lori Gillis of Shawnee, Al Roberson COMMUNITY*7 p.m. CALENDAR Royal Valley grades will entertain. Prayers were lifted up for Marie McKinney’s grandson, who lost two program. Martha Roush expressed Mark tells us though we may suf- of Kansas City, Mo., Joy Uthof and 5-6 winter music concert at *Denison City Council meets friends recently. It was reported that the joy that Kolby Roush completed fer in many ways, we need to look Loren Litteer of Baldwin City, Jim RVHS gym. at 7 p.m. at Denison City Tom Neely was doing much better. the wrestling season with no losses. for a healed world. For some, it is Dick and Aimee Voss of Topeka, So- *7 p.m. SES fifth grade music Hall. Call to worship was taken from We were sorry to hear that Keith hard to trust the promise of a new nya Dempsay, Ron and Laticia Pace COMMUNITYconcert at SMS. *Whiting City Council meets CALENDAR Romans 15. Karen Burns and Mary Bell had a fall on the ice in the last world. We see faces of the poor, and Dante and Ethan, all of Gardner. at 7:30 p.m. at Whiting City Anderson were lighters of the Ad- ice storm. We are thankful he had hungry, dissolving families, threats We enjoyed a bountiful shared din- Friday, Dec. 11 Hall. vent candle and they gave a reading. no broken bones and was able to be to livelihood, armies slaughtering ner and good visit, and we are thank- *Narcotics Anonymous meet- *Jackson Heights USD 335 Hymns were “Joy To The World,” back to church. Prayers continue for one another, etc. ful that all had safe travels in hard COMMUNITY CALENDAR“While Shepherds Watched Their fast healing of bruises and discom- We gather in Advent in hope. We rains. ing from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Board of Education, 7 p.m., fort. know Christmas comes. Mark insists Judy Thoman accompanied Kassy in the library room (room Jackson Heights High School Flock” and “O Come All Ye Faith- ful.” The congregation sang “In the Other prayer requests are for we “get ready.” The new world will Swain to attend Shayne Dorris’ dance 104) at Evangel United Meth- library. Bleak Midwinter” for a special, led Charles Heinsohn recovering from come. No one knows when. It will recital on Friday evening, Dec. 4, at COMMUNITYodist Church, 227 Pennsylva- *6 p.m. Holton Board of EduCALENDAR- by Karen Burns and David Oakley. cancer surgery; Greg Shenk’s son, be revealed when He chooses. the First Baptist Church in Holton. nia Ave. in Holton. cation meeting. The children’s message was “Worth Elijah, who had been quite ill with Preparation, not calculation, is Loren and Martha Roush are proud *Jackson Heights Little Cheer *7:30 p.m. Royal Valley the Wait.” pneumonia and now able to attend needed. Prepare yourself each and of their great-grandsons, Chris Clinic performance. Board of Education meeting. Karen Burns read scripture from school half days; Gary Baxter’s son every day in your hearts. and Kolby Roush, for finishing the COMMUNITY CALENDAR having had a prolonged heart sur- Pastor Howard served Holy Com- Holton Middle School wrestling *5 p.m. Royal Valley After *7 p.m. SHS winter band and Hebrews 9:28. The text was from Prom dinner. vocal concert. Mark 13:24-37. Pastor Howard’s gery; and for the family of Danny munion, assisted by Pam Daugherty. season with strong effort and good *1:45 p.m. Early release for *7 p.m. Prairie Hills Board message was “Are You Getting Howerton in his untimely death. Next Sunday’s sermon will be success. Ready for Christmas?” The con- Acolyte was Laura Schreiber. Pam “God’s Surprising Presence.” Congratulations to Sara and Matt all Prairie Hills students (PLC of Education meeting at Sa- and Leon Daugherty gave the Ad- The Potawatomi U.M. Church Worcester on the birth of their meetings). betha. gregation closed with the circle of friendship. vent reading and lit the Bethlehem Christmas program was held at 4 daughter, Elaine Mae. She weighed Karen Snyder celebrated her birth- candle. The Advent song was sung. p.m. Sunday with a good attendance 8 pounds, 10½ ounces and was 22 Saturday, Dec. 12 Tuesday, Dec. 15 day on Nov. 29. Milton Snyder made Hymns were “Joy To The World,” from Mayetta and Potawatomi inches long. The proud grandparents *Holton 3 Point Club basket- *The Jackson County Board a visit to Karen on Wednesday to “While Shepherds Watched Their churches. Thanks to Tina Pugh and on the maternal side are Tina and ball tournament, Holton High of County Commissioners celebrate her birthday. Flocks” and “O Come, All Ye Faith- Laura Schreiber for being the com- Warren Pugh. School. will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday On Wednesday evening, Mary ful.” Music was provided by Tina mittee and for all who took part to *8 a.m. ACT testing. instead of Monday at the Anderson attended the Royal Val- Pugh, Ilene Dick and Ann W. present an inspiring message in song *Axtell KAY Recycle. Jackson County Courthouse ley High School music concert. The *9 a.m. SHS junior varsity in Holton. All meetings are concert choir and Soundsations, as Scholars Bowl at Hiawatha. open to the public. To address well at the Percussion Ensemble and Immanuel Lutheran Church the county commissioners, band, all sounded great. Her grand- son, Karsen Smith, plays trombone Sunday, Dec. 13 contact the county clerk’s in the band. By Esther L. Ideker worship service on Dec. 6 opened gifts were gathered. In the prayers *Attend the church of your office at 364-2891 to have On Friday afternoon, Mary An- The first Advent worship service with the Advent hymn, “O Come, O of the church, we asked the Lord to choice. your name place on a meeting derson accompanied Kevin and Lisa of 2015 was held at Immanuel Lu- Come Immanuel.” The words “grace feed us with His holy word to be a *Rainbow Connection agenda. Smith to the third annual Burlington theran Church at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2. A to you and peace from God our Fa- blessing to others. Children’s Choir and Sunday *Holton grades 6-12 vocal Wildcats dual wrestling meet. There fellowship supper was held prior to ther and the Lord Jesus Christ” from Blessings were asked on our church School Department at Holton concert. were nine teams represented and the service served by Barb Klahr and the pen of the Apostle Paul are so fa- family, the church at large, and all Royal Valley finished third. This is Kathy Jones. The service began with miliar to us that we may miss what mankind. May we be fully prepared United Methodist Church, singing carols of choice. they convey. for the Lord’s coming and share the 1401 W. Fourth St., will pres- Wednesday, Dec. 16 the first match this season. Karsen Smith had one pin, one win on points During the opening hymn, acolyte Grace: God’s Riches at Christ’s good news of salvation with all we ent “Super Gift From Heav- *Holton Alateen, a fellow- Tayla Manuel lighted the “hope” Expense; the favor of the Lord God meet. en,” a Christmas musical fan- ship of young people whose and three losses. Bud and Shirley Stauffer’s family candle of the Advent wreath. Fol- for sinners like us; the unrelenting, Remembered were our president, tasy, during worship service lives have been affected by enjoyed a post Thanksgiving din- lowing the opening sentences and unstoppable love of Jesus revealed governor and those serving in the starting at 10:15 a.m. alcoholism, meets at 7 p.m. ner on Sunday afternoon, despite the reading of Psalm 42, Pastor Jef- in places like the manger, the cross armed forces and their families. Our *Hoyt United Methodist each Wednesday in the library the ice. Those attending were Kevin frey Geske read from Isaiah 60:1-9 and the empty tomb. sister congregation, Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a room (room 104) at Evangel and Laura Stauffer, Kenley Stauffer, and Romans 25:8-13. The sermon Peace: wholeness and complete- Church in Atchison, with Pastors living nativity outside the United Methodist Church, Bryce Carpenter, Dillon and Ellie hymn was “Savior of the Nations ness that is simultaneously out of Robert Ziegler and Ben Okree, were church from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 227 Pennsylvania Ave. in Klepees, Laura Stauffer, David and Come.” this world yet fully in this world; the circuit church and pastors of the *AA meeting in the base- Holton. Dante, Jeff and Melissa Stauffer, Pastor Geske’s sermon was based union with the Father through the week. Healing was asked for those Aidan and Brenna, Todd and Rose on the reading from Isaiah. We are forgiveness earned by His Son! who are ill, hospitalized and recov- ment of the Mayetta Catholic *7 p.m. Wetmore Booster children of hope – Hope is always As we continue our Advent jour- ering. Church at 7:30 p.m. Club meeting. Stauffer, Gary and Tim. The Stauffers attended the Wet- best when it’s not something we ney today, our gracious God comes Acknowledged were the birthdays more Attendance Center winter invent or imagine: “I hope the kids to us through His Means of Grace to of Deanna McAllister, Topher Dohl, concert on Tuesday, Dec. 1 and the make it home for Christmas.” “I deliver His perfect peace. Stacey Amon and Haley Rogers, as Royal Valley High School Christmas hope to get all the cards in the mail Following the invocation, confes- well as the anniversary of Ron and concert on Wednesday, Dec. 2. by Monday.” “I hope… Whatever.” sion and absolution, Psalm 16 and Karen Schumann. The congregation Levier named to Haskell honor list Bud and Shirley Stauffer went to Real hope, hope that doesn’t disap- collect of the day, “Wake, Awake, joined in The Lord’s Prayer. the Festival of Trees in Topeka on point, is based on a promise – and for Night is Coming” was sung. El- Elders Mike Keehn and Topher Sunday afternoon, and in the evening we have that. der Mike Keehn read the first read- Dohl assisted Pastor Geske in the Sylvana Levier, a graduate of Royal Valley High School, has been they attended the Christmas program The first candle of the Advent ing from Malachi chapter 3 and the distribution of holy communion. named to the President’s Honor Roll at Haskell Indian Nations Uni- at Potawatomi UMC and then went wreath signifies “hope,” given us by Epistle reading from Philippians The distribution hymns were “At versity in Lawrence for the fall semester. to the Mayetta Fire Dept. Christmas Jesus, the promised descendant of chapter 1. Pastor Geske read the the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” Levier is the daughter of Jacquelyn and John Levier of Mayetta. supper. David. With God at peace with us, Holy Gospel for the day from Luke and “Lo, How a Rose E’re Bloom- Her grandparents are Joe and Mary Jessepe, Ron and Rose Jessepe Bryan Stauffer of Stanwood, we are at peace with God. A promise, 3:1-15. ing.” Following the benediction, the Wash., was a visitor in the Stauffer peace and joy – these are blessings In the children’s message, Pas- service closed with the hymn “The and Mike and Dolly Richards, all of Mayetta. you possess as children of hope who tor shared that everybody ought to King Shall Come.” Students who achieve a semester GPA of 4.00 and a minimum of 12 home on Saturday, Dec. 5. He had been in Wichita on business and have been rescued by the Savior. know about Jesus, who came as a Serving Sunday were Mike Keehn, university-level credit hours and have no incomplete grades qualify Following the sermon, the Can- baby to be our Savior. He sang “In a elder; Abby Brey, acolyte; Joyce for the President’s Honor Roll. came to see family on the weekend. Several family members stopped by ticle was spoken. Offering stewards Little Stable.” Wherever you go, you Peterson, organist; and on the altar for a visit. were Mike Keehn and Tex Manuel can be in prayer with your Heavenly committee, Nancy Schumann and II. The hymn “Come, Thou Long Father that others will grow closer to Pam Schumann. Expected Jesus” was sung. In the their Lord. Sunday school and Bible class as closing prayer, sought was the peace The sermon hymn was “Prepared.” well as confirmation class were held New Life Church which the world cannot give, that As His people today, God calls us to following the service. our hearts be set to obey the com- be prepared for His ultimate com- The second Advent mid-week ser- Tis the season... mandments and also that we, being ing. He prepares us for His com- vice will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9. By Janice Kneisley defended from the fear of our en- ing through His word and worship “Blessings and Brunch” sponsored For warm wishes to our families, The second week of Advent was emies, may live in peace and quiet- around word and sacrament. He pre- by Immanuel LWML will be held celebrated at New Life Church of ness, through Your Son, our Lord, pares us for His coming through the at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at friends and community... the Nazarene in Holton, as the con- who lives and reigns with you and encouragement of others. As mem- the Netawaka Community Building. gregation worshiped for the first the Holy Spirit, one God, now and bers of the priesthood of all believ- The event will include an offering time since Thanksgiving, as services forever. The congregation joined in ers, we can encourage others through for Bethesda Home, guest singers Happy Holidays! were cancelled last weekend due to The Lord’s Prayer. Following the our words and our witness. from McFarland, brunch and fellow- weather. benediction, the service closed with The congregation professed The ship. To say thank you for your patronage... The first two candles were lit for the hymn “Hark the Glad Sound.” Nicene Creed. Topher Dohl and the Advent Sunday. “Advent means The second Sunday in Advent Mike Keehn were the ushers as our Stop at the Main Bank and enjoy homemade cookies coming or arrival – and the Advent every Friday between now and Christmas! season, through worship, scripture readings and prayers prepare Chris- tians spiritually for Christmas, the Denison Bible Church Holton National Bank is “the best place to bank and borrow” celebration of His first coming, but also for His eventual second com- By Esther L. Hall Christ should be in the middle of kindness in word and deed can make and we look forward to serving you in 2016. ing.” Saturday’s Christmas dinner at our partying. Christmas should be a all the difference for lost and hurting “The wreath itself represents the Denison Bible Church was enjoyed festive occasion, not a carnival. Cel- people. Christmas is a lot more than never-ending circle of God’s love, by all attendees. A huge thank you to ebrating Christ should be a wake up posting a “Merry Christmas” sign in that He is the same and forever in everyone who provided side dishes call to everyone who believes. your front yard. Our Christmas sea- His love towards His people. The and/or desserts. Everything was de- Christmas is a season for oppor- son is as long as we take to reach out Holton National Bank light of the candles reminds us that licious! tunities with responsibilities. The to the lost. The time to celebrate is Jesus is the light of the world, that The advent reading on Dec. 6 was season is as long as the opportunities now! His birth represented the coming of read by Fred and Karen B. last. For every opportunity, which the light into the darkness.” On Sunday, the congregation cel- the Christian life is full of, we have Pastor Kevin Kneisley preached ebrated Communion Sunday. Why a responsibility to reach out to the on “Our Coming Savior,” focusing did Jesus die? He died willingly for lost and unsaved. The season will on Herod. He said that Herod is only three reasons. He died so that we only last until God says it’s over, and Only Four mentioned twice in the New Testa- might live through Him. He died so when it’s over, the opportunities are ment, Matthew 2 and Luke 1:5, both that we might live for Him. And He gone. How many opportunities are in the context of the birth of Jesus. Editions To Go! The ruthless self-proclaimed leader died so that one day we might live you and I willing to lose? There are just four editions of The Holton Recorder of the Jews ruled for 33 years with with Him throughout eternity. Jesus Christmas is a season of account- loves every one of us and desires ability for each and every one of us. left to be printed before Christmas. bloodshed, high taxes and famine. With the long awaited prophecy of a that no one would “perish but have The world works hard to take Christ- Messiah born, the birth of Jesus, (the everlasting life” through Him, for mas away from us Christians, and if Make sure local true king of the Jews), Herod respond- Him and someday with Him. we let that happen, we will be held ed with a troubled heart – Matthew 2. Pastor Tom’s message was titled accountable. Don’t miss any oppor- shoppers think of “Three groups of people and had “Fear the Lord! And Keep Serv- tunity to share with unbelievers. your business three different responses to Jesus’ birth ing the Enemy!” based on 2 Kings If we’re going to make the Christ- when considering in the first six verses in Matthew 2. 17:34-39. How do we keep Christ in mas season a celebration, we need gift ideas! Herod was troubled, the Jewish chief Christmas? a plan. We need to hold our ground priests and scribes were indifferent. Christmas is a seasonal celebration. with the world as it is today. There Schedule your But the Gentile wise men were ready But people don’t understand why are people who celebrate the season, ads today. to worship.” we celebrate Christmas and fight to not the reason for the season. But, “It is not hard to see the same three keep Christ in it. Our nation has got- we may be able to make a difference responses of people today when it ten worse about keeping Christ at in what people believe. We can start The Holton Recorder comes to celebrating the birth of Jesus the center of Christmas. There is and by reaching out to others. 109 W. Fourth St., P.O. Box 311 – some are troubled, others are indif- has been a move to get Jesus out of If you have the time and your heart GREAT Holton, KS 66436 ferent and some people are ready to Christmas. As Christians, we must is full with Christ, bless someone (or Phone: 785-364-3141 worship,” Kneisley said. GIFT In children’s church, children fight this. several someones) with something Toll Free: 1-888-364-3141 Christmas is a season of opportu- as simple as a smile or a heartfelt e-mail: learned about Sarah and Abraham and IDEA! [email protected] baby Isaac and made hand puppets and nity. It is the season for God, and we thank you. Sometimes it doesn’t take Fax: 785-364-3422 drawings to reflect that God keeps His should be celebrating Him and only too much to make a difference, es- promises. Him. When we celebrate Christmas, pecially this time of the year. A little THE HOLTON RECORDER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9, 2015, PAGE 14 County commissioners consider allowing Early Morning Sales... Continued from Page 1 employees to carry open, concealed weapons “The weather was a huge factor, “I’m hoping that it really catches discount.” By Ali Holcomb that law enforcement personnel are used machine, Robinson said he but we were still pretty busy,” said on here.” In addition to Koger Variety and Whether or not to allow Jackson the only county employees autho- would inform the commissioners. Branam, adding that she hopes par­ For now, the Early Friday Sales Heart to Home, participating busi­ County employees to carry an open rized to use deadly force while act- “Every two weeks we’re welding ticipating businesses do well on stands as Holton’s counterpart to nesses in Early Friday Sales will or concealed weapon on Jackson ing on behalf of the county. something on it,” he said. “Some- Friday. the nationally-promoted shopping include Ginger Snips, J&M Sew­ County property and vehicles was While the Jackson County Court- thing is going to break off, and we Furthermore, the concept of events. ing, Jayhawk TV and Appliance, discussed by the Jackson County house is equipped with a variety of don’t want anyone to get hurt.” Small Business Saturday is still “It’s interesting, because even the Golden Fleece, the Gossip, Up- Commissioners Monday. security measures, including several The commissioners also met with kind of new, Branam noted. The though you’re starting at 6 a.m., town Treasures, More Than Lem- It light of recent shootings through- panic buttons, security personnel David Elsbury, KANZA Mental “shopping holiday” was first ob­ you’re just swamped for a certain ons, Lasting Impressions, Penny’s out the country, Jackson County are only present on the third floor of Health & Guidance Center CEO, served in 2010 as kind of a small- amount of time,” Koger said. “It’s and Hunny Mae’s. Sheriff Deputy Gary Thiessan, who the building and only on days when on Monday to continue a discus- town counterpart to “Black Fri- not just a few coming in at a time. “I’m glad that this many stores provides security for the Courthouse, court is in session, it was reported. sion on mental health services being day” and “Cyber Monday,” with an People come in batches, and then wanted to do it this year,” Koger suggested to the commissioners that All three commissioners agreed to provided by KANZA at the Jackson emphasis on the brick-and-mortar they go on to the next store. And said. “It started out with Lasting they change a policy banning county have County Counselor Alex Mor- County Jail. businesses like those found on the since the discount changes each Impressions asking me if I wanted employees from carrying a weapon rissey look into changing the policy Elsbury provided a report on Square. hour, some of them will come back, to do it, and I said, ‘Yeah, but how on county property. in the employee handbook. mental health services billed to the “It’s starting to get around now, while others don’t want to get up are we going to get the others?’ A state law signed by Gov. Sam Morrissey is resigning from her county. A total of 10 county inmates in the smaller towns,” Branam said. that early so they take a different And it worked.” Brownback last year prevents local position as counselor to the county received mental health services at governments from restricting open at the end of the year, and the com- the jail during portions of 2014 and carry in government buildings. How- missioners have appointed County 2015. Hunny Mae Kids... ever, the county’s current employee Attorney Shawna Miller to the posi- During that time period, 38 ser- Continued from Page 1 policy handbook states that employ- tion. vices (nine admission evaluations, The couple does offer limited ity said. Hunny Mae Kids is open from 10 ees, except law enforcement, can- Miller will receive a $12,000 in- 25 counseling sessions, three medi- consignment for area residents who “A lot of people are excited we a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri- not carry a weapon while on county crease in pay by serving as the coun- cation check-ups, one psychiatric want to sell items in the shop, but are here, and we just want to find day and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. grounds, vehicles or equipment. ty counselor, it was reported. evaluation and one psychological the couple is also willing to buy out what Holton wants,” she said. The Paynes accept cash, debit and With changes in state laws, the In other business during Monday’s test) were rendered by KANZA. gently used clothing, toys, shoes “We want to cater to them. So we credit cards. county has allowed the open and meeting, Dan Robinson, noxious Of those, 30 were conducted face- and baby gear outright as well. definitely want people to tell us The store will be open at 6 a.m. conceal carry of firearms in the weed director and solid waste man- to-face at the jail, three were at “We can also cater to students their needs.” on Friday during the early morning courthouse since 2013 by the pub- ager, reported that the baler used at KANZA’s office and three were con- of any of the local dance studios,” Josh also is the owner and opera- Christmas sales event around the lic. Firearms, however, are not al- the county recycling center needs to ducted by televideo. The total cost of she said. “We can order shoes they tor of a truck company, and Char- Square. The store will also have lowed in the courtrooms, and special be replaced. these services totaled $1,885. might need for their recitals.” ity previously worked for a Topeka extended hours during this week- screenings are in place when court is Robinson said the baler was pur- “When we’ve been called to de- The store includes a play area for hospital. The store’s name, Hunny end’s Second Saturday event. in session to make sure no weapons chased used in 1994, and he and liver services, we show up,” Elsbury the kids so parents can focus on Mae Kids, was inspired by the cou- For more information, call 785- are in the courtroom. staff members have been “patching said. “We don’t refuse to see any- shopping while in the store, Char- ple’s daughter and son. 364-2211. That same year, the Jackson Coun- it together” over the years. one.” ty commissioners adopted a resolu- “Parts are only available in Ger- Elsbury said that KANZA has also tion to the county’s employee policy many,” Robinson said. treated additional inmates at the jail, manual prohibited employees from After examining the machine dur- with bills sent to Nemaha County, First U.M.C. offering a possessing a firearm in any county ing a recent repair, Robinson said the U.S. Marshals and Kansas Med- List of Christmas vehicle or equipment, with the ex- he discovered that two of the three icaid. ception of law enforcement person- main hinges were broken. He’s “red- The commissioners thanked Els- “Blue” Christmas service light displays nel. tagged” the machine so that it’s not bury for the additional information. The First United Methodist for the Christmas holidays. Deal- being compiled Employees are also currently pro- longer being used. No action was taken on the issue. Church of Holton, 1401 W. Fourth ing with the death of a loved one, hibited from storing a personal fire- The baler creates bales that mea- Note: The commissioners will St., will offer a “Blue” Christ- facing life after a divorce, coping If you or someone you know arm in any county facility (such as sure 77 x 48 x 36. A new baler costs meet on Tuesday of next week in- mas service at 7 p.m. on Monday, with the loss of a job, living with channels their inner Clark Gris- the Courthouse), equipment or ve- $86,000, but Robinson said he is stead of Monday in order to attend Dec. 21, in the church sanctuary. cancer or some other disease puts wold each Christmas season hicle. looking into purchasing another used an employment law seminar that day Dec. 21 is the longest night of the a mark over the future. This will with hundreds of Christmas The county resolution also states machine. Once he has a quote for a in Topeka. year. This service is planned spe- be a service that focuses on the lights on their home, we’d like cifically for those who experience light in the darkness and will in- to know. the “blues” at Christmastime, al- clude lighting of candles for hope The Holton Recorder is com- American Legion Auxiliary asking for though everyone is invited to at- and healing. For more informa- piling a list of addresses in tend. tion, call 364-3275. Jackson County that exemplify Not everyone is up and cheery the Christmas spirit. If you know of a brightly assistance to help families this Christmas decorated home, please call or Three local families have been those interested in making dona­ of two boys, ages 8 and 11, and who Straight Arrows hold meeting e-mail the address to the Re- chosen by the Holton American Le- tions or pledges to do so before 6 has recently lost her job. Buhrman corder, 364-3141 or holtonre- gion Auxiliary to receive assistance p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 — the said food and fuel gift certificates [email protected]. time and date of the auxiliary’s next are being sought for this family, as By Samantha Wilson sador this year and congratulated during the holiday season, and aux- ov. 15, 2015, was the first everyone who got their pin this The following is the start of iliary members are asking local resi- meeting, to be held at the Veterans well as monetary donations to aid in N the list of homes decorated in Club in Holton. short-term bill payments while the meeting of the new 4-H year of year at Achievement Night. dents, organizations and businesses 2015-2016 for the Straight Arrows Members donated $40 for Stack lights: to help. Buhrman said the families chosen woman seeks new employment. n Debbie and Roy Calhoun, by the auxiliary for assistance this The third family involves a sin- club. The meeting consisted of the Plates to get new dishes at the The Mary L. Bair Unit 44 Legion signing up for committees, project Rock Springs campgrounds. Mem- located between Y and Z Roads Auxiliary is starting “Operation holiday season will remain anony- gle mother of four, including three on 222nd Road. The display in- mous until after they receive that as- girls aged 13 to 15 and a seven- talks, treats and project leaders. bers assigned March as the junior Veteran Aid” this year, according to Members voted on bills to pay officer meeting. Any new members cludes 1/8 mile of 26,000 lights auxiliary secretary Jessica Buhrman, sistance. However, such assistance year-old boy with “severe disabili- and displays and is lit between being sought for each family is de- ties,” Buhrman said. Food and fuel and returned record books to mem- need to be enrolled by Jan. 1. and the new program’s aim is to help bers. Vice president Jenna told mem- 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. each local veterans and their families who tailed below. gift cards and certificates are being evening through Dec. 26. The first of the three families sought for the woman, whose moth- Club leader Jill congratulated bers about upcoming dates, and are in need during the holidays. The Evan Fox for becoming an ambas- members adjourned the meeting. program’s goal is to aid at least three involves the single mother of a er and deceased grandfather are vet- families per year, Buhrman said. 14-year-old boy, and the woman’s erans, she added. “We are asking local organiza­ parents and grandparents are mili- “We feel it is important to help tions, businesses and community tary veterans. The family “struggles our local veterans and their fami- members to aid these families in with food,” Buhrman said, and the lies,” Buhrman said. “We need to other urgent and emergency needs, woman is in need of renovations for show our love, respect and honor- such as food, clothes and fuel, in the her home. able support for them and their fam- form of gift cards or certificates, or “We have someone willing to ilies who gave the ultimate sacrifice cash or check donations to be used do the labor,” Buhrman said of the for our freedoms, to show that we to purchase cards or certificates,” first family, “if proper lumber gets will never forget or walk away from Buhrman said. “We are also hoping donated. Also, gift certificates from those who gave all when they are in Open Daily to get donations of gifts or gift cards local grocery stores would be help- need.” 10 a.m. till dark to be used to purchase gifts for the ful all year.” For more information, contact children of these families.” The second family involves a lo- Buhrman at (785) 741-4957 or e- • Cut Trees - cal veteran who is a single mother mail [email protected] $19-$30 [plus tax) Auxiliary members are asking • Balled & Burlapped available Sewer Repair... • Tagging Available Continued from Page 1 • Large Trees on Special • All sizes The bids reviewed on Monday includes construction of new man­ paid for through sales tax revenues • FREE Greenery marked the second time the city holes and repair of existing man­ collected by the city following vot­ (w/purchase of Tree) had sought bids for the sewer line holes, crushed rock replacements ers’ approval of a half-cent sales work. The city had sought bids in and repairs of concrete, curbs, gut­ tax increase in November 2013. (4.5 miles S. of Holton on West side of new Hwy. 75 September for an Oct. 1 bid open- ters and sidewalks in areas affected Holton city officials had sought Entrance 100 yds. N. of the barn.) ing, but no bids were received on by construction work. Evans, Bier- the sales tax increase primarily as that date, and at the time, Ashcraft ly, Hutchison and Associates of a means of funding sewer and oth- 785-364-2863 and other city employees specu- Pratt was listed as the engineering er infrastructure repairs needed in lated that local contractors did not firm on the project, according to a the city without having to increase submit bids for the work because bid notice published in The Holton property taxes, it was reported. they were behind on other projects Recorder. due to heavy rains this past spring. 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