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Follow us SUBSCRIBE TODAY! COMING WEDNESDAY SALUTE on twitter! THE HOLTON When you subscribe, The special HOLTON, KANSAS you save nearly 50% o Christmas Hometown of the newsstand price! greetings and Donna Letters to McNicholas Santa section! Holton Recorder subscriber for 28 years. RECORDERServing the Jackson County Community for 148 years Volume 148, Issue 39 HOLTON, KANSAS • Monday, May 18, 2015 14 Pages $1.00 INSIDE INSIDE High school Play Tickets are still track Football previews! Pick’em available for See pages 6 & 7. See Page 12. Alumni Banquet SAVINGS s Elect n Bontrager to speak at Saturday event y i ion When you da D MARCH MADNESS s a By Brian Sanders will open the evening with the na­ e ore than 175 Holton High tional anthem, HHS teacher Karen subscribe , you u y M T ! School alumni have expressed an in­ Ford will also perform­ as part of a terest in coming back to their alma flute quartet that features HHS gradu­ NCAA men’s save nearly mater for this coming Satur­day’s an­ ates Carrie Dannenberg Kahle (class nual HHS Alumni Banquet — about of 1994), Heather Braum (2001) and tournament 50% o the as many as last year so far, but still Kristin Babcock Weyrauch (2002) promising, according to HHS Alum­ during the banquet. bracket on newsstand price! ni Association Presi­dent Erin Lud­ Later, during an outdoor social vicek Carlson. for all HHS alumni at the Reichart page 10! “Ticket sales are going well,” said Vineyard (formerly Campbell Win­ Carlson, a 2001 graduate of HHS. ery) east of Holton, the Micah Hal­ “In addition to ticket sales, alumni- ton band will perform. Three of the owned businesses have given more band’s four members — Brian Jones, than $1,000 toward the event. I can­ of the class of 2000, and Micah­ Hal­ not say ‘thank you’ enough to all that ton and Caleb Kennedy, both of the have contributed.”­ class of 2001 — are HHS graduates, Carlson and others involved with Carlson said. the Alumni Association have been “In recent years, there hasn’t been looking for ways to recharge the any musical portion to the evening,” annual banquet’s attendance num­ she noted. bers, which she said have dwindled The post-banquet social at the Re­ from more than 600 in the 1980s and ichart Vine­yard will be a “less for­ Jackson Heights High School seniors (from left) Aidan Allen, Austin Amon, Kay Andrews, Caleb Baker, Jessica Blum, Emily 1990s to last year’s attendance of mal” event with a beer garden, Carl­ Bowhay, Heaven Bratcher and Roan Bruggeman listened intently to the words of their classmates and co-valedictorians Will Pat- 175. As a result, she and others with­ son said. The event will be open to terson and Jessica Keehn during Sunday’s commencement ceremony in the JHHS gym. Photo by Ali Holcomb in the association have been seeking graduates age 21 and older. Alumni for suggestions to do ex­actly that. banquet attendees­ will be admit­ This year, the Alumni Banquet ted to the event at no charge, while will feature Chad Bontrager, cur­ those who don’t will be asked for a Jackson Heights says goodbye to 30 seniors rently the deputy secretary of the $5 donation,­ she added. Kansas Department of Agriculture Parking will be available at the By Ali Holcomb first you don’t succeed, you’re­ nor enjoy and be the best sandwich that that will follow them,” Walsh said. and a member of the HHS Class Jackson Farmers Co-op lot at the In front of family members and mal.” you can be.” Walsh noted that every member of of 2000, as guest speaker. Other intersection of Kansas Highway 116 friends, a total of 30 Jackson Heights Patterson and Jessica Keehn, the During the 45-minute program, this year’s graduating class partici­ alumni will feature prominently in and V Road near the vineyard — just High School seniors received their other co-valedictorian, stood in front which also featured the Jackson pated in some form of extracurricular the evening’s program, as will cur­ one of a handful of assists that HHS diplomas Sunday during the school’s of their classmates, highlighting the Heights band and choir, Superin­ activity during their high school ca­ rent Holton superintendent Dennis alumni are providing to keep alumni graduation ceremony. successes of the class, as well as tendent Adrianne Walsh listed some reer, which Walsh said is a first since Stones, who will provide updates on activities going, Carlson­ said. “Out in front of me, I see future sharing some advice for the future. of the many accomplishments of she began working in the district. construction of the new elementary “One of the obstacles we initial­ teachers, future engineers, farmers – “We’re about to begin our adult­ the Class of 2015, which included “It speaks well of the class’ lead­ school, Carlson said. ly faced was a shortage of parking maybe a lot of farmers – and a future hood where life is like a giant sand­ awards and honors in band, athletics, ership, diversity and contributions to Two groups of HHS alumni will at Reichart’s Vineyard,” she said. Beyonce,” said co-valedictorian Will wich,” Keehn said. “The more good student leadership, FFA, forensics our school,” she said. feature in the evening’s musical en­ “Holton alum and Jackson Farmers Patterson. “And definitely one Slim stuff you put into it, the better it gets. and art. tertainment, Carlson said. In ad­dition Shady. But just remember guys. If at Fill your life with the things that you “They’ve set a high bar for classes Continued to Page 14 to 2010 graduate Leigha Sweet, who Continued to Page 14 USD 336 notes three retirements this year

By Ali Holcomb because I loved the kids. They were Two long-time Holton teachers the reason I spent endless hours try­ and one Holton Middle School staff ing to find ways to reach some who member are retiring from the district struggled or those that didn’t really at the close of the school year. enjoy school in general. My goal was Marty Williams never for awards, accolades or ad­ Veterans set Marty Williams is leaving Holton vancement for myself but to encour­ USD 336 after working at Colorado age each student to reach their poten­ Elementary School since 1976. She tial academically and feel successful visits to area was born and raised in rural Soldier in life.” and graduated from Jackson Heights During her first year at Colorado, High School. She received both her Williams taught 24 students in half a cemeteries bachelor’s degree and master’s de­ mobile unit with no air conditioning. gree from Kansas State University. “I remember taking them outside This year, three military veter­ans’ “I started my first job at the age of under a shade tree a few times in the groups from Jackson County will 22, right out of college, teaching sec­ afternoon that fall because it was too visit the county’s cemeteries on Me­ ond grade at Colorado,” she said. “I hot inside that small mobile room,” morial Day for the annual salute of remember being advised that if asked she said. fallen military men and women. during an interview why you wanted She continued teaching second Holton VFW Post 1367 and to teacher, not to say because you grade for 26 years before leaving the American Legion Post 44 will make love kids. I’m sure I didn’t say that classroom setting and serving as the the rounds on Monday, as will the during my interview, but now, after recently-created Mayetta VFW Post teaching 38 years, I will say I taught Continued to Page 14 423, to honor those in America’s armed forces who were killed in the line of duty. The pub­lic is invited to Holton High School seniors Elizabeth Mandala (left) and Chelsea Klahr played their flutes with attend the cemetery ceremonies, as Rosario gets sentence the HHS concert band before they and 78 other Holton seniors graduated during Saturday’s com- well as a 12:30 p.m. Memorial Day mencement exercises in the HHS gym. Photo by David Powls luncheon at the Vet­erans Club in Holton. of more than 63 years Continued to Page 14 By Brian Sanders already served in jail, means Rosa­ Holton High School graduates 80 A Topeka resident was sentenced rio will spend more than 63 years in on Friday to 775 months impris­ prison. By David Powls Karl Wilhelm — addressed the audi­ ships and taking responsibility for Deadlines onment for what Jackson County Rosario received sentences of 620 At the 135th commencement ex­ ence and then four students gradu­ your actions. Attorney Shawna Miller called “the months and 155 months on separate ercises for Holton High School here ating magna cum laude — Garett As the commencement addresses adjusted worst crime I have ever prose­cuted” charges of aggravated criminal sod­ Saturday evening at the gymnasium, Beecher, Tori Bontrager, Dean Klahr continued, the honor students talked — the December 2013 rape and at­ omy, 155 months each on charges of a large crowd of parents, family and and Weilert — took their turn also about focusing on things in the pres­ tempted murder of a Holton woman. rape and aggravated kidnapping, 41 friends were on hand to cheer on addressing the audience. ent tense — now, the fact that diffi­ for holiday Jackson County District Court months on a charge of aggravated the 80 members of the class of 2015 Finally, two students graduating culties lie ahead, advice such as “stay Judge Micheal Ireland confirmed battery and six months on a charge of while the steady, soothing beat of a with the highest scholastic honors — true to yourselves,” and the idea that The Monday, May 25, edition of Miller’s sentencing recommendation­ criminal threat. The criminal sodomy steady rain on the gym’s roof provid­ summa cum laude — Ashley Cook it is how you deal with your adver­ The Holton Recorder will actually be for 36-year-old Chase Rosario, found charge sentences will run consecu­ ed a sort of drum-like beat for most and Kelcie Matousek — closed out sity that really matters. “Life is not printed on Friday, May 22, due to the guilty of six charges stemming­ from tively, Ireland said, with all other of the affair. the commencement addresses for the fair” is another message that the hon­ Memorial Day holiday. the incident following a jury trial sen­tences to run concurrent to them. Class President Taryn Weilert an­ class. ors students mentioned. The students The deadline to submit advertising in late March and early April. The nounced that 44 of her classmates In between clasps of thunder, the also remembered a classmate — Mi­ and news copy for that edition is 5 plan to attend a four-year college, addresses made by the first two sets chael Anderson — who died when sentence, minus 510 days of time Continued to Page 3 p.m. on Thursday. Please call Shan­ 14 plan to attend a two-year college, of honor students involved a nostal­ the class was in middle school. non, Errin or Allen at 364-3141 to five plan to attend vocational schools, gic look back at the grade school, Summa cum laude honor student make arrangements for your print four plan to join the military and 13 middle school and high school years Ashley Cook said, “Don’t be afraid ads prior to the deadline. TUESDAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: plan to enter the workforce. for the class, complete with the valu­ to laugh. Life is too short to be too CLOUDY/SUNNY MIX, HIGH OF 63 Government offices and many Five students graduating cum able lessons learned involving pay­ serious.” businesses, including The Holton Look for the complete forecast on page 2. laude — Paige DeLay, Madison Re­ ing attention, keeping your hands to Recorder, will be closed on Monday ith, Braden Sides, Trey Tanking and yourself, the complexity of relation­ Continued to Page 14 to observe Memorial Day.

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THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, PAGE 2 DISTRICT COURT NEWS Traffic Limited Civil ficial duty; sentenced to one year in nalia, no proof of insurance, speed­ Heath W. Duncan, failure to yield Dispositions jail, suspended; placed on 12 months ing. from private road or driveway,­ $183. Community HealthCare System probation and fined $100 plus court State of Kansas vs. Gena M. Sis­ Terrence L. Fox, license to be car­ Inc. vs. Tina R. Dunn and Alfred J. costs. tanich, Holton, disorderly conduct. ried and exhibited upon demand, Dunn, sought judgment of $6,232.19 State of Kansas vs. Monty W. State of Kansas vs. Joseph E. Sis­ $158. plus interest and court costs; grant­ Fisher, Topeka, disorderly conduct; tanich, Holton, interference with law sentenced to 30 days in jail, sus­ enforcement-obstruction of official Sharity R. Kranz, failure to yield ed. Jacob Wareham pended; placed on 90 days probation duty, disorderly conduct. 521 Arizona at stop or yield sign, $183. Rural Health Resources of Jack­ Holton, KS Colby Perrill, registration viola­ son County vs. Tamara D. Hainline and fined $100 plus court costs. State of Kansas vs. Tammy R. (785) 364-2111 tion, $208. and Jerry Hainline, sought judgment State of Kansas vs. Jenifer K. Hawks, Topeka, possession of mari­ Randel M. Scarbrough, speeding, of $4,144.73 plus interest and court Donaldson, Topeka, domestic bat­ juana, possession of drug parapher­ $171. costs; granted. tery, disorderly conduct; diversion. nalia, speeding. Chaning L.E. Simnitt, transporting­ Filed State of Kansas vs. Christina L. State of Kansas vs. Jacob C. De­ an open container, $228. Louise Sitzler Fund for the Needy McComas, Topeka, possession of voe, Topeka, possession of marijua­ Bryan D. Smolik, no seat belt, vs. Casey Clagett, seeking judg­ marijuana; sentenced to 12 months na, possession of drug parapherna­ $10. ment of $475 plus interest and court in jail, suspended; placed on 12 lia, driving while license cancelled, Jasmine M. Steele, purchase/con­­ costs. months probation and fined $100 suspended or revoked, no proof of sumption of alcoholic liquor/cereal Portfolio Recovery Associates plus court costs. insurance, transportation of liquor in malt beverage by a minor, $328. L.L.C. vs. Alice Riley, seeking judg­ State of Kansas vs. Stephen Pip­ an open container. Gregory E. Wilcox, driving under­ ment of $1,827.19 plus interest and estem, Horton, disorderly conduct, State of Kansas vs. Kody J. Davis, the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, court costs. pedestrian under the influence of Topeka, possession of marijuana, diversion. alcohol and/or drugs; sentenced to unlawful possession of a controlled 60 days in jail, suspended; placed on substance, possession of drug para­ Small Claims six months probation and fined $200 phernalia. Civil Dispositions plus court costs. Filed Kendra R. Lux vs. Kyle LaMas­ State of Kansas vs. Thomas J.L. Midland Funding L.L.C., as­signee tus, sought judgment of $4,000 plus Hernandez, Mayetta, aggravated Domestic of Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. interest and court costs; granted. battery, domestic battery; sentenced Dispositions vs. Tina Alford, seeking judgment Filed to 29 months imprisonment, sus­ Mandy Clagett vs. Matthew Clag­ of $659.51 plus interest and court Rick Arnold and Arnold’s Refrig­ pended; placed on 24 months proba­ ett, sought protective order; dis­ costs. eration vs. Darren Martin, seeking tion and assessed court costs. missed. Jackson County Sheriff’s De­ judgment of $256.64 plus interest State of Kansas vs. Kurt L. Carl­ Mandy Clagett vs. Tiannie Peni­ partment vs. 2001 BMW 3 series, and court costs. son, Westminster, Colo., unlawful ska, sought protection from stalking VIN WBAAV33461FU77761, no­ acquisition of proceeds from drug order; dismissed. tice of pending forfeiture filed. transactions, possession of marijua­ Jacqueline Coffelt vs. Harold Paula Hopkins vs. FCA US L.L.C., Criminal na; sentenced to 11 months impris­ Askren, sought protective order; dis­ seeking diminution in value of ve­ Dispositions onment and 12 months in jail, sus­ missed. hicle or incurred and/or needed costs State of Kansas vs. Meagan R. pended; placed on 12 months proba­ Filed of repair and all incidental and con­ Packer, Holton, interference with tion and assessed court costs. State of Kansas, Department for sequential damages plus court costs. law enforcement-obstruction of of­ State of Kansas vs. William D. Children and Families and Darrious Ackerman, Goff, possession of and Hydrous Gill, minor children by methamphetamine; sentenced to 15 and through natural guardian Tess months imprisonment, suspended; L. Cloud, and Tess L. Cloud vs. Da­ placed on 18 months probation and vid A. Gill II, seeking support judg­ Stanley gets 32 months assessed court costs. ment. State of Kansas vs. Zackery Ev­ In the matter of the marriage of ans, Holton, possession of marijua­ Kasey L. Miller and Cody A. Miller, for burglary, jail assault na; sentenced to one year in jail, sus­ seeking divorce. pended; placed on 12 months proba­ By Brian Sanders Originally, Stanley had been tion and fined $200 plus court costs. A Holton resident will spend charged with aggravated sexual bat­ Filed Marriage Licenses roughly three years and a half in tery, vehicular burglary and theft in State of Kansas vs. Heather R. Dustin M. Price, 40, Hoyt prison on burglary and aggravated the Hoyt incident, which reportedly Starr, Meriden, identity theft. Melissa B. Linhart, 36, Hoyt assault charges on two different cas­ occurred July 19, 2014, and report­ State of Kansas vs. Tamera L. es from last year following a Friday edly involved the sexual abuse of a Barrett, Wakefield, possession of Kurt S. Fischer, 28, Shelbina, Mo. morning sentencing hearing in Jack­ 16-year-old girl. But during a March methamphetamine, possession of Jobi R. Mellenbruch, 26, Shelbina, son County District Court. 27 hearing, Stanley pleaded guilty to drug paraphernalia. Mo. Bradley A. Stanley Sr., 33, re­ the burglary charge in exchange for State of Kansas vs. Joshua L. ceived a 32-month prison sentence dismissal of the other three charges. Frost, Topeka, possession of mari­ Duane A. Rieschick, 44, Holton on a burglary charge that stemmed During another March 27 hear­ juana, possession of drug parapher­ Robin R. Deppe, 52, Holton from a July 2014 incident in Hoyt ing, Stanley also pleaded guilty to BRING CUSTOMERS INTO YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS! and a 20-month prison sentence on the aggravated battery charge, which an aggravated assault charge re­ stemmed from an alleged alterca­ You Could Be Advertising In This Prime Spot! sulting from an incident occurring tion that involved Danny R. Adams Accidents noted in county Call Allen, Shannon, Errin or David during Stanley’s incarceration at the of Denison, another inmate at the The Jackson County Sheriff’s Of­ hicle sustained damage to its front Jackson County Detention Center. detention center. Ireland said sur­ fice has reported the following acci­ bumper that was listed at more than at The Holton Recorder (785) 364-3141 Stanley’s sentence will be reduced veillance videos were available for dents: $1,000. by 300 days of time already­ served review, including video footage that n At 10:08 p.m. on May 2, Sally n At 4:50 p.m. on May 6, Fred and reserve this spot as a weather sponsor today! at the detention center,­ it was noted. showed the al­leged altercation be­ Wakole, 54, Horton, was traveling Catron, 21, Delia, lost control of his Jackson County Attorney Shawna tween Stanley and Adams. north on U.S. Highway 75 near 198th vehicle in the alley behind 403 Delia Miller had recommended two con­ On that charge, Miller recom­ Road when her vehicle struck a deer Ave. in Delia. Catron’s 2009 Ford secutive 32-month sen­tences, one on mended that its sentence run con­ in the road. Wakole’s 2003 Chev­ struck the southwest corner of the each charge, but District Court Judge secutive to the 32-month sentence rolet sustained damage to its front garage at that address and then left Micheal Ireland­ reduced the second on the burglary charge. Ireland bumper, hood and front right quar­ the scene of the incident, according sentence to 20 months. However, agreed but reduced the amount of the ter panel that was listed at more than to the accident report. Ireland told Bradley that he could sentence, taking into considera­tion $1,000. The vehicle was located with a flat not discount that the second charge the statement of Stanley’s at­torney, n At 5 p.m. on May 4, Tara La­ tire on E Road north of 108th Road. against him stemmed from an inci­ Andrew Delaney of Hiawatha, that dusch, 31, Circleville, was traveling The Ford sustained damage to its tire dent that reportedly­ occurred while Stanley had “owned up to what he’s west on 254th Road near N Road. and front left quarter panel that was he was in­carcerated. done.” Ladusch stopped her 2009 Pontiac listed at less than $1,000. before entering the intersection. Catron was arrested on charges of As it proceeded into the intersec­ driving under the influence of alco­ Former Soldier fire chief gets tion, it was struck from behind by a hol and/or drugs, criminal threat and 1995 Ford driven by Gregory Tank­ criminal damage to property. ing, 47, Holton, according to the ac­ n At 3:20 p.m. on May 8, Timo­ probation on theft charge cident report. Ladusch’s vehicle sus­ thy Homan, 47, Horton, was travel­ tained damage to its front bumper, ing south on U.S. 75 near 278th Road By Brian Sanders two to three months. hood and front right quarter panel when his 2015 Chevrolet struck a A former Soldier fire chief who White was originally charged with that was listed at more than $1,000. turkey in the road. Homan’s vehicle NEW Operating Hours at pleaded no contest in April to charges seven counts of theft — two felony, Tanking’s Ford sustained damage sustained damage to its hood and of stealing more than $3,600 from the five misdemeanor — with all but one to its undercarriage and front left front left quarter panel that was list­ Holton Family Health Center Soldier Ball Club has agreed to repay of the felony counts dismissed when quarter panel that was listed at more ed at less than $1,000. a division of Community HealthCare System Inc. the club and serve probation. White entered a no contest plea in than $1,000. n At 2:40 p.m. on May 8, John During a sentencing hearing on April. The original charges stemmed n At 5:38 a.m. on May 4, Mat­ Bukovatz, 67, Waverly, was travel­ Mon.-Thur.: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Fri.: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday morning in Jackson County from thefts that allegedly occurred thew Dunn, 28, Holton, was travel­ ing south on U.S. 75 when a vehicle th District Court, Ryan White of Soldier­ between August of 2012 and May of ing south on U.S. 75 near 198 Road in front of his made a right turn onto Sat.: 8 a.m. – 12 Noon (Effective June 1, 2015.) when his vehicle struck a deer in the 158th Road. Bukovatz’s swerved his received an 18-month probation­ term 2014, according to White’s case file. It’s our pleasure to enrich the health and lives of the people we serve. and was ordered to pay $3,672.46 According to court documents, road. 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It the right and struck a Kansas Depart­ Court Judge Micheal Ireland said that business account in late 2012 — the was towed from the scene. ment of Transportation sign. after White paid restitution and court two checks that resulted in the felony n At 5 a.m. on May 5, Amy Cor­ The semi sustained damage to its costs, the probation term would be re­ theft charges, it was reported.­ Other nelison, 44, Soldier, was traveling front bumper, hood and windshield duced to 12 months. cash totaling $1,104 was taken at five east on Kansas Highway 16 near P that was listed at more than $1,000. A six-month prison sentence was different times during that time peri­ Road when her 2013 Ford struck a The truck was owned by Keim TS recommended for White on the fel­ od, resulting in the five misdemeanor deer in the road. 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Continued from Page 1 cern over the length of the pro­posed Compiled from the Holton Recorder archives The charges against Rosario sentence, asking Ireland to refrain by Kendra McClain stemmed from an incident that re­ from “giving him (Rosario) more Holton freshman Eric Slim- portedly occurred overnight on Dec. time than he could possibly serve.” 5 Years Ago mer became the first Wildcat golfer 19 and 20, 2013, in the home of a “He’s going to be down there for WeekMEMORIES of May 17-23, 2010 Holton woman who had reportedly­ decades,” Evans said of Rosario. since 1974 to earn a tee time in the state golf tournament, which will be been in a romantic relationship­ with “The public’s not going to need pro- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was played Monday, May 12, it has been Rosario for about three months. The tection from him when he’s in his held on Thursday, May 13, for Start announced. His score of 81 placed woman testified that at the time of 70s.” To Finish Celebrations, which is lo- him third in the regional tournament the incident, Rosario­ became violent Also testifying on Rosario’s be­half MEMORIES after getting “paranoid” in his accu- was his grandmother, Betty Glenn of cated on the north side of the Holton held at the Holton Country Club. The Town Square. Rose Souter opened top five individuals from that tourna- sations of infidelity against her. Topeka, who told Ireland that Rosa- the store as a way to provide afford- ment, along with the two top teams, The April 1 verdict came after a rio did not “do everything the way it able clothing needed for special occa- advance to state competition. trial in which Evans rested Rosario’s­ was portrayed” by Miller and Rosa- sions such as weddings and proms. Parking lots captured considerable case with no testimony in court from rio’s reported victim, who was pres- MEMORIESFor the fourth consecutive season, attention the Holton USD 336 board the defendant or any other witnesses. ent for Friday’s sentencing hearing the Holton High School softball team of education’s meeting on Monday On Friday, Rosario made his first but did not comment. is the champion of the Big Seven night, May 12. The board finalized public comment in court, saying that “He really isn’t the demon that League, it has been announced. The plans for construction of a new lot he did not receive a fair trial because he’s been depicted to be,” Glenn Wildcats split with a tough Jefferson immediately east of the high school he believed nearly three-quarters of said. “I don’t know where a lot of the County West team at Meriden on Fri- gym, and solidified its position in a Jackson County’s population per- stuff he’s been accused of is coming day, May 14, to seal the league title. parking area just south of Central El- ceived him as guilty. from.” Students in Cari Andrews’ fifth- ementary School. Ireland disagreed, saying that the Glenn also alleged that the victim­ MEMORIES results of a change-of-venue study — had a significant role in the December­ grade class at Holton’s Central El- Ellen Durst, who has spent 27 of ementary School spent Wednesday her 29 years as a teacher in Jackson which he said cost the state roughly 2013 incident, saying that Rosario morning, May 19, working on the County, is retiring this month, it has $10,000 — showed that no change of did not have the money or the vehicle school’s Outdoor Wildlife Learning been reported. Durst has taught mu- venue was necessary and that Rosa- to purchase the drugs that reportedly Suite. A webcam will be installed sic in Jackson Heights since it was rio did in fact receive a fair trial. He played a role in the incident, but the to monitor activity at a bird feeder. MEMORIES also denied a motion from Evans for victim did. Ireland questioned the lat- unified 15 years ago, and has since Holton High School graduating senior Ashley Cook (right) was Andrews said visitors to the school’s helped with 45 programs, 30 concerts downward durational­ departure in ter statement, asking Glenn whether recently recognized as a Governor’s Scholar by Kansas Gov. Rosario’s sen­tencing. the victim was “the one who made Web site may soon have the opportu- and 15 graduations. Sam Brownback (left). Submitted photo nity to watch the birds at the feeder Holton alumnus K. Dale Ireland, a While making recommendations him abuse” drugs. via the webcam. 1940 graduate of HHS, returned for for Rosario’s overall sentence — Following the sentencing, Evans Medicalodges Jackson County this year’s commencement ceremo- Cook named Governor’s Scholar which she said was based on stan­ immediately filed a motion to ap­ held its second annual bike show MEMORIES dard sentencing guidelines — Miller peal the sentence and asked Ireland nies to present a one-time $5,000 on Saturday, May 8, it was reported. scholarship to a student in honor of portrayed Rosario as “one of the to consider sending Rosario to a pris- During the event, the “Best Paint the 50th anniversary of his own high At the invitation of Kansas Gov. can Association of University Wom- most violent people I have ever en- on near Larned where he could get Award” went to Alicia Clemons of school graduation. However, Ireland Sam Brownback, Ashley Cook of en, Kansas State Board of Educa- countered.” She also gave Ire­land a treatment for certain “special needs.” Whiting, the “Best of Show Award” Holton High School was selected to tion, Kansas Association of School list of Rosario’s previous convictions Ireland recommended that Rosario said applications for the award were nd went to Lanny Woltje of Holton and all so outstanding that he would give attend the 32 Annual Governor’s Boards, Kansas Congress of Parents of violent crimes in Shawnee County be given an evaluation to see “if the the “Biker’s Choice Award” was giv- each of them a separate $250 award. Scholars Awards Program on May 3 and Teachers, Kansas State Depart- to further illustrate­ her point, over Larned prison is the best place for en to Robert Rye Jr. of Wetmore. Senior Pat Birkbeck was the recipi- in Topeka, it was reported. ment of Education, Kansas-Nation- Evans’ objec­tion, and asked Ireland him.” ent of the $5,000 scholarship. Other Cook is the daughter of Andy and al Education Association, Kansas to make sure that Rosario is never re- Miller said Rosario’s prison sen- graduates, both current and future, Lori Cook of Mayetta. Grandparents School Public Relations Associa- leased on parole. tence could be reduced by 15 percent 10 Years Ago were also showered with a $50,000 are Bill and Judy Barrow of Denison tion, Kansas State High School Ac- “He should never be allowed to for good behavior, meaning he could Week of May 17-23, 2005 endowment and other cash awards. and the late Bill and Kay Cook. tivities Association, Kansas League see the light of day,” Miller said of be released in 54 years. Ireland’s sen- The recognition ceremony honors of Women Voters and United School Rosario. tencing included a 36- month post- The celebration of Jackson Coun- the top academic one percent of Kan- Administrators of Kansas. However, Evans expressed con­ release supervision period.­ ty’s 150th (sesquicentennial) birthday 50 Years Ago sas high school seniors. Scholars are is set for the weekend of Sept. 10-11, Week of May 17-23, 1965 selected from accredited public and it has been reported. The event will private schools in the state. Wilhelm receives America’s Farmers scholarship focus on history and will include Sunday, May 16, was Ferne Grove “These high school seniors have judging of a best beard contest, along day in Netawaka, and hundreds of shown dedication in their studies and with a pioneer dress show and dra- friends and former pupils turned out a commitment to learning. They’ve Holton High School senior Karl More than $500,000 in scholar­ matic historical portrayals. It will to honor Grove, who is retiring this earned this honor, and I want to Wilhelm has received a $1,500 ships has been awarded to students take place around the county seat year after 39 years of teaching the congratulate them on this achieve- scholarship from America’s Farm­ this year through the program. For town of Holton. primary grades at Netawaka. ment,” Gov. Brownback said. “We ers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by more information, visit GrowA­ The Jackson County Commission Gene’s Toggery Shop in Holton also should recognize their families, the Monsanto Fund, it was reported.­ gLeaders.com presented a plaque to Jackson County held a pre-inventory sale that featured teachers and mentors for helping Wilhelm was to be honored at the The America’s Farmers initiative Economic Development Director sport shirts for $1.86, two dress shirts these outstanding students achieve HHS Senior Award Cere­mony on celebrates U.S. farmers and high­ Jonathan Wimer this week in honor for $7, boys’ sport coats for $9.86 and their academic goals. Tuesday. lights the importance of agriculture of his 10 years of service to the coun- boys’ western jeans for $2.16. This program is coordinated for the The Grow Ag Leaders program through communications and com- ty. Wimer will continue to serve as On Thursday, May 13, George governor by the Confidence in Kan- encourages rural youth to remain munity outreach programs. To learn grant administrator for the county’s Widner opened his new Trails Cafe sas Public Education Task Force. It in agriculture and provides college more about the scholarship initiative, new microloan program. on U.S. Highway 75 three miles is funded by donations from private scholarships to support their edu­ visit America’s Farm­ers at www. Gran Villas will hold its ground- south of Holton. The cafe will seat 50 sector businesses in Kansas. The cation. Scholarships, administered americasfarmers.com breaking ceremony on May 23, it has persons, it was reported. Confidence in Kansas Public Educa- by the National FFA Organization, been announced. The Big B Food Mart in Holton tion Task Force was formed 32 years are available to high school seniors After standing tall at the intersec- sold a pound of Swiss or round steak ago to strengthen public confidence and college students pursuing de­ tion of Third Street and Ohio Avenue for 79 cents, a five-pound bag of in education. grees in ag-related fields. To be con- Annual Memorial Day on the east side of Holton for nearly a sugar for 29 cents and four 20-ounce The following organizations are sidered, each applicant must obtain century, the old First Baptist Church fruit pies for $1. members of the Task Force: Ameri- endorsements from at least three lo- building was reduced to rubble last cal farmers. week. Bob and Don McCulley, who Karl Wilhelm purchased the building upon moving No damage in Friday’s storm to Holton two years ago, cited the deteriorating roof as the reason for Friday evening’s storms produced county storm spotters at about 6:25 the church’s demolition. However, funnel clouds but no tornadoes or p.m. that day, Korte said, but the and Gravy the bricks that made up the church’s damage in northern Jackson County, clouds did not get low enough to be- HOLTON LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER sturdy exterior will take on a new life according to Jackson County Emer- come tornadoes. Breakfast in some Holton residents’ gardens, gency Preparedness Director Pat Tornadoes were also reported as Friday, May 22 • 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $ according to Bob. Korte. having touched down in southern Selling Burgers • Chips • Soda 5 Monday, May 25, 2015 Staff and clients at Jackson County Funnel clouds had been spotted in Brown County more than an hour 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Training Center are hoping to find the areas of Netawaka or Whiting by later, it was reported. out what a pile of one million pen- on the South Side of Courthouse Lawn Circleville Masonic Lodge nies looks like. They have launched a Free Musical Entertainment by Gary Bell Circleville, KS campaign to start fund-raising efforts Free will donation. for facility improvements. The goal HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Bring Your Lawn Chairs! Help the Lions support your community! of the one million pennies ($10,000) Robert D. Brown of Holton, KS campaign is to either refurbish the ex- isting building at 625 Vermont Ave. is celebrating his 85th birthday in Holton, or to build a new structure on May 20, 2015. at a different location. Keep on playing, Bob! Home Get your loan with just 25 Years Ago Love from wife, Marilyn, Week of May 17-23, 1990 children Lezlee Heryford, Loans % Rich Bechard of Holton was hired Bryce Brown, Lisa Zimmerman (Jay), Monday night, May 14, as the new and grandchildren Lea, Samuel, Jayson and Jacob. assistant principal and activities di- rector at Holton High School, it was reported. 3 down payment Take advantage of this reduced Reduced private mortgage MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES down payment option through insurance (PMI) Saturday, May 23, 2015 American Legion Post 44 Schedule our secondary market mortgage 7:00 a.m. – Depart from Vets Club program. Minimum down Flexible sources of funds for 7:10 a.m. – Mount Calvary Catholic down payment 8 a.m. – Flag Raising – SW Corner of payment requirement is 3% for Holton Square by Canon Cemetery Call us at 1-800-633-2423, 7:50 a.m. – Olive Hill Cemetery qualified borrowers. Good for or apply online at 8:25 a.m. – Bucks Grove Cemetery new purchase or no-cash-out Monday, May 25, 2015 9:00 a.m. – Soldier Cemetery www.dsbks.com > Apply for 10:00 a.m. – Circleville Cemetery refinance. a Loan Holton VFW Post 1367 Schedule 11:0011:40 – Holton Cemetery Loan must be for a single unit primary residence, not a manufactured home. 7:30 a.m. – Depart from Vets Club 11:55 – Fallen Soldier Memorial Available to current and first-time homebuyers. The maximum allowed qualifying 7:50 a.m. – Denison Cemetery income is 100% of median income for the area in which the property is located. 8:35 a.m. – Larkinburg Cemetery Mayetta VFW Post 423 Records of stable monthly income must be submitted and verified. First-time 8:00 a.m. – South Cedar Cemetery homebuyers must complete home ownership education course. 9:10 a.m. – Thompson-Burns 8:00 a.m. – South Cedar Cemetery 8:40 a.m. – Mayetta Cemetery Cemetery 9:15 a.m. – St. Joseph Cemetery 10:00 a.m. – Pleasant Grove 9:50 a.m. – Hoyt Cemetery DENISON Cemetery 11:00 a.m. – Holton Cemetery Horton VVA 11:55 a.m. – Fallen Soldier Memorial 11:45 a.m. – Netawaka Cemetery STATE BANK venworth VFW Post. 12:30 p.m. – Luncheon at Holton Vets Club dsbks.com In Holton, Hoyt, Meriden and Topeka Online * Mobile 800-633-2423 ______HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, PAGE 4 Dennis Pyle: Report given on Kansas Senate By Sen. Dennis Pyle benefits, the employee is still eligible work post-retirement only for three (R-Hiawatha) to work for another KPERS eligible years. On Tuesday, May 5, and Thurs- employer. 3. They are employed by a school day, May 7, the Kansas Senate fin- The working after retirement pro- district who certifies that they had a ished its first full week of “veto ses- visions sunset periodically to allow hardship that made the job in ques- sion” with floor debate. the Legislature time to examine eli- tion impossible to fill with a quali- The Senate approved 13 pieces of gibility requirements. Certain work- fied candidate. Under this exception, original legislation and three confer- ing after retirement rules for licensed they can work post-retirement only ence committee reports. Last week school professionals sunset on June for one year. was a critical week, as the Legisla- 30, which would place those retirees 4. The Joint Committee on Pen- ture approached its 90th day on May under the general rules that apply to sions and Benefits agrees to grant a 16. all other retirees. Licensed teach- one-year extension due to emergen- House Bill ers currently have no limit to the cy circumstances for either of the 2391 gives state amount of money they can make last two conditions. agencies broader while teaching after retirement Non-teachers or school administra- authority with while still earning their KPERS tors who are currently working after employment prac- benefits. retirement in a KPERS-eligible job tices and human All other KPERS retirees are lim- will be grandfathered so long as they resource manage- ited to earning $20,000 in a KPERS- stay in their current position. Those ment. Under the eligible post-retirement in order to who submitted their retirement pa- proposal, state continue receiving their retirement perwork after May 1, 2015 or who employees with benefits. If they earn more than this leave their current post-retirement special privileges amount, the retiree must stop work- job for a different one will be subject under the state ing or their benefits are suspended to the $25,000 earnings limit unless civil service sys- for the remainder of the calendar granted an emergency exception by tem, known as year. If the special rules for teach- the Joint Committee on Pensions and “Classified Employees,” may volun- ers were to sunset, retired licensed Benefits. S Sub HB 2095 grants ex- tarily give up those privileges if they school professionals (mainly teach- ceptions to special education profes- so choose. ers and administrators) would again sionals and those positions that are Once an employee becomes “Un- be under a $20,000 earnings limit. identified as “Hard-to-Fill” by the classified,” he or she would have the The sunset does not affect state, lo- Kansas State Board of Education. opportunity, in my opinion, to re- cal and non-licensed school retirees. Generating a lot of interest from ag ceive greater compensation for tak- S Sub HB 2095 allows those retired groups this session are SB 178 and ing on new responsibilities and/or teachers currently teaching to con- SB 302. Space does not allow me to Rep. Hutchins: Second week of veto session undergoing advanced job training tinue in their current post-retirement write further on these, but rest as- – something rarely offered to Clas- teaching jobs until June 30, 2017. sured these bills are being tracked. By Rep. Becky Hutchins tiations with the state. The goal is offense is a drug severity level 5 sified employees. After that, and beginning July 1, Kansas is receiving national atten- Kansas District 61 to find compromise language that is felony. Since the beginning of FY2013, 2016 for teachers who submitted tion with the growth of its economy. (R-Holton) acceptable to Uber and that meets HB 2049 would change a first pos- 1,684 employees have voluntarily their retirement paperwork after May Forbes and Investor’s Daily released The second week of the veto ses- public safety needs and includes best session offense to a class B nonper- moved from a classified position to 1, 2015, retired teachers can only articles that praised the state’s cli- sion progressed with work on con- business practices. son misdemeanor and would change an unclassified position. The average continue to draw KPERS retirement mate for small businesses. To view ference committee reports and a veto Although lawmakers made a good- a second offense to a Class A non- length of service of these employees payments and work in a KPERS-eli- the Forbes article, visit tinyurl.com/ override. Budget and revenue work faith effort to engage with Uber person misdemeanor. A third or sub- is 15.6 years. gible job under four conditions: lw9xyfx continues. during the development of the law, sequent offense would be classified S Sub HB 2095 extends the sunset 1. They earn less than $25,000 a You can research bills and track The Department of Revenue will Uber’s tactics became increasingly as a drug severity level 5 felony. on the working after retirement pro- year in that job. them for yourself at www.kslegisla- finish opening income tax receipts hostile. The bill would roll back the crimi- visions in the KPERS system for an 2. They are employed in a teach- ture.org. Contact my office on these from the April 15 The Legislature did not feel it was nalization of nonviolent offenders. additional year. Under current law, ing position that is classified as one or any other issues. You can reach filing deadline necessary to give special exemp- Fewer offenders would lose job op- once a KPERS-eligible employee of the five hardest to fill in the state me at: State Capitol, Rm. 234-E, To- by this week. tions to the $44 billion company that portunities due to a felony convic- retires from a position, and begins by the Kansas Department of Educa- peka, KS 66612, 785-296-7379 or Lawmakers will other Kansas businesses are not en- tion on their record and give them a to utilize portions of their retirement tion. Under this exception, they can [email protected]. then have a more titled to. second chance to become productive complete under- It is important to note that other members of society. The bill would standing of the ride companies already operating in also help keep these nonviolent of- amount of new Kansas, such as Lyft, zTrip and 1010 fenders out of prison – the Depart- Accomplishments of Royal Valley KAYs listed revenue needed did not raise issues with the require- ment of Corrections (KDOC) esti- Thanksgiving dinner for the se- In February, members played Bin- to fill the budget ments of the law. mates the bill would result in a de- The Royal Valley High School Kansas Association for Youth ac- nior citizens was served by the KAY go with senior citizens, then attended hole. The House approved a bill last crease of 46 prison beds in FY 2016, Club. Following that was Daddy- the Unit Conference in Hiawatha. In The House week that contains compromise lan- a savings of $671,000 and a decrease complished a lot this year. Members started the year off by Daughter Date Night, the club’s big- March, members volunteered at the Tax committee guage for wind energy requirements of 75 beds in FY 2017, a savings of gest fund-raiser of the year. elementary school carnival, and club held hearings in Kansas. $1.1 million – freeing up needed supporting the ALS Ice Bucket Chal- lenge. Next up was the annual mem- Members participated in Spare a members volunteered on a weekend this past week on various revenue The bill replaces the requirement space for violent criminals. Square, bringing in toilet paper for at the humane shelter. Members got options, including increasing sales (mandate) of 20 percent renewable The final version of HB 2049 bership drive, welcoming new and returning members. They provided the JCMA Christmas Bureau. together as a club and cleaned up the tax, adjusting small business pass energy usage by the year 2020, mak- passed the House by a vote of 81-36. In December, members helped local cemeteries and painted bleach- through income tax, and increasing ing it a goal instead. In exchange, I supported HB 2049 in part because snacks for both the fall and spring parent teacher conferences, and they kindergarteners at the elementary ers. the tobacco tax. windmills will continue to enjoy a I had earlier supported SB 11. SB 11 school write Santa letters. Next was In May, committees made May The House and Senate voted last property tax abatement for another dealt with increasing penalties for raked leaves and baked cookies at the Ronald McDonald House in To- KAY Citizenship Week, followed by Day baskets. Then, for Teacher Ap- week to override Gov. Brownback’s 10 years. theft of scrap metal, thereby increas- Vets and Nets. Vets and Nets was a preciation Week, members deco- veto of SB 117, which ensures that The bill is the result of negotiations ing the demand on bed space in our peka. After hosting regional conference tribute to veterans at a school bas- rated the teacher’s lounge, made a drivers contracted with transporta- between lawmakers, the wind indus- correctional facilities: I feel it is my ketball game. Veterans received free breakfast and wrote personal notes tion network companies do not have try, and business interests. responsibility to try to lessen the de- this year, they recognized classified staff at their school during American entrance, popcorn and pop and a flag for teachers. a predatory history, and that they The House on Thursday passed mand for bed space if I am support- pin from members. Overall, the Royal Valley High have necessary insurance, like other HB 2049, which would reduce the ing legislation that will add the need Education Week. Operation Christmas Child was a Members then went Christmas car- School KAY club had a very produc- Kansas entities. criminal penalties for low-level pos- for additional bed space. oling at local senior citizen centers. tive year. Now that the governor’s veto was session of marijuana. Under current You can reach me by phone at 785- big hit, with members bringing in gifts and necessities to be sent to The club participated in Pennies for overridden by both the House and law, a first offense of possession of 296-7653 in Topeka, or e-mail me at Patients and raised $133.50. Senate, the ride sharing company marijuana is a Class A nonperson [email protected] children overseas. Uber has finally entered into nego- misdemeanor, and any subsequent Ottawa lists honors The following area students were PLAINS FOLK: Virginian classic recognized for their achievements during Ottawa University’s spring honors convocation on April 16 in the American West story Fredrikson Chapel in Ottawa. By Tom Isern ern plains. The reason, I think, is can generation, was a realist. With • Riley Falk of Holton: 2014-15 Fall/ One of the great misquotations that the population on the northern “The Virginian,” however, he em­ Winter KCAC All-Academic Athletes in American usage is the sentence, plains is about a generation closer to braced romance. Romance sold, and (men’s basketball), 2014-15 Fall/Win- “Smile when you say that.” It used its immigrant roots. Young adults up through print, cinema and television, ter NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes to be a common wisecrack among north, however — including young “The Virginian” was woven into (men’s basketball), Sigma Beta Delta In- boys, but I have no idea what is com- women — are catching on to the American culture. ductees, Sigma Alpha and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities mon speech among kids these days. friendly insult. For people of the plains today, and Colleges. The correct quotation is, “When A Western preacher even insults Wister’s work has some problems. • Christa Hill of Holton: 2014-15 Fall/ you call me that, his parishioners from the pulpit, be- He was pretty bigoted about the for- Winter KCAC All-Academic Athletes smile.” It occurs cause he loves them. He takes care eigners pouring into America, and (volleyball) and 2014-15 Fall/Winter during a poker to insult the rich and the poor alike, let’s face it, most of us plains folk NAIA All-American Scholar Athletes game in Owen because he loves all of them. are of recent immigrant stock. Our (volleyball). Wister’s novel, What set me thinking about all people do not figure in “The Virgin- • Lindsey Yonke of Holton: 2014 Spring “The Virginian.” this was reading a new biography of ian.” KCAC All-Academic Athletes (softball). Trampas, the Owen Wister, by Gary Scharnhorst. Wister’s heroine, Molly Wood, is • Keri Tanking of Netawaka: 2014-15 villain, refers to Its title, logically enough, is “Owen critiqued by some feminists for be- Fall/Winter KCAC All-Academic Athletes (volleyball). the Virginian, Wister and the West,” and its pub- ing, well, too feminine, and falling • Conner N. Strader of Soldier: Sigma the hero, by an lisher is the University of Oklahoma like a rock for the manly Virginian. Alpha. epithet. The Vir- Press. The Virginian himself is criticized • Connor Strader of Soldier: 2014-15 ginian thereupon “The Virginian,” like Wister’s for being a loyal employee of Judge Fall/Winter KCAC All-Academic Athletes rests his pistol other books, came together in 1902 Henry and taking part in the hanging (women’s basketball). on the table and through the compilation of magazine of the wayward cowhand, Steve. It • Nichole Boden of Wetmore: 2014-15 speaks the com- articles previously published. The turns out, according to recent histori- Fall/Winter KCAC All-Academic Athletes monly quoted, commonly mangled, first printing sold out in three days. cal research, that the Wyoming cattle­ (women’s basketball) and 2014-15 Fall/ line. Why was it such a big hit? men on whom Henry was modeled Winter NAIA All-American Scholar Ath- letes (women’s basketball). “The Virginian” is the classic We would like to think that the were themselves a lawless and vio- Sigma Beta Delta Inductees are selected by American Western story, and the Vir- popularity of “The Virginian” was lent bunch. having the highest overall GPA and a 2013 ginian the classic American Western because people recognized it as a If we wish to continue to embrace graduation date. To be eligible to receive the hero. The name-calling episode, too, statement of Western American val- the Western mystique — and I do — KCAC Student-Athlete award, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, be a sophomore exhibits a classic American Western ues. The truth is, Scharnhorst ex- then we have to emphasize the per- or above academically and have earned a letter habit: the friendly insult. plains, Wister catered to an eastern sonal virtues of the Virginian and lay in the sport. Westerners, and therefore people female audience by adding a love off the social history. So go ahead To receive the NAIA All-American Scholar of the plains, insult their friends interest to the book. The early book and call me Western. And when you Athlete award, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, be a junior or above aca- Thanks for reading in order to show their affection for sales were to affluent women. call me that, smile. demically, in attendance at least one full year at them. This is more common on the Earlier in his career, Wister, like Ottawa University and be certified as eligible to The Holton Recorder! southern plains than on the north­ any serious writer of his Ameri- play in their particular sport or sports.

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Advertising Design: Leslie Paine Even when it upsets and overwhelms us, Business Office: Kendra McClain truth above all. & Michael Powls THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, PAGE 5 Schmidt lauds passage Shopteese Shirley Ann “Kip” Shopteese, 56, Tecumseh, died Thursday, May 14, of open government bill 2015, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas At­ Schmidt said. “This bill also will Kansas City. torney General give our office new authority to pro­ She was born Dec. 14, 1958, in Derek Schmidt vide training to public offi­cials and Holton, the daughter of Lorenzo and (pictured) recent­ employees on the impor­tance and Nellie Green Shopteese Sr. ly commended details of these laws to help avoid Ms. Shopteese was a homemaker.­ NEWS BRIEFS the Kansas Legis­ future violations.” She was a member of the Kickapoo­ lature for passage The bill allows the attorney gen­ Tribe and Kennekuk Indian Church. of a bill he pro­ eral to resolve violations of KOMA Survivors include three daugh­ters, posed earlier this or KORA through either a consent Violet Melchior and Nicki Merando, year to improve order or an administrative finding. In both of Topeka, and Vir­ginia Mel­ the state’s capac­ addition, the bill adds protec­tions to chior, Horton; a son, Jonathan Mel­ ity to in­vestigate allow the attorney general or county chior, Mayetta; two sisters, Christine alleged violations or district attorneys to re­view re­ Shopteese, Horton,­ and Michelle NEWS of the Kansas Open Records Act cords that are subject to an open re­ Matchie, Topeka; two brothers, Mi­ (KORA) and the Kansas Open Meet­ cords dispute. chael Shopteese, Horton, and John ings Act (KOMA). The bill was enacted as part of Shopteese, Norman,­ Okla.; and 11 “The Legislature reaffirmed its the conference committee report on grandchildren. She was preceded in commitment to open government House Bill 2256. The bill passed the death by her parents; two brothers, BRIEFS by giving our office the legal tools Senate on a 38-0 vote before pass­ Lorenzo Jr. and Roland Shopteese; to more efficiently and effectively ing the House on a 95-15 vote. It two sisters, Crystal Shopteese and investigate and resolve potential vio­ will now be presented to Gov. Sam Joan Shop­teese; and a nephew, Jer­ lations of the state’s sunshine laws,” Brownback for his consideration.­ emy Simon. Kennekuk services were held Friday at the Kickapoo Community Building. Wake services were held Medicalodges Jackson County Administrator Blair Wagner (left) played “Bubba,” while Helen on Saturday. Dishon-Maple-Chaney Weaver (center) from the Wellnessweavers played the Tooth Fairy and Shirley Hutfles (right) ac- 10” Hanging Baskets May 22-25 Mortuary of Horton is in charge of companied them onNEWS piano during a special skit heldBRIEFS recently at Medicalodges in honor of National Nursing Home Week. Submitted photo $ 50 arrangements. Holton Recorder 5/18/15 4-Packs $2. 16/each of Annual Flowers Anderson $25 Flat Memorial services for Bonita or 2/$30 (48 plants) (Bonnie) Marie Cornelssen Ander­ son, 83, who died Nov. 9, 2014, at Taking orders for her home in Ventura, Calif., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22 at NEWS BRIEFS We still have a Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. good selection of Memorial Boxes Holton Recorder 5/18/15 n The Holton Lions Club will there will be no gate fee for non- gym. Guest speaker will be Chad (available in 3 sizes) hold a fund-raising dinner from 5 campers. Bontrager, a 2000 graduate of HHS tomatoes, peppers Ireland p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 on n The Mayetta Senior Citizens now serving as deputy secretary of and other garden Other small basket Gladys E. Ireland, 97, Holton, the south side of the Jackson County will meet at noon Thursday, May the Kansas Department of Agricul­ died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at The Courtyard. Burgers, chips and soda 21 in the St. Francis Xavier Church ture. Tickets are $25 and available at plants. planters available also. Pines in Holton. will be available for $5. Bring your basement. A pot luck meal will be the Denison State Bank and Farmers Sweet Potatoes Funeral services are pending with lawn chairs and enjoy free musical held. All seniors are invited to attend. State Bank main branch banks and at are Ready! Mercer Funeral Home and will be entertainment withNEWS Gary Bell and n The Soldier BRIEFS Memorial Day all Holton National Bank branches. announced. Holton Recorder 5/18/15 friends. Dinner will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 For more information, call Erin Carl­ n Prairie Band One Stop will host p.m. Sunday, May 24 and Monday, son at (785) 341-3152. Country Greenhouse a Cruise Night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 25 at the Soldier Community n The Heart of Jackson Humane Saturday, May 23 at the store, lo­ Building. Breakfast biscuits and Society shelter is located at 414 E. 17080 246th Rd., (NE of Holton) • 785-364-3935 Sabetha resident cated at U.S. Highway 75 and 190th gravy, apple dumplings, coffee, tea, Eighth St. in Holton and is open (4 miles east of Holton on Hwy. 116 to Road V, 2 miles north to Road 246, Road. Craft and food vendors, draw­ sandwiches, chili dogs, cakes, pies, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday 1/.4 mile east, follow the signs.) ings and food promotions will be cookies and lemonade will be served through Saturday and at other times OPEN: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EVERY DAY THROUGH MEMORIAL WEEKEND arrested on child held. The public is invited. For more for a free-will donation. by appointment. For more infor­ information, call 364-2463. n The NEK-CAP Inc. Board of mation, call 364-5156. exploitation n NEWS BRIEFSn Banner Creek Science Center Directors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Holton Alateen, a fellowship of and Observatory will host a Chair­ Thursday, May 21 at the NEK-CAP young people whose lives have been Coming Home for Glory Days Weekend charges man’s Open House with Bill Zirger Administrative Office, 1260 220th affected by alcoholism, will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May St., Hiawatha. at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the library or Memorial Day? Come Stay With Us! A Sabetha resident was arrested 21 at the center, 22275 N Road. The n The Circleville Alumni Banquet (room 104) at Evangel United Meth­ on charges of alleged sexual exploi­ public is invited; bring binoculars, will be held Saturday, May 23 in the odist Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave. • Super Star Breakfast • AARP Discount Available tation of a child after a search war­ spotting scopes or telescopes. A fam­ Circleville Gym. Social hour begins n Hours at the JCMA New Hope rant was issued for his residence on ily will win a free one-year member­ at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner ca­ Center Food Pantry, located at Fifth Friday. ship to the center.NEWS Reservations are tered by Your PlaceBRIEFS or Mine at 6:30 Street and Wisconsin Avenue in the Jackson County Sheriff Tim helpful but not required. For details p.m. Rod and Sherri Durst and Ellen Holton First Christian Church base­ Morse said the sheriff’s office served and reservations, visit the Events Durst will provide entertainment. ment, are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 300 S. Arizona Ave., Holton, KS a search warrant at the home of Dan­ Page at www.bcscience.org Tickets are $15 each and reserva­ Tuesdays and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 785-364-1988 • www.super8.com iel Joseph Thompson, 25, Sabetha n Vintage Park at Holton invites tions are requested; call Barbara on Thursdays. For more informa­tion on Friday evening. you to “Coffee with Friends” every Hutchinson at 924-3358 or e-mail call 362-7021. “The search warrant was issued as Thursday at 10 a.m. Join residents [email protected] for more a result of an investigation involving for a hot cup of coffee and great information and contacts. child pornography and the exploi­ conversation. The event is free and n The Healthy Living Taskforce tation of a Jackson County child,” open to the community. Vintage Park will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Morse said in a press release. is located at 410 Juniper Drive in May 19 at Trails Café in Holton. Thompson was arrested on charg­ Holton. n The Caregivers Support Group es of two counts of sexual exploita­ n A fund-raising breakfast for the (formerly Alzheimer’s Support tion of a child. His vehicle was also Fritz Dillner Memorial Shelterhouse Group) will meet every third Tues­ impounded. at Banner Creek Reservoir will be day of each month from 3:30 p.m. to Thompson is being held in the held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, 4:30 p.m. at Medicalodges Jackson­ Jackson County Jail with bond set May 25 at Banner Creek Reservoir County. For more in­formation, con­ at $50,000. The Sabetha Police De­ Shelterhouse No. 4. Scrambled tact Zennie McClintock­ at 364-9696 partment and the Nemaha County eggs with ham, biscuits and sausage or Amy Spiker at 364-3164. Sheriff’s Office assisted with the in­ gravy, homemade coffee cake and n The Holton High School vestigation. cinnamon rolls, fresh melons, coffee, Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 iced tea and juice will be served for p.m. Saturday, May 23 in the HHS JUNE SUBSCRIPTIONS a free-will donation. Campers and ARE NOW PAYABLE community members are welcome; Jackson County Senior Public Citizens Center Notice (Published in The Holton Recorder, By Dan Mehringer for lunch at the center. On April 21, Holton, Kan., on Monday, May 18, Those at the Jackson County Se­ the senior citizens from Hoyt joined 2015.) nior Citizens’ Center are mourning those at the center for lunch. the death of two people who used to On April 28, everyone was happy PUBLIC NOTICE come to the center: Robert Chapman to have Sheldon and Mary Hochuli and Ron “Pete” Wells. Thoughts and for lunch. It was so pleasant to have Pursuant to K.S.A. 1998 Supp. prayers go out to the families of both them there. On April 29, those at 65-1, 179 (c) and (d) and K.A.R. of them. When someone who comes the center were happy to welcome 28-18a-7, Jennifer A. Gerety, to the center dies, it leaves an ache in Floyd and Diane Gruver to the cen­ J-Six Enterprises, LLC – J-Six the hearts of those who attend. ter for lunch. They are always thank­ Land Holdings Series for the On April 3, Carol McCann came ful when people start coming to the Shamar Site has submitted a per- for lunch. Everyone was glad to see center. mit application with plans to the her back after her illness. On April 7, And now for the April birthdays: Kansas Department of Health & Megan Massey from Kansas Legal Howard Barnett, May Hittle, Vir­ Environment (KDHE) for review. Services gave a presentation about ginia Nelson, Leonard Swindale, The plans and permit application the Senior Citizen’s Law project, Judith Snyder, Sandy Gilbert, Pete are for a swine finishing opera- which is funded by the Kansas De­ Rethman and Corky Eigenman. A tion. Two (2) new swine buildings partment of Aging. great big belated birthday to each of are proposed in this application. On April 9, Phyllis Wilson returned them. The swine operation will have to the center for lunch. It was good to Those at the center are so fortunate facilities for 996.0 animal units see her back. Also, Henry Wanke had that people are willing to share their located in the Southwest One- his daughter, Chearie Donaldson, as talents at the center. Some time ago, Quarter of Section 33, Township a guest. His grandson, Schaan Don­ a person showed how to make potato 5 South, Range 13 East of aldson, was also a guest. necklaces. It was interesting to learn Nemaha County, Kansas. KDHE On April 14, those at the center how it was done, and the necklaces intends to issue a draft permit played bingo. On April 16, Zenni are pretty. Carol Bickford is current­ contingent upon a satisfactory McClintock from Holton Commu­ ly showing how to make roses out of review of the application. KDHE nity Hospital gave a talk about the plastic spoons. Those at the center has 180 days from the day they need for a power of attorney for the were also shown how to make neck­ receive a complete application to elderly. Also, Susan Hershey was a laces out of t-shirts. Also, people are make final determination. guest of her father, Pat Hershey. shown how to do jewelry. Documents are available for in- On April 17, Susan Blake was A person can always find a card spection on the internet at http:// the guest of her grandparents, Leo game to get into. Finally, there is a www.kdhe.state.ks.us/feedlots and Carol Bickford. On April 20, jigsaw puzzle that needs to be com­ and at the KDHE District Office at the Circleville Senior Citizens came pleted. Until next time. 800 West 24th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66046-4417. Copies of documents and further informa- tion is available for review at the Nemaha County Clerk’s Office in Seneca, Kansas. Written com- ments or inquiries may be direct- ed to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment - Livestock Waste Management Section, 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 420, Topeka, Kansas 66612- 1367; 785-296-6432 within 30 days of the date of this publica- tion. L39t1 HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 PAGE 6 SPORTS Monday Cobras continue strong push this spring at league track meet From the start of the season, hard and competing. I’m certainly Proffitt (JH) 1:09.07 very pleased with that aspect of it,” 4x100m relay: 1. Pleasant Ridge Jackson Heights track coach Lyle 52.96 Alley has boasted about the size of Alley said. Some of those points from the 4x400m relay: 1. Maur Hill 4:20, his team and what it would be like 4. Jackson Heights (Allen, Proffitt, to be able fill out an event sheet freshmen were from fourth, fifth and Rieschick and A. Williams) 4:44 throughout the course of the season. sixth-place finishes, but Alley noted 4x800m relay: 1. Maur Hill 10:38, With the numbers on the Cobras’ those can add up quickly to help a 3. Jackson Heights (Proffitt, White, side, the teams turned in some top- team. Rethman and Allen) 11:25 notch performances at the Northeast What also helped was the leadership 800m run: 1. Little (JH) 2:32*, 6. Kansas League meet in Winchester of some seniors like Seth Holliday Allen (JH) 2:43 SPORTS Wednesdayon Thursday, as the boys took third and Kaitlynn Little once again, as Discus: 1. Miller (Oskie.) 99’ 7” High jump: 1. Drinkard (VF) 4’ 10”, (by one point) and the girls finished the Cobras got individual titles from both and also saw Little set two new 2. A. Williams (JH) 4’ 8” fourth. Javelin: 1. Jobbins (JCN) 103’ 6” On top of that, several JHHS league records at the NEKL meet. Long jump: 1. Kilgo (Oskie.) 15’ 1”, athletes turned in season-best times Those seniors have been strong role 5. A. Williams (JH) 14’ 6” and new league records, leading to models all season and continued to Pole vault: 1. Page (JCN) 8’ 6” a great deal of individual success as be rocks, along with Logan Wells, Shot put: 1. George (JCN) 33’ 10 ½”, well. who earned points in both hurdle 3. Gibson (JH) 31’ 10 ½” “I just think throughout the entire races after switching events in his Triple jump: 1. Howard (JCN) 31’ 6”, final high school season. 6. Lierz (JH) 29’ 10 ½” meet sheet that we have, we can Boys team results: look at that and say we ran our best “Those were events that we really struggled with and Logan stepped 1. JCN 111, 2. Pleasant Ridge 94, 3. yesterday,” Alley said. “We gave it Jackson Heights 93, 4. Oskaloosa 62, 5. our best and that’s what we ended up as a senior and really competed Maur Hill 59, 6. McLouth 51, 7. Horton up with, so we can’t complain about and scored for us in those events 42, 8. Valley Falls 32, 9. Immaculata 3 that.” where normally we would have had Boys individual results: Among the numerous personal goose eggs,” Alley said. “My senior 100m dash: 1. Smith (PR) 11.38, 3. bests, one that stood out was that of class, all of them just stepped up and Rupnicki (JH) 11.44 Wyatt Olberding. Like his brother competed well and that’s what you 110m hurdles: 1. Grother (Oskie.) Cole the year before, he was held expect of them.” 16.93, 6. Wells (JH) 19.77 Jackson Heights’ Peter Rupnicki (shown above, at left) stretches out to try and beat his com- Now, 17 of the Cobra athletes will 200m dash: 1. Molder (Oskie.) 22.99, out prior to the league meet to mend 4. Rupnicki (JH) 24.12, 5. Parker (JH) petition by a nose in a preliminary heat of the 100m dash. Rupnicki made the finals of the event from a leg injury. get ready for regional competition and earned points in multiple races for the Cobras to help the boys team finish third overall at and Alley said they will make their 24.41 Photo by Kelly Breckunitch In returning to action, all Wyatt did 300m hurdles: 1. Arnett (McL.) 5. the NEKL meet. was turn in a season best performance final preparations this week and hope Wells (JH) 48.02 in the triple jump, recording a mark for some breakthroughs in regional 3200m run: 1. Siebert (MH) 10:56 of 41’ 7 ½” to win the event and set a competition at Washington starting 400m run: 1. Bryant (JCN) 53.14, 2. new league record, just like Cole in at 3 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton (JH) 53.78, 4. Jacobsen (JH) the high jump a season ago. “We’re just going to go out and 54.6 Full strength HHS track team give it our best shot and let the chips 4x100m relay: 1. Pleasant Ridge “Not only did he win the event, he fall where they may,” Alley said. 44.94, 3. Jackson Heights (Rupnicki, broke the meet record in doing so. Parker, Strube and Jacobsen) 46.36 Our meet records are only two years Northeast Kansas League meet Girls team results: 4x400m relay: 1. Jackson Heights strong at Big Seven meet old since the league’s only a couple 1. JCN 123, 2. Maur Hill 102, 3. (Strube, Hamilton, S. Holliday and years old, but still, he certainly Pleasant Ridge 85, 4. Jackson Heights Jacobsen) 3:35* While now is the time for track performance solidified those relays Roy (RV) 139’ 9” jumped well,” Alley said. 4x800m relay: 1. Jackson Heights for the regional meet. He also Long jump: 1. Koelzer (NC) 21’ 70, 5. Oskaloosa 53, 6. Valley Falls 41, teams and athletes to be fine-tuning Olberding, a sophomore, was one 7. McLouth 27, 8. Immaculata 24, 9. (Jacobsen, Dohl, Chartier and S. things, the Holton track team was noted a number of athletes snuck in 2”, 2. Butto (HHS) 20’ 1”, 4. Allen of many young athletes to step up at Horton 22 Holliday) 8:59.94* still doing a little tinkering in league some key performances that could (HHS) 19’ 4”, 5. L. Broxterman the league meet for the Cobras, In Girls individual results: 800m run: 1. S. Holliday (JH) 2:07, 6. competition at Effingham last be big heading into that meet like (RV) 19’ 3 ¼” 100m dash: 1. McKinney (PR) 12.67 Chartier (JH) 2:19.61 addition, freshmen like Jason Parker, Discus: 1. Dishon (Hor.) 144’ 5”, 5. Thursday. Brett Hipple (boys 1600m run), Pole vault: 1. C. Bradley (NC) 12’ Braden Dohl, Dalton Chartier, Abby 100m hurdles: 1. Moore (McL.) Justin Rieschick (boys 800m run), 6”, 6. Hicks (RV) 10’ 6” 15.69 Thomas (JH) 110’ Having the team at full strength for Williams, Kate Lierz and Hanna High jump: 1. Abel (JCN) 5’ 6”, 2. the first time in a couple weeks, HHS Ashlyn Weilert (girls 100m dash) Shot put: 1. Renyer (Sab.) 47’ 3 Davault all earned multiple points 1600m run: 1. Little (JH) 5:49*, 4. and Courtney Boswell (girls 300m ½”, 4. Lehnherr (HHS) 45’ 2 ¾”, 5. Davault (JH) 6:23 Parker (JH) 5’ 4”, 3. Dohl (JH) 5’ 4” coach Mark Middlemist tried to for the Cobras as they continued 200m dash: 1. McKinney (PR) 26.56 Javelin: 1. Stone (Hor.) 145’ 10” solidify a few events (most notably hurdles and Triple jump). Roy (RV) 41’ 4 ½” their impressive debut seasons. Long jump: 1. Courter (McL.) 19’, 6. As a team, the coach noted there Triple jump: 1. Allen (HHS) 42’ 300m hurdles: 1. Kilgo (Oskie.) 51.05, the relays) and it paid off as the boys “It is a big jump as a freshman 4. Br. Williams (JH) 55.91, 5. Lierz (JH) Strube (JH) 17’ 11 ½” came up just short of the top spot, was strong support going both 2”, 2. Butto (HHS) 41’ 2 ¾”, 6. coming in and I tell them all, ‘you 56.38 Shot put: 1. Dishon (Hor.) 50’ 1”, 5. finishing as league runner-up. ways and Middlemist believes the Weaver (ACCHS) have to wear your big boy pants and 3200m run: 1. McAfee (JCN) 12:56, Roles (JH) 40’ 6” Meanwhile, the HHS girls took Wildcats are in a good place going Girls team results: you have to compete’ and that’s the 3. Little (JH) 13:46, 4. Davault (JH) Triple jump: 1. Olberding (JH) 41’ 7 into Friday’s regional meet in Hoyt. 1. Nemaha Central 142, 2. Hiawatha 13:55 ½”* fifth as a team and saw some strong thing that I’ve seen the youngsters do. *Denotes new league record set. performances from the sprinters as Action will start at 1 p.m. with field 93, 3. Sabetha 91, 4. Jeff West 88, 5. They’ve really bought into working 400m run: 1. Lewman (MH) 1:01, 6. the 4x100m relay team nearly set a events. Holton 66, 6. ACCHS 54, 7. Royal new league record, while Kimmie “I think their mental preparation Valley 37, 8. Perry-Lecompton 35, Snepp did just that in the 200m dash was great Thursday and I think that’s 9. Riverside 1 (previously set at 26.3 by a Sabetha going to set well for them going into Girls individual results: sprinter in 2003). regionals this week,” Middlemist 100m dash: 1. Snepp (HHS) 12.46, Holton golf team claims fourth Snepp won that event along with said. 3. Cook (HHS) 13.24, 5. Weilert the 100m dash, nearly breaking that Big Seven League meet (HHS) 13.66, 6. Sullivan (ACCHS) league record as well, and continues Boys team results: 100m hurdles: 1. Murdie (JW) 1. Nemaha Central 116.5, 2. 15.79, 2. Karn (HHS) 16.42, 4. straight Big Seven League title to get stronger as the regionals approach. Holton 103, 3. Sabetha 93.5, 4. Putnam (RV) 17.15 Considering the hurdles the Holton the start of the season, so a trip to state not dwell on bad holes, McClane “That was a performance that she’s Perry-Lecompton 84, 5. Riverside 1600m run: 1. Puvogel (Hiaw.) is not out of question considering said, and that is something he can 66, 6. Hiawatha 48, 7. Jeff West 48, 5:36.58, 2. Hanshaw (RV) 5:50.64, golf team has had to overcome this going to remember, already having season, what was another one to leap the team’s progress and motivation continue to work on as the lone the two school records. Now, her 8. Royal Valley 45, 9. ACCHS 5 6. Hamilton (ACCHS) heading into regional play. Panther competing at the regional Boys individual results: 200m dash: 1. Snepp (HHS) over in Big Seven league competition sights are on wanting to get back to at Lake Perry on Wednesday? “I really feel that this team has meet in Abilene. state,” Middlemist said. 100m dash: 1. Koelzer (NC) 10.9, 26.12*, 4. Putnam (RV) 28.0, 5. over-achieved with the tournament While they may have had their 2. McClintock-Strozier (HHS) 11.5, Cook (HHS) 28.02 With the heavy rain from the past The boys had a number of athletes week, the Wildcats and the rest of the schedule we had this year and the struggles at the league meet, McClane finish near the top of the standings, 3. Pool (HHS) 11.57, 6. Barta (HHS) 300m hurdles: 1. Baumgartner tournaments we won. We had some noted he was pleased to see both 12.0 (NC) 49.35, 2. Putnam (RV) 50.03, league competition had some hazards getting reliably solid first-place to be wary of, but the HHS golfers bad tournaments, but you’re going to Panther golfers finish the season. performances from the 4x100m 110m hurdles: 1. Z. Bradley (NC) 5. Boswell (HHS) 51.94, 6. Sullivan experience that with inexperienced “With everything those two guys 14.97, 4. P. Broxterman (RV) 16.78, (ACCHS) managed quite nicely and wrapped relay team and Indie Allen in the up their fourth straight league title in golfers,” Swisher said. “I’m confident have went through this year, it’d be triple jump. 5. Masquat (RV) 16.85 3200m run: 1. Puvogel (Hiaw.) in where we’re at right now. They’re easy for them to fold and say, ‘this 1600m run: 1. M. Strader (HHS) 12:40.84, 2. Scholz (ACCHS), 3. the process. Teammate Luis Butto also came “We played as well as probably looking forward to it and we’re going isn’t worth it,’ but I’m very proud of through with a pair of runner- 4:44.04, 6. Hipple (HHS) 5:01.98 Hanshaw (RV) 12:58.4 to go out there and give it our best those guys.” 200m dash: 1. Koelzer (NC) 22.59, 4x100m relay: 1. Holton (Snepp, could be expected with the condition up finishes in the long jump and that the course was in, with a lot of shot.” Full results for HHS and RV from the triple jump, but perhaps the 6. Wright (HHS) 24.67 Cook, Karn and Weilert) 51.73, 4. The Wildcats were to compete the league meet are listed below. 300m hurdles: 1. McGaughy ACCHS tall grass and tall rough,” Holton biggest boost the team got was coach Don Swisher said. in Abilene today (Monday), with Big Seven League golf from freshman Mason Strader, who (Riv.) 40.78, 3. Masquat (RV) 43.1, 4x400m relay: 1. Jeff West 4:18.36, regional competition starting at 9:30 Team results: 5. P. Broxterman (RV) 44.11 2. Holton (Degenhardt, Karn, Mosier On top of taking the team title, claimed the individual league title in the Wildcats had the top individual a.m. 1. Holton 341, 2. Nemaha Central the 1600m run. 3200m run: 1. K. Cox (Sab.) and Boswell) 4:19.05, 4. ACCHS ——— 351, 3. Jeff West 363, 4. Sabetha 367, 10:49.84, 5. R. Strader (HHS) 4x800m relay: 1. Hiawatha golfer as well, with Braden Sides “He’s a competitor and I think he continuing to roll along and claim his Royal Valley took a pair of golfers 5. Hiawatha 440, t6. ACCHS N/A, knows what it takes by watching his 11:04.92, 6. Hicks (RV) 11:17.85 10:14.9, 3. ACCHS first tournament title of the season. to the league meet last Wednesday t6. Royal Valley N/A sister (Connor Strader), the training 4x100m relay: 1. Holton (Butto, 400m dash: 1. Bissell (ACCHS) He did so on the strength of a strong and while the golfers may not have Individual results: and what she did to get there,” Wright, Pool and McClintock- 1:01.58, 5. Vessar (ACCHS) front nine, which included a hole-in- heeded coach Willie McClane’s 1. B. Sides (HHS) 75, 2. Bradley Middlemist said. Strozier) 45.04 800m run: 1. Puvogel (Hiaw.) one on the fifth hole that somehow advice about not playing out of the (NC) 78, 3. Morgison (PL) 81, 4. Strader and several athletes have 4x400m relay: 1. Perry-Lecompton 2:20.85, 3. Bissell (ACCHS), 6. had seemingly little fanfare. rough, he said he still saw some Sowers (ACCHS) 86, 5. Epple (Sab.) a chance to qualify at the regional 3:29.85, 2. Holton (Wright, Allen, Degenhardt (HHS) 2:37.65 “Nobody really saw where the ball positives from the younger golfers 86, 6. P. Sides (HHS) 86, 7. Con. meet next week in Hoyt and depth Butto and Parks) 3:31.02, 5. Royal Discus: 1. Gartner (Hiaw.) 146’ went,” Swisher said. “They looked competing in their first league meet. Mickens (JW) 88, 8. Mohney (NC) is a big part of that, particularly in Valley (Ensley, P. Broxterman, L. 7”, 5. Hanson (RV) 103’ 10” and looked. Finally, I think his dad For Max Hennis, consistency 88, 9. Sullivan (ACCHS) 88, 10. regards to Holton’s sprinters. Broxterman and Masquat) 3:40.69 High jump: 1. Garrett (Sab.) 5’ 6”, suggested to the group he was with continues to be an issue, but McClane Coop. Mickens (JW) 88 “Especially when it comes to the 4x800m relay: 1. Hiawatha 6. Garcia (HHS) 4’ 6” that they might want to look in the said he feels his overarching message Other HHS results: 100 and 200 and competition for 8:35.94, 4. Holton (Parks, Hipple, R. Javelin: 1. Heiniger (Sab.) 137’, 5. cup and one of the kids walked over is starting to get across. A. J. Haussler- 89 spots on the relays, we’ve got the Strader and Rieschick) 9:13.33 Hanson (RV) 110’ 10” and said, ‘yup, here it is.’” “The thing I preach about from the Hayden May- 91 versatility of all those kids who can 400m dash: 1. Kellum (PL) 50.88, Long jump: 1. Wessel (NC) 15’ 4 “He’s playing real well now, playing beginning is you don’t have to hit Garett Beecher- 92 do that and that just makes training 3. Wright (HHS) 51.37 ¾”, 5. Coder (ACCHS) with confidence and he’s ready to go, far, you have to hit straight and there Nils Bergsten- 97 that much easier because they’re 800m run: 1. Lierz (NC) 2:02.58, Pole vault: 1. Baumgartner (NC) I think,” Swisher added. towards the end Max started to hit Other RV results: working hard because they know if 4. M. Strader (HHS) 2:11.44, 6. 10’ 3” Some of his teammates seem ready straight,” McClane said. Brandon Hart- 127 they have a bad week or a bad slip- Rieschick (HHS) 2:12.19 Shot put: 1. Gartner (Hiaw.) 39’ to go as well, with cousin Parker Sides Brandon Hart, meanwhile, just Max Hennis- 173 up, other kids are knocking on the Discus: 1. Majors (JW) 138’ ½” 2” turning in his second consecutive needs to have a short memory and door and pushing for their spot,” High jump: 1. P. Broxterman (RV) Triple jump: 1. Murdie (JW) 35’ 8 prime performance with another top Middlemist said. 6’ 4”, 5. Weaver (ACCHS), 6. L. ¾”, 5. Sullivan (ACCHS) 10 (6th) finish. For both the boys and girls, Broxterman (RV) 5’ 8” *Denotes new league record set. Freshman A. J. Haussler just missed Middlemist hopes the league Javelin: 1. Kurtz (PL) 162’ 11”, 5. out on making the top 10, but he has started to carve out his niche and turn in some consistent performances with the more experience he gets. Royal Valley preps for regional While some of the other Wildcats may have struggled, Swisher said he For a Royal Valley track team hopefully it will be a little bit of a Hanshaw is one of a numbers of was satisfied with the performance that has been near the top of the wake-up call for some of them,” female athletes who will be back to overall because the golfers were league standings on the boys side for Visocsky said. “Their times weren’t bolster the girls team next season, staying focused and working to pick several of the past seasons, Thursday bad for them. It just seemed like along with league medalists Kate each other up as a team, with the certainly may have been a bit of a let it was a little sluggish instead of Hanson and Macy Putnam, and performances of Parker Sides and down. coming out and really performing Visocsky noted there are starting to Haussler being key. well. Hopefully they can bounce build some momentum. In addition, the coach noted the In coach Denise Visocsky’s eyes, HHS golfers’ short game has come the meet is just a reminder for her back and take care of business.” While the boys weren’t quite in the One individual who did come ready same boat, Broxterman and Eugene a long way and that was evident in athletes to stay focused heading into their performance on Wednesday. regional competition now, especially to perform at league was freshman Masquat continued to lead the way Katie Hanshaw, who turned in season and the coach is ready to see what all “We spent a lot of time the day with the RVHS students out of class before on chipping and I think our for the year as of Friday. best times on the way to a runner-up the athletes can do next after being finish in the girls 1600m run and a pushed in the league meet. play around the green was more solid While the Panthers did have one then it had been over the last few individual champion at the league third-place finish in the 3200m run. “I’m excited to get into regionals “She ran great times and is going and see where we are at. We have tournaments. The kids were handling meet, with Patrick Broxterman the shots around the green a lot winning the boys high jump, some to be really great the next couple a great chance of performing well years,” Visocsky said. “She had great at regionals and I’m excited and better,” Swisher said. of the top performers weren’t quite Going into regional competition, as crisp in the highly competitive competition in there with Jordan looking forward to it,” Viscosky Cobra Abby Williams (shown above) makes an attempt late in Puvogel of Hiawatha. For her, just said. Swisher and the HHS golfers know Big Seven competition and that is they will need to have their best the girls high jump competition at the league meet last Thursday. something Visocsky said they can being a freshman stepping up and Royal Valley will host a 4A regional Williams placed in multiple events, part of a strong freshman push doing real good at the league meet, meet on Friday starting at 1 p.m. performance of the season to have a learn from moving forward. shot at state. for the JHHS track team late in the season. she had some really great times.” Photo by Kelly Breckunitch “Hopefully it will push them and Holton has come a long way since HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 PAGE 7 JHMS track team nearly pulls off second sweep of NEKL meet 8. Pleasant Ridge 16 7th grade girls team results: In the final meet of the season, the th Jackson Heights Middle School track 7 grade boys individual results: 1. Jackson Heights 106, 2. Pleasant team seemingly put its best foot forward. JHMS Ridge 85.5, 3. Valley Falls 77.5, 4. While it was no clean sweep like last 1600m run: 2. A. J. Mock 5:46.96, 3. Xavier 59, 5. JCN 43, 6. Oskaloosa 30, Holliday 5:47.34 7. McLouth 22.5, 8. St. Benedict 8.5 year, a pair of team titles at the Northeast th Kansas League meet for the seventh- 4x200m dash: 4. Jackson Heights 7 grade girls individual results: grade teams to go along with the eighth- (Kennedy, Wareham, Wege, Woltje) JHMS grade boys and girls runner-up showings 2:16.67 100m dash: 4. White 14.52 was still pretty impressive. 400m dash: 3. Co. Williams 1:08.46, 1600m run: 4. Kennedy 6:28.34 The circumstances made the feats even 5. Woltje 1:09.99 200m dash: 4. White 29.96 greater, it was the first team title this 4x100m dash: 6. Jackson Heights 4x200m relay: 3. Jackson Heights season for the seventh-grade boys, while (Watkins, Wege, Ca. Williams and (Brey, Kennedy, Howe and Strathman) the eighth-grade girls managed with Manuel) 1:04.84 2:15.37 limited numbers and the boys closed the 75m hurdles: 5. A. J. Mock 14.9 400m dash: 2. White 1:06.02, 3. Dohl gap between them and league champion 800m run: 2. Holliday 2:39.14, 3. A. J. 1:06.54 Panther outfielder Jaycee Worrell (shown above) makes a diving catch late in Wednesday’s league Mock 2:42.01 4x100m relay: 2. Jackson Heights showdown against Jeff West to help keep the visiting Tigers in check. Worrell and her teammates Oskaloosa from 50 points to a miniscule two points at the league meet. Discus: 1. Ca. Williams 86’ 1”*, 2. (Brey, Ji. Buck, Howe and Strathman) made some big plays late to hold off Jeff West in a 7-5 victory, which wrapped up the Big Seven Watkins 73’ 1 ½”, 4. Manuel 72’ 4 ½” 1:01.99 Photo by Kelly Breckunitch Meanwhile, the seventh grade girls League title for Royal Valley. continue to do what they did all season, High jump: 6. Kennedy 4’ 4” 800m run: 2. Dohl 2:49.54, 5. Ji. Buck as coach Mark Fenton noted the team Long jump: 2. Co. Williams 14’ 5” 3:10.8 won all but one meet this spring. Medley relay: 3. Jackson Heights Discus: 1. Roles 84’ 11 ½”* For most teams on Tuesday, it was a (Holliday, Kennedy, A. J. Mock and High jump: 2. Dohl 4’ 8” balanced effort that paved the way for Wege) 2:12.08 Long jump: 3. White 12’ 3” RV softball wraps up league group success, but the eighth grade girls Triple jump: 1. Co. Williams 31’ 7”, 5. Medley relay: 1. Jackson Heights Holliday 26’ 5” (Brey, Howe, Kennedy and Dohl) had to make their points count and Faith th Little helped the Cobras do that with 8 grade boys team results: 2:13.18* individual titles in the 800m run, 3200m 1. Oskaloosa 105, 2. Jackson Heights Shot put: 1. Roles 32’ 7 ½” title with win over Jeff West run and 75m hurdles. On top of that, 103, 3. St. Benedict 58, 4. JCN 54, 5. Triple jump: 1. Brey 28’, 5. Flowers she set new league records in all three Pleasant Ridge 43, 6. Valley Falls 42.5, 22’ 5 ½” o say the drama was building the Panthers and Wildcats provided inning and give the team what looked th T events. 7. McLouth 40.5, 8. Xavier 17 8 grade girls team results: for Wednesday’s de facto Big Seven quite the dramatic finish and it started like a pretty comfortable 7-1 lead. th after a rather innocuous double play in Considering the stakes, though, a Other individual champions for Jackson 8 grade boys individual results: 1. Oskaloosa 110, 2. Jackson Heights League championship game between th JHMS 86, 3. JCN 67, 4. Valley Falls 62, 5. the top of the fifth inning. Jeff West rally was almost a given and Heights included Carson Williams (7 the Royal Valley and Jeff West softball th 100m dash: 1. Au. Mock 12/74 McLouth 58, 6. Xavier 41, 7. St. Benedict Royal Valley seemingly worked out while Gray-Milligan induced a quick boys discus), Cooper Williams (7 boys teams would be underselling it. th 1600m run: 2. Thomas 5:16.21 23, 8. Pleasant Ridge 15 the defensive kinks and seemed to be ground out to start the seventh inning, triple jump), Austin Mock (8 boys 100m th Players and fans alike were amped th 200m dash: 2. Au. Mock 26.27, 4. 8 grade girls individual results: settling into a groove as the middle the Tigers got into a groove of their own dash), Curties Niehues (8 boys shot for the game in Hoyt as a sizable crowd put), Grace Roles (7th girls shot put) and Wiecken 28.34 JHMS was on hand to witness a heated battle infield duo of Leslie Schuetz and Sarah after that. th 3200m run: 2. Thomas 11:56.87, 4. Au. 100m dash: 2. Keehn 14.46 Beam helped negate a leadoff single. Following back-to-back walks, Sydney Raborn (8 girls long jump). that wasn’t lacking for sizzle, even if Fenton it would have been tough to Mock 13:08.01, 5. Brenner 13:11.68 200m dash: 5. Keehn 31.17 the persistent rain tried to douse both Brees then stepped up to the plate, Brees delivered with an RBI single and 4x200m relay: 1. Jackson Heights 3200m run: 1. Little 14:09.14* though, and smoked a ground-rule Wright then cleared the bases with a sweep all four league titles for the second teams. year in a row, but the Cobras did their best (Ahlgren, Childs, Rethman and Wiecken) 4x200m dash: 2. Jackson Heights Mother Nature must not have gotten double past the left field fence. In a three-run home run that floated over the 1:54.71* (Dieckman, Keehn, Sy. Raborn and perfect illustration of the margin of error centerfield fence. to try and, more importantly, the ended the memo about what was riding on with some of their best performances of 400m dash: 2. Au. Mock 1:00.65, Vance) 2:09.58 Wednesday’s series, but both teams in Wednesday’s game, Tiger Kayleigh After sandwiching an out between a 4x100m relay: 3. Jackson Heights 400m dash: 2. Little 1:05.05 Wright then got a hold of a ball that single and another walk, Gray-Milligan the season. braved the weather to complete a classic “It’s just wonderful to see everybody (Ahlgren, Childs, Niehues and Wiecken) 4x100m relay: 4. Jackson Heights title game. In the end, the Panthers stayed just fair down the third base line was relieved by Hannah Beam. It was a 54.77 (Dieckman, Keehn, Sy. Raborn and for an RBI double that gave Jeff West tough call to make, according to Katzer, do their best here the last two meets of edged their league rivals from Jeff West the year. In between Rossville and the 800m run: 5. Olberding 2:44.78 Vance) 59.62 in a 7-5 victory, locking up the second- a 1-0 lead. but Beam forced a slow roller to second league meet, I think everybody PR’d Discus: 4. Niehues 99’ 2”, 5. Thomas 75m hurdles: 1. Little 13.19*, 4. Vance ever Big Seven title in program history. The Panthers seemed to wake up base to end the threat and wrap up the during the last two,” Fenton said. 98’ 5 ½” 15.62 “Without the kids and without the after that as Maggie Schuetz led off the 7-5 victory for Royal Valley. Full results for the JHMS track team Medley relay: 4. Jackson Heights 800m run: 1. Little 2:31.96* bottom half of the inning with a double “This is the second time this year talent that they have, Wednesday from the league meet are listed below. (Ahlgren, Bruggeman, Childs and Discus: 6. Dieckman 70’ 2” night’s not possible and I think that’s and the team then relied on some small that I’ve seen where we’ve had a pretty NEKL MS track meet Wiecken) 2:00.58 Long jump: 1. Sy. Raborn 12’ 9”* really important to point out. They’re ball strategy it hasn’t had to turn to too sizable lead, the other team has made 7th grade boys team results: Shot put: 1. Niehues 42’ 5 ½”*, 5. Shot put: 3. Je. Buck 31’ 11”, 6. the ones that put forth the blood, sweat often this season. a run at us and we have not blinked 1. Jackson Heights 109, 2. St. Benedict Thomas 30’ 4” Dieckman 29’ 10” and tears,” RV coach Corey Katzer said. Royal Valley executed when it either time. The kids have stayed very 75, t3. Oskaloosa 52, t3. McLouth 52, 5. Triple jump: 3. Bruggeman 32’ 4”, 6. Triple jump: 4. Sy. Raborn 28’ ½” “It was really big. I think it’s a huge counted, though, as Masey Lafferty then calm, very poised and I think not only JCN 51, 6. Xavier 46, 7. Valley Falls 31, Rethman 30’ 2 ½” *denotes new league record set. confidence-builder for us going into laid down a textbook sacrifice bunt to does that say a lot for the seniors, but I regionals.” advance Schuetz before Gray-Milligan think it says a lot for the maturity of the As big as the win may have been, it drove her in with an RBI groundout to sophomores,” Katzer said. was never a sure thing and while RV tie the game back up at 1-1. The rain finally let-up shortly after starter Kaileigh Gray-Milligan got out “Honestly, we have not had to do that the conclusion of the game, but the Holton girls finish strong in of a two-out, bases-loaded situation in all year. We have not had to worry about second one had already been called the first inning, things took a dire turn in going and producing and that’s a credit off. One game was all Royal Valley the top of the fourth as the Tigers took to the kids,” Katzer said. “You never needed to wrap up the league title, but advantage of two Royal Valley errors. really know what to expect when all of Katzer noted both teams were already Big Seven middle school meet Those errors put the first two runners a sudden you have to do that.” buzzing about a potential rematch in After retiring the Tigers in order in state competition. on, but Gray-Milligan struck out the onsidering the unexpected break the dash, Taygen Altenburg taking first in the 400m dash: 5. Watkins 1:03.3, 6. P. next batter and managed to induce a fly the top of the sixth, the RV offense went First, the Panthers (18-1) will need C 1600m run and Kinleigh Rhood doing Gilliland 1:03.84 right back to work as Jaycee Worrell to get out of regional competition, and Holton Middle School track team got 3200m run: 1. Marriott 12:03* ball out after a sacrifice bunt to escape before league competition last Tuesday, the same in the shot put. the inning unscathed once again. led off with a single and Leslie Schuetz that will be no easy feat. Royal Valley Eighth-grader Wyatt Marriott was 75m hurdles: 2. Martin 11.59 then laid down the sacrifice bunt this will start regional play on Tuesday coach Darin Stous noted the Wildcats 4x100m relay: 4. Holton (P. Gilliland, “Jeff West had several opportunities came out strong and showed no signs of the only individual boys champion, but Jackson, Watkins and Ruckman) 52.41 early in the game to jump out on us and time around. against another league foe, Holton. The his too was a stellar performance as he Sarah Beam then drew a walk and Wildcats (9-9) are coming off a recent rust with the girls teams leading the way 4x200m relay: 4. Holton (Brownell, our kids didn’t panic, even though we with a pair of runner-up finishes in the set a new school record in the 3200m Ruckman, O’ Connor and Jackson) 2:00.51 had made some mistakes,” Katzer said. Kaylie Parker laced the go-ahead RBI 11-1 victory over Riverside. run. Marriott’s time of 12:03 bested the 4x400m relay: 3. Holton (Brownell, P. single into right field after that, giving HHS and RV will open up tournament final meet of the season. “We stayed relaxed, stayed calm and I “I think coming into the league meet previous record (12:05) set by Justin Gilliland, O’ Connor and Watkins) 4:27.84 think that was the biggest thing that we the Panthers a 2-1 lead. While the play in a first round game at 2 p.m. in we had a strong feeling about how we’d Rieschick in 2012. High jump: 3. P. Gilliland 5’ handled that early run by Jeff West.” second out of the inning was recorded St. George. The championship game is been working together and improving In the end, Stous said the Wildcats’ Long jump: 5. Martin 16’ 6” shortly thereafter, the team was far from slated for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, with the unselfishness was a major factor in their Discus: 4. Brownell 93’ 4” Keeping runs off the board was key, every week and having that extra week th done scoring as Royal Valley was just winner of Holton/Royal Valley moving strong performance at the league meet. 7 grade girls team results: as Gray-Milligan had a formidable off seemed to help with some of our 1. Sabetha 153, 2. Holton 85, 3. Jeff West counterpart in the pitcher’s circle in the starting to find its form. on to face Rock Creek or Santa Fe athletes,” Stous said. “The willingness to try different events The Panthers started to drive the ball Trail. throughout the season really helped 56, 4. Perry-Lecompton 50, 5. Royal Valley form of two-time All-League selection With the Wildcats hosting the Big 49, 6. Hiawatha 20, 7. Riverside 13, 8. Olivia Brees, who was just as adept at hard like they have all season, beginning Game 1 Seven League meet, the HMS athletes strengthen the team as a whole because ACCJHS 8 keeping the Panthers’ powerful bats in with an RBI single from Maggie Schuetz JW: 0-0-0-0-1-0-4—5 looked pretty comfortable with some were naturally able to do certain 7th grade girls individual results: check (tossing a no-hitter through four after that second out. Following that, RV: 0-0-0-0-1-6-x—7 individual champions in three of the four events, but they went ahead and went HMS innings). Lafferty smacked a ball into centerfield Statistics: the divisions. Maybe the most impressive outside the meets and tried the events 100m dash: 5. Parks 14.92 Katzer noted he kept reminding his that was misplayed to score another run P: RV- Gray-Milligan, H. Beam team performance, though, was that of where we had holes or spots open to help 200m dash: 1. Hickman 29.66 and Ali Bryan came through two batters and M. Schuetz; JW- Brees and M. the eighth-grade girls. get points for the team,” Stous said. 400m dash: 2. Hickman 1:07.96, 5. Parks team about game two of last year’s 1:10.21 doubleheader, though, when the later with a two-RBI single. Broxterman. Just nine eighth-grade girls were out Now, Holton will look to build off Eventually, RV worked its way back 2B: RV- M. Schuetz; JW- Brees and the momentum of the seventh-grade 800m run: 3. Altenburg 2:44.62 Panthers touched up the Tigers’ ace to for track this spring and Stous noted all of 1600m run: 1. Altenburg 5:54.15 the tune of 11 runs. around to the top of the order and Wright. them made big contributions on the way teams looking ahead to next season. Full results for the Wildcats from the team’s 75m hurdles: 4. Yingst 14.02, 6. I. Watkins After the two teams fought to a Worrell brought in another run with HR: JW- Wright. to a second-place team finish. A number 14.24 an RBI single to cap the Panthers’ big SB: RV- Burns. of those athletes also claimed individual final meet are listed below. standstill through the first four innings, Big Seven League MS track meet 4x100m relay: 4. Holton (Booth, Mulenga, Haussler and Degenhardt) 59.43 titles, including Abbigail Hundley (200m 8th grade girls team results: dash), Reagan Baum (75m hurdles) and 4x200m relay: 3. Holton (Booth, Lutz, 1. Sabetha 143, 2. Holton 65, 3. Jeff West Yingst and Haussler) 2:10.34 the 4x400m relay team. 58, 4. Royal Valley 56, 5. Hiawatha 51, 6. The seventh-grade girls also saw a 4x400m relay: 2. Holton (I. Watkins, Perry-Lecompton 44, 7. Riverside 32, 8. Degenhardt, Hickman and Altenburg) RVMS track competes at league trio of athletes earn first-place medals, ACCJHS 16 4:34.01 with Danika Hickman winning the 200m 8th grade girls individual results: HMS Long jump: 3. Hickman 13’ 7 ¼” Broxterman) 4:49.88 Shot put: 1. Rhodd 28’ 4” While the middle school Panthers th 100m dash: 2. Hundley 14.0 may not have had a breakthrough team 8 grade boys team results: Discus: 3. Kucan 67’ 8”, 5. Rhodd 65’ 2” 200m dash: 1. Hundley 27.96 7th grade boys team results: performance at the Big Seven League 1. Sabetha 142, 2. Perry-Lecompton 400m dash: 3. Barta 1:09.93 89, 3. Hiawatha 66, 4. Riverside 63, 5. upcoming prep SPORTS 1. Jeff West 99, 2. Hiawatha 81, 3. Royal 3200m run: 6. Marriott 16:03 track meet in Holton on Tuesday, there Holton 52, 6. Royal Valley 45, 7. Jeff Valley 67, 4. Riverside 56.5, 5. Sabetha 50.5, were plenty of individual highlights for TUESDAY, MAY 19: RVHS Softball vs. HHS Softball – 4A Regional 75m hurdles: 1. Baum 13.13, 4. Barta 6. Perry-Lecompton 35, 7. Holton 27, 8. West 6 13.28, 5. Moore 13.31 Royal Valley as the team saw at least th ACCJHS 18 8 grade boys individual results: Tournament – 2 p.m. @ St. George 4x100m relay: 3. Holton (Baum, Moore, 7th grade boys individual results: one individual champion crowned in RVMS Pruitt and Stevens) 57.28 FRIDAY, MAY 22: RVHS/HHS Regional Track Meet – 1 p.m. @ Hoyt; HMS each division and a number of personal Long jump: 3. Buchtel 17’ 3 ½” 4x200m relay: 5. Holton (Moore, Pruitt, 400m dash: 5. Wright 1:03.81 bests from each athlete. Triple jump: 1. D. Hale 36’ 5 ¼”, 6. JHHS Regional Track Meet – 3 p.m. @ Washington Baum and Stevnes) 2:07.36 800m run: 3. Purcell 2:33.72 “We stressed to the kids that we Pruyser 31’ 10” 4x400m relay: 1. Holton (Barta, Baum, 1600m run: 3. Purcell 5:33.46 want to try to improve each meet. No 100m dash: 4. D. Hale 12.44 Hundley and Moore) 4:39.53 75m hurdles: 4. Wright 13.12 Sponsored by Long jump: 3. Hundley 13’ 3 ½” 4x100m relay: 5. Holton (Boswell, Brandt, matter how much it is, we would like 800m run: 4. Wahweotten 2:26.24 8th grade boys team results: to see them work towards improving 4x100m relay: 2. Royal Valley K. Roush and Mulroy) 57.81 1. Sabetha 142, 2. Perry-Lecompton 89, 3. 4x200m relay: 6. Holton (Fletcher, K. every meet. With all the PRs we had (Buchtel, Jordan, Cain and D. Hale) Hiawatha 66, 4. Riverside 63, 5. Holton 52, 49.62 Roush, Smith and Mulroy) 2:08.9 at league, we feel like that pretty 6. Royal Valley 45, 7. Jeff West 6 4x400m relay: 4. Holton (Prine, Smith, well took place,” RVMS coach John 4x200m relay: 2. Royal Valley 8th grade boys individual results: HMS Fletcher and Purcell) 4:42.55 Laudick said. (Buchtel, Jordan, Wahweotten and Cain) Discus: 5. Bontrager 80’ 7” th 1:52.46 100m dash: 6. Martin 13.11 *Denotes new school record Mary Broxterman (8 girls discus), 200m dash: 4. Martin 26.0 Devon Hale (8th boys triple jump), 4x400m relay: 4. Royal Valley (Smith, th Jordan, Pruyser and Wahwoetten) Kenzie Ogden (7 girls triple jump 4:31.12 and 75m hurdles), Dane Spoonhunter 7th grade girls team results: (7th boys shot put and discus) and Kain ATTENTION ALL JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL STUDENTS! th 1. Sabetha 153, 2. Holton 85, 3. Jeff Fink (7 boys triple jump) all claimed West 56, 4. Perry-Lecompton 50, 5. first-place medals for the Panthers to Royal Valley 49, 6. Hiawatha 20, 7. highlight the meet. Riverside 13, 8. ACCJHS 8 Receive a FREE Physical! In addition, Laudick noted the 7th grade girls individual results: For Student Athletes entering Grades 7 – 12 eighth-grade boys 4x100m relay RVMS ATHLETES team set a new school record while Triple jump: 1. Ogden 30’ 6”, 6. Saia Bring your KSHSAA Pre-Participation Form to: finishing second in the race. Ogden 26’ 3” OF THE WEEK also set a new school record earlier in Discus: 4. Harding 66’ HOLTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER the season in the 75m hurdles with a 75m hurdles: 1. Ogden 13.12 1603 W. 4th St., Holton Jackson Heights senior Korby Strube had a big day time of 12.98 before going on to be 100m dash: 3. Parks 14.59 at the Northeast Kansas League track meet for the crowned league champion in the same 4x100m relay: 3. Royal Valley (Parks, Cobra boys, starting out by earning some points Smith, Gregory and Ogden) 57.83 individually with a sixth-place finish in the long jump. event. 4x200m relay: 2. Royal Valley (Parks, Wednesday, May 20 Full results for the Panthers from the In addition, Strube was part of two relay teams that Smith, Gregory and Ogden) 2:06.91 placed at the meet, taking third with the 4x100m relay league meet are listed below. 4x400m relay: 4. Royal Valley (Parks, Big Seven League MS track meet 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and earning a league championship with the 4x400m th Saia, Rose and Gregory) 5:08.87 relay. That 4x400m relay team also set a new league 8 grade girls team results: 7th grade boys team results: 1. Sabetha 143, 2. Holton 65, 3. Jeff Providers from Holton Family Health Center record and helped the JHHS boys finish third in the 1. Jeff West 99, 2. Hiawatha 81, 3. team standings. West 58, 4. Royal Valley 56, 5. Hiawatha Royal Valley 67, 4. Riverside 56.5, 5. and Family Practice Associates 51, 6. Perry-Lecompton 44, 7. Riverside Sabetha 50.5, 6. Perry-Lecompton 35, 7. 32, 8. ACCJHS 16 th Holton 27, 8. ACCJHS 18 will be present to serve you. Royal Valley sophomore Maggie Schuetz was an 8 grade girls individual results: th 7 grade boys individual results: offensive machine for the Panther softball team last RVMS High jump: 2. Fink 4’ 10”, 3. Cumpton Visit http://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/form-ppe.pdf to print your form! High jump: 2. Broxterman 4’ 6” week, tallying 10 hits in three games to go along with 10 4’ 10” Sports physicals are free on this date only. RBI. In a doubleheader against Riverside on Tuesday, Long jump: 2. Gooderl 13’ 7”, 6. Long jump: 6. 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Ray Hartjen Pastor: Charlotte Milroy • 234-4243 10:15 a.m. Worship Services on 2nd & 4th Sunday Sunday: 9 a.m. Church service Wednesdays: 5:15 p.m. Reflect Christ’s Church www.1stumcholton.org Sunday Services: 9 a.m. Southern Heights Clubhouse • Pastor Jon Hanna Holton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Post Service Fellowship Breakfast Information 364-4029 12350 214th Rd., Holton • 364-4279 785-224-8798 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Sunday Public Talk: 10 a.m. • jw.org [email protected] Hoyt United Methodist Church 9 a.m. Worship Soldier Christian Church Rev. Bev McCurdy • (c) 785-220-0711 Church of the Nazarene Sunday School: 9 a.m. • 10 a.m. Worship 834-5750 209 New York Ave. 364-3642 • Rev. Dan Donaldson www.hoytunitedmethodistchurch.com Ron Ahlgren, Minister Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Immanuel Lutheran Church, Netawaka Luke Schreiber: Youth Minister The sixth-grade begin- 10:45 a.m. Worship service ning band, the Holton Middle Pastor Jeffrey Geske • 785-340-5635 Sunday: Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Call 364-3048 for bus ride. 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Church Services: 10:30 a.m. School band (shown above) Circleville Christian Church 10 a.m. Sunday School Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group: 5 p.m. and the Holton High School 7701 254th Rd., Circleville 10 a.m. Adult Bible Class Senior Pastor Randy Wickham St. James Catholic Church band were all featured during Lakeview Faith Chapel 306 5th St., Wetmore • Pastor Father Hammes Assoc. Pastor Dan Ditmars Pentecostal Church the district’s recent concert “A Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. Night At The Pops.” The middle Alicia Spalding, Youth Leader 3.5 miles south of Holton on U.S. 75 Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Pastor Steve Cappleman • 364-2416 Confessions: 30 min. prior to mass school band performed “Voya- Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional Service Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Trinity Lutheran Church geur March,” “Distant Thunder 9:15 a.m. Cowboy Church 10:15 a.m. Worship service 401 Cheyenne of the Sacred Forect” and “A 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship 6:30 p.m. Youth group Pastor Brian Stark 364-2206/364-2029 Prehistoric Suite.” Prior to the Website - circlevillechristian.com 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class: 9:45 concert, Blayne Folk (at left in Email - [email protected] Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible study Worship: 10:45 a.m. Circleville United Methodist Larkinburg Christian Church Wetmore Bible Church the photo at right) performed a Pastor: Charlotte Milroy 234-4243 Rev. Mark Armstrong 217 Iowa St., Wetmore solo at the band banquet with Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Jayme Malsom, director of Community of Christ Church 10:30 a.m. Church service Pastor Gary Heitz • 866-2444 bands, accompanying him. 512 Wisconsin • Pastor Dean Sharp Mayetta Christian Church Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school (for all ages) Photos by Kelly Breckunitch Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Ernest Coleman - Pastor 11 a.m. Worship Hour Delia Presbyterian Church Sunday: Fellowship & Waffles: 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Children's Church • 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study 514 Jackson St. • Rev. Doug Phenix Sunday school: 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Morning worship Prayer Circle: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Youth Group (Jr. High & HS Ages) Funding available Check sign board for other events. Worship service - 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 8 p.m. Bible Study Denison Bible Church Wednesday: Bible Study - 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Wetmore United Methodist Mayetta United Methodist for seniors to Pastor Tom Fraunfelter Pastor Seong Lee Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School • 11 a.m. Worship Rev. Howard Sudduth (785) 866-2512 Parsonage • 866-5556 Church buy produce from 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Sunday: 9 a.m. Morning worship service www.denisonbible.org and Sunday school Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school Farmers’ Markets Denison Reformed Presbyterian Netawaka United Methodist 9:40 a.m. Worship service Rev. J. Edward Hindman • 935-2348 Rev. Caren Loper Whiting Baptist Church Kansas seniors may be eligible for Sunday: 10 a.m. Bible class Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Worship Seth Montgomery, Pastor a program that provides checks to 11 a.m. Worship service Onaga New Hope Lutheran Church, ELCA Sunday: 9 a.m. Sun. school • 10 a.m. Worship service Lunch following the service Rev. Charlene Banes, Pastor Whiting United Methodist purchase an array of healthy foods at Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Service Rev. Caren Loper farmers’ markets throughout the state. Evangel United Methodist Church 10:15 a.m. SS, Adult Bible Class The Kansas Senior Farmers’ Market Teaching your children to be Bible Study: Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. Education• 11 a.m. Worship 227 Pennsylvania Ave. • 364-3834 New Hope Family Church Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is pro- Sun.: 8:50 a.m. Life Journey (contemporary service) Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Our Lady of the Snows Church 515 Iowa, Holton 10 a.m. Sunday school viding low-income seniors who meet Fr. Christopher Rossman Interim Pastor: Sterling Hudgins good consumers of advertising 11 a.m. Traditional worship service age and income requirements with 166 and "I" Road, Mayetta, Kan. • 597-5656 Church - [email protected] Wednesday Meal: 6:30 p.m. $30 in checks to purchase fresh fruits, By Cynthia S. Williams them analyze what they see. Exam- 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. Wednesday Service: 7:15 p.m. Pastor - [email protected] 2nd Sunday Mass 1 p.m. vegetables, herbs and honey from au- Meadowlark Extension ples could be, “What do you think First Baptist Church of Holton Sunday Worship: 6:30 p.m. thorized farmers at local participating Potawatomi Pentecostal Church District Agent the message of this ad is?” “How 404 Juniper, 364-3423 • Sr. Pastor: Tim O’Byrne 4.5 miles west on 134th Rd., Mayetta farmers’ markets. Checks are available Food & Nutrition, FNP does that make you feel?” Point out Director of Descipleship - Rhett Totten Rev. Marcia Potts in $5 increments. How many ads that advertising may strive to make Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school This is a wonderful way for seniors are children ex- people feel like they need things 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 10:45 a.m. Worship service 5:15 & 6 p.m. Youth Groups Pottawatomi United Methodist to purchase healthy foods locally, and posed to every they don’t have. Wed.: 10 a.m. Bible Study • 6:30 p.m. Choir program representatives encourage day? One hun- Spend one day keeping a running Rev. Howard Sudduth Friday: 7 a.m. Women’s Breakfast Sunday: 9:50 a.m. Sunday school See you those who are eligible to take advan- dred? Five hun- total of the advertisements you and 6:45 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Worship tage of this opportunity. dred? Would you your child sees or hears. Point out First Baptist Church of Hoyt St. Dominic Catholic Church in To be eligible to receive KSFMNP believe an aston- less obvious ad, like a flyer that Pastor David Burnworth • 986-6446 Pastor: Fr. Christopher Rossman Church! checks, seniors must meet the follow- ishing 3,000, ac- comes with a bill in the mail, a cou- Wednesday night prayer: 7 p.m. 416 Ohio, Holton, 364-3262 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass • Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass ing criteria: cording to Brow- pon offer via a text message, even 10 a.m. Worship service Confessions 30 minutes before mass. 1. Must be 60 years old or older on er and Leon in the grocery ads. 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship www.jacocatholics.org the day the money is issued. the Consumer’s Talk about how the content and 2. Must have an individual annual Guide to Effec- images in advertising today are dif- gross income (before taxes are with- tive Environmen- ferent from those when you were held) at or below $1,815 monthly or tal Choices, Practical Advice from young. Compare how you’ve seen $21,775 annually. the Union of Concerned Scientists? advertising evolve since they were Applications for the Kansas Senior Billboards, Internet ads, text mes- babies. How might this change even Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program sages, junk mail and TV commer- more in the future? Bell Plumbing Inc. will be available for pick-up start- cials bombard our kids daily. Use the The ability to think critically is one ing at 8 a.m. May 20 at the Northeast tips below to help your kids develop of the best life skills you can teach Plumbing & Water Conditioning Kansas Area Agency on Aging office sound reasoning skills to apply to your child. Kids are exposed to more (NEKAAA), 1803 Oregon St. in Hi- advertising. advertising now than ever before. 417 E. 5th, Holton • (785) 364-4434 awatha. Watch TV with your child or sit It’s important for them to be able to Seniors may apply at this site from with them when they are online. Ask analyze an advertising message and • Residential • Fixture Sales 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri- questions about the ads that will help determine whether or not it’s true. Free Estimates! day. • Commercial • Service Applications will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about the Kansas Senior Sabetha News Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, call NEKAAA at 785-742-7152 or By Lucylle Cannon Witt, daughter of Michael and Jaime Public Notice 800-883-2549. Lucylle Cannon of Sabetha left on Heffner-DeWitt. Emma was born on Eligible foods available to purchase April 28 to drive to Rushville, Ill., April 16. (First published in The Holton Re- GOOSENECK TRAILERS AND landfill shall be from 8:00 a.m. to with the KSFMNP checks from autho- to visit her daughter and son-in-law, Lucylle was able to visit all three corder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, LARGE TRUCKS SHALL BE 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday rized farmers at participating farmers’ Barb and Les Heffner. They took of her granddaughters and their fam- May 11, 2015.) CALCULATED BY THE CU- and Saturday of each week. markets are defined as “fresh, nutri- her to Athens, Ill., where she made ilies at Sheridan, Washington and BIC YARD OF MATERIALS tious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, the acquaintance of her great-grand- Athens, Ill. She returned to Sabetha JACKSON COUNTY HAULED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED vegetables, locally produced honey daughter, Emma Grace Heffner-De- on Saturday evening, May 2. that any rates and regulations and herbs for human consumption that BEFORE THE BOARD OF APPLIANCES ------$1.00 pertaining to the Jackson County are produced in Kansas under normal COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TIRES (regular passenger Landfill that are inconsistent with growing conditions.” Royal Valley FFA OF JACKSON COUNTY, KAN- car or compact truck) ------this Resolution shall be deemed The Kansas Senior Farmers’ Market SAS $2.00 repealed and of no force and ef- Program is a project of the U.S. De- MEDIUM TRUCK TIRES (un- fect. partment of Agriculture (USDA). The Farmer Dash RESOLUTION NO. 2015-11 der 10.00-20) ------$5.00 program is coordinated by the Kansas LARGE TRUCK TIRES (over BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Department of Health and Environ- 9 a.m. • June 6, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 10.00-20) ------$8.00 that the above provisions are ment (KDHE), which is collaborating BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS- FARM/TRACTOR REAR ------hereby adopted on the day and with local partners to identify and dis- Hoyt City Park SIONERS OF JACKSON COUN- --- $15.00 year first above written by the tribute checks to eligible seniors. TY, KANSAS on this 23rd day of SMALL OTR and combine (up Board of County Commissioners FUN RUN – March, 2015, by their authority for to 17.5-25) ------$25.00 of Jackson County, Kansas, and Denison Builders the promotion of health, safety, LARGE OTR and combine (up this Resolution shall go into force 4 obstacles over a 1-mile course and general welfare of the resi- to 23.5-25) ------$50.00 and become effective upon publi- hold May meeting DASH – dents of Jackson County, Kansas ROAD GRADER ------cation in the official county news- By Bobbi Horr that new rates are hereby estab- $50.00 paper. The new rates will go into The May meeting for the Denison 10 obstacles over a 5K course lished effective July 1, 2015 for effect starting July 1, 2015. Jackson County residents using TIRE RIMS WILL BE Builders 4-H Club was held on April To register contact Kim Mitchell – 27 due to the fact that club members the Jackson County Landfill. CHARGED DOUBLE Board of County made May Day baskets after the 785-410-5391 / [email protected] Commissioners, meeting. or www.rv337.org The new landfill rates adopted TRUCKS AND TRAILERS Jackson County, Kansas The pledges were led by Presley by Jackson County, Kansas are LESS THAN FULL WILL BE and Zack. The roll-call question was, as follows, to-wit: CALCULATED BY THE CU- /s/ Janet Zwonitzer “What do you enjoy doing outside?” BIC YARD OR MATERIALS Janet Zwonitzer, Next, the vice president read the min- RATES FOR JACKSON COUN- HAULED Chairwoman utes from the last meeting. Jackson Heights FFA Alumni Fundraiser TY LANDFILL For new business, the club talked UNSECURED LOADS WILL BE /s/ William Elmer about what day they were going to JACKSON COUNTY CHARGED DOUBLE William Elmer, Member clean up the new fairgrounds. They Tractor Drive RESIDENTS decided on July 28. May 23 will be Lunch Saturday, May 30, 2015 NO ITEMS CONTAINING FRE- /s/ Robin Ladner the date for the spring dog show. The provided by $25 CAR ------$10.00 per load ON WILL BE ACCEPTED UN- Robin Ladner, Member club was also looking into buying JH FFA at Noon SMALL PICKUPS (FULL- Begins at Circleville Gymnasium Registration LESS THE OWNER/HAULER trees, picnic tables and benches for for participants, Hwy. 79, Circleville, Kansas • Rain or Shine! LEVEL BED) ------$14.00 per CAN SHOW PROPER PROOF Attest: the new fairgrounds. or come eat at Fee load OF PROPER REMOVAL Last, they discussed May 1, which $5/extra plate Registration: 11 a.m. • Lunch: Noon REGULAR PICKUPS (FULL- /s/ Kathy Mick was the deadline to either add or drop Driver’s Meeting: 1 p.m. • Start Time: 1:15 p.m. LEVEL BED) ------$20.00 & NO OUT OF COUNTY TRASH Kathy Mick, any projects. For recreation, they Non-drivers are encouraged to support the cause and eat for $5/plate! up per load OR REFUSE WILL BE Jackson County Clerk made May Day baskets. For a snack, LARGER TRUCKS (FULL- ACCEPTED they had zebra cakes and little water This year’s drive is held in memory of Shirley Amon & Clyde Rieschick. LEVEL BED) ------$10.00 per (SEAL) bottles. Questions call JH FFA Alumni President, Katie Ingels • 785-364-3146 cubic yard BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The next meeting will be held June or Paul Lierz, JH FFA Advisor • 785-364-2195 that the hours of operation of the ML37t2 1. BUMPER PULL AND THE HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, PAGE 9 Soldier .By Sondra Hill Sleeping Boy, this weather is something else. Beauty I’m sure ready for some warm weath- er. Sixth-grade stu- I had an in-service in Topeka on April dents at Holton 14. I had a family dinner on Saturday, Middle School April 18. Those present were Rex and performed Cheryl Hill, Lorri and Brad Trimble, “Sleeping Christina Robbins, James and Avery Beauty” during Robbins and, of course, Noah and me. the school’s The cousins met on May 6 at Trails recent spring Café. There were five of us present. program. In the They were Mary DeVader, Rosie Bol- photo at left, ing, Ramona Robinson, Joyce DeVad- the three fairy er and me. We will meet at Burger sisters (stand- King on June 3. ing, from left) Noah spent the weekend with Lorri Kassidy Fisher, and Brad Trimble and Sarra Ann Ma- Sadie Gilliland honey. I attended the Soldier Alumni, and Lexi Jen- which was held at the First United ner watched Methodist Church in Holton. There as the prince, were 83 graduates present. We had a played by very good supper, and there was a lot Carter Watkins, of visiting and catching up on news kissed Sleeping from the following year. Beauty, played I went to Lorri and Brad Trimble’s by Abbygail on Sunday for dinner and to get Noah. Martin. Don’t forget the Memorial weekend Photo by Kelly breakfast and lunch served at the Sol- Breckunitch dier Community Hall on May 24 and May 25. Food guidelines to consider when caring for an infant By Nancy C. Nelson time to learn new ways. clean containers. Refrigerate up to formula or breast milk. Meadowlark District Infants can get sick more easily five days in the back of the refrig- Similarly, spoon out the desired Extension Agent than adults can. Food-related ill- erator. To freeze, leave one inch amount of baby food from the con- Family Life ness may cause fussiness, vomit- of space at the top of the storage tainer into a separate feeding dish. Caring for an ing, diarrhea and fever. Here are container to allow for expansion Repeat as needed, using a clean infant is no easy current safe food-handling guide- during freezing. Put the date on spoon to remove more food from job. If you’re a lines. the container. If storing the breast the container. Discard what baby new parent, you To help prevent germs from milk in a freezer compartment of a does not finish from the feeding may be learning growing in milk and baby foods, refrigerator, use within two weeks. dish. Do not refrigerate it to use feeding tips for keep your hands, utensils and Use the oldest milk first. for another time. After two hours the first time. If counters clean while handling bot- If baby does not finish a bottle, at room temperature, discard all re- you’re parenting tles and foods. Keep used diapers do not put it in the refrigerator to maining formula and baby food. If a second time, in a separate bag. Wash your hands use for another time. Germs from the room temperature is 90 degrees such as a grand- well with soap and water after pet- baby’s mouth are transferred onto F. or hotter, discard after one hour. parent caring ting an animal, using the restroom the bottle nipple and into the milk. Avoid giving babies less than for a grandchild, or changing a diaper. They can grow in the milk and 12 months old any honey or foods chances are some When expressing breast milk, make baby sick. To avoid waste, made with honey, and all unpas- guidelines have changed. 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Lots of photos were taken at the Holton High School com- mencement exercises here Saturday evening. Shown in these The Holton photos having their photos taken with board members Steve Bowser and Shelby Patch are, left to right, Mallory Fate, Emily Recorder Degenhardt, Emily Burdiek and, at right, Mason Baum. can be purchased at Photo by David Powls the following local businesses... ______C & D’s Food Mart - Holton 66 (inside store) Whiting (inside store) Hoyt (newsstand outside Carla’s Indian Country at Calderwood’s Grocery) (inside store) Mayetta (newsstand outside KU announces names of Casey’s (inside store) at Whistle Stop Cafe) Country Mart Nation Station Convenience (outside machine) Store (newsstand outside) spring graduates in area Dollar General Petro Deli - Topeka (inside store) (inside store) • Doniphan County: Alaine Cau- Downtown Casey’s Prairie Band One Stop The names of nearly 4,550 candi- (inside store) dle, Denton, bachelor’s degree in (inside store) dates for degree from the University 7-Eleven (inside store) film and media studies; and Scottee Ron’s (inside store) of Kansas this spring — representing Holton Recorder Office Wal-Mart (inside store) 87 Kansas counties, 46 other states Simpson, Troy, master’s degree in (inside and out) and 43 other countries — have been social work. announced by the University Regis- • Jackson County: Morgan Carpen- trar. Degrees are officially conferred ter, Holton, bachelor’s degree in hu- in June. man biology; Dillon Klahr, Holton, KU’s 143rd commencement was bachelor’s degree in health informa- Public Notice held on Sunday, May 17. More than tion management and business minor; 4,000 of the members of the class of Ashtin Meerpohl, Holton, bachelor’s 2015 were expected to participate. degree in education; Betsy Schirmer, Degree candidates are listed be- Holton, master’s degree in educa- low by home county, city and degree tion; Christopher Schmitz, Holton, ‘ based on available information. master’s degree in accounting; Wil- liam Carey, Hoyt, bachelor’s degree • Atchison County: Miranda Nay- South Side of Square – Holton lor, Garnett, Pharm.D; Jill Corpstein, in computer engineering; Meredith Collins, Hoyt, Juris Doctor; Nicho- Public Notice Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 10-2 • Sun. & Mon. Closed Atchison, M.D.; Emily Dodson, www.Facebook.com/HeartToHomeKS • 785-362-7111 Atchison, master’s degree in edu- las Schulte, Hoyt, Pharm.D; Aaron cation; Brandon Fawcett, Atchison, Blevins, Mayetta, bachelor’s degree (First published in The Holton Re- REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE; bachelor’s degree of general stud- in aerospace engineering; Ethan corder, Holton, Kan., on Monday, THENCE NORTH 8 DEGREES, ies in film and media studies and Christian, Mayetta, bachelor’s de- May 4, 2015.) 37’ 22” EAST ALONG AND EX- CROSSWORD PUZZLE business minor; Adam Goodpas- gree in computer engineering; Eliza- TENDING THROUGH THE EAST ture, Atchison, doctor of physical beth Long, Mayetta, master’s degree IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LINE OF SAID TRACT 549.82 therapy; Steven Keehner, Atchison, in public administration; and Steven JACKSON COUNTY, KANSAS FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DE- master’s degree in arts in anthro- Wahweotten, Mayetta, bachelor’s PublicCIVIL DEPARTMENT NoticeGREES 58’ 13” EAST PARALLEL pology; Hillary Nicholas, Atchison, degree in geography. TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID Juris Doctor; Laura Prohaska, Atchi- • Nemaha County: Aaron Feld- Bank of America, N.A. SOUTHWEST QUARTER 757.83 son, Pharm.D and bachelor’s degree kamp, Bern, Pharm.D; Emily Lee, FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF AN in pharmaceutical studies; Clare Bern, bachelor’s degree in speech- Plaintiff, EXISTING TRACT RECORDED Prohaska, Atchison, M.D.; Kathryn language-hearing; Sabrina Allen, IN BOOK 297 PAGE 520 IN THE Schmidt, Atchison, bachelor’s de- Centralia, bachelor’s degree in so- vs. REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, gree in chemical engineering; Corby cial work; Christian Busch, Sabetha, THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES Swendson, Atchison, bachelor’s doctor of physical therapy; Jacque- Amy Gudenkauf aka Amy M. 29’ 33” EAST 543.58 FEET TO A degree in history; and Brooke Van line Frey, Sabetha, bachelor’s degree GudenkaufPublic aka Amy NoticeMichelle POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF Ness, Atchison, bachelor’s degree in in psychology; Dylan Grote, Sa- Lewis aka Amy Lewis, Jared SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER molecular biosciences. betha, master’s degree in education; Gudenkauf aka Jared K. Guden- WHICH IS ALSO THE SOUTH- • Brown County: Nicholas Britt, Kasha Rebant, Sabetha, master’s de- kauf, Jane Doe, John Doe, and EAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT Everest, Pharm.D; Nathaniel Abe- gree in occupational therapy; Mela- United States Bankruptcy Trustee RECORDED IN BOOK 297 PAGE ita, Hiawatha, bachelor’s degree in nie Nolte, Seneca, bachelor’s degree Jan Hamilton, et al. 520, THENCE SOUTH 89 DE- civil engineering; Marie Schmitz, in applied behavioral science; and GREES 58’ 13” WEST ALONG Hiawatha, bachelor’s degree in biol- Traci Olberding, Seneca, Pharm.D. Defendants THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ogy; and Nicholas Roberts, Horton, SOUTHWEST QUARTER 844.94 bachelor’s degree in microbiology. PublicCase No.Notice 14CV096 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- Court No. NING [except any part in street, Title to Real Estate Involved road or highway] ][THE INFOR- Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 MATION CONTAINED IN BRACK- Starter fertilizer on soybeans? ETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO NOTICE OF SUIT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT By David G. Hallauer mobility into the soil from surface THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.] Meadowlark Extension broadcast applications. STATE OF KANSAS to the TAX ID NUMBER 063998B District Agent However, with narrow row soy- abovePublic named Defendants Notice and Crops & Soils/Horticulture beans, it may not be possible to in- The Unknown Heirs, executors, for a judgment against defendants Is there any value to starter fertil- stall fertilizer units for deep band- devisees, trustees, creditors, and and any other interested parties izer on soybeans? They do remove ing. In that situation, producers can assigns of any deceased defen- and, unless otherwise served by significant nutrient levels of Phos- surface-apply the fertilizer. Fertil- dants; the unknown spouses of personal or mail service of sum- phorous and Potassium per bushel. izer should not be placed in-furrow any defendants; the unknown of- mons, the time in which you have With that in mind, they can indeed in direct seed contact with soybeans ficers, successors, trustees, credi- to plead to the Petition for Fore- respond to starter fertilizer, particu- because the seed is very sensitive to tors and assigns of any defen- closure in the District Court of larly in the case of low Phosphorous salt injury. dants that are existing, dissolved Jackson County Kansas will ex- levels. What about nitrogen? Soybean or dormant corporations; the un- pire on June 15, 2015. If you fail K-State guidelines for soybeans seldom responds to nitrogen (N) in known executors, administrators, to plead, judgment and decree will include taking a soil test for phos- the starter fertilizer. However, some devisees, trustees, creditors, suc- be entered in due course upon the phorus (P), potas- research under irrigated, high-yield cessors and assigns of any defen- request of plaintiff. sium (K), sulfur environments suggests a potential dants that are or were partners or (S), zinc (Zn) benefit of small amounts of Nin in partnership; and the unknown MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC and boron (B). If starter fertilizer. guardians, conservators and fertilizer is rec- Iris Leaf Spot trustees of any defendants that By: ______ommended by Iris leaf spot is a fungal disease are minors or are under any legal Chad R. Doornink, #23536 soil test results, that attacks the leaves and occasion- disability and all other person who [email protected] then fertilizer ally the flower stalks and buds of iris. are or may be concerned: 11460 Tomahawk Creek should either be Look for small (1/8 to 1/4 inch diam- Parkway, Ste. 300 applied directly eter) spots to appear on the leaves. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTI- Leawood, KS 66211 to the soybeans The borders of these spots are a red- FIED that a Petition for Mortgage (913) 339-9132 or indirectly by dish color and surrounding tissue Foreclosure has been filed in the (913) 339-9045 (fax) increasing fertil- first appears water-soaked and then District Court of Jackson County, izer rates to an- yellows with time. Spots enlarge af- Kansas by Bank of America, N.A., By: ______other crop in the ter flowering and may coalesce. praying for foreclosure of certain Tiffany T. Johnson, #26544 rotation by the amount needed for The disease tends to be worse in real property legally described as [email protected] the soybeans. wet weather and may kill individual follows: Anthony L. Smith II, #26593 The most consistent response to leaves. Though the disease will not [email protected] starter fertilizer with soybeans would kill the plant directly, repeated at- A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED Garrett M. 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NORTH 89 DEGREES, 58’ 13” MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC IS and help maintain optimum soil test starting when leaves appear in the EAST ALONG THE SOUTH ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A levels. spring. Sprays need to be repeated LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION Banding fertilizer to the side and every seven to 10 days for four to six QUARTER 435.60 FEET TO OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR below the seed at planting is an ef- sprays. Since iris leaves are waxy, be THE TRUE POINT OF BEGIN- THAT PURPOSE. ficient application method for soy- sure to include a spreader-sticker in NING, SAID POINT BEING THE beans. This method is especially use- your spray to insure good coverage. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AN ML35t3 ful in reduced-till or no-till soybeans EXISTING TRACT RECORDED because P and K have only limited IN BOOK 243 PAGE 210 IN THE ______HOLTON RECORDER, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015, PAGE 11 Happy Birthday!

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Continued from Page 1 flags will remain in place until the 7:50 a.m., Buck’s Grove Cemetery The Holton VFW and Legion afternoon of Memorial Day. at 8:25 a.m., Soldier Cemetery at 9 posts will also hold a joint service at On Memorial Day, VFW Post a.m. and Circleville Cemetery at 10 11 a.m. that day in Holton Cemetery, 1367 will leave from the Veterans a.m. before meeting the VFW team then close their tours with an 11:55 Club in Holton to begin its ceme­ at Holton Cemetery. a.m. ceremony at the Fallen Soldier tery tour at 7:30 a.m., arriving first Mayetta VFW Post 423 will tour Memorial on the southeast corner at Denison Cemetery for a 7:50 a.m. the southern end of the county, start- of Holton’s Town Square, it was re- ceremony. From there, VFW repre- ing with an 8 a.m. ceremony at South ported. sentatives will go to cemeteries at Cedar Cemetery. That will be fol- Weekend activities honoring Larkinburg at 8:35 a.m., Thompson- lowed by stops at Mayetta Cemetery fallen military personnel will begin Burns cemetery at 9:10 a.m. and at 8:40 a.m., St. Joseph Cemetery at at 8 a.m. Saturday with a flag-rais­ Pleasant Grove cemetery at 10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. and Hoyt Cemetery at 9:50 ing ceremony near the old cannon at Holton’s Legion representatives a.m. the southwest corner of the Square. will depart from the Veterans Club at It was also reported that Horton’s Volunteers will descend on Holton 7 a.m. to begin their first ceremony at Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Cemetery that morning to raise the 7:10 a.m. at the Mount Calvary Cath- group will conduct a ceremony at Stars and Stripes along the ceme­ olic Cemetery. That will be followed 11:45 a.m. that day in the Netawaka tery’s Avenue of Flags, where the by stops at Olive Hill Cemetery at Cemetery. Alumni Banquet...

Continued from Page 1 about, and invite them to, this year’s there, who’s having a class reunion manager Gary Amon provided us banquet. is invited to participate,” Carlson with a great example of calling on Carlson also noted that this year’s said. “They can get their classmates­ community members to help solve Glory Days activity changes are be- together, decorate a trailer or a pick- all the issues we encountered while ing extended to the annual alumni up, or just walk as a group in the pa- trying to put this event together. It is parade, set for 11 a.m. that same day. rade.” wonderful to know so many alumni This year, graduates of all Jackson Today is the final day that banquet in the area that we can call and ask County high schools past and present tickets may be purchased from the Colorado Elementary School teacher Marty Williams (left), Holton Middle School custodian Gary for assistance.” — whether it’s Holton, Royal Valley three banks in Holton; banquet tick- Kelly (center) and Holton High School English teacher Joni White are all retiring this year from Even this year’s graduating HHS or Jackson Heights, or now-defunct ets are $25 per person, it has been Holton USD 336. Photo by Kelly Breckunitch seniors are getting into the attempts schools in the county’s smaller towns reported. After that, tickets will be to keep the alumni banquet going, — are being invited to participate in available by calling Carlson at (785) since — after their graduation cer- the parade. 341-3152. emony this past Saturday — they, “Anyone from a Jackson County For more information, e-mail Holton retirements... too, are now HHS alumni. Carlson school, and that includes Royal Val- Carlson at [email protected]­ said she met with this year’s senior ley and Jackson Heights and all the or Kim Clark Mitchell at kimclark­ Continued from Page 1 because of my son’s August birth, I dren attended school here,” she said. class at the high school to tell them smaller schools that are no longer [email protected] Title I developmental reading teacher have been starting school every fall “Also, I love the old historic high to kindergarten through second grade since I was six years old,” she said. school building and the fact that my students. She has served in that role “Time for a vacation.” dad, Keith Gilliland, graduated from for the last 12 years. Joni White HHS in 1955. My husband Den- “I’ve witnessed some big changes Holton High School English nis (Class of 1976), daughter Nanci over the years, the building addition teacher Joni White is retiring this Kennedy (Class of 2005), son-in-law Holton Municipal Swimming Pool in 1986, the addition of the breakfast year after serving in the school for Jacob Kennedy (Class of 2001), son program, a lot of additional required 24 years. Kennedy (Class of 2012) and his Under New Management! testing, technology and lot of growth White grew up in Iowa and gradu- girlfriend Cassidy Merriman (Class in the number of students,” she said. ated from a small school, Adair- of 2014) also all graduated from Come Say Hello To Emily Montgomery! Pool Opening “When I started, we had three classes Casey High School. She moved to HHS.” of each grade level and now we have Holton with her family when she was She said that the school district five, and we have about the same 18 and ultimately graduated from has faced a variety of challenges dur- FREE SWIM! amount of space. Thank goodness Washburn University with a degree ing her employment. we’ll soon have a new building with in English education. “Within the schools, the biggest room.” “I first received a paralegal de- change is technology and the way Sat., May 23 She said she’ll miss her peers and gree, then decided that I would return we conduct research, produce docu- the students during her retirement. to college to get a teaching degree,” ments and projects,” she said. “In “Teaching is often a job with few White said. “I wanted to be a teacher society, the biggest and most disap- Beginning professional perks – luxurious offic- since I was a child. I have always pointing change is government’s es, workspaces and supplies, confer- loved to read and write, so English negativity and lack of respect toward ences at beachfront resorts or bonus was my subject of choice. I’m also public education and teachers. That at Noon checks – but when a parent looks you certified to teach science and social attitude is disheartening, to say the in the eye and tells you what a differ- studies but have only taught Eng- least.” SEASON PASSES: ence you’ve made in their children’s lish.” White is also a licensed real estate Hours: life, a student later in life sends fond White did her student teaching at agent and is currently selling real es- RESIDENTS: NON-RESIDENTS: Noon - 5 p.m. memories of being in your classroom Holton High School with Karen Ford tate for Pagel Realty. Individual – $45 Individual – $55 6 p.m.-9 p.m. or a child hands you their best cray- and Karen Stous, and she has worked In her retirement, she also plans to on-drawn picture, it all seems worth at HHS ever since, teaching fresh- spend more time with her family, in- Family – $85 Family – $100 5-6 p.m. - Reserved for it.” man English, American literature cluding her parents, Keith and Con- Family w/babysitter – $95 Family w/babysitter – $110 adult lap swimming. Williams, and her husband, Henry, and journalism. She served as the nie Gilliland, and her granddaughter, Home Daycare Providers – $110 Home Daycare Providers – $125 live in rural Soldier and will cele- yearbook sponsor for several years. Stella. 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