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TVL
or
NPL
Clifton-Clyde
school board
looking for
direction
from patrons
on possible
league switch
BY DAN THALMANN/ Publisher
ill the CliftonClyde Eagles

continue to
compete in the Twin Valley League? Or will they
request a spot in the Northern
Plains League, a league of
small schools to the west and
southwest of Washington
County?
The USD 224 school board
wants to make a nal decision on the topic at their next
school board meeting, and
they are looking for input
from Clifton-Clyde patrons
on the subject.
The board had Roger
Perkins, president of the
Northern Plains League
and superintendent of the
neighboring Southern Cloud
school district, talk to them at
their regular monthly meeting
on Monday night at CliftonClyde High School.
Board members present
for the meeting were Scott
Seifert, Stephen Kieffer, Alan
LaPolice, Pat Girard, April
Fahey, Deb Ohlde and Brandon Koch.
Perkins said an opening in
the league may occur after
the next two year cycle. He
said Chase High School,
which is on the southwest
corner of the league, continues to talk about getting out
of the league, which could be
an opportunity for CliftonClyde to join. That would
make the earliest entry the
2018-19 school year, unless
someone drops out sooner.
He said he has talked to
the other member school
administrators about CliftonClydes interest in the league,
and while he couldnt predict
how the schools would vote,
it takes a 2/3 majority to
vote a school in or out of the
league.
I remember talking to
Clifton-Clyde about ve
years ago, said Perkins,
about their interest in joining the league. I couldve
practically guaranteed it then.
Now I dont know. Chase and
Natoma would probably be
no votes.
He said the travel distance
to Clyde was likely the main
reason for their opposition.
Otherwise no reservations
were expressed from other
schools.
There are some numbers issues among a few of the NPL
schools. Perkins said Natoma
has switched to six-man
football, one of 14 schools
starting a new unofcial division of football in Kansas.
Some dont play junior varsity games. Some girls teams
dont have enough participation for junior varsity games.
Clifton-Clyde teacher and
coach Kieran Wurtz was
asked about Clifton-Clydes
classication. He said he
expected the school to change
to Class 2A next year and
stay there for several years.
He said there wouldnt be
enough kids to force them
to go to 11-man football
(schools with 100 kids in
grades 9-11 must play 11man football.)
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THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016
SPRING
CITYWIDE
GARAGE SALE
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K-State veterinary students gather around a bull in a squeeze chute to start a series of tests on the animal.
Real
Kansas Supreme
Court Justices
visit Washington
world
learning
Bullnanza event in
Washington hosts
K-State vet students
A bull awaits his turn in the squeeze chute, where he is semen-checked, vaccinated, de-wormed and receives minerals.
Judicial department
also feeling effects of
state budget woes
A class of fourth year veterinary students from Kansas State

University used the Bullnanza
event at the Washington Veterinary Clinic as a real world learning experience last Friday. Ten
students, all set to graduate in
May, traveled to Washington to
help with the event, which sees
bulls go through a process of a
semen check, vaccination, deworming and receive minerals.
Dr. Garrett Stewart, of the
clinic, said this event is offered
annually before the breeding
season because if there is a problem with a bull and no cows got
pregnant, the rancher wouldnt
know it until two months later. If
a problem is found at Bullnanza,
the bull can either be replaced or
can be tested again later to see if
the issues are resolved.
Dr. Nora Schrag, instructed the
food animal reproduction class,
which limits the number of students so events like this can be
done. Schrag, who has a connection to this area, she is the
granddaughter of John Ditmars,
said this was a great opportunity
for her students to get practice in
something theyll be doing in the
veterinary eld soon.
She said the clinic offered an
equipment setup that allowed a
very safe place for her students to
work. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Kenny
Johnson do their testing rst, and
then pass the semen on to the stu-
City wide garage sales will

be held Saturday, April 16 in
Washington. A garage sale map
will be created and made available in the Washington County
News and at local rack locations.
To be included on the map,
garage sales must be registered
with the news ofce by Monday, April 11. Only a name and
address will be listed on the
map for free. Residents hosting
garage sales are encouraged to
purchase a classied ad to communicate additional details to
potential customers.
Call the News ofce at 785325-2219 to be included. The
more addresses we have listed,
the more interest the event will
draw.
Two Kansas Supreme Court

Justices made a stop in Washington on Thursday as part of a
three-day tour of several courthouses and media companies
in northwest and north central
Kansas. Chief Justice Lawton
Nuss and Justice Marla Luckert
met with Chief District Judge
Kim Cudney and Washington
County News Publisher Dan
Thalmann at the News ofce
for a 90-minute interview and
discussion.
Nuss said the idea to take
a tour came when Nuss was
asked to do a speech for the Salina Bar Association. After the
popularity of their effort to hold
oral arguments in sites away
from Topeka, Nuss thought it
might be nice to continue to get
out a little more and do a swing

through western and rural Kansas. Lukert is from Goodland,
so Nuss thought she might want
to go too and she immediately
said yes.
So they put together an itinerary that would include visits
to courthouses and court staffs
and sit-downs with local media.
Their trip began last Wednesday
morning. They made stops in
Dickinson County, then Salina,
Hays, and Colby on Wednesday, then Thursday in Thomas
County, Oberlin, Norton, Smith
County and nished the day in
Washington. Their plan was to
head to Marysville for the night
and meet there in the morning,
followed by stops in Manhattan
and then they would head back
to Topeka.

As with many government
departments in Kansas, limited
budgets have been an ongoing
area of concern for the judicial
department, which is headed by
Nuss.
See JUDGES on 4A
Cassie Schwidtberger, Victoria, foreground, and Kelsey Amy, Minneola, use

microsopes to study bull semen samples.
dents without any client information, so they can test their skills
under the microscope. They also
work right alongside the vets
during the rest of the process.
Stewart said the event drew 35
bulls on Wednesday and 90 each

on Thursday and Friday. Theyve
been hosting Bullnanza for 3-4
years now. Ranchers come from
all over the region, from all adjacent counties for the event.
Chief Justice Lawton Nuss, center, and Justice Marla Luckert, right, of the
Kansas Supreme Court, met with Chief District Judge Kim Cudney, right,
and Washington County News publisher Dan Thalmann on Thursday in
Washington during a tour of communities in western and rural Kansas.
Washington residents can

get help with spring cleaning
City employees will pick up
items at curb on April 28
Dr. Nora Schrag and two of her students watch the process of bull-testing at the Washington Veterinary Clinic.
The City of Washington will

help residents with the annual
spring clean up starting at 8
a.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Typically, they make one
pass through town starting
at the south end of town and
working their way north, said
Caroline Scoville, city employee. If its not out there when
they go by, they wont go back
and pick it up.
Scoville said that if someone
has something in their basement that they cant get out or
needs assistance moving something to call the city ofce by
12 p.m. on Wednesday, April
27. If something hasnt been

picked up, residents can call
city hall by 1 p.m. on Friday,
April 29.
All items should be left at the
curb, as the city does not want
to take trucks down the alleys.
They will pick up appliances,
furniture and computers, but
will not pick up tires, any kind
of construction and demolition
material, hazardous waste or
normal household trash.
The hazardous waste dump
site will take hazardous materials for no charge at any time.
The Washington County Landll will ask no charge during
the spring clean up time. The
dump will be free to the public
on April 28 and 29 and until 12
p.m. on April 30.
2A I Thursday, April 7, 2016
DISTRICT COURT
Cases filed
Criminal
State of Kansas vs. Cheri
Stoker. Charged with using a financial card without the consent
of the cardholder in seven incidents on Sept. 28, charged with
using a financial card without the
consent of the cardholder in three
incidents on Nov. 9, charged with
using a financial card without
the consent of the cardholder on
Nov. 12, charged with using a financial card without the consent
of the cardholder in two incendents on Nov. 16, charged with
using a financial card without
the consent of the cardholder on
Nov. 20 and charged with using
a financial card without the consent of the cardholder in two incidents on Nov. 23.
Cases heard
Criminal
State of Kansas vs. Bradley
Crocker. Case dismissed.
Civil
Capital One Bank vs. Sharon Nicholson. Collection of
$1,301.63. Case dismissed on
motion by plaintiff with prejudice. Account paid in full.
New Beginnings Health Care
Center LLC vs. Jeffery Sand.
Collection of $466.50. Default
judgment for plaintiff.
LAND TRANSFERS
Jason and Jennifer Hiltgen to
Tony and Kelly McGatlin: an undivided one/half interest in W/2
of 24-4-4. (Greenleaf Township.)
Jason and Jennifer Hitlgen to
the Pat J. McGatlin Trust No.
1:an undivided on/half interest in
W/2 of tract 24-4-4. (Greenleaf
Township).
Larry and Sharon Nicholson
to Michael and Debra Eickhoff:
beginning at a point 16 feet and
4 inches W of NE corner of Lot
7 spanning S 36 feet, then spanning W 28 feet and N 36 feet and

to place of the beginning and Lot
8 in the City of Hanover.
Bierbaum Farm, Inc to Lyle
Ohlde and Geraldine Stunkel:
SE/4 of tract 19-5-3 (Sherman
Township.)
Susan Knott to Thomas and
Shelly Hauschel: S/2 of the
SW/4 of tract 24-1-1 (Union
Township) and the E/2 of 25-1-1
(Union Township).
Sheriff urges
public to report
suspicious activity
One of the more notable
incidents weve had recently
involved the bust of a marijuana
grow operation in the county.
This incident has been covered
in the paper, so I wont go into
much detail on it. Details are
also limited in this case due to
it having certain investigations
still pending with it. However,
it had been quite a few years
since a marijuana grow operation
had been located and seized
within Washington County. For
purposes of this article, probably
the main reason I mention it
though is due to the fact that
the search warrants for this, and
the efforts put toward it were
the result of just one phone call
with one piece of information.
That one call, with one piece
of information paid off in more
ways than one. So, my point is
that I urge everyone to call in
that small detail they find odd or
suspicious in their neighborhood.
If you end up talking with one of
us somewhere, let us know about
that strange activity youve been
noticing. There is hardly ever a
case where too much information
on our end is a bad thing. The
only way we can act on anything
is if we know about it.
Since Ive brought up the topic
of marijuana, Im going to expand
on it a bit more. Ive recently
joined the efforts of the Kansas
Sheriffs
Association
with
lobbying attempts in the state
legislature to hopefully block,
or at least modify, the current
legislation in both the house
and the senate for legalization
of medical marijuana. I know
there are those out there that
will disagree with me, especially
since the bills being presented
to the legislature are specifically
touting it for medical use. But, I
would encourage anyone to do
the full research on this topic.
Marijuana usage, in whatever
form, for medical reasons does
not have the benefits that some
groups or activists have claimed
for years. I also believe that if
this bill is passed, it will just
open the door for full legalization
of marijuana within a short
period of time. Maybe it will
happen eventually as our country
continues to change, but I think
Kansas should prolong that
occurring as long as possible.
Colorados legalization sure
hasnt turned out exactly as some
thought it would; it certainly
has had some serious negative
consequences. As harmless as
some think marijuana is, its
been proven for years that it is
a gateway drug. Or, in other
words if a person tries that drug,
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WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS
Inside the
Sheriffs
Office
By
Sheriff Justin Cordry
then their statistical odds of

trying other drugs is significantly
higher. So something could
change my opinion in the future
of course, but for now my office
will not support any legislation
that will legalize marijuana.
There are also a couple of
events coming up that well
be participating in. On April
5, Clifton-Clyde schools will
be having their annual Parents
Night event. Our display there
will mainly focus on child and
infant safety restraints. This is
our first time participating in this
specific event, so were excited
to get the chance to this year.
On April 9, well also have a
display set up at the Washington
County Health Fair. Just like at
the other event, the focus will
be on child and infant safety
restraints. For the past couple
of years, we had wanted to
participate in some fashion at the
health fair, but never had got it
done, unfortunately. Not only is
the health fair a very valuable
service and opportunity for many
people, but each year it continues
to draw in more people and I
hope it continues to grow. If our
participation this year goes well,
then Im sure well make it a
yearly tradition.
Thats all for this week.
Probably the only other thing
I want to mention is that with
proms and after prom parties
coming up soon, I hope both
kids and parents alike take
every precaution that they can to
make sure everyone celebrates
responsibly, and the only
memories created during this
special time are good ones. Until
the next article, stay safe and
God bless.
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OBITUARIES
David McArthur
David Ellis
M c A r t h u r,
79,
Manhattan, Kan.,
died Tuesday
afternoon,
March
29,
2016, at the
Via Christi
Hospital in
Manhattan.
He was born
on Jan. 21,
1937,
in
Veteran
Goodland,
Kan., the son
of Bill E. and Ethel May (Huff)
McArthur.
Davids family moved to
Manhattan in 1949 where
he attended local schools,
graduating from Manhattan High
in 1955. He later attended Kansas
State University for two years.
On June 21, 1956, he enlisted
with the United States Navy. He
was honorably discharged from
active service in June of 1960
at the rank of Petty Officer 3rd
Class. He was then transferred to
the Navy Reserves until June of
1962.
On March 2, 1963, in Topeka,
Kan., he was united in marriage
to the former Elmerene Nail.
Together they made their home
in Manhattan where David
worked as the Director of
Information Management for the
Federal Civil Service at Ft. Riley.
He retired in 1993, following 32
Ileen Clanton
years. Following his retirement
from Ft. Riley, he became a
school bus driver for USD 383
for the next 14 years.
He is survived by his wife,
Elmerene, of their home and by
their two sons: Quentin McArthur
and his wife Kristin, Overland
Park, Kan.; and Colton McArthur,
Westwood, Kan. He is also
survived by his sister: Rebecca
Pannbacker, Washington, Kan.;
seven grandchildren: Sophi,
Samuel, Evanne, Isaac and Lucy
McArthur and Maeric and Beilan
McArthur-Peterson. Three nieces
and one nephew also survive.
David was preceded in death
by his parents and by a sister,
Jane McArthur, who died in
infancy.
A casual visitation will be
held from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday,
April 10 at the YorgensenMeloan-Londeen Funeral Home.
Reverend Ben Duerfeldt will
have some brief remarks at 3 p.m.
at the funeral home. Cremation is
planned with private scattering
of the cremains at a later date.
Online condolences may
be left for the family at www.
ymlfunerlahome.com.
A
memorial has been established
for Shriners Hospitals for
Children. Contributions may be
left in care of the YorgensenMeloan-Londeen Funeral Home,
1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan,
KS 66502.
Washington County News April 7, 2016
COUNTY COMMISSION
The Board of County Commission (BOCC) for Washington
County met in regular session on Monday, April 4. Business
included:
It was noted on Wednesday, March 30 at 4 p.m., the BOCC,
along with Denae Jueneman, County Clerk, who was present to
record meeting minutes, met with the County Health Department
staff to introduce the new County Health Administrator, Tiffany
Hayman, and discussed concerns regarding the Health Department.
At 4:55 p.m., the meeting was moved to the Commission room
in the Courthouse. Chairman Ouellette requested executive
session for non-elected personnel reasons and to include Hayman.
Commissioner Mueller seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously. No action was taken upon returning to regular
session. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Sonya Hiltgen, Register of Deeds; Deb Swoboda, Former
Emergency Management Coordinator; and Jueneman submitted
annual inventory reports.
The BOCC received public notice from KDHE of a confined
feeding facility permit being reissued for an existing facility
located in section 20 of Little Blue Township. Comments are due
April 30. A copy of the public notice will be on file in the Clerks
office for viewing.
Commissioner Mueller made a motion to pay contractors
application and certificate for payments four and five totaling
$74,740 to McPherson Contractors for the completion of the
County Health project. Commissioner Otott seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
The BOCC instructed Jueneman to advertise the sale of land
previously purchased to build the County Health Department
and to advertise to fill the Emergency Management Coordinator
position.
Commissioner Mueller made a motion to enter into executive
session for non-elected personnel reasons and to include Don
Alldredge, Custodian. Commissioner Otott seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously. Sonya Hiltgen, Register of Deeds,
was later invited into the executive session. No action was taken
upon returning to regular session.
Deb Swoboda, Former Emergency Management Coordinator,
discussed hand-held radios she distributed to County Fire Chiefs.
Swoboda presented an agenda for the Storm Spotter meeting and
reminded the BOCC the meeting is on Tuesday, April 5.
Chairman Ouellette received inquiries regarding a tax rebate
program the County is considering. The BOCC is awaiting an
answer from the County Attorney who is currently reviewing a
program
Tiffany Hayman, County Health Administrator, and Mary
Oelschlager, Deputy Administrator, reported the Health Fair is
this Saturday, April 9. Hayman will be interviewing applicants for
Health Department Secretary.
Gloria Moore, Tourism Director, reported on March tourism
activity.
Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, received some sample
rebate programs and distributed them to the BOCC for review and
discussion purposes.
Justin Novak, Road and Bridge Supervisor, reported back on
pricing of motor graders. Commissioner Mueller made a motion to
purchase two motor graders through the bid process. Commissioner
Otott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. No
decision was made on whether to lease/purchase the equipment
or to pay for the equipment outright. Novak requested changing
the Road and Bridge Department hours to four ten-hour days
from March through November during daylight savings. Novak
requested the four day work week apply to office staff as well.
Novak feels the flexible schedule may provide an incentive in
recruiting new employees. The discussion was tabled until the next
meeting.
Commissioner Mueller made a motion to adjourn at noon.
Commissioner Otott seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
The next regular meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,
April 11.
Ileen M.
Clanton,
88, Barnes,
died April 1,
2016, at Blue
Valley Senior
Living
in
Blue Rapids.
She
was
born
Feb.
16,
1928,
at Waterville, to Albert L. and
Bessie C. (Osner) Brychta.
She grew up around Barnes,
graduating from Barnes High
School in 1946. She married
William L. Bill Clanton in
Fairbury, Neb.; he passed away
in 1966.
She raised her children, Rick,
Debbie and Nancy, working
several jobs over the years
including many years with J&J
Market in Barnes. She was a
member of the Barnes United
Methodist Church, served as
President of Friendship Circle,
served as President and a 50
year member of the American
Legion Auxiliary of Barnes and
a member of the Rebekah Lodge
of Barnes.
Survivors include her three
children, Rick Clanton, Barnes,
Debbie Johnson, Junction City,
and Nancy Holle, Waterville;
five grandchildren; four great-
Grain bids are from

market closing on Tuesday
Palmer Grain
Wheat, per bu.
4.04
Milo, per bu.
2.75
Soybeans, per bu. 8.23
Corn, per bu.
3.05
Farmers Coop. Hanover
Wheat, per bu.
4.09
Milo, per bu.
2.97
Corn, per bu.
3.22
Florence Meyer
Florence Meta Meyer, 94, died
Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the
Heritage in Shawnee Mission.
Survivors
include
her
sister, Dorothy (Ohlde) Parry;
daughters, Joanne Weber and
husband, Chris, Brenda Muller
and husband, Chuck, and Pam
Welch and husband, Buck; six
grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.
A funeral service was Tuesday,
March 22 at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Mission, with Rev.
Dr. Mark Schulz officiating.
Interment was in Johnson County

Memorial Gardens, Overland
Park. Pallbearers were Michael
Muller, Steve Aronson, Bruce
Meyer, Craig Parry, Curt Parry
and Clay Parry. Honorary bearer
was Brian Muller. Memorials
are
suggested
to Trinity
Lutheran Church, 5601 W 62nd
St., Mission, KS 66202 and
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency
(LUMA), 3307 Mercier, Kansas
City, MO 64108. Arrangements
were by Charter Funerals Kansas
Chapel.
Elaine Miller
Elaine Caroline Miller, 84,
Holton, died March 31, 2016, at
Holton Hospital in Holton.
She is survived by a son
Richard Miller and wife,
Rebecca, Lake Elsinor, Calif.;
a daughter Dr. Sheryl Long
and husband, Warren, Irvine,
Calif.; sisters, Valera Wieters,
Hutchinson, and Darlene Harvey,
Topeka; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday,
April 5 at the Bethlehem

Lutheran in Greenleaf with
Pastor Tim Lorenz officiating.
Burial was in the Bethlehem
Lutheran Cemetery, Greenleaf.
Memorials may be made to
Medicalodges Jackson County or
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
care of the funeral home. Online
condolences may be made at
http://www.nsrfh.com.
Steven Damman
Steven Walter Damman, 64,
Clyde, died March 31, 2016,
at Park Villa Nursing Home in
Clyde.
Survivors include a son
Theodore
Damman
and
wife, Jessica, Hartville, Mo.;
daughters, Christina Stica and
husband, Zack, Mount Vernon,
Mo. and Katherine Damman,
Wamego; four grandchildren;
sisters, Sandra Eickhoff and
husband, Harvey, Falls City,
Neb.;
sister-in-law,
Debra
Damman, Holton.
Memorial
services
were
Monday, April 11 at the
Immanuel Lutheran Church in
rural Palmer with Pastor Richard
Rikli officiating. Inurnment was
in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery,
rural Palmer. Memorials may
be made to Park Villa Nursing
Home. Online condolences may
be made at nsrfh.com.
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LEGAL NOTICES APPEARING IN THIS WEEKS EDITION INCLUDE:
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Notice of Hearing Fritschi
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11A
Weather record
Grain bids
Central Valley Ag
Washington, Greenleaf,
Haddam, Linn, Clifton,
Clyde, Barnes
Wheat, per bu.
4.35
Milo, per bu.
2.76
Corn, per bu.
3.02
grandchildren; a brother, Lester

Brychta, Hanover; and a sister,
Dorothy Bletscher, Manhattan.
Memorial services will be at 10
a.m., Friday, April 8 at the United
Methodist Church in Barnes with
Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock
officiating. The pianist is Judy
Springer. Solos of Heaven was
Needing a Hero sung by Alexia
Clanton, and When Mamas
Pray sung by Marilyn Rogers
are to be sung. Other music
includes pre-recorded selections
of How Great Thou Art and
In the Arms of an Angel.
Honorary bearers include Staci
Clanton, Raymond Johnson,
Kyle Johnson, Ian Holle, Ariel
Holle, Alexia Clanton, Sariah
Johnson, Samantha Johnson
and Jacob French. A private
inurnment will be held at a later
date. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m., on Thursday, April 7
at Terry-Christie Funeral Home
in Waterville. There will be no
viewing.
Memorials are suggested to the
Barnes United Methodist Church
and may be sent in care of the
funeral home. Services arranged
by Terry-Christie Funeral Home,
Waterville. Condolences and
obituary are available at www.
terrychristiefuneralhome.com.
Last weeks weather
(Precipitation taken at 7 a.m. daily)

Date
2015
Hi Lo
Wed., March 30 94 66
Thur., March 31 92 68
Fri., April 1
84 71
Sat., April 2
85 69
Sun., April 3
84 62
Mon., April 4
91 64
Tues., April 5
98 65
2016
Hi Lo
66 46
78 43
58 34
49 28
67 37
84 41
66 44
Weeks precip: 3/31 0.02

Total for April: 0.00
Average April total: 3.05
Total for 2016: 3.33
Avg. total through April: 7.13
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AN NPL PRIMER
Miltonvale to Chase is 120 miles, which is the longest trip
for Southern Cloud.
Lincoln is the only Class 2A school. The rest are about half
and half Class 1A D1 and D2.
The league volleyball tournament is played at Beloit High
School.
The league basketball tourney is played in Lincoln, with
consolation games in either Sylvan or Tescott.
The league track meet rotates between Mankato, Lincoln and
Tescott.
League events are held in scholars bowl, forensics and music, including mass choir and band performances.
LEAGUES
Continued from page 1A
He said it wasnt that CliftonClyde was growing as much as
other schools were shrinking
while Clifton-Clyde has a stable
enrollment.
Seifert asked Wurtz what his
thoughts were on whether or
not they should switch leagues.
Wurtz said he didnt want to inuence the decision and didnt
voice an opinion either way, but
from a competitive standpoint,
he said theyve played games
against several NPL teams and
he knew the Eagles would win
more games.
He didnt know whether or
not that would get more girls
out for sports, a problem right
now at Clifton-Clyde, because
he pointed out girls participation
numbers were down everywhere
regardless of success.
But we would be more competitive year in and year out,
said Wurtz. At what point do
we look at doing something different?
Clifton-Clyde coach Matt
Railsback has already suggested
they switch leagues.
Your league is tougher, and
they win more games, said
Perkins. But is that the best for
your school?
While some increased success
in a new league may encourage
more kids to go out for sports,
Seifert commented that the travel
would not be any better in the
The Northern Plains League
was created with teams from
the former Pike Trail League,
Cheyenne Conference and
Twin Lakes League. The league
started with 16 teams, but is now
down to 12, including:
Chase
Lakeside
Lincoln
Natoma
Osborne
Pike Valley
Rock Hills
Southern Cloud
St. Johns-Beloit-Tipton
Tescott
Thunder Ridge
Wilson
The Twin Valley League also
has 13 teams, including:
Axtell
Blue Valley
Centralia
Clifton-Clyde
Doniphan West
Frankfort
Hanover
Linn
Onaga
Troy
Valley Heights
Washington County
Wetmore
NPL compared to the TVL.

Girard and Koch both said
theyd love to see the formation of a new league. Perkins
said there could have been some
things done differently years ago
when the Northern Plains League
was being formed if they knew
Clifton-Clyde (and even Linn,
who expressed some interest in
the NPL three years ago) might
be interested in something new.
Girard said his biggest problem with the TVL is that they
dont feel welcome in the league.
Info also presented

on junior high league
Perkins also presented information about the junior high
league in which Southern Cloud
participates. The Pike Trail
League consists of the junior
highs and middle schools from
Beloit SJ-Tipton, Pike Valley,
Southern Cloud, Lakeside, Osborne, Thunder Ridge, Lincoln
and Rock Hills.
All of the schools play 8-man
football in the PTL and next year,
Lakeside is going to co-op with
Osborne for football.
Numbers are good for volleyball, with most teams having
enough for C team games. Perkins said most everyone has A
and B teams for basketball.
They also hold a middle school
musical festival and a league
scholars bowl tourney, both of
which are rotated around the
league schools.
It takes a 2/3 vote of approval
of the league schools to enter the
league. Perkins said he has not
talked to the league administrators yet about Clifton-Clyde, but
he felt they had a better chance
of getting into the junior high
league than high school.
Middle School Principal Eric Sacco said he was not leaning certain
way on the middle school league.
I like the (Blue Valley) league,

travel is close, said Sacco. We
would add travel in the PTL.
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Area prom season

began at Clifton-Clyde
BY LESLIE MANNING/ Staff writer
Clifton-Clyde High School

kicked off prom season last
weekend with 76 students attending the Woodlands themed
event at Clifton-Clyde High
School gymnasium. The junior
class created all the decorations
for the prom theme from a 12
foot bridge made in the woods
shop, miniature tress and two 13
foot tall willow branch trees.
The students in attendance
left prom with a prom glass and
pictures from the Photo Booth
they can tag to their Facebook
page. Stacie Carver and Pamela
Lichtenberger earned VIP treatment as the PROMPosal winners, receiving a bucket lled
with special drinks and snacks
and preferred seating.
HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL
Hanover High School students
chose not to have a promenade
this year and will start prom fes-
tivities at 7 p.m. Saturday, April

9 with dinner at the Hanover
American Legion. The theme
for the event is An Evening in
Las Vegas. The students will receive a gift bag at the end of the
evening with different souvenirs and will have the option of
buying a glass to commemorate
the night. Photography will be
provided by Hether Stech. After prom will be at the Hanover
High School Gymnasium.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
The tradition of a promenade
will continue for Washington
County High School students attending prom on Saturday, April
16. The walk begins at 6:30
p.m. in front of the East Elementary and couples will walk
around the island between
College and First Street. Community members are asked to
park south of College Street.
The dinner accompany-
Perkins said if Clifton-Clyde

wanted to join the NPL, they
would need to be notied before the end of the next school
year for possible inclusion in the
2018-19 season.
Board member Brandon Koch
said he didnt want to wait that
long - he wanted the issue to be
resolved now.
The next school board meeting
is 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 at
the high school and Seifert said
a vote on whether or not to try to
switch leagues would be an action item on the agenda.
from chewing through the

cables.
BVTC has contracted Asplundh
Tree Expert Company to do
the work. Crews will follow all
standards necessary to preserve
the health and appearance of the
trees. Trees will be trimmed in
accordance to the franchise and
easement agreements we have
with the City of Washington,
said Novak.
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Four portable speed bumps

may be installed between
school and D Street
BY CHRIS PANNBACKER/
Special to the WC News
A plan to install four portable

speed bumps and an additional
crosswalk from the high school
to the football eld/track on
D Street was reviewed Monday night by the Washington
City Council during its regular
monthly meeting at City Hall.
Present were Mayor Ryan
Kern and council members
Jim Dodds, Melanie Bryant,
Don Imhoff, Theresa Herrs and
Roxanne Schottel.
Washington County Sheriff
Justin Cordry made the proposal to improve trafc control and
limit speeding along D Street.
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LINN HIGH SCHOOL

The promenade for Linn High
School will begin at 6:30 Saturday, April 23 in the Linn Public
School new gymnasium. Students will attend a banquet starting at 7:30 p.m. with a dance
rolling in the old gymnasium.
The theme for the event is a A
Night in Vegas - What Happens
in Linn Stays in Linn with casino decorations. Students will receive a deck of cards with class
pictures printed on the back of
each card and a glass with the
theme printed on it to take home.
Cordry said the portable rubber

speed bumps would cost about
$3,000 and he had funds to cover the costs.
The council generally had a
favorable response, but asked
the city attorney to review
whether an additional crosswalk had to be designated by
city ordinance. Best locations
for the crosswalks also were
discussed.
Justin Dragastin of The Dragastin Agency reviewed the
citys insurance coverage with
the council. He said the citys
premiums were down 8 percent
from a year ago and 16 percent
from two years ago, largely because workers compensation
costs are down statewide. City
savings are more than $10,000
from last year, Dragastin said.
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community and the surrounding communities for making our
2016 Easter Eggstravaganza a success. Whether you were an
individual that donated time, a business that donated candy,
a business or individual that sponsored or donated, or a
member of the community that contributed to our
entertainment, we want you to know that we are so filled with
love and thanks to you for everything! We could not host this
wonderful event without you all. You bring such a smile to our
hearts and happiness to our home. Thank you also to all those
in attendance for your support. We are beyond blessed and look
forward to passing the blessings along.
See you all on April 15th, 2017!
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ing prom is served at 5 p.m. in

the Washington County High
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Diecks catering and served by
sophomore prom servers. The
junior class delivers a program
and speeches during the dinner.
The dance runs from 8-11 p.m.
at the East Elementary with music provided by Absolute Sound
from Topeka. The theme will
celebrate the Kansas City Royals winning the World Series,
with decorations in royal blue
and gold and a silhouette of the
Kansas City skyline. Students
will receive glass steins with the
prom logo printed in royal blue.
After prom will be in the Washington County High School gym
Speed bumps
considered near
high school
Decision to be made
by board next month
Blue Valley to trim

trees in Washington
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announced
plans to begin trimming trees
near the areal coaxial lines on
April 18. Plans are to prune
overhanging branches to allow
approximately three to ve
feet of clearance to help limit
weather-related interruptions and
outages.
We trim trees along our
coaxial lines on a four to ve year
cycle, said Jon Novak, project
manager. This preventative
maintenance eliminates branches
from rubbing against the lines
and also discourages squirrels
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CITY

The council decided not to insure a quonset building that will
save an additional $756 annually.
The city will add three pieces of
equipment to the policy that had
not been listed.
In other business, the council:
Awarded the summer ball
diamond concession contract to
Marcia Hubbard for 17 percent
of the net profits.
Purchased 400 cubic yards
of mulch for the city park playgrounds at a cost of $4,800 delivered from Custom Play Systems,
Lake Winnebago, Mo.
Bought 300 tons of cold mix
at $69 per ton delivered from
Hall Brothers, Marysville.
Met in closed session for 15
minutes with the mayor and City
Administrator Carl Chalfant to
discuss non-elected personnel.
No action was taken upon returning to open session.
Decided to designate regular work hours as 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
throughout the year, at the request of city employees. This
would include electric distribution, street and wastewater employees. Employees had been
working 7 a.m.-4 p.m. during the
summer. City policies will be adjusted to reflect the change.
Donated a trailer-mounted air
compressor to Cedar Hills Golf
Course.
Approved the mayors appointments of Sharon Pierce and
Phyllis Applegarth to the Washington Library Board.
Continued discussion about
changes in the citys phone service.
Discussed the housing demolition program. Formal complaints have been received on
seven properties and one has
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been resolved. Chalfant said he

the city had taken pictures of the
properties and talked to all owners. Now, written descriptions
need to be completed and the
findings submitted to the council.
In another city code compliance matter, Chalfant said a
certified letter had been sent to
Game Time on March 17 requiring installation of a grease trap.
If there is no response, the matter
would be turned over to the city
attorney for enforcement.
Learned that city water loss
was down 14 percent from last
month, so progress is being made
on water leak problems. There is
still work to be done on the citys
west side to find a small leak
there.
Discussed dress code and
clothing allowance options. City
Clerk Denise Powell said the city
faced requirements for fire-rated
clothing for the four electrical
employees. Bryant said badges
would allow employees to be
identifiable.
Heard an update on the
Washington Ball Association
work from Kern. Concrete entry areas have been completed.
The diamonds have been sprayed
for weeds. The big diamond has
been reshaped and lime has been
applied to all fields.
Approved spending $4,270
with Computer Information Concepts for the citys PeopleWare
software.
Authorized a conditional use
permit for two 100-pound liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks
as requested by William Kern for
500 W. Third St.
Designated April as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month.
And the council adjourned to
the city shop to look at the facility.
Hanover Class of 65 raises money

for memorial on Highway 148
The Hanover High School Class of 1965

met for their 50 year reunion and Michael
Fasse expressed an idea.
You see all these signs around on highways and bridges, memorials to veterans,
said Fasse. I suggested we see about getting a sign up for LaVern Tegtmeier.
Tegtmeier graduated from Hanover High
in 1965. The classmates agreed with Fasses
idea and Don Martin volunteered to see
about getting that done.
At mid term of the legislative session,
Martin moved forward with the idea of naming a portion of K-148 in memory of their
classmate. He contacted Representative
Sharon Schwartz, but she thought it was too
late in the session to get it done this year.
Then, Schwartz found HB2722. Due to
a previous house bill passing that honored
some veterans in a similar fashion, Schwartz
thought that amending HB2722 to include
the request to name K-148 would be accepted. She informed Senator Elaine Bowers,
who took the amendment to the senate transportation committee. Tegtmeiers brother,
AJ, Dennis Schwartz and Martin assisted
in the presentation. The amendment passed
and HB2722 now waits to go to conference
committee for approval and then will got for
the governors signature.
The Kansas Department of Transportation
(KDOT) will provide the signs, installation
and maintenance at a fee. Martin believes
the total cost will be around $4,000. Each
sign costs $1,300 plus the installation fees

and KDOT charges 50 percent for future
maintenance. This week enough money
has been raised to almost pay for one sign.
Classmate, Loma Turk, will be collecting
donations, with the goal being to not have to
organize any other fundraisers.
A revealing ceremony will be made public
when the project is complete.
RECOGNIZING A VETERAN
According to Martin, Tegtmeier was a
draftee in the Vietnam conflict.
I can tell by his service number, said
Martin. The draftees series of numbers
started with the numeral five and regular
army members started with a much lower
number, usually a one.
Martin says Tegtmeier was in the service
for around a year and a half and attained the
rank of E6, making him a staff sergeant.
That was a hard rank to accomplish in
that short of time, especially as a draftee,
said Martin. That is really saying something for his character to attain that rank.
Martin tells the story that made Tegtmeier
the first soldier from Washington County to
perish in the Vietnam conflict. As a leader
a squad, Tegtmeiers men were crossing
river to enter the jungle where the enemy
lay waiting. There was not a bridge across
the river, but an I beam the men used to get
from one side to the other. One of the men in
the squad began to panic crossing the river.
Tegtmeier attempted to help him get across,
and stepped on a board that broke. He fell
into the current of the river and lost his life.

He is buried beside his father and mother in
the family plot in Trinity Lutheran Church
cemetery.
He was doing his job, said Martin. He
was leading his men.
REMEMBERING A FRIEND
Martin remembers Tegtmeiers character
from high school experiences.
I remember well partnering with him in
vo-ag and doing projects in school, said
Martin. He was just a fun-loving, pleasant
guy. He would do anything to help anyone.
Fasse, who suggested the memorial to his
class, remembers Tegtmeier, also. In high
school, Tegtmeier owned a 1950 Ford that
he drove to school and one day the clutch
went out on it. Tegtmeier asked Fasse to put
a clutch in it. Fasse had the car jacked up to
do the work and had a jack under the oil pan.
When Fasse lowered the jacks, he forgot to
lower the jack under the oil pan and poked
a hole in it.
I was so afraid to tell LaVern, said
Fasse. When I did, he said, Well, if it aint
leaking, its all right with me.
Fasse returned from Vietnam in 1969
and experienced the loss of classmates and
friends in Vietnam and after from chemicals
and other issues.
Its always on your mind, said Fasse.
The Vietnam War was a tragedy for everybody. Its still killing us. LaVern was a good
guy. Its important to me to get LaVern recognized.
A postponed Eggstravaganza greets clear skies
JUDGES
The judicial department has

been especially hit by budget
cuts over the last few years. Nuss
said they have been understaffed
by an average of 80 employees
over the last three or four years
and judges and other department
personnel havent had raises for
eight years.
He said theyve been on a bare
bones crew for years now and
theyre having issues with qualified employees leaving for other
jobs.
The judicial departments budget is made up of 96-97 percent
wages and salaries, according to
Nuss, so when the budget is cut,
the only way to make it up is to
send employees home. Nuss said
there are no imminent threat of
court closures or employee furloughs right now, but they have
done furloughs over the years.
We dont have many options, said Nuss. When revenues dont come in as expected,
it affects us.
Maintenance of the Kansas
Judicial Center has also become
an issue. Nuss said the building
and people have been neglected
for a long time. He has asked for
a pay adjustment for employees
and judges (he said Kansas ranks
49th or 50th in the U.S. for pay
for trial judges), but he doesnt
know what they might get. He
proposed a one cent tax on every
gallon of gas sold in Kansas, but
isnt holding his breath for that to
come through.

The states financial situation,
especially as it relates to education funding, is at the center of
one of the Supreme Courts rulings. The former school finance
bill was deemed unconstitutional
by the court and the legislature
was required to come up with a
new plan. A new school funding
plan has been passed, but Nuss
couldnt comment on it because
it is an ongoing case. He said
their goal was to have a decision
on the new finance bill by June
30.
The Supreme Court cannot
make suggestions on what the
education funding levels should
be or how schools operate financially. Nuss said their only
responsibility, which goes back
to the Founding Fathers and the
Federalist Papers, is to determine
whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional.
The constitution could be
changed, but only by a vote of
the people.
Lukert said she was talking to
a parent recently who thought
if judges saw legislation they
thought was wrong, they as a
court body could reach out and
say that bill couldnt be done.
However, someone has to
bring a lawsuit to challenge legislation in order to get it in front

of the courts. And even then,
they can only rule on the challenge presented.
We dont make arguments for
parties, we judge on arguments
presented, said Lukert.

There is an increasing trend of
judges and the courts in Kansas
coming under fire from politicians. There are also movements
to oust judges in upcoming elections, by labeling them as activist judges.
Nuss argued the courts goal
and calling was to provide fair
and impartial courts for the public and continue to enforce procedural fairness.
The justices said they do keep
abreast of news and opinions
about legislation in Kansas and
opinions, but Nuss said they remind themselves to set all that
aside and make their judgments
based on law, not chatter.
Both Chief and I keep close at
hand the oath of office we took,
said Luckert. And I pull it out
on occasion to remind me why
were here what were committed to as a court.
Luckert said they do their
work fairly impartially while defending the constitution.
That constitution is the peoples constitution, said Nuss.
The people ratified it. It is not
a governors signed bill. This is
what Kansans said.
If that means enforcing topics like the funding of a suitable
education for Kansans, then that
is what the court is required to
enforce.
That is how our system has
always operated, said Nuss.
We provide checks on legislation to comply with the constitution.

Luckert said she was pleased
with some of the comments shes
received while meeting with people on this tour, including some
who said they did not understand
the attacks on the court system
and judges. Nuss agreed.
A lawyer told me today, that
hes been practicing law for 47
years and he never dreamed anything like this would be going
on in Kansas, said Nuss. The
attacks, the underfunding, the
undermining and the efforts to
unseat.
Nuss said he was gratified
with what hes learned on the
trip. Hes met a lot of lawyers
who were concerned about their
court system and also non-lawyers wondering if the state really
places such little value on our
system of justice.
The Kansans I talked to say
no, they place a much higher
value than that, said Nuss.
Alivia Bruna plucks an egg from the grass to add to her basketful of Easter eggs.
Makenzie Goodwin clutches a bunny at the petting zoo offered during the
Centennial Homesteads Easter Eggstraveganza.
Kevin Beikmann, Director of Environmental Services at Centennial Homestead, flips pork burgers to be served to attending families.
Jeff Ottens, Marysville brought a new feature to the Easter event by making balloon animals.
Cohen and Bentley Springer play the pick a duck game during the Centennial Homesteads Easter Eggstravenganza. The event, originally
scheduled for the Saturday before Easter was postponed to Saturday,
April 2 due to rainy weather. The event includes several childrens games,
free pork burgers and an Easter Egg hunt for children up to sixth grade.
Two candidates file for county office

Two candidates have filed for
county office so far.
Incumbent Denae Jueneman,
R-Hanover, has filed to retain
her seat as Washington County

Clerk.
David LEcuyer, R-Washington, has filed for the Washington
County Commission District 2

seat, which is currently held by
Roger Otott, Washington.
The filing deadline for county
positions is noon Wednesday,

June 1.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6:
Linn Lutheran First Grade Open House 7 p.m. at Linn
Lutheran School.
Friends of Hollenberg Station Meeting 7 p.m. at Hollenberg Station Visitors Center near Hanover.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7:
Great Plains Cover Crop Seed Spring Field Day 9:30
a.m. at 1681 17th Rd., Washington.
Rural Mobile Food Pantry Distribution 10:15-11:15 a.m.
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington.
Social Hour 2 p.m. at Homestead nursing home. Public
invited.
Clifton Community Historical Society 7:30 p.m. at the
museum.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8:
Kloppenberg Center Program 11:15 a.m. at Kloppenberg
Center, Hanover.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9:
Health Fair 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Washington County High
School gymnasium.
MONDAY, APRIL 11:
Washington County Commission Meeting 8:30 a.m. at
the County Courthouse.
USD #108 Washington County School Board Meeting 7
p.m. in the district ofce board room.
USD #223 Barnes- Hanover- Linn School Board Meeting
7 p.m. at Barnes.
Greenleaf City Council Meeting 8 p.m. at city hall.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12:
TOPS 5:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
Washington.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14:
Alzheimers Program 10 a.m. at Extension Ofce, Washington.
Social Hour 2 p.m. at Homestead nursing home. Public
invited.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16:
Commodities Distribution 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19:
Washington Monthly Chamber Coffee 8 a.m. at Washington County Hospital dining room.
Meadowlark Hospice Meeting 9:30 a.m. at Extension ofce.
Hanover Chamber of Commerce noon.
TOPS 5:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
Washington.
Clifton Art Buffs at Clifton City Hall.
Alzheimers programs
in River Valley District
More Americans are living

longer and being diagnosed with
Alzheimers disease. It is the
biggest health crisis facing the
world today. Know the 10 Signs
of Alzheimers Disease will
be presented April 12-14 in the
River Valley District counties.
Deanna
Turner,
K-State
Research and Extension River
Valley District Agent, will be
presenting the Alzheimers
program on the following dates
and locations:
April 12 at 2 p.m. at Belleville
Extension Spring Tea in the
library.
April 13 at 10 a.m. at
Concordia Extension Spring

Tea in the Courthouse basement
meeting room
April 14 at 10 a.m. at the
Washington Extension Ofce in
the basement of the Courthouse.
April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Clay
Center Extension Ofce, 322
Grant Avenue.
The program will explore what
is Alzheimers disease. Also
discussed will be the 10 warning
steps to be aware. Early detection
and diagnosis are important
to allow a person to remain
independent for a longer period
of time. All interested men and
women are invited to attend.
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The cure for

summertime blues
Summertime
is
quickly
approaching. Itll be here before
we know it. It always seems that
the excitement of summer wears
off pretty quickly for youth
and soon youll hear children
saying they are bored out of
their minds. 4-H has the cure for
those summertime blues. Not a
4-H member? Thats okay. 4-H
events encourage participation
from those not enrolled in 4-H.
Discovery Days is a collegelike atmosphere for youth
between the ages of 13 and 18 as
of Jan. 1, 2016. Being held on the
Kansas State University campus
in Manhattan from May 31 to
June 3, youth live in the dorms,
attend classes and tours about
4-H projects and college options,
and participate in evening social
events, including talent shows,
dances, and more. This is a great
opportunity for those older youth
to meet people throughout the
entire state of Kansas and maybe
start thinking about pursuing a
college education. To register
or see the list of courses, check
out www.kansas4-H.org under
Event Registration.
4-H Camp is another great
opportunity for the younger
aged youth to have fun, meet
new friends and try something
new. 4-H Camp will be held
on Monday, June 20 through
Thursday, June 23 at the Rock
Springs 4-H Center, which is
located just south of Junction
City. Kids will have the
opportunity to participate in fun
activities, such as horseback
riding, canoeing, shooting a
bow and arrow and much more.
Youth between the ages of seven
as of Jan. 1 and those youth that
will nish the seventh grade this
spring are welcome to attend
4-H Camp. Contact your local
extension ofce for a registration
form or checkout our website
at www.rivervalley.ksu.edu/4-h
under Forms & Resources.
Our camp group is looking
for responsible 16 year olds
and older youth to be 4-H
Camp counselors. We will also
consider mature 15 year olds. If
you enjoy working with youth,
MONICA THAYER
District Extension Agent

being a camp counselor is a
great opportunity to display and
develop more leadership skills.
Applications are also available
at your local extension ofce
and online at www.rivervalley.
ksu.edu/4-h under Forms &
Resources.
What about those youth that
are too old for 4-H Camp but too
young to be a camp counselor but
still want that camp experience?
Again, 4-H has the answer
Campference.
Campference
is a mix between camp and
conference for youth between
the ages of 12 and 14 as of Jan.
1. Also held at Rock Springs,
Campference will be on Friday,
June 24 through Monday, 27.
Campference has the fun of 4-H
camp, but will also challenge
youth to develop critical skills
for future success. Registration
is online now at www.kansas4-h.
org under Event Registration.
Of course, the county fair is
the last big event of the summer
for youth to participate in before
heading back to school. To
participate in the 4-H events
at the county fair, youth, ages
7 through 18 as of Jan. 1, must
be enrolled in 4-H by May 1
so there is still time to get your
child involved. Enroll today at
ks.4honline.com. Even if your
child isnt in 4-H, the fair is a
wonderful opportunity to get
out of the house and take in all
the sights, smells and tastes of
county fair.
Do not wait for the summertime
blues to set in. Many of these
wonderful opportunities have
registration deadlines. Be ahead
of the game and have a plan
in place to keep your children
active so you do not have to hear
about those summertime blues.
Commodities to be
distributed April 16
Commodities
will
distributed at 11 a.m.
be
on
Saturday, April 16 at Good

Shepherd Lutheran Church.
311 5th St, Linn, KS

348-5560
Mexican Monday, April 11 - Beef & Chicken Burritos
Weekly Noon Specials (Start at 10 am):
Thurs. - Beef & Noodles Fri. - Parmesan Pork Chops

Sat. - Lasagna
Mon. - Roast Beef
Tues. - Ham & Chicken Cordon Blue
Weds. - Salisbury Steak
Mon. $1.50 All Cans
ials
Beer Spec
Fri. $2.50 Big Beers Sat. $2.00 All Bottles
Open Mon-Fri: 10 am-Close Sat: 11 am-Close
Northern Exposure
Show set for April 17
The 23rd annual Northern
Exposure Show will be Sunday,
April 17, at the NCK Free
Fairgrounds in Belleville.
Check-in for the youth show
will begin Saturday evening
and a mountain oyster supper
will be served to the contestants
and their families. Check-in
continues at 7 a.m. Sunday
morning with the show starting
at 9:30 a.m.
Last year nearly 200
entries were exhibited at the
fairgrounds arena.
This year a fall heifer show
will start the event followed
by the spring heifer prospect
show, supreme breeding heifer,
showmanship, market animals
and champion market animal.

There will be three classes
of
showmanship:
juniors,
intermediate
and
seniors.
Elite prizes are awarded for
showmanship. Prospect and
market
animal
champions
receive $500 cash and a banner.
Reserves will receive $250 cash
and a banner. Cash and prizes
are sponsored by area and local
businesses.
For
more
information
visit the website at www.
northernexposureshow.com or
contact Josh Beam at 785-5273455, Eddie and Mandi Sandberg
at 785-527-0329 or Kim Cerny at
785-822-4802.
Spring Dairy Show

scheduled for April 23
The Washington County

Spring Dairy Show is set for
Saturday, April 23 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in
Washington.
The show will begin at 10
a.m., followed by lunch and
then a skillathon and quiz bowl
Friendly Corners,
Washington; Kloppenberg
Center, Hanover; Greenleaf
Heights, Greenleaf
MEALSITE MENUS
Clifton Senior Center
Monday, April 11: Polish

sausage, sauerkraut, bread, hash
browns, pears, cookie.
Tuesday, April 12: Hamburger
gravy, boiled potatoes, biscuit,
corn, apple crisp.
Wednesday, April 13: Baked
turkey breast, dressing, potatoes,
bread, green beans, apricots.
Thursday, April 14: BBQ
meatballs, hash brown casserole,
bread, lettuce salad, blueberry
cobbler.
Friday, April 15: Oyster stew,
deviled eggs, crackers, celery, carrots, cherry crisp.
Menus subject to change.
Proceeds will go towards

purchasing playground
equipment for the TLEC
Preschool. Come run,
walk, bike or stroll with
us! If you cant come, you
can still purchase a t-shirt
or make a donation!
school.
Check-in is after 4 p.m. Friday
or between 7-9 a.m. the day of
the show.
Questions can be directed to
Tim Klipp at 785-337-2541 or
Steve Meyer at 785-767-3678.
Monday, April 11: Pork burger

on bun, sweet potato wedges, lettuce salad, fruit cocktail, cookies.
Tuesday, April 12: Scalloped
ham and potatoes, carrots, pears,
cinnamon roll.
Wednesday, April 13: Chicken
and rice, tomatoes, plums, brownies.
Thursday, April 14: BBQ
meatballs, parsley potatoes, cauliower, peaches, pudding.
Friday, April 15: Birthday
Dinner Oven fried chicken,
mashed potatoes and gravy, three
bean salad, dinner roll, blueberries
with cake.
All 4 Fun
5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 7
Check-in at 8:30am, 5K starts at 9am
at the TLEC Preschool

191 North Main, Barnes, KS
Fee: $20 for Adults

$5 for Kids (6th grade and under)
PLUS bring a school supply from the list:

Kleenex, paper plates, napkins, diaper wipes, Sharpie markers,
glue sticks, Elmers glue, sandwich/snack/gallon Ziploc bags
Call Terra Winter at 785-362-0140 for more

information or to register.
at the
Sunflower Mercantile
& Rustic Garden
Downtown Barnes, KS
7 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Washington County High School
Saturday, April 23 8am-5pm
BLOOD PROFILE $35
Outdoor Furnishing & Indoor Decorations,

Yard Art, Rusty Stuff, Tables, Planters,
Birdhouses & Watering Cans
Exhibits for all ages in high school gym.

40+ Tests including Lipid I, TSH, CBC, Hgb A1C & CPK
Vitamin D Level Available for $25
For Men: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) $20
Note: Do NOT eat for 12 hours before blood tests. However, we encourage
fluid intake (black coffee, tea or water) to ease the drawing process.
Continue taking medications as prescribed.
Sponsored by Washington County Health Department

Assisted by Community Volunteers
All downtown shops & eateries will be open!

785-763-4052
www.barnesks.net
TVL Art Show
4H news
Washington County High School

WCHS took 15 students and 65 pieces of art
to the League Show last Wednesday. Sophomore, Hannah Portenier, received the only
2D Best of Show for her untitled piece done
in pencil and cardboard. In the onsite competitions, freshmen Jasmine Greenwood won
the sele competition and sophomore Hailee
Bennett won the photography competition.
The following received awards:
BLUE
Hannah Portenier, cardboard and pencil
Untitled
Joe Stegman, marker/playing card The
Joker
Kyujung Lee, oil pastel, Piano Man
Kyujung Lee, colored pencil, Alyssa
RED
Courtney Bekemeyer, charcoal Champ

Holly Delay, charcoal Take 5
Ashley Davis, charcoal Glam
Jenna Habeggar, watercolor Flower Girl
Rachael Wood, pencil Spirit Animal
WHITE
Allie Thompson, watercolor, I Luv Vans
Lauren Wyatt, charcoal Cello
Ashley Davis, chalk pastel Boots
Brenna Linenberger, oil pastel Christine
Brenna Linenberger, colored pencil Two
Dimensions
Katy Rundle, mixed media Golden Girl
Audrey Stewart, charcoal Flower Girl
Audrey Stewart, chalk pastel
HONORABLE MENTION
Carly Crome, pencil A Sweet Ride

Jasmine Greenwood, colored pencil Summer Sun
Holly Delay, Charcoal/Sharpie Unexpected
Lauren Wyatt, charcoal Boy from Terezin
Rebecca Zach, watercolor Coca-Cola
Hannah Portenier, pencil Tushaun
Kirsten Kingsbury, charcoal Inside Out
Eric Miller, colored pencil My Day at the
K
Eric Miller, colored pencil Time for a
Comeback
Rachael Wood, pencil In Black and
White
Linn High School

Students from Linn High
Schools art classes attended the
second annual TVL Art Competition Wednesday, March 30 at
Hanover High School.
The art students from Linn
did extremely well after a day
of getting artwork judged and
student competitions, said Rick
Hildebrand, LHS art teacher.
Linn nished with a total of
37 awards including one team
of three who nished rst in the
ceiling tile competition. The
students competing in the ceiling tile competition were Hanna
Bott, Brooke Beier, and Emily
Weiche. The other results are:
Hannah Bott- rst place, watercolor pencil and colored pencil; second place, oil painting and
mixed media and third place, colored pencil
Brooke Diederich- third place,
mixed media and a merit award
in mixed media
Tiffany Mathis-rst place, ink
and third place, colored pencil
and ink
Emily Weiche- third place,
mixed media
Samantha Meyer- second
place, mixed media and third
place, pencil
Brooke Beier- second place,
pencil
Jonny Ruacho- merit award,

ink
Ricardo Ruacho
- rst
place, cardboard, mixed media
and third place, clay
Alex Choto- third place, clay
Shakeila Wallace- merit award,
colored pencil
Carlos Saenz- second place,
collage and third place, clay
Laban Sweester- second place,
printmaking
Dalton Stoneburger- merit
award, ink
Whitley Coke- merit award,
pencil
Crystal Ayala- rst place,
mixed media
Eder Martinez- rst place,

mixed media; second place,
mixed media and a merit award,
colored pencil and tempera paint
Preston Meyers- merit award,
colored pencil
John Guerrero- second place,
mixed media and third place,
clay
David Woerman- merit award,
pencil
Haley Dittmer- second place,
clay
Daniel York- rst place, pottery
WCHS musicians compete at regionals

The Washington County High
School music students traveled to
Concordia Saturday, April 2 for
Regional Solos and Ensembles
Music Festival. They came
home with 15 medals among the
students. Out of the 12 events
that they were involved in, they
earned six I ratings and six II
ratings.
The I ratings were: Scott
backroadsnews.com
Romeiser, saxophone solo, Mixed

Instrumental Quartet (Scott
Romeiser, Malachi LEcuyer,
Hayden LEcuyer, Courtney
Graff), Sidney Applegarth, vocal
solo, Joe Stegman, vocal solo,
Bailey Bisel vocal solo, and
the Washington County Mens
Ensemble (Sidney Applegarth,
Aaron Welch, Jonathan Harding,
Austin Metz, Keshaun Vernon,
Joe Stegman and Pepe Cardenas).

The II ratings were: Malari
LEcuyer, clarinet solo and vocal
solo, Lauryn Tegethoff, vocal
solo, Jon Harding, vocal solo,
Aaron Welch, vocal solo, and
Hannah Portenier, vocal solo.
The students who received a
I rating at Regionals will now
go on to the State Solos and
Ensembles Contest in Salina on
April 23. The Band and Choir

also have State Large Groups
Contest in Beloit on Wednesday,
April 13.
The fth and sixth grades
Spring Concert is at 7 p.m.
on Monday, April 18 in the
elementary gym and the 7-12
Spring Concert is at 7:30 p.m. on
April 28 in the high school gym.
STICK-TO-IT 4-H CLUB

The March meeting of the
Stick-To-It 4-H club exchange
meeting was called to order on
Sunday, March 6 at the Washington Bowl in Washington
with the Farmington 4-H Club.
Brooke Tuma called the meeting to order. Coy Stamm, Farmington, led the group in the ag
salute. Roll call was answered
by What do you plan to do
over spring break. Fifteen
members and one leader were
present for the meeting. The
club song was singing Happy
Birthday to the March birthday people.
Shai Zenger read the minutes
of the previous meeting. Committee reports were presented.
The leaders report was given
by Amy Tuma. She discussed
Regional Club Day responsibilities, and Livestock Quality
Assurance will be available to
members on March 17, as well
as the Easter Egg Hunt and
community clean up scheduled
for March 26 in Morrowville.
Project talks were given by
Brian Baxter on his poultry
project and Trent Tuma on his
goat project.
Brain Baxter led the club in
the 4-H pledge and the meeting
was adjourned.
4-H members enjoyed bowling following the meeting.

Alyssa Kern, reporter
HAPPY SPIRIT 4-H CLUB
The monthly meeting of the
Happy Spirit 4-H Club was
March 20 at the Linn High
School gymnasium. Several
county 4-H clubs gathered
together for the second annual
Dodgeball
Tournament
beneting Down Syndrome.
The tournament was organized
by the Lucky-4 4-H Club. The
clubs provided cookies while
the Lucky-4 4-H Club provided
sloppy joes and water. Each
club could donate to the Down
Syndrome Awareness Program.
A short meeting was called
to order by several members of
various clubs. The Flag Salute
was led by Eric Peterson of
Lucky-4, and the 4-H Pledge
was led by Lauren Simmons
of the Happy Spirit 4-H Club.
Roll call was recorded by each
club. Happy Spirit voted to
hold the next club meeting at 6
p.m. on April 17 at the Barnes
Firehouse.
There were several teams
formed for the tournament.
The games were limited to two
minutes.
Reanna Rencin, reporter
Saturday and after hours emergency Eye Care
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Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
Larry D. Stoppel, O.D.,
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
318 C Street
Monday Friday
440 Lincoln
Washington
8:00 a.m. Noon
Clay Center
325 -2289
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
632-3822
800 -994-2289
Saturday 8:00 a.m. Noon
800 -378-3822
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Whats happened during the past six

years of the Affordable Care Act?
By Roberta Riportella, Kansas
Health Foundation professor
of community health at Kansas
State University and K-State
Research and Extension
MANHATTAN In 2016,
we recognize more than 100
years of health care progress in
the United States. President Teddy Roosevelt rst proposed a national health insurance program
in 1912. The Affordable Care
Act, also known at Obamacare,
turned six years old on March 23,
2016, and its elder sibling, Medicare, turns 51 in a few months.
In terms of signicance, the
passage of the ACA in 2010 is
often compared to the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid
in 1965. Both programs continue
to evolve and provide access to
health care for millions of Americans.
While political discussions
about the best way to expand
access to health care remain, 20
million uninsured adults ages
18 to 64 have gained health insurance coverage since the ACA
took effect. The number of children insured has also increased,
since many children whose parents are signing up for health insurance have been found eligible
for already existing Medicaid
programs.
The uninsured rate has de-
creased substantially across all

races and ethnicities throughout the country. Some of these
numbers include those who have
gained insurance through Medicaid expansion that has occurred
in 31 states and the District of
Columbia. Without a Medicaid
expansion in Kansas, however,
approximately 127,000 Kansans
who could be eligible for that
program remain uninsured, according to the Kansas Health Institute.
In Kansas, 100,500 people
signed up for health insurance
through HealthCare.gov during
the recent open enrollment period that ended Jan. 31. At least
80 percent of those who enrolled
qualied for assistance in paying
premiums. Many more have also
been impacted by what are considered the consumer protections
of the ACA that affect all insurance plans, including employer-sponsored and other private
plans. These features include:
Young adults can stay on a
parent plan until age 26.
Insurance companies have to
take all applicants; that is, no one
can be denied coverage because
of preexisting conditions, and the
rates for those plans are based
solely on age and location not
on health status. Additionally,
there is now a standardized system so that consumers can appeal
Stegman initiated
into honor society
Heidi Stegman, Washington,
was initiated into the Top Hat
Chapter of Alpha Lambda
Delta on Sunday, April 3
on the campus of Washburn
University. Alpha Lambda
Delta is an honor society for
students in their rst year at an
institution of higher education.
Alpha Lambda Delta has been
in existence since 1924 and
recognizes those students who
have succeeded in maintaining
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208 N. Nadeau St. Palmer

692-4516
JEM Flying Inc.
Office: 265-3031 Dean: 427-7232

Larry: 541-0909
Central Valley Ag Coop

www.cvacoop.com
785-325-2278
Titan West Inc.

Linn
800-252-0847
Ohlde Seed Farms

1577 4th Rd Palmer
692-4555
Reed Seed Sales
Daymian Reed Clyde, KS

785-446-3394
Stewart Seed (Pioneer)
1833 23rd Rd. Washington

325-2730
Midwest Seed Farms

894 13th Rd. Linn
325-2125
ARTS
RAFTS
/ANTIQUES
A/C
RTS
/CRAFTS
/ANTIQUES
Country Antiques & Printing
306 West 6th St. Washington
325-2051
any denial of payment decision.

Limiting how much health
care an insurance company
would pay in a given year or over
a lifetime is banned.
Insurance companies must
justify unreasonable rate hikes
and must spend at least 80 percent of consumer-paid premiums
on health care instead of administrative costs.
Many preventive care services are covered at no cost with
qualied health plans and with
Medicare.
The Medicare donut hole
is closing and will be closed
by 2020, which means seniors
are saving on prescription drug
costs.
Medicare payments to hospitals and physicians are now
linked to quality instead of quantity of services provided.
States are given incentives to
come up with innovative plans to
improve the health of their citizens.
K-State Research and Extension has many resources available to help consumers understand health insurance and how
it can help protect them against
nancial risk. That publication is
available online, or contact any
local extension ofce in Kansas.
WILLIAM KOSS
Mike Koss and Ann Gandhi,
Lawrence, announce the birth of
their son, William James, who
was born at 11:19 a.m. on Dec.
28, 2015. He weighed 6 pounds,
14 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches
long.
Grandparents are Mark and
Mary Koss, Haddam, and Dr.
Shanti and Sue Gandhi, Topeka.
Great-grandmother is Delores
Koss, Belleville.
Retirement
Reception
/CATERING
DININGD
/CINING
ATERING
Our Daily Bread
Bake Shoppe
23 N. Center Barnes
763-4269 or 866-50bread
Diecks Catering
Linn
348-5411
Cougar Den
219 North Main Morrowville

265-3001
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
SERVICESSERVICES
Citizens National Bank
of Greenleaf
www.thecnb.com
747-2261
First National Bank

of Washington
www.fnbwashington.com
325-2221
Kaw Valley
State Bank
455-3345 Clifton
www.kvsb.net
United Bank & Trust

www.ubankonline.com
Washington 325-2202
Love,
your children
& grandchildren
Reeves and Stoppel, OD
Burt Farm & Ranch Realty

123 W. 2nd St. Washington
www.tburtrealty.com
AGENCIES
INSURANCE
INSURANCE
AGENCIES
Blue Valley Ins. Agencies
Greenleaf, 747-2872
Hanover, 337-2268
Linn, 348-5731
Marysville, 562-4310
The Dragastin Ins. Agency

117 C St. Washington
325-2263
Farm Bureau Financial

Services
325-2227
Miller & Associates
401 N Ridge Terrace Hanover

337-2247
Sunflower Insurance Serv.

103 W. Parallel St. Clifton
455-3463
MEAT LOCKER
Bobs Locker Plant
1788 Scout Ave. Washington

325-2026 800-767-3122
Washington County Hospital
GWE Performance, LLC

112 E. 7th (Highway 36)
Washington 325-3316
Stones Southside Service

1002 South B St. Washington
Tires & Towing 325-2247
Garys Cell 747-7489
M&M Tire, LLC
100 E. 7th Washington

325-2207
BEAUTY B
SALONS
EAUTY SALONS
Elements Salon & Day Spa
325-2266
105 W. North St. Hanover

337-2598
J & N Elliott
1509 S. Morton St. Morrowville

265-3872
HOUSING
HOUSING
Apartments
Greenleaf Heights
Apartments
300 Hillcrest Lane

Greenleaf 747-2865
Auctioneers & Real Estate

Raymond Bott
Realty & Auction
119 C St. Washington 325-2734
www.bottrealtyauction.com
MEDICAL/HEALTH
706 3rd St. Linn

348-5503
318 C St Washington
325-2289
RECREATIONRECREATION
Camp Creek
Golf Carts
Washington 325-2120
Rose Garden RV Park

325-2411 WiFi Available
ERVICES
SSERVICES
Computer Sales/Service
Dague Computers &
Engraving - 325-2858
110 East 2nd Washington
Commercial Feedlot
Background Finishing
Bekemeyer Enterprises, Inc.
1497 17th Rd. Washington
325-2274
Concrete Ready-Mix
Midwest Products, LLC
Sand/Gravel/Rock
Hanover/Clay Ctr/Washington
1-800-371-2252
Sundance Concrete
Chuck Walter Washington

Cell: 747-7147

325-3130
Electrical/Plumbing
KMEP, LLC
Kearn Monuments
304 E. 3rd Washington

325-2211
House & Interior

Dusin Enterprises
Alexander Chiropractic
325-2739
Portenier Chiropractic
317 C. St. Washington
325-3591
Meyler Gibbs, DDS
300 C St Washington
325-2248
Family Medicine of
Washington County
Dr. David Hodgson, MD
Dr. Kellen Sherlock, M.D.
302 E. 2nd Washington
325-2240
785-562-5321
Locally-owned for 20 years and counting
www.MidwestLandandHome.com
Mark Uhlik, Broker

807 B St. Washington

325-2297
Marysville
Linn Family Physicians
UTOS
SALES
ALES &
AAUTO
&SSERVICE
ERVICE
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
B & W Electric
Love, your children and

grandchildren!
Midwest Land & Home
Washington Pharmacy
Eaton Radiator & Auto Sales
51762 SW 117th Rd.

Odell, NE 68415
The Most Experienced Assisted Living in the area.

Professional Nurses around the clock.
Warm, Elegant and Secure.
A Home you will be Proud to call your own.
321 W 5th Washington

325-2970
Eaton Body Shop
His family would like to

honor him with a card
shower. Birthday wishes
may be sent to:
2:00pm
212 Ballard Washington

325-2920
Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm
Barnes 763-4052
Norman will
celebrate his
85th birthday
on April 12th.
Friday, April 15
Happy 80th
to our
Dirty Old Man
Bonnie Still competed with

the Sweet Adelines chorus
of Topeka on April 2 in Iowa.
The chorus of 31 ladies placed
second in the mid-size category
with 15 groups in this category.
The group placed fourth overall.
They sang with the Show of
Champions, which featured
the ve top groups. Still is the
daughter of Mary Finlayson,
Washington.
My pinup
will be 80 on
Saturday,
April 8!
Happy 85th
Birthday!
to thank Linda Rettig for

27 years of service to the
FFLORAL
, G,IFTS
GREENHOUSES
LORAL
G&
IFTS
, GREENHOUSE
Millers Flowers
& Greenhouse
A springtime stroll through Washington included three generations of the

Good family in Washington, including, from left, Brian Good, Alivia Bruna
and Sam Good.
Washington County
Hospital Dining Room
Bonnie Still
sings in Topeka
chorus event
a 3.5 or higher GPA, or are in

the top 20% of their class, in
their rst year.
The mission of Alpha Lambda
Delta is to encourage superior
academic achievement, to
promote intelligent living and
a continued high standard of
learning, and to assist students
in recognizing and developing
meaningful goals for their
unique roles in society.
AG/FARM
EEDARM/SEED
A/S
G/F
Palmer Grain, Inc.
BIRTH
265-3022
Floor Covering & Furniture

325-2379
Hydraulic Repairs
Herrs Machine
Washington Co. Abstract

Janeen Stewart 325-3291
111 E. 3rd St. Washington
Services - Disabled
KSDS, Inc.
124 West 7th Washington

325-2256
Twin Valley Developmental

Services
427 C St.
Greenleaf 747-2251
Storage
Pony Express Rental, LLC
2771 Hanover Ave. Hanover

337-2227 337-2252
Trash Service
C & M Refuse
325-2710
Washington
Durflinger Disposal Serv.

325-3304
Jones Trash Service

Washington
325-2750
TORES
GROCERY/HSARDWARE
/RETAIL
Grocery Stores
Jacks Food Market
303 5th St. Linn
348-5411
Kiers Thriftway

325-2385
Hardware Stores
Andys Hardware & Lumber
Farm & Home Supply Center
Hanover 337-2821
Palmer Lumber
200 E 2nd Palmer
692-4536
LINICS
VVETETCCLINICS
Animal Health Center, P.A.
F & College St. Washington

325-2875
1633 Quivira Rd Washington

325-2838
313 F St. - Washington

325-2869
312 N. B St. Washington

325-2391
Washington Alum & Glass

Ward Funeral Home
Washington Vet Clinic
Greenleaf/Linn/Washington
325-2214
Call 325-2219 to get your business

in the directory!
OPINION
ACTIVIST JUDGES?
Defending
constitution
isnt always
popular
Whos behind the effort

to brand judges as some
sort of dark and meddling
activist judges?
It seems like there is an
organized effort to tear
down our historic government system of checks and
balances by pointing at
our supreme court justices
- calling them names and
suggesting there is some
sort of subversive behavior
within our states highest
court.
We need to take a step
back and remember the
lesson we were taught as
elementary school students
about our three branches of
government and why it is
set up that way.
It is a three-tiered system,
with executive, legislative
and judicial branches.
Three branches, created
so each could check the
power of the other.
Ask your kids - theyll
explain it to you.
Maybe we could also let
them explain it to our legislators in Kansas.
The hot button issue at
the statehouse lately has
been school nance and
whether or not the legislature is properly funding
public education in Kansas.
The Kansas Constitution
says in Article 6, Section
6b The legislature shall
make suitable provision for
nance of the educational
interests of the state.
The Kansas Supreme
Court has ruled several
times over the years, that
funding plans put in place
by the legislature were
not constitutional. It is not
the courts job to say what
specic level of funding
would meet muster with the
constitution, theyre only
allowed to say whether a
bills plan is constitutional
or unconstitutional.
The legislature and the
Governor have not agreed
with the ruling of the courts
in the matter and have been
part of a vocal trend of
blaming the court for our
nancial situation.
If they feel so strongly
that the court is getting it
wrong, there is a simple

way to deal with the situation. Change the constitution.
The hangup is the wording. What does suitable
mean. The court says the
dollar amount for suitable is
somewhere above what the
legislature wants to provide
to schools.
The governor and the
legislature can easily come
up with new wording for a
constitutional amendment to
meet their needs. We could
change the constitution to
say: The legislature shall
make slightly less than suitable provision for nance of
the educational interests of
the state.
A change in the constitution requires a vote of approval by Kansans. Surely
the public would support
that, right? Everyone wants
schools to be slightly less
than average, right?
This is the thing about
the constitution. It is a
document put in place by
Kansans on how we want
Kansas to be.
The Kansas Supreme
Court is required by law to
interpret the constitution.
Were not required to like
every decision made by the
Supreme Court.
But theyre not required
to make decisions to appease the rhetoric of the
day.
Heck, theyre not even
required to like their decisions themselves - even the
Justices could end up voting
against their own beliefs
if their beliefs dont match
that of our Constitution.
So are our supreme court
justices not doing their job
properly? Or is there a faction out there trying to cheat
Kansans from receiving the
full benet of our states
constitutional intentions?
Activist judges? Im not
so sure.
Judges actively doing
their job and protecting us
from those who dont want
to support the constitution?
That is the more likely
answer.
D. Thalmann
Covering annual bull

check is ripe for sarcasm
If I could guarantee that my readers only consistent of middle-aged
men buzzed on alcohol, I could write
you one heck of a column about covering the Bullnanza event at the
Washington Veterinary Clinic last
week.
But I know I have a wide range
of readers, with varying sensibilities, so Ill just say, I learned a lot
about the process of checking bulls
last week. I mean, Im not National
Geographic. I dont want to get too
graphic here.
Ive never actually been to an
event like this, or even around that
sort of activity before. But living in
an agricultural-focused economy,
Ive been aware of the need for such
things. However, the pictures that
come to mind when considering how
these efforts are completed were
quite different than the reality I saw
on Friday.
Different, as in, anti-climactic.
Well, there was climax, but not necessarily what I thought it would be
or how it would get there but now
Im veering into territory Im trying
to avoid.
I guess the biggest surprise was
the piece of equipment used to get
the ball rolling. No, not the balls. Uh,
you know get the process going.
I mean, Ive seen my father-inlaw articially inseminate a cow before, so I knew a grown mans arm
could easily be shoved up a bovine
back-end. But this particular piece of
equipment looked more like someone tore the large metal arm off a giant cyborg terminator and somehow
DAN THALMANN
On the Backroads
thought it could be used to assist

with the necessary arousal process.
The process down below was
much less animated, and actually,
kind of unexpectedly slow. Insert
cyborg arm and wait. And wait. And
wait.
I gured this would be a minutelong process. I mean, its not like
the bull has to worry about anyones
feelings if he goes too fast. But
again ugh.
So the necessary result nally
occurs, and instead of some sort of
tourist-level Old Faithful type nale (I mean, these bulls are huge
animals!), it was just kinda here
ya go, whoopity do. Like, thats it.
Move along.
I did ask Dr. Stewart if the situation was historically ripe for smartalec comments and he said yes, that
line of commentary was pretty common. I suppose it would be like the
rst time you have to submit to a
colonoscopy its pretty awkward,
but also necessary, so might as well
have some fun with it.
Pg 8A

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Spring calls to the inner Pocahantas

The land is not equivalent to a
dollar amount. It is a life force.
Theres a song
This we know
The earth does not belong to us
We belong to the earth
A letter written by Chief Seattle proclaimed we sell you
our land, remember that the air is
precious to us, that the air shares
its spirit with all the life that it
supports. The wind that gave our
grandfather his rst breath also
received his last sigh. The wind
also gives our children the spirit
of life. So if we sell our land, you
must keep it apart and sacred, as
a place where man can go to taste
the wind that is sweetened by the
meadow owers.
Turning over the dirt in the
community garden felt especially refreshing this year after
LESLIE MANNING
In a Rural World
mudding all my cucumber and

squash seeds into mounds last
year and praying that their little
baby stems could push through
the cake if it got to dry. Aside
from the pieces of glass and
weird shaped pieces of metal that
surface with a tilling, this year
the soil falls apart like grains of
sand. If it were next to the ocean,
Id be in paradise. Or rather, my
paradise is composed of land

such as this.
The rst time I arrived in
Washington County, I crossed
the
Republic/Washington
County line just waiting to see
Haddam, Kansas. I noticed the
sign at the end of the highway,
but I couldnt see north over the
hill. I kept looking past the driver
as he talked with me, waiting expectantly for a look at the land
Id heard stories about. I dont
know if the man driving the vehicle noticed, but Im sure I lost
my breath as I gazed all the way
to the Nebraska line. The rest of
the landscape never ceases to
amaze me, even my little garden plot. The air I breath since I
lost it, is a similar breathe to that
which I would take when Id turn
onto the dirt road that welcomed
me home from teaching school

surrounded by pavement, brick
and mortar. Only now its every
moment, every where a breath
of air lled with the spirit of the
land.
A mans obituary said, he
was closest to his Creator in his
church outdoors. It seems like
Chief Seattle understood that the
land embraced its inhabitants. I
imagine like a mother embracing the Fathers pleasing design.
How, as man, do we then respond
to the land? Paint with all the colors of the wind? Or is it simply
to make decisions based on what
the land is willing to embrace?
Ive read that the land prefers
In a rural word, spring brings
the Pocahontas out in me. How I
will miss my long hair.
On the fine art of dialogue

Working at a truck stop, you
can just imagine the different
people that we meet, and the
many different stories that we
hear!
A few weeks ago a truck driver
came in and started lambasting
on all of the damned retarded
liberals. His exact words. After
about 4 or 5 of the DRL bombs;
I had to say something. What I
said to him went something like
this:
The main problem with our
country is not the damned liberals, the radical right, the refugees, the economy, the Super
PACs or the 1%. (Of course the
list could go on....!) The main
problem, I feel, is at the core of
every above mentioned and boils
down to this: polarization of the
masses.
The trend is growing, and at
an accelerated rate, of people
dening themselves into various
camps and refusing, REFUSING
to hear a differing view. I witnessed this a lot in person with
various pro-life/pro-choice confrontations. Here we have 2 extremely opposite views, and each
camp has their own reasoning
behind their conviction. Because
By Beth Sage Owens
Guest columnist
of their refusing to hear one another, very little if anything is accomplished.

We have the gay agenda, the
gun agenda, the Wall Street
agenda and the immigrants/refugee agenda. Somewhere, someone is getting all worked up over
something, and sure enough-there is also someone else with
a highly polarized version of the
same story.
I dont have all of the answers.
For crying out loud, Im a 52
year old line cook in a truck stop
cafe. Im a Momma, a Grandma,
a soapmaker. I write a little and
read a lot. The only answer that I
have is this: We need to take our
hands off of our ears and listen to
one another, really listen, not so
much to debate as to perhaps just
listen....and learn.
It takes a mature and keen intellect to engage in a discussion
with someone whom you are in
stark disagreement with. Not
many of us can do this without
feeling the need to be right,

resort to name-calling (Which
is hurtful and minimizing) or to
have that last word in proving
our point. But people, we have
GOT to. We have to start listening to one another and, in a spirit
of co-operation, perhaps nd
working solutions.
Chasms run deep and oh, so
wide. We focus so much on our
differences that we are in danger
of tearing to shreds our one fundamental commonality: We are
Americans.
RIGHT NOW....it doesnt matter how you got here...how your
Ancestors got here....how long
you have been here. We are here
NOW, what are we going to do
about it?
One of my favorite quotes is
by anthropologist Wade Davis
and goes as follows:
The world in which you were
born is just one model of reality. Other cultures are not failed
attempts at being you; they are
unique manifestations of the human spirit
Im not suggesting that we all
sit around in a nice big Kum-BaYah circle. Although that would
be pleasant for a change, it is also
unrealistic.
Polarization implies differences, and difference is largely serving as a springboard for many of
humankinds darkest traits: fear,
hatred, racism, prejudice, injustice and inequality. ANYTIME
you put someone down for being
different, you elevate yourself as
being superior. Ask the Jewish
people of World War 2 Europe,
or the Native Americans; what is
like to be on the end of a mentality such as this?
Not good, people, not good.
Not only are the chasms getting deeper and wider; they are
also getting uglier. We are feeding upon fear and lack of information and THIS will come to
NO good.
We need transparency. We
need to engage in the art of compromise. Above all, we need a
sincere willingness to listen to
one another (and not just passionate rhetoric or 30 second
sound bytes) and nd solutions.
It is unlikely that every situation will leave both camps nding 100% satisfaction, but thats
where you put on your Big Girl/
Big Boy Panties and get over it.
United We Stand!
Looking back at the band

A guy who can make a trumpet
scream in tune makes hair stand
on my arms.
There are a few of them who
play in the Chattanooga Jazz
Band but the best young trumpet
player Ive heard was a longhaired blonde high school senior
in Claxton, Ga. in the 1960s.
Sally Jones could lean back
and aim her trumpet at the lights
of the football eld and make you
think shed break some of them.
She was that good; an All State
musician.
As 12-year-old seventh graders
in Alma, Ga., Henry and Jimmy
Bishop signed up to play in the
schools rst band. You never
heard them called Jimmy and
Henry. It was always the other
way around. Henry was the oldest.
The county schools were
recently consolidated, people in
corners of the county lost their
local schools, but the band sort of
brought people together.
While it was the high school
band many of us were in lower
grades.
The band director, Pee Dee
JOE PHILLIPS
Dear Me...
Hester, named for the South

Carolina river near his birthplace,
kept an original blues tune in his
pocket and pulled it out to feature
the twins and named it The
Bishop Blues.
The song featured the twins out
front of one of the largest bands in
the state playing in unison with the
rest of us trying to keep up. I wish
I had a recording of it.
To be fair the song had been
known as Alexanders Blues
in Lyons, Ga., and probably by
another name but at the time we
didnt know that.
A marching band playing
popular music was unique, but
marching to Dixieland and the
blues made local people proud.

It was the rst band since the
Firemans Band at the turn of the
century.
The county was full of young
men fresh from the military a
decade earlier. They appreciated
our ability to step out in unison
and march.
One day Henrys trumpet
wouldnt toot. After taking it apart
Pee Dee found part of a ham
sandwich stuck in the valves.
We were invited to play in
parades, at homecoming at the
nearest junior college and were
known for our size as much as
anything else.
As high school freshmen, they
had to make a choice between
band and athletics and the band
lost.
Looking back, I appreciate that
for a group of kids we were fair
musicians. The Bishop Twins had
to practice like crazy to play a
blues song in unison. It was cute,
it was good music.
Last week, I listened to Jimmy
reect on life growing up in Alma.
What life was like as a twin. He
was reminiscing as much for

Henry as himself, since they did
everything together.
We gathered to celebrate the life
of Henry Bishop.
I looked around that large
church auditorium on Saint
Simons Island for people I knew,
saw a few, weve all changed.
I wanted to ask Jimmy if he
still own a trumpet. I wanted to
ask him several things but just
couldnt get to him.
I had to rush back home, but as
I took my seat on the airplane the
thought ooded me; Whats the
hurry.
All we have is time and for
Henry that precious commodity
recently ran out.
The twins have had successful
careers: Henry in banking, Jimmy
in law.
As I age I yearn for more
reunions, to keep in closer touch
with old friends.
At home, I pulled out a picture
of the Bacon County High School
Band and found the Bishop Twins
on the front row.
It was good to be there again.
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Washington County
Life in 1952, Part 1
Yes time does march on. It has
been a number of years since we
have been looking back at life
in Washington County, maybe
a dozen years or so. We have
recalled some of the 1930s years
and then journeyed through the
1940s and started into the 1950s.
Thanks to the Washington County
Historical and Genealogical
Society as they have row after
row of newspaper microlm and
a dozen or more ling cabinets
lled with research material from
which to do research about those
bygone years.
So, now lets get started with the
By John Schlageck
Kansas Farm Bureau
Used to be every farm in
Kansas raised chickens along
with cattle and swine. This
wasnt just country folks either.
Town and city families often
raised their own chickens too,
especially if they lived in rural
areas.
Ive been visiting farms across
our state for more than 30 years
and I can count on one hand
the number of working chicken
coops Ive seen during that
period of time.
Things have changed. Todays
colossal chicken farms are a sight
to behold and a far cry from the
small, one-room coops we used
when I was a youngster. Modern
poultry farming is efcient
and allows meat and eggs to be
available to consumers in all
seasons at a lower cost than freerange production.
While todays automated,
mechanized facilities house
thousands of birds, our small
chicken coop was home
to approximately a couple
dozen hens. One of my rst
responsibilities on the farm was
to carry the garbage out to the
chicken pen and dump it for our
ock. This is one of my most
vivid memories and as I recall
I was not quite four when my
mother assigned me this task.
Our white chicken house was
no more than 20 feet long by 12feet wide. It had windows clear
across the south side for sunlight
in the winter and a breeze when
opened in the summer.
Time marches on
By Mitch Zabokrtsky
Guest columnist
year of 1952. The Jan. 11, 1952,

issue of the Washington County
News carried an article about
Jim Stamm being a candidate for
State Farmer Degree. The article
stated is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Stamm, an FFA
member and ofcer and enrolled
in the high school Vocational
Agriculture program.
It was during this Winter of
1952 that my Uncle Charlie
Zabokrtsky retired from farming
while living on the Lloyd
Wolverton place down by
Barnes. The News carried his
County Saddle Club enjoyed

their annual meeting and dinner
in the Washington City Hall with
about 150 present. A delicious
dinner was served at tables
decorated with emblems and
motifs suggestive of Saddle Club
activities.
The annual election of ofcers
resulted in the re-election of all the
1951 ofcers: George Krueger,
president; Othal Else, vicepresident; Earl Nutter, secretarytreasurer; H. T. Dickson,
committeemen chairman; and
Ollie Allerheiligen, H. C. McNitt
and Al Werner, committeemen.
The remainder of the evening
was spent dancing to the music
of a Bohemian orchestra from
Belleville.
Fowl play
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These were the days before the
phrase, free-range chickens
had been coined. We didnt
keep the chickens cooped up
during the day, and they could
wander around in the fenced in
yard picking up gravel, clucking
and scratching in the dirt. The
chicken houses were really just
roosting and nesting places.
Some farms didnt bother to
keep their birds in a fence and
their chickens could wander
anywhere. This created a lot
of interesting situations when
we visited my Uncle Charlie in
Phillips County. You had to be
really careful where you stepped
in the yard and even the front
porch.
Gathering eggs was my second
major responsibility when I
turned six. This was always a
real adventure. Most of the hens
didnt make much of a fuss when
you coaxed them out of the nest
and reached in for the egg. There
was always one hen that didnt
want you messing with her most
cherished possession.
Another
chicken-related
activity that never made my
top-ten list was preparing a
fresh fryer for a family meal.
This didnt involve darting to
the grocery store and buying
a dressed bird, it was instead
stepping into the chicken yard
and chasing down the victim,
MUSEUM MUSINGS
Provided by the Washington County Historical Society
Among the les at the Museum
was found this history of the
W.R.C. written by Emma Hall
and printed in a local newspaper
on Nov. 17, 1939. Mrs. Hall was
the daughter of S.H. Maunder, a
Civil War Navy veteran who was
instrumental in forming the local
G.A.R. group. Excerpts from
that article are shown below.
The Grand Army of the Republic
consisted of Union veterans of
the Civil War.
History of W.R.C.
By: Emma Hall
The work of the American
women in the great Civil War,
was one of heroic sacrice,
giving aid and comfort on the
battleeld, and in the hospitals for
the sick and wounded, providing
for the wives and children of the
soldiers at the front, as well as for
the widows and orphans of those
who went forth never to return.
Soldiers Aid societies were
organized. Christian and Sanitary
Commission were formed and
millions of dollars raised and
expended and many lives saved
through the efforts of patriotic
women.
At the close of the Civil War, a
number of soldiers organized the
Grand Army of the Republic to
promote the great principles of
Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
and again the loyal women came
to their aid, and in 1878, and
79 some of the states organized
Post Ladies Aid Societies and
some of the Womans Relief
Corps and in 1883 at their
National convention at Denver,
the G.A.R. approved the W.R.C.
as their true auxiliary, and has
grown in numbers and inuence,
and receive it into membership
all loyal women of good moral
character, irrespective of their
relation to a soldier.
The Department of Kansas
W.R.C. was organized in 1884
at Topeka, and celebrated their
Golden Jubilee in 1934.
Kearney Crops No. 67 of
Washington,
Kansas,
was
sale bill advertisement with J.

T. Dickson being the auctioneer
and the First National Bank of
Washington the clerk.
On the sale bill were 21 head of
cattle, two smooth mouthed bay
mares, one set of good harness
and one saddle. Household
goods included one ice box and
one good G. W. Miller piano.
The farm machinery listed was
a new Admiral Stationary Hay
Baler wire tie and a dump rake.
Miscellaneous items offered
were one Macomb Kerosene
1000 Chick Brooder Stove,
chicken coops and a hog shed.
Note: Charlie and Guila
Mooren Zabokrtskys children
were Duane, Elmer, LeRoy
and Dorleen. The News also
reported that the Washington
organized in 1885 with 20

charter members, and enjoyed
many years of usefulness in the
Armory Hall, together with the
G.A.R. and Sons and Daughters
of Union soldiers organizations,
until the cyclone in 1932
destroyed their hall and contents,
and since then after meeting in
the homes of its members, now
have a small room of their own,
in the new city hall.
Only one comrade remains
in this county, Comrade Lull
of Haddam, and the question
is asked Will the W.R.C.
disband now the G.A.R. no long
exists? Our answer is NO for
our work has become stronger
in other lines, and while we will
always be ready to relieve those
who need it, we stress how the
work of Patriotic Education
and in these days of the worlds
greatest unrest and turmoil, it is
needed as never before.
The W.R.C. sponsors the
observance of Memorial Sunday
and Memorial Day; they have
presented ags to the various
schools and other organizations;
given out ag day cards, copies
of the ag salute, etc. There is an
Americanization committee to
help immigrants and many other
important committees to help
make this a better nation.
The Grand Army Memorial
building at Topeka was erected by
the state of Kansas as a memorial
to the Union soldiers and Sailors
of the great War of the Rebellion
and was dedicated May 24, 1914.
It is a ne structure of solid
white marble and costs over a
half million dollars. The Kansas
W.R.C. presented beautiful silk
ag and a $300 bronze tablet of
Lincolns Gettysburg address for
the building and they furnished
and maintain a W.R.C. room in
which their records are kept and
each year a large picture of that
years department president is
hung on the walls. Washington
Corps has the honor of having
two department presidents.
in Moms cast-iron skillet. Add

mashed potatoes, gravy, newpicked beans from her garden
and home baked bread. Nothing
tasted better.
The
most
memorable
experience I remember was
putting an end to the giant red
rooster on my Uncle Bernies
farm. This hellish devil weighed
in at close to seven pounds. He
ruled the roost and most of farm.
Whenever we drove over to see
my cousins and this beast saw a
vehicle pull into the yard, he ran
up just like a dog.
But unlike most farm dogs that
wag their tales, slobber all over
your jeans, shirt or sometimes
your face when you step out of
your vehicle, this crazy rooster
couldnt wait to chase, scratch
or claw you with his long black
spurs. This demon scared my
sister and girl cousins to death.
They sometimes cried at the very
sight of this evil bird.
We boys steered clear of him
as well until I reached the age of
eight. Thats when we decided
to dispatch this bird once and
triumphed over evil that day.

In the process we defended the
valor and honor of the fairer sex.
Just like this story, yesteryears
do-it-yourself system seems hard
to imagine when you compare it
to todays scientic, automated
and efcient procedure.
Back then it took us about 90
days to produce a fryer which
would dress out at a pound and a
half. Todays modern commercial
poultry facility produces a bird
nearly twice that size in one-third
the time.
And while we thought back
then those fryers were mighty
tasty and delicious, if we
compared one of those with the
chickens we buy today at our
local supermarket, Im certain
wed agree our modern birds
taste just as good as those from
yesteryear.
John Schlageck is a leading
commentator on agriculture
and rural Kansas. Born and
raised on a diversied farm in
northwestern Kansas, his writing
reects a lifetime of experience,
knowledge and passion.
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708 Lincoln, Blue Rapids-3Br, 1.5Ba home close to downtown
317 E. Walnut, Waterville- 4Br, 3Ba, w/ fin. basement & garage/shop
411 E Main, Waterville- A 70 x 60 metal building w/highway frontage
206 W. 5th, Blue Rapids- A nice size building lot with highway frontage
JBN scholarships awarded

to Tuma, Moore
JBN Telephone and its sister applications were received

company Giant Communica- from area high school seniors
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awardees of their 2016 ScholThis years recipients are:
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606 Cooley,
Blue Rapids
- Well kept
4+ Br, hot tub room, partially fin. bsmnt
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Wil600 Cooley,
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16 Public Square, Blue Rapids-Commercial bldg. located downtown
785-363-2010
2293 2nd Terr., Waterville
www.tparkerrealty.com
tammy@tparkerrealty.com
326 S. Nebraska, Waterville- Beautiful 3Br, 2Ba Victorian
w/gorgeous open staircase, parlor, gas fireplace w/decorative wood
mantel, insert and tile, pocket door, original woodwork, bay
windows, built in hutch, sunroom, walk in attic, new roof, new
exterior paint, original carriage house w/loft. A must see! $93,000
33 Public Square, Blue Rapids - A well established
up and running bar and grill that includes all the essentials
you need to keep the business going. Located on the town square.
Call for more information today. $69,000
606 Cooley, Blue Rapids - Well kept 4+ Br, hot tub room, partially fin. bsmnt
111 S. Hanover, Hanover- Cute 3Br, 1Ba home, new roof, full basement
405 Chestnut, Blue Rapids- 3 Br, 2 Ba home, full basement, upper addition
203 Chestnut, Blue Rapids- 160-x180 lot- would make great building site
214 E 3rd, Washington- 2Br, 1Ba vinyl sided home
Real Estate
200 acres near Cuba, 20% cropland, 80% grass.

240 acres NW of Linn, all cropland
3 bedroom, 2 bath home, shop bldgs, in Washington
AUCTIONS
Saturday, April 9: Farm Equipment, Antiques, Tools for Jean

(Mrs. Don) Moser, at Washington.
Saturday, April 16: Farm Equipment for Mike & Mary Brown, east
of Clay Center
Sunday, April 17: County Acreage, Boat, Farm Equipment,
Antiques, Household for Frank & June Vculek, northeast of Hanover
Saturday, April 23: Farm equipment, shop tools for Larry Leck
at Washington
Check out our website for more information!

CALL TODAY FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION NEEDS!
A poetic tribute
to a former teacher
The following poem was written by Shirley Reinert Foerster who
graduated from eighth grade at the Enosdale country school in 1957.
Foerster currently lives in California.
My Loving Tribute
to Mrs. Bernice Seymour
Who taught grades 1-8 at Consolidated 23 Country School
123 W. 2nd St
785.325.2260
www.tburtrealty.com
marlinkid@hotmail.com
Todd Burt, Broker
Ethan Schuette, Agent & Auctioneer
Laurie Burt, Agent
785.541.0419
785.541.1027
785.541.0519
In Washington:
New Listing- 107 D. St- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Washington.
124 W. 1st-Single story, 2 bedroom, one level home on
corner lot. Double car garage. PRICE REDUCED!
Mrs. Seymour:
Believed each child had value
Just because they were
Believed we needed to be fed and cared for, to feel safe
To avoid feeling like a forgotten waif
Believed each child had potential
Which she could and would help reveal
Personal Property Auction: Sunday, May 11 @ 11 A.M.

Stone Building, Washington County Fairgrounds
See our website for full details on our listings at
www.tburtrealty.com
Believed we all could always learn

So she fanned our creative res to burn
Believed we all need to be kind
What a tremendous attitude of mind
Believed her time extremely well spent
In our rustic one room school environment
AREA HEADLINES
SALINA Governor Sam
Brownback signed a bill into law
that ofcial changes the name of
Kansas State University-Salina,
College of Technology to Kansas State University Polytechnic
Campus.
CONCORDIA The Cloud
County Community College
board of trustees approved the
requests for two new programs
recently. The college will now
offer programs in precision agriculture production and unmanned aircraft systems. Both
programs will be offered as certicate and associate of applied
science degree programs. Concordia Blade-Empire
STEELE CITY, Neb. Steele
City has been chosen as the site
of the 2016 Nebraska State International Harvester Tractor Show,
which will be held during the annual Steele City Flea Market and
Old Farm Machinery Show on
Sept. 16-18.
FRANKFORT The City of

Frankfort experienced a series of
water line breaks recently. Over a
span of ve days, between March
24-28, there were 10 breaks in
their water lines. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water adversary on March 25. It was thought
air in the lines caused breaks at
several locations, which could
result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Frankfort Area News
KANSAS The number of
co-ops in Kansas has fallen from
about 350 in 1950, to about
80 today, according to Kansas
State University professor Brian
Briggeman. Wichita Eagle
AGENDA New, 14-foot decorative street lights were added
to Agendas Main Street recently.
The Agenda Booster Club used
memorial funds to pay for the
replacement of 30-foot wooden
poles that were deteriorating.
Clyde Republican
A Full Service Realty and Auction Co.
Mark Uhlik, Broker, 785-325-2740

325 C Street, Washington, Kansas
HOMES
Cozy home on corner lot-priced to sell. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with

2-car detached workshop/garage. (1006 Elmer Street, Haddam, KS)
Great 3 bedroom, 1 bath starter home with multiple updates.
(318 W 4th, Washington, KS)
4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home with wood deck, extensive
backyard. (1200 Otoe St, Marysville, KS)
LAND FOR SALE
317 Acres - Flint Hills Pasture, Morris County Kansas

176 Acres - Cropland, Cloud County Kansas
159 Acres - Cropland, Marshall County Kansas
300 Acres - Cropland/Hunting, Republic County Kansas
AUCTIONS
April 9- 339 Acres, Cropland/Hunting Property Anderson County

April 16- 154.5 Acres, Cropland Marshall County
TO SEE THESE AND MANY OTHER FINE HOMES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE.
Washington County News Classifieds

WASHINGTON
COUNTY NEWS
Thurs., April 7, 2016
Page 10A
Call us - 785-325-2219
1 - Abstractor
10 - Services
WASHINGTON
COUNTY ABSTRACT
STONES Southside Service offers: new tire sales

car and light truck, truck and
ag tires, tire repair, oil changes, shocks, all brake repair,
light mechanical work, starters, alternators and batteries.
1002 S B St. (Hwy 15) in
Washington. 785-325-2247
or 785-747-7489.
Janeen Stewart
111 East 3rd, Washington 785-325-3291

ABSTRACTS
TITLE INSURANCE
ESCROW/CLOSINGS
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
3 - Veterinary
S. Hwy. 15 Washington
Philip S. Bentz, DVM

Adam Hatesohl, DVM
Washington
Veterinary
Clinic, P.A.
325-2391
Kenneth Johnson, DVM

Garrett Stewart, DVM
www.washingtonveterinaryclinic.net
4 - To Give Away
TO GIVE AWAY: Orange
Day Lilies, Iris, mostly lavendar, tall Dutch White Iris.
Call 785-325-2563.
5 - Notices
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Weight loss support group meets
weekly at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, Washington
Weigh-In Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Bobs Locker Plant

BUTCHERING
Every Wednesday by Appointment
Processing Curing Catering
7 - Housing
HOUSE FOR SALE: Four
bedroom, two bath, newly
remodeled house for sale in
Linn. Call 785-348-5851 or
785-747-6735.
GREENLEAF HOUSING
Authority has one or two
bedroom apartments available in Greenleaf, KS. Call
785-747-2865 for more information.
3 BEDROOM HOUSE for
rent to a reliable person. No
pets. 785-325-2672.
10 - Services
D. Roche Fencing, Inc.
Frankfort, Kansas
Farm Commercial Residential

Quality Fencing Since 1980
325-2920
TROY MILLER CONSTRUCTION and seamless
guttering, new construction,
additions, roofs, siding, decks,
etc. Call for your estimate today. Home: 785-747-6771. Cell:
785-747-7407.
KMEP, LLC
Kearn Monuments
Electrical & Plumbing
785-265-3022
cell phone 785-564-1070
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Don Kearn, owner
WOHLERS BAND BOX

dry cleaning pick-up at Bobbis Beauty Salon in Washington.
East Highway 36
Marysville, Kansas
785-562-1200
Plumbing Electrical
Hardware Paint
Building Materials
Rental Center
Call Us FoR a FREE
EstiMatE on YoUR
nExt BUilding PRojECt
extension office for more information.
GWE PERFORMANCE LLC
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS & PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
112 E 7th, Hwy 36, Washington 785-325-3316 cell 785-541-1232
Service Engine Soon Lights, Air Conditioning,

Anti-lock Brakes, Supplemental Inflatable
Restraints (Air Bag Systems), Traction
Control, Stabilitrac, Driveline Repairs,
Transmission, Engine, Tuneups, Oil & Filter
Changes, Performance Upgrades, Complete
Suspension Repairs & Diagnosis, Automotive
& Light Duty Truck Repair
112 E 7th Hwy 36 Washington

785-325-3316
The City of Greenleaf is accepting applications for lifeguards for the summer of 2016. Applications are available at
the City Ofce. For more information, contact the City Ofce
at 785-747-2858. Requirements are CPR training and lifeguard
certication.
Drivers: CDL-A w/Hazmat. PT/FT. Newer Model Equipment. Excellent Pay, Weekends Off! Union Benets, No SlipSeat. Flexible Runs. 855-599-4608.
HELP WANTED-MARCON PIES: We are looking for
someone to work on the production table. Monday through
Thursday, 6 a.m. to done, 25+ hours per week. Apply at 124 W
8th St., Washington, and ask for Jim.
HELP WANTED-MARCON PIES: We are looking for someone to bake pies. You will be working the ovens from 4 a.m.
until done, most of the time before noon. About 32+ hours per
week. Need to be able to lift 25 pounds. Apply at 124 W 8th St.,
Washington, and ask for Jim.
Belleville Health Care Center is currently accepting

applications for the Director of Nursing position. Right candidate must be caring, compassionate, leader and a team player.
Requirements for the
Registered Nurse - Director of Nurses include:
Education / Qualications:
Associates or Bachelors Degree
A minimum of 1 year management experience.
Licensure / Certications:
A current, unencumbered, active license to practice as
a RN in this state.
We oer competitive wages as well as a full benet
package for full-time employees, which include:
Paid vacation Sick leave Paid holidays
Health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short
term disability, and accident/illness plans
Give us a call at 785-527-5636 ask for Amanda Jeardoe,
Administrator or you can go on line to
http://www.bellevillenursingandrehabilitation.com
click on the employment tab.
We are an EEO-AA employer
The Linn Legion is looking for a Sunday noon buffet cook/manager, possible full-time position
available. For more details,
call 785-348-5411 or 785747-8228.
YOUR NEW HOME

Home for sale
WASHINGTON
Two story, three bedrooms, one bath. 318 W. 4th. Central heat. Insulated well.
Includes washer, dryer and electric stove. Close to Washington schools and to downtown Washington. Quiet, established, residential neighborhood. Two car garage.
Solid basement. Recent updates. $38,500. Serious purchase inquiries only please.
Not interested to rent. 785-562-6848 or 785-325-2789.
Jim Lange - Beatrice, NE
Wiley N. Alexander D.C.
Meyler Gibbs, DDS
Call 402-239-9419 or
402-239-1187.
FOR SALE: Full grown
ducks, Rouens, Cayunga and
Swedish breeds. Call 785337-2939, cell 785-713-2368
leave message. Cole Meyer
14 - Garage Sales
Advertise your city wide
garage sale in the
Washington County News
Call 785-325-2219 to be
added to the map!
Find us online!
www.backroadsnews.com
15 - Health
RENTALS
Walkers-Crutches-Wheelchairs
AT
Washington HealthMart
AND
Hanover
Professional Pharmacy
706 3rd Street, Linn, KS
348-5503 or 632-2181
Kent E. Erickson, M.D.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Pam Brabec, APRN

Monday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Welcoming New Patients
Publish your
wedding
announcement in
the Washington
County News!
325-2219
type@bluevalley.net
Quick!
Publish price
increases 60
days after the
wedding.
Auction Calendar
BOKELMAN
GARAGE SALE
Free pickup.
What to do after
the I do?
Fri. 7:00Noon785-325-2739
Contract or By the Hour.
Paying cash for any

size car or pickup.
Call for prices.
David K. Hodgson, M.D.

Kellen E. Sherlock, M.D.
Andrea Blumer, APRN-C
Mon. Wed. 7 a.m. Noon & 3 5:30 p.m.
Let your community know

with a classified in the
Washington County News.
Call (785) 325-2219 or email
type@bluevalley.net
Large Items: 3 year old

LG washer and gas dryer set,
Queen Ann secretary with
chair, 1 year old Eureka vacuum cleaner, suitcases, saddle,
TV, area rugs, student desk.
Small Items: Desk lamps,
kitchen and household items,
Christmas decorations, home
dcor. And More!!!!
Family Medicine
of Washington County
Alexander
Chiropractic Clinic, PA
15 - Health
WANTED TO BUY
15 - Health
785-325-2240 785-510-6111
Are you hiring?
Saturday, April 16
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1730 15th Road
Farm Equipment
Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base
Camp Leasing info packet and Quote. 1-866-309-1507.
www.BaseCampLeasing.com.
For Sale
GREEN PIANO! Yep, this Wurlitzer looks like Spring: $1988. Mahogany Yamaha, $3488. Kimball baby grand, $97.94/month. Statewide delivery. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan, 1-800-950-3774, www.piano4u.
com.
Help Wanted
Entry Level Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get
Certied - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Immediate
Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benets. National Average $18.00-$22.00
1-866-362-6497.
ROARING FORK VALLEY COOPERATIVE, Carbondale, CO, seeking qualied CEO/General Manager. Successful retail / bulk and retail
energy, farm retail / agronomy cooperative with sales of $20 million. Financial / personal management experience required. Apply online: http://
tinyurl.com/hwyqc8d - Dave Lemmon, 320-219-0270 or
David.lemmon@chsinc.com.
Help Wanted/Truck Driver
Convoy Systems is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas City to
the west coast. Home Weekly! Great Benets! www.convoysystems.com
Call Tina ext. 301 or Lori ext. 303 1-800-926-6869.
Accepting new patients,

including OB
14 - Garage Sales
13 - Rent/Sale/Wanted
Kansas Classified Ad Network
302 East 2nd Street, Washington
Free Estimates Fully Insured

Interior Exterior
Deb & Don Roche
Roofs, siding, windows,

5-inch and 6-inch seamless
guttering, drywall, decks and
more. Parrack Construction.
785-406-0269.
Go to JoinKansas4-H.org or visit your local
Our Daily Bread is looking for someone to join our serving

team. We need someone immediately that could work from 9
a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Call the Bake Shoppe if you are interested.
785-763-4269.
402-239-7701
785-292-4271
785-587-4931
droche@bluevalley.net
JOB BOARD
Don Zabokrtsky, Owner
$5,000 REWARD
For information or location of

electric generator with gasoline
motor stolen from rural Washington. Call 785-541-0996.
CLASSIFIED
DEADLINE IS
10 A.M. TUESDAY
DENTIST
Office Phone 325-2248

Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
300 C Street
Washington, Kansas
Alternative Health
Care Chiropractic
1124 Pony Express Highway
Marysville, Kansas
785-562-1900
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Darek Funk

AlternativeHealthCare.net
Frank Chiropractic
Michael S. Frank D.C.
Mon.-Fri., 8-6, Closed Tues.
1500 Broadway, Marysville
562-3054
Portenier
Chiropractic
Dennis Portenier, D.C.

Sara Baskerville
Crome, D.C.
Angela D. Portenier,
Massage Therapist
317 C Street, Washington
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
325-3591
AUCTION
CALENDAR
Thurs, Apr 7 - 6:00 PM - Bulldog Storage Auction. Unit #7 7 Unit
#2. To be held at 1313 E Street, Fairbury, NE.
Sat, Apr 9 - 10:00 AM -Alfred Schoen Estate. Near new car,
pickup, antiques, collectibles, furniture, household, tools & misc.
items. To be held at the Schultis Auction Center at 222 W 14th
Street, Fairbury, NE.
Sat, Apr 23 - 10:00 AM -Jeanette Grummert & the late Brad
Grummert Auction. Tractors, Vehicles, Combine & Heads, Farm
Machinery, Storage Containers, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles,
Household, & Misc. Items. To be held at 72345 573rd Avenue,
Plymouth, NE
Visit www.schultis.com for complete sale bills
Solid oak dining room set; China cabinet, six chairs, round pedestal
dining table with leaves and side board; also two large solid walnut and
glass display cases, all like new. Selling at the Jean Moser auction on Saturday the 9th at 1 p.m. Pictures on www.BottRealtyAuction.com.
Thank You
The family of Barbara Cook would like to thank everyone who remembered us with prayers, cards, food and owers since the passing of
our mother. Your kindness is appreciated.
Many thanks to the Hanover, Hollenberg and Washington Rural Fire
Departments, to the Juenemans with their truck tanker and pump and the
Sheriff and to others who helped for your quick response to our pasture
re. You all are certainly greatly appreciated. Many thanks to those who
returned the next day to ght it after the high winds started it up again.
You guys are all great. Thanks you. Val Overwald
A very special thank you for all the beautiful owers, memorials, cards
and prayers in memory of our loved one. Your thoughtfulness will never
be forgotten. God bless you all. The family of Robert Burton
The family of Dorothy Vathauer would like to express their appreciation for the sympathy shown to us in so many ways after the death of our
Mother. We knew she was special, and we are glad you knew, too.
Gary and Beverly Vathauer, Faye Wierschke, Ron and Kathie Otney, Mel
and Lynette Pralle and our families
backroadsnews.com
Weak Internet connectivity in rural areas

hindering agricultural production
Slow Internet speeds

make data difficult to
transfer in the field
MANHATTAN While a
great many who live in the city
experience a speedy Internet,
some of those living in more rural areas of the United States do
not experience the same luxury.
Slow Internet speeds in less populated regions can prove troublesome for those working in agricultural elds.
Internet connectivity is what
I would consider an enabling
technology, said Terry Grifn,
assistant professor of agricultural
economics at Kansas State University. Without it, precision ag
devices and other special technologies cannot be fully utilized
until this infrastructure for wireless connectivity has been completed.
With the abundance of technology in todays society, its
more important than ever for agricultural producers to use those
resources that are available. Unfortunately, the lack of Internet
connectivity sometimes hinders
opportunities.
Slow upload speeds
One technology in particular
that hasnt been utilized to its
full potential due to slow Internet
connectivity is telematics, which
include GPS and other navigation systems.
Twenty percent of service
providers, ag retailers, cooperatives and other input suppliers
are using telematics as of 2015,
which is up from 2013 when it
was 15 percent, said Grifn, a
PUBLIC
N OT I C E
First published in the Washington County News
on Thursday, March 31, 2016; last published on
Thursday, April 14, 2016.
NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
ROBERT A. FRITSCHI, A/K/A
ROBERT FRITSCHI,
DECEASED Case No. 2016 PR 04
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL
PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in said court by Loretta
M. Fritschi a/k/a Loretta Fritschi,
as wife and one of the heirs at law
of Robert A. Fritschi a/k/a Robert
Fritschi, deceased, praying for the
determination of the descent of the
following described real estate in
Washington County, Kansas, to-wit:
The East Half of Section Four
(4), Township Two (2), Range
Four (4), Washington County,
Kansas; Except and subject to:
Road Right of Way and Railroad
Right of Way.
and you are hereby required to file
your written defenses thereto on
or before April 25, 2016 at 11:00
oclock a.m. in said court, in the City
of Washington, in Washington County, Kansas, at which time and place
said cause will be heard. Should you
fail therein, judgment and decree will
be entered in due course upon said
petition.
Loretta M. Fritschi
a/k/a Loretta Fritschi,
Petitioner
John McNish #11049
Brock Pohlmeier #27166
Bolton & McNish LLC
916 Broadway, P.O. Box 386
Marysville, Kansas 66508-0386
Ph. (785) 562-5388
Fax No. (785) 562-2124
Attorney for Petitioner
cropping systems specialist for

K-State Research and Extension. The point is, the adoption of telematics is increasing
at a steady rate, but still a pretty
small percentage of service providers use the potential of that
technology.
However, even in areas with
a sufcient Internet connection,
another problem arises, Grifn said. Internet providers are
focused much more on download speeds, rather than upload
speeds.
The problem with that for
agriculture is we tend to want to
upload data from elds that we
generate from our farming equipment rather than download, he
said.
While traveling, Grifn said
he is able to keep track of Internet speeds at different locations
through his phone. Hes found
that in general, download speeds
are about three times faster than
upload speeds.
Even with slow Internet
speeds, its possible to collect
data, although the process may
be inconvenient.
Transferring data is still possible, it just may not be in real

time as the data in the elds are
collected, Grifn said. There
is opportunity to move data after the fact, which is going to be
the status quo for a little while.
There is pressure from farms that
the cellular connectivity providers can see the need to improve
their services.
Legislators in some states have
felt such pressure from constituents in rural areas and are starting to make a push. Grifn said
several states have developed or
are developing legislation based
on improving Internet speeds in
rural areas.
While legislators may try to
improve the Internet through legislation, Grifn believes that the
Internet will improve over time
when the need for it is experienced.
Internet connectivity is improving all the time, Grifn
said. I think it will improve
through natural business processes from the wireless carriers when they see there is a need
for agricultural and construction
uses of data transfer in rural areas.

Its also important to note
the type of Internet connection,
wired or wireless, that is put into
rural areas.
A lot of times that rural Internet may be wired, which is
important, he said. But when
were talking about telematics
with respect to agricultural data,
were talking about wireless, because were trying to move data
from farm equipment in real
time.
While slow Internet speeds
currently hinder some farmers
and others in rural areas, the future does look bright for the implementation of more technology
in these elds.
In the future it will be solved,
Grifn said. Im not sure when
the future will be, but it will continue to get better.
More farm management information, including useful tools
for producers, is available on the
K-State Department of Agricultural Economics website, www.
agmanager.info.
Bring more shoppers to

your door with locally
focused advertising.
Contact Dan at 325-2219 or
sales@bluevalley.net today for
details.
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FARM AUCTION
1:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2016

At the farm, 1898 18th Road, Clay Center, Kansas
(4 miles east of Clay Center on US 24, or 1 mile east of Bruna Implement)

1974 Chevrolet C-60 truck, 350V-8, 4&2, blue & white, 8.25x20s,
steel 16 ft bed & 2 cylinder hoist, 45,657 miles. Gleaner M2 combine,
hydro, sn MKS 18600 HY; Gleaner 16 ft. soybean head ; Gleaner 18
ft. grain head; Gleaner 16 ft. flex head
Great Plains All Plant planter, Solid Stand 1500, 15 ft., no till coulters,
liquid fert.; IHC Farmall 706 Diesel tractor, cab, wf, sn 35928, uses
oil; JD 530 big round baler; JD 710, 4 row, 3 pt. planter; IHC 400
Cyclo 4 row 30 inch planter; Case-IH 6200 press drill, 21x7 1/2, dry
fertilizer; Titan 6x18 gooseneck stock trailer ; Shop built gooseneck
gravity wagon; 225 bu. gravity wagon on 4 wheel gear; NH 499, 14
ft. pull type mower/conditioner; IHC 45, 18 ft. Vibra Shank w/harrow
Krause 15 ft. 3 pt. chisel; IHC 496, 20 ft. tandem disc; Heider auger
wagon; Clark 500 gallon & 300 gallon sprayers; IHC 510, 5-16 plow
IHC 480, 18 ft. disc; Grain-O-Vator 30 wagon; Pto wire winder
Pickup trailer; IHC 46 twine tie baler; Hesston 5800 big round baler
Gleaner M combine, SN 9185HY, for parts; BMB 6 ft. shredder, gear
box bad; Panel trailer w/10 panels
Terms: cash or good check. Not many items, be on time. Lunch.
PUBLIC
N OT I C E
MIKE & MARY BROWN
First published in the Washington County News,

Thursday, April 7, 2016; last published
NOTICE OF HEARING AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
ROBERT D. BURTON, a/k/a,
ROBERT BURTON,
DECEASED
Case No. 16-PR-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that on
March 30, 2016, a Petition was filed
in this Court by Cara Herrs, an heir,
devisee and legatee, and Executor
named the Last Will and Testament
of Robert D. Burton, deceased,
dated February 12, 2016, praying the
Will filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; Petitioner
be appointed as Executor, without
bond; and Petitioner be granted Letters Testamentary.
You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before
April 29, 2016, at 10:00 oclock A.M.
in the District Court, at Washington, Washington County, Kansas, at
which time and place the cause will
be heard. Should you fail therein,
judgment and decree will be entered
in due course upon the Petition.
All creditors are notified to exhibit
their demands against the Estate within four (4) months from the date of
the first publication of this notice, as
provided by law, and if their demands
are not thus exhibited, they shall be
forever barred.
Cara Herrs,
Petitioner
William L. Navis, #08770
Attorney at Law
1802 M Street
Belleville, Kansas 66935
(785) 527-2263
Attorney for Petitioner
AUCTION
COUNTRY ACREAGE TRAILER HOME

EQUIPMENT- ANTIQUES
12:00 Noon, Sunday, April 17, 2016

At the place, 531 State Line Road, Herkimer, Kansas.
REAL ESTATE (Sells at 2:00 PM)
FARM AUCTION
10:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2016
At the farm, 1672 Rainbow Road, Washington, Kansas
Located 1 mile east and mile south of the K-15/US36 Junction in Washington.
MACHINERY, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT & HAY

Ford 4000 Diesel tractor, 2,900 hours, 850 hours on new engine,
good tires, excellent, SN T7018; Sunflower 1212 tandem disc, 14 ft.,
new; EZ Trail 3400 gravity wagon, like new; 1997 Titan 7x24 gooseneck stock trailer, 2 gates, bull package; Arctic Cat 400 TRV 4x4 atv,
3,950 miles; Land Pride 10 ft. 3 pt. blade, would use 3 cylinders;
Pincor 16 kw pto generator; Kelly Ryan manure spreader; IHC 470,
15 ft. tandem disc; Noble Danish tine 6 row 3 pt cultivator; shop built
20 ft. tandem axle flatbed trailer; spike tooth harrow; 20 ft. tine tooth
3 pt harrow; Case IH 4500, 18 ft. Vibra-shank w/harrow; Farm Star 3
pt. hole digger; NH 271 wire tie baler; IHC 470 twine tie baler; Krause
12 ft. offset disc; 3 pt. to gooseneck hitch; panel trailer with panels
and bow gates; 4 wheel flatbed trailers; 2 wheel flatbed trailer; pickup
box trailer; 200 gal. fuel tank; 6 ft. 3 pt. shredder; Ford 3 pt. sickle
mower; Clark 200 gallon sprayer; Dearborn 8 ft. 3 pt. tandem disc;
Ford 3-14, 3 pt. plow; 3 pt. 6 ft. blade; 4 and 6 inch augers; round
bale ring feeders; 20 ft. bale feeder on skids; 8 steel feed bunks;
wood feed bunks; mineral feeders; grain elevators made into
calf/sheep feeders; livestock shelters; barbed and smooth wire; steel
posts; electric fence posts; gates and panels; electric fencers; small
feeders; propane tanks; buckets; lick tubs; vet supplies and equipment; big round bales prairie hay and brome; wire tied alfalfa, brome,
and prairie hay; iron and old machinery.
SHOP TOOLS & WOODWORKING TOOLS
Large hand made solid walnut display cases, used for Jeans dolls;
Hobart Stickmate LX welder; Craftsman continuous control welder;
Makita cut off saw; Stihl MS 180C, Homelite Z3300, Homelite 330,
Craftsman 1680 and 36cc chain saws; push mowers; Craftsman 12
inch wood lathe; Craftsman 10 inch table saw; Craftsman planer;
Craftsman router on stand; Lincoln Weld Pac 100 HD welder; Craftsman tool chest and tool box; wrenches; hammers; other hand tools,
mostly Craftsman; 220 volt air compressor; gas air compressor; tap
and die sets; kerosene heater; Porta Heat fuel oil space heater; Drill
Doctor; tubing bender; molding set; wet/dry vac; 4x4x2 plywood box;
25 drawer walnut parts chest; mahogany and walnut lumber; Craftsman, Snapper, and Homelite gas trimmers; Craftsman push type
trimmer; nuts, bolts, pins, chains, nails; ladders; shovels; spades; oil,
lubricants, fuel treatment; bars; 4 ft. shop fan; large wheelbarrow;
firewood cart/rack; live traps; galvanized and painted metal sheeting;
8x12 yard shed; fancy large storm door; many other tools.
ANTIQUES
Cooper, Chocolate Cream, Pepsi, and other metal signs; hand and
woodworking tools; hames; pulleys; rope; corn sheller; horse bits &
collars; spurs; saddles; scythes; drill press; anvil; desk out of old
courthouse; other antiques and primitives.
JEAN (Mrs. Don) MOSER
Terms: cash or good check. Announcements the day of the auction

take precedence over previous advertising. Lunch.
Everything has been well maintained, and is in excellent condition.
4.58 acres, m/l, in the N NW 2-6-1, Herkimer Township,

Marshall County, Kansas.
This nice acreage is located on the south side of the NE/KS line at
531 State Line Road, Herkimer, Kansas. The home is ranch style, 3
bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a good partial basement, an attached
garage and enclosed porches. It was originally built in the 1930s,
and later remodeled and modernized. The home has central heat
and AC, a nearly new roof, and steel siding. There is a water well, a
lagoon, and several nice outbuildings, including a barn, a shop, a
cabin, and granary. The taxes are $981.51.
Located from Marysville: generally 11 miles north on US 77 and 3
miles west on State Line Road; or from Odell, Nebraska: 3 miles
east on Highway 8, 3 miles south on SW 18th Road, and 1 miles
east on State Line Road.
Terms on the real estate: Ten (10) percent down, the balance due
in 30 days. Possession given at closing.
To see the property, call 785-325-2734 for an appointment or
come to an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday afternoon, April 10th from
1:002:30.
TRAILER HOME (to be moved; will be sold right after the real estate.)
2001 Skyline 14x66 trailer home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central

heat and AC, one owner, has skirting, hitch & wheels, very nice.
FARM, SHOP, & OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
NH L-175 skid steer, gas, new electronic fuel pump, w/dirt bucket,
SN 527952; Magnum Products 6 kw generator, w/3 cylinder Diesel
engine; 1998 Wellcraft 19 ft. 4 in. boat, w/center console, 115 hp.
Evinrude boat motor, new trolling motor connected to steering wheel
control, w/1998 EZ loader boat trailer; Hummingbird depth finder/fish
locater; large log splitter; Craftsman lawn tractor, Kohler 22 hp., 50
in. deck; Coast to Coast 5 hp tiller; Yard Machine 18.5 hp, 46 in. cut
14 speed lawn tractor; Arrow storage building, 10x10, with floor kit,
new in box; large walk in cooler, from a locker plant; large rotisserie/
smoker/cooker w/stainless steel shelving, on trailer; large hydraulic
wood splitter, on trailer; floor jack; air compressor; Poulan chain saw;
ramps; wood/charcoal barbeque grill on 2 wheel trailer; jack stands;
Clarke Mig welder; All American Cutter large meat saw; Craftsman 3
hp. 10 in. table saw; Craftsman 10 in. radial arm saw; Craftsman coil
roofing nailer; Craftsman variable speed scroll saw; inch socket
set; end wrenches; sockets; Schumacher 40/200 battery charger;
tool box/chest; sanders; drills; saws; Mastercraft 12 in. portable
planer; Craftsman 1/3 hp. drill press; yard trailers; ATV sprayer; wood
working equipment; gas powered post hole auger; pickup box trailer;
chicken feeders, waterers and nests; other tools and equipment.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Round Oak Chief wood burning cook stove, complete; Mickey Mouse
rocking toy; 10 gallon Red Wing; 6 gallon Western; gallon jugs;
smaller crocks; typewriter, doll house, and other tin toys; southwest art
and pottery; many dolls; Stevens model 235 double barrel shotgun,
one hammer missing; pocket knife collection; bayonet; cast iron
skillets; PX buttons; lots of red Avon Cape Cod glass; iron chickens;
crank desk telephone; Noritake China; 2 - treadle sewing machines
w/attachments; oak curio cabinet; figurines; irons; sleds; baby cradle;
kraut cutter; tin and iron butter churn; silver and silver plate; rope bed;
30 gallon lard kettle; chuck wagon box; many other collectibles.
APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, & FURNITURE
Kenmore side/side refrigerator, washer and dryer, & gas cook stove;
Maytag washer and dryer; chest freezers; electric cook stove; coffee
makers; canners; roasters; cookers; Frigidaire refrigerator; older GE
refrigerator; dehumidifier; humidifier; dishes; flatware; cookware;
Sony 36 inch flat screen TV; Schwinn exercise bike; beds; dressers;
night stands; sofa; recliners; Early American dining table and chairs;
oak curio; primitive cupboards; China cabinet; other items.
FRANK & JUNE VCULEK
Terms: cash or good check. Announcements the day of the auction

take precedence over previous advertising. Lunch.
backroadsnews.com
Ouellette earns a 6th

place medal at the
WashCo. Invitational
BY MARCIA HUBBARD/ Sports
Evan Ouellette, in his rst

golf meet of the season, earned a
medal at the Washington County
Invitational Tuesday at Cedar
Hills Golf Course, Washington.
Evan won a playoff to claim the
sixth-place medal after carding
an 88. Ryan Vernon, Vermillion,
shot the low score of 80.
As a team, Washington
County placed fth with a 390.
Joining Ouellette on the Tigers
team were Hunter Johnson and
Sidney Applegarth, who each
nished with a 94 and Caleb
Lovgren who had a 114.
Hunter and Sidney both
had difculty on one of their
nine holes, said coach David
Navinsky. Their other nine were
very good so that a positive for
the future. I was very pleased
with what Caleb did as a
freshman. I was very pleased
overall. They know what they
need to work on.
Hanover High School was
represented by three freshmen.
Gavin Pralle shot a 144, Dayton
Schockley had a 151 and Nathan
Luppen carded a 152.
Republic County won the

team title with a 357. Also
medaling were Vermillion 359
and Onaga 385.
Washington Countys next
meet is Tuesday, April 19 at
Belleville. Hanover and Linn
will compete in a meet Monday
at Cool Springs.
Sidney Applegarth hits a chip shot on from the fringe on the par 4 fourth.
Applegarth carded a 94.
Nathan Luppen hits a tee shot. Lastnyme nished with a 152.
Despite the windy conditions, Evan Ouellette recorded a score of 88. Ouellete would win in a playoff to bring home a sixth place nish.
Photos by
Chase Brazzle
Hunter Johnson attempts a short range shot on the par 4 fourth hole. Johnson nished with a 94.
2016 State basketball tournament

sportsmanship awards announced
Caleb Lovgren hits a tee shot on the
par 3 third.
Hodgson
earns medal
in San Fran
Dylan Hodgson, a freshman

on the University of Kansas
track and eld teams, traveled
to San Francisco, Calif., to
represent the Jayhawks at a meet
hosted by San Francisco State
University.
Competing for the rst time
in the 3,000-meter steeplechase,
Dylan turned in a time of 8:59.63,
and claimed fourth place. Winner
was Haran Dunderdale, Bradley
University, with a time of
8:55.68.
Washburn
softball
goes 3-1
The Washburn University

womens softball team posted
a 3-1 record when the Ichabods
played Friday and Saturday at
Topeka.
On Friday, April 1, Washburn
defeated the University of Central
Missouri 2-1. Megan Stegman,
a junior from Washington, hit a
single to the short stop in the rst
inning.
In the second game, WU
downed the Jennies 4-1. That
game saw Megan single through
the right side in the rst inning
and later score. She drew a walk
in the third inning.
Washburn hosted Southwest
Baptist University for a doubleheader on Saturday.
The Ichabods lost their rst
game 6-13. Megan singled up the
middle in the fth inning for one
run batted in. She scored later in
the inning.
The second game saw
Washburn bounce back and take
down the Bearcats 10-1 in ve
innings. Megan had a sacrice
bunt in the rst inning and
walked in the third. She scored in
the third on a wild patch.
Washburn University travels
to the University of Nebraska at
Kearney on April 8, and to Fort
Hays State University on April 9.
Gavin Pralle takes aim with a driver on the par 5 eighth.
TOPEKA, Kan. - Outstanding

sportsmanship is acknowledged
each year by presenting
sportsmanship
certicates,
plaques and medals. All 128
high school teams participating
in KSHSAA State Basketball
Tournaments were eligible to
qualify for an award. A rating
system is used allowing schools
to compete against a standard
of excellence, rather than
competing against one another.
The Kansas State High
School Activities Association,
through its member schools,
denes sportsmanship as those
qualities of behavior which are
characterized by generosity
and genuine concern for
others. Further, an awareness

is expected of the impact of
an individuals inuence on
the behavior of others. The
excitement of a basketball
game can create concerns for
fans, students and ofcials.
Citizenship/
Sportsmanship
Rule 52 addresses this by
stating: Win with character and
lose with dignity.
Schools whose teams did
not advance to the seminal
rounds were eligible to
receive a certicate if they
met the qualifying standards
of sportsmanship. Schools
participating all three days of
the tournament were eligible to
receive a plaque for their school
and medals for cheerleaders.

A special sportsmanship
committee appointed by the
KSHSAA
evaluated
and
rated the cheerleaders, school
cheering section, adult and nonhigh school followers, team and
coach of each school.
The Hanover boys and girls
teams competed in Class 1A,
Division II. The HHS boys were
awarded a plaque and medals.
In Class 1A, Division I girls,
Centralia also received a plaque
and awards. The Wetmore girls
were among the eld of teams
in Class 1A, Division II. They
were awarded a plaque and
medals.
Seventh grade Clifton-Clyde boys and

girls track teams bring home first place
Washington County hosted a

junior high school track meet on
Thursday.
Clifton-Clyde
won
the
seventh-grade boys division
with 115 points. Clifton-Clyde
also won the seventh-grade girls
team title, scoring 126 points.
Centralia took rst place in the
eighth-grade boys race with 108
points, and Riley County won
the eighth-grade girls title with
84 points.
Here are the results:
7th-grade boys
Team scoring CliftonClyde 115, Centralia 78, Riley
County 69, Hanover 62, Valley
Heights 52, Linn 28.5, Axtell
27, Washington County 22.5,
Luckey 8, Southern Cloud 2,
Flint Hills Christian 1.
Shot put 1, Duncan, RC,
33-4; 5, Czapanskiy, CC, 27-2.5.
Discus 1, Holthaus, C,
75-8; 3, Bargman, L, 67-1; 6,
Weiche, CC, 59-0.
Long jump 1, Allen,
RC, 17-5; 2, C. Jueneman, H,
15-11.5; 3, Bonser, H, 14-5;
4, E. Jueneman, H, 14-1; 5,
Biggerstaff, CC, 13-10.5.
Triple jump 1, C.
Jueneman, H, 30-10; 3, Beier,
L, 29-3 5; 5, J. Jueneman, H, 185.5.
High jump 1, Cyr, CC, 4-7;
2, Rudolph, CC, 4-6; 3, Roskilly,
WC, 4-4.
Pole vault 1, Reese, CC,
8-0; 3, Roskilly, WC, 6-6; tie 4,
Koch, CC, 6-0; 6, Cyr, CC, 6-0;
7, Girard.
100 hurdles 1, OToole,
VH, 17.67; 2, Biggerstaff, CC,
19.3; 3, Pierce, CC, 19.31;
4, E. Jueneman, H, 19.38; 5,
Musselman, L, 19.51; 6, Gilliam,
WC, 20.30.
100 1, Allen, RC, 12.98; 2,
Cyr, CC, 13.36.
1,600 1, Christianson, CC,
6:07.57; 2, Lawson, CC, 6:12.99;
4, Hoover, WC, 6:14.36; 5,
Beier, L, 6:16.27.
4x100 relay 1, CliftonClyde, 55.02; 5, Linn, 1:01.48.
400 1, Rudolph, CC,
1:04.78; 3, C. Jueneman, H,
1:06.52; 3, Buhrman, WC,
1:08.59; 5, Graff, H, 1:10.83.
4x200 relay 1, Centralia,
159.39;
2,
Clifton-Clyde,
2:03.18; 4, Linn, 2:10.03.
800 1, J. Jueneman, H,
2:42.02; 3, Christianson, CC,
2:51.10; 4, Musselman, L,
2:52.46.
200 1, Allen, RC, 27.44;
4, E. Jueneman, H, 29.64; tie
5, Buhrman, WC, Bargman, L,
30.19.
800 medley relay 1,
Centralia, 1:59.02; 3, Hanover,
2:10.22;
4,
Clifton-Clyde,
2:12.79; 6, Linn, 2:23.24.
7th grade girls
Team scoring CliftonClyde 126, Riley County 99,
Linn 59, Hanover 38, Flint
Hills Christian 28, Axtell
24, Washington County 22,
Centralia 20, Southern Cloud 17,
Valley Heights 15, Luckey 3.
Shot put 1, Burton, RC,
37-6.5; 2, Callihan, CC, 344; 3, Rumsey, WC, 34-1; 4,
Beikmann, L, 27-6 3/4; 5,
Cardenas, WC, 27-5.
Discus 1, Burton, RC,
84-8; 2, Callihan, CC, 83-0; 4,
Beikmann, L, 66-5; 6, Rumsey,
WC, 62-4.
Long jump 1, Knox, CC,
13-10.5; 4, Douglas, CC, 132.5; 5, Steinbrock, CC, 13-1; 6,
Atkins, H, 12-8.75; 7.
Triple jump 1, Knox, CC,
29-7.5; 3, Mueller, L, 25-3.

High jump 1, Brummett,
RC, 4-4; tie 3, Peters, L, 3-10.
Pole vault 1, Francis, CC,
6-0.
100 hurdles 1, 1, Atkins,
H, 19.38; 2, Steinbrock, CC,
19.44; 7, Huerta, L, 22.24.
100 1, Cardenas, L, 13.59;
3, Atkins, H, 14.57; 6, Kern,
WC, 15.21.
1,600 1, Smith, A, 6:15.23;
4, Bowser, CC, 6:36.53; 6,
Zarybnicky, H, 6:47.11.
4x100 relay 1, CliftonClyde, 58.78; 3, Washington
County, 1:04.86; 5, Linn,
1:06.07.
400 1, Steinbrock, CC,
1:09.04; 2, Cardenas, L, 1:12.17;
3, Douglas, CC, 1:12.75; 4,
Behrends, H, 1:14.46.
4x200 relay 1, Riley
County, 2:15.12; 2, CliftonClyde, 2:19.49; 4, Washington
2:29.43.
800 1, Smith, A, 2:56.78;
2, Bowser, CC, 2:59.83; 3,
Zarybnicky, H, 3:05.86; 4,
Jueneman, H, 3:06.10; 5, Brown,
CC, 3:14.63.
200 1, Cardenas, L, 29.75;
2, Francis, CC, 30.51; 4, Atkins,
H, 32.10; 5, Kern, WC, 32.60.
800 sprint medley relay
1, Clifton-Clyde, 2:14.64; 2,
Linn B, 2:18.10; 5, Hanover,
2:28.17; 7, Washington County,
2:40.86.
8th-grade boys
Team scoring Centralia
108, Riley County 97, Linn 68,
Valley Heights 59, Washington
County 41, Luckey 39, Hanover
32, Southern Cloud 23, Axtell
21, Clifton-Clyde 7.
100 1, Quigley, C, 12.01; 2,
Cardenas, L, 12.67; 4, Schwartz,
H, 12.99; 6, Weber, H, 13.77.
200 1, Brokenicky, RC,

26.30; 4, Sawin, WC, 28.93; 5,
Simmons, WC, 29.21.
400 1, Marks, LK, 1:04.16;
2, Schwartz, H, 1:04.85.
800 1, Haverkamp, C,
2:30.12; 2, Schwartz, H, 2:32.30.
1,600 1, Haverkamp, C,
5:35.77; 2, York, L, 5:37.26;
4, Bruna, H, 5:50.37; 6,
Zarybnicky, H, 6:01.39.
3,200 1, Lindell, RC,
11:59.78; 2, York, L, 12:06.98.
100 hurdles 1, Martin, VH,
15.13; 4, York, L, 18.10.
County, 52.48; 4, Washington
County, 54.96.
4x200 relay 1, Washington
County, 1:57.71; 5, CliftonClyde, 2:11.94.
800 sprint medley relay
1, Centralia, 2:01.12; 2, Linn,
2:05,31;
5,
Clifton-Clyde,
2:20.29.
High jump 1, Marks, LK,
5-2.
Pole vault 1, Haverkamp,
C, 9-0; 5, Bowser, CC, 7-0; 6,
Biery, CC, 6-6.
Long jump 1, Martin, VH,
17-8; 3, Cardenas, L, 15-7.5; 4,
Schwartz, H, 14-9.5.
Triple jump 1, Martin, VH,
36-4; 3, Cardenas, L, 33-4; 5,
Schaefer, L, 28-5.
Shot put 1, Quigley, C, 366; 2, Richardson, L, 34-3.5; 3,
Nelson, WC, 34-3; tie 4, Bruna,
WC, 33-10.5; 6, Weber, H, 33-3.
Discus 1, Schaefer, L,
103-8; 2, Bruna, WC, 99-11; 4,
Hiltgen, WC, 86-5; 6, Weber, H,
81-5.
8th grade girls
Team scoring Riley County
84, Centralia 69, Clifton-Clyde
67, Hanover 60, Axtell 57.5,
Valley Heights 54, Linn 47.5,
Washington County 30, Southern
Cloud 16, Flint Hills Christian 8.

100 1, Kramer, C, 12.66;
4, Jueneman, H, 13.79.
200 1, Kramer, C, 27.99; 4,
Zabokrtsky, H, 30.39; 5, Bruna,
H, 30.39.
400 1, Kramer, C, 1:05.37;
3, Lohse, H, 1:10.47.
800 1, Vermetten, VH,
2:44.91; 2, Jueneman, H,
2:52.46; 3, Bowser, CC, 3:01.08;
4, Bott, L, 3:08.01.
1,600 1, Kuckelman, A,
6:28.21; 2, Bowser, CC, 6:49.49;
4, Girard, CC, 7:12.75.
3,200 1, Tegtmeier,
RC, 14:38.57; 3, Dittmer, L,
16:50.89.
100 hurdles 1, Bowser,
CC, 19.36; 2, Otott, WC, 20.90.
County, 58.93; 3, Linn, 59.16; 4,
Clifton-Clyde. 1:01.93.
4x200 relay 1, Hanover,
2:03.89; 2, Washington County,
2:12.06;
3,
Clifton-Clyde,
2:13.85; 6, Linn, 2:21.84.
800 sprint medley relay 1,
Hanover, 2:11.30; 3, Washington
2:29.92.
High jump 1, Vermetten,
VH, 4-4; 3, Rogge, WC, 4-2; 4,
Girard, CC, 4-2; tie 5, Bott, L,
4-0.
Pole vault 1, Bowser, CC,
7-0; 2, Knox, CC, 6-6; 3, Girard,
CC, 6-6.
Long jump 1, Vermetten,
VH, 13-5.5; 5, Zabokrtsky, H,
13-0.75.
Triple jump 1, Wohler, L,
27-1.25; 3, Oehmke,L, 26-6.5; 6,
Kahrs, CC, 24-10.
Shot put 1, Ricketts, RC,
30-3.5; 2, Hendrickson, H, 2811.5; 6, Otott, WC, 26-10.25.
Discus 1, Myers, L, 80-3;
3, Lohse, H, 70-10; 5, Oehmke,
L, 68-2; 6, Metz, WC, 61-6.
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1/2; 7, Peters, L, 36-8.
Discus 1, Davis, PC, 129-3
1/2; 7, Peters, L, 102-1.
Javelin 1, Kraushaar, F,
149-11.
GIRLS
Team totals Centralia 122,
Pawnee City 95, Valley Heights
88, Axtell 69, Linn 54, Onaga
40, Hanover 35.5, Troy 25.5,
Southern 24, Blue Valley 22,
Frankfort 13, St. Xavier 3.
100 1, Smith, VH, 12.90;
3, Diederich, L, 13.40; 4, S.
Ohlde, L, 13.70; 6, M. Doebele,
H, 13.80.
200 1, Diederich, L, 27.70;
2, S. Ohlde, L, 28.50.
400 1, Schmitz, A, 1:04.00;
4, R. Doebele, H, 1:09.40; 5, T.
Klipp, H, 1:09.90.
800 1, Talbot, A, 2:43.20;
7, T. Bruna, H, 2:56.40.
1,600 1, Branek, PC,
6:12.30.
3,200 1, Jones, C, 12:27.70.
100 hurdles 1, Willey, PC,
16.00; tie 4, Liby, H, 19.00.
300 hurdles 1, Willey, PC,
52.30; 7, Trautzsch, L, 1:13.50.

4x100 relay 1, Hanover,
55.80 (M. Doebele, P. Doebele,
R. Doebele, Klipp); 3, Linn,
57.10 (Mathis, Diederich, C.
Schmitz, S. Ohlde),
4x400 relay 1, Axtell,
4:28.60; 3, Hanover, 4:36.90
(Klipp, M. Doebele, R. Doebele,
Liby).
4x800 relay 1, Axtell,
11:00.60.
High jump 1, S. Ohlde, L,
5-2.
Pole vault 1, Schmitz, C,
9-0.
Long jump 1, Smith, VH,
16-2; 2, Diederich, Linn, 15-10;
6, P. Doebele, H, 13-11.
Triple jump 1, Smith, VH,
36-1 1/2; 4, P. Doebele, H, 31-6.
Shot put 1, Vermetten, VH,
36-3.
Discus Vermetten, VH,
126-3.
Javelin 1, Lueger, C, 1041.
This meet has always been
our opener for the season and
we use it to see where we are
and what we need to work on,
said Linn head coach Jennifer
Thalmann. Overall, I feel the
kids had a solid day.
Hanover freshmen Justin Naegele and Thomas Atkins charge out of the
blocks in a heat of the 100 meter sprint.
Macy Doebele sprints the staightaway in the 100. She placed sixth in a time
of 13.80.
Photos by
Marie Bruna and

Dan Thalmann
Daiken Stallbaumer tucks the baton on the curve of the 4x800 meter relay.
Stallbaumer is a freshman at Hanover.
Miguel Marquez, a Linn senior, carries the discus during the anchor leg of the
weight mans relay.
Hanovers Paden Pralle runs his leg

of the 4x800 meter relay.
Trey Lohse rounds the curve to start the 4x800 meter relay. The Hanover boys, who are the defending state champs,
ended up in a close second to nish the race, but didnt have the full squad available on Tuesday.
McGatlin sets new scoring record

Linns Chelsea Schmitz crosses the nish line in rst place during a heat of the 100 meter sprint.
Helms wins triple jump

Jasmine Helms, a junior

on the McPherson Colleges
track and eld team, took rst
place in the triple jump at the
Hutchinson Night Relays last
Saturday at Hutchinson. Her
distance of 36 feet was good for
the gold medal. Helms, a 2013
graduate of Washington County
High School, also competed
in the long jump and nished
eighth place with a distance of
16-3.
Justin Hoover, a graduate
of Washington County High
School, earned the fourth-place
medal in the pole vault, clearing
12-8 3/4. Art Hop won that event
at 16-4 3/4. Hoover attends
Cloud County Community
College in Concordia.
Other students from CCCC
also competed in the meet at
Hutchinson, with several taking
home medals in their respective

events.
Chad Gross, a 2015 graduate
of Linn High School, placed
fth in the high jump, clearing
6-3 1/2. That event was won
by Chris Linnin, McPherson,
who topped 6-11. Gross also
competed in the long jump,
placing 13th with a distance of
19-10 1/4.
Brett Peters, a graduate of
Linn High School, won two
medals, both in eld events.
He placed sixth in the shot put
with a throw of 42-9 and sixth
in the discus with a toss of 1285. Rajindra Campbell, Cloud
County, won the shot with a
throw of 48-1/2, and the discus
with a distance of 165-7.
Kurt van der Merwe, a
graduate of Linn High School,
was on the Thunderbirds 4x400
relay team that placed sixth with
a time of 2:24.56. Also on that
relay were Jace Coppoc, Boone

Cady and Solomon Affal. Van
der Merwe was also in the eld
of runners in the 800-meter run.
He had a time of 2:04.95 and
nished in 15th place.
Acacia Thalmann, a graduate
of Linn High School, competed
in four events for the CCCC
women. She had a time of
1:09.02 in the 400 hurdles, ninth
place; cleared 4-9 1/2 in the high
jump, ninth; and had a distance
of 15-5 in the long jump, 15th
place. Thalmann was also on the
4x400 relay team that nished
eighth with a time of 4:17.82.
Joining her were Courtney
Freed, Debbie Ames and Renee
Summerville.
Elijah Smith, a graduate of
Valley Heights High School,
won the gold medal in the
triple jump with a leap of
49-1 3/4. Smith attends Butler
Community College.
Kyle McGatlin, a senior

at Washington County High
School, moved to the top of the
leader-board in career points
scored in basketball at WCHS.
His 1,200 points surpassed the
more than 1,000 scored by Ryan
Fiser. His mark also moved
him into second place all time
which includes Washington High
School.
Kyle played basketball all
four years at WCHS. He was
a starter from his sophomore
through senior years. Kyle was
named to the All-TVL rst team
his junior and senior years and
was selected to the second team
his sophomore season.
This season, Kyle was chosen
to the Topeka Capital-Journals
all-class 2A third team and
received honorable mention in
the Wichita Eagle. He earned
honorable mention in both
publications his sophomore and
junior years. Also this season,
he was named to the All-State
second team in Sports in
Kansas.
Kyle credits his high school
coach, Lyle Thompson, for his
success.
Without him I wouldnt
have had the opportunity to
accomplish what I did, Kyle
said. Obviously the team comes
rst, but he put me on the court to
be able to score.
Kyle also praises his parents,
Kyle McGatlin notched 1,200 career points during his four years at Washington County, easily surpassing the previous record held by Ryan Fiser.
Tony and Kelly McGatlin, and
his brother, Evan, for their
support.
Since Evan graduated, he has
always been there for me, Kyle
said. He came to every game
and gave up other things to watch

me play.
Kyle will graduate next month
from WCHS. He plans to attend
Kansas State University to study
agribusiness.
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Hanover boys and Linn girls track teams bring home

4th place finishes at the Valley Height Invitational
BY MARCIA HUBBARD/
Sports writer
Track athletes from Hanover

and Linn High School were
among the field of 12 teams that
competed Tuesday at the Valley
Heights Invitational.
Hanovers Devin Jueneman
took home two gold medals in
individual events. He won the
100-meter dash in 11.80 and
was first in the triple jump with a
distance of 41-7 1/2.

The HHS girls combined for
the winning time in the 4x100
relay. Macy Doebele, Riley
Doebele, Paige Doebele and
Taylor Klipp combined for a
winning time of 55.80.
Linns Brooke Diederich won
the 200-meter dash in 27.70,
Shelby Ohlde cleared 5-2 to win
the high jump.
Here are the results:
BOYS
Team totals Frankfort
95.5, Pawnee City 86, Axtell
76.5, Hanover 74, Valley Heights
71, Onaga 55.5, Southern 54.5,
Centralia 40, Blue Valley 32,
Troy 24, Linn 2, St. Xavier 1.
100 1, D. Jueneman, H,
11.80.
200 1, Kraushaar, F, 24.40;
6, Atkins, H, 25.50.
400 1, Koch, A, 55.00;
2, M. Jueneman, H, 55.40; 6,
Stallbaumer, H, 59.60.
800 1, Fields, S, 2:12.60.
1,600 1, Carey, BV,
4:56.20.
3,200 1, Pishny, VH,
10:59.90.
110 hurdles 1, Gyhra, PC,
17.50.
300 hurdles 1, Heiman, A,
43.90.
4x100 relay 1, Frankfort,
46.80; 2, Hanover, 47.60 (D.

Jueneman, Lohse, Zabokrtsky,
Naegele).
4x400 relay 1, Pawnee
City, 3:46.70; 3, Hanover,
3:50.20 (Lohse, Pralle, Peters,
Jueneman).
4x800 relay 1, Valley
Heights, 8:58.50; 2, Hanover,
8:58.50 (Lohse, M. Jueneman,
Stallbaumer, Pralle).
High jump 1, Edwards,
VH, 6-0; 3, Peters, H, 5-8; 4,
Naegele, H, 5-8.
Pole vault 1, Parthemer, F,
12-6.
Long jump 1, Fields, S,
20-7 3/4; 2, D. Jueneman, H, 200; 6, Atkins, H, 18-1.
Triple jump 1, D.
Jueneman, H, 41-7 1/2
Shot put 1, Zack, S, 44-0
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Hanover freshman Thomas Atkins jumped 18-1 in the long jump, good for
sixth place in the event.
Linns Sina Trautzsch runs in the 1600 meter event at Valley Heights on
Tuesday.
Hanovers Devin Jueneman won two golds on Tuesday, as well as a silver in

the long jump, above, and 4x100 relay.
Linn junior Josh Schmitz released the discus at Tuesdays meet. He finished
just out of the medal bracket.
Hanovers Pete Peters clears the bar in the high jump. The freshman placed
third with a jump of 5-8.
Hanovers Michael Jueneman has some fun racing Colby Doebele through
the infield at the Valley Heights track meet.
Linns Shelby Ohlde stays near the front in a heat of the 100 meter sprint. She
placed fourth overall.
Photos by
Marie Bruna and Dan Thalmann
Justin Naegele hands off to Devin Jueneman for the anchor leg of the 4x100
meter relay. Hanover took second in the event.
Linn junior Chantz Peters threw the discus 102-1 on his first throw, good for
seventh place in his first year in the event.
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Residential facilities strive to provide engaging programs

Activites reduce
negative effects
of dimentia,
Alzeimers
To begin implementation of
the program, Hornbostel volunteered for a year providing a
weekly program called Music
with Martha. She would play
different songs to gauge the reactions of the residents and documented the songs they responded
positively to.
You really have to become
a music detective to figure out
what works in the program,
said Hornbostel. What works
with one resident, may not work
with another. The music that has
the biggest impact is music they
heard when they were little up
until their mid-20s.
Some music entices a negative
emotional response. Those songs
are noted to not be included on a
playlist.
The music residents at the
Linn Community Nursing Home
responded most to related to the
culture associated with the community in the 1930s and 40s,
including church hymns, patriotic music and folk country music like Tex Ritter, Hank Snow
and Roy Rogers. Many songs
residents responded positively to were sung during Walther
League, a church youth group
during that time.
We want to find an entire
playlist that makes each elder say
Oh, said Hornbostel.
After several months of playing music for the residents,

Hornbostel was sent to an official
training for the Music and Memory program in June of 2015.
I saw the potential of the program, said Hornbostel. But I
knew manpower was going to be
a problem getting started.
The program utilizes digital
music recordings through iPod
technology to play music for the
each participant and a partner.
It pulls them out of the isolation that dementia and Alzheimers causes, said Hornbostel.
The partner shares with them.
Its not an isolated one person
event.
Hornbostel focused on recording playlists, first. She talked
with Jennifer Dague, the business and technology teacher at
Linn High School about working
with the students to burn CDs,
even digitizing songs of vinyl
albums. Dague suggested talking
with the Family and Consumer
Sciences (FACS) teacher, Marcy
Oehmke about volunteer options.
She did and spoke with Principal Mike Savage about students
volunteering during school time.
Hornbostel was given the opportunity to present the program
nformation to the entire student
body as a volunteer option.
When I talked to the students,
I told them the people in the nursing home used to be the mayor,
school board members and community decision makers, said
Hornbostel. I said they made
decisions knowing that you were
going to be here. By you coming over you honor the decisions
they made and you get to know
them.
Oehmke rounded up three

members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders
of America program associated
with the FACS curriculum: Maggie Bott, Kaitlyn Ohlde and Hanna Bott. The students took action
by coordinating a walk-a-thon in
October to raise money for
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You can see the lightbulb come
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Music and Memory program at
Linn Community Nursing Home.
We offer a variety of services that include
The program launched in Linn
in September of 2015, but prepabut not limited to:
ratory activities led up to the successful implementation. In the
fall of 2014, the nursing home
board chose to implement the
program. Working with the Great
Plains Quality Innovation Network, the nursing home in Linn
saw the music program as one
tool to create a person-directed
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Increasing their cognition
fosters well being, Hornbostel
said. Falls decrease because
motor skills increase with music, residents talk more and the
length of their phrases are longer
and it decreases aggressive behavior.
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digital music and technology,
collected iPods and iTune card
donations and coordinated 28
volunteers to partner with nursing home residents.
Its amazing, Hornbostel
said. We started with 28 volunteers from the school, and they
keep coming back. If a kid isnt
enjoying something, theyre not
coming back.
Partners in music
A typical listening session is
30 minutes long. Students arrive at the nursing home and find
the iPod and headphone sets for
their resident partner. If a partner
doesnt want to listen, the student
may listen with another resident
whose student is absent that day.
A splitter is plugged into the
iPod so a set of ear buds are used
by the student and a set of headphones are used by the resident.
The students take notes about
which songs have a positive impact on their resident partner.
The kids are part of the community and we ask for their input, said Hornbostel. They offer suggestions about the music
the elders listen to. Its not about
listening to music they like but
learning about the music theyre
listening to.
In addition to the music providing therapy, the relationships
developed between volunteer
and resident create a positive experience.

The volunteers adapt to the
elder in this relationship rather
than expecting the elder to adapt
to them, said Hornbostel. My
next question is how do we get
this into the community for those
who dont need assisted living?
Providing activity
Up the road at Centennial Homestead in Washington,
Lisa Ost-Beikman asks similar
questions, looking to provide
activities for both assisted living residents and families caring
for loved ones with dementia
and Alzheimers. She currently
serves as the Activities Director
for the nursing home and operates a consultation business for
families and facilities caring for
individuals with dementia and
Alzheimers.
Alzheimers and dementia is
where my passion really lies,
said Ost-Beikman. Im happy
to work with anyone that has
questions. I cannot give medical
advice, but I can tell you what I
know.
Ost-Beikman knows a few
things. The book she co-wrote,
that includes lesson plans for
family members caring for a
loved one with dementia, includes several acronyms following her name. She is Activity
Consultant Certified, a Certified
Dementia Practitioner, a Cer-
tified Alzheimers Disease and

Dementia Care Trainer, Activity
Consultant Board Certified and a
Certified Alzheimers Educator.
The knowledge she shares
helps people understand that dementia and Alzheimers are not
the same thing. Dementia is a
symptom, as it is of Lou Gherigs
disease, Parkinsons and even
AIDS. In addition, she shares the
stages of development associated
with Alzheimers Disease and
what activities can engage the
brain at each stage.
The lessons are set up for
different stages, said Ost-Beikman. As the disease progresses
the individual brain regresses.
Different activities meet different abilities due to the regression
of the brain.
Stage one of Alzheimers usually includes the loved one still
residing in the home and just
being diagnosed. The elder can
still communicate and make logical decisions, but may not recognize familiar faces and things.
Ost-Beikman suggests matching
games to strengthen cognition
and engage with the elder.
Stage two of Alzheimers
shows an increase in short term
memory loss. An elder may
have eaten breakfast 10 minutes
ago but wonder if theyve eaten
breakfast. Ost-Beikman suggests
fill in the blank activities.
Stage three of Alzheimers
usually involves the loved one
requiring assisted living arrange-
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Lucille Zabokrtsky and Marilyn Wilson, residents at Centennial Homestead, search for images suggested by the
activites personnel in a game of I-spy. The game requires active congnitive response.

ments. They could be turning on
water to take a shower, not realizing it is scalding hot or taking
walks in 30 degree weather without shoes.
The most effective activities
for dimentia patients we have
found are pet therapy, music
therapy and art, Ost-Beikman
said.
Activity options
Centennial Homestead works
with a program offered through
the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability called PEAK
2.0 to improve the quality of life
for residents living in Kansas
nursing homes. Aside from the
federal regulations to provide activities for that caters to each residents needs, activities promote
purposeful living encouraged
through the PEAK 2.0 program.

Ost- Beikman incorporates an
activity that includes a beach ball
decorated with different images
and questions. When a resident
catches the ball, they have to talk
about the image or question their
hand lands on. I-spy, wheel of
forture, spelling bees and trivia
games also find their place in the
schedule.
Its amazing what triggers
the mind, said Ost-Beikman.
Different questions and pictures
trigger thought. Residents who
might not speak legibly can identify items and speak out loud.
A therapy doll also triggers the
mind for some elders. Ost-Beikman tells of a resident who
wouldnt talk, wouldnt come
out of her room and wouldnt do
anything. She had the resident
hold the baby and within a few
minutes she had her up on her
shoulder singing Rock-A-Bye
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Miguel Marquez listens to music with his partner Raymond Ohlde at the Linn
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Chantix prescription provides a tool for local to quit smoking

The program
showed success
after four months
The last year or so, I didnt

enjoy smoking, said Marcia
Hubbard. I didnt like the taste
of it and my house stunk and my
car stunk.
However, it was not being able
to breathe as easy as she used
to that caused her to discuss the
prescription drug Chantix with
her doctor.
The side effects really scared
me is why I waited so long to try
it, said Hubbard. The only side
effect I ever had was unusual
dreams. They werent scary, they
were just vivid dreams.
Hubbard smoked for over 50
years, often two packs of cigarettes a day. In the first three
months on the Chantix prescrip-
tion, Hubbard only smoked five

packs of cigarettes. The medication reduces the urge to smoke,
but does not encourage the patient to quit cold turkey. Hubbard
started the program in June of
2015 and doesnt smoke a single
cigarette today.
I dont buy them at all, said
Hubbard. Theyre not in my
car, theyre not in my house and
theyre not in my purse. I just
dont want to be tempted.
Will power was also involved
in the quitting process. Hubbard
kept a log of every cigarette she
smoked and found herself going
10 days to two weeks without
a cigarette. She also kept herself busy during times when she
would have habitually smoked.
One activity she did was to rip up
pages of magazines and roll the
scraps of paper into little balls. A
tin coffee can sits around full of
magazine balls as a souvenir of
the experience.
I dont do that anymore, said
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Hubbard. Now, I do the word

search to keep my hands busy.
There was a bump in the road,
also. At the end of the summer,
she ran out of the prescription
and thought she could do it on
her own. Then, her high school
class reunion occurred the third
weekend of September and she
started smoking again.
In eighth grade, she began
smoking with classmates. Both
her parents smoked, so she didnt
think about it being bad.
Because my friends were
smoking I didnt have any pressure if you smoke were not
going to run around with you
anymore, said Hubbard. I just
started. I dont know why.
Oct.1 she got another prescription of Chantix.
I took half of them and it
clicked, said Hubbard. I dont
know how, but as of Oct. 10 I havent had a cigarette.
Since then she has attended
events with friends that smoke,
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and not stepped outside to join

them with a cigarette. Even
her son expected being around
friends to be a temptation, however Hubbards health is important to her for reasons other
than personal gratification. Her
great-granddaughter,
Harper
Hubbard, motivated her to get
healthy.
She was also another reason
why I quit smoking, because I
wanted to watch her play softball, said Hubbard. I could
hardly go downstairs to do my
laundry, how would I have been
able to go to a game to watch her
play ball?
Marcia Hubbard shows a tin can filled with small paper balls, a habit she used
to replace over 50 years of smoking.
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Chronic pain sufferers benefit from occupational therapy
METRO SERVICES
Millions of people suffer from

acute or chronic pain and understandably focus their attention
on treating their conditions. Its
important for all people to recognize the nonphysical burdens
pain places on people as well.
Numerous studies show the
overall financial burden of
chronic pain on healthcare systems are in the neighborhood of
half a billion dollars every year.
A recent report from the Institute
of Medicine estimated that pain
costs American society as much
as $635 billion every year, a figure that includes both the costs
associated with treating pain and
the money forfeited to lost productivity.
Chronic pain can be uncomfortable and costly. Occupational
therapy is one way for chronic
pain sufferers to combat their
conditions and improve their

quality of life.
What is
occupational therapy?
According to the American

Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapists and
their assistants utilize everyday
activities to help chronic pain
sufferers participate in the things
they want to do and need to do,
including work.
What can occupational

therapists do?
Chronic pain sufferers rely on

occupational therapists in various ways. Occupational therapists may identify the cause of
their patients pain, suggesting
alternatives to activities or behaviors that aggravate that pain.
Such identification may include

evaluations of patients homes
and work environments.
Occupational therapists also
teach methods for decreasing the
frequency and duration of painful episodes. This may include
adapting environments that tend
to trigger pain. For example, if
an office environment is identified as the cause of the pain or a
primary trigger, occupation therapists can recommend adjustments and equipment to make
that environment less conducive
to pain. Occupational therapists
also teach clients how to use the
equipment so their pain decreases while they perform necessary
tasks, such as those associated
with their jobs.
Many occupational therapists
work in conjunction with other
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months, Ost-Beikman said.
She also incorporates sensory stimulation as activities, which are benecial to
Alzheimers patients in stage
three. Shes coordinated buffets of different fragrances
of lotions to smell, different
foods to taste and different
pieces of music to hear. A
plastic loop, jointed together
every three inches, is a tool
Ost-Beikman uses to engage
a resident. Parts of the loop
include different textures and
brighter colors. For a person
who already displays repetitious behaviors, this tool
provides stimulation and a
repetition as it curves and
the person maneuvers it at its
joints.
Activity impact
Our goal is to keep the
resident away from isolation
and out of depression, said
Ost-Beikman. If someone
holes up in their room, then
Ive got to nd ways to get
them intersted in something.
She shares a pie graph that
breaks down the daily life of
a resident in assisted living:
eight hours of sleeping, two
hours eating, two and a half
hours nursing services, one
hour of personal time and two
hours of independent visits. In
a 24 hour period, that leaves
eight hours of nothing.
Individuals with Alzheimers and dementia symptoms need activities to stimulate and keep the individual
active so behaviors like repetitive motions or repetitive
questioning doesnt become
the norm. The alternative to
keeping those behaviors at
bay is medications.
Kansas ranks as the number
three state in the nation to use
anti-psychotic drugs in nursing homes.
It just makes me ill, said
Ost-Beikman. I hang my
head and wonder what can we
do.
She continues to share with
residents and with other professionals to encourage activities that stimulate.
Unfortunately, the awareness of the value of activities requires further development, said Ost-Beikman. I
certainly dont know everything, but Im learning something new every day.
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However, putting off these conversations and decisions can lead
to unnecessary obstacles in the
years to come.
Advanced healthcare directives can be invaluable resources
for family members and friends
who will be responsible for managing a persons plans should
they become unable to make
their own decisions. Various organizations, including AARP, offer resources on advanced planning and the options available
to adults looking to plan their
estates.
The National Healthcare Decisions Day movement, a group
dedicated to providing clear,
concise and consistent information on healthcare decision-making, denes advanced directives
as establishing:
a healthcare power of attorney (or proxy or agent or
surrogate), or the person you
select to be your voice for your
healthcare decisions if you cannot speak for yourself.
a living will to document

which medical treatments you
would or would not want at the
end of life.
While these are decisions that
people often put off, its important to make them as early as
possible. Not only will they dictate your wishes, theyll take the
pressure off of loved ones who
would otherwise be tasked with
making difcult decisions on
their own.
Healthcare proxy
Appointing a healthcare proxy

ensures that there will be someone there who has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for you if you are no longer
able to speak for yourself. This
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can be trusted to make decisions
that adhere to your wishes and
values and to be your advocate
if there are disagreements about
your care.
Be sure to have a candid discussion with your healthcare
proxy in which you go over the
types of medical care you wish to
receive and any ways you would
or would not like your life prolonged. It helps to keep the proxy
up-to-date on any medical conditions you may have so that he or
she can make the most informed
decisions on your behalf.
Having a healthcare proxy
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your right to make medical decisions. Its a fail-safe in the event
you are unconscious or cannot
direct medical care.
will can be changed if/when your

wishes or circumstances change.
Living will
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the legalities of your directives.
Speak with your doctor about
your desires and needs. A physician can help you form a coherent directive that is in line with
your wishes.
Remember, an advanced directive is not reserved for the elderly. Any consenting adult age 18
or older can benet from a living
will and other documentation.
An advanced healthcare directive enables you to create specific written instructions for future
health care, known as a living
will. The living will should include wishes regarding life-sustaining medical treatments and
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WASHINGTON
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016
Seeing Gods face

in
$1.00
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of KINDNESS
Ambulance
discussion
to begin
Washington County
Emergency Management
Coordinator Randy Hubbard will facilitate a meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
June 1 at the EMS building
by the city park to discuss
the direction of EMS services in the county.
I want to stress that this
meeting is not making any
decisions about the future
of services, said Hubbard. Were just gathering information to see the
current standing of each
service.
Representatives from
different services provided
by city governments across
Washington County and
health care representatives
will be included to share
their insight.
According to Hubbard,
some EMS services across
the county have a successful program, however,
See EMS on 3A
Sister Marilyn Wall stands beside the structure in front of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington which holds the original church bells from the rst church building in
Washington, and Sts. Peter and Paul church near Morrowville. The merger of the two congregations was one of the efforts she oversaw during her time serving the churches.
Sister Marilyn Wall feels enriched by time spent

serving Washington County community
The Congregation of the Sisters of St.

Joseph, based out of their motherhouse
in Concordia, decided in 1965 that the sisters should be out and among the people.
Sister Marilyn Wall has done just that
in Washington County for 12 years in
Washington County, most recently during a five year stint with the St. Augustin
Catholic Church Parish in Washington.
She said her style of ministry matched
that community-focused ethos and shes
tried to be visible and available in the
community, interacting with people of all
ages and backgrounds.
We got the freedom then that we got
to do the jobs we were fitted to do, said
Sister Marilyn. We dont make distinctions among religions.
For the last several years, Sister Marilyn could be found at school functions,
church functions, community benefits
or whatever venue she might be needed,
talking to anyone she would run into.

With youth in particular, she said if
kids see her at event, they know shes
interested in them.
That leads to conversations with them
when they know I care about them, and I
do, said Sister Marilyn.
She goes alone to these events, that way
if people want to come and talk to her
individually about something, they can.
Thats how I get to know people, said
Sister Marilyn. I dont know a stranger.
Sister Marilyn will now be moving that
friendly and out-reaching persona to a
new position back at the motherhouse in
Concordia, though she said this area will
still be very much a part of her ministry. She said shell leave this ministry
in Washington County richer from the
experiences it has provided her.
She said shell live at the motherhouse,
which she said will be different for her
than the rectory in Washington where
she lived alone and had the freedom to
go and do what she needed to do. Shell

work at an office building that is located
just behind the Dairy Queen in Concordia. Shell be traveling to visit the sisters,
who are spread out across the region and
nation. There will be meetings, lots of
planning activity, but still that engagement with the community.
I have known Concordia all my life,
said Sister Marilyn. But my primary
outreach will be over here. I wont be a
stranger.
This is Sister Marilyns second tenure

in Washington County. She spent seven
years serving three parishes her first
time here St. Augustine in Washington,
St. John in Hanover and Sacred Heart in
Greenleaf. Then Father Jim Hoover and
she left for two years and when she came
back in 2011, it was just Washington hiring her, but knowing she would be
See SERVICE on 2A
Bike
Across
Kansas
passing
through
county
Hundreds of bicyclers will pass through
Washington County next
Wednesday as the annual
Bike Across Kansas event
makes its 499 mile trip
across the northern tier of
the state.
The eight day event will
begin in Saint Francis on
Saturday and head east
to Elwood, finishing on
June 11. Participants in
the cross-state ride, which
switches each year between a northern, central
and southern route, will
be in this region on Tuesday, when they travel
from Mankato to Belleville; Wednesday, when
they go from Belleville to
Marysville; and then they
See BAK on 6A
A 70 year
TRADITION
on the river bridge
Clifton Memorial Day
Ceremony honors sailors
and those lost at sea
The Clifton Legions color guard and ring squad conclude their Memorial Day ceremony with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps
on the Republican River bridge south of Clifton. Homer Naumann,
right, has been to the event every year since it started 70 years ago.
Seventy years on the Republican

River bridge.
Thats how long the Clifton American Legion has been honoring those
who served in the Navy by continuing
a unique tradition of a 21-gun salute
and the playing of Taps on the Republican River bridge as part of the
Legions Memorial Day ceremony.
Homer Naumann, a Navy veteran
from Clifton, remembers returning
from World War II in 1946 and suggesting to his fellow Legionnaires to
remember sailors and servicemen lost
at sea by going to the river for part of
the ceremony. Naumann said there
were quite a few guys from Clifton in
the Navy. They have done it every year
since, and Naumann has attended all
70 of those ceremonies.
See LEGION on 7A
2A I Thursday, June 2, 2016
SERVICE
DISTRICT COURT
Cases filed
Criminal
State of Kansas vs. Todd
Metcalf. Unlawful possession of
a controlled substance in May 25
incident, aggravated baterry in
May 21 incident, criminal threat
in May 21 incident, interference
with law enforcement, obstruction of official duty in May 21 incident, possession of drug paraphernalia in May 25 incident and
criminal use of weapons in May
25 incident.
Limited civil
Dr. Meyler D. Gibbs vs. Wendy Drush. Collection of $101.
Small claims
Don Kearn vs. Cindy Herrs.
Collection of $230 for sewer
cleaning.
Cases heard
Criminal
State of Kansas vs. Logan
Sherwood. Regarding criminal
trespass charge in Jan. 21 incident and criminal damage to
property in Jan. 21 incident, the
sentence is six months in the
Washington County Jail for each
incident. Sentence is suspended,
unsupervised probabtion for six
months for each sentence will be
served in addition to fines, fees,
court costs and restitution.
Limited civil
American Boiler Services,
Inc. vs. The Centennial Homestead. Claims dismissed without
prejudice.
Domestic
Misty Pippen vs. Jeremy Williams. Decree of divorce granted.
LAND TRANSFERS
Marla Oestreich, Traci Oestreich, Jeffery and Erin Needham, Gina Oestreich and Ryan
and Kristin Oestreich to Cesar
Alavarado and Rocio Chavez:
E 88 feet of lots one, two, three
and four in block 13 in the City
of Linn.
Todd and Staci Wise to M & K
Land Co. LLC: lots 23 and 24 in
block 13 in Tottles Addition in

the City of Greenleaf.
Gladys Novak to Mary Adams: lots 10, 11 and 12 in block
14 in the City of Haddam.
Marilyn Sack to Jason Hayman and Lilla Raymond: N/2 of
lot 21 in block 19 in the City of
Washington.
SHERIFFS REPORT
An officer was dispatched
May 23 to 393 Yankee Road for
a report of criminal damage to
property.
May 23 to US 36 and Upland
Roads for a report of theft.
May 24 to Caseys in
Washington for a report of a gas
drive off.
Todd Metcalf, Barnes,
was arrested May 25 at
2974 10th Rd on pending
charges of aggravated battery,
criminal threat, possession of
narcotics, possession of drug
paraphernalia, interference
with a law enforcement officer
and criminal use of weapons.
Metcalf is currently being held
at the Washington County Jail
on a $50,000 bond.
May 26 to 201 North Cloud
Street, Clifton for a report of an
attempted burglary.
The Haddam Fire Department
was dispatched May 26 to US
36 and Bismark Roads for a
pasture fire.
May 28 to the 400 block of C
Street, Washington for a report
of Criminal Damage to Property.
May 29 to 311 C Street,
Washington for a report of
Criminal Damage to Property.
May 29 to 210 South Jackson
Street, Hanover for a report of a
Domestic Dispute.
ACCIDENTS
May 21, on US 36 1/2 mile
east of Fox Road, Rhonda
Haberer, Luray, driving a
2009 Chrysler struck deer. No
injuries were reported. Damage
estimated at more than $1,000.
May 22, at Shady Boulevard
and 23rd Road, Ashton
Schwartz, Hanover, driving a
2014 Honda was westbound
on 23rd Road and struck a
2003 Chevrolet driven by
Kimberly Hynek, Hanover. No

injures were reported. Damage
May 24, at 311 East 2nd
Street, Washington, Kimberly
Blaske Bushell, Clay Center,
driving a 2013 Ford backed
from parking stall and struck
a 2015 Nissan registered to
Lisa Ost Beikmann, Linn. No
injuries were reported. Damage
Grain bids
Central Valley Ag
Clyde, Barnes
Wheat, per bu.
$3.72
Milo, per bu.
$3.11
Soybeans, per bu. $9.79
Corn, per bu.
$3.40
Grain bids are from
market closing on Tuesday
Palmer Grain
Wheat, per bu.
$3.72
Milo, per bu.
$3.10
Corn, per bu.
$3.43
Wheat, per bu.
$3.62
Milo, per bu.
$3.32
Corn, per bu.
$3.59
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helping any others who
crossed her path. This has
always been her ministry,
but that is not what she
was expecting when she
first entered the sisterhood.
Her expectations back
then were that she would
mostly teach or serve as a
nurse. She has done some
teaching, but after working
at the motherhouse and
being elected to the council
there, her experiences have
gone well beyond those
original ideas. The service
she provides is more typical of the sisterhood now,
though there are fewer of
them, with just five of her
original class remaining
and fewer young people
joining.
She joined the Sisters of
St. Joseph right out of high
school. She had gotten to
know some of the sisters
as she was growing up in
Aurora, Ill. They taught
at her school. At the time,
Sister Marilyn said the Sisters of St. Joseph had 600
members and they went
out everywhere to serve
through teaching. She said
the motherhouse was a
hub of outreach and she
fell in love with them and
what they were doing.
In high school, I was
thinking maybe God was
calling me to do this, but
I was not sure Id want to
join, said Sister Marilyn.
But then one of the
sisters asked her if shed
ever thought about being a
sister.
I had, so I couldnt say
no, said Sister Marilyn.
So I did it, and I havent
regretted it for a minute.
Ive had a blessed life.
While she has focused

on young people, she also
considers end-of-life situations to be among her most
important ways to serve.
I love to be at the bedside when someone is dying, said Sister Marilyn.
It is the most rewarding
thing I can do. We share
stories and talk to make it
a little easier for the family.
She says most people are
comforted by her presence
in those situations. That
has led to her involvement
in the Hospice program.
She served as a chaplain
for Meadowlark Hospice
during her first tenure, and
when she returned, she
said she let Hospice know
she was willing to help
again. They countered with
an offer to hire her to help
them and she sees a lot of
people through the program, which she considers
one of her most important
Reception planned
for Sister Marilyn
A Going Away Reception has been planned
for Sister Marilyn from
2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
at St. Augustine Catholic
Church, Washington, to
wish Sister Marilyn a fond
farewell and to thank her
for her years of service to
the community. The public
is encouraged to attend.
services.
People are pretty transparent when someone is
dying, said Sister Marilyn.
She has done a lot of
reading about the life cycle
and what it means and
has even conducted training for volunteers in those
situations. She said people
are often reaching out at
that time, which allows
her an opportunity to help
them catch on to their faith
again, if they had fallen
away. It is during those
very clear situations as
people close their earthly
chapter where she can see
the importance of her work
in the community.
In this ministry, I look
for the face of God, said
Sister Marilyn. And I find
it in people and peoples
lives - the way theyve
survived. In the way they
mellow as they age. Ive
seen Gods face.
She held her responsibilities with Hospice until
March of this year and
plans to continue as a volunteer for them after the
move.
There are struggles in this

area beyond youth and death.
The population dynamics of
this rural setting have affected
church membership, with
many young people leaving
after high school and current
members getting older.
During her first tenure,
this fact of rural life ended
up creating a great challenge
of helping with the transition of closing Sts. Peter and
Paul Catholic Church, north
of Morrowville. This wasnt
the sort of thing she set out to
do, but she feels the merger
between the Morrowville and
Washington churches has
gone well and she continues to
see more interaction between
all churches, not just Catholic
churches.
While the decreasing population in rural Kansas has affected the Catholic churches,
she said St. Augustine is still
a very active parish. She is
encouraged by the number of
local students who go off to
college for ag-related majors
who come back to the farm
and then get active in church.
Her mission has been her
COUNTY COMMISSION
The Board of County Commission (BOCC) for Washington
County met in regular session on Monday, May 31, in the
Commission room at the Washington County Courthouse.
Business included:
Larry Ditmars discussed the future of three lots the county
owns, located next to the Church of the Brethren. The BOCC
indicated they would like to get back the money the county
paid for the lots. If the church is not interested in the lots, then
the lots will be offered to outside parties.
The BOCC received 2017 budget requests from the County
Clerk, Elections, Washington County Conservation District
and North Central Regional Planning Commission.
Commissioner Otott made a motion to approve the consent
agenda which included two personnel status reporting forms
and a Notice of Intent regarding a 1% sales tax question on the
August Primary ballot. Commissioner Mueller seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Don Alldredge, custodian, asked to replace fire extinguishers
in the Courthouse. The BOCC approved the replacements
when the extinguishers are no longer serviceable and the
expense shall be paid from Courthouse funds.
Ralph Rogge asked permission to continue using the scale
at the landfill for one additional month. In February, the
BOCC agreed to allow Rogge Excavating use of the scale at
the landfill for 90 days for a fee similar to that of what the
grain elevators charge. The BOCC approved the use for one
additional month and to call back in one month with an update
on the installation of a scale at Rogge Excavating.
Randy Hubbard, emergency management coordinator,
reported on departmental activities.
Gloria Moore, tourism director, reported on May tourism.
Justin Novak, reported on damages to bridges during
weekend storm and fracture critical bridges set for repair later
this year. Novak submitted verbal fuel quotes. Commissioner
Mueller made a motion to award the quote to Farmway Coop
as low bidder. Commissioner Otott seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,
June 6.
presence and she thinks

people have seen that, but she
gives credit to God for directing her.
It is God who calls and
God who ministers through
me, said Sister Marilyn.
God knows these people and
how and when to intervene
through me. I only need to
be a friend; accepting, hardworking and ever present to
meet them where they are at.
While she wont be present every day any more

after she finishes up her
local responsibilities by
the end of June, Sister
Marilyn said she will not
be leaving cold turkey. She
plans to continue to show
up for events and wants to
be available to the Hispanic
community, to whom she
still feels very connected.
Her responsibilities with
the Sisterhood will transition to one of administration and one focused on

the pastoral ministry for
her sisters, especially the
elderly and retired, and she
will stay in touch with religious life throughout the
world. She is pleased with
the direction Pope Francis
is taking in the Catholic
faith, saying he is strong
with social justice which
has always been important
to her.
Shell always have a special connection to Washington County, however.
Its been super being in
Washington County, said
Sister Marilyn. Im grateful. Theyve taken me in
and included me. I feel part
of them.
OBITUARIES
John Luebs
John W.
Luebs, 87, of
Camillus, NY,
passed away
Friday, May
27, 2016 at
home.
Luebs
was born in
Lincoln, Neb.,
on June 9, 1928, and graduated
from Lincoln High School in
1946. He received a B.S. Degree
in Business Administration
from the University of Nebraska
in 1953 and a Master of
Hospital Administration from
the University of Minnesota
in 1960. Mr. Luebs received
special training to design
administrative services for
rehabilitation facilities and
sheltered workshops at the
University of St. Louis, the
University of San Francisco
and the Civil Defense Agency
Management in the State of
Nebraska. His professional
career included: owner of Fire
Protection Inc. (service fire
extinguishers and alarms);
plant manager of Security
Products Co. (manufacturers
of industrial fire trucks and fire
extinguishers) in Lincoln, Neb.;
employee of Caterpillar Tractor
Co. in Employee Relations in
Peoria, Ill.; general hospital
administrator in Nebraska
and psychiatric hospitals in
Missouri and Iowa; facilities
consultant for public and
private rehabilitation agencies
of state education departments
in Nebraska and Iowa; and
owner of Human Resource
Consultants in Nebraska for four
years, serving clients across the
country.
After retiring in 1976, Mr.
Luebs took over a chain of rural
portrait studios in Nebraska and
Kansas until he and his family
moved to upstate New York in
late 1984.
Mr. Luebs performed many
community volunteer activities
wherever he lived. These

included: consumer arbitrator
for 13 years; private pilot and
1st Lieutenant in the Civil Air
Patrol, where he received the
NYS Recruiter of the Year
Award in 1997; amateur (HAM)
radio operator (N2PMQ);
past president of R.A.G.S.
Radio Club; radio operator for
Onondaga County Emergency
Management; president of Town
of Camillus Historical Society;
member of Board of Directors
of the Camillus Ski Association;
designer of plans for reopening
Sainte Marie among the
Iroquois (Onondaga County
Museum), using volunteers
and staying on one year as
curator; volunteer for Tech Club
program at Camillus Middle
School for 10 years, teacher of
student photography; volunteer
curatorial aide and tour guide
at Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde
Part, NY; volunteer fireman
in Fairbury, Neb.; donator of
a collection of over 600 film
cameras and library materials
to the Washington County
Historical Society Museum; and
a variety of other activities.
Mr. Luebs was predeceased by
his parents, Prof. August A. and
Rachel Luebs; brother, Robert;
wife, Laurel; and niece, Jenny
Golderg.
Surviving are his wife,
Mariam; son, John K. (Wen
Hao) of Camillus; daughter,
Kathryn (Steve) Hubbell;
grandchildren, Kira (Royce
Shiebal) and Matthew Hubbell
of Lincoln, Neb.; and nieces,
Barbara, Margaret and Nancy,
all of California.
There were no calling hours or
services.
Contributions may be made
to the Washington County
Historical Society, 216 Ballard
St., Washington, KS 66968.
Please share condolences at
www.BuranichFuneralHome.
com.
Washington County News June 2, 2016
Lester Bruna
Lester
Bruna, 85,
Hanover, died
Friday, May
27, 2016 at
the Hanover
Hospital.
A rosary
service was
held at 6 p.m.,
Sunday, May 29 at St. Johns
Catholic Church in Hanover.
Mass of Christian Burial was
held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 30
at St. Johns Catholic Church
in Hanover. Father David Metz
officiated. The pallbearers were
Lee Bruna, Chad Nieman, Jared
Hynek, Cody Krueger, Nick
Krueger, Brock Nieman, Rodney
Nieman, Corby Truhlicka and
Eric Truhlicka. Burial was in the
church cemetery.
Lester was born June 18, 1930
on the family farm near Bremen
to Joseph W. and Eleanora
(Nespor) Bruna.
On November 12, 1952, he
married Marie Sandmann. He
was a life long farmer.
Lester was a member of the

Knights of Columbus serving
as Grand Knight and Honorary
Fourth Degree, Church Council
and board member numerous
years for the local Co-op.
Survivors include his children,
Peggy (Jim) Krueger, Abilene,
Frank (Denise) Bruna, Bremen,
Susan (Terry) Truhlicka,
Ellensburg, Wash., Kathy (Mike)
Nieman, McPherson, Sandra
(Dan) Hynek, Olathe; sixteen
grandchildren and eighteen
great-grandchildren; and brother,
Wilbur Butch Bruna, Hanover.
He was preceded in death
by his parents; wife, Marie on
September 28, 2013; infant
children, Mary Ann Bruna and
Rodney Bruna; and brothers,
Vincent, George, Gilbert, John,
Charlie, Floyd, and Wesley
Bruna.
A memorial fund has
been established and will be
designated later. Contributions
may be sent in care of the
Hanover Mortuary.
Betty Jackson
Betty Jackson, 88, died
May 30, 2016. Survivors
include daughter, Jucy Slye;
brother, Emmett Labes;
six grandchildren, two
step-grandchildren and 13
grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 10
a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2016
at the Clyde Christian Church
in Clyde. Visitation will be 5-7
p.m. Friday June 3, 2016 at the
Turners Funeral Home, Clifton.
Memorials will be left at

Clyde Christian Church or sent
in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be
made at www.nsrfh.com.
backroadsnews.com
Thursday, June 2, 2016 I 3A
Deadline passes
on county, state
election filings
10% off
EMS
others are struggling right

now to maintain 24 hour
coverage due to the lack
No new candidates jumped of volunteers and conflictinto the race for any of the coun- ing things in the lives of
ty level elected ofces.The dead- current volunteers. Other
line to do so was noon Wednes- challenges include financday, June 1.
ing to equipment.
Following is a list of the ofHubbard spoke with the
cial county lings. Township and
Operation
and Compliance
precinct positions will be listed
Manager
for
the Kansas
next week.
Board
of
EMS
to collect
County treasurer Christy
names of EMS directors
Metz, R-Washington.
Register of Deeds Sonya in that state that recently
consolidated from mulHiltgen, R-Palmer, incumbent.
County sheriff Justin Cordry, tiple towns to a county
wide EMS service. Haskell
R-Washington, incumbent.
County clerk Denae Juene- County and Sumner
County were two counties
man, R-Hanover, incumbent.
County clerk Diana Svanda, that recently consolidated
R-Washington.
services. His goal was to
County commissioner, second talk with the directors of
district Roger Otott, R-Wash- these county services and
ington, incumbent.
find out some questions
County commissioner, second they thought would be
district David LEcuyer, R- good to present to people
111 S. Hanover, Hanover- Cute 3Br, 1Ba home,
new roof, full basement
Washington.
1707 Jenkins,
Marysville- Updated 2Br, remodeled
eat-in kitchen
in attendance
at this first
County
commissioner,
second basement
208 W. 3rd,
Blue Rapids
-3+Br, 1Ba w/partial
located on large end lot
meeting.
903 Main,
Blue Rapids
4 Br, 1 Ba home,
bsmt., br, ba & laundry on main
district
David Willbrant,
R- partial
There are counties that
floor, CA/CH,
2 car det. garage on large corner lot
Hollenberg.
in &our
situation that
317 E. Walnut,
- 4Br, 3Ba,third
w/ fin. were
basement
garage/shop
CountyWaterville
commissioner,
708 Lincoln,
Blue
Rapids
-3Br, 1.5Ba home close
to downtownchallenges
experienced
district
Rapids
Ron Wurtz,
206 W.
5th, Blue
- A nice R-Morsize building
lot with highway
frontage
causing
them to
go to a
rowville.
county
wide
service,
said
County commissioner, third
Hubbard.
Maybe
a
serdistrict Gary Ouellette, R-Linn,
vice is doing very well and
incumbent.
County commissioner, third doesnt have a desire to be
district Bill Slater, R-Washing- a part of the county wide
service. Thats something
ton.
State representative, 106th dis- well have to figure out
down the road. I dont even
trict Beth Owens, D-Hanover.
State representative, 106th dis- know what direction we
trict Todd Frye, D-Marysville.
are going to go yet.
State representative, 106th disOpportunities will exist
trict Clay Aurand, R-Belleville. in the future for public inState senate, 36th district put if the idea county wide
Elaine Bowers, R-Concordia.
services could provide a
State senate, 36th district solution to current chalBrian Angevine, D-Cuba
lenges.
NOTICE
Melamine dishware,
glassware and
coffee mugs.
600 Cooley, Blue Rapids- 2+Br, full basement, 2 car garage, on edge of town
1906 All American, Hanover- 4Br country home, deck, on 2.5 acres
118 W. 2nd, Washington, KS - 4Br, 2Ba, updated kitchen w/garage
214 E 3rd, Washington- 2Br, 1Ba vinyl sided home Downtown
600 Sharp WASHINGTON
Blue Rapids- 3 room, handicap accessible commercial building
16 Public Square, Blue Rapids-Commercial bldg. Washington
located downtown
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laundry all on main floor, new foundation, new plumbing, newer
wiring, new CA/CH, new windows & 3 nice porches w/decorative
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All flowers not in permanent vases will

be removed from Washington Cemetery
Monday, June 6.
Anyone wishing to retain
arrangements should pick
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Thank you ~ Cemetery Department
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Straight-line winds on the night of

May 24 ripped through a farmstead
west of Washington. The Bill and
Vicki Slater farm lost a machine
shed - it was pulled out of the
ground and ung 700-800 feet into a
ditch along Highway 36. Bill said he
thought they left their backhoe out
when he saw it exposed during a
ash of lightning, but he soon found
out the building was just plucked
up and thrown away. The ground
was so saturated, the structure
sliced ruts in the ground as it ew to
the north-northeast. It just missed
the house.One of the foundational
pieces, which was dug ve feet
into the ground, just pulled right out
while others snapped.
NOTICE OF HEARING
In the Matter of
the Estate of
MERLE D. SCHMALE,
Deceased
Case No. 14 PR 20
TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above
court by LARRY D. SCHMALE, representative of the estate of MERLE D.
SCHMALE (decedent) praying for
final settlement of decedents estate,
for his discharge and for allowances
for his services and attorney fees. The
petitioner further prays for an order
and decree construing the will and
determining the heirs, devisees and
legatees of decedent as of the date of
death, for the termination of the joint
tenancies in which decedent had an
interest and for the assignment in the
proportion to the persons entitled to
all the property described in the petition, together with all other property
in which decedent had an interest as
of date of death, whether specifically
described or not.
You are hereby required to file your
written defenses thereto on or before
June 20, 2016, at 10:00 oclock A.M.
of same day, in same Court in the City
of Washington, Washington County,
Kansas. At that time and place these
matters will be heard. Should you fail
therein, judgment and decree will be
entered in due course upon the petition as prayed for therein.
LARRY D. SCHMALE
Petitioner
RYAN & MULLIN, P.A.
509 Court St., P.O. Box 205
(785) 632-5666
Attorneys for petitioner
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of
the Estate of
JERALD A. DAMMAN,
Deceased
Case No. 16 PR 08
PERSONS CONCERNED:
May 13, 2016, a Petition for probate
of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified
Estates Act was filed in this Court
by Patrick K. Damman, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Representative named in the Last Will and
Testament of Jerald A. Damman,
deceased.
All creditors of decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against
the estate within four (4) months from
the date of the first publication of this
notice. Any and all claims for allowance of demands not so filed shall be
forever barred.
Patrick K. Damman,
Petitioner
RYAN AND MULLIN, P.A.
P.O. Box 205
(785) 632-5666
Attorneys for petitioner
NOTICE OF HEARING
In the Matter of
the Estate of
Fern O. Stigge,
Deceased
Case No. 2016-PR-09
PERSONS CONCERNED:
May 12, 2016, a Petition was filed in
this Court by Barbara Schauer, heir of
Fern O. Stigge, deceased, requesting
Informal Administration.
You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or
before June 13, 2016, at 10:30 a.m.
in this Court, in the City of Washington, in Washington County, Kansas,
at which time and place the cause
will be heard. Should you fail to file
your written defenses, judgment and
decree will be entered in due course
upon the Petition.
Barbara Schauer,
Petitioner
Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen #22594
The Law Office of
Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen, P.A.
209 C Street
Washington, Kansas 66968
Phone: (785) 325-2545
FAX: (785) 325-2831
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Blood drive in Linn in memory

of Cheyenne Kellogg
WashCo. FCCLA organizes

a quarter auction
The American Red

Cross announces a blood
drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 12 at Zion
Lutheran Church in Linn
in memory of Cheyenne
Kellogg. A hotdog feed and
bake sale will accompany
the event as fundraisers to
help with medical bills.
We are hoping to raise
funds to help with the
cost of her treatment and
Adalynns three month
start in ICU, said Marna
Atkinson, Kelloggs aunt.
Folks can donate blood or
money or both.
Kellogg ended a battle
with cancer on April 6.
Her story begins at the age
of 12, when she battled and
beat osteosarcoma.
On Aug. 24, 2015, Kellogg
was diagnosed with
leukemia after arriving
at the emergency room
in Marysville in labor,
three months premature.
A daughter, Adalynn,
was delivered as Kellogg
Its a lot of fun and we

wanted something new,
said Courtney Bekemeyer.
Plus, it supports our local
vendors.
Funds raised through
a quarter auction at 2
p.m. Sunday, June 12 in
the east elementary gym
will support Washington
County High School
FCCLA members
attending National FCCLA
Leadership Conference
July 3-7 in San Diego, Calif.
Bekemeyer will attend the
event with Carly Crome,
Kylie Mintzmyer, Lauren
Simmons and Advisor Lisa
Zabokrtsky.
The fundraising event
will involve several
elements. Starting at 2 p.m.
vendors will be available
for shopping. Premier
Jewelry, Mary Kay, KEEP
Collective, Juice Plus,
Clever Containers, Danas
S&S Tours, LLC
1-888-258-2405 1-785-819-4650
June 6 - Sac & Fox Casino

$18 pp - $15 back- maybe more.Departs
Clay Center, Linn, Washington & east
June 21 - Golden Eagle Casino
$18 pp - $15 back. Departs Belleville,
Washington, Pony Express & east
July 18-19 - Mystery Casino Trip
$94 ppdo- $15/2 meals back - maybe
more, Departs Washington,
Marysville & south
Nov. 4-7 - Branson Christmas
$439 ppdo - 6 shows/meals . Departs
Washington, Marysville & south
Photo SUBMITTED
A blood drive will be held on Sunday, June 12 in memory of Cheyenne Kellogg. To schedule an appointment, please call Atkinson at (316) 253-0582.
was too ill to continue to
carry a baby and needed
to start treatment. On
Aug. 26, Kellogg began
chemotheraphy.
A stem cell transplant
was required starting in
Dec. 2015. By February,
platelet and red cell
transfusions were near
daily treatments.
I asked Cheyenne how
many transfusions shed
had and she said once
she started to keep track
but now its more than I
can keep count of, said
Atkinson.
When a second stem
cell transplant was done,

fevers without a source
and a recurrence of the
leukemia followed. Too
weak to have more chemo,
she left family, friends
and an eight-month-old
daughter with her fianc,
Adalynns father.
Cheyenne wanted
to give back to all those
whose blood donations
kept her strong enough to
fight, said Atkinson. We
do this drive for her and in
her memory.
To schedule an
appointment, please call
Atkinson at (316) 253-0582.
Going Away Reception
Everyone is welcome to wish Sister Marilyn

a fond farewell and thank her for her years
of service to the entire community.
Please contact the Washington

County News at 785-325-2219 if you
would like your church listed in the
church directory on a monthly basis. A
monthly fee is involved.
QUARTER AUCTION!
Sunday, June 12
Visit, shop and win with the

$5 admission
following
vendors: Premier Jewelry,
(includes 3 paddles)
Mary
Kay,
KEEP
Collective, Juice Plus,
additional paddles are $1
Clever
Containers,
Danas Independent
or $5 for 6 paddles
Initials, Inc., Thirty-One, Party Time
Cash and Carry available! Mixes, Body Kneads, Pink Zebra, Usborne
Books, Younique, Norwex and more!
Bring your friends
Sister Marilyn Wall will

be moving to Concordia
to serve in the
Leadership Council for
the Sisters of St. Joseph.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

113 West 5th Street, Washington
Kevin Wood, Pastor; 785-325-2017
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
Wednesday - June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Bible Study- 6:30 p.m. at the church
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
101 D Street, Washington
Rex Fuller, Pastor
www.biblepreaching.net
www.gbcwashington.blogspot.com
Church - 785-413-0295
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Service
Wednesday - June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
The Washington Public

Library is pleased to
announce that Jennie
Marts, USA TODAY bestselling author, will share
her personal story as a
writer, have copies of her
books for purchase and
sign books from 10 a.m. to
noon on Saturday, June 11
at the library.
Silent auction during event!
St. Augustine
Catholic Church,
Washington
Baptist
A quarter auction is a cross between an auction and a raffle where guests bid
quarters for chances to win items auctioned off by a variety on vendors.
2:00-4:00pm
and your quarters!

Courtney Bekemeyer - call/text 785-747-6788 or bekemeyer45@gmail.com
Were thrilled to have

her coming, said Janet
Keller, librarian. I think
its going to be cool to have
her here.
Her books include the
contemporary western
romance Hearts of
Montana series, the
romantic comedy/ cozy
mysteries of The Page
Turners series, the
hockey-playing men in
the Bannister family in
the Bannister Brothers
Books, and the small-town
romantic comedies in
the Lovestruck series of
Cotton Creek Romances.
Marts says in her online
bio that she loves to
make readers laugh as
Catholic Community of Washington County

staugustinesecretary@gmail.com
Father David Metz
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Greenleaf
Saturday - June 4, 11, 18, 25- 4:30 p.m. Mass
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
410 B Street, Washington
817-458-2501
8:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH
114 S. Church Street, Hanover
785-337-2342
Saturday - June 4, 11, 18, 25- 6 p.m. Mass
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26-10:00 a.m. Mass
Christian
MORROWVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Ron Brown, Pastor
111 W. Elm Street, Morrowville
785-265-3651
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Jim and Carla Stark
16 C Street, Washington; 785-325-3225
www.washingtonchristians.org
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
9:15 a.m. Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
Covenant
BRANTFORD EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
287 8th Rd., Clyde
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
7:30 p.m. Evening Service
FAITH CONNECTION
COVENANT CHURCH
PO Box 84, Washington
www.connected2faith.com
Rustin McClure, Pastor; 785-747-7450
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
9:30 a.m. Worship Service at
Mayberrys (307 C St., Washington)
Childrens Church for Newborn-3rd Gr.
she weaves stories filled

with love, friendship, and
intrigue. She writes for
Entangled Publishing, and
reviewers call her books
laugh out loud funny
and full of great characters
that are endearing and
relatable.
Marts is the daughter
of Bill & Gracie Bryant,
long time residents of
Washington County. She
lives in Colorado with
her husband, two sons,
two dogs, and a parakeet.
Shes addicted to Diet
Coke, adores Cheetos and
believes you cant have
too many books, shoes or
friends.

100 5th St., Linn 785-348-5370
Thursday, June 2 Reuben Sandwich Basket

Friday, June 3 12-oz Sirloin Steak
SATURDAY, JUNE 4 CHICKEN FRY
Sunday, June 5 - Buffet from 11am to 1pm

Veal and Smoked Chops
Sunday, June 12 Buffet BBQ Country Style Ribs and Ham
All proceeds go to the Washington County FCCLA National students for their trip to San Diego in July!
Catholic
A number is drawn from a

hopper and if that paddle
number is in on the count,
that bidder wins the item.
Currently, Bekemeyer
is collecting items for
the auction and can be
contacted through phone at
785-747-6788 or by email at
bekemeyer45@gmail.com.
A meal will also be
served during the event to
assist in raising funds for
the leadership event.
Bekemeyer will be
attending the national
conference to compete in
the Career Investigation
STAR (Students Taking
Action for Recognition)
event. Bekemeyer
researched the occupation
of fitness trainer and
presented her findings
following a strict format.
Crome, Mitzmyer and
Simmons will be attending
the conference to
participate in the National
Leadership Academy.
Library to host author
shopping w/vendors begins at 2:00pm

auction starts at 3:00pm
Washington County East Elementary Gym
Sunday,
June 5
Independent Initials, Inc.,

Thirty-One, Party Time
Mixes, Body Kneads, Pink
Zebra and other business
will set up shop during the
event.
Before 3 p.m., interested
bidders will purchase three
paddles for a five dollar
admission fee. Additional
paddles can be purchased.
Each paddle has a separate
and different number that
correlates with numbers in
a hopper.
At 3 p.m. the chance to
use the paddles begins.
A quarter auction is a
cross between a bidding
experience and a raffle.
Each bidder will receive
a key that indicates the
value of the item being
sold. To put a paddle
into the bidding process,
quarters are paid based on
the value of the item. Once
all interested bidders are
accounted for, the bidding
process turns into a raffle.
Lutheran - LCMS
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

2052 10th Rd., Greenleaf; 785-747-2407
www.bethlehemgreenleaf.org
Rev. Timothy Lorenz, Pastor
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
712 Heritage Rd., Linn
Richard Rikli, Pastor; 785-348-5892
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
304 National Rd., Palmer
Jacob Sherry, Pastor; 785-692-4228
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
Lutheran - ELCA
2649 3rd Rd., Barnes
GOOD SHEPHERD
Pastor Rodney Fritz, Vacancy Pastor
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday - June 5, 12
Judy Hill, Pastor; 785-325-2944
Sunday - June 19, 26
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
210 Church Street, Linn
Lutheran - LCMC
David Gruoner, Pastor; 785-348-5332
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
325 W. 3rd St., Palmer
785-692-4564; Rev. Tom Sahl, Pastor;
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
Pentecostal
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Taylor Street, Haddam
Glenna Woods, Pastor
Rick Nye, Associate Pastor
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
United Methodist
BARNES UNITED METHODIST

101 N Main Street, Barnes; 785-325-2314
Sandra Jellison-Knock, Pastor
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
MILL CREEK SUMMIT PARISH
Randy Jellison Knock, Pastor; 785-325-2158
HADDAM UNITED METHODIST
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26
WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST
785-325-2158
Sunday - June 5, 12, 19, 26

Call us - 785-325-2219
WASHINGTON
COUNTY NEWS
Thurs., May 26, 2016
Page 6A
1 - Abstractor
10 - Services
WASHINGTON
COUNTY ABSTRACT
D. Roche Fencing, Inc.
Janeen Stewart

ABSTRACTS
TITLE INSURANCE
ESCROW/CLOSINGS
3 - Veterinary
Washington
Veterinary
Clinic, P.A.
325-2391
Kenneth Johnson, DVM



Adam Hatesohl, DVM
Frankfort, Kansas
Farm Commercial Residential

Quality Fencing Since 1980
Deb & Don Roche

785-292-4271
785-587-4931
droche@bluevalley.net
McGee Roofing LLC
Family Owned & Operated

In Business Since 1977
Workmanship Warranty,
Insured, Free Estimates
Roofing - Commercial
& Residential
Seamless Gutter Siding
785-632-6357
1-800-273-4755
5 - Notices
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Weight loss support group meets
weekly at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, Washington
Weigh-In Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
$5,000 REWARD
For information or location of

electric generator with gasoline
motor stolen from rural Washington. Call 785-541-0996.
NOTICE
Will the person who picked
up a diamond at the Linn
High Alumni Banquet please
return it. The owner would
appreciate you returning it.
Please call 785-348-5660 and
leave a message.
7 - Housing
3 BEDROOM HOUSE for
rent to a reliable person. No
pets. 785-325-2672.
HOUSE FOR SALE: Four
bedroom, two bath, newly
remodeled house for sale in
Linn. Call 785-348-5851 or
785-747-6735.
Roofs, siding, windows,

5-inch and 6-inch seamless
guttering, drywall, decks and
more. Parrack Construction.
785-406-0269.
KMEP, LLC
Kearn Monuments
785-265-3022
cell phone 785-564-1070
Don Kearn, owner

additions, roofs, siding, decks,
etc. Call for your estimate today. Home: 785-747-6771. Cell:
785-747-7407.
Go to JoinKansas4-H.org or visit your local
GWE PERFORMANCE LLC
GREENLEAF HOUSING
Authority has one or two
bedroom apartments available in Greenleaf, KS. Call
785-747-2865 for more information.
10 - Services


785-325-3316
Bobs Locker Plant

402-239-7701
Jim Lange - Beatrice, NE

Free Estimates Fully Insured
Interior Exterior
Contract or By the Hour.
STONES Southside Service offers: new tire sales

car and light truck, truck and
ag tires, tire repair, oil changes, shocks, all brake repair,
light mechanical work, starters, alternators and batteries.
1002 S B St. (Hwy 15) in
Washington. 785-325-2247
or 785-747-7489.
East Highway 36
Marysville, Kansas
785-562-1200
Plumbing Electrical
Hardware Paint
Building Materials
Rental Center
Call Us FoR a FREE
EstiMatE on YoUR
nExt BUilding PRojECt
BUTCHERING
325-2920
WOHLERS BAND BOX
Dry Cleaning pick-up at Bobbis
Beauty Salon in Washington.
WANTED TO BUY
JOB BOARD
Free pickup.
Call 402-239-9419 or
402-239-1187.

by calling 325-2219
Auction Calendar
AUCTION
CALENDAR
Drivers: CDL-A. PT/FT. $2k Sign-on! Newer Model Equipment. Excellent Pay, Weekends Off! Union Benets, No Slip
Seat. Flexible Runs. 955-599-4608
Farmworker, 7/15/16-12/31/16, 3MK Pork, Washington,
KS. 7 temporary jobs. Drive trucks, tractors to perform animal
and crop duties. Harvest grain crops, monitor irrigation, repair
equipment. Deliver grain to feed mill. Maintain rock barriers,
remove liquid residue from drainage pits and haul to liquid
spreaders, repair/prepare barn curtains for winter. Clean MVR,
3 months experience, English, valid drivers license, must obtain PQA+ Certication in 90 days. $13.80/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equipment/housing provided no cost, transportation and subsistence experience reimbursed. Apply at Kansas
Works, 785-539-5691. Job #10028599.
Sat, June 4 - 10:00 AM -Achtemeier Tune-Ups - Shirley & The

Late Jerry Achtemeier Auction. 1974 Chevrolet Camper Special
Truck, 2011 Honda Ranger 4x4 4 Wheeler, Utility Trailer, Craftsman Lawn Mower, Yard & Garden Items, Tools, Guns & Sporting
Equipment, Antique & Household Items. To be held at 222 W
14th Street, Fairbury, NE.
Sun, June 5 - 1:00 PM Jason Marschman House Auction. 2
Bedroom House. To be held at 1113 G Street, Fairbury, NE.
Thurs, June 16 - 5:30 PM -Thursday Evening Primitive/Antique
Auction. Many great primitives and antiques! To be held at 222 W
14th Street, Fairbury, NE.
HELP WANTED The Washington County News may have

a variety of positions open in the next few months, which may
include clerical, sales or reporting positions. If you are interested in working for the Best Mid-sized Weekly in Kansas
please drop off a resume or email it to editor@bluevalley.net.
Suther Feeds, Frankfort, KS has a salaried delivery position

available. Class A CDL and good customer service skills required. Home on weekends and 1 to 2 nights every week. 401K
and health insurance included. Please contact Jerry Suther at
785-292-4414 or jerrys@sutherfeeds.com to inquire.
HELP WANTED/Truck Driver

Convoy Systems is hiring Class A drivers to run from Kansas
City to the west coast. Home Weekly! Great Benets! www.
convoysystems.com Call Tina ext. 301 or Lori ext. 303 1-800926-6869
Republic County Health Department/Home Health Agency

is seeking full time Registered Nurse
Monday-Friday, 8-4:30. Full benet package, EOE. Applications and job descriptions available at Republic County Health
Dept. (785-527-5671) or Republic County Court House (785527-7231). Applications will be accepted until position is lled.
For Sale
Late-model Kawai studio piano, polished ebony cabinet with
practice pedal, like-new condition, on sale for just $3,288 this
week only at Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 800-950-3774,
piano4u.com
14 - Garage Sales
Perennials and hardy succulents for sale, hostas, many
varieties, all $2.50. Arranged
succulent containers. 304 W
College, Washington, 785325-2923.
Let your community know

with a classified in the
Washington County News.
Call (785) 325-2219 or email
type@bluevalley.net
to place your
classified ad today!
15 - Health
Family Medicine


348-5503 or 632-2181
Kent E. Erickson, M.D.
785-325-2240 785-510-6111
Pam Brabec, APRN
RENTALS
AT
Meyler Gibbs, DDS

including OB
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

8:30 a.m. - Noon
Monday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
AND
DENTIST

Office Hours
Hanover

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Alexander
Portenier
Chiropractic

Fri. 7:00Noon785-325-2739
Alternative Health
Care Chiropractic
Marysville, Kansas
785-562-1900
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Closed
Dr. Darek Funk
MEALSITE MENUS
Clifton Senior Center
Monday, June 6: polish sausage, sauerkraut, creamed peas,

tropical fruit.
Tuesday, June 7: ham and
cheese sandwhich, cottage cheese,
baked cabbage, strawberry cake
Wednesday, June 8: meatloaf,
baked potato, corn, pears, cookie
Thursday, June 9: breakfast
casserole, biscuit, hash browns,
cherry coffee cake.
Friday, June 10: salmon patties, cheesy potatoes, cauliower,
apricot cake.
Thank You
Are you hiring?
300 C Street
Washington, Kansas

Sara Baskerville
Crome, D.C.
Massage Therapist
Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
325-3591
Frank Chiropractic
562-3054
Paying cash for any

size car or pickup.
Call for prices.
CLASSIFIED
DEADLINE IS
10 A.M. TUESDAY
Friendly Corners,
Washington; Kloppenberg
Center, Hanover; Greenleaf
Heights, Greenleaf
Monday, June 6: Goulash, garlic bread, peas, applesauce, cookies.

Tuesday, June 7: Chicken Casserole, broccoli, peaches, cinnamon roll.
Wednesday, June 8: Runza
Casserole, beets, pears, brownie.
Thursday, June 9: Pork tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy,
green beans, mixed fruit, pudding
Friday, June 10: Lemon pepper sh, cheesy potatoes, tomatoes/dinner roll, plums, cake.
The family of Yvonne Smith wishes to express our thanks for

the many friends, relatives and co-workers who came to offer
support in this difcult time. Thank you for the many memorials,
masses, cards, owers, calls, messages, visits and food. To everyone that came to the visitation and funeral. Thank you to all the
nurses, Doctors Hodgson and Sherlock and staff while she was in
the hospital. To Meadowlark Hospice and Home Health for their
care and support in those nal days. Thank you to the ladies at
St. Augustines for the wonderful lunch, thank you to Sheila for
the music, and to Father David Metz for the beautiful services.
To Sister Marilyn Wall for doing the Rosary and Vigil which was
beautiful. All was truly appreciated.
MUSEUM MUSINGS
Hanover is home to
first-class flour mill
A visitor to the Museum last

week found this article in the
Washington County Sun (a
Hanover newspaper). dated
Dec. 6, 1877.
The Hanover City Mills
Until now we have almost
neglected to mention the
fact that Hanover has such
an institution as a rst-class
ouring mill, but that does
not prevent a large circle of
farmers, extending even into
Republic and Jewell counties,
from knowing that we are thus
fortunate. Mr. C. S. Chapman,
its enterprising proprietor, spares
no pains to keep this excellent
institution fully up to the
requirements of the country, in
every particular. High water, ice,
or dry weather never interfere
with the mill, but it keeps right
on night and day, summer and
winter.
At present Mr. Chapman has
three runs of bars, propelled by
three excellent Turbine wheels,
and is able to turn out his
grists on short notice, besides
furnishing his merchants,
BAK
leave Marysville Thursday

morning on their way to
Sabetha.
The route through Washington County this year is
a little different than past
BAK routes through the
county. Bikers will leave
Belleville and travel Highway 36 to Cuba where they
will head south to Highway
148. from there, they will
head east to the Highway
15-148 junction where some
bikers will take an optional
route north on Highway 15,
through Washington and
up to Hollenberg and east
on gravel roads to Highway 148 north of Hanover,
before heading south to
which extend from St. Joseph

to the extreme western frontier
of civilization in Kansas.
Among the different pieces of
machinery which Mr. Chapman
has recently added we nd a
power corn-sheller, capable of
shelling one hundred bushels an
hour. Soon, according to present
calculations, a wagon load of
corn in the ear can be sent down
from a box on the business
oor, and in a few moments it
will come up shelled and ready
to grind, without a drop of sweat
from any human. An engine
turning lathe also stands ready to
assist in repairing any machinery
that may be broken, without the
expense and delay of sending
abroad.
During the past fall Mr.
Chapman has added $1,000 in
new machinery, and as long as
he runs the mill he proposes
to keep adding every thing
necessary to keep his mill
among the best in the State,
and to sustain the excellent
reputation his our has won.
Highway 36 or over to
Hollenberg Station State
Historic Site. This is called
the Pony Express Gravel
alternate route.
The main group will
head east from the 15-148
junction and go through
Barnes before heading
north on 148 to Highway 36
where they will then turn
to Marysville.
Bikers tend to make their
way in rain, shine or wind.
There will be hundreds of
bikers streaming through
the route throughout the
day. Most start early, but
some linger. Many will stop
at shops and businesses
that are open along the
route.
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The Clifton Sons of the American Legions ring squad performs a 21-gun salute during the Clifton Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.
LEGION

His commitment to the
nations military goes back
well before his own service
in the armed forces. Naumann tried to enlist in the
Naval Air Force, but he
was still in high school, so
he had to wait.
He said he wanted to join
the military because of
Pearl Harbor.
I was mad at the Japs
for what they did, said
Naumann.
Naumann had a choice
on whether or not he
wanted to go to war.
I had a chance to stay
home and be deferred as
a farmer, said Naumann.
But after graduating in
May, 1943, he enlisted in
June.
He originally went into
the Navy as a fireman, but
his job was later changed
to store-keeping.
Naumann sailed on a
half-dozen ships, traveling
to Australia, New Guinea,
some islands, Guam and
then back home. He remembers getting one meal
per day on the ship and
maybe an apple or orange
for a snack.
The only ship he was
assigned to was the USS
Salinas, and that was after
he spent his time overseas.
It was for a couple months
to decommission the ship.
Service didnt end when
he left the armed forces.

Naumann has been involved in leadership positions and other ways with
the Legion in Clifton ever
since 1946.
The Clifton Legion was
formed in 1920, but Naumann said it went dormant
for a while before World
War II. As the soldiers
started returning home
from the war, the organization was re-activated.
Now the importance
of the Legion is shown
through their continuing
scholarship programs,
their efforts with scouts
and summer ball programs. The Legion hall
also provides a place for
locals to congregate.
Legion membership is
way down, according to
Naumann, but the Sons of
the American Legion chapter has taken on the brunt
of the work these days.
Over the weekend, the
Memorial Day Ceremony
was put on by the Legion,
with the SAL stepping in
to do most of the work,
according to Naumann.
He is glad to see them take
on the planning of the
program, including the
annual trip to the Republican River bridge, which he
hopes continues for a long
time to come.
Yes I do, said Naumann. It is an important
tradition.
Taps was played during the Clifton

Legions ceremony on Monday.
Clifton Legion Commander Jamie

Jackson was Master of Ceremonies
for the program at Berner Memorial
Park.
SSG Andrew Hughes gave the address on Monday, urging people to continue to honor its heroes, especially those
who died in the line of duty, serving their country in the armed forces.
Honor the brave men and women

Any nation that does not

honor its heroes, will not
long endure.
Clifton Memorial Day
ceremony speaker SSG
Andrew Hughes used the
Abraham Lincoln quote
during Mondays event at
Berner Memorial Park in
Clifton to focus attention on
the continued need to recognize and honor members
of the United States armed
forces, and more specifically, those who have fallen in
the line of duty, while serving their country.
Memorial Day is more
than just another day off,
said Hughes. We honor
the brave men and women
who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hughes said people often
take the holiday for granted

and dont realize the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Memorial Day recognizes
those who died while serving, while Veterans Day
honors all soldiers past and
present.
He said this service is a
noble calling and for a nation to be successful, the
people of the nation must
be willing to serve.
Since shots were fired at
Lexington to start the Revolutionary War, the American soldier has fought for
our country, said Hughes.
The Civil War, the Great
War, World War II and so
on, Hughes said soldiers
fight for a cause larger than
themselves and it was important the American people continue to support the
Armed forces.
Our most important
weapon is the young men
and women who answer the
call of duty, said Hughes.
He said many will go, but
some will not return and
those soldiers are the ones
honored with the Memorial
Day holiday.
He encouraged people to
visit the gravesite of these
soldiers and to continue
ceremonies like the one
in Clifton and across the
country.
At Berner Memorial
Park, 83 flags flew in memory and honor of the 220 deceased veterans in the Avenue of Flags. The event was
organized by the Clifton
American Legion Post 227,
which held a fundraiser
meal at the post home after
the ceremony.
backroadsnews.com
Hanover boys claim a third place

finish at State track meet
The 2016 track season

came to an end last
weekend when area
athletes competed in
the Kansas State High
School Track and Field
Championships in Wichita.
The Hanover High
School boys tied for third
place in Class 1A with 41
points. The Wildcats were
led by senior Matthew
White who took first place
in the 100-meter dash with
a time of 11.13, and the
400-meter run with a time
of 50.70.
White was also a
member of the 4x100 relay
that earned the gold medal
in 44.53. He was joined by
Trey Lohse, Will Bruna
and Devin Jueneman.
Second place went to
Stockton in 44.55, just two
one-hundredth of a second
shy of Hanovers time.
Hanovers 4x400 relay
time placed second with a
time of 3:30.82. Members
of that relay were White,
Lohse, Bruna and Michael
Jueneman. The top time
of 3:29.38 was turned in
by Satanta. The Wildcats
also scored in the 4x800
relay with a sixth place
finish. They turned in a
time of 8:36.04. On that
relay were Lohse, Paden
Pralle, Daiken Stallbaumer
and Michael Jueneman.
Winning the 4x800 was
Lebo in 8:23.04.
Top finisher for the Lady
Wildcats was Claire Bruna
who placed second in the
of 2:25.48. Brittney Hiebert,
Goessel, won in 2:24.61.
Hanovers 4x400 relay
took fourth place in
the Class 1A girls race.
They turned in a time of
4:16.29. On that relay were
Riley Doebele, Taylor
Klipp, Macy Doebele and
Zarybnicky. Axtell had the
winning time of 4:13.00.
The 4x800 relay came
away with sixth place with
a time of 10:37.83. Team
members were Zarybnicky,
Klipp, Taylor Bruna and
Morganne Zabokrtsky.
Axtell also won that relay
in 10:18.81.
Also competing for
the Lady Wildcats but

finishing out of the medals
was the 4x100 relay team of
Riley Doebele, Klipp, Paige
Doebele and Macy Doebele.
I was really proud of all
our competitors at the state
track meet, said coach
Kim Lohse. We were able
to place in 5 of our 6 relays
that we were entered in
and improved our times
in all of them. The boys
place third as a team, only
five points out of first so
we were right there again
with an opportunity to win
it all but came up a little
short. Matt White was
outstanding all day as he
won the 100 and 400 and
was on the winning 4x100
relay team and missed
getting four gold medals
by one place in the 4x400.
All our boys ran extremely
well and we have a thirdplace trophy to to be proud
of.
Our girls came up one
place shy in the 4x100 relay
of getting a medal but the
other two relays were able
to get up on the medal
stand. The competition
in the girls relays was
very good so medaling in
two of those is something
to be proud of. Claire
Zarybnicky ran a really
good 800-meter with a
personal best time of 2:25
but came up just short
of a gold medal to finish
second.
Seniors on the HHS
track team were Devin
Jueneman, Trey Lohse,
Paden Pralle, Matt White,
Paige Doebele, Kylee Meyer
and Morgan Zabokrtsky.
All of our seniors had
great track careers and
they will be missed next
year, Lohse said.
Shelby Ohlde, Linn, was
the top finisher for the
Bulldogs. Her leap of 5-4
in the high jump was good
for second place. Mariah
Deters, Axtell, also cleared
5-4 but had less misses to
give her the gold medal.
Brooke Diederich was
among the field of Class 1A
long jumpers and finished
the event in third place.
She had a distance of 16-4
1/4. Taylor Regan, OtisBison, won with a distance
of 16-9.
Also competing for LHS
were Diederich in the100meter dash and 200-meter
dash; Chelsea Schmitz,
Hanna Bott, Ohlde and
Diederich, 4x100 relay; and
Chantz Peters, shot put.
Brooke, Shelby and
Chantz all had good
performances in their
events, said Linn coach
Jennifer Thalmann. All
their marks were near
their best. It was tough
this year with kids barely
missing medaling and with
the 4x100 getting DQd. Not
much you can say about
it, just have to realize that
it wasnt meant to be and
make peace with it.
Seniors on the Linn
squad were Alex Choto,
Miguel Marquez, Kolton
Smith, Hanna Bott and
Lola Schmitz.
Our seniors all worked
hard throughout the year,
Thalmann said. They
were a fun group to work
with.
Clifton-Clyde senior,
Elizabeth Nobert, ended
her career with two
medals. She placed fifth
in the 300 hurdles with
a time of 48.08, and was
seventh in the 100-meter
hurdles in 16.61. Rylee
Gleason, Kinsley, won the
300 hurdles in 45.98, and
Rachel Miller, Lakeside,
took the gold in the 100
hurdles in 15.05.
Maycee Callihan, a
freshman at CCHS, placed
seventh in the discus with
a toss of 109.6. That event
was won by Monica Jirak,
Thunder Ridge, who had a
throw of 128-6.
Also competing in
Wichita for the Eagles were
Baylie Bowser, discus;
Austin Francis, long jump;
and Brian Reese, pole
vault.
The kids did well,
said coach Kieran Wurtz.
Elizabeth finished her
career with two state
medals which was exciting
for her. Maycee brought
home a medal in the
discus as a freshman and
was really excited about
it. Overall all our kids
finished better than were
they were seeded and thats
all you can ask.

Graduating from the
CCHS track team were
Nobert, Elsie Feight, Caleb
Ferron and Francis.
Boys
Team scoring
Ashland 46, St. JohnsBeloit 45, Bucklin 41,
Hanover 41, Stockton 35,
Pike Valley 26, Ingalls
23.5, Doniphan West 23,
Cedar Vale 22, Osborne 20,
Axtell 19, Lebo 19, Palco
18, MDC Valley 17, Blue
Valley 16, South Barber
16, Weskan 15.33, Natoma
14, La Crosse 14, Burns
14. Frankfort 12, Central
Christian 12, Satanta 11,
Quinter 11, Triplains 11,
Norwich 10, Attica 10,
Hartford 10, Victoria 9,
Wetmore 9, Wallace County
9, Lakeside 8, Logan 7.33,
Centralia 7.33, Deerfield 7,
Dighton 7, Burden-Central
7, Brewster 6.50, Wakefield
6, Goessel 6, Onaga 6,
White City 6, Greeley
County 5, Southern
Coffey County 5, Wilson 4,
Pleasanton 3, Madison 3,
Caldwell 3, Tescott 2, Hoxie
2, Hodgeman County 1,
Marmaton Valley 1.
Girls
Team scoring
Centralia 56.66, Axtell 54,
Dighton 38, St. JohnsBeloit 34.33, Flinthills 33,
Lakeside 32, Northern
Valley 28.50, Kinsley 26,
Victoria 26, Hutchinson
Central Christian 24, St.
Paul 23, Rock Hills 20,
Logan 17, Thunder Ridge
16, Hanover 16, Goessel 16,
Otis-Bison 16, Fowler 14,
Linn 14, Rolla 13, Attica 11,
Wheatland 11, MDC Valley
11, Quinter 11, Waverly
10.5, Satanta 10, CliftonClyde 8, Wallace County
8, Ingalls 8, Caldwell 7.5,
Lucas Unified 7, Doniphan
West 6, Southern Coffey
County 6, Pawnee Heights
6, Osborne 6, La Crosse 6,
Madison 5, Cunningham
5, Frankfort 5, Natoma 5,
Onaga 4, South Barber 4,
Weskan 4, Blue Valley 4,
Pleasanton 4, Deerfield 2.5,
Wakefield 2, Lost SpringsCentre 2, Moscow 1,
Minneola 1, Golden Plains
1, Hope 1, Bucklin 1.
Hanovers Claire Zarybnicky led the field for much of the 800 meter run, but
ended up second in the event.
Paden Pralle hands off to Daiken Stallbaumer during Hanovers 4x800 meter
relay. They placed sixth in Class 1A.
Trey Lohse hands off the baton to Will Bruna during Hanovers 4x400 meter
relay. The team was just edged out by Satanta for gold.
Shelby Ohlde, Linn sophomore, gets high over the bar during the high jump
event. She cleared 5-4 and claimed the silver medal.
Hanover freshman Macy

Doebele powers
through the curve
during Hanovers
4x400 meter
relay. The team
placed fourth.
Clifton-Clyde senior Elizabeth Nobert clears a hurdle in the 300 meter event.
She placed seventh in the 100 hurdles and fifth in the 300.
Linn junior Brooke Diederich flies through the air while a huge state track
crowd watches. Diederich got third place in the event.
Photos by
Clifton-Clyde freshman Maycee Callihan placed seventh in the discus during

her first time at state with a throw of 109-6.
The Hanover girls 4x800 meter relay placed sixth at state. Here, Taylor Klipp
hands off to Taylor Bruna right next to the first place Axtell team.
Dan Thalmann, Acacia Thalmann

and Marie Bruna
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WashCo. boys bring home a third

place finish from State track
Scoring 50 points, the

Washington County High
School boys track and
field team finished in third
place in Class 2A at the
Kansas State Track and
Field Championships last
weekend in Wichita. Olpe
won the team title. Ness
City was just one point
ahead of the Tigers at 51,
while Wichita County was
one point under WCHS at
49 points.
Junior Hunter Kier had
a personal best throw in
the discus with a distance
of 156-4, good for first
place.
Dawson Miller claimed
the silver medal in the
javelin with a personal
best toss of 169-6. Jerod
Toogood, Sacred Heart,
captured first with a
distance of 184-7. Garett
Edgar, a 2006 graduate of
School, still holds the meet
record of 193-5 set in 2006.
Jerrod Hoover finished
in second place in the
high jump, clearing 6-6,
matching his personal best.
Chandler Stiawalt, Ness
City, also cleared 6-6 but
was named the winner on
less misses. Hoover missed
one attempt at 5-10, while
Stiawalts first miss didnt
come until his first attempt
at 6-6. Hoover also missed
his first attempt at 6-6
before making that height.
Neither boy was able to
clear 6-8 on their three
attempts.
Cole Thompson scored
in two events for the
Tigers. The WCHS senior
placed third in the long
jump with a distance of
20-4 1/2, and was eighth

in the 200 with a time of
23.48. Stiawalt also won
the long jump at 20-9 1/2.
The fastest time in the 200
of 22.80 was turned in by
Samuel Kaup, Plainville.
Jae Eaton captured third
place in the shot put with
a toss of 51 feet. Konnor
Penning was right behind
in fourth with a personal
best distance of 50-6. Eaton
is a junior and Penning
graduated this year.
Winning the shot put was
Levi Armon, Ness City,
with a distance of 52-6.
Levi Gauby had a
distance of 41-9 1/2, good
for the sixth-place medal in
the triple jump. Stiawalt of
Ness City claimed his third
individual gold medal by
winning with a leap of 4210 3/4.
Washington Countys
4x100-meter relay ran
to a fourth place finish.
Turning in a time of
45.38 was the foursome
of Thompson, Jae Eaton,
Braden Eaton and Kier.
St. Marys-Colgan had the
fastest time of 44.49.
On the girls side, Brooke
Tuma finished in fourth
place in the Class 2A discus
with a throw of 116-6.
Winner was Allyssa Miller,
Hill City, with a distance of
116-6.
Courtney Moore scored
for the Lady Tigers in two
events. She placed sixth in
the 100-meter hurdles with
a time of 16.51, and was
eighth in the pole vault,
clearing 8-6. Peri Lange,
Moundridge, won the 100
hurdles in 15.34, while
Marah Franz, Hillsboro,
won the pole vault with a
height of 10-6.
Also competing for

WCHS in Wichita were
Jon Harding, 110 hurdles,
300 hurdles; Thompson,
100; Jae Eaton, discus;
Levi Gauby, pole vault;
Eric Miller, pole vault;
girls 4x100 relay of Jenna
Hennerberg, Moore,
Katy Rundle and Lauren
Simmons; Hennerberg,
shot put; Courtney
Bekemeyer, shot put.
As a team, the
School girls team scored 10
points.
Lost to graduation
from the Tigers track
squad are Braden Eaton,
Cole Thompson, Neal
Ehler, Jon Harding,
Austin Metz, Konnor
Penning, Martin Walter,
Courtney Bekemeyer,
Jenna Habegger, Courtney
Moore, Katy Rundle,
Alexandra Thompson and
Brooke Tuma.
Everyone competed
well in spite of the
weather, said coach Don
Brax. We had a very good
ending to a great season
with the boys. I was very
proud of the way the boys
focused on what they
were doing in spite of the
weather and changes in
schedule.
The boys track team
was very successful
winning the league title for
third year in a row.
They also won the
regional for the fourth year
in a row and brought home
a state trophy, placing
third as a team. There
were many medals earned
during the season along
with new personal bests.
Cole Thompson set a
school record in the long
jump, Jerrod Hoover set a
school record in the high
jump and Levi Gauby set a
school record in the triple
jump.
Boys
Team scoring Olpe 65,
Ness City 51, Washington
County 50, Wichita County
49, Kiowa County 41, St.
Marys-Colgan 39, Sacred
Heart 34, Berean Academy
34, Plainville 30, Smith
Center 29, Republic County
28, Stanton County 23,
South Gray 19.50, Jackson
Heights 18, Yates Center
17, Macksville 17, Solomon
15.50, Bennington 15, West
Elk 14.50, Maranatha
Academy 13, Meade 12,
Sublette 10, Burlingame
9, Herington 9, Lyndon 8,
St. Francis 7, Hillsboro
6, South Central 5, Hill
City 4, Oxford 4, Jefferson
County North 4, EllSaline 4, St. John 4, Valley
Heights 3, KS Christian
3, Moundridge 3, Sedan 2,
Central Plains 1, Spearville
1, Chase County 0.50.
Girls
Team scoring Valley
Heights 73, Bennington
49, Hill City 46.50,
Moundridge 40, Ellis 39,
Heritage Christian 36,
Meade 30, Herington 28.50,
Maranatha Academy
27, Jackson Heights 26,
Lincoln 20, Wabaunsee 20,
Chase County 19, PrattSkyline 19, Kiowa County
19, Ellinwood 18, Berean
Academy 14, Sacred Heart
14, Sublette 13, Ness
City 12, Smith Center
11.50, Olpe 11, Republic
County 10, Washington
County 10, Hillsboro 10,
Plainville 9, Canton-Galva
9, South Central 9, Trego
Community 9, Horton 6,
McLouth 6, Solomon 5.50,
Jefferson County North
4, Decatur Community 4,
Central Plains 4, Spearville
4, Wichita County 3.50,
Stanton County 3, St.
Marys-Colgan 3, Troy 2.50,
Uniontown 2, South Gray 2,
Northern Heights 1.
Jerrod Hoover, a Washington County junior, cleared 6-6 along with the first
place finisher, but one early fault knocked him to a silver medal in high jump.
Dawson Miller launched the javelin to a personal best throw of 169-6, good
for second place at state.
WCHS senior Konnor Penning placed fourth with a personal best throw in
the shot put of 50-6.
Washington Countys Brooke Tuma launches the discus on her way to a

fourth place finish in the event.
Photos by DAN THALMANN AND ACACIA THALMANN / WCN
Junior Levi Gauby wasnt able to compete in pole vault because of an injury,
but placed sixth in the triple jump.
Jae Eaton spins in the shot put ring during the state meet. He threw 51 feet
to claim a bronze medal.
Hunter Kier
hands off to Cole
Thompson during
the 4x100 meter
relay. The Tigers
team, which also
included Jae Eaton
and Braden Eaton,
placed fourth overall
in Class 2A.
Courtney Moore clears a hurdle in the 100 meter event. She was sixth in the
100 hurdles and eighth in the pole vault.
Washington County senior Cole Thompson was third in the long jump and
also placed eighth in the 200.
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White wins two individual golds; member of top 4x100 relay team
I had no desire to
continue and didnt think
it was worth it, said
Hanover High School
senior, Matthew White,
after completing two years
of junior high school track.
That decision led
White to sit out track his
freshman year at HHS.
But I decided to try
it my sophomore year
and things went pretty
good and continued to get
better.
Getting better is
putting it mildly for the
Wildcat sprinter. As
a junior, White placed
second in the 200-meter
dash at the Kansas State
High School Track and
Field Championships in
Wichita. Competing in
Class 1A, he also finished
in third in the 400-meter
run.
White added to his
junior year accolades by
being a member of the
4x100-meter relay team
that set a new meet record
in the prelims and took
gold in the finals, and also
being a member of the
4x400-meter relay team
that set a meet record in
the prelims and had the
fastest time in the finals.
He was equally
successful at the 2016 state
track meet. White bettered
the 15 other runners in the
of 11.13, and won the gold
medal in the 400-meter run
with a time of 50.70. He
was also on the gold-medal
4x100 relay team that edged
Stockton at the finish line.

The Wildcats took first
with a time of 44.53, while
Stockton was clocked at
44.55.
A successful start is
the key to winning in
the 100, White said, but
not as crucial in the 400.
Competing at the state
level the previous year was
a big help, he said.
It made me realize that
I could win those events,
The 4x100 gold medal
was the result of practice,
and more practice, White
said.
The hand off are one of
the most important parts
of a relay, he said. We
practiced that every day.
We also needed to learn to
build up our speed.
The 4x100 relay wasnt
a first-place team at all
their meets this season,
White said. Injuries played
a part in their struggle
and finding the right
combination took a lot of
patience. The foursome
that won at state had only
ran together as a team
three or four times, he said.
Joining White on the
4x100 relay team were
senior Trey Lohse, junior
Will Bruna and senior
Devin Jueneman.
Lohse was the lead-off
runner on the relay team
and acknowledged feeling
a lot of pressure in that
position. This was his first
season of running on that
relay.
You want to get off to
a good start, he said. I
got off to a good start at
Wichita and we won.

Lohse had competed
in the 800-meter run at
numerous meets over his
career at HHS but said this
years field of runners was
extremely good.
Lohse handed the baton
to White, who than handed
to Will Bruna, a junior at
HHS. Bruna competed in
track his freshman year,
sat out his sophomore year,
then decided to go back out
his junior year.
Bruna agreed that
handoffs were key to a
successful relay team.
Anchor runner for
Hanovers 4x100 was
senior Devin Jueneman.
Bruna said the Wildcats
were in the lead at the
final handoff at state and
Jueneman was able to
maintain that lead.
White also played
football for four years at
Hanover. He played in
two state championship
games and two sub-state
championship games. He
was an offensive running
back and split out receiver,
and a defensive back.
He played basketball his
freshman year. He plans
to attend Kansas State
University and study
architecture.
Lohse has also played
football all four years
at Hanover. He played
basketball for four years
and was a member of last
years state championship
team. The Wildcats took
third this season. Lohse
also plays American
Legion baseball for
Hanover senior Matthew White, second from left, explodes out of the blocks on his way to a gold medal in the 100
meter spring at state track. He also won the 400 meter and was part of the gold medal 4x100 relay and silver medal
4x400 meter relay teams.
Marysville.
He plans on attending
Southeast Community
College in Beatrice to earn
an associates degree in
radiology technology.
Bruna has played
football all three years
for HHS and has achieved
numerous honors this year
as the teams quarterback.
He currently owns the
state 8-man record for
passing yards in a single
season.
He said he is undecided
about going out for track
his senior year because he
wants to concentrate on
football.
I just want to have fun
this summer before I make
any decisions, he said.
Jueneman has also
played football and
basketball at HHS. He
plans on attending Kansas
State University to major
in business.
Matthew White looks back for the baton as Trey Lohse and White couldnt
quite connect on the rst handoff attempt. The team came back to win.
Photos by
Marie Bruna,
Acacia Thalmann
& Dan Thalmann
Hanover 4x100 meter relay team was repeat champions at state, winning in a time of 44.53. Team members are, from left, Devin Jueneman, Will Bruna,
Matthew White and Trey Lohse.
In a very close nish, Will Bruna hands off to Devin Jueneman to close out a
win in the 4x100 meter relay.
Kier claims gold in 2A discus

Hunter Kier will be the

first to admit that track
is not his No. 1 sport. But
the soon-to-be-senior at
School, concentrated on
that sport, in particular
the discus, when he was
representing the Tigers
at the Kansas State High
School Track and Field
Championships last
weekend in Wichita.
Saturdays Class 2A
discus featured 16 of the
states best and by the

end of the event, Hunter
had thrown the discus a
personal best 156 feet, 4
inches, to claim the gold
medal. He defeated second
place by almost 10 feet. His
winning throw came on his
second attempt.
Hunter had qualified
for the discus by winning
a Class 2A regional the
week before with a toss of
151 feet. He was not new to
the atmosphere at the state
meet, having participated
in both the shot put and
discus last season. He

placed seventh last year in
the discus. That experience
helped this year, he said.
According to Hunter, the
key to a good discus throw
is technique and quickness.
You have to be quick,
he said.
Hunter, along with
hundreds of other athletes,
had to adjust to inclement
weather on Friday. Close
lightning halted the meet
for a couple hours, then
heavy rain postponed
almost all of the Class 1A
through 3A events until

Saturday.
Hunter was also a
member of this years
4x100 relay team that
placed sixth. Also on that
relay were Cole Thompson,
Jae Eaton and Braden
Eaton.
Hunter also competed
in basketball at WCHS his
freshman and sophomore
years, and played baseball
through the K. 18 stage.
His No. 1 sport? Football.
Hunter has played
football his first three
years at WCHS and is
a running back and
linebacker. This past
season he was selected to
the All-TVL first team as
an offensive back and as a
defensive linebacker.
He will be spending
this summer attending
numerous football camps
in the hope of improving
his game and attracting
the attention of college
coaches. He already has
seven or eight camps lined
up in June, starting with a
one-day camp in Wyoming,
then a one-day trip to
Colorado State, followed
by a one-day camp at
Northern Colorado.
My entire goal is to play
college football , Hunter
said.
He is the son of
Travis and Misty Kier,
Washington.
Photo by DAN THALMANN / WCN
Washington County junior Hunter Kier launched a personal best throw of

156-4 to win the Class 2A discus event. Each of his four throws got progressively better, but he led the eld after his second throw.
1B I Thursday, June 2, 2016
Inside the
Sheriffs
Office
By
Sheriff Justin Cordry
Hail
storms
caused
quite a
bit of
damage
There was quite a bit
of hail damage in the
area, as many of you
experienced. Our vehicle
fleet took quite a beating,
literally, with seven of
our vehicles getting hail
damage. As a result,
well keep the local body
shop busy with fixing our
vehicles over this summer.
If there is a positive at
all to hail damage, two
of our oldest vehicles
we ended up totaling
out with the insurance
company and received
more compensation for
them than we ever would
have received by retiring
them through private sale.
At least that part was
good for my office and the
county overall. Luckily our
brand new jail roof did not
sustain any damages.
Im pleased to announce
that weve finalized
another jail contract. This
contract is with Gage
County Sheriffs Office in
Nebraska. Just like with
our Kansas Department
of Corrections contract,
it took quite some time to
get everything sorted out
and completed, but the
perseverance paid off and
weve started receiving
some of their inmates.
Ive always had very good
relations with the sheriffs
office in Gage County, and
this contract is just an
example of how important
those relationships and
contacts are. Gage County
has been trying to start the
process to build a new jail
facility for some time, but
until they get there were
happy to accommodate and
do business with them.
Some might have noticed
a little concrete work done
outside of our office in the
past couple months. Our
front walk needed some
work. Out on the sidewalk,
we took care of a problem
with water drainage from
the gutters, and then
cleaned up some rough
spots on the sidewalks
to keep us compliant
with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Plus, it
made it just a little bit safer
for anyone walking along
as well.
On the May 20, one
of my newest officers,
Sheldon Kenworthy,
graduated from the Kansas
Law Enforcement Training
Center. It was great to get
to attend his graduation,
and I know hes happy to
be certified and to have
completed that hurdle.
Sheldon comes to us from
Blue Rapids in Marshall
County and is now living in
Washington.
Another new Deputy,
Robert Baxa, starts the
academy this month in
June. Robert lives in
Hanover and has worked
as a Correction Officer for
me since last year. Were
very pleased to have him
on board, and hes anxious
to get started with his 14
week training period.
See SHERIFF on 3B
2B I Thursday, June 2, 2016
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Local auctioneer to attend world competition

Theyre looking basically for
somebody to represent the Livestock
Marketing
Association
(LMA) as world champion for a
year, said Ethan Schuette. If I
were to win, they would schedule
appearances all over the United
States and Canada.
Schuette will represent ve regional sale barns at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
sponsored by the LMA June 17-18
at the Paris Stockyards in Paris, Ky.
The competition will be broadcast
on the LMA website and on RFD
television. Washington County
Livestock, Marysville Livestock,
Clay Center Livestock, Junction
City Livestock and the Manhattan
Commission Company will appear on the screen as sponsors of
Schuettes appearance in the contest
as well as in literature presented on
site.
As Schuette works the auction
block for these sale barns and primarily working the ring for Manhattan, the companies sponsored
Edward and Barbara (Turinsky) Popelka
Popelkas to celebrate
60th anniversary
Popelkas to celebrate 60th
anniversary
Edward and Barbara Popelka
will celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary Tuesday, June
7. They will celebrate with a
family dinner.
Edward and Barbara
(Turinsky) Popelka were
married June 7, 1956 at St.
Peter and Paul Catholic Church,
Morrowville. They have lived
on a farm near Cuba all of
their married life except when
Edward served in the U.S. Army
Schuettes appearance at the qualifying round in St. Onge, S.D. in

October.
When I went to St. Onge it was
really humbling, said Schuette.
There were at least 12 guys there
who had qualied in the past and a
couple of them didnt qualify. To be
matched up with guys whod been
in the business for 20 plus years and
come out on top as a qualier was
humbling.
Schuette ended the qualifying round in sixth place. The top
ten competitors for three different
qualifying rounds across the United
States and the international campion at the Calgary Stampede convene to form a group of 31 livestock
auctioneers at the world championships.
Those who are members of the

Livestock Marketing Association,
will meet in conference earlier in
the week. On Friday, June 17, an
interview portion of the auctioneer
competition will commence.
They will ask us questions pertaining to the industry and current
animal agriculture issues, said
Schuette.
The interview portion composes
25 percent of the nal score in the
competition. Schuette, who earned
his bachelors degree in Animal Science from Kansas State University
in Dec. of 2012, maintains a good
understanding of the industry so to
better understand the product hes
selling.
The contest on Saturday, June 18
is held in conjunction with a regular

livestock sale. The contestants will
draw for an order and each competitor will sell ten groups of cattle
in that order. After the semi-nals
round, ve judges from the industry
will pick the top ten based on clarity, bid catching ability, execution
of sale, hiring potential and would
this person represent the LMS well.
Those ten nalists will return to sell
ten more groups of cattle.
Competing progresses my level
of professionalism, said Schuette.
Its a way to measure improvement. As I look at things, if youre
not trying to improve then its not
worth doing. You should always be
trying to do the best that you can for
the customer.
HARD WORK ,
personal service.
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in Germany. They are semiretired farmers.

Their sons are Frank, Cuba;
Mark and Michelle, Belleville;
John and Terri, Belleville;
Robert and Lesley, Cuba; and
Michael and Summer, Shawnee
Mission. Their grandchildren
are Joel, Ashley, Kimberly, Ty,
Tiana, Tyler, Nicole, Avery,
Burk, great-grandson Carter and
deceased grandson Jordan.
Cards may be sent to the
Popelkas at 1440 260 Rd.,
Cuba, KS 66940.
Ethan Schuette
Schuette (second from the left) stands with the ten auctioneers from the
South Dakota qualifying contest that move on to world championships next
week.
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born to Nathan and Lynette
(Brax) Hiebert, Hillsboro, on
April 19, 2016, at the Newton
Medical Center. She weighed
seven pounds, seven ounces and
was 19 1/2 inches long. Emelia
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325-2730
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219 North Main Morrowville

265-3001
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325-2263
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325-2227
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401 N Ridge Terrace Hanover

337-2247
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317 C. St. Washington
325-3591
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325-2240
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2771 Hanover Ave. Hanover

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200 E 2nd Palmer
692-4536
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Kansas colleges award

academic honors
WCHS SPRING CONCERT

APRIL 28
BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
ATCHISON Benedictine
College announced students
named to the Presidents
List and Deans List for the
Spring 2016 semester: Pamela
Thursday, June 2, 2016 I 3B
Zarybnicky, Hanover, was

named to the Presidents List;
Taylor Bruna, Hanover, was
named to the Deans List.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

HAYS Local students are
among the 1,341 named by
Fort Hays State University to
the Deans Honor Roll for the
spring 2016 semester.
The list includes undergraduate students only. To be
eligible, students must have
enrolled in 12 or more credit
hours and have a minimum
grade point average of 3.60
for the semester. Full-time
on-campus and FHSU Virtual
College students are eligible.
Local students placed on the
Deans Honor Roll included:
Nathan Preston Schaefer,

Clifton, junior, history (secondary education); Rachel
Rae Hambleton, Clyde,
elementary education; Kaylee
Gail Mosher, Clyde, senior,
elementary education; Jessica Bryant, Linn, sophomore,
radiologic technology; Kendra
Bargman, Palmer, sophomore,
business; Jordanna Beikman,
Washington, sophomore, nursing; Rebecca Holsch, Washington, sophomore; Emily
Lucas, Washington, elementary
education.
The seventh grade chorus presented an 80s number Dont Stop Believin
by Journey along with two other selections. Find more pictures from the
Washington County High School Spring Concert online at backroadsnews.
com.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

MANHATTAN - More than
3,650 Kansas State University
students have earned semester
honors for their academic
performance in the spring 2016
semester.
Students earning a grade
point average for the semester
of 3.75 or above on at least
12 graded credit hours receive
semester honors along with
commendations from their
deans. The honors also are
recorded on their permanent
academic records.
The local students who
have been awarded this
honor include: Teresa Leizler,

Clifton; Damian Cyr and
Michelle George, Clyde; Kalen
Cromwell, Haddam; Claire
Bruna, Kent Bruna, Austin
Jueneman, Emily Meyer
and Cody Nieman, all of
Hanover; Jolynn Hennerberg,
Hollenberg; Sarah Bisping,
Kristen McGatlin, Kayla
Ohlde and Emily Ross, all
of Linn; Samantha LEcuyer,
Morrowville; Holly Cooper,
Samantha Meier, Zakery
Voelker and Krista Wilgers, all
of Palmer; Kendra Johnson and
Kylie Penning, Washington.
Art projects were juried the night of the concert and displayed before and
after the concert.
The eighth grade chorus began the concert covering Juke Box Hero by
Foreigner.
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
TOPEKA Washburn
University has announced its
2016 Deans Lists honorees.
To qualify for a Deans List,
a student must be enrolled in
12 hours of graded credits and
earn a semester grade point
average of 3.4 to 3.99.
The local Deans List
honorees are: Shelby Hynek,
Morrowville, School of
Nursing; Abbi Oelschlager,

Palmer, College of Arts
and Sciences; Faith Cecrle,
Washington, School of
Nursing; Heidi Stegman,
Washington, College of Arts
and Sciences
Washburn University is
proud of these students and
their exceptional commitment
to their education.
Seventh grade girls demonstrate the Cha Cha Slide.
SHERIFF
With this shuffling of

people, weve also hired
on Amy Jorgensen,
Greenleaf, Billy Moore,
Hanover, and Cody
Deneault, Belleville,
recently. All three of
them are in their training
phase right now as
Corrections Officers. We
are very close now to
having a full staff back
in the jail, and with our
numbers increasing it
is definitely needed to
maintain operations
24/7. Additionally, two of
my Corrections Officers
will be attending the jail
academy this month in
Salina.
I was very excited
to learn recently that
USD #108 received
confirmation that they
were approved for the
grant they applied for.
This grant will open
up a lot of possibilities
for the kids in terms of
learning and enrichment

for them. I had helped
in the way that I could
by submitting a support
letter for them, and
Ive agreed to offer our
services for the students
on public safety, personal
safety or other topics
that we are qualified to
do presentations and
instruction on.
With it being the start
of the summer season,
all kinds of activities
are either getting ready
to start or have already
started. In the hustle and
bustle of this time of year,
it can be easy to get in too
much of a rush. As we all
know, most of the time
when you try doing things
just a little faster than
you should, it comes back
to bite you in some way.
Well, at least it does for
me. Take pause, and try
to slow it all down while
still maintaining your
hectic schedule. I hope
everyone has a safe and
fun summer.
Joe Stegman sang God Bless America, a selection he had competed with
at state music contests.
Eli Cheatham and Trai Buettgenbach perform numbers learned and practiced
during guitar class.
Washington County High School chorus sang four selections during the
spring concert on April 28.
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Jenae Romeiser, Mia Cardenas and Hayden LEcuyer provide the brass
sound in the 7-12 band.
Student projects from woods class were displayed before and after the spring
concert.
OPINION
THOSE WHO YELL
Let the kids

play ball
Its spring, and the
ballelds are lled with the
sounds of aluminum bats
cracking a baseball or softball, the smack of leather
gloves, kids cheering from
the dugouts, and unfortunately, the occasional angry
yell of parents and other
adults from the stands.
Whether those yells are
focused at the umpires,
coaches or the young players, they are the dark side
of youth sports in modern
society.
For some reason, there
are too many people
who place way too much
importance on winning in
sports these days. Rather
than focusing their energy
on getting kids to work
hard or learn from mistakes,
these angry fans want to
tear down ofcials for close
calls, decisions made by
coaches or mistakes made
by players.
Anyone who has spent
time in a dugout or on the
eld ofciating knows what
Im talking about.
Yes, we hear your yells
from the stands. We hear
your smart remarks. We
hear you ripping on your
kid or other kids.
Somehow, weve forgotten these kids are out here
to learn the game of baseball or softball and hopefully have some fun doing it.
The coaches are volunteers,

spending their personal
time trying to teach kids
new skills to be successful
during games. The umpires
are working for measly pay,
doing it mostly because
they too love the game and
want to help make sure the
kids get a chance to play
in an organized setting. Its
getting harder and harder to
nd ofcials for sports because of the rowdy crowds
(and coaches.)
Most kids are playing
because summer ball is fun
- spending time on the ball
eld is the continuation of
Americas past-time.
This is not Royals
baseball. The kids are not
getting paid millions of
dollars to play. Most wont
remember much of anything
about each season, their
teams record or how they
nished in the tournament.
They will remember a
great catch or hard hit they
were able to accomplish.
They will know when hard
work pays off.
Lets hope they dont remember some of the things
yelled by the crowd.
Lets all enjoy this time
of year by doing our best to
support the kids, coaches
and ofcials and as a result,
well all have a better
spring.
D. Thalmann
An aluminum pot
under the oaks
My dad didnt cook.

But he tried, like the time he
bought a cheap charcoal grill
and cooked hamburgers into
meteorites.
Every summer, the family made
a day trip to the Georgia coast,
leaving early, looking at things of
interest to my father.
We stopped at the same sh
house for shrimp.
It was a white clapboard
building, wide doors, three steps
off the ground, wide wood plank
oor, shutters on the windows,
wooden bins of ice and sh under
lights hanging by their wires.
At a free-owing well of local
sulfur water, he lled jars with
the rotten egg smelling stuff
thinking there was some benet..
It lost its stinkiness on the trip
home and was just water.
In a park of spreading live oaks,
we staked out a table and nursed
charcoal along, blowing on it,
fanning it until it was gray with
ash.
We carried the same aluminum
pot to boil water with a bag of
crab boil and soon the shrimp.
We had a meal of pink boiled
shrimp, soda crackers and RC
Cola.
Every time I eat boiled shrimp,
I go back to a table under the oaks
with my family.
I have caught too few shrimp
with a cast net to mention but
tried it.
My dear old friend Frank
Johnston lived on a creek near
Savannah, loved shrimp but he
was dangerous with a cast net.
Sitting on his dock, we mused
how easy it would be to catch
shrimp if they came to us. Ahh
Ha!
We drove a steel pipe into the
creek bank at the high tide mark.
If he banged on the pipe a few
JOE PHILLIPS
Dear Me...
times and tossed cat food into

the creek at high tide, he might
condition shrimp to associate the
vibration of the pipe with food,
shrimp psychology. Why cat
food? Why not.
After a few weeks of banging
on the pipe, Frank called excited
out of his wits. The pipe banging
caused the water to boil with
expectant and hungry shrimp.
Did I tell you Frank was a
psychiatrist?
Stores are loaded with various
kinds of shrimp, some from Asia,
some farm raised in Indiana or
other paces and there is always a
question of how they are raised.
I prefer shrimp caught off the
Georgia coast but maybe I cant
be selective anymore.
In my 20s, rmly imprinted
by that memory, I made trips to
Brunswick, stopped at the sh
house, boiled water over charcoal
with a bag of crab boil, and had a
meal of shrimp and soda crackers.
I still have the pot.
Fake shrimp is coming soon.
I have no more problem with
fake shrimp than fake crab meat
which I use to make crab dip.
A recent article in The
Atlantic was a report that a
California rm will produce a
fully man-made popcorn shrimp
within a few months conjured out
of red algae and protein powder.
Why red algae?
Why not?
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Thursday, June 2, 2016
I dont think I ever mooned anyone
Im a modest man.
I dont like getting naked for
much more than a shower and an
occasional attempt at theoretical
reproduction.
I was never the type of guy
who would moon his buddies,
or rivals. I was comfortable
showering after physical education class or sports practice,
but Id leave the streaking to
the more obnoxious guys. My
point is, Ive never been entirely
comfortable with exposing my
birthday suit.
But there are times in a mans
life where there isnt an option
of modesty, and almost all of
those times are health-related.
When a guy has ve kids,
which is plenty since all of the
seats of the minivan are full, it is
a good time to stop any new additions to the family. To do that,
you have to give up any bashful
nature you might have and just
go through with the procedure.
(It seems tting that vasectomy
rhymes with dissect-me, because
that kind of sums up the experience.)
Doctor Hodgson gives a convincing account to calm a persons nerves about the procedure
- citing the thousands he has
done (maybe it was hundreds
I dont know I just know the
talk and the one-time prescription of some kind of relaxing
pill helped make the procedure
more tolerable.)
Then if you had any shred of
modesty left, men get to a cer-
DAN THALMANN
On the Backroads
tain age where they have to have

the dreaded colonoscopy. You
know how youre not supposed
to read anything on the internet
about medical procedures because the internet always makes
them seem just terrible? Well,
the colonoscopy process is way
worse than the fear-mongering
internet will tell you.
Well, it doesnt hurt or anything. And it wont kill you.
But it will kill off your sense
of pride. When youre at the
mercy of your bowels, and
that nurse encourages yet one
more water balloon of solution
to clear you out, youll end up
ushing your virtue away right
along with any other bowel
remnants.
So after those, I gured I really didnt care anymore about
such procedures that required
me to be a bit exposed. I had an
appointment to get a shot in my
rump to try and ease the pain of
a inamed joint in my tailbone,
suffered from a slip and fall last
summer.
I didnt ask a lot of questions,
but I gured there was no way

this procedure could happen
without me being bum side up
under a spotlight. This would
be a doctor-ordered moon, and
there was nothing I could do
about it.
Well, they couldnt do the
procedure in Washington, so I
was referred to the hospital in
Manhattan - at least I wouldnt
have to be sunny-side-up for
anyone I knew.
So imagine my surprise when
I went up to the outpatient room
at Via Christi Hospital and who
comes to meet me to bring me
back to the radiology room?
None other than Washington
County High School grad Taylor
Powell.
I can only imagine what my
face looked like to Taylor as I
registered who she was Wait, I
know you! (Along with, What
are you doing here and OMG
I cannot believe this is happening.)
Turns out, Taylor is doing her
clinicals at Via Christi as she
earns her radiology tech degree
at Washburn.
I know a bunch of kids from
local high schools through my
newspaper coverage, but I am
a little more familiar with kids
like Taylor who were active
in sports because of my own
daughters involvement in
sports. My second daughter Kesiah almost always got assigned
to guarding Taylor in basketball
or being across the net from her
in volleyball.
Ive talked to her plenty of
times through the years and
now shes giving me instructions
on how to prepare for the shot.
I could either get in a gown or
essentially de-pants myself. Its
almost as humiliating as being
bullied in junior high.
Dont get me wrong. She was
very professional in a situation
which is almost always going to
be awkward for the patient.
But cmon. I dont think my
own daughters have ever seen
my natural backside.
Well, I got ready for the
procedure, mostly under a towel,
and when I had to turn on my
side for the actual shot, I was
happy to not know what sort of
crowd was behind me observing.
I remember my wife talking
about a teacher of a class of
medical students once asking if
they could observe the delivery
of one of our children. She always joked about being exposed
to the world during childbirth,
so who cares if there were more
watching.
I guess at that point, I gave
up the last remnants of my
sensibilities. Except maybe for
that 20-years-down-the-road
full body skin cancer screening
Ive heard about, I dont think
there is much else available to
embarrass me. I think Im nally
comfortable doing what I need
to do to when doctors call for it.
Hello world. I moon for my
health.
Memories of the Old Soldiers Reunion

The museum staff is sharing
two articles about the Old
Soldiers Reunion which,
unfortunately, are not dated.
This was such a big deal and a
connection with the Civil War.
Old Reunion created
much interest
Many interesting details of
the machinery that kept the Old
Soldiers Reunion running was
related to us this week by S.T.
Yoder, who was secretary of the
executive board for at least the
last 15 years before the charter
was given up. Members of this
board were Charles Smith, pres.;
S.T. Yoder, sec., M.H. Hayes,
treas., Reuben Vincent and A.H.
Foote. These men were all old
soldiers with the exception of
S.T. Yoder (the only surviving
member), who was drafted to
ll the place of secretary that for
years had been lled by the late
Sam Varney. The records show
that this reunion board had a
surplus fund of $1,100 in their
treasury when they disbanded
and that the ofcers voted to
and gave the $1,100 to the local
Carnegie library.
The rst reunion was held in
the grove west of the Sprengle
bridge on the north side of the
road. After holding it there a
couple of years, it was changed
to the memorable oak grove
thereafter known as the Reunion
Grounds. M.J. Holloway is the
one Civil War soldier remaining
in Washington community.
Mr. Yoder says each man on
the board had his own part of
reunion activities to see to, and
the business men of Washington
MUSEUM MUSINGS
responded wonderfully
well with nance as well as
cooperation in getting the actual
work done. All the men worked
without pay. The tents used to be
rented for 50 cents a tent for the
rst three days. Usually about
100 tents were in use. Finally,
the executive board bought the
tents. It was then that Reuben
Vincent built a building in his
yard (at his own expense) for
the storing of these tents. In the
selection of placing the tents
on the grounds, the old soldiers
were given preference. It is said
that Tom Depew and family of
Greenleaf were among those
who were there every year.
One of the committees
that had to be appointed each
year was that group to protect
the trees namely, to keep
the horses from barking the
trees or the vehicle axles fro
gouging the trees. The different
concessions had their particular
places between which trees they
would be located, and Charley
Barley and the rest would speak
for his self-same location the
succeeding year.
There was even the evolution
of the merry-go-round.
Remember when it was run
by horse power and the little
darkies played the organ? When
the coal oil engine took its place
how the little whistle blew,
but still the horses galloped at
the one pace considerably
different from the much-action

of the present merry-go-round
steeds.
A pleasing tribute was paid
by Mr. Yoder to Mr. McMann
of Marysville who for years
was the merry-go-round man,
which proves that business
friendships thus kindled last
through succeeding years. A
contrast of present day transition
was given, however, which Mr.
Yoder said his wife recalled
last night as she laughed at the
way he would come home the
last night of each reunion with
a hand clasped tightly on each
side of his trousers. Why? Well
this Mr. McMann would pay
him the last thing before leaving
the grounds on this last night
and the amount would be all
the way from $100 to $150, and
Mr. McMann would invariably
pay the entire amount in silver
dollarshence the bulgy,
weighted pockets!
Cherished memories of the
old reunion grounds linger on
To that countless number
who, the last week in August,
used to attend the reunion of the
Old Soldiers and Sailors at the
Darby grove a half mile west of
Washington, a pathetic quiver
comes to the lip and a lingering
thrill envelopes the body as
memory carries them back to
associate again with the men and
women, the boys and the girls
many of whom have moved

to the far corners of the nation
while others, when a recount
is made, have gone to the nal
reunion.
Where those majestic oaks
once stood, it is now a fertile
corn eld, but, regardless from
what part of the county a person
has come that individual with
his eyes closed could retrace his
steps in the path of that grand
parade weaving back and
forth, as he was wont to do,
amount the great gathering of
people that lled the grounds
from the entrance at the merrygo-round to the extreme west
at the speakers stand. We
dare say there is not a person
who, as a child attended this one
outstanding event of the year,
but recalls that a penny looked
as big as a quarter and that the
child that had 10 cents was
immensely rich.
To everyone the Old Soldiers
Reunion became an institution,
the nucleus around which
friends annually got together
to renew past friendships and
to meet new acquaintances.
The gathering had a particular
drawing interest and the homecoming to the event reached
into those states where former
Washington County people and
their friends had moved.
In the favorite poem of this
week, Mrs. Nita Welch Fletch
in reminiscent verse made the
realistic appeal and touched the
heart-strings which has caused
the baritone of things past to
become a part of the living
present as we, with her, wander
over the old reunion ground.
Memories of the Old Soldiers Reunion
Should wild animals be conned to zoos? The following are

some pros and cons:
Zoos educate and motivate
people to protect wild animals
Zoos protect and save endangered species
Many zoos have breeding programs for endangered
animals
Zoos provide a place for
family activities
Some zoos rehabilitate
injured animals

We do not have the right to
capture and conne wild animals
ELIZABETH ROGGE
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Acacia Thalmann, Kesiah Thalmann summer staff
Martha Mosteller, Velinda Wilson,
Galen Bernasek Wednesday staff
Animals in captivity suffer

stress and boredom
Intergenerational bonds are
broken when animals are sold or
traded to the zoos
Breeding can lead to overpopulation which results in the
surplus animals which are sold
to other zoos, circuses, hunting facilities, and may even be
slaughtered
Most breeding programs do
not release animals back into the
wild
Sanctuaries are better than
zoos (a sanctuary does not buy,

sell or breed animalsthey take
in unwanted exotic pets, surplus
animals from zoos, or injured
wildlife).
The Animal Welfare Act
establishes only the minimal
standards for cage size, shelter,
health care, etc.
A zoo may argue that they
serve an educational purpose,
but does this justify taking
animals out of the wild and
conning them to a restricted
habitat? They also think their
breeding programs are the only
way to save endangered species,
but the best way to save these
animals may be by protecting
their habitat.
The important thing to consider is whether we are exploiting the animals or rescuing
them. Shelters and sanctuaries
rescue animals, while pet shops
and zoos often exploit them.
TODD E. FRYE takes education seriously
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Grew up in Haddam and attended North Central Schools

Obtained a political science degree from Baker University
Served on USD 223 Barnes, Hanover, Linn School Board
Enrolls his children in KS public schools and is actively involved with their education
TODD E. FRYE is a rural leader

Offers a moderate voice that builds consensus
Stands up to dismissive urban interests
Listens and is responsive to all concerns
Offers a tough, common sense approach to problem-solving
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WORLD
A
VISUAL
Our world is visual, said

Erin Toole. It doesnt matter
whether you go into graphic design. If you can make something
for your boss that stands out
whether youre in graphic arts
or working at the bank, it just
puts you ahead.
Toole, has the education and
experience to provide a career
based curriculum through the
art program at Washington
County High School. Toole graduated with an art and design
degree, with an emphasis in
graphic design. Before moving
back to Washington to raise a
family, she worked on the design
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
WCHS graphic
design students
apply skills
outside the
classroom
team for Youth Front in Kansas

City, completing all the graphics
for fundraising.
I was pretty knee deep in
all that stuff, said Toole. Toole
completed the Fort Hays transition to teaching program for
proper licensure.
As the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE),
required school districts to
provide career based pathways
in the states secondary program, Toole followed the Arts,
AV Technology and Communications Career Cluster. At Washington County High School,
students take a prerequisite
of Intro to Art to learn basic
principals. The career based
course instruction is provided

through a graphic design curriculum leading into yearbook.
Students can take the advanced
design classes year after year,
as the projects change based on
the priorities and the programs
Toole finds to engage students
in. Last year, students designed
the Chamber of Commerce logo
and the after school program
PowerZone logo.
Above, Carly
Crome, Kylie
Mitzmyer,
Jasmine
Greenwood
and Ashley
Davis are
students in the
graphic design
course taught
by Erin Toole,
left. The class
has created
nished projects which are
being used
out in the real
world.
CAREER SKILLS
Students in the graphic design classes begin a career-based

project by meeting with a client.
See DESIGN on page 3
Th
e
Allure
OF
FISHING
A new kind of sport hooks

Clifton-Clyde students
It all started with a broken rod

and reel.
Gavin Koch, a freshman at
Clifton-Clyde, said he remembers
doing a lot of fishing around the
Clifton area. His father, Brandon,
said Gavin had been fishing as
long as he could hold a pole.
But the pastime went to another
level two to three years ago when
Gavin went to Walmart to buy a
new rod and reel to replace a broken rod. The one he bought came
with lures he hadnt seen before.
He had never fished for bass
Brandon mostly fished for catfish
on the river, so that is what Gavin
did too but the new lures were
for bass fishing, so he headed to a
pond to try them out.
We caught a lot of fish, said

Gavin. I was casting and it was
a lot more exciting compared to
catfishing.
He turned to computers to take
another step with fishing. While
technology often keeps kids inside,
away from the outdoors, it was
technology that really helped
Gavin become a top-notch fisherman.
He learned most everything
he knows from watching YouTube
videos, said Brandon.
While he was learning, Gavin
and friend, now teammate, Matt
Barnes would go fishing at local
farm ponds in the Clifton and
Linn-Palmer area. He caught some
nice bass, but ultimately, Gavins
See FISH on page 4
Gavin Koch,
above, shows a
small mouth bass
he caught while
shing with Matt
Barnes (behind
him) during a
practice trip.
Gavin and Matt,
left, weigh in at
a recent tournament, placing fth
as a team for the
second time.
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OBITUARIES
WASHINGTON COUNTY
COMMISSION
The Board of County Commission (BOCC)

for Washington County met in regular session on Sept. 26, in the commission room at
the Washington County Courthouse. Members present were Gary Ouellette, Chairman,
3rd District Commissioner; Tim Mueller,
Vice-Chairman, 1st District Commissioner;
and Roger Otott, 2nd District Commissioner.
Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk, was present to record meeting minutes.
Chairman Ouellette called the meeting to
order.
Commissioner Mueller made a motion to
approve the consent agenda which included
bills and payroll totaling $197,920.83, annual
sanitarian contract with NCK Environmental,
LLC, and a proclamation declaring the month
of October as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. Commissioner Otott seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Brad Portenier, airport board member, met
with the board to discuss leases of airport
hangars. Commissioner Mueller made the
motion to raise the hangar rent to $70 per
month starting Jan. 1, 2017 and $1,500 per year
per business in addition to their rent. Commissioner Otott seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
Justin Novak, Road and Bridge Supervisor,
discussed rock on 27th Road and both mowers
are out mowing the roadways. Commissioner
Otott moved to enter into executive session for
non-elected personnel. Commissioner Mueller
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. No action was taken upon returning
to regular session.
Don Alldredge, custodian, reported on options he received for replacing and repairing
the courthouse boiler. The Commissioners
asked Alldredge to get estimates on the repair
of the boiler, replacing the boiler with an energy efficient boiler, and replacing the boiler
with a central heating system and the time
line involved and to report back next week as
decided on last week.
Sheila Ouellette, Communications Director,
presented September statistics for the Dispatch office.
Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, was
present when Richard and Zelda Bitz, Washington, met with the board concerning the
cost to lease land at the airport to build a
hangar. Chairman Ouellette informed them of
the decision made earlier regarding new rates
for airport rent.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be at 8:30 a.m.,
Monday, Oct. 3.
SHERIFFS REPORT
Tyler Delgado,
Hanover, was arrested
Sept. 19 at 300 South
Church Street in
Hanover on pending
charges of DUI.
Delgado was held at the
Washington County Jail
until his release on a
$1,000 bond.
Eddy Espino,
Greenleaf, was arrested
Sept. 21 in the 900 block
of Wagon Train Road
on pending charges of
no drivers license, no
display of license plate,
no registration and no
proof of insurance.
Espino was held at the
until his release on a
$1,000 cash bond.

An officer was
dispatched Sept. 23
to 1000 Main Street,
Haddam, for a report of
a domestic disturbance.
Daniel Ellis,
Marysville, was
arrested Sept. 23 by
Marshall County on
a Washington County
warrant for failure to
appear. Ellis was held
at the Marshall County
Jail until his release on
a $673 cash bond.
The Washington
Fire Department was
dispatched Sept. 24 to
the Washington County
Hospital to assist with
the landing of Life Star.
Kermit Hanshaw
Yvonne Talbot
MarCon Pies of
Kermit G.
Washington.
Hanshaw, 82,
Veteran
On Feb. 16,
Washington, died
1957, he married
Sept. 10, 2016,
Marilyn Hardy.
at Bryan West
She preceded him
Medical Center
in death.
in Lincoln, Neb.
He was also preceded
He was born Dec. 23,
1933, the son of Otis and in death by his parents;
brothers, Virgil and Ed
Vira Hanshaw.
Hanshaw; and sisters,
He graduated from
Ila Durst and Lola
Haddam Rural High
Anderson.
School in 1951. He
Survivors include
served in the Army and
daughters, Carla Dodd,
was sent to Germany.
Washington and Cally
Mr. Hanshaw coHanshaw, Waterville;
owned and operated
H&M Phillips 66 Service and four grandchildren.
Family services will
Station in Washington,
and worked for the City be held at a later date.
Kinsley Mortuary
of Washington at the
was in charge of
city power plant. He
arrangements.
also delivered pies for
Yvonne M. Talbot,
75, died Sept. 23 at
Overland Park.
A rosary will be at
9:30 a.m. Thursday,
Sept. 29, at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church
in Greenleaf. Funeral
service will be at 10
a.m. in the church.
Criminal
State of Kansas
vs. William Evans, Sr.
In Aug. 13 incident,
charged with battery.
State of Kansas vs.
Stephen Welch. In Sept.
5 incident, charged with
unlawful consumption
ACCIDENTS
On Sept. 10, in the 200
block of West Fourth
Street,Washington.
Lonnie Sawin,
Washington,driving
a 2002 Chevrolet
was eastbound on
the roadway when
a pedestrian, Lilly
Buchli, on a 3-wheeled
cycle exited a private
driveway.Due to the
sun angle at that time
and extreme low profile
of the cycle, Sawin
was unable to see the
pedestrian, who was
then struck.Buchli
was transported by
Washington EMS to the
Washington County
Hospital and later flown
by Lifestar Helicopter
to Lincoln.
On Sept. 11, at 405
East North Street,
Hanover, Carlos
Emanuel, Hanover,
driving a 2008 Nissan
was exiting a driveway
when Alex Bruna,
Hanover, driving a
2009 Chrysler was
entering the driveway
and the two vehicles
collided.Damage
estimated at more than
$1,000. No injuries were
reported.
On Sept. 13, on K. 9,
just east of 19th Road,
Lowell Herrs, Linn,
driving a 2015 Ford
struck a deer.Damage
was estimated at more
than $1,000. No injuries
were reported.
On Sept.13, in the 2700
block of U.S. 36, Rebecca
Snyder, Fairbury, Neb.,
driving a 2003 Buick,
was distracted and
went off the roadway.
Damage was estimated
at more than $1,000.
Hanover EMS was
on scene and patient
refused transport.As a
result of the accident,
CITATIONS
Shane Degraeve,
Leavenworth, was
issued a citation Sept.
20 at the intersection of
K. 9 and Thunder Road
for speeding.
Courtney King,
Centralia, was issued a
citation Sept. 21 at the
intersection of U.S. 36
and Wagon Train Road
for speeding.
Timothy Scheele,
Marysville, was issued
a citation Sept 22 at the
intersection of 17th
and Liberty Roads for
speeding.
Nicolo Raineri, Staten
Island, N.Y. was issued
a citation Sept. 23 on
U.S. 36 and Big Bear
Roads for speeding.
Family Style for 34 years
Snyder was arrested

on pending charges of
DUI, transporting open
container and no proof
of insurance.Snyder
was held at the
until her release on a
$1,000 bond.
On Sept. 15, on K.148,
mile east, of Abbey
Boulevard, Laura
Wurtz, Clifton, driving
a 2007 Chevrolet struck
a deer.Damage was
reported.
On Sept. 17, on
15th Road, mile
east of Prairie Road,
Patricia Harris,
Washington, driving
a 1979 Chevrolet, lost
control, went into
ditch and overturned
vehicle.Harris was
transported by
Washington EMS to the
Washington County
Hospital.Damage
$1,000.
On Sept. 18, in the
2800 block of K.148,
Scott Hayek, Des
Moines, Iowa, driving
a 2014 Chevrolet struck
a deer.Damage was
reported.
On Sept. 19 on K. 9,
mile north of 6th Road,
Angela Lindquist, Linn,
driving a 1997 Jeep
struck deer. Damage
was estimated at more
than $1,000. No injuries
were reported.
On Sept. 23, on
Upland Road, mile
south of 14th Road,
Peggy Robinson,
Washington, driving a
2016 Chevrolet, struck
deer. Damage estimated
at more than $1,000. No
injuries were reported.
The 34th annual Trinity Lutheran Church family style dinner

drew a crowd of about 570 diners on Sunday. The event annually brings a huge crowd to the rural Hanover church for
homemade barbecue beef, pie, dessert and all the trimmings.
The kitchen stays busy with church volunteers helping keep

the food stocked during the meal.
Photos by JUDY WIECHMAN / WCN
A wide variety of pies and desserts line the kitchen counter,

giving visitors a rich selection of options.
Correction
In the Sept. 22 issue of the Washington

County News on page 10, Blade Winter, Clifton, was recognized for receiving a 4-H scholarship. The cutline under his picture should
read Blade Winter, instead of Trent Winter.
He is the son of Trent and Connie Winter.
Caught Your Eye,

Didnt We?
(Good Ol White Space)
LAND TRANSFERS
Joshua and Julie Ohlde to Justin and Rebecca Ohlde: a tract of land
located in the NE/4 of
24-5-3 (Sherman Township) together with an
easement reserved by
Sellers across the E/2
of 24-5-3.
Greg and Dana Bruna
to Darren and Jenea

Bruna: the SE/4 of 7-2-5
(Hanover Township.)
Betty Nabors to Clinton and Kelly Stamm:
lot 19 and the west 10
feet of lot 20, in block
three in the City of
Washington.
Grain bids
Central Valley Ag
Clyde, Barnes
Wheat, per bu.
$2.84
Milo, per bu.
$3.29
Corn, per bu.
$2.69
of cereal malt beverage.

Small claims
John Sidey vs. Herrs
Machine and Hydrostatics. Recovery of property valued at $4,000.
Hanover Housing Authority vs. Penny Norgaard, Hanover. Collection of $689.50.
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DISTRICT COURT
Cases filed
Burial will be in the

church cemetery.
Memorials may be
made to the Yvonne
Talbot Memorial Fund
to be designated at a
later date and sent in
care of Ward Funeral
Home.
Grain bids are from

market closing on Monday
Palmer Grain
Wheat, per bu.
$2.83
Milo, per bu.
$2.40
Corn, per bu.
$2.80
Wheat, per bu.
$2.94
Milo, per bu.
$2.44
Corn, per bu.
$2.84
Weather record
Just a reminder that white space can be

more attention getting than a cluttered
advertisement. White space makes your
advertisement stand out from the flow of
text on a page. So make your classified
more noticeable by adding a border, more
white space, or even a little artwork.
Date
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Weeks precip: .94

Total for September: 3.23
Average September total: 3.37
Total for 2016: 32.20
Avg. total through September:
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PUBLIC NOTICE LISTING

TOPIC
Trust - Velma M. Seitz
Estate Betty M. Jackson
Estate - Betty Zenger
Estate - Gerald G. Ricard
Property Violation - City of Washington
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No local schools
change classifications
Annual classifications
based on enrollment
in grades 9-12
on ninth through 12th

grades are used for the
classifications.
No local or Twin Valley
League schools changed
classes this year. For the
1A and 2A schools, there
were 14 classification
The Kansas State High
changes:
School Activities Associ Horton went from 2A
ation (KSHSAA) released
to 3A.
their 2016-17 school clas Leon-Bluestem went
sifications list on Monday.
from 3A to 2A.
There are 353 high schools
Moving from 1A to 2A
who are members of KSHwere Burden-Central, HoxSAA, with 32 schools each
ie, Kinsley, Moran-Marmain both class 6A and 5A; 64
ton Valley, Pleasanton and
schools each in class 4A,
Rosalia-Flinthills.
3A and 2A; and 97 schools
Moving from 2A to 1A
in class 1A. Enrollment
were Burlingame, Coldwafigures as of Sept. 20, based
ter-South Central, Little
DESIGN
Continued from page 1
Half of doing a good job for the

client is asking the right questions,
Toole said.
The client agrees to attend a class
at the high school two to three times
to be interviewed by the students.
The students are coached to ask
questions like Describe your business in three words. or When
someone sees your logo, what do
you want people to think about the
business?
According to Toole, these questions really get to the heart of the
matter, a worthy skill to aquire.
If you can learn that skill, anybody you work for, youre going to
make them that much happier, said
Toole.
Then, the students consider how
to make something visual that says
the things the client wants the customer to get through the image.
Thats the hardest part, said
Toole. It will be that much more
appealing to their client if they can
take what their client gave them and
make it.
Last, the students learn to utilize
the software programs most often
used in the work place.
It really benefits you to know
what your tool can do, said Toole.
Theyre doing it on their Kindles
anyway, but with inferior software.
The graphic design students learn
Adobe Photoshop first, learning
to work with layers. They create
a beginner project like a menu or
a program for a concert. Currently, students in the graphic design
classes are each working on a t-shirt
design. The client is a school club or
a local business the student connected with. The student will design 25
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 I Pg. 3
River, Montezuma-South
Gray, Olpe and St. Francis.
The 1A schools range
in size from 91 (Centralia,
Olpe and Coldwater-South
Central) to 23 (Healy) students.
The 2A schools range in
size from 156 (Hillsboro) to
92 (Claflin-Central Plains,
Pleasanton and Hoxie).
The Class 1A Division
I and II lists for volleyball
and basketball will be
released later this week
along with the sub-state
assignments for volleyball
tournaments. Football classifications were released
last year for a two-year
span.
SCHOOL
CLASS ENROLLMENT
TWIN VALLEY LEAGUE

Valley Heights
Troy
Washington County
Centralia
Clifton-Clyde
Onaga
Doniphan West
Hanover
Frankfort
Linn
Blue Valley
Axtell
Wetmore
2A
2A
2A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
108
103
98
91
90
89
80
79
70
67
66
55
50
AREA
Clay Center
Marysville
Nemaha Central
Riley County
Republic County
Wakeeld
Pike Valley
Glasco
Miltonvale
4A
3A
3A
3A
2A
1A
1A
1A
1A
319
260
230
215
143
74
67
33
32
thumbnails, or 25
different ideas for a
shirt, which according to Toole is not
their favorite part.
Out of the 25, Toole
and the student sit
The new logo for the after school program at USD 108 was designed by the class.
down and select
three ideas to pursue
Leaders provides a digital media competition,
for design. The class then sits down
allowing middle and high school students in
as a group, critiques the designs and Kansas schools an opportunity to showcase
gets rid of one. The two designs left
their work and to provide a venue to recognize
are presented to the client to select
their efforts and achievements.
the final design. Students will then
Last year, the seventh grade art class won
bid prices from local printers, email
first place in the Interactive Media division
a file of the final design to the print
with a project promoting fire safety. Toole
shop and get the t-shirts printed.
encouraged the class to make the audience very
Everybody has a different client
specific, so the campaign focused on fire safety
right now and theyre designing
for junior high students cooking at home. This
t-shirts, said Toole. Theres nothyear, the students are still deciding between
ing cooler in graphic arts than to
two topics: modesty or raising the standard see your work walking around on
an idea to promote not just settling with being
somebody.
better than your neighbor, but striving for a
Advanced students learn to work
personal best. The project will be either a video,
in Adobe InDesign, the software used web design or some sort of inter-visual format.
to design the yearbook. This year the
The logos created by high school design
goal is to work with the Washington
students were entered in the competition, also.
County News to design some pages
The Washington Chamber of Commerce logo
for the newspaper. This class has
received second place and the Washington Elecreated the Washington County Fair mentary PowerZone logo earned third place.
postcards for the past three years,
The contest is in April and Toole expects the
worked with a physical therapy busi- yearbook students to present a promotional
ness in Abilene to design a logo and
plan this year in the Interactive Media diviworked with the Washington Chamsion, encouraging the use of problem solving
ber of Commerce and Washington
and communication skills on top of the design
Elementary PowerZone program
skills.
organizers.
We practice over and over again, so its
polished, said Toole. I wish there was a way
for the community to see it, theyre so professional.
Not every design the classes have
The competitions are judged 75% on design
created have been used by the clients
and
25% on presentation, an evaluation more
requesting services. However, Toole
valuable
than the grade on a report card.
has found an additional way to proI
think
the students see that the class is
vide students with feedback for their
something they can really use, said Toole.
designs.
And, they learn something.
The Kansas Student Technology
PROMOTING SUCCESS
A show of appreciation
Donations
of auction
items being
sought for
hospital
benefit
Hearts n Things
bazaar, auction
is Sunday, Nov. 6
The Hearts n Things
personnel are again
making plans for a
bazaar and auction to
benefit the Washington
County Hospital on
Sunday, Nov. 6, at the
Washington County
East Elementary gymnasium, located at the
north end of C Street
in Washington. Doors
will open at 1 p.m. and
the auction begins at 2
p.m.
Donations from the
public of crafts, food
or auction items would
be greatly appreciated.
Proceeds from the entire activity will be used
to continue to assist
the Washington County
Hospital with needed
operational items or
other special needs.
For more information or to make make a
donation to the auction
or bazaar, call Marcella
Holbrook, 541-0349; Darlene Gauby, 541-0729; or
B.J. Smart, 325-2925.
NEWS
BRIEFS
Pastor Christopher LaBoube, former
pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf, who has been a
missionary working for
Lutheran Bible Translators in Ghana, will
return to the United
States after receiving a
call to be the pastor at a
church in Iowa.
The Washington
County Republican
Central Committee
will hold their annual
reorganization meeting
at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 19, at the First
National Bank basement meeting room. All
precinct committeemen
and committeewomen are encouraged to
attend to choose officers
and delegates to the
district convention.
A Life Chain will
be held from 2-3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 2 in Washington at the junction
of Highways 15 and 36.
Coordinated by Kansans For Life, the chain
will be one of several
across the state that
day. The effort is an annuall peaceful, prayerfilled demonstration.
The public is invited
to participate in the
event, where they will
also pray for the nation
and for people in crisis.
More information can
be found at LifeChain.
net.
Freshly grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, pork burgers and brats

were served to the visitors.
Undersheriff Kyle Applegarth and his family pass through the serving line with deputy Brad Owen
during Sundays Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner, organized by three local churches. The event
was meant to show appreciation to local ofcers in the face of difcult times on the national stage.
A long line lled the sidewalk to load up on a barbecue meal for

the event.
Ed Durst delivered a meal to

Ranai Meier, who had to work in
the dispatcher ofce during the A photo booth was set up for visitors to get their pictures taken with The crowd ate at tables set up on the street between the law
law enforcement ofcers. Brad Owen operated the camera.
meal.
enforcement center and the Emmons school building.
Stat Keeper
Gretchen Bott loves volleyball, so her mother Amy,

who is the Linn Junior High
volleyball coach, put her in
charge of keeping serving
stats during Linn JH games.
Gretchen, a second grader,
sits intently the entire game
keeping good stats for the
team.
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FISH
Continued from page 1
self-funded, and will

compete in the Costa Bassmaster High
goal was to become a
pro fisherman and to do School tournament
that, he knew he had to series. They will comtake his past-time to the pete to win awards and
cash prizes at individnext level.
ual state tournaments
He started fishing
and hopefully qualify
in the American Bass
Anglers tournament se- through a points system
for district tournaments
ries. The tournaments
and then national tourare held all over the
United States. There are naments elsewhere in
the United States.
two districts for the seTo get a team apries in Kansas, in south
proved by the Basscentral and southmaster organization,
east Kansas. Gavin
Clifton-Clyde needed
started fishing in El
two anglers to make
Dorado-based district
up a first team to get
in March, fishing six
the club started. Gavin
different tournaments.
and Matt were the first
The series championteam and Terry Blackship was earlier this
wood served as their
month. Brandon said
first boat captain. The
Gavin was teamed up
Kochs now have a boat,
with another kid, but
so Brandon took over
Gavin was by far the
as captain and a second
youngest competitor.
team has now formed
However, they placed
10th in the point stand- for Clifton-Clyde with
Thomas Biery and
ings.
Slater Lawson, both
Some research into
freshmen. Brandon said
other fishing team
they will look for local
options turned up the
Costa Bassmaster High volunteers to captain a
boat for them.
School tournament
Gavin and Matts
series.
first tournament was in
August at Milford Lake.
There were 25 teams
from around Kansas
competing. The ClifAfter hearing a preton-Clyde team caught
sentation from Gavin
15-20 bass at the tourand Brandon, the USD
nament, but only a few
224 school board apwere over the minimum
proved the use of the
length. However, they
Clifton-Clyde name
had good fish and ended
for a team at their
up taking fifth place
August board meeting.
with 2.86 pounds of
The team will be fully
bass.
SCHOOL BOARD
APPROVES TEAM
Whats needed
to have a high
school shing
tourney team?
Two team members with life jackets, a couple fishing
rods each and lures,
and a bass boat with
two working live
wells and a safety
ignition (its not
required, but there
is no guarantee
that a volunteer
will be found to be
a captain of a boat
during a tournament.)
Gavin, above with

his father Brandon,
has been encouraged and assisted
by Brandon and
mother Lisa in his
pursuit of shing
as more than just a
hobby. Left, a logo
was created for the
Clifton-Clyde Eagle
Anglers team.
Right, Matt Barnes
joined Gavin to
create the ofcial
team.
anglers are fishing.

They launch at
safe light and fish for
around eight hours, finishing around 3 p.m.
Brandon said the
kids will get very worn
out after a full day of
fishing, with non-stop
casting and always trying to figure out what
the fish are doing.
Its maybe not as
physical as football, but
theyre just as worn out
afterward, said Brandon.
The teams are
allowed to pre-fish the
tournament lake the
week before a tourney.
Tournaments are run They can find locations
much like youd see on
and test lures. The
the televised tournaboats are checked in
ments. There is a five
on the morning of the
bass limit between the
tournament and then
two anglers, and each
the teams are allowed
fish has to meet the
to roam any publicly
minimum length for the accessible parts of the
lake they are fishing.
lake.
The youth are encourBrandon said Gavin
aged to operate the
has learned so much
trolling motor on the
about bass fishing that
boat, which would be
the son is now teaching
required at the national the father about fishing.
tournament. An adult
There is a lot of
captain drives the boat
finesse to bass fishing,
from location to locaespecially with a bait
tion, but is not allowed
casting reel where the
to give tips while the
angler can flip and
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Hes also learned to
have several rods set up
The Kochs hope the
for quick access while
Clifton-Clyde team can
fishing. He has four
get to that level. Gavin
rods ready to go at all
will continue to refine
times: three bait cast
his fishing skills, conreel rods with different
stantly trying to learn
lures and one spincast
more to improve his
craft. He can talk about reel setup with a light
how weather affects the lure.
Gavin continues to
lures you might use,
aspire to get to the pro
the season of the year,
level some day.
different times to use
I used to fish for
certain lures or even
fun, said Gavin. I
when to use a spinner
real instead of his more love fishing. If I could
do it every day I would.
typical bait cast reel.
Fishing to me, Id like
He said ponds have
to have it as a job. Itd
gotten pretty easy to
be fun to fish and win
fish, because a lot of
tournaments for monfish havent seen the
ey.
type of lures he uses.
Gavin cant really exAs a result, there is
plain what draws him to
more of a challenge in
fishing a lake where the fishing. When you get a
bite the rod bending
same spots might be
catching a big fish he
used by a lot of fishercant explain the allure.
men.
But he and his
Lake fishing is more
teammates from
of a challenge, said
Clifton-Clyde will be
Gavin. When fishing
in tournaments, I watch pursuing the next big
catch on the open water
the older guys.
across Kansas and mayHe would see how
be beyond.
they react to different
strikes. Little tips like
that make a big differ-
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Brandon said Gavin is
very knowledgeable at
the different rigging
techniques, the different knots and can
match line to a rod, line
to a reel and line to a
lure.
There is a benefit to
experience and skill
when fishing in tournaments.
The team competed
last weekend in Wilson.
There was a rain delay,
but the team again
placed fifth. This was
the last tournament of
the fall season, with
more tournaments
starting up again in the
spring, which is considered the regular season.
Brandon guessed the
tourneys would probably be at Melvern, El
Dorado and maybe Big
Hill in southeast Kansas.
After that, they can
qualify for nationals.
Brandon said Kansas sent two teams to
nationals last year in
Kentucky, and one team
made the final day of
fishing as a top 12 team.
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Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Kevin Wood, Pastor; 785-325-2017
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Wednesday - October 5,12,19,26
Bible Study- 6:30 p.m. at the church
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rex Fuller, Pastor
www.biblepreaching.net
www.gbcwashington.blogspot.com
Church - 785-413-0295
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Service
Wednesday - October 5, 12, 19, 26
7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Please contact the Washington County News
at 785-325-2219 if you would like your
church listed in the church directory on a
monthly basis. A monthly fee is involved.
Catholic
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Greenleaf
Saturday - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4:30 p.m. Mass
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
410 B Street, Washington
817-458-2501, Father Joseph Kieffer
8:30 a.m. Mass
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH
114 S. Church Street, Hanover
785-337-2342
Saturday - Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29- 6 p.m. Mass
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00 a.m. Mass
Christian
MORROWVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Ron Brown, Pastor
111 W. Elm Street, Morrowville
785-265-3651
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Jim and Carla Stark
16 C Street, Washington; 785-325-3225
www.washingtonchristians.org
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9:15 a.m. Fellowship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School
Kelly Harness, DMD
Covenant
BRANTFORD EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
287 8th Rd., Clyde
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7:30 p.m. Evening Service
FAITH CONNECTION
COVENANT CHURCH
PO Box 84, Washington
www.connected2faith.com
Rustin McClure, Pastor; 785-747-7450
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9:30 a.m. Worship Service at
Mayberrys (307 C St., Washington)
Childrens Church for Newborn-3rd Gr.
Lutheran - ELCA
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Judy Hill, Pastor; 785-325-2944
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Lutheran - LCMC
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH
325 W. 3rd St., Palmer
785-692-4564; Rev. Tom Sahl, Pastor;
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Church Directory
Lutheran - LCMS
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
2052 10th Rd., Greenleaf; 785-747-2407
www.bethlehemgreenleaf.org
Pastor Jacob Sherry, Vacancy Pastor
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study
Wednesday - October 5, 12, 19, 26
mid-week, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
712 Heritage Rd., Linn
Richard Rikli, Pastor; 785-348-5892
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
304 National Rd., Palmer
Jacob Sherry, Pastor; 785-692-4228
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH
2649 3rd Rd., Barnes
Pastor Rodney Fritz, Vacancy Pastor
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
210 Church Street, Linn
David Gruoner, Pastor; 785-348-5332
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Pentecostal
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Taylor Street, Haddam
Glenna Woods, Pastor
Rick Nye, Associate Pastor
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
United Methodist
BARNES UNITED METHODIST
101 N Main Street, Barnes; 785-325-2314
Sandra Jellison-Knock, Pastor
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
MILL CREEK SUMMIT PARISH
Randy Jellison Knock, Pastor; 785-325-2158
HADDAM UNITED METHODIST
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST
785-325-2158
Sunday - October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
Listen and Learn 6:30 p.m. in the North Dining
Room at Linn Community Nursing Home.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
Community Coffee 10 a.m. at Homestead nursing home. Public invited.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1:
Washington Farmers Market 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in
the Theatre Gardens.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2:
Soup Supper 5-7 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3:
Washington County Commission Meeting 8:30
a.m. at the County Courthouse.
USD #108 Washington County School Board
Meeting 7 p.m. in the district ofce board room.
USD #223 Barnes- Hanover- Linn School Board
Meeting 7 p.m. at Barnes.
Greenleaf City Council Meeting 8 p.m. at city
hall.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4:
TOPS 5:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church, Washington.
Clifton Farmers Market 5-7 p.m. in of city hall,
Clifton.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6:
Rural Mobile Food Pantry Distribution 10:1511:15 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Washington.
Community Coffee 10 a.m. at Homestead nursing home. Public invited.
Clifton Community Historical Society 7:30
p.m. at the museum.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7:
Twelfth Judicial District Motion Day 9 a.m. at
the Washington County Courthouse.
River valley extension district to host

informational meetings about 4-H
BY LESLIE MANNING/ Staff
writer
The River Valley

Extension District
is hosting four
informational meetings
for anyone interested
in learning more about
4-H.
4-H is a youth
organization focused
on the development
of children between
the ages of 7 and 18
through a variety of
experiences. Skills
acquired through 4-H
include leadership,
citizenship, public
speaking, and more.
Each informational
meeting will include

an overview of 4-H, the
program year, available
activities, and more.
The meeting will be
casual and questions
are encouraged. We
understand that 4-H can
seem overwhelming for
families that have no
previous 4-H experience
or knowledge. Join us
to get your questions
answered.
The first meeting
will be at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 1, at
the 4-H building on
the fairgrounds in
Belleville at the corners
of 9th and O Street.
Following this meeting,

100 5th St., Linn 785-348-5370
Thursday, Sept. 29
Bacon Cheeseburger Basket
Friday, Sept. 30
Taco Burger with Chips & Queso Dip
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 CHICKEN FRY
Sunday, Oct. 2 - Buffet from 11am to 1pm

Roast Beef and Smoked Pork Chops
19 Annual
Fall Health Fair
th
Lab Work Only
Health Yourself!
Saturday, October 15, 2016
7:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Washington Elementary Gym, 114 North E St.
Blood Profile Available for $35.00
40+ Tests including Lipid I, TSH, Hemagram, CPK & Hgb A1C
Vitamin D Level Available for $25
For Men: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) $20
Note: DO NOT eat for 12 hours before the test. You may have all the black
coffee, tea or water you desire. Fluid consumption may ease the drawing
process. Continue taking medications as prescribed.
Sponsored by
Washington County Health Department
Assisted by Community Volunteers
57th annual
smorgasbord
& bake sale
samples of 4-H work

will be available to
view and 4-Hers will
be present to answer
questions.
The second meeting
will be at 4 p.m.,
Sunday, Oct. 9, at
the high school in
Concordia located at 436
W 10th Street.
The third
informational meeting
will be at 5 p.m.,
Sunday, Oct. 23, at
the high school in
Washington at 115
North D Street.
The fourth and final
will be at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 29, at the
River Valley Extension
office in Clay Center at
322 Grant Avenue.
Any persons
interested in learning
more about 4-H are
invited to attend any of
the four informational
meetings or contact
Monica Thayer, River
Valley 4-H Agent, at 785527-5084 or mthayer@
ksu.edu.
Immanuel
Lutheran Church
- Bremen will be
having their 57th
Annual Smorgasbord
& Bake Sale from
4:30-8 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 2 at the church
parish hall located
1 Mile East and 2
Miles North of
Bremen.
The meal features
pan-fried chicken.
Tickets are: Adults $8, Children - $4, and
Preschool - Free.
Hosting an
open house?
Card Shower?
Put it in the paper!
Publishes
two weeks for
one low price!
325-2219
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The Busy Bee 4H

club will conduct a
KSDS
Supply
Drive
1-5 PM
SUN, OCT. 9
Collecting in the Dollar General

Parking Lot, Washington
Thank you for helping

us help our community
4-H 48 Hours
Community Service Project
KSDS
WISH
LIST
Paper towels, toilet
paper, Clorox, Pinesol, OdoBan Odor
Eliminator, trash bags
13 and 30 gallon,
dish soap, Ziploc Bags
quarts and gallons,
glad-ware containers,
forks, spoons, heavy
paper plates, scoop
away cat litter clumping, dog shampoo,
and ice melt.
Washington
Knights
of Columbus
FISH FRY
St. Augustines Parish Hall
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, October 7
~ Free Will Offering ~
All proceeds go to religious

education and other charities.
Greenleaf American Legion

785-747-2857 402 Commercial St.
We will be opening Saturday, Oct. 1!

The Legion is hosting a
Wooden Bat Softball Tournament

on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the
Greenleaf Ball Diamond.
Cost is $140 per team
Contact Clint Walter at

785-747-7336
Can bring your own bat

or bats will be provided
Pg 6
OPINION
WOMEN IN THE DRAFT
Dont force
our young
women
into battle
There is work to be
done in America to
promote gender equality. I have daughters
in college, so it is easy
for me as a dad, and as
an American, to hope
they will receive equal
treatment as they
continue on a path
toward their rights to
life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.
There is no reason
their gender should
cause them to be treated differently than
men.
Theyre fortunate
to be women in the
United States. Our
country is way ahead
of much of the world
in gender equality.
In some parts of the
world, women arent
allowed to vote or run
for elected office, or
are required to submit
to arranged marriages, or arent allowed
to drive or must cover
their bodies from head
to toe when in public the list of unjust
treatment is very long.
As Americans,
we cant grasp the
idea of this kind of
antiquated treatment
of women. However,
some areas still show
real problems.
A real, provable-by-statistics
problem exists with a
gender pay gap, where
women do not receive
the same pay as men
for the same work.
In politics, only
20 of the 100 U.S.
Senators are women,
women make up 19.3
percent of the U.S.
House of Representatives and we have yet
to elect a woman as
president.
On the job front,
participation in the
fields of science and
technology are dominated by men and only
a fraction of Fortunate 500 companies
have women as CEOs.
In America, we
should do better.
While we should
always be looking for
ways to erase inequality, action taken by
the United States Senate this summer feels
like a step backward
for our culture. The
Senate passed a bill
which would require
women turning 18 on
or after Jan. 1, 2018, to
be forced to register
for Selective Service.
Similar legislation
has not yet passed
the House, but presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton has
announced support
for the measure.
This means young
women could be drafted into the military
and sent off to war,
into combat.
My daughters are
19 and 20 years old.
They are in college,
but theyre still my babies. Anyone who has
daughters knows the
feeling a father has
for his girls. They are
smart, independent
and responsible girls,
but despite that, I feel
some innate responsibility to take care of
them they are still
young. It is incomprehensible to me that
people in support of
this idea want to send

my daughters into
battle.
An aversion to
requiring young women to enter the draft
should not be taken
as a suggestion that
women shouldnt be
allowed to enter the
military. If they want
to serve in the armed
forces, and can go
through the same basic training and pass
the same tests as required for young men,
then Ill support their
decision and thank
them for serving our
country.
Voluntary service
and a forced draft are
two very different
things.
Granted, the United
States has not used
the draft since 1973
during the Vietnam
War. Outside of World
War III, it doesnt
seem like such a scenario is likely to happen again. If it would
be used, the process
uses a lottery to first
call upon individuals
who are 20 years old,
followed, if needed, by
those aged 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 19 and 18 years
old, in that order.
This means an 18
year old woman would
be forced into the military before a 26 year
old man. The thought
of that disgusts me.
Im a 43 year old male
like almost every
father of a daughter,
I would easily and
quickly volunteer to
take my daughters
spot in the armed forces if the need arose.
Experts say the
policy change is inevitable. Since women
are allowed to serve
in any position in the
military there is no
logical basis to say
women should not be
drafted.
Some proponents
try to assuage concerns about the topic
by saying there is no
guarantee that women
drafted into the military would be forced
to the front lines of
battle. But if were
talking real equality
pure blindness to gender why would they
not be?
Can full and total
equality ever be
achieved? I say no.
Using an extreme
example to prove my
point, I cant ever
foresee a day where
seeing a guy punching
a woman in the face
would be thought of in
the same way as a guy
punching a guy in the
face. An assault by a
man on a woman will
always be considered
worse than if two men
fought.
So why would we
consider it okay to
send our young women into a fight? What
does that say about
our country?
Our society needs
to reconsider what
sort of equality should
be pursued, and what
sort of cultural norms
should be retained.
Our elected officials
need to scrap the idea
of forcing young women into the military.
D. Thalmann

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016
Expanding the county airport

would be motivated by elitism
The word opportunity isnt one to use
loosely.
The middle-aged
farmer recognized the
need as he hauled his
wife and her horses
from arena to arena,
practicing and competing in team roping
events. A mechanic by
trade, solving problems
and inventing solutions
came naturally. He
found himself saying,
A guy oughta buy
those lights off the old
Sheriffs place on the
highway and build an
arena around here.
His high school
daughters about lost
it with shock when he
bought the lights.
If you build it, they
will come worked
out for the mechanic,
turned farmer, turned
cowboy. People from
around the state came
to rope on Centennial
Road.
The success was all
about timing. Eventually, the opportunity ran
its course and insurance regulations shut
the show down. The
lights and the shoot,
both are sold. The
crows nest is demolished. The gate only
opens for the feed wag-
LESLIE MANNING
In a Rural World
on to enter and pour

rations for the 100 head
of feeder cattle now
occupying the place of
entertainment.
Theres a window of
time when an idea is
truly an opportunity.
Market saturation plays
a role in opportunity.
The make-up I purchase
is a great example
theres a consultant in
every town (or two or
three) and the market is
saturated with business
women and those who
like the product tend to
be loyal to their consultant.
My uncle started a
machine shop when my
cousins were babies. I
asked him, while sitting
on the patio of his country club, golf course accessible home, if he felt
like hed gotten into the
game at the right time.
He said, Had I gotten
started a couple years
earlier, I would have
doubled my profit.
Timing is to business
as location is to real
estate. The window of
time for the airport opportunity is closed. The
decision was made after
identifying the need for
agricultural business
operations and medical
professional transport,
to develop the Washington County Airport
to where it is today. It
serves that need. When
it comes to utilizing tax
payers money, I can
understand why those
were the top priorities.
I understand that
there were folks who
could have utilized a
more expansive vision
of the country airport.
However, neighboring
communities have
developed their airports
and services and are
available. Now, those
communities who did
build in that window
of time saturate the
market.
In a rural world,
where population has
declined 50 percent
in the past 50 years,
I think requesting
taxpayer money to be
put into an airport
facility in Washington
County at this time is
pure elitism. Sure, Id
like to own an airplane.

And, leave it to my life
that someday I will,
how else am I going to
get to all the different
communities where I
own a newspaper. However, its not my peers
responsibility to help
me pay for that - but
maybe Im just a farm
kid. Where I grew up
the county barely takes
care of the access roads
where we produce food
for a global market. We
learn to work with what
weve got.
In addition, I understand that just around
15 percent of the population in Washington
County have a bachelors degree or higher.
The median income is
less than $45,000. The
tax base just isnt large
enough to support
elitism.
Because elitism is
being sold to the Washington County Board
of Commission, not
opportunity, and they
arent buying.
If it were opportunity
being sold, they would
have started working
with what they were
given nine months ago.
Gnome stumps everywhere?

After driving by the
gnome house on W. 4th
Street, I became curious
about the number of
tree stumps which are
still standing in Washington. So, last week I
drove around the city
and found twenty-six
tree stumps (I am sure
it is possible that I may
have missed some).
I found one stump
which had a mailbox
attached to it and a
First I thought,
wouldnt it be nice if
every stump was made
into a gnome house,
and I tried to imagine
what it would look like
if all those stumps were
ELIZABETH ROGGE converted into gnome
homes. But then I did
Lizzies Lines
a little research on the
internet and decided it
few more with flowers
planted in the center of might look better if the
the stumps, but most of individuals who owned
the stumps would decthe stumps are bare.
orate them using their
own imagination.
Maybe some local
organizations would
be willing to help
the stump owners, if
they are interested in
adding something to
their stumps and want
assistance with their
projects.
What do you think?
Is this just another one
of my crazy ideas?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Frye would put
country first
From Mike Minihan
Blue Rapids
In September 1796,
President George
Washingtons farewell
address included a message to his countrymen
to relinquish their personal or geographical
interests for the good of
the national interest a
warning against partisanship. 200+ years
later, partisanship continues to be a primary
contributor to government inadequacy.
Early in his campaign
Todd Frye, candidate
for KS House 106,
posted that he would
put country first, vote
for the person not
the party and respect
everyones opinion. I
believe Todd Frye when
he says that. I believe
him even though we
havent historically
shared the same party
views. I believe him
and will vote for him.
His comments and his
actions as a community
leader have convinced
me that he can listen to
both sides and will use
what he learns to create
equitable solutions.
Now is the time for
politicians to start
working for the benefit of all the people,

regardless of party
preference.
Life Chain
draws awareness
to lives lost to
abortion
From Mary Ellen
Diederich, Greenleaf
Life Chain Sunday is
this Sunday, October 2,
at 2 p.m. at the junction
of Highways 36 & 15.
The life chain is
an annual peaceful,
prayerful witness of
thousands of Americans standing in honor
of 61 million lives lost
to abortion. We pray for
our nation, for women
in crisis, and for an end
to abortion.
When the life chain
began, close together cities were linked
together by a chain
of praying people. Here
in Washington County,
where the towns are 30
miles apart, we cant
hope for this type of
linking chain, but as
the majority of people
in Washington County are pro-life, we can
hope for a crowd.
This is a simple activity. Anyone and every-
Washington
County News
PO Box 316, 323 C St.
Phone: (785) 325-2219
Fax: (785) 325-3255
one can participate.

Bring a chair if you
would like to have one,
and an umbrella if it is
raining.
The culture of death
weighs heavily upon
our Nation. It is only
by earnest prayer by
our people that we will
be able to change the
culture of death to a
culture of life. Please
do your part by coming
and joining us in an
hour of silent prayer.
Refreshments will
follow at the park.
Todd Frye is
right choice
From Don McChesney
Munden
This letter is in reference to Todd Frye, candidate for the Kansas
House District No. 106.
I have known three
generations of the Frye
family as they all resided in Haddam. Further,
I had Todd as a student
at North Central High
School in Morrowville.
Todd has always been
one to speak his mind,
but not at the expense
of those around him.
Todd is a family man
who, along with his
wife, Rachel, are raising
three young girls. He is
a very intelligent young

man who has the courage to stand up for his
beliefs. Todd is pro-family, pro-education, and
above all, pro-Kansas.
He believes in financial
responsibility, but not
financial disaster for
our state.
Todds government
experience includes
current service on the
Marysville City Council.
Todd is an outstanding choice for this position. Let us select a new
person to the House of
Representatives, one
with no previous political obligation.
Vote yes to
protect hunting
From Richard Tuma
Morrowville
If you or your family like to hunt, fish
or trap, you should be
aware that the proposed
Kansas right to hunt,
fish and trap constitutional amendment
question No. 1 on the
November ballot will
protect our outdoor
traditions from attacks
by well-funded national
anti-hunting groups. Be
sure to vote Yes on
question 1.
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Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 I Pg 7
Most county students celebrate

homecoming this week
BY LESLIE MANNING
Staff writer
students and messages

from the coaches.
The crowning of
Three county high
homecoming royalty
schools will celebrate
will begin at 6 p.m.
homecoming Friday,
at the football field,
Sept. 30 with pep rallies
with the football game
and a traditional cereagainst the Wetmore
mony before their home
Cardinals starting at 7
football games.
p.m.
The candidates up for
Washington
homecoming queen are
Riley Doebele, Nicole
County Tigers
Hendrickson, Katelyn
Washington County
Jueneman and Ali SedHigh School started out
lacek. The candidates
homecoming week with
for homecoming king
a morning of commuare Will Bruna, Adam
nity service across the
Fritschi, Trevor Klipp
USD 108 school district.
Photos by LESLIE MANNING / WCN and Adam Zarybnicky.
Students completed
Trent Neugebauer looks up while painting parking stalls in the The kindgarteners that
projects coordinated
streets of Washington. Pepe Cardenas keeps busy with the project will be attending the
by FBLA members and
as well. Washington County students started homecoming week by candidates are Audrie
city administration
showing their school spirit doing community service projects.
Minge and Dean Drain Mahaska, Haddam,
gastin.
Morrowville, Greenleaf
and Washington. In
Linn
addition, the school,
KSDS and the WashingBulldogs
ton Methodist church
Linn High School got
provided opportunities
into the spirit of homefor service. Mondays
coming starting on
spirit day was themed
Tuesday with SuperheMake Your Mark Monro Day. Linn students
day as students took
dressed patriotic on
action to paint, pull
Wednesday for Ameriweeds and offer other
ca Day. On Thursday,
forms of services in
each class will wear a
the county community. Haven Johnson, Carly Crome, Kylie Mintzmyer, Bailey Bisel, Sadie different color: seniors
This is the second year Baustert and teacher Erin Toole weed the south playground at the will wear black; juthe FBLA has coordiWashington City Park.
niors will wear brown;
nated the community
sophomores will wear
service spirit day.
team during the pep
of the team members.
camoflauge, freshman
Tuesday, students
rally. Also, the winner
Mark Uhlik with Midwill wear yellow, junior
dressed like a tourist
of the business decowest Land and Home
high will wear denim
to show their spirit.
rating contest will be
will auction the items
and faculty and staff
Wednesday is themed
announced. Students
with all proceeds from
will wear blue. On FriDont Wake Me Up
will return back to the
the auction going back
day, everyone will show
Wednesday and stuschool to be picked up.
to the booster club.
their Bulldog Pride by
dents wore pajamas to
The evening homewearing Black, White
school to participate.
coming event will
and Gold.
Hanover
Thursday is called
begin at 5 p.m. with the
Friday will involve
Wildcats
Senior Citizen Discount United Bank and Trust
the
entire school and
Hanover High School
Day and students will
(UBT) sponsored tailthe
community startbegan their celebradress like a senior citigate behind the granding
at 2:15 p.m. with a
tion with spirit days
zen to show their home- stands at the football
pep rally on the footstarting
on
Tuesday,
coming week spirit.
field. UBT employees
ball field. In addition
students dressed in
Thursday night will
will serve burgers,
to coaches reports,
be class wars starting
brats, pasta salad, chips clothes that representcheers, a homecoming
ed
a
different
decade
at 6 p.m. in the west
and a cookie until 6:30
candidate game and
for a Blast for the Past
elementary area for
p.m. The meal is free.
students will particitheme. Wednesday,
the 9-12 students. Free
The crowning of the
pate in class wars.
the theme was Hobo
pop and pizza will be
Washington County
The evening ceremoprovided by the booster High School homecom- vs. Businessman and
ny will begin around 6
students
chose
to
dress
club and cheerleaders.
ing king and queen
p.m. with a pulled pork
as one or the other. On
Friday, students will
will begin at 6:30 p.m.
sandwich meal served
Thursday, each class
show school pride with The candidates for
by the Bulldog Backers.
has
selected
a
theme
Red and Black Day.
homecoming queen are
The crowning will be
and will dress up in
Community members
Makinna Bentz, Jenna
at 6:30 p.m. The candiare welcome to attend
Hennerberg and Annie that theme as a class.
dates for homecoming
Friday, students will
the homecoming parade Otott. The candidates
queen are Maggie Bott,
wear patriotic attire
and pep rally in downfor homecoming king
Brooke Diederich and
during
the
day.
town Washington. Stuare Jae Eaton, Levi
Kaitlin Ohlde. The canFridays events will
dents will be dismissed Gauby and Dawson
involve the community didates for homecoming
from school at 2:15 p.m. Miller. The kinderking are Chase McGatin the afternoon. At
with the parade startgarten attendants are
2:15 p.m. a homecoming lin, Armando Perales
ing at approximately
Rylan Willbrant and
and Kalen Richardson.
parade with the theme
2:20 p.m. The pep rally
Emerson Kearn.
The kindergarten attenDeck the Cards will
will follow featuring the
The football game
take place in downtown dants are Aubrie Rogge
band, the cheerleaders, against Jackson
and Cade Hiltgen.
Hanover. A pep-rally
the dance team and a
Heights will kick-off at
The football game will
will follow the parade
special chant from Mrs. 7 p.m. Halftime enterbegin
at 7 p.m. against
with skits from the
Manning and the K-6
tainment will include
St. Johns of Beloit.
grade students. Homethe Washington County
coming king and queen Dance Team and the
candidates and the kin- booster club will be
dergarten attendants
auctioning off a volleywill be introduced.
ball, a football and a
The football coach will
cross country t-shirt,
introduce the football
each with signatures
Hanover Homecoming King candidates are back row, l-r, Will Bruna, Adam Fritschi, Trevor Klipp and Adam Zarybnicky. Homecoming
Queen candidates are Riley Doebele, Nicole Hendrickson, Katelyn
Jueneman and Ali Sedlacek. The crowning ceremony will be held
at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 at the Hanover High School football field.
Washington County Homecoming King candidates from front to

back are Dawson Miller, Levi Gauby and Jae Eaton. Homecoming
Queen candidates are Annie Otott, Jenna Hennerberg and Makinna Bentz. The crowning ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 30 at Morrow Field.
Linn Homecoming Queen and King candidates are Brooke Diederich, Chase McGatlin, Kaitlin Ohlde, Kalen Richardson, Maggie
Bott and Armando Perales. The royal court will be attended by kindergarteners Aubrie Rogge and Cade Hiltgen. The crowning ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Linn football field followed by
kickoff of the Linn Bulldogs against the St. Johns of Beloit Blujays
at 7 p.m.
24
Detrixhe and Laflen

to wed Nov. 12
The families of
Danielle Joann Laflen
and Alan Joseph
Detrixhe announce
their wedding
engagement.
Danielle is the
daughter of Randy
and Jadeane Laflen,
Greenleaf, the
granddaughter of Dick
Laflen, Greenleaf, and
the late Beverly Laflen,
and Gwen Turner,
Blue Rapids and the
late Jay Turner.
Danielle graduated
from Washington High
School and received an
associates degree in
Applied Science from
Highland Community
College. She has
worked at Big Lakes
Developmental Center
in Manhattan, for the
past 10 years and will
be starting a career
at Sunset Homes in
Concordia.
Alan is the son
of Fred Detrixhe,
Concordia, and Loretta
Detrixhe, Concordia.
He is the grandson of
Clayton and JoAnn
Kempton, Clifton, and
the late Paul and Eva
Cote.
He graduated from
Clifton-Clyde High
School, received
Alan Detrixhe and

Danielle Laflen
his Associates of
Arts degree in
Radio Broadcasting
from Cloud County
Community College
and a Bachelor
of Science degree
in Information
Networking and
Telecommunications
from Fort Hays
University. Alan is
a Communications
Specialist for Heineken
Electric Company Inc.
The couple will be
wed at 3 p.m., Nov.
12, at Zion Lutheran
Church in Linn, with
a reception at the
Palmer community
building in Palmer
The couple will
reside in Clifton.
Albert and Edna Rodehorst
Rodehorsts to celebrate
70 years of marriage
The children of
Albert and Edna
Rodehorst would like
to honor them for
their 70th wedding
anniversary with a
card shower.
Cards can be sent
in care of Linn
Community Nursing
Home, 612 3rd Street,
Linn, KS 66953.
Long receives KSU

Legacy Scholarship
Recipients of the
K-State Alumni Associations Legacy
Scholarships were
recognized during a
presentation at the
Kansas State University football game Sept.
17 in Manhattan.
The $1,000 scholarships were awarded
to 146 children and
grandchildren of
K-State alumni for
the 2016-17 academic
year. K-State students
receiving the scholarship are incoming
freshmen as well as
current and transfer
students. Applicants
are considered if
at least one parent
or grandparent is a
K-State alumnus, with
preference given to
members of the Alumni Association.
Among those receiv-
ing a scholarship was

Airika Long, Clifton.
The scholarships
are made possible
through funds generated by the K-State
License Plate program,
administered by the
Alumni Association
for the university.
The state-issued
license plates with the
purple Powercat logo
can be found on the
back of more than 7,800
vehicles in Kansas.
The program, administered locally in all
105 county treasurer
offices, began in 1997,
and the tax-deductible royalties paid on
K-State License Plates
have raised more than
$3 million for student
scholarships and
recognition of achievements.

Call us - 785-325-2219
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Service offers: new tire
sales car and light
truck, truck and ag tires,
tire repair, oil changes,
shocks, all brake repair,
light mechanical work,
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5 - Notices
The Learning Cooperative of North Central
Kansas will be conducting a free screening in
Courtland during the
morning of October 7,
2016. If your child is experiencing difculty in
the development areas of
hearing and vision, communication, gross and
ne moter, self-help, social-emotional, and cognitive skills please call to
schedule an appointment.
Parents having any questions concerning their
child, ages birth through
5, may call the Learning
Cooperative of North
Central Kansas at 785243-3294 before noon on
Thursday, October 6th to
make an appointment for
your child. Approximately 45 minutes will be required to complete the
screening. The screening
will be held at Pike Valley
Elementary, 502 Grand,
Courtland, KS


785-325-3316
Kearn Monuments
785-265-3022
cell phone 785-564-1070
Don Kearn, owner
3 BEDROOM HOUSE
for rent to a reliable person. No pets. 785-3252672.
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McGee Roofing LLC
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In Business Since 1977
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Dusin Enterprises Inc.

203 C St., Washington,
325-2379 or 1-800-491-2379
www.dusinfloors.com
Store Hours: Monday - Friday, 9-5

Saturday, 9-12 Evening by Appointment
Haverkamp Brothers, Inc. is a diversified family owned farm with

operations in Northeast Kansas and Southeast Nebraska. A Breeding
Technician position is open at our EAGLE RIDGE Facility in
HADDAM, KANSAS.
Position(s):
BREEDING TECHNICIAN 1 Full-time Position
Qualifications:
Pre-employment physical & drug test required
Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
Able to occasionally work extended shifts or extra hours
Able to work 50+ hours per week if necessary
Valid drivers license (CDL not required)
Detail Oriented and dependable
Competent in detailed documentation and recordkeeping
Haverkamp Brothers Inc. offers a competitive salary with a full range of
benefits after 60 days of full-time employment. Some full-time benefits
include BC/BS health and dental insurance, Life and long-term disability
insurance, simple IRA, Vacation/Sick days and AFLAC. Please contact
Human Resources Director Josh Burger at 785-858-4457 for more details or
visit our website at www.haverkampbros.com to download an application.
EOE
Marcon Pies is looking for help from 6 a.m. till done.

Monday thru Thursday. Apply at 124 W 8th Street,
Washington, KS.
Marcon Pies is looking for someone to work in the
evenings starting in September to make Pumpkin pies
and someone to make Pecan pies till the end of the year.
Apply at 124 W 8th Street, Washington, KS.
For Sale: 3-bedroom,
ranch-style home in Linn,
one bedroom, attached
garage, price reduced.
Call 785-447-1161
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AT
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AND
Hanover
Portenier
Chiropractic

Sara Baskerville
Crome, D.C.
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Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
325-3591
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Fri. 7:00Noon785-325-2739
Frank Chiropractic
562-3054
Housekeeping
staff member needed
at Cedarwood!
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Phone (785) 858-4457 Fax (785) 858-4717
15 - Health
7 - Housing
G R E E N LEAF
HOUSING
Authority has one bedroom apartment available
in Greenleaf, KS. Call
785-747-2865 for more
information.
JOB BOARD
Technology Director Assistant Position: USD 223

and USD 108 has an immediate opening for a shared
District Technology Coordinator Assistant in BarnesHanover-Linn School District and Washington County
School District. This position would be shared between
both school districts. The individual would be responsible for technology in both districts under the direction of
the technology director. The position is a 12 month 40
hours per week hourly position with benets. The hourly range will begin at $15.00 per hour plus experience.
Contact Becky Bruna at 785-763-4231 to request an application or send your information by email to bbruna@
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785-632-2181
Monday & Thursday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
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including OB
785-325-2240 785-510-6111
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300 C Street
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Marysville, Kansas
785-562-1900
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Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
Wednesday - Closed
Apply in person or contact

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(402) 729-6100
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Housekeeping support needed at Linn Community
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Hanover High School is seeking an Assistant Girls
Basketball Coach for the 2016-17 season. Contact Brian Cordel at 785-337-2281 to request an application.
Thank You
I want to thank everyone for the birthday (shower)
cards. It was so much fun hearing from everyone! Thanks
for making this birthday special.
Donna Kastl
Paying cash for any

size car or pickup.
Call for prices.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our buckets for

Lillys campaign. We successfully achieved our goal of
helping this young ladys family deter some of the immediate expenses that come with any unexpected medical
situations. We couldnt have done it without your generosity.
RFD Auxiliary
Free pickup.
Call 402-239-9419 or
402-239-1187.
MEALSITE MENUS
Thank you to all who graciously donated to the LaVern

W. Tegtmeier Memorial Highway fund, and also the refurbishment of the monument at the local Hanover football eld. A wonderful tribute to a fallen hero.
Hanover High School - Class of 65
Friendly Corners,
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We want to thank everyone who came to greet us on

our anniversary. Thank you for the gifts, many many
cards and beautiful hand written Bible verses. The day
was overwhelming with joy and happiness.
God Bless you all
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chicken & noodles, mashed
potatoes, carrots, applesauce,
cookies.
Tuesday, October 4: ham
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& gravy, green beans, fruit
cocktail, bar cookie.
Thursday, October 6: lasagna, garlic bread, lettuce
salad, pears, butterscotch pudding.
Friday, October 7: pulled
pork, baked potatoes, corn,
dinner roll, cake with blueberries.
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Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 I Pg 9
River valley extension district to host

informational meetings about 4-H
BY LESLIE MANNING/ Staff
writer
The River Valley

Extension District
is hosting four
informational meetings
for anyone interested
in learning more about
4-H.
4-H is a youth
organization focused
on the development
of children between
the ages of 7 and 18
through a variety of
experiences. Skills
acquired through 4-H
include leadership,
citizenship, public
speaking, and more.

Each informational
meeting will include
an overview of 4-H, the
program year, available
activities, and more.
The meeting will be
casual and questions
are encouraged. We
understand that 4-H can
seem overwhelming for
families that have no
previous 4-H experience
or knowledge. Join us
to get your questions
answered.
The first meeting
will be at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 1, at
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the 4-H building on

the fairgrounds in
Belleville at the corners
of 9th and O Street.
Following this meeting,
samples of 4-H work
will be available to
view and 4-Hers will
be present to answer
questions.
The second meeting
will be at 4 p.m.,
Sunday, Oct. 9, at
the high school in
Concordia located at 436
W 10th Street.
The third
will be at 5 p.m.,
Sunday, Oct. 23, at
the high school in
Washington at 115
North D Street.
The fourth and final
will be at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, Oct. 29, at the
River Valley Extension
office in Clay Center at
322 Grant Avenue.
Any persons
interested in learning
more about 4-H are
invited to attend any of
the four informational
meetings or contact
Monica Thayer, River
Valley 4-H Agent, at 785527-5084 or mthayer@
ksu.edu.
ESTATE OF
GERALD G. RICARD
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
In The Matter of the
Estate of GERALD G. RICARD, Deceased.
Case No. 2016-PR-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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News on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016; last
published on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
ESTATE OF VELMA M. SEITZ

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 58a-818
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS

CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified
that a petition was filed in
this Court by Leonard Sutton, an heir and as the Executor named in the Last
Will & Testament of Gerald
G. Ricard, Deceased, dated
February 21, 2014, praying the Will and the First
Codicil thereto be admitted
to probate and record; that
the Petitioner be appointed
as Executor, without bond;
and that the Petitioner be
granted Letters Testamentary.
You are required to file
your
written
defenses
thereto on or before October 21, 2016, at 9:30 oclock
a.m. in the District Court
of Washington County,
in Washington, Kansas,
at which time and place
the cause will be heard.
Should you fail therein,
judgment and decree will
be entered in due course
upon the Petition.
All creditors are notified
to exhibit their demands
against the Estate within
the latter of four month
from the date of first publication of this notice as
provided by statute.
If
their demands are not thus
exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
Leonard Sutton,
Petitioner
TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified that
Velma M. Seitz died on August 31, 2016. The decedent
was the surviving settlor
of the Velma M. Seitz Family Trust, dated August
22, 1997. Arlo W. Seitz of
Columbus, Nebraska and
Roger D. Seitz of Hanover,
Kansas, serve as Successor
Trustees. The Successor
Trustees have the power to
pay the outstanding debts
of the decedent from the
trust property upon receipt of proper proof of the
debts. In accordance with
K.S.A. 58a-818, creditors
of the decedent must present claims for such debts
to the trustees in writing
within the later of four
(4) months from the date
of the first publication of
notice, or thirty (30) days
after receipt of actual notice if the identity of the
creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable by
the Successor Trustees. If
a creditor fails to present
such claims to the Successor Trustees within such
prescribed time period,
the creditor will be forever
barred as against the Successor Trustees and the
trust property.
Arlo W. Seitz and Roger
D. Seitz, Successor Trustees
Darrell E. Spain, # 14524

Spain Law Office, P.A.
107 S Kansas - PO Box 360
Waterville, KS 66548-0360
Telephone: (785) 363-2723
Attorney for the Petitioner
Galloway, Wiegers & Brinegar, P.A.

1114 Broadway, P.O. Box 468,
Marysville, Kansas 66508
Phone: 785-562-2375
Fax: 785-562-5348
www.gwblaw.net
P U B L I C N OT I C E
First published in the Washington County News on Thursday,
Sept. 29, 2016; last published Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.
ESTATE OF BETTY M. JACKSON

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION
In the Matter of the Estate of
Betty M. Jackson, who was also known
as Betty Jackson and whose full name was
Betty M. Jackson, deceased.
Case No. 16-PR-20
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ADMIT WILL
The State of Kansas to All Persons Concerned:
You are hereby notified that on September 13, 2016, a petition was filed in this Court by Judy Slye, an heir-at-law, devisee and legatee of Betty M. Jackson, deceased, requesting
the will of Betty M. Jackson, dated June 16, 2009, be admitted
to probate and record and Judy Slye be appointed as Executrix, without bond and granted Letters Testamentary.
You are hereby required to file your written defenses
thereto on or before the 24th day of October, 2016, at 10:00
oclock a.m., of that day, in the above court, in the city of
Washington, in such county and state, at which time such
cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and
decree will be entered in due course on that petition. All
creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the
said estate within four (4) months from the date of the first
publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
Judy Slye, Petitioner
Justin Ferrell
Kansas Supreme Court # 22083
BREWER LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
613 Washington Street
P. O. Box 549
Concordia, Kansas 66901-0549
Telephone: (785) 243-3790
Fax: (785) 243-5018
sblattys@att.net
Attorneys for Petitioner
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Published in the Washington Coiunty News on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016.
VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE
The following properties, located in the city of Washington, Kansas,

have been found to be in violation of Chapter 7, Article 7-302 of the
Code of the City of Washington, Kansas, 1985:
318 W 4th Street
306 E 2nd Street
The owner of the properties listed above have ten (10) days from the
date of this notice to abate the violating conditions or to submit to the
City Clerk a written request for a hearing before the Standards Hearing
Officer as provided by Chapter 7, Article 7-306 of the Code of the City
of Washington, Kansas, 1985.
Failure within the time allowed to either abate the violating conditions or to request a hearing may result in prosecution as provided by
Chapter 7, Article 7-307 and/or abatement of the conditions by the City
as provided by Section 7-308.
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Flush Cut Saws
Clear Pasture
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All skid loaders

No moving parts
Hardened Steel
See at Herrs Machine in Washington
or call 785-263-6224
on Sept. 15, 2016; last published on Sept. 29, 2016.
ESTATE OF BETTY L. ZENGER
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS

In the Matter of the Estate of
BETTY L. ZENGER, Deceased
Case No. 2015 PR 07
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition has been filed in the
District Court of Washington County, Kansas, Kathi Stenfors, co-executor of the Last Will and Testament of Betty L. Zenger, deceased, praying
for a final settlement of said estate, approval of their acts, proceedings
and accounts as co-executors, allowance for attorney fees and expenses;
and also praying that the court determine the heirs, devisees and legatees
entitled to the estate and the proportion or part thereof to which each is
entitled and distribute and assign the same to them; and
YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th day of October, 2016, at 10:30 oclock a.m., in
said Court in the City of Washington, Washington County, Kansas, at
which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein,
judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.
STEVEN B. ZENGER
REX A. ZENGER
KATHI STENFORS
Petitioners
P. BERNARD IRVINE #16206
MORRISON, FROST, OLSEN,
IRVINE & SCHARTZ, LLP
323 Poyntz, Suite 204
Manhattan, KS 66502-6003
(785) 776-9208; 776-9212 (fax)
Attorney for Petitioners
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Health dept. offers variety of services

After moving to the
new location at 104
E 2nd Street earlier
this year, the staff at
Washington County
Health Department &
Home Health Agency is
getting settled into and
enjoying the newly-renovated facility.
We have been
focused the last several months on getting
unpacked and adjusted
to the new location,
emptying out the old
building to get ready
for the auction and
continuing to provide
uninterrupted services
to the community, said
Administrator Tiffany
Hayman. Weve had
the spring health fair,
back-to-school immunizations and are now
gearing up for flu season and the fall health
fair. Its been a very
busy few months.
Hayman and her
staff of six provide
many services, such
as adult and childhood
immunizations, flu
shots, school entrance/
well-child physicals
and family planning
services. Healthy Start
Home Visits for pre/
post-natal educational
visits, Women, Infant
& Children (WIC)
program, medication
setup, private attendant
care, allergy shots,
B-12 shots, nail care,
TB testing, nursing
assessments along with
many other screening
services are offered.
Many of the services
receive partial funding
through the Kansas
Department of Health
& Environment. The
department currently
participates in seven
different grant pro-
grams. Participation
in The Vaccines For
Children (VFC) program allows immunizations to be provided
to eligible children 0-18
years of age, often at
no out of pocket cost to
the family. The facility
is also an access site for
the Kansas Statewide
FarmWorker Health
Program.
Home Health Care
through qualifying
Medicare, Medicaid,
and private insurances for skilled nursing,
physical therapy,
occupational therapy,
speech therapy, and
home health aide for
bathing services are
also available. Contracted In-Home services can be provided
through the Area
Agency on Aging programs, which includes
housekeeping, meal
prep, medication management, and bathing
assistance per qualifications. Limited private
bathing and private
nurse visits for medication setup are available.
The health department bills services to
Medicare/Medicaid,
private insurance,
private pay, and accepts
cash/checks. At this
time, the agency cannot
accept electronic payment methods. Some
services are available
on a sliding fee scale
as part of the grant
requirements.
Assistive devices
such as wheelchairs,
walkers, toilet seat
risers, etc, are available
for rental at no charge
for county residents.
Donations of these
types of items are also
accepted, and are used
for the free rental program.

Saturday, Oct. 15,
will be the annual Fall
Health Fair, where
participants can receive over 40 different
blood tests, with results
mailed to them and
their personal physician upon request. This
past spring marked the
30th year for the health
fair. The health fair is
organized and staffed
by the health department employees and
many dedicated volunteers from the county
and surrounding areas.
The health fair is
a great benefit to the
attendees, and could
not be held without the
many people and organizations who volunteer
their time to help,
Hayman said. We are
extremely grateful for
all of the volunteers,
donations, and teamwork that enable us to
host this event.
Originally, it was
offered annually only
in the spring, but local
physicians requested a
second be offered in the
fall. The spring health
fair is the larger event
of the two, and includes
vendors, door prizes,
and other activities
and participants. On
average, the health
fair serves between
800-1,000 people, with
the record being 1,145
people in 2007.
Walk-in clinic hours
are held on Mondays,
and services will be
available other days
as staffing allows.
During walk-in clinic
hours, no appointment
is necessary. Beginning Monday, Oct. 3,
the department will
remain open over the
lunch hour. Available
services during that
time will depend upon
staff requirements
on a day-to-day basis.
Normal business hours
will be Monday through
Friday, 8am-5pm. The
clinic is closed on county holidays.
Along with Hayman,
the staff includes Mary
Oelschlager, RN; Stephanie Knoettgen, RN;
Eireson Pralle, LPN;
Tammy Voelker, HHA;
Rockie Zabokrtsky,
HHA; and Caroline Scoville, clerk/bookkeeper.
Hayman and her staff
are working on increasing public awareness
about the department
and have recently created a Facebook page,
where scheduled activities such as the health
fair, flu clinics, and
other event and education-related activities
may be found.
Hayman said she
is learning lots about
public health and her
new responsibilities.
She encourages anyone
with questions or who
would like to tour the
new facility to contact
the office at 785-3252600, or stop by.
Im excited to be a
part of the present and
future of healthcare in
Washington County,
said Hayman.
Open House
House for Sale
Sunday,
October 2
Ryan L.
Hiesterman
Nick Mondero
Karli Hubka
Doctors of Optometry
223 C. St, Washington 785-370-4733

www.epicvisioneyecenters.com
LAND
AUCTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 10:00 AM
LAND
AUCTION
OCTOBER
22 KANSAS
10:00 AM
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ROGER
PAMforDEAN,
SELLERS
ROGER & PAM DEAN, SELLERS
Mark Uhlik Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740

Jeff Dankenbring - Broker 785-562-8386
Mark Uhlik Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740
When
want the
Best, 785-562-8386
Call Midwest!
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AUCTION
When you want the Best, Call Midwest!
Sunday, October 2 1:00 p.m.

At the house, 205 Willow Dr., Washington, KS
5 shelf oak lawyers bookcase; Queen Anne dining

table and chairs; Oak pedestal table and fancy bentwood chairs; Recliners; Glider; China cabinet; Oak
bed, chest, dresser; 6 ft. grandfather clock; Glass
top end and coffee tables; Cuckoo clock; Shelf
clocks; Lamp tables; Cut glass vases and dishes;
Old kitchen ware; End of the Trail and other pictures;
Outdoor bench and chair; Large cedar chest; File
cabinet; Set of China; GE min fridge; microwave;
Kitchen table & chairs; Other collectibles and household items
JULIA ROOT
CALL TODAY FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION NEEDS!
2:00 - 4:00
411 D Street, Washington, Kansas
3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms Recently Remodeled

Asking Price $150,000
Upcoming personal property auctions: www.tburtrealty.com
123 W. 2nd St
785.325.2260
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WASHINGTON
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325-3130
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SHINN APPRAISALS
Specializing in Residential, Agricultural and Commercial Appraisals
Certified General Licensed in Kansas and Nebraska
Ray J. Shinn
785-294-1514
ray@shinnappraisals.com
Keith Gustin
785-635-0486
keith@shinnappraisals.com
www.shinnappraisals.com
Family Medicine of
Washington County
OUTPATIENT CLINIC SCHEDULE
Oct. 12
Audiology (Dr. Samuel Gillespie)
Cardiology (Dr. Katz & Anette Helms) Oct. 20
Oct. 19
Healthwise 55 Lunch Bunch
MRI
Saturday by appt.
Sonograms
Tues & Fri by appt.
Mon
AM or Fri PM
Dopplers & Echocardiograms
N/A
Nuclear Medicine Exams
Oct. 18
Urologist (Dr. John Devine)
All patients must be referred by a physician
except Audiology & Podiatrist
304 E. 3rd Street,

Call 785-325-2240 to make an appointment.
www.tburtrealty.com
Todd Burt, Broker
Laurie Burt, Agent
785.541.0419
785.541.1027
785.541.0519
LAND AUCTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 10:00 AM

Linn American Legion, LINN, KS
83.9 ACRES WASHINGTON COUNTY KANSAS LAND
This tract consists of predominately Crete Silty Clay Loam soil considered prime farmland. This tract has approximately 59.7 acres in
crop production and approximately 24.2 acres in pasture. A high
percentage of the pasture could be converted to cropland. This
property lays nice and has been well taken care of. This property
is located 1 1/4 miles east of Linn along 8th Rd. The intersection of
Quivira and 8th Rd is the Southeast corner of the property.
Legal: E2 SE4 & E8 AC OF W2 SE4, S23, T04, R03E, 6th
Principal Meridian, EXC RD ROW.
2015 Real Estate Taxes: $910.53
SELLER: DENNY TRUMBLE REV. TRUST

& JAN RADLEY
Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at closing on
NewCooley,
Listing:Blue
305RapidsW. 5th,2+Br,
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bdrm/2ba
600
full basement, 2
2 car
garage, on edge of town
or before November 18, 2016. Seller to pay 2016 taxes and will retain the
708
Lincoln,
Blue
Rapids
-3Br,
1.5Ba
home
close
to
downtown
with 3rd bdrm or office option. Newly remodeled
2016 rental income. Title insurance, escrow and closing costs to be split
1906 All American, Hanover- 4Br country home, deck, on 2.5 acresequally between buyer and seller. Possession on closing. This property to be
kitchen/bath.
Large fenced
backyard.
118
W. 2nd, Washington,
KS - 4Br,
2Ba, updated kitchen w/garagesold as-is. All inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. This
is a cash sale and will not be subject to financing, have your financing
214
E 3rd, Washington- 2Br, 1Ba vinyl sided home
Rural:
arrangements made prior to sale day. Midwest Land and Home is acting as
600
Sharp Blue Rapids- 3 room, handicap accessible commercial building
Sellers Agent and represents the seller only. All information has come from
16
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Square,
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bldg. located downtownareliable
156
acres
m/l, Sheridan
County,
Kansas.
sources; potential bidders are encouraged to verify all information
Farmground. All tillable acres.
independently. Galloway Wiegers & Brinegar will act as escrow & closing
agent. Announcements made the day of sale will take precedence over all
other information.
785-363-2010
Mark Uhlik Broker/Auctioneer - 785-325-2740

Jeff Dankenbring Broker - 785-562-8386
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patio,
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car det. garage.
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- 238&W.cooled
Walnut,2Waterville
- A cute 2$83,000
Br, 1 Ba
w/living room, dining room & a bonus room which could
403 Railroad, Bluehome
Rapids
4Br,
2Ba,
2
full
lots
on
of town
be used for a family room mud room, office etc.edge
This home
has
326 S. Nebraska, Waterville
-3+Br,
2Ba
Victorian,
a brand new
roof and
guttering
and sitsoriginal
on a nice woodwork
deep lot with
two, 1-car det.- garages,
a car port
a garden shed.
$34,900
495 Zenith Rd., Waterville
4Br, 1.5Ba
in &country,
att. garage
1810 Laramie, Marysville - 3Br, 2Ba ranch w/ full basement
202 E. Walnut, Waterville - 5Br Victorian, remodeled kitchen/baths
708 Lincoln, Blue Rapids 3Br, 1.5Ba home close to downtown
707 Cooley, Blue Rapids 3+Br, 2Ba ranch w/updated kitchen
226 E. Hazelwood, Waterville- 4Br, 2Ba, close to grade school
FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE

AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Mondays, 8-12 & 1-5 starting October 3

at the Washington Co. Health Department
Wednesday, October 5
Clifton Senior Center 8:45-9:45

Clifton Westview Apts. 10:00-10:30
Palmer Cafe 12:15-12:45 Linn City Bldg. 1:15-1:45
Friday, October 7
Barnes Caf 8:30-9:00

Kloppenberg Center, Hanover 10:15-10:45
Greenleaf Heights 11:15-11:45
Cougars Den, Morrowville 1:15-1:45 Haddam Caf 2:15-2:45
Mahaska Community Center 3:15-3:45
Colonial Acres, Washington 4:15-4:45
Cost $45 regular flu Billable to Medicare Part B, Medicaid,
BC/BS & other insurances
vaccine
Check/Cash accepted
Cost $62 for High Dose
Nasal Flu Mist will not be available this
(65+ years)
flu season.
Provided by Washington County Health Department
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LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 5: Ford County - 303 AcresDODGE CITY, KS

LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 6: Cheyenne County - 351.23
Acres- BIRD CITY, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 15: Washington County - 83.9
Acres- LINN, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 18: Marshall County - 237.08
Acres- FRANKFORT, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 20: Morris County - 79.4 AcresWHITE CITY, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 22: Republic County - 252.2
Acres- MUNDEN, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 29: Marshall County - 337
Acres- MARYSVILLE, KS
LAND AUCTION - OCTOBER 29: Clay County - 160 Acres +
Home & 5 Acres - GREEN, KS (Open House on Oct. 16,
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TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2016

WashCo. def. Doniphan West 2516, 25-11
WashCo. def. Linn 25-20, 25-21
Hanover def. WashCo. 25-18, 2125, 25-17
Hanover def. Linn 25-23, 25-19
Hanover def. Doniphan West 25-11,
25-17
Linn def. Doniphan West 25-15,
25-15
Clifton-Clyde def. Troy 25-12, 25-9
Frankfort def. Clifton-Clyde 25-20,
25-17, 25-21
Frankfort def. Troy 25-14, 26-24
Axtell def. Blue Valley 25-10, 25-19
Centralia def. Axtell 25-16, 25-19
Centralia def. Blue Valley 25-13,
25-7
Valley Heights def. Onaga 25-18,
25-20
Onaga def. Wetmore 25-21, 23-25,
25-13
Valley Heights def. Wetmore 25-13,
25-11
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 2016
Riverside def. Doniphan West 2515, 21-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-13
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 2016
AXTELL INVITATIONAL
Linn def. Frankfort 21-25, 25-17,
25-19
Linn def. Wetmore 25-9, 25-10
Diller-Odell def. Linn 25-16, 25-17
Axtell def. Valley Heights 25-22, 2325, 25-17
Falls City Sacred Heart def. Axtell
25-14, 25-16
Nebraska City Lourdes Catholic
def. Axtell 25-23, 25-17
Diller-Odell def. Frankfort 25-8, 2515
Frankfort def. Wetmore 25-22, 2514
Valley Heights def. Nebraska City
Lourdes Catholic 25-21, 25-23
Falls City Sacred Heart def. Valley
Heights 25-21, 25-15
Diller-Odell def. Wetmore 25-11,
25-12
Consolation Semi-Finals
Axtell def. Frankfort 25-10, 23-25,
25-20
Valley Heights def. Wetmore 25-12,
25-11
Semi-Finals
Linn def. Nebraska City Lourdes
Catholic 13-25, 25-22, 25-19
7th Place Game
Frankfort def. Wetmore 25-17, 2523
5th Place Game
Axtell def. Valley Heights 25-17,
25-21
Championship Game
Diller-Odell def. Linn 25-16, 25-17
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 2016
WAKEFIELD INVITATIONAL
Blue Valley def. Wakeeld 25-15,
25-13
Blue Valley def. Elyria Christian 1825, 25-20, 25-8
Blue Valley def. Bennington 18-25,
25-16, 25-16
Blue Valley def. St. Xavier 25-8,
25-9
Blue Valley def. Peabody-Burns 2511, 25-18
STANDINGS
TWIN VALLEY LEAGUE
Centralia
Hanover
Axtell
WashCo.
Linn
Valley Heights
Frankfort
Blue Valley
Onaga
Clifton-Clyde
Troy
Wetmore
Doniphan West
League
W L
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
6
7
8
Eagles wins overtime

thriller over Rural Vista
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2016

11-man
League games
Hoisington 47, WashCo. 6
Centralia 49, Doniphan West 13
Troy 25, Perry Lecompton 22
Valley Heights 41, Ellis 26
8-man
Hanover 48, Linn 0
Clifton-Clyde 74, Rural Vista 72
St. Paul 66, Axtell 16
Blue Valley 72, Southern Cloud 40
Frankfort 62, Valley Falls 12
Herington 78, Onaga 30
Madison 40, Wetmore 34
STANDINGS
TWIN VALLEY LEAGUE
8-MAN
Clifton-Clyde
Hanover
Linn
Frankfort
Onaga
Axtell
Blue Valley
Wetmore
League
W L
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
2
11-MAN
Troy
WashCo.
Valley Height
Centralia
Doniphan West
League
W L
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
Overall
W L
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
4
Overall
W L
4
3
3
2
0
0
1
1
2
4
DISTRICTS
11-man - Class 2A, District 2
Jackson Heights
Valley Heights
WashCo.
Centralia
Wabaunsee
District
W L
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Overall
W L
4
3
3
1
1
0
1
1
3
3
8-man, Div. 1 - District 3
Herington
Clifton-Clyde
Burlingame
Rural Vista
Valley Falls
Centre-Lost Springs
Onaga
District
W L
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
3
Hanover
Wakeeld
Axtell
Franfort
Blue Valley
Wetmore
District
W L
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Overall
W L
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
2
3
4

District
W L
Mankato-Rock Hills 0
Beloit St. Johns-Tipton 0
Pike Valley
0
Linn
0
Tescott
0
Southern Cloud
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Overall
W L
4
3
3
2
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
4
19 0
17 3
13 6
11 4
16 10
10 9
10 9
11 8
6 10
3 11
5 10
3 17
0 23
Clifton-Clyde
falls to
Frankfort;
defeats Troy
The Clifton-Clyde
High School volleyball
team lost to Frankfort
but defeated Troy in a
triangular last Tuesday
at Frankfort.
The Lady Eagles
took Frankfort to three
games before falling
to the Wildcats with
scores of 20-25, 25-17,
21-25.
Emily Coffman led
the team in kills with
six. She also had five
blocks and five digs.
Bailey Bowser slammed
down three kills. Kelli
Lange finished with
two ace serves, Olivia
Nobert had five blocks,
and Shaylea Lawson
was credited with 14 set
assists.
CCHS defeated
Troy in two games,
25-12, 25-9. Coffman
recorded four kills,
two ace serves and five
blocks. Mikayla Kieffer
finished with three kills
and five digs. Nobert
had two ace serves and
two blocks, Bowser
finished with eight digs,
Gracie Rudolph posted
eight digs and Lawson
had nine set assists.
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was no good.
It took two overtime
CCHS saw the
periods but it was the
end zone once in the
Clifton-Clyde Eagles
third period, this
who outlasted Rural
time on a 16-yard
Vista in a Division I,
run by Steinbrock.
District 3 game played
Charbonneau ran in the
last Friday at Hope.
extra points.
Final score was 74-72 in
Charbonneau opened
favor of the Eagles.
the final stanza by
Clifton-Clyde scored
scoring on a 2-yard
only once in the first
run. Steinbrock ran
quarter on a 61-yard
in the extra points.
running play by Caleb
The next score came
Charbonneau. Drake
on a 43-yard pass play
Steinbrock ran in the
from Charbonneau
extra points.
to Bradley Koch.
CCHSs offense came Charbonneau ran
alive in the second
in the extra points.
period, scoring three
Steinbrock scored
times. Charbonneau
the last touchdown in
scored on a one-yard
regulation on a 3-yard
run, then threw to
run.
Elias Girard for the
The score was tied
extra points. That
at 58 at the end of
was followed by an 11regulation play.
yard touchdown pass
In the first overtime,
from Charbonneau
both teams scored eight
to Cordell Cyr. The
points. Clifton-Clydes
point after try was no
touchdown came on
good. Charbonneau
a one-yard run by
connected with Nathan Charbonneau, who than
Ohlde who scored in the threw to Elias Girard
second quarter on a 42- for the extra points.
yard aerial play. Again
In the second
overtime, Charbonneau
scored on a 10-yard
run. He also ran in the
two-point conversion.
Rural Vista also scored
a touchdown in the
second overtime,
but were unable to
make good on their
conversion attempt.
CCHS racked up 477
yards on offense 355
yards rushing and 122
yards passing. Rural
Vista recorded 214
yards in the air and 161
yards on the ground.
Both teams lost the ball
once on a fumble. The
Eagles were flagged
seven times for 70
yards; RVHS was also
flagged seven times
and assessed 66 penalty
yards.
Charbonneau
completed 8-of-14
passes, good for 122
yards. Koch caught one
pass for 43 yards, Ohlde
had one reception for
41 yards, Cordell Cyr
gathered in two passes
for 16 yards, Matt
Barnes had two catches
for 15 yards, and Girard
posted two catches for

six yards.
Charbonneau topped
the chart in rushing
with 226 yards on 40
carries. Steinbrock
had 18 carries for 97
yards, Christian Seifert
finished with three
carries for 22 yards,
and Ohlde rushed for 10
yards on one carry.
Matt Barnes was
credited with 92
offensive yards on five
kick returns.
Shawn Fahey
finished the game with
four tackles and 12
assists. Elias Girard
had three tackles and
six assists. Matt Barnes
posted nine tackles
and one kickoff tackle,
Nathan Ohlde had three
tackles and four assists
and Michael Cyr had
three tackles and three
assists.
CCHS is now 4-0
overall, including a
2-0 mark in district
play. They will host
Herington on Friday for
another district game.
Overall
W L
Overall
W L
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Axtell Invitational
Finishing the day

with a 3-2 record was
good enough for second
place in the Axtell
Invitational volleyball
tournament that the
Linn Lady Bulldogs
played in last Saturday
at Axtell.
LHS went 2-1 in pool
play and opened with a
victory over Frankfort,
21-25, 25-19, 25-20.
Shelby Ohlde scored
12 points in that game,
including five aces. She
also had six kills, three
blocks and nine digs.
Brooke Beier served 10
points with two aces.
Allison Duensing
posted four blocks,
three set assists, Kaitlin
Ohlde had six kills and
10 digs, Maggie Bott
recorded 16 set assists,
and Hunter York had 10
digs.
LHS then defeated
Wetmore 25-9, 25-10.
Kaitlin Ohlde finished
the match with nine
points, four ace serves,
four kills and nine
digs. Hunter York also
served nine points,

while Brooke Diederich
finished with eight
points.
Shelby Ohlde was
credited with three
aces, two blocks and
three kills. Maggie Bott
posted nine set assists,
seven digs and two
blocks.
In their final match
in pool play, Linn fell
to Diller-Odell, 16-25,
17-25. Maggie Bott
served seven points
with one ace. She also
had 14 set assists and
one block. Brooke
Diederich scored three
points. Kaitlin Ohlde
recorded 10 digs, seven
kills, two set assists
and one ace. Shelby
Ohlde was credited with
eight kills, two blocks
and nine digs. Allison
Duensing finished with
four set assists and one
block.
The Lady Bulldogs
moved into the
semifinals where they
faced Lourdes Central
Catholic and won the
match 13-25, 25-22, 25-19.
Shelby Ohlde produced
seven points, slammed

down nine kills, had
three blocks and 15 digs.
Brooke Beier served
five points and had
two aces. Kaitlin Ohlde
posted nine kills and
13 set assists, Brooke
Diederich finished
with four points, one
block, eight kills and 11
digs, Allison Duensing
had seven set assists
and three blocks, and
Maggie Bott posted 17
set assists.
LHS moved into the
championship match
where they again faced
Diller-Odell. And again,
the Bulldogs fell to the
team to the north with
identical scores from
their previous match,
16-25, 17-25.
Brooke Beier served
10 points with one ace.
She also had six digs.
Shelby Ohlde finished
with two blocks, five
kills and six digs.
Brooke Diederich was
credited with three
points, one block, and
six kills. Maggie Bott
had 12 set assists, one
block and eight digs,
while Allison Duensing

had six set assists.
Kaitlin Ohlde dropped
in seven kills.
We came out strong
in this tournament and
really started to play
more consistently, said
coach Jessica Ohlde.
It was awesome to
come away from such
a tough tournament
with second place. We
did struggle with some
very simple things like
passing and serving at
times, but our hitting
was more consistent
which is something
we have been working
on. I was pleased with
the day, as a coach,
because I saw the girls
improving their play
no matter what type
of team we were up
against. We are on the
last half of our season
now, and will have a few
weekends off where we
can rest up, condition,
and prepare for our
remaining league
schedule.
Washington County runners

compete at Nemaha Central
runners that there are

two important lessons
Five runners on the
they will learn, said
Washington County
coach Don Brax. The
High School cross
first thing they will
country team earned
learn is that they can
medals at the Nemaha
push their bodies and
Central meet Sept. 22 in will to the point where
Seneca.
they feel they cannot
On the girls side,
possibly take another
Rachel Wood crossed
step. The second lesson
the finish line in 26:42.2, is that they can find
good for the 13th
some way to not only
place medal. Kristen
take another step but
Kingsbury placed 19th
keep running.
with a time of 28:26.5.
Brax said the girls
and Emily Meyer was
had set a goal for this
right behind in 20th
season to stay focused
with a time of 28:49.2
through the middle of
The top time was
the race and make any
22:52.7.
adjustments that they
Also running for
are able to make.
the Lady Tigers were
I felt that all the
Courtney Graff, 36:25.5; girls responded well
Jessica Greenwood,
and are learning to
37:48.8; and Lihn Le,
control their race,
38:28.6.
Brax said. It turned
Centralia won
out we were able to
the team title with
work on competing
36 points. Maur Hill
through the last part
took second with 41,
of the race. Again, I
Jefferson County North felt that all the girls
was third with 67, and
responded with a very
Washington County
determined effort.
placed fourth with 72
Rachael continues to
points.
be our first runner and
At the start of
is doing well although
the season, I tell the
she would like to be
running better times.

Emily was not feeling
good but held on to
capture the 20th medal.
Kirsten had her best
race of the season
as she continues to
improve. The other
three Courtney,
Jessica and Linh
are also improving
especially in the area
of competition. All the
girls have been working
hard and are running
with tired legs. Since
we do not run until
next Saturday we will
take the necessary time
to rest before get back
to practices.
Tyler Simmons, ran
to a 10th-place finish
in the boys race with
a time of 19:52.4. Close
behind was Eric Miller
who turned in a time
of 19:59.9. The winning
time was 17:33.7.
Also running for
WCHS were Malachi
LEcuyer, 21:48.5; Tray
Zabokrtsky, 22:20.5;
Hayden LEcuyer,
25:100; and Ryan White,
26:52.1. Competing at
the junior varsity level
were Iain White, 25:10.0;
and Jacob Toole,

32:40.4.
Axtell won the team
title with 49 points.
Jefferson County
North was second with
96, followed by Maur
Hill 99, Centralia 103,
Washington County
105, Hiawatha 142,
Nemaha Central 144,
Valley Heights 174 and
Holton 207.
The boys goals
were the same as the
girls goal, Brax said.
As with the girls, I was
proud of the way they
responded. Tyler had
his best race by far as
he and Eric not only
controlled their races
but really competed at
the end. Eric was not
feeling well before the
race but still ran well.
Malachi had never been
able to finish a race at
Nemaha Central but
although he had trouble
through the middle of
the race but came back
to compete hard at
the end. Tray showed
great improvement
and we are excited
about what he will be
able to contribute to
the team for the rest

of the season. Hayden
and Iain pushed each
other through most
of the race. Hayden
really competed over
the last quarter mile
but never lost his smile.
Iain had to work hard
throughout the race but
showed determination
not to give up. Ryan
continues to be a
steady runner and is
learning to compete. I
am certain he will have
better races coming
soon. Jacob is as steady
in his improvement as
he is in his running. He
was not sure that he
had anything left for a
finish but was able to
not only find a finish
but a kick.
I told the runners
that I have enjoyed
working with them this
season but today I was
very proud of the way
they competed, Brax
said.
Next meet is
at Centralia next
Saturday.
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Hanover trounces Linn 48-0

picked off a Bulldog

pass and scampered
Scoring 28 points
33 yards into the end
in the first quarter
zone. Adam Zarybnicky
and 20 points in the
caught a Bruna pass
second boosted the
for the conversion. At
Hanover High School
the :23 second mark
football team to a 48-0
on the clock, Will
halftime victory over
Bruna connected with
Twin Valley League
Zabokrtsky for the 29opponent, Linn. The
yard passing play. The
game was played at
final touchdown came
Hanover and pushes the with no time left on
Wildcats record to 3-0.
the clock when Bruna
With very little time
hit Stallbaumer on
taken off the clock,
the 30-yard play. The
Hanover scored two
score was 48-0 at half,
points on a team safety. a difference that ended
That was followed by
the game.
a 35-yard pass play
Bruna completed
from Will Bruna to
8-of-14 passes, good for
Adam Fritschi. Kevin
231 yards. He also threw
Diederich caught a
two interceptions.
Bruna pass for the
Stallbaumer caught
conversion points. Next three passes for 56
came a Will Bruna to
yards. Finishing with
Carter Bruna 47-yard
one reception each were
aerial touchdown,
Carter Bruna, 47 yards,
then a one-yard run by
Adam Zarybnicky, 43
Carter Bruna. Closing
yards, Adam Fritchi
out the first half, Will
35 yards, Brennan
Bruna connected with
Zabokrtsky 29 yards
Daiken Stallbaumer on and Kevin Diederich, 21
a 22-yard pass play. The yards.
extra point attempts on
In the rushing
the last three scores for category, Hanover
Hanover were no good
finished the night with
and the Wildcats went
69 yards. Diederich
into the second quarter tallied 34 yards on four
with a 22-0 lead.
carries, Will Bruna
Hanover scored
gained 22 yards on five
three times in the
carries, and Carter
second period, the
Bruna finished the
last two coming in the
game with 13 yards on
last 23 seconds before
four carries.
half. With 7:17 on the
The win was a
clock, Kevin Diederich
solid way to end our

contests before we
head into district play,
but we still need to
be more consistent
and disciplined, said
Hanover coach Matt
Heuer. We need to
really concentrate
throughout the
duration of each
contest to minimize
our mistakes,
especially penalties and
turnovers.
Defensively, I
thought we did a good
job as we were very
aggressive, covered our
assignments and flowed
well to the ball, but we
need to make are we
become more effective
finishing through
tackles. Offensively, we
did a pretty nice job but
I thought we needed to
clean up a lot of little
things to not only help
us be more balanced
but also more efficient.
Hanover will host
Wetmore Friday in
an 8-Man Division II,
District 3 game. It will
also be homecoming.
The Bulldogs
struggled on offense,
finishing the game with
41 yards passing and 41
yards rushing. James
Wallace caught a Chase
McGatlin pass for the
entire 41 yards. Kalen
Richardson carried the
ball 11 times for LHS
and tallied 24 yards.

Evan Bott recorded 10
rushing yards on five
carries.
Richardson led the
Bulldogs on defense
with five tackles and
two assists. Joseph
Trumble finished with
four tackles, Evan Bott
had three tackles and
one assist, and Chase
McGatlin finished
with three tackles,two
assists.
We did not start
off well with a fumble
leading to a safety and
then losing two starters
to injury early, said
Linn coach Jeremy
Miller. Defensively
we did have some kids
step up and play well
which was nice to see.
Josh Trumble had a
sack as well as a tip
and interception. His
younger brother Joseph Hanovers Daiken Stallbaumer leaps into the air and comes down
with an interception for the Wildcats.
had an interception
also. James Wallace
also had a big reception
early. You hate to see
kids get hurt in a big
game the week before
district play but it can
happen. Hopefully,
we are able to get kids
healthy by district
play.
Linn, now 2-2, will
host St. Johns-Tipton
Friday in an 8-Man
Division II, District 4
game.
Carter Bruna hauls in a pass that resulted in a 47 yards scoring

play.
Photos by CHASE BRAZZLE / WCN
Hanovers Adam Zarybnicky shakes off a tackle attempt by Linns

James Wallace.
Brennan Zabokrtsky hauls in a touchdown pass from Will Bruna.
Linns Evan Bott tries to escape a tackle attempt by Hanovers

Kevin Diederich.
Linns Kalen Richardson gets around the edge and tries to shake
of a Hanover defender.
Linns Chase McGatlin, 7, lets loose a pass.
Hanovers Will Bruna, 7, tries to hit an open Kevin Diederich, 4.
Washington County falls to Hoisington

Facing one of the top

teams in Class 3A, the
Washington County
Tigers, a Class 2A team,
fell to Hoisington 6-47
in action last Friday at
Hoisington. It was the
first loss of the season
for WCHS.
Washington Countys
lone touchdown came
in the first quarter on a
25-yard run by Hunter
Kier. The conversion
attempt was no good.
Kier ended the game
with 123 rushing yards
on 23 carries. Jae Eaton
garnered 67 yards on
11 carries, and Jerrod
Hoover gained 11 yards
on four carries.
Hoover attempted
three passes and
completed one to
Dawson Miller for an
8-yard gain.
Kier led the Tigers
on defense with eight
tackles and four assists.
Levi Gauby posted
seven tackles. Dylan
Nelson had six tackles
and one assist, Miller
had five tackles and
one assist, Jarred Otott
finished with four
tackles and one assist.
This game was a
great test for us going
up against the number
2 ranked team in 3A,
said WCHS coach, Doug
Thompson. We were
hoping for a better

outcome than last year.
Hoisington had most
of their guys back
from their 11-1 season
and will make a lot of
noise in 3A this year.
I thought our boys
fought hard for the
whole game. It was 14-6
late in the second and
they put a 97-yard drive
together right before
half. That touchdown
took a lot out of us. We
had chances to stop
them on that drive but
just couldnt make the
plays.
Thompson said the
Tigers struggled to put
a drive together in the
second half.
We only had two or

three first downs and
our defense got really
tired in the second
half, he said.
Washington County
will begin Class 2-1A,
District 2 play this
Friday when the Tigers
host Jackson Heights.
This will be a tough
game to start district
play, Thompson said.
Our guys continue to
keep working and want
to get better. This week
we will focus on offense
and try to correct a few
mistakes that we made
last Friday.
Linns Joseph Trumble, 24, and James Wallace, 20, break up a

pass intended for Hanovers Adam Zarybnicky.
Hollon competes
for Eagles
BY MARCIA HUBBARD/
Sports
Haley Hollon, a
sophomore at CliftonClyde High School,
competed in the junior
varsity division of a
cross country meet
Saturday at Belleville.
Hollon finished the
race with a time of
35:45.12.
It wasnt a really
good time, said coach
Barb Knox. But
shes been sick and
was bothered with
allergies. But she did
finish.
Hollon will compete
Saturday at the
Centralia Invitational.
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Lady Wildcats go 3-0 at

the Washingto Co. Quad
Lady Tigers finish
2-1 while the Lady
Bulldogs go 1-2
Hendrickson served
two aces in this match.
Ashton Jueneman
slammed down 15 kills
and also had nine digs.
Katelyn Jueneman had
BY MARCIA HUBBARD/ Sports 10 kills two blocks and
12 digs. Macy Doebele
Hanover went 3-0,
posted eight kills, two
Washington County
blocks and 12 digs.
was 2-1, Linn finished
Riley Doebele had six
1-2 and Doniphan
kills, one block, eight
West was 0-3 in a
digs and 12 set assists.
quadrangular last
Zarybnicky finished
Tuesday at Washington with 18 set assists.
County High School
Lauren Wyatt led
scoring for the Tigers
Hanover
25 25
with 10 points. She also
Don. West 11 17
posted 11 set assists.
The Lady Wildcats
Holly Delay added four
claimed an easy win
points and slammed
over Doniphan West.
down six kills. Makinna
That 2-game match saw Bentz served three
Nicole Hendrickson
points, had seven
serve three aces and
kills and four blocks.
have six digs. The team Jenna Hennerberg was
posted 40 digs in the
credited with seven
match. Taylor Klipp
kills and Cammie
led the way with nine,
Miller had nine set
Katelyn Jueneman had assists. Tess Cecrle
six, Riley Doebele and
finished with six kills
Claire Zarybnicky had
and one block.
five each, Ali Sedlacek
We had too many
finished with four,
missed serves and 13
Ashton Jueneman had
hitting errors, said
three and Macy Doebele WCHS coach Kirk
had two.
Gallion. We could
Ashton Jueneman
not string any points
also had five kills
together in the third
and one block, while
game.
Katelyn Jueneman had
four kills and one block. Wash. Co. 25 25
Sedlacek, Macy Doebele Linn
20 21
and Klipp finished
Washington County
with three kills each.
and Linn squared off
Riley Doebele posted
in their first match of
12 set assists while
the evening with the
Zarybnicky had nine.
Tigers emerging as the
winners, 25-20, 25-21.
Hanover 25 21 25
Jenna Hennerberg
Wash. Co. 18 25 17
and Makinna Bentz
Hanover escaped
served seven points
with a 3-set victory over each. Bent also had one
Washington County.
block. Tess Cecrle was

credited with six points,
five kills and one block.
Holly Delay recorded
12 kills. Cammie Miller
had 12 set assists while
Lauren Wyatt had four.
We knew going in
that it would be a tough
match, Gallion said.
We only missed one
serve and we had six
hitting errors which
it not too bad. It was a
good match.
Shelby Ohlde had
five points, seven
blocks, nine kills
and two aces. Brooke
Diederich was credited
with four points, five
blocks and 17 digs.
Kaitlin Ohlde added
four points, slammed
down eight kills and
had 17 digs. Maggie Bott
posted 17 set assists.
Linn
25 25
Don. West 15 15
The Lady Bulldogs
posted a win over
Doniphan West with
scores of 25-15, 25-15.
Kaitlin Ohlde served
seven points and had
four aces. She also had
15 digs. Shelby Ohlde
served seven points
with two aces, had one
block and eight kills.
Brooke Beier was
credited with two ace
serves, six kills and five
digs, Mattie Bott had
17 set assists, five digs
and one block. Allison
Duensing had five kills
and one block, and
Brooke Diederich had
one block.
digs. Zarybnicky was

credited with 12 set
assists, while Riley
Doebele had nine set
assists five digs, four
kills and one block.
Nicole Hendrickson
also had five digs.
Brooke Beier
finished the match with
seven points, one ace,
three kills and 16 digs.
Kaitlin Ohlde served
six points. Shelby
Ohlde recorded two
ace serves, six kills,
five blocks and 16 digs.,
Brooke Diederich had
two blocks and three
kills, Maggie Bott
finished with nine set
assists and one block,
and Allison Duensing
had three set assists.
Going 1 and 2 on
the night would be
acceptable if we had
given our maximum
effort, but we just did
not come out ready to
play to win, said LHS
coach Jessica Ohlde.
Although it was a
frustrating night, we
did come away with
a win over Doniphan
West, and I was pleased
with how the girls
did push to win that
match.
Wash. Co. 25 25
Don. West. 16 11
Washington
County easily downed
Doniphan West in two
games. Holly Delay
served 10 points. She
also had six kills. Jenna
Hennerberg added five
points and had seven
kills, Tess Cecrle had
Hanover
25 25
five points and eight
Linn
23 19
kills, and Makinna
Hanover made a
Bentz had five points
clean sweep of the night and one block. Cammie
by defeating Linn in two Miller posted 11 set
games, 25-23, 25-19.
assists while Lauren
Ashton Jueneman
Wyatt had eight.
finished this match
It was pretty
with eight kills and one uninspired, Gallion
block. Macy Doebele
said. We didnt miss
had six kills, one
a serve and we didnt
block and 15 digs, and
have very many hitting
Katelyn Jueneman
errors
had five kills and eight
Photos by CHASE BRAZZLE

/ WCN
Washington Countys Jenna Hanovers Macy Doebele leaps

Hennerberg crushes the ball into the air and attempts to spike
over the net.
the ball
Washington Countys Makinna Bentz tries to sneak the ball over the
net before Hanovers Ashton Jueneman can block it.
Washington Countys Cammie Miller, 5, sets the ball for her teammates.
Hanovers Ashton Jueneman smashes the ball over the net.
Linns Brooke Diederich knocks the ball over the net before WashHanovers Katelyn Jueneman, 17, smashes the ball over the net.
ington Countys Tess Cecrle can stop her.
Riley Doebele, 18, sets the ball up for her teammates.
Linns Hunter York, white jersey, and Brooke Beier, 1, attempt to

save the ball from hitting the ground.
Linns Maggie Bott,11, and Shelby Ohlde, 7, go up to try and block Washington Countys Makinna
Bentzs spike.

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