Hillsboro Free Press November 19, 2014

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Volunteer playground committee is seeing the fruit of their efforts on a substantial challenge.

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DON RATZLAFF

The Free Press

Every school welcomes the contributions of parent volunteers, but one group of Hillsboro Elementary School parents has taken volunteerism to a whole new level.

What started as a will“I knew the playingness to join a committee ground wasn’t in to plan fundraisers to pay the greatest shape, for some playground but when we took improvements has turned the initial tour I into a $185,000 project to replace the north playwas shocked.” ground in its entirety as —ERIN BEAVERS, CHAIR well as all of the current OF THE HES PLAYGROUND surfacing on both playCOMMITTEE grounds.

“When I initially signed up to be a part of the playground committee, I had no idea of the scope of the project,” said Erin Beavers, who is leading the effort as the committee chair. “I knew the playground wasn’t in the greatest of shape, but when we took the initial tour I was shocked.”

The designated playgrounds at the elementary school have different age designations. A smaller, hard-surface n See Parents, Page 10A

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Several members of the Hillsboro Elementary School playground committee gather around one of the pieces of equipment they hope to replace as part of their $185,000 project. Numerous parents have volunteered their time and energy for various fundraising projects since fall 2013, but pictured above are (from left) Treena Lucero, Malinda Just, Nicole Suderman, Mitchell Frantz, Erin Beavers and Rachel Hein. Among the many students who would benefit from a new playground is first-grader Jaidyn Frantz, posing with the committee.

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The north playground after a rain. “When it rains, we can’t even use that area,” said Principal Evan Yoder about the north playground.

Candidate ready Recount confirms 1st Dist. winner to move ahead n Lalouette-Crawford defeats Dodd by three votes.

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“I haven’t personally The Free Press been involved in a recount Winning the county com- before. I only had information from my brother-in-law mission race in Marion County’s 1st District by one (Marion County Sheriff) Rob Craft, when he was invote was unusual in itself.

But a recount Friday re- volved in a recount during his run for sheriff.” quested by independent She said picking up two candidate Craig Dodd that resulted in raising Republi- extra votes—assuming they didn’t come from provican Lori Lalouette-Crawsional ballots—means there ford’s margin of victory could have been a tie on from one vote to three election night between the prompted mixed emotions two candidates. for the victor. “(That) would have been “Having such a close an interesting outcome,” race was unexpected and she said. did illicit mixed emotions, Reactions as I have never heard of Dodd, who could not be such a close race before,” reached for comment prior Lalouette-Crawford said n See Election, Page 7A Monday.

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PATTY DECKER

DON RATZLAFF

The Free Press

A five-hour hand count of ballots Friday afternoon at the courthouse in Marion confirmed that Lori Lalouette-Crawford will be the new Marion County commissioner for District 1.

The final count revealed that Republican Lalouette-Crawford received 678 votes compared to 675 votes cast for independent Craig Dodd, who had asked for the recount

at his personal expense.

Write-in candidate Donna Klose received 113 votes.

Commissioners canvassed the recount at their Monday meeting, formally making the results official and without the possibility of further challenge.

A careful process Tina Spencer, county election officer and clerk, administered the recount process, which actually was carried out by a board comprised of three bipartisan registered voters from District 2: Eileen Sieger, Anita Brookens and Ruth Lange, all of

Marion.

“I felt that the recount board was very competent,” Spencer said.

“They did a terrific job and were very careful and attentive.”

Spencer said her goal was to recruit a team without bias.

“I wanted to be sure that I chose intelligent, well-respected and trustworthy people who did not handle any of the ballots pertaining to this race on election day, and who have no vested interest in the outcome— they are not eligible to vote on the race,” she said. n See Recount, Page 7A

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HHS students to rake leaves Nov. 25

and enroll in Medicare Part D prescription drug plans starting at 8 p.m. Nov. 24.

Gayla Ratzlaff, departHillsboro High School students plan to rake leaves ment coordinator, will be available at the Bethesda as a community service Home conference room project from 1-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 25. until her last appointment.

Organized by the student “If you are wanting a council, the intent is to comparison done, please assist people who would bring a list of your medicahave difficulty doing the tions and dosages to the work themselves. appointment,” Ratzlaff said.

To arrange for student To step up an appointvolunteers to rake your ment for Nov. 24, call 620-382lawn, contact Jakob Han3580. schu, student body presiThe Marion County dent, by email at Department on Aging uses jakob.hanschu@usd410.net, the Medicare website, which or call the high school office is used to do comparisons at 620-947-3991. by all those who assist. The department does not charge Free help offered for this service.

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Retired pastor to share his journey Retired pastor Paul Klassen will describe his post-retirement journey during the third session of the Lifelong Learning program at Tabor College.

The session will begin at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Wohlgemuth Music Education Center on Tabor

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Formerly a Mennonite Brethren pastor in Edmond, Okla., Klassen says his journey since retirement has been “mind blowing, comfort-zone smashing and faith stretching.”

His “show and tell” presentation will address his involvement with wood art and as an FBI chaplain in Oklahoma City.

The public is welcome to

attend all Lifelong Learning sessions and may register at the door. Fees are $5 per session. Participants may enjoy lunch in the Tabor College cafeteria after the session at the discounted price of $4.

For more information, contact Miriam Kliewer, director, at 620-947-3121 ext.

1706 or miriamkliewer@tabor.edu.

BIRTHS Avery Rader

Isaac Miller

Bradley and Kayla Rader of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Elizabeth Rader, born Oct. 14 at Newton Medical Center, Newton.

She weighed 8 pounds, 1.6 ounces, and was 201⁄2 inches long.

Welcoming her home were sisters Kaysie, 8, and Mallory, 3.

Paternal grandparents are Avis Bergman of Tampa and the late Larry Rader.

Maternal grandparents

Aaron and Emily Miller of Hesston, announce the birth of their son, Isaac Henry Miller, born Sept. 23 at Newton.

He weighed 7 pounds, 14.7 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are David and Deana Dick of Kingman. His great-grandmother is Dorothy Dick of Halstead.

Paternal grandparents are Doug Miller and Holly Swartzendruber of

are Eileen and Jerry Rader of Durham and Lester Schaffer of Newton.

Paternal great-grandmothers are Helen Markley of Dewey Ariz., and the late Etta Rader.

Hillsboro and Linda Miller of Gilbert, Ariz. Greatgrandparents are Sharon Smith of Dewey, Ariz., and John and Gloria Swartzendruber of Pigeon, Mich.

SENIOR SCRIBBLES HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER We can no longer take reservations for the center’s Thanksgiving dinner Friday, Nov. 21. For those unable to attend, we are sorry.

The senior center will be closed Thursday and Friday,

Nov. 27-28 for the holiday.

Chair massages are available Tuesday, Dec. 2, and for more information, please call us.

Volunteers are needed to help from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the kitchen. Anyone who volunteers will get their

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silent auctioning of gift baskets to benefit Main Street Ministries Inc., Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Hillsboro Senior Center is now under way through Dec. 6 at the Chamber office, 111 W. Grand Ave. Members of the public can come in during office hours to see the baskets and place a bid. Winners of the baskets will be notified Monday, Dec. 8.

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Mike Ottensmeier, Nathan Hoffman, Garry Vogel, Marion VFW, Marion Ampride, and JC Saunders family for helping make the Hunter Safety course in Marion a great success on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

James Lloyd Schmidt James Lloyd Schmidt was born on February 7, 1926, on a farm south of Breham, Kiowa county Kansas, the eighth child of 12 born to Louis and Lodie Wadel Schmidt . He was one of the last five boys born who were known as “the five little boys”.

He was baptized into membership of the Calvary Mennonite Church in Greensburg, Kansas. He was raised on farms in Kiowa county where he worked hard on the family farm and for neighboring farmers.

He left high school early to join the Army during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific theater fighting in the Philippines. After the war ended, he was transferred to a military police unit in Japan where he was a guard at the Japanese War Crimes trials. He was very proud to have served his country during a time of war and remained a patriotic citizen the rest of his life. He was a 69-year member of the American Legion and enjoyed the camaraderie of other veterans. He was able to go on an Honor Flight to see the great memorials in Washington DC with his daughter, Phyllis, in 2012. This was a special time for him and Phyllis. He was greatly impressed by the honor guards at Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.

After returning from his military service, he married Gladys Philpott in Pratt on February 2, 1947. They began their married life near Holcomb, Kansas where he ran the trencher in the sugar beet fields. That same year, they returned to Haviland where he began working for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company in Greensburg. He worked there for 32 years until health problems forced an early retirement. He retired as an engineer in the light plant.

Three children were born to this union; two girls, Phyllis and Lois Darlene, and a boy, Roger. They were educated in the Haviland schools. Lacking a high school diploma, James Lloyd took great pride in his children’s educational achievements. Later, he was inspired to complete his high school education by GED. In 2002, he was honored by the graduating class of Haviland High School and received his high school diploma. That was a special moment for him to have his high school diploma after all those years.

Being retired gave him time to pursue his many interests. He was proud of the years he served on the Haviland school board, serving one term as president. He also served on the Kiowa county library board. He was the custodian at the Haviland Methodist Church for several years. For many years, Lloyd played his guitar with many friends and entertained in several care facilities in the area. After he and Gladys moved to Hillsboro to be near their daughters, he did home delivery for the local pharmacy.

Their only son, Roger, died suddenly in January 2002. Lloyd was very proud that his son had served in the military after completing high school and that co-workers described Roger as a hard worker, a characteristic Lloyd treasured.

In later years, declining health required that he live in Bethesda Home in Goessel, Kansas. He especially enjoyed the music programs and for as long as he could, he played his guitar for anyone who would listen.

James Lloyd passed away quietly on November 14, 2014 at Newton Medical Center. He will be remembered by friends and family for his quick wit, positive outlook, and gentle spirit.

He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers Virgil, Vern, Cecil, John, Melvin, Meril, and Chester, sisters Lena, Geneva, and Pearl who died in infancy, his son, and many of his friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of 67 years, daughters Phyllis and Lois Darlene, grandchildren, Robert and wife Elizabeth, Lance and wife Kim, and Corissa and husband Collin, five great-grand children, Lindsay, Kathryn, RJ, Abby, and Carson, brother Irvin, a brother-in-law and five sisters-inlaw as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Celebration of life service will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro, Kansas. Graveside service will be at the Sunset Cemetery at Cullison, Kansas at 3:00 pm.

meal free the day they work. gravy, dressing, candied carrots, roll, milk.

Anyone who can spare a pumpkin dessert, MONDAY, Nov. 24 day or two each month is Salisbury steak, baked potato, sour cream, green beans with onions, Jellencouraged to let us know.

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December menus will be TUESDAY, Nov. 25 out soon. For more informa- Sweet and sour chicken, steamed rice, tion, call 620-947-2304 or stop carrots, apple crisp, roll, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 by the senior center, 212 N. Potato soup, chicken salad sandwich, Main St. mixed fruit, milk.

The center is open from 8 MARION SENIOR CENTER a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s hard to leave home in We hope you can join us this cold weather, but it’s at the senior center soon. worth coming to the senior —Brenda Moss, director center for a good, hot meal and good company.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 Taco salad or alternative of hamPhyllis Soyez brought burger, bun, sliced tomatoes, corn, treats for her birthday Nov. cinnamon apples, milk.

6. Commodities came in THURSDAY, Nov. 20 Baked chicken, rice, mixed vegetaNov. 12. A very efficient bles, fruit crumble, roll, milk. crew of Sue Clough, Jackie FRIDAY, Nov. 21 Hett and Vickie Kaempfe Thanksgiving meal: Roast turkey, boxed everything for distribution.

Join us this Sunday Jerry Nelson was honored for his birthday Nov. at the Hillsboro 12. His sister, Robin, who Elementary School volunteers here, surprised

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Dorothy Isabelle (Brown) Morford Dorothy Isabelle (Brown) Morford, 93, died November 6, 2014 at the Salem Home, Hillsboro, Kansas. She was born January 7, 1921 in Greensburg, the daughter of Edward Macaulay and Malissa Isabelle (Alford) Brown. Dorothy graduated from Greensburg High School in 1939. After graduation she worked as a tourist attendant at the Big Well and later was employed as the Kiowa County Deputy Clerk under her father. She clerked in the County Treasurer’s Office from 1976-1986. On November 24, 1945 Dorothy married Floyd Sherman Morford. They raised their family on a farm southeast of Greensburg. Sherman preceded her in death March 5, 2007. She spent her final years at Salem Home in Hillsboro. She was a member of the Tillers and Toilers EHU, Thimbleena quilting club, and the Greensburg Christian Church where she shared her talent in vocal and piano music. She is survived by two sons Quentin A. Morford and wife Shari, Hillsboro, Craig Morford and wife Brenda, Haviland, Kansas, a daughter Sharman Thornton and husband Bill, Congress, Arizona, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by twin daughters Carol and Sheryl Morford, two brothers Quentin and James Brown and three sisters Esther and Gladys Brown and Maude Smith. Funeral services and celebration of Dorothy’s life were held Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Greensburg Christian Church, Greensburg with Rev. Carl Helm officiating. A time of sharing memories followed prior to the graveside service at 3:00 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg. Memorials are suggested to the Greensburg Christian Church in care of Fleener Funeral Home, 514 S. Main St., Greensburg, Kansas 67054.

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DEATHS 1931, to Edwin and Sarah Bartel at Drake, Saskatchewan. On Nov. 7, 1953, he was married to Betty Schmidt, who survives.

Other survivors include children Bev and husband Chuck Regier, Annette and husband Kevin Cherveney, Larry and wife Alyce Bartel and Randy Bartel; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; five sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law.

Petersen Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family via: petersenfuneralhome.com.

eight grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent to the family via: www.jostfuneralhome.com.

Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, was in charge of arrangements.

n GENEVIEVE BELTON, 95, died Nov. 8 at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro.

The service was Nov. 12 at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, with pastor Brian Allen officiating.

She was born March 6, 1919, to Emanuel and Lena (Funk) Becker at Durham.

She was married to Richard D. Belton, who predeceased her in 1982.

Survivors include sons Richard G. and wife Mary n WILBERT N. BARTEL, 91, Claire Belton of Sacramento, Calif., Mark D. a life-long farmer of rural Hillsboro, died Nov. 9 at his Belton of Overland Park; two grandchildren and home. three great-grandchildren.

The service was Nov. 15 Memorials may be made at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, Hillsboro. to the HMBC and sent in care of Jost Funeral Home, Burial was at Haven of P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS Rest Cemetery, rural 67063.

Hillsboro.

Online condolences may He was born Oct. 8, 1923, Espada, Bartel be made to the family via: to Heinrich and Mary www.jostfuneralhome.com.

(Nickel) Bartel. On Feb. 7, to marry Nov. 22 1947, he was married to Sammy Espada and Josie n DARREL HELMER, 69, a Alvena Goossen, who surBartel announce their Marion native, died Nov. 12 vives. engagement and upcoming Other survivors include in Albuquerque, N.M. marriage.

A memorial service will children Dorothy and husThe groom-elect is the be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. band David Soldan of son of David and Lori 20, at Marion Christian Manhattan, Wilbert K. Espada of Hillsboro.

“Sonny” and wife Franceen Church, 140 N. Elm St., He is the grandson of Marion.

Bartel of Hillsboro, Janet Maria Espada and the late He was born Nov. 7, 1945, Bartel of Manhattan, Raul Espada of Aibonito, to David and Eldena Helmer.

Wilmer and wife Marilyn Puerto Rico, and Yvonne On July 14, 1973, he was Bartel of Hillsboro and Hogsett and late Chet Hogsett of Springfield, Mo. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Wilbert K. (Sonny) and Franceen 120 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 11-10 11-11 11-12 11-13 11-14 11-15 11-16 Bartel of rural Hillsboro.

110 She is the granddaughter 100 of Alvena Bartel and the 90 late Wilbert N. Bartel of 80 rural Hillsboro, and Isabella Bezdek and the late Henry F. 70 Bezdek of Hillsboro.

60 Both are graduates of 50 Hillsboro High School.

40 The bride-to-be earned a 30 bachelor of arts degree 20 from Southwestern College of Kansas.

10 She works at Central 0 Plastics in McPherson as a -10 line operator and also part-20 time at the Hillsboro Sonic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Drive-in as a carhop.

High Low COURTESY OF ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, MARION RESERVOIR The groom-elect works at Container Services in Hillsboro as second shift lead.

The wedding is planned Nov. 22 at the Historic Elgin Hotel in Marion.

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Memorial may be made to the Father Kapaun Fund or St. Anne’s Altar Society, and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm St., Marion, KS 66861.

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The city office will be closed November 27 & 28

n TOM J. MCLAUGHLIN, 63, of Canton and a retired employee of Bunting Magnetics, Newton, died Nov. 10 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

The service will be at a later date in Florida, however, visitation with the family was Nov. 17, at Olson’s Mortuary, Canton.

He was born Sept. 21, 1951, to Thomas F. and Ann (Bartlewski) McLaughlin at Upland, Penn.

Survivors include his mother of Clearwater, Fla., and sister Patti and husband Dale Schumacher of Holmes Beach, Fla. Memorials may be made to the Tom J. McLaughlin Memorial Fund and sent in care of Olson’s Mortuary, P.O. Box 355, Canton, KS 67428.

n BESSIE PENNER, 92, died Nov. 15 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

She was born June 25, 1922, to David and Martha (Litke) Leppke at rural Hillsboro.

Survivors include daughn ELVA M. HOLUB, 90, a ter Dianne and husband farm wife and former drug Glenn Lygrisse of Wichita; store employee, died Nov. 11 son Ronald and wife at St. Luke Living Center in Melanie Penner of Bel Aire; Marion. brother, David Leppke of The service was Nov. 14 Humboldt; four grandchilat St. John Nepomucene dren and eight great-grandChurch at Pilsen. children.

Burial was at Pilsen The service was Nov. 18 n ALICE M. MEYSING, 84, at Ebenfeld Mennonite Cemetery. a homemaker and farm wife Brethren Church, rural She was born Dec. 3, 1923, to John W. and Bertha of Lincolnville, died Nov. 3 Hillsboro. at Parkside Home in Baker Seratte at Prairie Memorials may be made Hillsboro.

Grove, Ark. She was marto Ebenfeld Church cemeThe service was Nov. 8 at tery fund and sent in care of ried to Leonard Holub, who St. John Nepomucene predeceased her.

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Burial was at Pilsen dren Doris Maltbie and husOnline condolences may band Earl of Canton, Donna Cemetery. be made to the family via: She was born Feb. 7, 1930, www.jostfuneralhome.com.

Shramek and husband Gene to John and Theresa (Pauly) of Schruz, Nev., and Pat Schippers near Colwich. On Holub and wife Laurie of n DAN E. REAGAN “TWO May 2, 1950, she was marMarion; daughter-in-law DOGS”, 59, died Oct. 28 from ried to Paul W. Meysing, Pauline Holub of Marion cancer. who predeceased her. and 11 grandchildren and A memorial service will Survivors include Don of be at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in the their families.

Memorials may be made Lincolnville, Larry of Scout House at Memorial Edmond, Okla., William of to Good Shepherd Hospice n See Deaths, Page 5A Austin, Texas, and Greg of and sent in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm St., Goessel; eight grandchilCHRISTMAS dren; three great-grandchilMarion, KS 66861.

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married to Marsha Spencer, who predeceased him. On Dec. 19, 2007, he was married to Paula Cox, who survives.

Other survivors include children Aaron and wife Traci, Ray and wife Jami, Paul and wife Jessi; brothers Gary and Ladd and wife Luci, all of Marion; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gilham Road, Kansas City, MO. 64108.

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n LAURENCE EDWIN BARTEL, 83, former business manager at Prairie View Mental Health Center, and later at Valic, at an investment group, died Nov. 15 at his home in Hesston.

The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at First Mennonite Church, 429 E. First St., Newton.

He was born July 19,

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EDITORIALS

Attitude of choice n We can define our lives either by our disappointments or by our undeserved favor.

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ith uncertainties facing this country as 2012 nears an end, Thanksgiving Day is an even more important holiday than usual. When it’s easy to fret how bad things could get, we need a day to remind ourselves how good we actually have it.

Gratitude has always been an attitude of choice. Each of us can list reasons to feel sorry for our circumstances, as well as reasons to be humbled by our undeserved good fortune. Our outlook will be determined by the list we choose to define ourselves. If we stare longingly up the ladder to gaze at the amenities we do not yet possess—those things our consumer culture says we deserve and should demand—we will surely dwell in disappointment and discontent.

We need at least one day a year to focus our vision on the rungs below our own. For every thing we lack, someone else has less. For every challenge we face, someone faces a bigger one.

For every burden we carry, others carry more.

Gratitude is an attitude of choice. And silent gratitude isn’t of much use to anyone.

Share it with family, friends and co-workers this week and every week. —DR

Be grateful for things that really matter

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you yelled at because ll of the I just sold the last Halloween one to the person costumes ahead of you in line, have been put on and you needed it the clearance racks. worse than they did.

Everything you eat For years, I hated or drink can be Christmas—and by ordered in FEARLESS proxy, Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Spice flaFARM FRAU its harbinger. vor. The Christmas Once and only decor has been up Shana once have I ever sucin most stores for a Thornhill cumbed to the madmonth. The leaves ness, and that was once too (and snow) have been falling. This can mean only many. The masses of people one thing: it’s Thanksgiving shoving, jostling, grabbing, yelling and trampling were season. bad enough—and that was Yes, that often overlooked, if not dreaded, time before the store even opened. of year has arrived again.

Once inside, the mob Sandwiched between the mentality took over. The theatrical production of Halloween and the frenzy of only time I’ve ever seen anything like it was down south Christmas, this holiday just before a hurricane. might be overlooked if it weren’t for the sheer quanti- With a sense of impending doom, you go to the store ties of food and football. and just start grabbing stuff.

Logistics presents its own special headaches: with It doesn’t matter what it is, whom to spend the day, how you need it.

Ditto Black Friday. long to stay, what to bring, Sometimes I wonder if and what to do if Crazy somebody out there is still Uncle Eddie shows up again. Talk about first world wearing the shirt that was problems—the consumption grabbed out of my hand that day. And that’s when I culture suddenly gets comstarted taking a good long plicated by family politics. look at what I’m really Having surmounted thankful for, and nowadays, those challenges, there’s what I’m teaching my kids still one tradition I don’t to be thankful for. understand. Why on Earth First, I’m thankful we would otherwise sane peolive out here, away from the ple go from being thankful for what they have, to going big city. It’s quiet, and I’ve gotten to know and like a to extremes to get more?

Yep, I’m talking about Black good many of you. (And, at this time of year, I’ll forgive Friday, which now apparyou for running over three ently includes of my favorite barn kittens Thanksgiving Day. the other week and trying to In my younger days, I dump a broken TV in our worked retail. I stayed late creek. Don’t let it happen stocking the store to prepare. I was there first thing again.)

I’m thankful that we in the morning to meet the n See Thornhill, Page 5A hordes. I was the one that

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It’s time to get back to walking

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am back on the wagon, and Lindsey and I are being more active starting last week.

The last six months have been a whirlwind, and the amount of walks the dog gets and general AS I SEE IT activity I have been getting have gone down the Joey Young tube.

It's really bummed me out.

Lindsey got me out of my funk last week when she told me we were going to go walking every day to burn some stress out and get the dog some exercise.

I was glad she did, as the walks have really done a wonder in the stress department, and I hope for my waistline, too, eventually.

Loving your work helps make the day go by quickly and enjoyably. Loving your work to the point that I do can be counterproductive sometimes. I have been darn near sedentary recently at my computer, toiling away on projects for hours without break.

The basketball games have been fewer and further between, the walks were almost completely out the window, and with that, my level of stress was going up.

I screwed up some simple stuff with a project I was working on and couldn't figure out how I could do such a numbskull thing.

The answer was simple yet difficult for me to find.

I was just working too hard. I was staring at a computer screen and working on projects so much that my brain wasn’t getting a break.

Good old physical activity was the perfect medicine for what ailed me, and I am going to do my darnedest to make sure I don’t fall down the work rabbit hole again.

My general work day is 12 to 14 hours, which is fine, but I need to make sure that doesn’t turn into 14 to 16 hours every day.

A good hour-long walk or an occasional basketball game certainly won't hurt my productivity. In fact, it is helping it.

This may not be for everyone, but for me, my life is a lot less stressful when Lindsey, K.C. (our dog) and I go out for a nice stroll around the neighborhood.

I am hoping for some better health, both mentally and physically, from my change in lifestyle, so cross your fingers, and we shall see how things continue into the harsh weather.

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fter getting past the general disappointment bedtime always seems to bring—no matter that it comes at the same time every evening, there are always moans and LIPSTICK groans—it becomes an & PEARLS endearing time for our Malinda Just family.

We cuddle and read books with babies in footies. We tuck each child in under special blankets and we place each child’s worn stuffed animal into waiting arms. We pray and sing songs.

And then my middle will ask, “Mommy, is tomorrow the next day?”

Time is a nondescript thing that takes awhile for kids to understand. Time can be referenced in the obvious ways: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years. It can also be referenced in random, vague or cliche descriptions.

For instance, for toddlers, time might be best understood by the length of a “Curious George” episode. I use that reference in describing drive times. A trip to Newton takes two episodes—which, to a daughter who gets carsick, is two episodes too long.

As a mom, “time is fleeting” is apparent when I listen to my child—who was once a sweet, helpless newborn—read “Little House on the Prairie,” and I wonder where time went.

“That was an eternity” might be wellplaced after a lengthy meeting, or when my youngest cries for an hour after waking because he wanted egg instead of Cheerios, or oatmeal instead of toast, or Cheerios instead of a bagel for his break-

fast.

Time can be a lot of things. But one description I don’t buy into is that of time as a healer. You know, the good ol’ “time heals all wounds” adage.

The image of time as a healer is deceptive and unrealistic. Russell Friedman, on a website called “The Grief Recovery Method,” compared the quote to a flat tire. He asks, “If you arrive at your car in the parking lot and see it has a flat tire, would you pull up a chair and sit and wait for air to jump back into your tire?”

Well, no. The answer is obvious. I would pull out my trusty cell phone, call my husband, and THEN sit and wait. Or, if well-versed in tire-changing procedure, you jack up the car, put on the spare and take the other tire to the shop for repair.

Sitting and waiting is futile. As is expecting time to heal all wounds.

Rose Kennedy said, “It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree.

The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.”

If you’ve ever experienced deep grief, you know the place from which Rose speaks. It’s a place of an altered present because of a past reality. I know that place well.

And she’s right. The wounds are never really gone.

But they can be turned into something beautiful...although not without some sweat and tears (kind of like what might happen if I had to change a tire by myself without instruction.)

A year ago, I spent the weekend at n See Just, Page 5A

E S TA B L I S H E D 1998

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HOW TO CONTACT OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES n President Barack Obama, The White House, Washington, D.C. 20500. n U.S. senators Jerry Moran, 4 Russell Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-2246521. Fax: (202) 228-6966. E-mail: go to moran.senate.gov, click on “Email Senator Moran.”

Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510. Phone: 202-224-4774.

Fax: 202-224-3514. E-mail: go to roberts.senate.gov, click on “Email Pat.” n U.S. representatives Tim Huelskamp (Dist. 1), 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515-1601. Phone:

(620) 665-6138, Hutchinson office; or 785309-0572, Salina office. E-mail: available through website, huelskamp.house.gov. n Governor Sam Brownback, Capitol 300 SW 10th Ste. 2125, Topeka, KS 66612. Phone: 785296-3232. Fax: 785-368-8788. E-mail: governor.ks.gov (website).

St., Hesston 67062. Phone: 620-327-4427 (home), 1-800-432-3924 (work); E-mail: Don.Schroeder@house. ks.gov.

John Barker (Dist. 70), 109 E. 1st St., Abilene 67410. Phone: 785-263-4704. Email: John.Barker@house.ks. gov. House switchboard (during session): 785-2960111.

n State senator Clark Schultz (Dist. 35), PO Box 731, McPherson, KS 67460. Phone: 620-7553473. E-mail: Clark.Shultz@senate.ks.gov.

Senate switchboard (during session): 785296-0111. Office: 541-E; 785-296-7354.

n County commissioners Roger Fleming (Dist. 1), 1002 Grandview Court, Hillsboro, 67063. Phone: 620947-0184.

Daniel Holub (Dist. 2), 1953 240th, Marion, 66861. Phone: 620-924-5753.

Randy Dallke (Dist. 3), 504 E. 9th, Peabody. Phone: 620-983-2978.

n State representatives Don Schroeder (Dist. 74), 708 Charles

tried to vote three times on Election Day before I finally stood in line for at least a half hour late PARTLY morning. I NONSENSE kept watchJoel Klaassen ing and there was always a line to the entry door to city hall.

I thought I might just leave and then go back later when it wasn’t so busy. At that moment it occurred to me that if I stood in line I might learn something, so stayed until I got in.

I think the folks who had short lunch hours had second thoughts about waiting it out, and I’m sure a few who left because of the line and never came back. n While it was a big turnout, I believe cutting the voting places from two to one had a lot to do with the delay.

In all of the years I have voted in Hillsboro, I don’t think I’ve ever waited as long as I did this time.

The word is there will be more voting places in future elections when large turnouts are expected. n Since we mailed the papers on Monday, Nov. 10, this year because of Veterans Day falling on a Tuesday, and because the post office was closed for the holiday, not all of our mailing employees were able to change their schedules.

That meant I needed to drive the north route to deliver our mail bags to Durham, Ramona, Burdick (we no longer deliver Tampa newspapers to Tampa, but to Ramona). Lost Springs and Lincolnville now go to Marion.

It’s great to get out and see the northern part of the county. I don’t think I had been that way since the big snow last year. n The previous item I wrote is intended to set up the following item.

I got back to the office with the big vegetable shown here and Nicole asks, “Where did that turn up?”

I said I didn’t just get off of the turnip wagon, but I walked right by one.

Actually, Davey Hein in Durham had quite a crop in the back of his truck and he invited me to take a couple.

I took just one. The coin in the photo is not a dime but a quarter to show how large the turnip really was. n I have never put much credence into any dreams I have had, but I just had one where a Dr. Oz-type of character told me in no uncertain terms that if I didn’t change my eating habits, and change them soon, bad things were going to happen.

Maybe subconsciously it has been on my mind and the dream was just a manifestation of my thoughts. n Cold and snow this early in November means we had a cold snap and snow in early November.

If you wish to share your comments or ideas, my email address is joel@ hillsborofreepress.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 n HILLSBORO FREE PRESS

LETTERS Playground project a community effort

pre-school kids were removed as well and salvaged for future use at the I want to thank the Hills- school. This was a big help in readying this area for boro Community Foundaimprovement. tion and members of the The USD 410 Board of Hillsboro United Methodist Church for their recent con- Education also voted unanimously to contribute $55,000 tributions to our playof capital outlay money to ground improvement the project at their Novemproject at Hillsboro ber regular meeting.

Elementary School.

The contributions of A group of HES parents these organizations, as well began the work to improve as the many donations from the playground over a year individuals and businesses ago by organizing several fundraising events, but with too numerous to mention, these recent contributions— are helping us bring this dream to reality. Future volfinancial and volunteer unteer efforts are being labor—from the HCF and organized by other churches HUMC, respectively, the and organizations. This is momentum for this project truly a community effort. kicked in to another gear.

I also want to send a speThe Hillsboro cial thanks to Erin Beavers Community Foundation and the HES playground gave $25,000 to the project, committee members. You which at the time, was the have worked so hard bringsingle biggest gift the coming attention and focus to mittee had received. this improvement effort.

Following that, a day of Without your contributions service was set aside by of time and money, we HUMC and many parishwouldn’t be on the threshold ioners arrived at HES to of securing all of the necesremove the middle playground area so it could be sary funding for this. turned into a courtyard.

Community projects like The volunteers that day this remind me why removed the old timbers Hillsboro is such a great and the gravel from this place to call home. area as well as the old swing Steve Noble sets. Mini backhoe diggers USD 410 superintendent and other small rides for Hillsboro

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Women’s Encounter.

Following that weekend, I wrote about it in a column titled, “Walls Can Protect or Confine,” and I shared the importance of that event in my life.

I spent my Encounter weekend at the foot of the cross, with walls crumbling around me. For me, that experience was the catalyst I needed to journey into a process of healing from lifeinduced grief—including the death of my brother when I was in high school.

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have a house to live in, decent clothes to wear, and enough food to eat. I’m thankful for vehicles that work, even if they’re not new and they make funny noises. I’m thankful for chickens that make me laugh and occasionally try to jump in the truck to keep me company.

I’m thankful for teachers.

Of course, the kids have excellent teachers at school, but it’s more than that. It’s our pastors and elders at church who teach by example. It’s folks around here willing to talk a while and show us new ways to do things.

I’m thankful for good friends. Each of you know who you are, and you know that we’d be worse off without you. Thanks for enriching our lives and letting us try to return the favors.

I’m thankful for health.

At this time last year, I was heading downhill pretty fast. Thanks to some fastacting folks at St. Luke, and two of the world’s most awesome paramedics. Thanks to you all for the prayers and positive energy you sent my way. Miracles do happen...just ask me.

And, most important, I’m so very thankful for family.

Even the crazy ones. This

Ground beef stroganoff recipe is right on

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hen I was a kid, I remember catching a few episodes of “Supermarket Sweep” with my mom.

SPICE UP For those of you YOUR LIFE who are unfamiliar, Lindsey it was a show based Young on trying to guess prices of items in a grocery store, and each episode would culminate in someone running through the store with a cart, trying to fill it with as much expensive merchandise as possible. The person with the highest total value in the cart was crowned the winner.

Whenever we would watch it, my mom would advise me that the best strategy was to hit the meat section, because that’s where the truly pricey items lay.

As an adult, I now know my mom would have dominated “Supermarket Sweep” because she’s absolutely right—meat is expensive.

And that’s intensely unfortunate, because it’s also delicious, especially in great comfort foods that I crave during cold weather, like beef stroganoff.

Traditionally, stroganoff is made with fresh mushrooms and steak, but both of those things can add up

quickly when you’re putting them in your cart. To save some money, I decided to try a recipe that uses ground beef and cream of mushroom soup instead, and the results were a creamy, yummy version of stroganoff that satisfied my craving and didn’t break the bank.

This recipe comes from a blog called “Everything in Moderation.”

You can read the original post at http://moderationrecipes.blogspot.c om/2009/10/fast-and-furious-fridayground-beef.html. *** Ground Beef Stroganoff Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (I used reduced calorie) 16 ounces egg noodles 1 cup sour cream (I used low fat) Directions Brown your ground beef and chopped onion, breaking apart the meat as you cook it. Drain the grease off of it and return it to the pan.

While the beef is cooking, cook your egg noodles according to package instructions.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the

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FRIDAY, Nov. 21 Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, tropical fruit, whole wheat roll, milk.

MONDAY, Nov. 24 Sloppy joe on bun, potato salad, baked beans, brownies, milk.

TUESDAY, Nov. 25 Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, fruit with vanilla pudding, whole wheat roll, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving meal: Turkey, dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, whole wheat roll, milk.

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cold water and add it to the pan with the ground beef, along with the garlic powder, salt, pepper and cream of mushroom soup.

Stir the mixture well, and let it cook at medium heat for about five minutes, stirring constantly.

Reduce the heat to low and add the drained, cooked egg noodles and sour cream. Stir well and serve once mixture is heated through. *** The calories can add up quickly on this recipe, which is why I opted for lower-calorie sour cream and soup. You can also substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream if you want. I also cut the salt down in the recipe above and opted to salt the water I boiled my pasta in to get that little bit of flavor without adding as much salt to the finished product.

I hope you enjoy eating this cheaper version of stroganoff on these cold days ahead, and remember, if you ever compete on a supermarket game show, hit the meat department first, and if you win, remember to share some of that prize money with my mom, the ultimate strategist.

for Wednesday, Dec. 10.

More details will follow, but we will start at 6:30 p.m. n from Page 2A and then meet at the Senior Time is a funny thing, Center for hot chocolate him with a cake she helped because I still think of and cookies after touring bake.

Encounter on a weekly, the town.

Jackie Volbrecht spoke sometimes daily, basis, even This is always a fun and after lunch on a mission trip though I came home more festive time that everyone she took to Russia in 2007. than 365 days ago. The event enjoys.

She had attended worship in had a profound impact, and The SCMC board meetthe homes of people there.

I feel lucky that it seems like ing has been changed from We will have our just yesterday.

Lincolnville to Marion this Thanksgiving meal Nov. 26 PEABODY SENIOR CENTER month.

The healing that started with an appropriate proThe first of the week was over a special weekend full It will be Friday, Nov. 21. gram. The center is closed cold, but it feels like a heat of testimony and teaching Our Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. wave now that we are back keeps pushing me forward brunch will be at 9:30 a.m.

27, and will reopen for lunch in the 40s. It’s refreshing as time marches on. (See, I on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Nov. 28. when we get a reprieve from told you time descriptions The breakfast consists of To make lunch reservathe chilly temperatures. can be cliche.) casserole with either bluetions or for information, call Hopefully everyone will Are the wounds still berry coffee cake or cinna620-382-2942 by 9 a.m. the be able to get out and put there? Yes. Will they always day of the meal. We are mon cake, and fruit. It is a their Christmas decorations nice way to start off the holbe there? Maybe. located at 309 S. Third St. out during the warmth so But at least now I have a iday weekend and be able to — Janet Bryant, director that Peabody will be it’s get an early start if you are car jack. usual beautiful self during WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 traveling or having comChicken enchiladas, lettuce salad, the Christmas holidays that pany. Be sure to call in your refried beans, fruit, milk. are so rapidly approaching. reservations early. last year has been a bit of a THURSDAY, Nov. 20 We have set the date for Peppernut sales are roller coaster on both sides, Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic toast, fruit, milk. the Peabody Tour of Lights going great. We have two but we all made it through bag sizes this year so come together. by and make your selection.

So this Thanksgiving, HOMETOWN WORD SEARCH stop. Look around you. Be U C B K E U A V Q T J J S U Q O E I J I actively thankful, because M H T I L N I C Y O J K H I A N R V K T there are quite a few out T U Y K C C A G Y J R L V Q N A I A E S there (and yes, even here) C A H O K I A K E C C Q N S B V N H B X n from Page 3A who would count themQ J V Z K H K N O E N F X N E A Q X D U selves blessed to have your Park in Hillsboro.

O U U F I Y I H Y P F A J I B J O R H V life for just one day. Some Burial was at Gideon O M A H A P K R U X S R T A O O P H A I don’t have a place to live.

Blue Springs Cemetery, W H T Y M R E J Q H A H W T G W O L W A Some don’t know where V I I U K O W G M P F O T X A H A G V C Tahlequah, Okla. their next meal is coming P T C R L D H G P T C O K X O H E E G A He was born Feb. 19, from. Some haven’t seen C U V E E N W A H S D L I K K G N R J I 1955, to Arvel and Joyce their loved ones in years, or H E W W Q A H D W N A W A T T O J A A P Reagan. they’re fighting with the I L E I W A V N A K R M M T L A N W M A Survivors include daughones they do see. Some have N A B O N N G Y P Z T D N Q S T M A M W ter Megan; brothers Larry habits and addictions hold- O T I N J S W I M O T A W A T O P L Z A and Marty; sisters Bonnie, ing them prisoner.

O K O A P A C H E I W S I Q P Q P E H K Roberta, Becky and You can be their blessing. K C Y Q L U S Y G O G D N R J J K D D N Barbara; two granddaughK N U Z O V A X S S P S V E O E P S A O Yeah, I know, times are ters; nieces and nephews.

F V M H Z T C W F L K C E T A E T X S T tight. Sometimes, all it U X A J Q N P Z E Y G P V O U S P H B Y might take is a smile or a n JAMES LLOYD kind word, but you know Native American Heritage Month, Part 2 SCHMIDT, 88, died Nov. 14 at what they say about actions Newton Medical Center.

ALEUT IOWA OTTAWA TONKAWA and words. Do it.

APACHE KIOWA PEORIA WABANAKI The service is at 10 a.m.

Sure, you might have CAHOKIA MANHATTAN POTAWATOMI WEA Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Hillsbeen eyeing that new 60CHINOOK MOHAWK RAPPAHANWYANDOT boro Mennonite Brethren inch flat screen or that new CLATSOP NAVAJO NOCK YUMA Church, 300 Prairie Pointe.

NIPMUC SHAWNEE iPhone. But I can guarantee DELAWARE Burial is at 3 p.m. Nov. 19, HOHOKAM OMAHA SPOKANE that the hope you can give away will last far longer November is Native American Heritage Month and this week you will than any gadget. The time find some of the many Native American Tribes. This is the second in a you spend with your family three-part series. Puzzle created by Gary Ewert. Solution: Page 6A is worth far more than anything you can buy.

And know this: the To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale in Marion County Courthouse moment before your last breath, you won’t be thinkon December 4 at 2:00 pm ing about how much money INVESTMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OR AG USE you saved. You’ll just wish • 30+ acres in Hillsboro • South of US 56, east of Walmart site you had spent more time on • Near newer commercial area at Third and Adams Streets what really matters. Have a • Annexed into city on city’s north side • Adjacent to utility services • Soil type is Irwin silty clay loam, 1 to 3% slopes (Ib) blessed Thanksgiving!

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Notice of Budget Hearing for Amending the 2014 Budget The governing body of Hillsboro Recreation Commission will meet on the day of December 8, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Hillsboro City Hall for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed amended use of funds.

Detailed budget information is available at Hillsboro City Hall and will be available at this hearing.

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS 2014 Adopted Budget

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Midwest Land Specialists 107 E. 6th - Newton, KS Kathy Inlow • 620-345-6543 or 316-283-3300

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Actual Tax Rate

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1.000

Amount of Tax that was Levied 16,419

Douglas Sisk Official Title:Recreation Commission Director

Expenditures 65,800

2014 Proposed Amended Expenditures

84,000

They are great for coffees or for gifts at Christmas and Thanksgiving time.

Think of including a bag for the hostess of your Thanksgiving dinner.

Please come by 106 N. Walnut or call us at 620-9832226. We look forward to seeing you.

For seniors, the cost of a meal is suggested at $3.15 or $5 for those under 65.

—Ruth Lott, director WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 Baked pork chop, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, brownie, cinnamon applesauce, wheat roll, milk.

THURSDAY, Nov. 20 Turkey, dressing, vegetable, fruit, wheat roll, milk.

FRIDAY, Nov. 21 Salisbury steak, baked potato, green beans, fruited gelatin, wheat roll, milk.

MONDAY, Nov. 24 Hamburger on bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, pineapple, milk.

TUESDAY, Nov. 25 Beef stew, cornbread, fruit cocktail, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 Holiday brunch @ 9:30 a.m.: Breakfast casserole, blueberry coffee cake or cinnamon cake, fruit, milk.

at Sunset Cemetery in Cullison.

He was born Feb. 7, 1926, to Louis and Lodi (Wadel) Schmidt at Greensburg. His wife, Gladys Schmidt of Hillsboro, survives.

Other survivors include daughters Phyllis Elaine and husband Clifford Van Horn of McPherson and Lois Darlene and husband Daryl Bartel of Hillsboro; brother Irvin Schmidt of South Hutchinson; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Grace Children’s Home or Bethesda Home and sent in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.

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The Marion City Council unanimously approved a 15year water-tank maintenance contract at its Nov. 11 meeting.

Marty Fredrickson, building inspector, said the maintenance contract is important because the city hasn’t had a consistent or defined program for years.

City Administrator Roger Holter said: “Marty asked for this in the past, but it never came to fruition. By his efforts, he has been able to obtain a 15year committed price.”

In addition, Holter said that regardless of inflation, the rates will pay for basic services and keep the city current.

“This is about a 20 to 25 percent discount based on what we have paid for the last several years when looking back at it,” he said.

Fredrickson said five city water tanks are included in the maintenance contract with Liquid Engineering of Butte, Mont.

Those tanks include the 500,000-gallon tank on Eisenhower Street, a 70,000gallon tank at Marion High School, and a 200,000-gallon underground clear well at the Marion Treatment Plant.

Two other tanks are located on the water plant grounds, including a 350,000-gallon pre-ozone contact basin and 8,500-gallon pre-ozone contact basin.

Fredrickson said the

Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends, but does not require, all tanks be inspected, cleaned and repaired every three to five years.

Even though it isn’t required “yet,” Fredrickson said, the maintenance proposal would fit well with the KDHE recommendation.

“KDHE does an inspection every three years of our water plant, and they ask for the maintenance file,” he said.

The cost for the 15-year contract was $48,825, but Fredrickson said that amount is not what would be owed upfront. Instead, the tanks would be divided into three groups, with costs varying according to

size and capacity at $3,250, $3,570 and $2,945.

Holter said the cleaning service this year was $5,500 because the pre-ozone basin, which is 15 feet deep, had sediment over 81⁄2 feet deep.

“We had excessive time spent on the job removing that material,” Holter said.

“It is like a silt that will compact almost like concrete.”

The council approved the 15-year contract 4-0, with Councilor Jerry Dieter absent.

ATVs get a nod The council also approved guidelines for the use of all-terrain vehicles, work-site utility vehicles, golf carts and micro utility trucks on Marion city

streets.

The ordinance defined each vehicle as well as where and when the vehicles could be driven.

In addition, motorists wanting to operate these vehicles will need to register them with the police department at a cost of $45 a year or $75 for two years, according to the ordinance.

For more information, contact the police department.

Other business In other business, the council: n approved Mayor Todd Heitschmidt’s recommendations proclaiming National Family Week, American Education Week and Veterans Day. n heard Darin Neufeld,

city engineer with EBH, say that a letter was sent to Kansas Paving stating the city was closing the books on the KLINK project for work on Main Street.

Neufeld said he received a telephone call from the company, but was unable to return a call before the meeting. He will update the council at the Nov. 24 meeting. n approved a new city sign across the street from Pizza Hut on U.S. Highway 56. It will be stone background with steel laser cut powder-coated letters in the new logo design. n adopted the 2015 pay and holiday schedule.

The next council meeting is at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 in council chambers.

$222 fines and fees.

Oct. 19, Emily D. Hett, speed, $222 fines and fees.

Marriage licenses Samuel David Espada, Hillsboro; Josephine Kay Bartel, Hillsboro.

tered the roadway from the north, crossing in front of the vehicle. Passengers in the vehicle included: Estrella Mendez-Campos, 8, Burns; Amee Hernandez, 3, Burns; Abbigail Mendez-Campos, 6, Burns; and Ashlee Manzano, 4, Burns. Deputy Wilma Mueller investigated.

At 8:25 a.m. Nov. 6, Larry Dwayne Mein, 54, Herington, was driving a 1994 White FE truck west, turning north onto Sunflower.

Joshua M. Davis, 20, Ramona, was following in a 2002 Kia Sportage and did not see the first vehicle signal to turn north. As he passed on the right, he struck the tire and fuel tank area of the first vehicle.

Deputy Wilma Mueller investigated.

At 4 a.m. Nov. 7, James M. Horinek, 58, Marion, was driving a 2011 Ford Escape southbound on Kansas Highway 15 when a herd of deer came out of the west ditch in front of the vehicle. One of the deer was struck, but it is unknown whether it was killed. Undersheriff David V. Huntley investigated.

At 10:08 p.m. Nov. 7, Terry L. Looney, 46, Florence, was driving a 1997 Dodge V25 pickup northbound on U.S. Highway 77 with passenger Braxton Looney, 5, Marion. A deer was struck and killed when it came out of the west ditch.

Deputy D. McCarty investigated.

At 10:25 p.m. Nov. 8, Timothy Clayton Stuchlik, 19, Lincolnville, was driving a 1994 Pontiac Firebird south on U.S. Highway 56/77 when the vehicle struck and killed a deer that came out of the west ditch.

Passengers in the vehicle included Addie Love, 18, Burdick, and Kaleb Collett, 16, Lost Springs. Deputy D. McCarty investigated.

At 4:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Christian Frank Ward, 37, Hillsboro, was driving a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup southbound on Indigo when a deer was struck and killed after running out of the east ditch, in front of the vehicle. Undersheriff David V. Huntley investigated.

At 7:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Mark Wayne Meyer, 50, Tampa, was driving a 1998 Dodge R15 pickup south on Remington with passenger Cassie Meyer, 13, Tampa. A deer was struck and killed when it ran out of the east ditch in front of the vehicle. Undersheriff David V. Huntley investigated.

At 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Jaynette D. Miller, 61, Newton, was driving a 2008 Ford Focus southbound on Nighthawk when the vehicle hit a culvert marker with the passenger side mirror. The driver swerved, sending the vehicle into a skid.

After the driver over-corrected, the vehicle landed with the rear wheels in the east ditch and the front tires on the roadway. Deputy Travis Wilson investigated.

At 2:48 p.m. Nov. 10, Victoria Holub, 25, Marion, was driving a 2004 Saturn Ion southbound on Sunflower when she lost control of the vehicle on gravel. She drove into the east ditch, crossed a fence, struck a post, and went on into a field. Zillah Baker, 1, Marion, was a passenger in the vehicle. Deputy Wilma Mueller investigated.

At 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Jerald L. Rowland, 66, Emporia, was driving a 1998 Dodge Caravan southbound on Kansas Highway 15 at mile post 139. A deer ran into the path of the vehicle and was hit and killed.

Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated.

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PUBLIC RECORDS DISTRICT COURT Criminal Mari Rose Belifuss, sentencing, 10:45 a.m. Dec. 10.

Nikki Jo Bell, status hearing, 10 a.m. Dec. 1.

Benjamin Kaleb Castleberry, arraignment, 1:15 p.m. Nov. 24.

Brandon Alan Hayes, status hearing, 10 a.m. Dec. 1.

Mindy Sue Herpich, status hearing, 10 a.m. Dec. 1.

Derek Hoskinson, pre-trial conference, 1:15 p.m. Nov. 24.

Wanda Luttig, status hearing, 10 a.m. Nov. 24.

Keith Tincher, bond appearance, 9:45 a.m. Nov. 24.

Cyle Wilson, status hearing, 10 a.m. Nov. 19.

Nov. 5, Jacob Lewis Harper, diversion agreement. The defendant was charged with one count of possession of an hallucinogenic drug, marijuana, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of possession or consumption of alcoholic beverage by a minor, one count of transportation of liquor in an open container, and one count of speeding at 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. The defendant’s diversion agreement shall be administered through the Marion County attorney’s office. The defendant shall not violate any laws of the United States or of any state, or any ordinance of any municipalities. The defendant shall pay a diversion fee of $250, court costs of $158 and a booking fee of $45. All costs and fees are to paid at filing. The defendant will obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation at his own expense,

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within 60 days of filing of this agreement and provide the Marion County attorney’s office with a copy of said evaluation. The defendant will follow all recommendations of the evaluation. This diversion agreement shall terminate within 12 months of filing upon the defendant’s successful completion of the terms and conditions set out. The defendant understands that failure to do so will result in the Marion County attorney setting the matter for bench trial.

Nov. 7, Brenda S. Martin, the defendant ,was placed on unsupervised probation for 12 months with Court Services. The defendant is to pay the following within 11 months: $45 booking fee, $136 court costs, $22 surcharge, $222.96 Alco Discount Store, $87.50 Jost Service, $417.25 Dale’s Supermarket, $61.85 R&D Liquor Store and $40 Marion County Attorney Bad Check Fund.

Nov. 12, Shane A. Mascareno, journal entry of sentencing. The court sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 12 months for Count 1, vehicular homicide, in the custody of the Marion County sheriff, and a controlling sentence of six months for Count 2, driving commercial vehicle under the influence, first conviction. Said time shall be consecutive. The court ordered the defendant to serve 12 months in the custody of the Marion County sheriff and be given credit for 46 days already served.

Upon the defendant’s release from custody, he shall have 24 hours to contact the Court Services officer.

Upon the defendant’s release from custody, he shall be placed on supervised probation with Court Services for eight months, subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special conditions: the defendant was ordered to pay court costs and surcharge of $158, a probation fee of $60, a fine of $750 of which $250 shall go to the Community Corrections Fund, court-appointed-attorney fees as determined by the court and restitution of $9,786.15 to John Antoszyk, Marion. The court ordered the defendant to obtain a drug/al-

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cohol evaluation and follow all recommendations at his own expense.

The court ordered the defendant’s motor vehicle be impounded or immobilized for a period not to exceed one year. The court ordered the defendant’s supervised probation can be transferred to Dickinson County if appropriate. The court ordered the defendant shall serve the mandatory 48 hours in the Marion County Jail for the driving under the influence conviction before being placed on probation. The court ordered the defendant to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit, or admission of usage. Should the defendant deny usage and the specimen require positive laboratory confirmation, he may be made to serve an additional 48 hours in jail for failing to be truthful with the supervising officer. The court ordered the defendant to follow all conditions of the Court Services program. The court ordered the defendant to obey all local, state and federal firearms restrictions. The court ordered the defendant shall not drive without a valid driver’s license as a condition of his probation. The court ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances.

Nov. 12, Levi Jason Smith, journal entry of restitution hearing. The court ordered the defendant to pay restitution in the amount of $340 to Mark Smith, Marion. The court advised the defendant that the restitution is a condition of his probation. The court ordered the defendant to start his court-ordered jail time Nov. 7, for 48 hours, and continue on the following days for 48-hour sanctions: Nov. 21, Dec. 5, Dec. 19 in 2014; Jan. 2, Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13, and March 27 in 2015. The court ordered the defendant to meet with the Court Services officer Nov. 7 upon his release from custody.

Nov. 12, Eveleo Newton, journal entry of conviction and sentencing.

The defendant pled no contest to Count 1 of the first amended complaint, disorderly conduct, and the court suspended imposition of a sentence and placed the defendant on supervised probation with Court Services for six months to be concurrent with his other cases. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test refusal to submit or admission of usage. The defendant shall complete the domestic violence assessment and follow all recommendations at his own expense. The court ordered the defendant to pay court costs and surcharge of $158 and a probation fee of $60. The court waived attorney fees in this matter. The court further ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances.

Nov. 12, Todd D. Drinnen, journal entry of conviction and sentencing. The defendant was convicted of one count of assault and sentenced to a controlling sentence of 10 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff. The court placed the defendant on unsupervised probation for six months. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the court ordered the defendant to meet one time with the Court Services officer to set up a payment plan and review the conditions of probation.

The court ordered the defendant is to have no contact with Kyle Fistler.

The defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the county jail for every positive drug/alcohol test, refusal to submit, or admission of usage. The court ordered the defendant to pay court costs and surcharge of $158, a booking fee of $45 and court-appointed attorney fees of $500. The court further ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances.

Nov. 12, Michele Gonzalez, order of dismissal.

Nov. 12, Carlos Mitchell Taylor, diversion agreement for one count of possession of paraphernalia. This agreement shall be administered through the office of the Marion County attorney. The defendant shall not violate any laws of the United States or of any state or any ordinance of any municipalities.

The defendant has four months to provide proof of his enlistment in the military. The defendant shall pay a diversion fee of $125, court costs of $158 and attorney’s fees in the amount of $217. All costs and fees were to be paid with the filing of this agreement. This diversion agreement shall terminate within 30 days of filing and upon defendant's successful completion of the terms and conditions set out. The defendant understands that failure to do so will result in the Marion County attorney setting the matter for bench trial.

Domestic Kendall D. Hein vs. Amanda Hein, motion hearing, 1:15 p.m.

Dec. 1.

Alexis Lynn Wyatt, et al., petitioner vs. Megan Wyatt, respondent, contested hearing, 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 1.

Jennifer E. Silhan vs. Joseph M. Silhan, status hearing, 1:30 p.m.

Dec. 1.

Nov. 4, Secretary of the Department for Children and Families vs.

Michael A. Stultz, petition to register support order.

Nov. 5, State of Kansas ex rel, Department for Children and Families vs. Bobby L. Patterson Jr., petition for support.

Nov. 6, Department for Children and Families vs. Jennifer Sutton, petition for support.

Nov. 12, Devorah M. Hilliard vs.

Isaac Gene Hilliard, journal entry.

The court ordered sole legal and physical custody of the minor child to the petitioner, Devorah. The court ordered no parenting time for the respondent unless and until further order of the court.

Nov. 13, Tonia Lisa Lewis, petitioner vs. Daniel Vernon Catlin II, order of dismissal.

Probate Nov. 12, in the matter of the estate of Carol Broadstreet, order admitting will to probate, oath of executor, and last will and testament.

Traffic July 28, Andrew William Howes, driving while suspended; first conviction, $308 fines and fees.

July 28, Andrew William Howes, speed, $75 fines and fees.

Sept. 17, David Michael Willbrant, speed, $213 fines and fees.

Sept. 21, Amber N. Klein, speed, $240 fines and fees.

Oct. 4, Perdomo Orlando Ortega, speed, $189 fines and fees.

Oct. 5, Samantha Jo Ens, speed, $213 fines and fees.

Oct. 10, Joshua Ryan Gurnee, speed, $183 fines and fees.

Oct. 11, Evan C. Wondra, speed,

MARION CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS Nov. 7, James R. Chamberland to Michael l. Blevins, husband, and Donna S. Blevins, wife, WD, Lot 3, Hillside Addition, Marion.

Nov. 10, Eugene C. Remmers and Kenneth R. Remmers to Eugene C. Remmers, WD, part SW4 11-18-4.

Nov. 10, Ruth Moses to David E. Mork, QCD, lots 8-11, Block 1, Hackler’s Addition, Tampa.

Nov. 10, Bryan Grosse, husband, and Lindsey Grosse, wife, to Shawn M. Levis, husband, and Methann N. Levis, wife, WD, S2 lots 1-4, Block 12 Beebe’s Addition, Marion.

Nov. 10, Allen E. Suderman, trustee, to AES Investments LLC, TRD, E2 NE4 NE4 28-20-2.

Nov. 13, Central National Bank, trustee, to Richard G. Schaffer, husband, and Mary V. Schaffer, wife, TRD, part SE4 Block 15, Billings & Bowers Addition, Marion.

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF Jail roster, Nov. 7-14 Miranda Barnett, 36, Bakersfield, Calif., theft, possession of methamphetamines, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana.

Curtis Curry, 25, Wichita, probation violation.

Chris Lieder, 25, Wichita, probation violation.

Shane Mascareno, 45, Herington, court commit.

Bree Fryman, 18, Marion, probation violation.

Mari Belifuss, 27, Florence, disorderly conduct, battery on law enforcement officer.

Robert Smyser, 34, Lansing, hold for court.

Jordan Brundage, 20, Newton, court commit.

Levi Smith, 32, Newton, court commit.

New arrests Kristina Steiner, 35, Marion, probation violation.

Breann Pruett, 22, Wichita, no proof of liability insurance.

Heather Bartlett, 45, Emporia, pedestrian under the influence, obstruction.

Brandon Hayes, 23, Marion, possession of methamphetamines, possession of paraphernalia, child endangerment.

Nikki Bell, 19, Marion, possession of methamphetamines, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended, aggravated child endangerment.

Dirk Young, 18, Marion, driving under the influence, transporting an open container.

Kenneth Jost, 47, Marion, failure to appear on Saline County warrant.

Charles Matthews, 32, Marion, criminal damage to property.

Donald Litherland, 57, Herington, failure to appear.

Accidents At 8:45 p.m. Oct. 26, Travis Lee Meyer, 26, Junction City, was driving a 1992 Nissan 240 northbound on U.S. Highway 77 when he was unable to avoid striking and killing a deer that ran onto the road. Sgt. Larry Starkey investigated.

At 6:36 a.m. Oct. 27, Krystal Daun Mendez-Campos, 30, Burns, was driving a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country westbound on 30th when a deer was struck as it en-

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“I also wanted to be sure I had representation from both major parties. I am fully confident in their abilities and their impartiality.”

After team members were sworn in and Spencer explained the process, the ballots arrived in sealed plastic envelopes from the polling sites within the 1st District.

Once the team opened the envelopes, the three team members sorted the ballots according to the rural townships and city precincts that cast their ballot at the same location.

Once sorted, the count began. One member of the

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to deadline, requested the recount because of the one vote that separated him from Lalouette-Crawford.

Because of the uncertainty associated with the one-vote difference and recount, Lalouette-Crawford said it was a tense time between election day Nov. 4 and the completion of the recount Nov. 14.

“I would have liked to have a wider margin in the final numbers,” she said.

Lalouette-Crawford said she believes long voting lines in Hillsboro contributed to the close race.

“I heard reports of many people leaving the lines or not voting as they didn’t have enough time to wait to vote,” she said.

First campaign Lalouette-Crawford said she learned a lot during her first political campaign.

“Overall, the campaign took more time, and cost

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ing a 2012 Nissan Versa southbound on U.S. Highway 56/77 when a deer came onto the roadway and was struck. Passengers in the vehicle included Cheri P. Trieb, 56, and Annette C. Trieb, 19, both of Wamego.

Deputy Travis Wilson investigated.

Offenses At 4:34 p.m. Nov. 7, a charge of operating a vehicle without liability insurance was filed on a driver on U.S. Highway 77.

Between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Nov. 8, a report of pedestrians under the influence was called in to law enforcement. A charge of interference with law enforcement was also filed.

At 2:21 p.m. Nov. 8, a large mailbox valued at $75 was reported as damaged.

Between 2:55 a.m. and 4 a.m.

Nov. 9, law enforcement were called to a location in Marion on a report of liquor purchase and consumption by a minor.

Sometime between 10 a.m. and 12:26 p.m. Nov. 10, a burglary and criminal trespass occurred in Canton. Missing items included four rally sport wheels valued at $800, four tires valued at $200, and a commercial paint sprayer valued at $500.

At 9:30 p.m. Nov. 11, a situation involving battery was reported in Marion.

HILLSBORO POLICE DEPT. Daily log, Oct. 19 to Nov. 16 Oct. 19: Assisted with a fire

team read the result of each ballot, while the other two members kept track of the votes on separate tally sheets.

When one stack of ballots was processed, each of the two recording members announced their tally to ensure accuracy.

After all the ballots had been recounted, the result totals for each township and precinct were reviewed once again, then were added on multiple calculators to verify the final total.

“If I ever have to repeat this process in the future, I think I will add a fourth member to sit behind the reader and verify that what is read aloud is also what is on the page,” Spencer said.

“I have no doubt this recount was accurate. I

simply feel that this would be an additional doublecheck.

“In addition, it would be good to have a backup person who could read when the first person gets tired.”

Unusual from the start The recount climaxed an unusual election process for the 1st District seat. It began when incumbent commissioner Roger Fleming announced on the filing deadline day that he would not be seeking relection.

His announcement meant potential successors would need to use alternate strategies to get their names before the voters.

Lalouette-Crawford, an attorney from Hillsboro, and Donald Ewert, a farmer from Durham, ran as write-

in candidates for the Republican nomination in the Aug. 5 primary.

Dodd, a Hillsboro business owner, qualified for the general-election ballot as an independent candidate by using the certification process.

Lalouette-Crawford prevailed over Ewert in the primary, 191-118.

On election night, Dodd led Lalouette-Crawford by two votes, 670-668, with about 22 ballots needing to be reviewed for various reason.

During the election canvass at the Nov. 10 Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting, the result was reversed: LalouetteCrawford was credited with a one-vote win over Dodd, 676-675.

more than I initially anticipated,” she said.

Part of the expense was because she ran two campaigns—her write-in campaign for the primary election, followed by the general election. The signage and literature changed for each.

“The entire campaign was a learning experience,” she said.

From July through September she made campaign stops at Peabody’s Fourth of July event, the Marion County Fair, Goessel Threshing Days, Florence Labor Day and Marion’s Old Settlers Day. “For the primary election, I had an informational booth at the Marion County Fair and gave away promotional items including pens, Post-it Notes and about 800 bottles of water with custom labels at the fair and parade.

Lalouette-Crawford also took part in the “Trick or Treat Main Street” at Hillsboro.

“Throughout the campaign, I met and connected with new individuals and gained valuable knowledge and insight from them,” she said. “I would have not have had the opportunity to do so outside the campaign and election, which is something I am very grateful for.”

She said the experience was positive.

“I believe I ran a clean campaign and maintained my professionalism and integrity at all times,” she said. “If I had lost the election, I would have been disappointed, but I would have been pleased with myself for sticking to my moral and ethical beliefs and values and not campaigning negatively.”

Lalouette-Crawford refuted allegations that she or someone from her campaign stole some of her opponent’s yard signs.

“I too, had eight to 10 yard signs disappear the night before the election, and a few go missing at other times during the elec-

tion,” she said.

In transition Lalouette-Crawford said she plains to keep her law office open full-time until she takes office in January.

After that, she will work around her duties as the new commissioner.

“I want to give a special thanks to all those who worked with me, supported me and displayed my signs during my campaign and election,” she said. “I am honored to serve as the new county commissioner for District 1.”

Lalouette-Crawford said the close election should remind people that every vote counts, and that all voters should vote and not assume their candidate will win.

“You never know for certain how wide of margin there will be in the election results, so make your vote count,” she said. “Get to the polls, and stick out the long lines or take advantage of advance voting in coming years.”

alarm at Tabor College. Dog complaint at D and Main streets. Motorist assist on U.S. Highway 56.

Checked an abandoned vehicle at U.S. 56 and Jade.

Oct. 20: Fingerprinted subject for employment. Motorist assist at the Hillsboro Post Office. Officer collected evidence and transported to the police department.

Checked suspicious activity in the 100 block of South Main Street.

Oct. 21 State of Kansas LESO provided an audit of the police department. Picked up an abandoned bicycle. Trespass complaint in the 300 block of North Main Street. Officer attended city council meeting. Welfare check in the 500 block of South Ash. Assisted Marion Police Department with an investigation Oct. 22: Assisted the Department for Children and Families with an investigation. Assisted two stranded subjects on U.S. Highway 56. Met with the local domestic violence advocate. Report of someone tampering with a garage door in the 200 block of South Birch.

Checked suspicious activity in the 100 block of South Main.

Oct. 23: Returned lost property to owner. Welfare check in the 100 block of South Ash. Burglary report in the 100 block of North Jefferson. Panic alarm on Briarwood Lane.

Subject in the 400 block of North Ash reported a lost wallet. Assisted Kansas Highway Patrol with an investigation. Dog complaint in the 200 block of South Birch.

Oct. 24: Officers attended false identification and ABC law training. Fingerprinted subject for employment. Officer provided

security for Hillsboro High School football game. 911 disconnect in the 600 block of South Main Street. Checked suspicious activity at Tabor College.

Oct. 25: Officer completed mandated alcohol breath training.

Warning issued to subject attaching signs to utility poles. Reckless driver complaint on U.S. Highway 56. Traffic complaint at Adams and D streets. Criminal damage complaint in the 400 block of West First Street; appeared someone attempted to force entry into a garage. Warrant service in the 100 block of South Date. Report of a reckless driver on U.S. 56. Report of an assault victim at Hillsboro Community Hospital.

Oct. 26: Trespass complaint in the 200 block of West B Street.

Commercial alarm in Hillsboro Heights. Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of North Ash. Motorist assist on U.S. Highway 56. Follow up on an aggravated battery complaint.

Oct. 27: Civil stand-by at the police department. Welfare check in the 300 block of South Birch. Assisted the Marion County Sheriff’s office with an investigation. Report of suspicious activity in Hillsboro Heights. Dog complaint at Washington and Grand. Officers attended municipal court. Report of an attempted scam in the 600 block of North Ash. Report of an attempted scam in the 700 block of South Ash. Report of a possible runaway juvenile. Theft of services complaint; report of someone stealing cable television services.

Oct. 28: Dog complaint in the 300 block of North Adams. Report of an abandoned boat at the city

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Oct. 29: Dog complaint in the 400 block of West Grand. Trespass complaint in the 200 block of South Cedar. Harassment complaint in the 200 block of South Main.

Oct. 30: Assisted the Marion County Sheriff’s office with a noninjury accident. Harassment complaint in the 300 block of North Madison. Fingerprinted two subjects for employment. Report of an attempted phone scam. Assisted Emergency Medical Services in the 100 block of South Main.

Oct. 31: Subjects moved picnic tables from the park into the roadway. Subject reported being scammed out of money while purchasing baseball tickets online. Report of a theft in progress; subject reported two males stole a bicycle from a garage and followed the suspects until officers arrived; charges are pending against two out-of-state men. Officer assisted with Trick or Treat Main Street.

Panic alarm in the 400 block of Briarwood Lane.

Nov. 1: Officer completed breath/alcohol training and recertification. Officers assisted with the Marion County Toy Run. Officers assisted with a trick or treat special event downtown. Assisted with a fire alarm at Tabor College.

Nov. 10: Patrolled school zones. Investigated possible criminal damage to property in the 200 block of South Birch. Assisted Marion County Sheriff’s office with removing debris from roadway.

Nov. 11: Assisted motorist. Removed debris from street. Patrolled school zones. Investigated barking dog complaint in the 300

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Dawn Helmer (left) and Linda Beltz, Hillsboro State Bank staff, talk about what children are needing this year as they stand near the bank’s Christmas Giving Tree. In addition to Hillsboro, Marion, Peabody and Goessel are helping families in a similar way this holiday season.

’Tis the season for Giving Trees participants on motorcycle and in classic cars provided gifts under the tree.

Donations are being Currently, applications sought to help children and are being accepted at Hillslow-income families needboro State Bank until Dec. ing basic necessities and toys during the holiday sea- 1.

“The Giving Tree Comson by groups throughout mittee reviews the applicaMarion County. tions to verify that the Hillsboro At Hillsboro State Bank, applicants meet the requirements,” she said. the idea of a Christmas All information is Giving Tree is designed to treated with strict confiassist financially-limited dence, and once applicahouseholds by providing tions are verified, the gifts for children 17 and child’s age and gift reyounger, said Dawn quests are put on a tag and Helmer, coordinating the then on the tree, Helmer effort.

The tree is for any child said.

“Applications must be in the USD 410 School Disturned in by Dec. 1,” she trict. said.

“The program,” she “People wishing to dosaid, “is intended to assist nate presents for the tree a wide range of families can pick a tag from the tree who need a little extra and purchase gifts for that help.”

Earlier this month, she child,” she said.

“Gifts are returned to said, the Sons of the AmerHillsboro State Bank by ican Legion donated Dec. 16.” money raised at the Toy n See Giving, Page 8A Run auction, and Toy Run

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block of South Birch.

Nov. 12: Investigated report of man armed with rifle walking on U.S. Highway 56. Welfare check on driver. Patrolled school zones. Two separate traffic enforcement stops for speeding and lighting equipment.

Nov. 13: Investigated conditions for K9 in 200 block East First St. Non-injury accident in the 100 block of North Main; no report. Traffic enforcement stop for transporting open alcoholic beverage container.

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Nov. 14: Investigated report of breach of privacy. Worked on police firearms. Non-injury accident at the Hillsboro High School parking lot.

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Nov. 15: Traffic enforcement for stop sign.

Nov. 16: Investigated residential alarm 400 block of South Washington. Investigated water leak at First and Wilson. Assisted Hillsboro Emergency Medical Services ambulance.

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November means farmers wrapping up fall harvest

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Travel to the fields of Kansas during November and you’ll see farmers wrapping up fall harvest.

Combines chomp through fields of corn, milo, soybeans and sunflowers eager to dump the bountiful crops into waiting trucks and grain carts before Old Man Winter arrives with ice, snow and sleet.

Fall harvest in About 86 percent of the Kansas marks corn crop has been harvested, 72 percent of the soybean crop that magical time of the year is in the bin, 52 percent of sorghum is out of the field when the world’s and 57 percent of the sunflowbest producers of ers remain to be cut. food and fiber Today’s green, red and silver monsters move through reap what they the fields like tanks rolling have sown. through a war game. All across Kansas, farmers pilot these 12-ton behemoths as easily as the family car.

On gravel and blacktop roads tandem trucks and semis race back from the elevators so the machines can fill them up again. Fall harvest in Kansas marks that magical time of the year when the world’s best producers of food and fiber reap what they have sown.

This bountiful production underscores the importance of farming and ranching in Kansas. Our Kansas farmers, and their contemporaries across this great land, continually risk all that is theirs for a successful harvest.

They work with the land, chemicals, computers and livestock. They must understand markets, people, soil, crops and climate. Their livelihood is largely dependent upon factors that are oftentimes completely out of their control.

Still, farmers farm to succeed. They farm to grow and harvest crops and produce livestock. Farmers see their vocation not only as a business, but also as a way of life to preserve in good times and bad. They have their feet planted firmly in their soil. They are dedicated to the land and providing us with the safest, most wholesome food on the planet.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the average person consumes about 194 pounds of cereal products annually. When you couple that with about 66 pounds of oils, 115 pounds of red meat and 63 pounds of poultry it’s readily apparent why Kansas harvest is an important time.

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Rex Savage of Florence has spearheaded Windbourne Energy—locations for wind turbines in the area where he lives south of U.S. Highway 50—for nearly 14 years.

But Savage only received final approval to seek expansion of leases and construction for the project during the Nov. 10 Marion County Commission meeting by a 2-1 vote.

Commission Chairman Roger Fleming, casting the loan dissenting vote against commissioners Randy Dallke and Dan Holub, said he did so only to encourage Savage to talk with one of the more than 14 persons who came to the meeting— most of whom opposed the

wind farm.

Repeated local opposition came from Bob Maxwell, former planning commission member, and Bob Gayle of Florence, who has repeatedly opposed turbine development on grasslands south of Highway 50 that have been designated for more pristine preservation by Gov. Sam Brownback with support from ranchers and conservation groups represented at the meeting.

Scott Ritchie, representing Tallgrass Ranchers, said wind turbines, with their 300-foot plus towers, are an invasion of the landscape.

Others opposed the height of the towers and the destruction of prairie where each tower goes as

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boro State Bank that is used to help fulfill the gift requests. n from Page 7A “We feel that Christmas is a very special time, and Toys from the local toy every child deserves a gift at run are also used to fulfill Christmas, regardless of gift requests. their financial situation,” “After the gifts are reshe said. “This is a great turned, the Lions Club and way to help make Christmas Leo Club volunteer time to special for children who othwrap all of the gifts. erwise might not receive The recipients pick up gifts.” their gifts between 9 a.m.

Helmer added that she and 3 p.m. Dec. 23 at HSB. wants to thank everyone Eligibility who has so generously sup“The Giving Tree Comported the Giving Tree in mittee uses the State of the past and everyone that Kansas Income Eligibility Guidelines,” she said, “and continues to support the tree now. we request a copy of a curMarion rent paystub and/or other The Community Christproof of income.”

The first Christmas Giv- mas in Marion helps families in the Marion/Florence ing Tree was sponsored by School District and Centre Hillsboro State Bank beSchool District, said Margo tween 25 to 30 years ago.

“The bank came up with Yates, Chamber of Comthe idea after reading about merce secretary.

In total, the project covanother community that ers Marion, Florence, had done a similar project, Aulne, Pilsen, Lincolnville, and the turnout has been Ramona, Tampa, Lost great,” Helmer said.

“We have many generous Springs and Burdick.

“Between 30 and 40 famipatrons who help support lies receive gifts for their the tree every year.”

Anyone who would like children, including a main gift and a stocking stuff,” to give to the Giving Tree, she said. but don’t want to purchase In addition, each child respecific gifts, a Giving Tree ceives books and most years Fund is available at Hills-

a blanket.

“One year we gave pillows,” she said.

All children get a package of socks and the food portion of the gift is valued at about $180 and includes items to make meals such as chili, spaghetti, pancakes.

Years ago, she said, there were more gifts, but now there are more food items and personal care products to include shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, lotion and tissues.

“We have also tightened up our requirements over the years to ensure to our donors that we are doing the best job possible to make sure those who truly need this help are receiving it,” Yates said.

The committee also double checks with entities in Florence, the Marion County Health Department, Prairie View and others to make sure they aren’t missing anyone or helping a family someone else is already helping.

“In addition to the families we give just food to, we help another 40 families with extra food Gene Winkler (of Marion) brings from the Kansas Food Bank,” she said.

Twenty of those families live in the Centre School District area.

“We give hams with our food boxes and Gene has brought turkeys, produce and other items from the KFB,” she said.

Like in Hillsboro, Marion is able to help others through donations and fundraising efforts.

The largest contributor is the Marion County Toy Run, she said. “(The Marion County

Toy Run) is a huge help with toys and bicycles every year,” she said.

“Those bicycles are something else, too, because nobody (needing help) asks for them, but when they come and we ask if their child could use a bike, some of these people start crying.”

Along with what the Toy Run organizers provide and the other contributors, the community also will begin seeing “Little Angels” around town with what specific children are needing based on applications.

Even though the deadline was Friday to return an application, Yates said that if a family didn’t know about this or would like to be considered, they will try to help.

All food, toys and other items will be given out Dec. 11, she said.

This project, she said, has been going on for more than 20 years, and each year is gratifying.

“Nobody should have a bare cupboard,” she said.

Goessel, Peabody The Citizens State Bank and Goessel Ministerial Association are also sponsoring a Christmas Giving Tree.

“This tree will endeavor to help with some of the expenses of Christmas for families in need,” one of the organizers said.

“If you are in need and would like to submit a child’s name or whether you would like to help, we need you.”

Citizens State Bank in Goessel will have tags available on the tree until Monday, Dec. 1.

All gifts, organizers said, will need to be brought back to the bank by Dec. 15.

For any questions, call a local pastor or the bank.

In Peabody, Jim Pohlman with the Christian Church, along with the Ministerial Alliance, also sent letters to parents with children in the Peabody School District Monday.

The letters are asking parents if they are receptive to their child receiving a gift, he said.

Those on the wish list will receive presents purchased by members of the church congregation.

In Tampa, plans are also underway to help families in need with food.

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“We’ve been treated like that for years,” Holub added. “This is just another instance where some group finds an ear in Topeka that comes and dictates to local government.

“Who’s going to speak for landowners here? I think the county commission is. This is what they saw as a fit use for their land when they signed those leases. The zoning board took a lot of time.

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Bruce Waugh, attorney and co-founder of Tallgrass Ranchers, warned that deciding in Savage’s favor could result in a lawsuit similar to one filed in Wabaunsee County that stopped all wind turbine development there.

Holub refuted the threat of lawsuit, saying landowners’ rights were trampled on.

“We live in a republic, and we had a group, nonelected, that advised one of our elected officials (the governor) on this issue, where to draw these lines, and he chose not to check with Marion County,” Holub said.

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4-H NEWS n The Live Wires-Empire Best 4-H Club held its monthly meeting in conjunction with our Donor Diner at the Canton fairgrounds Oct. 19.

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Three receive 4-H Key Award Cara Martin, Karl Riffel and Reece Berens (pictured) received the 4-H Key Award at the Marion County 4-H Achievement Banquet Nov. 2. It is the highest award given by 4-H. Since 1952, this award, reserved for the top 1 percent of all 4-H members in Kansas, has been presented in recognition of outstanding achievement. Martin is a member of the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club. Riffel and Berens are members of the Tampa Triple T's 4-H Club.

The meeting was called to order by President Lane Wiens, who thanked all of the guests for coming and for their donations throughout the year to the club.

After the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge, roll call was answered by, “What is your favorite thing about Halloween?” Eleven members, four leaders and 13 guests were present.

After minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and treasurer Reed Wiens and reporter Isom Marston presented reports, council members said County Club Days will be in McPherson

Feb. 21. Information also was given about the new county airplane project.

New business focused on the coming year’s meetings and activities.

New officers were installed: Lane Wiens, president; Cash Toews, vice president; Grace Klinkerman, secretary; Reed Wiens, treasurer; Lane McMannis and Isom Marson, reporters; Sage Toews and Lane Wiens, council members; and Lane Wiens, parliamentarian.

The meeting was then adjourned and club members repeated their motto.

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Farm/City banquet Nov. 24 in Marion The Farm/City Appreciation banquet, sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce, will be from 6-7:30 p.m.

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Kansas has not had any confirmed cases of Ebola at this time.

MCEM is working closely with first-responders and all medical providers to help guard residents and visitors in the county, according to Randy Frank, director.

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Board of Education agreed to designate $55,000 from its capital outlay fund for the People interested in n from Page 1A project. contributing to the HillsAll the while, the playarea between building boro Elementary School ground committee has had wings was used mostly by playground project can its eye on a Kansas Departpreschool students. send tax-deductible gifts ment of Health and Recently it was cleared out to USD 410 by earmarking Environment grant proby volunteers from the the project on the check. gram that matches funds Hillsboro United Methodist Every gift received could raised locally with state Church in preparation of a double in impact if the funding. courtyard. committee’s application If the committee’s grant A second playground, for matching funding application is approved, it located on the west side of from the state is would put them within the building, still uses approved. $40,000 of the once overrock—as opposed to rubber whelming $185,000 goal. chips—as the playing surtances because of the age of All or nothing face that surrounds aging our playground,” she added.

Beavers said getting play equipment.

“But once we start updatclose isn’t enough. To begin The north playground, ing, we have to follow the construction, the committee used by the older grades, needs to have all of the also has aging equipment— new guidelines. That led to but more critical is the dirt the decision that if we were funding in hand. going to raise money for “The big chunk of this playing surface that this playground, we needed $185,000 is for the north changes with the weather. playground, and it all has to “When it rains, we can’t to do it right.”

That would include go in together,” Beavers even use that area,” Princiacquiring some play equip- said at last week’s Chamber pal Evan Yoder said. “And when it’s dry, there’s a lot of ment that would be accessi- of Commerce luncheon. ble to students with “We can’t put new equipdust.”

The scope of the overall mobility issues. Play equip- ment back there if we don’t ment is not cheap, the com- have the surfacing to deal project initially overmittee discovered. with it. We also can’t do it whelmed the committee.

“We went from a few the opposite way—put sur“We just didn’t know thousand (dollars) to our facing in and then try to where to start because we current goal of $185,000 to piece in equipment later. didn’t know what things complete the project,” “It has to go together all cost,” said Nicole Beavers said at once.”

Suderman, who with Fundraising efforts In the meantime, the Beavers and Treena Lucero, The committee began committee is planning to have spearheaded the effort. organizing fundraising pursue additional grants “At our initial meeting and is hoping contributions with a playground consult- efforts soon after it was from community busiant, he talked about just the formed in fall 2013. Their efforts—largely soup supnesses and individuals will surfacing part of it would pers, farmers market meals put them over the top. be about $80,000,” Superintendent Steve Suderman recalled. “So we and a carnival—raised around $8,000.

Noble said some individuals were looking at possible A commendable effort, within the community have equipment upgrades that but, in the words of Yoder, expressed at least an intertotaled close to $100,000.”

“We’ll have grandkids in est in matching other local As the committee gathcontributions dollar for dolered more information, the school at the rate we’d get lar. scope of the project contin- that (project) done.”

In recent months, as “I think there are some ued to evolve. The committee now agrees that the best news of the project has cir- people willing to help us culated, the financial picclose this gap,” Noble said. plan—intimidating as the ture has changed “I think they may be waitcost may be—is to essendramatically. ing to see how large the gap tially start from scratch.

First, Hillsboro Comis.”

“We initially thought we munity Foundation Still working could replace just a few announced in October it Meanwhile, the playpieces of equipment, but would be awarding a grant ground committee is continvery quickly we learned of $25,750 toward the project uing its work—and with that once we replaced one through the Marga Ebel continued urgency. piece of equipment, it “This project is imporaffected the safety distance Health Fund and the Kansas Health Foundation. tant to me for a couple of for the other pieces,” “That was a tremendous different reasons,” Beavers Beavers said. said. “The most obvious “We are kind of grandfa- boost,” Yoder said at the time of the announcement. reason is that I have chilthered as far as safety dis“That’s going to start open- dren playing on this playing some other doors, I ground. They make due, believe, and I think things but to me that’s not enough. will move quickly.”

They are playing in the dirt.

The next door opened “We have a wonderful last week when the USD 410 community that takes pride

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“If we want to have young families move to our community, we have to have something to show them. If we show them our current playground, they are less likely to want to bring their family here.”

Timeline In terms of timeline, the best-case scenario for the start of construction would be this summer, but it will take the generosity of local patrons to make that happen.

“My only wish for this project is that it gets completed in a timely manner,” Beavers said. “No one wants to continue giving money to a cause and not see anything be done.

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Four Trojans feted

by CKL coaches mention was Lakyn Johnson, who contributed Four members of Hills- 145 kills, served with 95.2 percent accuracy and 31 boro’s Class 3A state runaces, and recorded 100 digs. ner-up and tri-champion Senior Emily Jost led Central Kansas League the team with 59 blocks team were recognized by the CKL coaches last week. and contributed 122 kills.

Hillsboro, Hesston and Two juniors from the 39Sterling finished in a three5 Trojans were unanimous way tie for first place in the selections for the all-league first team and two seniors CKL with 10-1 records.

2014 CKL All-League received honorable menFirst team: *Alex Ratzlaff, tion.

Hillsboro, jr., 5’10”, OH; *Chelsey Junior outside hitter Riffel, Sterling, Sr., 6’0”, MH; Alex Ratzlaff was one of *Shannon Heiser, Hillsboro, Jr., 5’8”, OPP; Caylee Richardson, Hesston, only three unanimous Sr., 6’0”, OH; Cami Richardson, selections. The Trojans’ Hesston, Jr., 5’9”, OH/S; Sada Smith, primary attacker, Ratzlaff Kingman, Sr., 5’9”, OH; Kasady Smith, Sterling, Sr., 5’9”, S; Destani Garten, compiled 669 kills in 1,526 Pratt, Jr., 5’9”, OH. attempts for a 43.8 percent Second team: Aubrea Beasley, success rate. She served for Nickerson, Sr., 5’2”, L; Sydney Wilson, Sterling, Jr., 6’0”, MH; Kelsey Unruh, 143 aces and an overall 84 Hesston, Sr., 6’0”, MH; Katelynn percent success rate, and Stucky, Haven, Jr., 5’9”, OH; Lexi contributed 35 blocks and Sanders, Hoisington, Sr., 5’4”, DS; Jena Black, Halstead, Sr., 5’7”, MH; 472 digs.

Byrum, Larned, Sr., 5’10”, S/RH; Joining her as a unani- Alysa Brenna McClure, Lyons, Sr., 5’7”, mous selection on the first S/OH. Honorable mention: Lakyn team was Shannon Heiser.

Johnson, Hillsboro, Sr., 5’7”, OH; The junior opposite hitter Payten Smith, Nickerson, Sr., 5’5”, was second on the team in OH/S; Stonie Flemming, Pratt, Sr., kills with 202 and a success 5’8”, OH; Rilee Carson, Smoky Valley, rate of 35.6 percent. Heiser So., 5’4”, L; Jessanna Nebel, Hesston, Sr., 5’9”, S/RS; Jordan Moore, served successfully 94 per- Hoisington, Sr., 5’7”, MH; Andi Dowell, Sterling, Sr., 5’8”, OH; Morgan cent of the time with 39 Erickson, Nickerson, Sr., 5’11”, MH; aces. She was second on Maci Perez, Larned, Sr., 5’10”, OH; the team with 38 blocks Kelsie Anderson, Smoky Valley, Jr., 5’9”, S; Emma Albright, Kingman, Sr., and 207 digs.

5’6”, L; Bailey Batman, Pratt, Jr., 5’5”, Ratzlaff and Heiser MH/RS; Mikaela Wells, Haven, Sr., both were named to the 3A 5’10”, S; Abbi Demel, Hoisington, Sr., 5’5”, OH; Emily Jost, Hillsboro, Sr., all-state tournament team 5’9”, MH; Mackenzie Matlack, as well.

Halstead, Jr., 5’6”, OH; Laura Pineda, One of the seniors Lyons, Jr., 5’7”, DS/OH; Hannah receiving CKL honorable Weber, Hesston, Sr., 5’5”, OH/RS.

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Warriors, Eagles earn all-HOA recognition “Julia was the absolute leader of the team this year,” Hudson said. “She Heart of America too is a great volleyball league coaches have released the 2014 all-league player with awesome volleyball honors, with ath- insight. She has such a passion for the sport, and I letes from Marion and Canton-Galva represented. look forward to hearing about her success in colTwo members of lege ball if she chooses to Marion’s 28-9 volleyball team received recognition. head that direction after Junior Kirsten Hansen school.”

For Canton-Galva, who was named to the all-league went 6-25 this season, junteam.

“Kirsten is an amazing ior Zoe Unruh received honorable mention. volleyball player and ath“Zoe is the glue that lete in general,” Marion keeps our team together,” coach Brady Hudson said.

Canton-Galva coach Jenny “She has so much passion Loyd said. “She is a great for the sport of volleyball, and it is very evident when teammate and emulates you see her playing on the our team motto: ‘Play hard, play together and never court. She has such great intuition when playing and give up.’”

The 5-foot, 9-inch setknows how to play smart ter/hitter led the league volleyball.” with a serving percentage Senior Julia Hall of 98. She also led the team received honorable menn See HOA, Page 6B tion.

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WSL coaches choose volleyball all-league digs (4.84 per game).

Senior Erin Brubaker and sophomore Olivia Wheat State League Duerksen received secondcoaches have released the team recognition.

2014 all-league volleyball Brubaker tallied 202 honors, with athletes from kills (2.3 per game), 205 Goessel, Centre and digs (2.33 per game) and 48 Peabody-burns repreace serves with a serving sented. percentage of 97 percent.

Eight members of Duerksen added 102 Goessel’s Class 1A, Division I state runners-up kills (1.16 per game) and 81 blocks (0.92 per game). squad received recogniSenior Makayla King tion. and freshman Brittney Juniors Page Hiebert, Hiebert earned honorable Alyssa Booton and Alicen mention.

Meysing and freshman Coach Crysta Guhr was Eden Hiebert were named named Coach of the Year. to the first team.

The Bluebirds finished Page Hiebert tallied 455 kills (5.17 per game) with a the season with a 43-1 record, with their only loss kill percentage of 50 percent, 238 digs (2.7 per game) coming to Centralia in the state championship. and 72 blocks (0.82 per Three members of the game) this season.

15-14 Centre volleyball Booton had 870 assists team received recognition.

(9.89 per game) and 64 ace Senior Shelby Makovec serves (0.73 per game).

Meysing contributed 167 was named to the first team. kills (1.9 per game) with a Senior Brenna Shields kill percentage of 50 perand sophomore Summer cent and added 57 blocks Espinoza received second(0.65 per game). n See WSL, Page 6B Eden Hiebert had 426

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D’Marco Smith gains two yards during Tabor’s first drive against Ottawa, which ended in a field goal for a 3-0 Bluejay lead. Smith led the Bluejay rushing attack with 19 carries for 91 yards and one touchdown. Over eight games this season, Smith carried the ball 92 times for 469 yards and five touchdowns.

Jays falter in 17-15 loss to Braves

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After holding the advantage through three quarters of play, the No. 18 Tabor College football team saw a 15-8 lead turn into a 17-15 deficit to No. 14 Ottawa when the final whistle blew Saturday.

Tabor clung to a narrow, 9-8 lead at intermission, but scored three plays into the second half on a 50-yard touchdown run by quarterback Jessie Robbins. The two-point conversion attempt failed, but the Bluejays had extended their lead to 15-8.

With temperatures hovering just a few degrees above freezing, the Tabor offense turned as cool as the wintry weather, converting only one first down the duration of the game.

The Bluejay defense kept the Braves out of the end zone, though, and after two Ottawa punts, Jason Daughtry ended the Braves’ third drive of the third quarter with an interception. The third period ended with Tabor leading by the same, 15-8, score.

The teams traded punts to start the fourth quarter, then Ottawa’s Dominic Sigala hit the first of three field goals. The 28-yard attempt sailed through the uprights, bringing the Braves within 15-11 with 8:20 left in the game.

Tabor went three-and-out and elected to attempt a fake punt, which did not gain enough yardage for a first down.

“We hadn't picked up a first down in the fourth quarter,” coach Mike Gardner said of the decision to attempt the fake.

“We had two yards to go. I'd do it again if I could. The

execution on it wasn't the best, but it is what it is.

“We held them to a field goal out of that deal, and you have to make decisions sometimes that can blow up in your face.”

After the fake punt attempt, Ottawa took over at the Tabor 28-yard line.

The Bluejay defense gave up only four yards in three plays, but Sigala sent a 41yard field goal try through the uprights on fourth down to close the gap to 15-14 with 4:57 to play.

With another Bluejay three-and-out, Ottawa got the ball back at the 3:14 mark. Aided by a Tabor personal foul penalty, the Braves covered 48 yards in eight plays and took a 17-15 lead on Sigala’s 42-yard field goal with just 1:05 left in the game.

With one final opportunity, Tabor lost four yards in four plays and turned the ball over, allowing Ottawa to run out the final seconds.

“You’ve got to hand it to Ottawa,” Gardner said. “At the end, they just played really good defense, and we couldn't get 10 yards.”

To start the game, Tabor took a 3-0 lead on its first possession thanks to a 29yard field goal by Jared Slavens. That score held to the end of the first quarter, but it ended with Tabor on the move in Brave territory after a 20-yard Ottawa punt.

D’Marco Smith punched in a 14-yard score on the first play of the second quarter. Slavens’ kick missed its mark, giving Tabor a 9-0 lead.

Ottawa got on the board with a safety with 4:27 left in the half after a snap sailed high over punter Trey Geiger’s head.

The Braves scored their

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Jason Daughtry (2) and Colin Hodges (hidden) break up an Ottawa pass in the end zone during the fourth quarter Saturday. The Braves’ drive ended with a 41-yard field goal that closed the gap to 15-14. With another field goal, Ottawa won, 17-15. Daughtry also had an interception and a blocked extra-point in the game. only touchdown on their next drive, covering 47 yards in 10 plays and scoring on a 3-yard run by Tanner Staats.

Daughtry blocked the extrapoint kick to maintain the lead for Tabor at halftime, 98.

Tabor gained all but two of its 193 yards of total offense on the ground, led

by D’Marco Smith with 19 carries for 91 yards and one touchdown. The Braves had 247 yards of total offense.

Ben Gardner led a stout Tabor defense with 17 tackles, a defense that Coach Gardner praised for its efforts all season.

“We played great defense

the entire season,” he said.

“Our defense is a playoff-caliber defense. Our defense is awesome, and unfortunately we didn't have the complete package to go with it, and the end result is seven wins.”

With the loss, Tabor concludes the season at 5-4 in the KCAC, 7-4 overall. The Bluejays are ranked 24th in the final Top 25 poll.

Ottawa, meanwhile, moved to No. 13 in the poll.

As winners of the KCAC, the Braves have advanced to the NAIA Football Championship Series and will play at Morningside (Iowa) in the first round.

TC volleyball falls in quarterfinals Bluejays held a 16-12 advantage. But the Braves tied it at 18 and went on to win, 25The Tabor College vol20. leyball team ended its seaTabor managed 29 kills son with a 3-0 loss to Ottawa but had 25 errors in 121 in the KCAC tournament total attempts for an attackquarterfinals Tuesday. ing percentage of .033.

“We had a lot of hitters Katelin Horstick led with 10 that hit in the negatives, kills. and it’s going to be hard to Ottawa, however, had 39 win in the tournament with kills and 10 errors in 109 that many errors,” coach attempts for an attack perAmy Ratzlaff said. centage of .266.

“They understand that, Megan Voth had 16 and it definitely wasn’t any assists. Kelsea Brittain lack of effort on anyone’s added two service aces, and part.”

Whitney Maple added 13 Tabor had 11 hitting digs. errors and 10 kills in Set 1 For three seniors— and lost, 25-18.

Madison Hoover, Whitney The Braves kept their momentum rolling into Set Maple and Daniele 2 as Ottawa built a 22-9 lead Wendland—it was their last time in a Tabor volleyball and went on to win, 25-10. uniform.

Tabor’s attacking “All three of those senimproved in Set 3, and the

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iors saw significantly more playing time this year,” Ratzlaff said. “(They) hadn’t seen as much varsity time in the past, so that’s always fun to see that kind of payoff for their diligence throughout their careers here.”

Reflecting back on the 1219 season, Ratzlaff said she saw growth in her young team as the season progressed, including close losses to the KCAC’s top two teams in Kansas Wesleyan and Friends.

“It’s hard because your record never reflects competitiveness, and we were competing with the top teams,” she said. “Those losses definitely probably come down to a little bit of maturity.

“To see the women pre-

pare for Kansas Wesleyan and prepare for Friends and then follow game plans for a portion of those matches is a really good sign that they have the ability to really compete well.”

Ratzlaff looks forward to continuing to grow the Tabor volleyball program.

“We had a smaller squad this year because I knew we would be young and didn’t want to split my time up a lot,” she said. “We have some key positions returning. Anytime you return some significant positions, you then can really build a squad.

“We’ll bring in a significant number of girls, not because the talent isn’t here but just because we need to now move forward and continue to build in numbers.”

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SCORECARD

Four Bluejays earn All-KCAC recognition

KCAC FOOTBALL Reg. season final

KCAC W L

Ottawa (14th) Friends (24th) Sterling Tabor (18th) Bethany McPherson Saint Mary Bethel Kansas Wesleyan Southwestern

8 7 7 5 5 4 4 2 2 1

Overall W L

1 2 2 4 4 5 5 7 7 8

9 2 8 3 7 4 7 4 6 5 4 7 4 7 3 8 2 9 1 10

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Results for Nov. 15 Ottawa 17, Tabor 15 Sterling 62, Kansas Wesleyan 35 Friends 21, Saint Mary 10 McPherson 10, Southwestern 7 Bethany 35, Bethel 7

Ottawa 17, Tabor 15 Nov. 5 at Hillsboro

Ottawa (9-2) Tabor (7-4)

0 3

8 6

0 6

9—17 0—15

T—Slavens 29-yd field goal T—Smith 14-yd run (Slavens kick failed) O—Safety O—Staats 3-yd run (kick blocked) T—Robbins 50-yd run (2 pt. failed) O—Sigala 28-yd field goal O—Sigala 41-yd field goal O—Sigala 42-yd field goal TEAM STATS Ottawa Tabor Total offense . . . . . . .248 . . . . . . .129 First downs . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .9 Rushes/yards . . . . .48/160 . . . . .48/127 Passing yards . . . . . . .88 . . . . . . . . .2 Comp/Att/Int . . . . . .10/26/1 . . . . .1/6/0 Punts/Yards Ave. . . .6/35.2 . . . . .7/36.7 Fumbles/Lost . . . . . . .3/0 . . . . . . . .1/0 Penalties/Yards . . . . .5/36 . . . . . .11/112 TC INDIVIDUAL STATS RUSH: Smith 19-91, Robbins 10-69, McShan 9-45, Coleman 4-25, Cole 3-10, Geiger 1-0, Team 2-0.

PASS: Robbins 1-6-2-0.

RECEIVING: Gill 1-2.

FUMBLE RECOVERY: Lawrence, Franklin, McElroy.

INTERCEPTION: Daughtry.

TACKLES/ASSISTS: Gardner 5/12, Lawrence 4/10, Delk 4/5, Johnston 2/7, Do. Davis 4/3, Daughtry 5/1, Hodges 2/3, McElroy 0/4, Griffin 1/2, Shephard 1/2, Jo. Brown 2/0, Bowie 1/1, Snell 0/2, Hodges 1/0, Team 1/0.

KCAC VOLLEYBALL *Ks. Wesleyan Friends Ottawa Sterling Bethel Tabor Saint Mary McPherson Southwestern Bethany

KCAC W L

Overall W L

17 16 15 10 10 9 6 4 3 0

29 26 24 10 17 12 8 11 7 3

1 2 3 8 8 9 12 14 15 18

9 15 12 18 17 19 19 19 20 26

Kansas Wesleyan *McPherson Bethany Friends Tabor Ottawa Southwestern Saint Mary Bethel Sterling

8 8 5 5 5 3 2 2 1 1

0 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7

1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 1

Overall W L T

15 14 8 10 6 3 5 7 7 3

3 3 10 7 13 15 11 11 8 14

2 2 2 2 0 1 1 0 3 1

*KCAC tourney champ WOMEN

KCAC W L T

Kansas Wesleyan *Ottawa Sterling Bethany Tabor Southwestern McPherson Bethel Friends Saint Mary

8 7 6 5 5 3 3 2 2 0

0 0 3 2 3 5 6 7 7 8

1 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1

Overall W L T

13 12 12 7 11 7 5 7 7 1

5 2 8 10 5 10 12 10 10 14

2 6 0 3 3 2 1 1 0 3

*KCAC tourney champ (in shootout)

CKL FOOTBALL EAST DIVISION League District W L W L

Hesston Halstead Smoky Valley Haven Hillsboro Sterling

5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 2 3 4 5

3 2 2 0 0 0

0 1 1 3 3 3

WEST DIVISION League District W L W L

Kingman Hoisington Larned Pratt Nickerson Lyons

Overall W L

10 10 5 2 2 0

1 2 5 7 7 9

Overall W L

4 1 1 2 6 3 1 3 0 9 3 1 0 3 4 2 2 2 1 5 1 4 0 3 1 0 4 1 2 1 CLASS 3A (Quarterfinals, Nov. 14) Halstead 66, Minneapolis 14

TABOR COLLEGE PHOTOS BY VANCE FRICK

Horstick

Loewen

Loewen, a sophomore outside hitter, led Tabor in kills with 389 over 107 sets played while hitting .161.

She ranks 24th in NAIA

Maple

Hoover

Division I in kills per game (3.64). Loewen also led Tabor in service aces with 48. She ranks 37th in the NAIA in aces per game at 0.45.

Senior defensive specialist Whitney Maple received second-team honors. Maple led Tabor in digs with 611, ranking her 38th in NAIA

Five Bluejay men’s soccer players earn honors

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Five members of the 6-13 Tabor College men’s soccer team have earned all-conference honors.

Junior defender Dominique Mays Mays was the sole Bluejay named to the first team. He had two assists and took two shots.

Forwards Phillip Wahl and Bransyn Felty each made the second team.

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KCAC SOCCER KCAC W L T

Four members of Tabor College’s 12-19 volleyball team have received AllKCAC recognition from conference coaches.

Katelin Horstick and Tena Loewen were named to the first team.

Horstick, a junior middle hitter, tallied 239 kills (2.3 per game) over 104 sets played this season while hitting 24 percent. She had 22 solo and 93 total blocks, to lead the team with an average of 0.9 blocks per game.

Division I. Her 5.76 digs per game average ranks her 11th in NAIA Division I. Senior middle blocker Madison Hoover received honorable mention. Hoover hit .269 while tallying 162 kills over 106 sets this season to average 1.53 kills per game. She contributed 61 total blocks (0.6 per game).

Senior Daniele Wendland received the Champions of Character award.

Tabor’s season ended with a 3-0 loss to Ottawa in the KCAC tournament quarterfinals.

Wahl

Felty

Wahl, a senior, led Tabor in assists with nine, ranking him 36th in NAIA Division I. He averaged 0.5 assists per game to rank

Checa

37th.

Felty, a sophomore, led Tabor with 16 goals, ranking him 14th in NAIA Division I. He scored an average of

Lopez

0.84 goals per game to rank 25th.

He was also Tabor’s leader in shots with 61 (3.21 per game) and shots on goal

with 37 (1.95 per game, ranking 40th).

Alberto Checa and Joe Lopez received honorable mention.

Checa, a senior forward, scored two goals and had five assists this season.

Lopez, a junior midfielder, had one assist, took 15 shots, including seven shots on goal.

Four Tabor women’s soccer athletes recognized

*KCAC tourney champ

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BOWLING HILLSBORO MONDAY (Nov. 3) Team results State Farm, 3-1 High game: Karen Benda ......................218 High series: Karen Benda.......................525 The Dudes, 1-3 High game: Trenton Parrish ....................203 High series: Trenton Parrish....................544 Central National Bank, 2-2 High game: Elizabeth Hill........................170 High series: Elizabeth Hill .......................429 Hillsboro State Bank, 2-2 High game: Jessie Frantz .......................196 High series: Jessie Frantz.......................485 Elcon, 4-0 High game: Judy Penner.........................151 High series: Judy Penner ........................407 ASAP, 0-4 High game: Bob Woelk ...........................169 High series: Kathy Woelk ........................419 HCH&C, 4-0 High game: Dwight Johnson...................188 High series: Dwight Johnson ..................486 Real Estate Center, 0-4 High game: Stan Ens ..............................147 High series: Peni Ens ..............................401 Team standings W L Elcon .............................................31 ........9 State Farm ....................................26 .......14 ASAP ............................................19 .......21 Hillsboro State Bank ...................18.5 ....21.5 Real Estate Center .....................18.5 ....21.5 The Dudes ....................................18 .......22 HCH&C .......................................15.5 ....24.5 Central National Bank.................13.5 ....26.5 Top scores - women Individ. hi game (scratch), Karen Benda .....218 Individ. hi series (hdcp), Karen Benda ........525 Top scores - men Individ. hi game (scratch), Trenton Parrish .203 Individ. hi series (hdcp), Trenton Parrish .....544

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Four members of the 11-5-3 Tabor College women’s soccer team have earned All-KCAC honors from conference coaches.

Senior forward Jessica Renzelman was named to the first team. She led Tabor with nine goals (0.50 per game).

Renzelman was also Tabor’s leader in shots

Renzelman

Friesen

Walters

with 66 (3.67 per game) and shots on goal with 41 (2.28

per game to rank 49th in NAIA Division I).

Stephens Freshman defender Jordan Walters was named

to the second team, while senior defender Anna Friesen made honorable mention.

Junior midfielder Ashtyn Stephens also earned honorable mention.

She led Tabor with eight assists to rank 44th in NAIA Division I and averaged 0.42 assists per game.

Tabor swim teams compete at Morningside

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The Tabor College men’s and women’s swim teams competed at the Mustang Invitational at Morningside College Saturday.

As a team, the Tabor women placed seventh of eight teams with 283 points.

Top 10 performances include the following: Kelly Smith placed fourth in the 200 individual medley (2:25.83), while Angela Smith was fifth in

the 200 breaststroke (2:48.56).

In the 100 breaststroke, Angela Smith was seventh (1:18.07) and Whitney Livesay 10th (1:20.30).

Meanwhile, in the 100 freestyle, Sammie Norton was seventh (59.25) and Kelly Smith eighth (59.37).

In the 200 butterfly, Phylicia Don was seventh (2:50.59) and Tessa Downs ninth (3:03.73).

Livesay, Angela Smith, Kelly Smith and Norton were ninth in the 200 freestyle relay (1:50.77),

and Norton ninth in the 50 freestyle (26.98).

Kelly Smith placed ninth in the 100 butterfly (1:09.32).

Sarah Schulte, Angela Smith, Livesay and Norton placed 10th in the 200-yard medley relay (2:05.32), and Schulte was 10th in the 200 backstroke (2:30.87).

For the men’s team, Tabor placed sixth with 263 points, only two points shy of fifth.

Top 10 performances include: Tanner Sechrist placed

second in the 400 individual medley (4:45.12) and fifth in the 100 backstroke (1:02.58).

In the 50 freestyle, Cody Smith was fourth (22.97), and Ben Dorsett 10th (23.75) Smith, Dorsett, Brett Magee and Sechrist were fourth in the 200 freestyle (1:33.94), while Magee, Adam Walsh, Smith and Dorsett were fifth in the 200-yard medley relay (1:46.52).

Walsh placed sixth in the 100 breaststroke

(1:09.36), and Brett Magee seventh in the 100 backstroke (1:04.38).

Dorsett was eighth in the 200 freestyle (2:00.90), and Smith eighth in the 100 butterfly (59.69).

In the 100 freestyle, Smith was ninth (52.18) and Dorsett 10th (52.29).

Coming—The Tabor women will compete in the Kansas Classic at Topeka Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Bluejay men will compete in the Jayhawk Open in Lawrence Dec. 6.

TC women lose two Discipline dispensed in variety more for 1-5 record of ways for student-athletes Eagles scored in double figures.

Southwestern Christian— The Tabor College Tabor lost Tuesday, 66-59. women’s basketball team The Bluejays battled to a lost its second game of the 24-24 tie at halftime, but the week Saturday to NAIA Division I opponent Central Eagles’ shooting from the field improved in the second Methodist, 85-49. half, while Tabor’s The Eagles rank 25th in decreased slightly from 38.1 the preseason Top 25 poll. percent to 37 percent, and Tabor trailed 44-27 at the Eagles came away with halftime, and shot just 29.5 percent from the field in the the seven-point victory.

Both teams shot 37.5 pergame. The Bluejays made cent from the field in the six of 28 three-point attempts (21.4 percent), and game. Tonisha Dean led the were outrebounded, 46 to 20. Bluejays with 15 points.

Taylor Hurd added 11, and Kaleigh Troxell led Tabor’s scoring effort with a Sam Short 10.

Coming—Tabor (1-5) was game-high 15 points. Taylor scheduled to host Missouri Janzen added 10. Five Valley Tuesday and will compete in the Warrior Classic at Sterling Friday and Saturday.

Tabor is scheduled to face No. 23 Oklahoma Wesleyan Friday at 2 p.m. and will have a rematch with Missouri Valley Saturday at 1 p.m.

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REMPEL

The Free Press

ticular drill. t may surprise Unfortunately, I you to know chose an inopportune that my time to groan, which behavior during resulted in the head baseball practice coach telling me to at Tabor College run to the football many years ago practice field goal required some SIDELINE posts off in the disextra running. tance and back before SLANTS I’m sure some resuming the drill. of you are Joe I did not appeal to shocked and Kleinsasser a higher court. I took appalled that such a model student-ath- off running toward the goal posts, while probably mutlete would do something to warrant even this mild tering quietly under my breath. form of punishment or That’s the only time I can corrective behavior. Let’s recall being disciplined for just say that my freedom my behavior as a studentof speech wasn’t fully athlete. I learned my lesson appreciated by the coach and it really wasn’t so much on this occasion.

As I recall, those of us painful as it was embarrasson the pitching staff were ing.

Oh, wait. For the sake of asked to run a certain full disclosure, I just rememdrill that was rather tirbered a second occasion, ing and made our legs ache. Strong legs are very although I wasn’t solely important when pitching, responsible. As a freshman at Hillsboro High School, which is why the coach our English class was not wanted us to do this parbeing very respectful of the teacher. That resulted in the entire class of about 25 students having to stay after 705 East Randall – Hesston, Kansas school five or 10 minutes, Dr. Mark S. Hall, MD • Dr. Joseph Aiyenowo, MD • Jay Wedel, PA-C which made me late for Marcy Brubacher, PA-C • Susan Krehbiel, APRN • Maureen Entz, APRN track practice.

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at warp speed compared to the judicial system.

Not every situation is a snap decision, however.

Generally, the more serious the offense, the longer it takes to announce the decision, and the punishment is often more severe.

If student-athletes are failing academically in the classroom, they typically are ineligible to participate in sports until their grades improve.

If student-athletes are arrested and/or convicted for DUI, they are likely to receive a game suspension or more.

Earlier this fall, when Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was seen shouting an obscene phrase on campus, the university initially suspended him for the first half of a game against Clemson. However, before the week had ended, the suspension was extended to a full game.

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said, “You have to be very intelligent about what you say, (because) it matters. You don’t ever want any kind of instances, but we have to keep learning and educating, we have to make better decisions, we have to make n See Sideline, Page 6B

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ALEEN RATZLAFF

The Free Press

USD 410 Board of Education members authorized $55,000 from the capital outlay fund at its Nov. 10 regular meeting toward the playground renovation project at Hillsboro Elementary School.

The board also approved Athco of Lenexa as the builder and a project budget of $185,000.

Superintendent Steve Noble said money from the capital outlay fund can be used only for equipment and facilities. The recent sale of land owned by the district north of town for $55,000 provided additional capital outlay revenue.

The board’s vote followed a project update and budget review by Erin Beavers, chair of the playground committee.

The proposal, Beaver said, addressed three primary concerns about the current playground: cosmet-

ics, drainage and safety.

The budget presented by Beaver designated $108,000 for equipment and pour-inplace surfacing for the north area, which would make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Other project expenses include $25,740 for concrete and $7,550 for dirt work.

The playground committee is working to raise money through grants and requests, Beavers said. Even if the state approves a matching grant for the money gathered so far, $30,000 will still be needed to reach the budget goal.

Noble said he thought some people will want to help “close the deal” once major funds have been secured.

The board, Noble added, will still need to give final administrative approval before the project will begin.

Noble reviewed highlights of the Kansas Association of School Board

Legislative Committee report.

Among the policies to be discussed at the delegate meeting Dec. 7 in Overland Park, Noble said, will be that each high school student must have an individual plan for post-secondary preparation.

Also, he said, educators will be evaluated on how well their students are performing, which he said is controversial for those teachers who are working with students who have learning challenges.

Other business In other business, the board: n approved a new form for annual evaluations of bus drivers. Noble said the new form is more appropriate for bus drivers rather than a general staff evaluation used previously.

All employee evaluation instruments need to be approved by the board, he n See USD 410, Page 5B

Goessel school board honors Janzen for 46 years of service sincerely enjoyed serving our students.”

Janzen said she enjoyed The Goessel school board honored Lois Janzen during driving bus.

“It never felt like a job,” its Nov. 10 meeting. Janzen she said. “It was so enjoyis retiring after 46 years of driving a school bus for the able.” She said it worked great with farming. She got district. up at 3:30 in the morning to The board presented milk the cows, then “ran the Janzen with a plaque, with route.”

Superintendent John Fast New teacher noting that Janzen has Brian Lightner, a new driven about 700,000 miles.

Her first bus was No. 7, and teacher at Goessel this year, was invited to introduce her last bus was No. 7. himself to the board. He Diana Schmidt, bus director, expressed appreci- teaches math, coaches cross country and is the athletic ation for Janzen’s years of director. bus driving service.

Lightner said he grew up Schmidt said she had been a at Inman, where he was student on Janzen’s bus when Janzen drove the bus involved in “lots of activities,” including church to activities, and now Schmidt and Janzen are co- youth group, sports, Scholars Bowl and music. workers.

He competed against “We will miss her,” Goessel students, so he feels Schmidt said. he is familiar with the comBoard chair Dan Miller munity. expressed appreciation for “I appreciate the commuJanzen’s work on behalf of nity you have, and the the school board, the students and USD 411 patrons. school,” he said.

Lightner was awarded Fast said: “Mrs. Janzen has demonstrated a level of track and math scholarships at Tabor College. loyalty and service to an Following college, he taught employer that goes far and at Cimarron from 2006 to above expectations, and I 2009, then at Peabody-Burns believe that is because she

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from 2009 to 2014. He was hoping to live closer to family, and Goessel is closer.

Lightner said his years of teaching have transformed his teaching philosophy.

“It’s about loving the kids first,” he said, “then teaching the material.”

He said he enjoys his athletic director responsibilities.

“I enjoy being the guy behind the scenes,” he said.

The board commended Lightner for his work.

Board member Darla Meysing said, “You’re doing a great job.”

Fast noted the long hours that Lightner spent in summer already, before the school year started.

Timing system Later in the meeting, Lightner informed the board about a fully automatic timing system for track meets. He said the state of Colorado requires an automatic timing system.

Lightner said the system would eliminate 10 people at the finish line, although a back-up person with a stopwatch would still be needed. n See Goessel, Page 6B

FFAers from MHS attend FFA convention Members of the MarionFlorence FFA Chapter traveled to Louisville, Ky., to attend the 87th National FFA Convention Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.

More than 60,000 students, parents and advisers attended the event.

The theme for this year was “Go All Out.” Members watched as awards were presented to national winners, and heard keynote

addresses from Nick Vujicic, Tyson Foods CDE Donnie Smith and humorist/best-selling author Jane Herlong.

Members also viewed exhibits and visited with potential employers and colleges at the FFA Exposition which featured more than 300 exhibitors.

Members from the Marion-Florence chapter toured the Louisville

Slugger bat factory and museum. They also toured Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby museum.

Making the trip were members Clint Kroupa, Raleigh Kroupa, Bret Voth, Kaylie Waner, Elizabeth Meyer, Remington Putter, Aidan Cairns, William Holt and Jayden Hallowell. Mark Meyer and Linda Kroupa were trip sponsors.

Centre FFAers attend national conference Centre FFA students traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 28 through Nov. 1.

This year’s theme was “Go All Out,” which was incorporated throughout the event and for the remainder of the school year, according to Laura Klenda, CHS FFA adviser, who traveled with the students.

During the convention, members listened to presentations by motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco Animal Health, and humorist/best-selling author Jane Herlong.

“Mitch Baker and Jackson Harris (who made retiring addresses) motivated students to think about who has helped them get where they are today, and how they can put their dreams and home community together for career success,” she said.

In addition to hearing from the speakers, students also attended the National Creed Speaking and the ParLaw finals, witnessing the caliber of Career Development Events on the national level and taking pointers to better their own skills, Klenda said.

“While en route to and in

Louisville, the members embarked on educational tours to places such as the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Indiana Caverns and the Louisville Slugger factory,” she said.

Horse races at Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby, was another highlight of the trip.

“The (convention) proved to be an exciting experience for all the members who attended,” Klenda said.

Centre FFA member Carrie Carlson received her American FFA Degree along with 3,765 other members from around the nation.

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Ten HHS musicians selected for honors groups Ten members of Hillsboro High School’s concert choir and two HHS band members have been selected to perform in the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Choir and Band on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Wichita East High School.

Selected through an audition process are: (from left) back row, Jazmene May, Caleb Bettles, Vance Klassen, Franklin Jost; middle row, Chloe Pankratz, Joy Dirks, Claire Heyen, Taytum Miller; front row, Daniele Melton, Riley Loewen and band members Kennedy Klein (flute) and Allison Gray (French horn).

Chess teams win at Smoky Valley The Hillsboro Chess Guild recently began its season by competing in tournaments at Lindsborg and Marion.

At the Smoky Valley tournament in Lindsborg Oct. 18, both the K-8 team and the K-12 team placed first. The K-8 team included Jacob Denholm, Abby Fryhover and Kayla Gunn.

The K-12 team was comprised of Matthew Denholm, Jordan Fryhover

and Franklin Jost.

Individually, Jacob Denholm placed first, Abby Fryhover third and Kayla Gunn fourth in K-8.

Matthew Denholm placed first, Jordan Fryhover second and Franklin Jost fourth in K-12.

At the Marion tournament Oct. 25, the K-8 team of Jacob Denholm, Abby Fryhover, Kayla Gunn and Taryah Miller placed second. The K-12 team of

Matthew Denholm, Franklin Jost, Sonja Jost and Kalen Moss also placed second.

Individually, Zachary Denholm placed sixth in K5. In K-8, Jacob Denholm placed third, Kayla Gunn sixth, Abby Fryhover 17th and Taryah Miller 30th. In K-12, Matthew Denholm placed first, Franklin Jost third, Kalen Moss eighth and Sonja Jost 14th.

Centre team competes at Salina Central The Centre Scholars’ Bowl varsity team competed at Salina Central Oct. 28.

The team, comprised of Ally Basore, Brenna Shields, Carissa Shields, Nellie Kassebaum, Abigail Svobda and Kristin Vinduska, went 3-2 in pool play, defeating Hope (3010), Smoky Valley (80-20) and Bishop Carroll (40-20) while losing to Andover (60-40) and Abilene (40-10).

Kassebaum led Centre with 120 points. Basore contributed 30, Vinduska 20 and Svoboda, Brenna Shields and Carissa Shields each scored 10.

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Two 8th-graders picked by KMEA Hillsboro Middle School eighth-graders Grace Major and Caleb Rempel participated Saturday, Nov. 8, in the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association Middle School Honor Band at Andover Central High School. Selected to take part in this ensemble were 117 students from 11 counties. Rehearsals began at 8 a.m. and culminated in a 3 p.m. performance conducted by 2013 Kansas Outstanding Music Teacher Lynette Pelischek from Hutchinson. The band director at HMS is Bruce Major.

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Reports to the Director of Student Financial Assistance. Part-time position, 30 hours per week year round. Bachelor of Arts/Science preferred. Computer literacy including word processing and spreadsheets is a must. Responsible for communication with the Department of Education, including data input, downloading and corrections.

Other duties include loan processing, assisting the director with administering awards, advising students and parents.

Send a cover letter, resume, application and 3 professional references to Ruth Funk, via email at ruthf@tabor.edu.

Tabor College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the United State Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Tabor College is permitted, and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of Religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 n HILLSBORO FREE PRESS service project to rake leaves in the community. n appointed board memn from Page 3B bers Chad Nowak as USD added.

410 delegate and Joe n approved a fuel conSechrist as alternate for the tract with Cooperative KASB meeting Dec. 7.

Grain and Supply at a net n heard a report from price of $2.5260 per gallon at Families and Communities the pump and $2.880 for Together director Ashlee diesel.

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With $3.265 for gasoline “Beer, wine or hard allocated in the 2014-15 liquor is the drug of choice budget, Noble estimated a of Marion County,” Gann cost savings of $10,000. said based on results of a n approved a request Communities That Care from Allison Weber, Student survey by students grades Council vice president at six to 12.

Hillsboro High School, to Even though substance cancel afternoon classes use is lower locally than the Tuesday, Nov. 25, to allow all Kansas average, efforts are students to participate in a needed to address the issue

USD 410

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 1416 25th Ave., Canton, KS. From intersection of Canton, KS & US Highway 56, 2 miles west, 1/4 mile north.

Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10:00 a.m.

(REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12 NOON) Legal Description: Part of the SW 1/4 20-19-1W improved with 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,056 sq. ft. ranch style home built in 1981 with full basement, CH/CA, double attached garage on 4 acres. Property has 30’x60’ metal building, built in 2006.

CAR, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, HOUSEHOLD, FURNITURE

CHARLIE HOYER, SELLER VAN SCHMIDT, Auctioneer/Real Estate 7833 N. SPENCER RD., NEWTON, KS 67114

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REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 14809 NW Shumway Rd., Burns, KS from the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 77 & NW 150th St. 5 miles west & 1/4 mile south or from Newton, KS the intersection of Spencer Rd. & 1st St. 20 miles east & 1/4 mile south on:

Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10:00 a.m.

(REAL ESTATE SELLS AFTER PERSONAL PROPERTY) Legal Description: Part of the NE 1/4 of 23-23-4E, 8.3 acres more or less, Butler County Kansas. Property is improved with a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1828 sq. ft. 2 story home built in 1890, with a forced air furnace, window AC, new windows on main & water heater, crawl space, rural water & well water. Property includes a detached dbl. garage, metal building, 2 barns & older 2 story home. Attend this Auction prepared to BID AND BUY!!!

with youth in Marion County, she said. n approved resignations submitted by Ronda Wiens as custodian at Hillsboro Middle/High School and Lance Sawyer as HHS assistant boys’ basketball coach. n approved a work agreement for Sara Bennet as HMS/HHS custodian. n approved supplemental contracts for Sawyer as HMS assistant boys’ basketball coach and Nick Talbott as HHS assistant and HMS head coach for wrestling. n reviewed board positions that expire in 2015 held by Deb Geis, Eddie

FEATURED LISTINGS 116 N. Madison, Hillsboro Cute 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located close to schools. Main floor includes eat-in kitchen, living room with hardwood flooring, 2 bedrooms, full bath & laundry area. Full, unfinished basement. Screened in porch, detached garage plus a shed in back. Composite shingles only 5 years old & updated windows. Great starter home or rental! $65,000.00 702 S. Lincoln, Hillsboro Just the right place for your family! More space than meets the eye, this house includes 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main floor laundry, kitchen, dining and living room. The partial basement family room or bedroom with egress window expands the living space. Quiet neighborhood and a spacious back yard. Come see to appreciate a good home at an affordable price! $79,000.00 229 W. 5th, Florence - This wonderful, 9 room, well-kept, historic house is ready to become the home of the next appreciative individual or family. It combines grace and elegance, simplicity & a regal air. Each of the 4 floors, from the native stone basement to the large storage attic, feature an open SE corner turret space & view. The 1st & 2nd floor are connected by an eye-catching, original staircase. You’ll love the hardwood floors, builtin etched glass bookcase alongside the working fireplace, built-in china cabinet & more. This good home is rests on a corner lot & includes a detached garage/shop combo, plus a nice garden area with nearby well for watering. It is situated just a few blocks from the junction of 77 & 50 Highways with excellent roads heading any direction. You'll appreciate the cleanliness & good care this property has received from the current owners. They have reached retirement age and will be moving as soon as their home sells. $93,500.00

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REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 1890 Kiowa Rd., McPherson, KS from the intersection of I-135 & U.S. Hwy. 56 1/2 mile east, 1/2 mile south, 2 miles east on:

Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10:00 a.m.

(REAL ESTATE SELLS AT NOON AT 1890 KIOWA RD., MCPHERSON, KS) Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 72, Miller’s First Addition to the City of McPherson, KS. Property is located at 611 E. KS Ave., McPherson, KS. This property is improved with a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1676 sq. ft. 2 story home built in 1900, with a partial basement, floor furnace, window AC, detached dbl. garage, hardwood floors. Attend this Auction prepared to BID AND BUY!!!

FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Qu. sofa sleeper & matching chair; kitchen table & chairs; round Oak table & chairs; full beds; dressers; Qu. bedroom set; lg. mirror; Tappan gas range; Frigidaire refrigerator; Norge upright freezer; Amana washer; Speed Queen dryer; rocker; display cabinet; TV’s; stereo; book shelves; card table & chairs; 4-combination safes; 2 drawer file cabinet; sweepers; sm. appliances; stoneware; glassware; Oneida flatware; snack sets; Tupperware; Pyrex; Corning Ware; picnic basket; Crystal; jewelry; clocks; linens; bedding; sewing notions; books; John Deere memorabilia; pencil, button & key chain collections; hats; luggage; bow & arrows; golf bag; camping supplies; line trimmer; space heater; jacks; hand tools; anvil; hardware; porch swing; ladders; used lumber; Elk mount; 1972 Sea Nymph boat & trailer; 1984 Yamaha 40 hp motor; trolling motor; old magazines; Eisenhower proof dollars; gas engine magazines; pattern books; old catalogs; valentines; postcards; tourist brochures; road maps; wall mt. maps; McPherson Co. maps ‘20-’80’s; ‘41 Hutchinson newspaper; 1896 Topeka newspaper; 1903 Mc. Co. platt book; 1920’s atlases; 1954 pocket dir. Wichita; 1860-1871 agri report books; 1947 Audel carpenter & builder’s guide; 7-1956-1925 atlases; 1890’s-1930’s school text books; ‘45 Bethel College yearbook; war ration books; hymnals; Bibles; cookbooks; aprons; records; Zenith radio phonograph; Cedar chest; sewing machines; projector & screen; lamps; lantern; cream cans; washboard; bread box; wooden crates; cigar boxes; coffee grinder; old razors & shaving kits; pocket knives; advertising sticks; ammo boxes; scales; insulators; horse collars & tack; Marvel cream separator; buggy steps; pulleys; hay hooks; forks; shoves; collection of pump buckets including: Gagan, Hudson, Dempster, Cooper, Trahern, Queen, Eclipse; sausage stuffer; Mennonite Mutual matchbox holder; 1870 Gray Bro. corn sheller; Schrader tire gauges; Fordson toolboxes & tools; old wrenches: JD, IH, Maytag, Moline Plow; belt buckles; milk bottles; depression glass; Carnival; china; tea set; Avon; plates; dolls; comic books; games; marbles; Tonka; Buddy L; Western Flyer wagon; 50’s doll house & furniture; & more . . .

VAN SCHMIDT, Auctioneer/Real Estate 7833 N. SPENCER RD., NEWTON, KS 67114

620-367-3800 or 620-367-2331

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Weber, Chad Nowak, Kim Klein and Rod Koons. All new positions will be atlarge positions and voted by the public, Noble said, following approval of the ballot item on the Nov. 4 election ballot. n heard reports from board members Mark Rooker about Technology Excellence in Education Network and Joe Sechrist about Marion County Special Education Cooperative.

Board member Chad Nowak was absent from the meeting.

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he has a lot more appreciation for what the MCSEC does after attending the meeting. n heard The Learning Consortium report from Fast and Meysing. Fast said Nathan Graber is looking into TLC equipment use. n heard a legislative report from board member James Wiens, who said new state estimates indicate a loss of funding. Miller said, “As a community, we will find our way.� n discussed the board retreat, scheduled for Nov. 13. Board members expressed interest in asking staff what they appreciate about USD 411 and what could be improved. n discussed professional development opportunities. n discussed a video that showed technology possibilities for the future. Funk suggested that schools need to teach how to be responsible and show up at work every day. “It's the basic things you teach, not the things you use to teach it,� he said. Wiens added that more important than teaching every skill is teaching how to learn. “We won’t be able to teach them everything they’ll need to know,� he said, suggesting that school should teach the basics that students can adapt to various situations.

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Shelby Makovec, sr., Centre; Mariah Renken, sr., Little River.

All-league Second Team Erin Brubaker, sr., Goessel; Jordan Ballue, sr., Solomon; Alexis Kahnt, sr., Rural Vista; Summer Espinoza, so., Centre; Olivia Duerksen, so., Goessel; Brooke Homman, so., Solomon; Brenna Shields, sr., Centre; Madison Wright, sr., Little River.

Honorable Mention Rebecca Arbuckle, sr., Little River; Autumn Adams, jr., Wakefield; Anna Adamyk, sr., Elyria Christian; Katy Benson, jr., Peabody-Burns; Morgan Clark, sr., Solomon; Brittney Hiebert, fr., Goessel, Makayla King, sr., Goessel; Abby Ink, sr., Rural Vista.

Boden described a new program this year for the high school basketball teams: the n from Page 3B players will have a fifthdetectors in your home to Cherie Sage of Safe Kids The arrival of colder grade buddy. “Timers� and “pickers� at alert you of this invisible weather means more homes Kansas. “The symptoms of n heard about an the finish line would no CO poisoning are similar to danger before it’s too late.� will be turning up the heat extended school day interlonger be needed.

Carbon monoxide detecthose of common winter ailwith fuel-burning applivention program, which is He said it would save ments, like the flu. So, with- tors cost about $20 and can ances such as such as furmoney and free people to do new this year, for students be purchased at most hard- other tasks. Lightner said naces, ovens, space heaters, out a CO detector in your at risk of failure due to ware and retail stores. home, your family can be generators and indoor missing assignments, frethe system would pay for Safety tips poisoned without even realgrills. quent or extended absences, itself in five years. Track Here are some tips to izing its happening.�

These appliances can repeated ineligibilities or meets would run more Doug Jorgensen, Kansas protect your family from CO smoothly and professionally, low grades. unknowingly cause dangerpoisoning: ous levels of carbon monox- state fire marshal, encour“A handful struggle with and would speed them up. n Prevent CO buildup in And it would provide the ages Kansans to install caride (CO) to build up in the attendance, getting assignthe first place—make sure bon monoxide alarms in home. ments done outside of opportunity to host league heating appliances are in their homes and remind The Centers for Disease school,� Boden said. track meets. good working order and family members of their Control and Prevention n heard that Boden is a The board made no deciused only in well-ventilated sion about timing system. importance. report that children member of the Marion areas. “Having a working CO younger than 5 years old County Substance Abuse Other business n Don’t run a car engine alarm is just as important have the highest estimated Prevention Coalition. The In other business, the in the garage, even with the board: as having a smoke alarm, rate of CO-related visits to coalition sponsored a presgarage doors open. If you and these devices will prothe emergency room each entation by Joe White, who n voted to hire Tom need to warm up your vehi- Zogleman as the third high talked to students about the vide the best protection for year among all age groups early detection,� Jorgensen cle, move it outside first. in the United States. consequences of his decischool girls’ basketball n Install a CO alarm out- coach.

Nationally, more than 25 said. sion to drink alcohol and Tom Langer, director of side every sleeping area, on children die from CO poijump from a moving vehicle. n heard from Fast that the Bureau of Environmen- every level of your home soning every year. n heard Boden report the grade school building and at least 15 feet away In Kansas, more than 500 tal Health at the Kansas that “significant progress� had 100 percent participafrom every fuel-burning Department of Health and people have been hospitaltion from parents at parent- continues on the construcappliance.

Environment, said, “The ized and four people have tion project, including teacher meetings Oct. 23. n When you check your harmful effects of carbon died from CO poisoning That number includes a few installation of the front monoxide strike rapidly and smoke alarm batteries each phone conferences. over the past 10 years. doors, weight-room flooring, “Carbon monoxide is col- can be deadly, so, it’s impor- month, check the batteries paint booth, blinds, railings n heard that the book n See Dangers, Page 5B fair raised money for the tant to have working CO orless and odorless,� said and other items. n heard the Marion library.

County Special Education n heard from Scott sr., Hutchinson Trinity; Rhiannon on and off the court. She is Cooperative report from Boden, junior and senior Hutchinson Trinity. definitely our No. 1 encour- Vieyra, jr.,Honorable Mention Kyle Funk, who attended high school principal, that ager and communicator on Jenna Gantenbein, sr., the recent meeting since 26 junior high girls and 23 n from Page 1B Bennington; Mikayla Reed, sr., the court.� boys are playing basketball. Kelly Booton could not Bennington; Ally Vogt, sr., Berean with 26 ace serves.

2014 HOA All-League Academy; Lizzy Landis, so., Berean attend.

At the high school level, 29 Unruh had 334 assists All-league team Academy; Zoe Unruh, jr., Canton“They have their hands girls and 18 boys are planAlleigh Weems, sr., Ell-Saline; Galva; Darby Wikoff, sr., Ell-Saline; this season, and turned in a full,� Funk said, adding that ning to play basketball.

Kirsten Hansen, jr., Marion; Anna Naomi Williams, jr., Inman; Jaylyn kill percentage of .248.

Stucky, sr., Moundridge; Michelle Froese, fr., Inman; Jewel Croley, jr., Schrag, sr., Moundridge; Jasmine Inman; Julia Hall, sr., Marion; “Zoe is our most consisIngalsbe, jr., Remington; Kristyn Elizabeth Ratzlaff, sr., Moundridge; tent player and played in all Wedel, sr., Remington; Kelcey Hinz, Alexis Charles, sr., Sedgwick; Serenity top-ranked teams, I didn’t so., Remington; Audrey Bebermeyer, Storey, jr., Sedgwick; Kayla Mesh, sr., six rotations,� Loyd said. see one better than Katy. sr., Sedgwick; Riley McGinn, sr., Hutchinson Trinity; Mariah “She served as team captain Sedgwick; Konner Brening, sr., Hammersmith, jr., Hutchinson Trinity; “She has always been a n from Page 1B for the season and led both Hutchinson Trinity; Brooke Racette, Katie Dyer, jr., Hutchinson Trinity. setter, and this year we

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good decisions on things.

And we’ll try to continue to do that and try to educate.�

Winston has been embroiled in controversy for other off-the-field incidents as well. He has been given numerous chances to figure it out, probably more than the average studentathlete. And therein lies the rub. The perception is that the more talented the student-athlete, the more forgiving an institution will be.

To the public it appears to be easier for professional and college teams to forgive a talented athlete for an indiscretion than an average athlete.

Student-athletes have been suspended for a quarter, a half or maybe just the first series of downs as a consequence for what is deemed as unacceptable

behavior.

At the high school and small college level, we rarely hear why a player gets disciplined. At the major college and professional level, it’s harder to keep secrets.

Professional athletes are fined for some of their misdeeds on the field of play by the league office.

At the college level, the punishment more likely involves the loss of playing time, although there have

been some creative exceptions.

In 2007, the Penn State football team had to clean its stadium after home games because several players had been involved in a fight earlier that year.

In any event, I’m sure there are a few student-athletes who can identify with Tom Guntorius, who said: “In school I was never the class clown, but more the class trapeze artist. I was always being suspended.�

team honors.

Peabody-Burns (3-29) is represented by junior Katy Benson, who received honorable mention.

Benson led the Warriors with 109 assists and 26 blocks over 28 games. She tallied a .144 hitting percentage. “Katy Benson is a very well-rounded player and stepped out of her comfort zone for us this year,� coach Isaac Burnett said. “She is an absolutely phenomenal setter, and even against the

asked her to step into the role of hitting part-time. It was a privilege to be a part of that.�

2014 WSL All-League All-league First Team Page Hiebert, jr., Goessel; Alyssa Booton, jr., Goessel; Alicen Meysing, jr., Goessel; Alexis Campuzano, sr., Rural Vista; Morgan Ash, sr., Rural Vista; Eden Hiebert, fr., Goessel;

Thank You! Thank you for your strong show of support during my campaign and election. I am honored to have been elected as the new District 1 County Commissioner, and I look forward to serving our district and Marion County.

I also wish to thank Roger Fleming for his service to District 1 and Marion County.

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