Hillsboro Free Press, August 26, 2015

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This dirt road north of Hillsboro shows the residual damage caused by “mudders” following rain that fell almost two weeks ago. Randy Crawford, the county’s road and bridge director, is asking the public to call the sheriff’s office when they observe ongoing abuse to see if more violators can be caught.

County road plan to address multiple issues n ‘Mudders,’ overloaded farm trucks, farmers cultivating into road ditches motivate response. harsher judicial penalties to help stop the road abuse.

Another continuing The mudders are at it abuse, he said, is the numagain. ber of overloaded farm Following recent heavy trucks traveling on rural rains that have left Marion County dirt roads in water- roads over bridges with inadequate weight limits sodden condition, Randy established long before such Crawford, county road and heavy trucks were in use. bridge director, confirmed Bridges also deteriorate that four-wheel-drive vehicles are again being used to over the years, and it’s only a matter of time before such tear up county roads.

These are the same roads a bridge collapses, he said.

Crawford showed one that many farmers rely on weight ticket that probably to get to fields, and that was mistakenly left with must drain properly— him for a Marion County rather than having their crowns torn down by heavy semi trailer hauling feed from Junction City that was abuse, he said.

Crawford called upon the 20,000 pounds overweight.

It’s no wonder at all, he public to watch for mudders, and to call the sheriff ’s said, that the rural roads on routes this person travels office to report ongoing are damaged. abuse to see if some more Crawford said road comviolators might be caught. n See County, Page 6A He also called for

BY JERRY

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The Free Press

PLAYGROUND PLEASURE

Second-graders at Hillsboro Elementary School enjoy the new playground equipment Monday that was part of a $215,000 project to replace the north playground and upgrade the west playground this summer.

On the apparatus in the left photo are (from left) Claire Morey, Delaney Acton and Emily Gilkey. In the top photo, Talia Jost conquers a different climbing challenge. The HES Site Council will be hosting a “Back To Carnival” Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the school as a fundraiser for playground maintenance and future upgrades.

The evening will feature carnival games, face painting, temporary tattoos, a cake walk, a silent auction, refreshments and many prizes. The new playground will be formally dedicated at 5:30 p.m.

Hillsboro opts to repair old water tower City Administrator Paine said the repair conThe Hillsboro City Coun- tractor, Maguire Iron, had discovered that long-term cil agreed at its Aug. 18 meeting that the best option exposure to chlorine gas among several costly ones is had significantly deterioto replace the top two 6-foot- rated the steel thickness of two of the tower’s four tall steel rings of the small rings. water tower for an addiThe council decided Aug. tional cost of $91,800.

11 to table the issue one The council first heard week to gather more inforabout this most recent mation about alternate request for additional approaches, including the repairs to the 1927 smaller water tower during its Aug. option of replacing the two deteriorating rings with 11 meeting.

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The Free Press

only one new ring.

Don Heller, an engineer with EBH & Associates, told the council at the Aug. 18 meeting that replacing only one ring would cost the city $22,250 less than replacing both—but in the long run, replacing both rings would be the more cost-effective move.

Heller said adding one ring would make the small tower shorter than the city’s main tower, which would

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The top two rings of Hillsboro’s small water n See Tower, Page 7A tower will be replaced.

Search for missing Peabody man remains open BY

PATTY DECKER

The Free Press

The search for a 57-yearold Peabody man missing from Peabody Health and Rehabilitation continues, but local authorities said a broader search in the county ended last week.

Posters identifying Gale (Ralph) Keilman were posted in many storefronts

throughout the county after he went missing Aug. 17.

Peabody Police Chief Bruce Burke said Monday the case remains open and ongoing. “(The investigation) will remain that way until he is found,” Burke said. “We are following up on leads and bits of information as it comes in.”

The search Marion County Sheriff Rob Craft said Thursday his office will continue to assist Peabody police if requested, and he also provided some details about the search.

“On Monday (Aug. 17) at about 10:30 p.m., sheriff ’s officers were notified by the Peabody Police Department

of a missing person,” Craft said. “(Keilman) reportedly climbed a fence and left the nursing home.”

After leaving the facility, Craft said, the man was on foot wearing a dark shirt and grey shorts.

Law enforcement officials from the sheriff ’s office and Peabody attempted n See Search, Page 5A

HHS alum completes 2nd D.C. internship Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Kansas native who led American troops in World War II and went on to be the Daniel Kunantaev had such an nation’s 34th president. enjoyable time last summer serving as “Sen. Roberts is the chairman of an intern in Sen. Pat Roberts’ office in the committee on that,” Kunantaev Washington, D.C., that he accepted a said. “I was pretty involved, as far as second term this summer. press stuff.”

“I was excited to do it again,” said On one occasion, Kunantaev the 2010 Hillsboro High School graduattended a celebratory reception when ate, who will complete degrees in ecothe Taiwanese government made a nomics and political science at Texas donation to the project. Among the Christian University in December. attenders was Bob Dole, former This time around, Kunantaev was Kansas senator and presidential canassigned to the press secretary’s office. didate. the headlines to see what news was “When I decided to go back, they “It was a pretty cool experience,” coming in—related mostly to agriculdecided to task me with some more ture, anything midwestern related and Kunantaev said. responsibility—and kind of a differHe said design disputes have hobKansas especially,” Kunantaev said. ent aspect of the whole thing,” he bled the memorial. The Senate Appro“When we’d see (relevant) news, said. “It was fun to be able to get that priations Committee has been side of it. I hadn’t seen that side at all we’d put it in front of the senator to make sure he’s up-to-date every morn- refusing to authorize the money the last year.” planning committee needs to move ing on what’s happening. That was a Job experiences ahead. cool.”

Kunantaev worked closely with “They’re not really in tune with the He said one of the projects on press secretary Kathryn Knight and communications director Sarah Little. which he worked this summer was the design,” Kunantaev said of committee effort to build a memorial for “We were constantly monitoring n See Intern, Page 5A

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DON RATZLAFF

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Sen. Pat Roberts and Daniel Kunantaev pose for a photo on Capitol Hill during Kunantaev’s second summer internship in two years.

“There’s a general misconception that he’s kind of out of touch and old.

But he’s genuinely a good guy. You can see him constantly fighting for Kansas.” —DANIEL KUNANTAEV ON HIS SUMMER BOSS, SEN. PAT ROBERTS.

DailyLife

2A Lunch ’n Learn set Sept 2 at Marion

The evening will include a hamburger fry from 5:306:30 p.m. in the high school The Marion City Library cafeteria, followed by footis hosting a Lunch ’n Learn ball and volleyball scrimfrom noon to 1 p.m. Wednes- mages and introduction of all fall sports teams. day, Sept. 2, in its Santa Fe Patrons are asked to use Room. the east entrance. The junRachel Collett will ior high volleyball scrimdemonstrate how to make mage will begin at 5 p.m. bierocks, as well as share with high school starting at recipes, hints and tips.

6:30 p.m.

The cost is $5 and reserThe junior high football vations are due by Friday, players will scrimmage at 7 Aug. 28.

For more information or p.m. and the high school team at 7:40 p.m. to reserve a place, call 620Donations for the meal 382-2442 or stop by the facilwill help to support all fall ity at 101 Library St. sports programs.The public is invited to attend.

GHS fall sports preview Aug. 28

Goessel High School will host its 22nd annual Fall Sports Preview Night Friday, Aug. 28.

Free screening in Peabody Sept. 8 Marion County Early Intervention Services will offer a free screening for

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Alternative Gift meeting Aug. 29 It’s time to pick a project from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, for the fifth annual Alternative Gift market.

The meeting is planned at the Marion Presbyterian Fellowship Hall.

Everyone participating will have the opportunity to choose from the catalog of

Aug. 27—Hillsboro Community Foundation will be serving sausage sandwiches with sides. This week will be a “Sell Anything Night.�

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Dedicated to serving Hillsboro and Greater Marion County, Kansas WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 n HILLSBORO FREE PRESS nary women recorded in the Bible.

The study will include looking for these women’s worth while gaining awareness of our designed dignity and destiny.

Anyone planning to participate is asked to bring their Bible, a notebook and a friend.

For more information, call HMBC at 620-947-3144.

30 projects.

This year, Belinda Skiles will assist with project ideas. Others involved include Phoebe Janzen, publicity; Cathy Henderson, coordinating front table; Jeremiah Lange, market set up and take down; Dani Lange, accounting at check out; Jackie Volbrecht, assistant coordinator, and Margaret Pickering, overall coordinator.

This year’s Alternative Gift market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Marion Community Center.

Look for the Hillsboro Farmers Market from 5-7 p.m. every Thursday at Memorial Park. Your patronage is appreciated. Questions about the market should be directed to Lena Hall at 947-3506.

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The Senior Citizens of Marion County Board of Directors wants to honor quilters at the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 15 at the Marion Senior Center.

The board is seeking nominations from the public of people who have handquilted, machine or tied Florence Labor Day quilts. They need to live in set Sept. 5, 6, and 7 Marion County, be at least 60 years old and be willing The 78th annual to attend the SCMC annual Florence Labor Day meeting in October.

Celebration kicks off Nominations forms are Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 a.m. available at local senior cenwith scavenger hunt, garage sales, and other events. The ters or through the Marion County Department on activities continue Sunday, Sept. 6. The parade is sched- Aging at 620-382-3580.

Nominations need to be uled 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7. returned to the local senior More details will follow center or Department on in the Sept. 2 edition of the Free Press.

Aging by Aug. 19.

Bible study begins Sept. 10 at HMBC The fall community Bible study, “An Ordinary Woman,� is at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Hearth room at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church, 300 Prairie Pointe.

This study is about ordi-

Anyone who works will get their meal free the day they help.

We want to thank everyone for supporting their senior center. Any donations go towards keeping the facility going.

It takes a lot to run the center on the day-to-day basis.

For more information on these things, call 620-9472304 or stop by 212 N. Main St. between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

We have great fellowship.

Hope to see you soon. —Brenda Moss, director

HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER September menus are now available and everyone is encouraged to stop by and pick one up.

We will play Bingo Wednesday, Aug. 26, after the noon meal.

In addition, we are having a birthday dinner Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, is chair massages.

Another possible event to mark down on the calendar is footcare Sept. 15. If interested, call for an appointment time.

Haris Zafar, who does hearing checks, will be here at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 16.

We hope those who haven’t tried lunch at the center will consider coming in for a meal soon.

Volunteers are needed, along with Meals on Wheels drivers.

If interested, call the center for more information.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26 Country-fried steak, creamed gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, peaches, brownie, roll, milk.

THURSDAY, Aug. 27 Chicken tenders, sweet potato wedges, sauteed zucchini & squash, pasta salad, Mandarin oranges, pineapple, roll, milk.

FRIDAY, Aug. 28 Baked pork chops, broccoli rice casserole, carrots, coleslaw or tomatoes, fruit, roll, milk.

Marion USBC Bowling Association We are a provider for most Medicare-D plans

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KICKOFF BOWLING MEETING Monday, August 31 @ 7pm Willy J’s 9th Lane • Marion, KS

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Board seeks to honor local quilters

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children birth through five years old from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Peabody.

Development will be checked in the areas of cognitive, motor, speech/language and social/emotional.

Vision and hearing also will be screened.

The process usually takes at least one hour for a child to complete. All children are welcomed, but an appointment is necessary.

To make one, call 620-3822858.

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MONDAY, Aug. 31 Baked chicken, mixed vegetables, pasta salad, fresh fruit, frosted cake, roll, milk.

No menu available for Sept. 1-2.

MARION SENIOR CENTER This has been a week of birthday celebrations. We started Aug. 14, which Joyce Jackson chose as her unbirthday. Her real one is right after Christmas and she’s not in town to celebrate.

We had a big 90th birthday Aug. 19 for Jean Pierce.

Aulne United Methodist members came to eat as well as honor four August birthdays: Archie Stenzel, Eugene Just, Bill Scriven and Don Fruechting.

Senior Center Day was Aug. 19. Sue Clough conducted the business meeting. The program was given

by Chris Hernandez of Edward D. Jones Investments. His office manager, Jamie Shirley, also attended.

We have fabric for sale at the Craft Corner. Some of it is for quilt making.

Join us Sept. 2. Lanell Hett, coordinator for county transportation services, will explain the history of the program and what is available currently.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 620-382-2942, or stop by 309 S. n See Scribbles, Page 3A

BREAKFAST BUFFETS coming up...

Saturday, Aug. 29 • 6:30-10am Saturday, Sept. 5 • 6:30-10am

NEW Wednesday Night Kids Ministry ’s word! *Study God * Fun Songs! * Games! * Snacks!

(Closing at 10am after buffet)

at the Ministry Center

Open to kids Kindergarten-6th grade

(110 N. Main St.)

from 6:30-8:00 pm!

620-732-2096

Starting September 9!

Sunday School at a new time: 9:30 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Pastor Adam Utecht

at the Hillsboro Elementary School

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SUNDAY BUFFET: 9am-2pm Pan fried chicken!

Also...chicken livers & gizzards, roast beef, sausage & shrimp plus all the fixin’s & salad bar!

Open Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm with Lunch Specials

Jared D. Jost Owner, Funeral Director/Embalmer Willy Ensz, Bob & Betty Seibel, Assistants 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro • 620.947.3622 877.947.3622 • Cell 620.382.5115 jost@jostfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS n EDGAR “ED” WILLIS AUERNHEIMER, 95, a retired welder, of Goessel, died Aug. 17 at his home. A graveside service was Aug. 22 at Hesston Cemetery, Hesston.

He was born Nov. 13, 1919, to Albert Christian and Mary Magdalene Ewert Auernheimer at Burrton.

On June 8, 1941, he was married to Helen Maxine Taylor, who predeceased him.

Survivors include sons Lynn and wife Maxine Auernheimer of Canton and Anthony “Tony” and wife Audrey Auernheimer

tor Loyal Martin officiating.

He was born May 2, 1935, to Benjamin and Esther (Leppke) Funk at Hillsboro.

His wife, Gladys Funk, survives.

He also is survived by daughters Danita and husband Brian Unrau of rural Lehigh, Leann Funk of rural Hillsboro and Susan n DONALD L. FUNK, 80, of and husband Stephen Scott of Collinsville, Okla; Hillsboro, died Aug. 18 at brother Monroe and wife Hillsboro Community HosCarol Funk of Salina; sister pital.

Norma Penner of San Jose, The service was Aug. 22 Calif., and six grandchilat Hillsboro Mennonite dren.

Brethren Church with pasof Watts, Okla., daughter Carol Gibbens of Newton, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Grace Fellowship Church, Wichita, and sent in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, P.O. Box 96, Goessel, KS 67053.

Memorials may be made to the Donald L. Funk Memorial Fund and sent in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063.

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

His wife, Lenora May Collier, predeceased him in 2008.

Survivors include sons Ralph Collier of Pueblo, Colo., and Curtis Collier of Lakewood, Colo.; daughters Betty Lou Judd of Mt. Morris, Mich., and Cindy Masson of Thornton, Colo.; n JOHN MASSON, 73, brothers Ronald of Jonesdied Aug. 20 at Salem Home boro, Mich., Donald and in Hillsboro.

Albert, both of Twining, A private family service and Clark P. of Flinty, Mich.; is scheduled.

20 grandchildren and seven He was born June 2, 1942, great-grandchildren. to Frank and Sylvia (Clark) Online condolences may Masson at Twining, Mich. be sent to the family via: jostfuneralhome.com.

McPherson, died Aug. 16 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Inman. The graveside service was Aug. 21 at Canton Township Cemetery.

She was born July 27, 1935, to Ralph and Velna Alberta (White) Ware at Goessel.

Survivors include five nephews; two great nephews; one great niece and other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to the McPherson County Humane Society and sent in care of Olson’s Mortuary, 139 N. Main, P.O. Box 355, Canton, KS 67428.

mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, iors 60 and older are availWednesday, Aug. 25, on the n CAROL LEA WARE, 80, a mixed fruit, wheat roll, milk. able for a low suggested regular route. retired computer programLunch Specials FRIDAY, Aug. 28 donation of $3.50. If you These meals are premer with NCRA of n from Page 2A August 25-29 • 11 am - 2 pm Brunch @ 9:30 a.m.—Breakfast think you can’t afford that, pared by our cook, and casserole, cinnamon roll or blueberry you are free to donate what ready to put on a plate to Third St., Marion. muffin, grape juice, milk.

— Janet Bryant, director you can afford. Some microwave.

MONDAY, Aug. 31 Salisbury steak, potatoes, vegetable, amount of donation is We appreciate all of you Minnesota Greek WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26 greatly appreciated. This is for making reservations and fruit, wheat bread, milk.

Wild Rice Salad Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed TUESDAY, Sept. 1 salad, pineapple pudding, garlic true for both home deliver- eating with us.

Monday, Aug. 31 • 7:00 pm Baked chicken breast, dressing, gravy, bread, milk. ies and dine-in seniors. The Dense FxTM —Ruth Lott, director vegetable, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

Learn about organic food shares THURSDAY, Aug. 27 WEDNESDAY, Aug. 26 It’s like gaining up to grown in East Central KS to be price for all others is $5.25.

Roast turkey, cornbread dressing, WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 Turkey pot pie, fruit, milk.

9,000 more hairs delivered weekly to Hillsboro. spinach salad, summer fruit cup, We have events schedMeatloaf, baked potato, green after one use!* THURSDAY, Aug. 27 Free Refreshments! whole wheat roll, milk. uled for September, so read Grilled liver & onions or beef patty, beans, wheat bread, milk.

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Hamburger, bun, lettuce & tomato, NEW HOURS Pleasures grilled onions, potato wedges, barbeBirthday dinner is 1 Tuesday-Saturday: 127 ⁄2 N. Main Coffeehouse cued beans, watermelon, milk.

9am-3pm scheduled for Wednesday, Hillsboro Marisa Javier MONDAY, Aug. 31 947-3690 Sun.-Mon.: 119 N. Main • Hillsboro Sept. 9, and in addition to Open-face turkey sandwich, mashed Closed Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30 • Open Thurs. Eve. & Sat. 8-2 620-947-2058 potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, honoring those celebrating Rice Krispie Treat w/peanut butter, a birthday in September, milk. to the polka music of Marion County Sheriff Rob TUESDAY, Sept. 1 Vegetable soup, chicken salad sandCraft will joining us to talk Mark Vyhlidal! wich, deviled eggs, potato salad, about what’s happening in pineapple, milk. the county.

Saturday, August 29 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, candied Labor Day is Monday, 7 - 11pm carrots, applesauce, gelatin poke Sept. 7, and we will be cake, whole wheat roll, milk.

Pilsen Community closed. Frozen meals will be Center PEABODY SENIOR CENTER available for those who Schools have now started would like them. Tell us Admission: Free Will Donation Concession food in Peabody and fall activiand beverage how many you would like Proceeds to benefit the will be available. ties are beginning to appear and we will deliver them Pilsen Community Center around town.

Don’t forget our brunch at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28.

It will feature a breakfast Fun for casserole, with either a cinall ages! namon roll or a blueberry muffin, and grape juice or milk.

Our brunch is always fun to attend, whether it’s visiting with friends or freeWhere Concessions!

9-5:30 ing up before the weekend.

Personal Tuesday-Friday Funnel cakes, Our September menus Service Is Hillsboro Elementary School nachos, Thursday are out. Stop by 106 N. WalAlways In Open ’til 7 sno-cones & Style nut and pick up a copy.

F A S H I O N S carnival games | FACE PAINTING popcorn Call 620-983-2226 to 9-5 Saturday 101 N. Main – Hillsboro Dedication TEMPORARY TATTOOS reserve several of the 620-947-3362 of new appealing meals to eat at CAKE WALK | SILENT AUCTION playground the center, or to have them Pick up a bingo card at ticket booth for at 5:30 pm! delivered. a chance for additional prizes!

The Manhattan office has asked us to remind peoSponsored by Hillsboro Elementary School Site Council to establish a fund for ple that our meals for senmaintenance of, and future upgrades to the Elementary School Playground.

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EDITORIAL

Before the kickoff n Practicing sportsmanship is about the only commendable contribution we fans can make.

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nticipation is building for the start of the fall sports seasons. Teams are preparing themselves for a new campaign, and a few have even competed. We may be spitting into the wind to bring this up, but now is the time to remind ourselves that modeling good sportsmanship is as noble an aspiration as achieving a winning record. This is true for coaches and players, but especially for fans who, when you stop to think about it, really have no other commendable contribution to make to the competitive environment.

Cheer fanatically and positively for your team. Support the coaches even if you don’t understand every decision. Refrain from badmouthing officials, opposing coaches and especially players (including those on your own team). Whatever would embarrass you if you said it or did it in church, don’t do it in the stands either. You represent your school and your community to the world.

Parents, this encouragement is doubly for you. It’s not only the fans sitting next to you who is forming an opinion of your character as they observe your speech and actions. Your children are, too. And their impression can last far longer than the final point or whistle. It can be life changing, for better or worse. —DR

Colorado trip was a great, late getaway

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he first vacation that I can remember taking with my family was our trip to Colorado the summer after I was in sixth grade. While we had traveled places before, that was the first trip during which I learned I love to take pictures of and write about my travels and the trip I point to as the initial spark of my love of HORIZONS traveling.

Since that summer, my family and I Bailey have traveled to Florida, Missouri, CaliforKaufman nia, Indiana and more together. This summer we decided it was time to venture back to Colorado. So we planned a last-minute trip to the north part of the state only a handful of days before school started again.

Rather than leaving early in the morning, like we usually do on family trips, we packed the van and headed west as soon as my sister and I got home from babysitting on a Friday evening. After waiting out a storm in Wakeeney, we made it to Limon, Colo., at about midnight and spent the night at a hotel.

The next morning we drove north to Brush, Colo., where my dad had to make a stop to look at a trailer, before driving into the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Our home for the trip was a quaint, rustic cabin located right along the Big Thompson River three miles out of Estes Park. While the cabin itself wasn’t anything fancy, the river view off the back deck was so calm and relaxing.

The first thing we did when we got to the cabin was throw off our shoes and wade through the river.

We spent the evening exploring Estes Park, which pretty much meant perusing through all the T-shirt shops trying to decide what souvenirs to buy.

The next day was full of amazing views.

In the morning, we took the Estes Park Aerial Tramway up to Prospect Mountain, where we had a great view of the town and the mountains. We hiked the path to the summit of the mountain and spent time taking pictures and enjoying the view.

After taking the tram back down the mountain, we entered Rocky Mountain National Park and started on Trail Ridge Road. This road, which connects Estes Park and Grand Lake, is the highest continually paved road in the country. And it is home to some spectacular views. As I stood at one of the higher points of the road and looked at the jutting peaks surrounding me, I felt so small and so in awe of God’s creation.

We spent our second full day in the mountains rafting the Poudre River. This was my first time white-water rafting and I instantly loved it. While none of us fell out of the n See Kaufman, Page 5A

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remember lying in the hospital room after my first daughter was born. In between night feedings, the nurses had, at my request, taken her to stay in the nursery. At each shift change the nurse would remind me, “She can stay with you or we can take her to the nursery.” Through my intense guilt I requested they take her to the nursery.

So I can sleep, I told them.

I couldn’t give myself a break because I thought I should: (1) automatically know what to do, and (2) feel completely comfortable with this little baby in my care every minute.

Truth was, I had more confidence in the nursing staff than in myself, especially in the middle of the night. I had never done this before. My baby had never done this before. The nursing staff had. Who was I to mess her up so soon?

I vowed to squeeze out every last drop of experienced help I could before they packed us up and sent us out into the great unknown...home.

It’s funny, now, when I remember the

first year of having a new baby at home, the one thing I can picture perfectly in my mind if I close my eyes, the thing I miss most from those times of all— nighters, colic and diapers—is the middle of the night moments, in the dark, the two of us in a rocking chair.

Since then, I can’t count how many times I have said, to myself or out loud, “I don’t know how to do this. I’ve never done this before.” And each time, just like with the nurses, the helpers appeared (in the form of a babysitter, teachers, friends) until I crawled through “I’ve never....”

Even if nobody physically shows up to clear the room, time helps the inexperienced. My mom recently told me the best ages are from 40 to 60. She’s 80 now, so I am not about to question her perspective. Doesn’t mother know best?

It didn’t take much for me to agree with her since I’m on the low spectrum of that range. If it’s true, that would work out well for me. The “best years” would have to vary from person to person depending on many things.

But I can see as a whole, how those two decades might offer, if nothing else, more peace. Possibly a little more freedom of choices. And maybe (slightly) more control over how many situations qualify for the “I have never done this before” declaration.

Author Elizabeth Gilbert said, “I’m a big advocate for the pursuit of curiosn See Plett, Page 5A

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ommodity prices have tumbled and, based on recent commodity reports, they might fall even more.

How much further can they go?

Oh, what a difference a year makes! Back then, VIEW FROM THE HILL we were thinking that a $6 price for wheat was Paul Penner low and $5 wheat was unthinkable. Now, it is threatening to drop below $4.

When I think about the drop in price, a paraphrased scriptural text comes to mind: “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away....”

We give God all kinds of credit or blame, whenever there is blame or credit to be given. Perhaps we blame God even more than we should, as much of our trouble is man-made and we deserve the credit for it.

Regardless, the drop in income is very real, and so are the consequences. Are we all prepared to experience those consequences?

In that last sentence, the word “all” is the most important word at the moment.

Agriculture is a major driving economic force in our community. Every business, from the local machinery dealer, the crop services supplier, hardware store and service shop in the area, all rely on agriculture for their livelihood.

Even the retirement community

derive benefits as retirees receive passive income from crop sales on owned farmland. Tabor College also benefits from a prosperous farm economy, from annual donations and the occasional donation of land from a generous donor.

When agriculture does well, so goes the rest of the economy in Marion County. The downside of the coin is when it is not doing well, Marion County feels the negative impact, too.

To emphasize these important points, these bits of information should suffice: At K-State’s Risk and Profit Conference last week, along with State Farm Services Director Adrian Polansky and others, I participated in a panel discussion about agricultural policy and the general state of the ag economy.

Director Polansky’s opening remarks highlighted the seriousness of our current economic situation. In operating loan volume, the current year’s volume for American agriculture was at an alltime high.

In Iowa, the average corn and soybean farm was losing in excess of $350,000 in equity in 2015. He did not have current numbers for farms in Kansas, if my memory is correct.

Though they may not reflect the numbers mentioned for Iowa farms, Kansas farmers are likely experiencing similar economic distress. The seriousness of our current state of affairs suggests that unless commodity markets turn around soon, farmers and all businesses must n See Penner, Page 5A

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e tried Uber for the first time while in Los Angeles last week because we were needing PARTLY a ride to the NONSENSE airport.

Joel Klaassen We were picked up by Sunny after using the Uber app to indicate our location. Within five minutes he showed up at the door in an almost new Volkswagen Passat, helped us throw the bags in the trunk and off we went.

I asked him how long he had been an Uber driver and he said about two weeks. His car was about one month old. He said he was from France and had lived in LA about 24 years.

I went online to find out what it takes to become an Uber driver and learned that your car has to be less than 3 years old and cannot have been smoked in.

The fee was half the cost of a cab ride our Oregon kids had paid a few nights earlier. Uber isn’t allowed to pick up at the airport.

Would we do it again?

Absolutely. And if you want to try it for free I have a code you can use that also makes my next ride free. n Hillsboro lost a fine woman in Kathryn Heinrichs, who passed away last week at 94. I first knew her in 1959 when I worked with her at the Star-Journal and also from school as her daughter, Kristin, was a classmate. Her son, Dennis, was older and I admired him as a track star who could really run fast.

Kathryn was a proofreader at the newspaper; we all need someone just like her to make sure the names were spelled correctly and family information was correct. n I took a package of frozen salmon out of the freezer for supper the other night and threw it on the kitchen counter to thaw.

Then I had the thought that if we had a cat, or maybe a dog, that wouldn’t be a good idea.

So I did an informal survey at the office and learned that most people who have animals in the house put their frozen stuff in the microwave to thaw naturally or just used the defrost setting. Others put the frozen packages in the refrigerator to thaw—which I think usually takes overnight. n I’m starting to think more about turning 70 on my next birthday. I think it may be the new 50, or at least I hope so. If I knew at 50 what I know now, I would have been one savvy person at the time. But that’s not how it works.

I was trying to make a list of regrets, but can’t come up with any. And why try, it can’t be changed anyway. I have started a list of songs I might want played at my funeral, but I’m not planning on checking out anytime soon. Besides, I have no control over that, other than how I exercise and what I eat, but not even that guarantees anything.

As Martin Mull used to sing: “I’m happy here livin’ above my station; I got no complaints at all about my life; ’cause there’s just one way to live above your station and that’s with your friends and Dr. Pepper and your wife.” n If you wish to share your comments or ideas, my email address is joel@ hillsborofreepress.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 n HILLSBORO FREE PRESS confirm is the last sighting was on Third Street in Peabody near the facility just after he climbed the fence.”

Burke said additional details about Keilman’s disappearance aren’t being released at this time.

Huge undertaking Burke said more than 50 people took part in the search Wednesday, which included 182 miles and 21 miles of railroad right-ofway.

Burke said he wanted to thank all the agencies that assisted. Those included the Kansas Highway Patrol ground units, KHP fixed wing aircraft, the sheriff ’s office, the fire departments in Florence, Marion, Hillsboro and Peabody, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, civilian personnel and Peabody police officers.

Keilman is a white male and doesn’t speak, but will attempt to communicate by writing or signing.

Anyone with information about Keilman’s whereabouts is asked to call Burke at 620-983-2133 or 911.

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to locate Keilman the night he left and into the early morning hours on Tuesday (Aug. 18) with no success.

After the rain on Tuesday, Craft said his office and others looked in accessible areas, but the effort was unsuccessful.

“Wednesday, Peabody Police Chief Burke asked if we could assist with a ground search of the area surrounding Peabody,” he said. “Six on-duty and offduty sheriff ’s office personnel responded to assist.”

According to Craft, the area surrounding Peabody for five or six miles in each direction was checked, including creeks, bridges, railroad trestles, outbuildings and other areas.

“The search was called off at dark,” he said.

Craft said there were rumors about where Keilman went, but most were dispelled.

“Chief Burke advised me the only thing he can

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raft, my mom came close several times and provided us with hilarious memories of our adventure. We all had a close call at the most intense rapid of the trip, but our awesome guide, Caroline, got us through unscathed.

The next day, which was our last full day in Colorado, we drove to Fort Collins for the morning.

There, we checked out bikes from the Fort Collins Bike Library. After navigating the short few blocks to the restaurant where we ate breakfast and breaking many biking rules along the way, we realized city biking was not our strong suit. Instead, we found a nice, paved trail along the Poudre River and biked with a view of the mountains.

We then explored more of Fort Collins—on foot this time. Fort Collins was one of the cities that provided inspiration for the Main Street USA in Disneyland, so I was excited to see the buildings that inspired

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here are tons of kitchen gadgets that I see in stores and think, “Why would someone need to own this?”

And then I remove the pits from several SPICE UP pounds of cherries YOUR LIFE and realize why Lindsey things like cherry Young pitters might be really handy to have tucked away in one’s cabinet.

Not only does pitting that many cherries give you a lot of time to think, you also get the added benefit of staining your fingers blood red, which helps you get through lines at the grocery store much more quickly.

I mentioned last week that I was trying new recipes to use with my wealth of fresh cherries I got for a steal, and this week, I tried a recipe from the blog “Tutti Dolci,” which means “All Sweets” or “All Desserts” in Italian. You can find the original at http://tutti-dolci.com/2012/06/simple-chocolate-cherry-cake/. I dou-

bled the vanilla in my version. *** Simple Chocolate Cherry Cake Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a touch of vinegar) 1 1/4 cups pitted cherries (I halved mine for easier pitting) 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (I used brown sugar) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Cream together the butter and sugar until it is smooth.

Beat in the egg and vanilla.

Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cherries and turbinado sugar, and beat until well-combined.

Spray an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and pour the batter

When not helping husband Joey with newspaper work, Lindsey teaches speech, debate and forensics at Haven High School. She can be reached at lindseyclarion@gmail.com.

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“I learned a lot more this year, I’d say,” he said. “It also was nice to go back and get some (college) credit hours and be done with school finally.”

After Kunantaev completes his final semester at TCU this fall, he plans to pursue a graduate degree in economics—possibly at prestigious Cornell University, where’s he’s already been accepted.

He said he’s not interested in jumping into a political career at this point in his life, but his experiences in D.C. have him thinking about longer-range possibilities.

“I think I’d be interested in running for the First District seat (in the U.S. House) someday,” Kunantaev said.

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some pretty amazing and sad and wonderful chances have happened since. And every single time, without fail, I know I said at each point, ”I don’t know how to do this.”

I’m still saying it. Every single day. Because I have a teenager. And a pre-teen.

And a job. And a house. And doubts. And curiosities.

And...can you relate?

Instead of fearing that I am trying to see the gift in

doing the very things that are unknown. Because realistically, what’s a life without learning how to do new things? What’s a life without curiosity? What’s a life without giving yourself a break?

in another country.

On the horizon, it appears Argentina is experiencing a tremendous surge in rainfall and increased flooding. It is estimated the country may lose as much as 20 percent of its wheat crop. If that happens, U.S. wheat farmers may get some much-needed price relief in the form of more exports to Brazil.

The only concern is, it may not be enough relief, thanks in part that Argentina’s production is very small in comparison and markets might hardly take note.

I hate the thought of benefiting from someone else’s

suffering. But that’s the economic reality we experience every day. We suffered through several years of intense drought while other farmers benefited from better weather, AND received higher prices as well.

This fall, we may at least get a small boost in prices for next year’s wheat crop, thanks in part to Argentina’s wet weather.

The Lord gives and takes away….

could not have come at a worse time. It was an ill-conF G C G H R I F T K A U C I C B E M W R ceived plan from the beginJ A M E S N A I S M I T H U R S L B A E n from Page 4A ning, and one that will S R E Y A S E L A G J R R A N WW M L Z deepen the effect of a worsprepare for a time of worsB Y A N M D V I Q I B T D I D K O V T T I D L R S B I G M I I E G E B N O X E I ening economic conditions. ening economy as agriculture rides out the storm.

L A O B E F D R L S N G P O O L D G R W This message also The livestock industry is L E E O A Z Y L M L I R X S W G B D H S applies to local and state the only bright spot, enjoyY K R B R U N C O R O X N N K Q I R I L governments, as well as ing positive returns as proM E T H N I C O N H W H J D C R N A C Y publically funded educaducers are still recovering I N E H E L P H T H O D M K U E G D K R tional institutions.

L E R D I E O M T J P H N L T P O O L E Though this advice may from the devastating effects L G E N R J I V R H B H G T U U D O E V not be new to them, it bears of the last major drought S R T R X J J E J J S I O W P A E W T U repeating with an emphasis cycle.

F O R E H C T E L F R U H T R A M E B G But as they begin that now is not the time for N O D O N L O C K E J N G Q K A O T F M expanding their herds while raising revenue with more P E S T A J E S S W I L L A R D S T C G property taxes. Agriculture realizing greatly reduced A I T W S R E D N A S Y R R A B S E G P has already undergone dou- feed costs, they may also be H K A C I P T K E B Q F S Y V H P N Z S sowing the seeds of their ble-digit increases in propY F A L N V U D P B Y O D N U Q F Y R K own demise, fulfilling the erty taxes as land values N K O N L G M K T Q S E M Q O G T L T M have risen. More increases axiom that high prices is the cure for high prices.

Kansas Athletes, Part 2 are not sustainable and The irony is this: The AL OERTER GENE KEADY likely to be counterproduconly way to recover from ARTHUR FLETCHER JAMES NAISMITH tive.

BARRY SANDERS JESS WILLARD the current down cycle is for Plus, Gov. Sam BrownBILL NIEDER JIM RYUN another disaster to appear back’s goal of eliminating BILLY MILLS JIM THORPE income taxes on businesses somewhere else, preferably BRADEN LOOPER CURTIS MCCLINTON DON LOCKE ELWOOD “BINGO” DEMOSS GALE SAYERS

into it. Make sure it’s spread out evenly in the pan.

Place your cherries evenly on top of the batter (this doesn’t have to be perfect; your cake will swallow most of your cherries up).

Sprinkle the top with the turbinado sugar.

Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. *** This was amazing. It was great all on its own, although I suspect some vanilla ice cream might enhance its flavor. It was also nice to have a smaller-sized cake in the house so that we didn’t feel inundated with dessert.

In the end, making this cake almost made all the cherry pitting worthwhile, and while a pitter might be a nice accessory in the kitchen, it just means one more dish to wash.

doesn’t operate—in Washington. And he got to know Sen. Roberts better, too.

“There’s a general misconception that he’s kind of out of touch and old,” Kunantaev said. “But he’s a genuinely good guy. You can see him constantly fighting for Kansas.

“People don’t really know how politics works— it’s ‘if you do this for me I’ll try to that for you.’

(Roberts) fights trying to do the other things for people that he consciously knows will hurt Kansas. He tries to push back, but sometimes there’s not much he can do.”

Privileged to serve Kunantaev said it was a privilege to get a second internship assignment.

Office atmosphere Kunantaev’s office duties were not the only thing that n from Page 1A was different about this members. “It’s a more new- year’s internship experiWalt Disney. ence. Last year, Roberts was age steel and metal conThat evening we spent struction. The conservative in the thick of a heated elecmore time in Estes Park tion-year battle, and his committees are more in and said our goodbyes to campaign effort in Kansas tune with the columns in the mountains before we D.C. They want old marble, required extra-duty time. headed home the next “Last year with the elecand this design isn’t like morning. tion, we’d do the same stuff that.”

The adventure wasn’t He said both Roberts and we’d do during the day, but over though, because after then after work, from 6-9 Dole are pushing to see the smelling something funny p.m., we’d work on camproject move forward as and seeing smoke under the quickly as possible—before paign stuff,” he said. “This hood of our van, we pulled year, as far as the office, the veterans who served off the interstate in under Eisenhower in World there was the same kind of Wakeeney—a town that attitude and demeanor, but War II leave the scene. apparently wasn’t our you could tell there was a Once the project is friend on this trip—to find authorized, Kunantaev said lot less pressure because of out we wouldn’t be able to having no campaign.” the campaign can begin to make it home in the van.

During his second time raise the needed estimated My aunt came to the rescue $100 million in private dona- around, Kunantaev said he and drove all the way to got a better feel for the way tions for construction pick us up and drive us politics operates—or expenses. home, ending our vacation a few hours later than expected. maybe we should just play it Despite this bumpy endsafe and assume whatever ing, our family trip to decade we’re currently in is Colorado was the perfect n from Page 4A the best one. And to be curigetaway to spend time ity.... The trick is to just fol- ous about the unknowns. A together and make memolow your small moments of kind of quest...to fulfill our ries before everyone curiosity. curiosity. It doesn’t take a became busy again with For me, there were some massive effort. Just turn school and work. pretty amazing things in my your head an inch. Pause past two—the highlight by for an instant. Respond to Bailey Kaufman is a Hillswhat has caught your atten- far are the nights I feared at boro High School alum who the beginning—the ones tion. Look into it a is studying this fall at Tabor spent all alone, cuddling bit....unfold it, see where it College. She can be reached with each of my babies. leads you next.” at baileykaufman21@Considering that advice, Those chances are gone, but gmail.com.

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Shelley Plett is a graphic designer for the Free Press and Kansas Publishing Ventures. She can be reached at shelley@hillsborofreepress.com.

Paul Penner farms north of Hillsboro; he has been active on state and national wheat organizations. He can be reached at smokeyjay@embarqmail.com.

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Marion council changes ‘nuisance’ procedures if the resident requested a hearing it would be done in The Marion City Council front of the municipal court, but now it can be approved modifying the adopted city code regarding done in front of the governing body, which is the counenforcement of nuisances cil. during its Aug. 17 meeting.

“If you want to do that,” City Attorney Susan Robson said many letters re- she said, “your (council) cently were sent out regard- meetings will become rather lengthy. If changed, the ing the nuisance code, but in doing so there are things council can do an amendment and have the municithe council might want to pal court hear it.” consider changing.

Because of the amount of “The city code approved letters going out, Robson last year stated that violasaid she knows of a few, tions would start with a door hanger (left at the resi- thus far, who are requesting hearings. dence),” she said.

If the parties request a But that’s not how the process is working, Robson hearing, according to the current resolution, a notice added.

“The (Marion) Police De- is sent to them setting the partment is doing the letters matter for hearing in front and hand delivering them,” of the governing body or city council. she said.

“Once someone is found The procedure is not an in violation and the amount issue because violators are being notified and are given of time within the conditions is removed or abated, 10 days to either make the city can come in and changes or ask for a hearclean up weeds (or other ing.

In the past, Robson said, nuisances) and assess the

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cost back to the violator,” she said.

If the property owner doesn’t pay, Robson added, it becomes part of the property tax bill.

“I also wanted to clarify that the police department has been good about identifying and notifying not only the renters living on the property, but also notifying the landowners,” she said.

Asked by Councilor Melissa Mermis who keeps track of the letters, Robson said Officer Duane McCarty has a system and is keeping good track. He is coordinating with Tiffany Jeffrey, city clerk; Becky Makovec, utility billing; and Erin Carr, court clerk and police department office manager, about when requests for a hearing are necessary and contacting the renter or property owner.

The council approved language to include hearings would be before the governing body or its designee.

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It also suggested leaving door hanger or letter in the resolution, but adding “or substitute notification” to provide leeway in the language.

Building permits The council approved a revised building permit application process after hearing from Terry Jones, the city’s economic development director and zoning administrator.

Jones said he scaled back a few things, added phone numbers for applicants and made sure contractors were licensed with the city.

In addition, Jones said he included a permit application/zoning information, which is not an official document but serves as something to keep him accountable. The sheet also includes setbacks, right-ofway use and other specifications.

“There are a lot of things involving new structures and conforming to it,” Jones said. “This will help.”

City Administrator Roger Holter asked if this will also be used for sign permits.

Jones said the sign permits have separate application to include size, location and other factors.

Recreation position The council approved the parks and recreation director job description by a 3-1 vote. One councilor opposed the job description and another was absent.

Councilor Jerry Kline said: “I don’t think the cemetery should be involved

in that (job description), and that’s why I vote ‘no.’”

Holter said two meetings ago, the council asked that the parks and recreation job description be modified with a larger scope of responsibility.

“We have gone through to clearly identify parks, cemeteries and adopted budget guidelines,” he said.

“We made modifications regarding conducting workshops and training programs.”

Holter said they also focused on incorporating goals into the job description.

“Like any other position in the city,” he said, “we do make adjustments whatever the changing conditions are and those can be revisited as we move along.”

The important part is that in order to advertise for the position, he said, the city needs a job description summary for review.

Mermis said the job description looked “extremely thorough.”

Holter said he appreciated the council’s input and suggestions for a number of the modifications.

“This position will actually not be in place until the new fiscal year, Jan. 1,” he added. “But given the extensive list of requirements, we think we should start the search process in print media as well as electronic.”

To avoid any misunderstandings, Holter said requests for applications need to include when the position will be filled.

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720 E. Hudson, 3 bed, 1 bath, $41,500

1717 190th, Marion - A 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in need of repairs – priced to sell so you can make it into your country get away! A great location with blacktop road access. PRICE: $31,500.00

711 S. Coble, 3 bed, 2 bath, $139,900

211 W. 2nd, Peabody, 3 bed, 2 bath, $47,900 90 Lakeshore, Marion County Lake, 3 bed, 2 bath, $215,000

747 S. Freeborn, 2 bed, 2 bath, $123,500

2193 Pawnee, Marion 16.5 Acre Ranchette on blacktop road. 3 Bedroom home/machine shed

2461 110th, Florence, 2 bed, 1 bath, $198,500 130 S. Roosevelt, 4 bed, 1 bath, $52,900

& outbuildings. PRICE: $289,000.00 630 220th, Hillsboro 3 Bedroom home on 12 Acres with outbuildings. - PRICE: $235,000.00

710 Denver, 3 bed, 1 bath $65,000

310 N. Elm, 3 bed, 1.5 bath, $78,000

701 N. Vine, Peabody, 3 bed, 3 bath, $115,000

116 N. Madison, Hillsboro - 2 Bed/1 Bath home with full unfinished basement.PRICE REDUCED: $62,000.00

2111 Schlotthauer, Marion Reservoir, 3 bath, 2 bed, $59,900

1723 140th, 3 bed, 2 bath, $79,900 120 Eastmoor, 2 bed, 2 bath, $110,000

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2424 Timber, 3 bed, 2 bath, $69,900

411 S. Freeborn, 2 bed, 2 bath $57,000

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FEATURED LISTINGS Garage/shed on a 75 x 150 lot in Peabody, $12,500

“For a director-level position in the private industry, the recruitment process takes six to eight months to fill the position,” he said.

The council authorized Holter to begin advertising for the job.

Other business In other business, the council: n heard from Holter about the Experimental Aviation Association’s event at the municipal airport.

“It went well, with about 20 planes and pilots flying in,” he said. n heard Adkins report that someone asked him to inquire about the cemetery; that person said they tried to find a loved one’s headstone, but couldn’t see it because of the weeds and grass.

Adkins said the people looking for the headstone ended up bringing out their own weed-eater and cleared the location.

Mermis said she walked through the cemetery Monday and the grass and weeds were cut back, but anyone looking for a headstone probably wouldn’t find it with all the grass now on top of the markers.

“I didn’t know if they were going over it with a blower (later), but they were done mowing and were out using the weed-eater,” she said. n learned that summer

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plaints should be called into his office at 620-382-3761.

His department is spread thin enough, he said, that the public may see things county personnel haven’t seen yet.

Possibly the major problem for Marion County roads, Crawford said, is the gradual narrowing of roads over a century of use.

Continual cultivation into road ditches has narrowed roads to where some are a mere 15 feet wide, and landowners are cultivating where they don’t even know ditches should be.

Crawford said he wants to remind the public that by state and federal regulations, earth “dirt” roads should be 22 feet wide, minor aggregate surfaced roads should be 24 feet wide, major aggregate surfaced roads should be 26 feet wide, and bituminous surfaced roads should be 28 feet wide.

With the cooperation of the Marion County Commission, he is planning a program that will return most roads to appropriate widths two miles at a time.

If the county were to continue with a requirement of a gravel windrow left along roads after grading, he said, you can add two feet of width to the requirements.

Ditches don’t necessarily have to be deep, he said. The deepest one the county has that is within correct standards is two and a half feet deep.

Crawford said the road crown can be very low, but it has to be there.

It will take major correction, he said, if roads are to be corrected to width in areas where the road has eroded to be lower than the adjacent land.

“You have to have a road before you can have a ditch,” Crawford said. “And you have to do something about mudders to keep it all there.”

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Construction begins on Dollar General store at Marion; completion target is Nov. 11 Dirt work started Aug. 10 on the new Dollar General store, located on a corner lot in Batt Industrial Park, and off U.S. Highway 56 at Marion. According to Terry Jones, the city’s economic development director, construction continued this week with crews pouring concrete. The new store is expected to impact the city with taxable sales of more than $1 million, Jones said, but it could range from $1.5 to $1.6 million. Along with adding a new store, the city will also be gaining an aesthetic pond, as well as a runoff pond to facilitate the development group. Jones said that if everything goes according to plan, the building should be completed by Nov. 11.

But additional problems about 2.5 pounds. surfaced once work com“(That) is probably not menced. The first change enough that anybody is n from Page 1A going to notice,” he said, but order, approved July 21, to replace a leaking segment of Heller added if the city raise other system issues. doesn’t want to lose storage steel increased the cost of “It will give you two difcapacity in the main tower, the project to $197,340. ferent (water) levels in the The additional $91,880 it would have to add a two towers because this needed to replace the top booster pump costing (small) tower becomes two rings will raise the $25,000 to maintain water shorter than the other pressure at its current level. price tag for the city to tower,” he said. “You can $289,000, less the grant fund“That eats up your savdrop the level in the big ing. Barring further discovings by putting only one tower (to rebalance the leveries, the city’s cost will be ring in, and it complicates els), but if you do that, you $186,000 instead of the origiwill lose over 100,000 gallons the operation a lot more,” nal estimate of $56,360. of storage, which is actually Heller said. “Unless you’re Heller said even if the willing to settle for losing more than what the little additional issues had been the storage...it’s cheaper to tank holds.”

Heller said uneven water go ahead and put both rings known at the start of the project, he still would have on this tower.” levels in the two towers Paine said less storage in recommended that the would decrease water prestower be fixed. the main tower would sure within the system by “The reason is you’ll reduce the amount of water available for fire protection. never, ever buy storage for this kind of money,” he “That could affect our fire rating in terms of what said. “This is going to cost a little more than a third of folks actually pay for their n from Page 6A what a new tower would insurance protection,” he cost. said. help has departed for the “You put the two new Unexpected problems year, but Holter said the city The original estimate to rings on the top and a new is looking to hire two more roof on it, you’re going to repair the small tower was seasonal people that would $159,360. Because the tower have basically a new tower,” be available to get the city Heller added. “When towers is listed on the National through the growing season.

Register of Historic Places, have trouble, it’s the top n held a 15-minute executhe city received a Heritage part because that’s where tive session for attorneythe chlorine gas (deterioGrant of $103,000 to offset client privilege that rates steel thickness), and most of the expense. included the council, city attorney and Holter.

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“The result is you’re going to have a real good tower, and it’s going to serve you for many, many years. It will be a good asset for the water system.”

The council voted 3-0 to replace both rings. Councilor David Loewen was absent from the meeting.

Other business In other business, the council: n approved the 2016 city budget, which will require a tax levy of 40.615 mills to generate $659,000 in property-tax revenue for city

operations. The budget mill levy was 39.574 in 2015 and 40.001 in 2014. n tabled for a second time making a decision about acquiring a different forklift for the water department. The council had asked at its previous meeting to see more than one bid.

Responding to that request, Paine presented four additional bids at this meeting. The council then asked him to gather warranty information from each bidder for comparison. n approved a request

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205 S. Ash, Apt. 8, Hillsboro

404 S. Washington, Hillsboro Patio and central heat/air make for easy living in this bright and airy, two-story townhome. Trimly-kept unit. 2BR/2.5 baths. Finished basement with nonconforming bedroom. PLUS microwave and refrigerator.

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519 Lawrence Durham 5 bed 1 503 W Grand Hillsboro 2 bed 3 1.2 bath Contract Pending bath full finished basement $119,900 Reduced

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910 S Ash Hillsboro 3 bed 2 bath finished basement irrigation well $157,900

1944 Navajo Canada 3 bed 1 ½ bath SOLD

115 S Adams Hillsboro 2 bed 2 bath full finished basement $58,500

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892 220th Hillsboro 5.3 acres, 4 bed 1 ½ bath 3 car garage / 809 W Grand Hillsboro 3 bed 2 shop, horse barn and corral, bath attached garage SOLD pasture $159,900

324 N Elm Marion 3 bed 2 bath, detached garage / shop, irriga312 E A Hillsboro 3 bed 3 bath tion well Contract Pending close to schools $98,000 408 Maria Lehigh 3 bed 2 bath, full unfinished basement 70x55’ shop $175,000

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Come see this affordable 3-bed, 1.5 bath 1.5 story bungalow near down508 E. A, Hillsboro town Hillsboro. Includes wood-burning If you are looking for a home close to stove, central heat/air, range, hardwood floors, a good roof, nice deck in back all schools, this is it. Best landscaping in town. Finished basement adds lots and full basement. of space.

308 N Ash Hillsboro 4 bed 2 ½ bath, detached garage $70,000 706 W Grand Hillsboro 3 bed 2 bath 1 acre lot Contract Pending

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“There doesn’t appear to be any value left in the building and it is a blighting influence in the neighborhood,” Paine said.

Permission from the city was required because the house had been included in an industrial revenue bond issued to Parkside. n was updated about the operation of the Kansas Power Pool by its executive director, Mark Chesney.

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PUBLIC RECORDS DISTRICT COURT Criminal Jason Anderson, second appearance, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 8.

John Peter Abraham Bozman, arraignment, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Mickey Lee Brubaker, arraignment, 10:15 a.m. Sept. 8.

Joshua M. Caldwell, second appearance, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 8.

Ronnie Carpenter, plea hearing, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Christopher Dale Carr, preliminary hearing, 1:15 p.m. Oct. 8.

Gage Claassen, arraignment, 1:15 p.m. Sept. 16.

Dylan J. Cochran preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Oct. 7.

Leslie W. Coker, hearing, 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Aris Lynn Dehart, arraignment, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Melissa Nicole Fisher, pre-trial conference, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

Florence Halstead, hearing, 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Kimberly M. Harris, hearing, 8 a.m. Sept. 16.

Jeffrey R. Hayes, hearing, 8 a.m. Sept. 16.

Rory W. Howard, bond appearance, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 8.

Malichi Lee Hunsucker, preliminary hearing, 9 a.m. Oct. 8.

Adam Kyle Janzen, diversion status check, 1:15 p.m. Sept. 16.

Irene Knauf, preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Sept. 2.

Joyce E. Loomis, pre-trial conference, 10 a.m. Sept. 2.

Charles W. Matthews, sentencing, 10:45 a.m. Sept. 21.

Patrick Wayne McHenry, preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Oct. 7.

Jeff Allen Miller, preliminary hearing, 1 p.m. Oct. 9.

David D. Orcutt, motion hearing at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13; preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Nov. 18.

Michael W. Pearson, first appearance, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 8.

Chrishelle Phillips, hearing, 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Andrew Schaefer, pre-trial conference, sentencing, and arraignment, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21.

Christopher Schafer, sentencing, 10 a.m. Sept. 16.

Gerald M. Shaw, arraignment, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Melissa Marie Shefke, arraignment, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Tanya Marie Slack, preliminary hearing, 10 a.m. Sept. 16.

Lori Ann Smith, diversion status check, 1:15 p.m.. Sept. 16.

Melissa Tajchman, arraignment, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Marc A. Thomas, hearing, 8 a.m. Dec. 16.

Gary Tomlinson, pre-trial conference, 10 a.m. Sept. 21.

Richard A. Turner, hearing, 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Toni M. Vaughn, hearing, 8

a.m. Sept. 16.

Selina Jean Wills, hearing, 8 a.m. Nov. 18.

July 30, Walter H. Patterson, journal entry of state’s motion to correct illegal sentence. The court found that it may correct an illegal sentence at any time, and that the defendant, at the time of sentencing, was ordered to serve 36 months of post-release supervision. The court ordered the defendant’s sentence shall be corrected and the defendant shall be subject to lifetime postrelease supervision in this matter.

July 30, Ross Seeny, diversion agreement. The defendant shall not violate any laws of the United States or any ordinance of any municipalities. The defendant shall pay a diversion fee of $125, a booking fee of $45, and court costs and surcharge of $158. All costs and fees were to be paid at the time of filing of this agreement. The defendant shall complete an ASAP evaluation and provide proof of such evaluation to the county attorney’s office within 30 days. The defendant shall abide by all recommendations of the evaluator and all recommendations shall become part of the conditions herein. This agreement shall terminate within six months and upon the defendant’s successful completion of the terms and conditions set out in this diversion agreement. Failure to do so will result in the Marion County attorney setting the matter for bench trial.

Aug. 6, Bradford A. Cody Jr., probation order. The defendant was sentenced to a controlling term of 20 months with the secretary of Corrections and was placed on supervised probation with Community Corrections for 12 months. The defendant is to follow all rules of his supervising officer and complete 40 hours of community service work. The defendant was ordered to not enter any establishment whose primary source of income is from alcohol. The defendant was further ordered to submit to random blood, breath, or urine testing upon the request of his Community Corrections officer or any law enforcement officer. The defendant was ordered to set up a payment plan for his costs in this matter and was ordered to notify the intensive supervision officer of changes in employment, residence and phone number. The defendant was ordered to submit to DNA registration and be responsible for all costs associated with registration. The defendant was ordered to obtain

PUBLIC AUCTION Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 3513 Bison Rd., Tampa, KS from Tampa, KS 10 miles west, 2 1/4 miles north, or from Durham, KS 4 1/2 miles north, 6 miles west, 2 1/4 miles north, or from Roxbury, KS 5 miles east & 2 1/4 miles north on:

Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

TRACTORS, TRUCKS & FARM MACHINERY TOYS, HOUSEHOLD & FARM ITEMS

Palmer (Lucille) Base, Seller VAN SCHMIDT, Auctioneer/Real Estate 7833 N. SPENCER RD., NEWTON, KS 67114

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a drug and alcohol evaluation at his own expense and follow all recommendations of said evaluation at his own expense. The defendant was ordered to serve 48 hours in the Marion County Jail for every positive drug/alcohol testing, refusal to submit, failure to follow the UA testing instructions, or admission of usage.

Should the defendant deny usage and the specimen require positive laboratory confirmation, he may be made to sere an additional 48 hours in jail for failing to be truthful with the supervising officer. The defendant is to obey all local, state and federal firearms restrictions. The defendant must pay the following amounts: court costs $193; probation fee $120, DNA lab fee $200; booking fee $45; attorney fees were waived; KBI fee $400.

Aug. 17, Anthony Aaron Magee, journal entry of probation. A two-day sanction was ordered for violation of probation.

Aug. 17, Tabetha Kay Smith, journal entry of arraignment.

The court revoked the defendant’s probation for violation and reinstated probation for six months with Court Services, subject to all original standard terms and conditions. The court ordered there shall be no restitution at this time. The court ordered the defendant to pay any additional court-appointedattorney fees as determined by the court.

Aug. 20, Angela E. Vogelman, order of dismissal.

Aug. 20, Chad Dewane Vanvalkenburg, journal entry of conviction and sentencing. The court found the defendant guilty of one count of possession of a hallucinogenic drug, marijuana, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. The court dismissed all remaining counts of the information filed, with prejudice pursuant to plea. The court sentenced the defendant to a controlling sentence of 30 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff for Count 2 and a controlling sentence of 15 days in the custody of the Marion County sheriff for Count 3, to be consecutive to each other. The court placed the defendant on immediate supervised probation with Court Services for 12 months. Said probation can become unsupervised for six months if the probation officer deems it appropriate. Said probation is subject to all standard terms and conditions and the following special terms: the court ordered the probation officer is empowered to order the defendant to complete a drug/alcohol evaluation, if deemed appropriate. 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 probation fee of $60 and court-appointed-attorney fees as determined by the court. The court further ordered the defendant to obey all federal, state and city laws and ordinances.

Aug. 20, Amber Williams, order of dismissal.

Criminal Christopher Brewer, petitioner vs. Kelsie A. Olson, respondent, hearing at 8 a.m. Sept. 16.

Bonnie Kay Shaw vs. Gerald Michael Shaw, hearing at 8 a.m.

Oct. 21.

Sarah Angelique Wege vs.

Robert Allen Wege, hearing at 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Joseph W. Hutchinson Jr., et al., petitioner vs. Shelby J. Downing, respondent, hearing at 8 a.m. Oct. 21.

Aug. 11, Martin S. Vinduska vs. Melia A. Vinduska, order to modify income withholding order to $265 per month.

Aug. 11, Samuel Perlman petitioner vs. Jessy Thouvenell, respondent, protection from stalking. Hearing at 2 p.m. Aug. 26.

Probate Aug. 18: In the matter of the estate of Lee Bernhardt, decree of descent.

Aug. 18: In the matter of the estate of Kenneth K. Klein, decree of descent.

Civil June 26, State of Kansas vs.

Jordan Michael Bryan, notice of pending forfeiture.

July 24, Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, Kansas vs. Patricia H. Wedel, journal entry of dismissal of defendants who redeemed certain parcels.

Small claims Kathy A. Matkins vs. Trevor Troutt, et al., (Leann Pankratz), show cause hearing, 1 p.m. Sept.

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Traffic Feb. 25, George M. Gore Jr., motor carrier safety rules and regulations, $223 fines and fees.

May 24, Eleetra Louise Meierhoff, speed, $249 fines and fees.

June 27, Robert Ernest Oller, speed, $171 fines and fees.

June 30, Madison Rose James, speed, $207 fines and fees.

July 4, Daniel Madgwick, speed, $195 fines and fees.

July 4, Ryan Nystrom, speed, $153 fines and fees.

July 4, Jane M. Valentine, speed, $153 fines and fees.

July 7, Sarai-Peraza E. Fuentes, speed, $155 fines and fees.

July 8, Ashish Girdhart Lal, speed, $207 fines and fees.

July 11, Drake Lane Stewart, speed, $153 fines and fees.

July 18, Paul Norvin Plums, speed, $153 fines and fees.

July 24, Robert Joseph Omeara, speed, $213 fines and fees.

Aug. 10, Jesus David Jaquez, failure to yield at stop or yield sign, $183 fines and fees.

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 • 6:30 pm 823 West 2nd, Walton, KS 1128 AGLA, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Full basement, 2 Metal Garages, 100’ x 150’, Corner Lot. Property close to Walton Rural Life Center, Post Office & Main Street

Leland J. & Kathryn D. Reinert

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LAND AUCTION Offering for sale at Public Auction, located from the intersection of Canton, KS & U.S. Hwy. 56 9 miles north & 2 1/2 miles east on:Offering for sale at Public Auction, located at 8122 N. Halstead Rd., Moundridge, KS from the 4-way stop in Moundridge, KS - 4 1/4 miles south on:

Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m.

80 Acres +/- McPherson County Land Legal Description: The W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of 1-18-1W, 80 acres more or less, McPherson County Kansas. The soil consists of Irwin silty clay loam with an approximate slope of 1-3%. This tract consists of 71.35 acres of tillable land, balance in waterways, timber & grass. Attend this Auction preparted to BID AND BUY!!!

Robert W. Bishop Trust, Seller VAN SCHMIDT, Auctioneer/Real Estate 7833 N. SPENCER RD., NEWTON, KS 67114

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MARION CO. REGISTER OF DEEDS Aug. 14, Rodney Suderman to Marion County, HD, part NW4 421-3.

Aug. 17, Earl A. Hancock, husband, and Tina M. Hancock, wife, to Bhavnabhi, LLC, WD, Lots 1-4, Block 2, REH-Kline Addition, Marion.

Aug. 18, Brad A. Richards, husband, and Stephanie Richards, wife, to Timothy M. Schellenberg, husband, and Jill S. Schellenberg, wife, WD, Lot 5, Block 7, Riesen’s Addition, Hillsboro.

Aug. 18, Rhonda Diehl, wife, and Gavin Diehl, husband, to Jennifer Axelrad, QCD, lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Meehan’s Addition, Tampa.

Aug. 19, Eugene W. Christensen, husband, and Margie L. Christensen, wife, to Timothy E. Christensen, Ann M. Clark, Jay W. Christensen and Amy R. Harshman, TODWD, N20’ E80’ Lot 2, all Lot 3, S2 Lot 4, Block 2, Billings and Bowers Addition, Marion.

Aug. 19, Marlene M. Finney to Gary D. Hill, husband, and Victoria R. Hill, wife, WD, part SW4 10-20-4 (Lot 14, Lakeview Addition, Marion County Park and Lake).

Aug. 19, Robby Sones, husband, and Katrina Sones, wife, to Bob Echola, husband, and Heather Echola, wife, WD, lots 811, Block 1, Kimball’s Addition, Florence.

Aug. 20, Ralph E. and Luella R. Popp Joint Revocable Living Trust to John E. Popp, trustee, and Joanne P. Loewen, trustee, TRD, part NE4 and part SE4 3119-4; part NE4 and part W2 SW4 32-19-4; part S2 W4 5-20-4; part NE4 6-20-4.

Aug. 20, Danny Baker to City of Marion, QCD, S125’ lots 1-6 Block 1, E N Eby’s Addition, Marion.

Aug. 10, Annette R. Kline, also known as Annette Baker, to City of Marion, QCD, S125’ Lots 1-6 Block 1, E N Eby’s Addition, Marion.

Aug. 20, Archie L. Stenzel, husband, and Maryellyn Stenzel, wife, to Archie L. Stenzel, trustee, and Maryellyn Stenzel, trustee, WD, NE4 6-21-4 with exception.

Aug. 20, Vida D. Bartel to Ronnda Bartel, TODWD, S2 Lot 10, all lots 11 and 12, Block 4, Kliewer’s Addition, Hillsboro; W2 NE4 11-19-1; S2 SW4 12-19-1.

Aug. 20, Andrew Sensenig, husband, and Erica Sensenig, wife, to Mark Richards, WD, E2 lots 13-15, Block 6; lots 1-4 and 17-18, Block 7, all in the city of Canada, and part of vacated street.

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF Jail roster, Aug. 14-21 Shane Mascareno, 45, Herington, court commit.

Trevor Fugitt, 21, Hillsboro, rape, aggravated endangerment of a child.

Gary Tomlinson, 42, indirect contempt.

Patrick McHenry, 22, Tahlequah, Okla., kidnapping, aggravated child endangerment, transport open container, driving while suspended, possession of paraphernalia.

Duane Taylor, 49, Augusta, criminal damage to property.

Andrew Schaefer, 21, Lincolnville, probation violation, violation of protection from stalking order.

John Bozeman, 19, Florence, domestic battery.

Brian Hiebert, 19, Burns, aggravated burglary, deprivation of property, probation violation.

Richard Pope, 31, Newton, court commit.

Nancy Garcia, 41, Florence, probation violation.

Nehemiah Violett, 24, Wichita, failure to appear on Peabody Municipal warrants.

Alice Crawford, 21, Hillsboro, furnishing alcohol to minor.

Denin Likes, 18, Hillsboro, minor in consumption.

Jon Davis, 42, Salina, court commit.

New arrests Kenneth Jones III, Kansas City, Mo., failure to appear on Salina municipal warrant.

Matthew Bryant, 33, Marion, offender registration violation, McPherson County warrant.

Michael Richmond, 53, Marion, court commit.

Mark Nixon, 20, Valley Center, possession of marijuana.

Accidents At 3:56 p.m. Aug. 1, Randall Dean Kahns, 59, Lincolnville, was driving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Kansas Highway 256. He ran the stop sign, then stopped on the east side of the

intersection, made a hard left turn, hit and knocked off a stop sign on 190th at U.S. Highway 77 on the east side of the intersection, then left the scene. It was determined that alcohol was a contributing factor to the driver’s behavior. Deputy Bronson Shipman investigated.

At 6:17 a.m. Aug. 2, Whitney Dawn Christensen, 20, Marion, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu westbound on 190th when she struck a deer that came from the south ditch about ½ mile from Nighthawk.

Deputy Bronson Shipman investigated.

At 2:10 p.m. Aug. 2, Dwayne A. Stika, 42, Marion, was slowing his 2011 Kawasaki motorcycle to a stop on Nighthawk just south of 190th. The throttle cable broke, sending the motorcycle out of control. The motorcycle went on its side and slid with the driver still on the seat.

Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated.

At 9:10 p.m. Aug. 2, Janice D. Davidson, 57, Hillsboro, was driving a 2005 GMC Yukon eastbound on U.S. Highway 56 at milepost 284 when she hit and killed a deer that ran into the path of the vehicle. Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated.

At 12:14 Aug. 3, Clinton Joseph Kroupa, 19, Lincolnville, was driving a 2010 Dodge R35 eastbound on 260th when he struck a cow that came from the north ditch 0.6 of a mile east of Remington. Deputy Bronson Shipman investigated.

At 1:50 p.m. Aug. 8, Josette M. Dennis, 42, Greeley, Colo., was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo north on U.S. Highway 77 when her vehicle left the road to the right, slid sideways across the highway, then rolled four times before coming to rest. The driver was transported

by LifeTeam to St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Deputy Derek L. Fetrow investigated.

At 11:45 p.m. Aug. 8, Kevin Kroupa, 42, Marion, was backing a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander from Campsite 91, with passenger Kimberly Lynn Kroupa. The vehicle hit a site marker post with the left rear corner. There was no damage to the post.

Deputy Lyle Gillett investigated.

At 8:40 p.m. Aug. 10, Victoria Lynn Boyd, 16, Marion, was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus westbound on U.S. Highway 56 at milepost 295. The vehicle drifted off the north shoulder of the highway, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it crossed the center median and came to rest in the south ditch. Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated.

At 12:02 a.m. Aug. 10, Jesus David Jaquez, 34, Oklahoma City, Okla., was driving a 2012 Dodge R35 westbound on 330th. He did not see the stop sign and slid through the intersection with Kansas Highway 15 in front of a southbound 2004 Toyota Camry driven by Peggy Sue Ziser, 72, Manhattan. The second vehicle struck the trailer of the first vehicle. The driver of the Camry was transported by Tampa Emergency Medical Services, to Hillsboro Community Hospital. Undersheriff David V. Huntley investigated.

At 12:15 a.m. Aug. 17, Nicholas Craig Brandt, 25, Wichita, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Impala southbound on Kansas Highway 15 at milepost 138. A deer ran into the path of the vehicle and was hit and killed. Deputy M.E. Ottensmeier investigated.

At 2:12 p.m. Aug. 17, Curtis Kent Gillespie, 34, Lyons, was driving a 2002 International 9200 DS north on Goldenrod when the vehicle left the roadway. The driver attempted to get the vehicle back on the road, but over-corrected and laid the vehicle on the passenger side. Deputy Travis Wilson investigated.

Offenses Sometime between 8 a.m.

Aug. 8 and 8:22 a.m. Aug. 15, a building on 150th, Hillsboro, was forcibly broken into and the following items were removed without permission of the owner: Campbell-Hossfield 2h air compressor valued at $350; a Lincoln AC/DC arc welder valued at $500; and a Craftsman Sawzall valued at $150.

HILLSBORO POLICE DEPT. Daily log Aug. 17-23 Aug. 17: Investigated parking complaint. Dog at large; call twice. Assisted Marion County sheriff’s office with traffic accident. Removed debris from roadway. Traffic enforcement, equipment violation and speeding. Assisted Hillsboro Fire Department with alarm at Tabor College.

Aug. 18: Suspicious activity reported in the 200 block of South Birch. Traffic enforcement—equipment violation. Investigated open door after hours at downtown business.

Aug. 19: Safety meeting. Investigated parking complaint in the 200 block of South Birch. Recovered and returned vehicle tag. Traffic enforcement— equipment violation.

Aug. 20: Patrolled school zones. Shoplifting investigation at Dollar General. Stolen vehicle tag report. Investigated truck on fire on U.S. Highway 56. Assisted with civil property dispute.

Aug. 21: Patrolled school zones. J-turn patrol in downtown area. Civil standby in the 300 block of North Madison.

Traffic enforcement, equipment violation. Took juvenile into protective custody. Assisted Marion County sheriff’s office with traffic complaint.

Aug. 22: Stolen bicycle investigation. Traffic enforcement, driving without headlights.

Aug. 23: Dog at large complaint. Investigated criminal damage to property in the 700 block of South Ash Street.

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Keep Mylar balloons __________________ .

Not only does litter look ugly, it can cause serious harm to wild animals – even to animals that live far away from where the litter was first dropped. Some litter looks like food. Other litter can tangle animals, leaving them trapped so that they can’t find food or escape predators.

Outside, a Mylar balloon needs to be ____________ down or attached to a weight.

Do you like helium-filled balloons? They are fun to ______ and bat around.

Litter can wash into rivers and streams and be carried to oceans and bays. There, birds, sea turtles and even whales can become entangled. Sea turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and try to eat them.

Eating plastic bags is very dangerous for any animal.

When getting rid of Mylar balloons, make sure to poke

When these balloons are let loose, they float up into the air and seem to _______. But they don’t.

Standards Link: Life Science: Living things cause changes in the environment and some of these changes are detrimental to other organisms.

__________ in them to be sure left over helium doesn’t cause them to

Ultimately these balloons lose their ______ and fall back to earth as litter. Some end up in the _____ where marine animals, especially sea turtles, eat them. The swallowed balloons can block air _______ or get caught in the animal’s ___________. Either way, balloons can be dangerous.

Circle all of the litter hidden in the park. Draw a line from the litter to where it should go.

Find the words that complete the story before they float away!

_________ and blow around if the garbage container is overturned.

If a Mylar balloon, kite or any object becomes

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Use context clues to understand the meaning of words and sentences.

_______________ in an overhead power line, call 9-1-1 or 1-800-743-5000.

Do not try to ___________

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it yourself.

Different places have different fines for littering.

In some places, fines are $500.

In other places, fines can be $5,000 or more.

Pretend you got fined $500 for littering. Look through the newspaper and find things you could buy with $500, instead of paying a fine.

Be sure to find items that add up to exactly $500.

Circle the things you can do to keep your community clean and beautiful.

Complete the grid by using all of the letters in the word WASTE in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row.

Some spaces have been filled in for you.

Standards Link: Number Sense: Calculate sums using money amounts to $500.

Standards Link: Health: Understand and participate in community environmental issues.

Read and sign this pledge and keep it where you can see it every day!

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FINE

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One meaning of the word fine is a sum of money that someone is ordered to pay for breaking law.

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The girl was fined for dropping litter in the park.

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Try to use this meaning of the word fine in a sentence today when talking with your friends or family members.

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical al words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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Homonym Hunt Waste and waist sound the same, but they are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are called homonyms.

Look through today’s newspaper and find 5 or more sets of homonyms.

ANSWER: “If this keeps up, my name will be mud.”

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Former NBA player Brent Price will speak at Tabor College’s annual athletic department kickoff tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Price played for four different teams during his nine seasons in the NBA.

Former NBA player to speak at Tabor Former NBA player Brent Price will be the keynote speaker for Tabor College’s annual athletic department kickoff tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Price played two seasons at the University of South Carolina, where he averaged 12.6 points per game. He finished his career at the University of Oklahoma, averaging 18 points per game.

In 1992, Price was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the second round as the fifth pick, 32nd overall. In January 1996, he extended his NBA record of field goal attempts without a miss to 13.

Price played for four different teams during his nine seasons in the NBA. A native of Enid, Okla., Price said the people around him helped to influence who he became as a

person and an athlete.

“I remember growing up as an aspiring athlete and remember people in my community, the inspiration they gave to me,” Price said. “It’s always been special for me to go out and return the favor, to get to speak to young athletes in terms of experience and pass on a little life knowledge and be an encouragement in the place that they are right now. It’s always been fun for me to go out and do that.”

Tabor College Vice President of Athletics Rusty Allen said he looks forward to having someone of Price’s caliber speak to Tabor athletes.

“His career as a basketball player speaks for itself,” Allen said. “Combine that with his strong commitment to Christ, and we should all be in for a great message.”

The first win of the 2015 season is in the books for the Tabor College volleyball team. The Bluejays defeated visiting Waldorf College, 3-0, Thursday night to the delight of the home crowd. It was Tabor’s first season-opening victory since 2007.

For coach Amy Ratzlaff, it was a chance to get every player on the court in a game situation.

“Every single player played tonight, and every single player hustled, worked hard, had a great attitude, connected,” Ratzlaff said.

“Really, the potential on this team is endless. The mistakes we made are fixable; the athleticism on the team is only going to grow.”

Katelin Horstick drew first blood with a kill, and the Bluejays gained distance with five consecutive kills, including three by Tena Loewen. Tabor was never really threatened in a 25-18 Set 1 victory.

The Bluejays lost momentum to start Set 2, allowing Waldorf to build a 10-3 lead.

But a Loewen kill was the start of a 12-1 Bluejay run that put Tabor in front for good. Tabor won the second set, 25-19.

In Set 3, Tabor jumped to a 6-1 lead but relinquished it, 8-7. The teams battled neckand-neck to a 17-17 tie. A Horstick kill made it 20-18, and Tabor went on to win, 2519, on a kill by Amy Horner.

The Bluejays tallied 40 kills to Waldorf ’s 25 and hit .276 for the game. Loewen led the attack with 14 kills while hitting .346. Horner added 10 kills on .286 hitting, and led the team with nine digs.

Keeley Kroeker had 16 assists. Katie Frankenbery added 11.

“They pulled off what they had wanted to do for the game, which was to be fired up, to be relentless, to fight, to just stay at it, to have fun, to be fun to watch,” Ratzlaff said.

Coming—Tabor will play four games at the Missouri Valley Tournament Friday and Saturday. In addition to the host school, Tabor’s opponents include Graceland, Central Methodist and Avila.

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Amy Horner blocks the attack of Waldorf’s Isabelle Rothbauer during Set 2 Thursday. Horner contributed 10 kills and nine digs in the Bluejays’ three-set, season-opening victory over Waldorf.

Tabor soccer hosts pair of scrimmages

KCAC Network to broadcast games The KCAC is partnering with Rocking M Media, LLC to provide play-byplay radio coverage of conference football and basketball games this season.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Network will broadcast a football game of the week and Saturday men’s and women’s basketball games.

Programming will include pre-game shows featuring interviews with coaches and players and a breakdown of KCAC

action for the week.

The KCACN will be broadcast on 92.7 FM in Salina; 96.3 FM or 1370 AM in Dodge City and Garden City; 105.7 FM and 1510 AM in Hays, Great Bend and Larned; and 102.5 FM or 730 AM in Goodland and Colby. Additional affiliates will be added throughout the season.

What follows is a list of the first six football games to be broadcast. The broadcast schedule for the remaining five weeks is still to be decided.

KCAC Network football games of the week Sept. 5: Concordia at Southwestern Sept. 12: Langston at Bethany Sept. 19: Tabor at Ottawa Sept. 26: Friends at Sterling Oct. 3: McPherson at Kansas Wesleyan Oct. 10: Saint Mary at Bethel

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Freshman midfielder Niklas Lenz dribbles the ball Wednesday in a scrimmage against Cloud County Community College. The Bluejays lost, 3-1. Tabor struck first with a goal by Agustin Ariza assisted by Bransyn Felty, but Cloud County tied the game after halftime and added two goals in the final eight minutes to cushion the win. The Bluejays scrimmaged Barton Community College Friday and lost, 4-1. Tabor was set to open the regular season against Southwestern Christian Tuesday and will host Johnson and Wales Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

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Freshman midfielder Hayley Stoval dribbles the ball during Tabor’s season-opening scrimmage against Hutchinson Community College Wednesday. Tabor lost the scrimmage, 2-0. The Bluejays also scrimmaged Barton Community College Friday and lost, 3-0. Tabor was scheduled to kick off the season by hosting Southwestern Christian Tuesday. The Bluejays will host Central Methodist Friday at 5 p.m.

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until retirement, pro athletes have a window of only five to 15 years of earning power. But that earning power goes far beyond the average worker.

Of course, there is a price to pay. Playing so many games takes a toll on the human body. There’s very little down time for athletes, and the pressure to stay in shape year round virtually wipes away the brief off-season.

Baseball has a reputation of valuing tradition and changing slowly. That reputation is bogus. In my life-

time, professional baseball has incorporated the use of a designated hitter, an AllStar game that means homefield advantage in the World Series to the winning league, instant replay, interleague play and wild card teams to the playoffs.

But rumor has it that Major League Baseball may be taking a step back to the way things used to be.

If it happens, it could be baseball’s most drastic scheduling change in more than half a century. It would pretty much assure that a lot of single-season records would never be broken.

For the first time since 1960, MLB could be going old-school on us, reverting to a 154-game schedule from the current 162 games, according to Bob Nightengale for USA Today sports.

The topic is expected to be discussed in negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement, which expires in December 2016.

The schedule in baseball is demanding. According to Nightengale, teams are playing more night games than at any other time in history.

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Becker finds a home as Et Cetera Shop manager BY

PATTY DECKER

The Free Press

The Et Cetera Shop in Hillsboro has a new manager who wants to continue improving on all the good things put in place by those preceding her.

Angie Becker, who started July 3 as manager, said she was a volunteer at the Et Cetera Shop for almost two years before applying for the position vacated by Carol Abrahams.

Born and raised three miles north of Hillsboro, Becker said she left the area to teach at Indiana University on the Kokomo campus.

“I spent 21 years at Kokomo teaching psychology and cognitive development and holding a faculty position for years,” she said.

Even though she enjoyed education, Becker said she was ready for a change.

“I decided I still had family around (in Hillsboro) and came back.”

Her mother, Geneva Becker, worked at Associated Milk Producers when it was open and later at the Kitchen Corner, where Little Pleasures is, she said.

“I like what I am doing now, but it’s different than what I did before,” she said.

“It’s a good fit (for me).”

Shop’s history The Hillsboro Et Cetera Shop is about 38 years old, she said, but it wasn’t always a thrift store.

In those earlier days, Becker said the store didn’t have thrift items in the very beginning, but it did have a self-help shop.

“The shop had 10,000 Villages type of things made overseas,” she said.

Those kinds of items were new merchandise, and it wasn’t until later the shop handled second-hand merchandise.

Et Cetera shops today, Becker explained, are part of the Mennonite Central Committee network.

MCC doesn’t own the shops, she said, but a series of churches in the area have a representative on the board.

“The board makes decisions about the shop as a whole, with regard to where it’s headed and what repairs are needed. The

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Angie Becker, the new store manager at the Hillsboro Et Cetera Shop, is enjoying her new role. Standing near the glassware, she and the shop’s board of directors could be looking at reorganizing some of the areas to make shopping even more convenient for customers. One major change, which will happen soon, is the store going on Facebook. manager then runs the store day to day, ” she said.

“The board and I work in conjunction with each other.”

MCC also provides training at Newton, she said, with managers and board members across the country doing national or regional kinds of programs to help people think about where the shops are going.

In exchange for training and other programs, Becker said a large portion of what is earned from people buying store merchandise is sent back to MCC. Some of the money earned is also used to support local programs like Main Street Ministries.

In addition to having a manager, Becker said, there are two assistant managers.

Genny Abrahams is the full-time assistant manager and Kathy Jury works parttime in that position.

Perceptions One important point Becker said she wanted to talk about was the perception of thrift shops.

“Some people believe thrift shops are only places for people who don’t have enough money to shop anywhere else, and some people might still think that today,” she said.

“This is not at all the perception of current younger

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generations.”

Becker said they get items that are quite current with the fashions and home appliances.

“We also get vintage items and anything in between. In this economy it’s simply smart shopping,” she said. “I dont just want the younger generation recognizing that—I want everyone to realize it.”

Changes Becker said she would like to get the shop on Facebook so that instead of people having to find out about things at the store, they can check and see what’s available.

Another example with Facebook involved a recent donation.

“We had someone bring in a piano and asked us to find it a good home by not selling it for a song,” she said.

“We want to reassure people we will take care of something and that’s the kind of thing we can take a picture of and put on Facebook.”

It won’t be a “hold it” type arrangement, though, she added. But if someone asks for a specific item, Becker said she can let them know to come in.

Along with Facebook, they are looking at rearranging and reorganizing

merchandise in the store.

“We are starting to get a vision of what that might look like, but I want to get someone from Newton to look at it with us, too,” she said.

Another part of the rearranging would involve the back room.

“We get a lot of (clothes, appliances and other items) and it gets tight in there,” she said. “The tighter it is the harder to get our work done,” Any major changes require talking to the Et Cetera Shop board.

“It might be months or a year (before the changes could be implemented), but Facebook will happen sooner than that,” she said.

Volunteers Volunteers are the lifeblood of the shop, and Becker said she knows not everyone wants to commit their time in exactly the same way.

“We are looking for new volunteers,” she said. “We can always use new folks able to run the simple cash registers or are willing to learn.”

Becker said the staff can teach anyone if they are ready to learn something new and the hours could be in the morning or in the afternoon.

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volunteers to work at the cash register up front,” she said, “but other people might not enjoy that.”

Volunteers, she said, might like sorting clothes by color on the racks or sorting clothes in the back on Mondays and Wednesdays.

“Volunteers in the back tag clothes and put them in

carts while others set them out on the racks,” she said.

“We could use another person or two to help with that.”

Another way someone could volunteer is by rearranging shelves or someone who likes organizing things.

“We have a lot of little short-term pieces to get us to our goal,” she said.

“Sometimes a person will come in and think (clothes) sections look messy after people look through the items.

“They will come in now and then when they have time and straighten up racks.”

Volunteers can also help with appliances by testing the electronics to make sure they work or they can help with rewiring lamps.

Becker said they get a lot of lamps needing work.

Regardless of how someone might want to help, volunteers are significant to the shop’s success.

“We exist and continue to exist because of our volunteers,” she said. “We couldn’t do this without them.”

The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, and is located at 109 N. Main St. For more information or to volunteer, call Becker at 620-947-3817.

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The Live Wires-Empire Best 4-H Club enjoyed its swimming party Aug. 16. n The Live Wires-Empire Best 4-H Club had its August meeting and swim party at the Marston house and swimming pool north of Canton Aug 16. The meeting was called to order by President Lane Wiens. The flag salute and 4-H Pledge followed.

Roll call was: “Name your favorite memory from the fairs.” Present were 12 members, three leaders and 11 guests. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.

Communications were then read. Mrs. Ford of Galva thanked the club for helping at the Empire Days July 4. Also, the Kansas 4-H Foundation thanked the club for its donation.

Next was the officers reports. Reed Wiens read the treasurer’s report; Sage Toews moved to pay the bills, it was seconded and passed. Reporter Isom

Marston did not report, but Lane McMannis noted the updated information on Facebook. A council member said 4-H Week is in October; members can exhibit their projects at the courthouse during the week.

In unfinished business, the educational tour was discussed with the possibility of visiting the Maxwell Game Preserve; possible dates will be sent out on Facebook.

New business: 4-H Family of the Year was discussed. Members were reminded that their record books are due at the end of September. Next month’s meeting will be Sept. 20 in Galva with officer elections.

The meeting was adjourned and the club repeated its motto: “To Make the Best Better.”

Isom Marston, reporter Lane McMannis, photo

Seasons

out by the New York Mets 30, producing just three hits.

Playing fewer games would give the players more off days and give their bodies more time to recover.

The problem is that playing eight fewer games means eight fewer paid admission dates, eight fewer TV broadcasts and perhaps a 5 percent loss of revenue to clubs.

One would think Major League baseball players would be willing to make slightly less than their current average salary of $3.8 million for a few extra days off.

After all, what’s losing $100,000 or so among friends?

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days, usually don’t get to their hotel until 2 or 3 in the morning, and after a few hours of sleep, they are back on the field.

There’s a reason why players appear to be sleepwalking at times.

How ridiculous have things gotten? Consider that the San Francisco Giants played an ESPN Sunday night game in Washington, D.C., and were scheduled to play the next day in San Francisco.

On the advice of a sleep expert, the Giants returned to the hotel after the game, flew the next day to San Francisco and went straight to the ballpark without dropping their suitcases back home.

The result was no surprise. The Giants were shut

Joe Kleinsasser is director of news and media relations at Wichita State University. He can be reached at Joe.Kleinsasser@wichita.edu.

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County lake Goessel mill levy same for 2016 director sees new projects BY

CYNTHIA GOERZEN

The Free Press

BY JERRY

ENGLER

The Free Press

Maybe it’s because Marion County Park & Lake Director Steve Hudson has had a good run at preventing a zebra mussel infestation for the last decade—while Marion Reservoir has had one—that he’s feeling optimistic about moving ahead on new projects.

Hudson told the Marion County Board of Commissioners Monday that not having the mussels isn’t for lack of use.

Boaters from out of town unfamiliar with situations here typically try to move boats from the reservoir to the lake in high-wind conditions. But they seem to understand, once it’s explained, why they need to have boats inspected for mussels before putting them in the lake, Hudson said.

Still, it’s only a matter of

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time before the dreaded day arrives when the mussels arrive at the lake with sharp edges that can cut feet or other objects.

The Cottonwood River already has the mussels, Hudson said.

Still, increasing use and demand at the county lake makes Hudson ready to move on with projects such as adding four more campsites across the finger of the lake at the swimming area.

Although he doesn’t have a bid for the project yet, Hudson told commissioners that it can probably be done from a capital outlay fund that has built up to $113,338 over three years, with only $3,000 for a riding mower taken from it, and from a separate $50,000 line for improvements.

Hudson intends to get bids from local dealers for a used half-ton pickup truck that, among other things, can be used to tow the mower to different locations.

Hudson said he also will solicit bids for replacing air conditioners in the Lake Hall and electrical work in the mobile home area.

After reviewing Director Ashlee Gann’s work with Families and Communities Together, the commissioners approved allocating FACT $6,000 for 2016 just as they did for 2015. n See Lake, Page 5B

The Goessel City Council passed a budget for 2016 of $1,073,959 at its Aug. 17 meeting.

City Clerk Jennifer Whitehead said the city’s assessed valuation went up; therefore, taxes did not need to increase. The ad valorem tax is $135,208, which is 58.714 mills. Each mill is worth $2,303.

Turning its attention to another matter, the council accepted the resignation of longtime council member Larry Schmidt, who will be moving to California Aug. 28.

Schmidt had been on the council for 22 years. He was instrumental in overseeing the city’s recycling program. The city park was also one of his council assignments. He spent time cleaning up at the park, dealing with vandalism, and making improvements.

Mayor Dave Schrag commended Schmidt for his work with recycling, and Public Works Director Karen Dalke thanked home for his work in the city park.

She said it would be hard to replace him. Schmidt commended Dalke for her work for the city.

Councilor Rollin Schmidt said, “It’s been a pleasure to work with you on the council. I’ll miss you.”

The council and mayor will appoint a replacement to fill Schmidt’s unexpired term.

Jim Wiens, also a longtime council member, recently vacated his seat after many terms of service to the city. He worked with wastewater and offered advice and assistance in many areas of city maintenance.

It was pointed out that the city building was built in 1999. Both Schmidt and Wiens were on the council prior to that time.

Other business In other business, the council: n heard that members of the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church offered to spend a day helping with community service projects in Goessel. The council expressed appreciation to the church and will be in communication about possible projects. n talked about options for getting rid of bees at a vacant house. Following the advice of City Attorney Marilyn Wilder, the city will schedule another hearing with the owner because he has not followed through in hia promise to take care of the property. The city is in the process of scheduling an inspection for the house. n discussed the possibility of high-speed Internet service. Schrag, Whitehead and Larry Schmidt had met with representatives of IdeaTech about using fiber optic cable for high-speed Internet and land-line phone service. Schrag also plans to check into the possibility of Cox service since the fiber optic line goes all the way to Wichita. It was mentioned that high-speed DSL would need a separate

phone line. n heard that Dalke had fixed a water leak and replaced a culvert. n noted the community room needs a new light switch. n discussed the possibility of drilling a test well at the baseball diamonds.

Schrag mentioned checking with the state about water rights. n approved the annual “Standard Traffic Ordinance,” which is published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities.

The ordinance states that the charge for a traffic infraction “shall not be less than $10 nor more than $300, except for speeding which

shall not be less than $10 nor more than $500.”

The ordinance also states that a person convicted for a traffic violation “for which a fine has not been established ... shall pay a fine and may be subject to jail time or imprisonment as provided and established in Article 20 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities.” n also approved the “Uniform Public Offense Code,” which was prepared and published by LKM to regulate public offenses within city limits. n noted that the city police had made two “contacts” during the past month.

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Applications may be picked up in the Appraiser’s Office located in the basement of the courthouse and must be returned by Septemeber 9, 2015.

Apply in person at: Container Services, Inc. 220 Santa Fe, Hillsboro, KS 67063 • 620-947-2664

3rd Shift: 12:00 am to 8:00 am

Accepting applications for Youth Sports Officials: Flag Football, Outdoor Soccer & Volleyball Apply at 415 N. Poplar St. Newton

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Concession Stand Manager Applications available at district office, 785-983-4304 or on website, www.usd397.com Application deadline: Until position filled. EOE

THE HUB in Peabody is seeking a is looking for drivers for their Hillsboro location. This position consists of driving a ready-mix truck to various customer locations, as well as truck and plant maintenance as required.

Knowledge of Marion County would be helpful.

City Clerk Position Open The Citizens State Bank is a locally owned community bank with 11 locations. We have a part time Teller/Customer Service position available at our Newton Walmart location. The work schedule is M-F 11:30 am to 2 pm including every other Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.

Qualified applicants should have excellent customer service skills with an attention to detail. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong written and verbal communication skills along with cash handling experience.

The City of Canton has a position open for a city clerk. Experience preferred, some accounting experience required.

EOE. Position open until filled.

Please contact city hall at 620-628-4916 for application or stop by at 100 South Main.

Please email resume to humanresources@thecsb.com.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Marion County Road & Bridge is accepting applications for an

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/ SECTION Must have experience in equipment operation and maintenance. Must be located between Marion and Hillsboro.

CDL license is required.

Drug testing is required.

Applications will be accepted thru Sept. 11, 2015 at the Marion Co. Road & Bridge Department, Courthouse and Marion, KS EOE

1 Employment Farm Truck Driver needed for custom harvesting.

CDL required. Will help right person get CDL. 316-284-1663. Russ in Canton, KS. 17-tfn Combine, truck and tractor operators needed for fall harvest in the Hillsboro area.

Contact 620-382-5412. 31-4tp

Truck Drivers Help wanted: Semi truck driver with CDL. Call Brock Baker, 316-249-1907. 34-1tc Al’s Cafe is seeking waitresses. Come in for information. 101 Berry St, Lost Springs or Call 785-983-4827. 34-1tc

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Hillsboro Elementary has an opening for a

HEAD START COOK POSITION 9:00 am - 2:15 pm M - TH $9.00/hr. Full single health benefit included.

Contact Carla Harmon at 620.947.3184 or at carla.harmon@usd410.net Applications available at www.usd410.net or at the USD 410 District Office 416 S Date Street, Hillsboro.

2 Announcements Garage Sales Moving garage sale - 612 S. Lincoln, Hillsboro. Fri/Sat., 7am-5pm Appliances, dorm refrigerators, kitchen stuff, furniture. Museum prints, sheet music, records. Christmas stuff, tree, unusual candles. Halloween goodies. All occasion clothes, your size.

Much more. 34-1tp Huge Moving/Estate Sale! Held Indoors 747 S. Freeborn, Marion. Thurs., Aug. 27: 8am-?, Fri., Aug. 28: 8am-12pm45 years accumulation! Antiques; furniture; Craftsman 42� 19 1/2 HP HP riding lawn mower (2 yrs. old); push mower; swimming pool; jewel tea; bears; automobilia; Coca-Cola; black Americana; old fishing reels; old knives; linens; decorator items; lots of misc. 34-1tc Giant Moving Sale! 992 Jade Rd., Peabody.

From Indigo go East on 100th 1 mile to Jade then turn South, white house on the corner. Fri., August 28 and Sat., August 29 from 7am-3pm. Furn., Holiday/Home decor, saddles and tack, tools misc., home/garden/yard items, THOUSANDS of books, dishes, clothing, nic nacs & more. For information cal 620-381-3895. 34-1tp

Lost and Found LOST! White female Great Pyrenees mix with dark mask. Last seen August 17 at Walmart, Hillsboro. Call 316-641-2829 if you have seen her. 34-1tfree

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No smoking, no pets. Contact 620-3827696. 32-3tc Activities/Meetings FOR RENT Large 1 Bedroom Apartment.

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4 Merchandise Automobiles 1993 ISUZU FOR SALE! RED, 2-DOOR, 5SPEED, 145,000 MILES. $1,000 OR BEST OFFER. CALL MARY AT 620-382-4609 OR 620-381-0940. 34-1tp

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Bethesda Home receives $1,020 from foundation Bethesda Home was a recent recipient of a $1,020 distribution from the Goessel Community Seniors Endowed Fund for the support of the Bethesda Friendship Meal Program.

The program provides an average of about 150 meals per month to community residents with limitations.

The meals are delivered at noon, Monday through Friday, to their homes by about 14 volunteers.

The distribution received from GCF pays for about 35 percent of the annual cost to provide this service. The balance is covered by other donations to Bethesda Home and a nominal fee for the meals delivered to each

recipient.

The Goessel Community Seniors Endowed Fund was established with funds from the sale of the AGAPE Senior Center building with the annual earnings to be distributed to provide meals to area senior citizens with at least one well-balanced meal per day.

Individuals can contribute to the Goessel Community Foundation and designate the donation to the Goessel Community Seniors Endowed Fund to help cover more of the program costs.

For more information, contact the Central Kansas Community Foundation at 316-283-5474.

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month, but not in October.

One individual said she discovered that at some overpopulated shelters, black cats and dogs are euthanized upon admission with no chance to be adopted.

Why is black an unpopular color for pets?

One veterinarian said: “To explain black as an unpopular pet color, people say that black animals just don’t

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ality instead.”

According to another source, shelter workers call this color judging the “Black Dog Syndrome,” meaning black cats and dogs are difficult adoptions.

Many shelters hold “specials” for black cats and hold a black cat adoption

Goessel High School alum a state finalist for testing award Trissa McCabe, a Goessel High School graduate now teaching math at USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson, was named a state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Testing.

McCabe, daughter of Duane and Agatha Duerksen of Goessel, was one of three state finalists selected among math teachers; three teachers were selected among science teachers.

The Presidential Awards are considered the highest honors in the fields of mathematics and science teaching.

“They are presented to educators who show a high degree of knowledge, innovation, skill and leadership,” according to the Kansas State Department of Education website. Elementary and secondary teachers are recognized in alternate years; secondary teachers were honored this year.

Each finalist receives a $500 cash award and advances to competition at the national level.

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Art Flynn, a resident at Bethesda Home Independent Living, is one of the 14 volunteers who deliver meals to the community through the Bethesda Friendship Meal Program. Volunteers are coordinated by the office administrator of Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.

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Crawford, Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman and, for n from Page 3B client-attorney privilege, The commissioners met with County Attorney for more than an hour of Susan Robson. multiple executive sessions Mike Beneke, feedlot for personnel with Hudson operator from northeastern before allowing him time off Marion County, told comto compensate for extra missioners his insurance summer-time hours. companies have told him he Also involved in execuhas adequate coverage if he tive sessions were Road and wants to grade roads himBridge Director Randy self.

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Abandoned pets not so common in county she said. “The cat’s leg needed to be amputated, but ost communities in someone at the clinic where Marion County re- she was taken kept her.”

Another example inport they haven’t seen a lot of abandoned ani- volved two dogs discarded mals, but that doesn’t mean in different locations near Marion County. all animals have good “A chihuahua puppy was homes or owners. dumped near a farm and the One woman said she found a cat at Marion Reser- people who found her already had three big farm voir near a campsite restdogs,” this individual said. room.

“When I heard a cat cry- “The puppy melted my ing and saw he had a broken heart, and I kept her.”

Stories of animals being leg, it wa as if someone had mistreated or left to fend for thrown it out of their car,”

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themselves outside of towns happens in Marion County, but officials said it’s not as often as people might think.

Hillsboro Hillsboro Police Chief Dan Kinning said the city does have pet-abandonment problems.

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One of the city’s biggest problems is skunks.

“Some skunks are more dangerous if they are out during the day, but being out in the daytime doesn’t necessarily indicate they are sick because they can get displaced,” he said.

Kinning said he rarely gets calls about possums because they are nocturnal and non-aggressive.

“A couple of years ago,” he said, “we did have a coyote problem, but that has really calmed down.”

Now and then, Kinning explained, the police will get a sighting of one.

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Two years ago, Kinning said the coyotes were trapped west and southwest of Hillsboro.

Marion Marion City Administrator Roger Holter said whenever a dog at large is picked up, the registered owners claim them.

“We are able to go back through our records,” he said, “and even if the tags are expired we can at least tell by the tag on them who they belong to.”

Marion Reservoir Torey Hett with the U.S. Corps of Engineers at Marion Reservoir, said abandoned animals really hasn’t been a big issue.

“In year’s past,” he said, “we may have had a handful of ones we had to deal with, but nothing major. We are also not seeing much at our campgrounds.”

Park Ranger Wesley Henson said he hasn’t seem much of a problem this summer either.

Goessel Goessel City Clerk Jennifer Whitehead said there are times when they have issues with animals running at large, but usually the owners are quick about getting them before it becomes a huge issue.

“We do have several stray cats—or at least I think they are stray—that run around town, but they usually don’t cause any issues,” she said. “I also know there are several people around town who like to put out cat food for them just in case they don’t have a home.”

In recent weeks, Whitehead said she has seen a decrease in the number of ferrel cats.

“I think a huge part of that is coyotes,” she said.

As far as abandoned animals go, Whitehead doesn’t believe the city has problems in that area.

“I do think we have a great community that really comes together and works as a team to care for the cats (that could be homeless),” she said.

Black dogs and cats Wendy Nugent, employed as a reporter with Newton Now, a newspaper produced by the publishers of the Free Press, said black animals discriminated against.

In checking other sources, Nugent’s claim seems to be correct.

Many shelters say “rehoming” black cats (and dogs) is a national problem.

“We really are puzzled as to why this still happens but we would urge people to never judge a cat by its color, but look at its personn See Abandon, Page 5B