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Reunited through dogged efforts By ADAM STEWART News editor

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Maggie Mae, an 8-year-old dachshund, was reunited with her owners, Brad and Luretta Turk, on Saturday after running away Thursday when she was frightened by a large tree limb crashing to the ground.

It took three searches and help from friends, but Brad and Luretta Turk of Marion found their lost dog, Maggie Mae, on Saturday. Maggie, a dachshund, went missing Thursday. The Turks took Maggie with them to the county lake Thursday at the invitation of Larry and Barb Smith to watch fireworks. They didn’t put a leash on Maggie, because she always stays with them, Luretta said. The fireworks made Maggie nervous, Luretta said, but the dog didn’t run off

until a big branch fell out of a tree and crashed onto a stage where they were watching the fireworks. Luretta knows Maggie didn’t run off earlier than that because she was feeding her a hotdog — her favorite food — right before the branch fell. She thinks Maggie ran away during the commotion of checking that nobody was hurt. “I didn’t notice she was missing for 10 minutes,” Luretta said. She spent three hours Thursday night looking for Maggie. The whole crowd there to see the fireworks joined in. Luretta was afraid to leave Maggie at the lake

because the dog had never been outside overnight. Luretta went back to the lake at 6 a.m. Friday and spent four more hours looking for Maggie to no avail. Later in the day, she got a call from Steve Hudson at the lake office when a group of Girl Scouts from Peabody found a dog matching Maggie’s description. She and Brad rushed out of lunch at the Smiths’ Country Lakes Café to pick up Maggie. “They had found a black dog with a red collar,” she said, but it wasn’t Maggie. Girl Scout leader Tina Spencer said PLEASE SEE MAGGIE PAGE 10

Bond, grant will give streets a facelift

Tasty treat at Aulne

By OLIVIA HASELWOOD Staff writer

Alvin Winter is irritated that his street, Freeborn, is in a dismal state. “They were supposed to fix it last spring,” he said. “It is past last spring, and it’s not done.” The city hopes to repair parts of Freeborn and other streets thanks to a community development block grant totaling $400,000. The city won the grant in January, but money did not became available until June 1. Streets being considered for the project include parts of Santa Fe, Lawrence, Freeborn, Thorp, Tanglewood, Nickerson, Melvin, and Roosevelt. Because of the number of streets needing work, the council has proposed a bond PAGE 3 that will cover costs the grant won’t. The overall project will total around $1.3 million, according to Doug Kjellin, city administrator. The city does not anticipate raising taxes due to the bond. Streets covered by the grant will be Freeborn, streets around the hospital, and key intersections. There are

 Industrial park gets 2 new tenants, for now

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Gabby Simmons, 4, of Newton bites into a brownie at a concert and ice cream social Sunday evening at Aulne United Methodist Church. Her grandmother, Kelly Penner of Peabody, took Gabby to the gathering.

Former Marion resident Shannon Tajchman, 35, was glad to be home at her apartment in Kansas City, where she could sit on her couch with no makeup in sweat pants. Days earlier she had spent 18 hours doing her hair

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USD 408 Board of Education cut one assistant coach each from softball, wrestling, and middle school football, but golf took the biggest hit as the Board of Education approved supplemental assignments for the coming year Monday. Unless there is a surge in interest in golf, Marion High School won’t have a golf team next spring. Superintendent Lee Leiker said few students

participated in golf this spring, and even fewer are likely to do so in 2014. With the expense of using Marion Country Club, golf has a high cost per participant. Leiker estimated cutting golf would save $5,000 in coaches’ pay, transportation, and use of the country club. Lucas King and Thane Schwartz were co-coaches the past season. Leiker said the district could cooperate with Peabody-Burns High School on a shared team, but that would take an agreement by both PLEASE SEE USD 408 PAGE 7

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A week after commissioners asked County Clerk Tina Spencer to seek fundraising ideas for the county’s $1,000 share of a map of Kansas in the Capitol visitor center, she returned with a suggestion from a department head for a dunk tank at the county fair. “I thought it sounded like fun,” Spencer said. Commission Chairman Randy Dallke said the county could just pay the $1,000 out of sales tax receipts. Commissioners Dan Holub and Roger Fleming said they would each take a turn in the dunk tank, and Dallke agreed. They hope to have the dunk tank after the fair parade July 24 in Hillsboro.  Commission approves dock project, PAGE 3

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When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. One of the chief lemonade makers in Robin Kyle’s life is her sister, Genni Wilson of Hutchinson. Wilson has taken charge of the lemons that have been tossed into Kyle’s life and, with help from friends and family, she is making lemonade for Kyle as fast as she can. Kyle has been diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer. She is undergoing treatment in Hutchinson, but her oncologist had a

frank conversation with Kyle and her fam- spots were tumors. Anymore, they can tell ily recently and said that she likely had six what the cause is. I want to say this in hopes SANTA FE that it scares someone into quitting.” months to a year to live. 56 256 MAIN 256 “The doctor said … about 50 percent After the diagnosis, Kyle, of Florence Central WATER will still be living after six months or so,” made a “bucket WELDON list” of things nevPark she has Library Wilson said. “After a year, the number er done and places she has never seen — drops to about 10 percent,z:/edition/news/marion_street_improvements.ai and those pa- those things she would like to doNICKERSON before tients live about two years. But someone she dies. In June, Wilson created WELCH a Facehas to be in that 10 percent, and we hopeBURBRIDGE book page where friends and family can MAPLE Robin is part of that. get updates on Kyle’s treatment and post BIRCH or comments. At the “My sister has been a heavy smoker for photographs, videos, MELVIN 50 FOREST many years. Initially she thought she had top of the page is Kyle’s bucket list, and as some bronchial infection, but after the tests were completed, a scan showed that the PLEASE SEE PATIENT PAGE 9 WALNUT

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Marion County RECORD — Marion, Kansas

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An emergency we need to manage

s it just the heat, or does it seem to others that government has devolved into little more than a sophisticated form of panhandling? Rather than actually providing services to taxpayers, the primary function of many highly paid local positions seems to be seeing how much money one agency can wrangle out of another. Rather than designate one among a handful of key local officials to be overall coordinator of emergency services, the County Commission wants to hire a full-time coordinator so he or she can pursue federal money for such things as snow removal. Wasn’t the reason for having an emergency coordinator to ensure that police, sheriff, fire, and ambulance workers pull together in times of crisis? Wouldn’t it make more sense to simply designate a top official from one of those branches to coordinate with the others when an emergency strikes? Does our ability to cope with disaster get better or worse if, instead of a person experienced in dealing with emergencies, we hire someone whose expertise is in filling out paperwork to recover road workers’ overtime when it snows? God knows Marion and Marion County need work on streets and roads. Why is it the first cost taxpayers must endure is not for repairs but for a grant-writer to see what money can be eked out of the state or federal government? And why would the state make money available to rebuild bridges only on dirt roads? Do our legislators, who already seem to spend inordinate time devising inane rules to ensure handguns always are present in public buildings, have nothing better to do than think up odd provisos that force local governments into spending more and more time panhandling for unneeded scraps?

The federal government apparently wants to undermine local auto dealers by providing vehicles at cost — but only if the vehicles are used for police, not medical responders. What sense is there in any of this? We’re not about to suggest that the city or county unilaterally disarm themselves in the ongoing intergovernmental war to panhandle for bigger shares of state and federal money. We are suggesting that the overhead needed to operate this bizarre game of grantsmanship is one of the reasons taxes at all levels are higher than needed. Instead of worrying about policy, all government wants to do is grow larger. Opposition to the Keystone pipeline and support for wind farms had very little to do with environmentalism or efficiency and much more to do with potential revenue the county can or can’t cash in on. Although some still lament windmills’ incursion into the bucolic beauty of the Flint Hills, wind power is no more economically viable than the pipeline. Both depend on huge subsidies and complicated sweetheart deals cut by lawmakers with the involvement of multi-national mega-powers. The key difference is that the county was barred from cashing in on one deal but smartly allowed to stick its snout in the trough for the other. In the end, rather than encourage government to save and focus on needed work, the system urges local officials to panhandle for scraps then go even more deeply into debt to pay for what’s actually needed. J. Wellington Wimpy, who would gladly pay tomorrow for a hamburger today, would be right at home in local halls of government. Unfortunately, we see no way around it.

Golf cut was right choice

t was surprising how nonchalantly Marion school board approved cutting a high school sport Monday night. It seems like cutting golf was the right decision, however. I say this despite golf being the only sport I played all four years of high school (although you wouldn’t guess it if you saw me swing a club today). On a per-athlete basis, it has to be the most expensive sport for the district, especially with participation declining. It takes two coaches for a handful of athletes, because the golfers get so spread out on a course. And then there are fees paid to Marion Country Club for the team to practice and compete. Superintendent Lee Leiker said it well. If enrollment is going to decrease to the size of a 2A school — which seems likely in the next few years — Marion needs to be ready to have staffing and programs that match that size. One appropriate place to cut is sports, and golf had the least participation of spring sports. Other sports, like football and track, have higher total expenses, but reach more students. Benefit to students should be the main — ERIC MEYER criterion for judging school expenses. Oth-

er sports also attract more community involvement. Golf is one of the few sports that students can participate in without significant organization. Runners can run, whenever and wherever, and golfers can hit the links whenever they can get a tee time. But it is tough to find 22 people for a pickup football game, or 18 people for impromptu softball. The cut isn’t set in stone. Leiker said the district could seek to share a team with Peabody-Burns if there is interest and the districts could reach an agreement. PeabodyBurns currently practices at a Newton golf course. I hope the cut doesn’t mean the end of the Marion County Invitational. The invitational has been a unique feature on the sports landscape, a golf tournament as much about endurance — golfers play 18 holes in Marion and 18 in Hillsboro in a single day — as pure skill. That is a lot of walking, and a lot of swings of a golf club. Even the professionals don’t play 36 holes in a day, and they have caddies to carry their clubs. — ADAM STEWART

Memories By JOAN W. MEYER

Compiled from newspaper files

10 YEARS AGO july 9, 2003

The three cooperatives with grain elevators in Marion County took in a large amount of wheat this season. Although the crop was large, the price is lower. The current price is $2.60 per bushel. Last year at this time, the price was more than $3.00. Three new board members of Unified School District 408 will take their positions at Monday’s meeting. The new members are Sarah Cope of Florence, Kathy Meierhoff and Chris Sprowls. Marion police officers Josh Whitwell and Phillip Hartsfield and David Martinez of the Sheriff’s Department were among those receiving certificates of completion Tuesday from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Keith and Claudia Allison recently returned from a vacation in Hawaiian. Their son, daughter, and members of their families accompanied them. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Feebie Holdeman, of Marion, attended the 88th annual Kiwanis International Convention June 20-25 in Indianapolis and reported her experiences to the Marion Kiwanis Club Monday noon. Tammie Yoder of Peabody is not sure where she was when the deer tick fastened itself to her abdomen, but she ended up taking a round of antibiotics after it was confirmed that she had a case of Lyme disease.

25 years ago july 20, 1988

Gov. Mike Hayden will be in Marion Aug. 1 for the two dedications. Hayden will dedicate the new U.S.56 highway at 11 a.m. at the Canada corner. After the highway ceremony and lunch at Kingfisher’s Inn, he will dedicate the sewer project at Marion County Lake. Marion and Florence summer students will visit Wichita July 28 and be the audience for “Kansas Today.” In addition to “Kansas Today,” students will tour KAKE-TV and the Wichita Omnisphere and Science Center. Pictured with some of her handmade bonnets is Millie Vinduska, coowner of The Pilsen Gift Shop. In ad-

dition to crafts, the shop has antiques, religious items and copies of Msg. Arthur J. Tonne’s books. Tourists, who come to see St. John Nepomucene Church, often drop by the shop. JoAnn Good, foreign language teacher in the Marion school district, is traveling with a group of 17 other junior and senior high school Spanish teachers from Kansas. They left for Mexico on Tuesday. The trip is sponsored by a program at Pittsburg State University and will last for three weeks. Foreign exchange students Cedric Mancel and Florence Chavatte of France are spending two weeks visiting in Marion County. Mancel is a guest of the Valentine Klendas and Chavatte is staying with the Gale Lowrys.

35 years ago july 19, 1978

Everything from arts and crafts to a “kissing” game will be featured Saturday at the July Jamboree, a promotional event sponsored by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Theme of the jamboree is “A day of carnival atmosphere!” Three local businesses were presented with “First Dollar of Profit” plaques Friday afternoon by Dorothy Varenhorst and Herb Wullschleger. Receiving the awards were The Small Fry, The County Seat, and Harrington Photography. Les Byer, Marion High School art instructor, is having a one-man graduate show of ceramics at the University Art Gallery in Emporia July 24Aug. 4. Bob Hett, boy’s summer activities director, presented “most improved” awards to Jeff Makovec and Brady Krom following the annual Pee Wee tournament. Most valuable player honors went to David Hett and Brian Dannenfelser. Births announced this week were those of Andrew Adrian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hardey of Florence; Douglas Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brant Bergren of El Dorado; and Priscilla Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Olsen of Poway, Calif. Bernie Waner of Florence and Leo Blackman of Marion each had 18-hole 74 scores at the conclusion of regular play in the Marion County Golf Tournament held Sunday at Hillsboro.

Waner took the honors in a playoff to determine the winner.

50 years ago july 18, 1963

A telegram to the newspaper office today from Senator James Pearson in Washington D.C. brings the information that Marion County has been declared a “disaster area” due to the July 11 flood which swept through the northwestern part of the county. The flood came on July 11, just 12 years to the day of the disastrous flood of 1951. Two businessmen, Matthew Classen of El Dorado and John Loomis of Jewell, began duties in Marion this week. Along with Gene Payer of El Dorado, the men have purchased a major interest in the Marion National Bank. The 1963 Kansas Hereford Tour will stop two places in Marion County this year. Scheduled for July 29 and 30, stops will be made at Rex Siebert’s Diamond X Ranch and Jim Ferrell’s ranch. Bob Hoover, Bob Brooks, and Jack Swain won first places Sunday in the three flights of the Marion Country Club handicap golf tournament. Reuben Zerger won the first “hole in one” contest and Bob Brooks won the second. Brooks also won the closest tee shot on number nine green. There was only one winner in this week’s Cash Days drawing. Joyce Klein of Marion received $5 while Tena Williams, Marion, missed $200; Ardella Gray, Peabody, missed $25; Mrs. Dean Miller, Hillsboro, missed $15; and Clyde Turner, Salina, missed $5.

60 years ago july 16, 1953

The Capell Brothers Circus will be in Marion Sunday, June 26, with one of the largest collections of strange animals ever to be present with a motorized circus. The Kiwanis Club, which is sponsoring the circus, hopes a large crowed of adults and children alike will attend the show. Grandview Stock Farm near Lost Springs, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Shields, was the subject this week of an article in The Southwest Farmer, a monthly feature section of the Wichita Beacon. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams Mar-

ion, announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty Louise, to James Richard Sartorius, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sartorius of New Jersey, June 20 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hett, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hett and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Manuel and Mr. and Mrs. John Hett spent Sunday at the Walt Hett home watching TV. The Walt Hetts are the only ones in the south of Aulne community to have a television set. The Aulne and Evan teams walked up to first place honors in the Marion Church Softball League this week, each with 4-0 records taking the top spot from the Methodists, who are 4-1. Marion Boy Scouts Gregory Henry and Laurence Priddle and Explorer Scout Jerry Richards are in California this week and next attending the National Scout Jamboree.

100 years ago july 10, 1913

The dam, which has been built across the creek at the sugar mill, has made a fine improvement in the river. The level of the water is raised about two and a half feet which is enough to allow boats to pass with ease the places where there were shallows formerly which were very difficult to pass even with a light boat. A sluice- way was left in the middle of the dam and it is intended that rollers will be placed in it so that boats may be easily taken over. The water now comes up to the base of the wall along by the spring, covers up the unsightly mud banks and rocks, and will always be maintained at the level. Union Sunday evening church services were begun last Sunday evening. A platform and seats for the purpose were erected on the Evangelical church lawn. The ministers decided to move the platform from the north side of the Park and preferred to go to the place named in preference to the south side of the Park. Mr. and Mrs. John Garrison were badly bruised as a result of a runaway the other day. One of the horses they were driving was frightened by an auto which ran up behind them. The buggy was mashed to pieces and the team ran about a mile after Mr. and Mrs. Garrison were thrown out. Neither of them had any bones broken and are able to be around again. A basement is being excavated

under the southeast part of the High School building to make room for the domestic science department. It will be a room the same size as that now used on the west side for the manual training department. The big Chautauqua Booster trip will be pulled off on July 15. There will be a string of autos and the band will be along.

125 years ago july 13, 1888 The Rebecca ladies of the Christian church will give a social Friday evening July 13th at Central Park. Ice cream, cake and other delicacies will be served. Rebecca will be at the well to supply all who may be thirsty. The band will furnish music and a general good time is anticipated. Everybody come. Mrs. J.B. Fuller, president, Mrs. A.K. Zercher, secretary. The managers of the First National Bank and the Union Mortgage & Trust Company, whose western headquarters are in this city, and whose magnificent building is the pride of Marion and Marion county, and whose several branch establishments in this State are on a similar scale of elegance and solidity, are now preparing to extend their system into Ida Grove, Iowa. Our indefatigable Mr. Donaldson will himself put in a good deal of time up there. Gen. D.A. Alden and wife, celebrated “little people,” have been in Marion this week. The General is giving daily exhibitions of glass-blowing, something very few people ever get a chance to see. It is worth much more than the pittance of ten cents charged to see it. Mr. and Mrs. Alden have given exhibitions all over the world. He is but four feet tall and weighs only eighty pounds. His wife is considerably smaller than he is. Go and see the General melt glass and make birds, etc., out of it by hand.

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Fire damages farm shed

But commissioners seem to want full-time position Jail fence will be 6 feet

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Marion Fire Chief Mike Regnier pulls debris out of the way so other firefighters can better extinguish a machine shed fire Friday at the home of James and Melissa Parmley at 2972 160th Road. “The one and only thing I wanted from it is burnt up,” Melissa Parmley said, referring to a pair of red doors. Marion ambulance and sheriff’s deputies also responded to the fire.

Jail population exceeds old capacity

Marion County’s new jail has several times this year exceeded the official capacity of its old jail, as determined by the state fire marshal. The average daily number of inmates for the first six months of 2013 was up about one from the same time in 2012. However, the population can fluctuate quickly, Sheriff Rob Craft said Monday. Depending on new arrests and inmates bonding out, the number can

swing between eight and 16 in just a few days. “There is a lot of come-andgo,” Craft said. “They’re here for a day or two, whatever it takes to bond out, then they’re gone.” A day can begin and end with 12 inmates, but as many as four of them might be different at the end of the day. The fewest the new jail has held was seven inmates. The highest populations have been 18 or 19 inmates — more than the capac-

ity of the old jail as determined by the state fire marshal. The jail has 34 beds, but it would require unusual circumstances to fill it. Work-release and women’s segments would have to be exactly full, for example. Most days, the jail has two or three women. The segment of the jail for women has eight beds. When the jail was designed, the county had as many as seven women inmates. “That’s a rarity, but I have

to account for rarities,” Craft said. The jail also has a work-release segment, but work-release inmates are mostly doing meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning at the jail, rather than working outside it. Craft said the “pod” system in the new jail allows jailers to do a better job of separating inmates who are unruly.

County lake expanding pair of docks Marion County Park and Lake will expand a pair of public docks for $6,271. A dock by the lake’s boat ramp will have an additional arm for loading and unloading. Spots at that dock generally rent for $10 a day, but loading will be free. A dock in the swimming area will be expanded, increasing the space for sunbathing at the beach, superintendent Steve

Hudson said. Cost of the two expansions will be $6,271. Hudson also will purchase seven replacement buoys costing $2,214. He said several were cracked and others had lost reflective lettering. Hudson will seek bids from Marion and Florence, as well as Waste Connections of Wichita, to empty trash bins at the lake. The county’s contract with Florence expired earlier this year. Florence has been pro-

viding trash service without a contract since April. Hardly any new campers arrived over the Independence Day holiday at the lake, Hudson said. He said he received several calls from people concerned about reports of toxic blue-green algae at Marion Reservoir. The reservoir had several warnings this summer, but none have affected the lake. Hudson said television re-

ports often referred to the reservoir as Marion Lake, causing confusion. Commissioner Dan Holub said he would ask Kansas Department of Health and Environment to more clearly distinguish between the reservoir and county lake. KDHE releases already do distinguish between the two.

Marion County needs a full-time emergency manager, if only because of the need to apply for state and federal grants, county commissioners said Monday. The question is where the manager should fit on the county’s pay scale. “If you get a half-time position, you’ll get a half-time attitude,” commissioner Dan Holub said. Commissioner Roger Fleming said the job shouldn’t be at the top of the pay scale. When Michele Abbott was emergency manager and 911 director, the starting wage was set at $21.09 an hour. Dan D’Albini, who resigned from the position earlier this year, was paid $20.29 an hour. The next step down the pay scale starts at $16.76 an hour, County Clerk Tina Spencer said. Chairman Randy Dallke said he wanted someone with grant-writing experience or skills. He said the emergency manager could seek grants for other departments, as well. Spencer said she would consult with other counties about pay rates and job descriptions.

EMS bid rejected Ambulance director Steve Smith said a $25,874 bid approved June 17 to buy a new vehicle has been rejected because the price was available only for law enforcement. The county instead approved a bid Monday from Hillsboro Ford for a new Ford Expedition for $27,878. Midway Motors of Hillsboro bid $35,614 for a Chevrolet Tahoe.

City’s industrial park to see two new ventures By OLIVIA HASELWOOD Staff writer

The building at 828 N. Roosevelt Street, formerly Arlie’s Paint, Body, and Glass will have a new tenant. Marion City Commission approved a lease Monday with Skywalkers Trampoline and Tumbling to use 3,000 feet of the building, which has been vacant since August. Skywalkers owner Don Carter said the new building would fit his needs better than his current space above the St. Luke’s Auxiliary Thrift Shop downtown. Skywalkers will lease the warehouse portion of the former Arlie’s building. City administrator Doug Kjellin who with his wife owns the St. Luke Auxiliary building said he plans to sell the building. “The thrift shop is planning on relocating, and I have a perspective buyer who wants to put another business in the building,” he said. The council also agreed to allow Natural Resources Conservation Service to plant a test crop in a lot directly north of Spur Ridge Veterinary Hospital. The 300-by-300 foot lot will be used to demonstrate different cover crops. Multiple varieties of crops will be showcased. Plans to plant crops such as mung beans, sunflowers and sorghum. In the fall, it hopes to plant fall/winter crops at the same location.

also plans to repair 4th Street in front of the jail, where construction damaged the street. “Because there are plans to remove the old jail building, what we’re planning on doing is budgeting to fix those blocks of 4th and completing the work after the old jail building is removed,” Kjellin said. Work will begin on the streets once

Crews repair water line City crews were scheduled to repair a water line this morning that effected residents on Elm, Locust, North Lincoln, and North Cedar streets. According to utility supervisor Marty Fredrickson, a small leak was discovered last week. Fredrickson was not sure Tuesday wheather water would be turned off, or the leak could be fixed with water on. Crews were given four hours to complete the repair if water did have to be turned off. If water was turned off, Frederickson advised to run a tap for 10 to 15 minutes to remove any dirt or air that had gotten into the line.

Funds for dirt roads Road and Bridge Superintendent Randy Crawford said special funds from the state for bridge replacement are only available for bridges on dirt roads. “It doesn’t make a lot of sense to put a new bridge on a dirt road,” he said. Crawford said funds would be much better used on bridges on Sunflower or Indigo roads. Holub suggested the commission tour old bridges on dirt roads and considering whether some should be closed.

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The council also took steps to tear down a dilapidated structure at 310 S. First Street. Property owner Julie Anderson has agreed to remove the structure at her expense, by a date set by the council, Kejellin said.

the bond is passed and a contractor is hired. Kjellin hopes construction will begin by October.

The council hopes to vote on the bond issue at their next meeting July 22.

Marion County Conservation District requested $28,790, the same as last year, from the county to supplement its 2014 budget. Dallke thanked the district for not increasing its request, as he seeks a goal of a 3-mill decrease in taxes this year.

By JOEL WRIGHT

NRCS said it would kill existing vegetation and add fertilizer.

The city plans to accept bids from companies able to work on multiple streets at once to expedite the process and cut mobilization costs.

Conservation budget

Redneck holiday unifies small town

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The county will seek bids for a 6-foot-tall fence north and east of the jail. The commission had heard from someone who thought the fence should be taller. Spencer said the City of Marion requires a special permit for fences taller than 6 feet. Holub said he didn’t want to be pushed around by anyone when the county’s agreement requiring the fence didn’t specify a height. “He can find a lawyer who will say you need a 12-foot fence, it all depends how much money you have,” Holub said.

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Jasmyne Beeman, 14, receives a toilet shower from a reverse-dunk tank during Ramona’s Independence Day celebration. A tractor pull, parade, and fireworks also were a part of Redneck in Ramona.

Residents lined the sidewalks as others paraded the street in their finest flannels and camouflage. Earlier there was a lawnmower obstacle course, later a pie-eating and spam-carving contests. Welcome to Redneck in Ramona. Jessica Gilbert, a coordinator of the event, said the point of the Independence Day celebration was not to fulfill, but to poke fun at a stereotype. “We don’t want to glorify it, particularly. Some people don’t like that,” she said. “The bottom line is it’s funny, and people do the funniest, most creative things, so we always try to get some laughter. We all need reasons to laugh.” Gilbert’s family started the event in 1998, and when she and her sister, Pat, moved to Ramona in 2000, they tried to improve upon what was in place. “It used to be just fireworks, but Jess and Pat got here, they got involved with parades, they got everybody involved with… Everything,” said Don Matkins, who was volunteering, selling ice cream. The celebration now includes a two-mile fun run and 10k run, country breakfast and concessions, basketball and volleyball tournaments, a medallion hunt, and a live band, in addition to other activities and prizes. “Our goal has been to try to build pride in the community, and have other people come in,” Gilbert said. “We used to do more events in the year; now it’s pretty much this event, so we put all of our energy into it.” Gilbert said organizers try each year to improve some area of the event. This year they added a youth council, to help with entries, sell drinks and raffle tickets. “It’s great to get to see them get the experiplease see ramona page 6

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July 10, 2013 — Page 4

Marion Senior Center

Center has 1st summer cookout By JANET BRYANT

Marion Senior Center correspondent

Marion Senior Center had its first cookout of the summer June 29. Ed Riffel grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. The meal also included potato salad, coleslaw, and watermelon. Thelma Blosser brought mints with smiley faces, so Sue Clough led the guests in a few songs about smiles. The next cookout will be July 27. Senior center patrons observed Independence Day on July 3 by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the “StarSpangled Banner.” There also was trivia,

and greetings from a friend of Joan Meyer in Europe. Harden Hospice personnel gave a program July 3 and brought cookies to the center. Gene Winkler brought keychains with flashlights in place of the usual edible birthday treats July 1. Quilters need quilts to work on. For more information, call (620) 382-2942. Senior Center Day will be July 17. Bennie Holtsclaw will provide a musical program.

MARION SENIOR CENTER Milk available at meals. Call (620) 382-2942 by 9 a.m. for reservations. Friday — Biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, pineapple. Monday — Taco salad, refried beans, fruit. Tuesday — Ham loaf, boiled potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, whole wheat rolls. July 17 — Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit, whole wheat rolls. July 18 — Cheeseburger, French fries, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, coleslaw, fruit.

St. Luke employees receive scholarships Katherine Lynn Carlson and Daniel Ray Burget

Centre grad marries in outdoor wedding

Katherine Lynn Carlson and Daniel Ray Burget married in an outdoor ceremony May 11 at Hoyt Community Park gazebo in Hoyt. Pastor Bill Peterson of Hebron Lutheran Church, Burdick, performed the ceremony. Glenn and Sandy Carlson of Burdick are the bride’s parents. Tony and Rhonda Burget of Hoyt are the groom’s parents. Grandparents of the bride are the late Harold and Vera Carlson and the late Jim and Maudie Vinduska. Grandparents of the groom are Dan and Loretta Burget and Vance Ramsey and the late Mary Ramsey. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father. The bride wore a strapless long white satin gown made by Maggie Sottero, along with a lace bolero jacket. She carried a bouquet of various colored Gerbera daisies accented with small pictures of the couple’s late grandparents. The bride was attended by her sister, matron of honor Angie Stika of Burdick. Bridesmaids were lifelong friend Kirsten Johnson and sister of the groom Tiffany Burget of Topeka. They wore various styles of Apple red satin dresses with cowboy boots and carried bouquets of Gerbera daisies. The groom wore black slacks, a white satin shirt, apple vest, and tie, with a Scully western jacket. He was attended by his brother, best man Tra-

vis Burget. Groomsmen were friend Dustin Davis of Topeka and brother of the bride Andy Carlson. They wore black slacks, apple red ties and vests with white shirts.

Recipients were Emalee Versch, Symba Cleeton, Re-

A reception followed with dinner provided by the couple at the Hoyt Community Center. Tables were decorated with natural burlap runners. Centerpieces included branded wood blocks with the bride and groom’s initials and hearts made by the bride’s father and brother. Atop these were antique mason jars containing white daisies and candles.

Country gospel singer Susie McEntire will present a concert as a prelude to the 83rd annual Marion County Fair.

Nieces and nephews of the bride Micayla, Alex, Myranda, and Aaron Stika and Jordan, Lauren, and Mija Carlson were guestbook and reception attendants. The evening was spent visiting and dancing to Powerplay DJ Service of Marysville. The couple resides in Hoyt. The bride is a 2006 graduate of Centre High School and has a degree in elementary education from Washburn University. She is going back to school for a master’s degree in special education at Emporia State University. She is a special education teacher at Ross Elementary in Topeka. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Royal Valley High School and Kaw Area Technical School in automotive technology. He works at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka as a tire builder.

Helmer family has reunion The Helmer family had its annual reunion Thursday at Marion County Lake Hall. Descendants of the George Helmer family were hosts of the potluck dinner. They included Jerry and Barbara Bessel, Jo, Wendy, Alexis, Haylee, and Logan Holtz of Assaria; Aaron, Marci, and Kherrington Finck of Wichita; and Darla Gore of Marion. The reunion included a meal, visiting, and afternoon swimming. Also attending were Ann Boese, Fred and Edith Helmer, Pearl Helmer, H. David Helmer, Ladd Helmer, Ray and Denice Bina

and Danae, Doug, Chris, Drew, and Hunter Helmer, Greta Smith, Darin, Jan, and David Helmer, all of Marion; Dorothy Helmer and her sister, Doris, Joe Yohon, Verna Rowe, Damian Rowe, Marla Sawatzky, Rave, Clara, Oliver, and Isabel, all of Newton; Larry and Diane Boese, Jarrod and Michelle Truman, Tyler, Derek, and Whitney, all of Valley Center; Gary and Vickie Hajek of Lost Springs; Dennis and Marsha Helmer and their granddaughter, Aleah Delgado, Jake and Ramie Samour, Carlos, Elizabeth, and Lillianna, Amanda Bina, Kyle and Stephanie Luna, Mateo, and Jaxson, Byron and Doreen Hartzler, all of Wichita; Nikki Bina of New York City; Aaron Bina of Manhattan; Dan and Brenda Helmer of Andover; Joe and Josh Helmer of Oklahoma; and Danny and Morgan Helmer, Maddox, and Mason Helmer of Bentonville, Ark.

Steak fry is Aug. 27

Marion Kiwanis Club will have a steak fry Aug. 27 at the east shelter house at the county lake. Club members also will go to a Council Grove Kiwanis picnic and golf tournament, starting 6:30 p.m. July 29. The club received a thankyou letter from Jared Hague for

Ventriloquist to perform Ventriloquist, illusionist, and comedian Kevin Horner will present a program, “Dig into Reading,” at 10 a.m. July 23 at Marion Community Center. The program will feature several puppets and is designed for children of all ages. Marion City Library is sponsoring the free program. For more information call (620) 382-2442.

Five St. Luke Living Center employees recently received $500 scholarships from the John D. Hett memorial fund. Scholarships were available to living center and hospital employees to further their education in health care.

helping send him to Boys State. Casey Case told the club Tuesday about his son, Grif, hitting a home run with a wooden bat in a baseball tournament this summer at Kansas State University’s baseball stadium.

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becca Williams, Misty Brewer, and Jordan Harper. Hett’s family wanted the fund to benefit people locally, since most donations were from people in the community. It was the second set of scholarships awarded in connection with St. Luke this summer. At St. Luke Hospital Auxiliary’s annual luncheon, the auxiliary

awarded a pair of $1,200 scholarships to Marion High School graduates Ericka Herzet and Jay Dee Schafers. Both plan to go into health-related fields.

requisites for further studies, which could be in physical therapy assistance or nursing. She is finishing a certified nursing aide class at Butler of Marion.

“I just always wanted to be in the health care field,” Herzet said. “There is always a job in health care.”

Diana Holloway, District 4 coordinator for Hospital Auxiliaries of Kansas, spoke at the luncheon.

She will attend Butler Community College to work on pre-

Country gospel singer to perform McEntire, named artist of the year several times in the category “positive country music,” will perform at 8 p.m. July 21 at USD 408 Sports and Aquatic Center in Marion. McEntire has released 14 CDs and had four No. 1 singles on the positive country charts. She also has received nominations and awards from the Nashville Network, the Gospel Music Association, and the Canadian Music Association. Her

sister, Reba McEntire, is a country music star. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the gate for adults 13 years or older. Tickets for children ages 5 to 12 cost $5. Children younger than 5 will get in free with a paid adult admission. Tickets can be purchased at Central National Bank in Marion or Hillsboro; Emprise Bank in Hillsboro; Cottonwood Valley Bank in Florence, Lincolnville, and Cottonwood Falls; Tampa State Bank in Marion; Peabody State Bank in Peabody; and Citizens State Bank in Goessel.

Hymn sing set for Sunday

Youth groups from Marion Christian Church, Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Florence Christian Church, Hillsboro United Methodist Church, First Mennonite Church, and Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church are selling tickets as well. Each group will receive a percentage of sales. Tickets are also available at Zion Lutheran Pre-school in Newton or by calling (620) 381-0109. The fair officially will begin July 24 with a parade through Hillsboro and concludes July 27 with a demolition derby.

A community hymn sing will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church will feature the 20-person group, Men in Harmony, directed by Jim Ellis and led by local singer and musician Steve Vincent The group will perform their own favorites as well as hymns picked by the audience picked hymns. Evening also will include scripture reading and prayer

Church directory Schedules updated this week by local churches. E-mail weekly updates to church@marionrecord.com: AULNE UNITED METHODIST 1405 Pawnee Road, Marion Jeff Lee, pastor Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10 a.m. Kids sing-along . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Adult fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Sunday school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Thursday — Ladies Bible study, 7 p.m. Sunday — Prime Times has services at Marion Assisted Living and St. Luke Living Center. HOLY FAMILY PARISH Roman Catholic churches in Florence, Pilsen, and Marion, Tampa Father Darrin May Mass in Florence . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Saturday Mass in Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. July 17 Mass in Pilsen. . . . . . . . . . .9 a.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday No daily Mass today. Thursday — “How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith,” by Father May, 7 p.m., Marion Activity Center. Topic will be scandals in the church. Friday — Deadline for early registration for Midwest Catholic Family Conference. Sunday — Adoration and benediction after Masses. Everyone invited to St. Mark’s Altar Society breakfast at Marion Activity Center after Mass. OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN Missouri Synod 320 S. Cedar St., Marion Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Sunday school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.

Thursday — Mission projects, 1 p.m. Sunday — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. Radtke preaching. Monday through Wednesday — The Rev. Davis will be away. Wednesday — Voters assembly meeting, 7 p.m. VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 300 E. Santa Fe St., Marion The Rev. Sue Talbot, pastor Sunday school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Coffee time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:20 a.m. Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. Tonight — Nurture meeting, 6 p.m. Worship committee meeting, 6:30 p.m. Sunday — Singles luncheon, noon; Joan Meyer, hostess. OTHER AREA CHURCH SCHEDULES BURDICK UNITED METHODIST Sunday school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Church services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.

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Marcella Frantz follows instructor Greta Smith, right, during a water aerobics session Friday. The group meets weekdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

Pool’s waters can be healing for seniors By JOEL WRIGHT Staff writer

Physical ailments like arthritis may not have a complete cure, but water can help ease the pain. For women participating in water aerobics sessions at USD 409 Sports and Aquatic Center, working out is like taking care of a car. “I keep telling these guys it’s like a lube job to our bodies,” aerobics in-

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Janet Marler is a librarian. She works at Marion City Library. If anyone knows about books, she does. She also knows that not all books are read. Some talk. Marler wants to promote the Kansas Talking Book Program. “Talking Books is a statewide service for anyone who is visually impaired or physically handicapped in such a way that leaves them unable to read,” she said. “It’s free. Our library has been doing it forever.” A person or their caretaker visits the library and fills out a form, which goes to a service based in Emporia. The Marion City Library has never denied anyone with a legitimate need. Once accepted the patrons receive a special audio machine that plays cassettes from the program. “Two years ago we got new machines that are easier use,” Marler said. The machines have bigger buttons, and the voices on each story are unique. If there is ever any problem with a machine, Marler said, it is replaced free. Participants do not need to leave their house to get stories. Cassettes come through the mail. Participants use a catalog—printed or in brail—to choose titles. They can also receive random books from genres they enjoy. “You can get any book you want,” Marler said. “When it comes to genre, a lot of people choose westerns, mystery, or romance. However, there are 15 genres in the catalogue, including a children’s section.” “Patrons can order as many books as they want and keep them as long as they need. There are no late fees.” “When they finish a book, all they have to do is send it back and order a new one,” Marler said. Most participants are elderly. “Some people are not capable of holding a book and turning the pages,” Marler said. “This program is a nice thing that they can do for themselves.” To enroll or for more information call (620) 382-2442.

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The workouts involve cardio, stability work, and stretching. “There’s days when we would have a session where everybody’s getting a lot of stuff off their chest, there’s days when we talk about nothing but food,”

Smith said. “It’s a workout for us on all different levels.” Smith said potential participants sometimes do not join because they do not own or like wearing swimsuits or cannot swim. “If you would have told me that I was going to be in charge of a swimming pool, in a swimming suit, in the water every day, I’d laugh because I was one of those people,” she said.

“People are living in pain, and they really don’t have to.” Smith said newcomers must start slow or their muscles will hurt from new movements. “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” she said. “This is a good way to be able to use it, not lose it, and it doesn’t hurt you. I took this job, and I found out how much better I can feel. I will never not be in the water again.”

New technology for older generation By OLIVIA HASELWOOD Staff writer

Neva Applegate enjoys looking at pictures of her grandkids as they scroll across the screen of her Mac computer. Applegate, whose son set her up with a computer in 1995, is part of a growing number of seniors using computers. She uses hers to write emails and play games. Residents of Marion Assisted Living, where Applegate resides, can use their own computer or a shared one available to everyone. Staff say they are more than willing to show residents who want to use computer programs. “We don’t offer classes, but if the resident wants to use the computer or needs help we will help them,” Director Bonnie Sawyer said. One resident who used the computer is retired physician Cranford Ensey, who writes summaries of articles on it. A computer is also available at Marion Senior Center. Rhonda Brenzikofer, a Senior Center patron, said her biggest problem was pop ups. “They’re like junk you get in the mail,” she said. She uses her home computer and the guest one at the center to keep in touch with her kids and grandkids through email and Facebook. She took computer classes to learn how to use them. “I want to learn more, but the classes I can find are mostly basic skills and I’m past those,” she said. Senior Center head cook Kathy West said she would

like to see the senior center offer those classes. “I think it would be an excellent idea, but it’s one of those things best learned by following along with the instructor on your own machine, and we only have one available,” West said. If the center could come up with more computers, she said it could have classes. West uses computers for work. “I use the computer at the senior center to order food and to look up recipes,” she said.

She also uses the computer for information, news, and weather. She thinks everyone should know computer basics. “Everything is getting so computerized now a days,” she said. “It would be so much easier for people if they had simple computer skills.” Because things are so computerized, it could save seniors time and money, West said. “You can file for Social Security online, bank online, and even order medicine online,” she said. “It would be so help-

ful, but they’re afraid of learning something different.” West thinks the homebound would benefit the most. “They could do so many things without having to leave their home. It would be a wonderful tool,” she said. She thinks people are afraid of learning because they do not like change. “It’s a big change, and nobody likes that,” she said. “Also, if you don’t know what you’re doing it can take a long time to figure out.”

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Fellow POWs remember Kapaun

By MSGR. ARTHUR TONNE

owering in heroism and selfsacrifice on the bloody battlefield of Korea, the full stature of Father Kapaun as a priest, as a soldier, reached majestic maturity as a captive of the Chinese Reds. Marching and carrying the wounded over the rugged frozen terrain of Korea — housed in primitive barracks, slowly starving, lacking medicines and the bare necessities of life — this devoted chaplain, emaciated and sick himself, rallied, comforted, cheered his fellow prisoners — tired men who no longer wanted to live. Father Kapaun became the counselor, the nurse, the leader, the provider, the defender of his fellow prisoners, even their thief — for he “stole” food to keep his buddies alive. The following letters speak eloquently of the multifold, untiring services of Father Kapaun. He was not to come back, but his fortitude in every trial was the chief factor in the survival and ultimate freedom of hundreds of his fellow P.O.W.’s.

apt. Joseph O’Connor wrote his recollections on Feb. 15, 1954: Dear Father: How can one express in words what one feels in his heart for the man who has contributed life and values to one? Father Kapaun actually did that to me by his example, his sermons, and above all, through his heart to heart talks that he and I personally had at times when I was ready and willing to give up. Anson had been occupied by the North Korean Communist forces from about early July, 1950, until our battalion was liberated in the latter part of September 1950. Previous to the Communist capture of Anson, there were quite a few Christian missions there ,and one of them was a lovely (comparatively speaking) Catholic mission. We secured the town late that evening and the following morning Father Kapaun held Mass in the Catholic Mission which had been ransacked by the Commies. All things of value, all holy pictures, and all furniture had been removed. Father set up his field Mass equip-

ment on the old altar. Many townspeople were in attendance. After he finished Mass, which I believe I served that day, we were in what used to be the vestibule, and heard a commotion. The native Koreans were coming to thank Father. In their own language and in their own way, they wanted to express their feelings toward him and the U.N. for restoring their right to worship. Father then told us how fortunate he was to be able to restore something to those people that they thought they had lost, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Another point was Father’s attitude toward those men who died in the earlier stages of the war. After we had occupied Pyongyang, North Korea, and had thought the war was over. Father was attached to our battalion for rations, etc. Normally, when he was in our outfit he would be around taking care of the spiritual and moral needs of the men. During this period he was conspicuous by his absence and quite frequently was late for, or missed his meals. I was naturally curious and asked him what was going on. He said he had a lot of administrative work to do. I asked him if I could get one or two of the men to help him. He refused, saying that this was something he had to do personally. Shortly after, I found him in a dilapidated and abandoned Korean hut adjacent to the large building the battalion occupied. He had an old ammo crate for a desk and an ammunition box for a seat. He had approximately five to six hundred cards of men who were killed or who had died while in combat. Also, on each card he had the address of the next of kin and a notation as to whether or not he had administered the last rites to the individuals. He was writing a personal letter to each of the next of kin. This, to the best of my knowledge, is definitely not required of an Army Chaplain. Father Kapaun and the Protestant chaplain, Capt. Carter, were taking it upon themselves to do this so as to better ease the minds of friends and relatives of the deceased. The building Father used had holes in it and was extremely cold. I asked him why he didn’t request office space from me in battalion headquarters. He thought I was too busy and he didn’t want to

Part 14 of a multi-week serialization Msgr. Arthur Tonne, a prolific author, came to St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen to write this 1954 biography of Father Emil Kapaun, who recently was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and is under consideration for sainthood. Excerpts from “The Story of Chaplain Kapaun: Patriot Priest of the Korean Conflict,” are being reprinted here over the next several weeks with permission of Didde Publishing Co. To help insure that Kapaun artifacts are

able to remain in Pilsen, this newspaper has helped establish the Chaplain Kapaun Legacy Fund to pay for needed improvements to the church rectory with a vision of establishing a dedicated museum and visitor center there. Donations may be made at Tampa State Bank’s locations in Marion and Tampa. Copies of the book may be purchased for $22 (paperback) or $32 (hardback) by writing to Tonne Books, 205 E. 6th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801, calling (620) 342-7505, or emailing didde@sbcglobal.net.

interfere with my work. That is the type of man that he was. He would ask for nothing and give everything, even his life. Father, if you are in contact with Father Kapaun’s parents, tell them they had a son they can be proud of and that I remember them and him in my prayers. I will write them a personal letter in the near future. Gratefully yours, Capt. Joseph L. O’Connor, infantry

available for the traitorous collaborators who played into their hands and sold themselves to the devil. This is how I remember the finest man I ever knew, the most outstanding priest I’ve ever seen, the hero of heroes, and to put it simply, “the most unforgettable character I’ve ever met,” that diamond in the rough that we all would be proud to call Dad, the man we respect and admire and cherish in our hearts — our beloved Father Kapaun. Respectfully, Robert E. Burke

apt. Robert E. Burke, Alexandria, Va., wrote on Feb. 8, 1954. Dear Father Tonne: Father Kapaun gave you a good impression upon first meeting and if you lived to be a hundred, your opinion would never change. I met him in late November 1950, after five days of torturous marching in bitter cold weather. Upon arriving at a small valley completely exhausted, half-frozen, half-starved and thoroughly disheartened, the sun appeared and soon the clouds completely disappeared. The sun referred to was not the celestial body but the warm, friendly greeting of this man of God. With a big, broad grin he extended his hand and said, “My name is Kapaun, glad to have you share our paradise.” His calm, easy manner and winning smile soon relaxed us and his words of encouragement gave us new hope and the clouds of dismay and disappointment soon disappeared and our heavy hearts became lighter, our aching feet and numb fingers and tired bodies didn’t seem to hurt so much now. His help in getting us fed and bedded down were just a few of the many kindnesses and considerations displayed by him that night. We very affectionately honored him with the title “best thief in the compound.” He was forever sticking his neck out to “borrow” extra food, to visit the men further down the valley and give them moral support in these very trying times. When most of us were down on our backs and a siege of dysentery swept the area, our benevolent padre would go out into the sub-zero temperatures at 5:30 searching for small twigs and pieces of wood, build a fire and carry water to fill the pans he diligently made of old pieces of sheet iron and then remove dirty trousers from the men who no longer could control their natural functions. After boiling this clothing and getting it dry, he would dress the pathetic hulks of skin and bones. The faint heart would become a little more audible, a spark of life light up in their hollow eyes and the “death stare” would vanish as the corner of their mouths would turn up and a smile would appear on their tortured faces. Gestures like this repeated morning after morning, washing clothes,

F Capt. Robert E. Burke called him “our beloved Father Kapaun.”

bathing the body and a few well chosen words (he always knew just the right thing to say at the right time) nursed countless men back to health and today these men are home with their mothers and fathers, their sweethearts, their wives and children, their families. He was an inspiration to men of all races, nationalities and creeds; even those who professed to be atheist held him in their hearts and affectionately called him “Father.” Those who had strayed from their church and religion were brought back to God and certainly must now be stout Christians, who remember their beloved priest in their prayers. Whether they be recognized popular prayers or simple ones in crude language, I’m sure they all ask our Lord to look after “Our Budd” up there, and although it’s not said in flowing terms, the Almighty knows what is in the hearts of these men. This man who was held in such high esteem, respected, admired and loved, was a real threat to our Communist captors. They could bully us around and practice their theory of “the means justifying the end, etc.” They didn’t know quite how to handle the priest, because he could not be scared, threatened, cajoled, or humiliated. On the contrary, they feared this man whom they couldn’t break, they trembled at the control and influence he had with all the men. It worried them that this man could be so powerful with just his mild manner and soft speech where they resorted to screaming, threatening with all forms of sadistic torture known to these barbarians, and still couldn’t influence us like this man of God. They couldn’t take him out and shoot him because they feared a rebellion, so they waited until illness and over-work finally got the best of this stalwart soul. They took him off to the hospital, (I use the word hospital very loosely) where he was murdered because they denied him the medicine he needed, although it was

rom another prisoner, Felix McCool, comes this letter about Father Kapaun: Dear Father Tonne: Father Kapaun would hold evening devotions for all of us, and would always preface it with: “Gentlemen, evening prayer!” An immediate hush would fall and everyone would listen to the “Our Father Who art in Heaven, — give us this day our daily bread.” Here everyone would remember bread as we had known it. I remember how my mother used to say, “Sonny, don’t waste your bread for someday you may be in need!” The prayer would continue to the Catholic ending and then to the Protestant ending. He was for all of us and showed it in all his actions. He went to the death house and gave the last rites to all of the dying men, men who might have been saved had they had proper food. Father Kapaun would care for the extremely sick in the death house and then come back with sticks that he had picked up from the debris for heating water. The dysentery could be whipped in this manner only — hot water and quiet. A lot of the runs were caused by a psychological reaction. Men just couldn’t accept the fact that they were prisoners. I had just arrived from a 300- to 400-mile hike to this place. I saw his helmet liner lying in the yard and I asked him about it. It still had the Cross marked on the front in white lettering. He explained, “Mac, if I wear it, it will only antagonize the Chinese, so I won’t; but the fact that it is lying on this garbage heap, causes every man to see it and it reminds them of their God. You know, Mac, I often wonder just how many silent prayers are offered at this old heap. God moves in strange ways.” The helmet liner lay through the cold weather and the spring rains, rolling and turning in the wind and rain; I could see it from the door. He left us to go to his God, but the old liner lay there. I finally kicked it around the house and broke it up, tearing the cross from the broken parts, and hid it. I brought it home and sent it to the Father Kapaun Memorial Fund. Ralph Nardella said he’d see that it got to his church. Yours, Felix McCool

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ence of leadership in a town, so I’m very pleased with that,” she said. Because Ramona has only three businesses, businesses from surrounding communities like Marion, Hillsboro, Herington, Hope, and Tampa help with sponsorship. “Many of the businesses, people quit when they retire, so there’s not a lot of reason to keep it on the map, but we do our best to keep it on the map at least once a year.” Redneck in ramona: winners’ circle 2013 Contests Lawnmower Obstacle — 1. Jim Combes, Lebo, 2. Alex Hajek, 3. Danny Williams Nail Driving — 1. Jim Combes, 2. Melvin H, Saline, 3. Karen Dalke, Hillsboro Spam Carving — 1. Misty Winger, Dodge City, 2. Karen Dalke, 3. Justin Makovec, Ramona Pie Eating — 1. Annie Mercer, Ramona, 2. Morgan Magnett, Herington, 3. Brent Mercer, Ramona Medallion Hunt — Kristy Laing & Molly Mercer, Ramona Tractor Pull — Age 4: 1. Benjamin Davis, 2. Korbyn Gentz, 3. Alex Fenske. Age 5: 1. Grant Eskeldson, 2. London Knight, 3. Elijah Klenda. Age 6: 1. Taygan Gentz, 2. Isabell Rziha, 3. Hanne McDermott. Age 7: 1. Kobe Huggins, 2. Tyus Becker, 3. Ashlyn Night. Age 8: 1. Ivan Jirak, 2. Madison Hug-

gins, 3. Josie Parks. Age 9: 1. Callie Plenert, 2. Journey Holcom, 3. Tanner Stuchlik. Age 10: 1. Daries Huggins, 2. Nicole Middleton. Age 11: 1. Kayland Alexander, 2. Jocb Hird, 3. Allie Hird. Age 12: 1. Courtney Cook, 2. Sheryl Beeman. Youth Council’s 50/50 Drawing — Sara Beth Hendrix, Marion Redneck Run 2-mile — 12 & Under Girls: 1. Kallie Albrecht, Salina, 2. Courtney Cook, Herington, 3. Madi Becker, Herington. 12 & Under Boys: 1. Simon Schmitz, Axtell, 2. Matthew Cook, Herington, 3. Tyus Becker, Herington. 13-17 Girls: 1. Tricia Schmitz, Axtell, 2. Kaylee Slater, Herington, 3. Rachael Eklund, Ramona. 13-17 Boys: 1. Brock Hazelton, Elmdale, 2. Taylor Cook, Herington, 3. Ryan Eklund, Herington. 18-24 Women: Anna Weber, Ramona. 25-34 Women: 1. Stephanie Symns, Atchison, 2. Bethany Carlson, Lincolnville, 3. Melissa Brunner, Herington. 25-34 Men: Cruz Lopez. 35-44 Women: 1. Natasha Becker, Herington, 2. Jolene Albrecht, Salina, 3. Julee Slater, Herington. 35-44 Men: 1. Neil Albrecht, Salina, 2. Jason Becker, Herington. 45-55 Women: 1. Sue Smith, Goddard, 2. Mary Pfeffer, Herington, 3. Kodi Kelsey, Marion. 45-55 Men: 1. Kevin Leffler, Marion, 2. Randy Kelsey, Marion, 3. Jeff Miller, Onaga. 56+ Women: 1. Amy Moore, Council Grove, 2. Delores Siggs, Goddard. 56+ Men: 1. D Moore, Council Grove, 2. (tie) Junior Hanshu, Ramona, Billy Riddle, Dallas, Texas. Overall Winner: Brock Hazelton, Elmdale. 10K Run — 13-17 Boys: 1. Tracy Schmitz, Axtell, 2. Oliver Schmitz, Axtell. 18-24 Women: 1. Ashten Slater, Herington, 2. Katheryn Pfeffer, Herington. 18-24 Men: Austin Schmitz, Axtell. 25-34 Women: 1. Kylee Polok, Hope, 2. Sarah Fenske, Wamego. 25-34 Men: 1. Jason Miller, Wellsville, 2. Randy Miller, Onaga. 35-44 Men: 1. Mike Westbrook, Loveland, Colo., 2. Troy Slater, Herington, 3. Russell Moore, Wamego. 4555 Women: Jo Dee Westbrook, Wamego. 56+ Men: Mike Moran, Marion. Overall Winner: Tracy Schmitz, Axtell.

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was eliminated. Competition events began Wednesday. Tajchman lived in Marion with her grandma, Angela Tajchman, until age 16, when she moved to Great Bend to live with her mom. She currently works as a cosmetologist in Kansas City. She won the title of Ms. Missouri April 20 in a pageant for 26-to-55-year-old women. “I want to accomplish a lot still as Ms. Missouri,” she said. “If I won [Ms. United States] I would have been able to take my platform to another level, but I can still support my causes. The

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Rexana and Toby Wilcox of Marion arranged rocks to form a Diamond X Thursday on a hill along 190th Road between Marion and Hillsboro. The art is in honor of Rex and Vernolis Siebert’s Diamond X Ranch. Vernolis Siebert said the ranch had similar art for many years, but it was vandalized in the 1970s. The Sieberts are Rexana Wilcox’s grandparents.

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New superintendent meets Centre board By ROWENA PLETT Staff writer

After a “whirlwind” week, Brian Smith met with Centre’s school board Monday for the first time since his hiring as superintendent and principal. Many routine actions were taken. Mark Heiser was elected president, and Steve Jirak was elected vice president. New member Clay Simons replaced Brent Methvin. The board accepted a bid of $4,500 from the Herington school district for a 2001 23-passenger GMC bus. After a 10-minute executive session with Smith, Kylie Burhoop was hired as assistant volleyball coach. The board purchased four tankless water heaters for $17,200 from Stroda Plumbing, Herington, to replace a water heater that failed. The MyOn online reading program for kindergarten through eighth-grade students was renewed for $5,310. New science textbooks for sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders were approved for $7,977. Six out-of-district students were approved: Rebecca, Victoria, and

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Jack Reneau of Herington; and Jordan, Taylor, and Audrey Smith of rural Marion. The Smiths are the children of the new superintendent. He and his wife, Nissa, have rented a farm home from Vickie Kraus of Marion. Board member appointments include Jeff Bina to Technology Excellence in Education Network, Rick Basore to governmental relations, and Steve Jirak to the Centre Summer Ball Association. The board approved a 10-cent increase across the board for lunch and breakfast meals. Workers’ compensation coverage rose from 0.08 percent to 0.1 percent, $29,945. The board spent 30 minutes with Smith to discuss non-elected personnel. After returning to open session, they approved eight days of release time in October for Laura Klenda to complete her master’s degree. She will have four days of personal leave and four days of unpaid leave. The board will meet at 6 a.m. July 19 to discuss the 2013-14 budget.

A 12-and-under baseball team sponsored by American Family Insurance of Hillsboro won the Cottonwood Valley League title this year, finishing the season 10-0. Team members were, front row, from left: Jaxton Tracy, Jacob Denholm, Brooks Gardner, Elias Kalua, Trevor Jasper, Caleb Potucek, Jensen Riffel, and Connor Morey. Back row: assistant coach Clint Potucek, Avery Unruh, Joe Knoll, Jorge Hanschu, Hunter Griffin, Kaden Kleiner, Wesley Shaw, Alex Lubbers, and head coach Jayson Hanschu. Not pictured: assistants Jeff Riffel and Ryan Kleiner.

Tabor ponders using pool in Marion By OLIVER GOOD Staff writer

Tabor College is considering adding a swim team. Athletic Director, Rusty Allen, says a decision is not imminent, however. “The board of directors has indeed approved the principal of adding a swim team our athletic program,” he said Monday. “If we get the idea to a

point where it can be approved, the idea might gain traction, but it is not ready to be approved.” Allen said he expected the idea to leak out because it was an exciting prospect. However, he did not want people to get their hopes up about something that might not happen. “There is a lot of work to do,” he said.

“We have no facility, no coach, no recruiting, and no scholarship set up. Basically we are in the envisioning stage right now.” One of the possibilities Allen is considering is to use USD 408’s Sports and Aquatic Center, in Marion for practice and competition. Nothing has been decided, however.

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school boards. Peabody-Burns uses a Newton golf course for practices. The board also approved a 5-cent across-the-board increase in breakfast and lunch prices. Breakfast Elementary school — $1.45. Middle and high school — $1.70. Adult — $2.60. Lunch Elementary school — $2.05. Middle and high school — $2.30. Adult — $3.20.

FFA members from the area visited Washington, D.C., for a leadership conference June 11 to 16. From left are Makenzie Deines of Centre, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Centre adviser Laura Klenda and Nick Meyer of Marion-Florence.

FFA members attend D.C. conference Nick Meyer of Marion-Florence FFA and Makenzie Deines of Centre FFA attended an FFA Washington Leadership Conference June 11 to 16 in Washington, D.C. During the conference, Meyer and Deines met Sen. Pat Roberts, the senior member of Kansas’ Senate delegation. Centre FFA adviser Laura Klenda also attended the conference.

Extra milk will increase from 35 cents to 40 cents. The board set a sliding scale for enrollment fees. Previously, enrollment cost $35 per student. New fees will be $45 for the first student in a family, $40 for the second, $30 for the third, $25 for the fourth, $20 for the fifth, and $15 for the sixth and subsequent students. Leiker recommended the sliding scale to reduce the burden on large families. Leiker said decreased enrollment probably would necessitate increased taxes if programs and staffing stays the same. “As we get closer and closer to that 2A level, we’ve got to

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Marion swimmers places second at Hillsboro Marion Swim Team came in second at a meet Saturday in Hillsboro. Marion scored 520 points, Hillsboro scored 662, and Peabody scored 154. Saturday marked the first time Marion has lost to Hillsboro in five years. Top three Marion finishers by event this weekend included: BOYS 8 and under 100 medley relay: 2. Jack Lanning, Trevor Schafers, Ryan Terry, Landon Dye. 25 butterfly: 3. Tristen Dye. 25 backstroke: 1. Lanning. 25 freestyle: 1. Lanning. 25 breaststroke: 3. Schafers. 100 freestyle relay: 2. Schafers, L. Dye, Terry, Lanning.

GIRLS 8 and under 25 butterfly: 1. Shannon Taylor. 25 backstroke: 1. Cadence Craig; 2. Taylor. 25 freestyle: 1. Taylor; 3. Craig. 25 breaststroke: 2. Taylor; 3. Craig. 9 and 10 100 freestyle: 3. Emily Hake. 100 medley relay: 2. Tristan Williams, Amy Gayle, Hake, Kalea Craig. 25 butterfly: 3. Emma Calhoun. 25 backstroke: 1. Gayle; 2. Williams. 25 freestyle: 2. Gayle. 25 breaststroke: 1. Gayle. 100 freestyle relay: 2. Craig, Calhoun, Hake, Gayle. 100 individual medley: 2. Gayle. 11 and 12 200 medley relay: 2. Michaela Regnier, Chloe Burkholder, Kennedy Fahey; 3. Cameron White, Grace Winter, Lilly Collett, Drew Helmer.

50 butterfly: 1. Fahey. 50 backstroke: 2. Regnier; 3. White. 50 freestyle: 3. Regnier. 50 breaststroke: 2. Fahey. 200 freestyle relay: 2. Regnier, Fahey, Collett, Burkholder; 3. White, Winter, Helmer. 100 individual medley: 2. Fahey. 13 and 14 100 freestyle: 1. Emily Schafers; 2. Shelby Wilhelm. 200 medley relay: 1. Courtney Herzet, Taylor Pontious, Carley Stapleford, Wilhelm; 2. Alli Molleker, Schafers, Jayden Hallowell, Katie Nordquist. 50 butterfly: 1. Sara Hendrix; 3. Schafers. 50 backstroke: 1. Herzet; 2. Molleker. 50 freestyle: 1. Hendrix; 2. Herzet; 3. Stapleford. 50 breaststroke: 1. Hendrix; 3. Herzet. 200 freestyle relay: 1. Stapleford, Molleker, Schafers, Herzet; 2. Wilhelm, Nordquist, Hallowell, Pontious. 100 individual medley: 1. Hendrix; 2. Herzet.

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9 and 10 100 medley relay: 2. Will Alleven, Campbell Winter, Tristen Dye. 25 butterfly: 1. Alleven. 25 backstroke: 1. Winter. 25 freestroke: 1. Alleven. 25 breaststroke: 1. Alleven. 100 freestyle relay: 2. Alleven, Dye, Winter. 100 individual medley: 1. Alleven. 11 and 12 100 freestyle: 3. Riley Terry. 200 medley relay: 2. Terry, Cade Alleven, Charlie Nordquist. 50 butterfly: 3. Alleven. 50 backstroke: 2. Terry. 50 breaststroke: 2. Alleven. 200 freestyle relay: 2. Alleven, Nordquist, Terry. 100 individual medley: 3. Alleven. 13 and 14 100 freestyle: 2. Ryan Cochran; 3. Devin Regnier. 200 medley relay: 1. Austin Neufeld, Regnier, Logan Waner, Cochran. 50 butterfly: 1. Waner; 3. Neufeld. 50 backstroke: 1. Waner; 3. Cochran. 50 freestyle: 1. Waner. 50 breaststroke: 1. Regnier; 3. Neufeld. 200 freestyle relay: 1. Neufeld, Cochran, Regnier, Waner. 100 individual medley: 1. Waner; 3. Neufeld.

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ACCIDENTS REPORTED

Limestone Road north of 280th Road Vaughn Lee Juhnke, 54, of 545 16th Ave., Moundridge, drove too close to the shoulder and rolled a 1982 Chevrolet truck into a ditch at 2:28 p.m. June 25. The truck belonged to Cody Schafer of 2884 Mustang Road, Tampa. U.S. 56/77 north of K-150 John Michael Taylor, 24, of 3018 Rodney Ave., Apt. 8, Fort Riley, struck and killed a cow that was lying in the road at 2:03 a.m. June 29. Taylor and two passengers ages 11 months and 28 months were taken by ambulance to St. Luke Hospital. The vehicle, a 2004 Dodge sedan owned by Barbara B. Taylor of 220 Asbury Drive, Saginaw, Texas, had to be towed. The cow was owned by Charles Kannady of 2250 K-256, Marion. 300th and Alamo roads Pickup trucks driven by Kalynda Renee Wiebe, 19, of 919 330th Road, Tampa, and Brett M. Hutts, 32, of 1546 Trail W., McPherson, collided at intersection at 3:12 p.m. July 2 after Hutts swerved his pickup to avoid hitting Wiebe and struck a culvert. Deputy Duane McCarty said Wiebe had failed to yield. No injuries were reported. Wiebe was driving a 2006 Chevrolet pickup owned by Arlyn Wade Wiebe, same address. Hutts was driving a 2009 GMC pickup owned by HAK Oil LLC, 1219 Turkey Creek Road, McPherson. Hutts’ vehicle had to be towed. Deer strikes Tyler Jay Ediger, 21, of 502 S. Wilson St., Hillsboro, struck a deer with his 2001 Chevrolet sedan at 10 p.m. June 28 on Indigo Road south of 120th Road. Tammy Jean Bradford, 39, of 516 S. Lincoln St., Hillsboro, struck a deer with her 2011 Toyota sedan at 9:30 p.m. July 1 on 190th Road east of Kanza Road. Julie Ni, 31, of 1300 E. 33rd Ave., Hutchinson, struck a deer at 9:25 p.m. July 2 on U.S. 56 west of Goldenrod Road. She was driving a 2009 Nissan pickup owned by Yang Fei of 3 Knott Court, Hesston.

CIVIL

DIVISION CASES This information has been filed in civil division of Marion County District Court. Domestic Michelle Broadnax vs. Troy Schreiber; temporary orders of protection from abuse extended until further notice. Angela K. Straub vs. Drew Laffery; protection from abuse proceedings dismissed at Straub’s request. Limited CAH Acquisition Co. No. 5 LLC dba Hillsboro Community Hospital vs. Andrea L. Dunagan and Richard Dunagan of Hillsboro; judgment of $913.60 made June 17 in favor of plaintiff. CAH Acquisition Co. No. 5 LLC dba Hillsboro Community Hospital vs. Nicole N. Gibson and Christopher W. Gibson of Hillsboro; judgment of $2,585.11 made June 17 in favor of plaintiff. Newton Healthcare Corporation vs. Timothy Kersten and Michelle Kersten of Hillsboro; judgment of $17,549.43 made June 26 in favor of plaintiff. Small Claims Marion County EMS vs. Stuart F. Parks of Wichita; judgment of $545 made July 3 in favor of plaintiff.

COUNTY JAIL

ARRESTS AND BOOKINGS Robert Berg, 35, Wichita, arrested June 30 by Peabody police on a charge of driving with a revoked license. Michael Blodgett, 55, Abilene, arrested Thursday by Hillsboro police on a charge of driving under the influence. Justin Bowley, 27, McPherson, jailed Thursday on court orders. Justin Chrisjohn, 36, Marion, arrested Thursday by Marion police on a charge of domestic battery. Todd Cortner, 50, Emporia, arrested July 3 by Peabody police on charges of driving with a suspended license and illegal tag. Dakota Dillashaw, 18, Marion, arrested June 30 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of probation violation. Karen Dixon, 49, Peabody, arrested June 30 by Peabody police on a charge of domestic battery. Travis Grosse, 36, Marion, arrest-

ed July 1 by Peabody police on three charges of probation violation. Harold Jon, 28, Woodbine, arrested by highway patrol on a charge of failure to appear in Herington Municipal Court. Linh Phi Le, 40, Marion, arrested July 2 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of failure to appear in court. Kevin Tidwell, 23, Hillsboro, arrested July 3 by sheriff’s deputies on a charge of failure to appear in court. Remaining from previous weeks: David Bean, 42, Marion, jailed since May 16. Justin Brasher, 20, McPherson, June 10. Kimberly Funk, 24, Lehigh, June 28. Jeff Madsen, 56, Peabody, June 12. Devon McGonigal, 18, Peabody, March 27. Brianna Washington, 19, Newton, June 26. Dustin Wedgewood, 29, Kansas City, Kan., June 13. Gary Williams, 52, Marion, Dec. 17.

CRIMINAL DIVISION CASES

This information was the most current on file in criminal division of Marion County District Court as of July 5. Information often is not available until more than a week after hearings. Journal entries must be checked by the defense, prosecution, and judge before they are filed. Julie Kay Black, 5937 Johnson Drive, Hutchinson; failed to appear at first appearance on charge of giving a worthless check. Bench warrant issued with $100 bond. Dakota Landon Dillashaw, 102 W. Santa Fe St., Apt. 3, Marion; sentenced May 8 to 12 months probation in lieu of 18 months jail, on conviction of obstruction of official duty and criminal damage to property. Ordered to pay $1,435, drug and alcohol testing, 20 hours community service unless he keeps 30-hour per week job. No contact with Jim Cyr or Allie Barnette, or entering bars or liquor stores. Terrius J. Jones, 707 Cedar Creek Drive, Salina; admitted probation violation June 12; probation revoked; ordered jailed for 10 consecutive days and probation unsuccessfully terminated. Austin Rae Jost, 1383 140th Road, Marion; 12-month diversion agreement filed on charges of transportation of liquor in an open container and possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor. Ordered to pay $897.50. Kevin L. Lemon, 1247 28th Ave., Canton; failed to appear at first appearance on three counts of giving a worthless check. Bench warrant issued with $200 bond. Ryan Joel Shrewsbury, 2258 George Washington Drive, Park City; pleaded no contest June 11 to possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges of possession of methamphetamine and disorderly conduct dismissed. Sentencing set for Aug. 26. Christopher L. Turner, 4912 E. New Jersey, Wichita; failed to appear June 12 for arraignment on charge of misdemeanor theft; bench warrant issued with no bond. Aaron Douglas Unruh, 328 N. Locust St., Marion; motion to revoke probation withdrawn June 11 by prosecutor.

DEEDS RECORDED

These deeds were reported as recorded by the office of Marion County register of deeds. Norman L. and Charlotte N. Craft to Dennis E. and Mary L. Steiner, warranty deed; part of Block 6, Dahl’s Addition, Hillsboro, with exceptions. Jean D. Ward Revocable Trust by trustee to Sharon A. Harshman and Jeffrey C. Harshman, trustees, trustee’s deed; SE/4 S23-T20-R5; all S26T20-R5. Sheriff of Marion County to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, trustee, sheriff’s deed; Lot 1, N 40’ Lot 2, Block 1, Excelsior Addition, Goessel. Mae Frey and Bonnie Gleason, trustees, to Skyler R. Cole and Jessica D. John, trustee’s deed; Lot 2, Unruh’s Addition, Goessel. Sergio and Danielle N. Gomez to Darian Gale Simons and Donna Carmin Wilson-Simons, warranty deed; part of N/2 N/2 SE/4 S27-T19-R1. Brenda M. and Bradley Allen Walls to Wesley D. and Deloris M. Hiebert, warranty deed; Lot 15, Thies Addition, Hillsboro. Raymond P. and Ann A. Shepherd to Brenda M. Walls, warranty deed; Lot 6, Block 2, West A Addition, Hillsboro. Rachel Cartwright to Brenda L. Dawson, quitclaim deed; part of Lots 15 and 16, Block 16, Billings & Bowers Addition, Marion. Richard T. Dover to Barbara Ann Dover Dirlam and Dennis Allen Dirlam, quitclaim deed; Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 19, North Peabody Addition, Peabody. Richard T. Dover to Teddy Gene Dover, Terry Dean Dover, and Barbara Ann Dover Dirlam, transferrable on death

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warranty deed; Lot 3, Block 83, North Peabody Addition, Peabody. Wilbert H. and Eunice M. Schmidt, trustees, to Lynn Auernheimer and Jamie Remsberg, trustee’s deed; Lots 15, 17, and 19, Block 5, Buller’s Addition, Goessel. Carl E. and Juanita J. Stovall to Kevin C. and Janet Robinson and Edwin H. Robinson Jr., warranty deed; SE/4 S11T21-R4 excluding public road. Robert Yunghans and E. Diane Yunghans by power of attorney to Gary and Gail Lanier, warranty deed; part of NE/4 S16-T21-R1. Janice J. Schmidt, trustee, to Timothy A. and Lynette R. Kraus, trustee’s deed; all of Lot 9 and S/2 Lot 10, Block 4, Excelsior Addition, Goessel.

EMERGENCY DISPATCHES

JULY 2 9:23 a.m. — Peabody ambulance took a woman in her 90s, who was dizzy, from the 700 block of North Olive Street to Newton Medical Center. 1:12 p.m. — Burns fire responded to a brush pile fire that got out of control at 50th and Vista roads. 3:11 p.m. — Hillsboro fire and Goessel fire responded to a fire along 150th Road between Diamond and Eagle roads. 3:23 p.m. — Hillsboro ambulance made a transfer from Hillsboro Community Hospital to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. 7:06 p.m. — Marion ambulance and fire responded to a combine fire at 210th and Xavier roads. JULY 3 6:12 a.m. — Hillsboro ambulance took a woman in her 20s with back problems from the 400 block of South Main Street to HCH. 11:35 a.m. — Hillsboro fire responded to a fire along 250th Road between Goldenrod Road and K-15. 12:08 p.m. — Hillsboro ambulance took a woman in her 60s with a possible stroke from the 200 block of Willow Glen to HCH. Hillsboro fire helped lift. 4:36 p.m. — Peabody ambulance took a patient with high blood pressure from Peabody Care Center to Newton Medical. 7:18 p.m. — Peabody ambulance took a patient to Newton Medical. THURSDAY 12:16 p.m. — Hillsboro ambulance and fire responded to 250th and Jade Roads, where a tractor struck and broke a power pole. 2:45 p.m. — Marion ambulance and fire responded to a smoke-filled house

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

These marriage licenses were filed in Marion County District Court. Cheri Carlson of Marion and Terry Jones of Topeka.

PRECIPITATION

MONDAY 1:44 a.m. — Hillsboro ambulance took a woman having a possible heart attack from the 200 block of North Main Street to HCH.

in the 700 block of South Coble Street. The ambulance call was canceled. 3:26 p.m. — Marion ambulance took a woman in her 80s with dizziness, high blood pressure, poor vision, and leg pain from the 200 block of South Thorp Street to St. Luke. 9:52 p.m. — Florence fire responded to a yard fire started by fireworks at 7th and Marion streets. 10:59 p.m. — Hillsboro fire and Marion fire and ambulance responded to a stubble fire along Nighthawk Road south of U.S. 56. FRIDAY 11:25 a.m. — Peabody ambulance responded to the 500 block of North Elm Street for a woman in her 20s having a seizure. The patient refused transport. 1:15 p.m. — Hillsboro ambulance made an emergency transfer from HCH to Via Christi-St. Francis in Wichita. 5:16 p.m. — Marion fire and ambulance responded to a machine shed on fire that threatened a fuel tank at Clover and 160th roads. 8:03 p.m. — Peabody ambulance took a patient to Newton Medical. 8:41 p.m. — Marion ambulance took a patient from the 100 block of South Cedar Street to St. Luke. SATURDAY 6:23 p.m. — Hillsboro ambulance responded to D and Cedar streets for a woman in her 60s who had a cut on her leg and knee pain. No transport was made. 8:13 p.m. — Peabody ambulance took a woman in her 20s having a seizure from the 100 block of North Olive Street to Newton Medical. 9:39 p.m. — Hillsboro fire responded to a grass fire in the 100 block of North Cedar Street. SUNDAY 1:27 a.m. — Marion ambulance responded to Main Street across from the post office where law enforcement were checking a sports utility vehicle with six occupants. No transport was made. 12:08 p.m. — Peabody ambulance responded to the 100 block of North Olive Street for a woman in her 20s having a seizure. The woman refused transport. 4:37 p.m. — Marion ambulance took a man in his 80s feeling weak from the 400 block of South First Street to St. Luke. 5:10 p.m. — Tampa ambulance responded to the 300 block of Sixth Street Durham for a woman in her 80s with diabetes who was shaking. 7:14 p.m. — Goessel first response was called to the 100 block of South Cedar Street for a police investigation. Hillsboro ambulance was called but was canceled.

OFFENSES REPORTED

Circumvention of ignition interlock and driving in violation of license restriction, suspension, or revocation A sheriff’s deputy reported that an unidentified person operated a vehicle without a required ignition interlock in violation of license restrictions, suspension, or revocation at 5:31 p.m. June 27 at 6th and Doyle streets in Florence. No further information was released. No record of any arrest corresponding to this incident was released. Felony theft Vaughn Brandon Matz, 50, of Arvada, Colo., reported theft of a Coleman generator worth $681 from a temporary structure along 210th Road near Hillsboro at 6 a.m. June 28.

POLICE

INCIDENT REPORT HILLSBORO June 30: Police took a report of a theft on the 400 block of East Second Street and a dog complaint on the 200 block of North Main Street. July 1: Police checked on a subject in the 500 block of East First Street who was reported to have more dogs than allowed by the city ordinance. There was a disorderly person on 400 block of South Main Street. Police also performed traffic control at Grand Avenue and Ash Street. July 2: Police found the owner of an abandoned bicycle, removed a deer from U.S. 56, checked on suspicious activity on the 100 block of North Main Street, attempted to locate a wanted person, and investigated vandalism on the 200 block of West B Street, where the back window of a car was reported broken. July 3: Chickens were reported loose on the 200 block of East B Street, and a dog was reported missing on the 300 block of North Ash Street. July 4: Fireworks complaints, a parking complaint, and drunken driving were investigated. July 5: Fireworks complaints, a parking complaint, a harassment complaint, and a traffic complaint were handled. July 6: An officer took a report of stalking, a traffic complaint on the 500 block of East D Street, and a trespassing complaint on the 600 block of North Ash Street. MARION June 24: Police responded to a dog at large, a theft report, a snake at a house, and a drive off at Casey’s General Store. June 25: Police captured two dogs and took them to a veterinarian, and helped an elderly woman get her wheel chair “un stuck.” June 26: Police investigated a protection from abuse violation, and

stopped two individuals leaving the cemetery after midnight. June 27: Police took reports on possible harassment, and a civil property issue, and processed drug paraphernalia found in the trash at a local business. June 28: Police captured a dog at large and took it to AHC. They assisted with cow vs. car accident. June 29: Police took reports of a drive off at Ampride and suspicious persons and vehicle behind a closed business. June 30: Police issued three warnings for fireworks and assisted in the arrest of an adult male accusing of stealing a car. No such arrest was reported on the county jail roster. July 1: Police took reports on reckless driving, discharging fireworks on public property and spoke with several citizens about fireworks. Police stopped people who were throwing fireworks out of a moving car window. July 2: Police took reports of a tree on fire at Freeborn and Denver Streets. July 3: Police took a report on possible vehicle tag theft. July 4: Police arrested Justin Chrisjohn, 36, on charges of domestic disturbance. July 5: Police took a report of theft of narcotic hydrocodone at Marion Assisted Living. July 7: Police took a report of possible property damage. PEABODY July 1: Officers investigated a case of phone harassment, interference with law enforcement, and giving a false alarm and took a report of a stolen wallet. No further information was released. Travis Grosse, 36, Marion, was arrested on three warrants alleging probation violation. July 2: Vandalism was reported at 308½ N. Olive St. No further information was released. July 3: Officers said they arrested a juvenile for driving with a suspended license and an illegal tag. Jail records indicate that 50-year-old Todd Cortner of Emporia was arrested by Peabody police on those same charges. July 4: Police said they opened a case of fleeing and eluding police, driving with a suspended license, failing to use an ignition interlock, and failing to obey a traffic control device. Police also said they opened a case of an expired license tag and an illegally altered tag. No further information was released. July 5: Criminal damage to property was reported. No further information was released.

TRAFFIC

DIVISION CASES This information was filed in the traffic division of Marion County District Court. All fines include court costs. Brian W. Hiebert, 415 N. Locust St., Marion; admitted probation violation. Probation was revoked, then reinstated for 12 months. Patricia Ann Woolridge, 213 W. 8th St., Florence; ordered jailed for five days; sentencing postponed to Aug. 13 on a charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Dennis L. Forshee, Wichita, June 5, failure to wear seatbelt, $10. Domonique Chicago Garrett, address not released, June 17, failure to wear seatbelt, $10. Jay W. Westerterp, June 22, speeding (75 in a 65 mph zone), $143.

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Deaths Caroline Gilbert A memorial service for Marion High School graduate Caroline Rae Gilbert, 73, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastmoor United Methodist Church. A retiree residing in Menifee, Calif., she died May 28 while in Virginia for the wedding of a granddaughter. Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Marion, to Aline (Burnhardt) and Ray Susdorf, she married David John Gilbert on June 20, 1958, and worked for 35½ years at Faith Christian Academy in Denver, retiring as guidance counselor. The couple moved to California after retirement to be closer to children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband; daughters, Deborah Steinbrink of Menifee and Laura Price of San Diego; and three grandchildren. A memorial fund has been established with Faith Christian Academy.

Linda Mathis Linda (Jon’nee) Mathis, 61, of Hillsboro died Thursday at Via Christi-St. Francis in Wichita. She was born Sept. 7, 1951, to John and Faith (Lipscomb) Heidlebaugh in Hugoton. Survivors include her husband, David Mathis of Hillsboro; a son, Joel, of Philadelphia, Pa.; two daughters, Rachel Wathen of Gardner and Michal Lillard of Hillsboro; two sisters, Shayne Osborne of Andover and Darlene Morrison of

Bartelsville, Okla.; and seven grandchildren. Services were Monday at First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro. A memorial has been established with Children’s Hope Chest.

IN MEMORIAM EXPANDED EULOGIES

Treva Mae Kerbs

Treva Kerbs Treva Mae Kerbs, 81, passed away July 5, 2013, at Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kan., after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1932, at Marion, Kan. She was the daughter of Earl and Blanche (Roberts) Kelsey. She was the youngest of eight children in her family. She grew up and attended school in Marion,

graduating from Marion High School in 1950. Treva was baptized on May 28, 1939, at Marion Christian Church. She was later confirmed Jan. 27, 1952, to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Durham, Kan. As an active member of the Lutheran church, she served as Sunday school superintendent, was active in Dorcas Society, and a sponsor of Walther League. She also served on the Durham election board. On July 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jack R. Kerbs, at Marion Christian Church. After their marriage they lived at Durham for a number of years. To their union Jack and Treva celebrated the birth of three daughters: Jacqueline Ann, Gwendolyn Sue, and Crystal Joy. Their family would later grow to include their nephew, Larry Kerbs, whom they raised. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary later this month. Jack and Treva opened their home to foster children; they would keep one to three children at a time. Over the years, they would foster nearly 20 children. In 1970, they moved their family to rural Marion, on the north Cedar Street road. Ten years later, they purchased a home in town. Treva was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Don Kelsey and Wayne Kelsey; and three sisters, Earline Al-

len, Frances Helmer, and Lois Raleigh. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Jack; her daughters, Jackie Rector and husband, Kelly, of Lawrence, Gwen Siedel of Marion, and Crystal Nahirny and husband, Dave, of Houston; a nephew, Larry Kerbs, of Ardmore, Okla.; two brothers, Keith Kelsey of Newton and Forrest Kelsey and wife, Bea, of Marion. Also her five grandchildren, Angela May and husband, Ron, of Lawrence, Brandon Rector of Lawrence, Shawn Winter and wife, Karly, of Lamar, Iowa, Mandi Garrison and husband, Mike, of Kingman, and Nate Nahirny of Houston; her four great-grandchildren, Brealynn May, Rhett May, Tyler Garrison, and Brianne Garrison; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. The visitation with family was to be from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion. The funeral service was at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Marion, with the Rev. Clark Davis officiating. Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for Our Savior Lutheran Church, in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS 66861.

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of Sunday afternoon item No. 3 had been scratched off. “One of the things Robin wanted was to take a ride in a helicopter,” Wilson said. “This was a surprise — she didn’t know it until she got here — but she and her husband Danny are going up.” Karen Larsen of Peabody is a Life Team flight nurse flying out of Emporia. She and her husband, Larry, had heard of Robin Kyle’s wish and on July 4, she asked Florence Fire Chief Mark Slater what he knew about Robin Kyle and the bucket list. She said that Life Team often made an effort to help people like Kyle who have special requests. Slater told Larsen he would contact Kyle’s husband to pick a day and time that would work and coordinate it with Larsen’s flight schedule. Sunday afternoon, the Life Team helicopter, staffed with Larsen, a pilot, and a medic, landed in an empty lot just off Florence’s Main Street. In front of a small cheering crowd of friends and family, the helicopter took off with Robin and Danny Kyle for a 10-minute tour of Florence. Robin Kyle was sporting an ear-to-ear grin when they landed. “You should see all of this from up there,” she said. She will cross more items off the bucket list in the next few weeks. She and Wilson will fly to Reno, Nev., for the wedding of Kyle’s son, Brian Partridge,

on July 27. After returning to Kansas, they have planned a trip to Las Vegas, Nev., and the Grand Canyon. “I am serious about this project,” Wilson said. “We’re going to do this list — everything on it.” With no regrets, Wilson and her husband cashed in a life insurance policy to get the money to make sure Robin gets it all done. However, the last thing on the list won’t cost much at all. “When we were kids, Robin and I used to make mud cookies for our little brother, Warren Partridge,” Wilson said. “And he ate them! It really worried our mom, and she even took him to the doctor to see why he ate dirt.” “I have a request on the Facebook page for an edible ‘mud’ cookie recipe. We are going to make that boy some mud cookies that he can eat and not get in trouble.” Wilson is stoic discussing Kyle’s disease, but sometimes emotional when owning up to how much she loves her sister and how much she hopes to ease the distress of her situation. She is making lemonade for Robin Kyle. “She is my sister, and I love her. I want this to end right,” Wilson said. “Just because you are dying, doesn’t mean you can’t live your life.” To view the Facebook page go to www.facebook.com/RobinsBucketList.

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The City of Florence is now accepting applications for the position of a Full Time Public Works Maintenance Worker. Applications will be received until such time as the position is filled. Salary based on experience. This position requires a valid Kansas Drivers License, along with a current CDL. The City of Florence is an E.O.E. Submit applications/resume to The City of Florence, 511 N. Main, Florence, KS 66851, (620) 878-4296. The successful candidate should be able to start work for the City of Florence as soon as possible. Earn up to $3,350. Study available for adults age 18-55. If you are nonsmoker, taking no medications, available for overnight stays, you may qualify. Interested? Study 4968. Call Quintiles! 913-894-5533.

(First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, July 10, 2013) 1t NOTICE and PUBLIC EXPLANATION of a Proposed Activity in a 100-year Floodplain To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, & Individuals This is to give notice that the City of Lincolnville, Kansas, has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Orders 11988 and 11990 in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 to determine the potential affect that the following activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment. The proposed project, CDBG project 13-PF-006 is to perform rehabilitation at the existing sewage lagoon structure site located approxi-

mately ½ mile east of the intersection of 290th St (Main St) and US Highway 56/KS Highway 77 on the south side of 290th (Main St.). Work will consist of repairing existing slopes at the sewage lagoon site by scarifying, smoothing and re-compacting, the placement of 8,300 square yards of rip-rap and reconstruction / replacement of division outfall and control box structures. This rehabilitation work will occur within the 100-year floodplain and wetland. The City of Lincolnville has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. This is due to: 1) the need to stabilize and rehabilitate the existing sewage treatment system in order to remain compliant with KDHE regulations and 2) the ability to mitigate and minimize impacts on human health, public property, and floodplain values. This activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: 1. Plans will be reviewed by the Corp of Engineers and a Nationwide Permit will be obtained from them prior to starting construction. 2. Construction techniques will be utilized according to state regulations that minimize the impediment of drainage of rainwater and runoff. 3. General site work and grading to repair erosion and better control storm water runoff will be undertaken. 4. Wet side berms will be repaired and there will be placement of construction rip-rap to protect from future slope deterioration. Written comments must be received by Mayor Barbra Kaiser or City Clerk Sabrina Carson at City of Lincolnville 218 W Main St PO Box 96 Lincolnville, KS 66858 on or before July 18, 2013. M-42-27752 (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kan., on July 10, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs. ELLEN M. FARRAR; WILLIAM H. FARRAR; JOHN DOE (REAL NAME UNKNOWN; TENANT/ OCCUPANT); JANE DOE (REAL NAME UNKNOWN; TENANT/OCCUPANT); AND THE UNKNOWN SPOUSES OF ANY OF THE DEFENDANTS, Defendants. ) Case No. 13-CV-3 TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60) NOTICE OF SALE TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS AND TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given pursuant to an Order of Sale issued by the District Court of Marion County, Kansas in the above-captioned action, that I will on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, on the main floor of the Marion County Courthouse, 200 South 3rd Street, in the City of Marion, Marion County, Kansas, the following-described real estate, to wit: LOT 3, BLOCK 10, BEEBE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS,

which has a common street address of 305 N. Lincoln Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. This real estate is taken as the property of defendants and is directed by the Order of Sale to be sold and will be sold without appraisement to satisfy the Order of Sale. Robert Craft Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas PREPARED BY: Michael R. Munson, #22585 Luke P. Sinclair, #23709 Ty A. Patton, #25331 GAY, RIORDAN, FINCHER, MUNSON & SINCLAIR, PA 3500 SW Fairlawn, Suite 210 Topeka, Kansas 66614 (785) 783-8323; (785) 783-8327 (fax) patton@grfmslaw.com Attorneys for Central National Bank M-42-43-44-27727 (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, June 26 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS TAMPA STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. KENDALL HEIN a/k/a KENDALL D. HEIN; KENNETH HEIN a/k/a KENNETH D. HEIN; the UNKNOWN SPOUSE of any defendants; JOHN DOE and/or JANE DOE (Real Names Unknown; Tenants/ Occupants of 705 E. Weldon, Marion, KS 66861; and THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, KS, Defendants. Case No. 13-CV-27 Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SUIT TO: JOHN DOE and JANE DOE (REAL NAMES UNKNOWN; TENANTS/OCCUPANTS of 705 E. Weldon, Marion, KS 66861); the UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANY DEFENDANTS; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, by Tampa State Bank, praying for judgment and foreclosure of a real estate mortgage on the following-described real estate: Lots 4 & 5, Except the East 8 feet of Lot 5, Block 30, Southern Addition to the City of Marion, Marion County, Kansas, and that portion of vacated alley adjoining said lots; (commonly described as 705 E. Weldon, Marion, KS 66861). and you are hereby required to an-

swer or otherwise plead to the Petition on or before Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in said Court. If you fail to answer or otherwise plead, judgment and foreclosure will be entered upon the Petition. Patricia A. Reeder, #10341 WONER, GLENN, REEDER & GIRARD, P.A. 5611 SW Barrington Court South P.O. Box 67689 Topeka, KS 66607-0689 (785) 235-5330; (785) 235-1615 Fax Attorneys for Tampa State Bank M-40-41-42-27739 (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, July 10, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS EVERBANK PLAINTIFF No. 13CV8 Div. No. -vs- K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure CHRIS HAMM, et. al.; DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Marion, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 13CV8, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front door of courthouse in the City of Marion in said County, on August 1, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Marion, State of Kansas, to wit: NORTH 40 FEET OF LOT 3, DUERKSEN’S REVISED FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HILLSBORO, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS. Commonly known as 110 N. Cedar, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063 This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Robert Craft SHERIFF OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 6310 Lamar- Ste. 235 Overland Park, KS 66202 (913)831-3000 Fax No. (913)831-3320

Our File No. 12-005432/jm M-42-43-44-27749 (First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kansas, June 26, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS Plaintiffs vs. Case No. 12 CV 59 Charles Hui Yang, et al defendants NOTICE OF SUIT STATE OF KANSAS TO: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, by the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, praying for judicial foreclosure and sale of real property upon which there is unpaid delinquent real estate taxes, and you are hereby required to plead to said Petition on or before September 3, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in said County in Marion, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. The following are descriptions of all properties which shall be subject to foreclosure and sale, and the names of such of you as are the owner, or a party having some interest therein: CAUSE OF ACTION: 1 CERTIFICATE NO. 01438-1072 TAX ID #HIL0511 DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, EXCEPT the East 165 feet of said Lot, Block 1, County Clerk’s 3rd Hillsboro Plat, City of Hillsboro, Marion County, Kansas. RECORD OWNER: Charles Hui Yang OTHER INTEREST HOLDERS: ESC Properties, LLC c/o Corporation Service Company 200 SW 30th St. Topeka, KS 66611 Deepak Chopra 700 Gale Dr., Ste 260 Campbell, CA 95008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MARION COUNTY, KANSAS APPROVED: Susan C. Robson, SC#14508 Marion County Attorney A-40-41-42-27741

(First published in the Marion County Record, Marion, Kan., July 10, 2013) 1t NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The governing body of Turkey Creek Watershed #32 Dickinson County will meet on July 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM at Mr. K’s Farmhouse, Abilene, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information is available at 1142 Jeep Rd., Abilene, KS and will be available at this hearing. BUDGET SUMMARY Proposed Budget 2014 Expenditures and Amount of 2013 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2014 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation. Prior Year Actual 2012 FUND

Expenditures

Current Year Estimate for 2013

Actual Expenditures Tax Rate*

Proposed Budget Year for 2014 Budget Au- Amount of Actual Tax Estimate thority for 2013 Ad VaRate* Tax Rate* Expenditure lorem Tax 1.676 35,000 32,768 2.583 1.676 35,000 32,768 2.583

General 21,458 0.693 25,000 Totals 21,458 0.693 25,000 Net 21,458 25,000 35,000 Expenditures Total Tax 8,211 21,257 Levied Assessed 11,852,291 13,887,261 12,685,696 valuation *Tax rates are expressed in mills. Dwight Meuli, Watershed Treasurer M-42-27744

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MAGGIE: After false alarm, dachshund finally is located FROM PAGE 1

The scouts eventually found the owners of that dog. Its collar had a tag with a phone number. Friends of the Turks, including Patty Lewis, spread posts on Facebook about Maggie being missing, asking for any information. On Saturday, Lewis got a call from someone who had seen Maggie north of the lake’s trailer park, chasing rabbits. The Turks went to the lake again to continue searching for Maggie. Luretta looked in a field neighboring the lake, but couldn’t find her until a woman in a golf cart told her she had seen Maggie chase a rabbit into a different field. Luretta got into the back of the couple’s pickup, and Brad drove the length of the field. Luretta watched and called for Maggie. “I just kept hollering, ‘Maggie Mae! Maggie Mae!’” Luretta said. Finally, Luretta heard the jingling of Maggie’s collar. They stopped the truck

and tried to coax Maggie out of the field. All they could see until she reached the fence were the tips of her ears sticking up above plants. “We just bawled,” Luretta said. “Brad still is. She’s our little girl.” Luretta described Maggie as the child they never had. She has been even more special since Brad had a stroke last August. Luretta said it was comforting to know that Brad was never truly alone at home. “She’s priceless,” Luretta said. Before returning home, they gave Maggie water, which she thirstily lapped up, and picked a tick out of her ear. When they got home, Luretta fed Maggie a pair of hot dogs, figuring she was hungry after two days away from home. “She’s grounded for a very long time,” Luretta said. And from now on, Maggie is going to be on a leash when they go to the lake.

Front yard is flush with recycling By OLIVIA HASELWOOD Staff writer

PHOTO BY OLIVIA HASELWOOD

Two 1950s pink toilets sit outside Steve Unruh’s house at the corner of Main and Billings. He plans to turn them into fountains.

Sitting on their own concrete thrones on Billings Street, just off Main Street are what resident Steve Unruh calls, “the epitome of plumbing.” He has plans for the two pink 1950s toilets. “I’m going to turn them into fountains,” he said. “It goes along with my favorite quote: good plumbing is the best work of art.” Unruh had hoped a pink bathtub would join the toilets Friday, but sadly, the owner took it to the dump before Unruh could pick it up. He had hoped it would become his fishpond the owner said. “I’m not going to put flowers in them,” he said. He hopes to find a pink vanity and sink to join them and complete the bathroom look. “They’re so cool, and you just don’t see them anymore,” he said. “I just wanted to do something fun with them. People often just throw them away.”

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