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Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Talking trash City leaders agree cooperating with county, each other, may strengthen recycling program By Deb Hadachek Telescope editor A meeting of the mayors of several Republic County cities Monday morning indicated there may be movement towards more

localized recycling programs in the future. The meeting was called by Republic County Commissioners and solid waste director Scott Finkbiner to discuss how recycling can continue in the

Scott Finkbiner, Republic County solid waste director (foreground, back to camera) visits with city officials and interested citizens Monday about different options to continue the recycling program. From left are Bentley Parker, Republic; Nathan Svoboda and Roger Stephens, Narka, Neal Lewis,

future. “Doing away with the program is not on the table,” said commissioner Linda Holl. “But it is costing us so much to move trailers from town to town, hauling trailers to Washington

Belleville, Mike Charles, Republic, Gary Cline, Scandia, Jimmie Blecha, Munden, Mabel Woodman, Belleville, Kent Kalivoda, Agenda, and Harold and Karen Wilber, Belleville.

Normal year, normal yields 2013 fall harvest returns to average yields, prices after drought stressed 2012

By Cynthia Scheer Telescope News Normal yields, normal prices. That's how commodity broker Troy Newman described this fall's harvest. “We had a disaster of a crop – not just here but everywhere – last year. This year the yields have gone back to normal, and the prices have gone back to normal.” Last year's drought weighed heavily on prices and yields last

year, but near-normal rains this summer have boosted yields, and brought down last year's high prices. Aurora Coop-Republic location manager Michelle Schoenrock said the Republic grain elevator began to take in quite a few soybeans Oct. 8, and that pace continued until Sunday. She said the grain elevator took in about 20,000 bushels of soybeans a day late last week. “I've heard yields anywhere from 20-60,” she said, adding that

Both Republic County school districts receive a signiﬁcant boost in state aid from the numbers of students outside the county’s borders who attend school here. Pike Valley superintendent Chris Vignery said USD 427 educates 70 students from outside district boundaries-nearly one-third of the district’s enrollment of 220 students. And at $3,838 per pupil, that adds up to $268,000 in state aid for the Pike Valley district. And that’s just base state aid, he notes. The number grows closer to a half million when additional weighting for items like free and reduced price lunches are thrown in, he says. “Most of these kids have parents who graduated from

Pike Valley, who just happen to live north or northwest of here,” Vignery told the USD 426 school board Monday night. Some of the students live in the Republic County-USD 109 district, he said, but most are from Jewell County, particularly the Formoso, Jewell and Mankato areas. “We have 10 kids from Formoso, and that’s only ﬁve miles away,” he noted. In comparison, only four students who live in the Pike Valley district attend school elsewhere. Republic County-USD 109’s enrollment includes 25 students from beyond its borders, most from the Washington County communities of Mahaska and Haddam, according to the district ofﬁce. Those students add about $100,000 in base state aid to the USD 109 budget. Many of those students

came at the time Belleville and Hillcrest consolidated in 2006. That consolidation came the same year that North Central (Haddam-Mahaska-Morrowville) consolidated with Washington to form Washington County-USD 108, and the Burr Oak and Esbon (White Rock) district and Mankato joined to become Rock Hills-USD 107. Transportation law helps Under changes made to state law, school districts can provide transportation for students within 2 1/2 miles of another district’s school building, Vignery said. Districts do not receive any transportation reimbursements for students they pick up outside their borders. “The (additional money in state See SCHOOLS 12A

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Republic County FFA member’s work in forestry earns him spot in national competition By Deb Hadachek Telescope editor Christmas is never far from Tyler Kasl’s mind. Even if it’s spring and he’s checking young trees for pests. Or, it may be 104 degrees in July when he’s nursing pine trees through a drought. Or, it may be

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By meeting’s end, commissioners informally agreed to provide and maintain recycling trailers that will be located in communities or shared between two communities if citizens in those areas would agree to be responsible for disposing of the items in the trailers when they’re full. “Ninety percent of the cost-fuel, truck, time--will be donated,” said Nathan Svoboda, mayor of Narka. “Our budget can’t afford to pay for recycling.” Narka, Republic, Scandia, Munden, Agenda and Belleville sent representatives to the meeting, and Finkbiner said Cuba’s mayor Dale Huncovsky contacted him by phone to indicate an interest in cooperating with the program. Also in attendance as interested citizens were Harold and Karen Wilber, Mabel Woodman, Belleville, and Mike Charles, Republic. Scandia mayor Gary Cline said his city would like to have

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soybean moisture averaged about 9.5 percent. She said Monday the Republic grain elevator has taken in about 275,000 bushels of soybeans this harvest, and she estimated soybean harvest in the Republic area to be about 95 percent complete. Calvin Benyshek, who is the location manager for United Farmers Co-Op's Agenda location said soybean harvest is about

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(where recyclables are accepted). “We’ve been talking about this for quite a while and every year we say we need to do something differently--now is the time to see if we can do things differently and try to ﬁnd ways to make it work.”

TYLER KASL fall when he’s assessing whether a tree is a perfect shape to fit in a customer’s living room. Christmas doesn’t just come just once a year for Kasl--and when it does come, it’s weeks of a “crazy amount of work” as customers flock to his family’s business, Kasl Christmas Tree Farm east of Belleville, for trees and wreaths to decorate their homes and businesses. “That’s my favorite time of year,” says the 2013 graduate of Republic County High School. “I really like to see the happy kids who are excited about the Christmas season.” But this year, Kasl is thinking about another possible reward for his years of work in the business. Kasl is one of four national finalists for the forestry proficiency award through the National FFA organization. He and the other three finalists

will be interviewed during the national convention beginning October 30 in Louisville KY. The National FFA sessions and award presentations are broadcast live on RFD-TV. “No matter how he does from this point, Tyler is still one of the top four students in the nation in this area,” says his FFA advisor, Merle Hadachek. “That’s already an accomplishment most students never achieve.” Lifetime pursuit Kasl’s project is actually for his work in two family businesses: Kasl Christmas Tree Farm and Kasl Tree Service, a business that provides tree planting, pruning, and tree, branch and stump removal services year around. Kasl Christmas Tree Farm was started by his great-grandparents, the late Ben and Mary Kasl. The tradition continues through his grandparents, Mike and Carolyn Kasl, and parents, Scott and Laurie Kasl. “Ever since I could walk, all I can remember is following my grandfather around and wanting to do exactly what he does,” Kasl says. “When I was six, I started being allowed to help with different jobs.” Kasl became more than his grandfather’s right hand man his senior year of high school. When Mike Kasl was sidelined by serious health problems in 2012, Tyler stepped up to run this business, which included making sure enough work was scheduled for the one non-family member employee, and ﬁnishing a new building where trees are processed and wreaths are made. “I gave up some time with my friends my senior year,” Tyler admits. “Work came ﬁrst, and we had an employee to think about.” His grandfather recovered, and the family hosted a meeting of the Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association in the new building this summer. Future plans Kasl is enrolled in the diesel

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Important Contacts REPUBLIC COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Courthouse (785) 527-5691 Commissioners Linda Holl Franklin Rytych Marvin Bergstrom Republic Co. Sheriff Ron Blad Courthouse (785) 527-5655 Belleville Police Station (785) 527-5655 1819 L Street Belleville, KS 66935 Chief of Police: Gary Frint BELLEVILLE CITY OFFICE 1819 L ST (785) 527-2288 City Manager: Neal Lewis Utilities After Hours (785) 527-5655 Gas Service (785) 527-5663 1204 E. Ninth Street Belleville, KS 66935 Housing Authority (785) 527-5730 1815 24th Street Belleville, KS 66935 Light Department (785) 527-5880 1204 Ninth Street Belleville, KS 66935 Municipal Airport (785) 527-2288 Power Plant (785) 527-2141 810 M Street Belleville, KS 66935 Street Department (785) 527-2858 / 1204 Ninth Street Belleville, KS 66935 Tourist Information Center (785) 527-2883 702 12th Street Belleville, KS 66935 Water Department (785) 527-2129 1204 Ninth Street Belleville, KS 66935 Belleville Public Library 1327 19th ST 785-527-5305 --State Rep. --District 106 Sharon Schwartz Washington sharon.schwartz@house. ks.gov State Senate--Dist. 36 Elaine Bowers Concordia --US Senate Pat Roberts roberts.senate.gov Jerry Moran moran.senate.gov US Representative Tim Huelskamp huelskamp.house.gov

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Viewpoint/ Deb Hadachek, Editor Government is handled well when leaders talk to each other What’s the opposite of progress? Congress. I thought of that old adage Monday morning as I listened to representatives from the cities in Republic County and Republic County Commissioners talk about the recycling program. By the end of the hour, a program that could have easily been chopped from the budget has been instead revised into something that I believe will be more successful going forward. The dozen or so people that attended the discussion weren’t always in agreement, but managed to disagree without being disagreeable. They supported their personal opinions with what they believe to be true from their experience--not attacks on the people they disagreed with. The best result of the meeting is that it appears most communities in Republic County will have a recycling trailer available for longer than just a few days a month (and it was easy for people to forget when those days were.) As Scandia mayor Gary Cline said, people like to recycle--but that doesn’t necessarily mean they want their closets and spare rooms and garages stuffed with garbage for weeks at a time waiting for the trailer to show up. Most of the city representatives attending Monday’s meeting accepted they will likely volunteer their own time and equipment without compensation to make the program work. Hopefully citizens will help pull the full trailers for disposal once in a while. And hopefully people who use the trailers will be thoughtful about placing items in the right bins--not mixing cardboard and plastics and cans that someone else has to sort out and clean up. If citizens wanted to help further, instead of keeping the aluminum cans they collect, they would donate them to the recycling trailer to help cities defray expenses. All in all, Republic County saw progress this week, and a good chance to turn a problem into a plus.

Commentary/ Fred Arnold, Publisher Controlling the uncontrollable is a maddening part of the job In the world of business you have to deal with “things.” It has been my experience over nearly 35 years that when you deals with “things” it usually isn’t much fun. Those “things” that one deals with in the business world might range anywhere from payroll or employee problems, to supply chain breaks, everrising costs or even a leaky roof. The newspaper business is no exception. On a daily basis staff and management of the Telescope deals with a myriad of “things.” Our crew are experts at dealing with printing schedules, writing stories, taking photos, selling ads, handling budgets, dealing with suppliers and little old ladies who did not get their social news in print in a timely manner. We do not like to deal with problems or issues but doggone it that is pert of our job, we are pretty good at it and we’re here to help. But the one things that drives us absolutely mad is trying to deal with “things” that we have no control over. In this business that most often always relates to the United states Postal Service and delivery problems. Last week I received a rather curt note saying matter of factly that subscribers to our Nebraska newspaper, Luella Welch of Haddam and Harold Schwartz of Hanover have been getting their papers a week late. They will cancel their subscriptions if they don’t get the paper sooner. Ouch! Each week we get the papers to the post office on time. In fact since 1990 we have missed the mail truck only twice, both times due to mechanical breakdown. Other than that we are always there. And when the USPS has mandated that we get the papers the PO earlier because deadlines have changed, we also have figured out a way to make that happen but not without considerable difficulty. But where the papers go after they leave our office we have zero control over. The problem is not our alone. Of the trade papers we receive at the office each week, most are usually five to seven day delivery. And there is nothing we can do about it. In an interesting, ironic, sick way it is noteworthy that we correspond regularly with a supplier in Saskatchewan, Canada. It takes less time to get mail from there to here or here to there than it does a newspaper 25 miles as the crow flies. A co-worker says he can get a letter to the United States from Spain quicker than he can a package between Kansas and Nebraska. Talk about feeling helpless. We are not immune to the requests and complaints of our readers. It is a “kick in the gut” kind of feeling when a customer wants your product and is willing to pay for it, all you have to do is get it there. That is one of those “things” that is out of our control.

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Weathering skunks and tomatoes “Lots of dead skunks on the road mean plenty of moisture is on the way.” I thought I had heard all of the weather-related lore, until I read that comment in a neighboring newspaper Monday night. A newspaper, by the way, that the Belleville City Council was poking fun at me for reading before their meeting. And, a newspaper I had used as a quasi-umbrella to get into the council chambers because it was pouring rain. Want to know the ﬁnal clincher? I smelled the familiar odor of dead skunk in the road as I made my way--through a rain storm--on to Scandia to the Pike Valley board meeting a while later. And we ended up with an

inch of rain Monday night. -In his Farm Bureau column John Schlageck also said: “When you see hawks circling high in the sky, this is a fair weather sign.” I always thought that was a sign of dead skunks--or other road kill--somewhere up ahead. -Someone mentioned Tuesday morning, October 15, a frost was predicted that night. That reminded me that the Telescope ran an article about a month ago where state meteorologists predicted the ﬁrst frost of the season would be about normal time: October 15. -I am a little sad to bid farewell to my four tomato plants that have provided me an abundant crop this year. (That would be thanks to my husband who is much more mindful

about watering and fertilizing than I am.) In late weeks we have been foundering on the Czech version of bruchetta (which is a fancy Italian way of saying “toasted cheese sandwich.”) I coat slices of French bread (this is a multinational dish) with olive oil and sprinkle on some bread dipping spices that are one of my daughter-in-law’s favorites from The Feathered Nest. Throw on a slice of mozzarella cheese (spring for the real stuff), and toast it in a 500 degree oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty. Chop up tomatoes, dash in a little more olive oil and spices, and serve on top of the warm bread. Bet you’re sorry I didn’t share this recipe before you turned all your fresh tomatoes into juice.

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Our ‘punkins’ are well traveled I love all of the yards decorated for fall with straw bales, corn stalks, pumpkins and scarecrows. My goal every year about this time is to haul a few straw bales from the shed to our mail box and set a few pumpkins on and around the bales. I have yet to accomplish that goal, but now that my oldest child is three, I may have to try a little harder to start some traditions. At least I have a start on the fall decorating, though, which is a ﬁrst. I supervised Michael hauling two straw bales to the mailbox area, and he and I found some corn stalks. The corn stalks are laying in a pile by the mailbox now until I decide how to arrange them. If you see me in your yard examining your fall decorations, I’m just getting ideas. I’m not a big fan of deco-

rating for Halloween, but I figure decorating with pumpkins and straw and corn will allow me to leave the decorations up through Thanksgiving, which is about how long it may take me to finish decorating for fall. Now I have to find a bunch of pumpkins. My three-year-old loves “punkins.” He got to go with grandma last week to pick out a few. When he got home, he informed me that he got one for me. But we couldn’t leave them outside for decoration; we had to take them into the house. I thought maybe the pumpkins would stay in their box in the kitchen, but no. Kane wanted to line the pumpkins up on the living room floor and admire them. I didn’t let him take one pumpkin on the living room migration, though, because it still had several clumps of mud on it. I’m already behind on vacuum-

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ing and cleaning without adding pumpkin mud to the mess. Kane loves his pumpkins so much that I found one of them in his bed one morning. After the pumpkins spent several days in the house, we hauled them down to the mailbox and arranged them nicely on the straw bales, but Kane refused to leave them there. We hauled several loads of cattle and calves this weekend, so every time we went passed the half-way decorated driveway, we had to stop and get a pumpkin. It didn’t take long before all four of the pumpkins were riding around with us in the pickup. I need to buy more pumpkins, I guess. Maybe then we can leave them at the driveway. Or we’ll end up with 15 pumpkins scattered between the kitchen, living room and Kane’s bed.

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Margaret L. Johnson Margaret (Maggie) L. Johnson was born April 26, 1954 in Concordia, to Herbert and Ruth (Hampton) Christian, and died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Sunset Home, Concordia, at the age of 59. She graduated from Clyde High School in 1972 and attended cosmetology school in Salina. Shortly after she married and had two children Erin Lynette and Jamie Deann. She married James (Jim) Drury in 1988. Together they bought the building on the corner of 6th & Washington in Concordia which became the new home for both their businesses; Creations and The Razor’s Edge. He died in July 1993. In January 1995 she married Michael (Mike) Johnson of Courtland, where they moved one year later. After moving to Courtland she continued to own and operate Creations until retiring and selling the business in 2002. She remained a member of the First United Methodist Church in Concordia and actively attended and participated at the Ada Lutheran Church near Courtland. She served as president of the Courtland Art Center and on the board of directors for the Swedish American State Bank. She was a member of the Republic County Red Hats and the Courtland Pride Club. She is survived by her

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husband Mike Johnson, daughters Erin Schaffer and husband Brett of Spearville KS and Jamie Blacklock and husband Curt of Dundurn, Sask.; four grandchidlren; step-children Travis Johnson and wife Kitty of Wichita, Tanner Johnson and wife Kathy of Courtland, Tara Renze and husband Scott of Leawood, KS; four step-grandchildren; siblings: Patricia Walker and husband Harold of Miltonvale, KS, Steve Christian and wife Vikki of Windsor, CO, Nancy Johnson and husband Neill of Morganville, Marilyn Elliot of Concordia, and Kathy Kirchoff and husband Phillip of Beloit; father in law Herbert Johnson of Courtland. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Ruth Christian and her mother-in-law, Dorothy Johnson. Funeral services were held at the First United Methodist Church in Concordia on Tuesday, October 15, with Pastors Tessa Zehring and Kenneth Parker ofﬁciating. Memorials to the Maggie Johnson Memorial Fund. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas in charge of arrangements.

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Ronald A. Racette Ronald A. Racette, 88, Clyde, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde.

He was born on February 12, 1925 in St. Joseph to Delphos and Emma (Pelland) Racette. He married Maxine Girard on January 26, 1948 in St. Joseph. He was a farmer/stockman all of his life. He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde, Knights of Columbus, and a past member of the Lions Club in Clyde. He is survived by three sons, Daniel (LaDona) Racette of Louisa VA, David (Carolyn) Racette of Canon City CO, Jerry (Diane) Racette of West Townsend MA; two daughters, Pauline (Stephen) Pearce of Wells, Jayne (Kevin) Gunn of Manhattan; 16 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; brother, Romanus “Bob” (Shirley) Racette of Larned; sister, Darlene Weatherhead of Clyde. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Maxine on August 30, 1995; son, Stephen; two brothers, Wilbur and Eldon; and a sister, Wilma Jean Weatherhead. Mass of Christian Burial was held October 12 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde with Rev. Larry Letourneau ofﬁciating. Interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Clyde. Condolences may be left online at www.chaputbuoy. com. Chaput Mortuary in Clyde is in charge of arrangements.

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Anna Pauline Bureman, 91, was born on a farm near Norway, the second daughter born to Grant Skidmore and Lottie Fike Skidmore, and died October 5, 2013. She was raised on a farm west of Scandia, and graduated from Scandia High School in 1940. In 1941 she entered nurses training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Concordia, graduating as an RN in 1944. On March 13, 1945 she married Sgt. John V. Bureman, USMC. They lived in San Francisco CA until the end of World War II. They moved to Kansas City MO in 1946. He was a letter carrier with the Postal Service, and she worked as a nurse at several hospitals including St Joseph’s, Baptist Memorial, and Research until her retirement in 1984. She lived in Kansas City and Raytown until she entered assisted living in Overland Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years, John; her half sisters, Florence Berggren and Evelyn Berggren Smith. She is survived by her sister Irena Fogelberg, Scandia; her sons, Mark (Linda), Kansas City, MO; Bruce (Sue), Kansas City,MO; and Bob, Raytown, MO; six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City

Room to grow Belleville looking for areas for new home development By Deb Hadachek Telescope editor Engineers will be in Belleville this week helping plan where new housing or other develops can be added. “We need to do some long range planning on our infrastructure,” Neal Lewis, Belleville city manager, told the Belleville council Monday night. “We don’t really have a newer area with lots with city utilities. “This will be a small master plan to look at some sites around the city, and see what it would cost to develop them,” he said. “I’ve had a number of people come to my ofﬁce and say we want to build a home in a newer area, and

open area, and right now we don’t have that capability. We’re seeing interest in people wanting to come to Belleville and build something new.” Lewis said city administrators would also meet this week with engineers developing the Buffalo Apartments in the former Republic County Middle School to discuss sewer and water line connections. Another engineer will be coming to do an analysis of the structure of the former Republic Hotel at the corner of 17th and M STs. That analysis will give potential bidders exact information on what they may encounter in removing the building. “We’ve had people come

Smoking cessation training in November On Wednesday, November 6, 12 -1, (lunch provided) in the meeting room at the Belleville Hospital, the Republic County Health Department will host a special training for health care personnel and staff who work with patients/clients who register as a “smoker or someone who uses tobacco products.” Matthew Schrock, Tobacco Cessation Coordinator with the Bureau of Health Promotion Tobacco Use Prevention Program will be coming from Wichita to do this special training and

provide resources for all who attend. Registration is due by Nov. 1 with Marcia Hansen rcdhha@nckcn. com 785-527-5671 orr Mary Savoie csjdev@ nckcn.com 785-527-2516. The event is an activity of the Chronic Disease Risk Reducation committee during November, which is designated as the Great American Smoke Out. The CDRR group has targeted tobacco use, nutrition and exercise as three areas where county citizens can improve their health.

Christmas Around the Square The Republic County Commissioners invite businesses or organizations to put up approved displays on the Courthouse lawn to celebrate Christmas. Call now to reserve your spot. Displays should be set up before November 29, 2013 for the annual lighting of the square. Limited space is available at no charge, but you are responsible fore setting up and maintaining your display and for taking it down by January 5, 2014. These displays are intended to be a supplement to the lights at Rocky Pond and help bring even MORE people to Belleville for the holidays.

to look at taking down the building, and we’ve found there’s a common element,” he said. “Asbestos, lead paint, mold--no big deal. But when we get to where the two buildings join (the Crossroads Floral building) they all say ‘you do have a problem’. Looking to take down the building and support the common wall is a challenge.” Lewis said he hopes to have a plan ready to let to bid to demolition companies by the next council meeting. The engineers will also look at the former hardware store on the south side of that block at 18th and M STs, he said. City ofﬁcials continue to work with the owner of that building, John Moe of California, to address safety concerns. The city council meeting lasted exactly 21 minutes, with the only ofﬁcial action approval of a parade permit for the Homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 18.

tions. But Belleville Police Chief Gary Frint said the practice cannot be stopped unless the city pursues marking a center line in the streets and adding other “no Uturn” signage. “It used to be just one or two people did it,” Hansen said. “Now it’s lots of people. It just looks to me like there’s going to be a wreck.” But Frint said the Uturners aren’t the greatest hazard to trafﬁc. “We have more wrecks from people who are driving down the street, see a parking space--and back up to get it,” he says.

Dangerous driving During city council members comments, Randy Hansen said he is concerned that so many people make U-turns in the middle of a block or in intersec-

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Maurine Buller Maurine Buller died Tuesday, October 1 at Hutchinson after a long illness. She was 94. She was born March 13, 1919, the youngest daughter of Arthur and Ida Chambers in rural Newton. She taught high school at Hartner, Agenda and was the school librarian at Clifton-Clyde, retiring in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; daughter Barbara Kay Buller, sisters Elma Wiggers and Marian Titus. She is survived by a son, Stan Buller (Virginia), Walnut Creek, CA; daughters Bethany George and Susannah Burt, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 8 at the Inman Mennonite Church, interment at North Inman Cemetery, Inman KS. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association. Buhler Mortuary in charge of arrangements. 04/nc

Vernon Slagle Vernon Slagle, 86, of Falls Church, VA (formerly of Morrowville died Sunday, October 6, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joan Slagle, his brother, Milt Slagle and sisters, Lucille Coonrod and Margaret Butts. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Slagle of Falls Church, VA; ﬁve brothers, Ernie Slagle of Boulder CO; Don Slagle of Belleville, Bob Slagle of Albuquerque NM; Delbert Slagle of Little Rock AR and

Esther Moxham Esther Moxham died October 7, 2013 in her home in Colorado Springs CO. Born Esther Joyce Rieke to Maude and George Rieke on the homestead in Republic County on July 30, 1920. She married Dale Earnest Moxham on January 27, 1940. To this marriage came six children: Beverly Graham Olson (Lowell) of Colorado Springs; Robert Moxham (Laurel) of Tucson, AZ; Joyce Moxham stillborn; James “Lynn” Moxham (Cheryl) of Lincoln NE; Jeanene Kennett (Paul) of Nixa MO; and Peggy Schafer (Wayne) of Lincoln NE. She is also survived by her sisters Eleanor Navis of Belleville, Marjorie Dugger of Salina and her brothers Duane Rieke of Belleville and Zachariah Rieke of Santa Fe, NE. In addition to her children, she has 20 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and 3 greatgreat grandchildren. There will be a family memorial gathering at the 4-H Building at the Belleville Fair Grounds on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The family welcomes the extended family and friends of Esther Moxham to join them for a casual lunch and time of visit between noon and 3 p.m.

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People Boylan to celebrate 90th birthday with card shower The family of Enola Boylan requests a card shower for her 90th birthday on Nov. 3. Boylan is a former Scandia resident.

Cards may be sent to her at: 5266 Long Shadows Lane, Abilene, Texas, 79606. 4-5

Larson turns 85, card shower requested

The family of Thelma Larson requests a card shower for her 85th birthday, which was Oct. 15.

Cards may be sent to her at: P.O.Box 287, Scandia, KS 66966. 4-5

Thompson to celebrate 90th birthday next week Esther Thompson will celebrate her 90th birthday Oct. 22. She was born to Chaley and Nellie Loomis in Jewell County and has been married to Andy Thompson for 72 years. They have three living children: Shirley (Larry) Johnson, Delores (Gerry) Thompson, of Courtland; and Joey (Mary) Thompson,

of Overland Park. They have a deceased son, Danny. The couple has13 grandchildren, 30 great-grand children, and ﬁve greatgreat-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Esther Thompson at: 500 U.S. Highway 36, Courtland, KS, 66939. 4-5

Narka News

by Betty Edwards

Oct. 14 -- Melvin and Estel Edwards and grandson Jared Edwards, and Betty Edwards attended the wedding of Eva Young and Derek Mumm Oct. 11 at the United Methodist Church in Chester, Neb. A reception followed at the Acreage Steakhouse in Hubbell, Neb. Eva is Betty's niece and Melvin and Estel's cousin. Tim and Peggy Galloway,

of Beatrice, Cameron Galloway, of Newton, and Conner Galloway, of Manahatten, were Saturday visitors of Betty Edwards. Melvin and Estel Edwards and grandson Jared Edwards and Betty Edwards attended a concert given by Don and Donna Mohl, of Springﬁeld, Mo., Sunday evening at the Zion Evangelical Church in Munden.

The Do Nothing group tours bed and breakfast

Pat Dinning was hostess for the Do Nothing’s day out when the group traveled the back roads to Kansas Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast, located north of Concordia. Owner Betsy Reed greeted the group. After a meal, the group toured the Bed and Breakfast inside and out and saw goats, sheep, turkeys, chickens, dogs, miniature horse Blackie and miniature donkey Louie, and pigs. The group smelled her

new passion goat milk soap and purchased some. The group then went to the Catholic thrift store. After a stop at the grocery store down the street they stopped at McDonalds. Attending were Betty Bouray, Pat Dinning, Shirley Johnson, Nadine Adams, Joanie Rodgers, and Delores Thompson. The group stopped at Joanie Rodgers to check out her Sassy purses.

Plevka family has annual reunion in Cuba The descendants of Frank and Anna Urban Plevka had a family reunion on Oct. 6 at the Cuba American Legion Hall. The Plevkas came to American in 1861 and settled in Iowa before coming to the Cuba area in 1878. A potluck dinner was served and Alex Potuzak showed slides and told of his adventures while he was in the Czech Republic in the spring of 2012 attending the university in Prague. He also visited with several of his Potuzak relatives in the Czech Republic. The oldest family member attending the reunion was Mrs. Edward (Frances) Plevka, of Goddard. The youngest member attending was Alex Potuzak, of Manhattan.

Donald Plevka, of Springfield, Mo., traveled the farthest for the reunion. Those attending were: Donald and Katherine Wilber, Jacob Wilber, Morris and Chris Wilber, of Belleville; Andrew and Heather Wilber, of Concordia; Glen and Barba Lojka and Alex Potuzak, of Manhattan; Frances Plevka and Dorothy Paasch, of Goddard; Luis and Barbara Sandoval, of Cheney; Mary Crane, of Park City; Donald Plevka, of Springfield, Mo.; LaVern Potuzak, of Agenda; Don and JoAnne Baxa, Margaret Benyshek and Idan and Doris Kauer, of Cuba. Bon and Ella Moravek, of Munden, were guests. The next reunion will be the first Sunday in October next year.

Republic News

by Betty Bouray

Oct. 10 -- Ten teams, including Republic County Buffaloes, participated in tournament play on Saturday in Concordia. Southeast of Saline won the tournament, and Kathleen Marsicek accompanied Carolyn Simms to see Joni and Audrey sheets play for the Buffs. Chris Springer, of Baldwin, Jacob and Noah Springer were guests of Betty Evert for the weekend. Judy Erkenbrack visited her daughter, Kinda Williams, and family in Paola and attended homecoming activities. She also attended

her granddaughter, Taylor’s, volleyball games and grandson, Garrett's, ﬂag football game. The CKLS Book Mobile has visited the Rae Hobson Memorial Library leaving 240 books ready for check out. These include books, audio books and video games. Painting and repair work continues at the library. The RFD #9 met on Monday for their monthly meeting. They did some maintenance on the trucks and equipment. They meet the second Monday of the month at the Fire Hall.

4-H news By Brandon Shrader The meeting of the Pathﬁnders 4-H Club was Oct. 6nat the 4T and J Pond just west of Scandia for a 4-H Sunday potluck family gathering. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge the roll call was answered by members’ favorite soup. There were 12 members, eight leaders, eight parents, and seven guests attending. The leaders announced that enrollment cards are due, Achievement Day is Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. KAP judging is Oct. 21, all club members got their 4-H Books turned in on time, and all club members are receiving a pin award.

Brandon Shrader presided over an official election. Each elected officer repeated a pledge for a formal installation of officers. The new president, CC Ball, presided over the remainder of the meeting. Three members gave talks before the club. Andre’ Dyke spoke about his photography project and picture he took to the State Fair. Katrina Ball spoke about her 4-H cow having a heifer calf, and Brandon and Ryan Shrader talked about tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. The next meeting is Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Belleville.

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Simms attends American Legion Auxiliary meeting The conference of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary was at the Newton meeting post for A.L.A on Sept. 28. There were 39 registered guests, including Nancy Simms, president of the Robert E. Gorden Unit 133 in Belleville.

A.L.A. Kansas Girls State will celebrate its 75th anniversary in Topeka in June 2014. The next meeting of the A.L.A. Unit 133 will be Oct. 21 at 7 in the Eastview meeting room. Guests are welcome.

Shakespeare Club hears of early commerce

The Oct. 11 meeting of the Shakespeare Club was at the home of Susan Arbuthnot. Susan and co-hostesses Lanie Engle and Susan Childs served a salad luncheon from Halloweenfestive tables. The meeting was opened by President, Susan Childs with the club collect and the ﬂag salute. Cards were sent to Lois Scott and Barb Hurley. Members donated to The Christmas Shopping Spree and were asked to help with the store, to gift wrap, and to donate gifts and gift bags. The program was given by Marge Waring, “The Yankee Peddler” from a book by J.R. Dolan. Enterprising early Ameri-

cans were the forerunners of today's traveling salesmen, except they carried their wares with them as they crossed unsettled lands to reach the pioneers, bringing essential goods, services, and the materials of civilization, as well as being a bearer of news. From these early business men evolved highways, retail stores and the development of commerce. Many customs and expressions come from events of that time in early American history.

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Community Chronicle The Community Chronicle is provided by The Telescope as a public service for meetings and events offered to the public at no charge. Notices of fundraisers may also be included if they are also accompanied by paid advertising.

Red Cross to have blood drive next week

The American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the 4-H building in Belleville.

School canned food drive will be Oct. 23

There will be a canned food drive in Belleville on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Republic County Junior/Senior High School students in grades 6-12 will be picking up cans or non-perishable food items from curbs from9-:10:30 a.m. Community members should have their cans to the curbs or by their mailboxes by 8:30 a.m. that day.

History of Blue Earth Village set at museum

There will be a presentation at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Pawnee Indian Museum on the Kansas Blue Earth Village. Blue Earth Village was a large Kaw Nation community in southwest Pottawatomie County in the late 1700s. The Pawnee Indian Village thrived during the same time. The two tribes were often at war. Dr. Donna Roper will discuss the history of the Kaw Nation and present an update on the invetigations and research conducted at the Blue Earth Village site.

Brantford Church to have Bible conference

The Brantford Covenant Church will host a Bible Conference featuring Dr. Klyne Snodgrass Oct. 2526. Dr. Snodgrass will be presenting a three part series on “Our Identity in Christ”. Sunday morning’s message will be about our identity in Christ as part of the local church, the body of Christ. Session one will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Session two will be at 10:30 a.m. There will be time for coffee and for questions and answers. Lunch will be served at noon. The Sunday schedule begins with coffee at 9:30 a.m. followed by Morning Worship and session three at 10 a.m.. Lunch will be served at noon. A Sunday evening Community Worship Service at 7 p.m. will conclude the weekend.

This is a free event with no registration required. Brantford Covenant Church is located five miles east of Agenda on HWY 148, then two miles south.

Ladies Night Out scheduled in Cuba

Breast cancer survivor Stephanie Swiercinsky will speak at Ladies Night Out on Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at Two Doors Down Cafe in Cuba. There will be a meal and door prizes, and those attending are asked to wear pink. Reservations for the meal are due by Oct. 25 by calling 527-5671. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can save lives, and mammograms and self breast exams are an important tool in diagnosing breast cancer.

Scandia Halloween event is Oct. 26

The downtown Scandia Halloween festivities will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5-6:30 p.m. on Main Street in Scandia. There are events for all ages. Trick your Trunk – people can park their vehicles on main street, decorate them, and win a prize. There will be a costume parade for infants and adults at 6 p.m. on Main Street. Prizes will be given for all age groups. There will be an Anything Pumpkin baking contest on Main Street. People can bring pumpkin pie, cookies, or drinks to be judged. Prizes will be awarded. Hotdogs and chips will be served with all proceeds from the baking contest and hotdogs to go toward city park improvements. The event is sponsored by Scandia Community Club.

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The Women’s Ministry of Landmark Church will sponsor the second-annual Community Christmas Store for children on Dec. 14. The purpse of the store is to provide a place for children to shop for Christmas gifts for their immediate family members. The merchandise is free and gift wrapping is available. Donations are being accepted from people, churches and businesses. Monetary donations for gifts and wrapping can be sent to Landmark Church, Phyllis Rahe, 2194 100 Road, Republic, KS, 66964. The store had about 95 children last year and provided 345 gifts. Contact Rahe at 785-275-1445 or Connie Walenta at 785-2433436.

TFC to host creation scientist on Saturday

The North Central Kansas Teens For Christ will feature Dr. Jerry Simmons, who is a professor at Barclay College in Haviland, and is an expert in the area of creation science with an emphasis on geology and fossils. Dr. Simmons will share about his studies and research at the Teens For Christ Rally on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at The Baptist Church, located at 333 W. 7th Street in Concordia.

Dancers to practice jitterbug Oct. 24

The Republican Valley Dancers will be dancing with jitterbug lessons Oct. 24 for the Harvest Dance. Singles and couples, young and old, are invited to the Courtland Arts Center to learn a fast-paced dance. At 8 p.m. everyone is welcome to stay and practice their new moves while music plays. Halloween costumes are optional.

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sas Cooperative Council, is “Cooperatives – Pounding Out Hunger.” In days gone by, communities would welcome new residents or shower newlyweds with a “pounding.” Staple products were sold in bulk, often by the pound, and families in the area would bring a pound of this or a pound of that to help stock the pantry of their friends. “We want to capture that same sense of community and help ‘pound out hunger’ in our own home towns,” said Leslie Kaufman

with the Kansas Cooperative Council. “Cooperatives conduct activities and outreach all year long, but Farmway looks for special ways to demonstrate the value of cooperatives during Coop Month,” said Mallory Wittstruck, Farmway Communications Director. “The value of a cooperative is that we are truly committed to serving our owners and our communities we call home. And what better way to do that than host a food pantry drive to serve others.”

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CHURCH DIRECTORY CHRISTIAN Belleville Central Christian Church 24th and O (785) 527-2066 Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:45 Wednesday Night Live 6 pm Pastor Mark Imel baptizer2002@yahoo.com Food for Thought on KR-92 FM 7:08 M-F EVANGELICAL Munden Zion Evangelical Church PO Box 42 785-987-5510 Harvey (Chip) Farnsworth, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wed., 8 p.m. AWANA Resumes in Sept. METHODIST Agenda United Methodist Church 4th and Delmar Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock 785-325-2314

Worship May thru August 11 a.m. Sept. thru Dec. 9 a.m. Jan. thru April 11 a.m. Belleville First United Methodist Church 2013 M St, 785-527-5608 (w) Pastor Emily Meckley grehoundks@gmail.com Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 AM Web: www.belleumc.org Email: belleumc@nckcn.com Republic United Methodist Church 501 Pawnee AV 785-361-2664 Roger L. Walls, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study every Tues. 9 a.m. umcpastor@ruraltel.net WESLEYAN Belleville Belleville Wesleyan Church Pastor Mark McGregor 909 Wesleyan DR Office 785-527-5509 markwesley@nckcn.com Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m.

Stepping Stones Preschool Director Traci Dahl 785-527-5315 CATHOLIC Parish Office: 785-527-5559 Belleville St. Edward 1827 Q. Street Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Munden St. George 105 W. Myrza Mass 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday 7 p.m. Cuba St. Isidore 603 Linden Mass 2nd, 4th Saturday 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Belleville Crossroads Assembly of God 17th & Q ST Pastors Rick and Ellie Snodgrass Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m 785-527-2780 (office) COVENANT

Courtland Courtland Covenant Church 505 Republic 785-374-4370 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Charles Peters, pastor 620-245-2138 Jake Englebert, assoc. pastor 785-374-4247 Curt Lindberg, chairman 785-374-4239 PRESBYTERIAN Little Blue River Cooperative Parish Dial-a-Concern 785-729-3838 or 1-800-557-3808 Pastor Phil Goombi Narka/Mahaska 405 Cottonwood/Narka 200 N Maple/Mahaska Joint Worship: 10:30 a.m. Cuba First Presbyterian Church 218 Beach ST Worship: 9 .am. Belleville United Presbyterian Church 1713 N ST 785-527-2565 Pastor Denise Group Sunday School/Fellowship 9:30 a.m. (Sept.-Dec.)

Worship 11 a.m. Quilting Circle 1:30 p.m. T-Th. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 2 p.m.

LUTHERAN Peace Parrish 785-335-2267 peacepar@ruraltel.net Belleville American Lutheran Church 2304 M ST 785-527-5841 Worship 9 a.m. Courtland (rural) Ada Lutheran Church 785-374-4267 Worship 11 a.m. Norway Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 785-335-2628 Worship 11 a.m. Scandia Amana Lutheran Church 785-335-2265 Worship 9 a.m. BAPTIST Belleville

First Baptist Church 20th and J Street Sunday Worship 10:30a.m Sunday Bible Study 9:30 Belleville Main Street Tabernacle 1610 M Street 785-955-0932 Pastor Mike Samples masamples@live.com Worship 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

NON DENOMINATIONAL Courtland Living Waters Family Church 303 Centennial Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Dwight Garman, Head Elder 785-374-4337 EVANGELICAL FREE Belleville Landmark Church Meeting at the Blair Theater 1310 19th Street, Belleville Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:30 Pastor Rick Rehmert 308-529-0973 mylandmarkchurch.com

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Quit Claim Deed: Peggy L. Morgan to Rachel Schulz. W 60’ of Lots 3 and 4, Block 3, Hallowell’s Second Addition, Belleville. Warranty Deed: Judith L. Hettenbach and Bruce E. Hettenbach to Fred L. Mikesell. Undivided one-half remainder interest in SE ¼ 25-2-4. Warranty Deed: Warren Nuce and Betty Nuce to Arnold L. Culver Jr. and Melinda C. Culver. S 10’ of portion of 21st ST abutting the entire North line of Hubbard’s Addition, Belleville; Lots 1-2, Lots 22, 23, 24, Block 1 Hubbard’s Addition, Belleville. Sheriff’s Deed: Republic County Sheriff Ron Blad to US Bank National Association ND. S 110’ of W 72’ of Block 52, OT, Belleville; fraction of Block 52, OT, Belleville. Warranty Deed: Linda Lou Wanklyn and Gilbert A. Wanklyn to Steve Ray Kasl. Lot 3, Block 12, OT, Belleville.

CRIMINAL Shannon Chambers, Belleville, charged with felony kidnapping and aggravated assault with a black powder rifle against Danita Chambers alleged to occurred October 9, and felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Defendant released on bond, preliminary hearing set for October 23. Shane Clark, Belleville, sentenced for misdemeanor interference with law enforcement. No fine assessed, defendant to pay court costs of $160 and costs of court-appointed counsel, granted credit for jail time served. SMALL CLAIMS Animal Clinic, Belleville versus Ron and Glenda Gaspar, Republic. Case filed. Animal Clinic, Belleville, versus Joey Sanpaka, Scandia. Case filed. LIMITED CIVIL

Credit Management Services versus Tamika Frye, Belleville. Default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $378 plus interest and court costs. Nex-Tech Wireless versus Ronald Dyke, Belleville. Case filed. Nex-Tech Wireless versus Gary Bunch, Narka. Case filed. TRAFFIC Armando Rene Perez Jr., Marysville, entered diversion agreement for driving under the influence and refusal to take preliminary breath test, ordered to pay $750 fine for count I, $105 fine for count 2, $96 court costs and $500 diversion fee, perform 40 hours community service. Andria Correa, Wichita, 80/70 $141. Travis Privitt, Barnes, 78/65 $159. Kenneth Willett, Cooper TX, failure to maintain lane $171. Andrew Azcarraga, Collbran CO, 82/65 $183. Terry Christianson, Lincoln NE, overweight $256.

Salah Ali, Pasco WA, overweight $211. Luis Fluentes-Romero, Aberdeen WA, 80/70 $141. Robert Smith Jr., Oklahoma City OK, overweight $211. Paul Abes, Fayetteville AR, overweight $276. Joseph Jones, Lubbock TX, overweight $246. Lisa Locke, Bon Aqua TX, overweight $251. Wendy Grimes, Memphis TN, overweight $206. Dustin D. Pyle, Olathe KS, 79/55 $387 diversion. Catherine Rollheiser, 68/55 diversion. Brian Holthaus, Axtell, two counts of overweight, $328.

Republic County Sheriff’s Log The Republic County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents from October 5, through October 12: October 51:43 pm responded to

Drive defensively during deer season Deer numbers down, but average insurance claims costs increase Although deer population numbers might be down nationwide, there’s still a need to be vigilant while driving this fall, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance. A report from State Farm Insurance, using Federal Highway Administration data, said that deer numbers are down 3.5 percent overall in the United States from the year before, but the average claims cost for vehicle-deer accidents has increased. “The reality of driving on Kansas roads and highways this time of year is the possible encounter with a deer,” Commissioner Praeger said. “And that encounter could result in costly vehicle repairs.” The average property damage from a deer-vehicle collision is estimated at $3,414, a 3.3 percent increase from a year earlier, according to the State Farm study. The top ﬁve states where a driver is most likely to hit a deer are West Virginia, Montana, Iowa, South Dakota and Pennsylvania. Mid-fall and mid-spring are likely times of the year for deer to be seen on Kansas roadways, because of breeding habits during the fall and growth of vegetation

during the spring. Sunrise and sunset are the times that deer are most active. Commissioner Praeger urges Kansas motorists to check with their insurance agents to find out the type of vehicle accident damage coverage their policies have. Then, if a deer accident occurs, a policyholder should contact his or her insurance agent or company quickly to begin the claims process. To help avoid deer-vehicle collisions, Commissioner Praeger suggests the following: • Stay alert, always wear your seat belt and drive at a safe, sensible speed for conditions. • Watch for the reflection of deer eyes and for deer silhouettes on the shoulder of the road. • Do not rely exclusively on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. • When driving at night, use high-beam headlights when there is no opposing traffic. The high beams will illuminate the eyes of deer on or near a roadway. • Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious accidents occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit other

vehicles or lose control of their cars. Potentially, you will risk less injury by hitting the deer. • If you see one deer, it is likely there are more close by. • If the deer stays on the road, stop on the shoulder, put on your hazard lights and wait for the deer to leave the roadway; do not try to go around the deer while it is on the road. With an accident occurs, motorists should consider the following: • If you do hit a deer and are uncertain whether the animal is dead, keep your distance. You might be dealing with

an injured, wild animal with sharp hooves that can inﬂict serious bodily injury. • If the deer is blocking the roadway and poses a danger to other motorists, you should immediately report the incident to the local law enforcement agency. “Defensive driving is always important, but this time of year it’s extremely important,” Commissioner Praeger said. “Do everything you can to protect yourself and your family while driving.”

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October 1110:44 am assisted with traffic control for a funeral. 11:30 am conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on US-81 Highway at Hickory Road. A Greenville, Texas, female was subsequently arrested for alleged driving without a license, speeding, and no proof of liability insurance. 6:51 pm received a report of cattle out on Lincoln Road. 7:33 pm responded to a car/deer accident a half-mile east of 70 Road on Shady Road. Michael A. Junek, Cuba, Kansas, was westbound in a 1996 GMC, when a deer came out of the north ditch and struck the vehicle. October 122:48 am received a report of a motorist assist on US-81 Highway south of Belleville. 11:23 am received a driving complaint on a vehicle traveling eastbound on US-36 Highway from Rydal. The vehicle was located and stopped on US-81 Highway at Xavier Road. A passenger in the vehicle was arrested for alleged disorderly conduct. During the reporting period 13 court papers were served and 12 traffic stops conducted.

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Monday, October 21, 2013 Starting Promptly at 1:30 p.m. LAND LOCATION: From Hardy, Nebraska 3 miles East to 4700 Road and 1 mile North. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Twenty-three (23), Township One (1) North, Range Five (5) West of the 6th P.M., Nuckolls County, Nebraska. POSSESSION: Landlord(s) possession on the date of closing, full possession March 1, 2014. Seller retains 100% of 2013 rent. PROPERTY TAXES: The Seller will pay all 2013 and all previous years real estate taxes. Buyer will pay all 2014 and subsequent years real estate taxes. ASSESSOR INFORMATION: 2012 real estate taxes: $3,248.24 GENERAL INFORMATION: 160 acres more or less. 153 acres of dry crop land. 3 acre building site. FSA INFORMATION: Base Acres; Wheat 24 acres, CC yield 39 bushels; Grain sorghum 80.1 acres, CC yield 94 bushels; Corn 42.8 acres, CC yield 81 bushels; Soybeans 5.8 acres, CC yield 31 bushels; 2013 payment $2,741.00. CONDITIONS: Subject to deed restrictions, zoning regulations, easements, agreements of record and oil and gas leases or agreements pertaining to oil and gas production. The descriptions and measurements of the property are deemed to have come from reliable sources but are not guaranteed by the broker or seller. FSA information, base acres, and yields are not guaranteed. Sells subject to the rules and regulations of the Little Blue NRD. TERMS: The successful buyers will enter into a written purchase agreement with a 10% earnest money deposit in good funds or a cashier’s check immediately after the auction. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing on or before November 20, 2013. The closing to be conducted by Downing and Alexander, Superior, Nebraska. Seller will provide a marketable title to the buyer evidenced by a policy of title insurance. Cost of the owners title insurance and escrow agents fees to be divided equally between the seller and buyer. Landlord)s) possession will be on the day of closing with full possession March 1, 2014. The seller will pay all the 2013 real estate taxes. The buyer will pay all the 2014 real estate taxes and subsequent years. The property will not be sold subject to financing or inspections. Please have all financial arrangements and inspections made prior to the auction. All announcements made the day of the auction will take precedence over any statements, written, oral or implied. Double E Land Brokers, LLC and Thummel Real Estate & Auction, LLC are working for the seller as seller’s agent. The property is being sold in an as is condition. No warranty express or implied. All prospective buyers should fully inspect the property and rely on their own conclusions. For more information or to tour the property, please call Thummel Real Estate & Auction, LLC, 105 W. 6th, Concordia, KS 66901, 785-738-0067 or Double E Land Brokers, LLC, 308-750-9434 or Downing and Alexander Attorneys, 355 N. Commercial, Superior, NE 68978, 402-879-3294.

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Rosalie Novak will be the certified clerk to succeed Mrs. Horak. The Horak's have served the post office department at Munden since June 25, 1945. The Horak's said they have made no particular plans except to do some traveling and will maintain their permanent home in Munden. Bond Issue Carries For Washington The special bond issue for a new $535,000.00 Washington high school carried Tuesday at Washington, Kansas. An exceptionally large number of votes, 1,151, were cast in the election. A total of 664 votes favored the new high school while 473 opposed it. Fourteen ballots were voided and not counted. Washington's present high school building built in 1913 will continue to be used as a grade school building in the future.

This photo from 1915 shows the Buss and Transfer Line in Cuba. Photo courtesy of the Republic County Historical Society and Museum.

100 years ago The Belleville Telescope October 16, 1913 Teachers Examinations The county teachers examination will be given by the county Superintendent, Miss Euna Arrasmith, October 24th and 25th. A great many of the teachers have become confused about the new law which was recently enforced in regard to the certificates. After May 1, 1914, no person will be granted a second grade certificate who has not had at least one year's credit in a high school or the equivalent thereof provided by the state board of education and no person, after May 1, 1914, will be granted a first grade certificate who has not had at least two year's credit in a high school or the equivalent thereof. The Cuba Daylight October 16, 1913 Post Office Examination The United Slates Civil Service Commission announced that on Saturday, November 8, 1913 an examination will be held at Agenda, Kansas as a result of which it is expected to make certifications to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster at Agenda, Kansas, and other vacancies as they may occur at that office, unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill the vacancy by reinstatement. The compensation of the postmaster at this office last year was $316.00 for the last fiscal year. Age limit, 21 years and over on the date of examination, with the exception that in a state where women are declared by statute to be of full age for all purposes at 18 years, women at 18 years of age on the date of the examination will be admitted. Applicants must reside within the territory supplied by the post office for which the examination is announced. The Narka News October 17, 1913 Your Checks Are Receipts For the settlement and payment of all bills, obligations and purchases there has been, as yet, no other method devised in the business world to equal or take the place of the bank deposit and check system. Modern business methods have perfected this arrangement to such an extent that more than 95 percent of

the business the world over is transacted in this manner. If you are still using the carry-the-cash way of paying your bills, you should adopt the modern plan of business safety. Have a checking account at this bank. The State Bank of Narka.

75 years ago The Scandia Journal October 13, 1938 Complete WPA Project The Scandia township road project that included the opening of a quarter of a mile of road east for the District 88 school house southeast of Scandia and the rocking of three and one-half miles of road was completed Tuesday. The work was done with WPA labor and as many as 50 men were employed on this project at one t i m e during the time since work started last January. The WPA men who have been working on this road have been transferred to a project southeast of Kackley. Complete Walls On The School Tennis Courts There are perhaps only a few tennis courts in the state as well surrounded by rock walls and wire netting as the Scandia schools' tennis courts. The building of these courts was an NYA project and after less than a year's work it has finally been completed. The dimensions of the grounds are large enough for three courts. It is enclosed on three sides by wire netting and on the fourth side by a six foot stone wall. In the winter when tennis cannot be played, this will

be an excellent additional playground. The NYA boys of the county, under the supervision of Mr. Glenn Wilkes, performed the work on this project. A number of the businessmen and other tennis and volleyball enthusiasts have been testing the court by playing morning and evening games. The high school and grade children will derive much benefit from these new grounds in the playing of tennis, volleyball and basketball during the school months. The Belleville Telescope October 13, 1938 It's Molasses Time at Johnson Home Molasses has been in the making at the Horton Johnson farm six miles northwest of Scandia for the past four weeks. From seven to nine men have been employed in cutting, heading and stripping the cane, hauling it in from the 10 acre field and feeding it to the press. Mr. Johnson has supervised the cooking process and the 600 gallons which have been run into barrels are practically all sold. It is a fine quality and much of it will go into the making of Swedish rye bread, molasses cookies, gingerbread, pumpkin pie taffy and to decorate the morning flapjacks. Feeding these men has been no small task and Mrs. Johnson estimates she has baked 175 loaves of bread, 60 pies, fried 200 young chickens, poured over 700 cups of coffee, besides gallons of ice tea, and pealed several bushels of potatoes.

See Motorized Calvary A number from Republic County drove Manhattan Sunday to see the 7th Calvary Brigade of the U.S. Army from Fort Knox, Kentucky go through that city en-route to Fort Riley for maneuvers. The procession of armored vehicles stretched out for 17 miles and consisted of GOC motorized units and 2,000 enlisted men.

50 years ago The Scandia Journal October 17, 1963 Grand Opening October 19-20 The Isaacson Texaco Service and Auto Parts will have their Grand Opening Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. Coffee and donuts and other gifts will be given these two days. A big tire sale is also being conducted in conjunction with the grand opening.

Graybill To Dedicate Scandia High School Grand Master Ben W. Graybill will officiate at the Scandia Rural High School No. 6 dedication ceremony and cornerstone laying on Saturday, November 23, it was announced this week. Mr. Graybill is the official head of Kansas Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. Senator Frank Carlson has also been asked to be present for the ceremony To Post Graduate Course H. D. Doubek, M.D., is attending a two week postgraduate course in O.D. and Gynecology at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He will complete the course, which started October 14 on October 25.

25 years ago The Belleville Telescope October 13, 1988 K. S. U. Dedicates A. Q. Miller School of Journalism Saturday

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The A. Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Kansas State University was officially named in honor of the former Belleville Telescope publisher Saturday during dedication ceremonies at Manhattan. The announcement was made by Richard Dodderidge, chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, who said it is the first named professional school at Kansas State University. Kansas State President Jon Wefald announced that Miller's son, Carl, retired executive director of the West Coast Wall Street Journal and a former Kansas State student, had presented the university with a $1-million gift in behalf of his father, who died in 1959. K-State officials formally bestowed the designation "A. Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications" at Kansas State University. Until recently this has been known simply as the department of journalism and mass communications serving an enrollment of some 600 students. The ceremony, conducted at Forum Hall in the K-State Union before an audience of several hundred marks the first time in the university's nearly 125-year history that an academic subdivision has been given the name of an individual. The Scandia Journal October 13, 1988 Erickson Voted Sportsmanship Trophy At Oakley Husking Event Vernon Erickson was awarded the Sportsmanship trophy by a vote of the participants at the state corn husking contest held at Oakley Saturday. The honor came as a complete surprise to Erickson who has competed in husking for many years, going back to 1940 or earlier. Besides, he has been a prime mover in the annual contest staged here and made the trophies given here. Now the tables have been turned with Vernon being the recipient.

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The Belleville Telescope October 17, 1963 Mrs. Strnad New Postmaster Mrs. Lois (B. M.) Strnad took over her duties as acting postmaster at the Munden Post Office on Saturday, October 12. She will serve until a permanent appointment can be made. C.W. Horak, postmaster since 1945 took voluntary retirement effective the same day. Mrs. Horak, regular clerk, also retired. Mrs.

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‘Heated’ issue USD 109 hires engineer to design new HVAC system for East Elementary By Cynthia Scheer Telescope News Plans are underway to put a new heating and air system in USD 109 – Republic County's East Elementary school building. After meeting with two engineering groups Monday night, members of the board voted to hire Orazem and Scalora Engineering, of Manhattan, to write the specifications for a heating and air system and oversee the process. The board also discussed the possibility of hiring the engineering group to write specifications for new windows. Before the vote, members of the board discussed the engineers, including Orazem and Scalora Engineering's many area revitalization projects such as Call Hall on Kansas State University's campus. The board also discussed additional costs that would be associated with any asbestos found during the revitalization. Superintendent Mike Couch told the board that the cost to hire the engineers to write specifications is unknown. He said he was advised not to ask what the engineers would charge for writing the East Elementary specifications when he requested proposals because “nobody would respond.” “But I will promise you they both will cost you out the nose,” Couch said of the engineers who talked with the board Monday. In addition to meeting with the engineers, the board also heard from teachers at the junior/senior high school who want to put an end to all of the zeros in the grade books. Teachers received permission from the school board to implement a two-hour study/homework session after school each Wednesday for students who have failed to complete an assignment. “We want students to finish homework,” said teacher Clay Mettlen. “Not doing it will not be an option anymore.” High school students who fail to hand in assignments will now be required to stay after school. The new program will begin in late October at the start of the second nineweek period. Any students with zeros in class grade books will be informed on Mondays that they will have to stay after school on Wednesdays if incomplete assignments are not finished and turned in. Students would have to stay for the duration of the two-hour session even if the

assignments are ﬁnished. Mettlen said teachers and students will communicate with parents throughout the process, and no transportation will be provided by the school district after the Wednesday sessions. Students who have to attend the study/homework sessions would miss sports and activities on Wednesday afternoons. A similar program was started for seventh and eighth graders, Mettlen said. The session takes place each day during eighth period when the students are in their elective classes. Mettlen said the mandatory homework session has caused the number of zeros for each of the junior high grades to drop from about 10 each day to four. He said he expected the number of high school students who would have to stay for the Wednesday study sessions to decrease after a few weeks. “Once they realize they are going to have to do the assignment if they don't want to stay after school, I think the number [of students with missing assignments] will drop quickly,” Mettlen said. Couch said he would like to see students without zeros who need extra help attend the study/homework sessions as well. In other business: * The board discussed what to do with the band uniforms when the new uniforms arrive in November. There was discussion of selling most of the uniforms for $20, but the board was mixed on whether the money should go to the band for future trips or back to the school district. High School Principal Alan Sheets said the 140 uniforms couldn't be sold until after the Marching Buffs perform in Chicago on Thanksgiving. “They are taking both the old uniforms and new ones to Chicago in case the weather is bad,” he said. “They don't want to ruin the new ones.” The board tabled until next month the discussion of selling or disposing of the uniforms. *The board accepted the resignation of Nina Hohimer. The board voted to sell Troy Johnson projectors and VGA cables for $300. The board voted to purchase a John Deere mower from Concordia Tractor Inc., for $14,500. The 2005 John Deere the district uses now will be sold to CTI for a trade allowance of $2,500.

Grants awarded from state Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced two Concordiabased organizations have been awarded grants totaling $53,000 for victims service programs. The 12th Judicial District Supervised Visitation Services, Inc. was awarded a $39,000 grant to provide supervised visitation and child exchange services to families in north central Kansas. North Central Kansas CASA, Inc., was awarded $14,000 to recruit, train, support and supervise CASA volunteers who advocate for the interests of abused and neglected children in the 12th Judicial District. The 12th Judicial District includes Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Republic and Washington counties. “The work of our victims service organizations throughout the state

ensures that services are available to crime victims in their hour of need,” Schmidt said. “We are proud to support the work of these organizations through the victims services grant programs in our ofﬁce.”

Homecoming candidates at Cloud County Community College, Concordia are (from left): Cody Allen, Haddam, Holly Boley, Concordia, Braden Larson, Norway, Madison Bryant, Salina, Jacob Tanking, Holton, Kelsey Jones, Clay Center,

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Recycle/ Most towns think more people will recycle if trailers are available for longer period of time; volunteers needed to haul loaded trailers for disposal Continued from 1A their own trailer, although he expected rural residents and those from Norway might also use the service. Charles and Republic council member Bentley Parker said they would discuss sharing a trailer with Courtland; Svoboda and Munden mayor Jimmie Blecha said Narka and Munden could share services, and Agenda council member Kent Kalivoda said he believed Cuba and Agenda could share a trailer. “We’re willing to make an effort to cooperate with the county because it gives us a trailer in Scandia seven days a week,” said Cline. “That’s the biggest plus of all.” Other city ofﬁcials agreed they believe more people may recycle items if trailers are available in their communities on a more permanent basis. Right now, the county rotates a trailer between the communities throughout the month. “People never know when it’s going to be there,” Cline said. Finkbiner estimated trailers can cost $8,000 to $15,000, and the group agreed that changes in the program may not be immediate, but come over time. Belleville city manager Neal Lewis asked Finkbiner to provide each city with a list of locations that take recyclables, a contact person, and the items they accept. Holl noted that glass is one of the hardest items to dispose, and no area recyclers take glass at the present time. “We’ve asked people before to come in and give us their ideas on recycling, and no one has come,” she said. “I appreciate all of you coming in--it shows the communities really are interested in the program.” County responsibility? Finkbiner said since January 1, 62.5 tons of recyclable materials have been collected by the recycling trailer. At a cost of $60 per ton to dispose of garbage at the transfer station ion Concordia, that

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means the county has saved $3,750 in landﬁll fees. But, the cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance in the same time period to haul recyclables to Washington has been $7,000, and he estimated the county has paid another $8,500 in wages for the time it takes for a staff member to pull the trailer from town to town, and several trips a week to Washington. “You’re looking at saving $3,700 and it’s costing us $15,000 to provide the service,” he said. Those numbers don’t include the cost the county incurs by hosting a countywide cleanup each year. Disposing of tires has cost the county thousands, he said. Beginning January 1, people who bring tires for disposal will be charged the county’s costs for removal by Champlin Tire, Concordia. Wilber, a former county commissioner who served when the recycling program was established, said he believes the county can provide the service more efﬁciently than shifting the burden to the cities. “What I’m hearing is that you’re transferring the burden of the cost from one set of taxpayers to the same taxpayers,” he said. “If you need more money to operate the system, raise solid waste fees by a couple bucks. If people are behind the program, they will support that, rather than kick the can to towns who can’t absorb the cost into their budgets.” Blecha agreed that the city of Munden, which has a small tax base, will have to absorb the cost for a service that is also used by rural residents who don’t pay city taxes. But he disagreed that solid waste fees should be raised. “I’m going to scream if they raise solid waste fees,” he said. “I already get charged one fee for my house, and my business is

15’ away and I get charged a business fee for that building. Probably only 15 pounds of paper a month comes out of that ofﬁce--I pay $30 a month to dispose of 15 pounds of paper.” Blecha said he has already had rural residents who use the recycling program volunteer to pull the trailer for disposal when it’s full. Solid waste fees Holl and Finkbiner pointed out that the Solid Waste program is not paid for by tax dollars, but by the solid waste fees collected from each household in the county. City residents pay the fee through their city utility bills; rural residents

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Classified Advertisements will be accepted until 2 p.m. TUESDAY for publication on Thursday. The Belleville Telescope has the right to withhold placement of classified advertisements received by phone, fax or email. Per Word Rates: $8 for 15 words (Each additional word 25-cents) Classified Display $8.25 per col. in. Classified ads must be paid in advance by check or credit card

Reinke Manufacturing in Deshler, NE is currently seeking candidates to work in the following positions:

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PRAIRIE RIDGE ESTATES Limited Care Housing Located near Republic County Hospital

Two-bedroom apartment available. Includes bi-weekly housekeeping, all maintenance and lawn care, emergency call system, all appliances, cable TV. $800 per month. For more information contact Blaine Miller Republic County Hospital Administrator 785-527-2254

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HELP WANTED: USD 109 is accepting applications for a food service worker. This is a 9 month position. The position does include health insurance benefits as well as other benefit options. Applications are available at the district office at 1205 19th Street, Belleville, KS or online at www.usd109.org. For questions, please call 785-527-5621. Applications will be accepted until position filled. USD 109 is an equal opportunity employer.

Customer Service Rep/Teller Astra Bank is a family-owned bank looking for employees who display excellence and commitment in all that they do! Astra Bank has an immediate opening for a Customer Service Rep/ Teller at our Belleville, KS Location. The main focus of this position is to provide service to bank customers by conducting appropriate transactions and meeting the needs of customers by referring them to appropriate departments in the bank. The ideal candidate will be patient, cooperative, dependable, strives for perfection, possesses a steady nature, easygoing, friendly, will work to minimize and resolve conflicts, approachable and peaceful with people. High school diploma or GED required. Teller experience preferred. Cash handling or sales experience preferred. Prior Customer Service experience. Astra Bank offers competitive pay. Benefits include Health Insurance, Incentive Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance, Profit Sharing and 401k Apply online at www.bankwithastra.com Astra Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Surgical Services Position Progressive rural hospital with an exciting career opportunity for a healthcare provider in a busy, progressive Surgical and Outpatient Department. Duties will require shared rotation of surgical duties and emergency call in addition to outpatient care. · Part-Time: 32 hours per week · RN, LPN, and Surgery Techs may apply · Minimum 1 year previous medsurg experience preferred · Previous surgical experience preferred, but will train · Will be responsible for assisting the surgical team, managing patient care in the operative suite, and patient care pre and post operatively · Competitive pay scale Excellent benefit package including: · Vacation and wellness incentives · Superior taxed deferred retirement plan · Health and Dental insurance · Paid life insurance · Flexible spending accounts Republic County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer Application may be found at www.rphospital.org and should be mailed to the attention of: Rebecca Brown, RN, MSN 2420 G street Belleville, KS 66935 785-527-2254

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HELP WANTED: Dental office looking for a full-time receptionist. Must be highly motivated, reliable and enjoy working with the public. Previous office experience preferred. Please send resume and references to 2337 G Street, Ste 3, Belleville, KS 66935 or fax 785-527-5979. 04-05/b

Risk Management - Education Administrative Assistant Progressive rural hospital with an exciting career opportunity for an administrative assistant. · Must have computer skills and experience · Web site design and skills preferred but will train · Works closely with multiple departments · Attention to detail and organization skills · Self-motivated · Full-time · Competitive pay scale Republic County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Merry Jo Hansen 2420 G street Belleville, KS 66935 785-527-2254

Work Wanted VINYL, STEEL SIDING, Seamless guttering, vinyl replacement windows. Curt’s Home Improvement, Beloit, Kansas. Phone 785-738-5015. 688/TF

Robison Farms Wheat Planting & Fall Harvesting • JD 1890 Air Seeder Can apply dry fertilizer & wheat at the same time. • JD 9870 Combine w/ all the supporting equipment to harvest your beans, corn & milo crops. • Paying for bean, milo & corn stubble out of the field. Thank You, We appreciate your past & future business. Contact Robsion Farms: Office: 785-335-2649 Doyle: 785-527-3197 Delton: 785-527-3198

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Republic County Public Transportation Bus Driver Position Republic County is looking to hire a transportation bus driver. There will be a pre-employment drug and physical capacity testing requirement. This position will be a permanent part-time employment 10-28 hours per week * High school diploma or its equivalent preferred * Must be able to follow directivees * Ability to communicate and work with the public * Must be able to work alone and independently * Working knowledge of a 13 passenger buss and equipment * Ability to operate wheel chair lift equipment * Follow all safety policy and procedures * Valid driver’s license and good driving record required Applications and job description availabe at the Republic County Hwy Dept. office on 702 K Street, Belleville, KS 66935 or call 785527-2235. Applications accepted until opening is filled. EOE & ADA Employer. Must be at least 18 years old to apply. 03-04/b

Computer and game console repair. Will make house calls. (785) 335-3149 jandecomputing@gmail.com

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Sincere thanks to everyone for the hospital care, prayers, phone calls, cards, food & visits for Fred. Also for the phone calls, cars & food at the time of Karen’s brother’s passing. It was greatly appreciated. Fred & Karen Baxa 04/p

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For Sale QUALITY PIANOS as low as $35/ WELCOME! month, includes 3 year 100% trade-up 992-TF guarantee. Complimentary tuning, delivery, friendly service. Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 800-950-3774, www.piano4u.com Help Wanted “Partners In Excellence” OTR Drivers APU Equipped Pre-Pass EZ-pass passenger policy. 2012 & Newer equipment. 100% NO touch. Butler Transport 1-800528-7825 Help Wanted WANTED SHOP TECHNICIANS: Com2337 G St., Suite 3 petitive wages, Health/Dental Insurance, Belleville, KS 66935 Year-end Bonus Program, 401K, sign-on 785-527-5602 bonus, relocation (NorthWest Kansas) asComprehensive Dental Care sistance, excellent benefits. www.mittenFor The Entire Family inc.com or 785-672-2612 Sedation Dentistry Help Wanted/Truck Driver Invisalign & Traditional Braces Drivers: CDL-A. Train and work for us! Medicaid Provider (KS & NE) GRANITE MONUMENTS & Professional, focused CDL training availInsurance Accepted & Filed MARKERS, Custom & person- able. Choose Company Driver, Owner Opalized designs. Cemetery leterator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer. New & Emergency Patients ter. Johnson Monument, Bel- (877) 369-7885 www.CentralTruckingDrivAlways Welcome! leville, KS. (785) 527-5535. ingJobs.com 203-TF 370-TF Help Wanted/Truck Driver Exp. Flatbed Drivers: Regional opportunities now open with plenty of freight & great pay! 800-277-0212 or primeinc.com SERVING BELLEVILLE AND SURROUNDING Help Wanted/Truck Driver NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? AREAS WITH 3 LOCAL Start a CAREER in trucking today! Swift HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS! Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “Best-In-Class” training. . New Academy Classes Weekly . No Money Down or Credit Check . Certified Mentors Ready and Available . Paid (While TrainWe Service All Brands • High Efficiency Equipment ing With Mentor) . Regional and Dedicated Opportunities . Great Career Path . ExcelEmergency Services 24 Hours A Day lent Benefits Package Please Call: (602) Financing Available • FREE Estimates 714-9455 Sporting Goods Brown Enviro-Control, Inc. GUN SHOW OCT. 19-20 SAT. 9-5 & 127 East 6th Street • Concordia, KS 66901 SUN. 9-3 TOPEKA KANSAS EXPOCENwww.brownenviro-control.com TRE (19TH & TOPEKA BLVD) BUY-SELL(785) 243-3074 TRADE INFO: (563) 927-8176 2-TF/b

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Troy, right, and Christy Newman, left, of Courtland, are pictured here with son Reed, middle, after the Centennial Lutheran youth Amazing Race through Superior, Neb. The Newmans teach the Centennial ACTS class. Also pictured is Elly Dahl, who participated in the event and attends Republic County High School. Submitted.

Test for soil fertilitiy in the fall so changes can be made before spring By John Forshee District Director Horticulture River Valley Extension As the home garden season winds down in fall, several chores completed now can lead to the success of the garden next year. Fall is a great time for soil testing as the soils are often drier, the labs are not as busy, and it gives time to make necessary soil amendments before any early spring planting begins. Fall is a great time to add amendments like organic matter. Compost or grass clippings can be worked in now to begin decomposition over the winter. Lowering soil pH with sulfur is a bio-

Public Notice (First published in the Belleville Telescope, October 3, 2013) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF REPUBLIC COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of KAY E. BURGER, a/k/a KAY BURGER, Deceased Case No. 13-PR-27 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Martin Burger, sole heir of Kay E. Burger a/k/a Kay Burger, deceased, praying: Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Republic County, Kansas: The South Half (S½) of the Addition on the West Side of Block Six (6) of the Original Townsite of Belleville, Republic County, Kansas; and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by dece-

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dent at the time of death. And that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before October 25, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the above captioned Court in the City of Belleville, in Republic County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Martin Burger, Petitioner William L. Navis, #08770 Attorney at Law 1802 M Street P.O. Box 466 Belleville, Kansas 66935 (785) 527-2263 Attorney for Petitioner

(First Published In The Belleville Telescope, October 10, 2013) 3t NOTICE OF DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX FOR THE YEAR OF 2012 Notice is hereby given that the 2012 personal property taxes against the following listed persons, firms or corporations are unpaid or partially unpaid. The list includes the last known addresses and the total amount of unpaid taxes, interest, penalties and costs. The unpaid amounts shall continue to accumulate interest until paid. Per Kansas statutes annotated 19-547. Delinquent personal property tax warrants returned by The Sheriff on October 1, 2013 Allen, Michael Courtland, Ks .............................................$539.32 Allen, Michael Courtland, Ks ...............................................$59.36 Anderson, Cheryl Scandia, Ks ...............................................$68.41 Baker, William A Belleville, Ks .............................................$216.46 Ball & Son Belleville, Ks ...............................................$68.21 Ball & Son Belleville, Ks .............................................$206.01 Ball & Son Movers Belleville, Ks ...............................................$68.81 Ball, David E Weeping Water, Ne .............................................$295.74 Davidson, Jim Jr. Salina, Ks .............................................$115.12 Derowitsch Construction Belleville, Ks ........................................$128.59 Derowitsch Construction Belleville, Ks.......................................$3475.53 Doupnik, Barry Concordia, Ks .............................................$128.63 Dusek, Jerid Belleville, Ks .............................................$265.03 Dusek, Jerid Belleville, Ks .............................................$473.71 Dutton, Douglas/Robin.Lindsborg, Ks .............................................$352.18 Gonzalez, Louis Concordia, Ks .............................................$268.49 Isaacson, Jordan N. Superior, NE .............................................$341.99

KD Trucking Belleville, Ks .............................................$183.95 King, Rodney/Lisa Eduora, Ks .............................................$339.81 Lawson, Waylon Belleville, Ks .............................................$517.29 Lawson, Waylon Belleville, Ks .............................................$162.87 Nelson, Morris/Pauline Clyde, Ks ...............................................$78.15 Nelson, Morris/Pauline Clyde, Ks ...............................................$82.83 Pitney Bowes Global Shelton, CT .............................................$162.96 Poley, David Fairbury, Ne .............................................$128.87 Precision Irrigation Byron, Ne .............................................$364.20 Stanley, Charlotte Salina, Ks ...............................................$59.52 Swiercinsky, Randy /Lori Cuba, Ks . .............................................$110.49 Tupy, Joseph/Rennie Munden, Ks ...............................................$87.00 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba, Ks .............................................$217.69 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba, Ks .............................................$432.00 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba,Ks .............................................$109.20 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba, Ks ...............................................$96.77 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba, Ks .............................................$168.58 Walthers Oil Co. Cuba, Ks .............................................$232.85 Zach, Allen F. Agenda, Ks .............................................$103.11 Cindy S. Coons Republic County Treasurer

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LANDFILL DIRECTOR Clay County, Kansas has an immediate opening for a Solid Waste/Noxious Weed department manager. This position is responsible for successful operation of the county’s solid waste disposal system, recycling program, household hazardous waste, and noxious weed department. Successful candidate must possess skills in the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment as well as the ability to obtain the necessary licenses and certifications for the operation of a “sub title D” landfill, household hazardous waste certificate, and an applicators license for the operation of the county’s noxious weed department. Prior experience is preferred but applicants without experience may be considered upon demonstrating the desire and ability to satisfy necessary requirements. Applications will be received until position is filled. Applications may be obtained from the Clay County Clerk’s office; 712 5th Street; Clay Center, KS. 67432 (785) 632-2552

logical process that takes several months to work, and so fall is an ideal time to make that amendment if needed. Finally, we normally don’t need to add phosphorus and potassium in Kansas gardens, but if we do these can easily and safely be applied in the fall. These nutrients should be tilled into the root zone. P and K are not water soluble so there is not a danger of loss to leaching, denitrification, or volatization like we see with nitrogen. Taking a garden soil sample is relatively simple with tools and supplies readily available. Use a clean spade or soil sampler available from the Extension Office to collect a small sample from several locations around the garden. Sample depth should be to the typical root zone of six to eight inches deep. Caution must be used to get a good sample with a spade or shovel. Insert the blade straight down to the depth of tillage. Set that shovel full of soil aside. Now shave a small layer of the edge of the hole for the sample. Place the samples from around the garden into a clean plastic bucket. When

all areas of the garden have been collected, stir the soil in the bucket and collect about 1.5 to two cups for the representative sample. Place this representative sample in a clean plastic bag or in a soil sample bag available at the Extension Office. Submit the sample and complete an information sheet at the Extension Office and the K-State soil-testing laboratory will analyze it for a small fee. Keep in mind that this process will take a few days and that a soil test determines fertility problems only. Other conditions may exist such as poor drainage, poor soil structure, soil borne diseases or insects, chemical contaminants or damage, or shade with root competition from other plants. All of these conditions may reduce plant performance but cannot be evaluated by a soil test. Once the analysis is complete, District Extension Agents can make recommendations for soil amendments as well as determining how to address any of the other issues the garden may be having with the soil or crops.

Pesticide applicator renewal training is Nov. 12 at CCCC By Kim Larson District Extension Agent Crop Production River Valley Extension District is hosting an area pest management school at the Cloud County Community College on Nov. 12. This day-long educational school will provide 1A commercial pesticide applicator CEU credits fulfilling seven pest management (and CCA) credits and one core hour. Session topics include: herbicide weed resistance; corn and soybean diseases; corn and sorghum pest

diagnosis/management; regulations; herbicides for rangeland brush/weed control; wheat, sorghum, and sunflower diseases; cropland herbicide weed control; soybean and alfalfa insect pest diagnosis/management. Presenters include KState Research and Extension specialists and Kansas Department of Agriculture. Pre-registration is required by Nov. 1. For more registration information, call the River Valley Extension District office at Concordia or Kim Larson at 785-243-8185.

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Continued from 1A 65 percent complete in the Agenda area. The Agenda grain elevator has taken in about 80,000 bushels of soybeans since the first truck came in about the first of October. He said farmers are reporting averages of 40-60 bushels per acre. He said milo began to arrive at the Agenda location Oct. 9 and he has taken in about 4,000 bushels of milo since then. “Nobody has finished a field yet to know [yields],” he said. “I'm sure they're over 100 bushel, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're 120-plus [bushels per acre.) He said area milo is testing anywhere from 13.520 percent moisture. Schoenrock said milo and

Continuing family’s tree farm tradition part of Kasl’s plans for the future Continued from 1A mechanics program at the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit this fall. He hopes the skills he learns there will be useful in a career, and in the tree business, which he hopes to expand. “Four year ago I planted 2,500 trees, of which 2,400 trees are growing and thriving today,” he says. “These trees should be ready to sell within the next couple of years. This spring I planted another 500 trees to fill in cleared spots in the field.” Kasl plants Frasier firs and Scotch pines-”people want fragrant trees”. It takes eight years for a seedling to be ready to sell as a Christmas tree “if you’ve had good rain,’ he says. About 300 of the trees are on a trip irrigation system. The trees not sold for Christmas trees are destined to become wreaths--a big part of the Christmas Tree Farm’s business each year. “We are a big wreath operation,” he says. “We ship all over the state and country, 1,500 or 1,600 wreaths a year. Most tree

Tyler Kasl has planted nearly 3,000 new Frasier fir and Scotch Pines at the Kasl Christmas Tree Farm in recent years to expand the number of trees available for sale at the holidays. His work at the tree farm and in Kasl Tree Service has earned him recognition as one of the top four forestry projects in the nation in the FFA program. farms only do a hundred or so wreaths a year.” The Kasls work with youth organizations that sell wreaths for fundraisers. Kasl Christmas trees and wreaths have also made their way to Topeka for display at the Governor’s Mansion. Kasl hopes to expand the market for the business through a website under development. “If people have always

had a live tree at Christmas, they want a live tree, and they’re not going to change,” he says. “We have some customers who drive 100 miles to buy trees from us. “A lot of the tree farm owners in the state are getting older,” he says. “Operating a tree farm is a lot of work, and a big investment, and a lot of younger people don’t want to do the work it takes to make it successful.”

Fall is a great time to mulch Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But, unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune or apply things to landscape trees, the best thing to "do" to keep your trees healthy is apply a layer of composted mulch. "Fall is a great time to be out in the yard spreading shovels-full of composted wood-chip mulch under your trees." says Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association. "Trees with mulched root zones are usually larger, more vigorous, develop faster and have higher rates of survival than plants surrounded by turf grass or bare dirt. Mulches retain soil moisture and reduce erosion and soil compaction." Mulched trees also have fewer weeds, which reduces the need for the roots to compete for limited resources. The soil under the mulch also likely stays warmer longer into the winter and also warms faster in the spring, helping extend the growing season for plants. Organic mulches are a favorite among professional arborists, who view wood chips as an excellent, attractive mulch for trees. Other organic mulches include bark chips, ground bark, composted lawn clippings, leaves and straw. These mulches are high in cellulose and low in nitrogen, and should be free of weed seeds. Good mulching How Wide is Wide? A good mulch bed should extend out at least three feet from a tree's trunk in all directions, though extending out to the dripline is preferred. This is where the fine, absorbing tree roots extend out into the soil, and mulch provides many health-related benefits for those roots. Keep organic mulches several inches away from the base of the tree to avoid rot and diseases. How Deep is Deep? The mulch bed depth should be

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maintained at 2 to 4 inches. Go Ahead, Cover the Grass! If there is grass in the area that needs to be mulched, put a ﬁve-page layer of newspaper over the grass, get it wet, then add mulch on top (this will help keep the grass from growing up through the mulch). Use the Right Mulch. For poor soils, use wellcomposted mulch to build up the nutrients. Soils that are healthy will do ﬁne with a highly stable softwood bark (such as cypress bark), which doesn't break down as easily. No Volcanoes, Please! The biggest no-no when

mulching is to create a "mulch volcano" that is piled high around the base of the tree. This practice traps moisture around the tree trunk and root ﬂare leading to decay and, eventually, structural failure. Avoid Fine Mulch. Thick blankets of ﬁne mulch can become matted and prevent the penetration of water and air. Don't Let Mulch Sour. Low oxygen levels (from packed-down mulch) creates a toxic "sour" mulch which may give off pungent odors, and even worse, the compounds produced can kill young plants.

corn harvest just began in the Republic area late last week. “We've had a few [corn] samples coming in, but it will be picking up as people ﬁnish soybeans and get into corn,” she said. She said much of the corn is testing 14.5 percent moisture, and the crop is “better than expected.” Contracting fall crops Ag Marketing Partners' Troy Newman said the better-than-expected fall crops have contributed to fewer corn and soybeans being contracted this year. Lower prices are to blame, he said. “The corn price is considerably less than last year,” he said. “It has steadily declined since last year.” Newman said about a

third of the corn crop may be contracted on a normal year, and estimates show as little as 10 percent of the corn crop may be contracted this fall. “More beans are contracted than corn,” he said. “Guys are a little happier with the bean price. Guys are more apt to store corn, so they are less likely to contract it.” Newman said soybeans are selling for about $12.40 a bushel now compared with about $15 a bushel last year. Corn is down from last year's $8 a bushel price to $4.20. “Guys will sell beans and store corn,” he said. “The bean price is about 75 percent of what it was last year, but the corn price is barely half of last year, so if they can store it, they will.”

Schools/ Buses can enter other districts Continued from 1A aid) far outweighs what we spend for fuel costs and bus drivers,” he said. Many of the out-district students do not ride the bus, he said, but are brought to school by parents who also work in the district. “The farthest east any of our buses go is Scandia,” he said. Board member Bryan Rickard pointed out that school boards must vote to accept out-district applications for enrollment-which means a school district has a choice whether to enroll a student who has been a discipline problem in another district. In other business at the Pike Valley meeting: •After discussion, the board voted to include visitors in a policy that bans students and staff from

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using tobacco products on any school grounds. Vignery said in the past if he has noticed a visitor smoking on school property, he’s asked them to move to the street or across the road. •Vignery said the new trimester schedule of classes--as opposed to the four nine-week periods--has had a positive beneﬁt for students. “At this point I’m down

to only one kid failing, and last year at this time I had seven kids fail classes in a semester and they had to retake classes,” he said. “That’s a pretty high percentage for a school this size.” The trimester schedule features 70-minute class periods, which gives teachers more time for ﬁeld trips or projects, he said.

Monday, October 28 at 6:00 pm Two Doors Down Cafe in Cuba

Speaker: Stephanie Swiercinsky Breast Cancer Survivor

For meal count, please RSVP by October 25 to 785-527-5671.

Sponsors: Early Detection Works Program, Tammy Walker Cancer Center and Republic County Health Department This program is made possible with the support of the Avon Breast Health Outreach Program

What should I do if I suspect a natural gas leak? – Eric asked us

We will offer for sale at Public Auction the following described real estate at the American Legion Club, 506 Washington, in Concordia, Kansas on:

Auction starts at 10 a.m.

148 Acres Republic County Cropland & Pasture

That’s an important question, Eric.

Location of Real Estate: 6 miles North (on Highway 81), ½ mile West (on Young Road), and 1 mile North (on 150th Road), of Concordia, Kansas Legal Description: The SE ¼ 20-4-3 West of the 6th PM in Republic County, Kansas, except a tract of approximately 5.5 acres in the Southeast corner, which includes a house, buildings & farmyard. (House and 5.5 acres does not sell.) General Description: A tract of approximately 148 acres of slightly rolling cropland and pasture with 76 acres of slightly rolling cropland all open for spring crops, 72 acres pasture with 2 ponds, rural water pasture drop, good fences, a few trees and good wildlife habitat. Base Acres: 36 acres wheat, 28.2 acres milo, 3.0 acres oats FSA Payments: 2013 - $965.00 Taxes: $1,137.00 Possession: On all land, March 1, 2014 Terms: 20% of purchase price down on day of auction, balance due in the form of certified funds on or before December 27, 2013, upon delivery of clear and merchantable title. Title insurance and contract closing costs will be paid ½ by seller and ½ by buyer. Sellers will pay 2013 and all prior years’ taxes. Buyer will pay $724.00 burn down spray on stubble ground.

Natural gas has an excellent safety record, but faulty appliances, misuse and incidents can cause a leak. You can’t see a leak, but a tell-tale odor of rotten eggs should alert you. If you think you smell natural gas: • Get everyone out of the building immediately — leave the door open as you exit. • Once outside, call 911 or the emergency number below. • As you leave, don’t touch light switches, electrical appliances, phones or doors and windows. A spark of static electricity could ignite a leak. • Wait well away from the building for emergency personnel.

Note: All cropland is open for spring crops. This is good producing land in a good area. Look it over, make your financial arrangements, and plan to attend this auction. All statements made day of auction will take precedence over all advertising materials. Larry Lagasse Auction & Real Estate represents sellers as agents.

If you think you smell natural gas, leave immediately and call 911 or our 24-hour emergency number: 800-694-8989.

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