Show Off Your Sweetheart in The Telescope February 9! See Details Page 16
THE BELLEVILLE
“At The Crossroads Of America”
TELESCOPE
One Hundred Forty-Second Year
$3.1 million in new construction applies for tax rebate program Construction totalling an estimated value $3.1 million has been undertaken in Republic County in the last year since the Neighborhood Revitalization program was started. The program offers property owners a tax rebate for five years if their investment in real property creates a $30,000 increase in its appraised value. Ninety-five percent of the taxes on the new construction are rebated the first year; 90 percent the second, and then 70, 40, and 20 percent in the next three years. “How the $3.1 million translates into valuation will be determined through the appraiser’s office,” says Republic County Clerk Vickie Hall. Applications for the program are available in her office. “We will have a better picture of how Neighborhood Revitalization affects the county valuation after the June 2012 certification of values.” Republic County Commissioners approved the program in hopes of stimulating construction in the county. The county’s assessed valuation for the 2012 budget was $47.9 million, up nearly two million from the previous year. Hall pointed out that not all property owners who undertake new construction apply for the program. “I’ve had people tell me they’re willing to pay the full taxes on what they’re building,” she said.
Belleville, KS
Thursday, February 2, 2012
1 Section, Vol. No. 20
One campus is board’s goal
$1
Costs of projected $12.3 million bond issue presented The USD 109 school board voted unanimously Monday evening, January 30 to concentrate efforts to bring all grades K-12 together on one campus in the future. Voters in USD 109 may be asked to vote on a bond issue as early as this spring. Financial advisor Steve Shogren with George K. Baum and Co., Wichita met with the board to explain how to package and promote a bond issue for construction. Shogren specializes in helping governmental entities and school districts finance capital improvement projects. Shogren figured the cost for a 25 year bond at 4.5% interest for $12,300,000 the amount architect Keith Blackburn estimated a one-campus project may cost. USD 109 continues to pay on a previous bond assumed in the consolidation with Hillcrest seven years ago with a 1.5 mill levy. The new bond will add 17.63 mills , and bring the total to 19.13 mills. For a home valued at $75,000 in Belleville, property taxes would increase by $152.06, or $12.67 per month, Shogren said. Blackburn told the board at January’s meeting that they could expect an increase in construction costs of 3.7% per year for every year the project is put on hold. “If we only did half the project now, we’d pay about 45% more in 10 years to complete the other half,” said board member Layne Holmes. “I’d rather spend the money now and get the whole thing done. This project will never
Telescope Photo/Veronica Barrington
Financial advisor Steve Shogren told the USD 109 board of education Monday night that a $12.3 million bond issue would add $152 a year to the taxes on a $75,000 home in Belleville. cost less to do than it does today.” Currently, the State of Kansas will pay 13% of the cost of capital improvement projects to the district, Superintendent Brian Harris says. This program is expected to end in June when the 2011-2012 school year ends. In
order to be eligible for the state assistance, the district must have the bond issued by then, Shogren says. He encouraged the board to consider a 90-day time frame to educate the public, call for a special election, and bring the
bond to a vote in May. It can take 30 days to issue a bond once it is approved, he says. Board president Kevin Milner and members Deb Zuelow and Phil Poppe said they are skeptical that a 90-day time frame is feasible. Donna Ward reminded the board that if the vote does not occur in the spring, the district may be forced to wait until the general election in November. “I’m afraid of what that might mean for the bond’s success,” Poppe said. “Voters may be in a mood to voted no on everything following a tedious presidential election.” Sjogren said he has developed a program to inform the public and garner support. “Above all else, the role of the board should be to inform the public, not to sway it,” he says. Harris agreed that a 90day time frame may be overly optimistic. He will contact Blackburn, inform him of the board’s decision to focus on the plan for one campus, and ask him to come prepared to discuss the costs and options in depth with the board at their next meeting. Milner suggested the board call another special meeting to discuss the facilities master plan with Blackburn in order to completely focus on the task at hand. The board met in executive session for 15 discuss non-elected personnel. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Technology matters New Cuba resident markets stories through amazon.com By Deb Hadachek Telescope Editor Brian Angevine has lived in Cuba only three years, but it didn’t take long for the man who spent most of his life in Denver and Kansas City to call the community of 200 or so residents home. “We meet friends for hamburgers every Wednesday night at Two Doors Down,” Angevine says. “In Kansas City, we didn’t get together with our friends more than once or twice a year.” Angevine and his wife, Trudy, moved to the town where she grew up after both retired from their teaching careers. Life in a rural area has done little to slow down their interests--hers in being outside and caring for the animals she’s always loved, his in writing books, writing music and learning new skills in crafts like carpentry. “When people tell me they don’t know what to do with their time when they retire, I tell them I wish they could loan me some of those hours,” Angevine says. “I don’t have enough time in the day to do all the things I want to do.” Market on the Web One of those new ventures is to begin a career as an author. Angevine has so far written three books in a fictional series about a
game warden and bear expert who helps solve crimes in Trinidad CO-where Angevine and his wife own a cabin. Angevine says the books In the Jaws of a Dilemma, Wilderness Justice and Fires of a False Allah sell steadily despite little marketing on his part. The fact that he can be a published author living in a rural area and share his works with a wider audience comes from a relatively new miracle in technology: the Kindle. Introduced five years ago, the Kindle is an e-book reader that allows owners to download books and magazines onto a small handheld device. But the e-book technology has also opened up a market for authors like Angevine who might otherwise never get noticed in the traditional paper publishing industry. “I could never afford to have copies of my books printed and sell them myself,” says Angevine. “A couple of years ago I was telling my woes in getting published to my son, who is a writer, and he said, ‘Dad, why don’t you upload them to amazon.com? It doesn’t cost a thing.’” An editor of an outdoor magazine stumbled across Angevine’s books and gave them a positive review. That review stepped up the sales of the series --priced at 99-cents and $1.25 per download. “I could care less if I write a best seller,” Angevine says. “I just want to create. “Rejection stifles creativity,” he adds, pointing to the discouragement writers often feel in trying to get their books published in a traditional manner. His website, www.
Telescope Photo/Deb Hadachek
Technology allows young retirees like Brian Angevine, Cuba, pursue creative interests like writing and composing music from rural areas. Angevine sells his books in a digital version through amazon.com for people who own e-readers like the Kindle. A former educator in Kansas City, Angevine said rural areas must invest in infrastructure and technology if they hope to attract young families as permanent residents. brianangevine.com gets 25 hits a day, he says. Angevine uploaded 10 other books to Amazon in the past two years, ranging from stories based in Kosovo to military thrillers. Some of his writing is fed through reading about current events and history. Others, like his wilderness series, are based on the people and places he knows. The main character in the wilderness series was inspired by a game warden in Trinidad, he says.
“In the Jaws of a Dilemma is a very different kind of mystery story, more thoughtful than the run-of-the-mill novels with cookiecutter superheroes,” says outdoor writer Jon Weimer who reviewed the book. “Angevine obviously knows and loves the Trinidad area. His pictured surroundings are authentic as is the mixture of people who live in them. He has done a great job of blending mystery, personalities, and a spectacular setting into a very
entertaining story.” Rural Opportunities Angevine is a former high school music teacher and gifted education instructor who holds a doctorate in music. He is passionate about the subjects of creativity, encouraging young people to meld their talents with technology, and the possibilities rural communities offer young people--if communities See WRITER Page 16A
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.thebellevilletelescope.com
2A
THE BELLEVILLE TELESCOPE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Editorial & Opinion
Important Contacts A Viewpoint 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: Russ Piroutek, Interim 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 109 Clay Aurand Courtland State Senate--Dist. 21 Mark Taddiken Clifton --US Senate Pat Roberts roberts.senate.gov
We need ‘mad’ money By Deb Hadachek Telescope Editor It was a “good news, bad news” scenario at last week’s Belleville council meeting. The good news is that Belleville has once again been successful in a quest for a $500,000 community development block grant from the state--this time to help replace some of the city’s oldest water lines that are prone to frequent breaks. This makes around $1.5 million in “free” money the city has received in just the last three years to improve infrastructure: water, sewer, M ST rehab. (Obviously, that “free” money comes from the chunk we pay in federal and state taxes each year. Still, it’s nice that if someone is going to get it anyway, we get our fair share.) All of those projects need a local match equal or larger than the grant. The bad news from Monday’s council meeting is that the city will scramble a bit to pay for its share of the projects. It was a bit of a surprise--although welcome--that Belleville was awarded the CDBG grant this go around. It would be a shame to turn down any grant because we can’t come up with our share. In Belleville’s case, that may mean a bond issue so as not to strap utility funds. As Mayor Tatum Couture said, this points to a need for better future planning. Belleville’s success in winning grants speaks well of the efforts former city manager Bob Knudson to pursue money that’s available. That attitude must continue. Not all applications will be successful--but you certainly won’t get any money if you don’t apply. Governments need a little “mad” money built into the budget to take advantage of these pleasant surprises when they happen. But we need to know exactly where our share of the money is coming from before we apply--so future awards have no “This is good news . . . but . . .” attached to them.
Commentary
Public outcry and the future of the police department, Part II By Fred Arnold Telescope Publisher A long time ago I learned a couple of lessons with regard to speaking. First, if you don’t have something to say, don’t say it. Secondly, it is better to keep your mouth shut and have people think you a fool than open it and remove all doubt. Last week Belleville Mayor Tatum Couture justifiably took control of a situation that could have gotten real ugly, real quick. With the ‘future of the Belleville Police department’ on the agenda and some dozen or more citizens in attendance, presumably to either get in the know or toss in their two-cents worth, the matter was tabled until further notice. Why the table? It was simple: there was no direction of where to take the matter. As members of the Belleville City Council seek ways to cut costs in working with the local police department, until recommendations are made and a plan put forth to discuss, there really isn’t anything to talk about. At the same time it is disheartening to see that since last year’s revelation that our community cannot continue to afford the police department at current levels, no progress has been made to finding a solution. One can easily to empathize with the mayor’s frustration. She noted that meeting after meeting and discussion upon discussion has been held with no tangible action. And with 2013 budgets just around the corner the problem continues to get kicked further down the road, perhaps for someone else to deal with. Inaction by both the council and police department to really sit down and put forth a solution to this issue makes both entities look bad. The problem is not going away and must be dealt with. Still Mayor Couture did the right thing by tabling the matter last week. There was nothing to discuss, so there was no point in talking. ---While concluding some business with Belleville relator John Rhine last week had the opportunity to meet new Belleville City Manager Neal Lewis. Neal comes to our community following a 30 year stint as head of the parks and recs department in Kearney, Ne. I think I took him somewhat by surprise when I told him I had been “checking him out.” I informed him that my son, Freddie, works for the daily newspaper The Kearney Hub and that I asked him to do a little background checking for his old man. The long story short is: Kearney has lost a great community leader and Belleville will be getting one. That’s all the news I need to report. --I want to say a special “hello” and get well wishes to my coffee drinking pal, Dale Coonrod. Dale had a little cardiac work done in Lincoln last week. Dale was one of the first people to greet me when I came back to Belleville a couple of years ago and I do not forget his genuine warmth. But, in true coffee club fashion, fellow drinker Alan Engle texted Dale while he was in the hospital while we were at coffee last Thursday and told him the spread was 51 to 54 and if was Dale’s turn to pick. Not even when you’re sick do you get a break from the guys at coffee.
THE BELLEVILLE
“At The Crossroads Of America”
Jerry Moran moran.senate.gov
TELESCOPE
US Representative Tim Huelskamp huelskamp.house.gov
A Subsidiary of McBattas Publishing, Inc., Owners Published on Thursdays
(USPS 049-160) Periodicals Postage Paid at Belleville, KS 66935 Postmaster: Send Address Changes to: The Belleville Telescope, 1314 19th St., Belleville, Kansas 66935
Rural Life
By Veronica Barrington
Community development guiding momentum Thursday night, I attended the Belleville Community Forum at the Belleville Country Club, sponsored by the City of Belleville and Belleville Chamber-Mainstreet. Mayor Tatum Couture and facilitator Lynn Koch led the discussion at this second meeting. Some words that describe Thursday night’s gathering of about 30 community members are energetic, hopeful, visionary, and caring. Koch asked the question, “Why would you want to visit Belleville?” Respondants mentioned the Belleville High Banks, the Boyer Gallery and the Republic County Historical Museum, Rocky Pond, the fairgrounds, the court house, the Blair Theater, and great shopping including The Feathered Nest and Sew Country. “You are your own advocates and salespeople for your town,” Koch says.
This empowering statement spurred on conversation about possible assets to focus on to create a brand for the community. This grass-roots, nebulous gathering was beginning to solidify behind the need for a marketing plan for the community. “There needs to be some kind of mechanism where members from all groups in the community can meet periodically,” Koch says. The Belleville Chamber/ Mainstreet members hope to organize a weekly event to bring the community together. This will go a long way towards providing a social network to form. When Belleville’s new city manager, Neil Lewis spoke about his first impressions of Belleville, and the potential he sees in the area, a vision began to take hold among listeners. By the end of the evening, the group agreed the first steps in marketing Belleville should include improving
The Write Stuff
signage and lighting, developing a theme and a logo for the town. I urge more community members to attend also. More input and more voices echoing and discussing points brought up, sharing ideas and weighing options is needed. “We need to be committed,” Koch says. “We can’t do a lot as individuals, but as a community we can do great things.” The next meeting will be February 8 at 7 p.m. at the Belleville Country Club. Jenny Russell with Republic County Economic Development says “We’re not dying. We’re fighting.” Any good fight requires energy and momentum. Call me an optimist, but I see a bright future possible for tenacious small towns with the rural can-do spirit that is evident all over Republic County.
By Deb Hadachek
More about the ‘necessities’ in life Saturday in the hospitality room at the forensics tournament I helped judge at Republic County High School, the subject turned to outhouses. (So much for students thinking that during breaks judges might have lofty judge-like conversations about the finer points of public speaking.) Belleville Public Library director Leah Krotz mentioned a recent column I wrote about outhouses, and said the library has a book in its collection called Back to the Basics: A Treasury of Outhouse Stories. If you want to read this book, you’ll have to put your name on a waiting list, because I immediately checked it out Saturday. Michelle Webb said she compiled the outhouse stories because outhouses raise “feelings of affection for a place used sometimes as a refuge, sometimes as a meeting place, but always as a place that brings back special memories of family, friends and home.” Leah said her favorite story in the book is about a
little girl who armed herself with a stick each time she traveled to the privy to fend off a mean rooster. After one fortuitous whack with the stick, the rooster keeled over. Terrified of the punishment she might receive for killing the rooster, the girl stuffed the carcass down one of the holes in the outhouse. Her father received quite a shock later in the day when he visited the privy--and heard the sound of a rooster crowing beneath him. --Lacey Stephens surprised me when she joined in the conversation and said she had taken photos of the quaint outhouse next to my grandparents’ house. I was puzzled until it dawned on me the building she was talking about. “You mean grandpa’s tool shed?” I asked. Yep, the little building grandpa moved in was actually an outhouse he repurposed to store garden tools. Now I know the neighbors must have believed he and grandma were just moving
STAFF DIRECTORY
Fred A. Arnold Jr..............................Publisher - faarnoldjr@yahoo.com Deb Hadachek .......................................Editor - dhadachek@gmail.com Paul Haase ................................. Sports - telescope.sports@gmail.com Susan Bartels...............Advertising Director - susanism2@yahoo.com Charlotte Cardenas ............. Office Manager - btelescope@nckcn.com Veronica Barrington ......Reporter - vbarrington.telescope@gmail.com Denise Andersen ........Commercial Printing - ddandersen@windstream.net Lonnie Beneda .........................................................Production Manager
Phone: (785) 527-2244
one step closer to indoor plumbing. --Lacey also mentioned she took a photo of a dead armadillo on the side of the road she believes fell off of a semi traveling from the south--apparently to prove to friends she had actually seen an armadillo on the side of the road. Brings up a great idea for a new photo feature: Road Kill of Republic County. --Another friend told me the outhouse on the farm he and his wife moved to when they first married was also home to a relatively friendly mink. Even though mink pelts were worth quite a bit, the man just didn’t have the heart to kill the mink in the outhouse. That is, until a cardinal also decided to winter in the privy. The ensuing caterwauls between the mink and the bird--particularly when the “necessary” was needed by human occupants--added even more suspense and adventure to wintertime trips to the outhouse.
SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Single copy price: $1 Subscription Rates: $43.32 per year in Republic and adjoining counties, 92 cents per single copy plus eight cents sales tax. Tax charged on Kansas subscriptions.
ADVERTISERS:
The newspaper, its owners and employees shall not be liable for damages caused by typographical errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Advertisers must notify sales representatives of adjustment request within 7 days of first ad run date. Adjustment will be made in the form of credit. Credit will be given at the current open inch rate with a 1” minimum. No price adjustment or credit will be given on proofed ads.
Fax: (785) 527-2225
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
THE BELLEVILLE TELESCOPE
Public Minds Public Minds Policy: The Telescope invites short letters on timely topics. Writers must include their names for publication. No anonymous contributions will be printed. Letters may be edited because of space limitations.
Reader Questions School Board’s Decision January 25, 2012 Dear Editor: A “mistake” is misspelling a word. A “mistake” is grabbing the wrong car keys. A “mistake” is giving the wrong answer to a question. Making a conscious decision to consume alcohol and get behind the wheel of a car is not a “mistake.” It is a severe lapse in judgment that could impact the lives of others. The USD 109 School Board’s decision is what it is. However, I commend Mr. Milner and Mr. Knaub, for standing up for integrity and high morals in our community. What disappoints me is that some people make excuses such behavior. If there is a wreck with another vehicle and caused fatalities, would those people be given a “second chance?” Also, being a coach and a teacher also means you are role model for our youth. By condoning these alleged actions, it sends the message to our youth that drinking and driving isn’t really all that bad because, if you’re caught doing it, you’ll just get a “slap on the wrist.” I realize his severe lapse of judgment came when our girls’ basketball team is enjoying a successful season and that his termination would negatively affect the team. However, there are consequences for our actions and his actions shouldn’t be condoned. I hope the next time a serious issue comes before the USD 109 School Board, they will make the right decision. Brent Kirkpatrick Belleville (Editor’s note: Jake Lull, girls basketball coach, has been charged with alleged driving under the influence in Cloud County, but has not been convicted. At a special USD 109 board meeting last week, the board voted 5-2 to lift a suspension of his coaching duties contingent upon fulfilling stipulations required by the board.)
Agriculture Accounts For 1 in 12 Jobs
January 30, 2012 U.S. agriculture is the envy of the world. Our extraordinary productivity enables us to export large volumes of food, fiber, and fuel products—valued around 137 billion dollars this year—while keeping cost of food low--on the average only 6-7 cents out of every dollar we earn. Agriculture is responsible for 1 out of every 12 jobs in our country. Each additional billion dollars of agricultural exports generates 8,400 more jobs for
us. With the expansion of the biofuels industry, we have gone from importing 60% of our oil to 52% in the last couple of years. We are paying about $0.90 a gallon less for gas than we would have been paying without ethanol. Our success story did not “just happen.” It is the result of a strong private/ public partnership. Government investment in research, safety net programs, disaster programs, credit programs, conservation programs, market development programs and, more recently, biofuels programs has fused with private enterprise, including the incredible commitment of time, energy and ingenuity of American farmers, to generate these remarkable achievements. As policy decisions are made and implemented in the next farm bill, much more is at stake than farm income. High input costs mean farmers will remain at high risk. A crop ruined by natural disaster or unpredictable price collapse can put a hard-working farm family out of business in a hurry. Farmers rely on a strong safety net to survive. Farmers need assistance quickly after they lose crops to natural disasters. Bankers and ag suppliers cannot wait two years for loan or bill payments to be made. Crop insurance is a cornerstone of risk protection. However, the value of such insurance is dramatically diminished during periods of low prices. I can’t stress enough that crop insurance alone is not adequate to keep farmers in business during periods of low prices and high input costs. This is especially true for beginning farmers, who often do not have equity adequate to survive a bad year. The average age of farmers is 57. In the past five years, we have seen a 20% decrease in the number of farmers under the age of 25. We need to find new ways--through tax policy, regulations, credit programs or other programs--to help transition farms to the next generation. Studies have shown that public investments in agriculture research earn a twentyfold return in the U.S. economy. Such investments keep U.S. agriculture competitive and sustainable. Public funding for agriculture research has been flat-lined for about 20 years, which should be a warning sign for all of us concerned with our ability to increase productivity to meet the needs of an everexpanding world population. Conservation is an important component for sustainable productivity. In the last 30 years, producers utilizing cost share programs and other techniques have reduced soil erosion by more than 40%The Conser-
vation Reserve Program has had continued success in providing cleaner water and air and enhanced wildlife habitat. In Kansas it is providing the opportunity to increase the population of the lesser prairie chicken, keeping them from becoming an endangered species. Continuing to expand export opportunities is fundamental to the future success of U.S. agriculture. Studies have shown a return of $31 for every dollar our government invests in market development programs.. I know firsthand how important such investment is, having been actively involved with U.S. Wheat Associates. Before we chart a policy course for the future, it is important to understand how we got where we are. It is easy to forget in these times of anti-government rhetoric the important synergy and partnership that private enterprise agriculture has had with our government. Adrian Polansky State Executive Director USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Kansas (Polansky grew up on a farm in North Central Kansas and is still active in the family farming operation.)
Reader Likes Congressman’s Remarks
January 24, 2012 Deb, Any chance this could be reprinted? Thanks for your consideration whether you do or not. I happen to agree and wish for folks to be informed is all. Carolyn Simms Republic --Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp attended President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening. Following the address, Congressman Huelskamp issued the following remarks: “President Obama is running from his record, but there is nowhere to hide. Three years after he took office, America is $4.6 trillion deeper in debt, 1.4 million fewer Americans are employed, and more Americans have to rely on the government to make ends meet. That’s not progress; that’s jeopardizing the American Dream. “This President has shown nothing but contempt for American jobs, energy, and values. Casesin-point include the Administration’s overregulation of energy and agriculture; denial of the Keystone permit that would create 20,000 jobs; and his continued antagonism toward the religious freedom of health care providers and our men and women in uniform, including chaplains.” “The one thing not heard tonight was a call-to-action from the President to the Democrat-controlled Senate to pass a budget. Only once in the President’s term – 1,000 days ago to be exact – has the Senate fulfilled its duty to pass a budget for America.”
We Take Care Of What Matters Most.
Dignity. Respect. Assurance. Sincere Service Since 1907 Don Waddington
Steven Surber
John Surber
Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber
Funeral Home Sincere Service Since 1907
Belleville & Scandia, KS & Chester, NE 785-527-2222
Deaths
Verna E. Willis Verna E. Willis of Belleville, 92 died January 28, 2012 at Belleville. She is survived by one son, John (Dee) Willis of Overbrook, KS, one daughter, Barbara Willis of Salina, two grandsons, four step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, First United Methodist Church, Belleville. Interment in Belleville Cemetery. online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, in charge of arrangements
Erma F. Barton Erma F. Barton was born on November 30, 1917 in rural Clyde, to Arthur and Goldie (Miller) Resco and died January 31, 2012 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia, KS at the age of 94. She is survived by her son, Ron (Jeri) Barton, Ravenal, SC; daughters, Ramona Stanley, Belleville, Ilene (John) Kralovetz, Mission, TX; sister, Ruth Landry, Goddard, KS; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Reeze, son, Lowell Dwayne Barton, sisters, Reba Price, Mae Resco and Laura Beth Resco and brother, Clair Resco. Graveside services will 10 a.m. Saturday, February . 4, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Clyde, KS with Rev. L. Dean Thompson officiating. Visitation 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia. Memorials to Sunset Nursing Home.
Melvin E. Ferris Melvin Eugene Ferris, son of Asa L. and Betsy Marie (Jotter) Ferris, was born January 6, 1927 in Narka and died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was 85. He attended grade school in Narka and graduated from Narka Rural High School in 1945. He was inducted into the United States Army on May 22, 1945 and traveled on a troop train to Camp Hood, TX for basic training. His unit was scheduled to leave for Okinawa for the planned invasion of Japan, but the war ended before his unit was deployed. He was honorably discharged from the Army on October 15, 1946. He returned to Narka to begin his farming career on the farm where he grew up. He also spent several years as a custom harvester, following wheat harvest from Texas to North Dakota and harvesting fall crops at home. He married Shirley Rose Spradling on August 15, 1953 at the Presbyterian Church in Fairbury. To this union three children, Kathy, Brenda, and Steve were born. He was a member of the Narka Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge No. 129 of Belleville, the Cuba American Legion Post No. 345, and the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley, daughter Brenda He is survived by his daughter Kathy Kvasnicka
Tickets.00 Only $e5rson per p
and husband Doyle and son Steve Ferris and wife Renee’ all of Narka; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren brother Manford Joyce Ferris. Funeral services were held Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Presbyterian Church, Narka with Pastor Phil Goombi officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery rural Narka with military honors conducted by America Legion William Fleming Post No. 345 of Cuba. Memorials to the church or to the donor’s choice. Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, in charge of arrangements.
Margaret E. Campbell Margaret Elithe Campbell, the daughter of Charles P. Gillespie and Margaret J. (Fetzer) Gillespie, was born February 5, 1917 in Clyde, and died on January 25, 2012 at the Mt. Joseph Senior Village, Concordia, at the age of 94 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She attended schools in Wichita and Concordia. She was united in marriage to Champ A. Campbell on August 31, 1937 in Minneapolis, KS and to this union was born Elizabeth, Charles, Jane, Gerald, and Joyce. The couple lived on the Campbell home place near Wayne where they engaged
3A
in farming for many years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Concordia and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ophel Chapter # 115, Belleville, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1979, two brothers: Robert and Charles, sisters: Dora and Mary, son-in-law: Tom Hutchinson, and great granddaughter-in-law: Crystal Trost She is survived by her children: Elizabeth (Mel) Steinle of Concordia, Charles (Ruby) Campbell of South Haven, KS, Jane (Lynn) Maddy of Agenda, Gerald (Pam) Campbell of Concordia, and Joyce Hutchinson of Salina, KS; 15 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren, a sister Jewell Wagoner of McAllen, TX. Funeral services were January 28, at the Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville with Pastor Tessa Zehring officiating. Eastern Star services conducted by Order of the Eastern Star Ophel Chapter #115, Belleville. Interment at the Union Cemetery, Wayne. Memorials to the Meadowlark Hospice or the Shriners Crippled Children’s Fund. BachelorSurber Funeral Home, Belleville, in charge of the arrangements.
The Republic County RCD Committee The Republic County RCD Committee will meet Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Republic County Courthouse to consider applications that have been received in a timely fashion. Applications must be received in the Republic County Treasurer’s office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012. Applications are available at the Republic County Treasurer’s office. Funds available for this lending period total $384,491.45.
28th Annual Christian Music Festival Interdenominational Gospel Singing at the Smith Center Jr.-Sr. High School
Interdenominational Gospel Singing at the Beloit Jr.-Sr. High School
Sunday, February 5, 2012 3:00 p.m. Prelude starts at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:00 p.m.
Free will offering to Smith Co. Charitable Organizations & Music Scholarships
Prelude starts at 2:30 p.m. Free will offering to Heart Choices
Featuring North Central Kansas Christian Choir
“Get All Excited” Betty Jo Banks, Director - Helen VanKooten, Pianist
Choir Members from 60 Area Churches In cooperation With Most Area Churches Both Concerts are Free Will Donation Handicapped Accessible!
Land & Personal Property Auction Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 4-H Building Belleville, KS
*****************************************************************
Land - Land sells at 1:00 P.M.
W 1/2 E1/2 Less 3 acres, Sec. 19-03-02 west of the 6th P.M. Approx. 151 total acres, 96.24 acres cropland, 54.74 acres grass
Personal Property; - Sale starts at 10:00 A.M. Truck, Car, Jeep, Tractors, Farm Items, Antiques, collectibles, yard & garden items, household items See next weeks paper for complete sale bills *****************************************************************
R.E. “Edwin” Snapp ETAL
Mark Uhlik, Broker / Auctioneer
785-325-2740 www.KsLandCo.com
THE BLAIR THEATRE
1310 19th St., Downtown Belleville, Kansas www.theblairtheatre.com All Regular movies $5.00 We accept all Debit Cards, 527-8080 3D Movies $8.00 Visa, Mastercard & Discover
We Bought A Zoo - PG Friday, Feb. 3 ~ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 ~ 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 ~ 3:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 ~ 7 p.m.
War Horse - PG13 Friday, Feb. 3 ~ 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 ~ 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 ~ 7:00 p.m.
4A
The Belleville Telescope
ThursdAy, FeBruAry 2, 2012
Milestones Republic News
Open House
by Virginia Petersen
Granddaughters Perform At Recital Virginia petersen attended a recital of the Turning Pointe dance studio at the Blair Theater to watch her four great granddaughters, Gracie, Sarah, Sophia and Olivia Rieke perform, along with sixty other dancers. She reports the theater was packed both Saturday and Sunday. Ward and Ilene Aurand attended the Sodbuster’s weekend at Franklin, NE. On Sunday, they called on Leonard and Helen Erickson in Superior. Jim and Evelyn Hurley called on Jean Charles Tuesday afternoon to wish her a Happy Birthday. On Tuesday evening they attended the Air Force Band at the Brown Grand Theatre with Mary Agnes Johnson. Weekend guests of Vida
Boman were Barbara Hurley and Leon Husher. Deanna Hobelmann, Janice Reinke and Marla Braithwaite were in Inman, KS welcoming LaVon and Fern Bohling as they moved there from Minn, MN. Belinda Myers and granddaughters Nevaeh and Trista Spitler were weekend guests of Bob and Shirley Gunn. Terran and Tina Woolley spent the weekend with Glenn and Phyllis Hofts. Terran played the bagpipes at church on Sunday. Josie Simms was a Sunday dinner guest of the Hofts and Woolleys. Donna Noble attended the D.W#. Club at Hebron on Friday. Weekend guests of Dale and Marge Baxa included
Charles Smith, Branson Gaspar, Jacob Gavin and Derek Baxa. Marge Seybold returned home Thursday and is recuperating from her recent surgery. Jack Smith was a Sunday dinner guest of Arnold and Betty Smith, Superior. Other guests included the Neil Thompson family and the Jim Smith family. Bill and Connie Smith attended basketball games in Concordia in which their grandson Chandler Smith participated. Carole Smith, Hastings, visited her sister, Cam Gates for the weekend. Drew Morley, Morgan Umschied and Dylan Woodward were Sunday dinner guests of Kent and Cathy Chase.
New Arrivals
Burandt Celebrates 90th Birthday On February 14, Grace Burandt will celebrate her 90th birthday. An open house will be held at the Grand View Apartments, 1815 24 St., Belleville, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 11. The celebration is hosted by her children, Donald Morehead, Gillette, WY, Karen Jensen, Meeker, CO, and Kathleen Jensen, Belleville. Cards and letters may be sent to 1815 24 St., Apt. 10, Belleville, KS 66935
BAXA--Timothy and Amanda Baxa, Wichita, are the proud parents of daughter Sophia Josephine, born on October 25, 2011. Grandparents are Lynn and Peggy Kleiber, Salina, and Raymond and Jane Baxa, Cuba. Great Grandmother is Leona Kleiber, Tampa, KS.
Pike Valley Jr. High Honors Kansans
Narka News
by Estel Edwards
Sgt. Shoemaker to Deploy To Cuba
The 8th grade class presented Kansas Day in the Courtland gym January 27 to honor Kansas's 151st birthday. Each student researched a famous Kansan, prepared a short speech about his or her life, and dressed in costume to depict the character. From left to right: Row 1: Lane Ehlers, Robert Ballard; Titus Vignery, John Riggins; Dylan Jacobson, Russell Stover; Cole Thomas, Lewis Walt; Geni Stainbrook, Jim Ryun. Row 2: Shelby Thrash, Mari Dusay; Danyelle Matthews, Martina McBride; MacKenzie Breuer, Jackie Stiles; Rina Deweese, Amelia Earhart; Kaylee Kagle, Kendra Wecker; Cheyenne Nelson. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Row 3: Damian Samuelson, Darren Sproles; Jeromy Van Baale, Chief Black Dog; Joey Montague, Joseph McCoy, Dawson Carlgren, Lynn Dickey; Jacob Field, President Eisenhower; Payton Runft, Phyllis Haver; Jenna Johnson, Kirstie Alley. Not pictured: Jordan Roush, Lynette Woodard.
Marvin and Donna Shoemaker were Sunday dinner guests of Frank and Lynette Shoemaker, Marysville. The occasion celebrated the birthdays of Laura Fincham and Rex Shoemaker. It was also a farewell to Sgt. Rex Shoemaker who will be deployed to the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for the next year. His wife, Kaitlyn and children Aaron and Mashea have moved back to Milford, NE, to live this next year. Also attending were Lorene Berger, Luin and Mary Jo Berger, Lane and Levi and Mark and Laura Fincham and children, Jaxon and Afton of Ankeny, IA. Mary Gilbreth was honored with a birthday sup-
per by her fiancé John Simmons, Mason and Carson; Alberta Simmons; Mike & Vicky Holly; Rick Simmons; Brandon, William, and Joe; Amanda DeWitt; and Betty Edwards. Melvin Ferris, lifetime resident of Narka died Thursday January 27. Ferris was a member of the Narka Church for 74 years. Memorial services were held Monday at the Narka Presbyterian Church with Pastor Phil Goombi officiating and lunch for the family at Denton Hall following the service. Kelley Edwards was surprised by family and friends celebrating her 40th birthday at The Acreage in Hubbell on Saturday evening.
Balloons and a cake depicting her road to “40” decorated the event. Helping Edwards celebrate were Jim, Spencer, and Jared Edwards; Charles Walrath; Randy and Joleen Kuhl and Dakota of Lincoln, NE; Kelly and Sandi Davis of Fairbury; Marge and Harold Lane, Larry Huffman, Allison and Madison of Fairbury; Connie Hardin and Larry Quackenbush of Western, NE. Doug and Kitty Edwards; Betty Edwards; Alberta Simmons; Donna Svoboda; Mike and Vicky Holly; Melvin and Estel Edwards; Harley Edwards; Clayton Edwards; Rick, William, and Joseph Simmons; Jim, Kelley, Spencer and Jared Edwards.
NPL Scholars Bowl Champions
Pike Valley Spelling Bee Munden Volunteer Firemen
Pancake Feed Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Drinks
Saturday, February 4, 2012 The Pike Valleys Scholars Bowl team took first place out of sixteen teams at the Northern Plains League Scholars Bowl on January 25. Pike Valley also hosted the event. (Picture attached) Front Row, Left to right: Quentin Barclay, Ty Bivens, Andrew Gritten. Back Row: Samuel Janssen, Austin Swanson. Pike Valley Elementary and Jr. High held their annual school spelling bee on January 20. Principal Mike Gritten reports the contest took longer this year, as the students kept spelling their words correctly. “Mrs. Saunders had to reach deep to find words to challenge the kids,” he says. Sixth grader Cole Stricker came out on top with Jenna Johnson finishing second, Jordan Rousch third, Zeb Sjolandar fourth, Geni Stainbrook fifth, and Makayla Kreie sixth. These students will compete at the County Spelling Bee on February 1, to be held at the Republic County Court House in Belleville. Pictured: Makayla Kreie, Jordan Rousch, Jenna Johnson, Cole Strickler, Zeb Sjolander, and Geni Stainbrook
Wayne State College Dean's List for Academic Achievement More than 800 students at Wayne State College were named to the Dean's List for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. Among these are Cody Eugene Pachta, Chester, NE, and Brittney Elizabeth Firley, Deshler, NE.
Students listed on the dean's list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. Firley earned a 4.0 GPA for the term.
Join Us On Facebook
Cuba Cash Store 785-729-3632 Dale & Laverna Huncovsky
Catering for all your special events.
REPUBLIC COUNTY General Public Transportation “First Come, First Serve”
Wheelchair Accessible In Belleville 785-527-0591 Out of Town 785-527-7239 (1 Day Prior To Riding)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Munden Community Hall Munden, Kansas FREE WILL DONATION
702 K St.
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Two Doors Down Café & Bar
Wednesday, February 1: Noon: Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie, salad, dessert Evening - Burger Night and Cooks Specialty Burger Thursday, February 2: Noon: Pork Chops and Stuffing Evening: Mexian Specials inc Burritos Friday, February 3: Noon: Baked Steak Dinner Evening: BBQ Ribs and Cheesy Potatoes Steak Specials (try our flat iron Steaks) Also shrimp, chops and Salad Bar Saturday, February 4: Noon: Brisket Sandwiches or Off the Menu Evening: Prime Rib - Steaks - Chops - Shrimp and Salad Bar Sunday, February 5: Breakfast-Biscuits and Gravy Monday, February 6: Noon: Cooks Choice Evening: CLOSED Tuesday, February 7: Noon: Cooks Choice Evening - CLOSED
We have soups and special Sandwiches each day!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
THE BEllEvillE TElEScopE
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.
NCK Veterans Service Center to Provide Free Tax Assistance The NCK Veterans Service Center is operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center at the Concordia National Guard Armory. The Center will offer this service from January 30 to April 17. “We are offering free Federal and state tax filing assistance to the general public,” said Executive Director, Charles Myers. Myers has attained certifications from the IRS in preparing taxes. “Our target clientele are those with less than $50,000 in earned income,” Myers says. “I decided to do this because I knew quite a few people that were paying fees to have their simple returns filed for them,” said Myers. “Additionally, I learned that the IRS estimates 20-25% of those that would qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) don’t claim the credit. This money can make a real difference to workers struggling in this recovering economy.” To help determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring: • Photo Proof of identification. • Social Security cards for themselves, their spouse and all dependents or Social Security number verification letters issued by the Social Security Administration. • Birth dates for all persons listed on the tax return. • Wage and earning statement(s), Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R, from all employers. • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099). • Copies of their prior year federal and state returns, if available. • Bank routing and account numbers for
direct deposit of their refunds. • Other relevant information about income and expenses. • Amounts paid for day care, if applicable, and the day care provider’s identifying number. Both spouses must be present to sign joint returns. “EITC is a financial boost for working people in a recovering economy and allows more funds to flow within our community. It’s money that can make lives a little easier,” Myers says. More information can be found at www.nckfreetaxes.org or by calling 785-534-9448.
Cunningham To Offer Primo Scholarship Cunningham Telephone and Cable has applications for a $500 PRIMO scholarship. PRIMO will award 5 scholarships. Each telephone company like Cunningham Telephone and Cable, can submit 3 applications to the state organization from which the 5 winners are selected. The student’s parents or guardian must be a customer of Cunningham Telephone and Cable. Preference is given to those students who will enroll in marketing, public relations, or a telecommunications related field. The scholarship is available for any accredited university, college, or technical school. The deadline for applications is March 23. Contact Megan at Cunningham Telephone and Cable for an application. 1-800-2878495
NCK Got Talent? Audition Planned The Brown Grand Theatre and the POW Camp Concordia are sponsoring
a joint fund raising talent show which will be held on March 3 and 10. Auditions for this show will be February 4 at 3:00 at the Brown Grand Theatre. Over $500 in cash prizes sponsored by Citizen’s National Bank and People’s Bank of Concordia will be awarded to the winners of the final talent competitions. There will be two divisions with two separate talent shows. The first division showcases youth from 5 to 15 years of age. Division II is for adults 16 and older. Individuals and groups will be considered for any type of appropriate talent for a family oriented audience. If contestants cannot attend the February 4th try out time, they may submit an electronic tryout of a video on VHS or DVD or they may submit a You Tube video of the performance. All submissions should be sent to the Brown Grand Theatre Box 347 Concordia KS 66901 or sent electronically to gottalentnck@gmail.com. All electronic submissions must be received by February 9. All rules, regulations and information is also posted to the Brown Grand’s website. Contestants may be from any area. For further information, go to www.browngrand.org.
Zion, Munden, To Host Valentine Event The Zion Evangelical Church of Munden will host a Valentine Event at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening, February 12. A meal will be served, and reservations may be made to the Johnsons, (785) 3582000, or sent to PO Box 75, Narka, KS 66960, until February 4. Village Missionaries from the surrounding area will be in attendance and other surprises are in store.
Pike Valley K-8 Geography Bee
Faith
You Can’t Hear If You Don’t Listen By Kathy Aeillo If you’re not familiar with this 1 Samuel 3:1-10, take a few minutes to read it because it is full of wonderful things. This young boy doesn’t really know God yet; God wasn’t making a lot of appearances at the time because the priests were leading sinful lives and the people were following. No matter! God will always find a way to get us back on track. Young Samuel didn’t know the Lord so he didn’t recognize the voice he heard as he slept. He assumed it was the elderly priest so he responded, ready to help as needed. But the priest didn’t call Samuel and, finally, the old man figured out God was calling the boy. The priest told Samuel how to answer God and, with that answer, a life-long relationship began between Almighty God and His cho-
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Join Us On Facebook
The Learning Cooperative of North Central Kansas will be conducting a free screening in Clifton during the afternoon of February 3, 2012. If your child is experiencing difficulty in the developmental areas of hearing and vision, communication, gross and fine motor, self-help, social-emotional, and cognitive skills, please call to schedule an appointment. Parents having any questions concerning their child, ages birth through 5, may call the Learning Cooperative of North Central Kansas TOLL FREE NUMBER 877-493-8231 to make an appointment for your child. Approximately 45 minutes will be required to complete the screening. It will be held at the Clifton/Clyde Middle School, 405 West Parallel St., Clifton, KS.
sen prophet. I think one of the reasons I like this story so much is that it always makes me realize how much time I wasted in my life not paying attention to God’s voice. With the 20-20 hindsight we all have, I know He tugged at my sleeve and whispered in my ear; I also know He drew my heart to Him and, sometimes, He shouted long and loud. But for years I managed to not pay attention. No matter! God will always find a way! The God who called out to Samuel calls each of us by name as well. Sometimes God calls because there is work for us to do; sometimes God calls just to remind us our priorities are messed up; sometimes God calls so we’ll notice our brothers and sisters who are hungry or sick or cold or lonely. Sometimes God calls to tell us we are loved
and blessed. If we choose not to listen, we’re going to miss amazing things. Prayer is a wonderful way to talk with God but it is in the quiet where we will hear the Lord’s answers. God wants us to tell Him our joys and concerns, our dreams and fears but God wants us to wait patiently for Him to show us our needs and the needs of others. Remember Psalm 46:10? God tells us, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Samuel heard – and obeyed – the voice of God when he was just a young boy. I heard the voice of God but I didn’t obey until I was a middle-aged woman. God calls to each of us; God uses each of us; God loves each of us and forgives each of us our sins; God pours mercy and grace over each of us. We don’t deserve any of that but God deserves a serious listen!
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 FREE Belleville Landmark Church Meeting at the Blair Theater 1310 19th Street, Belleville Sunday School 9:30 Worship Service 10:30 Pastor Josh Knaub 527-2683 mylandmarkchurch.com 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 6-8 p.m. Wed. METHoDiST Agenda United Methodist Church 4th and Delmar Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock 785-325-2314 Worship July through Aug. 11 a.m. Sept. through Dec. 9 a.m Jan. through April 11 a.m. (Paid for by a grant from the UMC Health Fund) Belleville First United Methodist Church 2013 M St, 785-527-5608 (w) 785-955-0322 (c) Pastor Lennie Maxwell pastor@belleumc.org Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 AM Web: www.belleumc.org Email: belleumc@nckcn.com
The Geography Bee was held January 20 at the Pike Valley Music Room. Several kids answered the advanced questions well. It came down to a sister vs. brother fight for the top two in which Payton Runft beat out her brother Mason Runft. No hard feelings between the two, just a little bragging rights at the supper table Friday night. Here were the complete results for the top 10: 10,Coby Marcuis, tenth place, Layton Robison, ninth, Tristan Garman, eighth, Kain Johnson, seventh, Danielle Deweese, sixth, Dylan Jacobson, fifth, Ryne McCreight, fourth, Tiana Sothers, third, Mason Runft, second and Payton Runft, first.
5A
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 courtland United Methodist Church 308 Main St. 785-374-4520 Pastor Kathy Aeillo Worship 9:15 a.m. Wednesday school 3:45 pm Junior High Youth group Wednesdays, 7 pm Scandia United Methodist Church 5th & Cloud Sts. 785-335-2612 Pastor Kathy Aeillo Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday school 3:45 pm High school youth group Sundays, 7:30 pm 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 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturday Mass: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass: 11:00 a.m. Munden St. George 105 W. Myrza Mass 2nd Saturday 6:30 p.m. cuba St. Isidore 603 Linden Mass 4th Saturday 6:30 p.m. ASSEMBlY oF GoD Belleville Crossroads Assembly of God Pastor Dennis L. Carey 17th & Q ST Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 785-527-2780 (office) 785-527-3076 (cell) 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.
Worship in Mahaska in Jan.
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 Belleville American Lutheran Church 2304 M ST 785-527-5841 Pastor Judith Wascher Pastor Art Bliese alc@nckcn.com www.peaceparishelca.org Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Byron, NE St. Peter Lutheran Church Rural Byron, NE Inteirm Pastor Tom Miller Worship 9:30 A.M. Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. BApTiST Belleville First Baptist Church Pastor John Lewis 527-2511 20th and J Street Sunday Classes 9:30am Worship 10:30am 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
Church Directory Any church in North Central Kansas or South Central Nebraska is welcome to list their contact information and service times on the Church Directory Page. Cost is $156 per year. For more information, call The Telescope at 785-527-2244. The weekly devotional message is sponsored by and is a ministry of the
Republic County Ministerial Alliance
DURFLINGER DISPOSAL SERVICE
- Offering service anywhere in Republic County. - No extra charge for Occasional furniture, carpet, etc. - Prompt, friendly service - No contracts needed for commercial or residential service - Carts and Dumpsters available - Carry out service from garage or yard available - Six days a week service available
Denny Durflinger and Grandkids: Joey, Jake, & Katie Kueker
785-527-5219 Since 1974
6A
Deeds Filed Quit Claim: Peggy J. Pierce and Cecil Pierce to Sharon M. Haley. Lot 20, block 2, Reeder’s Addition, Narka. Trustees’ Deed: Belva E. Morgan Living Trust to Gary D. Jensen and Marsha A. Jensen. Lots 4-7, Block 2, Blosser’s 2nd Addition, OT, Narka. Trustees’ Deed: Belva E. Morgan Living Trust to Larry John Doyen. Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 3, first Addition, OT, Norway. Warranty Deed: Joan Albertson to Dennis Urie and Carol Jean Urie. Lots 4 and 5, and S 100’ of Lots 6, 7, 8, Block 23, OT, Republic. Quit Claim Deed: Kris Dejmal and Leanna Dejmal to Eric A. Zuk and Patricia J. Zuk. N ½ Lot 5, Block 1, Skinner’s Addition, Munden. Warranty Deed: Jacob Wilber to Ilene T. Kelly. Lot 3, Block 1, West Park, Belleville.
District Court CRIMINAL Ric Jake Michael Meczywor, Belleville, felony theft from Jeffrey Mudd, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, criminal trespass. Entered a 12 month diversion program with the Republic County Attorney, ordered to pay $200 diversion fee, $195 court costs, $495 restitution to Jeffrey Mudd, $94.40 restitution to MTD Iron, write a letter of apology to each victim, provide a detailed written statement regarding these crimes and involvement of all individuals, agree to cooperate and testify in upcoming hearings, perform 20 hours community service. SMALL CLAIMS New Century Bank, Belleville, versus Douglas Edwards, Narka. Judgment for the plaintiff of $2,035.93. Dr. Michael J. Keefer, Belleville, versus Linton Johnson, Belleville. Case filed. LIMITED CIVIL Credit Management Services versus Carlos Longoria and Heather Longoria, Belleville. Default judgment to the plaintiff of $1,066.50 plus interest and costs. Credit Management Services versus Allison Moore, Belleville. Default judgment to plaintiff of $398.50 plus interest and costs. Credit Management Services Inc. versus Mandee Webb and Billy Webb, Scandia. Default judgment to the plaintiff of $874.10 plus interest and costs. Frank Spurney, Belleville versus Tim Wilcox, Concordia. Case filed. Equable Ascent Financial LLC versus Dana R. Wickersham, Belleville. Case filed. Kroger Inc. d/b/a Kwik Shop versus Carlos R. Longoria, Belleville. Case filed. Credit Management Services Inc. versus Dawn Little Journey, Republic. Case filed. Credit Management Services versus Rodney King and Lisa King, Belleville. Case filed. Credit Management Services versus Calvin Key and Kristie Key, Belleville. Case filed. TRAFFIC AND FISH AND GAME John McChesney, Belleville, no seat belt $10. Harold Wilson, Salina, overweight $248. Charles Evans, Deer Park IL, 82/65 $185. Andrew Rudd, Lincoln NE, 88/70 $191. Angela Key Reed-Morse, Concordia, improper weapon for permit (using a rifle on muzzle loader tag during rile deer season) $598. Adel M. Hamad, Fresno CA, bypass scale, $385 Robert L. Hinton, Cop-
THE BELLEVILLE TELESCOPE
County News peras Cove TX revoked CDL dismissed, ordered to pay $98 court costs George Akerson, Lincoln NE, no seat belt $10. Ricky Valasek, Irving TX, 85/70 $173. Arlen Lunzmann, Byron NE, no seat belt $10. Scott N. Cartledge, Tucker GA, 78/65 $321 diversion, failure to stop at stop sign $173. Harold Pederson, Courtland driving while revoked, speeding 69/55, defendant ordered to serve 30 days in Republic County Jail on weekends starting January 20 for 15 weekends, placed on 12 months supervised probation, pay $1,500 fine for driving while revoked, and $69 fine for speeding, $98 court costs, $60 probation fee, $40 drug/alcohol test fee. Donna P. Watson, Kansas City MO, 85/65 $353 diversion. Cassandra S. Williams, Scandia, failure to report accident by quickest means, $198. Bradford McDavid, Aledo TX, 72/55 $185. George Price, Amarillo TX, overweight $298. Derek Blain, Texhoma OK, log book violation, $213. Warren Nichols, Washington IL, 63/45 $167. Daniel Smyth, Skandia MI, tint darker than 70 percent on CMV, $213. Tony Gillinger, Minneapolis KS, 85/70 $173. Jaime Wines, Perry OK, 80/70 $143. Heidi Dieckmann, Lincoln NE, 82/70 $155. Thomas G. Grega, Cold Springs TX, overweight $132.
Sheriff’s Log The Republic County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents from January 21 through January 28: January 229:59 am responded to complete a car/deer accident report for Diane D. Reed, Jamestown. Reed was westbound on K-148 Highway, a half mile west of 80 RD on January 21, 2012 at 8:30 pm in a 2001 Chrysler, when a deer came out of the south ditch and struck the vehicle. Investigating Officer: Jimmy Shepek 1:36 pm arrested a Courtland juvenile in the 300 Block of Wyoming Street in Scandia for driving without a license. The juvenile was transported to the Sheriff’s Department. Juvenile Intake was contacted and responded to complete an assessment. The juvenile was released to an adult. 6:52 pm responded to check on a vehicle in the ditch a half-mile west of 150 Road on US-36 Highway. 7:04 pm responded to check on a vehicle in the ditch near Lincoln Road on US-81 High-
way. 7:30 pm responded to a one-vehicle accident 100 feet north of 18th Street on US-81 Highway. Larry R. Aikens, Nora NE was southbound in a 1999 Chevrolet, when the driver lost control of the vehicle on snow. Vehicle turned 180 degrees and struck bridge railing. 10:35 pm responded to assist Republic County EMS with a call in Cuba. January 231:54 am responded to a onevehicle accident two-tenths of a mile south of Fir Road on US-81 Highway. Lateef O. Lasisi, Houston TX was North bound on US 81 when the driver lost control of the vehicle on the icy road. Vehicle went into the east ditch down a hill through a fence. Vehicle was pulled out by Melton Motors. Vehicle involved: 2005 Chevrolet and Investigating Officer: Thoman G. 3:53 am responded to a report of a semi in the median of US-81 Highway south of Lincoln Road. 6:02 am received a report of a vehicle in the ditch east of 150 Road on US-36 Highway. 6:04 pm arrested a Jamestown man in the 2700 Block of N Street in Belleville for driving while license suspended, no current registration and no proof of liability insurance. The vehicle was impounded and towed by Melton Motors. January 242:03 pm responded to a motorist assist on US-81 Highway near Young Road. 3:39 pm arrested a Belleville man in the 1700 Block of N Street for driving while license suspended. 5:31 pm arrested a Belleville man in the 900 Block of US36 Highway for driving while license suspended. 6:30 pm arrested a Courtland woman on a Republic County warrant for failure to appear. 9:19 pm responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 1800 Block of K Street in Belleville. January 2512:11 am checked on a semi parked on 210 Road south of US-36 Highway. 4:06 pm a Lebanon TN man was arrested in Meade County, Kansas on a Republic County warrant for failure to appear. January 264:57 pm conducted a search warrant in the 700 Block of Main Street in Courtland. January 275:16 pm received a driving complaint on a vehicle eastbound from 220 Road on US36 Highway. 5:24 pm received a report of tire debris in the roadway on US-81 Highway near Queen
RD. 5:31 pm assisted a subject in the 400 Block of Cloud Street in Scandia. 7:21 pm arrested a Norway, man on a Nuckolls County NE
Business before Republic County Commissioners on Monday, January 30: •RCD Secretary Kay
Agenda woman is new fair secretary Danielle LeDoux, Agenda, was introduced as the new NCK Free Fair secretary at the township directors annual meeting held recently. Officers elected for 2012 are Kelvin Blecha, Bruce Runft, Mick Valek and Rhonda Blecha. 2012 fair dates are July 31 through August 4. Fair board members said roof repairs to the 4-H building and an asphalt seal for the roads and walkways on the grounds are major projects planned this year. Net income of $5,626 was realized from the 2011 fair.The fairboard had total income of $80,233, of which $50,000 comes from a Republic County mill levy, $10,500 in receipts from the carnival, and $8,500 in booth rent. Expenses of $74,606 includes $21,577 in wages, $8,979 paid out in premiums, and $7,822 for repairs and maintenance,
Come in for a test save.
port/failure to appear. During the reporting period, 17 traffic stops conducted and 13 court papers served
Shoemaker invited the Board to the next RCD meeting to be held on February 8 in the commissioner’s Room. •Highway Administrator Scott Finkbiner visited with the Board about various Road and Bridge matters. Richard L Wolzen stopped in to visit about a bridge near his home . Road Supervisor Terry Cherney asked for clarification on Commercial Driver’s License requirements for the Road and Bridge De-
partment employees. •Memorandum of Agreements were signed between Republic County and the cities of Belleville and Munden concerning collection and payment of Solid Waste fees. •County Health Administrator Marcia Hansen and County Sanitarian Sherry Koster reviewed the bi-annual report with the Board. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 6 at 8:30 a.m., courthouse, Belleville.
We want to earn your business. If you need help with tax deferred investments, a Revocable Trust, a managed investment account, a corporate trustee/executor, a 401k rollover or any other asset management matters, our friendly staff at The Citizens National Bank Trust & Investment Division is ready to assist you.
Call our Trust Officers, Larry Henry or Amy DeGraff, at 785-275-5000 or 888-227-8457.
Total average savings of
$696*
when you combine home and auto policies.
Call my office for a quote 24/7. John Banister Ins Agcy Inc John Banister, Agent Hwy 36 & L Sts, PO Box 272 Belleville, KS 66935 Bus: 785-527-5343
*Average annual per household savings based on a national 2009 survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL P097187 06/09
M St. 23rd St. Food Mart
81 Hwy
C O N C O R D I A • C L AY C E N T E R • B E L L E V I L L E • G R E E N L E A F
lic County R ep u b Hospital Out-Patient Services Offered
Bone Density Analysis.................................... Belleville Medical Clinic Cardiac Rehabilitation .............................................Monday thru Friday CT Scanning............................................................................. Everyday Echocardiogram .......................................................Monday thru Friday Laboratory Services ................................................................. Everyday MRI .............................................................. Every Tuesday & Saturday Mammogram ............................................................Monday thru Friday Mobile Vascular ...........................................Every Monday & Thursday Nuclear Medicine (Inhouse) ....................................Monday thru Friday Nuclear Medicine (Specialties) .....................Every 2nd & 4th Thursday Occupational Therapy ..............................................Monday thru Friday Physical Therapy......................................................Monday thru Friday Respiratory Therapy................................................................. Everyday Sonograms................................................................Monday thru Friday Speech Therapy ..............................Monday thru Friday by appointment Surgical Services......................................................Everyday as needed Vascular Studies........................................ Every Monday and Thursday
For more information on any of the above specialty clinics contact Republic County Hospital at 527-2254.
US 36
Check out our new website: www.foodmartthriftway.com
Bakery ● Deli ● Smoked Meats ● Video Pharmacy ● Double Coupons Every Day Lottery ● Postage ● Vision Cards ● W.I.C. ATM Inside
2311 M St.
warrant for sexual assault/minor, first degree. January 287:00 am arrested an Agenda man on a Republic County warrant for failure to pay child sup-
Commission signs solid waste agreements
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING FOODMART THRIFTWAY REGULAR HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Food Mart 527-2464
Belleville, KS
Out-Patient Specialty Clinics ENT ........................................................................Every Other Monday Orthopedics-David Samani, MD ................................... Every Thursday Cardiology, Scott Coatsworth, MD .......... 1st & 3rd Mon. of the Month Cardiolite Stress Test ............................... 2nd & 4th Wed. of the Month Urology, Ryan Payne, MD.......................2nd & 4th Tues. of the Month Cataract Surgical Services, Thomas Graul, MD .............Every 4th Wed. Podiatry, M. Shane Frederiksen, MD .................3rd Tues. of the Month
Belleville Medical Clinic Nolan Beavers, MD Cayle Goertzen, MD Andy Walker, MD Dianne Krammer, ARNP Micki Zenger, ARNP
785-527-2217
Republic County Family Physicians Robert Holt, MD Lori Rhine, ARNP
785-527-2237
thursday, February 2, 2011
the belleville telescope
Making a Name for Belleville
Prescribe burning workshop
Public Forums Discuss Ways to Promote City
About 30 people attended a “branding” forum hosted by the City of Belleville and Belleville Chamber Mainstreet sponsored the second in a series of community forums Wednesday evening, January 25 to discuss a marketing plan and brand for the city of Belleville. Those in attendance agreed signage and lighting, as well as a town theme and logo were the first steps towards increasing tourism to the city. Lynn Koch (left) facilitated the meeting. Doane Sells, Deanna Popelka, and Steve Scofield (above) discuss ideas. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. at the Belleville Country Club and is open to the public.
7a
Burning of pastures and grasslands in Kansas has many benefits to cattle production, wildlife, and overall pasture condition. Along with many other advantages, burning will recycle nutrients that are tied up in old plant growth, control woody and herbaceous plants, improve grass distribution, improve wildlife habitat, and reduce the risk of uncontrolled fires. Achieving these benefits when fire is used under specified conditions and with proper timing is termed “prescribed burning”. On February 16th, a workshop will be held at the Firehouse Meeting Room in Miltonvale, KS to present information on prescribed burning. The workshop is in collaboration between Kansas State University, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, National Weather Service, Kansas Forest Service, NRCS, FSA, Conservation Districts, and local fire departments and emergency staff. Topics to be presented are reasons for burning, regulations and permits, weather, burning assistance available, equipment needed, and how to plan and conduct a burn. Producers are encouraged to bring a map of their pasture with trees and waterways marked so that a burn plan can be mapped in a demonstration sandbox. Workshop registration will begin at 5:15 p.m. with the program starting at 5:30 p.m. Please contact any of the River Valley Extension offices for more information. Five dollar registration will cover the cost of a Prescribed Burning notebook, which will be payable at the door the day of the workshop. Dinner will be provided sponsored by Miltonvale Lumber and Farmway Co-op. Please RSVP to the Washington office (785-3252121) by February 13th.
JOSEPH HALL
FAIRBURY HIGH SCHOOL BURKLEY FINE ARTS CENTER Show at 2:00 pm Doors Open at 1:00 pm Sunday, March 4, 2012 Tickets $20 Call Kim Bush at 402-300-0314 or 402-729-2410 for Tickets or More Info www.JosephHall.net 44b
785-781-4383
800-221-4383
604 Wisconson st. • p.o. box 17 • cawker city, Ks 67430 check out our redesigned website at www.wiseconstructioninc.com
Contact Dick Wise, Doug Pruitt or Ken Blair For Estimates
Metal buildiNGs • coNcrete • GraiN storaGe & haNdliNG
coMMercial • aGricultural • iNdustrial
WE SALUTE THESE DONORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE BLAIR THEATER TAX CREDIT PROGRAM Tax Credit Contributors 2010 Terry & Brenda Alstatt Helen Aurand Annette Bredthauer Huetta Derowitsch Stan Estes Kelly Heller Family Foundation Dr. Robert & Nancy Holt Kling Farms Inc. Genevieve Melby Melvin & Donna Pruitt
Don & Betty Anderson Bruce & JoDee Ball Lorene Chizek Donna Eickman Roger & Teresa Fuller David & Janet Heyka Jim & Jean Jensby Brett Kramer Blaine & Kathy Miller
Brad & Jill Boyer Edward & F. Alece Ball Arlie & Dorothy Cox John & Kandy Eickman Pamela Hammer Gerald Holmberg Everett & Gladys Johnson Clayton Kauer New Century Bank Richard & Stephanie Schintler
Total Collected for 2010 $68,000
Astra Bank Paul Abrahm Helen Aurand Ward Aurand Bruce & JoDee Ball Edward & F. Alece Ball Terence & Joleen Baxa Kalen & Ann Bebermeyer Loren Blazek Brad & Jill Boyer Leonard & Carol Bridgman Monte & Gina Broeckelman Richard Childs Childs Farm Inc. Carroll Couture Arlie & Dorothy Cox Ben & Karen Dreesen Donna Eickman Keenan & Linda Elliott Stan Estes Kenneth Ebert Brian Freeman Timothy & Julianne Gottschalk Erica Hadachek Mikel Hadachek Pamela Hammer William & Barbara Hill Brad & Paula Hobelmann Gerald Holmberg Linda Holl Dr. Robert & Nancy Holt Marvin & Janice Houdek Jim & Jean Jensby Nicholas & Janet Jones Michael & Carolyn Kasl Clayton Kauer Kling Farms Inc. Jerry & Pat Kopsa Brett Kramer Roger & Darlene Lambert James & Lori McDonald Blaine & Kathy Miller Jacayln & Kenneth Moravek William Navis Garry & Jenny Pachta Peoples Exchange Bank Polansky Seed Inc. Ed & Barbara Popelka Terri Popelka Phillip & Korrin Poppe Melvin & Donna Pruitt Heath & Lori Rhine Melissa Rundus Rural Gas Inc. Steve & Jewelda Scofield Brent & Rachelle Scott Total Collected for 2010 $275,257.00
-
Charles Westin Richard & Sheril Zenger Greg & Lesa Zenger Donna Ward Dr. Andy & Vickie Walker Steven Surber Georgene Surber Opal Svoboda Rural Gas Inc.
Tax Credit Contributors 2010
Terry & Brenda Alstatt Genevieve Melby Don & Betty Anderson Richard & Sheril Zenger Joan Baker Greg & Lesa Zenger Emma Berggren Larry & Mabel Woodman Dana & Tina Brewer Thomas Williams Childs Land & Cattle Co. Donald & Katherine Wilber Lorene Chizek Charles Westin Huetta Derowitsch Marjorie Waring John & Kandy Eickman Donna Ward Ronald Evert Dr. Andy & Vickie Walker Roger & Teresa Fuller Larry Walter Merle & Debra Hadachek Wesley & Connie Walenta David & Janet Heyka Ila Marie VanNortwick Dean & Deanna Hobelmann The Turning Pointe LLC Todd & Jodi Holmes Gerry & Delores Thompson Marlea & John James Clarence & LaVonne Thomas Erik Leon Jon Thayer Jr. Kelly Heller Foundation Jon Thayer Sr. Diane Kramer Georgene Surber McBattas Publishing Inc. Steve Surber Glenn & Nancy Millington John & Dawn Surber Chris & Ella Pachta Jeffery Strnad Dr. Debbie Doubek Phillips J. Gordon & Bonnie Stofer Mark & Michelle Popelka Brian & Lacey Stephens Erica Prothro Frank & Jean Spurney Douglas & Marci Rogers Susan Sly Richard & Stephanie Schintler Josephine Sheridan Dr. Duane Scott Anonymous Donors Total Collected for 2010 & 2011 $343,257.00
Thank You For Supporting The Blair Theater!
8A
The Belleville Telescope
Sports Sports Talk with Paul By Paul Haase
- Patriots will win the Super Bowl. So grab your snacks and cold beverages and sit back to enjoy the funny commercials. It will be a decent game, not a blowout but not a real tight one either. If they don’t win, at least I got the prediction of funny commercials right. - The ‘Border War’ of basketball is this Saturday when Kansas heads into Missouri to take on the Tigers. The good thing about it is the Hawks won’t be travelling down I-70 anymore after this Saturday. Missouri is leaving the Big 12 and Kansas is waving goodbye to any future scheduling. Because the Tigers are leaving the Big 12 and the fact as a Kansas fan I can’t stand them, Kansas needs to win both conference games against them this year, starting with Saturday. - Iowa State beat Kansas last weekend which isn’t a real surprise for some Kansas fans. The Hawks have had trouble at Iowa State for years. There’s just something about that place that jinxes the Hawks. - One thing I will say about now Kansas coach Bill Self and former Kansas coach Roy Williams is that when an opposing team storms the court after upsetting their team, Self stayed with the team on the court, Williams leaves with his scrubs. That was the case at Iowa State last weekend and the case of North Carolina when they were upset by Florida State a couple week’s ago. If you missed it, with 14 seconds to go in the North Carolina vs. Florida State game during the time out, the Florida State coach went over to Williams and told him along the lines that the students were poised to storm the court. Williams than left his scrubs in and left the court with the rest of his players. His response a couple days later after getting a lot of negative press on it was that he didn’t realize his players were still on the floor. That ought to make the players that were left on the floor feel even better. - Due to the loss to Iowa State, Kansas dropped down in the ranking’s to eighth. Kansas State dropped out of the ranking’s after dropping the game against Oklahoma. That game featured Lon Kruger, former Kansas State standout and coach, now in his first year as the Oklahoma coach. - Kentucky is firmly in the top spot in the ranking’s with Syracuse second, Ohio State third, Missouri fourth, North Carolina fifth, Baylor sixth and Duke seventh for the teams ahead of Kansas. Michigan State and Murray State round out the top ten. - Looking back at the ranking’s, no other team has fared worse this year than Connecticut. Connecticut started out the season ranked fourth only to drop completely out a couple of week’s ago. With winners there are losers and the Huskies are obviously on the back end of that equation.
Junior Buffs fall to Concordia The Republic County Junior Buffs fell to Concordia last Thursday, 40-25. Both teams struggled and stayed even throughout the first half, but a third quarter surge by the Panthers did the damage against the Junior Buffs that they weren’t able to overcome. Both teams were locked up at six following the first period with Concordia taking a one point lead into the halftime break, 15-14. In the third period, the Buffs couldn’t put anything
Need Letterhead or Any Other Business Printing? We can help with fast, friendly local service.
Belleville Telescope Commercial Printing
785-527-2244
together with the Panthers coming out of the break on fire, scoring 14 to the Junior Buff’s three. In the final period, the Buffs put up eight on the score board with the Panthers adding 11 to their total for the final count of 40-25. Tyler Popelka and Lane Shoemaker each had seven to lead the Buff’s scoring. Conner Strutt added four, Trey Kuhlman added three and Kale Johnson and Mikel Cottonmyre each contributed two. B Team The Junior Buffs B team got the win against the Panther’s, 49-31. Mikel Cottenmyre led the Buffs with 12 and Justyn Stindt had 10 for scorers in double figures. C Team The Junior Buffs C Team handled the Panther’s, getting a 38-11 victory. Brett Klima led the Buffs with 10 points with Spencer adding eight.
Lady Panthers claim two victories last week When a team plays games away from home, the bus ride back always seems shorter if accompanied by a win ; last week’s trips coming home went a lot quicker than they did getting to the respected game sites . Pike Valley finished the week with two wins against Linn ( 47 – 27 ) and Chase ( 31 – 28 ) to earn an 11 – 3 record on the year. The Lady Panthers traveled to Linn last Monday to take on the Lady Bulldogs. P V took a 8 -3 lead at the end of the first quarter , and led 24 - 13 at halftime by scoring 16 points in the second period. The girls in blue outscored their hosts 12 – 6 in the third , and 11 – 8 in the fourth to secure the 47 – 27 win . Leading the way for the Panthers was Kora Bergstrom, who scored 18 points and collected
11 rebounds. Olivia Housholder scored 6 and grabbed 8 boards, while fellow senior, Averie Gritten added 10 points and 3 rebounds. Courtney Freed had a productive night by contributing 8 points and 5 boards, as did sister Casey Freed adding 5 tallies and 6 rebounds . Tori Swafford and Brooke Jensen each harnessed 3 boards as well to secure the road victory. The end of the school week bought about a 2 ½ hour bus ride to take on the home-standing Chase Kats. Senior Averie Gritten did not make the trip to Chase , as she took the opportunity to compete at a volleyball tryout at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina . Averie made the venture worthwhile, coming home with a scholarship offer to be a setter for the Coyotes next season .
STANDINGS: DAIRY QUEEN - 18 1/2 - 9 1/2 JENSIK INSURANCE - 15 - 13 CUBA CASH - 14 1/2 - 13 1/2 PUT TOGETHERS - 8 - 20 SPLITS CONVERTED: DEB IMEL 6-7 EILENE HENDERSON 4-5
Call For Quotes!
Custom Screen Printing, Embroidery Services & Promotional Marketing Products
points. Kora Bergstrom had a good offensive night scoring 15 points and collecting 7 boards, while Courtney Freed scored 6 points and Brooke Jensen scored four in her first start of the year. Tori Swafford showed well playing extended minutes in the victory. The schedule does not get any kinder this week as Pike Valley host Concordia ( 4A) on Tuesday, then travels to Lincoln ( 2A) on Friday to do battle with the Leopards. “ We have a very competitive stretch of games approaching the next several weeks!” states Coach Bergstrom. “It should be a lot of fun to see how we prepare and react to these challenges . . . this is what we play for . It will be a definite character check ! “
The absence of the senior starter, and early foul trouble for Casey Freed, made things more than interesting for the gals from Pike Valley. The Lady Panthers found themselves down 10 - 16 at the end of the first quarter, but shutout the Lady Kats 6 - 0 in the second period to earn a 16 - 16 tie by halftime. P V outscored Chase 15 – 12 in the second half to squeak out the 31 - 28 win. That victory pushed the Lady Panther’s Northern Plains League record to 5 – 0 , staying atop with stateranked teams Lincoln (2 A ) and Thunder Ridge ( 1 A ). Olivia Housholder had a monster game defensively and controlling the boards ( as usual ) for the Panthers . Livi grabbed a game high 16 rebounds while scoring 6
Sweetheart this Friday night The Republic County Sweetheart will be this Friday. The Sweetheart crowning ceremonies will take place between the Lady Buffs game and the boys Buffs’ game against Russell. A sweetheart assembly will be held in the gym at the High School at 3:00 p.m. Sweetheart Queen candidates are: (L to R) Michelle Cottenmyre, Megan Holmes, Kayley Johnson, Amber Kemmerer, Milo Pham. King candidates: Dylan Grove, Stetson Junek, Gustin Pachta, Paul Poppe, Blake Porter.
Pink Panthers compete The Pink Panthers 12 and Under Team competed in the Winter Blast 12 and Under Tournament in Solomon, Sunday, January 29. Game 1: Pink Panthers vs Abilene Aces 12-2; Score, 25-13, 21-25. Game 2: Pink Panthers vs Salina Juniors 12-1; Score, 24-26, 25-15. Game 3: Pink Panthers vs Salina Juniors 11-1; Score, 22-25, 25-19. The Pink Panthers came out of their pool 2nd with a 5-3 record. Game 4 (Quarter Final Game): Pink Panthers vs
Six Pack (Out of Ellinwood); Score, 28-26, 25-21. Game 5 (Semi-Final Game): Pink Panthers vs Abilene Aces 12-1; Score, 20-25, 23-25. Pink Panthers received 3rd in their tournament. Team members are Tiana Sothers from Pike Valley, Shelby Ohlde and Brooke Beier from Linn, and Karlie Strutt, Jaycee Blazek, Shay Thumann, and Laurel Fischer from Republic County. Next Tournament--Sunday, February 5, at Colwich, Kansas
Bowling Scores Early Birds DATE: 1-31-12 HI 10 IND.: SUE TUMA, 178 HI 30 IND.: SUE TUMA, 507 HI 10 TEAM: PUT TOGETHERS 969 HI 30 TEAM: PUT TOGETHERS 1068
ThursdAy, FeBruAry 2, 2012
Good Luck Michelle! From: Merry Jo, Karen, Rosey, Joelle & Zoey
Good Luck Stetson! You’ll always be our sweetheart! Love: Mom & Savanna
Kayley Johnson Good Luck Sweetheart! From: Brenda, Deb, Audra, Tosha, Alex & Tony