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VOLUME 152, ISSUE NO. 19

WASHINGTON

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Active COVID cases continue to decline in region

School will open in August, but with changes

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in the 14-county region of Kansas around Washington County has continued a downward trend and has gone below 200 cases for the first time since early July. After hitting a high of over 250 active cases in early July, the region has decreased by between 20-30 cases each week since then, to 181 cases on Tuesday.

Counties to the west of Washington County have all either stayed the same or dropped, with some seeing significant drops in active cases over the last week. Cloud County went from 20 to two cases, while Republic County went from 13 to five and Mitchell County went from 12 to four.

Zoe Sawin milks her dairy goat during the Washington County Fair, a twice-a-day chore she had to do whether her animals were at the fairgrounds or at the farm. Zoe is a Happy Workers 4H club member who participated in the dairy goat show as well as other activities.

Youth shine at the fair

BY CHRIS PANNBACKER Special to the WC News

COUNTY COMMISSION

BY CYNTHIA SCHEER Managing editor

During Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting commissioner David Willbrant said he had a lot of citizen contact at the fair about the pandemic and about the county unit road system.

Commissioner Raleigh Ordoyne said someone against a county road unit system contacted him in the past week.

The board also received a letter from Haddam inquiring about parks and rec money this year. For the past few years the board has allowed cities in the county to apply for parks and rec money, but this year, the commissioners said the fund is quite low, and they have decided not to give away any of the parks funds and to instead let the fund grow.

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All schools in Washington County will open in mid-August, near the time they had originally scheduled. The first day for Washington County, Hanover, Linn and Linn Lutheran schools will be on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Washington County will have a half day while the others will have a full day.

Clifton-Clyde’s first day will be a full day on Friday, Aug. 21.

The schools’ typical hours will be the same

as last year. Washington County runs from 7:55 a.m. to 3:12 p.m. Linn and Hanover are from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clifton-Clyde High School is from 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and the elementary and middle schools are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Washington County News talked to the superintendents at USD 108 Washington County (Denise O’Dea), USD 223 Barnes-Hanover-Linn (John Whetzal) and USD 224 Clifton-Clyde (Art Baker) on Tuesday for

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USD 108 proposed budget has 2.67 mill increase

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Commission hearing from citizens on many topics

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020

Farmington 4H member Joree Bentz talks to the judge about the market steer she was handling during the intermediate-level round robin showmanship contest. In the contest, 4Hers are judged not only for their ability to show an animal, but their knowledge of various livestock species. Joree was named co-champion of the contest.

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Aysha Wolfgang walks backward while leading a Holstein heifer on the fairgrounds on Saturday, while Happy Workers 4Her Zachary Meyer gives her showing tips. Zachary showed the heifer this year, but Aysha plans to show the heifer next year at the Washingotn County Fair dairy show.

USD 108 patrons can comment on the proposed 2020-2021 budget during a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 10.

The proposed budget includes a 2.67-mill increase from a year ago. Board members met July 22 to approve the budget for publication. Present were Rod Stewart, Jill Hoover, Kevin Elliott, Keelie Welch, Kelsie Beikmann, Rhonda Manley and Brad Jones.

The proposed budget

will be funded in part by a 48.922 mill levy that includes 20 mills for the general fund, 20.922 mills for the supplemental general (LOB) and 8 mills for capital outlay. For the 2019-2020 budget, the levies were 20 mills for the general fund, 18.812 for supplemental general (LOB) and 7.437 for capital outlay. The proposed levy is more than the 46.249 mills levied for the 2019-2020 year, but 2.37 mills less than the 20182019 levy.

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Primary elections to determine several races The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. that day. Polling sites will be located at the Barnes Fire House, Faith United Church in Clifton, Haddam City Hall, Kloppenberg Center in Hanover, Linn City Hall and Washington County courthouse.

People should call the clerk’s office at 325-2974 with voting questions.

In-person advance voting can be done at the Washington County courthouse until noon on Monday, Aug. 3. All advance ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 4.

The Washington County clerk’s office has mailed out 835 advance ballots, and 346 of those ballots had been returned as of Monday afternoon. For-

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ty-seven people had voted in-person as of Monday afternoon.

There are two local contested races within Washington County: The Second District County Commissioner seat, which is being sought by Republicans Joanne M Dague and David Willbrant, both of Washington, and the township trustee position for Washington Township, which has Republican candidates Terri Gauby and Robert Johnson, both of Washington.

There is also a Republican primary for the position of State Representative, 106th District. Lisa Moser and Jon Ungerer are on the Republican ballot. Jim Swim is a Democrat running for the position, but is unopposed in the Primary.

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COMMISSION

The board approved the consent agenda consisting of The Board of Washington County Commission met in regular session on Monday, July 27.

Members present were Scott Zabokrtsky, 1st District Commissioner; David Willbrant, 2nd District Commissioner; Raleigh Ordoyne, 3rd District Commissioner; Cynthia Scheer, Washington County News; and Diana Svanda, county clerk, to record the minutes.

The meeting was called to order at 8:25 a.m. and was followed by the pledge of allegiance.

The board approved the consent agenda consisting of: right of way permit, request for park funding, payroll and bills totaling $441,168.67, appraiser sales ratio compliance, thank you from Washington County after prom.

Svanda spoke to the commissioners about FMLA. If an employee has to quarantine for two weeks they are eligible to receive 80 hours pay at regular rate. If the same employee needs more time, they are eligible to receive an additional 10 weeks at two-thirds pay. They may also take their PTO time to make up the other third. An employee is only allowed 12 weeks total.

Randy Hubbard, Emergency Management, reported he had helped put out barricades because of water over roads. There will be a SPARKS meeting July 28 at 9 a.m. in the commissioners room. Willbrant will be on the SPARKS committee. Hubbard also reported on various projects he is working on. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced that vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has been confirmed in 10 counties in Kansas; all confirmed cases will be quarantined.

Gloria Moore, tourism director, reported on zoom meeting and conference call. At this time the U.S. Hwy 36 Treasure Hunt is still scheduled to be held Sept. 18, 19, and 20. The State Fair will be having a livestock show only. All other activities have been cancelled.

Fuel bids were received from Road & Bridge.

There were two bids received, Kramer Oil, and Sapp Bros. The board accepted the low bid of Kramer Oil. Denae Jueneman, county treasurer, submitted new signature cards for the SPARKS account.

Commissioners placed a call to the auditor, Jeff Reece, to discuss the budget.

Commissioners had a Zoom meeting with Wanda Backstrom, 12th Judicial District.

She submitted year-end report and asked the commissioners to vote on it. The board approved it.

Commissioners placed a call to the auditor again to discuss the budget. After discussion it was decided to talk with department heads next week before approving.

Willbrant reported citizen contact about a county road system.

Ordoyne had citizen contact against the county road system.

The board adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

-- Unofficial minutes submitted by Svanda

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Central Valley Ag The Junction Wheat, per bu. $4.07 Milo, per bu. $3.21 Soybeans, per bu. $8.10 Corn, per bu. $2.86 Grain bids are from market closing on Monday

Palmer Grain Wheat, per bu. $4.10 Milo, per bu. $3.25 Soybeans, per bu. $8.25 Corn, per bu. $2.95 Farmers Coop. – Hanover Wheat, per bu. $4.21 Milo, per bu. $3.45 Soybeans, per bu. $8.27 Corn, per bu. $2.94

Weather record (Precipitation taken at 7 a.m. daily by the Washington Municiple Power Plant)

Date

2019 2020 Hi Lo Hi Lo

Tues., July 21 100 74 87 73 Wed., July 22 78 63 91 73 Thur., July 23 82 56 93 74 Fri., July 24 81 56 96 77 Sat., July 25 83 56 96 79 Sun., July 26 87 66 98 79 Mon., July 27 90 67 98 76

Week’s precip: 4.57” Total for July: 7.93” Average July total: 4.07” Total for 2020: 21.89” Avg. total through July: 20.20” .92” on 7-21; 3.65” on 7-27

OBITUARIES Josephine Bray

Myrl Merritt Myrl D. Merritt, 80, of Linn, died July 21, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

He was born June 9, 1940, on the family farm east of Washington. At the age of seven the family moved to Linn where he attended school and graduated high school in 1958.

On June 9, 1961, he married Patricia Boerger at Zion Lutheran Church.

He worked road construction and worked with his father. He moved to Burlington and worked at a filling station before returning to Linn and running Merritt 66 Gas Station. In 1985 he went to work for Dixon Tire in Washington and bought the shop in 1987. He partnered with his son in 2000 and formed M & M Tire.

He served on the city council, Zion Church board and belonged to the Linn Booster Club and the Sons of the American Legion.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and

brothers, George Merritt and Charles Merritt.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; son, Mitch (Tiffany) Merritt, Linn; daughters, Ronda (Garold) Bolejack, Linn, Denise (Brian) Dusin, Salina; brothers, Harold (Shirley) Merritt, St. Mary’s, Richard (Kathy) Meritt, Salina; sister, Carolyn Pruser, Champagne, Ill.; sister-in-law, Ilene Merritt, Hooker, Okla.; and eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A family funeral was July 25 at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn. Rev. David Gruoner officiated. Jerod Hatesohl was organist. The congregation sang “Amazing Grace.”

Pallbearers were Steve Ouellette, Derrick Dusin, Dustin Dusin, Jamie Bolejack, Gabe Sampson and Robert Hall.

Burial was in the church cemetery.

A memorial fund is established to Zion Lutheran Church, the Linn Lutheran School or the Linn American Legion. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

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Judy Matkin Judy Ann Ouellette was born March 23, 1951, at the Clay Center Municipal Hospital in Kansas to Delphis E. (Bud) Ouellette and Betty Irene Heuson. She died at her home in Heber, Ariz., on July 17, 2020.

She attended school in Washington and Linn.

She married Ernie Matkin on Oct. 24, 1981, in Vista, Calif.

Preceding her in death were her father, Delphis, step-mother Leona, moth-

er, Betty, and infant brother, Jason.

Survivors include her husband, Ernie, daughter Coni Anselmi, one grandson, brothers James (Kathy) Ouellette, Jerry (Sheila) Ouellette, of Washington, Jeff (Diana) Ouellette, of Plattsmouth, Neb., and sister Nancy (Ron) Arnold, of Fairbury.

A memorial is planned at a later date.

Washington County News • July 30, 2020

ACCIDENTS On July 17 on K-148 just north of 25th Road Earl Visser, of Lincoln, Neb., was driving a 2000 Dodge and collided with a deer.

Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

On July 23 on U.S. 36 just west of 1st Road Frank Ackerman, of Marysville, was driving a 2006 Har-

ley Davidson when he took evasive action to miss several deer on the road. He hit one and lost control of the motorcycle. Ackerman was transported by Marysville Ambulance to Community Memorial Hospital Marysville. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

SHERIFF’S REPORT On July 20 in the 100 block of East 7th Street in Washington a traffic stop was conducted. The K9 was utilized on the vehicle with a positive indication of drugs in the vehicle. As a result, Lawrence Bailey, of Wichita, was arrested on pending charges of Unlawful Distribution of Stimulants, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement. Bailey is being held at the Washington County Jail on a $5,000 bond. Bailey is also being held on an active warrant with a bond of $125,000 out of Sedgwick County for Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Burglary, in addition to a Kansas Dept

of Corrections warrant for Parole Violation.

The driver of the vehicle, Angela Baker, of Wichita, was arrested on pending charges of No Valid DL, No proof of Insurance, Unlawful Distribution of Stimulants, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Felony Interference with Law Enforcement. Baker was held at the Washington County Jail until her release on a $5,000 bond.

On July 22 on U.S. 36 at Upland Road Misty Montes, of Stockton, Calif., was issued a citation for speeding.

On July 22 on K-9 at Sunflower Road Caden Bruna, of Hanover, was issued a citation for speeding.

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Josephine Doebele Bray died July 22, 2020, in Hot Springs, Ark., at the age of 97.

She was born in Hanover on Feb. 28,1923, to the late Philip Urban Doebele and Nora Meier Doebele.

She made her home in Malvern in the 1940s and became involved in the community including leader of the local 4H; membership in the Home Demonstration Club, The Green Thumb Garden, and the Hot Spring County Democratic Committee; volunteer for Meals on Wheels as well as an election day poll worker. She was a judge in The Malvern Council of Garden Clubs and was University of Arkansas Master Gardener.

She was the founder of a local breast cancer survivor support group and served on the board of the Smith House Shelter for Women.

She was honored for her achievements as manager for the Smith House ThriftShop where she worked into her 80s. She was a floral designer and owned

Bettie's Flower Shop in Malvern, which she operated for over 20 years. She attended floral conventions and served as the President of The Arkansas Florist Association in 1977. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Malvern, volunteering weekly to design the altar flowers.

She is survived by three daughters, Susan Lancaster, of Fayetteville, Jean Harper and her husband Paul, of Malvern, and Martha Lowry, of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Vaughn Bray (Jim); a step-son, Jimmy Bray; two sons-in-law, Phillip Toler and John Lowry; three brothers, Steve, Urban, and Frank Doebele; and two sisters, Margaret Koppes and Nora Thiel.

There was a private family funeral at Gross Funeral Home in Arkansas with Rev. J.J. Galloway officiating. Burial was at Wilson Cemetery near Lewisville.

Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Malvern.

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Ann Hoffman Ann Hoffman, 89, of Haddam, died July 13, 2020, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville.

She was born May 7, 1931, in Leavenworth to Walter and Edith (Davis) Jones. She graduated high school and attended one year at KU. She worked as a dispatcher for a sheriff’s office and as a CNA. She wrote children’s books and was published.

She married Frank Hensley, and he preceded her in death in 1992. On Nov. 6,

1993, she married George Hoffman, and he preceded her in death in 2008.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Malone, of Haddam; daughter, Sherrie Rider, of Wichita; stepson, Billy (Sally) Hoffman, of Haddam; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on July 30 at the Patterson Cemetery near Haddam.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Washington County News • July 30, 2020

Adelbert Stewart Adelbert E. Stewart, 88, of Washington, died July 27, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

Visitation is Wednesday, July 29, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Washington. The family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The funeral will be at 10

a.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Burial will be in Washington City Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established to the Washington County FFA Chapter.

Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.

Washington County News • July 30, 2020

SHERIFF’S REPORT On July 22 on K-15 at 11th Road Blake Debord, of Manhattan, was issued a citation for speeding.

On July 24 on U.S. 36 at Rainbow Road Najil Brew-Syder, Philadelphia, Pa., was issued a citation for speeding.

On July 24 at 7th and B Streets in Washington Ronnie White, of Kansas City,

was arrested on pending charges of Driving While Suspended, Speeding and No Proof of Insurance.

White was held at the Washington County Jail until his release on a $2,500 bond.

On July 25 an officer was dispatched to K-148 and King Roads for a report of Criminal Damage to Property.

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PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER’S GUIDE Candidates for Kansas State Representative 106th District LISA MOSER – R 1. Why are you running for state representative?

Why did I decide to offer my life to public service now? The answer lies in being intentional.

I can no longer resist the pull toward an opportunity to make a difference for a great state and its people, especially my friends – old and new – in District 106.

I am drawn to the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and advocate for you farmers, ranchers, small business owners, industry and manufacturing owners, mothers, fathers, grandparents, veterans, and educators of District 106. Rural life is my life. Rural life doesn’t need defending as much as it needs recognition as the incredible source of strength, endurance, perseverance, and satisfaction that it is. Legislative challenges abound.

If elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, the top of my early priorities will be prolife issues, including passage of the “Value Them Both” Amendment.

I will be a voice of intentionality for agriculture and rural life issues including protecting our 2nd Amendment rights and other freedoms guaranteed in our US Constitution, improving broadband, property tax relief, reviving small businesses, and closing healthcare disparities that exist for rural Kansans. The needs of veterans are of special concern to me. My uncle was an Army Medic in WWII. We must serve the needs of those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

2. What about your background prepares you for being in the state legislature?

• My ProLife values and my thirty-eight years of ranching and raising a family with my husband.

• My entire adult life’s work in production agriculture; I understand it and have lived through success and failure.

• My other life experiences including twenty-two years of hospice involvement, donating Border Collie puppies to Canine Assistance Rehabilitation & Education Services (CARES in Concordia, KS). Charitable work benefits the giver as much or more than the recipient.

• Serving on various livestock boards, as well as many other community involvements including church and 4-H activities.

• Working with, and volunteer-

JON UNGERER – R 1. Why are you running for state representative?

I love the rural agricultural communities in Kansas and devoted my career to working for them. To maintain and grow these communities we need strong knowledgeable leadership with common sense approaches to the issues/concerns/needs we face. I don’t believe the current political environment is putting the needs of the citizens of Kansas ahead of party politics and special interests. We must quit allowing big business and special interests to dictate our legislative agenda. Too many politicians are in the pockets of special interests and big money. Too many bills which could have benefited our state and the citizens of the 106th District are not making it to the floor due to the current political environment. It is time we work together to consider bills on their own merit and benefit to our citizens, as well as local and state economies. I want to be a voice for the citizens of the 106th District, I want to be a voice for YOU.

LISA MOSER ing for, public schools during the seventeen years our three children were in the school system.

• My continued involvement with the Department of Animal Science at Kansas State University, where I earned a degree in 1981.

3. Pandemic response – What do you think about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and what do you think the state should do going forward?

Social lockdowns due to COVID-19 have decimated the Kansas economy. Many small businesses have closed permanently, and record numbers of Kansans remain unemployed.

This has been especially traumatic in rural Kansas where, despite relatively low incidence of COVID-19, businesses were held to the same accountability as those in more densely populated urban areas of the state.

Kansans have, once again, been managed as a single population, despite the glaring differences between urban and rural communities.

A truly responsive legislature would understand these basic differences and capitalize on them in managing the state even in a pandemic situation.

Kansans are hard-working, savvy, and motivated, no less so in rural Kansas than in urban areas. Going forward, creating jobs and invigorating Kansas’ economy must be top priority. Property tax relief must be achieved. Strained business revenue and family incomes are further drained by rising property taxes. This must stop. I will work with state and local officials in the return of manufacturing jobs to our state.

2. What about your background prepares you for being in the state legislature?

I have worked directly with all state and federal agencies which deal with agricultural and environmental concerns and am familiar with evaluating and assessing the effect of rules/ regulations and funding. I have experience working in Washington D.C. My father was a legislator for 10 years in the local district. These experiences would prove valuable as a state legislator continuing to work for local rural and agricultural economies and interests. During my 33+ years with the United States Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA/NRCS) I had some very unique opportunities to evaluate proposed rules and regulations published in the Federal Register and work with affected agricultural interests and other small business stakeholders to evaluate the impact on their operations. I gathered input from both agricultural and other interests on locally led and developed proposals to address the issues and concerns identified in the proposed rules/ regulations. I was able to work directly with state and federal

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Candidates for Washington County Commission 2nd District BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT MAP

Mahaska

Union 1-1

Lowe 1-2

Highland 1-3

Hollenberg

Franklin 1-4

Independence 1-5

JIM SWIM – D

JON UNGERER agencies and non-governmental organizations to discuss and further evaluate these locally developed solutions to allow possible modification of the final rule/regulation decreasing impacts to operations and local economies.

3. Pandemic response – What do you think about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and what do you think the state should do going forward?

When the state of Kansas originally shut things down, I don’t think anyone could honestly know what the right course of action was. We were operating on too many unknowns. As we move forward, I do believe local units of government should be given leeway to address and implement their own guidelines and boundaries. What is necessary in large urban areas does not fit for rural Kansas and we must recognize this. As we learn more about the coronavirus, we also must learn to adapt and change if medical professionals agree on a course of action.

4. Agriculture – Why would you be the best voice to represent the agricultural interests of the 106th District?

My entire career has been devoted to agricultural and natural resource interests. I have had the opportunity to work for row crop, rangeland, pastureland, and specialty crop family farms across Kansas and in Wyoming.

This allowed me to gain a vast amount of knowledge and information from a wide range of diverse operations and individuals. I recognize that a safe sustainable food supply is essential to Kansas and our nation.

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Washington County News Candidate Questions 106th House Seat 1 – Why are you running for State Representative?

We need leaders in the State Legislature who can help facilitate a more open and bi-partisan dialog. I am not afraid to have the hard conversations necessary to produce effective results. I will be a Representative who places the citizens of the 106th District and the State of Kansas first.

2 – What about your background prepares you for being in the State House?

I will bring a lifetime of diverse experience to the legislature.

Helping others and stepping forward has always been my priority. My most recent community service project was helping to facilitate and implement a Civic Engagement program for students in our local school district, USD 364. This successful program is now embedded in the curriculum and was accomplished through a bi-partisan effort between the Marshall County Democratic and Republican Parties. I look forward to expanding this program to all school districts in the 106 and eventually statewide.

Currently I serve as: • Member of American Legion Post 163 - Executive Committee and Post Service & Legislative Officer.

• Marshall County Point of Contact for the Kansas Complete Count committee - 2020 U.S. Census • Chair of Marshall County Democratic Party • State Chair of the County Chair’s Caucus for the Kansas Democratic Party • Marshall County Partnership for Growth - Chair of Rail and Transloading Service committee Previous positions I have held: • Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Ready Reserve (1977- 1983) • Local Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Div. 224 • Employee of Union Pacific railroad for 42 years • President of the Board of Directors - UP Sunflower Federal Credit Union • Chair of the Marshall County Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Committee • Treasurer for Immanuel

JIM SWIM Stateline Lutheran Church and Parish Councils • Treasurer of Marysville Area Community Theatre 3. Pandemic response – What do you think about the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, and what do you think the state should do going forward?

I believe our state officials have been hard working for the best interests of all Kansans, however they have been challenged by the lack of clear and proactive guidance from the federal government. Our state officials depend on accurate and unaltered information as they implement public policies.

We have a shared responsibility to protect ourselves and others. Our local response depends on scientific and non-political information from our state health agencies and legislators.

I will listen and consider recommendations from health experts like Kansas Health Department Secretary Dr. Lee Norman and the Federal Office of CDC. I will push for a statewide and regional plan to respond to Kansas healthcare needs and for the implementation of preventative measures to control the transmission of COVID-19.

4. Agriculture – Why would you be the best voice to represent the agricultural interests of the 106th District?

I will be a forceful advocate supporting Kansas agricultural independence/resilience in a rapidly changing world. I am personally familiar with the challenges that family farms and small businesses face when trying to survive. I have spent my entire life in rural Kansas working for my community.

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JOANNE DAGUE – R

1. Why are you running for county commission?

I feel there is a need for some changing decisions pertaining to the county issues. I am concerned about the care of our roads, bridges, property taxes and appraisals. They have affected us all.

2. What about your background makes you the best candidate for

county commissioner?

I have dealt with the public most of my life. I have been on the Washington Township board for nine years, so I have an idea how budgets, mill levy’s, FEMA applications work. I have served on church council for six years and am currently church secretary.

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JOANNE DAGUE

Hanover

Haddam 2-1

Mill Creek 2-2 Haddam

Farmington 2-3

Charleston 2-4

Hanover 2-5

Little Blue 3-5

Morrowville

Washington

Grant 3-1

Coleman 3-2

Washington 3-3

Logan 3-4

Brantford 4-1

Strawberry 4-2

Linn 4-3

Greenleaf 4-4

Greenleaf

Linn

Clifton 5-1

Sheridan 5-2

Palmer

Sherman 5-3

Barnes 4-5 Barnes

Kimeo 5-4

Lincoln 5-5

Clifton Vining

District #1 Barnes Township Greenleaf Township Hanover Township

District #2 Charleston Township Farmington Township Franklin Township

District #3 Brantford Township Clifton Township Coleman Township

DAVE WILLBRANT – R (INCUMBENT) 1. Why are you running for county commission?

I am running for reelection to continue to utilize my experience and abilities to provide stable, conservative leadership here in Washington County.

2. What about your background makes you the best candidate for county commissioner?

My background in private business combined with 17 years of history and experience with Washington County as Public Works Administrator and as a commissioner makes me the best choice for County Commissioner.

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DAVE WILLBRANT

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Local ball teams nearing end of season The state peewee tournament ended on Friday in Concordia with Washington in fourth place, which was the best finish of the local teams.

They had a first round bye before defeating Concordia Chevy in the second round 13-3. In the semi-finals, Washington lost a close 7-6 game to the eventual champion Concordia Lions. Then they lost the third place game 9-6 to the Beloit Hornets.

Linn made it out of the first round with a 4-3 win over Pike Valley, but lost 13-3 to the Smith Center Chiefs, who went on to take second.

Clyde and Clifton fell in the first round.

Youth baseball season is nearing its end for local community teams.

Washington’s K-18 baseball team will play in the third place game of the state K-18 tournament on Wednesday against Wakeeney.

Washington got to that game by defeating Goodland 5-3 in their first round game on Saturday, but then they fell to Clay Center in a close semifinal loss, 9-8.

Clifton-Clyde had also qualified for the state tournament, which is in Lucas, but they lost to Wakeeney in the first round 13-9.

Norton and Clay Center will play in the championship game.

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ALL LOADS MUST BE TARPED AT WASHINGTON COUNTY LANDFILL/TRANSFER STATION Fees will be assessed for untarped loads starting August 1, 2020 First time fee:

25

$

Second time fee: $

50

Third time fee:

100

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AUCTION Saturday, August 8 • 9:00 am At the farm, 56801 705 Road, Fairbury, Nebraska Located from the south side of Fairbury, 5½ miles south on Hwy 15, then west ½ mile on 705 Road.

TRACTORS, TRAILER, ATV, MOTORCYCLE, FARM EQUIPMENT Ford 8N tractor, SN 496370, later model, nicely restored; 1945 Ford 2N tractor, nicely restored; 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660 atv, 1,500 miles, w/Northstar spray rig; 1949 Jeep Willys pickup, L134, 3 spd; Jeep engines, wheels, axles, transfer case, winch; 1980 Honda CV750, runs; m/c pipes and parts; Honda m/c, not running; 3 axle flatbed bumper hitch trailers, 16 ft; long handled tools; scaffolding; picnic tables; coolers; tool boxes; saw horses; stained glass; lead cane; trailer hoist; 3 pt. Dearborn buzz saw, Ferguson 2-14 plow; 3 pt dirt scoop; ripper; blade; post hole digger; ditching plow; drag bucket; dump rake; Moose ATV snow plow; lots of scrap metal and iron; older bumper hitch camper; other equipment SHOP EQUIPMENT South Bend C9-10JR table lathe; RK Leblond floor lathe, 3 phase; Jet 16 drilling & milling machine, 3 phase; Reid NO 2-3 milling machine; Enco 1 hp/12 spd. drill press; 20 ton shop press; Makita cutoff saw; band saw; Hobart 140 mig welder; Miller arc welder; shop built overhead lift; Onan Pro6000E generator; kerosene shop heater; Onan PRO6000E generator; Craftsman band saw; bench grinders; tile saw; oxygen/acetylene torch; Wisconsin Rockford PTO engine; Willy’s L 134 engine/generator; welding tables; work tables; propane tanks; welding clamps; sprayer wands; 3 pt parts; hand saws; ball hitches; extension ladders; electric motors; wiring w/stand; steel bits; reamers; screw cabinets; easy outs; gas cans; shop fans; oil cans; heating stoves; Vise Grips; shotgun shell reloaders; log chains; tire chains; brazing rod; hose clamps; B&D ¾ drill; camping lanterns; drywall hoist; reflectors; mirrors; jack stands; socket sets; other wrenches; jeep tires; implement tires; good angle iron and flat iron; I beams; Porter Cable drilling fixture door locks/door knobs/handles; Roto-Zip - Bosch Drill; Black & Decker hinge Mortising Template Kit; Bostitch staple guns; new sandblasting cabinet; lumber; plumbing & electrical supplies; much more.

BLACKSMITHING EQUIPMENT, PRIMITIVES and COLLECTIBLES Little Giant 25 lb trip hammer; swage block; 100 lb anvil; farrier anvil; hardies; tire (wagon wheel) shrinker; several forges; large assortment of tongs and other blacksmithing tools; wagon seat; Army field telephones; tubs; horse collars; iron wheels; lanterns; many other old shop tools.

Linn prom is Friday With a theme of “Beads & Bling, It’s a Mardi Gras Thing”, Linn High School will host its annual prom on Friday, July 31, in Palmer.

The event will begin with a prom walk at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Palmer. The students will line up at the gazebo and will walk to the Bank of Palmer, cross the street to the former Palmer store and end at the Post Office. There will be multiple areas along the route to take pictures. If it rains, the walk will be moved to the St. Paul Lutheran church in Palmer.

After the prom walk, students will make their way to the Palmer Community Building for a catered meal

of brisket or chicken starting at 7 p.m. and a dance at 8 p.m.

The after-prom party will follow with breakfast being served and featuring a hypnotist for entertainment.

The night will conclude with gift giveaways.

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The Washington County Community Foundation announced the recipient of the Columbus, Vera and Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for seniors graduating from Washington County High School with a preference for students attending Kansas State University. Grace Otott, of Washington, received a $772 scholarship.

More information about the foundation’s scholarship program can be found

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Held at: Washington Sales Pavilion 711 D. St. Washington, KS 66968 2012 Case IH Puma 130 CVT MFWD 2520 Hrs w/CIH L765 Loader and 8’ Grapple Bucket-Nice Unit; Bale Spear For Front End Loader; 1999 Case IH 8870 SelfPropelled Swather w/18’ Deluxe Header 1,750 Hrs Dual Sickle Drive; 2007 Honda Foreman 500 ES/PS 4x4 - New Tires; 1969 IH 656 5695 Hrs Rebuilt Gas Engine, Wide Front, 3 pt.; Kelly Ryan Feed Wagon 5x14 w/Scales-Only fed dry grain; HayBuster 2650 Bale Processor w/Scales; 2009 Bobcat S185 2487 Hrs w/68” LoPro Bucket; Bobcat 68” LoPro Bucket w/Bolt-on Teeth; Haugen Hydraulic 68” Grapple/Rock Bucket; Bobcat 74” Snow Bucket; Double D Tree Klipper for Skid Loader; 2015 Rawhide Super Large Portable Corral w/Hydraulic Alleyway and Walkthrough Headgate; New Holland Hayliner 269 Small Square Baler Wire/ Tie; 1997 Titan 7’x20’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer; 1997 Titan 7’x24’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer; (14) Bextra Hay Saver Round Bale Feeders; (20) Go Bob 20’ Heavy Metal Feed Bunks; (230) New Go Bob Pipe 9’ Post, 2.375” & 2.875” OD Heavywall; (40) New Go Bob Monster Fence 20’ 5 Bar Panel, 2” OD Heavywall; (9) New Go Bob 6 Bar Continuous Fence 20’ Panel, 1.25” OD; (43) New Go Bob 7 Bar Continuous Fence 20’ Panel, 1.25” OD; Used 6 Bar Continuous Fence 20’ Panels; (32) 12’ Portable Panels w/ Trailer; LH Portable Bulk Bin 6,500 lbs w/Wheels; (2) LH Metal Feed Bunk 16’; (2) 10’ Poly Feed Bunks; (14) Behlen Country Mineral Feeders; Cake Feeder 1400 lbs 12V Drive; (2) 150 Bushel Creep Feeder w/Wheels; 50 Bushel Creep Feeder w/Wheels; 750 lbs Poly Creep Feeder –New; (3) Stainless Steel Pig Creep Feeders; 4500 IH Vibra Shank 18.5’ w/ Levelers; KatoLight 25,000kw PTO Alternator w/Trailer; KatoLight 12,500kw PTO Alternator w/Trailer; (4) Flat Bed 4-wheel Trailers; (5) 4-wheeled Running Gears; (4) Viking Galvanized Grain Elevators 40’; (3) Elevator Feed Bunks; (10) 10’ Concrete “J” Fence Line Bunks; (11) Rubbermaid Tanks 300, 100, 50 gal.; Cattle Head Gate w/2 Part Panels; (18) 16’ Wire Cattle Panels; Assorted Metal Swinging Gates 4’ - 16’; Approx.

400 Electric Fence Posts w/Insulators; 13 - Rolls of Electric Fence Wire 1/2 mile each; (2) Gallagher 12V Fencers; 110V Squirrel Cage Fan; Used Tin-Galvanized 10’- 20’; Bundle of 2”x4” Lumber 12’-20’.

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Fort Clifton We are sharing a portion of an article written

by E. Neil Carson concerning part of the story of Fort Clifton, which was published in the Clifton News-Tribune on June 18, 1981.

The Washington County History and Atlas in 1881, The Cloud County History in 1890 and Adolph Roenigk’s Pioneer History of Kansas in 1933, seemed to be in agreement as to the 1864 evacuation of white settlers. Hagaman’s 1879 Cloud county Blade story has 1863.

Anyway, in 1864 the Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapahoes and Kaws made a raid on the Little Blue and Mill Creek in Washington and Marshall counties where robbery and the taking of prisoners was conducted.

This caused the white settlers in the southern part of Washington and the northern part of Clay County to flee to the house of Orville Huntress and the ranch of Aaron Dexter at Clay Center. Some settlers in the same year did the same from Cloud and Republic Counties.

George Funnell said there were raids south of Ft. Kearney and that between 50 and 200 men, women and children placed their wagons in a circle around a well at Dexters and Huntress. A captain Schooley was sent

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to Ft. Riley for help. He returned with 20 muskets and 3 boxes of ammunition for each gun.

Emma and John Scrivener sold the W 1/2 of NE 3/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 5 in Mulberry Township to George D. Brooks about 1862. He also bought lot 10 south of the afore mentioned tract near the old bend of the Republican River. The 1922 Clay Center Times and the Scrapbook of Clay County History said Fort Clifton was built in 1862, while the Blade said in 1863. Likewise the opposing sources differ on the nature of the fort itself.

Hagaman in his Blade story has the best description of the fort. After the Clifton Militia of more than 20 men (20 were mounted) was formed, they went out to White Rock (in Republic County?) on patrol under Captain Schooley and Ensign Brooks. They met a company of United States soldiers. Near White Rock, a ranch was raided by Indians; two men were killed and a girl was taken prisoner but the Indians did not attack the militia which returned to the Brooks farm and Clifton.

Fort Clifton was called by many names, but Fort Skedaddle seemed to be

the most popular. In all likelihood it was probably one log blockhouse in 1864. Two more blockhouses were intended to be built if it became necessary.

The fort saw brief garrison duty for 1 week and it was 3 miles west of Clifton. Two or three families wintered in the blockhouse after the Indian scare was over.

Brooks then used it for stables. Duane Kusy and I have not determined the exact location of the blockhouse and the Brooks house, they must have been about one quarter of a mile west of the river bank.

It might be mentioned that Moses Heller, first postmaster of Clyde refused to leave with the rest of the settlers for Clay Center. He was a very colorful character about 64 years old then.

After 1864 there were five Indian raids in Cloud County. As a consequence, in 1867 Clyde and Clifton were designated as places of safety. In 1865 the Civil War ended and federal troops were able to give better protection.

This ends my discourse about a little fort which dared stand between the enemy and those fearful settlers huddled at Clay Center.

AGRICULTURE

WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS I Thursday, July 30, 2020 I 7A

Criteria for evaluating bulls As bulls come off the summer breeding pastures, producers have several criteria to consider when making culling decisions, according to experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.

In a recent CattleChat podcast, they debated whether fertility or genetics of the bull is more important.

“Fertility is the most important because bulls need to be able to breed lots of cows,” said veterinarian Bob Larson.

But beef cattle extension specialist Bob Weaber countered: “I would argue that there is a genetic effect on the bull’s libido and willingness to settle cows.”

Larson advised producers to conduct a sire test to know which bulls fathered the most calves. He credits fertility to the bull who

sired the greatest number of calves.

As an example, Larson said if Bull A sired 28 calves averaging 450 pounds at weaning, and Bull B sired 12 calves averaging 500 pounds at weaning, some producers might put a higher genetic value on Bull B because his calves weighed more.

“I say Bull A has more value because he sired more total pounds of weaning weight by having more of his calves in the herd,” Larson said.

Another consideration is the breeding rotation. Weaber said if bulls are used on heifers and those heifers are retained in the herd, then a sire will be more limited on the years of service.

“If producers retain too many daughters from a bull, they will have to be careful to avoid in-breeding

by limiting the sire-daughter matings to reduce the risk of genetic complications,” Weaber said.

When bulls come off the summer pastures, Larson advised producer to conduct a complete breeding soundness exam.

“It is more than just a semen quality check, but also an evaluation of his physical characteristics, including his feet, legs, penis and scrotum as well as his temperament,” Larson said.

Weaber added that temperament is critical especially in smaller herds where the bulls have close contact with people.

Another factor for producers to consider is the cost of the bull relative to the years used in the herd.

“If a producer spends $5,000 on a yearling bull and he is only used for one

breeding season, it has a significant economic impact on the operation,” Weaber said.

The experts agreed that the final criteria to consider is how the bull worked in the herd.

“As much as I would hate to trade him out economically speaking, if he isn’t getting the job done then it is time to make a change,” Larson said.

Here are the experts’ top 5 reasons for culling a bull: • He no longer fits with the current breeding goals • His actual genetics don’t align with the expectations • He has too many daughters in the herd • He has an undesirable temperament • He fails the breeding soundness exam

Summer respiratory issues in calves When talking to ranchers about cattle health concerns in the summer, fly control and pinkeye will often come to mind, but one condition that can lead to calf death is pre-weaning pneumonia.

“Research has shown that pre-weaning calf pneumonia appears in about 20% of the herds in the country annually,” said Brad White, K-State veterinarian and director of the Beef Cattle Institute. “Of that 20%, there is a group that experience significant problems.”

White and veterinary colleague Bob Larson discussed their role in the study and the results during a recent Cattle Chat podcast.

“This pneumonia peaks

when the calf is about four and a half months old, so for spring born calves we typically see the condition appearing in July and August,” White said.

Larson said that often pre-weaning pneumonia appears first in some of the bigger, stronger calves in the pasture.

White explained that the larger calves tend to be the older calves, and the natural immunity that they got from their dam’s colostrum at birth is starting to fade.

Larson added that some cattle ranchers aren’t watching for this condition because cattle out on pasture don’t display the typical risk for factors for respiratory disease, such as

comingling with new animals in confinement.

“This respiratory disease is surprising because it seems to show up sporadically. Some herds go years between outbreaks and other herds have it happen in consecutive years,” Larson said.

White noted that the study alerted the scientists to some factors for increased risk.

“Along with the time of year, calves grouped together tended to spread the sickness,” White said. As an example, White cited, management practices that involve creep feeding or intensive grazing often lead to calves gathering in tighter spaces.

“Also, calves don’t naturally socially distance, but rather group themselves together in the pasture,” White said.

A pneumonia prevention plan may include avoiding management that forces calves to group closely together and a vaccination prevention protocol, they said.

“Work with your veterinarian and extension specialist to see what the right vaccine prevention protocol is for your area,” White said. “It may mean vaccinating the calves when you work them at 60-70 days of age to give them an extra boost of protection.”

Corn Listening Tour planned Kansas corn farmers are encouraged to sign up for one of six Kansas Corn Listening Tour dinners being held in August. There will be a tour on Aug. 6 in Clay Center from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition, Kansas Corn is sponsoring a Soil Health Partnership Field Day on Aug. 18 at Spring Hill.

This is the fifth year for the popular Kansas Corn Listening Tour that brings corn farmers and industry partners together with Kansas Corn leaders and staff to discuss issues surrounding corn and agriculture. The Summer Listening Tour dinners are hosted by the Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) and the Kansas Corn Commission (KCC).

Each two-hour event includes a dinner and drinks, discussion and updates on association and commission activities.

Each dinner meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

“A key focus at each stop is to get feedback on Kan-

sas Corn programs and listen to attendees’ ideas, questions and concerns.

The feedback we receive at these and other Kansas Corn events guide our efforts through the year,” Kansas Corn’s Director of Industry Relations Stacy Mayo-Martinez said.

Because of possible restrictions due to COVID-19, all attendees must register in advance to attend to help Kansas Corn comply with all current health directives. This will allow Kansas Corn to provide adequate spacing, supplies and meal counts.

To register, visit kscorn. com/tour or call the Kansas Corn office at 785-4105009.

Soil Health Field Day The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) Field Day will be Aug. 18 at Guetterman Brothers Family Farms, 14633 W. 239th St., Spring Hill.

Report unsolicited seed packages The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been notified that several Kansas residents have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types of seeds in the packages are unknown at this time. The packages were sent by mail; some have been labeled as jewelry and they may have Chinese writing on them. Unsolicited packages of seeds have been received by people in several other states across the United States over the

last several days.

KDA Asks Public to Report Receipt of any Unsolicited Packages of Seeds People who receive the packages should not plant the seeds or open the sealed packages and should instead report the “agricultural smuggling” to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

The unknown seeds could contain harmful invasive species or be otherwise unsafe. Invasive species are organisms not native to a certain region. The introduction of invasive species

could cause the destruction of native crops, introduce diseases to native plants

and could be dangerous to livestock.

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MOSER Continued from page 3A The COVID crisis has highlighted risks of over-reliance on foreign countries, especially China, that seek dominance over us. Additionally, Kansas’ unemployment system needs a serious overhaul.

Thousands of Kansans have still not received unemployment benefits. At-risk populations should be protected from pandemic disease exposure. The state bears the responsibility to compile and disseminate scientifically sound data and provide social guidance from such. When data does not exist, every effort should be made to alleviate social anxiety and apprehension.

4. Agriculture – Why would you be the best voice to represent the agricultural interests of the 106th District?

Production agriculture has been my life. I have “walked the walk” with fellow farmers and ranchers, and I can identify with the ups and downs of making a living in agriculture. I am intimately knowledgeable of the work required of a ranch owner, as one of my many responsibilities at Moser Ranch is the artificial insemination and pregnancy testing of our beef females. Managing a cow-calf operation with the goal of producing top quality beef through genetics, the physical work of herd management, and the business aspects of finance, sales, and marketing also define my life’s work. My husband and I and our son make business decisions and do the physical work together, whether budgeting for equipment purchases, evaluating sires for the best possible genetic outcomes, building fence, or developing breeding stock. As agriculture is the lifeblood of District 106, my lifetime of agricultural experience will serve me well when faced with decisions that will be made in Topeka concerning issues that affect the very essence of our district.

5. Economic Development – What could the state do to promote economic development in a rural area like the 106th District?

• The establishment of broadband access to every corner of

UNGERER Continued from page 3A Throughout my career I followed the Clean Water Act, Waters of the United States definition and continue to follow it through my work with the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association. I worked with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas Game and Fish agencies addressing concerns related to the Endangered Species Act. Agriculture has, is, and will continue to feed our nation while sustaining our resources. I have the background, experience, and knowledge to work hard for our agricultural producers and interests in the 106th District.

5. Economic Development – What could the state do to promote economic development in a rural area like the 106th District?

Promoting economic development in our rural communities needs to be a priority for the state of Kansas. Agriculture will continue to be vital to the Kansas economy, but we must find additional revenues to maintain and grow our rural communities. Here are some of my priorities: 1) Broadband expansion is critical. Legislation which would have created an opportunity to develop and advance broadband in the state was introduced and passed the House 120-5 but unfortunately did not make it to the floor of the Senate. We have to get this type of legislation through. The Kansas Legislature must do its part, in conjunction with the federal government and other partners.

2) According to figures from the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas, Medicaid Expansion would

District 106 and all across Kansas will significantly impact economic prosperity in the district and in our state.

• Addressing the property tax burden. We need to encourage private sector growth, individual well-being and economic opportunity-businesses and families will follow those assurances to our district.

• Promoting existing programs in Kansas for rural economic development and reducing red-tape obstacles making low-interest loans and, where possible, grant monies available for economic and housing development will enhance the prosperity of rural communities.

• Illuminating the value of rural life to society and the Kansas economy by promoting agricultural tourism.

6. Life issues – An effort to pass pro-life legislation through the Value Them Both amendment was a hot topic of the 2020 legislative session.

What is your view on that effort?

Every fiber of my being is ProLife. I believe in the sanctity of human life from conception through natural death and will vote at every first opportunity to protect life, including passage of the “Value Them Both” Amendment to the Kansas Constitution. Without life, there is no need for government.

I believe life is sacred – a gift from God. One’s dignity comes not from how one has lived or what one possesses. Dignity comes through understanding that one is first loved by God. I have witnessed this truth many times over, both in my volunteer work as a “baby rocker” at the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and in my work at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. I regret that Value Them Both did not succeed in the current legislative session. I will dedicate my work to successful passage of the amendment as a first priority.

Governor Brownback. Governor Kelly supported expansion in 2019 and the House passed an expansion bill, but it was blocked in the Senate. Would you support Medicaid expansion in Kansas?

Medicaid expansion is a program that provides taxpayer funded health coverage to working age, able-bodied adults regardless of their effort to find and maintain employment. In state after state the costs of expansion have far exceeded estimates, the result being the development of significant state budget deficits.

Expanding Medicaid would likely ensure cuts to K-12 education and may possibly result in increasing taxes – a state’s primary means of increasing revenues. I cannot support a Medicaid expansion program that further widens the current Kansas budget crisis.

Additionally, expansion dollars frequently benefit urban health systems at a level disproportionate to rural health systems. My focus in the legislature will be on increasing health care to rural areas, not adding another bloated government program that mainly benefits urban areas of the state.

8. 2nd Amendment – Should the State of Kansas have “gun free zones” or should law-abiding citizens be allowed to carrying concealed firearms in all public buildings, including college campuses and medical care facilities?

By definition, criminals do not obey the law. If the State of Kansas were to identify “firearms free zones,” the net effect is that criminals will violate these zones and act in a manner to defy the law. Potential greater harm is done in the event a law-abiding citizen is now forbidden to carry a concealed weapon in the same space. A “feel-good” law does nothing to protect innocent law-abiding citizens. Law-abiding citizens have a Constitutional right to defend themselves and greater society against evil doers.

7. Medicaid Expansion – There are 13 states in the U.S. that have not adopted Medicaid expansion and Kansas is one of them. Medicaid expansion passed in the Kansas legislature in 2017, but was vetoed by

9. Besides the above topics, are there any issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming legislative session?

• Collaboration between Rural and Urban legislators o A priority will be collaboration

provide over $3.3M additional KanCare spending in the counties of Jewell, Republic, Washington, and Marshall. This would create 80 additional jobs in these counties, insuring an additional 506 individuals. This is economic development we are losing out on due to the continued resistance to Medicaid Expansion. Maintaining our hospitals and health care, especially in our rural communities, is critical to economic development.

3) Opportunities to support and recruit small businesses must be explored and implemented. Small rural communities exist and thrive due to small family owned businesses. Many of our young adults would like to stay in their rural communities and it is critical we find and develop the resources and infrastructure to allow them this opportunity.

an expansion bill, but it was blocked in the Senate. Would you support Medicaid expansion in Kansas?

It’s time we do what’s right for our state and citizens and get Medicaid Expansion passed. We have already lost out on too many benefits to our citizens, hospitals, and health care professionals.

I would support it. In 2016, the outgoing Kansas Insurance Commissioner indicated there was “no logical explanation” for the states continued rejection of federal funding for Medicaid expansion.

It first passed both chambers in 2017 with clear majorities but was vetoed by the governor. In January of this year, a bipartisan compromise was reached, but again, our political environment did not allow the bill to advance. In question #5, I shared some numbers relevant to Medicaid expansion in the district. Not only is Medicaid expansion important to families in the district, it would help stabilize some of the ballooning uncompensated care costs for our hospitals.

6. Life issues – An effort to pass pro-life legislation through the Value Them Both amendment was a hot topic of the 2020 legislative session.

What is your view on that effort?

The life of the unborn is precious and important As I’ve traveled throughout the district, I have heard how important this effort is to many of our residents. I would vote to take the Value Them Both amendment to the ballot, be it the primary or general election. The unborn must be protected.

7. Medicaid Expansion – There are 13 states in the U.S. that have not adopted Medicaid expansion and Kansas is one of them. Medicaid expansion passed in the Kansas legislature in 2017, but was vetoed by Governor Brownback. Governor Kelly supported expansion in 2019 and the House passed

8. 2nd Amendment – Should the State of Kansas have “gun free zones” or should law-abiding citizens be allowed to carrying concealed firearms in all public buildings, including college campuses and medical care facilities?

This is admittedly a difficult question for me to answer. I am a firm believer in our 2nd Amendment Rights but at the same time recognize there may be situations where colleges and other institutions should be allowed some local control. Looking at a personal experience and perspective; I worked many years as an usher at Kansas State University football games. For the most part it was a great experience, but as

with urban legislators to find common ground in curbing excessive state spending, achieving property tax relief, and promoting a legislative agenda that will result in “good” for Kansas and its citizens. Active listening, identifying common ground, collaborating in common efforts will contribute to success. I believe we can work together with mutual respect and open, honest communication.

Progress begins with identifying an ideal.

• Closure of rural health care disparities, especially mental health disparities Rural risk factors for health disparities include geographic isolation, lower socioeconomic status, limited access to healthcare specialists and subspecialists, and limited job opportunities.

This inequality is intensified as rural residents are less likely to have employer-provided health insurance coverage. I will work toward addressing rural health care disparities by supporting legislative initiatives to meet healthcare needs of rural Kansans.

10. What makes you the best candidate for the job of State Representative, 106th District?

Everything that has happened in my life has led me to this moment. I have no desire to be a politician, but rather a Representative of the people of District 106.

In my mind, public service revolves around truth, justice, being approachable and prudent, and then choosing the right means of achieving good for Kansas and its citizens. I am a listener and a communicator. I believe we need courage, open and civil dialogue especially in today’s polarized environment. I am passionate about the value of rural life in today’s culture. Rural life teaches responsibility, honesty, integrity, work-ethic, and a fundamental relationship between this world and our Creator. My candidacy for the District 106 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives is about being intentional. I offer my Pro-Life values and my lifetime of experience in agriculture in service to district constituents and look forward to an opportunity to represent your interests, advocate for your concerns, and bring about positive change for rural Kansans.

with anything we have all seen examples of poor sportsmanship by fans. In an environment charged by emotions and fueled by alcohol and rivalries, I would admittedly feel safer if I were carrying.

Honestly though, I would feel even safer if I were not carrying and did not have to worry about the upset, emotionally charged, alcohol fueled fan sitting next to me who was carrying. If we as a society, cannot provide environments where our citizens do not feel safe unless they are carrying, we have some serious issues to work out.

9. Besides the above topics, are there any issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming legislative session?

We need a legislative system that works FOR the people. Since filing for this position I’ve heard from a number of individuals on bills that were filed and made it through committee actions only to die because they were not brought to the floor for a vote. I’ll illustrate one example. A bill to rename a five-mile portion of U.S 77 Highway between Waterville and Blue Rapids was introduced this past year. Something as simple as honoring two servicemen who gave their lives in the service of this country could not even make it out of committee. This bill should have passed right through committee action and been placed on the consent calendar of the chambers. Instead, it died. When politics gets in the way of something as simple as honoring our fallen heroes, we have to recognize that respect for the citizens of this state and doing what is best for them has also died. We need to ensure our veterans are getting the services and care they need.

This includes support and training for our law enforcement and other

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Continued from page 3A I feel I could bring a new perspective to the table.

3. What is your philosophy or approach to making local decisions on state orders concerning the coronavirus pandemic?

I feel we need to consider what our Governor suggests and take into consideration what our local medical officials recommend for this area. The safety of our county residents come first. Its

just one of those situations that need to be watched.

I realize we have only had one case here in the county but if that changes, we need to look at all aspects and make the right recommendation for our residents.

4. What issues do you think need extra attention over the next couple years?

We need to take a good overall look at appraisals, taxes, bridges, roads budgets for townships that are taken care of by the county.

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3. What is your philosophy or approach to making local decisions on state orders concerning the coronavirus pandemic?

The challenges associated with the corona virus takes a balanced approach between citizens health/ safety and their rights to freedom of choice. Initially, we followed guidance from government agencies and our local health providers.

As information, knowledge, and guidance continues to change, we continue to follow local health providers guidance. However, since we have had minimal exposure in the county, we have not followed the Governor’ s Executive Orders.

emergency services personnel so they have tools and resources to properly do their jobs protecting the citizens and property of the District. We need to ensure the elderly of our communities have the care they need to live their final years with dignity and respect.

Finally, Kansas needs to continue to provide a strong public educational system which can provide our children with the knowledge, skills, and background they need to move forward with their chosen occupations and a productive life.

10. What makes you the best candidate for the job of State Representative, 106th District?

I believe my qualifications, beliefs, and integrity are in alignment with the needs of the people of the 106th District as well as all rural communities across Kansas. My conviction to ideals coupled with my willingness to work across the aisle, are what is needed to work for the people of the 106th District and Kansas.

If elected I will work for YOU, not big money, big business, or other special interests. My work experience with federal and state

4. What issues do you think need extra attention over the next couple years?

If township board positions remain unfilled, County Unit and other township options will continue to be an issue. Similarly, the Ambulance Services will need continued volunteers to shoulder those duties.

It is a basic need throughout the county, whether its schools, government or volunteer positions – the next generation needs to become more engaged in their community. The real issue is that this generational pool continues to shrink. However, the immediate issue is public safety during the corona pandemic and our economic recovery.

agencies and non-governmental organizations gives me the tools to work through the issues and concerns faced by agriculture and our rural communities. I don’t expect everyone to always agree with me, but I love Kansas, agriculture, and rural communities and the people who live in them. I promise I will work to benefit them to the best of my ability.

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SWIM Continued from page 3A In my youth I worked on the family’s farm, feed lot, and meat processing business. I also have spent time working in dairy and hog farrow-to-finish operations.

My wife and I have lived on our 80-acre homestead north of Marysville for 40 years.

I have also had a unique opportunity to understand the transportation challenges in moving agricultural commodities while serving on the board of directors for a short line railroad company where I assisted in the management of logistics and interchange of commodities such as grain, fertilizer and agriculture production materials from producer to consumer in various states.

Agriculture interests cover a wide range of issues from production to marketing as well as transportation logistics and USDA/FSA Programs. I support the current state property tax abatements in place for agricultural machinery and equipment per K.S.A 79-201.

The COVID pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities within our current centralized system of processing and delivery. I will help facilitate more direct producer to consumer markets while decentralizing processing operations.

We need to expand regional and global markets for meat, grain, fruit, and vegetable producers as well as eliminate unnecessary barriers that prevent these same producers from selling locally to school districts, nursing homes, and supermarkets.

Our Kansas farmers and ranchers are also familiar with current environmental changes and how they are impacting their operational bottom line. A reasonable and sustainable state/federal climate change plan cannot be accomplished unless family farmers and other agricultural producers have a seat at the table. I will help implement a commonsense plan addressing climate change with Kansas agriculture in mind.

5. Economic Development – What could the state do to promote economic development in a rural area like the 106th District?

Recently Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers conducted a rural prosperity listening tour across the state. Some of the barriers identified that inhibit rural economic development include, the lack of coordination between state agencies, lack of quality and affordable housing, ineffective work force development, and scarce access to high speed broadband.

Areas where the state should expand economic development assistance include: • The Community Block Grant Program • The Community Service Tax Credit Program • The Kansas Main Street Program • The Office of Broad-Band Development • Expansion of Medicaid I also support the Rural Opportunity Zone Program which provides financial incentives to new

fulltime residents in participating counties. This program includes Kansas income tax waivers (up to 5 yrs.) which expires in 2021 and student loan repayments (up to $15,000 over 5 yrs.) All counties within the 106th District currently participate in this program and I will vote for renewal of any sunset considerations in 2021.

6. Life issues – An effort to pass pro-life legislation through the Value Them Both amendment was a hot topic of the 2020 legislative session.

What is your view on that effort?

I respect the passionate positions people have on this highly personal subject, but it is clear to me that another path toward a resolution needs to be considered. It is heartbreaking that any woman or family should experience an abortion. However, making it illegal through constitutional amendment does not solve the root cause of this problem. We need to stop the hardline rhetoric which divides us on this issue and bring all the stake holders to the table for a respectful dialog on how to reduce the use of this procedure.

7. Medicaid Expansion – There are 13 states in the U.S. that have not adopted Medicaid expansion and Kansas is one of them. Medicaid expansion passed in the Kansas legislature in 2017, but was vetoed by Governor Brownback. Governor Kelly supported expansion in 2019 and the House passed an expansion bill, but it was blocked in the Senate. Would you support Medicaid expansion in Kansas?

It is unfortunate the 2020 Kansas Legislative session would not allow this vital program out of committee for consideration and debate. We need to overcome the special interest roadblocks on this issue. I support Medicaid expansion in Kansas.

The Alliance for a Healthy Kansas provides some interesting data concerning Medicaid Expansion and shows that it can be tailored for state implementation. For example, Kansas could require that beneficiaries share the cost of premiums and out of pocket expenses, have incentives for healthy behaviors and give referrals to job training. Currently 150,000 Kansans fall into what is called the “Coverage Gap” where they have too much income to qualify for Medicaid but do not have employer health benefits and/or simply cannot afford to purchase their own.

Here is a snapshot of what Medicaid expansion would look like in the 106th district: - 343 people between the ages of 18 – 64 will qualify for coverage - $2,897,203 will come into the 106th district - 68 health service jobs created 8. 2nd Amendment – Should the State of Kansas have “gun free zones” or should law-abiding citizens be allowed to carrying concealed firearms in all public buildings, including

college campuses and medical care facilities?

I support responsible firearm ownership and believe the open or conceal carry issue should be controlled at the local level of government. An individual’s 2nd amendment rights should not override another person’s right to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” as stated in The Declaration of Independence.

Firearm ownership requires a high level of personal and social responsibility. I will work with local and state law enforcement agencies to develop a commonsense system of firearm training programs for youth and adults. I also support thorough criminal background checks to protect the public from the illegal use of firearms.

9. Besides the above topics, are there any issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming legislative session?

Two other issues that need attention are stabilizing our state budget and addressing rising property taxes.

1. The 2021 legislature needs to review how current tax policy is administered. Walking back the Brownback failed tax experiment and addressing the budget meltdown will take time. From 2012 – 2017 our tax revenue system was out of balance; 36% from property and vehicle taxes, 31.5% from sales tax, and only 19% from income taxes. I will work to rebuild the 3-Legged Stool approach of Kansas Tax Policy through the balancing of income, sales, and property tax collection and bring back confidence in the tax system.

2. Reinstituting the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund would allow for a percentage of the state sales tax collections to be deposited into this fund for distribution to local governments.

These proceeds would allow communities in the 106th to reduce mill levies and property taxes while continuing to fund public schools and other public works.

Unfortunately, this program has not been funded since 2003. I will work with others to reinstitute this fund and find other creative solutions to address our property tax issues.

10. What makes you the best candidate for the job of State Representative, 106th District?

I am the best candidate because I have many years of experience working with diverse groups of people and bringing them together to solve problems.

- I will push back on the special interest influence over our legislative process.

- I will ensure Kansas is governed with responsibility, accountability, and resilience.

- I will be an honest and consistent voice for all the people of the 106th House District.

- I will listen to you and be a forceful agent of change for each citizen regardless of their religion, party, or social standing.

- I have the character, courage, and commitment to forge strong policies for a sustainable Kansas future.

Mann makes second visit

Tracey Mann, candidate for first district congress, stopped by the Washington County Fair on Thursday. He promoted his history with agriculture over his opponents’, along with his conservative record, having been endorsed by the NRA, KS Farm Bureau and Kansans For Life.

He is the only candidate for the Big First to have campaigned in Washington County this year.

“ A vote for Lisa Moser is a vote for a candidate that will work hard and support our family and rural values.”

Sharon Schwartz Former Representative 106th District

Who is Lisa Moser?

• 38 years of marriage and ranching with my husband, Harry Moser • Beef seedstock and commercial producer • Mother of 3, Nana to 9 • I believe in giving back and serving: 22 years of hospice involvement; 9 years of puppy donations to the service dog organization CARES in Concordia, KS; Board Member of Livestock & Meat Industry Council, KSU Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

Lisa is ProLife, ProAg, ProKansas:

Lisa with her daughter Kayla and son-in-law Ty’s children: Mila, Baker and Nora Please check my website

www.moser4kshouse106.com or my Facebook page:

Moser 4 KS House 106 for updates

• Lisa is unapologetically ProLife, and will vote at every opportunity to protect life from conception through natural death • Water issues, Broadband access, Fake Meat, Covid 19 disruptions -all require attention • Lisa is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution • Lisa is committed to positive conversations surrounding rural health care disparities, working toward more positive mental health care opportunities, addressing veteran issues and tax concerns

Endorsed for the Primary Election by the following organizations: Kansans for Life PAC, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Grain & Feed Association, Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, Kansas Cooperative Council

Please Vote August 4th Paid for by Moser 4KS House 106, Martha L. “Pat” Brady, Treasurer

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SCHOOL Continued from page 1A an overview of the new COVID-related policies and changes that can be expected by students this year.

The WCN will talk to the two parochial schools for next week’s edition.

MASKS

Masks will be required or present at all schools, at least to start the year. All of the districts are paying attention to the recommendations from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and local county health officials.

For Washington County, students in all grades except preschool will be required to wear masks. The district will provide masks to all of the students. They will not wear masks during recess, PE, athletic practices or games.

Hanover and Linn will follow the mask recommendations, at least until it is determined if the executive order on masks and social distancing is enforceable or could be legally overturned by local county commissions or school boards.

Whetzal said if the decision is up to local school boards, then they will have that discussion at that point.

But starting off, he said the district will err on the side of caution. The district will have masks available, but they are asking students to provide their own masks.

Clifton-Clyde’s final plan won’t come out until next week, but students will have a mask requirement when social distancing is not possible from preschoolers and up. Masks on busses will be required at all times because of the close, confined situation.

TEMPERATURES

Students in all districts

will have their temperatures taken when getting on the bus or arriving at the school if they don’t use the bus. A cutoff of a 100 degree temperature is recommended by KDHE for students to be sent home.

LUNCH

Lunchtime is the most typical time during the regular school day where students of all ages gather in a confined spot, but all schools are trying to break that up.

Washington County will send students to lunch in two-grade groupings starting at 11 a.m., with no more than four students at a table. The lunch times will be broken up into 25 minute sessions. There will be no open lunch allowed for high school students.

Linn and Hanover have small cafeterias, so lunches will be staggered and stretched out to keep the gathering numbers down.

Clifton-Clyde added a lunch room at the middle school this year, which will allow students to space out.

The high school lunch period will likely be broken up into two groups like it used to be, rather than one big lunch period.

OTHER

Locker use at Washington County will be discouraged for high schoolers to try and keep the hallway numbers down. On the elementary level, classes will be in a totally different schedule and recess will be staggered to minimize hallway congregations.

Linn and Hanover will focus on controlling the traffic flow in the hallways so students don’t group up.

Restrictions will amp up if there is disease spread at Clifton-Clyde, but of the local districts, they are

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the most familiar with the process because of their presence in Cloud County which has had several cases of COVID-19 compared to the one case in Washington County.

REMOTE LEARNING OPTIONS

There are requirements for any schools’ remote learning options. All superintendents said remote learning from home will look very different than it did in the fourth quarter this spring when school buildings were closed.

Students will have to maintain a log of their daily activities, they’ll have to be in school for six hours a day and have parents sign off on that, they’ll need to complete all of the work done by in-school students and they will have to have daily contact with teachers.

Washington County is trying to get all students back into schools in a controlled environment, but will work with individual families based on health concerns they might have.

Linn and Hanover will have an on-site option and remote option, but again, a remote option will be dramatically different than the spring quarter. Attendance is required and truancy policies will come back into the mix. If a student at Linn or Hanover chooses a remote option, they won’t be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities and they can only change from

remote to in-school in nineweek increments.

Students at Clifton-Clyde will have to make a decision on the remote or traditional option at enrollment next Wednesday. But with the demands that will be placed on the remote option, Baker said that will affect the demand for the remote option, though he said there are individuals who may take that route because of health situations. He said they want what is best for the kid.

CONCLUSION

The three superintendents have been talking as a group so the local districts all have similar plans for the school year.

Whetzal said they have also been in constant communication with county health and they’re working with commissioners, so they can all make decisions together.

“There are so many variables and possibilities,” said Whetzal. “Each situation is entirely different and there are ripple effects.”

Each of the districts had teams work on new guidelines for the upcoming school year.

“This really is a labor of love,” said O’Dea. “I can’t tell you the hours that went into that. We cussed and discussed every scenario we could think of. We disagreed then came to a consensus. There are a lot of blood, sweat and tears there.”

Continued from page 1A Emergency Management director Randy Hubbard also met with the board on Monday to say there was 1 to 4 inches of rain that fell around the county Sunday, and crews were out Sunday night putting up road barricades in locations known for flooding. He said Mill Creek and the Little Blue were expected to be at flood stage later that day.

He also told the commissioners that three people who came in contact with COVID-19 positive cases from outside the county were tested over the weekend and were in quarantine.

As of Monday Washington County has had only 1 positive case, which recovered several weeks ago. Hubbard said Washington County had been credited with a positive case from Clay County nearly two weeks ago, and some TV news out-

lets were slow in removing that second case.

At last week’s meeting the commissioners reported citizen contact from around the county. One board member said he got a complaint from someone about the courthouse lawn being mowed on Sunday morning. The courthouse lawn is mowed by an outside contractor. The board also had citizen contact from someone in support of the county road unit system.

County clerk Diana Svanda said she had been fielding questions from people who wondered if the voting sites would be open this year. Svanda said the voting sites will have masks, gloves and sanitizer for those working the polls.

The commissioners also approved another payment to Troy Miller Construction for basement construction.

The total amount paid is now $ 57,839.49.

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BUDGET HEARING NOTICENOTICE OF OF BUDGET HEARING The governing body of River Valley District #4 Washington will meet on August 10, 2020 at 12:00 PM at River Valley Extension District Office, 1815 M Street, Belleville for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of tax to levied.

Detailed budget information is available at River Valley Extension District Office, 1815 M Street, Belleville and will be available at this hearing.

SUPPORTING COUNTIES Washington (home county) Clay, Cloud, Republic BUDGET SUMMARY Proposed Budget 2021 Expenditures and Amount of 2020 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2021 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.

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General Debt Service Totals Less: Transfers Net Expenditures Total Tax Levied Assessed Valuation:

Outstanding Indebtedness, Jan 1, Total *Tax rates are expressed in mills.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS I Thursday, July 30, 2020 I 11A

COVID-19 Active Cases and Hospitalizations JEWELL

REPUBLIC

WASHINGTON

MARSHALL

NEMAHA

Active cases – 3 Hospitalizations – 0

Active cases – 5 Hospitalizations – 0

Active cases – 0 Hospitalizations – 0

Active cases – 1 Hospitalizations – 0

Active – 9 Hospital – 2

CLOUD MITCHELL Active cases – 4 Hospitalizations – 0

Active cases – 2 Hospitalizations – 0

POTTAWATTAMIE

CLAY Active – 6 Hospital – 0

OTTAWA LINCOLN Active cases – 0 Hospitalizations – 0

Active cases – 3 Hospitalizations – 0

Continued from page 1A Washington County continues to lead the way at zero active cases, and Lincoln County joins us after having one active case last week. Marshall County was at zero active cases for a few days within the last week but is back to having one active case.

Riley County is down slightly, from 114 to 110 cases, but the rest of the region to the south and southeast of Washington County has seen increases. Clay County went from three to six, Pottawattamie Coun-

Active – 110 Hospital – 3

GEARY

• Active case information gathered from each county’s health department or emergency management office on Monday/Tuesday..

COVID

Active cases – 7 Hospitalizations – 0

RILEY

Active – 29 Hospital – 4

ty went from five to seven, and Geary County saw the biggest jump from 15 to 29 cases.

Geary County also had a

WABAUNSEE

Active cases – 2 Hospitalizations – 0

death and went from two to four hospitalizations. The other hospitalizations in the region are in Riley (3) and Nemaha (2) Counties.

USD 108 Continued from page 1A The estimated assessed valuation for the general fund is $41,694,189, an increase of $36,123. The assessed valuation for all other funds is $44,342,195, an increase of $36,233. To form the assessed valuation, the appraised value is multiplied by a factor of 11.5 percent on personal property. The rate ranges from 12 to 33 percent on business and other property.

“We did not see as large an increase in assessed valuation as we have the last few years,” Supt. Denise O’Dea said.

For supplemental general, also known as the local option budget (LOB), the district is levying 30 percent of its LOB authority. State aid for the LOB is 8.39 percent, down from the 2019-2020 rate of 8.79 percent. The

2020-2021 LOB is estimated at $1,044,259, an increase from last year of $62,738.

One mill equals one tax dollar for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. Estimated taxes on a $100,00 home will be $516.60.

A resolution, allowing the board to levy up to 8 mills for capital outlay, was approved in May 2014. It is “unending,” O’Dea said. Capital outlay funds will be used to pay the district’s lease/purchase agreement payment, due in September, for the new HVAC system in the high school and the renovations to the HVAC system in the elementary with electronic controls. Other projects planned for this year include replacement of a roof and purchase of a new bus. The district has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency that will pay for 25 percent of the bus purchase.

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Capital outlay projects that have been completed over the last four years, in addition to the HVAC updates, include the installation of security cameras and a secured entrance system for the main building, installation of a new phone system that has a phone in every classroom, the purchase of three buses, a mower and tractor, refurbishing the track, replacement of the stage lighting and sound system, resurfacing of both gym floors and purchase of new mats to cover the gym floors for outside use. Projects completed in 2020 included replacement of the high school roof and resurfacing the high school and district office parking lots. Annual maintenance on district property runs between $75,000 and $100,000 annually.

In other business, the board discussed plans for its Aug. 17 picnic for district staff and families.

First published in the Washington County News on Thursday, July 16, 2020; last published Thursday, July 30, 2020.

ESTATE OF DWIGHT GRAHAM IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DWIGHT E. GRAHAM, a/k/a ) DWIGHT EVAN GRAHAM, a/k/a ) Case No. 2020-PR-000015 DWIGHT GRAHAM, DECEASED ) NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

P U B L I C N OT I C E Published in the Washington County News on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on July 13, 2020, a Petition was filed in this Court by Steve Graham, Personal Representative named in the “Last Will and Testament of Dwight E. Graham”, deceased, dated March 8, 2019, praying the authenticated copy of the Last Will and Testament and filed with the Petition be admitted to probate and record; Steve Graham be appointed as Executor, without bond; and be granted Letters Testamentary.

You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before August 7, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. in the District Court, in Washington, Washington 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.

Pursuant to Court Rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing will be conducted remotely. Parties must contact the Court at (785) 325-2381 within three (3) days prior to the hearing to be included and shall provide an email address to participate in the remote hearing. Participants in the remote hearing shall abide by the Remote Hearing Procedures, a copy of which shall be emailed to the participants prior to the hearing.

Furthermore, any hearing deadlines and time requirements in this case are not subject to the suspension of time in Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-PR-058.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

Steve Graham, Petitioner NAVIS & NELSON, LLC William L. Navis, #08770 Starla L. Nelson, #21671 Attorneys at Law 1802 M Street, P.O. Box 466, Belleville, Kansas 66935 Ph#: (785) 527-2263 Fax#: (785) 527-5630 E-mail: wmnavis1@hotmail.com E-mail: snelson@nckcn.com Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC N OT I C E First published in the Washington County News on Thursday, July 16, 2020; last published Thursday, July 30, 2020.

ESTATE OF MARCIA HUBBARD IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of MARCIA HUBBARD, Deceased Case No. 2020-PR-14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on July 8, 2020, a Petition for probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court by RANDY S. HUBBARD, an heir, devisee and legatee, and Representative named in the “Last Will and Testament of Marcia Hubbard,” deceased.

All creditors of decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice. Any and all claims for allowance of demands not so filed shall be forever barred.

RANDY S. HUBBARD, Petitioner RYAN & MULLIN, P.A. P.O. Box 205 Clay Center, KS 67432 (785) 632-5666 Attorneys for petitioner

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NOTICE OF HEARING 2020-2021 BUDGET

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NOTICE OF HEARING 2020-2021 BUDGET

OPINION YOUTH AND AGRICULTURE

Life lessons at the county fair

If you want to restore your faith in humanity and generate optimism for the future, the Washington County Fair never ceases to provide.

The county fair is a showcase of the true meaning of “agri-culture” – we are people of the land. That land requires work, but with this exchange, the land provides. The contests and efforts at the fair give snapshots of that work and what comes out of it.

That ethic starts with our youth, and at the fair, they put their best on display.

The three photos on the front page of this week’s paper help tell that story.

••• Zoe Sawin, a member of the Happy Workers 4H club, had to continue the milking chores with her dairy goats while at the fair. Two times a day, Zoe explained, she was responsible for getting up early for a morning milking followed by another milking about 12 hours later. This is nothing new. She admitted she occasionally has to force herself out of bed, but she knew well the routine of getting her Nigerian Dwarf does up onto a milking stand so she can proficiently milk them. She can talk with ease about this process, proving this wasn’t just something she does during fair time for onlookers.

She talked about the daily ritual, what her family does with the milk, and anything else she was asked, without skipping a beat filling a pan with milk.

••• The contests at the fair inspire kids to work harder on their skills and further develop their knowledge of livestock. That drive to learn more and do better proved its worth in the round robin showmanship contest on the in-

termediate level.

It is an honor to make it into the Round Robin Showmanship contest, which features each species’ showmanship champions in an event where they have to show every species of livestock. Joree Bentz, a Farmington 4H member, finished the 2019 contest in last place. But since then, she took it upon herself to improve her showing abilities, learning more about the livestock and paying close attention at all of the shows during the fair to see how other kids showed their animals.

Her determination paid off when she was announced as one of the co-champions of the Round Robin contest, a rare and proud achievement for any 4Her who can accomplish it.

••• The fair isn’t all about competition.

After the shows are over, it doesn’t take long for preparation for next year’s fair to begin. Zachary Meyer, a Happy Workers 4H member, helped pass on many years of dairy showing experience to a younger generation on Saturday by giving calm instruction to Aysha Wolfgang on leading his dairy heifer that she’ll be able to show in the ring at next year’s fair.

She walked backwards (as you do during the dairy show) and he was nearby, calmly giving tips to her while they made their way across the fairgrounds.

Another generation of dairy showing is born and likewise, she might pass on her knowledge in a few years. Because that is what our county fair youth do.

Life lessons through agricultural experiences. It’s what the county fair does best.

– D. Thalmann

BACK TO SCHOOL

Local educators are prepared for response

Our local school administrators, teaching staff, support teams and school boards should be thanked for their massive efforts to get schools ready to reopen next month. Not only have they had to roll with the punches coming from the coronavirus pandemic starting in March, they have had to think through new concepts in education and develop plans on how to implement them effectively, while always considering a safe and sanitary setting to accomplish the effort.

It is no easy task and this summer especially, there has probably been more focus on educational opportunity than ever before by the entire team that makes our schools run.

Fortunately, the legislature had faith in local school districts and their superintendents and teachers by passing legislation to ensure the local ability to create suitable provisions for educating our youth, depending on each district’s local pandemic situation. Our local districts, who are working with each other as well as local health officials, have risen to the challenge and should be commended.

While Governor Kelly wanted to hold control of the entire state in Topeka through statewide orders, which ignored the science and data of the unique com-

munity-level scenarios found across the state, the Kansas State Board of Education overruled her and gave the responsibility to localize our response back to the local districts.

The State Attorney General and the attorneys for the Kansas Association of School Boards believe local districts could also overrule the mask mandate and other restrictions placed on local school districts, but the Governor disagrees. That order is probably headed for a battle, but local districts have almost all decided to institute some version of a mask requirement, so the point is probably moot.

In my position, I’ve had plenty of conversations with administrators, educators and school board members over the last few months, and rest assured, they are taking this health threat seriously and are no less capable of addressing this situation than whoever is advising the governor. They will do right by our children.

Why wouldn’t they? These are their kids, their students, their fellow citizens – to think they wouldn’t put a priority on health, safety and the importance of a continued educational experience is an insult to their calling.

– D. Thalmann

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Letters to the editor The cost of complacency From Bill Pannbacker Washington I woke up last Friday morning, after the beef show Thursday evening at the County Fair, thinking about a cow I had fed 15-20 years ago.

We were feeding heiferettes that came in 2-5 at a time from different sale barns and from multiple owners.

Because they were mature and we hadn’t seen any IBR virus for a long time, plus they were arriving in small bunches, my standard vaccination protocol for IBR got waived.

About a week after arrival, the cow showed up with a fever, runny eyes, etc. She survived but 8-10 of her pen mates didn’t, plus we saw IBR in adjacent pens.

At the County Fair Beef Show, I saw people from all over congregated in a confined space (pen) without knowing if a virus shedder was among them. The use of the most basic available protection (a mask) was used by less than 2% of those in attendance.

I called my virus shedding cow a $10,000 cow.

I am pretty sure a similar viral episode in humans would cost much more. Viral complacency can come with a cost.

Thank you to Lefort for letter From Jeanette Stamm Washington Rocky Lefort, I don’t know who you are, but thank you for your letter to the Washington County News last

week. I am one of the Demo-rats to whom Mr. Welch referred. And darned proud of calling myself a Democrat considering how far astray the Republican party has gone. I thought your letter was extremely timely and hope everyone read it.

Thank you again.

From early 1800s to today From Jerry Welch Washington Thank you Mr. Lefort for codifying my opinions and vindicating me of mere presumptions and speculations. The newspaper is the place to debate and opine on issues of interest and invites everyone to express THEIR OPINIONS in the section titled “Letters to the Editor”, yet so few actually partake in this opportunity.

Also if one wishes to get involved in actual verbal debates, in the absence of a coffee/donut shop, there are seating areas in Casey’s and Short Stop. If one does not want to debate, it would be the place to brag about one’s accomplishments or plain gossip.

Thank you Mr. Lefort for sharing information to those who are not politically savvy. Your lesson on the history of the two political parties was perfectly timed, as many citizens are studying for the upcoming elections, yet so shallow! Citizens feed on information from many sources.

For the benefit of the readers, I’ll offer more than party names and put it all in one hand basket. In the early 1800’s, the Whig party was a great political force that just never got off the ground. The Kansas

and Nebraska Act of 1854 quickly split that party into a Northern Whig and a Southern Whig party, with the Free Soil Party (freed slaves) siding with the North.

As a result the American Civil War, when the Northern Whig/Free Soil (anti-slavery) merged into the Republican Party and the Southern Whig (Confederates/pro-slavery) became the Democrat Party.

What is amazing was how the Democrat party was hijacked by ideologues and then was derailed in the 1960s to the point where it began to move so far to the left resulting into a radical socialist party of today!

I find it ironic in this day of political polarization that on July 23, 2020, Representative Loui Gohmert of Texas introduced a privileged resolution calling for the removal from the House of any reminders of slavery, such as the name-Democrat Party.

With the backdrop of the speaker declaring on national TV, it’s what people will do, so will the cancel culture approve it? Can’t wait to see how they will handle that!

Thank you Mr. Lefort for disregarding science on decisions to combat COVID-19; riots are OK in democrat cities, yet forcing people to wear masks and prevent schooling of children when records show teachers as well as the students are NOT being infected from each other in foreign lands as irresponsible and immoral.

And in closing, I want to thank you for recognizing my “Letter to the Editor” as ‘my opinion’. Indeed it was. If people want to wear masks, so be it.

Meals on the overland trail In my last note I reflected upon the thoughts of millennials who eschewed appliances that needlessly used up energy to cook food when it could be “delivered.”

That provoked me to gaze backwards, as I often do, and think about cooking.

My great grandfather Marbry Morgan moved from Barnes Station, South Carolina, to Walker County, Georgia, and settled around Concord Church.

He brought his little trunk, fiddle and a rolling pin the family brought from Ireland.

His household could not afford a stove so for decades they cooked in the fireplace using “dutch ovens,” cast iron pots with legs and a lid.

Dutch ovens cooked their way across America on the wagon trails.

When I voiced a production for Nebraska Public Television I had to reorganize all I thought I knew about the Oregon Trail.

“A Handbook for Overland Expeditions.” by Randolph B. Marcy (1859) contained all the information one needed for a six month cross county hike.

JOE PHILLIPS Dear Me...

Marcy’s book listed what travelers would need and how much of it.

Since I’m dealing with only one subject I’ll save for later extra wheels, chains and tongues and stick with food.

He said that a wagon holding a ton of supplies would contain 1,800 pounds of food. That would include; cured and salted meat and fish, rice, flour, corn meal, dehydrated vegetables and fruit, sugar, molasses, coffee, tea, lard, and spices.

Some time around 1900 my family purchased a “Home Comfort Iron Range,” made in St. Louis and sold by Sears.

I don’t know what happened to the stove and my father didn’t remember but the cookbook is on the desk beside me now.

Most of the recipes are familiar until I got to the sweetbreads. They are not

sweet breads but organ meat.

You don’t today find recipes for head cheese or Dutch scrapple; chicken cooked in oyster juice, and roasted pigeons. The squirrel recipe is just a copy of the one for roasted rabbit.

There is a whole section on eggs; shirred eggs, creamed eggs, puffed eggs, pickled eggs, egg croquettes. To judge an egg you shake it. If it makes a sound it is not a good egg.

The section on pies includes chess pie, grape pie, blackbird pie and a date pie.

I’ve never heard of candied orange peel but when making orange marmalade you may as well use all of it.

There are cauliflower and apple pickles and pumpkin chips.

There are hints on making water proof paint, white wash, cleaning out stove pipes, making wall paper glue, and extinguishing a chimney fire.

One section deals with household hints but there is no suggestion on how to stop singing; “Sing a song of sixpence a pocket full of rye. Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie.”

POLICY ON LETTERS The Washington County News is glad to print letters on topics of local interest and encourages this part of a community dialogue. All letters must be signed and include an address and phone number, though only the writer’s name and community of residence will be published. Letters must be at the newspaper by Monday afternoon of the week they are to be printed. The WC News reserves the right to edit letters and may reject letters that are unsuitable or not of local interest. No anonymous letters will be printed.

COUNTY FAIR RESULTS Koch, L4.

Blue – Jadelynn Bowen, L4.

AOB Champion – Wyatt Lange, L4.

COW/CALF Champion – Cloe Sinn, H. Reserve champion – Aliyah Sinn, H. Red – Maggie Lutjemeier, F.

LeClair, L4; Ryder Lutjemeier, F; Greyson Sinn, H; Marcella Taddiken, L4; Gaige Wendland, LL. Class 2 – Intermediate Champion – Darcy Crowl, L4.

Reserve champion – Jonathan Wright, STI.

Division 2

DAIRY

BUCKET CALF Grand champion market steer Wyatt Lange, Lucky 4

Champion intermediate bucket calf – Darcy Crowl, L4.

Reserve champion intermediate bucket calf – Jonathan Wright, STI. Champion junior bucket calf – Bradley Schwab, L4.

Reserve champion junior bucket calf – Gracen Wendland, LL. Class 1 – Junior Champion – Bradley Schwab, L4.

Reserve champion – Gracen Wendland, LL. Blue – Colton Doll, F; Ellie

BUCKET CALF

Supreme Breeding Heifer Tray Zabokrtsky, Stick-To-It

Division 1

BEEF

Grand champion market steer – Wyatt Lange, L4.

Reserve grand champion market steer – Coy Stamm, F. Supreme breeding heifer – Tray Zabokrtsky, STI. Reserve supreme breeding heifer – Hayden Englert, F. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Tray Zabokrtsky, STI Reserve champion – Kael Lange, L4 Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW; Katelyn Klipp, HW; Taylor Koch, L4; Wyatt Lange, L4; Coy STamm, F; Shailyn Zenger, STI. Red – Reanna Rencin, HS; Aliyah Sinn, H; Cloe Sinn, H; Ryan Stuenkel, LL. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Hayden Englert, F Reserve champion – Colton Harlan, HS Blue – Witt Keesecker, F; Deavon Ohlde, LL; Isabelle Rogge, LL; Elgin Sinn, H; Dawson Strunk, STI; Emitt Tiemeyer, L4.

Red – Jadelynn Bowen, L4.

Class 3 – Junior showmanship Champion – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Reserve champion – Clayton

BEEF

Grand champion beef market animal 2011 Hilary Johnson, BB 2012 Kael Lange, L4 2013 Kael Lange, L4 2014 Haven Johnson, BB 2015 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2016 Wyatt Lange, L4 2017 Kael Lange, L4 2018 Kael Lange, L4 2019 Kael Lange, L4 2020 Wyatt Lange, L4 Supreme champion breeding heifer

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Hilary Johnson, BB Jeff. Simmons, HS Kael Lange, L4 Wyatt Durst, STI Haven Johnson, BB Tyler Simmons, HS Riley Moore, STI Emitt Tiemeyer, L4 Tray Zabokrtsky, STI Tray Zabokrtsky, STI

Strunk, STI. Blue – Maggie Lutjemeier, F. MARKET BEEF Class 5 – Market heifer Champion – Kael Lange, L4.

Reserve champion – Elgin Sinn, H. Blue – Aliyah Sinn, H. Class 6 – Angus steers Champion – Emitt Tiemeyer, L4.

Reserve champion – Jacob Klipp, HW. Blue – Katelyn Klipp, HW; Kamryn O’Dell, H. Class 7 – Red angus steers Champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Class 8 – Charolais steers Champion – Kael Lange, L4.

Class 12 – Hereford steers Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Class 14 – Maine Anjou steers Champion – Wyatt Lange, L4.

Reserve champion – Isabelle Rogge, LL. Class 16 – Shorthorn steers Champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Class 17 – Simmental steers Champion – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Class 18 – AOB steers Champion – Witt Keesecker, F. Class 19 – Crossbred Champion – Coy Stamm, F. Reserve champion – Witt Keesecker, F. Blue – Ryan Sawin, BB; Clayton Strunk, STI; Taylor Koch, L4; Ryan Sawin, BB. BREEDING BEEF Angus Champion – Reanna Rencin, HS. Red Angus Champion – Tray Zabokrtsky, STI. Charolais Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Hereford Red – Dawson Strunk, STI. Shorthorn Champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Simmental Champion – Tray Zabokrtsky, STI. Reserve champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Blue – Ryan Stuenkel, LL. Chianina Champion – Kael Lange, L4.

Reserve champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Commercial Champion – Colton Harlan, HS. Reserve champion – Taylor

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Grand champion bucket calf 2011 Riley Doebele, H 2012 Mandy Simmons, HS 2013 Taeghan Zab., HS 2014 Jr. Champ – Reanna Rencin, HS; Int. Champ – Taeghan Zabokrtsky, HS 2015 Jr. Champ – Reanna Rencin, HS; Int. Champ – Taeghan Zabokrtsky, HS 2016 Jr. Champ - Addison Herrs, LL; Int. Champ – Reanna Rencin, HS 2017 Jr. Champ - Isabelle Rogge, LL; Int. Champ – Addison Herrs, LL 2018 Jr. Champ - Kamryn O’Dell, H; Int. Champ – Jasmine Jueneman, H 2019 Jr. Champ - Gracen Wendland, LL; Int. Champ – Elgin Sinn, H 2020 Jr. Champ - Bradley Schwab, L4; Int. Champ – Darcy Crowl, L4.

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Division 3 Grand champion dairy – Jacob Klipp, HW. Reserve grand champion – Katelyn Klipp, HW. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Jacob Klipp, HW. Reserve champion – Katelyn Klipp, HW. Blue – Cole Meyer, HW; Zachary Meyer, HW. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Reserve champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Blue – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 3 – Junior showmanship Champion – Rustin Ayres, HW. Reserve champion – Anna Scheele, HW. Class 4 – Junior calf Blue – Anna Scheele, HW; Rustin Ayres, HW. Class 5 – Intermediate calf Blue – Katelyn Klipp, HW; Alex Scheele, HW; Zachary Meyer, HW. Class 6 – Senior calf Blue – Cole Meyer, HW; Jacob Klipp, HW; Deavon Ohlde, LL; Sabrina Hill, BB. Class 7 – Junior yearling heifer

Grand champion dairy Jacob Klipp, Happy Workers Blue – Zachary Meyer, HW. Class 8 – Senior yearling heifer Champion – Katelyn Klipp, HW. Reserve champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW. Class 10 – Cows, 2-yr olds Reserve champion – Katelyn

Klipp, HW. Blue – Cole Meyer, HW (2).

Class 11 – Cows, 3-4-yr olds Champion – Jacob Klipp, HW. Blue – Katelyn Klipp, HW; Zachary Meyer, HW. Class 14 – Best udder Champion – Jacob Klipp, HW.

Way to Go, County Fair Participants!

DAIRY

Grand champion dairy cow 2011 Taylor Klipp, HW 2012 Taylor Klipp, HW 2013 Trevor Klipp, HW 2014 Taylor Klipp, HW 2015 Taylor Klipp, HW 2016 Ryan Meyer, HW 2017 Cole Meyer, HW 2018 Katelyn Klipp, HW 2019 Jacob Klipp, HW 2020 Jacob Klipp, HW

Congratulations to all County Fair Winners!

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Champion int. bucket calf Darcy Crowl, Lucky 4

Champion junior bucket calf Bradley Schwab, Lucky 4

COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

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Class 4 – Halter, 4 yr old+ mare Champion – Rowley Keesecker, F. Reserve champion – Dawson Strunk, STI. Blue – Laicee Jueneman, H; Audrie Minge, H; Gillian Minge, H. Class 6 – Halter, 2 yr old gelding Champion – Blake Orth, BB. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB. Class 8 – Halter, 4 yr old+ gelding Champion – Taylor Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Gracie Bruna, H. Blue – Witt Keesecker, F; Clancy Morehead, L4; Gus Morehead, L4; Hope White, H. Red – Miray Ekici, BB; Reanna Rencin, HS; Clayton Strunk, STI. Ponies Class 10 – Halter, 2 yr old+

Grand champion dairy goat Sabrina Hill, Busy Bee

Division 4

DAIRY GOATS Grand champion dairy goat – Sabrina Hill, BB. Reserve grand champion dairy goat – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Blake Orth, BB. Reserve champion – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Reserve champion – Jonathan Wright, STI. Blue – Zoe Sawin, HW. Class 4 – Junior doe Champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Reserve champion – Jonathan Wright, STI. Blue – Blake Orth, BB; Zoe Sawin, HW (4); Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 6 – Yearling doe Champion – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Reserve champion – Jonathan Wright, STI. Class 7 – Senior doe Champion – Blake Orth, BB. Class 8 – Aged doe Champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Reserve champion – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Blake Orth, BB; Zoe Sawin, HW (2); Elizabeth Wright, STI (8); Jonathan Wright, STI (6).

DAIRY GOAT

Grand champion dairy goat 2012 William Moore, HW 2013 William Moore, HW 2014 Sophie Brungardt,HW 2015 Jonathan Wright, STI 2016 Jonathan Wright, STI 2017 Jonathan Wright, STI 2018 Elizabeth Wright, STI 2019 Jonathan Wright, STI

2020 Sabrina Hill, BB

Division 5

MEAT GOATS Grand champion market goat – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve grand champion market goat – Coy Stamm, F. Grand champion breeding doe – Coy Stamm, F. Reserve grand champion breeding doe – Coy Stamm, F. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve champion – Coy Stamm, F. Blue – Kameron Knox, L4; Kiara Knox, L4; Zachary Meyer, HW; Blake Orth, BB; Aliyah Sinn, H; Cloe Sinn, H; Ella Steinbrock, L4; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Grace Baxter, STI. Reserve champion – Sabrina

Hill, BB. Blue – Rowley Keesecker, F; Madisyn Lohse, F; Elgin Sinn, H; Lilly Steinbrock, L4; Jonathan Wright, STI. Class 3 – Junior showmanship Champion – Carter Cole, F. Reserve champion – Aekley Goeckel, L4.

Blue – Nellie Fahey, L4; Hayden Lohse, F; Kane Scheer, BB; Reid Scheer, BB; Bradley Schwab, L4; Greyson Sinn, H; Gaige Wendland, LL; Gracen Wendland, LL; Jude Zabokrtsky, F. Class 4 – Market goat Underweight Champion – Cloe Sinn, H. Reserve champion – Hayden Lohse, F. Lightweight Champion – Greyson Sinn, H. Reserve champion – Madisyn Lohse, F. Blue – Jude Zabokrtsky, F; Aliyah Sinn, H; Jonathan Wright, STI; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Middleweight Champion – Coy Stamm, F. Reserve champion – Elgin Sinn, H. Blue – Payton Fahey, L4; Bradley Schwab, L4; Lilly Steinbrock, L4; Zachary Meyer, HW; Kameron Knox, L4; Zachary Meyer, HW; Kiara Knox, L4; Rowley Keesecker, F; Reid Scheer, BB.

MEAT GOAT

Grand champion goat 2011 Bryant Sawin, BB 2012 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2013 Heidi Stegman, BB 2014 Wyatt Lange, L4 2015 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2016 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2017 Jack Gilliam, F 2018 Coy Stamm, F 2019 Jack Gilliam, F 2020 Jack Gilliam, F Grand champion breeding doe 2011 Coy Stamm, F 2012 Coy Stamm, F 2013 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2014 Mandy Simmons, HS 2015 Lauren Simmons, HS 2016 Coy Stamm, F 2017 Coy Stamm, F 2018 Coy Stamm, F 2019 Coy Stamm, F 2020 Coy Stamm, F

Champion – Trextin Koch, L4.

Blue – Trextin Koch, L4.

Other Class 11 – Halter, miniature horses Blue – Laicee Jueneman, H. Showmanship Class 14 – Senior showmanship Champion – Taylor Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Reanna Rencin, HS. White – Blake Orth, BB. Class 15 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Trextin Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Gus Morehead, L4.

Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Brodin Koch, L4.

Red – Gracie Bruna, H; Witt Keesecker, F; Dawson Strunk, STI.

Grand champion meat goat Jack Gilliam, Farmington

Hard Work Brings Success!

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We are proud of your Grand champion breeding doe Coy Stamm, Farmington Heavyweight Champion – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve champion – Blake Orth, BB. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Grace Baxter, STI; Rowley Keesecker, F; Jordi Fahey, L4; Gracen Wendland, LL; Gaige Wendland, LL; Aekley Goeckel, L4.

Class 5 – Breeding doe, under 1 yr old Champion – Grace Baxter, STI. Reserve champion – Kane Scheer, BB. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Blake Orth, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Carter Cole, F; Nellie Fahey, L4; Gaige Wendland, LL; Jonathan Wright, STI; Payton Fahey, L4; Jude Zabokrtsky, F; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 6 – Yearling doe Champion – Coy Stamm, F. Reserve champion – Coy Stamm, F. Blue – Madisyn Lohse, F; Elizabeth Wright, STI (2); Grace Bax-

ter, STI; Sabrina Hill, BB; Hayden Lohse, F; Blake Orth, BB. Class 7 – Aged doe Champion – Sabrina Hill, BB Reserve champion – Blake Orth, BB.

Division 6

HORSE & PONY Grand champion halter mare/ filly – Brodin Koch, L4.

Reserve grand champion halter mare/filly – Rowley Keesecker, F Grand champion halter gelding – Taylor Koch, L4.

Reserve grand champion halter gelding – Blake Orth, BB; Gracie Bruna, H. All Horses – Filly or Mare Class 3 – Halter, 3 yr old filly Champion – Brodin Koch, L4.

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Purple – Blake Orth, BB. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB. Class 10 – Dual purpose pullets Purple – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 11 – Dual purpose hens Blue – Payton Fahey, L4; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 15 – Ducks Purple – Lincoln Baker, STI (2).

Blue – Colton Harlan, HS.

Class 19 – Poultry eggs Purple – Bryan Baxter, STI. Blue – Jordi Fahey, L4; Nellie Fahey, L4; Payton Fahey, L4; Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS. Class 20 – Standard, large trio Blue – Nellie Fahey, L4.

Class 21 – Standard, bantams trio Red – Jordi Fahey, L4.

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Grand champion poultry Lilly Steinbrock, Lucky 4 Grand champion halter mare Brodin Koch, Lucky 4 White – Miray Ekici, BB; Gillian Minge, H; Anna White, H; Hope White, H. Class 16 – Junior showmanship Champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Reserve champion – Laicee Jueneman, H. Red – Clayton Strunk, STI. Performance classes Class 28 – English Pleasure Champion – Miray Ekici, BB. Reserve champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Class 34 – Senior trail Champion – Reanna Rencin, HS. Reserve champion – Taylor Koch, L4.

Class 35 – Intermediate trail Champion – Trextin Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Joree Bentz, F. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Dawson Strunk, STI. Red – Brodin Koch, L4.

White – Gracie Bruna, H; Miray Ekici, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Witt Keesecker, F; Gus Morehead, L4; Hope White, H. Class 36 – Junior trail Champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Red – Laicee Jueneman, H;

HORSE

Grand champion halter mare 2011 Luke Gauby, BB 2012 Bryant Sawin, BB 2013 Luke Gauby, BB 2014 Luke Gauby, BB 2015 Luke Gauby, BB 2016 Tori Zabokrtsky, STI 2017 Madison Bruna, HS 2018 Madison Bruna, HS 2019 Quinlee Morehead, L4 2020 Brodin Koch, L4 Grand champion halter gelding 2011 Levi Gauby, BB 2012 Levi Gauby, BB 2013 Levi Gauby, BB 2014 Nichole Diederich,HS 2015 Tori Zabokrtsky, STI 2016 Tori Zabokrtsky, STI 2017 Taylor Koch, L4 2018 Luke Gauby, BB 2019 Gracie Bruna, H 2020 Taylor Koch, L4 Grand champion halter pony 2016 Trextin Koch, L4 2017 Trextin Koch, L4 2018 Sabrina Hill, BB 2019 Sabrina Hill, BB 2020 Trextin Koch, L4

Clayton Strunk, STI. Class 37 – Walk and Trot Champion – Anna White, H. Red – Audrie White, H. White – Laicee Jueneman, H. Class 42 – Intermediate nonstock/pony western pleasure White – Trextin Koch, L4.

Class 44 – Senior western pleasure Blue – Blake Orth, BB. Red – Taylor Koch, L4; Reanna Rencin, HS. Class 45 – Intermediate western pleasure Champion – Brodin Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Witt Keesecker, F. Blue – Sabrina Hill, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Gus Morehead, L4; Hope White, H. Red – Trextin Koch, L4.

White – Joree Bentz, F; Gracie Bruna, H; Miray Ekici, BB; Gillian Minge, H; Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 46 – Junior western pleasure Champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

White – Maggie Lutjemeier, F; Clayton Strunk, STI. Class 48 – Senior western horsemanship Blue – Reanna Rencin, HS. Red – Taylor Koch, L4; Blake Orth, BB. Class 49 – Intermediate western horsemanship Champion – Gus Morehead, L4.

Reserve champion – Brodin Koch, L4.

Purple – Witt Keesecker, F. Blue – Hope White, H. Red – Joree Bentz, F; Gracie Bruna, H; Sabrina Hill, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Trextin Koch, L4.

White – Miray Ekici, BB; Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 50 – Junior western horsemanship Red – Clayton Strunk, STI. White – Maggie Lutjemeier, F; Clancy Morehead, L4.

Class 52 – Senior reining Red – Taylor Koch, L4.

Class 53 – Intermediate reining Champion – Trextin Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Brodin Koch, L4.

White – Rowley Keesecker, F; Gillian Minge, H; Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 55 – Senior working ranch horse Champion – Taylor Koch, L4.

Reserve champion – Reanna Rencin, HS.

Class 56 – Intermediate working ranch horse Champion – Rowley Keesecker, F. Reserve champion – Trextin Koch, L4.

Blue – Gracie Bruna, H; Gus Morehead, L4.

White – Witt Keesecker, F; Brodin Koch, L4; Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 57 – Junior working ranch horse Champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

White – Clayton Strunk, STI. Timed events Class 58 – Senior pole bending Champion – Blake Orth, BB. Class 59 – Intermediate pole bending Champion – Joree Bentz, F. Reserve champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Red – Gracie Bruna, H; Gus Morehead, L4; Dawson Strunk, STI. White – Rowley Keesecker, F; Witt Keesecker, F; Gillian Minge, H; Hope White, H. Class 60 – Junior pole bending Champion – Clayton Strunk, STI. Reserve champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Red – Maggie Lutjemeier, F. White – Audrie Minge, H. Class 61 – Senior barrel racing Champion – Blake Orth, BB. Class 62 – Intermediate barrel racing Champion – Joree Bentz, F. Reserve champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Blue – Gracie Bruna, H; Dawson Strunk, STI. Red – Miray Ekici, BB; Rowley Keesecker, F; Gillian Minge, H; Gus Morehead, L4; Hope White, H. White – Witt Keesecker, F. Class 63 – Junior barrel racing Champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Reserve champion – Clayton Strunk, STI. Red – Maggie Lutjemeier, F. White – Audrie Minge, H. Class 64 – Senior flag race Champion – Reanna Rencin, HS. Reserve champion – Blake Orth, BB. Class 65 – Intermediate flag race Champion – Joree Bentz, F. Reserve champion – Sabrina Hill, BB. Blue – Gracie Bruna, H; Rowley Keesecker, F; Gus Morehead, L4; Hope White, H. Red – Witt Keesecker, F; Daw-

son Strunk, STI. White – Miray Ekici, BB; Gillian Minge, H. Class 66 – Junior flag race Champion – Clayton Strunk, STI. Reserve champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Blue – Maggie Lutjemeier, F. White – Audrie Minge, H.

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Division 7

POULTRY Grand champion poultry – Lilly Steinbrock, L4.

Reserve grand champion poultry – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Bryan Baxter, STI. Reserve champion – Natalie Harlan, HS. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Colton Harlan, HS. Class 4 – Standard, large fowl, young Purple – Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS. Blue – Bryan Baxter, STI; Jordi Fahey, L4; Nellie Fahey, L4; Payton Fahey, L4; Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS; Sabrina Hill, BB; Blake Orth, BB. Class 5 – Standard, large fowl, old Purple – Bryan Baxter, STI; Ella Steinbrock, L4; Lilly Steinbrock, L4.

Blue – Colton Harlan, HS; Ella Steinbrock, L4; Lilly Steinbrock, L4.

Class 6 – Standard, bantam, young Purple – Colton Harlan, HS (3); Natalie Harlan, HS; Sabrina Hill, BB; Blake Orth, BB. Blue – Jordi Fahey, L4; Nellie Fahey, L4; Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS (5); Sabrina Hill, BB (2); Blake Orth, BB (2).

Red – Payton Fahey, L4.

Class 7 – Standard, bantam, old

POULTRY

Grand champion poultry 2011 Dennis Kruse, HW 2012 Eli Thalmann, LL 2013 Paul Kruse, HW 2014 Taylor Klipp, HW 2015 No show (bird flu ban) 2016 Elizabeth Wright, STI 2017 Sabrina Hill, BB 2018 Blake Orth, BB 2019 Blake Orth, BB 2020 Lilly Steinbrock, L4

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Grand champion breeding ewe Shailyn Zenger, Stick-To-It

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Grand champion breeding gilt Hayden Englert, Farmington

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Grand champion market lamb Madison Bruna, Happy Spirit

Division 9

SHEEP Grand champion market lamb – Madison Bruna, HS. Reserve grand champion market lamb – Madison Bruna, HS. Grand champion breeding ewe – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Reserve grand champion breeding ewe – Madison Bruna, HS. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Reserve champion – Joree Bentz, F. Blue – Isabelle Rogge, LL. Class 3 – Junior showmanship Champion – Reid Scheer, BB. Reserve champion – Kane Scheer, BB. Blue – Aekley Goeckel, L4; Aubrie Rogge, LL. Class 4 – Market lambs Underweight Champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Reserve champion – Hayden Englert, F. Blue – Aekley Goeckel, L4.

Lightweight Champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Reserve champion – Joree Bentz, F. Blue – Aubrie Rogge, LL. Middleweight Champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI.

SHEEP

Grand champion market lamb 2011 Landon Singular, LL 2012 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2013 Brett Loader, F 2014 Neal Ehler, WC FFA 2015 Neal Ehler, WC FFA 2016 Neal Ehler, WC FFA 2017 Neal Ehler, WC FFA 2018 Schailyn Zenger, STI 2019 Madison Bruna, HS 2020 Madison Bruna, HS

Reserve champion – Hayden Englert, F. Blue – Joree Bentz, F; Isabelle Rogge, LL. Heavyweight Champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Reserve champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Blue – Joree Bentz, F; Kane Scheer, BB; Reid Scheer, BB. Class 6 – Ewe lambs Hampshire Champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Crossbred Champion – Shailyn Zenger, STI. Reserve champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Blue – Reid Scheer, BB; Kane Scheer, BB.

Division 10

SWINE

Grand champion market hog – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve grand champion market hog – Hayden Englert, F.

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Grand champion market hog Jack Gilliam, Farmington Grand champion breeding gilt – Hayden Englert, F. Reserve grand champion breeding gilt – Jack Gilliam, F. Class 1 – Senior showmanship Champion – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve champion – Jasmine Jueneman, H; Kael Lange, L4; Coy Stamm, F. Blue – Katelyn Klipp, HW. Red – Cole Meyer, HW. Class 2 – Intermediate showmanship Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Reserve champion – Emitt Tiemeyer, L4.

Blue – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Red – Brandt Beikmann, H; Addison Herrs, LL; Gavin Herrs, LL; Jaden Jueneman, H; Gus Morehead, L4; Alex Scheele, HW; Mason Tiemeyer, L4.

Class 3 – Junior showmanship Champion – Colton Doll, F. Reserve champion – Clancy Morehead, L4.

Blue – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Red – Carter Cole, F; Brogan Herrs, F; Laicee Jueneman, H; Maggie Lutjemeier, F; Ryder Lutjemeier, F; Kane Scheer, BB; Reid Scheer, BB; Gaige Wendland, LL; Gracen Wendland, LL. Market hog Class 4 – Duroc Champion – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve champion – Deavon Ohlde, LL. Blue – Gavin Herrs, LL; Brogan Herrs, LL.

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SWINE

Grand champion market hog 2011 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2012 Jefferson Simmons, HS 2013 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2014 Jack Gilliam, F 2015 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2016 Gabryelle Gillam, F 2017 Hayden Englert, F 2018 Hayden Englert, F 2019 Jack Gilliam, F 2020 Jack Gilliam, F Grand champion breeding gilt 2011 Jack Gilliam, F 2012 Jefferson Simmons,HS 2013 Gabryelle Gilliam, F 2014 Mandy Simmons, HS 2015 Lauren Simmons, HS 2016 Hayden Englert, F 2017 Jack Gilliam, F 2018 Hayden Englert, F 2019 Hayden Englert, F 2020 Hayden Englert, F

Red – Clancy Morehead, L4; Gus Moreheard, L4.

Class 5 – Hampshire Champion – Colton Doll, F. Reserve champion – Kael Lange, L4.

Blue – Brandt Beikmann, H; Gracen Wendland, H. Red – Jasmine Jueneman, H; Jaden Jueneman, H; Laicee Jueneman, H. Class 6 – Yorkshire Champion – Addison Herrs, LL.

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Grand champion crops Dawson Strunk, Stick-To-It Reserve champion – Gavin Herrs, LL. Red – Maggie Lutjemeier, F; Ryder Lutjemeier, F. Class 7 – AOB Champion – Mason Tiemeyer, L4.

Reserve champion – Brandt Beikmann, H. Red – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Class 8 – Spot Champion – Coy Stamm, F. Reserve champion – Cole Meyer, HW. Red – Gaige Wendland, LL. Class 9 – Commercial Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Reserve champion – Katelyn Klipp, HW. Blue – Hayden Englert, F; Addison Herrs, LL; Kane Scheer, BB; Carter Cole, F; Cole Meyer, HW; Carter Cole, F; Emitt Tiemeyer, L4; Kamryn O’Dell, H; Kael Lange, L4; Carter Cole, F. Red – Reid Scheer, BB; Alex Scheele, HW. Breeding gilts Hampshire Champion – Jack Gilliam, F. Reserve champion – Jasmine Jueneman, H. Yorkshire Champion – Addison Herrs, LL. Reserve champion – Gavin Herrs, LL. AOB Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Crossbred Champion – Hayden Englert, F. Reserve champion – Brogan Herrs, LL.

Division 11

CROPS

Grand champion crops – Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 3 – Hybrid corn Purple – Cole Meyer, HW; Isabelle Rogge, LL. Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW; Alex Scheele, HW. Class 7 – Wheat, soft red winter Purple – Olivia L’Ecuyer, BB. Class 8 – Wheat, hard

CROPS

Grand champion crops 2012 Zachary Meyer, HW 2013 Rebecca Zach, STI 2014 Brooke Tuma, STI 2015 Coy Stamm, F 2016 Ryan Stewart, F 2017 Grace Baxter, STI 2018 Caleb Lovgren, F 2019 Olivia L’Ecuyer, STI 2020 Dawson Strunk, STI

red winter Purple – Autumn L’Ecuyer, BB; Cole Meyer, HW; Coy Stamm, F. Blue – Alex Scheele, HW; Gabriel White, H. Class 14 – Oats Red – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 17 – Alfalfa hay Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW. Class 18 – Native grass hay Purple – Dawson Strunk, STI. Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW; Katelyn Klipp, HW. Class 21 – Soybeans, 1 gallon Blue – Autumn L’Ecuyer, BB; Olivia L’Ecuyer, BB. Red – Cole Meyer, HW. Class 22 – Soybeans, bundle Blue – Jacob Klipp, HW; Cole Meyer, HW; Alex Scheele, HW. Class 27 – Corn, 1 gallon Purple – Cole Meyer, HW. Blue – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 28 – Cool season grass hay Purple – Coy Stamm, F.

Division 12 FLORICULTURE Grand champion floriculture – Alex Scheele, HW. Reserve grand champion floriculture – Alyssa Scheele, HW. Class 1 – Annual garden flower Purple – Grace Baxter, STI; Kenzie Hillman, HS; Cole Meyer, HW; Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Blue – Kenzie Hillman, HS; Cole Meyer, HW; Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 2 – Perennial garden flower Purple – Natalie Harlan, HS (2); Ava Sedlacek, HS (2); Noah Sedlacek, HS; Weston Sedlacek, HS; Elaina White, H (2); Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Blue – Grace Baxter, STI; Kenzie Hillman, HS (2); Alex Scheele, HW; Ava Sedlacek, HS; Noah Sedlacek, HS; Weston Sedlacek, HS (2); Gaige Wendland, LL; Gracen Wendland, LL; Elaina White, H; Orville Woermanbjork, HS.

FLORICULTURE

Grand champion flowers 2011 Eli Thalmann, LL 2012 Eli Thalmann, LL 2013 Claire Ohlde, LL 2014 Katelyn Klipp, HW 2015 Taeghan Zabokrstky, HS 2016 Blake Orth, BB 2017 Drew Bruna, H 2018 Reanna Rencin, HS 2019 Alex Scheele, HW 2020 Alex Scheele, HW

Grand champion floriculture Alex Scheele, Happy Workers Red – Noah Sedlacek, HS; Reanna Rencin, HS. Class 3 – Fresh flower arrangement Purple – Kenzie Hillman, HS; Alyssa Scheele, HW (2).

Blue – Alyssa Scheele, HW (2); Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 4 – Dried flower arrangement Purple – Cole Meyer, HW; Reanna Rencin, HS. Blue – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 5 – Silk flower arrangement Purple – Cole Meyer, HW; Alex Scheele, HW. Class 6 – Houseplants Purple – Natalie Harlan, HS. Blue – Natalie Harlan, HS. Red – Natalie Harlan, HS. Class 7 – Container garden Purple – Cecelia O’Rourke, F; Reanna Rencin, HS. Blue – Gus Penner, HW; Reanna Rencin, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Red – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 8 – Fairy garden Blue – Cecelia O’Rourke, F; Aubrie Rogge, LL.

Division 14 HORTICULTURE Grand champion horticulture – Isabelle Rogge, LL. Reserve grand champion horticulture – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 1 – Small vegetables Blue – Cole Meyer, HW; Alex Scheele, HW. Red – Lincoln Baker, STI. Class 2 – Medium vegetables Purple – Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS; Jasmine Jueneman, H; Jacob Klipp, HW; Katelyn Klipp, HW (2); Amber Kolle, LL; Cole Meyer, HW; Isabelle Rogge, LL; Alex Scheele, HW; Ryan Stuenkel, LL (2); Gracen Wendland, LL. Blue – Drake Baker, STI (2); Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS; Jaden Jueneman, H; Jasmine Jueneman, H (2); Laicee Jueneman, H; Jacob Klipp, HW (2); Katelyn Klipp, HW; Amber Kolle, LL (2); Maggie Lutjemeier, F (3); Ryder Lutjemeier, F (3); Cole Meyer, HW (8); Aubrie Rogge, LL; Alex Scheele, HW (4); Gaige Wendland, LL (2); Elaina

Grand champion horticulture Isabelle Rogge, Linn Livewires

HORTICULTURE

Grand champion hort.

2011 Erin Holtmeier, BB 2012 Jacob Klipp, HW 2013 Holly Delay, STI 2014 Holly Delay 2015 Dacey Hagedorn, H 2016 Cole Meyer, HW 2017 Tyler Harlan, HS 2018 Ila Woermanbjork, HS 2019 Cole Meyer, HW 2020 Isabelle Rogge, LL

White, H; Ila Woermanbjork, HS (2).

Red – Drake Baker, STI; Colton Harlan, HS; Natalie Harlan, HS (2); Jaden Jueneman, H (2); Laicee Jueneman, H (2); Katelyn Klipp, HW; Amber Kolle, LL; Cole Meyer, HW (3); Alex Scheele, HW (2); Ryan Stuenkel, LL; Elaina White, H; Ila Woermanbjork, HS (3); Orville Woermanbjork, HS (2).

White – Orville Woermanbjork, HS (2).

Class 3 – Large vegetables Purple – Alex Scheele, HW; Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Blue – Hayden Englert, F; Amber Kolle, LL (2); Cole Meyer, HW (4); Alex Scheele, HW; Elaina White, H. Red – Hayden Englert, F (3); Amber Kolle, LL; Elaina White, H (2); Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. White – Hayden Englert, F. Class 4 – Fresh culinary herbs Purple – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Blue – Cole Meyer, HW; Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS (2).

Class 6 – Tree fruits Blue – Elaina White, H. Class 8 – Garden display Purple – Alex Scheele, HW. Blue – Cole Meyer, HW.

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SR. CLOTHING BUYMANSHIP

Division 15

CLOTHING & TEXTILES Beginner Class 1 – Sewing kit Purple – Colton Doll, F; Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Class 2 – Constructed article Champion – Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Reserve champion – Harley Frerking, HW. Purple – Colton Doll, F; Laicee Jueneman, H; Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Blue – Kate Bruna, H; Harley Frerking, HW (2); Laicee Jueneman, H; Marcella Taddiken, L4 (2).

Class 4 – Recycle clothing project Red – Emma O’Rourke, F. Junior Class 5 – Constructed article Champion – Anna Scheele, HW. Purple – Nellie Fahey, L4; Anna Scheele, HW (2).

Intermediate Class 8 – Constructed article Champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Reserve champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Purple – Amber Kolle, LL; Ryan Sawin, BB (2).

Blue – Rowley Keesecker, F. Red – Hayden Englert, F. Senior Class 11 – Constructed article Champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Blue – Jasmine Jueneman, H (3); Jenae Romeiser, STI. Red – Jasmine Jueneman, H.

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Katlin Hagedorn, H Caitlin Duey, STI Gabryelle Gilliam, F Courtney Moore, STI Morganne Zab., HS Morganne Zab., HS Carly Crome, BB Carly Crome, BB Madison Bruna, HS Jasmine Jueneman, H

BOYS CLOTHING BUYMANSHIP

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Junior fashion revue

Nellie Fahey, L4

Intermediate buymanship and fashion revue

Junior buymanship

Gracie Bruna, H

Jordi Fahey, L4

JR. CLOTHING BUYMANSHIP

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Jenae Romeiser, STI Cloe Sinn, H Mandy Simmons, HS Carissa Kolle, LL Addison Herrs, LL Carissa Kolle, LL Jordi Fahey, L4 Jordi Fahey, L4 Jordi Fahey, L4 Gracie Bruna, H

INT. CLOTHING BUYMANSHIP

Jack Gilliam, F Jack Gilliam, F

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Ashton Sinn, MM

Jack Gilliam, F Ty Stewart, F Jack Gilliam, F Jack Gilliam, F Jack Gilliam, F Gavin Herrs, LL Colton Doll, F

Courtney Moore, STI

Kylie Hynek, H Taeghan Zab.,HS

Mandy Simmons, HS Mandy Simmons, HS Mandy Simmons, HS Mandy Simmons, HS

2018 Aliyah Sinn, H 2019 Hope White, H

2020 Jordi Fahey, L4

ryn O’Dell, H; Isabelle Rogge, LL. Intermediate Class 8 – Constructed garment Champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Class 9 – Girls’ buymanship Champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Reserve champion – Hayden Englert, F. Blue – Joree Bentz, F. Class 10 – Boys’ buymanship Reserve champion – Jaden

BEGINNERS FASHION REVUE

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Jordi Fahey, L4 Jordi Fahey, L4 Nellie Fahey, L4 Nellie Fahey, L4 Colton Doll, F

JUNIOR FASHION REVUE

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Senior fashion revue

Best wool garment

Anna Scheele, HW

Madison Bruna, HS

Congratulations

Taylor Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS Jordi Fahey, L4 Carissa Kolle, LL Jordi Fahey, L4 Carissa Kolle, LL Jordi Fahey, L4 Nellie Fahey, L4

Senior buymanship

Jasmine Jueneman, H

Division 16

FASHION REVUE

INTERMEDIATE FASHION REVUE

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Nichole Diederich, HS

Morganne Zab., HS Taylor Bruna, HS Taylor Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS No winner No winner Abigail Sawin, BB Carissa Kolle, LL Jordi Fahey, L4

SENIOR FASHION REVUE

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Katlin Hagedorn, H Emily Meyer, HW Rebecca Zach, STI No entries

Courtney Moore, STI

No winner Taylor Bruna, HS Taylor Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS Madison Bruna, HS

Beginner buymanship

Aubrie Rogge, LL Boys buymanship and beginner fashion revue

Colton Doll, F

BEGINNERS CLOTHING BUYMANSHIP

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Joree Bentz, F Jordi Fahey, L4 Anna White, H Nellie Fahey, L4 Aubrie Rogge, LL

Beginner Class 2 – Constructed garment Champion – Colton Doll, F. Class 3 – Girls’ buymanship Champion – Aubrie Rogge, LL. Reserve champion – Laicee Jueneman, H. Class 4 – Boys’ buymanship Champion – Colton Doll, F. Blue – Rustin Ayres, HW; Reid Scheer, BB. Red – Greyson Sinn, H. Junior Class 5 – Constructed garment Champion – Nellie Fahey, L4.

Reserve champion – Anna Scheele, HW. Class 6 – Girls’ buymanship Champion – Gracie Bruna, H. Reserve champion – Nellie Fahey, L4.

Purple – Anna Scheele, HW. Blue – Darcy Crowl, L4; Kam-

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(2); Cloe Sinn, H; Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB; Kady Toole, BB; Elaine White, H (2); Elizabeth Wright, STI. Blue – Madison Bruna, HS (2); Aliyah Sinn, H; Cloe Sinn, H; Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB; Elise Uffman, LL; Haley Uffman, LL; Elizabeth Wright, STI (4).

Class 20 – Recipe collection Purple – Carly Kolle, LL; Kady Toole, BB. Blue – Mandy Simmons, HS.

Champion beginner foods Clara Wurtz, HS

Champion int. foods Amber Kolle, LL

Division 17

FIBER ARTS Grand champion – Addison Herrs, LL. Reserve champion – Carly Kolle, LL. Class 1 – Crocheting work kit Blue – Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 2 – Crochet Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 4 – Knitting Purple – Carly Kolle, LL. Class 5 – Needle arts Purple – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Red – Gracie Bruna, H; Kate Bruna, H. White – Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 6 – Patchwork and quilting Champion – Addison Herrs, LL. Purple – Anna Scheele, HW. Blue – Autumn L’Ecuyer, BB; Olivia L’Ecuyer, BB. Class 7 – Rug making Purple – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 9 – Weaving Red – Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 11 – Macrame Purple – Reanna Rencin, HS. Class 12 – Fiber arts educational notebook Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 13 – Recycled fiber art Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Red – Aysha Wolfgang, HW. White – Aysha Wolfgang, HW (4).

Grand champion 2016 Reanna Rencin, HS 2017 Reanna Rencin, HS 2018 Ila Woermanbjork, HS 2019 Zariah Y., F 2020

FOODS

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FAVORITE FOODS

Division 18 Beginner Class 1 – Non-perishable food product Champion – Clara Wurtz, HS. Reserve champion – Bradley Schwab, L4.

Purple – Rustin Ayres, HW; Ellie Bruna, H; Kate Bruna, H; Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, F (4); Dean Dragastin, H; Gavin Herrs, LL; Laicee Jueneman, H; Aubrie Rogge, LL; Mandy Simmons, HS; Greyson Sinn, H; Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Blue – Aekley Goeckel, L4; Brogan Herrs, LL (2); Gavin Herrs, LL (2); Audrie Minge, H; Aubrie Rogge, LL; Weston Sedlacek, HS; Mandy Simmons, HS; Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Red – Isaac White, H. Class 5 – Recipe collection Blue – Colton Doll, F. Junior Class 6 – Non-perishable food product Champion – Isabelle Rogge, LL. Reserve champion – Alex Scheele, HW. Purple – Jack Bruna, H; Darcy Crowl, L4; Max Dragastin, H; Nellie Fahey, L4 (3); Harley Frerking, HW; Maggie Lutjemeier, F; Clancy Morehead, L4; Kamryn O’Dell, H (5); Deavon Ohlde, LL; Isabelle Rogge, STI; Alex Scheele, HW (2); Anna Scheele, HW (4); Anna White, H. Blue – Lincoln Baker, STI; Gracie Bruna, H; Nellie Fahey, L4; Ryder Lutjemeier, F; Gus Morehead, L4; Kamryn O’Dell, H; Deavon Ohlde, LL; Reanna Rencin, HS (2); Elijah Rutledge, STI; Rylan Schaaf, LL (3); Alex Scheele, HW; Anna Scheele, HW. Red – Gillian Minge, H; Deavon Ohlde, LL; Cecelia O’Rourke, F; Emma O’Rourke, F (2).

Class 8 – Food gift package Blue – Emma O’Rourke, F. Class 10 – Recipe collection Purple – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Blue – Harley Frerking, HW;

FAVORITE

Class 1 – Beginner Champion – Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 2 – Junior Champion – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Reserve champion – Alex Scheele, HW. Purple – Anna Scheele, HW.

Grand champion fiber arts Addison Herrs, Linn Livewires Jueneman, H. Senior Class 11 – Constructed garment Champion – Madison Bruna, HS. Class 12 – Girls’ buymanship Champion – Jasmine Jueneman, H. Reserve champion – Carly Kolle, LL. Purple – Madison Bruna, HS. Blue – Natalie Harlan, HS; Cloe Sinn, H.

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Champion junior foods Isabelle Rogge, LL Anna Scheele, HW. Intermediate Class 11 – Non-perishable food product Champion – Amber Kolle, LL. Reserve champion – Ryan Sawin, BB. Purple – Hayden Englert, F (2); Jordi Fahey, L4 (2); Payton Fahey, L4; Addison Herrs, LL; Jaden Jueneman, H; Rowley Keesecker, F; Amber Kolle, LL (2); Carissa Kolle, LL; Ryan Sawin, BB (2); Alyssa Scheele, HW; Ava Sedlacek, HS; Bryce Wittgartner, F. Blue – Grace Baxter, STI (2); Octavien Cardenas, BB; Hayden Englert, F (2); Jordi Fahey, L4 (2); Addison Herrs, LL (2); Ryan Sawin, BB; Elgin Sinn, H; Bryce Wittgartner, F (2).

Red – Payton Fahey, L4 (2); Alyssa Scheele, HW; Ava Sedlacek, HS. Class 15 – Recipe collection Purple – Rowley Keesecker, F; Carissa Kolle, LL.

Division 20

FOOD

PRESERVATION Grand champion food preservation – Hayden Englert, F. Intermediate Class 15 – Sweet spreads Purple – Ryan Sawin, BB. Class 16 – Fruits Purple – Ryan Sawin, BB. Red – Hayden Englert, F (2).

Champion senior foods Anna White, H Blue – Payton Fahey, L4; Jordi Fahey, L4.

Senior Class 16 – Non-perishable food product Champion – Elaina White, H. Purple – Madison Bruna, HS (2); Adria Heuer, HW (2); Jasmine Jueneman, H (3); Carly Kolle, LL

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Class 6 – All other Purple – Elizabeth Wright, STI; Jonathan Wright, STI.

Class 17 – Vegetables Blue – Hayden Englert, F. Class 18 – Pickles Blue – Hayden Englert, F (3).

Red – Hayden Englert, F. Class 19 – Tomato products Blue – Hayden Englert, F (2); Ryan Sawin, BB (2).

Class 20 – Dried meats Blue – Hayden Englert, F. Class 21 – Dried foods Purple – Hayden Englert, F.

Division 29 PHOTOGRAPHY

Division 21 DECORATED CAKES & CUPCAKES Grand champion decorated cake – Jasmine Jueneman, H. Reserve grand champion decorated cake – Grace Baxter, STI. Grand champion decorated cupcake – Kady Toole, BB. Reserve grand champion decorated cupcake – Jasmine Jueneman, H. Decorated cake Class 1 – Beginner Blue – Weston Sedlacek, HS. Class 2 – Junior Purple – Emma O’Rourke, F. Class 3 – Intermediate Purple – Grace Baxter, STI. Blue – Ava Sedlacek, HS. Class 4 – Senior Purple – Jasmine Jueneman, H. Blue – Kady Toole, BB; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Decorated cupcakes Class 5 – Beginner Blue – Audrie Minge, H; Cecelia O’Rourke, F. Class 6 – Junior Blue – Lilly Bruna, H; Gillian Minge, H; Anna White, H. Class 7 – Intermediate Purple – Hayden Englert, F. Blue – Amber Kolle, LL. Red – Hope White, H. Class 8 – Senior Purple – Jasmine Jueneman, H; Kady Toole, BB. Blue – Madison Bruna, HS.

Grand champion entomology Payton Fahey, Lucky 4

Isabelle Rogge, Linn Livewires

Grand champion geology Amber Kolle, Linn Livewires

Division 24 ENTOMOLOGY Grand champion entomology – Payton Fahey, L4.

Class 2 – Beginning I entomology collection Purple – Payton Fahey, L4.

Class 11 – Intermediate educational exhibit Purple – Payton Fahey, L4.

ENTOMOLOGY 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Grand champion decorated cupcakes

Grand champion entomology

Eli Thalmann, LL No grand champion No grand champion Reanna Rencin, HS Payton Fahey, L4 Payton Fahey, L4 No grand champion No grand champion Payton Fahey, L4

Kady Toole, BB

Division 25

Division 23

ENERGY MNGMNT Class 3 – Electronic projects Purple – Gracen Wendland, LL. Class 8 – Alternative energy educational display Purple – Bryce Wittgartner, F.

Grand champ. home environment

Grand champ. ind. project displays

Cole Meyer, Happy Workers

GEOLOGY

Grand champion geology 2011 No grand champion 2012 Eli Thalmann, LL 2013 No grand champion 2014 Reanna Rencin, HS 2015 Amber Kolle, LL 2016 Sofia Uffman, LL 2017 Amber Kolle, LL 2018 Amber Kolle, LL 2019 Amber Kolle, LL 2020 Amber Kolle, LL

Division 26

HOME

ENVIRONMENT Class 1 – Single exhibit Grand Champion – Isabelle Rogge, LL.

Division 27 IND. PROJECT

DISPLAYS

Grand champion individual project – Cole Meyer, HW. Reserve grand champion individual project – Alex Scheele, HW. Class 1 – Junior Purple – Anna Scheele, HW. Blue – Jackson Crowl, L4; Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, F; Orville Woermanbjork, HS (3).

Red – Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 2 – Intermediate Purple – Alex Scheele, HW. Blue – Darcy Crowl, L4; Ila Woermanbjork, HS (4).

Class 3 – Senior Purple – Cole Meyer, HW. Class 4 – Other Purple – Anna Scheele, HW.

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PETS

Grand champion pets – Jacqlynn Crowl, L4.

Reserve grand champion pets – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 1 – Cats Purple – Jacqlynn Crowl, L4.

Class 3 – Gerbil, hamster, guinea pig Purple – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Blue – Jonathan Wright, STI. Class 4 – Reptiles, turtles Blue – Jonathan Wright, STI.

Class 1 – Color photos by 4Her with 3 years or less in project Champion – Parker Bruna, H. Reserve champion – Alex Scheele, HW. Purple – Drake Baker, STI; Bryan Baxter, STI; Grace Baxter, STI; Drew Bruna, H; Ellie Bruna, H; Gracie Bruna, H (3); Jack Bruna, H; Lilly Bruna, H; Darcy Crowl, L4; Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Jackson Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, (2); Dean Dragastin, H; Nellie Fahey, L4 (3); Kenzie Hillman, HS; Laicee Jueneman, H; Ayana Olguin, HW; Ayden Olguin, HW; Alex Scheele, HW (2); Anna Scheele, HW; Reid Scheer, BB; Bradley Schwab, L4 (2); Greyson Sinn, H. Blue – Rustin Ayres, HW; Drake Baker, STI; Bryan Baxter, STI (2); Grace Baxter, STI (2); Drew Bruna, H (2); Ellie Bruna, H (2); Gracie Bruna, H; Jack Bruna, H (3); Lilly Bruna, H (3); Parker Bruna, H (3); Octavien Cardenas, BB; Darcy Crowl, L4 (2); Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Jackson Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, F (2); Dean Dragastin, H (2); Nellie Fahey, L4; Jasmine Jueneman, H; Laicee Jueneman, H; Rowley Keesecker, F (2); Witt Keesecker, F (2); Gus Morehead, L4; Kamryn O’Dell, H (3); Ayana Olguin, HW (3); Ayden Olguin, HW (3); Gus Penner, HW (4); Elijah Rutledge, STI (2); Alex Scheele, HW (2); Anna Scheele, HW (2); Reid Scheer, BB (2); Bradley Schwab, L4; Greyson Sinn, H (2); Isaac White, H; Gatlin Willbrant, BB (2); Kileab Willbrant, BB (4); Rylan Willbrant, BB (3).

Red – Rustin Ayres, HW (2); Grace Baxter, STI; Drew Bruna, H; Ellie Bruna, H; Octavien Cardenas, BB; Darcy Crowl, L4; Dean Dragastin, H; Kenzie Hillman, HS; Jaden Jueneman, H; Jasmine Jueneman, H (3); Laicee Jueneman, H; Kamryn O’Dell, H; Anna Scheele, HW; Greyson Sinn, H; Rylan Willbrant, BB. Class 2 – Color photos by 4Her with 4-7 years in project Champion – Laura Skupa, STI. Reserve champion – Laura Skupa, STI. Purple – Mia Cardenas, BB; Max Dragastin, H (3); Payton Fahey, L4 (2); Amber Kolle, LL; Carissa Kolle, LL (2); Laura Skupa, STI (4); Kady Toole, BB (3); Anna

GEOLOGY

Grand champion geology – Amber Kolle, LL. Class 1 – Geology display (7 rocks) Blue – Cecelia O’Rourke, F. Class 4 – Geology display (45 rocks) Purple – Amber Kolle, LL.

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Color photo, 3 yrs or less experience

Parker Bruna, H

B&W photo, 3 yrs or less experience

Gracie Bruna, H

Color photo, 4-7 years experience

Laura Skupa, STI

B&W photo, 4-7 years experience

Jordi Fahey, L4

(2); Alex Scheele, HW (3); Anna Scheele, HW (3); Reid Scheer, BB (3); Bradley, L4; Greyson Sinn, H; Gatlin Willbrant, BB; Rylan Willbrant, BB (2).

Red – Drake Baker, STI (2); Grace Baxter, STI; Octavien Cardenas, BB; Jaden Jueneman, H; Kamryn O’Dell, H; Gus Penner, HW; Alex Scheele, HW; Greyson Sinn, H; Isaac White, H. Class 5 – B&W photos by 4Her with 4-7 years in project Champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Reserve champion – Max Dragastin, H. Purple – Mia Cardenas, BB; Max Dragastin, H (2); Jordi Fahey, L4 (2); Payton Fahey, L4; Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB; Kady Toole, BB (4).

Blue – Mia Cardenas, BB (3); Max Dragastin, H (2); Hayden Englert, F (4); Jordi Fahey, L4; Payton Fahey, L4; Amber Kolle, LL; Elgin Sinn, H (2); Laura Skupa, STI (2); Jacob Toole, BB (2); Anna White, H; Elaina White, H; Hope White, H. Red – Payton Fahey, L4; Amber Kolle, LL; Elgin Sinn, H (2); Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB; Elaina White, H (3).

Class 6 – B&W photos by 4Her with 8+ years in project Champion – Carly Kolle, LL. Reserve champion – Aliyah Sinn, H. Purple – Carly Kolle, LL; Aliyah Sinn, H. Blue – Carly Kolle, LL (2); Wyatt Lange, L4 (2); Aliyah Sinn, H (3); Cloe Sinn, H (3); Elizabeth Wright, STI. Red – Cloe Sinn, H; Elizabeth Wright, STI. Class 7 – Digital composite image Blue – Ayden Olguin, HW. Class 9 – Photo story Purple – Nellie Fahey, L4.

Blue – Ayana Olguin, HW; Ayden Olguin, HW. Class 10 – Growth portfolio Purple – Hayden Englert, F.

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READING

Grand champion reading – Colton Doll, F. Reserve grand champion reading – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 1 – Junior Purple – Colton Doll, F; Aubrie Rogge, LL; Anna Scheele, HW; Orville Woermanbjork, HS.

Color photo, 8+ years experience

Elizabeth Wright, STI White, H. Blue – Mia Cardenas, BB (2); Max Dragastin, H; Hayden Englert, F (4); Jordi Fahey, L4 (4); Payton Fahey, L4 (2); Amber Kolle, LL (2); Carissa Kolle, LL (2); Elgin Sinn, H (4); Jacob Toole, BB (3); Kady Toole, BB; Anna White, H; Elaina White, H (2); Hope White, H; Bryce Wittgartner, F (3).

Red – Mia Cardenas, BB; Amber Kolle, LL; Jacob Toole, BB; Hope White, H. White – Elaina White, H (2).

Class 3 – Color photos by 4Her with 8+ years in project Champion – Elizabeth Wright, STI. Reserve champion – Carly Kolle, LL. Purple – Carly Kolle, LL (3); Wyatt Lange, L4; Cloe Sinn, H (2); Elizabeth Wright, STI (4).

Blue – Carly Kolle, LL; Aliyah Sinn, H (2); Cloe Sinn, H. Red – Wyatt Langer, L4 (2); Aliyah Sinn, H (2); Cloe Sinn, H. Class 4 – B&W photos by 4Her with 3 years or less in project Champion – Gracie Bruna, H. Reserve champion – Drew Bruna, H.

READING

B&W photo, 8+ years experience

Carly Kolle, LL

Purple – Bryan Baxter, STI (2); Grace Baxter, STI (2); Drew Bruna, H; Ellie Bruna, H; Gracie Bruna, H (2); Jack Bruna, H (3); Dean Dragastin, H (2); Jaden Jueneman, H; Kamryn O’Dell, H; Ayana Olguin, HW (2); Ayden Olguin, HW (2); Gus Penner, HW; Anna Scheele, HW; Bradley Schwab, L4; Greyson Sinn, H; Kileab Willbrant, BB. Blue – Rustin Ayres, HW (3); Bryan Baxter, STI (2); Grace Baxter, STI; Gracie Bruna, H (2); Jack Bruna, H; Parker Bruna, H (4); Dean Dragastin, H (2); Nellie Fahey, L4; Jaden Jueneman, H (2); Laicee Jueneman, H; Clancy Morehead, L4; Kamryn O’Dell, H (2); Ayana Olguin, HW (2); Ayden Olguin, HW (2); Gus Penner, HW

Grand champion reading 2016 Autumn L’Ecuyer, BB 2017 Amber Kolle, LL 2018 Ila Woermanbjork, HS 2019 Bryan Baxter, STI 2020 Colton Doll, F

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Grand champion rocketry

Joree Bentz, F

ROCKETRY

Grand champion rocket 2011 Wyatt Bentz, F 2012 Eli Thalmann, LL 2013 Wyatt Bentz, F 2014 Wyatt Bentz, F 2015 Wyatt Bentz, F 2016 Makinna Bentz, F 2017 No champion 2018 Wyatt Bentz, F 2019 Joree Bentz, F 2020 Joree Bentz, F

Grand champion shooting sports Bradley Schwab, Lucky 4 Class 2 – Intermediate Purple – Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Amber Kolle, LL; Isabelle Rogge, LL. Blue – Amber Kolle, LL; Ila Woermanbjork, HS (2).

Class 3 – Senior Purple – Bryan Baxter, STI.

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SHOOTING SPORTS Grand champion shooting sports – Bradley Schwab, L4.

Reserve grand champion shooting sports – Gus Penner, HW. Class 2 – Junior promotional poster Purple – Bradley Schwab, L4; Gus Penner, HW. Class 11 – Senior

promotional poster Blue – Drake Baker, STI.

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ROCKETRY Grand champion rocketry – Joree Bentz, F. Class 24 – Junior kit Red – Colton Doll, F. Class 27 – Intermediate kit Purple – Joree Bentz, F. Class 40 – Astronomy educational display Blue – Ila Woermanbjork, HS.

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VISUAL ARTS F.

Junior Class 1 – Fine arts Champion – Cecelia O’Rourke,

Reserve champion – Nellie Fahey, L4.

Purple – Parker Bruna, H; Clancy Morehead, L4; Cecelia O’Rourke, F; Anna Scheele, HW; Bradley Schwab, L4; Gaige Wendland, LL; Gracen Wendland,

SHOOTING SPORTS 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Senior

Mitchell Dankenbring, HS Mitchell Dankenbring, HS

Brandt Beikmann, H Brandt Beikmann, H Eric Peterson, L4 No winner Junior Kael Lange, L4 Kael Lange, L4 Kael Lange, L4 Kael Lange, L4 Eric Peterson, L4 Drake Baker, STI Bradley Schwab, L4

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Blue – Nellie Fahey, L4 (2); Laicee Jueneman, H; Cecelia O’Rourke, F; Anna Scheele, HW (2); Gaige Wendland, LL; Isaac White, H. Red – Nellie Fahey, L4; Isaac White, H (2).

Class 2 – Visual arts Champion – Kamryn O’Dell, H. Reserve champion – Clayton Strunk, STI. Purple – Ellie Bruna, H; Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, F (2); Audrie Minge, H; Kamryn O’Dell, H (3); Aubrie Rogge, LL (3); Levi Scheele, HW; Weston Sedlacek, HS; Clayton Strunk, STI; Isaac White, H; Rylan Willbrant, BB; Clara Wurtz, HS. Blue – Jacqlynn Crowl, L4; Colton Doll, F (2); Nellie Fahey, L4 (4); Audrie Minge, H; Anna Scheele, HW; Bradley Schwab, L4.

Red – Marcella Taddiken, L4.

Class 3 – Building models Champion – Kane Scheer, BB. Reserve champion – Weston Sedlacek, HS. Purple – Carter Cole, F; Colton Doll, F; Audrie Minge, H; Kane Scheer, BB; Reid Scheer, BB; Weston Sedlacek, HS; Gaige Wendland, LL; Isaac White, H; Orville Woermanbjork, HS (2).

Blue – Jackson Crowl, L4; Dean Dragastin, H; Ethan Kruse, HW (2); Gus Penner, HW; Levi Scheele, HW; Bradley Schwab, L4; Weston Sedlacek, HS (2); Clayton Strunk, STI; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Intermediate Class 4 – Fine arts Champion – Payton Fahey, L4.

Reserve champion – Jordi Fahey, L4.

Purple – Grace Baxter, STI; Joree Bentz, F; Payton Fahey, L4; Jordi Fahey, L4; Carissa Kolle, LL (2); Ayden Olguin, HW; Bryce Wittgartner, F. Blue – Grace Baxter, STI (3); Joree Bentz, F (3); Miray Ekici, BB (2); Jaden Jueneman, H; Ayden Olguin, HW (2); Emma O’Rourke, F; Alyssa Scheele, HW; Hope White, H (2); Bryce Wittgartner, F; Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Red – Olivia L’Ecuyer, BB (6); Ayana Olguin, HW (3); Anna White, H. Class 5 – Visual arts Champion – Dawson Strunk, STI. Reserve champion – Darcy Crowl, L4.

Purple – Grace Baxter, STI (2); Joree Bentz, F (3); Darcy Crowl, L4 (2); Miray Ekici, BB; Hayden Englert, F; Payton Fahey, L4; Colton Harlan, HS; Amber Kolle, LL (3); Carissa Kolle, LL; Gillian Minge, H; Isabelle Rogge, LL (2); Zoe Sawin, HW; Alex Scheele, HW; Alyssa Scheele, HW; Dawson Strunk, STI; Anna White, H (2); Bryce Wittgartner, F; Jonathan Wright, STI (2).

Blue – Joree Bentz, F (2); Darcy Crowl, L4; Miray Ekici, BB; Jordi Fahey, L4 (2); Rowley Keesecker, F; Carissa Kolle, LL; Emma Kruse, HW (2); Gillian Minge, H; Gus Morehead, L4; Ayana Olguin, HW; Isabelle Rogge, LL; Zoe Sawin, HW (2); Alex Scheele, HW; Alyssa Scheele, HW (2); Sofia Uffman, LL; Hope White, H. Red – Joree Bentz, F; Darcy Crowl, L4; Emma Kruse, HW; Gillian Minge, H; Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 6 – Building models Champion – Emma O’Rourke, F. Reserve champion – Jonathan Wright, STI. Purple – Witt Keesecker, F; Emma O’Rourke, F; Alex Scheele, HW (2); Noah Sedlacek, HS; Gatlin Willbrant, BB. Blue – Lincoln Baker, STI; Lilly Bruna, H; Max Dragastin, H; Hayden Englert, F; Ayana Olguin, HW; Noah Sedlacek, HS; Dawson Strunk, STI; Ila Woermanbjork, HS (3); Jonathan Wright, STI (7).

Senior Class 7 – Fine arts Champion – Elaina White, H. Reserve champion – Adria Heuer, HW. Purple – Drake Baker, STI; Bryan Baxter, STI; Adria Heuer, HW (3); Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB; Kady Toole, BB (4); Elaina White, H (3); Blue – Drake Baker, STI (2); Bryan Baxter, STI (4); Jasmine Jueneman, H; Kiara Knox, L4;

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Champion junior building models

Kane Scheer, BB

Grand champion wildlife

Alex Scheele, Happy Workers

Grand champion banner

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Champion junior visual arts

Kamryn O’Dell, H

Carly Kolle, LL (2); Laura Skupa, STI; Jacob Toole, BB (4); Kady Toole, BB; Haley Uffman, LL (2); Elaina White, H; Kileab Willbrant, BB; Elizabeth Wright, STI (2).

Red – Jasmine Jueneman, H (2); Elizabeth Wright, STI (4).

Class 8 – Visual arts Champion – Reanna Rencin, HS. Reserve champion – Elaina White, H. Purple – Madison Bruna, HS (2); Natalie Harlan, HS; Reanna Rencin, HS (2); Elaina White, H (2); Gabriel White, H. Blue – Carly Kolle, LL; Kileab Willbrant, BB; Elizabeth Wright, STI (5).

Red – Elizabeth Wright, STI (6).

Class 9 – Building models Blue – Elizabeth Wright, STI (3).

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WILDLIFE

Champion int. fine arts

Payton Fahey, L4

Grand champion wildlife – Alex Scheele, HW. Reserve grand champion wildlife – Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 1 – Notebook Purple – Ila Woermanbjork, HS; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 2 – Poster Purple – Alex Scheele, HW.

Division 35 WOODWORKING

Champion senior fine arts

Elaina White, H

Champion senior visual arts

Reanna Rencin, HS

Grand champion woodworking – Amber Kolle, LL. Reserve grand champion woodworking – Natalie Harlan, HS. Junior division Class 2 – Furniture Blue – Gus Penner, HW. Class 3 – Other Champion – Carter Cole, F. Reserve champion – Clayton Strunk, STI. Blue – Laicee Jueneman, H; Levi Scheele, HW; Bradley Schwab, L4; Clayton Strunk, STI; Orville Woermanbjork, HS. Class 5 – Kit Purple – Clayton Strunk, STI. Intermediate division Class 6 – Article for farm use Blue – Amber Kolle, LL. Class 7 – Furniture Champion – Amber Kolle, LL. Reserve champion – Witt Keesecker, F. Blue – Dawson Strunk, STI. Class 8 – Other Blue – Amber Kolle, LL; Ila Woermanbjork, HS. Class 10 – Kit Purple – Jaden Jueneman, H; Dawson Strunk, STI. Senior division Class 12 – Furniture Reserve champion – Drake Baker, STI. Class 13 – Other Champion – Natalie Harlan, HS.

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Division 35 4H CLUB PROJECTS Grand champion club notebook – Busy Bee. Reserve grand champion club notebook – Linn Livewires.

Grand champion centerpiece – Busy Bee. Reserve grand champion centerpiece – Hanover.

Grand champion banner – Happy Workers.

Reserve grand champion banner – Farmington.

Class 1 – Reporter’s book Purple – Happy Workers Class 2 – Secretary’s book Purple – Happy Spirit, Linn Livewires Class 3 – Historian’s book Purple – Happy Workers, Linn Livewires.

Class 4 – Treasurer’s book Purple – Busy Bee, Happy Workers.

Class 5 – Centerpiece Purple – Busy Bee, Farmington, Hanover, Happy Spirit, Linn Livewires, Lucky 4, Stick-To-It. Class 6 – Banner Purple – Farmington, Hanover, Happy Workers.

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USD 223 SCHOOL BOARD

WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL

223 board asks for larger gym estimate

Council signs paperwork for library grant

BY CHRIS PANNBACKER Special to the WC News

Rural Development grant paperwork for library roof and masonry replacement was signed Dec. 2 by Washington mayor Ryan Kern when the Washington City Council met at City Hall.

Council members present were Roxanne Schottel, Theresa Herrs and Don Imhoff. Melanie Bryant and Kevin Elder were absent.

USDA loan specialist Sarah Hines reviewed the letter of conditions for the project that outlines much of the grant’s paperwork requirements.

The estimated project cost for the improvements, contractor, professional and engineering fees as well as contingency, totals $118,396. The funding breakdown includes $41,400 from a Rural Development grant, $47,186 from the Zona Frost Fund, $29,510 from the library and $300 from a private donation. Local funds will be spent first in the project payment cycle. The grant will provide funding for about 35 percent of the project costs.

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USD 108 SCHOOL BOARD

Energy savings continue to show potential

BY CHRIS PANNBACKER Special to the WC News

USD 108 has paid $66,158 less in utility costs and benefitted from the discovery of a months-long billing error, representatives of Navitas told the USD 108 Board of Education Monday night during its December meeting.

Ryan Terry and Chatchai Pinthuprapa met with board Monday night to give an annual report. Present were Joe L’Ecuyer, Jill Hoover, Rod Stewart, Kevin Elliott, Rhonda Manley, Brad Jones and Brad Owen.

Navitas presented information based on the period November 2018 through October 2019. The board began the project two years ago because the district had equipment in the West Elementary that wasn’t working and couldn’t be fixed. In addition, the HVAC system in the high school was the original dating to its construction in 1965. Energy savings are used as part of the funding mechanism for the upgrades.

“We got the dollar amounts we thought we would; we think we can get better,” Terry said.

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Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson interacted with seniors and other students from Hanover, above, and Linn, left, during his visit to the schools on Wednesday to present USD 223 with Kansans Can Star awards.

KSDE commissioner recognizes USD 223 as top tier in Kansas Linn, Hanover schools receive Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction in new state recognition program

Dr. Randy Watson made stops in Linn and Hanover on Wednesday to surprise the students and staff with awards for the new Kansans Can Star Recognition program.

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

USD 223 Barnes-Hanover-Linn was recognized as one of the top school districts in Kansas as part of a special award presentation last week. Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson visited the district to present several awards at Linn and Hanover as part of the department’s new Kansans Can Star Recognition program.

The student bodies and staffs of the schools gathered on Dec. 4 for the announcement, which was kept as a secret from everyone, including administration, until the ceremony. Watson said USD 223 was one of eight districts of all sizes in the state (public and private) that received the Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction and awards in the four categories being measured this year.

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The USD 223 Barnes-Hanover-Linn school board will be looking at one more set of cost figures for a larger gym at the January meeting of the board before making a decision on what direction to take on gym replacement at Linn. The board got an initial look at architectural estimates for various renovations and construction projects on both sides of the district during their meeting on Monday in Barnes. A price estimate from HTK Architects for the “shopping list” of ideas created during community meetings a couple months ago had a total price tag of $9 million, though the

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COUNTY COMMISSION

Commissioners reverse course on New Year’s Eve hours

BY CYNTHIA SCHEER Managing editor

After deciding two weeks ago that county employees would work a full day on New Year’s Eve, the Board of County Commissioners reversed that decision on Monday when county clerk Diana Svanda said the board voted on Jan. 22 to allow employees to have off for the holiday from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 31.

During the regular annual reorganization in early January, the board did

not grant the New Year’s Eve holiday hours. But on Jan. 22 the board decided to grant the noon to 5 p.m. holiday hours because county employees had gotten the half-day off in 2018 and wanted the holiday hours again in 2019.

That Jan. 22 decision was all-but forgotten, though, until this week when Svanda told the board that some county employees were confused about why they wouldn’t get a half - day

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HANOVER CITY COMMISSION

City of Hanover, water district, talk contracts No contract currently in place between the two entities, rate changes may follow

BY SARAH RIPPE Special to the WC News

The students and staff from Linn, above, and Hanover, left, gathered together for a group shot with Dr. Randy Watson on Wednesday.

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board never really seriously considered support of this option during the meeting.

That total included $6 million in work at Linn, including a larger gym, lobby space, weight room and fitness center to replace the new gym that was destroyed in a Memorial Day tornado; renovation and relocation of several class rooms as well as new cooler and freezer units for the cafeteria and HVAC throughout the building complex. There was also $3 million in work at Hanover, including HVAC throughout the building and gym, an addition to the cafeteria for more space and concession space, as well as some renovation of classrooms.

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Changes may be coming for the water rates for Hanover city residents. A meeting held Monday night at the Rural Water District #1 office with Hanover City Council members and the Rural Water District board members resulted in moving forward with the city writing up a contract to be presented to the Rural Water District (RWD).

Currently, no contract is in place between the two entities. Prior to the meet-

ing with the RWD, the city council met for their scheduled December council meeting Monday evening.

Council members in attendance were Phillip Swearingen, Tony Bruna, Nick Rohr, Kylie Fritschi, interim mayor Brad Heiman and city clerk Katlin Bruna. Treasurer Melissa Minge, fire chief Bob Rut, incoming mayor Jared Sedlacek, water commissioner Scott Wieden and street commissioner Tim Koss also attended the council meeting.

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FOR THE RECORD

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OBITUARIES

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Denny Senters

COMMISSION

Denny Lane Senters, of Yakima, Wash., died Nov. 23, 2019, at Cottage in the Meadow.

He was born on the farm in Jamestown, Kan., to Orville and Nellie Senters.

He was one of five siblings, three brothers and one sister.

He attended R3 one room country school and graduated from Clifton High School. He and his wife, Sheryl Skipton Senters, and daughter Terri moved to Yakima in 1965. He worked for Glascam Builders before starting his own business building custom homes in Yakima and Seattle. He also worked for Cates and Erb Construction in Omak, Wash., as project manager for several years.

The Board of Washington County Commission met Dec. 9. Members present were Scott Zabokrtsky, 1st District Commissioner, David Willbrant 2nd District Commissioner, Raleigh Ordoyne, 3rd District Commissioner; Cynthia Scheer, Washington County News; and Diana Svanda, county clerk, to record the minutes.

The meeting began at 8:22 a.m.

Consent agenda items approved: Change order 2019-28, minutes from Nov. 12 and 18, and travel and tourism inventory.

Svanda talked to the commissioners about the holiday schedule for New Year’s holiday. After discussion the board voted that the courthouse, County Health, Noxious Weed, County Attorney, and Road and Bridge will close from noon to 5 p.m., and the sheriff, jail and dispatch offices will receive 4 hours per shift on Dec. 31. Everyone will receive all day on Jan. 1, 2020.

Denae Jueneman, county treasurer, asked if there was a way to minimize the noise in the courthouse for the week of Dec. 16 – 20. With all the construction it makes it hard to hear taxpayers. Willbrant asked Jueneman about securing funds for the end of year.

Ordoyne had citizen contact about a township road and referred them to the township board. He attended an NCK meeting.

Zabokrtsky went to a Pawnee Mental Health meeting where they discussed the grant they received.

Randy Hubbard, Emergency Management director, updated the commissioners on Diode Progress with security. He also reported the Washington County Hospital did a fun run.

The money they raised went to the emergency management department to help purchase a seconded AED for the courthouse. Salvation Army buckets are being distributed around the county. Hubbard would like everyone to remember 88 cents of every dollar will stay within the county.

Justin Novak, Road and Bridge supervisor, reported the 2015 Motor grader is no longer under warranty, and regular maintenance is being done along with ditch cleaning. Zabokrtsky reported citizen contact about culverts.

Justin Cordry, sheriff, reported there has been ATV vehicle issues. The sheriff’s office will distribute information to the cities. There was an incident with a patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Theresa Herrs, communication director, was also present and presented stats for her department.

Rob Peschel, CES, and Darren Bruna talked about a new subdivision in Hanover Township.

Elizabeth Hiltgen joined the meeting. After more discussion the board voted to approve the platted Little Blue River Estates subdivision.

Kayla Wang, Clay County clerk, called in for Clay County Commissioners to discuss Dry Creek Watershed 57. There is a drainage issue in Clifton Township. Willbrant asked if board member Stan Ericson had been contacted. After discussion about who was in charge of this board, Willbrant asked Elizabeth Hiltgen to weigh in on the conversation. After some discussion it was suggested that Diana Svanda, Washington County clerk, contact Stan Ericson and ask him to call the Clay County clerk.

The board adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

Neil Albert Waterman, 83, of Washington, died Nov. 30, 2019, at the Centennial Homestead Nursing Home in Washington.

A funeral service was Dec. 6 at the Ward Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Stark officiated. Gay Lynn Manning accompanied Carla Stark as she sang "He Grew the Tree" and "In the Garden."

Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery east of Washington on Highway 36 at the Greenleaf corner.

He was born July 26, 1936, at rural Washington to Albert and Louiza (Laue) Waterman. He attended Guiding Star Grade School and Washington High School. After school he worked for Hesston Manufacturing in Hesston and Boeing in Wichita. When he returned to Washington he worked for Kier’s Grocery

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and later worked the family farms. He raised hogs for several years then ran a cow/calf herd.

On June 26, 1966, he married Carolyn McPherson at the Church of the Brethren in McLouth. They had one son, Steven.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Arnold Waterman; and sister, Elaine Bedinghaus.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; son, Steven (Marie) Waterman, of Greenleaf; sisters, Lois (Bob) Jensen, Martha (Larry) Kautz, both of Wichita; brother, Earl (Norma) Waterman, of Beloit; brothers-in-law, Jerry (Esther) McPherson, of Kansas City, Larry (Frances) McPherson, of Eudora; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A memorial fund is established to Washington Christian Church or Meadowlark Hospice. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

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Marcene Hatesohl Marcene E. Hatesohl, 88, Linn, died Dec. 8, 2019, at Bryan West in Lincoln,

ACCIDENTS driveway when the vehicle was hit by a 2009 Dodge driven by Othal Floyd Else, of Hollenberg. Else was transported by Washington EMS to the Jefferson County Memorial Hospital. Damage was t more than $1,000.

On Dec. 4 in the 1600 block of Rainbow Road Trenton Neugebauer, of Washington, was driving a 1997 Dodge when he moved the vehicle over to make room for an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle he was driving drove into the ditch and collided with a culvert. Neugebauer was taken by POV to the Washington County Hospital.

Damage was more than $1,000.

On Dec. 5 on Arrowhead Road a half-mile south of 4th Road Dillon Willbrant, of Clyde, was driving a 2017 Ford and collided with a deer. Damage was more than $1,000.

On Dec. 7 on K-9 a halfmile west of Thunder Road Sharon Huband, of Washington, was driving a 2013 Dodge and collided with a deer. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

On Dec. 8 in the 1500 block of 18th Road Traci J. Stigge, of Washington, was

He is survived by his wife Sheryl; daughter Terri Caldwell, daughter Sunny Rowland her husband Rich, daughter Angie Giussi, brother Garry Senters and wife Dixie, sister Phoebe Cyr, his brother in laws Terry Skipton and Perry Skipton and his wife Terri and several grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles, his wife Pat, brother Lowell, brother in law Wayne Cyr, sister in law Kathe Skipton, son in law Brian Caldwell and parents in law Sherman and Esther Skipton.

A memorial service was Dec. 7 at Brookside Funeral Home in Moxee, Wash. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Cottage in the Meadow, in care of Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936.

Neil Waterman

-- Unofficial minutes submitted by Svanda

On Aug. 19 on K-9 just west of Thunder Road Dana Sandman, of Clyde, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet when an attached trailer became disconnected and rolled off of the roadway. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

On Nov. 24 in the 2900 block of Rainbow Road Kelli D’Angelo, of Steele City, Neb., was driving a 2017 Jeep and collided with a deer. Damage was more than $1,000.

On Nov. 28 on K-15 just south of 15th Road Jimmy Roeser, of Fairbury, Neb., was driving a 1998 Buick when he lost control of the vehicle on the icy road, the vehicle left the road and went through a fence owned by Charles Walter, of Washington. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

On Nov. 30 on U.S. 36 a half-mile east of Thunder Road Michael Applegarth, of Washington, was driving a 2017 Dodge and collided with a deer. Damage was estimated at more than $1,000.

On Dec. 4 in the 2200 block of Quivira Road Donald Imhoff, of Washington, was backing a 2004 Ford from a farm

Norman Scheele

driving a 2007 Chevrolet, lost control of the vehicle due to road conditions, and the vehicle overturned off the road. Damage was more than $1,000. Stigge was arrested for driving under the influence. She was housed at the Washington County Jail until her release on a $1,000 bond.

Neb. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, at Ward Funeral Home in Linn. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Greenleaf.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A memorial fund is established to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Lutheran Hour. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Weather record (Precipitation taken at 7 a.m. daily by the Washington Municiple Power Plant)

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Tues., Dec. 3 Wed., Dec. 4 Thur., Dec. 5 Fri., Dec. 6 Sat., Dec. 7 Sun., Dec. 8 Mon., Dec. 9

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Week’s precip: 0 Total for Dec.: 0 Average Dec. total:1.02” Total for 2019: 39.16” Avg. total through Aug.: 31.88

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Norman Victor Scheele, 88, of Odell, Neb., died Dec. 2, 2019, at Beatrice Health & Rehabilitation Hospital.

He was born April 12, 1931, on the family farm near Hanover, the oldest child of George and Alma (Meyer) Scheele. On Sept.

18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Darlene Klipp at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hanover.

He was a farmer and later worked for Gage County Highway Department and Richter Pallet Factory. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a member of the Horseshoe Farmers Band and served on the cemetery committee as well as a school elder.

Gardening and riding around the countryside were his favorite pastimes.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Darlene in 2012; sisters, Arlene Weichmann Holle, Leola Scheele; brother, Orville Scheele; brothersin-law, Verlin Weichmann, Harlen Oltmans, Norbert Schramm, Harlan Adam, Edwin Meyer, Charles Turk; and brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Bernice Meyer.

Survivors include children, Douglas (Angie) Scheele, Hanover, Denise (Kraig) Gomon, Bellevue, NE, Lynnette Scheele, Lanham, Lyle Scheele, Lanham, Rick Scheele, Lanham, Ra-

chel (Scott) Mueller, Palmer, Randy Scheele, Lanham and Roger (Becky) Scheele, Hanover; sisters, Elda Oltmans, Dewitt, Neb., Valeda Schramm, Hanover, Betty (Ervin) Hennerberg, Diller, Neb.; brother Robert (Jeanette) Scheele, Hanover; brother-in-law, John Holle, Linn; sisters-in-law, Lorna Adam, Odell, Neb., Paula Meyer, Fairbury, Neb., Vera (Delmar) Uffmann, Linn, Loma Turk, Hanover, Elaine Scheele, Bremen; brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Norbert (Arlyce) Klipp; and ten grandchildren.

The funeral service was Dec. 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hanover. Rev. Rodney Fritz officiated.

Organist was Sheryl Kruse and the congregation sang “How Great Thou Art,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Rock of Ages” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.”

Pallbearers were Ryan Scheele, Daniel Scheele, Daniel Meyer, Howard Meyer, Russell Hennerberg and Alan Turk. Honorary pallbearers were Levi Scheele, Ally Scheele, Cody Scheele, Patrick Gomon, Logan Scheele, Brent Scheele, Jonathan Gomon, Kelsay Mueller, Kristopher Gomon and Lindsay Mueller.

Burial was in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

A memorial fund is established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Hanover Mortuary.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT On Dec. 1 an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of 25th Road for a report of a theft.

On Dec. 2 an officer was dispatched to 402 Main Street in Haddam for a report of burglary and theft.

On Dec. 3 on K-148 at 18th Road Lucas Drevo, of Crete, Neb., was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 3 on U.S. 36 at King Road Rocky Kupfner, of Superior, Colo., was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 4 on C Street just south of 2nd Street in Washington an unknown vehicle collided with a gas

meter belonging to Kansas Gas Service.

On Dec. 4 on K-148 at 15th Road Kevin Buhrman, of Greenleaf, was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 4 at 5th and Madison Roads Rick Imig, of Austin, Texas, was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 6 on U.S. 36 at King Road Reece Howell, of Clay Center, was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 6 in the 1100 block of K-148 Alan Richter, of Barnes, was issued a citation for speeding.

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Using an analogy of sports teams qualifying for higher and higher levels of a state tournament, Watson awarded USD 223 with the copper award in the category of “academically prepared for post-secondary success” (qualified for the state tournament), the silver award for graduation rate (making it to the state finals) and the gold award for post-secondary effectiveness (winning the state championship).

Watson compared the district’s final, premier award to a national championship – USD 223 won the “Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction” for being two or more standard deviations above their predicted post-secondary effectiveness rate. “[This award] says we’re doing something right,” said USD 223 superintendent John Whetzal. “I’m encouraged that we’re receiving the recognition and there is still room for significant improvement in some areas.

I’m happy for the staff and community for getting some acknowledgement for doing the job they do in raising and educating these kids.”

Watson commended the district for achieving this award.

“You had to overcome every challenge to get there,” said Watson. “This is a big, big, big, big deal. Congratulations.”

There have been extra challenges this year on the Linn side of the district while dealing with the results of a tornado that hit the school on Memorial Day. Both Watson and Whetzal commented on the perserverance it takes for the staff to continue to do their jobs while faced with those challenges and inconveniences.

Whetzal said the staff was excited about the award “They deserved to be,” said Whetzal. “This staff has endured a lot of change and certainly had some additional stress thrown at them by Mother Nature this year. It’s always a positive to receive recognition for

Kansans Can Star Recognition Awards USD 108

Washington County

• Commissioner’s Award with Honors • Postsecondary effectiveness • Graduation rate

Silver Gold

USD 223

Barnes-Hanover-Linn • Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction • Postsecondary effectiveness Gold • Graduation rate Silver • Acad. prepared for postsec. success Copper

USD 224

Clifton-Clyde

• Comissioner’s Award with Honors • Postsecondary effectiveness • Graduation rate

Silver Silver

what you do and how well you do it. I’m very proud of them for the perseverance they have shown this past year and they job they have done.”

“This was a great achievement by the staff and students at 223,” said Hanover building administrator Cory Jensen. “I think the awards are a direct reflection of great teachers, parents/ guardians who are committed and involved and students who strive to be great. The staff was eager and excited to learn of the awards and I believe were very proud of the efforts that were put in to receiving the awards.”

The star program is the state’s new achievement recognition effort, which replaces the Standard of Excellence program that ended a few years ago. Rather than being based purely on academics, as the Standard of Excellence was, the Kansans Can program recognizes achievement in the areas of social-emotional growth, kindergarten readiness, individual plans of study, high school graduation preparedness, high school graduation, civic engagement and postsecondary success.

According to Watson, the reason for the achievement program change came from discussion by the State Board of Education, which wanted to focus on the question “What makes up success?” The answer to that question developed four principles for Kansas school redesign.

• Student Success Skills There is an integrated approach to develop student social-emotional learning.

• Family, Business, and Community Partnerships Partnerships are based on mutually beneficial relationships and collaboration.

• Personalized Learning Teachers support students to have choice over their time, place, pace and path.

• Real World Application Project-based learning, internships, and civic engagement makes learning relevant.

As part of the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program, for the 2019-20 school year, districts were recognized in four quantitative areas: post-secondary effectiveness, performance above predicted postsecondary effectiveness, graduation rate and academic preparedness for post-secondary success.

To measure the success of each school district in these areas, data was collected about each of the graduating classes from 2013 to 2019 from the 292 “units” in Kansas, which are the public school districts and the private schools accredited through the Kansas Department of Education.

After this year, four more areas will be added to the recognition program: social-emotional growth, kindergarten readiness, individual plan of study and civic engagement.

Rubrics are established for each of these qualitative measures to help guide districts in the application process and will be released in early 2020. School districts will be able to gear their efforts toward these awards in the future. This year’s results are unique since the district qualified for these awards without the advantage of customizing their programming.

Watson encouraged the district to have him back next year by working to achieve award status again in the other areas too.

“The four awards are a great honor for USD 223,” said Linn Principal Antoinette Root. “It shows the community and the state that we are doing great things in the district. It is nice to be recognized for all of our hard work. Our plan is to continue the tradition of excellence at USD 223.”

New program measures more than just grades For success after high school, Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, said the data showed academic success only represented less than 30 percent of what 30-year-olds referenced when calling themselves successful. On the job front, Watson said employers were needing people to show up on time, have a solid work ethic, set goals and have civic engagement. So the state school board came up with four qualitative and four quantitative measurements for schools, based on this research and what Kansans told them they value.

When you gauge these measurements against risk factors like poverty, student mobility and chronic absenteeism, Watson said a better picture is formed of the effectiveness of schools in Kansas.

The quantitative categories were:

COMMISSIONER’S AWARD

The Commissioner’s Award recognizes those districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate starting above a .40 standard deviation.

A district’s predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate factors in the degree to which identified risk factors known to depress effectiveness rates, such as poverty, chronic absenteeism and student mobility, are present in a district’s student population.

Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction: 2 or more standard deviations.

Commissioner’s Award with Honors: 1-1.99 standard deviations.

Commissioner’s Award: starting above a .40-.99 standard deviations.

POSTSECONDARY EFFECTIVENESS

This recognition is based on the district’s five-year average postsecondary effective rate. The postsecondary effectiveness rate is the percent of ninth graders that graduate in four years and meet one of the four following outcomes within two years of high school graduation: 1. Student earned an industry-recognized certification while in high school; 2. Student earned a postsecondary certificate; 3. Student earned a postsecondary degree; 4. Student enrolled in postsecondary in both the first and second year following high school graduation.

To be eligible for this recognition, a district must be performing at or above its predicted postsecondary effectives rate (allowing for a -.4 variance).

Gold – 70% and above Bronze – 50-59.9% Silver – 60-69.9% Copper – State avg.-49.9%

GRADUATION RATE

Based on the four-year graduation cohort, this category recognizes a district’s annual high school graduation rate.

To be eligible for this recognition, a district must be performing at or above its predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate.

Gold – 95% and above Silver – 93-94.9%

Bronze – 90-92.9% Copper – State avg.-89.9%

ACADEMICALLY PREPARED FOR POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS

Districts are recognized annual for the percent of all students, across all grade levels scoring at levels 3 and 4 on Kansas state assessments in math, English language arts and science. It is the combination of all grades in all three assessed subjects.

To be eligible for this recognition, districts must maintain annually a 95 percent participation rate in all three assessment areas.

Gold – 75% and above Silver – 60-74.9%

Bronze – 50-59.9% Copper – State avg.-49.9%

COUNTY Continued from page 1 off on Dec. 31 because the board agreed to it back in January.

The commissioners did agree this week to follow through with the Jan. 22 decision to give holiday time off on Dec. 31 but amended it to four hours off per shift for some departments, and noon to 5 p.m. for the rest of the county employees.

Over the past several weeks the board and Svanda have discussed the difficulty in giving employees a half-day off for New Year’s Eve because of some county employees complaining that the noon-to-five holiday designation wasn’t fair to those who don’t work 8-to-5.

“It only takes one to complain and then nobody gets it,” Svanda said this week.

In other business: • County treasurer Denae Jueneman said the county is nearing the time of year when there will be more money in the bank accounts than is insured, or secured, because of property tax payments.

She said she contacted all of the banks in the county requesting information on short-term – 30-to60 days – investments so that the county won’t carry such a large uninsured balance, and only one bank in the county was interested or able to meet the requirements.

• Sheriff Justin Cordry said a sheriff’s department truck was damaged during a traffic stop, and he thought the truck may be totaled but hadn’t gotten

an insurance adjustment yet. He said the Kansas Highway Patrol worked the accident, and he hasn’t seen an accident report on it yet.

• The Clay County commissioners spoke by phone with the Washington County commissioners and county attorney Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen. Clay County said Dry Creek Watershed #57 in the Clifton area is causing problems downstream, especially flooding in the Vining area. Clay County commissioners said they wanted Washington County’s help with maintenance and setting the flow.

The Dry Creek Watershed spans a few counties, and there is only one board member from Washington County on the board.

Clay County commissioners asked the Washington County commissioners about joining the watershed board.

The Washington County group asked the Clay County commissioners if they had contacted Stan Ericson, who is the only Washington County resident on the watershed board, to discuss any of this with him, and the Clay County group said they had not contacted him.

Baskerville Hiltgen advised the Clay County commissioners to contact Ericson because he is a board member of the watershed.

She said the county does not have authority over the watershed.

The Clay County commissioners asked Washington County to contact Stan and ask Stan to contact them.

At the library with Santa Santa Claus visited the Hanover City Library on Saturday for a “Christmas at the Library” event. Santa visited and read to the children, before that the kids worked on a craft.

Photo by SARAH RIPPE

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Fire Chief Bob Rut announced the approval of the 2020 City of Hanover Fire Department officers. They are Chief Bob Rut; First Assistant Chief Keith Bruna; Second Assistant Chief Tom Scheetz; secretary/treasurer Brad Heiman; trustees Bobby Goodwin, Rory Nieman and Dan Pralle; and safety officer Nick Garber.

The department will begin 2020 with 19 firemen.

The new year also brings new leadership to the city council. Brad Heiman, interim mayor, will pass on the job to newly elected mayor Jared Sedlacek in January 2020.

“My experience as mayor has been a good one,” said Heiman. “It was a little different going from the council to mayor and adjusting to not having a vote and only getting to give my opinions. For Jared (Sedlacek) I would tell him to always try do what’s in the best interest of Hanover.

You won’t always make ev-

eryone happy. I enjoyed my 10 years on the council and wish the mayor and new council members well.”

Scott Wieden and Tim Koss are prepared for upcoming winter weather, with adequate rock, sand and salt purchased and city vehicles repaired or in the process.

The facility and grounds improvement plan presented by Nick Rohr at the Nov. 11 council meeting is moving forward in 2020. A proposed partnership between USD 223, City of Hanover and the Hanover Chamber of Commerce would include many improvements for the community building and city grounds east of the baseball fields all the way to the property of Midwest Products. Suggested improvements include new air conditioning units for the community building, additional parking on the grounds, millings and changes in road access, installation of a retaining wall east of the football field, and new fencing around much

of the property. City Councilman Nick Rohr is hopeful they can begin asking for bids as soon as January.

Other items discussed at the Council meeting, • Future flag pole and rock sign planned for installation outside the city office and Hanover City Fire Depart-

ment building has been ordered and installation is planned with Midwest Products.

• Completion of the Hanover 150th Anniversary book. Printing of the book still in progress.

• Organization of all ordinances, city building infor

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GRANT Continued from page 1 Library board members Sharon Pierce and Phyllis Applegarth represented the library during the discussion.

No bid opening date has been set, but work is likely to begin in the spring.

Hines said USDA does have grant funds available for community facilities. The cap right now is $50,000 a project, and funds are available at a 35-percent match.

The council approved the following wage increases effective with the first payroll in 2020: 5 percent, EMT weekday, EMT standby, first responders, first responders weekend; $4 per hour, EMT weekend; 3 percent, treasurer, power plant operator, administrator, electric lineman, street laborer, public works superintendent, electric lineman 1, city clerk, full-time EMT and water/wastewater treatment operator.

The decision followed executive sessions of 15 and 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel, employee evaluations that included the mayor, council and city administrator Carl Chalfant.

In other business, the council: • Viewed two videos that outlined the work of the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency. A 20-minute executive session to discuss financial matters relating to energy negotiations, that included the mayor, Chalfant, city attorney Libby Baskerville Hiltgen, power plan operator Rick Applegarth and Neal Daney, director, projects and asset management for KMEA, followed. No action was taken upon returning to open session.

• Agreed to have the mayor sign a notice of grant and agreement award for a streambank stabilization project on Mill Creek. The city’s share of the project is $102,500, which can include in-kind contributions. The city has been working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve pole stabilization for a power pole that brings an important electrical feed into the city.

Federal funds designated for

GYM the project are $307,500.

Chalfant was designated as contracting officer and liaison and city clerk Denise Powell was designated as the authorized representative for the contracting officer.

• Approved an amended business utility incentive plan.

• Agreed to issue 2020 cereal malt beverage licenses for Washington Bowl and Leizler Oil, doing business as Short Stop.

• Approved refuse hauler licenses for CM Refuse, Jones Trash Service, Temps Disposal Service and Get er Dumped.

• Continued discussion on bids for new computers, printers and software.

• Learned that bid opening for the city’s water project has been set for 2 p.m., Dec. 19 at City Hall. Hiltgen said work continues finalizing the easements for the project.

In his report, Chalfant said he and Caroline Scoville had met with USD 108 counselor Teryl Goeckel to discuss ways to encourage students to think about local employment opportunities. Chalfant and Justin Novak, Washington County Road and Bridge supervisor, met with Gregg Stewart to discuss ways to improve Pierce Street for better access for large farm vehicles during upcoming construction on B Street.

Chalfant said the city and county would work together in the early spring on Stewart’s driveway to improve access. Chalfant said Novak had offered to help maintain Pierce Street during the B Street construction project.

Heavy winds in the last few days damaged a light pole on C Street. The city does have a replacement pole, but Chalfant encouraged the council to start thinking about a replacement plan. “All of the poles are the same age,” he said.

Powell said she had received notice of the election of Schottel and Herrs to the council and Kern as mayor from the county clerk.

The council adjourned the meeting to noon, Dec. 30 at City Hall.

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and year two.

“We’re in for a lot better,” Cook said. “I’m excited to see what comes.”

The board voted to discontinue contributing $49,200 to Health Savings Accounts for those employees who chose that option for coverage. The contributions had been made with the previous plan to help balance the difference between traditional coverage and the HSA plan option. In the new coverage, the plan costs are more balanced.

The district has contracted with KASB Risk Management for health insurance and employees can choose their plan options through Dec. 19.

“I wish health insurance wasn’t quite the headache that it is,” Supt. Denise O’Dea said. Premiums under the previous plan were expected to increase 29 to 31 percent.

“We have some cases that are pretty hefty in claims,” O’Dea said. “It just is the way it is.”

Going through KASB lowered commissions for the district to about $8,600 annually, compared to $48,000, plus a percentage of the claims.

Jones, Manley and L’Ecuyer represented the board in the health committee discussion.

“Health insurance is big business and it’s a big budget item,” O’Dea said.

The committee chose, at least for the next year, to offer the traditional and HSA plans, O’Dea said.

The district provides coverage for the employee and 55 percent of family coverage.

A contract with Benchmark Inc. for specification and bid services for three roof projects on district buildings was approved.

The fee is $17,500. Elliott asked that O’Dea talk to Benchmark about provisions for a final inspection.

In other business: • Joe L’Ecuyer and Brad Owen were recognized for their service on the Board of Education. L’Ecuyer has served for 8 1/2 years and has had several terms as president. Owen has served for 2 ½ years. He taught for 26 years in then USD 222 and served on the board prior to unification.

No board members expressed support of a bond to pay for work with a $9 million price tag and Superintendent John Whetzal later said he has had he’s had patrons on both ends of the district tell him they were fully in support of a bond and just as many against, saying a bond would never pass.

Discussion eventually focused on how to get a larger replacement gym at Linn.

Specifically, a few more rows of seating on each side of the gym and an expansion of the lobby/concessions area to the east. The board spent almost no time discussing the options listed for the Hanover side.

Whetzal said the board needed to give him direction on what to do next. He said there had been a misconception that he has been pushing a bond. He said his job was to get them information on their options and then pursue the board’s direction.

Board member Doug Beikman said this is the one chance to do this right and referred to it as a multi-generational decision. He said projections call for major enrollment increases coming at Linn with very large preschool classes coming up. Linn Principal Antoinette Root added later that they’ve added several students since the start of the school year and may be up 15 by Christmas break.

A small crowd of patrons was present at the meeting and was invited to discuss the project. Brad Ohlde, Linn, said he heard a class of over 30 kids might be coming in a few years and agreed with Beikman that this was the time to do it.

Board member Darren Bott agreed, saying he didn’t want the district to undersize everything again.

Board member Diane Gugenhan said with the potential influx of kids coming to Linn, if she were to spend a couple million dollars there, she’d rather see it go to the cafeteria and other spaces, rather than elbow room at a

ballgame.

Root said the gym is used for much more than sports activities. She mentioned physical education class, indoor recess, community meetings and events.

“I could come up with 40 things we use this for,” said Root. “This weekend it’s Santa. It’s a gym, but also a community building and also an educational space.”

Gugenhan mentioned Linn still has another gym.

Beikman summarized the most common requests he’s heard from the Linn side of the district.

“All the Linn side wants is 2-5 rows of extra seats for the gym itself, and other needs, like restrooms so the public can’t walk into the locker rooms,” said Beikman. The former new gym’s restrooms were shared between the locker rooms and the public. “We’re fed up with it. There are other issues. The lobby is too small.

We could set up one table, and everyone is in your face standing at the concession stand. A larger lobby, maybe dual purpose serving as a cafeteria, but also for games.

It makes more sense. Maybe also moving the art room.”

There was much discussion on the low bid accepted by the insurance company and whether that could be negotiated. The board also wondered if they could use that bid and tack on some extra seating and lobby expansion.

While looking at potentially available space at Linn, both Bott and Beikman expressed a desire to revive an industrial arts program at the school, instead of using that space for other classes.

Vice-chair Alan Ohlde, who was leading the meeting in the absence of board chair Jim Zarybnicky, asked the board what direction they wanted to go and Whetzal was tasked with talking to the insurance adjuster again about the large bid difference and being able to do an enlargement to the old gym. He was also asked to get a cost estimate on a 16-foot addition to the east for a larger lobby and extra bathrooms, and maybe a 10-

foot widening for a few more rows of bleachers.

He will talk to HTK Architects again and report at the next meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13 at Barnes.

In other business: • Replacement bleachers were approved for the east side of the Hanover gym at a cost of $11,000. Some of the better seats might be salvaged to upgrade the bleacher seats on the stage.

• Whetzal talked about the awards received last week by the Kansas Commissioner of Education. (See story on front) “There are a lot of things that can be improved and we can do better, but at the same time, it is nice to have validation that we’re doing some things the correct way,” said Whetzal. “A huge thank you goes out to the communities, the board, the teachers and building administrators. This is not just a district thing, this is a community thing.”

• Technology director Austin Lawrence offered the board a technology plan with a focus on equipment rotation. He said he figured out traditional spending for an annual tech budget to be around $50,000, so he used that as a guideline, though he said there could be an occasional year with extra. The rotation would include iPads, Chromebooks, teacher laptops and classroom technology among other items.

Rather than letting them lose all their value, they would be rotated in approximately four-year increments with the older tech sold or traded off.

Whetzal said the technology plan is a piece of the district’s five-year plan with an effort to try and get everything scheduled into a cycle.

• Gugenhan said she waited until she was going off the board to bring up the fact that board members used to be paid for their mileage to and from meetings. This was cut years ago during a round of education funding cuts. Whetzal said he was surprised when he came to the district and found out the board members didn’t

get mileage pay. They do get into home games for free and district clerk Becky Bruna said they will get lifetime passes for home games.

• The board approved adding an at-risk aide on the Linn side for the second half of the year, especially to help the ESL students. They’ll see how it goes before deciding on whether to continue this position next year.

• New head lice guidelines were approved since KDHE removed head lice from the contagion list. Whetzal said he reviewed other districts’ policies to come up with the new policy for USD 223. If a child is discovered to have head lice, they will be sent home until they no longer have it.

• The board approved bringing back district financial assistance for students in organizations like FBLA, FFA and FCCLA who qualify for competition at the national level. The district will pay $350 per student with a cap of $2,000 per organization annually and will also pay for sponsor costs.

• The policy that determines whether a third coach should be added for a sports team when the team hits a certain total, or whether or not sixth graders should participate, was tabled.

• Distinguished service awards were presented to Diane Gugenhan for nine years of service on the board and Scott Zabokrtsky for five years of service. New board members will be coming on board in January.

• Resignations were accepted from: Rome Sutton, Linn ESL aide; Diana Powell, Linn head cook; Shawn Minge, Hanover JH football coach; Janell Wohler, Linn cheer coach.

• New hires approved were: Angie Steinfort, Hanover teacher aide; Michael Voelker, Linn assistant HS boys basketball coach; Taylor Peters, Linn teacher aide; Amy Molnar, Linn head cook; Faye Evans, Linn cook; Chase Brazzle, Hanover assistant JH girls basketball coach; Sheila Voelker, Linn assistant JH girls basketball coach.

SAVINGS Continued from page 1 Because the district now has data reports on all buildings on the campus, Navitas was able to discover billing errors by CenterPoint Energy from May 2018 through October 2019 for natural gas delivery that amounted to $10,964.39 for the district.

The analytics show energy use in every room and have been used to correct problems such as programming errors, changing schedules for increasing the heat or starting fans. Here’s an example of what the data has allowed the district to do.

Room 7 in the high school had two hot surges, up to 87 degrees, one in September and one in October. Because Navitas could see the data, temperature setpoints were re-programmed and the issues was resolved.

Many of the changes have been done while the equipment was under warranty, so there was no additional cost to the district.

Head Custodian Kenny Cook said he was able to make several adjustments at home on a computer.

“I’m not coming up here in the middle of the night, checking heaters,” he said.

Terry said more improvements and cost savings often come between year one

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L’Ecuyer said his service had been a learning experience. “Getting a consensus or a majority can sometimes be difficult,” he said.

“It’s been very enlightening. He said he wanted to thank the board members he served with. “What has happened here is not my vision; it is our vision. It takes a good administration to make it happen.”

Owen said he had been very impressed in this term with the quality of people, not only on the board, but with the USD 108 employees. “I’m very glad that some younger people are willing to step up and serve and I am sure they will do a wonderful job.”

New board members Kelsie Beikmann, Greenleaf,

and Keeli Welch, Haddam, were at the meeting. Both were elected in November by write-in ballots.

• Heard a report from Rod Stewart about the annual Kansas Association of School Boards convention.

He was the voting delegate.

K-6 Principal Amy Hoover was recognized for completion of KASB’s Leadership for Tomorrow Class. Stewart attended a presentation by USD 108 Counselor Teryl Goeckel, PowerZone Director Joy McClure and The Infinity Project Director Kaitie Wenzl. “You can all be very proud of the job they did,” he said. “It was awesome. You could just tell those ladies enjoy what they do.”

O’Dea also attended the

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• Learned that the district had been recognized by the Kansas State Board of Education for Kansans Can Star Recognition. The district received the Commissioner’s Award for exceeding predicted postsecondary effectives rates, Kansans Can Gold Star Recognition for its high school graduation rate and Kansans Can Silver Star Recognition for postsecondary effectiveness.

• Approved a contract with Bruna Auditing LLC for the 2020 district audit for $5,300, an increase of $500.

• And heard principal reports from Hoover and 7-12 Principal Vicki Enyart.

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Upcoming events Commodities Washington commodities will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. First come first served.

Morrowville commodities will be available on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Morrowville firehouse.

Santa in Morrowville Santa is coming to Morrowville on Wednesday, Dec. 18, during the Smoked Pork Chop Supper, which is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cougars Den in Morrowville.

Veterans advocate Veterans advocate Judy Thompson will be in the commission room at the

Washington County courthouse from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 18. This is a change in the original monthly schedule.

School winter concert The Washington County High School 5-12 Winter Concert will be on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The

Library roof Initiated gets donation The Quarter Mania fundraiser event hosted by Traci Turner on Nov. 24 in

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Give food gifts this Christmas

By K-State Extension

Candy, jellies, cookies and more—some of the best holiday gifts come from our own kitchens, or from the kitchens of local specialty food companies.

If you plan to send gifts of food to family and friends this holiday season, don't take a chance on your food going to waste. Pack it safely, mark it clearly and be sure to notify the receiver of its expected delivery date.

That's the advice of Londa Nwadike, assistant professor of food science at Kansas State University.

"Everyone likes to get gifts of food, especially homemade or specialty food items," said Nwadike, who is a food safety specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the University of Missouri Extension. "However, certain steps must be taken by the sender and the receiver to ensure that the food arrives in top-quality condition and is safe to eat."

Perishable foods will stay at a safe temperature longer if frozen solid first. Once the item is completely frozen, pack your food with a cold source such as a frozen gel pack or purchased dry ice.

Check with your post office for the best method of packing your food gift to ensure safety and quality, and the recommended shipping method. Remember, perishable foods need to arrive

as soon as possible, ideally overnight.

Make sure to compare shipping options with your local post office and other companies. You may need to pay extra for a quicker shipping method, such as overnight delivery.

"Although you may want the gift to be a surprise," Nwadike said, "with perishable foods, you should notify the recipient and make sure someone will be home to take the delivery on the expected delivery date. Don't have a perishable item delivered to an office unless you know it will arrive when someone there will be responsible to refrigerate or freeze it upon arrival, and refrigerator space is available for keeping it cold."

For packing, use a sturdy box made of heavy foam or corrugated cardboard. Use crushed newspaper or foam "peanuts" to help cushion the item and fill empty space. Air space in the box can cause the food and cold source to thaw quicker.

Mark the package "keep refrigerated," and list the contents on the outside of the package. Include instructions on proper temperature and storage inside the box for the recipient.

Going retail For peace of mind or if trying to make a last-minute deadline, you may want to order through a mail order company, whose busi-

Cattle on feed, milk production report Kansas feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.43 million cattle on feed on Nov. 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was up 3 percent from last year. Placements during October totaled 460,000 head, up 14 percent from 2018. Fed cattle marketings for the month of October totaled 400,000 head, up 1 percent from last year. Other disappearance during October totaled 10,000 head,

down 10,000 head from last year.

Milk production Milk production in Kansas during October 2019 totaled 316 million pounds, up 3 percent from October 2018, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The average number of milk cows was 163,000 head, 3,000 head more than October 2018. Milk production per cow averaged 1,940 pounds.

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ness is to ship food products quickly and safely, Nwadike said. Many Kansas and Missouri food businesses send food products through the mail, so you can also help to support local businesses by sending their products as gifts.

When ordering food gifts through catalogs, ask the company what type of cold source will be used with perishable food and how long the package will be in transit. The cold source must last long enough for the food to arrive still frozen, or firm and cold. Ideally, the item will be shipped overnight. Check that the package will be labeled with "keep refrigerated."

"Perishables have a much better chance of surviving if properly labeled," the specialist noted. "Ask if information on proper arrival temperature and storage will be included with the item."

Find out approximately when the gift will arrive.

Check with the recipient or someone at that address about a convenient delivery date. If no one will be home, arrange for a neighbor to receive the gift, and refrigerate or freeze it immediately.

Sweet foods like fruitcakes, candy, jams and jellies can be shipped at room temperature and seldom pose health problems, as the sugar and other preservatives usually postpone

deterioration. In these cases, the main thing to watch for is torn packaging, dents or cracks in glass or ceramic containers.

Cheesecake and similar products are one exception in the dessert category.

They must stay cold (below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) to prevent spoilage. Make sure they are shipped frozen solid and are refrigerated upon arrival, Nwadike said.

If you learn that your food gift arrived spoiled or damaged, call the company regarding its return and refund policy. If you shipped it yourself, and the delay was the fault of the post office or other courier, call and explain the situation and ask for resolution.

If the quantity and quality is not what you paid for, contact your local better business bureau or the Direct Marketing Association, Consumer Affairs Department, at 1615 L Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036 or by email: Consumer@the-DMA.org; explain your problem briefly by providing details on shipping dates, costs and the product ordered.

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Pastor Joshua Hayes has accepted a Call to become the next pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Palmer.

An installation service is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.

Pastor Hayes is currently serving as pastor of University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, Colo.

He has been there since May, 2016. Before that, he served at St. John Lutheran Church (Kramer), Crete, Neb., from June, 2011, to April, 2016. Pastor Hayes and his wife Diane have four children: Mary 7, Livia 5, Simeon 3, and Andrew 1.

Scholars Bowl Linn attended the freshman/sophomore scholars bowl meet at Centralia on Dec. 2. Linn won against Frankfort 70-30, Blue Valley 50-40, Valley Heights 50-40, Wetmore 70-40 and Onaga 60-30. The team lost to Centralia 2 40-80. The team went 6-1 in pool play before losing to Rock Creek 30-70 in the semi-finals and Marysville 30-60 in the consolation round. The team placed fourth. Individual results: Lindsay Mueller 110 points, Kyrah Peters 140 points, Claire Beikmann 220 points, Elijah Meier 20 points and Ryan Stuenkel 0 points.

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and two losses: Wins were against Abilene 70-60, Pike Valley 40-30, Marysville 30-0, Wakefield 600, and Washington 70-40.

The losses were against St. John Beloit 30-40 and Flint Hills Christian 3060. The team averaged answering 11 questions per round.

Individual results: Douglas Koch 110, Eric Peterson 90, Quin Girard 70, Dillon Provost 50, Adria Girard 30 and Brooklyn Stevens 0.

The Clifton-Clyde scholars bowl team competed in Clay Center on Dec. 9. The team placed third in their pool out of 16 teams and did not advance to semi-finals. The team had 5 wins

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Chamber announces Online shoppers SHERIFF can ship packages holiday winners to sheriff’s office Continued from Page 2

BY CYNTHIA SCHEER Managing editor

The Washington Chamber of Commerce announced winners for some of the holiday events so far this holiday season.

Lorie Annunziato won $100 in scrip for the Shop Small Business Saturday event.

For the Secret Santa quest, the Secret Santa wasn’t found on Week 1, but Rachelle Burrell found Santa at Pure Energy on Week 2 to win $50 in scrip. This is Week 3 of the Secret Santa contest. The Washington Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to find the secret Santa to win $25 in Chamber scrip. Every week for four weeks a secret Santa will visit a Washington Chamber of Commerce business. People must ask chamber business members if they are a Washington Chamber of Commerce secret Santa. The first person to find the secret Santa each week will win the Chamber scrip. People must ask chamber members in person. Texts, phone calls and emails are not permitted.

On Dec. 7 when Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Washington, the following children won jumbo stockings: Ages 0-3: Abagail Hevelone; ages 4-8 Boys: Bentley Springer; ages 4-8 Girls: Jentry Rothlisberger; boys 9 and up: Seth White; and girls 9 and up: Madison Hayman.

Medallion Quest For the second year, the Chamber is hosting a medallion quest, which begins next Monday. The medallion, which will be clearly marked as the 2019 me-

dallion, will be hidden on public property somewhere within Washington’s city limits. It will not be buried in the dirt.

Beginning Monday, Dec. 16, one clue will be given each day regarding the whereabouts of the medallion. The clue will be released on the Chamber’s Facebook page about 8 a.m. each day and will also be posted in City Hall’s window.

The finder of the medallion must take it to City Hall to claim the $500 prize package, which will be $250 worth of meat from Bob’s Locker and $250 worth of groceries from Kier’s Thriftway.

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Washington County residents can have their UPS and FedEx packages dropped off at the Washington County Law Enforcement Center this holiday season to prevent package thefts. While the sheriff’s office hasn’t gotten complaints of package thefts from front doors so far this season, the new delivery option may benefit people who are gone during the day when packages are usual-

ly delivered.

The Law Enforcement Center will accept packages through Jan. 1, and those who pick up packages must provide an ID with a name that matches that on the package.

People are asked to pick up packages in a timely manner, and the packages can be picked up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The mailing address for the sheriff’s office is 301 B Street, Washington, KS 66968.

On Dec. 6 on C Street just south of 1st Street in Washington Amanda West, of Washington, was issued citations for illegal display of registration and non-restraint of a child.

On Dec. 6 the Washington Fire Department was dispatched to the Washington County Hospital to assist with the landing of Lifestar.

On Dec. 6 on U.S. 36 at National Road Frederick Zissel Snohomish, Washington, was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 6 at North B and East College Streets in Washington Ryan Stewart, of Washington, was issued a citation for speeding.

On Dec. 7 in the 200 block of B Street in Washington Spencer Pingel, of Greenleaf, was arrested on pending charges of DUI, driving while suspended, transporting open container and minor in possession of alcohol. He is being housed at the Washington County Jail on a $2,500 bond.

On Dec. 7 the Barnes Fire Department was dispatched to K-148 and Big Bear Road for a grass fire.

On Dec. 8 in the 1800 block of Deer Road Andrew Zenger, of Haddam, was arrested on pending charges of speeding, driving while suspended third offense, and no insurance. Zenger was housed at the Washington County Jail until his release on a $2,500 bond.

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Olivia L’Ecuyer did a project talk on her most recent sewing project during a recent Busy Bee 4-H meeting.

Hanover FBLA hosted American Enterprise Day on Nov. 13.

Pictured are Cora Coufal, Lauren Lawrence, Michelle Zarybnicky, Matthew White, Elaina White and Adrienne Meyer.

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The Busy Bee 4H Club met Nov. 10 at Crossroads Community Church. The meeting was called to order by junior president Cayden Meadows. Roll call was answered with, “What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?” There were 15 members, 3 leaders and 2 parents present.

Bills paid included a bill for shipping. Council representatives Mia Cardenas and Olivia L’Ecuyer gave the 4H Council report. In other business a motion was moved and seconded to pay for 4H members and their families to attend the achievement banquet. Club leader Staci Cardenas reported that Busy Bee was registered to work Dine for a Dime on Jan. 5, 2020.

Club leader Dave Willbrant presented the club with a couple of options for the educational meeting. A motion was made, seconded and approved to tour the Corn Cob Factory at a date to be determined.

Project leader Twilya L’Ecuyer reported on the first Plant Sciences meeting held earlier that afternoon.

Three participants attended including one from Busy Bee and two from Happy Workers. The next meeting would be set over Christmas break. Also discussed was the group presentation at District Club Days. Lively discussion focused on a skit versus a group choir. A motion was made, seconded and approved to do another group choir performance.

Project talks were given by Sabrina Hill on her most recent pets project and Olivia L’Ecuyer about her most recent sewing project.

Demonstration presentations were given

by Kileab Willbrant on how to tie a shoe and Ryan Sawin on how to make a calf bottle using milk replacer.

Parliamentarian Sabrina Hill gave a speech on Parliamentary procedures.

Special presentation was

by Cayden Meadows. The group sang Bringing Home My Baby Bumble Bee led by Rylin Willbrant and recreation was a round of Simon Says led by Kane Scheer.

The next meeting is set for Sunday, Dec. 8.

By Autumn L’Ecuyer

Provost is CC student of the month The Clifton-Clyde High School December Student of the Month is Dillon Lee Provost. He is the son of Roger and Maria Provost.

Dillon has been a part of the football team for the past 3 years, lettering this past year. He has also participated in track for 2 years, lettering 1. Dillon is also a member of the FFA Chapter, NHS, Scholars’ Bowl, Powerlifting, and is a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church youth group. His future plans include studying to become an automotive technician but is undecided as to where

On Nov. 13 after many hours of hard work and planning, the Hanover FBLA Chapter hosted their second-annual American Enterprise Day events.

The morning was spent with the elementary students. Committee members Cora Coufal, Elaina White and Michelle Zarybnicky, with the assistance of FBLA members, taught these students about the free enterprise system and its benefits. Interactive activities were performed to make the day fun, as well as educational.

In the afternoon, high school students, staff, and guests from the community gathered in the gym to listen to guest speakers. These guest speakers, Lauren Lawrence, Adrianne Meyer, and Matthew White, are entrepreneurs that are all alumni of Hanover High School. They shared the stories of their journeys to becoming the business people they are today and how they uti-

CLIFTON-CLYDE HONOR ROLLS The honor rolls have been released for Clifton-Clyde Middle School for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.

Students making the list follow:

Exemplary Honor Roll

Dillon Provost he will attend college.

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Eighth grade – Hailie Affolter, Hailey Begnoche, Payton Fahey, Weston Girard, Alea Harvey, Skylar Kahrs, Julia Kindel, Trent Long, Jessica Ostermann, Drayden Reed, Whitley Sikes, Ambriana Snavely, Elisa Sorell, Coy Steinbrock, Arabella Wernecke, Shea Wurtz.

Seventh grade – Jolie Girard, Brodin Koch, Oliver Nobert, Emily Porter, Jack Skocny, Lillian Steinbrock, Jaci Winter, Rylie Wunderle.

Sixth grade – Calyn Baker, Landon Begnoche, Jordi Fahey, Finley Knoettgen, Raelynn Moore, Sevy Wurtz.

Superior Honor Roll

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lized the American Enterprise System to become successful. Students also delivered cookies to local businesses to express their gratitude for their contribution to the free enterprise system.

Other highlights for November included the Hanover chapter celebrating prematurity awareness month by wearing purple and selling cookies. The proceeds from the cookie sales went to March of Dimes. Hanover FBLA also was a Kansas Honorary Chapter of the Month for October, and member Madison Bruna completed her Business Level Business Achievement Award this month.

December aims to be a full month as Hanover FBLA gets ready for Christmas. A chapter Christmas party aims to be the highlight of the month, with many activities to be done and even more memories to be made.

Eighth grade – Mariah Almanza, Tate Buttman, Maxwell Danielson, Lily Rudolph, Presleigh Sorell.

Seventh grade – Julia Cairns, Bailey Clairmont, Pollyanna Damman, Mylee Hammond, Brandt Knoettgen, Trex-

P U B L I C N OT I C E ELSA M. CARLYLE ESTATE

First published in the Washington County News on Thursday, December 12, 2019; last published Thursday, December 26, 2019.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Case No. 2018-PR-000021 ELSA M. CARLYLE, Deceased NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above court by Joel Voelker, representative of the estate of ELSA M. CARLYLE (“decedent”), praying for final settlement of decedent’s estate, for discharge, and for allowances for services and attorney fees. The petition further prays for an order and decree construing the will and determining the heirs, devisees and legatees of decedent as of the date of death, for the termination of the joint tenancies in which decedent had an interest and for the assignment in the proportion to the persons entitled to all the property described in the petition, together with all other property in which decedent had an interest as of date of death, whether specifically described or not.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 11:00 o’clock A.M. of same day, in same Court in the City of Washington, Washington County, Kansas. At that time and place these matters will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition as prayed for therein.

Joel Voelker, Petitioner RYAN & MULLIN, P.A. 610 5th Street P.O. Box 205 Clay Center, KS 67432 Attorneys for petitioner

tin Koch, Landon Liby, Mason Tiemeyer.

Sixth grade – Joseph Fahey, James Jarvis, Aliyah Melhus, Luke Nobert, Jayla Robbins, Ethan Sacco.

Honor Roll

Eighth grade – Cory Crowl, Destiny Rockers, Mia Slater.

Sixth grade – Joely Oestreich.

Some members of the River Valley Rabbit Club attended the annual Kansas Rabbit Breeders Association State Conference in Hutchinson in November.

Rabbit Club attends conference in Hutch Several of the River Valley Rabbit Club members attended the annual Kansas Rabbit Breeders Association State Conference in Hutchison Nov. 2-3.

There were open, youth, and specialty shows to enter. There was also educational poster, crafts, photography and a youth Royalty Contest.

Elizabeth Wright, Washington County, received 2nd runner up Duchess in the Royalty Contest, 3rd runner up in Breed ID, Best Opposite Breed and Best Opposite of Variety Dwarf Hotot. Jonathan Wright, Washington County, received 2nd runner up Duke in the Royalty Contest and Best of Breed Polish. Sierra Stewarts, Clay County, mini rex received 4th, 2nd, 1st, and Best Opposite Sex Variety. Annaleah Johnson, Clay County, won Best of Show in the Heart of American Satin Specialty Show, 4th in the National Satin Show, 1st in Judging Class, and 2nd in Wooden Metal Crafts. Annaleah and Sabrina won 2nd place in State points, Best of Breed Broken Satin, Best of Variety in Dutch, broken, copper, and white Satin, Best Opposite Variety black, blue, and copper satin. Chayla Maichel and Slade Griffiths, Clay County, received Best of Breed, Best Senior Breed, and Best Opposite Breed American Sables, Best of Breed, Best of Variety (Broken), Best Opposite Breed, Best opposite Va-

riety, and Best Opposite Breed (Caster) Rex. The October River Valley Rabbit Club meeting was held at the Harlan’s home on Oct. 27. The club installed new officers for the 2019 – 2020 program year. President, Natalie Harlan, vice president Colton Harlan, secretary Sierra Stewart, treasurer Janae Romeiser, reporter Slade Griffiths, parliamentarian Elizabeth Wright, historians Chayla Maichel, Elizabeth Wright, and Kenzie Hillman, and Breed ID officers Kayden Bates and Chayla Maichel.

Junior Officers, President Elizabeth Wright, Vice President Slade Griffiths, Secretary Slade Griffiths, and Treasurer Jonathan Wright. A breed ID talk was given by Kayden. The club enjoyed fall activities, decorated pumpkins, and had a potluck meal.

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PUBLIC N OT I C E First published in the Washington County News on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019; last published Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019.

ESTATE OF RAMONA OUELLETTE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of RAMONA L. OUELLETTE, Deceased Case No. 2019-PR-28 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 26, 2019, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Gary Ouellette, an heir, devisee and legatee, and an Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Ramona L. Ouellette, deceased.

All creditors of the above named decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

– Gary Ouellette, Petitioner Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen #22594 The Law Office of Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen, P.A. 209 C Street Washington, KS 66968 (785)325-2545 (785)325-2831 Attorney for Petitioner

CHRISTMAS

Pg. 10 I Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 I WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS

Clifton’s Christmas on Parallel Nicolette Taddiken, center, and two of her daughters, Marcella and Jovienne, made a craft during Clifton’s Christmas event on Dec. 4.

Santa and Mrs. Claus weren’t bothered by Ada Goeckel’s terrified screams during the photo opportunity.

Posing for a holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus were, from left, Harper, Grady and Ellie Wurtz.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at Clifton’s annual evening Christmas event in a carriage.

Jersey and Boston Wurtz happily hopped on the laps of Santa and Mrs. Claus during the second annual event.

Photos by CYNTHIA SCHEER

Linn Elementary students gather to sing Christmas and seasonal songs during their annual winter vocal concert, directed by music instructor Marilyn Pachta on Dec. 3.

Linn musical spreads the holiday cheer

Photos by CARLY KOLLE & DEANNA KOLLE

Whether they were banging on tambourines or costumed with antlers, the kindergarten through sixth grade students were “Spreading the Holiday Cheer” with their aptly named concert.

CHRISTMAS

WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS I Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 I Pg. 11

Washington’s

Gifts & Goodies weekend Santa and Mrs. Claus rode in on a fire truck to visit with children in Washington on Saturday morning.

Stephanie Ohlde buys some flavored popcorn during the annual Santa’s Gifts & Goodies craft show event at the old Washington middle school gym. The gym was packed with vendors and shoppers on Saturday for the 40th anniversary of the event.

Abagail and Charlotte Hevelone, right, enjoyed their visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday at Washington City Hall, but brother Raymond was not as interested and wanted to be rescued quickly.

Visiting during the Lions Club pancake feed were, from left, Jan Matlack, Adam and Kelly Mayer, and Shirley Marrs (standing).

Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus and posing for a picture were, from left, Bentley Springer, Cohen Springer and Jaysie Zumwalt. There was a large crowd of children who were excited to tell Santa their Christmas list while he visited Washington.

The Linn Lutheran School Handbell Choir performed for the residents of the Centennial Homestead Nursing Home on Saturday morning.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Hanover School presented “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Friday, led by Music Director Abigail Sawin. Students in grades K-12 participated in the event, including many band performances and solos. Characters in the performance included the Grinch (Jonah Weber), Max the Dog (Hayden Bruna), Cindy Lou Who (Emma Kruse), and Mayor May-Who (Ayden Olguin).

Volunteers from the Farmington 4H club helped ring the bells and collect donations for the Salvation Army, outside the Santa’s Gifts & Goodies event.

Photos by Dan Thalmann

Photos by SARAH RIPPE

SPORTS BOYS BOX SCORES Thursday, Dec. 5 Wetmore 13 12 16 15 56 Linn 7 15 6 20 48 Points – Beier 21, York 6, Bargman 5, Isaiah Rogge 5, Ruacho 4, Cardenas 4, Isaac Rogge 3.

Rebounds – York 7, Beier 7, Isaiah Rogge 5, Cardenas 5, Bargman 4, Ruacho 2, Isaac Rogge 2, Zamora 1.

Assists – Beier 2, Cardenas 1, York 1, Bargman 1.

Steals – Beier 8, Cardenas 6, Bargman 2, Isaiah Rogge 2, York 2, Ruacho 1.

Friday, Dec. 6 Clifton-Clyde 2 17 20 11 50 Wash. Co. 9 13 12 12 46 Points – (CC) T. Koch 9, Lawson 8, Lange 8, Leduc-Pierce 7, Weiche 6, Skocny 4, Girard 2, D. Koch 2, Peterson 2; (WC) Hoover 13, Nelson 9, Otott 9, Buhrman 8, Grace 5, Miller 2.

Rebounds – (CC) Weiche 9, D. Koch 6, T. Koch 4, Lange 4, LeducPierce 2, Coffman 2, Peterson 2, Biery 1, Girard 1, Lawson 1.

Assists – (CC) D. Koch 3, Lange 2, Skocny 2, T. Koch 2, Lawson 1, Biery 1, Peterson 1.

Steals – (CC) Leduc-Pierce 3, Weiche 3, Skocny 2, T. Koch 1, Coffman 1.

Blocks – (CC) Lange 3, Skocny 1.

Blue Valley 7 25 20 8 60 Linn 7 2 14 3 26 Points – Beier 19, Bargman 4, York 2, Cardenas 1.

Rebounds – Beier 7, York 3, Bargman 2, Isaac Rogge 1, Cardenas 1.

Steals – Cardenas 2, Beier 1, Ruacho 1.

Assists – Bargman 1, York 1, Isaac Rogge 1.

Blocks – Isaiah Rogge 1.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Linn 12 18 14 11 55 Onaga 3 8 7 9 27 Points – Beier 26, Bargman 7, Ruacho 7, Cardenas 7, Isaiah Rogge 4, York 4.

Rebounds – Bargman 10, Beier 8, York 7, Cardenas 6, Isaiah Rogge 5, Ruacho 4.

Assists – Bargman 4, York 2, Beier 2.

Steals – Beier 6, Ruacho 4, Bargman 3, York 3, Isaiah Rogge 1, Cardenas 1.

Blocks – Beier 1, Isaac Rogge 1.

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Friday, Dec. 6 Clifton-Clyde18 17 4 4 43 Wash. Co. 8 4 7 1 20 Points – (CC) Callihan 12, P. Girard 8, J. Bowser 5, Douglas 5, A. Girard 5, Knox 5, Sikes 3; (WC) Otott 6, Boykin 4, B. Metz 4, Chandler 2, Kern 2, M. Metz 2.

Rebounds – (CC) Callihan 12, P. Girard 6, Knox 5, Douglas 3, J. Bowser 2, S. Bowser 2, A. Girard 1; (WC) M. Metz 7, Chandler 3, B. Metz 3, Boykin 2, Otott 2.

Assists – (CC) A. Girard 4, J. Bowser 4, P. Girard 2, Knox 1; (WC) Otott 2, Boykin 1.

Steals – (CC) Callihan 3, Douglas 2, Knox 2, J. Bowser 1, A. Girard 1; (WC) Boykin 1.

Blocks – (CC) Knox 3, Callihan 2, A. Girard 1, P. Girard 1; (WC) Otott 1.

Linn 11 8 12 9 40 Blue Valley 10 16 15 9 50 Points – E. Bott 9, Beikman 8, Oehmke 7, Thalmann 6, S. Bott 4, Peters 4, Dittmer 2.

Rebounds – Beikman 11, Oehmke 8, Thalmann 6, Peters 3, Hansen 3, Damman 2, Dittmer 2, S. Bott 1, E. Bott 1.

Assists – Oehmke 6, PEters 3, E. Bott 2, Beikman 1.

Blocks – Beikman 4, Oehmke 1, Dittmer 1.

Steals – Peters 5, Beikman 2, Oehmke 1, E. Bott 1, Dittmer 1.

WCHS junior Kobe Hoover goes up for a layup against Clifton-Clyde Jett Skocny. Hoover had 13 points in the game.

Adria Girard slices through the Washington County defense for a shot. She had five points and four assists.

Saturday, Dec. 7 Linn 11 16 15 6 48 Onaga 7 4 11 10 32 Points – Peters 15, Dittmer 9, Oehmke 7, Beikman 4, E. Bott 3, Damman 2, S. Bott 2, Beier 2, Beikmann 2, Hansen 2.

Rebounds – Beikman 7, Oehmke 7, Dittmer 6, S. Bott 4, Beier 2, Peters 2, E. Bott 1, Weiche 1, Beikmann 1.

Assists – E. Bott 7, Oehmke 4, Peters 2, Beier 2, Dittmer 1.

Blocks – Beikman 2, Dittmer 1, Thalmann 1.

Steals – Oehmke 6, E. Bott 2, Peters 2, Hansen 1, Beikmann 1.

SPORTS BRIEFS • Hanover beat Linn in junior high A team basketball on Dec. 5. The Hanover girls won 41-16 and the Hanover boys won 43-32. Brigham Bruna had 18 first-half points for the Hanover boys.

Clifton-Clyde’s Payton Girard looks around WCHS senior Britany Metz to try and pass to Mallory Callihan.

Jarik Weiche goes up in the paint against Drew Buhrman’s outstretched hand. Weiche had six points and nine rebounds.

Photos by

Kadie Toole

GIRLS BOX SCORES Thursday, Dec. 5 Wash. Co. 17 10 12 16 55 D-West 10 6 17 12 45 Points – Otott 19, Boykin 9, Kern 9, M. Metz 5, Dusin 5, Cardenas 4, Chandler 2, Romeiser 2.

Rebounds – M. Metz 7, Otott 6, Cardenas 5, Dusin 3, Romeiser 3, B. Metz 3.

Assists – Otott 5, Boykin 3.

Steals – Boykin 4, Otott 3.

Linn 8 10 10 2 30 Wetmore 8 11 7 10 36 Points – Oehmke 10, Peters 7, S. Bott 6, E. Bott 3, Hansen 2, Beikman 2.

Rebounds – Oehmke 10, Beikman 9, E. Bott 4, Peters 2, Damman 2, Thalmann 1, S. Bott 1.

Assists – Beikman 3, E. Bott 2, Thalmann 1, Damman 1, Hansen 1.

Blocks – Beikman 2, E. Bott 1, Damman 1.

Steals – Peters 2, Hansen 1, Beikman 1.

Grace Otott looks for an open teammate during Washington County’s season opener.

Washington County sophomore Riley Dusin goes up for a jump shot against Clifton-Clyde on Friday at Washington.

WCHS junior Drew Buhrman gets vertical for a layup in the middle of a Clifton-Clyde crowd. Buhrman had eight points for the Tigers.

Clifton-Clyde beats Washington County, Linn teams go 1-2 at Blue Valley tourney BOYS THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Washington County 56, Doniphan West 27 The Tigers opened their season with a 56-27 win over Doniphan West on Friday at Highland. No stats were available.

BLUE VALLEY TOURNAMENT Wetmore 56, Linn 48 Blue Valley 60, Linn 26 Linn 55, Onaga 27 Linn started their season 1-2 at the Blue Valley Tournament on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Randolph.

They faced off against Wetmore on Thursday and while the kept it close and made a charge in the fourth quarter, they fell 48-56.

The first quarter of their game against Blue Valley on Friday was competitive, but then the Rams’ scoring took off and Linn lost 26-50.

Linn turned around on Saturday and had a dominant game against Onaga, winning 55-27¬.

Junior Trent Beier led his team in all three games, with 21, 19 and 26 points respectively.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Clifton-Clyde 50, Washington County 46 Washington County held Clifton-Clyde to just two points in the first quarter on Friday in Washington, but a 17-point second quarter and 20-point third quarter was the comeback the Eagles needed to pull off a season-opening 50-46 win against the Tigers.

Kobe Hoover had 13 points to

lead the Tigers, while Tee Koch had nine for the Eagles.

GIRLS THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Washington County 55, Doniphan West 45 For their season opener on Thursday at Doniphan West, the Washington County girls had an efficient first half of defense, holding the Mustangs to one shot on most possession, while putting up 27 points to lead 27-16 at half. The Lady Tigers held on in the second half and kept scoring, to win 55-45.

Grace Otott had 19 points to lead WCHS. “The girls made some tough shots and shot well from the freethrow line in the fourth quarter,” said WCHS Head Coach Scott Ro-

meiser.

BLUE VALLEY TOURNAMENT Wetmore 36, Linn 30 Blue Valley 50, Linn 40 Linn 48, Onaga 32 The Linn girls played three close games at the Blue Valley tournament to start their season, but they came home with a 1-2 record after games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Randolph.

Linn had a 28-26 lead going into the fourth quarter against Wetmore on Thursday, but fell behind and Wetmore was able to extend a lead with free throws for a 36-30 win over the Lady Bulldogs. Kaylee Oehmke led the team with a double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Lady Bulldogs made several runs against Blue Valley, but an 8-point scoring deficit in the second

quarter was maintained most of the second half, with Blue Valley winning 50-40. Elizabeth Bott had nine points and Faith Beikman had 11 rebounds for the Lady Bulldogs.

Linn had a 27-11 lead at half and extended the lead to 20 before clearing the bench to get all players into the game. Linn tallied their first win of the season 48-32.

“Overall I thought we had a successful weekend,” said Linn Head Coach Trevor Kuhlman. “Even though we didn’t get the wins we wanted, the girls played hard and gave themselves a chance to win at the end of each game. We had a ton of unforced turnovers that hurt us, so we walked away from the tournament feeling like we beat ourselves at times. We also were able to get a look at 13 different girls in the tournament, so that gives us

a feel of what we really have in a game setting.”

FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Clifton-Clyde 43, Washington County 20 The Clifton-Clyde girls opened their season by jumping to a quick 35-12 lead against Washington County on Friday at Washington.

Scoring slowed down in the second half, but the Lady Eagles won 43-20. Clifton-Clyde senior Mallory Callihan led all players with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

“Clifton-Clyde threw some things at us that I didn’t have the team prepared to see, so most of our struggles falls on me,” said WCHS Head Coach Scott Romeiser. “To the girls’ credit, they kept playing and giving effort.”

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Five deaths now attributed to COVID

Commission encourages ‘doing what is right’ with masks

Almost 100 active cases in county

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

No mask mandate passed in Washington County

BY CYNTHIA SCHEER Managing editor

The Board of County Commissioners issued pleas to the public to “do what’s right” and wear masks but stopped short of issuing a county-wide mask mandate on Monday. Board member Scott Zabokrtsky encouraged cities to issue their own mask mandates. The board did vote to lock all county buildings including the courthouse beginning the next day, Tuesday, and allow admittance only for those with an appointment.

Employees and visitors who enter county buildings will be screened on entry and will be required to wear masks.

Hayman left a message with the commissioners that she was too busy to meet with them or talk with them by phone. She did tell the commissioners that she recommended face masks and encouraged the closing of county buildings except by appointment. County attorney Elizabeth Baskerville Hiltgen said she was contacted by county employees last week about building restrictions but didn’t elaborate.

“The businesses in this county have done a great job doing their part,” commissioner Raleigh Ordoyne said of restricting access to their buildings or requesting masks. “I want people to do what’s right because it’s the right thing to do.

You’ll have people purposefully defying mandates because of freedom.”

During the Veterans Day ceremony in Clifton last week, Retired Major General Mike Ryan talked about veterans and their oath to protect the Constitution and the rights it provides in the greatest country in the world.

Photos by DAN THALMANN / WCN

Veterans protect the rights of the freest country in the world

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

CLIFTON – There were masks and a slightly smaller crowd than normal, but there was no break in honoring military veterans last week during Clifton’s annu-

al Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Wednesday. The event was hosted by the Clifton American Legion Post 227.

See CLIFTON on page 4B

Five people have now died from COVID-19 in Washington County. The first two deaths were announced last Tuesday, Nov. 10, by the Washington County Health Department. Specific dates of the next three deaths were not announced, but in a Nov. 13 Facebook post, the health department added a third death and then two more additional deaths were added to the total in a post on Monday.

The health department is not reporting the age or age range of the COVID deaths in the county. For a while, the age demographics of the positive cases were re-

Riding horses and flying American flags at the end of the procession, the annual parade in Clifton helps recognize the hardships and sacrifice by veterans of the Unites States military.

Greg Barnes drove his vintage Ford Bronco in the Veterans Day parade in Clifton on Wednesday, flying an American and Trump flag.

Racheal Craig

BY EMMA HOOVER Special to the WC News

“You need your mask on!”

Brock Funke, Washington County High School principal, probably says this at least 50 times every day at school.

A year ago, no students ever thought they would hear these words, but now it seems to be a part of their everyday lives. The school requires masks and WCHS students

Leslie Dodd

have had opinions on them, though many of the students felt they were getting used to wearing the masks.

“I think the kids are doing a very good job with the masks,” said Funke. “It may not be their favorite thing but they are doing what we ask and they wear them in the hallways and in class. Besides physical activity, they are encouraged to go outside for a mask break and that has been helpful.”

Wearing masks in school has created

ported, but that has not been broken down recently.

Health department director Tiffany Hayman said they do plan to update that information in the near future.

The numbers of positive cases of COVID-19 in Washington County continue to increase. On Monday, the health department reported 92 active cases and six hospitalizations. That was up from 71 active cases on Friday and 57 cases last Tuesday.

No specific details were given by the health department on how or among whom, in particular, the spread of COVID-19 is happening.

See COVID on page 4A

Trump is most popular candidate ever in county

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

See MASKS on page 4A

WCHS students getting used to masks

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

President Trump, with the results of his re-election bid earlier this month, was the most popular presidential candidate of all time in Washington County in a General Election.

Trump claimed 81.8 percent of the vote in the 2020 General Election, which was well ahead of Democratic candidate Joe Biden, who received 16.2 percent of the vote. The second most popular candidate ever was Kansas native Dwight Eisenhower. He pulled 81.3 percent of the vote when he first ran for President in 1952.

Since 1880, Republicans have carried the vote in Washington County Presidential elections every year except for four. Democrats carried three of those elections (1912, 1916 and 1932),

Christopher Martinez

Austin Wurtz

some problems. Some students said they had problems with seeing, especially those who wear glasses. Another issue is trying to communicate and work with others.

“It is now very difficult to smile and see facial expressions in the hallways, but it is better this way to protect our community,” said Alyssa Kern, a senior.

Another problem many students face is misplacing their masks. Chase Riley, a senior, said she once ran over her mask.

Hanover football headed to substate - PAGE 5B

Most popular presidential candidates in Washington County

Based on percentage of overall presidential vote in county, 1880-2020.

1 Trump 2 Eisenhower 3 Romney 4 Trump 5 Bush 6 Dewey 7 Harding 8 Reagan 9 McCain 10 Nixon

2020 1952 2012 2016 2004 1944 1920 1984 2008 1972

81.8% 81.3% 80.1% 79.3% 78.1% 77.1% 76.0% 75.6% 75.4% 75.1%

*All candidates are Republicans.

but in 1892, Washington Countians supported Populist candidate James Weaver, who received 54.8 percent of the vote over Republican Benjamin Harrison (though Grover Cleveland won the Presidency that year).

See TRUMP on page 4A

Joy Lucas

Luckily the school provides masks in case students lose them.

If students choose not to wear school-provided masks, then masks are usually chosen on two criteria: comfort and availability. Wearing a mask that stays on is a must.

Students also wear masks that are clean and available from home.

Even though most students would prefer not to wear masks, some students are getting creative in what masks they wear.

FOR THE RECORD

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

COMMISSION

County clerk Diana Svanda said the minutes from this week’s commission meeting were not available.

Nov. 2 meeting: The Board of Washington County Commission met in regular session on Nov. 2. Members present were Scott Zabokrtsky, 1st District Commissioner; David Willbrant, 2nd District Commissioner; Raleigh Ordoyne, 3rd District Commissioner; Cynthia Scheer, Washington County News; and Diana Svanda, County Clerk, to record the minutes.

The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m. The consent agenda, which was approved, consisted of KDOT right of way, Clifton-Clyde after prom, B street contracts, and payroll and bills totaling $854,946.64.

Willbrant reported citizen contact about asphalt roads.

Commissioners placed a call to Tiffany Hayman, County Health director, for an update.

She reported Washington County has 31 active cases. County Health building is on lock down due to all the COVID cases.

Ordoyne attended North Central Regional Planning meeting by zoom.

Justin Novak, Road and Bridge supervisor, presented quotes for propane. The board accepted the low bid of Kramer Oil. The sign bids were talked about. The board rescinded the last motion on the signs and made a new motion to accept the low bid with Wellborn Sales for 36 inch signs.

Willbrant asked Justin about FEMA for Highland Township.

The board adjourned at 11:12 a.m.

-- Unofficial minutes submitted by Svanda

SHERIFF’S REPORT

OBITUARIES Larry Ouellette Larry D. Ouellette, 80, of Washington, died Nov. 9, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

He was Veteran born to Roland and Edna (Girard) Ouellette on Aug. 14, 1940, at St. Joseph.

He attended Washington Schools, and in September 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

In 1962, he was honorably discharged and worked construction in Lincoln, Neb., for a few years before returning to Washington and opening the Sportsman Bar in 1968.

On March 19, 1971, he married Diane Shelley in Fairbury, Neb. He was in the restaurant/ bar industry until his retirement in 2008. He went to work part-time for Centennial Homestead and Camp Creek.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Leona Sand, Diana Fell; brothers-in-law, Walt Hinkle, William Sand; sisters-in-law, Delores Ouellette, Peggy Ouellette;

Jerry Alldredge grandson, Jase Gepner; and great-granddaughter, Kyree Tiemeyer.

Survivors include his children, Robin (Scott) Sawin, Denise (Richard) Powell, Donna (Clint) Eubanks, Nicole Ouellette, Heather (Eric) Gepner, Fallon (Jeremy) Craig, and Quentin Ouellette; 18 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorette Hinkle, Sharon (Garry) Keeler; brothers Dean Ouellette, James Ouellette; and brother-inlaw, Greg Fell.

Visitation will be from noon until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington. Father Joseph Kieffer will officiate. Sheila Ouellette will be the organist.

Honorary pallbearers are Dakota Helms, Konner Gepner, Camden Gepner, Barrett “Bear” Gepner, Kaden Ping and Grayson Votipka.

Burial will be in Washington City Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Gerald Lee Alldredge, 68, of Washington, died Nov. 16, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

He was born to Veteran Perry K. and Velma (Kern) Alldredge on April 30, 1952, at Steele City, Neb. He attended Emma’s Country School before moving to Washington. He graduated from Washington High School.

On Aug. 23, 1970, he was united in marriage to Janice Lynette Westing in Washington. The couple moved to Beloit where Jerry farmed. Their daughter JoAnn was born while living there.

In July 1972 Jerry joined the Marines and was stationed at Camp LeJuene where their son Jeremy was born. They moved back to Washington in 1978, and in 1980 opened the Coffee Shop Bakery, which they operated until 1996.

Washington County News • Nov. 19, 2020

Norma M. Nelson, 92, of Washington, died Nov. 15, 2020, at the Centennial Homestead Nursing Home.

She was born on a farm near Norway in Republic County on June 28, 1928, to Wesley R. Ames and Mary Alice Ames (Jackson). She grew up on the family farm in Republic County.

She attended Concordia High School and graduated as a member of the Class of 1946. She worked as a telephone operator in Concordia. She married her husband, LaVerne, at the First Baptist Church in Concordia on Dec. 5, 1948. They soon moved to Washington where he worked for the Soil Conservation Office.

She was a stay at home mother and was a member of the Washington County Chorus and sang in the church choir. She was also a member of Modern Pioneer (G.F.W.C.) women’s club.

She worked for the Cloud County Treasurer’s office for several years before she retired.

She was a member of The Baptist Church in Concordia.

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Bernadette L'Ecuyer, 91, of Haddam, died Nov. 9, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

She was born June 29, 1929, at Delta, Utah, to Francis and Agnes (Nutsch) Reedy. She grew up in the Washington County area.

On October 10, 1951, Bernadette was united in marriage to John H. L’Ecuyer at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. They settled in the Haddam area, after he left the Army, and lived on the farm for their 49 years together.

Bernadette was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church. She belonged to the Altar Society, volunteered at Hearts and Things and loved to do embroidery. She was strong in her faith and daily prayed the Rosary.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, John in 2000; daughters, Monica Dusin, Juliana Bell; son, Michael L’Ecuyer; and siblings, Phyllis James, Leonard Reedy and Clifford Reedy.

Survivors include sons, Daniel (Deanna) L’Ecuyer, Morrowville, Francis “Shorty” (Christine) L’Ecuyer, Haddam, Reginald L’Ecuyer, Colwich, Mark (Renee) L’Ecuyer, Columbia, S.C.; daughters, Christina L’Ecuyer, Washington, Margaret L’Ecuyer, Beatrice, Paula L’Ecuyer, Washington, DC, Susan L’Ecuyer, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tabago, Victoria L’Ecuyer, Wamego; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 14 at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Father Joseph Kieffer officiated. Sheila Ouellette was organist and the congregation sang “On Eagles Wings,” “Amazing Grace” and “Precious Lord.”

Pallbearers were Timothy Dusin, Darian Dusin, Damon Dusin, Jarrod Dusin, Nicholas L’Ecuyer and Hayden L’Ecuyer.

Burial was in St. Peter and Paul Cemetery north of Morrowville.

A memorial fund is established to the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery Fund.

Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.

Washington County News • Nov. 19, 2020

Jerry was a Scout Master of Troop 86 and went on many outings with the scouts. He was a former president of the Chamber of Commerce, was honored as citizen of the year, was heavily involved with the fire department and served as the chief. He was active in the Marine Corps League, CERT, LEPC, and support groups. But his most important honor was being Santa for over 20 years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents; and son, Jeremy.

Survivors include his wife, Janice; daughter, JoAnn Alldredge; grandson, Jason Geffert; sister, Connie (Gaylord) Koch; brothers, Jim (Cindy) Alldredge, Larry Alldredge, Don (Sandy) Alldredge, Randy (Wendy) Alldredge; and many nieces and nephews.

A private service will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Washington Fire Department.

A memorial fund is established to Washington Fire and Rescue. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

Washington County News • Nov. 19, 2020

Norma Nelson She is survived by her son, Leland (Lee) (Cindy) Nelson, of Manhattan; daughter, Marcia (Ron) Funke, of Washington, and son, Kenny (Brenda) Nelson, of Washington, sistersin-law, Anita Nelson, of Concordia, Regina Nelson, of Concordia, and Ramona Dibley, of Modesto, Calif., and brother-in-law, Darrell Nelson, of Concordia. She has 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, LaVerne, in 1979, and granddaughter Lacy Deters.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

A graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.

Rev Jonathan Peppers will officiate.

Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to Centennial Homestead in Washington for an emergency COVID relief fund or to The First Baptist Church in Concordia. Memorials may be sent to Ward Funeral Home in Washington.

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OBITUARIES Mary Helms Mary L. Helms, 60, of Linn, died Nov. 11, 2020, at the Washington County Hospital.

She was born Nov. 20, 1959, in Washington to Lawrence and Wilda (Blanken) Helms. She was baptized on Dec. 6, 1959, at Immanuel Lutheran by Rev. John Kovac. She was confirmed on April 15, 1973,

by Rev Robert Hoehner. In 1977 she graduated from Linn High School.

She worked as a CNA and helped with other various duties at the Linn Community Nursing Home for more than 40 years.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and later Zion Lutheran Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; and sister, Lora J. Guffey.

Survivors include brothers, Robert (Kim) Helms, of Linn, Rodney Helms, of Washington; sisters Linda (Dallas) Beikmann, of Washington, Lorene (Larry) Reith, of Linn, Leanne

(Dave) Weems, Marlene (Jim) Shellenberger and Leila Schuh, all of Topeka.

A private family funeral was Nov. 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church west of Linn. Rev. Richard Rikli officiated. Amanda Beikmann was organist and hymns selections were “The Lord is My Shepherd,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.”

Pallbearers were Dakota Sorensen, Brian Shellenberger, Kody Helms, Damian Helms, Brad Schuh, David Beikmann, Dan Reith and Jason Bainbridge.

Honorary pallbearers were Chey Helms, Kealey Helms, Aaron Reith, Kevin Reith, Brent Reith, Jeff Schuh, Kent Schuh, Val Beikmann, Renae Lebo, Ashley Helms, Jeremy Helms, Nick Helms, Mariah Junek, Sara Robertson, Christy Sorensen and Matthew Weems.

Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.

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Keith Welch Erwin Keith Welch, 86, of Washington, died Nov. 13, 2020, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

He was born July 5, 1934, to Doss and Ella Mae (Peterson) Welch at Haddam.

He was a graduate of Morrowville High School.

On Oct. 8, 1953, he was united in marriage to Alberta Corbin at Enosdale. They had three children: Donald, Cynthia and Jill.

He worked for Johnson Trucking, Hill Oil Company, the State of Kansas Department of Roads and Midwest Products.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Alberta; son, Donald Welch; son-in-law, Ron Clay; brother, Verlin Welch;

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and granddaughter, Katie Welch.

Survivors include daughters, Cindi Clay, of Hollenberg, Jill (Jerry) Hoover, of Washington; sisters, Donna Wichman, of Clay Center, Anita Wells, of Gretna, Neb.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Ward Funeral Home.

Rev. Jim Stark officiated.

"The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace" was played.

Pallbearers were Justin Hoover, Jerrod Hoover, Joel Hoover, Jerry Hoover, Wyatt Jensen and Alex Graham. Burial was in the Washington City Cemetery.

Memorial fund is established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.

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Construction begins on Linn Lutheran addition Students and staff at Linn Lutheran School, above, participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for a new classroom addition building project recently that will add much-needed space onto the backside of the school in Linn. Preschool and students in grades 1-8 attend school at Linn Lutheran. A short ceremony was held for the ground-breaking. The final part of the concrete foundation was poured on Tuesday, below. The building will include a classroom, multi-purpose room, storage space, restrooms, a full basement, and will be connected to the west side of the school. Funds were raised through a “Building for Eternity” campaign by the Linn Lutheran School Association. The goal was to raise $160,000, but the effort ended up quickly raising well over $200,000. The project was delayed slightly as the plans had to be reconfigured for the state fire marshal’s requirements. Two new doors were added for each of the classrooms, among other items, and a sewer line had to be replaced. The association will determine what to do with the extra funds raised in the campaign once the construction is complete.

Hay fire east of Palmer The Palmer and Linn fire departments were called in to fight a hay fire, mostly in a bunker, along 3rd Road east of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday. The area has been facing hazardous fire conditions lately with a lack of rain.

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HISTORY Continued from page 1A Washington County has not been opposed to supporting a third party candidate. Besides Weaver, Reform party candidate Ross Perot received 28.4 percent of the vote in 1992, and Independent candidate Theodore Roosevelt drew 28.1 percent of the vote in 1912.

In 1924, Independent candidate Robert LaFollette got 16.4 percent of the vote.

The last time Washington County voted for a Democrat was for Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1932 election, which was his first campaign for president. Be-

MASKS fore that, Woodrow Wilson got the most votes of any candidate in both 1912 and 1916.

Overall, the State of Kansas has been almost as Republican-centric as Washington County over the years, voting non-Republican just seven times in its history (six Democrats and one Populist).

1892 – This was the first time a non-Republican won Kansas. Voters chose Populist candidate James Weaver. The eventual winner of the Presidential election was Grover Cleveland, who wasn’t even on the ballot in Kansas.

1896 – Democrat William

Bryan beat William McKinley statewide.

1912 and 1916 – Democrat Woodrow Wilson won statewide both years.

1932 and 1936 – Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt won statewide in his first two presidential campaigns and while he won two more terms as President after that, he did not win Kansas in the 1940 and 1944 elections.

1964 – Democrat Lyndon Johnson won Kansas on his way to his one full term as president. This is the last time Kansas voted for a Democrat for president statewide.

Continued from page 1 “I think if the cities would [issue mask mandates,] that would be great,” commissioner Scott Zabokrtsky said. “But I don’t think they are going to.”

Zabokrstky said he had four people contact him wanting a mask mandate.

Ordoyne said he had one person contact him wanting masks and about six people who asked him to preserve their freedom.

“You’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t,” commissioner David Willbrant said, adding later that he wanted to leave “liberties for businesses and citizens.”

Kier’s Thriftway owner Travis Kier stopped into the meeting on Monday “to say hi,” and the commissioners asked him about mask use in the grocery store. Kier said that he has a sign on the door recommending masks, and most people wear them. He said he has implemented safety measures in his store including the sheets of plastic at the check-out area to help protect customers, but he will not turn away customers from his store who aren’t wearing masks. He said he would follow the direction of any city or county provisions.

Noxious Weed and Solid Waste director Duane Bruna asked the commissioners on Monday if he had the authority to require his employees to wear masks and face shields while at work.

Willbrant said he thought department heads had the authority to require people in their department to wear whatever personal protective equipment was necessary. Bruna said he would be ordering face shields right away and would talk to Randy Hubbard about getting more masks.

In other business: • Bruna also showed the commissioners a second letter that he was going to send certified to a landowner in New Jersey who has a “serious problem” with noxious weed sericea lespedeza in a pasture south of Barnes. Bruna also reported that the Dodge diesel pickup truck’s transmission went out. Bruna asked if he should fix the truck at a price tag of more than $3,000 or sell it as is. Ordoyne said he thought the truck was worth fixing.

• The commissioners went through the county’s 70 provisional ballots from the election two weeks ago. Provisional ballots are ballots that are kept separate from other

Washington County Presidential Election results through history Total % of Total % of Other Total % of Grand Republican votes total Democrat votes total (if over 5%) votes total total Trump 2,332 81.8% Biden* 467 16.2% 2,815 Trump* 2,194 79.3% Clinton 387 14.0% 2,765 Romney 2,316 80.1% Obama* 524 18.1% 2,889 McCain 2,248 75.4% Obama* 659 22.1% 2,980 Bush* 2,436 78.1% Kerry 632 20.2% 3,116 Bush* 2,446 74.8% Gore 687 21.0% 3,267 Dole 2,397 67.3% Clinton* 804 22.6% Perot (Ref.) 326 9.1% 3,557 Bush 1,740 47.0% Clinton* 893 24.1% Perot (Ref.) 1,054 28.4% 3,702 Bush* 2,269 67.1% Dukakis 1,063 31.4% 3,380 Reagan* 2,979 75.6% Mondale 889 22.5% 3,936 Reagan* 3,058 74.9% Carter 784 19.2% 4,083 Ford 2,543 60.3% Carter* 1,564 37.1% 4,213 Nixon* 3,301 75.1% McGovern 996 22.6% 4,394 Nixon* 3,177 68.2% Humphrey 1,131 24.3% Corley (Cons) 332 7.1% 4,652 Goldwater 2,654 56.4% Johnson* 2,015 42.8% 4,705 Nixon 3,707 68.0% Kennedy* 1,706 31.3% 5,444 Eisenhower* 4,220 74.8% Stevenson 1,389 24.6% 5,641 Eisenhower* 5,135 81.3% Stevenson 1,148 18.2% 6,309 Dewey 3,894 66.1% Truman* 1,894 32.1% 5,883 Dewey 5,040 77.1% Roosevelt* 1,455 22.2% 6,536 Wilkie 5,792 73.2% Roosevelt* 2,061 26.0% 7,903 Landon 4,809 58.7% Roosevelt* 3,355 40.9% 8,192 Hoover 3,324 43.4% Roosevelt* 4,234 55.3% 7,653 Hoover* 4,781 67.3% Smith 2,267 31.9% 7,097 Coolidge* 4,120 60.9% Davis 1,528 22.6% La Follette (Ind.) 1,108 16.4% 6,756 Harding* 4,390 76.0% Cox 1,287 22.3% 5,772 Hughes 3,316 45.5% Wilson* 3,766 51.7% 7,282 Taft 1,326 28.4% Wilson* 1,914 41.0% Roosevelt (Ind.) 1,314 28.1% 4,667 Taft* 2,711 57.5% Bryan 1,904 40.3% 4,714 Roosevelt* 3,066 68.1% Parker 1,259 27.9% 4,500 McKinley* 2,960 56.0% Bryan 2,252 42.6% 5,284 McKinley* 2,514 50.4% Bryan 2,391 47.9% 4,983 Harrison 2,323 44.8% Cleveland** - Weaver (Pop.) 2,842 54.8% 5,185 Harrison* 2,999 62.28% Cleveland 1,511 31.3% Streeter (Lab.) 260 5.4% 4,815 Blaine 2,745 63.9% Cleveland* 1,390 32.3% 4,296 Garfield* 1,957 64.9% Hancock 827 27.4% Weaver (Grnbk) 231 7.6% 3,015 County-level data not available, but statewide, Republican Rutherford B. Hayes won Kansas with 63.1% of the vote over Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, who had 30.5% of the vote. Greenback candidate Peter Cooper had 6.2% of the vote. Hayes became president.

1872 County-level data not available, but statewide, Republican Ulysses S. Grant won Kansas with 66.4% of the vote over Liberal Republican candidate Horace Greely, who had 32.8% of the vote.

1868 County-level data not available, but statewide, Republican Ulysses S. Grant won Kansas with 68.8% of the vote over Democrat Horatio Seymour, who had 31.1% of the vote. Grant became president.

1864 This was the first Presidential election in which Kansas participated. Kansans voted for National Union (Republican) candidate Abraham Lincoln with 79.1% of the vote, over Democratic candidate George McClellan, who had 17.7% of the vote. Lincoln became president.

Year 2020 2016 2012 2008 2004 2000 1996 1992 1988 1984 1980 1976 1972 1968 1964 1960 1956 1952 1948 1944 1940 1936 1932 1928 1924 1920 1916 1912 1908 1904 1900 1896 1892 1888 1884 1880 1876

*Elected President of the United States. **While not on the Kansas ballot, Grover Cleveland was elected President of the United States.

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Continued from page 1A “We are seeing all different age groups being affected by the spread of COVID-19,” said Hayman.

••• Just like last week, the entire 14-county region of Kansas around Washington County is seeing record numbers of active cases when comparing Monday or Tuesday numbers each week.

Marshall County announced its first two deaths recently, and while they are up from a week ago in numbers, at 133 active cases, they peaked last Thursday at 203 cases. The Valley Heights and Marysville junior and senior high school systems had gone to remote learning, but Marysville schools came back to in-person learning early, on Monday.

Cloud County has had a particular spike in November, with 220 positive test results from Nov. 3-16.

Nemaha County, who was just above 200 active cases

ballots because of irregularities, and those ballots are sorted by the commissioners to decide if they can be counted. Of the 70 ballots, 41 were counted. Those accepted ballots included 12 ballots from people who received advanced ballots but never turned them in and voted at the polling place instead, 24 ballots from people with incorrect addresses, four ballots from people with name changes, and one ballot from someone who didn’t have a driver’s license when they voted but brought in a photo ID later.

The 29 unaccepted ballots included 24 from people who were not registered to vote in the county, two from out of county or out of state voters, one from a voter who did not present a photo ID, and one from a voter who did not return a postcard confirming their address.

• Road and Bridge supervisor Justin Novak said he had five employees on quarantine on Monday. He said blade operators are staying away from the office and working on their own to avoid contact. Novak asked if quarantined people would be able to help blade snow this winter.

The board agreed that they would be essential work-

ers and would be allowed to blade snow but would then have to go back home. Ordoyne said those employees would not be able to stop at convenience stores for food or bathroom breaks if they were on quarantine, so he asked Novak to inform Road and Bridge employees that they will need to bring their own drinks, snacks and toilet paper if they are quarantined and have to blade roads.

• Deputy appraiser Beverly Finlayson requested a 10-minute executive session with the board to include appraiser Lance Leis by phone to discuss a potential hire.

That session was later extended for 10 more minutes.

No action was taken in open session.

• Health Department director Tiffany Hayman emailed the commissioners before Monday’s meeting to inform them that her staff is keeping up on work but working long hours. She also wrote that the county had six hospitalized COVID patients, a few of whom were in critical condition, and the county had four COVID deaths. That number has since increased to five deaths. The commissioners discussed talking with Hayman about getting more help for her department.

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COVID-19 Active Cases and Hospitalizations JEWELL Active cases

Last week – 4 This week – 10

Hospitalizations – 0

REPUBLIC Active cases

Last week – 34 This week – 68

Hospitalizations – 0

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MARSHALL

Active cases

Active cases

Last week – 57 This week – 92

Last week – 127 This week – 133

Hospitalizations – 6

Hospitalizations – 2

NEMAHA Positive tests

Nov. 3-16 – 289

*Active cases not available.

CLOUD

MITCHELL Active cases

Last week – 18 This week – 47

Positive tests

Nov. 3-16 – 220 *Active cases not available.

Hospitalizations – 0

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Positive tests

Active cases

Last week – 5 This week – 14

Hospitalizations – 0

CLAY Active

*Nov. 13 numbers

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Active cases

Active

Last week – 119 Last wk–258 This week – 174 This wk – 551

Hospital – ?

Nov. 3-16 – 36

*Active cases not available.

Hospital – 11

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• Active case information gathered from each county’s health department on Monday or Tuesday.

early last week, also has five deaths. A cluster of cases was designated by KDHE at Sabetha Elementary School with 23 cases.

Pottawatomie County announced their first two deaths this week, of individuals who were 79 and 87 years old.

Within the last 10 days,

POTTAWATTAMIE

Last week – 36 This week – 44

Hospital – 1

mask orders have been established on the county level in Marshall, Nemaha, Clay and Cloud Counties.

••• Overall, there are 122,741 cases of COVID-19 in Kansas since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those,

Last week – 62 This week – 72

Hospital – 3

City of Washington WABAUNSEE Positive tests

Nov. 3-16 – 149 *Active cases not available.

20,439 cases have been associated with clusters.

The three main settings of those clusters have been 5,160 cases in long-term care facilities, with 563 deaths; 5,073 cases in corrections facilities, with 10 deaths; and 3,688 cases in meat-packing plants, with 21 death.

2020 Christmas Lighting Contest

1st Place: FREE Electricity in December.

2nd Place: $50 Off Electricity 3rd Place: $25 Off Electricity

(Credits will be applied to bill due Feb. 10, 2021)

Judging will take place Friday, December 18, 2020.

For more information, contact City Hall at 785-325-2284.

EVENTS

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Twin Valley fundraiser Convenient Care Clinic to be online this year hours extended at CCMC The annual Christmas fundraiser for Twin Valley Developmental Services will continue this year, but it will be virtual. The sixth-annual event is Friday, Nov. 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and consists of several things including an online raffle, silent auction and live auction.

Many of the auction items are holiday-themed items re-purposed from things found in the Twin Valley thrift shop.

People who want to view or bid on the raffle and

auction items must go to charityauction.bid/ChristmasCheerInThePines2020.

People can purchase tickets online and at The Wearhouse Thrift Store. The tickets include email admittance to participate in the virtual auctions and fundraising event as well as a refreshment basket. Single tickets are $25, and a couple is $40. The virtual link only without a refreshment basket is $20.

Kansas City comedian Will C. will host the virtual event on Nov. 20.

The event normally raises $8,000 - $10,000 a year.

All proceeds go to enhancing the lives of the people Twin Valley serves.

Event organizers will also host a drive-thru soup day on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waterville Firehouse where people can view the auction items in person while they wait for their soup. The menu includes chili, chicken noodle, potato, ham and beans, cheesy chili dogs, chips and dessert.

Provided by the Washington County Historical Society

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Beer Special - $3 Big Beers

SATURDAY, NOV 21 Lunch- Hot Beef Sandwich Supper - Rib Sandwich

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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heard around the dinner table and when looking at family pictures.

It is the stories that make history fascinating. My mother's cousin had traced family records back to the Revolutionary War and found an ancestor, Andrew Bannister, who served in that war, not as a fighting man but as a fifer, enlisting at age 16. To me, that is more interesting than if he had been an ordinary soldier.

I have written before about Emma Molloy, the notorious Prohibitionist, who lived in Washington for a time and published a newspaper here. She was a great orator and spoke throughout the country and even in Europe. I would never have known her

amazing story if I had not "met" her through the Museum.

Our Museum is full of artifacts that tell the story of Washington County: that show how life was lived, how the earliest buildings that were built were schools and churches, the foundation for our lives today. We have files on many small communities, long gone, and wonderful photos that recall the past.

All residents should be proud of their heritage and pleased that volunteers have taken the time and resolve to preserve the evidence of lives lived here.

Come and visit us. We are presently open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 12 and from 1 to 4.

Wednesday, November 18 • NO Breakfast Buffet Due to COVID Thursday, Nov. 19 • Soup Buffet Friday, Nov. 20 • BBQ Ribs Saturday, Nov. 21 • Taco Salad

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Sunday evening • Fried Catfish

As COVID-19 cases and quarantines are rapidly increasing in our area, the River Valley Extension District has locked their entry doors at this time to limit exposure to community members and extension staff.

Extension staff is still

working in the offices and can assist as needed. If in-person assistance is needed, masks and social distancing will be required. We ask that you make an appointment for any in-person assistance.

Please call our offices to discuss available options

for our extension staff to assist you with your needs.

Our four offices are Belleville 785-527-5084, Clay Center 785-632-5335, Concordia 785-243-8185, and Washington 785-3252121.

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in honor of her 90th birthday on Nov. 29.

Rosella (Meyer) was born in 1930 near Hanover, Kansas.

She married Clarence Brei on April 5, 1953.

Cards may be sent to Rosella Brei, 1115 N. Irving St., Fremont, NE 68025. All cards will be greatly appreciated.

The card shower is being hosted by her children: Mark and Cheryl Brei of Grand Island, NE; Paul and Shari Brei of Juniata, NE; Phil and Bev Brei of Fremont, NE; and Steve and Ruth Rector of Fremont, NE.

Benefit Auction

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Sunday, Nov. 22 • 11am-1pm Turkey & Ham

Clinic provides services dedicated to the delivery of non-emergency care, and is for the treatment of patients with an injury or illness that requires immediate care, but is not serious enough to necessitate a visit to the ER. Minor injuries, minor cuts or burns, muscle sprains or strain, stomachache, nausea, headache, dizziness, and ear, throat or nose infections are typical reasons people utilize the Convenient Care Clinic.

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Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An appointment is required.

Please call (785) 6322144 to schedule an appointment. Once your appointment is scheduled, please enter through the CCMC Emergency Room entrance for your Convenient Care Clinic appointment.

The Convenient Care Clinic offers an alternative to ER to benefit the people of Clay County and surrounding communities. The Convenient Care

Extension offices locked

MUSEUM MUSINGS Today you will be getting a lecture and an invitation and introduction to the Historical Society and its Museum. So many of you residents of Washington County have never visited us and you don't realize what you are missing.

History seems dry to many people because they just remember from school having to learn dates of battles, etc. rather than the stories connected with the events.

I grew up in a family that loved history so it has never been a strange subject to me. So many people, if not all, who come into the Museum seeking information about family genealogy say the same thing: "Why didn't I ask my parents and grandparents these questions when they were alive?" Now is the time to write down the stories that you have

Convenient Care Clinic Hours Extended at CCMC Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is extending the Convenient Care Clinic to include weekdays, Monday-Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.

These new weekday hours will start on Monday, Nov. 2. An appointment is required and only four appointments per weekday will be allowed due to the COVID-19 screening process and the cleaning of each exam room. Convenient Care Clinic is also offered on Saturdays and

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Opens at 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Sunday Noon-1pm

Saturday November 21, 2020 • Palmer Community Building Meal 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 PM

Cost for Meal: Adults $10, Ages 6 – 12 $5, 5 & under free

Silent Auction: 5:30 - 7:00 PM • Live Auction: 7:00 PM Auction Services provided by Bott Realty and Auction

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Additional items may be available the night of the auction.

If you are unable to attend but would like to bid on an item, please contact Terry Ohlde at 747-6554 and he will place a bid for you.

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Measuring genetic success at sale time Experts at the Beef Cattle Institute say an animal’s performance at sale time is often considered the test for the outcome of breeding decisions, but it is only a small consideration in measuring genetic success.

Brad White, veterinarian and BCI director, laid out the following scenario to kick off a recent Cattle Chat podcast about evaluating the success of the breeding program.

“This is like finals week for the cow-calf operation: the calves were weaned 45 days ago and its sale time.

The question is how producers grade their genetics decisions,” White said.

Often, producers define success by selling heavy weight calves, said Bob Weaber, beef cattle specialist and podcast contributor.

But, he said success is really so much more than that one factor.

“The pounds of calves sold at sale time is only one determinant of farm level

profitability,” Weaber said.

“A better measurement of genetic success is the weaning weight per cow exposed.

That metric demonstrates how the selection decisions performed related to the growth of the calves and maternal performance of replacement heifers. It also captures the influence of heterosis in crossbreeding systems to ensure the fertility of the cows resulting in the number of calves we take to market and how much they weigh.”

As a follow up, veterinarian Bob Larson added: “Reproductive efficiency of the herd is more important than the growth efficiency of those calves. Producers need to ask themselves what it cost to get that level of efficiency and that is part of the answer to the final exam.”

Larson said a producer will know if they passed reproductive efficiency part of the test if they weaned a high number of calves per

Precision ag opens options for farmers Satellites, yield monitors said. “One year may be an such things as the combine and numerous other tech- anomaly, but if we see cer- speeding up or slowing nologies have given farm- tain parts of the field that down, or running on a hill ers massive amounts of in- are unprofitable year after side.

Information on inputs, formation about how crops year, then we have information to make different particularly when a farmperform on their land.

The challenge they often long-term decisions, es- er is using a third-party to find, however, is how to pecially if our land rental apply variable rate appliagreements are conducive cations, can be much more make sense of that data. difficult to collect, accordTerry Griffin, a precision to do so.”

Simply put, profitabili- ing to Griffin. agriculture economist at “One of the things I’d Kansas State University, ty maps allow farmers to said yield maps – devel- target the use of inputs in ask farmers to consider, as oped from the volumes a way that will make the part of the agreement with of data collected in a field most money. For example, your service provider, is to -- have become more com- using information from a receive not only a map on mon, providing guidance profitability map, a farmer paper, but also receive the on soil moisture, yield and may choose to apply fertil- electronic data from the other characteristics of the izer only in sections where as-applied applications for land. But those maps are soil conditions are condu- your record, and for the cive to growing successful ability to create the profitnot enough.

“All of us who have been crops. Doing so reduces ability maps,” he said.

Griffin was recently feadealing with yield moni- inputs and the area that an tor data have been making applicator has to travel to tured in a podcast from the University of Nebraska in maps for a few decades,” nourish that field.

Farm mapping software which he talked in-depth Griffin said. “But rather than a map of the yield for – some of which farmers about profitability mapthat field, we can convert already own -- can help ping. A link to that podcast that to a map of profitabil- them build their own prof- is available online through ity, which then gives us itability maps, Griffin said. K-State’s Department of site-specific information The challenge, though, is Agricultural Economics. about whether parts of the getting accurate data on field are profitable or not.” yield, fertility, inputs and Profitability maps, he crop prices.

Yield monitors, which alsaid, combine information on yield, sale price of the low such farm equipment crop and the inputs ap- as combine harvesters or plied to each section of a tractors to gather informafield. Maps are color-cod- tion as they go about their ed, clearly indicating to work, should be properly farmers what parts of their calibrated to account for field are making money, losing money or breaking even.

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cow exposed.

“Look at all the economics,” White said. “It isn’t just the gross return, but rather how that return compares to my cost structure so that I am evaluating a net value.”

To apply those calculations to the whole herd, Weaber said: “If you don’t have a scale to weight all you’re calves you can calculate an estimate of weaning weight per cow exposed by using the average sale weight of the calves sold as a proxy for the overall average multiplied by the number of calves weaned and divided by the number of cows and heifers exposed to bulls in the previous breeding season.”

Weaber advised producers to invest in a farm accounting system to help show their numbers as well as to assign values for purchased feed and hay fed to the herd.

EQIP funding cutoff for 2021 is Nov. 30 NRCS Sets Program Funding Application Cutoff for November 30 Farmers and ranchers will want to plan ahead and sign up early for USDA conservation funding. Karen A. Woodrich, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Kansas, announced farmers and ranchers interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) need to apply by Nov. 30 for funding in 2021. Applications are being taken at all USDA Service Centers in Kansas.

NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers implement conserva-

tion practices that provide environmental benefits to help sustain agricultural operations. Conservation program participation is voluntary and helps private landowners and operators defray the costs of installing conservation practices.

NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications for 2021 funding consideration must be submitted by Nov. 30. Applications made after the Nov. 30 cutoff will be considered in the next funding cycle. Additional information is available on the Kansas NRCS website at www. ks.nrcs.usda.gov under the

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LAND AUCTION

191.8 taxable acres m/l located in Marshall County, KS – S27, T02, R06 - Logan Township FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 — 10:00 AM

Auction Location: American Legion, 310 Veterans Memorial Dr., MARYSVILLE, KANSAS 66508 PROPERTY ADDRESS: Located at the intersection of 5th Road and Jayhawk Road, Marysville, KS 66508 Directions: 3 1/2 miles west of Marysville & 1/2 mile north of Hwy 36 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 2 South, Range 6 East of the 6th P.M. all in Marshall County, Kansas LESS an approximately 5 acre rectangular tract to be surveyed out of the extreme Northeast Corner of said Northeast Quarter of Said Section 27 to be bounded on the North by Jayhawk Road and bounded on the East by 5th Road.

COUNTY PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: (prior to 5-acre+/- tract removal) - Taxable Acres: 196.8 acres more or less 156.2 acres +/- dry crop 32.4 acres +/- native grass 8.2 acres +/- tame grass FSA PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: (prior to 5-acre+/- tract removal) 195.37 acres +/- farmland 157.65 acres +/- cropland

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DCP Crop Data Wheat Corn Grain Sorghum Soybeans

Base Acres 49.23 3.26 49.41 53.10

PLC Yield 38 91 93 34

This tract provides an excellent location for farming, residing, hunting & investing.

Look this property over before the sale!

CONTACT Donald Prell Realty & Auction, LLC for more details and maps.

TAXES: Taxes for 2019 were $3,713.99. Seller pays 2020 taxes and prior years. Buyers will pay all 2021 and after taxes. TERMS & POSSESSION: Cash with 10% down payment, earnest money to be paid day of sale, with balance due on or before January 22, 2021. Title insurance will be used.

Owner’s title insurance, contract, deed, and escrow fees will be split 50/50 between buyer and seller. Possession will be given the day of closing.

For a copy of the sale bill visit our website at donaldprellrealtyauction.com

SELLERS: EDINGTON FAMILY TRUST

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ALL PERSPECTIVE BIDDERS: Property will be sold in present condition, where is-as is, without warranties or inspections by seller or broker. An approximately 5 acre rectangular tract to be surveyed out of the extreme Northeast Corner of said Northeast Quarter of Said Section 27 to be bounded on the North by Jayhawk Road and bounded on the East by 5th Road. Bidders are urged to inspect this property. Boundary surveys will be at buyers’ expense, if desired. The owner’s share of 2020 crops, pasture rent, and USDA payments, if any, will remain with the seller. Information is given from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed by seller or broker. Donald Prell Realty & Auction LLC is acting as the Seller’s Agent and represents the seller’s interest. Statements made day of sale take precedence over advertisements or previous statements.

DonalD Prell realty & auction, llc • donaldprellrealtyauction.com Don Prell, Broker/Auctioneer 785-562-6787

Steve Prell, Assoc. Broker/Auctioneer 785-713-2191

Vallery Prell, Assoc. Broker 785-713-1466

NEWS

8A I Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 I WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS

Community foundation scholarships available USD 108 Washington County has received emissions grants the past two years to replace old buses with those that meet EPA standards. The district got its most recent bus, right, which runs the Haddam route, on Nov. 10.

USD 108 gets bus grants In the past two years USD 108 has received emissions grants to permanently disable a pre-emissions diesel school bus and replace it with a new bus that meets the new EPA standards. In 2019 the school was awarded a reimbursement grant for $20,000 towards the purchase of a 2020 model IC bus. This bus is powered by an 8.8L PSI gasoline engine and is used for the Morrowville route driven

by Paula Grace.

In 2020 the school was awarded grants on both the state and federal level but could not use both grants.

It was decided to proceed with the state level grant

school seniors or graduates from Cloud County or Washington County who are pursuing the medical or education field, or plan to attend a recognized trade school.

All scholarship applications must be submitted through the foundation’s online scholarship portal

by Feb. 15, 2021. Scholarships will be awarded by mid-April. The application portal and scholarship guidelines can be found at www.washingtoncountycf.org/scholarships.

For more information, please contact Jessica Fuller, grants and scholarships coordinator, at 785823-1800.

The Washington County Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year.

The following scholarship is available: • Columbus, Vera and Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship, for seniors graduating from Washington County High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will go to students who plan to attend Kansas State University.

Washington County students may also apply for the following scholarship through the Community Foundation for Cloud County: • CF Sunshine Scholarship, for graduating high

awarded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant is providing reimbursement funds of $20,968.25 to the school for a 2022 Model IC bus. This bus is powered by a clean diesel 6.7L Cummins Engine that was delivered to the school district on Nov. 10. This bus has been assigned to pick up students in the Haddam area and is driven by Joanna Novak.

As part of the requirement of the grant, the pre-emissions buses were disabled by drilling a 3-inch hole in the side of the engine block and cutting the frame between the wheels.

$3,700 in grants given by local foundation This round of grants was made possible by the community foundation’s Kansas Health Foundation Fund, which supports the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and their communities through encouragement of healthy lifestyles, behaviors and environments.

The foundation’s next grant cycle opens Feb. 1, with online applications due April 1, 2021. For more information, visit http://www.washingtoncountycf.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/.

During its fall grant cycle, the Washington County Community Foundation awarded over $3,700 to three projects throughout Washington County. The following organizations received funding: • Linn Lutheran School, $1,984 to purchase new playground equipment.

• Church of Christ (Christian), $1,500 to purchase a refurbished Automatic External Defibrillator.

• KSDS, Inc., $300 towards housing expenses, supplies, and veterinary care for placement of facility dog for USD 108.

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STATE COUNTY CITIES Barnes Clifton Greenleaf Haddam Hanover Hollenberg Linn Mahaska Morrowville Palmer Vining Washington TOWNSHIPS Barnes Brantford Charleston Clifton Coleman Farmington Franklin Grant Greenleaf Haddam Hanover Highland Independence Kimeo Lincoln Linn Little Blue Logan Lowe Mill Creek Sheridan Sherman Strawberry Union Washington SCHOOL DISTRICTS USD 108 General USD 108 All Other USD 223 General USD 223 Sup General USD 223 Capital Outlay USD 224 General USD 224 All Other USD 364 General USD 364 All Other USD 109 General USD 109 All Other USD 498 General USD 498 All Other CEMETERY DISTRICTS Morrowville # 1 Fairfield # 2 Hawkes # 10 Hickory Grove # 4 Mahaska # 5 Greenfield # 6 Vining # 7 Enosdale Friends # 8 Parallel # 12 Reiter # 10 I.O.O.F. # 11 Rusco # 12 Emmons # 13 State Lake # 14 Consolidated # 15 Consolidated # 16 Consolidated # 17 Consolidated # 18 Consolidated # 19 FIRE DISTRICTS Fire District # 2 Fire District # 3 Fire District # 4 Fire District # 5 Fire District # 6 Fire District # 7 Fire District # 8 Fire District # 9 Fire District # 10 MISC DISTRICTS Wash Co Hosp Dist # 1 River Valley Ext Dist # 4 Palmer Comm Building Watershed # 57 Watershed # 110 NCK Library

611,131 1,132,673 1,470,781 663,683 6,124,181 87,784 1,989,798 268,150 380,882 1,057,593 196,361 6,914,004

71.947 52.359 48.656 69.560 50.869 37.080 43.584 60.224 67.073 49.019 28.339 46.016

72.133 52.344 49.341 70.902 51.360 34.826 46.894 53.802 68.262 59.642 28.917 46.375

-0.186 0.015 -0.685 -1.342 -0.491 2.254 -3.310 6.422 -1.189 -10.623 -0.578 -0.359

3,338,864 3,542,052 3,572,681 6,105,610 2,603,984 4,510,983 6,302,328 3,461,669 3,579,896 3,018,754 6,576,656 1,660,808 5,122,668 2,659,900 2,677,947 5,260,759 3,171,454 3,768,328 3,878,904 3,595,076 4,925,153 5,322,696 4,358,466 2,864,325 5,580,484

16.813 16.776 16.488 8.869 16.269 18.460 8.135 12.174 17.484 14.832 13.598 23.015 14.604 12.499 20.470 11.672 17.399 9.990 20.321 13.228 9.678 13.766 12.123 14.488 14.224

15.055 16.781 17.500 8.836 17.026 19.247 8.455 12.174 17.484 14.832 14.091 22.000 15.305 13.180 20.469 9.357 17.466 8.043 20.393 14.153 9.678 14.575 12.886 15.766 14.225

1.758 -0.005 -1.012 0.033 -0.757 -0.787 -0.320 0.000 0.000 0.000 -0.493 1.015 -0.701 -0.681 0.001 2.315 -0.067 1.947 -0.072 -0.925 0.000 -0.809 -0.763 -1.278 -0.001

45,096,963 47,776,499 55,471,335 58,031,614 59,469,791 13,794,134 14,298,634 61,462 61,462 588,882 599,644 1,560,150 1,589,613

20.000 26.501 20.000 16.488 7.802 20.000 24.231 20.000 38.927 20.000 34.653 20.000 32.354

20.000 26.249 20.000 17.865 7.996 20.000 24.234 20.000 38.699 20.000 35.253 20.000 32.445

0.000 0.252 0.000 -1.377 -0.194 0.000 -0.003 0.000 0.228 0.000 -0.600 0.000 -0.091

2,781,217 1,591,596 2,235,733 2,045,658 3,794,111 3,019,034 2,669,449 1,906,102 715,703 2,528,971 4,123,864 1,573,412 3,216,643 1,612,502 6,504,014 3,824,317 6,823,303 3,189,171 2,677,947

1.463 1.747 1.356 2.852 1.450 1.125 2.762 1.152 1.833 0.470 1.928 1.554 0.500 0.369 0.993 1.921 0.106 1.471 0.463

1.530 1.849 1.475 3.047 1.217 1.178 2.835 1.253 1.106 0.502 2.009 1.661 0.262 0.395 1.026 2.015 0.089 1.558 0.490

-0.067 -0.102 -0.119 -0.195 0.233 -0.053 -0.073 -0.101 0.727 -0.032 -0.081 -0.107 0.238 -0.026 -0.033 -0.094 0.017 -0.087 -0.027

9,188,265 11,478,905 20,924,667 9,844,023 7,144,106 6,743,229 6,579,942 11,752,275 21,662,117

1.695 2.245 1.457 0.351 2.507 1.873 1.216 2.440 2.017

1.695 2.360 1.443 0.348 2.668 1.994 1.282 2.597 2.100

0.000 -0.115 0.014 0.003 -0.161 -0.121 -0.066 -0.157 -0.083

19,879,018 122,357,466 6,125,895 2,345,591 2,994,060 108,186,608

17.667 2.037 0.715 0.464 1.686 1.424

18.143 2.142 0.769 0.483 1.726 1.431

-0.476 -0.105 -0.054 -0.019 -0.040 -0.007

CITIES: Barnes Clifton Greenleaf Haddam Hanover Hollenberg Linn Mahaska Morrowville Palmer Vining Washington

TOWNSHIPS: Barnes Brantford Charleston Clifton Coleman Farmington Franklin Grant Greenleaf Haddam Hanover Highland Independence Kimeo Lincoln Linn Little Blue Logan Lowe Mill Creek Sheridan Sherman Strawberry Union Washington

UNIFIED SCHOOL USD 108 USD 223 USD 224 USD 364 USD 109 USD 498

General Bond & Int 12-101a 10-113 71.947 45.771 48.656 69.560 43.172 37.080 35.411 60.224 67.073 49.019 28.339 28.993 General 79-1962 0.813 16.776 16.488 0.081 0.213 12.174 0.973 0.819 23.015 14.604 12.499 20.470 17.399 9.990 20.321 0.405 12.123 1.234 14.224

General 72-5142 20.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 20.000

STATE

Library 12-1220

Noxious Weed 2-1318

Street Spec Park Lighting 12-1932 15-733

6.588 3.499

3.698

0.500

8.173

8.001

Road 68-518c 16.000 8.788 16.269 18.460 7.922 17.484 13.859 12.779

11.672

12.823 9.678 13.766 13.254

Supp Capital General Outlay 72-5147 72-53,113 19.171 7.330 16.488 7.802 17.926 6.305 17.065 7.999 16.553 3.998 20.132 7.996

9.022 TOTAL Levy 16.813 16.776 16.488 8.869 16.269 18.460 8.135 12.174 17.484 14.832 13.598 23.015 14.604 12.499 20.470 11.672 17.399 9.990 20.321 13.228 9.678 13.766 12.123 14.488 14.224 Bond & Interest 10-113

Total Levy 46.501 44.290 44.231 58.927 54.653 52.354

13.863 14.102 4.226 K.S.A.

Honor roll Greyson Ohlde, Hunter Ordoyne.

Seventh grade - Dylan Ohlde.

4-H council meets The 4-H Council meeting was Oct. 12 at the First National Bank. New officer elections were held for the 2020-2021 4-H year. President – Natalie Harlan; Vice President – Hayden Englert; Secretary – Wyatt Lange; Treasurer – Katelyn Klipp; Reporter Reanna Rencin. The new President, Natalie Harlan, called the meeting to order. The flag salute was led

by Nate and the 4-H pledge was led by Blake. Roll call was answered to 8 members, 7 leaders, and 2 Extension staff. Wyatt Lange read the minutes from the last meeting. Macy Flory, District 4-H Program Manager, discussed the new website for 4-h enrollment and how to pay; informed project and club leaders that they need background checks; Cloverbuds are back and is for 5 and 6 year olds starting Jan. 1, 2021.

Project leader meeting logs need to be completed; district director position is open; Officer training will be online this year; Booster

Club awards applications are available; Achievement Banquet will be Club by Club with a meal gift card given to each club; Each club should vote on a local restaurant to cater your meal; Rose Ann Tuma is retiring from the Foodstand and Amy Molnar is new 4-H Food Stand Manager.

A huge grant was received to do a Robotics project.

New Ambassadors for upcoming year are: Reanna Rencin, Cloe Sinn, Aliyah Sinn, Madison Bruna, Carly Kolle, and Carrisa Kolle.

In Old Business Jake Pannbacker will be taking 4-H photo displays around to different locations. For New Business several committees were formed for By-Laws, Fundraising, Audit Checkbook, and Food Stand. It was decided to get an electrical condiment cart and to buy Rose Ann’s prep table. Next meeting is Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

-- Reporter Reanna Rencin, 4-H Council

Published in the Washington County News on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

2020 WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS, TAX LEVY SHEET – Levies shown are taxes per $1000 valuation

Change in Levy 0.000 -2.558

High Honor Roll Sixth grade - Gretchen Bott, Baileigh Peters, Liam Voelker, Shay Beier.

Seventh grade - Noah Thalmann, Elizabeth Ol-

son, Sofia Uffman.

Eighth grade - Camryn Beikmann, Conner Ohlde, Ethan Bott.

TREASURER'S QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT WASHINGTON FINANCIAL , KANSAS TREASURER’S QUARTERLY STATEMENT October 30, 2020 WASHINGTON, KANSAS

First published in the Washington County News, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020; last published Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

2020 WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS TAX LEVY SHEET - Levies shown are taxes per $1000 valuation

Levy comparison 2020 2020 2019 Valuation Levy Levy 122,357,466 1.500 1.500 122,357,466 65.947 68.505

Linn Lutheran School Association First Quarter

P U B L I C N OT I C E

P U B L I C N OT I C E Empl Benefit 12-16,102

Linn Lutheran honor roll

Levy

Education Building State Institutions Building Total

76-6b01 76-6b04

1.000 0.500 1.500

COUNTY General Road & Bridge Noxious Weed County Health Total

K.S.A. 79-1946 68-5,101 02-1318 65-204

Levy 41.269 22.962 1.500 0.216 65.947

NCK LIBRARY General Retirement Total

K.S.A. 12-1234 12-16,102

Levy 1.204 0.220 1.424

I, Diana L. Svanda, County Clerk of Washington County, Kansas do hereby certify that the above is a correct statement of the tax levies of Washington County for the year 2020.

City Total

Twp Total General Levy 15-104 71.947 0.813 72.760 52.359 0.081 52.440 48.656 48.656 69.560 0.973 70.533 50.869 0.819 51.688 37.080 0.213 37.293 43.584 43.584 60.224 1.234 61.458 67.073 0.405 67.478 49.019 49.019 28.339 0.081 28.420 46.016 46.016

October 30, 2020

Per KSA 19-520, the following is a statement showing the amount in the treasury on the day of making the statement and the different funds to which it belongs; the amount of funds of the state, county and each township, city, school district or other district in Washington County.

FUND General Fund Road & Bridge Special Bridge Fund Special Road & Bridge Machinery Airport Memorial Parks and Recreation Alcohol and Durg Vegetation Management Noxious Weed Fingerprint Fees Offender Register Fee VIN Inspection Fees Concealed Carry County Health Juvenile Intervention Program Special Law Enforcement Trust Fund Heritage Trust Fund State Candidate Filing Fee Multi Use Equipment Fund Multi Use Capital Improvement Fund Register of Deeds Technology Fund Clerk Technology Fund Tourist Promotion & Bed Tax Treasurer Technology Fund Emergency Management Performance Grant CERT Grant Special Grant Fund Washington County Attorney Special Fund Prosecuting Attorney Training Fund CMB Stamps 911 Wireless 911 Special City/Co Hwy Washington County 911 Bankruptcy Current Tax Redemptions (Delinquent Real Estate) Delinquent Personal Property Tax Delinquent Watercraft Tax Watercraft RV Tax Commerical Vehicle Tax Motor Vehicle Tax State Auto County Auto Isolated/Compensating/Residential Sales Tax Drivers License Fees Game License Fees SPARKS Highland Township - Special Road Townships Dry Creek Watershed

Diana L Svanda Washinton County Clerk

BALANCE $ 3,597,092.52 $ 2,262,659.17 $ 243,519.71 $ 462,428.09 $ 185.46 $ 2,028.41 $ 4,127.39 $ 48,412.92 $ 207,535.85 $ 7,601.50 $ 4,040.00 $ 27,347.73 $ 1,300.00 $ 119,909.49 $ 1,217.24 $ 7,959.85 $ 417.00 $ 400.00 $ 429,305.87 $ 710,661.06 $ 61,014.46 $ 8,480.38 $ 17,109.64 $ 3,225.01 $ 27,960.91 $ 237.09 $ 84.00 $ 11,059.13 $ 13,017.99 $ $ 9,132.21 $ 91,502.42 $ $ 69,235.32 $ $ 1,036.26 $ 18,134.12 $ 236.16 $ 33.74 $ $ 1,678.41 $ 1,179.48 $ 119,886.50 $ 1,263.75 $ 39,083.26 $ 13,685.73 $ 531.00 $ 175.00 $ 237,613.36 $ 16,606.21 $ 9,433.92 $ -

TOTAL $

8,910,784.72

I do solemnly swear that the above statement is complete, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, so help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me on October 30, 2020

Denae Jueneman Denae Jueneman Washington County Treasurer

Washington County Treasurer

OPINION

1B WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020

Letters to the editor

TRANSPARENCY NEEDED

Lack of data from KDHE is sabotaging our COVID reaction

With the recent spike in COVID-19 and the associated five tragic deaths from the disease in Washington County, the topic of safety measures and restrictions has again overwhelmed all other related conversations. But we continue to talk about this disease without really knowing what it looks like on a local level. Without more detailed information about COVID-19, we will never know the best way to react to it.

The ongoing withholding of information by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) and their limitations placed on what information local health departments can provide, is sabotaging the containment of the coronavirus pandemic.

The number of cases in our area has skyrocketed, and we continue to see hospitalizations and deaths across the region. But as a percentage, the hospitalizations are actually lower than they used to be. And now that al-most everyone seems to know someone who has had an official positive case of COVID-19, we’re finding out this disease takes many forms, and most of the time, it is not severe.

This information is being recorded, so what is the scientific or sociologic reason that Kansans should not have more detailed information about how COVID-19 manifests itself?

We don’t have any information at all about the recent deaths in our county – age range, state of health before COVID, etc. Nobody is asking health departments to name the deceased, but what is the reason for restricting information on the demographics of these deaths? What is the purpose of keeping us in the dark? How should we be expected to devise a constructive reaction when we have such limited information on mortality?

We do have total case numbers broken down by county, but why is that the lowest level of statistical data? Why not break down numbers and information in more specific local governmental units, like cities or school districts? What is the reason we should not know more specifically where this disease is spreading?

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Again, KDHE has all that data, but they continue to do a disservice to the public and our ability to counter the spread of the pandemic through their lack of transparency.

Because KDHE is not creating county-level data for many aspects of this disease, we do not know who is most at risk locally, the likely illness severity for positive cases, any factors determining who is more likely to die from the disease, or where in particular this disease is spreading. We can all guess and gossip about it (and of course everyone is), but we shouldn’t have to.

The government has this information, they’re just not letting us see it.

Do you want more people to wear masks? If someone was heading to a town where they knew COVID-19 had spiked and many people were suffering with severe illness there, I bet they might wear a mask even if they were the most stubborn mask-shamer around.

Do you want people who are constantly fearing for their lives to chill out and quit telling you how to live your life? If that virtue signaler found out 98 percent of the COVID-19 cases amounted to cold symptoms, I bet they might finally leave the house and quit posting pro-mask lectures on Facebook.

But we don’t know if these scenarios are happening, because that information is being kept from us.

If your goal is to get more people to wear masks, more transparency will make that happen.

If you want to be able to make a smart personal decision on when and where to wear masks, more information will provide that guide.

In the realm of epidemiology, the enemy of a constructive containment strategy is limited data.

Whether you are safety first or liberty first, transparency should be your goal.

KDHE owes it to us to provide much more information so we can react accordingly, and hopefully squash the spread of this pandemic as we await the arrival of a vaccine.

– D. Thalmann

Time Net Worth

What is the most valuable commodity in the world?

Money seems like the obvious answer, but it is time.

Fortunes are easily made and squandered, but there is no way to put a second back on the clock. What we do with this commodity is the most important decision we will make in our lives.

So if this is true, who are the richest in the world? It would be easy to say a newborn child because they have used little of their time, but time just like money is never guaranteed or safe.

Fate, that is the great equalizer in the equation. Fate is to time, what a depression is to the financial market.

That’s why our investment of time becomes so critical no matter how old or who were are, because in a world where nothing is promised everything is important.

We trade our minutes, hours, days, months, years, even a life time for a few precious seconds. Think about any goal you’ve set out to accomplish. No matter how long it took to reach that goal, all the painstaking work along the way was for those first seconds of accomplishment. Sometimes not even the accomplishment itself, but the euphoria rush of those first few

SPENCER CROWTHER Country Vibes

steps on the mountain top.

I find this philosophy to be true for all walks of like, but maybe even more in agriculture. The outside world is in a permanent state of instant/self gratification.

You can work very little to get what you want almost instantaneously. Agriculture is the exact opposite of the world. Nothing comes easy or instantly. You plant a seed in the spring to reap in the fall. A cow bred in the spring has a calf in the winter. Those things do not happen instantly, but there are months and years of careful use of time before and after those events to reach the end goal. I think this is why we might move a little slower and enjoy the moment a little more in the country. We know better than most how to enjoy the ride, our time, and our success. Because we know the ride is long, the time is short, and the successes are few.

We live for the first seconds of relief after the last

six rows are picked and in the bin. Knowing that record corn came after carefully planning seed, fertilizer, equipment and the land.

The proud feeling of topping the local market with a group of home-raised calves. Remembering the planned breedings, feedings, shots, and the ones lost and the ones saved.

Remember to enjoy the ride, and the first few moments of success. When you reach the mountain top take a moment to be in the moment. It is what we all live for, and it is what we are trading our most precious commodity for.

Don’t trade that commodity for junk, because all of our net worth’s shrinking not growing. Trade for things of equal worth – faith, family and your goals.

Elections have consequences

From Lisa M. Moser Wheaton

By Phil Jones Wichita

Thanks to Jim Swim for the civil nature of the recent campaign for the House Seat in District 106.

Jim and I visited in person on two occasions, one in July and again in October. Both conversations were pleasant and sincere.

Jim’s phone call on election night meant a great deal to me, as he offered to discuss issues with me any time, and to serve as a sounding board should I need the same.

I look forward to working with all constituents of District 106 and serving you to the best of my ability.

In light of our recent election, and ponder again those we have chosen to serve us, perhaps a visit to a speech given to the Roman Senate, recorded in approximately 42 B.C. by Marcus Tallies Cicero is in order.

“A nation can survive its fools and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within.

An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and he carries his banners openly against the city. But the traitor moves among those within the gates freely, his sly whispers rustling through all alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself.

For the traitor appears no traitor, he speaks in the accents familiar to his victim, and he wears their face and their garments and he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation; he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of a city; he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to be feared. The traitor is the plague.”

And so, dear reader, please give pause and consider that elections have consequences.

Alldredges always gave of themselves From Dr. Jim Smart Washington I don’t know how many years Jan and Jerry Alldredge have had such a close connection with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. To say we’ll all miss Jerry is a huge understatement. Jan, our love and our sympathy go out to you and your family.

I don’t know of any couple that has given of themselves to this community like Jerry and Jan. Whenever there was a project going on in the community, Jan and Jerry would be there to help.

Jan, if we can do anything to help you in any way, please call. Many of us would be glad to be available. God bless!

Commissioners should pass a mask mandate From Gregg Schmitz Hanover As I write this, the number is two souls lost to Covid-19 in Washington County.

Children in school wear masks. We wear masks at sporting events, both inside and out. Doctors, nurses and all staff wear masks at hospitals, care homes, etc.

Yet our county commissioners do nothing about a mask mandate.

If one or both of the souls lost was a loved one to any of the commissioners, would their minds be changed? Father, mother, wife, child. What does it take to open their eyes?

This is not a political thing, not a Republican or Democrat thing, not a religious, gender, race or sexual choice thing. It’s a health or life and death thing.

What is the number of souls lost before you enact a mask mandate, 2, 10, 50, 100? Think of your fellow citizens – the next life you save could be your own.

CSU establishment is mental health success story From Robbin Cole Executive Director Pawnee Mental Health Services Pawnee Mental Health’s CSU (Crisis Stabilization Unit) celebrated its first anniversary on Nov. 4. The CSU was the culmination of years of work by community leaders who recognized a significant gap in mental health supports and services which was putting increased pressure on local hospitals, law enforcement agencies and court services, among others.

Unmet mental health needs escalated across the state when the state psychiatric hospital implemented a moratorium on admissions in 2015 due to unsafe and crowded conditions.

The moratorium remains in place to this day. In 2017, the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) announced that it would invest resources into the establishment of crisis stabilization centers to mitigate against the impact of the moratorium. At that time, RSI in Kansas City, Valeo in Topeka, and Comcare in Wichita were the only crisis stabilization centers in Kansas.

Pawnee had been talking with community leaders about the idea of a CSU since the spring of 2016.

The state’s announcement provided the first real funding opportunity for the project. This, and no small amount of effort, was all it took to turn the idea into a reality. A proposal was submitted to KDADS in March of 2018. In late June, Pawnee was awarded a grant for $725,000. A director was hired in October. A wall breaking was held the following April. A ribbon cutting was held the following October. The doors were opened for service on Nov. 4, 2019. Pawnee had the first multi-county CSU in the state.

Start-up costs exceeded $1.3 million. Pawnee took out a $400,000 loan to cover the costs not covered by the state funding. The Goldstein Foundation awarded Pawnee a $200,000 matching grant which was satisfied this past September with a gift of more than $126,000 from the Sunderland Foundation.

The CSU provided approximately 1,200 mental health emergency screens during the first year, resulting in approximately 450 admissions to the CSU with an average length of stay of approximately 5-7 days. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency screenings are provided to people of all ages. Children and youth are referred to age-appropriate facilities and services. None of this would have been possible without the support of the community, its leaders, and Pawnee’s amazing CSU team.

Pawnee is also recognizing the 21st anniversary of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day this month. This day was designated by the United States Congress in 1999 as a day on which those affected by suicide could join together for healing and support.

It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before the American Thanksgiving, because the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors. The pandemic intensifies this.

Pawnee Mental Health invites you to join us on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1011 a.m. for the documentary, “The Journey-A Story of Healing and Hope.” This documentary features the stories of a diverse group of suicide loss survivors. The event will be held by Zoom.

Interested individuals may join the event by going to Pawnee’s Facebook page and clicking on the Zoom link.

For more information on International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day, please visit www.afsp.org.

For more information about Pawnee Mental Health Services, please visit our website at www.pawnee.org or follow us on Facebook. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our 24/7crisis line at 1-800609-2002.

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Upland game bird seasons look promising PRATT – November 14 marked the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. This year, the outlook looks promising, as both popular upland game bird populations appear to be far-ing well. But when opportunities exist statewide, it can sometimes be difficult for upland bird hunt-ers to narrow down the best locations to hunt. That’s where the 2020 Kansas Upland Bird Fore-cast comes in handy.

The forecast – produced annually by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) – is compiled from data collected during spring calling surveys for pheasants (crow counts), quail (whistle counts), and prairie chickens (lek counts), as well as late-summer roadside surveys for pheasants and quail.

The 2020 Kansas Upland Bird Forecast, available online at ksoutdoors.com/

Hunting/Upland-Birds, includes the following highlights: QUAIL Data suggests Kansas might again have one of the nation’s best bobwhite quail harvests this sea-son, with dense populations of quail in central Kansas.

“Our quail did amazing things again, especially in north-central Kansas,” said Jeff Prendergast, KDWPT small game specialist. “Some landowners have told me they’ve never seen it like this and some have been farming 40 or 50 years. People need to get out and enjoy this while it’s this good.”

Numbers look especially promising in much of south-central Kansas, too.

Southwest Kansas could have some good pockets of birds, and while northeast Kansas saw a significant population in-crease, it will likely not compete with locations further west.

PHEASANTS Northwest and north-central Kansas should have the

state’s best pheasant numbers this season. There, populations are similar to last season when Kansas ranked second in the nation for quality pheasant hunting. Though, hunters should note: Great hunting spots may be more fragmented than usual because of summer rains.

“Hunters could have an exceptional day in one spot, then move a couple of miles and hardly find any birds,” said Prendergast. “Where we had those rains, the birds should have done fairly well.”

Pheasant populations in south-central Kansas may be slightly down from last season, but good pockets of birds are still to be expected. Like north-central Kansas, the region should produce good mixed bag hunting.

“Hunters who’d like to focus on quail and take pheasants as they come, should be pretty happy this year,” said Prendergast.

“Southwest Kansas will also have some good localized populations.”

PRAIRIE CHICKENS While greater prairie chickens have declined in eastern regions, the population appears to have ex-panded in numbers and range in the northwestern portion of the state. This fall, hunting opportuni-ties for greater prairie chickens will be best in the Northern High Plains and Smoky Hills Regions, where populations have either increased or remain stable, and where public access is more abun-dant. Note, all prairie chicken hunters are required to purchase a $2.50 Prairie Chicken Permit, available at kshuntfishcamp.com. The Southwest Prairie Chicken Unit, where lesser prairie chick-ens are found, will again remain closed to hunting this year.

Regardless of preferred upland bird species, hunters can be as mobile as needed when utilizing Kansas’ 1.7 million acres of scattered public hunting lands. Much of the state’s one million-plus acres are tracts enrolled in KDWPT’s

How to field dress wild game properly Fishing and hunting are popular outdoor activities.

Many outdoor enthusiasts engage in angling or hunting so they can have trophies to put up on their walls. Others rely on hunting and fishing for supplemental food sources.

Game animals will have to be cleaned and processed properly whether they’re headed to the dinner table or to the taxidermist.

Pathogen contamination is one of the biggest risks when field dressing an animal. As with any animal, game can contain harmful bacteria, such as salmonella and strains of E. coli.

Other animals, such as wild hogs, can infect people with a flu-like illness called brucellosis, which can be caught through contact with blood, fluid or tissue of an infected hog. Deer, elk and moose also may have chronic wasting disease, or CWD. Although there is no evidence that links CWD to human illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises caution.

Proper field dressing techniques and game transport can help reduce the risk of pathogenic contamination. Here are some tips for getting started, courtesy of Penn State and the CDC. • Wear safety gear. When handling any game animals, protect yourself with rubber gloves. This will prevent the blood and fluids from the game animal from getting on your skin. Eye protection is also advised when handling carcasses.

• Work quickly. The elapsed time from when the animal is downed until it is processed can affect the safety and the quality of the meat if it will be consumed, according to Martin Bucknavage, food safety extension associate in the Penn State Department of Food Science. Field dress as soon as possible to ensure rapid loss of the animal’s body heat, to prevent surface bacteria from growing and to preserve the quality of the meat. Eviscerate the

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animal to help the carcass dissipate heat and remove the internal organs, where spoilage tends to occur more quickly.

• Watch out for internal organs. Avoid cutting into internal organs, especially the intestines, where the largest amount of bad bacteria tend to reside.

• Chill the carcass. Deterioration will occur more quickly in temperatures greater than 40 F. There-

iWIHA, or to view maps of lands open to public hunting, visit ksoutdoors.com.

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fore, insert plastic bags of ice or snow into the body cavity of the animal to keep the carcass chilled. Move the carcass into a cooler or refrigerator as soon as possible after field dress.

• Choose tools wisely. Use clean, sharp knives when field dressing and butchering to make it easier to cut through and process the carcass. Use clean water, premoistened wipes or alcohol wipes to clean the knife frequently between cuts to prevent bacterial contamination.

• Hang game by hind legs.

Hang the animal by its hind legs with its head down when aging or butchering.

This prevents brain and spinal fluids from contacting the meat.

Most importantly during field dress, if any of the internal organs smell or look offensive, or if there is oddly colored discharge, do not consume the meat. Hunters and anglers are advised to learn more about field dress techniques to hone their skills. Speak with local fish and game officials about nearby courses.

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Special equipment approved for hunting coyotes at night PRATT – In a 5-2 vote, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commissioners passed a regulation change that will allow hunters to use artificial light and thermal-imaging equipment when hunting coyotes at night beginning in 2021. Once the regulation is implemented, interested hunters must purchase a Night Vision Equipment Permit, $2.50, to use artificial light, scopes and equipment that amplify visible light, and thermal-imaging scopes and thermal-imag-

ing equipment, when hunting coyotes at night, with the following restrictions: • Use of this equipment will be permitted from Jan. 1 to March 31 only; • Use of this equipment will require a hunter to possess a Night Vision Equipment Permit, $2.50; • Use of this equipment will be permitted for hunting coyotes only; • Use of a vehicle when hunting with this equipment is prohibited; • Use of this equipment will not be permitted on de-

partment lands and waters, including WIHA and iWIHA properties.

“The amount of public input we’ve received on this proposed regulation change was truly impressive,” said Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Secretary Brad Loveless. “It just goes to show that, as a state agency, we make better decisions when we take good data, consult with our subject matter experts, and invite the public to provide their experience and insights. I’m pleased

with this process and believe this will expand opportunities for hunters, and will benefit our ranching community, as well.”

The new Night Vision Equipment Permit will be valid beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Until then, hunters must observe all current laws and regulations pertaining to the use of special equipment and hunting coyotes (see ksoutdoors. com/Services/Law-Enforcement/Regulations for details).

Safety measures all hunters should take Hunting draws millions of people into the great outdoors every year. Many avid hunters feel hunting is a great way to actively participate in nature while also taking responsibility for procuring one’s own food.

Hunting requires discipline, dedication, patience, and, perhaps most important, a commitment to safety. By prioritizing safety on each hunting trip, seasoned and novice hunters alike are acknowledging the potential dangers of this beloved outdoor activity while doing everything they can to ensure the trip is as safe as possible. Because safety plays such a vital role in successful hunting trips, hunters of all experience levels can benefit from a refresher course on the safety measures they should take each time they go on the hunt.

• Treat all firearms as if they’re loaded. Treating all firearms as if they’re loaded ensures hunters won’t be tempted to engage in the kind of fooling around that can contribute to tragic accidents. This approach can reduce the risk of fire-

arm-related accidents or injuries, and can be an especially effective way to teach youngsters about the dangers of firearms and the correct ways to mitigate those dangers.

• Keep your finger off the trigger and only point at what you plan to shoot.

Keeping your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot ensures you won’t accidentally discharge your firearm. In addition, never point your firearm at anything other than what you plan to shoot.

• Know the forecast and dress appropriately. Firearms are not the only risk to

hunters’ safety. Inclement weather can put hunters at the mercy of Mother Nature. According to the Mayo Clinic, hypothermia, which occurs when the human body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, can affect hunters who are unable to get out of wet clothes or move to warm, dry locations as their bodies lose heat. In addition, hunters may be at risk of hypothermia even if temperatures are hovering around 50 F. Before embarking on a hunting trip, hunters should read the forecast of the areas where they will be hunting and dress accordingly. Outer

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In New York State, 14and 15-year-old hunters and their mentors are required to wear fluorescent hunter orange or pink visible from all directions: shirt, jacket, or vest with at least 250 square inches of solid or patterned fluorescent orange or pink (the pattern must be at least 50 percent orange or pink) or a hat with at least 50 percent fluorescent orange or pink.

All other NYS hunters are not required to wear blaze orange, but the Department of Environmental Conservation highly recommends

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Many game animals, including deer, do not have red-sensitive cones in their eyes, and cannot distinguish orange and pink from green and brown. NYS DEC says hunters who wear blaze orange are seven times less likely to be shot.

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Rick and Lori Stanley drive a patriotic ATV through the parade for Meadowlark Hospice.

The Clifton S.A.L. firing square offers a 21-gun salute with the Color Guard, which was followed by the playing of Taps during the Veterans Day ceremony at Berner Memorial Park in Clifton.

Dan Deaver drives in the parade thanking veterans for providing the “Land of the Free.”

Cope Sorell puts some parade candy into Grady Wurtz’s cowboy hat, which became a very useful space to store their haul.

Clifton-Clyde students were spread out along the route to enjoy the parade.

CLIFTON Continued from page 1 Schoolchildren were spread out along the parade route with other supporters who gathered to see floats and other parade entries during what turned out to be optimal fall weather.

After the parade, a ceremony was held at Berner Memorial Park.

The special guest speaker was Major General Michael Ryan, of Clifton.

Ryan, who retired in 1997 after 34 years of service in the military, talked about the oath all veterans take to support and defend the Constitution.

He said the fundamental duty of the military is to protect the rights guaranteed by the Constitution –

World War II vet Homer Naumann, Clifton, was recognized by Mike Ryan and the crowd during the Veterans Day ceremony.

freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly and to petition the government.

“Together, those rights make us the freest country in the world,” said Ryan.

Anyone can assume the role in support of our nation, according to Ryan.

“You don’t have to be a veteran to love our country or to be a patriot,” said Ryan. He complimented

the Sons of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, for the work they do in support of veterans.

But he acknowledged veterans for the willingness to put their lives on the line as part of that support.

“They signed a blank check when they took the oath, and you might come back cold, or not at all,” said Ryan. Thousands have

Milton and Shirley Leiszler threw out candy and little toy soldiers from their parade entry, appropriate for representing Shirl’s Toy Museum. come home with terrible injuries, both physical and invisible. He talked about the rates of suicide among veterans and how it is so hard to understand those deaths when oftentimes, the veterans seem just fine.

But by holding parades and ceremonies, citizens

are acknowledging the hardships and sacrifice made by veterans.

Regardless of the issues of the day, Ryan said we live in a great country.

“We’re free,” said Ryan.

“We have it better than anyone else in the world.”

Students in the Linn High School play strike a pose during the freeze frame at the end of their annual school play, which was presented to a COVID-limited crowd on Friday evening in the gym.

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Linn thespians present ‘Spring Break’

Linn students have been working for weeks to present their annual school play, and despite having to substitute a few parts because of COVID quarantines, and limiting the crowd to what turned out to be about 25 percent of its normal size, the high schoolers kept the tradition alive. They performed “Spring Break”, a two-act play by Tim Kelly, directed by Diane Friedrichs. The best actor award went to Trent Beier, and best actress was Lindsay Mueller.

Junior (Trent Beier) listens to his aunt Mrs. Agness Bennett (Haley Uffman) giving instructions during Spring Break.

Carrie Windsor (Lindsay Mueller, left) and Doris (Ginger Mueller) swoon over playboy Scott St. Ives (Will Olson).

While Tammy Carlson (Carly Kolle) talks on the phone, from left, Wendy (Claire Beikmann), Carmen (Hope Beikman), Jackie (Carissa Kolle), Mrs. Agness Bennett (Haley Uffman) and Doris (Ginger Mueller) listen in.

Sorority sisters, standing from left, Carrie Windsor (Lindsay Mueller), Jasmine (Kelsay Mueller), Fleur (Megan Beier), Isadora (Ella Thalmann) and Camille (Kendra Damman) talk to high schoolers Tammy Carlson (Carly Kolle) and Doris (Ginger Mueller).

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Hanover to meet Frankfort at substate

FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

NOV. 13 8-man DII East Division Hanover 48, Colony-Crest 0 Frankfort 46, Lebo 40 8-man DII West Division Victoria 44, Wheatland-Grinnell 26 St. Francis 48, Caldwell 0 TVL 11-man Lyndon 26, Centralia 14

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

8M DII PLAYOFFS

NOV. 20 EAST DIVISION Hanover (9-0) at Frankfort (7-1) WEST DIVISION Victoria (11-0) vs. St. Francis (10-0)

Holle, Atkins named coach, player of the year in vball

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

Hanover volleyball coach Melissa Holle was named Class 1A Division 2 All-State Coach of the Year and sophomore Ceegan Atkins was named Player of the Year by the Kansas Volleyball Association. Hanover won the girls’ state championship game on Oct. 31 at Emporia.

The All-State teams were also announced, and three other Hanover players and one Linn player were also recognized. Hanover’s Avery Behrends and Madison Bruna were named to the first team, while Allison Jueneman was named to honorable mention.

Linn’s Kyrah Peters was named to the second team.

Other players making the teams include: First team – Madeline Boman, Central Christian; Samantha Dark, Attica; Mia Morrow, St. Francis; Livia Schultz, Wheatland-Grinnell.

Second team – Anna Godek, Wheatland-Grinnell; Emma Johnson, St. Francis; Tamara Lozoya, Attica; Kassie Miller, Golden Plains; Samantha Ramsey, Central Christian; Josie Weers, Southern Coffey County.

Honorable mention – Aubreigh Haxton, Argonia; Jaci Howell and Kayleigh Rausch, Attica; Morgan Meyers, Cunningham; Reagan Osterhaus, Wetmore; Kirsten Schroeder, Wheatland-Grinnell.

Colin Jueneman powers through the Colony-Crest defense during Friday’s sectionals playoff game at Hanover. Jueneman had 47 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while gaining 61 yards receiving for the Wildcats.

Hanover ends playoff game at halftime

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

HANOVER – The Wildcats met up with the previously undefeated Colony-Crest Lancers on Friday in the state sectionals and quickly showed how dominant Hanover has been this year.

The Wildcats drove the field and ran for five touchdowns in the first quarter alone. Two were by Colin Jueneman, of 1 and 5 yards; two were by Tyler Bonser,

of 3 and 4 yards; and one was by quarterback Jacob Jueneman, of 3 yards. The defense also stepped up, with Keagan Dimler scoring two points for the Wildcats on a safety.

Hanover pulled back in the second quarter, scoring once on a pass from Jacob Jueneman to Emmitt Jueneman, which put the spread at 48-0, enough to end the game at halftime.

Hanover’s defense was huge, holding the Lancers to 29 yards rushing on

23 carries, and 11 passing yards on just one completion. They also forced four fumbles, with three turning into turnovers.

Colony-Crest 0 0 x x 0 Hanover 42 6 x x 48 Passing – J. Jueneman 4/5 for 97 yds, 1 TD. Receiving – C. Jueneman 2 for 61 yds; Dimler 1 for 21 yds; E. Jueneman, 1 for 15 yds, 1 TD. Rushing – C. Jueneman 6 for 47 yds, 2 TDs; Bonser 9 for 39 yds, 2 TDs; J. Jueneman 5 for 31 yds, 1 TD; Dimler, 1 for 4 yds.

FRANKFORT – The Hanover Wildcats will bring their undefeated season into the sub-state game against Twin Valley League rival Frankfort on Friday at 7 p.m. at Frankfort.

The two teams were supposed to meet up in a district game earlier this season, but Frankfort had to cancel the game because of COVID quarantine issues.

They missed a second game too, but they had already compiled enough district wins to have a better district record, which made them the #1 seed over Hanover getting the #2 seed.

Frankfort was 4-0 in districts and Hanover was 3-0.

Frankfort is 7-1 overall, with their only loss in their season opener at Washington County, 36-44. Their full schedule can be seen below, along with Hanover’s which shows their

common opponents.

Hanover has a 10-game winning streak going against Frankfort and they are 13-1 against Frankfort all-time in 8-man football, going back to 2008.

Last year, they played them twice, winning 52-34 in the regular season and 36-32 in regionals, knocking them out of the playoffs.

Those were Frankfort’s only two losses in their 2019 season.

In the seven football seasons since 2014, Hanover is 81-4, with state championships in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

••• The winner of the substate game will qualify for the 8-man Division II State Championship game, which is set for Saturday, Nov. 28 at Newton.

They will play the winner of the west division substate game, which is between St. Francis and Victoria.

Hanover Wildcats – 2020 season

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Pike Valley Onaga Open Axtell Osborne Clifton-Clyde Open Wetmore Osborne Axtell Colony-Crest

46-0 58-0 62-12 54-6 40-20 72-6 56-6 52-6 48-0

Frankfort Wildcats – 2020 season

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 29 Nov. 6 Nov. 13

Washington County Wetmore Onaga Blue Valley Axtell Cancelled Cancelled Open Lakeside St. John’s-Tipton Lebo

36-44 52-0 62-12 56-0 36-14

60-14 54-43 46-40

JH basketball season underway The basketball season for Clifton-Clyde Middle School started a couple weeks ago and the rest of the local teams were to start this week, though Washington County will miss their games this week because of quarantines. Hanover was to play Monday at Clifton-Clyde and Linn was to host Luckey.

WCJH will begin Monday at Blue Valley.

Photos by JULIE DOEBELE

Braelen Stallbaumer (#5) and Blake Hynek (#90) team up to take down the Colony-Crest ball carrier. The Wildcat defense only allowed 29 yards rushing and 11 yards passing on Friday, while forcing three turnovers.

Three-strike policy approved by TVL

BY DAN THALMANN Publisher

A new spectator policy was passed at the Twin Valley League board meeting last Thursday. The policy includes a three-strike rule for spectators who get kicked out of games for bad behavior.

First offense – If a spectator is removed from a game, they have to complete a sportsmanship class offered by NFHS and give the certificate of completion to the building administrator before they are able to attend another game.

Second offense – If a spectator is removed from a game a second time, the

class will need to be completed again and that spectator will be suspended from the next game.

Third offense – If a spectator is removed a third time, they are suspended for the remainder of the season.

“We need to make sure we are supportive of our teams and not demeaning to the officials,” said TVL board president Dean Dalinghaus. “As more officials retire and new ones start up, they tend not to stay with it and they cite fan behavior as a major reason for not staying with it.

So please remember everyone is human and especially young officials need our support.”

Quarterback Jacob Jueneman takes off on a run behind the blocking of Philip Doebele (#32) during Friday’s playoff game.

Jacob Jueneman passes the ball down the field while Jacob Klipp and another Wildcat blocker keep the defense at bay.

Jueneman threw for 97 yards and a touchdown during the game.

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Pastor’s Corner: Plan on smaller Thanksgiving meals Routines

By Pastor Daniel Norwood Barnes, Haddam, First Washington United Methodist Church When times are disrupted, when our routines are interrupted, it is good to pray for perspective. While we may mourn the loss of the leaves on the trees, and see it as a warning of impending winter, the bare branches reveal a blue sky, a warm sun, and clear vision of beautiful sunsets, (or sunrises if that’s your thing). I am very fond of Paul’s letters from prison, because Paul adapts his perspective. This joyous song of hope from Ephesians is one such example: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.

God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.

And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 1:17-23 NRSV).

We live in the midst of

change, causing everything on the spectrum from inconvenience to upheaval, from annoyance to tragedy. Many of you are trying to negotiate your holiday plans this week, Thanksgiving and then (gulp) what about Christmas? It will take a change in perspective to negotiate the rest of the year, which promises upheaval.

Perhaps in the last few weeks, you have seen memes and posts on social media proclaiming, “Whoever is in the White House, Jesus Christ is King.” Many churches will celebrate “Reign of Christ Sunday” this week, and many will hear a message from Matthew about that great lesson; “When you do it to the least of these, you were doing it to me.”

Matthew’s Gospel, from the “Begats” to the “Great Commission” makes the claim that what you do to others matters. It lifts up the poor in spirit, the peacemaker, and the persecuted.

So when we claim the reign of Christ, we are claiming not just a historical or spiritual assertion about the world, but we are embracing a perspective that what we do, and especially what we do to the disempowered, disenfranchised, disinherited, matters. I pray with Paul that God may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation. I pray that you may know the hope to which you are called, even and especially in times such as these.

I pray that the perspective that Christ reigns in the world because Christ reigns in the hearts of those called to be the Church may shape your perspective. And I pray you see the beauty of the sun beaming through the barren branches.

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A recent survey by United States-based company OnePoll indicates that 70% of Americans expect to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year.

That includes the number of people eating dinner together, and where they eat it. OnePoll reports that 30% of Americans plan to host only their immediate family this year – up from 18% doing so in 2019 – while food giant Butterball notes that one-third of U.S. families are considering serving dinner outdoors.

Americans are not ready to give up traditional foods, but that may require some pre-Thanksgiving planning to adjust the size of the meal, according to Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter.

“When you think about the traditional dishes that mean so much when you get together, you can scale those up or down,” she said. “One of my classic recipes is the stuffing. I’m very careful not to stuff the turkey with it because of the food safety concerns, so I make it in a crock pot, which works really well, because then I have more oven space.

“There are a variety of sizes of crock pots. I can certainly decrease the amount of ingredients but still keep a favorite food on

the table.”

Procter noted that leftovers – which generally are preferred fare in the days following the holiday – won’t necessarily be eliminated if you cook less.

“But instead we will leftover from a meal of four, instead of a meal for 16,” she said.

Another option, Procter said, is to cook usual quantities and make a careful plan to freeze meals ahead.

“What I like to do when I have leftovers is leave them in a variety of forms so I can pull them from the freezer,” Procter said.

“I might have some slices or cubes (of turkey, for example) that can be used for soup, stew, pot pie or mixed dishes.”

Procter said she has developed another idea to help her own family get in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

“Instead of trying really hard to cut down the recipes in my head, I am considering purchasing the volume of canned and dried ingredients that I would normally buy, keeping what I need for my small meal, then contributing the rest to a food pantry,” she said.

Nationally, statistics indicate that nearly 60% of U.S. food pantries are short on needed items right now.

Procter noted data that in-

Gardeners not done There’s likely still some work to be done to prep garden beds for next spring’s bounty, and other odd jobs.

“This is the time of year when there are lots of materials available to compost,” said Ward Upham, a horticulture expert at Kansas State University.

“Remember that compost needs to be kept moist so that the bacteria and fungi can break down the raw materials.”

In areas that have not received recent rains, he said, the compost pile may need to be wet down.

“Use a sprinkler to soak through the pile to the center,” Upham said.

“Then, allow the pile to drain. The goal is for the

pile to remain moist, not water-logged. The edges will dry out the quickest and may need a light sprinkling from time to time.”

Some other odd jobs that Upham said need attention now include: • Prep soil for peas. Be ready early in the spring for peas, which grow well at a soil temperature as low as 40 degrees F. Soils may be too wet to work early in the spring.

• Work tree leaves into the garden. This should be done at least every two weeks to increase organic matter.

• Begin rabbit protection now. Rabbits nibble on newly planted trees and shrubs in winter.

dicates 8 billion meals will be needed during the upcoming holiday season.

Because of social distancing, people likely won’t be getting together in large groups, so many community meals may be cancelled – leaving it up to food pantries to provide food for needy families.

Procter encouraged consumers to contact the pantry in their community to learn about local needs.

She also suggested buying healthy canned goods – such as fruit packed in juice or light syrup, or low-sodium vegetables – for the local pantry. Cash contributions can help pantries

supply such perishable foods as produce and milk, she said.

“This may not be the same Thanksgiving dinner with people around your table that we all are used to,” Procter said, “but we can help someone else to have a better holiday experience.”

More information on guidelines for safe holiday gatherings is available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More tips for healthy eating also are available online from K-State Research and Extension.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, KANSAS In the matter of the Estate of JOHN R. WALTER, Deceased Case No. 2019-PR-01 NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above court by DARREN W. BOTT, representative of the estate of JOHN R. WALTER ("decedent"), praying for the final settlement of decedent's estate, for his discharge, for acceptance of the petition in lieu of a formal account of administration, for allowances for his services and attorney fees. The petition further prays for an order determining and decreeing the heirs of decedent as of date of death and for assignment in the proper proportions to the persons entitled to all property described in the petition, together with all other property in which decedent had an interest as of date of death, whether specifically described or not.

You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 7, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. of same day in same Court in the City of Washington, Washington County, Kansas. At that time and place these matters will be heard.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition as prayed for therein.

DARREN W. BOTT, Petitioner RYAN & MULLIN, P.A. P.O. Box 205 Clay Center, KS 67432 (785) 632-5666 Attorneys for petitioner

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Washington COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of Ray G. Ditmars a/k/a Ray Ditmars, deceased Case No. 202021 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on 2020-1001, a petition was filed in this Court by Anthony Stamm, an Executor of the estate of Ray G. Ditmars a/k/a Ray Ditmars, requesting that the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent.

You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before 2020-12-14, at 11:00 a.m. in the District Court, Washington, Washington County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard.

Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of the first publication of this notice, as provided by law, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.

– Anthony Stamm Petitioner Steve Kraushaar #12412 1017 Broadway Marysville, Kansas 66508 (785) 562-2369 Attorney for Petitioner

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