Community Support Blood Drive
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Community Support Blood Drive
www.beloitcall.com “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead” Thomas Paine Serving the Solomon Valley since 1901 BELOIT – The Arbor Day 2015 Celebration will be held on the Beloit campus of North Central Kansas Technical College at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24. In recognition of the college’s 50th anniversary, the ceremony will include the planting of a Golden Rain tree. In addition, the winners of The Tree City USA poster contest will be recognized. The tree Board will present information about Arbor Day and Tree City USA. NCK Tech President Eric Burks will provide information about the college and the economic impact to the city of Beloit and Mitchell County. BELOIT – It is Youth Week celebration at Farmway Credit Union April 20-24 with games and treats. Enter daily for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card for age 13 and under. BELOIT – Relay for Life for Mitchell and Osborne County is raffling a quilt with proceeds going to Relay for Life. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 and can be purchased at Central National Bank where the quilt is showcased. Winner will drawn at the Relay for Life event June 13. Need not be present to win. GLEN ELDER – The 9th Glen Elder Lions Club Tractor Cruise will be held at 9:30 a.m. from the Hopewell Church in Glen Elder State Park, Saturday May 16. The event will benefit the Lion’s Hearing Impaired Camp and the All American Beef Battalion’s-Steaks for Troops Program. For more information contact Jim Slate at 785-545-7082 or 545-3614 or e-mail address is HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected] BELOIT – S&S Drug Color Out Cancer Color Run will be held on Saturday, May 23. Registration will be at 7 a.m. with the run starting at 8 a.m. in front of S&S Drug, 110 S. Mill Street. For more information call Heather Johnson at 785-7382287 or email at [email protected] BELOIT – The Annual Heart Choices Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Beloit Municipal Building. JJ Jasper is the speaker this year. He is a bestselling author, comedian, dedicated Christian, and family man. For more information call 738-3433 or email [email protected] BELOIT – The Beloit High School will have Scholarship Awards Night at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 in the Beloit commons area. Seniors and families are invited to attend. BELOIT – Free Movie Matinee of Rio (G) at 2 p.m., April 25 at Solomon Valley Cinema. BELOIT — Friendship Meals will be on Monday, April 27. This week’s meal will feature chicken enchilada’s, mexican spoonbread, tossed salad, cake. Serving is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Bell and 8th street in Beloit. A free will donation is welcome. Chad Hallack photos Community Support Blood Drive Above left: Dennis Vossman attended the Beloit Community Blood Drive to give his 17 gallon donation. Vossman started donating blood around 30 years of age. “I had attended a Knights of Columbus function and they talked me into going to the Blood Drive,” said Vossman. “When I found out I had a rare blood type I decided to keep donating. Above right: Leta Burks takes time to donate to the Red Cross. The Blood Drive was held at the NCK Wellness Center, Tuesday. If interested in donating blood you can visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information. by Chad Hallack After a 30 minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, Councilman Bob Richard unexpectedly moved to give City Administrator Glenn Rodden 60 days notice of termination of his contract. The motion was seconded by Bob Petterson and supported by Councilman Lloyd Littrell. Council members Matt Otte, Kent Miller and Tony Gengler voted against the motion leaving Mayor Tom Naasz to break the 33 tie in the absence of council members Rick Brown and Charlene Abell. Naasz voted against the motion and Rodden was retained by a 4-3 margin. After the meeting Richard stated there were some issues he would like to see resolved, and although there was not any one major issue at hand, Richard said he made the motion to make it known that he wants to see these undisclosed issues addressed. “I knew it wouldn’t pass, I just wanted him to know I was serious,” Richard said after the meeting. Richard added that he spoke with Rodden after the meeting and they had a good discussion and he thinks Rodden does a good job overall. Mayor Tom Naasz expressed full support of Rodden in a phone interview this morning. “Mr. Rodden communicates with me very well, we stay in touch quite a bit and I fully support him. He has been huge in multiple issues and projects within the city. There is a lot of things he does very well. We gathered as a council after the meeting and we are moving on. We’ve got a lot of positive things to accomplish moving forward,” Naasz said. The meeting opened with Councilman Otte sharing a concerned citizen’s complaint about teens driving too fast on Second Street. City Administrator Rodden issued a reminder of the public hearing on the comprehensive plan scheduled for the May 12. He also updated progress on the Highway 14 project saying they are still working on easements with landowners and the process has been slower than he had hoped. Rodden also announced the delivery of two new patrol vehicles for the Beloit Police Department. One is a Ford Mustang and the other a Ford Flex. He also spoke about the possibility of the State bringing back a consumption tax on energy for the first time since 1979 to help stave off the existing budget shortfall at the State level. This potential action would increase the energy bills of the City and its residents. He also announced an Arbor Day program to be presented at NCK Tech on April 24. The City will have auditors in town conducting their business May 2022. The consent agenda was approved in its entirety which included the renewal of the City’s insurance policies from Fouts Insurance of Beloit in the amount of $296,143 for the main policy and $2,218 for airport property insurance. The premium last year was $307,072. The 3.5 percent decrease is due to a decline in property insurance premiums and a drop in worker’s compensation claims by city employees. “Our employees should be commended for fewer comp cases by working safely and avoiding injury,” Mayor Naasz said. The council also accepted the resignation of Beloit Fire Chief Steve Rugg who will leave the post in September after 30 years of service to the department. Blake Miller will become the new Chief upon Rugg’s retirement. Miller is currently the First Assistant Chief and has been a department member for 18 years. BELOIT – Approximately 350 members and guests attended the Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. annual meeting on Friday, April 17 at the NCK Wellness Center gymnasium in Beloit. President of the Board, Gary Frehling, Athol, called the meeting to order. President Frehling introduced board members from each of the three districts. District 1 included members Bernard (Sonny) Bohnen, Dorrance, Jim Ehrlich, Wilson and Robert Fredrickson, Ellsworth. District 2 members are Leon Eck, Tipton, Jay Overmiller, Lebanon and Paul Wilson, Burr Oak. District 3 members include Kevin Cromwell, Haddam, Melroy Kopsa, Cuba and Justin Trost, Concordia. Manager Douglas Jackson reported that the cooperative had total margins of $1,546,501. Manager Jackson state that the cost of wholesale power was the largest expense, amounting to $11,841,992 or 58 percent of the total operating cost. City Officer appointments were also approved by the council who then voted on the next Council President. Councilman Otte moved that Kent Miller be placed in the position. The motion carried 5-1 with Miller jokingly casting a “no” vote which got a good laugh from those in attendance. They also accepted the resignation of Charlene Abell from the City Council. This is the second resignation tendered by Abell during her tenure. A bid from Shaffer Electric was approved in the amount of $7,921.06 for downtown revitalization. This is a pass through cost for the city that will be reimbursed with Community Development Block Grant funds and by property owners at NCK Properties and A Full House. After further discussion carried over from a tabled discussion from the last meeting, the Council approved the purchase of a trencher/compactor from Foley Equipment for $15,300. The action was approved by a 4-2 vote with Richard and Petterson casting opposing votes as they felt such work could be done by hired contractors or with a rented machine. When using a rental machine the City typically rents it for a month at a time at a cost of about $2,200. The majority of the council felt the purchase of the machine was the most cost effective way to handle the issue. Richard said he feels there is already too much equipment owned by the City that is not used regularly in his opposition to the purchase. The Council also approved a bid from All Things Exterior to repair the water and power plant roofs damaged in the August 2014 hail storm. Insurance proceeds will more than cover the $108,350 cost. Finally, the council approved a $7,678 bid from Zig’s Backhoe to perform boring and backfill work for the Hwy. 14 project in front of the Joe Schmitt residence. The council then held two closed sessions. A 15 minute executive session to discuss land acquisition and another 30 minute session to discuss non-elected personnel. The vote to retain Rodden as City Administrator was held, unexpectedly, after the 30 minutes executive session. In the work session, Chad and Laura Lorenz along with Stephanie Simmons presented a slideshow proposal to the Council for bicycle signage to be placed in the City to warn motorists of the potential for cyclists on streets and asked them to support a letter they are sending to KDOT requesting signage on State highways that travel though Beloit. City Attorney Katie Schroeder presented a proposal for a front yard parking ordinance that would make it illegal to park vehicles on residential lawns and handicap access ramps in the City which would be enforced by Chris Jones and law enforcement if passed. Codification was discussed by Rodden who said the League of Municipalities has been working very slowly going back four to five years on updated City Codes which has not been completed since 1988. It was suggested by Rodden and Schroeder that the City consider using Citycode Financial to get the codification completed in a more timely manner. Councilman Richard recanted on some statements he made regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program at the last meeting saying that after speaking with some of those involved with the program he was “satisfied with the way it is being handled.” Adding that it is run differently than he thought when he brought it up at the last meeting. The next Beloit City Council meeting is scheduled for May 5. Jackson recognized the employees and former trustees that were present. he updated members and guests on the progress of the Osborne Outpost and centralized office. Marcus Harris, Executive VP of KEPCo discussed the diversified sources of power which KEPCo purchases then sells to Rolling Hills Electric and other member cooperatives. In addition, he spoke of EPA actions and how they will affect our cost of power in the near future. Phil Wages, Director of Member Services, Government Affairs and Business Development reported that the State of Kansas needs to generate income to offset its shortfalls. One option that is being considered is placing state sales tax on electricity bills. This could amount to 6.15 percent or greater. He has encouraged all members and guests to contact state representatives and that you strongly against the consumption tax. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 I am a 59-yearold woman. Two years ago, I met this guy, “Jake,” and had feelings for him from a distance. We finally got together one night at a club. We exchanged phone numbers and then talked for about two months. Jake invited me to his place, and we made love. For the next several months, that was the pattern -- I’d go to his place to make love. We had no dates outside of his apartment, so I backed off. Jake now texts me often, but I am determined to stay away. But, Annie, I love him. I think about him every day. How do I get over this man? -- Lost in Love This isn’t love. It’s a booty call that you’ve romanticized into something more. Jake is using you, and he knows your weak spots. Delete his number from your cellphone and block his calls. You can’t get over him if his texts encourage you to think about him all the time. Then make it a point to get out more with friends. Join a social organization through your church or community center. Look into organizations that appeal to your creative interests. And do some volunteer work. It will help you forget your troubles and concentrate on someone else’s. So often I read terrible stories of people abused by an alcoholic parent. I’d like to let your readers know that not all alcoholics are monsters. My father was a proud, honest man and a hard worker. And an alcoholic. His drinking caused much heartache, and many times we didn’t think he would survive another binge. But he was the kindest, gentlest man you could ever meet. He loved his six kids every day of his life. Make no mistake, there were countless times he was so drunk he couldn’t stand up or remember our names. And there were many mornings that we watched him cry because he was so ashamed of himself. He was in and out of AA programs for 30 years and finally achieved sobriety in his late 50s. He remained sober for 32 years. My sweet father passed away a year ago, and there’s not a single day that the entire family doesn’t miss him. Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sharon Sahlfeld, Editor Chad Hallack, Ad Sales Rhonda Claussen, Production Rick Larson, Circulation Tyler Harmon, Dalton Rothchild, Cory Gerard, Josh Hiatt, Luis Bouska-Ortega, Sharon Larson, Aaron Davies, Branson Hiserote, Colton Hayes, Brooklyn Riddle Subscription rates, including tax: Delivery by Carrier (in Beloit): Yearly, $59.00; Six months, $31.41; Three Months, $16.74. Delivery by Motor Route: Yearly, $68.80; Six Months, $37.40; Three Months, $20.19; Delivery by Mail (Mitchell, Jewell, Lincoln, Osborne, Ottawa, Smith and Russell Counties) Yearly, $92.90; Six Months, $51.25; Three Months, $27.97. Delivery Elsewhere in Kansas - Yearly, $97.49; six months, $53.31; Three months, $28.93. Out of State Yearly, $111.18; Six months, $61.16; Three Months, $35.02 DO NOT PAY CARRIER DIRECT The one important thing I’d like to add is that our mother was a strong woman and smart enough to teach her kids that alcoholism is a disease and not a choice. She stood by him through good times and bad, but she never gave up on him. They celebrated 60 years of marriage and enjoyed their retirement for 20 years before she passed away. Please let your readers know there are some wonderful people in this world who are alcoholics and not the monsters we often read about. -- A Child with a Different Story It’s true that not everyone who has a problem with alcohol or drugs is an abuser of those in the family. But that doesn’t mean the person’s behavior doesn’t have a negative impact on the family, particularly the children. We are glad your father managed to get sober and enjoy a good life with your mother and leave you with sweet memories of him. Today is Administrative Professionals Day. If you have assistants who make your job easier, please let them know how much they are appreciated. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/ o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Wheat............................$4.84 Grain Sorghum..............$4.48 Corn.............................. $3.38 Soybeans.......................$9.05 Wheat............................$4.94 Grain Sorghum..............$4.63 Corn..............................$3.43 Soybeans.......................$9.10 Wheat............................$4.94 Grain Sorghum..............$4.63 Corn...............................$3.43 Soybeans..................... $9.10 Carolyn and Jim Henning, 60 years ago Jim and Carolyn Henning Hennings to celebrate Diamond Anniversary GLASCO – Jim and Carolyn (Atkins) Henning will be honored with an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glasco to observe and celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple was married at 7:30 p.m., May 5, 1955, in the First Christian Church of Randall by Rev. Donald C. Moss of Jewell. After a short wedding trip they made their home at Glasco where they raised their family on a farm north of town. They have four children, One more chance to enroll in health coverage TOPEKA – Consumers facing a penalty for not having health coverage for part or all of 2014 who still haven’t signed up this year may have an additional opportunity to access quality, affordable health care coverage for 2015 if they meet certain criteria. Uninsured consumers can visit Healthcare.gov until April 30 to sign up for health insurance and explore their financial assistance options. “This special enrollment period is a wonderful opportunity for uninsured Kansans to get health care coverage for themselves and their families,” said Debbie Berndsen, Cover Kansas Navigator Project Director. “Financial help is available, so most consumers can find a plan that meets their needs and budget.” Americans who do not qualify for an exemption and went without health coverage in 2014 will have to pay a fee known as a shared responsibility payment – $95 per adult or 1 percent of their income, whichever is greater – when they file their taxes this year. The fee increases to $325 per adult or 2 percent of their income for 2015. Consumers who enroll during this special enrollment period for tax season will owe a prorated fee for the time they were not covered in 2015, or must apply for an exemption. To be eligible for this special enrollment period, consumers must: Not be enrolled in a Healthcare.gov plan for 2015; Attest that when they file their 2014 tax return they are subject to the fee for not having health coverage for part or all of 2014; and Attest that they first became aware of, or understood the implications of, the Shared Responsibility Payment after the end of the February 15 open enrollment deadline. Cover Kansas Navigators are located across the state to provide in person assistance and will be available to help consumers enroll during this special enrollment period. Consumers can also visit Insureks.org and click in-person assistance or call 620-615-1652 to find help in their area. Kenny (Sharon) Henning, Albert Henning, Leland Henning (deceased), and Edith (Gib) Hulett; five grandchildren, Crystal (Matt) Bean, Lorraine Henning, Rebecca Horting, Connor and Tanner Hulett; and six greatgrandchildren, Whitney, Tia and Lorna Ehlers, Kaiden and Kara Horting and Mikhale Smith. Please join the couple and their family in celebrating their 60th anniversary, however, they request no gifts, please. Cards will reach the couple at P.O. Box 278, Glasco, KS 67445. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Commissioners address Revitalization by Chad Hallack Mitchell County Treasurer Yvonne Melton and County Appraiser Melinda Latham appeared before the Mitchell County Commissioners on Monday to discuss practices and changes in the Neighborhood Revitalization grant application process. There were questions raised as to whether proper public notification was made prior to the approval of the new plan application, which took place on March 23. It was determined there had been an oversight in announcing a public hearing, as a matter of procedure, despite the program being discussed in multiple open meetings. An official public hearing on the matter has been scheduled to take place during the May 4 commissioner’s meeting. It was also announced a letter will be distributed to residents stating that, in order to be eligible for the program, applicants must be current on their tax payments and having made no payments under protest. There were three additional grant applications approved under the program. Gregory Snyder of Glen Elder was approved for a commercial building in the amount of $29,910. Chris and Kendra Wagner were approved for a residential remodel and addition in the amount of $47,500. Brandon and Amanda Pounds had their application approved for $32,187 on a 30’ by 40’ garage. Highlights of the April 16 Fire Chief’s meeting were discussed, including the announcement of Randy Gengler as the new head of the Rescue Squad, replacing Tom Deneke. Blake Miller will be replacing Steve Rugg as Beloit Fire Chief. There will be a helicopter landing school in Asherville on Monday, April 27 in the open lot across from the grade school. Life Star out of Junction City will bring a helicopter, weather permitting, to hold a practice/ training session with local fire fighters and rescue squad members at 7 p.m. A Disaster Board meeting is scheduled to be held tonight at 7 p.m. at the the Mitchell County EMS station in Beloit. The commissioners also said that in the latest Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting it was suggested by Steve Rugg that a mutual aid agreement be put together to allow fire and rescue teams to assist with operations immediately upon request from an department outside their district. The agreement is being drawn up by Mitchell County Emergency Management Director Rick Horn. After a 10 minute work session, the Commissioners held a 25 minute executive session with County Attorney Mark Noah as well as Curt Frasier and Eldon Koepke of MCHHS regarding real estate acquisition. No official decisions were made during the closed session, but the MCHHS representatives were given the go ahead by the commissioners to pursue the acquisition of an undisclosed piece of real estate. Harvey Knoll of Knoll Building Maintenance, the company performing work on the Courthouse roof, appeared at the meeting to request a partial payment for work completed. The commissioners approved a payment of $30,000 which will be made on May 4. Knoll informed the commissioners that a crane will be available again on May 6 and put to use for two or three days to complete work on the steeple. Mitchell County Communications Director Becky Shaffer appeared at the meeting, requesting a 10 minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. After the close session, Shaffer informed the commissioners that a hard drive had gone out at the communications center in the CAD server that would cost approximately $700 to replace. She also asked and was granted permission to pursue bids to replace the server which will run in the thousands of dollars. The commissioners continued to hear of progress being made in regard to the placing of bicycle signage in the county to warn motorists about the potential for cyclists on state and county highways. Chad Lorenz appeared to present a letter which has been prepared to petition KDOT, requesting their assistance in acquiring and posting signage throughout the county. The letter will be submitted along with a proposal for sign placement and a sample sign design. The commission signed off on the letter. A final design on the proposed signage is still being considered, and Lorenz is requesting a total of 89 signs be place in the county. Forty of those proposed signs would be placed on county roadways and in cities with the other 49 proposed for state highways. He presented a county map showing the routes suggested for signage following his poll of area cyclists to determine the most popular routes. Lorenz was instructed to obtain bids on signs to be placed on county roads. Commission Chair Tom Claussen reminded attendees about the Mitchell County Health Fair this Saturday before the meeting was adjourned. Then next Mitchell County Commissioner’s meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27 in the courthouse. St. John’s Spring Program St. John’s first graders perform, front row: Grant Goodaker, Ava Wiles, Aron Prather, Felicity Walter, Carter Jermark; back row: Gunner Madden, Lynelle Gengler, Gregory Walter, Lily DiNuzzo, Edward Horinek, Peter Smith Senior Yessenia Ayala sings. Jaci Broeckelman, 5th grade, plays the flute. Yessenia Ayala, Ivy Miller, Katherine Collins, Clara Eilert, Drake Kee, Patrick Eilert, Kara Eilert, Lyddia Eilert perform with the St. John’s band. Kindergartners sing in the program, front row: John Lomax, Barbie Knappert, Christiana Niewald, Carissa Smith, Cecilia Horinek, Anne Greenwood; back row: Cailyn Hallack, Dominic Eilert, Emma DiNuzzo, Kale Wessling, Myla Holdren, Canaan Letourneau, Kendra Gengler Emerald Ash Borer traps set across Kansas MANHATTAN – The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to set 163 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) traps across the state to help prevent the spread of EAB and detect unknown populations. An invasive insect that attacks and kills species of North American ash trees, EAB typically emerges during June and July. By setting EAB traps across Kansas, KDA is working to eliminate damage to the state’s ash tree population. EAB greatly impacts the U.S economy making it imperative to be controlled. From the time EAB was first discovered in North America, the economic loss is estimated to be between $20 to $60 billion. Newly infested trees often have no external symptoms, therefore, the pest can be incredibly challenging to identify. By EAB trapping, new populations of the borer can be identified and managed. A majority of the EAB traps set by KDA are purple prism traps. This is a three-sided sticky prism designed to attract EAB. Other traps include Lindgren funnel traps coated with Fluon. The EAB traps pose no harm to humans, pets or wildlife, but they can be messy if touched. It is recommended that no contact is made with the EAB traps. Kansans are encouraged to report downed traps to the Kansas Department of Agriculture at (785) 564-6698. It is priority of KDA to protect natural resources, promote public health and safety, protect animal health and provide consumer protection to the best of its ability. EAB trapping will occur in Atchison, Barton, Bourbon, Butler, Cherokee, Crawford, Doniphan, Douglas, Graham, Harvey, Jefferson, Labette, Linn, Neosho, Pawnee, Reno, Rooks, Riley, Russell, Shawnee, Sheridan, Sherman and Trego counties. Trapping will take place between the months of April and August. Email news or advertising to [email protected] Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Broeckelman sets new girls 100m hurdle meet record BELLEVILLE – The Beloit Trojans traveled to Belleville on Tuesday, April 21 to participate in the Belleville Lions Club Invitational. This meet has two divisions, an upper division of 2A and 3A schools, which the Trojans competed in, and a lower division of 1A schools. Medals were awarded to all six places and championship and runner-up plaques were awarded to the first and second place teams in each division. The Trojan boys brought home a total of 32 medals (16 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze, 1-fourth , 5-fifth, 3-sixth) and finished second scoring a total of 136.33 points. Smith Center won the meet with 137.33 points and Washington County was third with 107.5 points. Gold medal winners for Beloit were RJ Jackson in the shot put at 45’0” and the 400m dash in 51.75, Brady Budke in the triple jump at 41’4”, Daniel Herndon in the javelin 170’10”, the 4X100m relay team of Daniel Herndon, Colson Reames, Gage DeGarmo, and RJ Jackson in 44.12, the 4X400m relay team of RJ Jackson, Anthony Nunez, Gage DeGarmo, and Colson Reames in 3:35.54, and the 4X800m relay team of Blaine Burks, Brendon Mason, Ryan Jackson, and Anthony Nunez in 8:40.93. Silver medal winners were Gage DeGarmo in the 100m dash in 11.55, Colson Reames in the 800m run in 2:03.75, Hunter Budke in the 110m high hurdles in 16.7, and Dustin Reiter in the javelin at 166’7”. Bronze medal winners were Gage DeGarmo in the 200m dash in 24.15, Hunter Budke in the 300m hurdles in 44.4, and Logan Mong in the Patience Dickerman placed fifth for a Lady Trojans medal at 14 feet, 9 inches in the long jump. Wednesday April 22......6:30 pm.... At Minnesota Thursday April 23.....6:30 pm...At Chicago White Sox Friday April 24.........6:30 pm...At Chicago White Sox Sunday April 26 .......12:30 pm At Chicago White Sox Shop Local! triple jump at 39’8.50”. The only fourth place finisher was Anthony Nunez in the 1600m run in 5:00.3. The fifth place medal winners were Ryan Jackson in the 3200m run in 11:21.59, Colin Budke in the high jump at 5’10”, Noah Smith in the triple jump at 39’4.25”, Blaine Burks in the 400m dash in 55.82, and Alex Cooper in the discus at 124’0”. The sixth place medal winners were Elliot Kimminau in the discus at 122’3”, Logan Mong in the high jump at 5’8”, and Trey Richard in the 100m dash in 11.93. The Lady Trojans brought home a total of 39 medals (12 gold, 6 silver, 9 bronze, 6fourth, 5-fifth, 1-sixth) and won the meet with 178.5 points. Nemaha Central was second with 94 points and Marysville was third with 70 points. Gold medal winners for Beloit were Kaley Broeckelman in the 100m hurdles in a new meet record time of 15.51 and the 300m hurdles in 48.39, Remi Behrends in the high jump at 5’2”, Alison Palen in the triple jump at 33’7.25”, the 4X100m relay team of Karissa Winkel, Alana Budke, Alexis Budke, and Kaley Broeckelman in 51.11, and the 4X400m relay team of Alana Budke, Britt Widrig, Paige Hafliger, and Kaley Broeckelman in 4:24.55. Silver medal winners were Britt Widrig in the javelin at 119’2” and the 100 hurdles in 16.16, Alana Budke in the 100m dash and the long jump at 16’0”, Patience Dickerman in the 200m dash in 27.44, and Savanna Cox in the 3200m run in 12:55.0. Bronze medal winners were Ocean Paul in the pole vault at 10’0”, Britt Widrig in the 300m hurdles at 50.87, Michaela Pingel in the 1600m run in 6:23.49, Paige Hafliger in the 400m dash in 1:05.87, Karissa Winkel in the 200m dash in 27.58, and the 4X800m relay team of Shandrey Krone, Erin Kelley, Savanna Cox, and Michaela Pingel in 11:28.35. The fourth place medal winners were Patience Dickerman in the 100m dash, Alexis Budke in the 200m dash in 27.98, Karissa Winkel in the 400m dash in 1:06.57 and the long jump at 14’9.50”, MacKenzie VanPelt in the pole vault at 9’6”, and Remi Behrends in the triple jump at 32’2.75”. The fifth place medal winners were Alexis Budke in the triple jump at 32’0”, Sidney Johnson in the discus at 102’5”, Patience Dickerman in the long jump at 14’9”, Carly Budke in the high jump at 4’4”, and Taryn Post in the pole vault at 8’6”. The only sixth place finisher was Sydney Johnson in the shot put at 34’.50”. The next action for the Trojan track teams will be the Phillipsburg meet held on Friday, April 24. The field events will begin at 3 p.m. and running event prelims will begin at 4:30 p.m., with finals starting around 6:00pm. SYLVAN GROVE – The St. John’s Catholic High School golf team won overall as a team at the Sylvan/Lucas Invitational golf meet, Tuesday, April 21. St. John’s Blujays won with a score of 313 followed by Rock Hills in second at 329 and Tipton in third with 335 points. Lacrosse and Natoma also competed with individuals. St. John’s team players all earned medals in the top ten placings. Blujays were led in a fourman score by Trey Dubbert scoring a 76, Parker Gates 78, Riley Gates 79 and George Meyer 80. Isaac Meyer scored an individual score of 82. Rock HIlls team scoring included: Samuel Flinn 65, Tycen Higer 82, Aric Horn 89, Holden Mauerhan 93 for the four-man score. Other individual scores included Drew Beam with a 95. Tipton scoring included: Linden Hake with a 75, Dylan Hollerich 84, Aaron Henke 87, Justin Brummer 89. Other individual scoring included Eddie Koenigsman 96 and Ben Hake 109. Individual medalists: 1. Collin Herold, Sylvan, 64 2. Samuel Flinn, Rock Hills, 65 3. Linden Hake, Tipton, 75 4. Trey Dubbert, St. John’s, 76 5. Parker Gates, St. John’s, 78 6. Riley Gates, St. John’s, 79 7. George Meyer, St. John’s, 80 8. Isaac Meyer, St. John’s, 82 Jay Lowell/Blade photos Logan Mong clears the high jump at 5 feet, 8 inches for a sixth place Trojan medal. 1. Smith Center 137.33 2. Beloit 136.33 3. Washington County 107.5 4. Nemaha Central 56.5 5. Marysville 45 6. Republic County 41.33 7. Bennington 33 8. Minneapolis 1 •4:55 - 5:55 p.m. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in meeting at 6 p.m. United Methodist Church upstairs (elevator available) •10 a.m. Arbor Day 2015 Celebration to be held at North Central Kansas Technical College. In recognition of the collegeʼs 50th anniversary, the ceremony will include the planting of a Golden Rain tree. •7 p.m. Beloit High School will have Scholarship Awards Night in the Beloit Commons area. Seniors and families are invited to attend. 9. Tycen Higer, Rock Hills, 82 10. Dylan Hollerich, Tipton, 84 Junior Varsity results: 1. Ty Brummer, Tipton, 46 2. Austin Wyatt, C, 49 3. August Homburg, Natoma, 49 4. Addie Kerschner, Lacrosse, 51 5. Sonny Gridley, Natoma, 53 6. Adam Bates, St. John’s, 54 1. Beloit 178.5 2. Nemaha Central 94 3. Marysville 70 4. Washington County 58 5. Minneapolis 49 6. Bennington 40.5 7. Republic County 31 8. Smith Center 29 7. Noah Schneider, C, 54 8. Austin Eilert, Rock Hills, 55 9. Ryan Gengler, St. John’s, 56 10. David Lutgen, St. John’s, 57 11. Jalee Ortman, Rock Hills, 59 12. Lexi Jeffery, Rock Hills, 75 St. John’s team will travel to Glasco on Thursday. MINNEAPOLIS – Beloit golf team finished in fourth place here, Tuesday, April 14 with a score of 439. Sacred Heart won with a 292 followed by Minneapolis at 407 and Republic County with a 417. Trojan players and their scores consisted of Kaleb Jones scoring a 104 followed by Taylor Travis and Zach Durham each scoring a 105. Gannon Grauerholz scored a 125. Jones placed 13th overall, Durham 14th and Travis 15th. Grauerholz placed 26th. Individual medalists: 1. Cole Elmore, Sacred Heart 71 2. Grant Herrunbruck, Sacred Heart 71 3. John Prendergast, Sacred Heart 75 4. Quentin Shaw, Sacred Heart 75 5. Jack Skidmore, Sacred Heart 75 6. Brooks Brown, Sacred Heart 76 7. Tyler Weems, Ell-Saline 76 8. Lane Nichols, Minneapolis 87 9. Tanier Clifford, Ell-Saline 97 10. Waylon Sheetz, Republic Co. 99 •9:20 a.m. drivers meeting, 9:30 a.m. The 9th Glen Elder Lions Club Tractor Cruise will be held at from the Hopewell Church in Glen Elder State Park. For more information contact Jim Slate at 785-545-7082 or 5453614 or e-mail address is HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected] •7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. run S&S Drug Color Out Cancer Color Run will be held in front of S&S Drug, 110 S. Mill Street. For more information call Heather Johnson at 785-738-2287 or email at [email protected] ********** To place an item for the Community Calendar, call (785) 738-3537 or email [email protected]. 4: p.m. Sacred Heart at Beloit http://www.nckssports.com/ KD Country 94 and http:// www.kdcountry94.com/ Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Looking for roofing laborer. Contact Ted Leonard (785) 534-3216. 5-15tc HELP WANTED: Seasonal/ Part-time help, CDL required. Fill out application at CPS, 424 E. Elliott. tfc HELP WANTED: Secretarial/ Receptionist position: St. John’s Catholic Church is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a full-time secretarial/ receptionist position for the Parish Office. This individual will perform a variety of routine clerical duties. Excellent benefits. Applications are available at 622 E Main St Beloit KS 67420 or phone 785738-2851. Applications will be accepted until April 30. St. John’s Catholic Church is an equal opportunity Employer. 429tc For Rent FOR RENT: Porter House Apartments, Now leasing, 55 and over OR disabled. Reasonable rates, 785-7389900. Wtc Wanted WANTED: Commercial Property of Residential lots to mow. Contact David Lutgen 785-5343248. 4-24tc For Sale FOR SALE: Farm Seed: In stock High Yielding Heartland Genetics Grain Sorghums, BMR and Conventional forages, Golden Harvest Corn, NK Soybeans, Grass Seed, Cover Crops, Seed Treating, Tender Wagons and more. Solomon Rapids Seed, Beloit 785-738-5134. 6-19tc FOR SALE: 2-bedroom country home on 2 acres with large barn and corral. $60,000. 534-2639. 4-22tc Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged through our hard time with the loss of Jennifer. We would like to thank everyone for the strength, love, prayers, cards, food, flowers, and memorials. The family of Bernese Colby will never be able to express our appreciation for the kindness and caring support that we received from Family, Friends and the Community. Our heartfelt “THANKS” to ALL the people who offered their care, concern and prayers during this difficult time of mom’s illness and death. Bernese’s smiling face will be sadly missed, but the memories we have remain in OUR hearts forever. FOR SALE: Used 18,000 btu GE air conditioner. Excellent condition, hardly used. $200.00. Call or text 785-7388326. 4-27tc Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: 609 N. Logan, Beloit. Vetter. Toys, DVD’s, games, clothes, bike, guitar and much more. Friday, April 24, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 4-22tc 3 FAMILY: Friday 4:30-dark; Sat 8:00-12:00. 519 W. 5th. Girls clothes; craft supplies, furniture, decor, women’s clothes, misc. 4-24tc Local news means the world to us! Kansas Classifieds Farm Equipment KANSAS HUNTING LAND WANTED! Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. The experts at Base Camp Leasing have been bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: [email protected] Call: 866-309-1507 BaseCampLeasing.com Help Wanted/Truck Driver Butler Transport Your Partner In Excellence. CDL Class A Drivers Needed. Sign on Bonus. All miles paid. 1-800-528-7825 or www.butlertransport.com Help Wanted/Truck Driver Drivers - No experience? Some or LOTS of experience? Let’s Talk! No matter what stage in your career, its time, call Central Refrigerated Home (888) 670-0392 www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com Stand out! Get Results! Put the Classifieds to work for you! Beloit Call 119 E. Main•785-738-3537 Buy it! Sell it! Find It! In the Classifieds! Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Tractor Cruise to benefit camp GLEN ELDER – The Ninth Glen Elder Lions Club Tractor Cruise will be May 16th to benefit the Lion’s Hearing Impaired Camp and the All American Beef Battalion’s Steaks for Troops Program. Last year our club was able to give $300 to each program. This year the cruise will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Hopewell Church in Glen Elder State Park. The driver’s meeting will be at 9:20 a.m.. They will tour around the lake on oil roads. Lunch will be at Lakeside Convenience with a pulled pork special at $6.50. After lunch the tractor cruise will continue to Winkel Manufacturing for a tour of the plant. This trip will be approximately 32 miles. All tractors will need a slow moving vehicle placard and maintain at least a 10 mph speed. You can check out last year’s pictures on Facebook by searching Glen Elder Tractor Cruise. In case of rain the event will be held May 30. For more information contact Jim Slate at 785-545-7082 or 545-3614 or e-mail address is [email protected]. Use this world wisely This is a special week for those who are involved with the production of food and fiber. It marks the 45th observance of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. The original premise of Earth Day was to promote the conservation of our natural resources. It is only fitting that on this day we showcase the progress of the Kansas farmer and rancher – but is there really any question most people who live on the planet Earth support its survival? To help put Earth Day in perspective, this celebration of our planet really began gathering steam at the beginning of the ‘90s. It became a very “in” thing to bang the environmental drum. Back then, I remember “Fortune” magazine proclaiming for the first time the environment was a cause worthy of saving. Others shouted from the mountaintops that while Motherhood, apple pie, baseball and the flag all may be subject to controversy – saving our planet was beyond debate. This same idea is back in vogue today. In this perfect world, people will fully understand the tools they use, and some believe they can provide for themselves without depending on the professionals and specialists. Life would slow down and be viewed as a whole. This ideology offers a sense of place – of being rooted. Ancient wisdom and grassroots democracy are essential. Quality and equality of life are where it’s at. Much is said about ends but little about means. This ideology speaks poetically about much – plainly about little. So what happens after Earth Day passes? Most folks go about their daily lives and forget about Earth Day. Some will focus on small things like recycling or changing their shopping habits. Some fringe environmentalists may be forced to re-think their radical positions of imminent apocalypse. Protecting and caring for this old world we call home is often a struggle. Like each day’s sunrise and sunset, we often take it for granted. Conservation of our planet can be a challenge because some regard the land as a private commodity. Others, including farmers, ranchers and those who make their living from the land, view this planet as a community to which they belong. They love, respect and care for the land. They adhere to an ethic, which enlarges the boundaries of their community to include soils, waters, plants and animals. There is no other way for the land to survive the impact of modern man. We must always remember while our land yields fruits, vegetables and grains, it also yields a cultural harvest – one we as inhabitants all share and must nurture. Let’s remember throughout the year, not only on Earth Day, that land is used right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the living community. It is used wrong when it tends to be otherwise. The bulk of all land relations hinges on investments of time, forethought, skill and faith, rather than only investments of capital. We have continually modernized our farm equipment, plant foods, herbicides and other production inputs. We are proud of the abundance of the crops we produce. We can never throw away or limit the tools which have provided so much for so many. Let’s remember throughout the year our commitment to the successful and wise use of our life-giving land. Let’s remember that we have not outgrown the land. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion. Filed State of Kansas vs. Lloyd A. Spear, possession of a hallucinogenic drug (marijuana), three counts possession of drug paraphernalia. State of Kansas vs. Ryan Dewayne Kennedy, failure to report accident, failure to remain at scene of accident, interference with law enforcement, driving while under the influence of alcohol, purchase or consumption of alcohol by a minor (MIP), driving left of center. State of Kansas vs. Jeremie John Eustice, unlawful possession of controlled substances (marijuana), possession of drug paraphernalia, inoperable headlight, inoperable brake light. State of Kansas vs. Levi Wayne Robison, unlawful possession of controlled substances (marijuana), six counts possession of drug paraphernalia, purchase or consumption of alcohol by a minor (MIP). Settled State of Kansas vs. Derrick James Koster, unlawful possession of controlled substances (marijuana), six counts possession of drug paraphernalia, contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation, purchase or consumption of alcohol by a minor (MIP), improper driving on laned roadway, failure to dim headlights. The Defendant shall pay a diversion fee of $100, booking and processing fee $45, standard fine of $250 on Count One, no fine on Counts Two through Eight, a fine of $200 on Count Nine, a statutory fine of $75 on Count Ten, a statutory fine of $75 on Count Eleven, a Law Library April 10 at 9:14 a.m., offices took a report of a non-injury accident at St. John’s Church. A 2014 Buick Regal driven by Marlene Ann Mispagel and a 2012 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Debra Sue Lutgen collided in that location. April 11 at 12:58 a.m., officers took a report of a hit and run accident. An unknown vehicle struck and damaged a street sign by Vo-Tech Dorms. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Beloit Police Department. April 11 at 4:56 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Jessica Knapp, Beloit, for assault, disorderly conduct and probation violation. April 13 at 11:56 p.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a vehicle vs. deer accident on 110th Road. Involved was a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Garrett J. Mishler, Beloit. April 14 at 9:23 a.m., officers took a report of a non-injury accident at the railroad crossing at Highway 24 and Carrico Implement. Involved was a 2006 Freightliner Columbia fee of $25 and court costs of $158. In addition the Defendant shall pay donations to the Mitchell County Council on Aging of $75, the Mitchell County Food Bank $75, Post Rock Humane Society $75, Bloodmobile Canteen (local Red Cross support group) $75, and to Hope’s Place Child Advocacy Center $75, all in lieu of community service work. State of Kansas vs. Aaron Taylor Beam, unlawful possession of controlled substances (marijuana), two counts possession of drug paraphernalia, tail lamp violation. The Defendant shall pay a diversion fee of $100, booking and processing fee $45, a standard fine of $250 on Count One, $100 fine on Count Two, $100 fine on Count Three, a statutory fine of $45 on Count Four, a Law Library Fee of $50 and court costs of $158. In addition, the Defendant must pay donations to the Mitchell County Council on Aging of $100, the Mitchell County Food Bank of $100, the Post Rock Humane Society of $100, Bloodmobile Canteen (local Red Cross Blood Drive) $100 and to Hope’s Place Child Advocacy Center of $100, all in lieu of community service work. State of Kansas vs. Jessica Knapp. The Defendant is sentenced to 12 months in the Mitchell County Jail for her conviction of contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation and six months in the Mitchell County Jail for her conviction of battery. The Defendant is granted probation from this sentence to be supervised by Twelfth Judicial District Court Services for a period of 12 months. The Defendant shall pay court costs of $158, probation fee of $60, drug testing fee of $40, and booking and processing fee of $45. Dismissed State of Kansas vs. Corey Spicher, giving a worthless check. The Defendant has tendered the sum of $271.84 to the Clerk of the District Court. The Clerk of the District Court will apply $158 for court costs, $45 for the booking and processing fee, $28.84 restitution to Shamburg Oil for the worthless check, $30 as a worthless check fee to Shamburg Oil, and $10 as a Mitchell County Attorney Administrative Fee. Upon application of the $271.84 the matter is dismissed with prejudice and without conviction. driven by Leroy Bowles, Cawker City. April 14 at 1:05 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Lloyd Spear, 30, Beloit, for a warrant and driving while suspended. April 15 at 5:37 p.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department arrested Alyssa Stewart, 19, Phillipsburg, on U.S. 24 Highway and 340 Road. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. April 15 at 5:37 p.m., Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeffry Everett, 28, Smith Center, on U.S. 24 Highway and 340 Road. He was charged with felony fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. April 15 at 5:37 p.m., Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kaylee Evans, 23, Salina, on U.S. 24 Highway and 340 Road. She was charged with possession of controlled substance, introducing contraband into jail facility and possession of drug paraphernalia. April 18 at 6:18 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took an information report for burglary and criminal trespass. April 18 at 3:02 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Morgan Short, 25, Beloit, on a Saline County warrant. Filed Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Ricardo Leiva and Rosa Leiva, seeks judgment in the amount of $26,793.55 plus interest and costs. Dismissed Security State Bank vs. Clara M. Watts. Dismissed without prejudice. Filed Phong (Mike) Nguyen vs. Vernon and Pat Petterson, seeks judgment of $4,000 plus interest and costs. Farmway Credit Union vs. Sabrina L. Robinson, seeks judgment of $2,603.48 principal balance due, $30.71 interest due, $67.50 filing fees and $15 sheriff’s service fee. Settled Beloit Motor Co., Inc. vs. Sean Ryser. Defendant shall pay to plaintiff $233.98 principal, court costs, service fees and costs of collection. Filed Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC vs. Dustin Ogg, seeks judgment in the amount of $802.15, accruing interest and costs of this action. Nicole Marie Ellis, speeding 76/65, dismissed; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, dismissed. Regina Espinoza, no liability insurance, dismissed. Keith L. Ullom, Jr., no liability insurance coverage, dismissed; failure to renew registration, dismissed. William Joseph Brummer, speeding 65/45, dismissed. Latosha G. Holmes, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Andrew Witt Hinton, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Christopher K. Dauner, speeding 82/65, fines $87, costs $108. Kylie J. Losey, speeding 81/ 60, fines $114, costs $108. Stephanie Ann Bruntz, speeding 65/55, fines $45, costs $108. Billy R. Cox, speeding 75/ 65, fines $45, costs $108. Gayle M. Jones, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Lisa M. Novak, speeding 70/ 60, fines $45, costs $108. Steven Finch, speeding 70/ 60, fines $45, costs $108. Earl Nels Hawkinson, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Kristi L. Ellenz, using wireless communication device while driving, fines $60, costs $108.