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Beloit Kansas T-Shirts
www.beloitcall.com Beloit Kansas T-Shirts Serving the Solomon Valley since 1901 BELOIT – The United Methodist Women’s Annual Spring Banquet will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at the Fellowship Hall. “Little House on the Prairie” by Lori Halfhide will be presented. BELOIT – The Beloit Area Prayer Breakfast will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the First Christian Church, 321 N. Mill in Beloit. The speaker will be Erin Burks , author of “Twice the Blessing”. The breakfast is a freewill donation. BELOIT – Memorial Day is coming soon. If you would like to see more peony baskets downtown it can be done. Each flower bush costs about $15 and it takes two to fill a bucket. All the buckets that are needed have been purchased. We just need $30 a pole to continue with new flowers. If you would like to help please drop off your name and donation at S&S Drug. BELOIT – American Legion Post 57 members of Beloit recently presented Beloit High School sophomore Noah Easter, son of Jermey and Lynne Easter with a Youth of the Year Community Award. American Legion Chaplain, Boy Scout Unit Commissioner and District Advancement Chairman Loren Harvey presented the award to the committee. Easter was then nominated by the Beloit Boy Scout troop committee. He was then selected for the award by the State Community Legion which is every community of the American Legion throughout the State of Kansas. “Noah has always worked with the youth while in Boy Scouts,” said Harvey. “He attended camp as a youth leader this year and is always there to help out when needed.” Easter has been attending camps since he was a Cub Scout. This was his first year to serve as a leader. Easter has been in Cub Scouts since preschool at age five. He graduated with the highest ranking in “Order of Arrow” and is now a Life Scout. Easter is preparing on graduating yet another highest ranking in the Boy Scouts as an Eagle Scout. His project to succeed in this ranking consist of working on a playset for the Methodist Church in Beloit. The project is ironically named the “Noah’s Arc” playset with an arc as the centerpiece of construction. I didn’t expect to be rewarded for doing something that I enjoy,” said Noah. “I really enjoyed working at the Boy Scout camp and enjoy working with the youth over the years.” Easter keeps busy as he also takes part in the Beloit Orchestra, plays football, wrestles, competes in track and field and helps at church and in community projects. He takes care of his grandparents by mowing their lawn and provides them help wherever needed. Easter likes to design things and has looked at game designing and architecture as a future field down the line. He will be working on that designing aspect as he constructs the “Noah’s Arc” this summer. American Legion Post 57 Commander Evert LaCoe presents Noah Easter with the 2015 Youth of the Year Community Award. BELOIT – A Hilltop Lodge Memorial Service will be held in the activity room at 2 p.m. on May 7 for Kenton Lawson and Betty McGee. by Chad Hallack BELOIT – A Veterans Service Representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs will be in the area on Thurs., May 7 at the Beloit Municipal Building from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mankato City Hall from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs is a state agency that provides free assistance to veterans and their families with veterans’ benefits. Call 785-625-8532 for more information. 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. For more information contact Jim Slate at 785545-7082 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 — Friendship Meals will be on Monday, May 4. This week’s meal by Cunningham Telephone and Cable will feature Sloppy Joes and desserts. 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. BELOIT – On Saturday, May 2, a Burpees/baked goods benefit will be held for nine month old Benedict Horinek who is battling Retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye. Benedict went for a routine eye exam and was diagnosed two weeks ago and is undergoing treatments in Benedict Horinek Philadelphia, PA, where a doctor specializes in the field. Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the eye that begins in the retina, the sensitive lining on the inside of the eye. It most commonly affects young children and can affect one or both eyes. Treatments depend on the size Proclamation for Day of Prayer Beloit Mayor Tom Naasz signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, May 7, a National Day of Prayer. On this day millions of people will gather to participate in the 64th Annual National Day of Prayer. The Beloit Area Prayer Breakfast will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 7 at the First Christian Church located on 321 N. Mill. The speaker will be Erin Burks, author of “Twice the Blessing”. Right: Shown witnessing the Mayor Naasz signature are Judy Pohlman and Barbara McGrath from the Presbyterian Church, Lyla Newell of the Christian Church, Pat Lewis and Mary Ellen Tripp from the Methodist Church. Sharon Sahlfeld photo of the location of the tumor and if it has spread to other areas of the body. Chemotherapy may help shrink the tumor so other treatment can be used to treat the remaining cancer cells. The Horinek family of six children, who attend St. John’s Catholic school, moved to Beloit two and a half years ago. Clint Horinek owns 12:11 Crossfit and Sarah is a stay at home mom. The benefit will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at 12:11 Crossfit located between Shopko Hometown and Catlin’s Apple Market. Baked goods for the benefit can be dropped off at the St. John’s Parish Office or the 12:11 Crossfit gym. Along with selling of baked goods a dollar can be donated for every Burpee executed during the benefit. A Burpee is a full body exercise used in strength training. The basic movement is performed in four steps and known as a “fourcount burpee.” The family will have to make several trips to Philadelphia when needed. Doug McKinney, Executive Director of the North Central Regional Planning Commission, presented a regional grant program to the Commissioners on Monday morning. Mitchell County is taking the lead on the program which also includes Dickinson, Ottawa and Saline counties. The $75,000 potentially available to Mitchell County would be put to use funding improvements to homes to make them more handicap accessible. Ramps, handrails, door widening and bathroom remodels are some of the possibilities for the available funds at a rate of up to $12,500 per approved household. McKinney also announced there are approximately $300,000 available in CDBG funds available that could go to 17 or more projects in the four county area. The NCRPC will also be taking a “meeting field trip” to Abilene to tour a water treatment plant and Rawhide Portable Corral and Livestock Equipment, Inc. facilities. Public Works Director Larry Emerson reported there had been no further communication and therefore nothing to update on the expected “Cawker Causeway” project. The County continues work on digging a new pit at the landfill where progress was delayed due to having to work through an limestone shelf. Emerson said there is about four feet to go to complete half of the new pit as planned at this time. He also brought attention to guardrail posts needing replaced along the Waconda dam road. Some of which were discover to be rotting and breaking when the area was sprayed last week. Emerson said the replacement cost per post could range from about $35 to $52. Emerson also reported that a bridge over Granite Creek one mile north of Hwy. 24 has deteriorated over time due to repeated high water levels over the years and needs to be addressed. Emerson suggested pouring a new deck on the bridge would be the most advisable option between closing the road or building a new bridge entirely. Emerson said that he expects to get about 10,000 yards of gravel from their latest dig site and that hand patching work continues on county roadways prior to the start of blade patching work. Emerson then was part of an executive session with the commissioners for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. In official action, the commissioners approved the appointment of Sam Eilert as Plum Creek Township Trustee who will Wednesday, April 29, 2015 My brother is 42 and getting married for the first time. His bride-to-be has been married before. My mom and I would like to give her a bridal shower, but it seems they have most of what they need. However, they don’t own their own home. How do we send out invites and ask guests to give money toward either the cost of the wedding or larger purchases like new furniture or a down payment on a home without being rude? Is there a proper way, or is it not OK to ask for this? -- Stumped in Wisconsin It is not OK to expect guests to pay for the wedding. The bridal couple should have the wedding they can afford. Showers, however, are about gifts, so there is some leeway when it comes to registries. There are now registries for honeymoons, vacations and, yes, houses, including furniture and appliances. If the couple has such registries, the websites can be listed on a separate sheet of paper with the shower invitation. You also can pass along such preferences by word of mouth. But part of a shower is unwrapping gifts so everyone can “oooh” and “aaah.” It might be wise for the bride to register at more traditional places where unwanted gifts can be returned or exchanged for something more to her liking (after she writes her thank-you notes, of course). With your ability to reach many people, how about a plea to have hooks put in all public restrooms? I’m sure other women also hate to put their purses on the bathroom floor in these public places. -Germs, Yuck We suspect most women would rather put their purse on their head than drop it on the floor of a public restroom. If there is no hook, try resting the purse strap over the door latch. If that doesn’t work, there may be space on the toilet paper dispenser. You also could place your purse on your lap (awkward, but doable), or get a purse with a shoulder strap and don’t take it off at all. And you might look into purchasing a little plastic hook that will slip over a door and hold a purse, often available at drugstores or hardware stores. (But do be careful if you hang this over the door, as someone can lift it from the outside.) As always, if there is a manager with whom to register a complaint, do so. I’d like to help those who feel the same as “Also Lonely in Chesapeake, Va.,” the 29-year-old virgin who hasn’t found Mr. Right. I know it may sound strange in this day and age, but 15 years ago, my husband was a virgin. Due to low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence, he was afraid to ask a woman out. We were 43 when we met, and I am so glad. We’ve had 15 very happy years, and I hope there are many more to come. -Donna 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. Waconda Chapter of KAA BELOIT – The Waconda Chapter of the Kansas Anthropological Association met Tuesday, April 21, at the Dairy Queen meeting room with Gail Pearson in charge of the program. After a meal, President Linda O’Hara called the meeting to order with the minutes of the last meeting being read and approved followed by the treasurer’s report. Gail announced that the program was a “show and tell” by the members present. Gail brought some fossil pearls which he had found over the years in Mitchell County, most of which were made by clams but a few had come from oysters. He also showed a piece of burned corn cob dug from a pit at an archaeological site in Ottawa County and dated to the 1200’s making it 800 years old. It was surprisingly well preserved for that age relic. He also passed around an article that he had co-authored with Mike Everhart which appeared in the Transaction of the Kansas Academy of Science, Fall 2014 periodical regarding a possible Mosasaur vertebrae Gail had found. Arvilla Heiman told about her spoon collection which is very extensive including some family spoons, series collectible spoons, and unique individual pieces. She showed an antique souvenir spoon depicting an Omaha Indian and various native American symbols which was particularly interesting plus she showed some other spoons. Betty Melton brought a picture of the 1949 Beloit High School basketball team showing team members and Coach Sid Smith who was the brother of the late Barbara Harrison. Margaret Moore showed a “Beloit Oil and Gas Company” stock certificate that had been purchased by Guy Pierce, a local Beloit area farmer, in May of 1918. His daughter, Margaret Pierce, died just this last winter at the age of 95. Guy, Hilda, and daughter Margaret are all buried in Elmwood Cemetery. Linda O’Hara brought an early day pharmacy stamp from the pharmacy in Hugoton, which she and her late husband, Paul, owned for a number of years. It was unique in that it is a “duplicate consecutive” number stamper so that the Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Having a birthday or an anniversary? Sharon Sahlfeld, Editor Chad Hallack, Ad Sales Rhonda Claussen, Production Rick Larson, Circulation If you or someone you know is having a birthday or anniversary, please call 785-738-3537 or email [email protected]. 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Out of State Yearly, $111.18; Six months, $61.16; Three Months, $35.02 DO NOT PAY CARRIER DIRECT Wheat............................$4.67 Grain Sorghum..............$4.36 Corn.............................. $3.26 Soybeans.......................$9.08 Wheat............................$4.77 Grain Sorghum..............$4.51 Corn..............................$3.31 Soybeans.......................$9.13 Wheat............................$4.77 Grain Sorghum..............$4.51 Corn...............................$3.31 Soybeans..................... $9.13 pharmacist could stamp a prescription number twice, one for the prescription and the other for the pharmacy records before the stamper automatically advanced to the next number. It was a very ingenious device used long before the days of computer record keeping. Linda also showed a wooden toy top Paul had made when he was 12 years old and a Playboy Club pocket knife souvenir from 1965. The next meeting will be held at the home of Linda O’Hara at 5 p.m. on May 26. Sylvan-Lucas students to attend Lions Band Camp SYLVAN GROVE – Three students from Sylvan-Lucas Unified Schools are being hosted by local Lyons Clubs to attend the Lions Band Camp, held June 2-6, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Aundrea Haberer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Haberer, Luray, is being sponsored by the Luray Lions Club. Jedd Rowden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rowden, Lucas, is being sponsored by the Lucas Lions Club. Rebecca Denholm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hawkins and Mr. Rodney Denhaol, is being sponsored by the Hunter Lions Club. All three of these students are members of the Sylvan-Lucas Music program, playing in marching band, pep band and concert band. They all took solos to contest and will continue being musicians in the Sylvan-Lucas Band next year. Lions Band gives music students a chance to rehearse, compete and perform with peers from across the State of Kansas. Being in the State Band makes students eligible for the International Band if they want to extend their musical experiences. The State Lions Band is directed by the State’s top music faculty members, usually from the college level. It is a five-day concert band program where students rehearse in sections and with the full band. The camp experience culminates with a concert at the State Lions Convention in Lawrence. Aundrea, Jedd and Rebecca want to thank these local Lions Clubs for their all-expense paid music camp experience. They will bring what they learn back to their school band to make it better and to share information with other Sylvan-Lucas Band students. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Mankato Library sponsors concert series MANKATO – The Mankato City Library will be sponsoring the second Annual Robert Turner Summer Concert Series in Mankato City Park. There will be three performances in the park this summer. The music is made possible from the sale of a book of lithographs that was donated to the library by Robert Turner in 1926. The money made from the sale of the book has been earmarked for programs in the “arts”. The library wants to use the money to give back to the community. All of the musicians coming to Mankato are from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa is the home of legendary singer, songwriter, JJ Cale. JJ Cale’s music influence can be heard in the Tulsa style of music. Mother’s Day weekend will kick of the Summer Concert Series with a performance by Wink Burcham and Friends from 5-8. Wink Burcham is an old soul with a song craft that belies his age. With a genuine reverence to the past, this Tulsa, OK artist has a knack for writing witty, heartfelt lyrics that immediately pull the listener into his stories, ala John Prine or Townes Van Zandt. The music easily slips between old-fashioned country, grassroots folk, and Piedmont-style blues and is an important part of the New Tulsa Sound movement. The Second concert will be Friday from 7-10 p.m. on June 26 featuring Pilgrim. Pilgrim plays a mix of rock, funk, and country blues and high energy. They have quickly become a Tulsa favorite among those seeking live music. The last concert will be from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, July 31, featuring the Brad James Band. They play a variety of folk, blues, and rock. The band is influenced by bands such as the Allman Brothers Band, and Jerry Garcia. All the performances will take place in Mankato City Park and will have FREE admission. White Rock Concessions will be catering BBQ and wood fired pizza. There will be a beer garden for the June and July performances. Beloit Senior Center BELOIT – We finally received some April showers. We could certainly use more but we’re grateful for what we got. On the first Tuesday, Farmway Coop brought our lunch. Linus Sarver played the piano for us. On Good Friday, we celebrated Easter with chocolate and Bingo. On the 10th, First National Bank brought cake for our April birthdays, who are Doris Fromm, Katy Tilton, Gene Deiter, Ellen Hearon, Pauline McMillan and Frances White. We wish them all a super day. Our Beloit Senior Board met on the third Wednesday. The county board met on the third Thursday at Cawker City. Joyce McKinney brought our nutrition lesson on the third Wednesday. She talked about the importance of whole grains in our diet. She brought whole wheat scones for us to sample. She always brings a tasty treat. Guaranty State Bank brought cake and ice cream on the third Friday. This last Thursday we played Name That Tune. Beverly James supplied the piano music. Mary Belknap was the champion tune solver, with Pauline McMillan a close second. Theresa Baxa was the winner of our drawing this month. We would like to invite everyone to join us Monday through Friday for programs and lunch. Call 738-5802 for reservations. Mary Claussen, manager West Beloit 4-H Club BELOIT – The regular monthly meeting of the West Beloit 4-H Club was held on April 19. President Jesse Vetter called the meeting to order with 30 members and two leaders answering the question “What is your pet’s name?” Riley Croisant led the club in reciting the flag salute and 4-H pledge. During reports, club leaders talked about Discovery Days and 4-H camp. Chance Kopsa updated the club on the recent 4H council meeting. Karson Odle gave a parliamentarian report on what the taps of the gavel mean. The health and wellness committee put together an exercise challenge with a club goal of 8,000 minutes of exercise in the next month. Jamie Sporleder led the club in singing “The Unicorn Song”. For the program, Grady Seyfert gave a demonstration on different magic tricks. Jesse Vetter showed the club how to use a multi-meter tester. Quinn Eilert, Austin Stover, Chance Kopsa, Tatem Seyfert, Karson Odle, and Jamie Sporleder celebrated birthdays. The club then enjoyed healthy refreshments provided by the health and wellness committee. The next meeting is at 7 p.m., Sunday, May 10. Shea Larson, Reporter State Treasurer warns of telephone scam TOPEKA — State Treasurer Ron Estes warns Kansans of suspicious phone calls using the number for the Unclaimed Property Division on caller ID to make it appear that the state or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is calling to request taxes. The automated phone calls claim to be part of the IRS and state that individuals still owe taxes. The recording then directs callers to select a preferred payment plan. “These automated phone calls should be ignored as they are not being sent from our Unclaimed Property Division,” said Ron Estes, Kansas State Treasurer. “I urge all Kansans to be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS or Kansas state agencies as a lure and avoid responding.” Estes reminds Kansans that the State Treasurer’s Office will never request individuals to provide personal information to an automated phone call or charge a fee to return unclaimed property—both common indicators of scams related to unclaimed property in the past. “If you ever question the validity of any correspondence or phone calls related to the State Treasurer’s Office, please don’t hesitate to contact our office for verification,” said Estes. “We take great pride in the integrity of our program and work hard to ensure safeguards are in place to protect personal information and unclaimed property belonging to Kansans.” Kansans who receive suspicious phone calls claiming to be from the IRS can call and report them to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-3664484. Kansans who believe they may have unclaimed property available to claim at the State Treasurer’s Office should search the state’s official website, http:// www.kansascash.com/ , or call the Unclaimed Property Division at 1-800-432-0386 (toll free). Beloit Elementary Students of the Month are left to right: Cooper Adams, Ashlyn Loomis, Byron Marshall, Cadyn Brummer and Taysja Sevilla. BES announces Students of the Month BELOIT – Beloit Elementary School has announced the Students of the Month. Ashlyn Loomis and Cooper Adams have been selected for the month of February, and Cadyn Brummer and Taysja Sevilla have been selected for March. Ashlyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Loomis, is a student in Mrs. Remus’ second grade class. Her favorite subject is recess when she plays with friends and her hobby is watching “Full House” on T.V. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cris Adams, is a student in Mrs. Porter’s sixth grade glass. His favorite subject is recess when he plays games and his hobby is playing with friends. Cadyn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Brummer, is a student in Mrs. Baxa’s first grade class. His favorite subject is recess when he plays soccer and his hobby is playing with his brothers. Taysja, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sevilla, is a student in Mrs. Palen’s fifth grade class. Her favorite subject is science when she builds stuff and her hobby is reading “Hunger Games” books. Students of the Month are selected for demonstrating positive behavior traits in school and are sponsored by the Banner Restaurant and the Beloit Call. Daughters of American Revolution Conference MANHATTAN – Under the Direction of State Regent Brenda Judd Dooley, Jewell, Desire Tobey Sears Chapter was well represented at the 117th Annual Kansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference held April 23-25, at Four Points by Sheraton. Daughters attending included: Retha Blecha, Munden; Sherry Koster, Jewell; Rebecca Craig, Scandia; Junior Members Haley Popelka, Belleville, and Charlsie Craig, Scandia. Junior member Haley served as personal page for National Junior Membership Chair Cecile Wimberly, while Charlsie Craig paged for National Chaplain General Ann Salley Crider. Daughter Retha Blecha serves as State Chair of the Chapter Achievement Awards committee along with Haley Popelka who is Commemorative Events Chair. Daughter Retha Blecha is also vice president of Cameo Club. Mrs. Haley Popelka lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America to begin the Junior membership Banquet Friday evening. Saturday morning, April 25, Daughter Haley Popelka, chaired the Commemorative Event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located on the Kansas State University campus. Many daughters attended this memorial service to honor those who served. Daughter Haley Popelka represented Desire Tobey Sears Chapter as their Outstanding Junior for this conference. Congratulations, Mrs. Popelka. With the 124th National Continental Congress, held at the DAR headquarters, Washington, D.C., approaching in June those planning to attend from Desire Tobey Sears Chapter are Kansas State Regent Brenda Judd Dooley, member Rebecca Craig, while Junior Member Charlsie Craig will be serving as a Congress Page. Kansas seat belt usage at an all-time high TOPEKA – The highest-ever percentage of buckled drivers and passengers in Kansas was recorded in 2014. Kansas Transportation Secretary Mike King made the announcement of the increase in the observed seat belt rate today at an event at Kansas Highway Patrol Troop B headquarters in Topeka. “Eighty-six percent of drivers and front seat passengers were buckled up. That’s a five percentage point increase from the previous year,” said Secretary King. In 2003, a year after the observed seat belt rate was only 61 percent; Kansas implemented the safety campaign, “Click it. Or ticket.” which combines education and enforcement with the help of Kansas law enforcement agencies. Speaking on behalf of Kansas law enforcement, Kansas Highway Patrol Colonel Mark Bruce said the future of safety is moving in the right direction. “This tells us that we are doing something right,” Col. Bruce said. We are seeing progress in the form of more people taking the initiative to protect themselves and buckle up.” Law enforcement works with the KDOT-sponsored program, the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office (KTSRO), and uses their high school based education program, Seat belts Are For Everyone, or SAFE, to get the message to new drivers. The SAFE program began in six high schools in Crawford County. Today it is in 128 schools in 60 counties, and reaches more than 100,000 students, according to KTSRO project director Norraine Wingfield. SAFE is a cooperative effort to highlight the importance of wearing seat belts and decrease risky driving behaviors of teens. Wingfield said the observed teen rate for seat belt usage has been increasing at a greater rate than any other age group, and counties that have the SAFE program increased the seat belt rate for all ages. “This shows that when drivers are buckled up, the occupants of the car are buckled up,” Wingfield said. Secretary King pointed out that today’s announcement was worth celebrating but the national average for seat belt usage is 87 percent. “We still have 14 percent of our state’s population going unbuckled,” Secretary King said. “That’s far too many. We will keep working to educate and enforce Kansas law. “The message is simple. Seat belts save lives.” Seat belt rates went from a Kansas rate (age 14) of 77 usage in 2008 to a gradually 86 increase number in 2014. The US rate increased from 83 to 87. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 by Chad Hallack The Beloit Lady Trojans softball team was back in action on Monday, splitting a home double header with Sacred Heart. The Lady Trojans took game one in a come from behind effort as they celebrated a walk-off win after an Audrey Shamburg bases loaded triple gave them a 10-7 victory. Sacred Heart won game two by a final score of 11-4. In game one Sacred Heart jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first after a pair of hits by Karli Alvarez and Caitlyn Butts before a pair of Beloit errors allowed two runs to score and put on two more base runners on in Lindsey Gack and Haylie Rodriguez who also crossed home plate for the early cushion. The Lady Knights pushed the lead to 5-0 in the second on an RBI single by Gack, scoring Lathan who had reached on a bunt single, stolen second and reached third on a passed ball. Sharon Sahlfeld photo Senior Arrica Overmiller winds up and throws the strike for the Beloit Lady Trojans. BELOIT – Beloit Lions Club has a record number of boys signed up this year, with almost 180 boys, ages 5-12. The T-ball and 8-under games will begin on Monday, May 25. The 10-under and 12-under games will begin on Tuesday, May 26. In the upper division (12under), The Iron Pigs and Thunder will be playing in the District 2 Tournament, July 6-10 at Smith Center (host), and the Mud Hens will be playing in the District 1 Tournament, July 6-10 at Glen Elder (Waconda hosting). The State Tournament for Kansas State PeeWee 12-under will be held in Beloit this year on July 13-17. Coaches: Cris Adams, Brandon Prochaska, Todd Adolph, Caleb Anderson Players: Coleton Fobes, Jeremiah Sahlfeld, Wyatt Higgins, Dylan Thompson, Daniel Eilert, Parker Isbell, Kyler Burks, Ethan Anderson, Wesley Adolph, Zane Morris, Chance Jermark, Cooper Jermark, Logan Arasmith, Luis Ortega, Braden Burks, Shawn Clark, Cameron Hajny, Tate Kadel, Hunter Prochaska, Cooper Adams Coaches: Don Walker, Jason Chancellor, Scott Waters, Wade Gerstner Players: Brody Widrig, Maddox Waters, Cohen Ullom, Brodie Schroeder, Lance Lundine, Noah Gerstner, Clayton Garst, Ethan Fay, Kyan Offutt, Ayden Loomis, Luke Bates, Evan Grabon, Benson Berndt, Quinn Eilert, Owen Eilert, Wesley Smith, Tristan Thompson, Asa Carr, Caylen Chancellor, Brennan Walker Coaches: Craig Haller, Stuart Porter, Chad • 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) • 6 p.m. The United Methodist Womenʼs Annual Spring Banquet will be held at the Fellowship Hall. “Little House on the Prairie” by Lori Halfhide will be presented. Members are asked to bring a carry-in dish for the evening meal, plus table service. All women invited and can bring a guest. • 6:30 a.m. The Beloit Area Prayer Breakfast will be held at the First Christian Church, 321 N. Mill in Beloit. The speaker will be Erin Burks , author of “Twice the Blessing”. The breakfast is a freewill donation. • 2 p.m. Hilltop Lodge Memorial Service will be held in the activitiy room for Kenton Lawson and Betty McGee. • 10 - 11:30 a.m. A Veterans Service Representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs will be in the area at the Beloit Muncipal Building. They will be at Mankato City Hall from 1-2:30 p.m. Thompson, Kirk Cool Players: Jesse McMillan, Wyatt McMillan, Evan Blue, Christian Mears, Nathan Lattin, Jerek Rexroat, Levi Cool, Xander Elam, Braden Francis, Grady Seyfert, Branson Hiserote, Wyatt Broeckelman, Carter Burton, Jackson Rexroat, Phillip Benjamin Thompson, Vinchenzo McGuire, Bryan Corbett, Mason Fuller, Jacob Porter, Ethan Haller Coach: Brian Gates Players: Tyson Gates, Cooper Herrman, Carter Jermark, Brogan Monty, Nicholas Niewald, Gunner Pruitt, Carsen Shadduck, Zane Wagner, Phoenix Wendell - Coach: Eric Hilt Players: Brodie Boudreaux, Dayshawn Dunigan, Demetrius Dunigan, Arrica Overmiller battled through another tough inning in the third getting a ground ball out to finish the inning with Sacred Heart runners on second and third. Overmiller gave up 10 hits and seven total runs in the game, but the Beloit bats would soon find life and bring the Lady Trojans back. It began with a run in the bottom of the third scored by Hailey Winkel who singled to right field to start the inning and scored with two outs on an RBI single to center by Shaylyn Krone. Beloit closed the gap from 5-1 to 5-4 in the fourth. Kennedy Brown and Abby Bean hit back to back singles to center field before Josie Wilson cleared the bases with one swing for a three run shot over the center field fence. The Lady Trojans then tied the game at 5 in the fifth after Krone reached on an error and later scored on a fielders choice of a ground ball hit by Grace Marozas for an RBI. Sacred Heart regained the lead 7-5 in the sixth on an Alvarez triple that scored Bergkamp and Gack who had both reached on singles. Beloit continued to scrap and claw at the Lady Knights, picking up another run in the bottom of the sixth. The Lady Trojans loaded the bases with back to back singles by Winkel and Wilson before Shamburg was hit by a pitch. Spangler then walked to bring home Winkel. Beloit had to settle for one run after having the bases loaded with just one out. Overmiller put the Lady Knights away in the top of the seventh leaving Beloit down a run coming to their last at bat. Marozas drew a lead off walk and advanced to third on a Brown single to center. Marozas scored to tie the game at seven on a single by Bean. Wilson then reached to load the bases on a five pitch walk to bring up Shamburg who hit a walk off, basses clearing triple to center to notch the 107 victory. Riley Hilt, Aiden Hoffer, Brady Litton, Kade Pearson, Joel Rexroat, Armando Salsido, Paxon Sanborn - Coach: Grant Sneath Players: Wade Gronewoller, Colton Harris, Eli Johnson, Alex Laflen, Kaden Lomax, Jayce Offutt, Cameron Sneath, Kobi Tyson, Kayden Trimble - Coach: Errick Clark Players: Ashton Bletscher, Luke Cheney, Jackson Cheney, Ryker Clark, Jayc Darnall, Aiden Jones, Brooks Jones, Jennings Sloan, Jackson Weston - Coach: Jason Carr Players: Charlie Burke, Collin Falloon, Lucas Falloon, Grant Goodaker, Henry Holdren, Edward Horinek, Canaan Letourneau, Jonas Letourneau, Matthew Rice, Gregory Walter CAWKER CITY – The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is hosting yet another great event for Purple Heart recipients in Cawker City this weekend. Carl Suter and his friends from the VFW Post 379 will be joined by Naval Cross Recipient and Associate Justin Wilson and three Heroes from as far as Savannah, GA including Kathryn Newland of Bennington, Kan. They will experience 4 full days of hunting and fishing with a group of local folks who work hard to show these Heroes a great time. Michael, Ryan, Jason and Kathryn are thrilled to be selected for this opportunity, but no one is more excited than Associate Justin Wilson. “This is the 3rd year we will have done this event, and I look forward to it every year. It is such an honor to hunt with these Wounded Warriors. I love seeing how they evolve individually and as a group as the event unfolds!” When there is such an outpouring of community support like there is in Cawker City, it also enhances the experience for the Heroes. They get a firsthand look at communities showing their support of Wounded Warriors. Spending time experiencing the soothing qualities of nature, In game two, Beloit got out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second as courtesy runner Sara Weidenhaft, who took to the basepaths after an Ashten Kadel single, scored on a fielders choice of a ground ball hit by Brown. Sacred Heart tied the game at one apiece in the top of the fourth as Caroline Donatell scored after drawing a walk and being hit over to third on an Amy Schaulis single. Donatell then scored on an outfield error by the Lady Coach: Tony Thompson Players: Mason Bouray, Matthew Garman, Marshall Green, Lane Jones, Jace Jones, Grant Letourneau, John Lomax, Jamisen Mears, Declan Thompson, George Zimmer Coach: Creighton Remus Players: Colton Adolph, Trace Conn, Gunner Gray, Leighton Flouke, Rily Lundine, Joel Pearce, Boede Porter, Hudson Remus, Marcus Roberson, Chance Ullom - Coach: Clint Scheck Players: Ben Clingman, Robert Claycamp, Brooks Dunstan, Dominic Eilert, Blake Fultz, Vincent Gilmore, Mason Johanson, Parker Lund, Eastyn Offutt, Jaxon Trojans. Beloit regained the lead in the fifth after a triple by Brown who scored on the play after an error by the Lady Knights center fielder. Sacred Heart bounced back with a six run sixth inning to put the game away after taking a 7-1 lead. The Lady Knights combined for four hits and took advantage of a pair of Beloit errors in the inning. The Lady Trojans got one back in the sixth on an RBI single by Spangler to score Shamburg who had walked earlier in the inning. Sacred Heart tacked on another four runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves more breathing room. Beloit got a single from Marozas, to start the bottom of the seventh, who then scored on a Brown double at the next at bat. The comeback attempt was not to be in game two as the next three Lady Trojan hitters went down in order to preserve the 11-4 win for Sacred Heart. Beloit moves to 9-3 on the season and 5-1 in NCAA league play. Sacred Heart is now 9-6 and 7-3 in league play. The Lady Trojans will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to face Southeast of Saline. Sahlfeld, Hayden Scheck - Coach: Scott Wright Players: Carter Fairchild, Gage Follis, Paxton Fouts, Aydan Hogan, Kohler Isbell, Marly Lewis, Brylee LePon, Henry Tice, Landon Tonne, Kale Wessling, Gavin Wright - Coach: Eric Hamel Players: Carson Clark, Noah Demars, Jay Eeles, Kellen Elam, Maddox Firebaugh, Korbyn Hamel, Kanean Olson, Wyatt Pollet, Cole Sedlacek, Isaac Wiles Coach: Jason Johnson Players: Colby Albert, Brady Burton, Graham Clausen, Kynan Cross, Camden Hamilton, Lijah Gerstner, Griffin Johnson, Braxton Logan, Hayden Nicholson, Xavier Pilcher, Tripp Stillwell hanging out with other veterans and sharing similar experiences can really help calm the spirit. Additionally, when the excitement of hooking that big fish or satisfaction of striking up a big tom turkey is added into the weekend events, Heroes tend to achieve a level of satisfaction and accomplishment that has been missing from their lives. WWIA also works to connect these Heroes with each other by always hosting small groups; giving them the opportunity to recreate that camaraderie they previously shared with others in deployed situations. WWIA is a national non-profit dedicated to serving our nation’s combat wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors. For more information, please go to the website at awwiaf.org and visit us on facebook at facebook.com/wwia or contact us via email at [email protected]. BELOIT – The Beloit Lions Club is looking for high school aged boys to umpire the 10-under and 12-under baseball games, every Tuesday and Friday from May 26th through July 3. If you are interested in umpiring for a part-time summer job, or to gain service learning hours for high school, contact Kevin Marozas. • 7 p.m. Beloit High School will have Scholarship Awards Night in the Beloit Commons area. Seniors and families are invited to attend. • 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]. Energy on the field Sharon Sahlfeld photo Beloit Parks and Recreation soccer players ended their season this past weekend Wed, April 29.....4:30 pm.....at Cleveland Thurs, April 30.....6:30 pm.........Detroit Fri May 1....6:30 pm.........Detroit Sat, May 2..5:30 pm.........Detroit Sun, May 3....12:30 pm........Detroit Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Looking for roofing laborer. Contact Ted Leonard (785) 534-3216. 5-15tc HELP WANTED: Seasonal/Fulltime help. Matching 401(k) , health insurance with prescription drugs, vision, and dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability insurance. Preferred CDL but not 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 ASSISTANT COOK – St. John’s Catholic School is seeking a part-time assistant cook. This individual will work under the direction of the Head Cook and assists with the preparation and serving of meals in the school cafeteria. Applications are available at the parish office, 622 E. Main St., Beloit, KS 67420 or phone 785-738-2851. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. St. John’s Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer. 5-13tc For Rent FOR RENT: Two houses, 2 bedroom, stove and refrigerator furnished, 508 N. Pine and 608 N. Mill. Contact Harry Gantenbein, 738-5052. 5-1tc FOR RENT: Porter House Apartments, Now leasing, 55 and over OR disabled. Reasonable rates, 785-7389900. Wtc HEAD COOK - St. John’s Catholic School is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of head cook. This individual is responsible for managing the food service operation and will plan and prepare quality menus according to the state nutritional guidelines. This individual must also maintain production records and food service standards in an efficient and cost effective manner. Applications are available at the parish office, 622 E Main St., Beloit KS 67420 or phone 785738-2851. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. St. John’s Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer. 5-13tc HELP WANTED: St. John’s Catholic School is seeking a PreK aide for the 2015-2016 school year. Hours will be Monday - Thursday and some Fridays 7:45-11:15 am. If interested in applying for this position, please pick up an application at the Parish Office, 622 E. Main Street, Beloit, KS or call Marcy Kee 785-738-8747 or Joe Holdren 785-534-9867. The position will remain open until filled. 5-13tc Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Located between Professional Photographers Color Corporation and Great Plains Landscape on Roosevelt Avenue, Friday, May 1, 9-6; Saturday, May 2, 7-?. Baby and kids clothing, men and women’s clothing, kitchen items, antique child sized mannequins, Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum, books, space heaters, fishing poles, old Trojan year books, camping stove, battery jumpers, treager grill, microwaves, over 1500 toys including Tonka, Hot Wheels, and Match Box, GE washer and dryer, 2 portable dishwashers (GE and Kenmore), shop tools, computers, office desks, filing cabinets, office chairs, storm windows, and lots of miscellaneous. Pearson/Blake/ Wichers. 4-29tc Moving Sale MOVING SALE: WednesdaySaturday, 9-6, 413 E. Court. Lots of men’s clothing, sizes 38-40, plastic totes, Denver Broncos collectibles, little of everything. Everything must go! 4-29tc GARAGE SALE: 709 N. Highland. HUGE SALE! Home and baby furniture; lots of baby items; name brand boys, infant and kids, adult and maternity clothing, tons of toys and miscellaneous. Many new items. Thursday, 6-8 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - ? with $10 bag sale at 10 a.m.. Cheney/ King. 5-1tc YARD SALE: 114 N. Poplar, Saturday, 8-5. Fencing, toys, books, clothes, videos, household, bedding, pictures, handcrafts. 5-1tc MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE: 710 N. Highland. Friday, May 1, 4-7 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-noon. 4-29tc Estate Sale ESTATE SALE: May 1-2-3, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Open 9 a.m. -6 p.m.. Large Sale, 9 rooms full and outside. Guns, mounted heads, buffalo, dear, lion, etc. 7’ metal statue of liberty, knives, Indian items, pretty dolls, glassware, furniture. Don’t miss this one. 614 Walnut Street, Jamestown, Kansas. 4-29tc Wanted WANTED: Looking for work. Very helpful. You name it, I can do it. Please call 785-534-9543. 5-1tc 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 Buy it! Sell it! Find It! In the Classifieds! replace Don Poelma. Regarding the Disaster Board, it was announced that Rick Horn will replace Larry Heidrick as President. The commissioners also approved a residential Neighborhood Revitalization Grant application from Tom and Renee Naasz in the amount of $24,759, Wanda Backstrom and Dawn Schneider of Court Services in the 12th Judicial District appeared to present Community Corrections and Juvenile Services grants from the State for fiscal year 2016. Backstrom is the head of Community Corrections in the 12th District based in Cloud County. She presented grant information to the commissioners including a Kansas Department of Corrections grant totaling $174,135 which represents a $2,760 increase from last year while the Juvenile Services grant is down about $6,000 to $245,346. A motion was made and carried to approve the applications by the commissioners. Backstrom also noted that she had applied for a Behavioral Health grant for Department of Corrections adult services in the amount of $101,843. She also said that the State has allocated about $3 million total for community corrections statewide. The commissioners also approved a revised version of the Interlocal Agreement between the six counties within the 12th District. The only changes in the agreement were names of personnel who have changed positions. The next Mitchell County Commissioners meeting will take place on Monday, May 4th at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Obituary Steven Benedict Palen was born on June 21, 1960 in Beloit, the son of Virgil and Betty Schroeder Palen. He died unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2015 at his home in Tipton at the age of 54 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Steve grew up and spent his whole life in Tipton, and graduated from Tipton High School in 1978. For most of his life, Steve worked on the farm, and enjoyed working with the cattle. He also worked as a rural mail carrier, as well as an EMT, and spent more than 30 years serving as a volunteer for the Tipton Fire Department. Steve loved spending his free time hunting and trapping. He also had a great love for his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He was a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Betty in 2009. He is survived by his father, Palen Virgil, Tipton; sister, Sandra Harder, Salina; three brothers, Roger, Wichita, Rodney and his wife Anne, Beloit, and Byron and his wife Barb, Beloit; nieces and nephews, Krista (Doug) Patterson, Jeremy Harder, Caleb, Alison, Vincent, Brady, and Blaise Palen; great nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Brooke, and Jarred Patterson, and Adalie Harder; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton. A parish vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Per his wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. Memorials may be given to the Tipton Fire Department or Mitchell County EMS. McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralse rvice.com MCELC expansion Center Karen Pahls, MCELC Executive Director, accepts the $1,000 grant from Solomon Valley Community Foundation Board Members Curt Frasier and Heather Hartman. SVCF presents check to MCELC Filed State of Kansas vs. Kaylee Jo Evans, traffic in contraband in correctional institution, unlawful possession of controlled substances (meth), interference with law enforcement, eight counts possession of drug paraphernalia. State of Kansas vs. Jeffry Albert Everett, two counts fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, two counts possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to remain at scene of accident, reckless driving, driving left of center, improper driving on laned roadway, no turn signal, speeding. Settled Precision Contracting & Home Improvement, Inc. vs. Dennis E. Stewart and Brenda S. Stewart. Judgment entered for plaintiff in the sum of $19,628.72 plus costs and interest. Settled Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Amy Pfister. Judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff in the principal amount of $12,510.35 together with court costs in the amount of $126.91 plus interest. Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems vs. Ronald J. Boden. Judgment by default entered in favor of plaintiff in the principal amount of $2,356.52, together with interest to the date of judgment of $497.13, plus costs to date of $89 and all costs to enforce this judgment. Dismissed Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC vs. Dustin Ogg. Dismissed with prejudice. Midland Funding, LLC vs. Susan Werthmann. Dismissed with prejudice. Emily A. St. John vs. Joshua J. St. John, decree of divorce. Stephanie R. Chancellor vs. Jason L. Chancellor, decree of divorce. Brandon Lee Dozier, driving while license canceled/ suspended/revoked, dismissed. Dawn E. Johnico, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Martha E. Kimes, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Charles Kemp, speeding 75/ 65, fines $45, costs $108. John M. Mulkey, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Anthony D. Geiger, speeding 70/60, fines $45, costs $108. John C. Ridpath, length limit violation of walleye, fines $98, costs $108. Highway Patrol seeking information SALINA – This past weekend, some Kansas Highway Patrol troopers discovered missing or loose lug nuts on their patrol vehicles. On two particular vehicles, all lug nuts were loose or missing on all four of the tires. On one specific vehicle, one tire had two lug nuts totally removed, three were within two turns of coming off, and the other was within a few turns of coming off. The loosening of the lug nuts occurred while they were parked at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Iron Avenue in Salina, sometime between Monday, April 20 and Friday, April 24. The investigation into these incidents is underway by the Salina Police Department. The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking any information about these incidents, and would encourage the public to contact us at 785-296-6800, with any information you might have. Any information could be helpful. The Patrol also encourages our partners—other law enforcement agencies across the state—to be mindful of inspecting their vehicles daily as you work in support of your communities. BELOIT – A $1,000 grant was awarded to the Mitchell County Early Learning Center to be used in their expansion for the purchase of a changing table for the Toddler 2 room at the Center. The changing table will have stairs for the children to walk up and it will have running water and a sink. The Grant was awarded from the Community Impact Fund for Solomon Valley which is an unrestricted grant fund that supports charitable needs and causes in Mitchell County. This Fund was established by the Foundation’s Founding Donors and other local donations. April 18 at 10:43 a.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department took a report of theft of a go-cart. After further investigation, the go-cart was recovered and charges have been forwarded to the County Attorney. April 19 at 2:27 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Blake Zortman, 20, Beloit, for driving while suspended. April 21 at 12:17 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Steven Leslie Martin, 32, Sterling, Colo., for distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and driving while revoked. April 21 at 11:11 a.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a two car non-injury accident at the intersection of Prairie Street and Wisconsin Street, Simpson. A 1993 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Jamason Dodd, Simpson, and a 1995 Chevrolet 2500 driven by William Mihm, Simpson, collided in that location. April 22 at 1 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took an information report and made an arrest for a child in need of care. April 23 at 9:03 a.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department took a report of criminal damage to property. April 23 at 7:31 p.m., officers placed a juvenile into protective custody. April 24 at 11 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took custody of a juvenile due to a battery incident. April 24 at 2:20 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took a report of an injury accident at the interaction of U.S. 24 Highway and East 8th Street. A 2005 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Anita M. Horinek, Colby, collided with a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by Jason I. Huff, Beloit. April 25 at 12:24 a.m., officer with the Beloit Police Department arrested Ezekiel Kissinger, 18, Tonganoxie, for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and minor in consumption. April 25 at 6:35 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Curtis Higgins, 28, Beloit, on a warrant. April 25 at 11:23 p.m., Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department arrested Chance Taylor, 20, Ottawa, for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia on Kansas 9 Highway at 310 Road. April 26 at 1:17 a.m., officer with the Beloit Police Department arrested Paul Higle, 28, Ellsworth, for driving while suspended. April 27 at 10:20 p.m., officer with the Beloit Police Department arrested Misty McCartney, 40, Wichita, for driving while suspended.