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Vol. 3 Number 46 Thursday, May 17, 2012 

Valley Heights Seniors Graduate 

Back Row (Left to Right): Austin VanAlst, Aaron Long, Luke Oldehoeft, Jordan Crook, Blake Zimmerling and Levi Berger 

Middle Back Row (Left to Right): Tommy Tryon, Shelli Miller, Shelby Woodyard, Kourtney Fry and MarE Whitson 

Middle Front Row (Left to Right): Katie Brungardt, Emily Bussmann, Wendy Hale, Joey Aguirre, Kandice Haile and Taylor Kenworthy 

Front Row (Left to Right): Katie Kinzel, Ali Pishny, Miranda Tormondson, Kaitlyn Wilson, Rachel Christie and Cari Cochrane. 

Valedictorian Rachel Christie giving her speech to the 

graduating class and their family and friends. 

Robert Green 

Robert Green graduated from Valley 

Heights High School in 1977. He attended 

Kansas State University, graduating in 

1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 

1987 Robert achieved his Master of 

Science degree, also from Kansas State. 

Robert was the Agriculture Education 

instructor at Hanover High School from 

1981-1999. From there he became the K-3 

and 9-12 building Principal for the 

Waconda School District at Cawker City. 

He served in that capacity from 1999-2003. 

In 2003, he became the PreK-8 building 

Principal for Lakeside Schools at Cawker 

City. He held that position until recently 

when he was hired as PreK-6 elementary 

Principal for Valley Heights. 

Robert, as an administrator , has lead his 

district to be awarded many honors includ- 

ing Cawker City being named a National 

Blue Ribbon School in 2010; a Certificate 

of Merit & Challenge Award winner from 

2005-2010; having his school achieve 

building-wide Standard of Excellence 

Awards from 2006-2011; receiving the 

Governor’s Achievement Award from 

2006-2011. His administrative accomplishments 

include establishing an all-day 

kindergarten, a district pre-school, summer 

school programs and reading enhancement 

programs, revision of the district’s 

Language Arts curriculum, establishment 

of a Learning Center as well as a Standards 

Math and Reading course. He had a hand 

Salutatorian Kaitlyn Wilson gave her address to the 

students and everyone that was at graduation. 

Robert Green New VH Elementary Principal 

in revising the technology curriculum and 

the jr. high enrichment curriculum. He also 

established an “after school” program for 

kids. 

Robert's family consists of wife Renee 

Green and Daughter Freedom Green of the 

home. Freedom graduated from Lakeside 

High School this May and will attend 

Cloud County Community College this 

fall. Other adult children include Heather 

Grund of Lawrence and Holly Olberding of 

Wamego. Robert is looking forward to 

returning to his home district and being a 

part of the Valley Heights School system. 

Elijah Smith Breaks Records 

Elijah Smith broke 2 records at the TVL track meet on May 10th. He 

broke the triple jump, with a jump of 43-08.50, and the 110 Meter 

Hurdles, with a time of 15.00. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Roepke) 

Recycling in BR 

The Valley Heights recycling 

day is Saturday, May 19 th 

from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. The 

collection trailer will be in Blue 

Rapids by the horse barn at the 

north side of the fair grounds. 

This is the last month in Blue 

Rapids before moving to 

Waterville for six months. 

All typical recycled items 

will be collected including 

paper, cardboard, cans, junk 

mail, glass etc. Plastics are 

limited to numbers one (1) and 

two (2). Please rinse food con- 

Relay for Life 

Garage Sale 

Relay for Life will be holding 

a Garage Sale fundraiser at 

Floral Hall Building at the Blue 

Rapids Fairgrounds on 

Saturday May 19th from 8:00 

a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. 

Clothes are $1.00 a bag with 

all other items to be sold as a 

free will donation. 

All proceeds will go to Relay 

for Life of Marshall County. 

The Blue Rapids City 

Council passed Ordinance 

2240 last week amending the 

city code and authorizing the 

consumption of alcoholic beverages 

and cereal malt beverages 

on city owned public 

property was discussed with 

city attorney John McNish. 

Several changes were made 

and the ordinance will be considered 

again at the June meeting. 

(Editor’s Note: The 

Council wants to open the Fair 

Grounds and the City 

Community Center to be available 

for weddings and other 

events where alcoholic beverages 

can be served. A larger 

deposit will be charged.) 

John McNish explained to 

the council the history and current 

status of the property 

located at 305 Genesee. The 

county currently owns the 

property. Minihan moved and 

Brake seconded that McNish 

propose to the county that the 

city will drop all mowing 

charges incurred if the county 

will sell the property. Motion 

carried. (Editor’s Note: The 

City of Blue Rapids had condemned 

the property and 

they paid $5,000 to have the 

house removed. The owner 

made an agreement where he 

paid the City $3,000 and gave 

the City a Quick Claim Dead 

for the property. The property 

had been put on the 

Counties Sheriff’s Sale for 

back taxes and had not been 

removed. It ended with no 

one bidding on the property 

and the County took ownership 

for the back taxes.) 

Record of the Proceedings of 

the Governing Body 

City of Blue Rapids, KS 

May 9, 2012 

The governing body of the 

City of Blue Rapids met in regular 

session May 9, 2012 at 

7:00 p.m. in the Council Room 

of the Community Center. 

Council members present were: 

Amy Bishop, Jon Brake, Mike 

Minihan, and Bob Roepke. 

Mayor Nowak presided. Jerry 

Pope was absent 

There were no additions to 

the agenda. The minutes of the 

April 11, 2012 regular meeting 

were approved as presented. 

Pay Ordinance 2239 was presented 

for approval by 

Minihan, seconded by Roepke. 

Motion carried. 

Jamie Land was present to 

seek permission to place 

tainers to reduce odors. Presorting 

material allows the line 

to move smoothly for everyone. 

We thank all our community 

volunteers for their dedication 

to this effort benefiting the 

Valley Heights community. 

For more information call Tony 

Yungeberg at Valley Heights 

Community Education at 363- 

2211, Stacy Vermetten at 363- 

2030 or Phil Osborne at 363- 

7949. 

BR Chamber 

Mixer 

The Blue Rapids Chamber of 

Commerce will be holding 

their quarterly Chamber Mixer 

on Tuesday May 22nd at 7:00 

p.m.. 

The Chamber of Commerce 

Mixer will be hosted by After 

Hours Feed Supply at 824 Hwy 

9. 

We invite you to join the 

chamber and share your ideas. 

City Council 

Amends City Code 

“Children Playing” signs on 

East 4th Street between East 

Ave. and Raymond. Council 

granted permission with the 

cost to be borne by the individuals 

placing the signs. 

(Editor’s Note: The Council 

like what the Lands’ had in 

their front yard. It attracts 

the eye better than what the 

City puts up.) 

Council directed McNish to 

write a letter to the state attorney 

general to get his opinion 

on the statute pertaining to collection 

of debt. 

Roepke moved and Bishop 

seconded to contract with Mark 

DeWalt to mow lots if the city 

crew is unable to mow in a 

timely manner. Motion carried. 

(Editor’s Note: During the 

summer some property owners 

let the grass grow to more 

that 12 inches, the City will 

cut the grass and charge the 

homeowners by placing the 

bill on the taxes. If the City 

crew are not able to get to the 

cutting they will call Mr. 

DeWalt.) 

No action was taken on the 

placement of playground 

equipment funded by H.O.P.E. 

childcare until which time it is 

determined where a new pool 

would possibly be located. 

(Editor’s Note: H.O.P.E 

wants to place playground 

equipment in the Fair 

Ground Park for children up 

to 3 or 4-years-olds.) 

Minihan moved and Bishop 

seconded to take bids on a surplus 

pickup bed. Motion carried. 

Bishop moved and Roepke 

seconded to accept the resignation 

of Corey Woodyard as a 

regular part-time police officer. 

Motion carried. (Editor’s 

Note: Mr. Woodyard gave 

notice last week that he 

would not continue as a parttime 

officer. The City will be 

talking to several people to 

work on a part-time bases.) 

Mayor Nowak opened a bid 

for the tin façade removed from 

the community center. 

Minihan moved and Bishop 

seconded to accept the bid of 

$10 from Logan Woodyard. 


Meeting was adjourned at 

8:20 p.m. 

Susan Hass, CMC 

City Clerk

Obituaries Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 17, 2012 

Mitchell A. Whitesell 

Mitchell A. Whitesell, age 

54, of Blue Rapids, passed 

Leona M. Peters 

Leona M. Peters, 92, of 

Marysvillle, passed away May 

12, 2012 at Community 

Memorial Heathcare. 

Visitation was Monday, May 

14, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., 

Monday, at Kinsley Mortuary. 

The family will receive friends 

from 5 to 7 p.m. 

A funeral service was held at 

2:00 p.m., Tuesday May 15, at 

the Evangelical United Church 

of Christ, Marysville. 

Burial was in the Marysville 

Willis Leonard Holle 

Willis Leonard Holle, 76, of 

Hanover, KS, died Friday, May 

11, 2012 at his home after an 

extended illness. 


14, from noon until 8 p.m. at 

the Hanover Mortuary. The 

family received friends from 5 

to 7 p.m. 


10 a.m., Tuesday, May 15 at 

Trinity Lutheran Church, 

northeast of Hanover. The Rev. 

Rodney Fritz officiated. 

Arlyce Klipp played the 

organ while David Heuer sings 

"Jesus Lead Thou On". The 

congregation sang “The Lord’s 

away on Tuesday, May 08, 

2012, at his home. 

Mitch was born August 16, 

1957, at Marysville, to William 

J. “Bill” and Marilyn J. 

(Nester) Whitesell. He attended 

Valley Heights High School 

and later received his GED. He 

worked for the City of 

Marysville in the Water and 

Streets Department until an 

injury forced him to retire 

early. 

He was a former member of 

the Fraternal Order of Eagles 

and a fireman with the 

Marysville Volunteer Fire 

Department. 

Survivors include his 

Cemetery. 

Leona was born September 

24, 1919 at Home, KS, daughter 

of Fred and May Binggeli. 

She went to grade school at 

Midway north of Home City. 

Leona went to Wichita and 

worked as a waitress and later 

moved back to Marysville to 

work for Southwestern Bell 

Telephone. 

In 1947, she married 

Kenneth Peters from 

Washington, KS. He worked 

My Shepherd”, “Just As I Am” 

and “Amazing Grace”. 

The pallbearers were Jeremy 

Rippe, Matthew Rippe, Aaron 

Rippe, Phillip Holle, Vincent 

Holle and Matt Morris. 

The honorary pallbearers 

were Norman Pralle, Junior 

Werner, Bob Martin, Andy 

Bruna, John Wollenberg and 

John Zabokrtsky. 

Burial was in the Hanover 

City Cemetery. 

Willis was born on April 28, 

1935 near Bremen, KS, son of 

Ben and Martha (Licht) Holle. 

He was baptized at Immanuel 

Lutheran Church, Bremen, and 

he reaffirmed his baptismal 

faith through confirmation on 

April 10, 1949 at Trinity 

Lutheran Church, Hanover. He 

attended Immanuel and Trinity 

Lutheran Schools. 

On April 6, 1958 he married 

Berdean Kruse and Trinity 

Lutheran Church. They were 

blessed with four children. 

As a long time member of 

Trinity Lutheran Church he had 

served as an usher, school elder 

and for many years was finan- 

Arlan C. "Ace" Edwards 

Arlan C. "Ace" Edwards, 73, 

of Marysville, KS, died 

Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 

Bryan LGH West Hospital in 

Lincoln, NE. 


14, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at 

Kinsley Mortuary. The family 

received friends from 6 to 8 

p.m. 


10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 

at the Marysville American 

Legion. 

Burial will be in the Home 

City Cemetery with Military 

Honors by the U.S. Navy and 

Marysville American Legion. 

Arlan was born on October 

8, 1938 south of Home, KS, to 

Frank and Alta Faye (Knight) 

Edwards. In 1956 he graduated 

from Frankfort High School. 

He volunteered for the U.S. 

Navy on October 1, 1956 and 

served until retiring on 

November 1, 1976 as Chief 

Warrant Officer 2. Arlan was a 

veteran of the Vietnam War in 

1965 and 1971. 

Arlan worked as maintenance 

man at Mary Marshall 

Manor in Marysville for 25 

years and then moved to 

Oxford, FL, where he worked 

at a nursing home for 8 years. 

On May 14, 1998 he married 

Barbara Craig at Bushnell, FL. 

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Grandmother, Ruby Broman of 

Seward, Nebraska, mother, 

Marilyn Whitesell of Midwest 

City, Oklahoma, four daughters; 

Stephanie Wecker and 

husband Jerry of Marysville, 

Angel Blackwell of Topeka, 

Dawnda Coyle of Olsburg and 

Kimberly Knittig and husband 

Nicholas of Hillboro, five 

grandchildren, a brother, Bill 

Whtiesell of Blue Rapids, two 

sisters; Connie Wapp of 

Midwest City, Oklahoma and 

Phyllis Jones and husband Jean 

Paul also of Midwest City 

Oklahoma, aunts Mary 

Higgins, Beulah Spunaugle and 

Delma Hartig, an uncle, Carl 

for Brauchi Brothers and Leona 

worked at A&B drug store. 

Leona was a member of the 

Evangelical United Church of 

Christ. She enjoyed the quilting 

club at her church. She liked 

traveling with her husband to 

Disney World, California, 

Arizona, Hawaii, and the 

Canary Islands. 

She was preceded in death 

by her parents; husband, 

Kenneth, who died in 1984; 

brothers, Clarence and Carl; 

cial secretary. 

Willis served nine years in 

the Army Reserves and held the 

rank of Motor Sgt. at the time 

of his honorable discharge. 

He worked as a heavy equipment 

operator on road construction 

and for many years in 

the sand and gravel business. 

He worked in car sales and in 

2001 retired due to health problems. 

Willis was a member of the 

Chamber of Commerce where 

he served as President and was 

on the parade committee. He 

was a member of The Friends 

of Hollenberg Station and a 

charter member of The 

National Pony Express 

Association. In 1996, he had 

the pleasure of carrying the 

Olympic torch on horseback. 

He also served on the City 

Council and was a former volunteer 

fireman. 

He had an endless love for 

his horses. Willis enjoyed riding 

with his family and saddle 

club. He was often seen giving 

kids buggy rides. He loved outdoor 

activities like gardening, 

In 2005 they moved back to 

Marysville. 

He was a member of the 

Marysville American Legion 

Post #163, Post #163 Patroit 

Guard, Veterans of Foreign 

Wars #10084 at Lake 

Panasoffkee, Florida and the 

Moose Lodge #1403. 

Survivors include his wife 

Barbara Edwards, Marysville; 

three sons, Mark Edwards, 

Lemoore, CA, Robert Flood, 

IA, and Chris Flood, 

Kenneth L. Sells, Agent 

Whitesell, two great aunts; 

Cassie Mather and Grace 

Packard and a great-uncle, 

Clinton Henrich. 

Mitch was preceded in death 

by a son Robert, a granddaughter, 

Trinity and his father 

William J. “Bill” Whitesell. 

Memorial services are 

planned for 2:00 pm, Saturday, 

May 19, 2012 at Terry-Christie 

Funeral Home in Waterville. 

Cremation is planned. 

Memorials are to be designated 

later and may be sent in 

care of the funeral home. 

Condolences may be left on 

line at www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com 

and son, Doug, in 2011. 

Leona is survived by sons, 

Ron (Jade) Peters, Lenexa, KS, 

Alan Peters, McPherson, KS; 

daughter, Pam (Rich) Smith, 

Marysville; and daughter-inlaw, 

Connie Peters, Columbus, 

NE. and three grandchildren. 

A memorial fund had been 

established and will be designated 

later. Contributions may 

be sent in care of Kinsley 

Mortuary. 

square baling hay, fishing, flea 

markets and woodworking. He 

enjoyed vacationing in the 

mountains and traveling to visit 

his children and grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by 

his parents; brothers, Leroy and 

Robert; and sisters, Adeline and 

Rosanna. 

Survivors include his wife, 

Berdean; daughter, Cindy 

(Tim) Rippe, Andale, KS; sons, 

Doug Holle, Odell, NE, Stan 

(Carol) Holle, Whitesboro, TX, 

and Clint (Megan) Holle, 

Hanover; sister, Roberta 

(Verlin) Welch, Hubbell, NE; 

eight grandchildren, Jeremy 

Rippe, Matt (Maria) Rippe, 

Aaron (Sarah) Rippe, Laura 

(Matt) Morris, Phillip Holle, 

Vincent Holle, Bailey Holle 

and Will Holle; and four greatgrandchildren, 

Nathan, 

Autumn, Brook and Sawyer 

Rippe. 

A memorial fund has been 


later. Contributions may 

be sent in care of the Hanover 

Mortuary. 

Marysville; two daughters, 

Wendi (John) Nordquist, Blue 

Rapids, KS, and Deborah Sava, 

Hot Springs, AK; seven grandchildren 

and eight great-grandchildren. 

Preceding him in death were 

his parents; and sister, 

Adrienne Miller. 

Memorials will be designated 

later and can be sent in care 

of Kinsley Mortuary. 

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Hudson and Zach Jones filled the vegetable gardens. 

Florence “Louise” Blaser, of 

Waterville, passed away on 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 

Marquis Place in Concordia. 

Louise was born July 22, 

1916 to Fred and Selma Blaske 

Hedke in the Cottage Hill 

Community south of Waterville. 

She was a 1934 graduate of 

Waterville High School and 

taught rural school before her 

marriage in 1937 to Lewis 

Blaser. They made their home 

north of Waterville. Louise 

worked as a secretary at the 

Waterville High School and a 

nurse’s aide at Community 

Memorial Hospital in 

Marysville. For some years she 

wrote a column called “Over the 

River” for the Waterville 

All Your Ag Needs 

Telegraph. 

She was a member of St. 

Mark’s Lutheran Church and 

the Ladies Aid Society at the 

church. She was also a member 

of the American Legion 

Auxiliary in Waterville and the 

Star League Club. 

Preceding her in death were 

her parents, husband Lewis, sister 

Victoria Scheller, brother 

Jack Hedke in WWII, daughter 

Marikay Blaser Hull, son-in-law 

Floyd Hull, and two grandchildren 

Deby and Rodney Hull. 

Louise is survived by sons 

Charles (Delores) and Robert 

(Pamela); Grandchildren; 

Nancy, Chip (Karen), Betsy, 

Mitch (Virginia), John (Alison) 

and Bobby (Sarah); five great 

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grandchildren; five step grandchildren 

and a brother Jerry 

Hedke (Beverly). 

Burial was at 1:00 pm, 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 

Riverside Cemetery in 

Waterville followed by a 

Memorial Service at 2:00 pm, at 

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 

also in Waterville. Reverend 

Sonja Sandquist will lead the 

service and Lois Andersen will 

be the organist. “How Great 

Thou Art”, My Tribute”, “Over 

the Rainbow” and “Ave Maria” 

will be special music provided 

by Betsy Blaser on the 

Saxophone, accompanied by 

Delores Blaser. Casket Bearers 

are to be her sons and grandchildren; 

Charles, Robert, Nancy, 

Chip, Betsy, Mitch, John and 

Bobby. 

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the Waterville Endowment 

Partnership and may be sent in 

care of Terry-Christie Funeral 

Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, 

KS 66548. 

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Obituaries_____________Continued From Page 2A 

Irvin Dean Dierking 

Irvin Dean Dierking, 80, of 

Fairview, KS, died Wednesday, 

May 9, 2012 at the Sabetha 

Community Hospital, Sabetha, 

KS. 

Visitation was Friday, May 

11, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. at 

Kinsley Mortuary. 


10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 12, at 

Kinsley Mortuary. 

Burial was in Zion - Mt. 

Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, 

Herkimer. 

Irvin was born on April 15, 

1932, to Alfred and Edna 

(Pralle) Dierking on the farm 

near Herkimer, KS. He spent his 

childhood at Herkimer and 

attended Zion Lutheran 

parochial school. He was baptized 

and confirmed at Zion 

Lutheran Church, Herkimer. 

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Veronica M. Bussmann 

Veronica M. Bussmann, 93, 

of Marysville, KS, died 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 

Cambridge Place. 

Visitation will be Friday 

from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 

Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville. 

A rosary service will be held 

at 7 p.m., Friday, at St. 

Gregory's Catholic Church, 

Marysville. 

Mass of Christian Burial will 

be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, 

May 19 at St. Gregory's. 

Burial in the church cemetery. 

Veronica was born January 

21, 1919 at Goff, KS, daughter 

of Henry and Josephine 

(Schultejans) Niehues. 


established to St. Gregory's 

Catholic School. Contributions 

may be sent in care of Kinsley 

Mortuary. 

He helped on the farm for 

several years and worked many 

years at the Herkimer Co-op as 

a fuel truck driver where he 

made many friends. He later 

moved to Summerfield and 

worked for Meyer Lumber 

Company before moving to 

Fairview and working at the 

lumberyard. He purchased the 

lumberyard and opened 

Dierking Lumber. 

Irvin enjoyed going to auctions 

and being a part time auctioneer. 

He especially enjoyed 

being called Col. Dierking. 

Survivors include his brother, 

Glen (Margie) Dierking, 

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his parents; brothers, Arlo 

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NEWS EWS Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 17, 2012 

M-ACT Prepares for 30th Summer Musical 

As auditions approach for 

the Marysville Area 

Community Theatre’s thirtieth 

summer musical, Curtains, the 

show’s directors are busy reading 

the script and reviewing the 

musical’s score. 

Auditions will be Tuesday 

and Wednesday, May 22 and 

23, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 

p.m. at Marysville Elementary 

School. Those auditioning are 

asked to prepare a song to sing. 

Reading a scene from the script 

and learning a simple dance 

routine are other parts of the 

audition process. 

Even though the auditions 

are the first step in the actual 

rehearsal process, the show’s 

directors spend months prior to 

auditions preparing for the 

show. 

“As the leaders, it’s important 

that we know all of the 

intricacies of the show,” said 

Wayne Kruse, the director of 

the musical. “We need to have 

a grasp on the traits of each 

character so we can choose the 

right actor for the role. Just as 

importantly, in a musical, we 

need to be aware of what vocal 

requirements come with each 

role. For us, it takes several 

months to put all of the pieces 

together.” 

Kruse will be joined by Tam 

Gordon who will serve as the 

show’s musical director. The 

team has directed the last four 

summer musicals together. 

Both are looking forward to 

working on a musical written 

by the famed writing team of 

John Kander and Fred Ebb. 

This is the same team who created 

such hits as Chicago and 

Cabaret. 

The show is a musical mystery 

that takes place in Boston’s 

Colonial Theatre in the year 

1959. As the curtain opens, the 

cast of “Robbin’ Hood! A New 

Musical of the Old West” is 

performing their final number; 

they proclaim their undying 

affection for the “Wide Open 

Spaces” of Kansas. 

Unfortunately, a sour note is 

sounded by the voice of faded 

film star Jessica Cranshaw, 

who can’t act, can’t sing, and 

can’t dance – even so, she is the 

show’s leading lady. She takes 

her mandatory bow in front of 

the cowboy-costumed company, 

and collapses in a heap. 

A few hours later, the cast 

learns that the leading lady has 

been murdered on stage; this 

leaves all members of the cast 

and crew as suspects. 

Homicide Lieutenant Frank 

Cioffi, who saw the fated musical 

in previews, arrives and 

begins his investigation. To 

solve the crime, Cioffi feels the 

surest way will be to keep the 

entire cast of suspicious characters 

sequestered in the theatre. 

During his investigation, 

Cioffi partners with actress 

Niki Harris, who understudied 

Jessica Cranshaw. Romance 

ensues, and the two work 

together to solve the crime. 

“The characters are really 

fun,” said Kruse. “Since the 

show is a comedy, all of the 

acting is pretty extreme – it’s 

over-the-top. Roles like this 

are always fun to play because 

they’re based more on the 

imagination rather than in reality.” 

According to Kruse, acting 

in a comedy is a lot harder than 

performing in a drama. 

“There’s often a misconception 

that acting in a comedy is easier 

than acting in a serious 

drama. That’s not true. The 

timing required for the comedy 

to be funny is tricky. It requires 

good instincts, a willingness to 

take risks, and the ability to try 

the same routine over and over 

until it sounds right. It’s a pretty 

painstaking process.” 

While Kruse analyzes the 

characters and figures out the 

acting requirements for each 

part, Gordon reviews the musical 

score to get a firm grasp on 

the vocal range required for 

each character. 

“In the conductor’s score, it 

tells you the vocal range for 

each character,” Gordon 

explained. “However, that can 

be misleading. It might say 

that a certain character needs to 

have a range from a low A to a 

high E. For some, hitting that E 

might be difficult. The difference 

is whether or not the character 

has to hit that E one time 

or if most of the songs are sung 

in that high range. If it’s a regular 

note to be sung, we’ll definitely 

have to cast a soprano.” 

Both Gordon and Kruse find 

all of the preparation work 

required to get ready for a 

musical necessary for the show 

to be successful. “When we’ve 

done our research and when 

we’ve spent time talking about 

the characters and where we’d 

like to take the show, we have a 

much better chance of directing 

a high-quality show,” Gordon 

explained. 

“And, in reality, the preparation 

is a lot of fun,” Kruse 

added. “If nothing else, Tam 

and I find ourselves getting 

together for coffee more regularly 

so we can talk about the 

show – and other topics, too.” 

The musical will be presented 

July 26, 27, 28, and 29. 

For more information about 

auditions people can contact 

4A 

either Kruse (785-713-2077) or 

Gordon (785-927-0220). 


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Hydraulic Hoses • Saw Chains 

Corn Stoves • Ammunition 

Infrared Heaters 

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785-363-7384 

Prairie Valley 

Veterinary Clinic 

Don Musil, DVM 

Nicole Porter, DVM 

821 Hwy 9 

Phone: 785.363.7903 Blue Rapids, Ks 66411 

We have Hill’s Prescription and Science Diet Dog & Cat Food 

Boarding and Grooming Services Available 

Get Into The “Swim” Of Things 

The Blue Rapids swimming 

pool will open for the season on 

Saturday, May 19. 

Hours are 1-8 p.m. Sunday 

thru Saturday. Adult swim time 

is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 

p.m. seven days a week. 

The outdoor temperature 

must be at least 70 degrees at 

1:00 p.m. for the pool to open. 

If lightening is approaching, or 

after 1 ½ hours of continuous 

rain, the pool will close for the 

remainder of that day. 

Layla Judith Dorothy Davis 

was born on April 20, 2012 at 

8:26 a.m. weighing 6lbs 13oz 

and measuring 19 1/2” long. 

Layla was born to parents 

Jimmy and Elissa Davis of 

Hanover. 

Her grandparents are Jimbo 

Dana Swearingen is the pool 

manager and Gentry Botkin is 

the assistant manager. The lifeguards 

are Payton Arganbright, 

Bennett Bargdill, Miranda 

Bargdill, Lesley Frohberg, Ali 

Pishny and Blake Woodyard. 

Please call the pool at 363- 

7733 after May 19 for information 

about the pool or about private 

pool parties. Season passes 

are $55 for families, $35 for 

singles and $30 for children 

age 4-12. The daily admission 

Birth Announcement: 



Davis, Susie Davis, and Davis 

and Lisa Schotte. Great 

Grandmothers are Doris 

Bishop, Dorothy Davis, and 

Judith Debour. 

Older sisters are Kaydence 

and Shaylee. 

fee is $1.00 for children 4-12 

years old and $1.25 for anyone 

over 12 years of age. 

Admission is free for ages 4 

and under when accompanied 

by an adult. All pool proceeds 

will go toward the maintenance 

of the current pool and the possible 

construction of a new 

pool. 

The pool committee has 

some fun plans for the season 

so come enjoy your pool! 

Irving 

Reunion 

Fifty-five years ago, the 

last Irving high school class 

walked down the isle for 

graduation. Today, the memory 

of that little town on the 

Blue still lives on, even 

though the town site is nothing 

more than trees, a few 

concrete foundations, some 

flowers still blooming here 

and there and a monument at 

the corner of the townsite. 

Memories will be shared 

on Memorial Day when those 

with ties to this former town 

gather to reminisce and 

renew friendships. (It is open 

to all, not just alumni.) A 

potluck dinner will be held at 

noon at the Blue Rapids 

Community Center. Guests 

are to bring a covered dish 

and table service. Drinks will 

be furnished. Everyone is 

encouraged to bring Irving 

memorabilia to put on display. 

TIGER’s DEN 

Odell, Ne - 402-766-8805 

Thursday May 17: Spaghetti Dinner and $4.99 Pitchers 

Friday May 18: Fish Fry with catfish, pollock or tilapia 

Friday and Saturday: Signature Prime Rib 

Sunday May 20 Noon: Fried Chicken Dinner 

Catering & Party Room Available! 

For Sale 

Portable Generator: 8600 Starting Watts, 

10 h.p. B&S Engine, 5600 Running Watts, 

7 gallon gas tank, Like New Condition 

6 Wood Kitchen Chairs 

14’ Alum. Ext. Ladder 

Wheelbarrow 

Call: Richard Petr 785-363-7166 

5 Tires For Sale 

3 like new 

2 with 1/2 tread left 

All are 225/75 R16 

Call 785-747-2695 or 

785-747-7409 

Now Hiring 

Frankfort Community Care Home is 

looking for energetic, dependable and 

flexible individuals for FT/PT positions 

as C.N.A’s for the 2-10 Shift. 

FCCH offers very competitive wages 

and a benefit package. If interested 

call Angel at 785-292-4442. E.O.E 

Annual Fireman’s Supper 

Wednesday June 20th 

Waterville Community Center 

Waterville, KS 

Social Hour 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Meal 7 p.m. 

Reminder to all EMTs & 

Firemen to call Joe Krasny at 

363-2532 regarding reservations 

Time To Turn In Pledges 

Sponsors are welcome at the meal. 

Twin Valley Thrift Stores 

UNLOAD YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS, 

WE’LL PICK THEM UP! 

Drop off your items at any one of these 

divisions of Twin Valley Developmental 

Services nearest to you 

The Wearhouse 

107 Commercial 


(785) 363-2490 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next 2 New 

507 Williams 

Beattie, KS 

(785) 353-2347 

TO BUY OR SELL - CALL PRELL 

FARM • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 

Donald Prell Realty & Auction 

1488 Frontier Rd. • Marysville, Ks 66508 

785-799-3787 • Cell - 785-562-6787 

Wildcat Thrift 

107 W. North 

Hanover, KS 

(785) 337-2629


News 

Blue Rapids Hit By Ice Age 

Fountain Park on the Round 

Town Square in Blue Rapids 

will be ready for the Ice Age on 

Saturday, May 19th by 9:00 

a.m. 

The Swedish cabin will be 

open for visitors at 9:00 as will 

the Blue Rapids Museum. The 

special exhibit at the BR 

Museum is in celebration of the 

150th anniversary of the 


DCH Enterprises, Inc. doing business as 

Dave’s Body Shop and R&K Service 

Windshields 

Paintless 

dent repair 

Spray-in 

Bedliner 

Contact 

Dave or Keith 

562-2338 562-3336 

Come on out for a free estimate at 

742 Pony Express Hwy. 

west of Marysville 

Homesteading Act featuring 

local cattle brands, antique 

clothing and farm equipment 

and more. The Museum will 

stay open until 2:00. 

The Central Branch 

Historical Railroad will offer a 

train ride at 9:30 boarding on 

south Main and headed east 

over the 85’ trestle bridge. 

Another ride will be run at 

Housekeeping 

Blue Valley Senior Living is looking for a 

Housekeeping Supervisor. At Blue Valley 

Senior Living we offer health insurance, holiday 

pay, paid vacation & personal time plus 

other employee benefits. If you’re looking 

for a change apply at Blue Valley Senior 

Living, 710 Western Ave., Blue Rapids, Ks. 

For questions call 785-363-7777. Blue Valley 

Healthcare is an EOE. 

Yungeberg Drug 

Will be Closed 

Sat. May 19th 

Thanks, Jamie & Allen 

Help Wanted 

Immediate opening for fulltime dependable 

office assistant with excellent communication 

skills. Duties include A/P, 

A/R, relaying messages and coordinating 

truck drivers, filing, data entry, etc. 

Health. Send resume and references to 

HR, 1974 All American RD, Hanover, KS 

Farm & Ranch Enterprise 

Insured 

Swathing • Baling • Moving and Bucking 

From the Meadow to the Barn 

We have your hay needs covered 

785-713-2221 

Will 

Give us a call 

785-268-0012 

Shawn 

Help Wanted 

Travalong Trailers is accepting applications 

for an experienced welder with good math 

skills and good work history. Competitive 

pay, pre-employment test, paid vacation, 

paid holiday and 401k. Apply in person at 

451 Hwy 9 Waterville KS 66548 or email 

resume to m@travalong.com 

Owners: David & Christina Hartsook 

Brakes 

Tue ups 

Exhaust 

Engine repair 

Farmers Service 

125 South Colorado 


785-363-2581 

Full Service 

Mechanic On Duty 

Services Provided: Gas, Oil Change, 

Complete Car Care, Car Wash, Licensed Gun Dealer, 

Interstate Batteries, Hydraulic Hoses, Roller Chains, 

Oils and Greases 

Blue Valley 

Senior Living 

710 Western Ave. 

Blue Rapids, Ks 66411 

785-363-7777 

“We have a warm friendly home like environment that 

you feel when you enter the door.” 

1:30. Games for the children 

will start in Fountain Park at 

10:00. 

The fountain in Fountain 

Park is decorated with Sioux 

Quartzite rocks slid into 

Kansas from Minnesota by the 

glaciers. An ice age picture 

mounted on the north side of 

the old jail cell is a perfect 

backdrop for photos as is the 

monument itself. Special Ice 

Age photo opportunities will 

surprise everyone so be sure to 

bring your cameras. 

At 11:00 the Ice Age 

Monument Dedication will 

Dr. Sara Baskerville-Crome 

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Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, 

Thursday, & Friday 

Mondays & 8:30 Thursdays AM - 5:30 9 a.m. PMto 

5 p.m. 

600 Sharp, Blue Rapids 

785-363-7755 Located at 1124 - Answering Pony Express phone Mon.-Sat. Highway 

Marysville, Kansas 

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500 or more 

begin with Prof. George 

Callison, creator and major 

donor of the Monument, greeting 

you followed by short 

speeches from visiting and 

local dignitaries. Bring your 

own lawn chairs for a comfortable 

half hour. 

As soon as the Dedication 

ceremony is over, the 

Community Center will open 

for a wooly mammoth burger 

lunch. A free will offering will 

be taken to develop an Ice Age 

exhibit and information display 

at the Museum. Lunch will be 

served until about 1:30. 

Ice Age Monument 

Start to Finish 

Rocks being delivered. 

Bottoms of monuments done. 

Pouring the sidewalk around the monument. 

Finished Ice Age Monument. 

Photos by Jon Brake, Linda Brake, Deb Barrington 

and courtesy of Phil Osborne. 

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Route 77 Corner Stores 

Blue Rapids 785-363-7364 

Waterville 785-363-2641 

Roy and Mandi Hartloff 

39 95 The 

Works 

Motorcraft oil and filter change, rotate and inspect four 

tires, inspect brake system, test battery, check air and cabin 

filters, check belts and hoses. Top off all fluids. 

Offer valid with coupon. Taxes extra. Expires 60 days 

from 5-3-12. 

Dick Edwards Ford Lincoln Mercury 

7929 E. Highway 24, Manhattan, 785-776-4004 

MARSHALL COUNTY HEALTH 

DEPARTMENT 

600 Broadway, Marysville, Ks 

Phone: 785-562-3485 • Fax: 785-562-9984 

•Immunizations •WIC 

•Kan Be Healthy Screening •Pre-School & Kindergarten Physicals 

•HIV/STD Testing Site •Child Care Licensing & Complaint Site 

HOURS: 

Mon./Tues./Thurs.: 8am-12pm & 12:30-5pm – 

Wed.:8am-8pm 

Friday: Closed 

For a complete listing of services, visit www.marshallcohealth.org 

Blue Rapids Greenhouse 

Marysville Stand 

Across from Dank’s 

Broadway Market 

Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Sun 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Waterville 

Alumni Banquet 

Sat. May 26th 7:00 p.m. 

Reception at 6:00 p.m. at the 

Waterville Community Center. 

Tickets ate $15 at Citizen’s State 

Bank. Send self addressed envelope 

to the bank at 124 E. Commercial 

Waterville, KS 66548 or have tickets 

held at bank by calling 785-363-2521 


Wooden Nickel Day 

Sat. May 26 

Food, Fun & Games 11a.m. - 4p.m. 

Coffee & Donuts 10 a.m. 

Parade 3 p.m. 

Car-Truck-Bike Show 

$15 registration 10 a.m. - 12 noon 

Judging @ Noon 

Top Award Trophies 

Beer Garden - Koozies 

T-Shirts - Door Prizes 

Terry-Christie 

Funeral Home 

308 West Walnut, Waterville 

785-363-2627 

“A Personal Approach to Service at a Very 

Personal Time.” 

www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com

News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 17, 2012 

Marshall County Minutes 

May 7, 2012 

The Board of Marshall 

County Commissioners met in 

regular a session with Thomas 

K. Holle Chairman; Robert S. 

Connell member and Sonya L. 

Stohs, County Clerk present. 

Commissioner Charles R. 

Loiseau was absent from the 

meeting. 

The meeting was called to 

order at 9:00 a.m. 

The Board opened the meeting 

with the flag salute. 

The minutes and agenda 

were approved as presented 

upon a motion by Robert S. 

Connell seconded by Thomas 

K. Holle. Motion carried. 

County Attorney Laura 

Johnson-McNish met with the 

Board. 

Pawnee Mental Health board 

member Lucy Papes met with 

the Board to have them sign a 

Proclamation proclaiming May 

as Mental Health Month. 

Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded 

by Robert S. Connell to 

approve signing a Proclamation 

proclaiming May 2012 as 

Mental Health Month in 

National Peanut Butter and 

Jelly Day was observed by tasting 

new pb&j products. The 

residents had a great time decorating 

Easter cookies in preparation 

for the Easter egg hunt 

which was held for great grandchildren 

of the residents. Over 

50 children and parents were in 

attendance. Kansas map trivia 

was held in observance of Read 

A Road Map Day. On Maundy 

Thursday, The Passion of the 

Christ movie was shown. A 

Good Friday service was conducted 

by Rev. Jerry Zanker of 

the 1st Christian Church. For 

National Sibling Day, a game 

was played about famous siblings. 

Each resident also told 

Marshall County. Motion carried 

Thomas K. Holle moved, 

seconded by Robert S. Connell 

to go into executive session for 

ten minutes at 9:06 a.m. to discuss 

potential litigation with 

County Attorney Laura 

Johnson-McNish present. 

Motion carried. Thomas K. 

Holle moved, seconded by 

Robert S. Connell to extend 

executive session for five minutes 

at 9:16 a.m. for the same 

reasons with the same persons 

present. Motion carried. 

Kenny Claeys and John 

Howard met with the Board to 

discuss a portion of Harvest 

Road. The Board informed 

them that they need a petition 

from the landowners to be able 

to start the process to vacate the 

portion of Harvest Road they 

want vacated. 

Public Works Administrator 

Mike Craig and Public Works 

Coordinating Supervisor Larry 

Polson met with the Board. 



to approve the following pur- 

of their siblings. Immanuel 

Lutheran church choir performed 

a short Easter cantata 

for the residents. A most interesting 

program was held when 

Norman Nork came and 

appraised jewelry and glassware 

belonging to residents and 

staff. In observance of the 

100th anniversary of Titanic, 

residents enjoyed watching the 

movie. Residents enjoyed a 

piano recital by young students 

of Rosemary Forst. Residents 

enjoyed a travel program presented 

by Karen Trail on Slot 

Canyon in Arizona. All volunteers 

from the past year were 

honored with a reception. Each 

was given a gift of apprecia- 

Dane’s Automotive 

Stop in and see us for all your 

welding supplies and tires. 

All Automotive Repairs. 

Your Drop and Lock Hitch Dealer 

324 E. Front St., Waterville, Ks 

785-363-2143 

chase orders. Motion carried. 

MHC, Salina, KS for clutch 

repair $741.10-Road & Bridge 

fund-P.O. # 106796 

Sellers Equipment, Salina, 

KS for Schulte mower PTO 


fund-P.O. # 106929 

Foley Equipment, Wichita, 

KS for hydraulic cylinder leak 


fund-P.O. # 106840 

Truck Repair Plus, Inc., 

Marysville, KS for fuel filter 

and injector $648.94-Road & 

Bridge fund-P.O. # 106748 

Public Works Administrator 

Mike Craig informed the Board 

that the Transfer Station was 

broken into last week and cash 

was taken. 

Robert S. Connell moved, 

seconded by Thomas K. Holle 

to approve the Home City 

Sewer bill and pay them from 

the appropriate fund available. 




to approve the following purchase 

orders. Unanimous. 

Medela, Chicago, IL for 

breast pumps $558.00-Health 

fund-P.O. # 4107 

Underground Vault and 

Storage, Hutchinson, KS for 

filing and storage boxes 

$1.690.76-General (District 

Court) fund-P.O. # 4133 

Truck Repair Plus, 

Marysville, KS for replacing 

rear springs and bushings 

$507.44-KDOT fund-P.O. # 

4143 

Stalker Radar, Plano, TX for 

Stalker II-SDR $1,612.50- 

Special County Attorney fund- 

P.O. # 4157 

Southwest Solutions of 

Kansas, LLC, Addison, TX for 

maintenance on scanner 

$701.03-General (District 

Court) fund-P.O. # 4158 

Slups Repair, Marysville, KS 

for 4 tires $600.00-Health 

fund-P.O. #4108 

Sheriff Daniel A. Hargrave 

met with the Board to recommend 

hiring Joni Wiese, 

Marysville as a part-time 

Communications Operator at 

$11.94 an hour with no benefits 

and less than 60 hours per 

month effective May 7, 2012. 

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded 

by Thomas K. Holle to 

hire Joni Wiese, Marysville as a 

April Country Place Happenings 

tion. The Activity Director 

accompanied Iva Wanklyn to 

the county-wide RSVP recognition 

dinner. Homemade zucchini 

bread was enjoyed on 

Zucchini Bread Day. For 

Pretzel Day, residents enjoyed 

tasting interesting versions of 

pretzels they didn’t know existed 

as they enjoyed guitar music 

by Tom Schutts of Wymore. 

Country Place appreciates all 

the volunteers who come on a 

regular basis to lead exercises, 

play Bingo, lead vespers services, 

read to the residents or 

provide various kinds of entertainment. 


Jim Daninghaus 

785-799-5643 

Baileyview, KS 

Jeff Cook 

785-564-2173 

Hanover, KS 

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Auctioneer 

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Odell, NE 

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benefits with less than 60 hours 

per month effective May 7, 

2012. Motion carried. 

Vicki Gross, Marysville 

arrived at 10:45 a.m. to observe 

the meeting. 

Twin Valley Director Ed 

Henry met with the Board to 

present the 2013 Twin Valley 

budget request in the amount of 

$55,000.00 which is the same 

from the 2012 budget request. 

County Treasurer Linda 

Weber met with the Board. 



to go into executive session for 

ten minutes at 11:05 a.m. to 

discuss matters of non-elected 

personnel with County 

Treasurer Linda Weber and 

County Clerk Sonya L. Stohs 

present. Motion carried. 

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded 

by Thomas K. Holle to 

extend executive session for 

five minutes at 11:15 a.m. for 

the same reasons with the same 

persons present. Motion carried. 

Economic Development 

George McCune, Community 

Development Coordinator 

Juanita McCune, County 

Appraiser Janet Duever met 

with the Board to discuss the 

possibility of applying for the 

Home Grant for County-wide 

housing rehabilitation 



to approve the following purchase 

order. Motion carried. 

University of Daily Kansan, 

Lawrence, KS for ad $735.00- 

Economic Development fund- 

P.O. # 3342 

Sheriff Daniel A. Hargrave 

met with the Board to discuss 

the request from the City of 

Marysville Police Chief Todd 

Ackerman to contribute 

$10,000.00 in funds to help 

with construction costs at the 

new shooting range that the 

City is building. The Board 

asked that Sheriff Daniel A. 

Hargrave get the plans for the 

shooting range and they would 

discuss it again next week. 



to adjourn at 12:10 p.m. 

Motion carried. The next 

scheduled meeting will be 

Monday, May 14, 2012 starting 

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Deb Barrington, Advertising, Photographer 

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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 17, 2012 

News 

Home Notes 

By Susan A. Latta - CEA 

Marshall County Extension 

Agent 

Most older adults are, or will 

become, Social Security 

Beneficiaries. Are you one of 

them? According to the US 

Census, Social Security is the 

single largest income source for 

Americans age 65 and older. 

You may wonder when you 

should start collecting benefits. 

Reduced benefits can be 

claimed as early as age 62, 

while full benefits are available 

at full retirement age (FRA). If 

you start to collect your benefits 

early, the amount you 

receive each month is less, but 

you will get paid for a longer 

period of time. The full retirement 

age for those born 

between 1943 and 1954 is age 

66. 

Nearly 70% of Social 

Security Recipients claim benefits 

before reaching FRA. 

However, many financial 

experts advise that barring a 

health crisis or immediate need 

for cash, you should consider 

waiting for full benefits if you 

believe you will live to your 

late 70s or beyond. If you postpone 

benefits, you will receive 

a larger monthly check, which 

will pay off if you live long 

enough to make up for the 

delay. In addition, when someone 

who waits to collect benefits 

eventually dies, the financial 

loss to their surviving 

spouse is less dramatic than if 

he or she retired early. 

The economic principle of 

scarcity certainly affects Social 

By Michael Vogt 

Marshall County Extension 

Agent 

Wheat harvest will be earlier 

than normal this year and this 

may have many crop producers 

thinking about planting a fall 

crop, forage crop, or cover crop 

after wheat as a double crop. 

Planting a crop after a wheat 

crop is commonly called double 

cropping and is commonly 

done in our area. However, 

before farmers plant their double 

crop, there are many things 

to consider. 

First, what herbicides were 

used? If a herbicide was used 

on the wheat crop, this may be 

the “go or no go” for whether 

double cropping a crop is possible. 

Many of the herbicides that 

are used to control broadleaf 

weeds in wheat have long rotational 

crop restrictions. Some 

planting restrictions are as long 

as 22 months for some crops. 

Some of these herbicide products 

have rotational restrictions 

of 4 months even with using 

STS soybean varieties, or ALS 

herbicide tolerant corn hybrids. 

So, know what herbicides were 

applied to the wheat crop 

before planting a double crop. 

Fertilize and use a seeding 

rate according to your yield 

goal. Remember with double 

cropping yields may be lower 

than with a full-season crop 

depending on the growing season’s 

rainfall. 

Variety and hybrid selection 

and seed availability are important 

to consider when deciding 

whether to double crop or not. 

With an earlier wheat harvest, 

farmers will not need to change 

soybean maturities. If planting 

later in June, you might want to 

select almost full-season soybean 

varieties. For example. if 

you normally plant a Late- 

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Security. Changes in future 

benefits are inevitable as the 

system’s cash surplus begins a 

rapid decline with the retirement 

of about 77 million baby 

boomers. In 30 years, there 

will only be two workers for 

every beneficiary, compared 

with five in the 1960. Many 

proposals have been made to 

stabilize Social Security. The 

options that will be selected are 

unknown at this time, but we 

do know this: the longer the 

delay in enacting a solution, the 

more drastic that action is likely 

to be. What should you do? 

Stay tuned, increase your personal 

savings, and be prepared 

for changes to come! 

What you absolutely need 

to know about Social Security 

* To be considered “fully 

insured” and eligible for retirement 

and survivor benefits, you 

must pay Social Security taxes 

for 40 calendar quarters (equivalent 

to 10 years) of employment. 

To receive a quarter of 

credit in 2012 you must earn at 

least $1,000 in a quarter 

($4,000 for the year). 

* If you collect Social 

Security when you reach full 

retirement age, there is no earnings 

limit that reduces your 

benefit, no matter how much 

you earn. If you take your benefits 

before you reach full 

retirement age (FRA), $1 of 

benefits is withheld for every 

$2 over $14,640 (2012 figure). 

* It is usually wise to postpone 

Social Security benefits if 

you have substantial earnings, 

have not reached FRA, and do 

Group 3 or Early Group 4 soybean 

variety, you might consider 

going to an Early or Mid 

Group 3 soybean variety. If 

fields have not been in soybean 

production for several years, 

producers might consider inoculating 

the soybeans. Also, 

legume cover crops will need to 

be inoculated. 

With late May or early June 

corn plantings, producers can 

use full-season corn hybrids. 

After mid-June, producers will 

want to go with shorter season 

corn hybrids. There is research 

from the Belleville Experiment 

Station where 112 day corn 

continued to out yield 100 and 

108 day corn through mid-June 

under various stress conditions. 

So, if you are thinking about 

double crop corn, you will be 

looking at corn hybrid maturities 

that are in the 100 to 112 

day corn area. Producers will 

want to reduce their corn seeding 

rate. Producers won’t need 

to adjust maturities for sunflowers, 

grain, and forage 

sorghum and cover crops. Also, 

producers may not have a wide 

selection of what 

varieties/hybrids to plant due to 

last years drought affecting 

seed production. 

Weather outlook for summer 

will have an impact on whether 

producers decide to double 

crop or not and what crop to 

plant as a double crop. There 

are a lot of organizations that 

do 30-60-90 day weather predictions. 

Producers should look 

at all sources. One source for 

weather predictions is the 

National Weather Service 

Climate Prediction Center at 

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ 

Producers need to evaluate 

their profit/market outlook or 

the need for silage or hay or 

grazing when considering to 

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Otherwise, benefits will be permanently 

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a plan to cover the gap 

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double crop after wheat. For 

fall crops, producers should 

look at the futures market and 

their local grain elevators forward 

cash contracts to get an 

idea of where prices might be at 

harvest time or beyond and 

evaluate if double cropping will 

generate a profit. At this time, 

corn, soybean, grain sorghum, 

and sunflowers budgets for 

double cropping are profitable. 

For haying/grazing/ensiling, 

you need to evaluate if double 

cropping will produce enough 

forage to meet your livestock 

operations forage needs. Some 

forages to consider sorghum 

sudangrass, sudangrass, forage 

soybeans, and millet. Later in 

the summer, producers could 

plant radishes and turnips as a 

source of fall and winter pasture 

For cover crops, there are 

many goals such as a source of 

forage for livestock, to improve 

the soil, or to provide weed 

control. There are several 

cover crops and cover crop 

mixtures that could work during 

the summer such as 

sorghum sudangrass, sudangrass, 

forage soybeans, cowpeas, 

sunnhemp, buckwheat, 

millet, lablab bean to name a 

few. Once again, radishes and 

turnips are good cover crops 

and a source for fall and winter 

pasture. 

Producers who are tenants 

and plan to double crop on rented 

land should communicate 

their plans with their landlord, 

especially if they don’t typically 

double crop. In any lease situation, 

communication is crucial. 

In a share lease, producers 

could continue to share the 

expenses and revenues based 

on their established crop share 

percentages with their landlords. 

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401(k), and/or to a Roth IRA. 

* Think about Social 

Security if you are getting 

divorced. The timing of the 

divorce can greatly affect your 

financial status. The magic 

number is ‘10'; i.e., if you were 

married at least 10 years and 

don’t remarry, you can qualify 

for benefits based on your exspouse’s 

earnings when you 

both reach age 62. You will 

receive the higher of benefits 

based on your own work history 

or half of your ex-spouse’s 

benefit, regardless of whether 

or not he or she has remarried. 

*Remember that you are eligible 

for Medicare Benefits 

when you turn 65 even though 

your FRA is after that. If you 

do not sign up for Medicare 

Benefits when you turn 65 you 

will be charged a penalty unless 

you have healthcare coverage 

through an employer work 

group. If you have healthcare 

coverage from an employer it is 

important to find out if the drug 

coverage is considered creditable. 

Creditable drug coverage 

means that it is as good as 

or better than the drug coverage 

that Medicare provides. 

For more questions about 

Medicare contact the Marshall 

County Extension Office at 

785-562-3531. The Social 

Security website is an excellent 

source of information for questions 

about retirement, what 

your social security benefit will 

be and other questions related 

to social security. 

Are You Considering Double Cropping After Wheat? 

is not obligated to compensate 

the landlord if a double crop is 

planted. However, it might be a 

good idea to compensate the 

landlord for the double crop. 

This could be done with rental 

payment or even sharing the 

expenses and the share of the 

crop with the landlord based on 

the percentage of contributions. 

If producers decide to plant a 

cover crop for the summer, they 

might consider planting 

sorghum-sudangrass, sudangrass, 

forage soybeans, cowpeas, 

or sunnhemp. In August, 

producers might consider 

planting radishes and turnips as 

a cover crop or forage for grazing. 

Lastly, double cropping is a 

riskier cropping practice. 

Mentally, producers need to be 

prepared for growing conditions 

that may be hotter and 

drier and yields that are lower 

than full season crops. But, 

double cropping is a way to 

take advantage of an earlier 

than normal wheat harvest. 

For more information, you 

can contact me at the Marshall 

County Extension Office by 

calling (785) 562-3531, or Email 

me with your questions at 

mvogt@ksu.edu. 

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Manhattan, KS 66502 

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that was brought in, transportation that is still ongoing, 

cards and phone calls for the past 5 months. 

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Pictures From Different Local Events 

Quentin Blaske and Kourtnee Pishney sang a duet 

during the Spring Fling. 

John Schwartz, Joe Warders and Dennis Osborne 

plant a new tree in the Blue Rapids Square for Arbor 

Day as Mr. Noel’s 4th Grade class looks on. 

Photos by Deb Barrington. 

Valley Heights Golf Going to State 

By Coach Ryan Noel 

Valley Heights Golf team is 

GOING TO STATE! The boys 

played well enough to earn a 

trip for the entire team by placing 

2nd at Herington Country 

Club. 

Individual Medalists: 

Brenden Dobrovolny - 90 - 

5th place 

Levi Berger - 90 - 6th place 

Patrick Hale - 91 - 8th place 

Michael Clark - 114 

Alec Doner - 124 

Devin Griffee - 131 

Team score of 385 was second 

to Goessel, who shot a 369. 

Linn came in 3rd with a score 

of 393. 

Nice job on the sack race. Way to get through those hoops. 

That’s one good jump! That was a great throw. 

Micah Kenworthy played the bongos during the Valley 

Heights Spring Fling. 

BR Pool Meeting 

Open Meeting at Blue 

Rapids Community Center on 

May 21st at 7 p.m. 

Carey Dennis from Capri 

Pools will be at the Blue Rapids 

Community Center regarding 

the design and features of the 

new swimming pool for Blue 

Rapids. 

The Public is encouraged to 

attend. 

Second Place Regional Golf Team: Coach Ryan Noel, Alec Doner, so, Patrick Hale, 

so., Devin Griffee, jr., Levi Berger, sr., Michael Clark, jr., Brenden Dobrovolny, jr., 

Coach Adam Plummer. (Photo courtesy of Coach Ryan Noel) 

Pick Up Your Copy 

Of the Free Press At 

Our Office at 

East 5th in 

Blue Rapids 

New Hope’s 

New Beginnings 

On Sunday, May 20, New 

Hope Evangelical 

Presbyterian Church will 

meet for the first time in their 

new church facility located at 

302 East 4th in Blue Rapids. 

After much prayer the church 

purchased the former Terry- 

Christie funeral home and the 

inside has been renovated in 

preparation for a church 

home in which to worship the 

Lord. Please join the congregation 

on Sunday at 10 a.m. 

for worship and stay for the 

potluck and fellowship following 

the service. 

Blue Rapids Monument to the Ice Age 

Sat. May 19th at 11 a.m. 

Fountain Park in the round town square 

Welcome 

Master of Ceremonies - George Callison 

Pledge of Allegiance 

American Legion/Veterans of Foreign Wars 

Remarks 

George Callison, Patricia Osborne, Robert 

Roepke, Rex Buchanan, Becky Blacke 

Closing 

Master of Ceremonies - George Callison 

WATERVILLE, KANSAS 

WOODEN NICKEL DAY 

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 

2012 

FOOD, FUN, AND GAMES (11:00 - 4:00) 

COFFEE AND DONUTS (10:00 AM) 

PARADE (3:00 PM) 

CAR-TRUCK-BIKE SHOW 

($15.00 Registration - 10:00-12:00) 

Judging @ Noon - Top Award Trophies 

BEER GARDEN - KOOZIES - T-SHIRTS 

DOOR PRIZES 

Contact: Jim Oatney @ 785-562-7737

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