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Vol. 3 Number 47 Thursday, May 24, 2012 

Ice Age Monument Dedicated 

Remarks made by George 

Callison at the dedication 

celebration for the Ice Age 

Monument in Blue Rapids 

on May 19, 2012. 

"I once thought that the 

only time the world beats a 

path to your door is when 

you're in the bathroom. In the 

case of the Ice Age project, I 

was wrong. Dozens of you 

have stepped up to the challenges 

of making this happen 

and here we are. I can’t thank 

you enough!! 

Thanks to our special guests 

from whom you’ll be hearing 

in a few minutes: 

Patricia Osborne, President 

of the Blue Rapids Historical 

Society 

Bob Roepke, President of 

the Blue Rapids City Council 

Rex Buchanan, Interim 

Director of the Kansas 

Geological Survey 

Becky Blake, Director of 

the Division of Kansas Travel 

and Tourism 

Thanks to the volunteers for 

assisting today: 

Welcoming Ambassadors 

from the Blue Rapids Rotary 

International Club, Karen 

Swearingen of the Blue 

Rapids Chamber of 

Commerce, --and all the others. 

Thanks to those who 

designed, built, and managed 

the Ice Age project: 

Design: Michael Converse, 

Emily Hecomovich, George 

Callison 

Logo: Dava Romaniello 

Illustration Art: Pat Ortega 

Scientific Content: Kansas 

Geological Survey, Shane A. 

Lyle 

Sound: John Meredith and 

Mollusk Studio 

Narrator: Leslie Meredith 

Marketing: Jay Moss, 

Patricia Osborne 

Project Review: Brad 

Keller 

Engineering: Steve Cohorst 

Logistics: Phillip Osborne, 

Lyle Walter 

Boulders: "Joe" Warders 

George Callison giving his remarks during the Ice Age 

Monument Dedication. (Photo by Jon A. Brake) 

Engraved Limestone Sign: 

Shane Hartner at Fisher Rock, 

Inc. 

Construction: Michael 

Bailey 

Electrical: Wayne Mitchell 

On-Site Representative: 

Phillip Osborne 

Money Managing: The State 

Bank of Blue Rapids, the Blue 

Rapids Historical 

Society, Lyle Brooks, 

Patricia Osborne 

Thanks to all of you who 

helped fund the Ice Age project 

as well as our 

Very Special Donors ($500 

+): Larry Parsons, Mike 

Brown, Bob and Jan Schwartz, 

Greg Mather, and Lee Borck, 

George Callison. 

Today has been a very long 

time in coming –over 10,000 

years, in fact! We are all 

extremely lucky to be here; 

think about it: we are all 

descendants of survivors of the 

Ice Age! We owe them a debt 

of gratitude. We stand on their 

shoulders as well as the shoulders 

of all who have helped us 

to be who we are. 

And, for me, I’m thankful for 

having been born and raised in 

Blue Rapids and having been 

further educated at K-State and 

KU. My parents (Lois and Red 

Callison), my amazing late sister 

(Priscilla), my special Grade 

School and High School teachers 

(Miss Erma Marvin, Mrs. 

Dorothy Johnston, Mrs. Tharp, 

Mike Hrynewich, and Ed 

Brychta), Sunday School 

teacher (Jack Haller), scoutmaster 

(Jim Guthrie), my 

childhood/lifetime pals (Larry 

Parsons, Mike Brown, Johnny 

Brown, Pat and Phil Osborne, 

and Jon Brake), and many 

other individuals (especially 

Ed Drennan, Ken Brown, 

Leslie Parsons, Basil McKee, 

Father Lyle Hampton, Junior 

Beasley, Wilma Burr, Viola 

Schuman, and Rudy Broky) 

were inspiring or made extra 

efforts to help me. It is for 

them and for the City of Blue 

Rapids that I was motivated to 

do this project. 

By now, many of you know 

that the main reason for an Ice 

Age Monument in Blue 

Rapids is that our terrific town 

was founded in a place with 

abundant natural resources 

brought here or created by the 

glaciers of the Ice Age over 

10,000 years ago. 

The namesake rapids on the 

Blue River that were harnessed 

to power early industries, 

the sand and gravel 

deposits used for construction 

and roads, and the rich soils 

for agriculture are all here 

because of the Ice Age glaciers. 

Our Ice Age Monument in 

Blue Rapids honors this 

ancient geological heritage. 

So, whenever you’re here, 

think about Ice Age times, 

about glaciers, mammoths, 

and extremely old rocks from 

even more ancient times and 

share your thoughts with others. 

Talk about it. 

Let this be a place where 

you can let your curiosity run 

free, a place where you can 

imagine times of very long 

ago, and a place where you 

can think about what tomorrow 

or what a 100,000 tomorrows 

might bring. 

Let’s celebrate curiosity, 

imagination, creativity, and 

accomplishment. 

Let’s celebrate the Ice Age 

and let’s celebrate being here, 

together, in Blue Rapids . . 

.today!" 

KS Schools Win Fuel Up to Play Challenge 

Kansas State Department of 

Education, Midwest Dairy 

Council, and the Kansas City 

Chiefs Reward several Kansas 

schools for Leading the Way 

Toward Healthy Improvements 

Topeka, Kan. May 16, 2012 - 

This spring, the Kansas State 

Department of Education and 

Midwest Dairy Council teamed 

up to encourage schools to 

showcase how their schools got 

active each day. Five Kansas 

schools were announced as winners 

in the Fuel Up to Play 60 

Physical Activity Challenge. 

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an inschool 

nutrition and physical 

activity program created in partnership 

with Midwest Dairy 

Council and the National 

Football League that encourages 

students to eat healthy, be 

active and implement positive, 

healthy changes at school. 

This year’s Physical Activity 

Challenge encouraged students 

to showcase how their schools 

get active each day – from a 

walking club to in-class activity 

breaks – and upload a video that 

demonstrated how they enacted 

the Challenge at their school. 

Winners include: 

Kansas Grand Prize School: 

• Gardiner Elementary 

School; Wichita USD 259 

(Wichita, KS) 

Kansas Runner-Up Schools 

(alphabetical order): 

• Eisenhower Elementary 

School; Norton Community 

USD 211 (Norton, KS) 

• Lincoln Elementary School; 

McPherson USD 418 

(McPherson, KS) 

• Ridgeview Elementary; 

Olathe School District USD 233 

(Olathe, KS) 

• Valley Heights Elementary, 

Valley Heights USD 498 (Blue 

Rapids, KS) 

Grand prize winner Gardiner 

Elementary School will be 

awarded a KC Chiefs NFL 

Alumni Player Visit in May. 

Runner-up schools will receive 

a visit by KC Chiefs mascot KC 

Wolf in May or during back-toschool 

time. 

“We could not be more 

impressed by the Challenge 

submissions sent in by students 

VH Sending 6 To State Track 

Six students from Valley 

Heights High School placed 

high enough at the Regional 

Track and Field held at Valley 

Heights on Friday May 18th to 

qualify for State Track and 

Field on May 25th and 26th. 

The students heading to State 

Track and Field in Wichita, 

along with their events and 

place at Regional Track and 

Field are listed below. 

Drew Mann 4th Javelin 

114-01 

Elijah Smith 1st Triple 

Jump 43-06.25 

1st 110M Hurdles 15.24 

2nd Long Jump 19-00.00 

3rd 300M Hurdles 42.50 

Sidney Blackburn 4th Shot 

33-08.00 

Tommy Tryon 2nd Shot 45- 

04.00 

Tanner Trimble 3rd Triple 

Jump 42-06.75 

Kelsey Potter 2nd Triple 

Jump 34-07.00 

Drew Mann, Elijah Smith, Sidney Blackburn, Tommy Tryon, Tanner Trimble and 

Kelsey Potter along with Coach Tony Trimble work on their events to get ready to 

go to state track and field. (Photo by Deb Barrington) 

and schools across Kansas,” 

said Bridget Sheehan, Midwest 

Dairy Council Health and 

Wellness Program Manager. “It 

is truly inspiring to see how 

these kids are making a difference 

in their health and at their 

schools. In addition, our partnership 

with Kansas State 

Department of Education captured 

how students added physical 

activity before, during, or 

after school.” 

Each winning video will be 

featured in the Kansas State 

Department of Education’s Eat 

Smart Play Hard Video News. 

“I’m so proud of the students 

for their hard work and determination 

in completing the 

Challenge submissions,” said 

Cheryl Johnson, Director of 

Child Nutrition and Wellness, 

Kansas State Department of 

Education. “Fuel Up to Play 60 

has really generated excitement 

about health and wellness 

among Kansas students. We 

look forward to showcasing 

these videos through next 

school year.” 

There are a series of Fuel Up 

to Play 60 Challenges that youth 

can get involved in throughout 

the 2012-2013 school year. 

Each Challenge focuses on a 

different aspect of the program 

and provides the opportunity for 

students to work together to 

showcase what they have 

learned about “fueling up” with 

nutrient-rich foods and getting 

at least 60 minutes of physical 

activity every day. By completing 

Challenges, students get the 

chance to have their submission 

featured in the Challenge 

Showcase on the national Fuel 

Up to Play 60 website and earn 

exclusive online badges and 

rewards for the participation on 

FuelUpToPlay60.com. 

Students and teachers can 

join the current Challenge or 

watch other schools’ submissions 

on the Fuel Up to Play 60 

SchoolTube channel, located at 

http://www.schooltube.com/use 

r/futp60. To learn more about 

the Fuel Up to Play 60 movement, 

visit 

www.FuelUpToPlay60.com. 

Valley Heights 

Alumni Banquet 

The “New” Valley Heights 

Alumni Banquet will be held at 

the Waterville Golf Course on 

May 26, 2012. The Club 

House will open at 4:00 pm for 

visiting and reminiscing. A 

cookout featuring Hamburgers 

and Hotdogs with all the trimmings 

will be served from 6:00 

pm to 7:00 pm, a free will 

donation will be taken for dinner. 

Be sure to bring your lawn 

chairs. 

During the evening several 

Alumni will be performing 

musical entertainment for our 

enjoyment. Door prizes will be 

Blue Rapids will host their annual 

Memorial Day Services on Monday 

May 28, 2012. The first service will 

be at Prospect cemetery at 10:30 

AM. The second service will be at 

Fairmont cemetery at 11:00 AM. 

The third service will be at 

Greenwood cemetery at 11:30 AM. 

The speaker this year will be Phil 

Osborne. 

awarded all evening. 

The Club House will be open 

until midnight so we hope 

everyone will come early and 

stay late. We are asking Alumni 

to bring any memorabilia or 

yearbooks they would like to 

share. 

If you can’t attend the 

“Banquet” please don’t forget 

the VH Alumni Scholarship 

Fund. For tax deductible donations 

please make your checks 

out to the Valley Heights 

Foundation, c/o Georgena 

Lindquist, 824 Hwy 9, Blue 

Rapids, KS 66411. 

Memorial Day Services 

Blue Rapids Waterville 

At the invitation of Kansas 

Governor Sam Brownback, 

Rachel Christie of Waterville, 

KS, was selected to attend the 

29th Annual Governor’s 

Scholars Awards Program on 

May 6, 2012, in Topeka. 

The recognition ceremony 

honors the top academic one 

percent of Kansas high school 

seniors. Scholars are selected 

from accredited public and private 

schools in the state. 

“These high school seniors 

have shown dedication in their 

studies and a commitment to 

learning. They’ve earned this 

honor, and I want to congratulate 

them on this achievement,” 

Governor Brownback said. 

“We also should recognize their 

families, teachers, and mentors 

for helping these outstanding 

students achieve their academic 

goals.” 

This program is coordinated 

Community Memorial 

Healthcare (CMH) announces 

the following members to its 

2012-2013 Board of Directors: 

Ken Kickhaefer, Chair, 

Marysville; Don Bruna, Vice- 

Chair, Marysville; Amos 

Alstrom, Marysville; Dan 

Caffrey, Marysville; Dave 

Hamel, DDS, Marysville; Ed 

Henry, Waterville; Trent Moser, 

Marysville; William Oborny, 

Marysville; Marge Schlabach, 

The American Legion Post # 

332, in Waterville, will host the 

annual Memorial Day Service, 

Monday 28 May, 2012 at 10:30 

AM. Service will be held at the 

River Side cemetery in 

Waterville. The speaker this 

year will be Pastor Debby Dick 

of the United Methodist 

Church. 

Christie Named 

Governor’s Scholar 

Governor Sam Brownback congratulates Rachel 

Christie on her accomplishments. 

for the Governor by the 

Confidence in Kansas Public 

Education Task Force. It is 

funded by donations from private 

sector businesses in 

Kansas. The Confidence in 

Kansas Public Education Task 

Force was formed 29 years ago 

to strengthen public confidence 

in education. The following 

organizations are members of 

the Task Force: American 

Association of University 

Women, Kansas Association of 

School Boards, Kansas 

Congress of Parents and 

Teachers, Kansas State 

Department of Education, 

Kansas-National Education 

Association, Kansas School 

Public Relations Association, 

Kansas State High School 

Activities Association, and 

United School Administrators 

of Kansas. 

CMH Announces 

New Board Members 

Hanover; John Schwartz, Blue 

Rapids; Delores Stump, Blue 

Rapids; Rev. Jerry Zanker, 

Marysville; and Dr. John Ryan, 

MD, Chief of Medical Staff. 

CMH extends a warm welcome 

to our 2012-2013 hospital 

board members. 2012 promises 

to be an exciting year as we 

look forward to completion of 

the hospital rebuild project 

with the dedication and opening 

of the South Plaza building.

News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 24, 2012 

News 

Donation By Ruby Johnson Stiers 

The Waterville Opera House 

Committee has received a generous 

donation from Ruby 

Johnson Stiers for the Opera 

House Renovation project. 

Ruby has donated two original 

works by local artist, Kenny 

Winkenwader. The painting 

“The Brave” 

Obituaries 

Lawrence A. “Larry” Woborny 

Lawrence A. “Larry” 

Woborny, age 70, of Waterville, 

passed away on Sunday, May 

20, 2012, at the Blue Valley 

Nursing Home in Blue Rapids. 

Larry was born August 7, 

1941 at Waterville to Roy and 

Virginia M. Christensen 

Woborny. He graduated from 

Waterville High School in 

1959. On August 18, 1963 he 

married Virginia L. Dodd at 

Washington. He owned and 

operated Larry’s Plumbing in 

Waterville for many years. 

Later he took over being the 

caretaker and Sexton for 

Riverside Cemetery in 

Waterville from his father. 

Larry was a member of the 

Waterville United Methodist 

Church. He was also a member 

of the Blue River Street Rod 

Club of Waterville. He was an 

avid K-State Fan and loved 

mechanics and racing. He had 

owned several hot rods including 

a 1956 Chevy drag racer 

and a 34 Plymouth. Larry 

received a love for working in 

the garden from his Dad and 

Grandpa. His children and 

grandchildren were the most 

important thing in life to him. 

Survivors include his wife 

Virginia L. Woborny of 

Waterville; mother Virginia M. 

Woborny of Blue Rapids, son 

H. Geraldine "Gerri" Caffrey 

H. Geraldine "Gerri" 

Caffrey, 90, of Frankfort, KS, 

died Monday, May 21, 2012 at 

the Frankfort Community Care 

Home. 

Visitation will be Friday, 

May 25, from 10 a.m. until 5 

p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel 

in Frankfort. 

Veronica M. Bussmann, 93, 

of Marysville, KS, died 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 

Cambridge Place in Marysville. 

Visitation was Friday, May 

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

titled “Bend in the River” 

Looks from Kenny’s home to 

ducks in flight at the river’s 

bend. The painting “The 

Brave” is of a Pawnee Indian 

high on a hill paying homage to 

the four directions with his 

pipe. Raffle tickets will be on 

A rosary service will be held 

at 7 p.m., Friday, at 

Annunciation Catholic Church 

in Frankfort. 

Mass of Christian Burial will 

be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, 

May 26, at Annunciation 

Catholic Church. 

Burial will be in Mt. Calvary 

Veronica M. Bussmann 

Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville. 

A rosary service was held at 

7 p.m., Friday, at St. Gregory’s 

Catholic Church, Marysville. 

Mass of Christian Burial was 

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

May 19 at St. Gregory’s 

Catholic Church. Father Jim 

Shaughnessy officiated. 

Dolores Bruna played the 

organ while the church choir 

sang “Here I Am Lord”, 

“Prayer of St. Francis”, 

“Precious Lord, Take My 

Hand”, “Song of Farewell” and 

“How Great Thou Art.” 

The pallbearers were Mike 

Nordhus, Jim Nordhus, Joe 

Bussmann, Ben Bussmann, Jeff 

Bussmann and Steve 

Bussmann. 

Home of Elsie Grace’s 

Dry Food Mixes and 

Homeade Fudge 

Gifts for all occassions 

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sale at the Waterville 

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Day, and from all committee 

directors until the TRAINS, 

PLANES, and AUTOMOBILE 

FESTIVAL in Waterville on 

September 8, 2012, where the 

drawings for these two works 

“Bend in the River” 

Photos of Artwork by Deb Barrington. 

Scott Woborny of Manhattan, 

daughter Kelli Diederich and 

husband Matt of Greenleaf, 

brother Chris Woborny and 

wife Elizabeth of Fremont, 

California, six sisters; Clione 

Billau of Topeka, Cheryl 

Yungeberg and husband Bill of 

Waterville, Linda Holliman and 

husband Pierce of Waterville, 

Kristin Woborny of Marysville, 

Mary McKeever and husband 

Brad of Marysville and Marte 

Becker and husband Rick of 

Billings, Missouri, nephew 

Roy Yungeberg and wife Keli 

of Waterville and by four 

grandchildren, Blake, Chad, 

Brooke and Braedyn. 

Funeral services were held 

10:00 am, Thursday, May 24, 

2012 at the United Methodist 

Church in Waterville with 

Reverend Debby Dick officiating. 

The organist was Beverly 

Hedke. Taped musical selections 

included “Forever Love”, 

Catholic Cemetery, Frankfort. 

Survivors include two sons, 

Dannie (Mary) Caffrey, 

Marysville, and Frank (Sharon) 

Caffrey, Asheville, NC; two 

sisters, Ada Glanzer, Randolph, 

KS, and Verna (Dale) Brown, 

Barnes, KS; seven grandchildren 

and two great-grandchil- 

Burial was in St. Gregory’s 

Catholic Cemetery. 

Veronica was born January 

21, 1919 at Goff, KS, daughter 

of Henry and Josephine 

(Schultejans) Niehues. 

On April 11, 1939 she married 

Ben Bussmann at St. 

Bedes Catholic Church, Kelly, 

KS. They lived all their married 

life in the Marysville community 

where they raised three 

children, Bernard, Mary, and 

Frank. 

Veronica was a housewife 

and member of St. Gregory’s 

Catholic Church and Altar 

Society. 

Survivors include her son, 

Bernard (Teresa) Bussmann; 

daughter, Mary (Jim) Nordhus; 

Kenneth L. Sells, Agent 

of art will be held. Directors 

are Joyce Stryker, Peg 

Anderson, Sharon King, David 

Vermitten, Bevy Roepke, 

Sandy Harding, Gene Harding, 

Sharon Steenson, Lueann 

Roepke, Kathy Menzel, Chuck 

Bragunier, and Ann Walter. 

“Daddy’s Hands”, “How Great 

Thou Art”, and “The 409”. 

Casket Bearers were Add 

Pralle, Richard Hawley, Doug 

Nincehelser, Neland 

Nincehelser, J.J. Schuster and 

Anthony Norris. Honorary 

Bearers were his four grandchildren, 

Blake, Chad, Brooke 

and Braeden and friends Lyle 

Walter and Dennis White. 

Burial was at Riverside 

Cemetery in Waterville. 

Viewing was at Terry- 

Christie Funeral Home in 

Waterville from Noon to 8:00 

pm on Wednesday with Larry’s 

family receiving guests from 

6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the 

funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to 

Riverside Cemetery in Larry’s 

memory and may be sent in 

care of the funeral home. 

Condolences may be left on 

line at www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com 

dren. 

A memorial fund has been 

established and will be designated 

at a later date. 

Contributions may be sent in 

care of Padden Funeral Chapel. 

daughter-in-law, Colleen 

Bussmann, all of Marysville; 

sister, Anna Christman, 

Sabetha, KS; two brothers, 

Paul Niehues, Orland, CA, and 

Louis Niehues, Woodland CA; 

sixteen grandchildren, twentyfive 

great-grandchildren and 

one great-great-grandchild. 

She was preceded in death 

by her parents; husband, Ben, 

in 1987; son, Frank, in 2007; 

and brothers, Joe, Aloysius, 

Henry, Raymond, Otto, Alfons, 

Anthony and Leo. 

A memorial fund has been 

established to St. Gregory’s 

Catholic School. Contributions 

may be sent in care of Kinsley 

Mortuary. 

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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 24, 2012 3A 

News 

Art Exhibit to Showcase Luci Swim 

“Luci Swim: A 

Retrospective” is the next 

exhibit at the Lee Dam Center 

for Fine Art. The show opens 

on Thursday, May 31, and concludes 

Sunday, June 10. The 

exhibit is sponsored by the 

Marshall County Arts 

Cooperative. 

Swim is a recent graduate of 

Marysville High School, and is 

the daughter of Eric and Lori 

Swim. Swim has been drawing 

since she was a little girl. She 

started taking art classes with 

April Spicer, art teacher at 

Marysville High School, in her 

eighth grade year, and continued 

through her high school 

years. Swim enjoys making 

her subjects come alive on the 

paper, and loves experimenting 

L A W R E N C E 

(05/11/2012)(readMedia)-- The 

names of more than 4,800 candidates 

for degrees at the 

University of Kansas this 

spring - representing 94 Kansas 

counties, 45 other states and 47 

other countries - have been 

announced by the University 

Registrar. 

The Class of 2012 includes 

more than 1,600 students who 

completed degree work in summer 

and fall 2011. Because KU 

conducts only one formal 

Commencement ceremony 

each year, many of these gradu- 

Plans are underway for 

Blues, Brews, and BBQ – an 

outdoor concert and street 

dance held in conjunction with 

the Chamber of Commerce’s 

Poker Run and Friday Night 

Cruisin’ and Marysville Main 

Street’s Big Blue BBQ 

Championship. The event 

begins at 8:00 p.m. and will be 

held in the parking lot at the 

corner of 7th Street and Elm 

Street, Marysville. The event is 

sponsored by the Marshall 

County Arts Cooperative and 

Landmark Enterprises, Inc. 

As the name suggests, 

rhythm and blues will be performed 

while participants 

enjoy the scents of BBQ from 

those participating in the BBQ 

championship; additionally, a 

beer garden will be available 

serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic 

drinks. 

The headlining band is a 

rhythm and blues band, 

Mainstreet, a six-piece show 

band who has been entertaining 

with new art techniques. 

The exhibit showcases 

Swim’s art from 8th-grade 

through 12th-grade, and is a 

journey through the growth of 

her artistic skills. It includes, 

among many others, the award 

winning pieces “Newport, 

OR,” a fishing boat in ink and 

watercolor, “Untitled,” a water 

pitcher in charcoal, “Wrinkles 

in Time,” an old woman in 

charcoal, and “Self #17,” a self 

portrait in wax encaustic. 

Swim will attend the 

University of Chicago this 

coming fall. She plans to major 

in English with a minor in studio 

art, and plans to get her 

master’s degree in Library 

Science after finishing her 

undergraduate degree. 

ates will return Sunday, May 

13, for the university's 140th 

Commencement. More than 

half of the members of the 

Class of 2012 are expected to 

participate. 

Faculty and candidates for 

degrees will assemble at 10 

a.m. along Memorial Drive for 

the procession, which begins at 

10:30 a.m. The program begins 

about 11:30 a.m. 

Area students are as follows: 

Gregory Dixon, of Bremen, 

Kan. He will receive a Doctor 

of Philosophy in Education in 

Curriculum and Instruction. 

the Midwest for over twentyfive 

years. Mainstreet was 

formed in Manhattan in 1979 

by drummer Richard “Felix” 

Smalley. A year later, he was 

joined by keyboardist Rod 

Manges who writes the 

arrangements for the band and 

Daryl Batchelor who plays 

trumpet and percussion. 

Smalley grew up in Marysville, 

and is a 1973 Marysville High 

School graduate. 

The band is rounded out with 

a saxophone and guitar and features 

vocalist Jessica Furney, a 

Wamego native. 

“This isn’t just a band, these 

are my best friends. So many 

bands run into problems with 

ego conflicts, but this is like 

family. We’ve been lucky to 

attract some of the top musicians 

in the state to work with 

us over the years,” Smalley 

said. 

The band’s repertoire pulls 

from the last six decades of 

rock, rhythm and blues, blues 

In 2008, Swim won the 

ExplOregon Coast National 

Geographic contest by drawing 

a picture of a wheat field morphing 

into ocean waves; to 

complement her drawing she 

wrote an essay about why she 

wanted to visit the Pacific 

coast. During her freshman 

year, Swim received medals 

from the Highland and Cloud 

County art shows; she received 

several honorable mentions at 

the same shows during her 

sophomore year. 

In February 2011, she won 

Best of Show in the 

“Kansans...As Talented As You 

Think” high school art contest 

for her charcoal drawing of a 

water pitcher and lemon. This 

year, she won two medals from 

Kirk Duensing, of Blue 

Rapids, Kan. He will receive a 

Bachelor of Science in Biology. 

Michelle Fincham, of 

Frankfort, Kan. She will 

receive a Doctor of Medicine. 

Courtney Holle, of 

Marysville, Kan. She will 

receive a Bachelor of General 

Studies in Psychology and 

Human Sexuality minor and 

Communication Studies minor. 

Scott Kramer, of Marysville, 

Kan. He will receive a Doctor 

of Physical Therapy. 

Alicia Ring, of Marysville, 

Kan. She will receive a 

and jazz, including the likes of 

Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin, 

Buddy Guy, Marvin Gaye, 

Duffy, Josh Stone, Boney 

James, and the Doobie 

Brothers. 

Mainstreet performs several 

times a month throughout the 

Highland, two from Cloud 

County, and received Best of 

Show 2D Judges’ Choice at the 

Mother’s Day Art Show. 

Swim’s exhibit opens with a 

special Lunch With the Arts on 

Thursday, May 31. The center 

will be open from 11:00 a.m. 

until 1:30 p.m. with lunch 

being served for $5.00. The 

center is open on Wednesdays 

from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., 

Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 

2:00 p.m., and Sundays from 

12:30-2:00 p.m. 

For information about the 

exhibit people should contact 

Wayne Kruse, the arts cooperative’s 

exhibit director, at 785- 

713-2077. 

KS CHIP Program Coming to Nickel Day 

Every year in this country 

450,000 children run away 

from home; 300,000 children 

are abducted by family members; 

and more than 48,000 

children are abducted by nonfamily 

members. 

That’s close to 1 million children 

abducted annually – 

approximately one child every 

40 seconds. 

The good news is that the 

Kansas Masonic Child 

Identification Program, known 

as KS CHIP, sponsored by the 

Grand Lodge of Ancient Free 

and Accepted Masons of 

Kansas, can be used to find 

missing or abducted children. 

The Clay Center Masonic 

Bachelor of Science in 

Education. 

Phillip Schmitz, of 

Marysville, Kan. He will 

receive a Bachelor of Science 

in Education. 

Merica Schreiner, of 

Frankfort, Kan. She will 

receive a Bachelor of Science 

in Nursing. 

This list only includes names 

of students who applied for 

graduation by April 16. 

Commencement information 

and an up-to-date schedule of 

events are available at commencement.ku.edu. 

Rhythm and Blues Added to Weekend’s Festivities 

All Your Ag Needs 

Lodge #134 will be at Nickel 

Day in Waterville on Saturday, 

May 26 to present the KS CHIP 

program from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

in the Community Center. 

Members of Sutton Lodge #85 

are invited to assist in the program. 

KS CHIP, otherwise known 

as the Kansas Child 

Identification Program, is sponsored 

by the Grand Lodge of 

Ancient Free and Accepted 

Masons of Kansas. The 

National Center for Missing 

and Exploited Children 

(NCMEC) recognizes this 

Masonic project as one of the 

most complete child recovery 

and identification programs in 

See us for range cubes, salt, mineral and creep feed. 

HEDKE AG. CO. 

411 East Main Street 

Dog Food, Cat Food, Water Softner and More 

Call 363-2777 SCOTT HEDKE 

Linda’s Insurance Agency 

Specializing in Multi-Peril Crop Insurance 

Agents Linda Linda Schmitz Schmitz 

Agent/Owner Inez Plegge 

400 Center Street • Oketo, KS 66518 

785-744-3476 • Office 

785-744-3477 • Fax 

785-562-2902 • Home 

Midwest, including recent 

national conferences in 

Minneapolis, Kansas City, and 

Wichita. 

The concert is free. People 

are encouraged to bring lawn 

chairs and blankets to the 

event. 


Blue Rapids Mercantile 

Come Visit Us! 

Harmony Hills Jams-n-Jellies 

Peanut Brittle all year long! 

Affordable Furniture Pieces, 

Collectibles, Rada Cutlery, etc. 

Gift Certificates Available 

401 East 5th Street (US 77) Blue Rapids, Kansas 66411 

785-363-7900 Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

the nation. This is a program 

that consists of taking the 

child’s photograph against a 

height chart, non-ink digital 

fingerprinting, itemizing identifying 

information and obtaining 

a DNA swab from the inner 

cheek. This is normally done at 

a parent’s request during a 

school function. Processing 

requires only approximately 15 

minutes. At completion, the 

parent is presented with a child 

identification kit that includes a 

protected DNA swab and an 

Amber Alert Compatible CD 

containing a recording of physical 

characteristics, digital fingerprints 

and digital photograph. 

Blue Valley Seamless Gutters 

Replace those old gutters and 

downspouts with a new seamless 

system from Blue Valley Seamless 

Gutters. 

If ever needed, such a kit 

would provide authorities vital 

information to assist their 

efforts to locate and identify a 

missing child. All of the identifying 

items generated during 

a KS CHIP Event are given to 

the child’s family. With the 

exception of the permission 

slip signed by the parent, nothing 

is retained by the 

Freemasons of Kansas. 

And, there is no cost for the 

valuable information that could 

help locate a child if he or she 

went missing. It’s just one of 

many community service projects 

sponsored and carried out 

by Kansas Masons. 

KU Announces Spring 2012 Graduates 

Painting 

Need Some Painting Done? 

Call Ron 

Free Estimates, Lowest Prices 

30 Years Experience 

Call: 785-619-6021 - Cell: 785-268-0185 

See Back Issues of 

the Blue Rapids 

Free Press online at 

www.BlueRapidsFreePress.com 

and Home Improvement 

• Free Estimates 

• Insured 

785-363-7414 or 785-268-0236 

John & Cheryl Ralph, Owners 

Have you read what the Free Press said? 

Lilly Pad Daycare 

Tracy (Lindquist) Taylor 

SRS Provider 

Waterville, Ks 

3 Full Time Openings 

$90 per 

Week 

Monday - Friday 

6:30am - 6pm 

785-268-0560 

Tomato and Pepper Plants 

Available At The 

Blue Rapids Mercantile 

401 East 5th Street, Blue Rapids, KS 

785-363-7900 

Mon- Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Weatherland & Arias Windchimes 

Just Arrived!!!! 

Cindy’s Country Inn 

420 South Colorado 

Waterville, Ks 

785-363-2192 

Daily Specials 

Tuesday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Breakfast Only 

Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Find all those hidden 

Treasures 

Here! 

Grand Ol ‘ Trunk 

Thrift Shop & Book Store 

1304 Pillsbury Drive 

Hwy 177 South 

537-2273 

Hours: 

10-6 Mon - Sat 

Open Mon-Thur 12 - 9 • Fri and Sat 10 - 10 

Located at 1149 

Country Place Dr. — 

East of the Airport 

on North Street 

Marysville, KS 

785-562-4001 

Vintage Charm 

Breakfast and Guesthouse 

785-363-2327 • 134 West Hazelwood, Waterville, Ks 

Enjoy the luxury of having this beautiful 

3 bedroom home to yourself. 

•Complimentary country-style breakfast served 

• Each bedroom features its own bathroom 

Ask about our special rates for parties, showers & 

longterm stays. 

A break from life that’s close to home.

NEWS EWS Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 24, 2012 

Governor Brownback Signs Pro-Growth Tax Legislation 

Topeka – Joined by small 

business owners, state legislators, 

Governor’s Council of 

Economic Advisors, 

Governor’s Cabinet members 

and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, M.D., 

Kansas Governor Sam 

Brownback signed one of the 

largest tax relief measures in 

Kansas history into law today 

at the Capitol in Topeka. The 

new law cuts state income tax 

rates for all hard-working 

Kansans by 14 to 24 percent 

and eliminates state income 

taxes on more than 191,000 

small business owners. 

Governor Brownback 

likened Senate Sub. for House 

Bill 2117 to a shot of adrenaline 

into the heart of the Kansas 

economy. 

“My faith is in the people of 

Kansas, not the government’s 

ability to tax and redistribute. 

They know better how to spend 

their money and I believe they 

will do incredible things with 

it,” Brownback said. “Today’s 

legislation will create tens of 

thousands of new jobs and help 

make Kansas the best place in 

America to start and grow a 

small business. Now is the time 

to grow our economy, not state 

government, and that’s what 

this tax cut will do.” 

Kansas Revenue Secretary 

Nick Jordan said the new law 

will leave $1.1 billion in 

Kansans’ pockets during the 

next two years to save, spend 

and invest. 

"After the lost decade for 

jobs in Kansas, Governor 

Brownback has been incredibly 

focused on creating a pro 

growth environment that will 

increase Kansas families' 

income and accelerate small 

business growth," Jordan said. 

"This focus has turned the 

budget deficit he inherited into 

a strong surplus, and, with historic 

tax relief now in place, 

Kansas is poised to lead 

America's economic recovery." 

The law collapses the current 

three-bracket structure for individual 

state income taxes (3.5, 

6.25 and 6.45 percent respectively) 

into a two-bracket sys- 

Blue Rapids Auto & Hardware 

NAPA Auto Parts 

Do It Best Hardware 

Hunting & Fishing Licenses 

Hydraulic Hoses • Saw Chains 

Corn Stoves • Ammunition 

Infrared Heaters 

10 Public Square, Blue Rapids, Kansas 66411 

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 

tem using rates of 3.0 and 4.9 

percent. The business income 

exemption eliminates certain 

non-wage business income for 

small business owners (income 

reported by LLC’s, Subchapter- 

S Corporations, and sole proprietorships 

on lines 12, 17, 

and 18 of federal form 1040). 

The law also flattens the tax 

structure and increases the 

standard deduction amount for 

single head-of-household filers 

from $4,500 to $9,000; and for 

married taxpayers filing jointly 

from $6,000 to $9,000. 

Dynamic projections show 

the new law will result in 

22,900 new jobs, give $2 billion 

more in disposable income 

to Kansans and increase population 

by 35,740, all in addition 

to the normal growth rate of the 

state. 

Speaker of the House Mike 

O’Neal praised the new tax 

law. 

“By reforming income taxes 

in Kansas, our state will start 

building a solid tax foundation 

that will create a strong economy 

for the years to come. We 

must continue down a path that 

brings prosperity to the residents 

of Kansas and HB 2117 

will move our state toward a 

healthy and vibrant economy," 

Speaker O’Neal said. 

Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, the 

Majority Leader in the House, 

said the new tax plan paints a 

brighter future for the state. 

"There's a reason surrounding 

states are racing to keep 

pace with Kansas in providing 

tax relief," Rep. Siegfreid said. 

"They recognize this was a significant 

victory in a constant 

battle to attract jobs and grow 

our economy." 

The chair of the House 

Taxation Committee, Rep. 

Richard Carlson, said Kansas is 

raising the bar on pro-growth 

tax policy. 

“Kansas is embarking on 

VH State Golf/Season Wrap Up 

By Coach Ryan Noel 

The Valley Heights golf team 

was challenged on Monday at 

The Highlands Golf Club in 

Hutchinson, but responded well 

and fought through some tough 

holes. Brenden Dobrovolny 

received the 7th place individual 

medal for his efforts, shooting a 

92 on a very difficult course. 

The Valley Heights team finished 

7th in the state. 

Overall, the boys played their 

best on the course, which featured 

a plethora of "gunch", 

trees, and many holes that had 

turns sharper that 90 degrees. 

Individually for the Mustangs, 

Dobrovolny led with a 92. Alec 

Doner improved from his 

Regional score and carded a 110. 

Levi Berger, in his last high 

school golf meet, shot a 111, and 

Patrick Hale's 121 contributed to 

the VH 4-man score. Michael 

Clark shot a 130 and Devin 

Griffee shot a 144. 

"I was happy for our team and 

especially for Levi. Ending his 

golf career at the State 

Tournament is a great accomplishment." 

"Looking forward, this team 

has the ability to be at state again 

next year. This is Brenden's second 

trip, and his swing is good 

enough for a top 5 finish as a 

Senior. Alec and Patrick both 

Memorial Day Flat Sale 

Flats $10.00 

3 1/2" and 4" veggies buy one get one free! 

Wednesday - Saturday Blue Rapids 

Wednesday - Sunday Marysville (Across 

from Dank's) 

805 Pomeroy St, Blue Rapids, Ks 

Greenhouse: 785-363-7300 

Cell: 785-562-6124 

Bids Being Accepted 

The City of Blue Rapids is accepting 

sealed bids for a pickup bed. Bed may 

be seen at the city shop. Sealed bids 

must be submitted to city office by 4:30 

p.m. June 12. City reserves the right to 

refuse any and all bids. City Clerk, 04 

Public Square, 785-363-7736. 

had some great rounds this season, 

and they'll need to play 

some golf in the offseason to 

consistently shoot in the 90s 

next season. Michael Clark 

made some improvements as the 

year went on, and his short game 

is solid. Devin Griffee also 

improved, and could benefit 

from playing golf more often. 

Overall, the cupboard isn't bare, 

there's a real solid group of 5 

returning, and some who didn't 

make the trip, yet have some 

ability, could step in and help the 

team get there again next year." 

Season Highlights: 

Dobrovolny won a meet at 

Onaga 

Doner won the Valley Heights 

meet 

Finished 2nd in the Twin 

Valley League meet 

Finished 2nd @ Regionals 

7th Place team in 1A State 

2012 VH Scholarships 

Scholarship Recipient(s) 

State Bank of Blue Rapids Lamar Whitson 

American Legion Auxiliary Kourtney Fry 

Valley Heights Blake Zimmerling 

Katie Brungardt 

Charles Steele Memorial Kaitlyn Wilson 

Edwin Brychta Memorial Lamar Whitson 

Kaitlyn Wilson 

Shelby Woodyard 

Citizen’s State Bank Rachel Christie 

Larry Nolte Levi Berger 

USD 498 Foundation Blake Zimmerling 

Terre & Bev Carter Alexandra Pishny 

American Red Cross/FCCLA Alexandra Pishny 

Waterville Lions’ Club Rachel Christie 

Kaitlyn Wilson 

Jeremiah Byard Levi Berger 

Rachel Christie 

Lawrence Lindquist/ 

VH Agricultural Leadership 

Jordan Crook 

Joe Stryker Memorial Alexandra Pishny 

Lillian Brychta Memorial 

Lynx Outstanding Sr. Athlete 

Rachel Christie 

Blake Zimmerling 

Gene & Sandy Harding Family Katelyn Kinzel 

DO & DeloresParker Family Levi Berger 

Waterville/Blue RapidsVFW/ 

Blue Rapids American Legion 

Thomas Tryon 

Dennis White Mustang Pride Levi Berger 

Kruse Family Levi Berger 

Jordan Crook 

Kourtney Fry 

Luke Oldehoeft 

Hilda Chapter #164 Order of Eastern Star Kourtney Fry 

Waldemar Hanke Levi Berger 

Martha Kneven Shelli Miller 

Valley Heights All Stars Katelyn Kinzel 

Shelli Miller 

Lynx Outstanding Sr. Athlete Rachel Christie 

TIGER’s DEN 

Odell, Ne - 402-766-8805 

Thursday May 24: Spaghetti Dinner and $4.99 Pitchers 

Friday May 25: Fish Fry with catfish, pollock or tilapia 

Friday and Saturday: Signature Prime Rib 

Sunday May 27 Noon: Fried Chicken Dinner 

Catering & Party Room Available! 

and setting the threshold for the 

nation with a pro-growth, projobs 

tax reform policy,” Rep. 

Carlson said. “Lowering taxes 

on individuals and small businesses 

will jump start the pri- 

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vate sector growth in Kansas, 

allowing Kansans to grow 

Kansas. We invite the nation’s 

businesses to come grow with 

Kansas.” 

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 

For Sale 

42” Murray Riding Mower 

new blades, belts, 

and battery 

inquire @ 785-363-2495 

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 

Colt Football Jordan Crook 

Thomas Tryon 


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 

Waterville, KS 

(785) 363-2490 

Next 2 New 

507 Williams 

Beattie, KS 

(785) 353-2347 

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 

VH All Stars Youth Theatre 5th Anniversary 

For the 5th straight summer, 

the Valley Heights All Stars are 

ready to audition, practice and 

perform their summer musical 

at the Waterville Opera House. 

This year they will be producing 

“Cool Suit,” a delightful 

and comedic musical retelling 

of the “Emperor’s New 

Clothes.” Lynette Steele- 

Coon will once again be the 

Marshall County Sheriff’s 

Department 

Jail Activity Sheet 

Week of: May 14, 2012 to 

May 20, 2012 

Name: Martin, Sarah 

Address: Blue Rapids 

Date of Birth: 7/11/1977 

Charge: Brown and 

Pottawatomie County Warrants 

Date of Arrival: 5/14/2012 


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 

director as will Kim Oatney as 

Musical Director and Alaina 

Pfeiffer as Choreographer. 

Auditions for this musical 

are open to school age children 

(entering 2nd grade through 12 

grade) and will be held Friday, 

June 1st from 5-7pm and 

Saturday June 2nd at 2pm. The 

actual production will be 

Friday, August 4. 5, and 6, 

Date of Release: 5/14/2012 

Reason: Released to Brown 

County 

Name: Schmidt, Michael 

Address: Axtell 


Charge: Marshall County 

Warrant 



Reason: Time Served 

Name: Morley, Nicholas 

Address: Marysville 


Charge: Marshall County 

Warrant 



Reason: $600 Surety Bond 

Name: Bertot, Kellie 



Charge: Nemaha County 

Warrant 




Name: Zimmerling, Troy 



Charge: Possession of 

Marijuana, Drug Para, Use of a 

Communication Device 



Reason: Transferred to 

Washington County 

Name: Lucas, Annette 



Craig A. Miller, Blue Rapids, 

Kansas, a Modern Woodmen of 

America representative, has 

completed a five-day educational 

program at Modern 

Woodmen’s home office in 

Rock Island, Ill. 

Owners: David & Christina Hartsook 

Brakes 

Tue ups 

Exhaust 

Engine repair 

Farmers Service 



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.” 

2012. 

Prior to the auditions, 

Lynette Steele-Coon, director 

of the VH All Stars will be conducting 

a theater workshop 

May 29, 30, 31st and June 1st 

from 1-3pm at the Waterville 

Elementary School. The workshop 

is for students that have 

never participated in drama 

and/or students of experience. 

Charge: Possession of 

Marijuana, Drug Para, Use of a 

Communication Device 


Date of Release: Still 

Incarcerated 

Reason: Still Incarcerated 

Name: Butler, Jason 



Charge: Probation Violation 



Incarcerated 


Name: Bowling, Vincent 

Address: Greenleaf 


Charge: 48 Hrs 




Name: Allgood, Keith 

Address: Beattie 






Name: Wilcox, Michael 







Name: Bottom, Charlie 

Address: Beattie 



The program focused on 

helping families with Modern 

Woodmen life insurance plans, 

annuities and fraternal member 

benefits. 

Founded in 1833, Modern 

Woodmen of America touches 

Dr. Sara Baskerville-Crome 

ALTERNATIVE 

HEALTH CARE 

CHIROPRACTIC 

785-562-1900 

11oz 

Challenger 

Mug 

As Low As 

1.59 each,* 

*Price doesn’t include setup fee & shipping 

CHIROPRACTIC 

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 

Pocket Koozie 

.49 each,* 

FREE SHIPPING 

500 or more 

Some of the activities planned 

are stage movement, voice and 

diction, singing and dancing 

techniques for the musical setting, 

stage make-up, set design, 

and even stage combat. Cost of 

the workshop is $30.00 per student. 

To register for the workshop 

you can call 785/320- 

1200. 

Marshall County Sheriff’s Jail Log 




Name: Stell, Troy 

Address: Greenleaf 






Name: Brown, Zachary 

Address: Wymore, NE 



Date of Arrival:5/18/2012 



Name: Sutterlin, Justin 







Name: Edwards, Tommy 



Charge: Disorderly Conduct 



Incarcerated 


Name: Zutterman, Jacob 

Address: Hays 


Charge: DUI, Minor in 

Possession 




Miller Attends Life Insurance Seminar 

Craig A. Miller 

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Some Good Reasons 

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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 

Terry-Christie 

Funeral Home 

308 West Walnut, Waterville 

785-363-2627 

“A Personal Approach to Service at a Very 

Personal Time.” 

www.terrychristiefuneralhome.com


Marshall County Minutes 

May 14, 2012 

The Board of Marshall 

County Commissioners met in 

regular adjourned 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. 

Agency on Aging Director 

Heather Ruhkamp met with the 

Board. 

Sheriff Daniel A. Hargrave 

met with the Board. Robert S. 

Connell moved, seconded by 

Thomas K. Holle to go into 

executive session for five minutes 

at 9:05 a.m. to discuss matters 

of non-elected personnel 

with Sheriff Daniel A. Hargrave 

present. Motion carried. 

County Attorney Laura 

Johnson-McNish met with the 

Board. 

Thomas K. Holle moved, 

seconded by Robert S. Connell 

to go into executive session for 

five minutes at 9:12 a.m. to discuss 

matters of attorney client 

privilege with County Attorney 

Laura Johnson-McNish and 


Heather Ruhkamp present. 

Motion carried. 




fifteen minutes at 9:17 a.m. to 

discuss matters of non-elected 

personnel with Agency on 

Aging Director Heather 

Ruhkamp present. Motion carried. 


Heather Ruhkamp recommended 

to the Board hiring Janna 

Dressman, Frankfort as parttime 

summer help at 11.44 an 

hour effective May 17, 2012. 

Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded 

by Robert S. Connell to 

hire Janna Dressman, Frankfort 

as part-time summer help at 

11.44 an hour effective May 17, 

2012. Motion carried. 

County Attorney Laura 

Johnson-McNish met with the 

Board. 

Vicki Gross, Marysville was 

present to observe the meeting 

at 9:30 a.m. 

Public Works Administrator 

Mike Craig and Public Works 

Coordinating Supervisor Larry 

Polson met with the Board. 




ten minutes at 9:35 a.m. to discuss 

matters of non-elected personnel 

with County Attorney 

Laura Johnson-McNish and 


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 

Mike Craig present. Motion 

carried. 

Derek and Arlen Richter, 

Barnes met with the Board to 

discuss his prior employment at 

the County. 

Vicki Gross, Marysville left 

the meeting at 9:50 a.m. 


Mike Craig and Public Works 

Coordinating Supervisor Larry 

Polson met with the Board. 

Robert S. Connell moved, 

seconded by Thomas K. Holle 

to approve the following purchase 

orders. Motion carried. 

Seneca Ready Mix, Inc., 

Seneca, KS for concrete 

$1,137.00-Road & Bridge fund- 

P.O. # 106848 

Truck Repair Plus, 

Marysville, KS for replace 

clutch, brake, and bearing 


P.O. # 106845 

Johnny’s Welding Shop, 

Beatrice, NE for resealing of 

cylinder and repair tail latches 


P.O. # 106847 

Bruna Implement Co., 

Marysville, KS for repair to 

right wheel axle seal and bearings 

$1,806.75-Road & Bridge 

fund-P.O. # 106846 


Mike Craig informed the Board 

of the following items: 

He can rent a roller for chip 

seal from Berry Tractor, 

Topeka, KS in the amount of 

$1,400.00 a week. No decision 

was made 

Bridge Inspector Dave Beach 

from Schwab and Eaton needs 

to do the 12 month bridge 

inspections of an estimated 67 

bridges in the County for less 

than $8,000.00. The Board 

informed Public Works 

Administrator Mike Craig to 

have Mr. Beach move forward 

with the inspections. 

He received one bid for 

48,000 gallons at $3.34 a gallon 

which is up from $3.31 a gallon 

last year of MC800 for chip seal 

from Ergon Asphalt and 

Emulsions, Inc. Salina, KS 

MC800. 

Dust control will be applied 

to the different areas of the 

County the first week of June. 


met with the Board during 

Public Works time to discuss 

the possibility of the Public 

Works Department doing some 

if not all of the dirt work at the 

new shooting range that the 

City of Marysville is building. 

The Board would like more 

information to be gathered so 

that a plan can possibly be put a 

plan together. 


met with the Board to recommend 

a step increase for 

Corrections Officer Gail 

Woodyard from Corrections 

Officer at $12.14 an hour to 

Corrections Officer I at $12.37 

an hour effective June 1, 2012. 



to approve the step increase for 

Corrections Officer Gail 

Woodyard from Corrections 

Officer at $12.14 an hour to 

Corrections Officer I at $12.37 

an hour effective June 1, 2012. 


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Economic Development 

George McCune and 

Community Development 

Coordinator Juanita McCune 

met with the Board to discuss 

the possibility of the County 

applying for a federally funded 

Home Grant for County-wide 

housing rehabilitation. Juanita 

informed the Board that she has 

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Marysville and ten from 

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warrants from the respective 

funds. Motion carried. 

Robert S. Connell moved, 

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Motion carried. The next 

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Home Notes 

By Susan A. Latta - CEA 

Marshall County Extension 

Agent 

Beans are called a “super 

food” for a good reason. A 

bean is actually a seed, packed 

full of nutrients. Beans are a 

vegetable that provide important 

vitamins and minerals. 

They are also a low-fat, lowsodium, 

cholesterol free source 

of protein, so are also a part of 

the meat and beans group. 

Beans are a unique food that 

counts as either a vegetable or 

protein, but not both at the 

same meal. Beans are a 

very good source of fiber, 

folate, and iron and may reduce 

the risk of heart disease and 

certain cancers because they 

contain antioxidants. They are 

inexpensive and widely available. 

Beans do not have a 

strong flavor on their own, so 

can easily take on and complement 

other flavors in food. 

They can complement meat or 

take the place of meat, as a protein 

source in a meal. 

While much of the work 

relies heavily on beans as a protein 

source, Americans are 

1. The Board of Education of 

Unified School District No. 498 

met in regular session on April 

9, 2012 at the Board office in 

Waterville. Board President 

Tim Manley called the meeting 

to order at 4:02 p.m. 

2. It was moved by Kenny 

Steinfort and seconded Mike 

Vermetten to approve the agenda 

with additions of Approval 

of Certified Resignation. The 

motion carried unanimously. 

3. LueAnn Roepke presented 

during Public Forum on behalf 

of Waterville Opera House. 


Steinfort and seconded by Mike 

Vermetten to approve the 

Consent Agenda. The motion 

carried unanimously. Items on 

the Consent Agenda were as 

follows: 

-USD 498 Board of 

Education regular meeting minutes 

from March 12, 2012 

-Bills Payable 

-USD 498 Willson Fund 

Request in the amount of 

$8,667.05 

-Certified Resignation from 

Rhonda Trimble as Valley 

Heights elementary principal 

-Non-Certified Contracts for 

Lori Dobrovolny, Susie Davis, 

and Perri Hull as summer mowing/maintenance 

and Julie 

Popejoy as part-time music 

paraprofessional 

-Supplemental Contract for 

Jenny Yungeberg as head high 

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learning to cook a wide variety 

of foods with beans. There are 

so many kinds of beans available 

in food stores, and they are 

convenient, since canned beans 

are already cooked and ready to 

use. Sometimes flavors are 

added to canned beans and may 

be labeled “chili beans” for 

example. Do not drain and rise 

these, since flavor would be 

lost. But, with regular canned 

beans, drain and rinse them 

under running water to reduce 

the gaseous affect. 

The following bean recipes 

require few ingredients and can 

be doubled and frozen for a 

later meal. Flavor is often 

enhanced when cooked a second 

time. Also, anytime we 

“cook once and eat twice,” we 

save money and prep time. 

Nachos with Beans 

(6 servings) 

1- 15 oz can beans (pinto, 

red, black or kidney) Beans can 

be flavored by mixing 2 tablespoons 

of taco seasoning with 

beans. 

1 cup chopped tomatoes 

8 oz grated or melted cheese 

tortilla chips 

school girls’ volleyball coach 

with salary as per the negotiated 

salary schedule 

5. Superintendent Bergkamp 

gave the financial report. 

6. Principal Don Potter gave 

an Ipad project update and discussed 

the Inman School 

District visit. Mr. Potter presented 

the calendar of events 

for the jr./sr. high school for 

April and May and discussed 

the Virtual Program. 

Rhonda Joseph, FACS 

instructor, Lesley Frohberg, 

Lexi Hartloff and Ali Pishney 

presented information regarding 

FCCLA Nationals. Lesley 

Frohberg qualified for 

Nationals with her STAR Event 

and will be going to Florida in 

July to participate. 

Principal Rhonda Trimble 

reported on the National 

Afterschool Conference she 

attended in Dallas, TX and gave 

a PLC update. 

7. Superintendent John 

Bergkamp discussed the issue 

of security at the district school 

buildings. It was the consensus 

of the Board to consult with 

local law enforcement and have 

a security audit performed. 

8. It was moved by David 

Vermetten and seconded by 

Kenny Steinfort to accept the 

low bid of $36,497.00 to 

replace the Blue Rapids 

Gymnasium heating equipment 

by Thermal Comfort Air. The 

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salsa 

Drain and rinse beans. 

Flavor with taco season, if 

desired, Beans can be chilled 

or heated. Place other ingredients 

in serving dishes so each 

person can “make their own” 

nachos, starting with the tortilla 

chips. 

Black Bean Soft Tacos 

(8 servings) 

1 medium onion 

2 (15 ounce each) cans black 

beans, rinsed and drained 

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 

1 (4 ounce) can chopped 

green chilies 

1 tablespoon chili powder 

In a nonstick skillet, sauté 

onion. Stir in beans, tomatoes, 

chilies, and chili powder. Bring 

to boil and simmer until mixture 

thickens. Spoon onto tortilla 

and top with cheese, if 

desired. 

Bean Salad 

(6 servings) 

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo 

beans or other variety 

1 cup chopped celery or 

motion carried unanimously. 

9. It was moved by David 


Kenny Steinfort to have the 

Willson Fund application from 

Waterville Opera House 

reviewed by the school attorney. 

The motion carried unanimously. 

It was moved by David 


Mike Vermetten to approve the 


the City of Waterville in the 

amount of $17,827.00 for Water 

Safety Instruction/Training, 

Pool Manager, Swimming 

Lessons and Chlorine Safety 

Monitor. The motion carried 5 

to 1. 

It was moved by Mike 


Kenny Steinfort to approve the 


the City of Waterville in the 

amount of $6,067.31 for a 

swimming pool pump. The 

motion failed 3 to 3. 

10. In Additions to the 

Agenda –Approval of Certified 

Resignation- It was moved by 

Kenny Steinfort and seconded 

by Mike Vermetten to approve 

the certified resignation from 

Stephanie Mathy as elementary 

teacher with thanks for her 6 

years of service. The motion 

carried unanimously. 

11. In Individual Board 

Member Issues David 

Vermetten discussed acceptable 

green pepper 

1 cup chopped tomatoes 

(fresh or canned) 

1 tablespoon minced onion 

Top with favorite dressing 

Mix ingredients together. 

Can be served over torn lettuce 

leaves. 

Apple Bean Bake 

(6 servings) 

1 (16 ounce) can pork and 

beans (remove the pork) 

2 golden delicious apples, 

cored and cubed (other variety, 

if you prefer) 

2 tablespoon brown sugar 

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 

Microwave Method: 

Combine ingredients in a 1-2 

quart microwave-safe casserole 

dish. Microwave uncovered on 

high 4 minutes. Turn and stir. 

Microwave on high another 4 

minutes until the apples are 

tender. 

Stovetop Method: Combine 

all ingredients in a 1-2 quart 

saucepan. Simmer until the 

apples are tender. Stir occasionally. 

USD 498 April Board of Education Notes 

The 30th annual “Music in 

the Park” is scheduled for 

Sunday July 8, 2012 in the 

Waterville City Park. Tickets 

are now on sale which are good 

for admission and for a drawing 

for a long list of prizes to be 

given away the evening of the 

show. 2-$100 dollar prizes, and 

a 148 piece tool chest are 

among a long list of over 40 

prizes to be given away that 

evening! 

Porkburgers and home-made 

ice cream will start being 

served at 5:30. The local talent 

variety show will begin at 7:00 

with the possibility of a couple 

bands playing before that time. 

The main need at this time is 

for local talented people to step 

forward to perform in the 

show!! If you, or your relative, 

friend, or neighbor, would like 

to sing, dance, play harmonica, 

do magic tricks, or any of a 

variety of other acts please call 

363-2604 or 562-7410 to get 

your act added to the perform- 

Willson Fund expenditures. 

Sharon Osborne discussed the 

FFA Banquet and scheduling 

conflicts. 


Steinfort and seconded by 

David Vermetten to go into 

executive session to discuss 

personnel matters of nonelected 

personnel in order to protect the 

privacy interests of an identifiable 

individual and to discuss 

negotiations in order to protect 

the public interest in negotiating 

a fair and equitable contract 

and that the Board return to 

open meeting at 6:03 p.m. in 

this room. Mr. Bergkamp was 

invited into executive session. 


It was moved by Kenny 

Steinfort and seconded by 

David Vermetten to go into 

executive session to discuss 

personnel matters of nonelected 

personnel in order to protect the 

privacy interests of an identifiable 

individual and to discuss 

negotiations in order to protect 

the public interest in negotiating 

a fair and equitable contract 

and that the Board return to 

open meeting at 6:14 p.m. in 

this room. Mr. Bergkamp was 

invited into executive session. 


13. There being no further 

business the meeting adjourned 

at 6:16 p.m. 

Talent Needed For Music In Park 

Classifieds 

Thank You 

How can I put into words my tanks to my family for having 

an open house for my 90th birthday. It’s a day I will cheris in 

my heart for the rest of my life. To all my friends and family 

that came to share the day and for the cards, gifts, flowers and 

the hugs, thank you so much. May God Bless you all. 

Marjorie Carter 

ances that evening. 

So get your summer calendars 

out and make sure you 

have July 8th marked for a 

relaxed and enjoyable evening 

in Waterville City Park(or 

Valley Heights High School in 

case of rain) Top it off with a 

big, scrumptious bowl of 

home-made ice-cream(rumor 

has it nearly 50 gallon will be 

turned for the evening!). 

The evening is sponsored by 

the members of St. Monica and 

Elizabeth Catholic Church. 

(Source: The Bean 

Cookbook, Sept 2004; 

7A 

Northwest Beans Growers 

Assoc. 50072 East Lake Seven 

Road, Frazee, MN 56544) 

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 

Farm & Ranch Enterprise 

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We have your hay needs covered 

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Blue Valley Senior Living is looking for a 

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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. 

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News 

Blue Valley Senior Living Residents Go Fishing 

This is Dick Spunaugle fishing. 

This is a picture of Gary Padgett fishing at Speedy 

(Photos courtesy of Blue Valley Senior Living) 

Sutton's pond north of Marysville. 

This was National Nursing Home Week and we celebrated with many fun activities. They may not have caught 

anything but everyone enjoyed the outing. 

Last Day at Valley Heights Grade Schools 

The Waterville Grade School students spent the day 

playing different games in the water. 

The Blue Rapids Grade School students spent the day 

playing different games and sports. 

Pictures From Around Blue Rapids 

The Kansas City Wolf visited the Blue Rapids Grade 

School. The 4th grade class submitted a "Brain Break" 

video in March and was one of the Top 10 in the state. 

Seniors Kandice Haile, Rachel Christie and Ali Pishney 

were honored at the New Hope Church’s first worship 

in their new home. (Photo courtesy of Rod Christie) 

Valley Heights 6th Grade Graduation 

Back Row (Left to Right): Teacher Eric Stoddard, Teacher Kim Hardin, Ethan Chesnutt, Briana Enoch, 

Cheyenne Spunaugle, Emilee Willard, Nikki Weyer, Tanner Chartier, Jordon Yungeberg, Harrison Blaske, 

Bryan Yungeberg, and Kelly Wilkens 

Middle Row (Left to Right): Tori Salyers, Brittany Paxton, Landon Woodyard, Gabi Boren, Brandi Dobrovolny, 

Shea Manley, Kayla Smith, Braden Boucek, and Sarah Koehler 

Front Row (Left to Right): Kendra Stoudt, Alli Jones, Alex Hardin, NIck Sparks, Skylar Sanders, DeAndra 

Woodyard, Layton Hartloff, and Jacob Schuh 

Photos by Deb Barrington. 


2012 Events 

www.watervillekansas.com 785-363-2515 

May 26 

Nickel Day in Downtown Waterville 

10am-Donuts & Coffee @ Community Center 

11am- Games begin. Chuck Wagon & Beer Garden open 

3pm- Parade on Commercial St. 

May 27 

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast at the Weaver Hotel 

8am-10am…Free Will Offering 

June 16 

Red Solo Cup BBQ in Midge's Garden at Weaver Hotel 

4:30pm-6:30pm 

Bob Hope Roadshow /Waterville Opera House 

7:30pm 

Reserved tickets…$15…@ door…$18 Under 12…$5.00 

Contact- Sharon King..785-363-2515 

June 30 

Whistlestop History Ride on the Central Branch Railroad 

Contact…Ann Walter 785-363-2343 

July 3 

Independence Day Celebration at the Lipton Ball Complex 

5pm…Food, Games, Fireworks 

Dark… Fireworks Display 

Contact..Jim Oatney 

July 6 &7 

Waterville Summer Theater Revival 

8pm 

Contact Bevy Roepke 785-363-2766 

August 3,4,5 

Valley Heights All-stars Youth / Waterville Opera House production 

Contact… Lynnette Steele-Coon 

September 8 

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles Festival 

Contact – Ann Walter…785-363-2343 

October 14 

Wichita Ghost Riders / Opera House 

2:30pm 

Four member Honky Tonk Band 

“Harvest Showcase at the Weaver Hotel 

5pm…Area Artists will showcase their art throughout the 

building 

Admission …Free 

Dinner- by reservation ( price to be announced) 

Contact… Weaver Hotel 785-363-2515 

November 17 

Weaver Hotel Business Fair 

December 8 

Christmas at the Weaver 

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