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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, July 12, 2012
Making Them Go Boom...
Fireman Jeff Pishny runs the wires away from the fireworks so the display can be safe. Several firemen and
Chamber members worked for hours getting the fireworks ready.
“Follies” Was A Big Hit Last Week
From Ragtime to Jazz to
silent movies, the Waterville
Opera House was alive with
music, dance and colorful, period
costumes throughout the
performances of the “Opera
House Follies” at Waterville’s
historic opera house.
Laughter filled the house as
the audience reminisced the
vaudeville era with songs like “
Ragtime Life”, “Life on the
Wicked Stage” and “Take
Your Girly to the Movies”.
The stage was alive with
dances from “The Kansas City
Rag” to the “Last Great Waltz”.
With great humor, the Prairie
Prattle Gals, Carrie Nation,
Amelia Earhart, Mary
Elizabeth Lease and Squirrel
Tooth Alice, reminded the audience
of prohibition and
women’s rights!
All this gaity was enhanced
by the talent of our resident
producer, director and musician
from the College of William
and Mary, Gary Green, who
graciously donated his time and
talent to bring back the “good
ole days of vaudeville” to the
historic Waterville Opera
House.
Congratulations is extended
to the cast, stage crew and costume
designers (Gary’s sisters)
for a summer’s evening of
fun!!!
Valley Heights Budget Notice
STATE OF KANSAS USD# 498
Budget Form USD-A
2012-2013
NOTICE OF HEARING 2012-2013 BUDGET
The governing body of Unified School District 498 will meet on the 13th day of August, 2012 at 5:45 PM,
at 121 E. Commercial, Waterville, KS for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed
use of all funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information (including budget profile) is available at
District Office and will be available at this hearing.
The Amount of 2012 Tax to be Levied and Expenditures (published below) establish the maximum limits of the 2012-2013 Budget.
The "Est. Tax Rate" in the far right column, shown for comparative purposes, is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation.
2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2012-2013
Actual Actual Amount of 2012 Est.
Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax
99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate*
Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
OPERATING
General 06 3,184,612 20.000 3,076,835 20.000 3,065,027 301,221 20.000
Supplemental General (LOB)
SPECIAL REVENUE
08 1,084,913 28.885 1,053,301 31.635 1,065,324 465,833 27.199
Adult Education 10 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Adult Supplemental Education 12 0 0 0
Bilingual Education 14 1,500 300 0
Virtual Education 15 0 0 0
Capital Outlay 16 44,800 3.009 159,159 0.000 537,000 85,635 5.000
Driver Training 18 3,010 5,499 9,200
Extraordinary School Program 22 0 0 0
Food Service 24 322,828 291,472 333,500
Professional Development 26 39,305 55,009 69,115
Parent Education Program 28 99,108 99,376 111,100
Summer School 29 0 63 13,800
Special Education 30 682,750 785,259 868,526
Vocational Education 34 87,292 83,515 106,650
Special Liability Expense Fund 42 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
School Retirement 44 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Extraordinary Growth Facilities 45 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Special Reserve Fund 47 0 0
Federal Funds 07 106,095 88,741 0
Gifts and Grants 35 835 7,059 7,000
At Risk (4Yr Old) 11 13,980 15,814 21,015
Cost of Living 33 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
At Risk (K-12) 13 315,350 387,505 359,000
Declining Enrollment
g
19 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
2012-2013 2010-2011 Actual 2011-2012 Actual PROPOSED BUDGET 2012-2013
Actual Actual Amount of 2012 Est.
Code Actual Tax Actual Tax Tax to Tax
Fund—Continued 99 Expenditures Rate* Expenditures Rate* Expenditures be Levied Rate*
Line (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
KPERS Special Retirement Contribution 51 152,605 256,147 266,098
Contingency Reserve 53 0 29,987
Textbook & Student Material Revolving 55 0 0
Activity Fund 56 31,993 43,339
Tuition Reimbursement Fund
DEBT SERVICE
57 0 0 0
Bond and Interest #1 62 285,193 6.370 289,472 6.789 292,983 107,136 6.255
Bond and Interest #2 63 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
No-Fund Warrant 66 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Special Assessment 67 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Temporary Note
COOPERATIVES**
68 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Special Education 78 0 0 0
TOTAL USD EXPENDITURES 100 6,456,169 58.264 6,727,852 58.424 7,125,338 959,825 58.454
Less: Transfers 105 1,309,501 xxxxxx 1,406,652 xxxxxx 1,239,359 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
NET USD EXPENDITURES 110 5,146,668 xxxxxx 5,321,200 xxxxxx 5,885,979 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
TOTAL USD TAXES LEVIED 115 891,342 xxxxxx 920,404 xxxxxx 959,825 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
OTHER
Historical Museum 80 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Public Library Board 82 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Public Library Board Employee Benefits 83 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Recreation Commission 84 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
Rec Comm Emp Benefits & Spec Liab 86 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
TOTAL OTHER 120 0 0.000 0 0.000 0 0 0.000
TOTAL TAXES LEVIED 125 891,342 920,404 959,825
Assessed Valuation - General Fund 128 $13,750,096 $14,193,997 $15,061,038
Assessed Valuation - All Other Funds 130 $15,820,804 $16,255,996 $17,126,942
Outstanding Indebtedness, July 1 2010 2011 2012
General Obligation Bonds 135 3,275,000 3,130,000 2,975,000
Capital Outlay Bonds 140 0 0 0
Temporary Note 145 0 0 0
No-Fund Warrant 150 0 0 0
Lease Purchase Principal 153 0 0 0
TOTAL USD DEBT 155 3,275,000 3,130,000 2,975,000
* Tax Rates are expressed in Mills
** Sponsoring District Only
President Clerk of the Board
Announcing
“Nail Tech”
Kayla
Insogna
Appointments
can be made
Tuesday 4-9
Saturday All Day
Marshall County
Housing Survey
9A
Whitney’s Hair & Tanning Salon
107 East Commercial
Waterville, Ks
Office: 785-363-2721 - Cell 785-268-1055
THANK YOU
The Blue Rapids Chamber of Commerce and the Blue
Rapids Volunteer Fire Department wish to thank the City
of Blue Rapids and the following Businesses and
Individuals for their donations to the Blue Rapids
Independence Day Celebration.
2012 Donations
Richard & Mary Ann Spunaugle
Helen Johnston, Patsy Jackson
Ivan Hula
Harry & Kathy Steinfort
Mel & Liz Bartz
Tammy Parke Real Estate
Blue Rapids Merchantile
Alcove Ranch - Dr. Ken & Zita Duensing
Blue Rapids Freee Press - Jon & Linda
Brake
Vic and Norma Stanley
John Nowak
Marysville Ready Mix
Vintage Charm Bed & Breakfast - Ann &
Tony Mann
T’s Liquor - Terri Niemeier
Spring Hill Herefords, Dave & Delores
Stump
After Hours Feed Supply
Home Oil - Rob and Kay Hartloff
Titan Trailer Manufacturing
Blue Valley Nursing Home
Casey General Store
State Bank of Blue Rapids
Pope Disposal - Jerry & Jan Pope
Terry-Christie Funeral Home
Sharp Manufacturing
The Telegraph
A special thanks goes out to Sharp Manufacturing for the
loan of a trailer.
Questions 1 thru 5 are voluntary
1. Name ________________________________
2. Address ______________________________
3. City ___________________ State_________
4. Zip ___________ Phone_______________
5. Email _______________________________
6. I prefer to ( ) RENT or ( ) OWN a home
7. I prefer a ( ) 1 BEDROOM ( ) 2 BEDROOM
( ) 3 BEDROOM ( ) 4 BEDROOM
8. I prefer ( ) 1BATHROOM ( ) 2 BATHROOMS
9. Number of persons in your household ________
10. Do you currently ( ) RENT ( ) OWN
11. Number of miles you commute each day to
work ____________
12. What is your current annual household income?
( ) under $25K ( )$25K to $40K
( ) $41K to $55K ( ) $56K to $75K ( ) $76K+
13. What is the most your family could afford to
purchase a home? ( ) LESS THAN $45K
( ) $45 to $85K ( ) $86 to $115K
( ) $136 To 175K ( ) $176 To 225K
( ) $116 to $135K ( ) $226+
14. What can you afford for a monthly payment or
rent? ( ) Less than $320 ( ) $320 to $645
( ) $650 to $870 ( )$875 to $1050 ( )$1,100+
15. In which of the following communities would
you prefer to live? ( Axtell) ( ) Beattie
( ) Blue Rapids ( )Frankfort ( ) Marysville
( ) Waterville ( ) Rural Marshall County
16. Which of the following housing types would you
most like to live in? ( )Single Family
( ) Duplex ( ) Townhouse ( ) Apartment
( ) Highrise ( ) Other____________________
Additional Comments Appreciated!
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Please Return By July 31, 2012 to
Marshall County Partnership For Growth
P.O. Box 391, Marysville, KS 66508