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Vol. 1 Number 32 Thursday, February 4, 2010
Karri Van Alst, Miranda Bargdill, and Jimmy House
Valley Heights Class Bringing Back The Past
By Sam Jones
Mrs. Youngberg’s Junior English
classes are learning about WWII.
They have studied about famous people
and events during the war.
Students were required to interview
someone living during that time peri-
By Gloria Freeland
The winter of 1944-1945 was a
bitterly cold one in Europe. The
Battle of the Bulge was fought
during the worst part of it along
an 85-mile stretch of the
Ardennes Forest of Belgium and
Luxembourg. It began in mid-
December when German troops,
thought to be in disarray,
advanced into Allied lines, creating
a “bulge.” Many of the
American soldiers had spent the
previous six months fighting their
way across France. Others were
fresh out of training, rushed to the
front to replace those who had
od, write a story about their life and
how much it changed during the war.
“It was interesting learning about the
time period from their point of view,”
said Karri Van Alst. On January 25
they had “Museum Day” and students
got a chance to bring materials
died. By the time it ended in late
January, more than 76,000
Americans were killed, wounded
or captured. Many of those young
men who survived experienced
severe frostbite.
Last Friday, more than two
dozen veterans of the Battle of
the Bulge attended a reunion at
Manhattan’s American Legion.
The more than 150 others present
included other World War II veterans,
Vietnam War veterans,
family members, widows of veterans
and just ordinary people
interested in history.
One by one, they came forward
to share their stories.
Horace, the youngest of 15
children, had gone to war because
he felt it was his duty to serve his
country.
“It was cold in the foxholes and
cold out,” he said. “My feet, legs
and hands were frozen.”
Dick, a messenger and machine
gunner, said it was difficult to
keep up with his fellow soldiers
while carrying a 52-pound tripod,
a 42-pound gun, and two 20pound
boxes of ammunition.
“You’re scared as hell and
they’re scared as hell,” he said,
describing his fellow soldiers and
The Marysville Area Community
Theatre will host a “Retro Prom” on
Saturday, February 20, starting at
8:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge,
Marysville. The dance, which is a
fundraiser for the theatre, will feature
songs from the 50s through the 90s
played by a DJ from Manhattan.
Light refreshments will be served; a
cash bar will be available.
“We’re inviting everyone to a big
party,” said Sara Naaf, the event’s
organizer. “We wanted to create an
atmosphere that would be inviting to
people of all ages – an atmosphere
filled with music from different
decades complimented by kitschy
decorations and memorabilia reminding
people of their high school prom.
This is a party for everyone.”
A variety of music will be played
from decades ranging from the 1950s
through the 1980s. “And maybe
beyond,” Naaf said. “We all have a
different definition for ‘retro.’ For
some, it means the 50s, for others the
70s, and some consider the 90s to be
retro. We want the music to reflect
the taste of the crowd so we’re not
pin-pointing any certain period.
We’ve hired this great DJ who can
read the interests of the crowd and
Priceless
Take One
“Retro Prom” Is
Coming February 20
build a song list based on their
desires. We want people to dance all
night.”
Decorations will include album
covers from different decades, paper
streamers, paper flowers, and boldcolored
table cloths. Punch, cookies,
mints, and nuts will be served. “Even
if you don’t want to dance, come to
enjoy the atmosphere,” Naaf said.
“It’s going to be a blast.”
Dress for the occasion ranges from
casual to formal. Guests can come
dressed in formalwear or they may
arrive in street clothes. “That’s the
beauty of the event,” said Naaf.
“Anything goes! The atmosphere is
creative and eclectic – it lends itself
to a wide range of clothing styles.”
Prizes will be awarded for best
costumes.
Advanced tickets are $10.00 for
those over twenty-one years of age,
and $5.00 for those under twentyone.
Tickets go on sale Monday,
February 8, and may be purchased at
the Astro 3 Theatre, Habitat Thrift
Shop, Marysville Public Library, and
the Chamber of Commerce,
Marysville; Fancy T’s in Waterville;
and Daisydoodle in Frankfort.
Stories Of The Battle Of The Bulge Bring Battle Closer To Home
Twenty-seven Battle of the Bulge veterans met in Manhattan.
from WWII into class. In the picture
above Miranda Bargdill is demonstrating
what a gas mask looked like
and how to wear them. They will
continue with this unit for the next
couple of weeks, starting with the
Holocaust Wednesday, January 27.
the enemy.
Art was a driver for George
Patton for a short time..
“Patton was a good general,”
he said. “Not everyone liked him,
but I thought he was OK.”
He said Patton walked around
with a partially-zipped briefcase
under his arm, which meant that
papers inevitably fell out.
“I earned my Bronze Star by
retrieving some of those papers
that he lost in enemy territory,” he
said, laughing.
Wally, part of a five-man radio
crew, had landed on Normandy
Beach the day after the D-Day
invasion.
Bill was taken prisoner on Dec.
19.
Jim Sharp, chairman of the
group that organized the reunion,
said the purpose was to become
better acquainted with fellow veterans,
to remember the ones who
didn’t return and to inform those
interested of some of the events
that occurred. He was a Battle of
the Bulge veteran himself and
had stayed in Europe after the
war to serve as a guard at the
Nuremberg War Crimes Trials.
Even after the nearly threehour
lunch and program, people
continued to talk and to examine
memorabilia. There was a Nazi
flag autographed by Sharp’s fellow
soldiers. He had removed it
from Wilnsdorf, Germany, one of
the cities captured by his company.
A shadow box contained autographs
of Nazis on trial. Another
had “sweetheart jewelry,” including
Gold Star pins provided to
mothers who lost sons in the war.
Eula Mae was there hoping to
connect with someone who had
known her late husband Walter,
also a Battle of the Bulge veteran.
She brought along four
telegrams. The first – received in
January – reported that Walter
had been missing in action since
Dec. 18, the second that he had
been taken prisoner by the
Germans, the third that he was
released and was being treated for
his injuries and the last – received
in June – that he was being sent
home.
Representatives of
Luxembourg and Belgium
thanked the veterans for liberating
their nations.
Robert Schaeffer, honorary
consul general of Luxembourg,
was only 14 when the battle started.
“Thank you from the heart,” he
said. “Thank you from my people
. . . As I look at your faces, I can
see that you still have the same
spirit you needed when you
fought the battle.”
David Barber, honorary consul
of Belgium, said Belgium was in
chaos with food shortages and
hundreds of thousands of people
homeless.
He said, “The passage of time
has not caused us to forget what
you did.”
And the stories those old soldiers
shared brought the experience
closer to home.
(This column is reprinted from
the Jan. 22, 2010 Riley Countian)
(You may e-mail Gloria at
gfreela@ksu.edu)

NEWS EWS Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010
Valley Heights Seniors’ Of The Week
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
Terra Mae Hargrave
November 28, 1991
By: Sam Jones
“Ever since my little cousin
was in the hospital and I learned
more about nursing, I knew that’s
what I wanted to go to school
for,” said Hargrave. Terra plans to
attend Washburn in the future.
She chose this school because it
was near home and has an excellent
nursing program. She also
plans to major in Anesthesiology.
“This medical field has always
interested me, and I want to learn
more about it,” said Terra.
Hargrave has many skills in life
but she feels the ones that will
help her most with nursing are
her people skills and her work
ethic.
Terra has participated in many
activities all four years of high
school. She was in volleyball 4
years, basketball 4 years, dance 4
years, track 2 years, and all
school play 4 years. Leadership is
another skill Hargrave learned
through out her years. She was
sophomore class president and
went to RYLA (Rotary Youth
Leadership Academy). Junior
year she went to Girls State and
was the KAY’s (Kansas
Association of Youth) secretary
and treasurer. Senior year, Terra
was the NHS (National Honors
Society) secretary and the past
three years she was on the FCA
leadership team. But it doesn’t
Running Man
Lane Berger
July 19, 1991
50 degrees, 40 degrees, 30
degrees, rain or shine nothing will
stop Lane Berger from running. If
there is one thing that people
should remember about Berger it
is that he will always love to run.
Berger has been running Cross
Country since his sophomore
year and was initially drawn to it
when he heard that they would be
getting dropped off in the middle
of nowhere at 5 o’clock in the
morning to run. Most people
wouldn’t find that to enjoyable
but Lane is relaxed by it.
Berger has received several
medal and ribbons over the
course of three years as well as
attended cross country camp and
national cross country. “I highly
recommend cross country camp
to anyone who wants to excel in
running. Unfortunately it’s not
cheap and it last for 5 days,” said
Berger. Earlier this year Lane
competed with the best of the best
at the National Cross Country
meet in Nashville Tennessee. At
meet Lane ran a distance of 5
kilometer and finished 48 of 60.
Lane is truly inspired by the T.S.
Elliot quote, “Only those who
risk going too far can possibly
find out how far they can go.”
Lane lives with his parents in
Waterville, KS; he has a sister
Lana and brother Levi. Lane has
attended Valley Heights for 13
years and has been involved in
FFA, VH Club, Cross Country,
Track, and Football throughout
his high school career. Lane
would like to thank his father for
always pushing him to do the
end with that, she also in Teens
for Christ, and has participated if
Footloose for 10 years.
Terra is a resident of
Waterville. Parents are Kris and
Dan, and her sister is Maddy
Hargrave, a 6th grader. Terra is
left-handed and has red hair,
which she feels are unique quali-
things he never wanted to do, and
reassuring him that he would
Terra Mae Hargrave
Lane Berger
ties from any other student at
Valley Heights. “My family has
the most impact on my life, they
are always there for me and are
pushing me to do my best in
everything,” said Terra. She
wants to be remembered with the
smile she gives everyone in the
hallways.
need those things in the rest of his
life.
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NEWS EWS Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010
Valley Heights Seniors’ Of The Week
Make Art Not War
Brandi Jo Hull
May 7, 1992
When asked what inspires Brandi
Hull’s art she said, “Music, music
inspires art, nature and my wondering
mind.” Hull who has been involved
in art during her entire high school
career plans to make it her life. She
has decided to attend Peru State and
major in art education. “I would love
to become an art teacher because I
want to let kids express themselves
and say what they want to say
through their art.” Brandi wants to
become a Jr/Sr high art teacher and
would love to work in a community
about the size of Marysville. “If you
want to be an artist there’s nothing
you can’t do that can’t be done as
long as you be yourself.”-Hull
“I’ve decided to pursue a secondary
education because I know living
in a dumpster isn’t the life for me and
the money is going to come in handy
one day.” Though Hull is looking into
secondary forms of educations she
doesn’t agree that everyone should
pursue things such as college or votech.
She feels that if you know what
your dreams are and you know what
you want in the future then that
should help you decide whether college
is going to help you or be an
unnecessary expense.
Brandi is the daughter of Brad and
Perri Hull and has sisters Jamie
Wessel and Karri Hull. She lives with
her father Brad, and step mother
Connie in Frankfort Kansas. Brandi
has attended Valley Heights all of her
WE’RE ON PURSUIT
Gary A. Hutson II
November 19, 1991
By Emily Heusman
“I want to make a difference in
the number of crimes we see in the
U.S., I know not only I can change
these numbers but it will be a start,”
said Gary Hutson. Gary is a senior
at Valley Heights High School. He
is pursuing criminal justice and
hopes to change the use of the
death penalty. Hutson is also interested
in fishing and spending time
outdoors. “I will always remember
fishing with my dad on Sundays,
watching football games with him,
and country cruising with my
friends,” said Hutson.
Gary plans to attend college and
major in criminal justice. He has
looked at a few colleges including
Butler Community College and
Doane College. “I want to have a
family, a great job in criminal justice,
and to live on the coast of
Florida,” said Gary.
Hutson has contributed to Valley
Heights and its athletic program.
The Valley Heights football team
seat a new win loss record, this
record has the most wins in VHHS
team history. Gary Hutson said, “I
want the school to remember I and
the other senior football boys for
setting a new record, not just
remembering us but the accomplishment
itself.”
Gary Hutson was born and raised
in the Valley Heights School
District. Gary lives in Blue Rapids
with mom Julie and dad Gary
Hutson. He has two brothers, Greg
life, she has participated in clubs such
as 4-H and KAYs. Brandi’s favorite
quote is from the ever famous
Marilyn Monroe, “I am selfish, impatient,
and a little insecure, I make
and Gabe Hutson. Gary is involved
in band, choir, VH club, Football,
and Track. Hutson can’t say he was
inspired by anyone to pursue his
Brandi Jo Hull
Gary A. Hutson II
mistakes I’m out of control and at
times, hard to handle. But if you can’t
handle me at my worst, than you sure
as heck don’t deserve me at my best.”
dreams but he is inspired by a particular
quote. “Talent wins games,
but teamwork and intelligence wins
championships,
County Cover Crops Meeting To Be Held
The popular agriculture press,
land grant universities, and individual
farmers talk about the benefits of
cover crops for crops and the soil.
However, many farmers are wondering,
“Will cover crops work in my
farm operation?”
To help farmers learn more about
cover crops and how cover crops will
work into their farm operation, the
Marshall County Extension Service
will host “Cover Crops-Do They
Have A Fit In Your Operation?”
meeting.
“Cover Crops-Do They Have A Fit
In Your Operation?” meeting will be
held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at
the Axtell American Legion in
Axtell. The meeting will start at
10:00 A.M. to 12 noon.
Speakers will be Kraig
Roozeboom, K-State Research and
Extension Crop Production Specialist
and Stu Duncan, K-State Research
and Extension Northeast Area Crops
and Soils specialist will discuss many
topics growing cover crops, such as;
cover crop production practices, rota-
tions, management, and impact on
soil quality. If you plan on attending
this meeting we would like for you to
pre-register by Wednesday, February
17, 2010, so we know how many
refreshments and materials to prepare.
If you want to learn how cover
crops might work in your farm operation,
you will want to make plans to
attend the Marshall County Cover
Crops-“Do They Fit in Your
Operation?” meeting on February 19
at the Axtell American Legion.
Randy Walling give the ring to Coach Gary Bargdill
By: Mikala Fuller
During the basketball season in
2008-2009 Coach Gary Bargdill
received the title “Coach of the
Year”. This following season
Bargdill was notified he would
receive a ring for this honor. At
the Linn Junior High basketball
game at Valley Heights on
Monday January 25, 2010, assistant
coach Gary Bargdill received
his ring. Bargdill received his
ring from KBCA (Kansas
3A
Ring Around The Court
By: Mikala Fuller
In the 2009-2010 school year the
Mustang Magic Drill Team has been
working very hard to provide successful
entertainment at basketball
and football games. The drill team
members have had an addition of
four new members to their squad in
the 2009 tryouts. The dance squad
includes seniors, Terra Hargrave, and
Macy Parker; juniors, Miranda
Bargdill, Mikala Fuller, Dani
Lockhart, Sam Jones and Annie
Pralle; sophomores Emily Heusman,
Ali Pishny, and Morgan Stryker;
freshman Jessie Zidek.
The drill team members had a
summer camp in 2009 where they
learned six new dances for the new
season. The team fundraised money
to purchase new uniforms. They
were excited when they received
their new uniforms and were ready to
perform at the first basketball game.
Sophomore Emily Heusman said, “I
love the new uniforms, they definitely
represent who we are and our personalities.”
They perform at every
half-time at football games and halftime
of the Boy’s basketball games.
Basketball Coaches Association).
It was presented by Randy
Walling, member of the KBCA
organization. Gary said, “I was
very honored but the outstanding
students I have coached have
made it easier.” Bargdill would
like give a special thank you to
Coach Blackburn, Coach White,
Dan Palmateer, Coach Gordon
and Coach Klein for making his
years of coaching fun, enjoyable
and easier.
Get Up And Dance
The girls are currently practicing
everyday so they have enough practice
for the home games. They just
recently heard they will be performing
at State Basketball in the
Bramlage coliseum on March 10.
The squad is now learning a new routine
to perform at state.
In the past years the drill team has
had 14 members but this year the
squad consists of 11 squad members.
“We’ve always focused on learning
dances, but this year we’ve taken
more time to learn about our squad
and spend some time together to
make memories as a squad,” said junior,
Annie Pralle. The drill team
members have made an effort to get
to know each other to become a better
squad. The drill team members
have made an effort to get to know
each other to become a better squad.
New squad member, sophomore,
Morgan Stryker said, “Drill team is
what I expected, sometimes I don’t
want to wake up for 7 a.m. practice
but it is worth it in the end, because I
love to dance.” The girls will continue
to perform at basketball games as
they finish out the 2009-2010 season.
New at Fancy T’s and More
New to the shop this spring are Waterville Sour Dough Beer Bread
in a Bottle, Campfire Barbeque Sauce, Wild Blue Berry and Red
Raspberry Jellies, Strawberry Jam, Roasted Garlic and Red
Pepper Mustard, Waterville Deer Poop, and Kansas Buffalo Chips.
New designs on T-Shirts are being introduced for spring. The also
feature Weaver Hotel House Blend.

Editorial Page BLUE RAPIDS FREE PRESS - Thursday, February 4, 2010 4A
Obama’s Budget Seeks $2 Trillion
More In Spending And Deficits
By Brian M. Riedl
The Heritage Foundation
Last year, President Obama swept into office
on a promise to confront tough choices--and then
released a budget proposing the largest debt-andspending
spree in American history. With
Washington having committed itself to more government
than its taxpayers could realistically
afford, basic fiscal responsibility suggests that the
President scale back his expensive proposals.
Instead, this year's budget is even more fiscally
irresponsible.
Over the 10 years in which both budgets overlap
(FY 2010-2019), this year's budget would
spend an additional $1.7 trillion and run up an
additional $2 trillion in budget deficits (see Table
1). In fact, this year's proposal shows annual
budget deficits as much as 49 percent larger than
last year's proposal--raising the debt by an additional
6 percent of GDP over the same period. It
is a spending spree that will drive up both taxes
and deficits.
Growing Debt
In addition, the President's budget would:
* Permanently expand the federal government
by nearly 3 percent of gross domestic product
(GDP) over 2007 pre-recession levels;
* Raise taxes onall Americans by more than $2
trillion over the next decade (counting health care
reform and cap and trade);
* Raise taxes for 3.2 million small businesses
and upper-income taxpayers by an average of
$300,000 over the next decade;
* Borrow 42 cents for each dollar spent in
2010;
* Run a $1.6 trillion deficit in 2010--$143 billion
higher than the recession-driven 2009 deficit;
* Leave permanent deficits that top $1 trillion
in as late as 2020; and
* Double the publicly held national debt to
over $18 trillion.
President Proposes $2 Trillion More in
2010-2019 Deficits than last year
Before the recession, federal spending totaled
$24,000 per U.S. household. President Obama
would hike it to $36,000 per household by 2020-
-an inflation-adjusted $12,000-per-household
expansion of government. Even the steep tax
increases planned for all taxpayers would not
finance all of this spending: The President's budget
would add trillions of dollars in new debt.
After harshly criticizing President Bush for
running $3.3 trillion in deficits over eight years,
President Obama's budget would run $7.6 trillion
in deficits over what would be his eight years in
the Oval Office. Moreover, President Obama
would run up more debt over his eight years than
all other Presidents in American history--from
George Washington through George W. Bush-combined.
As a result of these deficits, net interest
spending would reach $840 billion in 2020.
Misdiagnosing the Problem
President Obama's misplaced budget priorities
may be the result of his misdiagnosing the cause
of the deficits. During his State of the Union
speech, the President asserted that "by the time I
took office, we had a one-year deficit of over $1
trillion and projected deficits of $8 trillion over
the next decade. Most of this was the result of not
paying for two wars, two tax cuts, and an expensive
prescription drug program." This is simply
not true.
The policies mentioned by President Obama
were implemented in the early 2000s. Yet even
with all those policies in place, the 2007 budget
deficit stood at only $162 billion. The trillion-dollar
deficits did not begin until 2009 (driven by
financial bailouts, stimulus, and declining revenues)
as the recession hit its trough.
And the policies mentioned by the President
certainly could not be responsible for most of the
trillion-deficits over the next decade, given that
most war spending will phased out by then and
the tax cuts and Medicare drug benefit are expected
to cost a combined 2 percent of GDP over the
next decade--even as the baseline budget deficit
rises past 8 percent of GDP.
By contrast, the rising costs of Social Security,
Medicare (beyond just the drug benefit),
Medicaid, and net interest are responsible for
nearly 5 percent in additional deficits as a share
of GDP by 2020. Yet the President failed to mention
this spending as driving long-term budget
deficits.
Addressing Runaway Spending by Raising
Taxes
Over the last 40 years, budget deficits have
averaged a sustainable 2.4 percent of GDP. Under
a budget baseline that assumes current policies
continue, nearly 90 percent of the expanded
budget deficits by 2020 would be caused by higher
spending, while just over 10 percent would be
caused by lower revenues--and even that assumes
the extension of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts.
Yet President Obama bases nearly all of his
(modest) deficit reduction on tax increases.
Although no economic theory justifies raising
taxes during a recession, he would impose nearly
$1 trillion in tax hikes for 3.2 million upperincome
families and small businesses. He would
eliminate tax breaks for charitable giving and the
mortgage interest deduction for millions of
Americans.
President Obama has endorsed a cap-and-trade
bill that would cost more than $800 billion over
the next decade. He has also endorsed substantial
tax hikes to finance health care reform. All told,
tax increases would exceed $2 trillion, yet they
are still not enough to prevent a $1 trillion annual
deficit by 2020.
On the plus side, President Obama would
freeze discretionary spending (outside of defense,
homeland security, veterans, and international
affairs spending) for three years. This is somewhat
helpful. The savings would not be large-perhaps
$20 billion per year--but this is the lowhanging
fruit. Of course, these programs comprise
only one-eighth of the budget ($420 billion),
and they can still feast on their 19 percent
hike over the past two years, plus nearly $300 billion
in mostly unspent stimulus funds.
Gimmicks over Substance
A common game in Washington is to couple
specific spending increases today with vague,
generic promises of future spending cuts. This
budget is no exception. The President proposes
expensive new spending initiatives in health care,
energy, education, and more "stimulus." Yet most
of the budget savings are pure gimmicks.
Pay-as-You-Go (PAYGO). While the PAYGO
concept--that Congress should offset the cost of
new initiatives--sounds promising, it is riddled
with loopholes and would not reduce the deficit at
all. It would exempt all discretionary spending
(which comprises 40 percent of the budget). It
would exempt the automatic annual growth of
Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid that
threatens Washington's long-run solvency. It
would exempt the endless stream of emergency
"stimulus" bills. And when PAYGO is violated,
the current legislation would exempt nearly all
spending from being cut to offset the new expansions.
Simply put, PAYGO is practically designed to
fail. In fact, Congress has already had a version of
PAYGO since 2007 and has waived it repeatedly,
causing the budget deficit to soar.
Deficit Reduction Commission. Instead of proposing
policies to bring long-term fiscal sustainability,
the President has endorsed a commission
to make recommendations for reform. Although
deficit commissions can be useful, one appointed
by the President would suffer from three weaknesses:
1. The commission's recommendations would
not be guaranteed legislative "fast track" protections--or
even a congressional vote at all;
2. If Congress does vote on these recommendations,
such a vote will likely be held after the
November election with a lame duck Congress;
and 3. There is no indication that this commission
would include any public hearings and thus be
more likely to create its recommendations in a
back room without public input.
Putting it all together, this commission would
likely become a partisan exercise that fails to
bring down deficits and instead kicks the can
down the road.
Fictional $20 Billion in "Savings." The White
House is advertising $20 billion in proposed
spending cuts and terminations. If last year is any
indication, these proposals will not save taxpayers
a dime.
Last year, Congress and President Obama
agreed on $6.9 billon worth of terminations and
spending cuts (mostly in defense)--and then
plowed 100 percent of the savings into new
spending (mostly non-defense). Not a dollar went
toward deficit reduction.There is no reason to
expect this year will be any different.
The Most Irresponsible Budget Ever?
President Obama has offered a budget that
does nothing to address the nation's serious shortterm
and long-term fiscal problems--and indeed
makes them worse. By doubling the national debt
over pre-recession levels, America could head
toward the tipping point when rising debt levels
will become too large for global capital markets
to absorb, potentially triggering a financial crisis,
an interest rate spike, and gigantic tax increases.
Foreign nations financing American debt will
note that President Obama's budget includes no
plan for long-term fiscal sustainability. While he
talks about controlling entitlement spending, his
budget would do the opposite. By supporting a
trillion-dollar health care expansion that is partially
offset with tax increase and Medicare cuts,
he is essentially taking those policies off the table
for any future deficit reduction. That means higher
taxes and deeper spending cuts down the road.
The President who said, "I didn't come here to
pass our problems on to the next president or the
next generation--I'm here to solve them"[7]
would, over the next decade, pass $75,000 per
household in additional debt into the laps of our
children and grandchildren.
A Better Way...If President Obama is serious
about reining in spending and budget deficits, he
needs to propose real and specific spending cuts.
This means repealing the economic stimulus and
TARP, bringing Social Security and Medicare
into long-term sustainability, and bringing discretionary
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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010 5A
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Blue Rapids Free Press -
Kansas Profile - Now That´s Rural:
Doug Thompson - Kansas Racing Products
By Ron Wilson, director of the
Huck Boyd National Institute
for Rural Development at
Kansas State University.
Edgewater Sports Park,
Cincinnati, Ohio. A new drag racing
speed record has just been
established, with a run of 8.56
seconds and a speed of 153.34
miles per hour. The racecar which
set the record features a new type
of engine block. And where was
this automotive technology
developed? Would you believe,
halfway across the country in
rural Kansas? Buckle up -- it’s
today’s Kansas Profile.
Last week we learned that
Doug Thompson is an attorney, a
lifelong auto racer, and founder
of the Kansas Auto Racing
Museum at Chapman, Kansas.
This week we will learn about the
auto-related businesses in which
he is involved.
Races are very exciting for fans
and for the drivers, but of course,
there are hours of work and
preparation leading up to these
races. There is also the time and
money put in to traveling to the
races themselves.
One day during one of the long
drives to the next race, Doug was
visiting with his crew chief. He
started talking about an idea he
had for a new type of intake manifold
on his race car engine. It
turned out that his crew chief’s
son had a master’s degree in engineering,
so they discussed how to
design and produce such an
Ron Wilson
improved product. They gave it a
try, and it was such a success that
it led to a business called Kansas
Racing Products.
Doug Thompson began the
company in 1996. Kansas Racing
Products sells engine blocks,
block parts, crankshafts,
camshafts, and intake manifolds.
These are high quality, high performance
products designed for
racing automobiles.
Kansas Racing Products created
the unique design of their
inline engine block for after-market,
high performance racing
applications. The original block
design is based on the GM “Iron
Duke” which later evolved into
the Pontiac “Super Duty” engine
block.
This product has been sold to
such prestigious customers as
GM Motorsports, for example.
For more information, go to
Marshall County Sheriff’s Report
Jail Activity Sheet
Activities for the Week of:
January 25, 2010 - January 31,
2010
Name: Woerman, David
Address: Greenleaf
Date of Birth: 4-14-76
Gender: Male
Charge: Serve 48 Hours
Date of Arrival: 1-25-10
Date of Release: 1-27-10
Conditions: Time Served
Name: Anderson, Joshua
Address: Tecumseh, KS
Date of Birth: 3-7-77
Gender: Male
Charge: MSCO Warrants
Date of Arrival: 1-25-10
Date of Release: Still
Incarcerated
Conditions: N/A
Name: Servantez, Kara
Address: Topeka
Date of Birth: 12-26-91
Gender: Female
Charge: MSCO Warrants
Date of Arrival: 1-26-10
Date of Release: 1-29-10
Conditions: O.R. Bond
Name: Nolan, Marcus
Address: Marysville
Date of Birth: 9-22-85
Gender: Male
Charge: Serve 1 year
Date of Arrival: 1-27-10
Date of Release: Still
Incarcerated
Conditions: N/A
Name: Small, Danielle
Address: Marysville
Date of Birth: 4-22-87
Gender: Female
Charge: Serve 60 Days
Date of Arrival: 1-27-10
Date of Release: Still
Incarcerated
Conditions: N/A
Name: Thornton, James
Address: Marysville
Date of Birth: 2-23-62
Gender: Male
Charge: Serve 90 Days
Date of Arrival: 1-30-10
Date of Release: Still
Incarcerated
Conditions: N/A
Name: Kirkham, Will
Address: Marysville
Date of Birth: 3-15-90
Gender: Male
Charge: Johnson County
Warrant
Date of Arrival: 1-30-10
Date of Release: 1-31-10
Conditions: $3,000 Surety
Bond
Name: Lewis, Mark
Address: Bonner Springs
Date of Birth: 9-21-57
Gender: Male
Charge: DUI
Date of Arrival: 1-31-10
Date of Release: 1-31-10
Conditions: $400 Bond
Name: Kleinert, Thomas
Address: Marysville
Date of Birth: 10-10-60
Gender: Male
Charge: Domestic Battery,
Criminal Damage to Property,
Disorderly Conduct
Date of Arrival: 1-31-10
Date of Release: Still
Incarcerated
Conditions: N/A
www.kansasracingproducts.com.
Doug Thompson is now
involved in another new automotive
venture called Grail Engine
Technologies. Formed in 2009,
Grail Engine Technologies was
founded by Matthew Riley, the
CEO and chief research scientist.
Riley invented a pneumatic twostroke
engine with remarkable
potential. Doug is the corporate
treasurer of the new company.
“This engine can revolutionize
the internal combustion engine as
we know it,” Doug said. “The
Grail Engine has the potential to
provide the first two stroke
engine that does not exhibit cross
contamination of fuel and oil,
resulting in lower emissions yet
producing more power and torque
using less fuel than larger
engines.”
The company Web site,
www.grailengine.com, describes
these benefits as the Holy Grail of
automotive technology. It says,
“Our engine design will operate
on multiple fuels and performance
levels and will reduce pollution
compared to a four stroke
automobile engine.” This is
described as environmentally
friendly “green” technology. It
utilizes pioneering concepts such
as something called Forced Semi-
Homogeneous Charged
Compression Ignition.
The company has assembled an
impressive list of scientists and
engineers to pursue this initiative.
“We are a unique team of individuals
with the same aspirations –
to improve our environment by
developing an efficient emissions
friendly engine,” the Web site
says. “This engine can go more
than a hundred miles per gallon
while generating 180 pounds of
torque and 200 horse power. At
the same time, it exceeds federal
automotive emissions standards.”
Currently, auto manufacturers
are evaluating the long-term commercial
feasibility of this product.
As with Kansas Racing Products,
the corporate address for this
company is not in a metropolitan
manufacturing center like
Detroit. Instead, it’s in the rural
community of Chapman, Kansas,
population 1,233 people. Now,
that’s rural. These are all examples
of the automotive entrepreneurship
of Doug Thompson.
It’s time to leave Edgewater
Sports Park in Ohio, where a
racecar powered by the Kansas
Racing Products unique engine
design helped set a new speed
record. Now more innovative
automotive technologies are on
the way. We salute Doug
Thompson and those involved
with Kansas Racing Products and
Grail Engine Technologies for
making a difference. Their technology
can help us go faster
toward a better future.
You can see all of
the back issues of
the Blue Rapida
Free Press at
bluerapidsfreepress.com
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News Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010 6A
News
Madonna Saville
Madonna M. Saville, age 79, of
Blue Rapids, passed away
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the
Select Specialty Hospital, St.
Francis in Topeka.
She was born February 28,
1930 at the family farm near
Hanover, the daughter of Howard
R. and Evelyn R. (Grieveldinger)
Saville. She graduated from Blue
Rapids High School in 1948. She
was a member of St. Monica’s
and St. Elizabeth’s Catholic
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Obituaries
Church in Blue Rapids and a
homemaker.
Madonna is survived by her
sister, Hedy Saville of Blue
Rapids.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
held at 10 am, Wednesday,
February 3, 2010 at the St.
Monica’s and St. Elizabeth’s
Catholic Church fellowship hall
in Blue Rapids with Father Jim
Shaughnessy celebrating the
Mass. Music was provided by
Moogie Roeder on Keyboard and
vocals by Rheta Matson.
Blue Rapids Free Press -
Selections included “On Eagles
Wings”, “Be Not Afraid” and
“Bread of Life”. Casket Bearers
were Roger Terry, Markus Frese,
Dan Howell, Paul Hossler,
Johnny Horton and Ivan Wienck.
Burial was at Fairmont Cemetery
in Blue Rapids. A Rosary was
said at 7 PM, Tuesday evening at
the church fellowship hall.
Memorials are to be designated
later and may be sent in care of
Terry-Christie Funeral Home at
PO Box 61, Waterville, KS
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Home Notes: “Potato Lover’s Month”
By Susan A. Latta - CEA
Marshall County Extension
Agent
Did you know that February is
National Potato Lover´s Month?
Contrary to the bad rap they get
from some fad diets, there is
much to love about potatoes.
Americans do love them - per
capita consumption was almost
125 pounds in 2006.
Among adults, potatoes make
up about one third of the vegetables
they consume. For kids and
teens, it has been as high as 54
percent!
Unfortunately, many of the
potatoes are eaten as French fries,
which are high in fat, calories,
and sodium. Take some time to
brush up on these potato facts and
learn to love a healthy spud.
VARIETIES - A POTATO
FOR EVERY JOB
Russets: This is the most popular
variety, great for baking and
mashing. These suds are large
with rough, brown skin and white
flesh; Russets include most Idaho
baking potatoes.
Round and Long White
Potatoes: All-purpose potatoes
with smooth, light tan skin and
white flesh.
Round Red Potatoes: Hold
their shape well when cooked,
making them good for salads,
roasting, steaming, and boiling.
These red-skinned potatoes with
white flesh go well with seafood.
Yellow Flesh Potatoes: Deep
yellow flesh cooks up dense and
creamy baked or mashed potatoes.
NUTRITION - POTATOES
ARE GREAT
You may be surprised to learn
that the humble potato is not only
fat-and cholesterol-free, but is
also loaded with health-promoting
nutrients. Potatoes are a good
source of dietary fiber, which is
important for digestion and may
reduce the risk of heart disease
and cancer. They are also high in
the antioxidant vitamin C.
Potatoes are also a rich source of
potassium; a diet rich in potassium
(while also low in sodium)
helps prevent high blood pressure
and stroke.
One medium-sized baked potato,
including skin and flesh
(approximately five ounces) contains:
o 4 grams of fiber - that´s 16%
of the daily value
o 22 mg of vitamin C - that´s
24% of the DRI.
o 1081 mg of potassium - that´s
23% of the DRI.
SELECTION AND
STORAGE
Choose potatoes carefully,
looking for firm, smooth skin free
of sprouts or green spots.
Prolonged exposure to light causes
potatoes to turn green, says
Beverly Healy, University of
Idaho Extension educator.
Because the greening causes a
bitter flavor, you should pare off
the green portions before eating
them.
Mature potatoes will keep for
up to two months in a cool, dark,
dry place. New potatoes spoil
rapidly and should be used within
one week of purchase. Avoid storing
potatoes in the refrigerator -
the starch will convert to sugar,
which affects the flavor.
PREPARATION - LESS IS
MORE
Raw potatoes are naturally
healthy. It´s how we prepare them
that can turn this popular veggie
into a nutrition disaster. Frying
destroys much of the vitamin C,
making baked or microwaved
potatoes a much healthier choice.
And leave the skin on! Many
valuable nutrients are lost when
you peel a potato.
A baked potato is a good
choice, as long as you choose
healthy toppings. Try a yellowflesh
potato (like Yukon Gold).
The creamy yellow texture makes
it look as if it is already buttered.
YOU´LL
LOVE THESE POTATO
TOPPERS. . .
o Fat-free sour cream and
chives
o Spray margarine with a dash
of salt-free seasoning or pepper
o Black beans and your favorite
salsa
o Steamed veggies: broccoli,
peppers, or carrots
o Lemon juice and pepper
o Chili, green onions, and fatfree
sour cream
Source: Adapted from
Communicating Food for Health,
February 2002
MEXICAN POTATO -
SERVES 4
The colors of this dish are a
feast for the eyes. To reduce cost
and sodium content, you may
omit the cottage cheese.
4 baking potatoes, baked
1 Cup low-fat cottage cheese
15 oz. can black beans, drained
and rinsed
1 Cup salsa
1 Cup green pepper, diced
(frozen is fine)
1/4 Cup reduced fat cheddar
cheese, grated
Combine rinsed beans and pepper.
Layer each hot, split baked
potato with 1/2 cup bean-pepper
mixture; 1/4 cup cottage cheese,
1/4 cup salsa and 1 Tablespoon
cheddar cheese. Microwave or
broil until hot.
Each stuffed potato: 309 calories,
2.5 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat,
0 g trans fat, 7.3 mg cholesterol,
1060 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate,
10 g fiber, 18 g protein.
Cost: $1.31 per serving.
Source: FOOD FOR FITNESS
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Schedules
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 05
North Central Kansas League
Abilene @ Concordia
Council Grove @ Clay Center
Southeast of Saline @ Chapman
Wamego @ Valley Heights
Twin Valley League
Baileyville B&B @ Clifton-
Clyde
Bern @ Blue Valley
Hanover @ Centralia
Onaga @ Frankfort
Wamego @ Valley Heights
Washington Co. @ Axtell
Wetmore @ Linn
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 06
North Central Kansas League
Centralia @ Marysville
Twin Valley League
Centralia @ Marysville
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09
North Central Kansas League
Abilene @ Council Grove
Clay Center @ Republic County
Concordia @ Riley County
Marysville @ Rock Creek
Wamego @ Chapman
Twin Valley League
Bern @ Sacred Heart (Falls City,
NE)
Centralia @ Blue Valley
Clifton-Clyde @ Valley Heights
Hanover @ Baileyville B&B
Linn @ Frankfort
Pawnee City, NE @ Axtell
Wetmore @ Bishop Seabury
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School Twin Valley Overall Streak
Hanover 7-0 1.000 14-1 .933 Won 4
B&B 7-1 .875 15-1 .938 Won 9
Centralia 6-1 .857 11-3 .786 Won 4
Frankfort 7-2 .778 12-4 .750 Lost 1
Washington Co 4-2 .667 9-5 .643 Won 2
Clifton-Clyde 4-2 .667 9-6 .600 Won 2
Blue Valley 3-5 .375 8-9 .471 Won 1
Axtell 3-5 .375 6-9 .400 Won 1
Onaga 3-6 .333 7-8 .467 Lost 2
Linn 3-6 .333 6-9 .400 Lost 2
Valley Heights 2-6 .250 4-11 .267 Lost 7
Bern 1-7 .125 1-14 .067 Lost 2
Wetmore 0-7 .000 1-13 .071 Lost 3
Twin Valley 2009-10 Girls Basketball Standings
School Twin Valley Overall Streak
Clifton-Clyde 6-0 1.000 10-5 .667 Won 2
Frankfort 8-1 .889 13-2 .867 Won 5
Valley Heights 7-1 .875 11-3 .786 Won 4
Centralia 5-2 .714 9-4 .692 Won 1
Blue Valley 5-3 .625 9-8 .529 Won 2
Bern 4-4 .500 11-5 .688 Won 1
Washington Co 3-3 .500 10-4 .714 Won 5
Linn 4-5 .444 6-9 .400 Lost 1
B&B 3-5 .375 8-8 .500 Won 1
Onaga 3-6 .333 4-12 .250 Lost 6
Wetmore 1-6 .143 5-10 .333 Lost 1
Hanover 1-6 .143 5-11 .313 Lost 1
Axtell 0-8 .000 1-14 .067 Lost 14
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
North Central Kansas League
Concordia @ Chapman
Marysville @ Clay Center
Wamego @ Abilene
Twin Valley League
Blue Valley @ Wetmore
Centralia @ Valley Heights
Clifton-Clyde @ Axtell
Frankfort @ Baileyville B&B
Hanover @ Onaga
Southern Cloud @ Linn
Washington Co. @ Bern
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
North Central Kansas League
Clay Center @ Wamego
Marysville @ Atchison
Phillipsburg @ Concordia
Twin Valley League
Axtell @ Onaga
Baileyville B&B @ Wetmore
Bern @ Centralia
Frankfort @ Clifton-Clyde
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North Central Kansas League
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Clay Center @ Abilene
Wamego @ Concordia
Twin Valley League
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Onaga @ Clifton-Clyde
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Sports Photos
Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010
Mustangs Fall To Hanover 65 - 43
Reid Blackburn (11) drives in from the side.
Benton Coon (35) gets this one knocked away.
Brody Dobrovolny (10) picks up two points.
Chase Blackburn (32) puts one off the glass.
The Valley Heights Cheerleaders are at all of the games and are the Mustangs biggest fans.
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Sports Photos
Photos Blue Rapids Free Press -Thursday, February 4, 2010 9A
Photos by
Deb
Barrington
Linda and
Jon A. Brake
Blue Rapids Free Press -
Lady Mustangs Stop Hanover 55 - 51
There is only one way out for Macy Parker (14) up.
Terra Hargrave (23) is hit from behind on a lay up.
Right: Hanover tries to work the ball in around
Valley Heights defense.
Miranda Bargdill (12) get the ball in under the basket for two points.
Ellie Musil (33) gets the ball into Terra Hargrave (23).

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VALLEY HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 2009-2010
Date Team Boy’s Score Boy’s Record Girl’s Score Girl’s Record
12/4/09 HERE vs. Hanover 70 - 43 (L) 0-1 30 - 47 (W) 1-0
12/8/09 @ Linn 57 - 74 (L) 0-2 61 - 32(W) 2-1
12/11/09 HERE vs. Alma-Wabaunsee 39 - 84 (W) 1-2 60 - 56 (L) 2-1
12/15/09 @ Republic County 4:15 PM 38 - 31 (L) 1-3 53 - 63 (W) 3-1
12/18/09 @ Axtell 37 - 35 (W) 2-3 29 - 43 (W) 4-1
1/5/10 @ Wetmore 68 - 35 (W) 3-3 59 - 45 (W) 5-1
1/8 HERE vs. B&B
1/12 HERE vs. Frankfort 43 - 51 (L) 3-4 43 - 55 (L) 5-2
1/16 TVL Tournament @ Axtell and B&B
Onaga 65 - 62 OT (W) 4-4
Hanover 52 - 66 (L) 4-5 Hanover 62 - 40 (W) 6-2
Centralia 30 - 55 (L) 4-6 Centralia 41 - 36 (W) 7-2
Washington Co. 63 - 45 (W) 5-6 Frankfort 41 - 49 (L) 2nd Place 7-3
1/26 HERE vs. Onaga 46 - 62(L) 5-7 43 - 27 (W) 8-3
1/29 @ Bern 43 - 46 (L) 5-8 46 - 43 (W) 9-3
2/2 @ Hanover 43 - 64 (L) 5-9 55 - 51 (W) 10-3
2/5 HERE vs. Wamego
2/9 HERE vs. Clifton/Clyde
2/12 HERE vs. Centralia
2/16 @ Blue Valley
2/19 @ Frankfort
2/23 HERE vs. Washington Co. (Parents Night)
3/1 Sub-State Location TBD
3/10-13 State @ Bramlage in Manhattan
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Wildcats 17-3 Jayhawks 16-1
Men's Basketball - 2009-10
Schedule/Results
Date
Media
Opponent Location Results
Sun, Nov 08 Pittsburg State (Exh.) Manhattan 89 - 53 (W)
Fri, Nov 13 Loyola Chicago - Manhattan 92 - 54 (W)
Sun, Nov 15 Western Illinois - Manhattan 82 - 50 (W)
O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tipoff
Thu, Nov 19 Boston University - at San Juan, Puerto Rico 80 - 70 (W)
Fri, Nov 20 Ole Miss - at San Juan, Puerto Rico 74 - 86 (L)
Sun, Nov 22 Dayton 18/21 at San Juan, Puerto Rico 83 - 75 (W)
Sat, Nov 28 IUPUI -
K-State Holiday Classic
Kansas City, Mo. 70 - 57 (W)
Tue, Dec 01 Fort Hays State - Manhattan 83 - 76 (W)
Big 12 / Pac-10 Hardwood Series
Sat, Dec 05 Washington State - Manhattan 86-69 (W)
Tue, Dec 08 Xavier - Manhattan 71-56 (W)
Sat, Dec 12
Coors Classic
UNLV - at Las Vegas, Nev. 95-80 (W)
Sat, Dec 19 Alabama - at Mobile, Ala. 87-74 (W)
Mon, Dec 21 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Manhattan 90-76 (W)
Tue, Dec 29 Cleveland State - Manhattan 85-56 (W)
Sun, Jan 03 South Dakota - Manhattan 91-69 (W)
Sat, Jan 09 Missouri * - at Columbia, Mo. 68-74 (L)
Tue, Jan 12 Texas A&M * - Manhattan 88-65 (W)
Sat, Jan 16 Colorado * - at Boulder, Colo. 87-81 (W)
Mon, Jan 18 Texas * - Manhattan 71-62 (W)
Sat, Jan 23 Oklahoma State * - Manhattan 69 -73 (L)
Tue, Jan 26 Baylor * - at Waco, Texas 76 - 74 (W)
Sat, Jan 30 Kansas * - Manhattan 79 - 81 (L)
Tue, Feb 02 Nebraska * - at Lincoln, Neb. 76 - 57 (W)
Sat, Feb 06 Iowa State * - at Ames, Iowa
Sat, Feb 13 Colorado * - Manhattan
Wed, Feb 17 Nebraska * - Manhattan
Sat, Feb 20 Oklahoma * - at Norman, Okla.
Tue, Feb 23 Texas Tech * - at Lubbock, Texas
Sat, Feb 27 Missouri * - Manhattan
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11/03/09 vs. Fort Hays State ! TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 107-68
11/10/09 vs. Pittsburg St ! TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 103-45
11/13/09 vs. Hofstra TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 101-65
Hall-of-Fame-Classic
11/17/09 vs. Memphis TV St. Louis, Mo. W, 57-55
11/19/09vs. Central Arkansas TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 94-44
11/25/09 vs. Oakland TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 89-59
11/27/09 vs. Tennessee Tech TV Lawrence, Kan. W, 112-75
12/02/09 vs. Alcorn State TV Lawrence, Kan. W 98-31
Big 12/Pac 10 Hardwood Series
12/06/09 at UCLA TV Los Angeles, Calif. W 73-61
12/09/09 vs. Radford TV Lawrence, Kan. W 99-64
12/12/09 vs. La Salle TV Kansas City, Mo. W 90-65
12/19/09 vs. Michigan TV Lawrence, Kan. W 75-64
12/22/09 vs. California TV Lawrence, Kan. W 84-69
12/29/09 vs. Belmont TV Lawrence, Kan. W 81-51
01/02/10 at Temple TV Philadelphia, Pa. W 84-52
01/06/10 vs. Cornell TV Lawrence, Kan. W 71-66
01/10/10 at Tennessee TV Knoxville, Tenn. L 76-68
01/13/10 at Nebraska * TV Lincoln, Neb. W 84-72
01/16/10 vs. Texas Tech * TV Lawrence, Kan. W 84-72
01/20/10 vs. Baylor * TV Lawrence, Kan. W 81-75
01/23/10 at Iowa State * TV Ames, Iowa W 84-61
01/25/10 vs. Missouri * TV Lawrence, Kan. W 84-65
01/30/10 at Kansas State * TV Manhattan, Kan. W 81-79
02/03/10 at Colorado * TV Boulder, Colo. 8:00 p.m. CT
02/06/10 vs. Nebraska * TV Lawrence, Kan. 5:00 p.m. CT
02/08/10 at Texas * TV Austin, Texas 8:00 p.m. CT
02/13/10 vs. Iowa State * TV Lawrence, Kan. 7:00 p.m. CT
02/15/10 at Texas A&M * TV College Station, Texas 8:00 p.m. CT
02/20/10 vs. Colorado * TV Lawrence, Kan. 3:00 p.m. CT
02/22/10 vs. Oklahoma TV Lawrence, Kan. 8:00 p.m. CT
02/27/10 at Oklahoma State * TV Stillwater, Okla. 3:00 p.m. CT
03/03/10 vs. Kansas State * TV Lawrence, Kan. 7:00 p.m. CT
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Jr. High Boys Beat Hanover In Overtime
Kurtis Larson (30) jumps center to start the overtime. Mar E. Whitson (20) drives the baseline.
Donovan Bradley (23) hits this free throw to help win the game. Nathan Ramsay (24) was wide open for this shot.
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Government
overnment Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, February 4, 2010 13A
Marshall County
Minutes
January 25, 2010
The Board of Marshall County
Commissioners met in regular
adjourned session with Michael J.
Keating, Chairman; Thomas K.
Holle and Charles R. Loiseau
members; and Sonya L. Stohs,
County Clerk, present.
The meeting was called to
order at 9:00 a.m.
The Board opened the meeting
with the flag salute.
The minutes were approved as
presented upon a motion by
Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau.
Unanimous.
Pawnee Mental Health
Executive Director Robbin Cole,
and board members Lucy Papes
and Bill Oborny met with the
Board to discuss the State cuts to
the mental health and medicaid.
They also discussed the reduction
of work force and new changes to
the clients because of the continued
loss of State funding.
Michael J. Keating moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau to
reappoint Lucy Papes to the
Pawnee Mental Health Board as
the Marshall County representative.
Unanimous.
Public Works Administrator
Mike Craig met with the Board,
Public Works Coordinating
Supervisor Larry Polson met with
the Board.
Emergency Management
Director William Schwindamann
met with the Board to discuss the
possible lack of Federal and State
funding on the last snow storm.
Recycling Coordinator Fred
Cohorst met with the Board to
discuss the fact that some of the
recycling will be taken to Beattie
rather than Seneca.
Michael J. Keating moved,
seconded by Charles R. Loiseau
to go into executive session for
five minutes at 9:50 a.m. to discuss
matters of non-elected personnel
with Public Works
Administrator Mike Craig and
County Clerk Sonya L. Stohs
present. Unanimous.
Michael J. Keating moved,
seconded by Charles R. Loiseau
to go into executive session for
two minutes at 9:55 a.m. to discuss
matters of non-elected per-
sonnel with Public Works
Administrator Mike Craig,
Recycling Coordinator Fred
Cohorst and County Clerk
Sonya L. Stohs present.
Unanimous.
Michael J. Keating moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau to
approve Recycling Coordinator
Fred Cohorst to receive the
KPERS benefit due to the number
of hours that he is working.
Unanimous.
Jeff Sandstrom, Marysville met
with the Board.
Public Works Administrator
Mike Craig informed the Board
that County Township Day will
be March 9th at the Helvering
Center.
Emergency Management
Director William Schwindamann
and Undersheriff Timothy
Ackerman met with the Board to
discuss the Sheriff department
generator bids and to hear the following
presentations.
Chris Holthaus, HEMI, Seneca
met with the Board to give a presentation
on the Katolite generator
bid in the amount of $28,231.00.
Russell Behrends, B & W
Electric, Hanover and Dave
Shaefer, Foley Engine Systems,
Topeka met with the Board to
give a presentation on the CAT
generator bid in the amount of
$34,218.00.
Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau to
approve the Home City Sewer
bills and pay them from the
appropriate funds available.
Unanimous.
Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau to
approve the following 2009
abatement with a value of 1,085
and a total tax of $165.66.
Unanimous.
Michael J. Keating moved, seconded
by Charles R. Loiseau to
approve signing a letter to the
City of Marysville as a notice
pertaining to unresolved issues
involving the County right of way
to deal with the water transmission
line installed along 13th
Road (known as the Carden
Road) between Navajo and Osage
Road. Unanimous.
Charles R. Loiseau moved, seconded
by Thomas K. Holle to
Number of Executive Session by the County Commission
Date: Marshall Co. Washington Co. Pottowattome Co. Brown Co.
Sept. 8th 3 2 0 1
Sept. 14th 5 1 0 1
Sept 21st 6 1 0 2
Sept 28th 2 4 0 1
Oct. 5th 1 1 0 1
Oct. 12th 1 0 0 0
Oct. 19th 3 0 0 0
Oct. 26th 1 0 1 0
Nov. 2nd 3 0 3
Nov. 9th 2 0 0 2
Nov. 16th No Meeting 0 No Meeting 1
Nov. 23rd 4 0 0 0
Nov. 30th 2 0 0 1
Dec. 8 4 0 0 0
Dec. 14 4 0 0 0
Dec. 21 2 0 0
Dec. 29 2 1 0 0
Dec. 31 1 0 0
Jan. 5 2 1 0 1
Jan. 11 3 0 0 2
Jan 19 2 0 0 2
Jan 25
Total
2
54 11
0
1
0
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Basketball Tournament Recap
By Megan Wanamaker
The Valley Heights Mustangs
Boys started off in TVL playing
the Onaga Buffalos on January
16th. The Mustangs won in overtime
with a score of 65-62. Next
both the Valley Heights teams
played the Hanover Wildcats.
First the boy’s team played at
Axtell losing to Hanover 52-66.
Then the girl’s team played at
B&B winning against Hanover
62-40. The Lady Mustangs
advanced through the winner’s
bracket while the Valley Heights
boy’s basketball team entered the
consolation bracket.
On January 21st in B&B the
Lady Mustangs played a very
tough game against Centralia. In
the end the Mustangs came out
winning 41-36. The Lady
Mustangs entered the finals
match playing on January 23rd
where they faced the Frankfort
Wildcats. The Lady Mustangs
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played a tough game and were
ahead, tied, or not far behind. In
the end the Mustangs lost 41-49
and were awarded 2nd in the TVL
finals.
In the consolation bracket, the
Valley Heights boy’s basketball
team played Centralia on January
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22 in Axtell. The Mustangs lost
to the Panthers 30-55 and played
for 7th place on January 23rd.
The 7th place game was played
against the Washington Tigers in
B&B where the Mustangs lost
45-63 and were awarded 8th
place.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed
February 16, 2010
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
6th & Lincoln, Blue Rapids
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
All You Can Eat
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Sausage, Coffee, Juice
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Relay For Life Fundraiser
Sunday afternoon at 2pm on Feb 7th at the
Blue Rapids Historical Museum
BUTTON BLING THINGS
Have some of Grandma’s buttons? or come look thru what
Heather has to pick from she has trays and trays of all kinds
of buttons, shapes and colors.
Custom jewelry designs from vintage and modern buttons.
check out this web site for just a few of Heathers designs.
Please feel to bring a friend. :)
Valentines Day will soon be here too; you might create a special
gift for that special loved one.
And help with raising money for Relay at the same time.
Hope to see you there :)
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Help Wanted
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Funding For Four Tourism Projects
Travel & Tourism Division
announces funding for four tourism
projects
Rock Creek Valley Historical
Society, Coffeyville Historical
Society, Kansas Cosmosphere and
Space Center, Freedom’s Frontier
National Heritage Area to receive
funding
The Travel & Tourism Division of
the Kansas Department of Commerce
will provide a combined $100,000 in
Attraction Development Grant funding
to four Kansas organizations to
develop tourism projects.
The four recipients are the Rock
Creek Valley Historical Society,
Coffeyville Historical Society,
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space
Center, and Freedom’s Frontier
National Heritage Area. The recipients
will match Commerce’s investment
with a combined $267,675 in
leveraged funds, bringing the total
value of the projects to $367,675.
The Attraction Development Grant
Program assists the development of
authentic experiences that encourage
travelers to visit Kansas. Grants may
be used for various activities necessary
to expand the tourism product
base or develop new attractions. The
grant funds up to 40 percent of a project,
with the community or business
funding the remaining 60 percent.
“These are four exciting tourism
projects that will help promote
Kansas tourism,” said Becky Blake,
Director of the Department’s Travel
& Tourism Division. “As travelers
seek new adventures, it’s critical that
we do everything we can to assist the
tourism industry and market Kansas
as a destination. The Attraction
Development Grant Program is a
great tool to help tourism destinations
maximize their potential.”
Funding for the Attraction
Development Grant Program is provided
by the Economic Development
Initiatives Fund, which is derived
from state lottery proceeds. Grant
guidelines and applications are available
at www.TravelKS.com under the
Tourism Industry link.
For more information, contact Joe
Monaco, Public Information Officer
with the Kansas Department of
Commerce, at (785) 296-3760 or
jmonaco@kansascommerce.com.
Project descriptions are as follows:
Rock Creek Valley Historical
Society
Attraction Development Grant:
$10,500
Total Leveraged: $16,305
Total Project Value: $26,805
Funding will assist the refurbishment
of the Wiziard Circus building.
The barn is located in Westmorland,
the winter home of the Wiziard family.
The family used the barn to practice
their tight–rope circus act. Jack
Wiziard Jr. later became Wizzo the
clown, the host of a popular children’s
TV show that ran from 1954-
87. Coffeyville Historical Society
Attraction Development Grant:
$16,900
Total Leveraged: $25,350
Total Project Value: $42,250
Grant funding will assist with the
re-glazing and refinishing of the
wood windows on the Brown
Mansion. The Brown Mansion was
completed in 1906. In 2008, the
National Park Service designated the
Brown Mansion an American
Treasure. The mansion is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space
Center
Attraction Development Grant:
$60,600
Total Leveraged: $208,020
Total Project Value: $268,620
Grant funding will assist with the
development of the Center’s new
interactive exhibit, “Investigate
Space.” The exhibit will take audience
from the past through the present
and into the future of space exploration.
Freedom’s Frontier National
Heritage Area
Attraction Development Grant:
$12,000
Total Leveraged: $18,000
Total Project: $30,000
Grant funding will assist with the
development of the FFNHA Web site.
The FFNHA Web site will link the
41-county region, tell the interrelating
stories of each site and assist visitors
in planning their trip to the heritage
area.
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Pony Express Attends Kansas
Day, Receives Proclamation
The KS division of the National Pony Express Attended the Kansas Day Celebration at the
Kansas Museum of History In Topeka.
Governor Mark Parkinson presented a proclamation to the Pony Express in celebration of
the Pony Express 150 th Anniversary this year.
1600 school age children toured the museum and visited with Pony Express members.
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