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Blue Rapids 

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Vol. 3 Number 44 Thursday, May 3, 2012 

Ice Age Monument Dedication May 19th 

Photos by Linda Brake. 

A recent storm with strong 

straight line winds moved 

through the area damaging the 

Riverside Cemetery gazebo as 

well as many of the trees 

throughout the cemetery. 

The gazebo that stands near 

the Cenotaph in the center of 

the cemetery has been there for 

many years. The wood pillars 

that support the structure have 

cracked and were broken by the 

wind. The roof was damaged 

and is in need of repair. The 

whole gazebo was leaning precariously 

and was structurally 

unsafe. Because of its condition, 

it had to be removed. 

Also many of the trees that 

were damaged in the same 

wind storm had to be removed. 

These included some of the old 

cedars as well as some of the 

newer trees. Along with the 

wind damage, other old pine 

trees have either died or are 

dying due to the pine disease. 

Because of the necessary 

removal of the trees, the cemetery 

board has decided that a 

tree planting plan needed to be 

developed to replace the trees 

that had to be taken out. In 

addition, many people have 

inquired about the possibility 

of planting trees in memory of 

a loved one. With the assistance 

of Derek deBoer from 

deBoer Landcare Company, a 

plan has been drawn and 

approved by the board, which 

outlines which type of trees 

should be planted and tree 

placement in the different areas 

of the cemetery. 

On a positive note, the cemetery 

has moved forward with 

the creation of a cemetery 

directory which will be located 

near the center of the cemetery. 

This much needed addition has 

been supported with donations 

and with the help of volunteers. 

The cemetery records have 

been computerized and maps 

have been drawn. A temporary 

directory will be installed 

pending the building of a new 

gazebo. The new directory will 

include a map of the cemetery 

and a listing of all individuals 

buried in the cemetery and will 

be in place by Memorial weekend. 

The cemetery board 

would like to thank all of the 

donors who have given their 

time and their donations to 

make this goal become a reality. 

This year the cemetery is 

opening up another area of land 

to be available for lot purchases. 

This new section is located 

on the far west side of the 

cemetery to the west of the 

columbarium. This area has 

been platted and lots will be 

available for sale in the fall. 

Please see Bryce Porter at the 

Citizens State Bank in 

Waterville if you would like to 

be one of the first to purchase 

lots in this section. 

As you are making financial 

plans for this upcoming year, 

please keep Riverside 

Cemetery in your thoughts. 

Donors are still needed to help 

with the final costs of installing 

the cemetery directory, to help 

rebuild the gazebo, and to aid 

in providing funds to plant new 

trees. The general maintenance 

and annual operating costs of 

the cemetery have remained 

constant for many years, but as 

the cemetery relies on investments 

and donations, not tax 

dollars, income is down. 

Please consider making a contribution 

so that we can keep 

this cemetery a beautiful resting 

place for our loved ones. 

Please keep in mind that 

Riverside Cemetery is a not for 

Among the many interested 

observers expected to attend 

the Ice Age Monument 

Dedication on the Round 

Town Square in Blue Rapids, 

KS on May 19th at 11:00 will 

be Pat Ortega, an artist from 

Los Angeles. 

Ortega is a personal friend 

of Prof. George Callison, creator 

of the Monument, and has 

done the artwork exhibited at 

the Monument as well as on 

the informational brochures 

and dedication souvenirs. She 

is also the designer of Cap’n 

Blue, the pirate logo of the 

Blue Rapids Museum. 

Pat Ortega began drawing 

animals, both real and unreal, 

over 25 years ago. Her professional 

career began in 1978 

with an illustration for Isaac 

Asimov’s Science Fiction 

Magazine. Since then, her science 

fiction and fantasy art 

has appeared in Omni, Epic 

and Smithsonian Magazines 

as well as book illustrations. 

Always a student of paleontology, 

Pat began to focus on scientific 

illustrations in the mid- 

1980’s. Her first paleo-art to 

be published was in Rand 

McNally’s Children’s Atlas of 

the Earth Through Time in 

1990. Since then her work has 

been featured in Terra 

Magazine, Encyclopedia 

Britannica, and Natural 

History Magazine to name a 

few. 

Come meet Pat Ortega and 

let this California girl experience 

real mid-western hospitality. 

profit corporation, so any of 

your donations may be tax 

deductible (consult your tax 

Waterville Summer 

Theater Revival 

Gary Green, an instructor of 

theater and music at William 

and Mary University in 

Williamsburg, VA was a cast 

member of The Continental 

Theater that performed summer 

stock in 1972 and 1973 in 

Waterville, Kansas. Although 

Gary did not perform in the 

Waterville, he remembers hearing 

great stories about performances 

in the historic opera 

house. After a recent visit to 

Waterville, Gary has offered to 

take the leadership in a "revival 

event" He is in hopes that this 

stage production, with participation 

from local and area talent, 

will assist in the effort to 

renovate this historic attraction, 

the Waterville Opera House. 

Gary has performed and 

directed on Broadway and 

News From The Riverside Cemetery Association 

advisor). 

Donations can be made to 

Riverside Cemetery, c/o 

The Riverside Cemetery in Waterville. 

would enjoy having local and 

area talent audition for this 

summer performance. 

Auditions will be May 7th at 

the opera house in Waterville. 

Women and/or girls should 

come to audition at 1:00 pm 

and men and/or boys at 3:00 

pm. Those auditioning will be 

asked to read and/or sing a 

selection. So, if the participants 

wish, they can bring of copy of 

the music desired for this audition. 

Those who auditioned in 

March are asked to come to this 

second audition. This is a wonderful 

opportunity to work with 

a professional director, as well 

as, participating in this community 

fundraising event. If you 

have questions, please contact 

Bevy Roepke at 785-363-2766. 

Legion Baseball 

American Legion SMN&R 

Post 163 Marysville, Kansas. 

Will be Sponsoring 2 

Baseball Teams again this 

Summer, 

Age groups for Seniors team 

is16-19 and for the Juniors will 

be 14 -17. 

Any one Interested in 

Playing or for information 

about the Legion Baseball 

Program Contact Greg Scheele 

785-562-2604 or email 

g.scheele@sbcglobal.net 

VHHS Baccalaureate 

Valley Heights High School 

Baccalaureate will be held 

Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7:30 

p.m. in the VHHS Commons. 

Baccalaureate is being held 

by local churches with music 

and readings from students and 

residents. 

Everyone is welcome and 

invited to attend Baccalaureate 

and show your support as our 

seniors prepare to graduate. 

Citizens State Bank, PO Box 

10, Waterville, KS 66548. 

A full listing of the Blue Rapids City Wide 

Garage Sales can be found on page 8. 

Annie Jr. By The Waterville Youth Theatre Was A Hit 

The cast of Annie Jr. Back Row (Left to Right): Director Sharon Teagarden-King, Samuel Gros, Paige Claycamp, Inez Medina, Hannah Steenson, Maddy Hargrave, Alli 

Tommer, Catherine Kee, Skyler Saunders, Cheyanne Spunaugle, DeAndra Woodyard, Emilee Willard, Kaylynn Moctezuma, Tori Salyers, Elena Perez and Hunter Chase. 

Middle Row (Left to Right): Clara Kee, Jarett Gros, Emma Yungeberg and Jillian Tobin. 

Front Row (Left to Right): Hattie Gros, Kaiya Loewen, Zoe Saunders, Janelle Medina, Kylie Meadows, Harmony Conti, Mattie Saunders and Lauren Meadows. 

Not Pictured: Taylor Doner. (Photo courtesy of Shannon Conti)

Obituaries Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 3, 2012 

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Stone 

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Stone, age 

91, of Waterville, passed away 

on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 

Community Memorial Health 

Care in Marysville. 

Betty was born April 17, 

1921, at Delta, Iowa. She graduated 

Valedictorian from 

Ainsworth High School in 

Orel Roever 

Orel Roever, 98, of 

Marysville, KS, died 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 

Cambridge Place in Marysville. 

Visitation was Friday, April 

Gail E. Jones 

Gail E. Jones, 64, died 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 

the Jefferson Community 

Health Care, Fairbury, NE. 

Iowa and received her Teaching 

Certificate from Iowa State 

Teacher’s College in Cedar 

Falls. After teaching several 

years, she married her high 

school sweet heart, Maurice J. 

Stone, on March 9, 1946. 

Together they raised their family 

in Burlington, Iowa where 

Maurice was employed at The 

Iowa Army Ammunition Plant 

and Betty was a homemaker. 

In the 1970’s they were transferred 

to Amarillo, Texas. 

Upon retirement, Betty and 

Maurice moved to Waterville. 

Betty was a member of the 

Waterville United Methodist 

Church where she was active in 

Sunday School. She was a former 

member of Toastmasters, 

as well as several book and 

writing clubs. Betty also had a 

lifelong interest in music, piano 

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

Kinsley Mortuary. The family 

received friends from 6 to 8 

p.m. 

A funeral service was held at 

10 a.m., Saturday, April 28 at 

Zion Lutheran Church, 

Hanover. Rev. Jill Menard officiated. 

Mae Nieman played the 

organ while Wayne Kruse sang 

“Precious Lord Take My 

Hand”, “Because He Lives” 

and “On Eagles Wings.” 

The pallbearers were Jeff 

Cumro, Mike Reves, Greg 

Brown, Billy Thompson, David 

Frohberg, Daniel Frohberg, 

Douglas Frohberg and David 

Cedarberg. 

A funeral service was at 10 

a.m., Monday, April 30 at the 

Presbyterian Church, 

Washington. Pastor Marilyn 

Sweet and Sister Marilyn Wall 

officiated. Gay Lynn Manning 

was pianist and Dr. Jim Smart 

sang "There's a Song in the Air" 

and "How Great Thou Art." 

Burial was in the 

Washington City Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Jim Jones, Jay 

Peters, Glenn Bekemeyer, Greg 

Bekemeyer, Dale Kohlmeyer 

and Robb Kohlmeyer. 

Honorary bearers were Pete 

Peters and Jim Jones Jr. 

Gail was born at Concordia, 

KS, on March 4, 1948 to Henry 

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Survivors include her three 

children: Thomas J. Stone of 

New Orleans, Louisiana, 

Jeanne S. Long and husband 

Russell of Birmingham, 

Alabama and Sally S. Henry 

and husband Ed of Waterville; 

six grandsons: Matthew 

Rumbler, Andy Henry and 

wife, Amy, Luke Henry and 

wife, Laurie, Brian Henry and 

wife, Julie, Eric Henry and 

Tom Henry and fiancé, Jessica 

and by six great grandchildren. 

Betty was preceded in death 

by her husband Maurice in 

2003 and by her parents, Bud 

and Ruth (McMullen) Shearer. 

A viewing will be from noon 

to 8:00 pm, Sunday at Terry- 

Christie Funeral Home in 

Waterville. Betty’s family will 

receive visitors at the funeral 

Burial was in the Hanover 

Cemetery. 

Orel was born November 8, 

1913 at Hull, KS. She attended 

school at Beattie and Carden. 

On January 27, 1932 she 

married Henry Roever. 

Together they farmed north of 

Home and later Waterville until 

1958. 

Orel worked at the radio factory 

in Marysville, operated the 

Hanover Locker at Hanover, 

and volunteered at Boogarts in 

Marysville for fifteen years. 

She was a member of Zion 

Lutheran Church and the 

Moose Lodge. She enjoyed 

dancing, playing cards and 

making ceramics. 

“Butch” and Thelma 

(Kohlmeyer) Tegethoff. In 

1965 she graduated from 

Washington High School. In 

1966 she graduated from 

Brown Mackie Business 

School. 

On February 15, 1969, she 

was united in marriage to 

Harold Jones, Jr., at 

Washington, KS. They farmed 

and ran a trash service in 

Jackson County and then at 

Woodland Park, CO. She raised 

numerous breeds of dogs while 

on the farm near Wetmore. In 

2002, they moved back to 

Washington and operated Jones 

Trash Service and farmed. She 

also worked as a secretary for 

Lohrengel Tax and Accounting 

and for Farmers Insurance. 

Gail was a member of the 

Presbyterian Church in 

Washington and was involved 

Lancy Boyd Davis, II 

Lancy Boyd Davis, II died 

April 16, 2012 near Milford, 

KS at the age of 39. He was 

born on June 26, 1972 in 

Covington, LA the son of 

Lancy Davis and Vivian 

Hopkins. 

Lancy was raised and attended 

school in Tallishiek, LA. He 

served in the US Navy for two 

years, stationed in Japan and 

aboard the USS Midway and 

USS Eisenhower. Lancy 

worked as a surveyor for Ned 

Wilson in Mandeville, LA, for 

Randall Brown, BFM and 

MPH, all of Louisiana. He was 

working as a surveyor for Kaw 

Valley Engineering in Junction 

City. Lancy married Ruby 

Meche on June 26, 1996, she 

survives of the home. 

Survivors include: 

Wife: Ruby Davis, Palmer, 

KS 

Son: Lance Davis, Palmer, 

KS 

Son: Landon Davis, Palmer, 

KS 

Step-Son: Lyle and wife 

Holly Berard, Monticello, MS 

Step-Son: Logan Berard, 

Kenneth L. Sells, Agent 

home from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. 

Funeral services are planned 

for 10:30 am, Monday, April 

30, 2012, at the Waterville 

United Methodist Church with 

Pastor Debby Dick officiating. 

The musician will be Beverly 

Hedke. Kim Oatney is to sing 

“On Eagle’s Wings” and the 

congregation will sing “It is 

Well with My Soul” and “How 

Great Thou Art”. Andy, Luke, 

Brian, Eric and Tom Henry are 

to sing “An Irish Blessing”. 

Casket Bearers will be her 

grandsons; Matthew, Andy, 

Luke, Brian, Eric and Tom. 

Burial will be at Riverside 

Cemetery in Waterville. 

Memorials are suggested to 

Prairie Valley Vet Animal 

Rescue Fund, Salesian 

Missions, or the Waterville 

United Methodist Church. 

Her parents; husband, 

Henry; son, Harold Roever; 

two brothers, Elmer and 

LaVene Higgins; two sisters, 

Iva Weeks and Marietta 

Rowland Souder; and two 

grandchildren, preceded her in 

death. 

Survivors include her daughter, 

Kelma (Don) Frohberg, 

Waterville; daughter-in-law, 

Joyce Roever, Herington, KS; 

eight grandchildren; eighteen 

great-grandchildren; and six 

great-great-grandchildren. 

A memorial fund has been 

established to Zion Lutheran 

Church. Contributions may be 

sent in care of Kinsley 

Mortuary. 

in local politics while they 

lived in Colorado. She was also 

a member of the saddle club in 

Colorado and enjoyed spending 

time with her grandsons and 

family. Gail played the piano as 

a child and loved all kinds of 

animals and flowers. 

Survivors include her husband, 

Harold; children, Shelley 

(Jay) Peters, Jim (GayLynn) 

Jones, all of Washington; mother, 

Thelma Tegethoff, 

Washington; sister, Joan (Jeff) 

Kugler, York, NE; brother, Don 

(Debbie) Tegethoff, 

Washington; and two grandsons, 

Jim and Pete. 

Her father preceded her in 

death. 

A memorial fund has been 

established in her name and 

will be designated by the family. 

Contributions may be sent in 

care of the funeral home. 

Monticello, MS 

Sister: Teresa and husband 

Richard Breland, Picayune, MS 

Sister: Susan and husband 

Charlie Trapina, New Orleans, 

LA 

Sister: Lynn and husband 

Jagada Chifici, Bay St. Louis, 

MS 

Grandchildren: 2 

Grandchildren, Madyson and 

Taylor Berard 

Mother and step-father: 

Vivian and Leonard Herrs, 

Palmer, KS 

Step-Mother: Gail Davis, 

Washington, KS 

Funeral Services were held 

on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 

10:30 AM at the First Baptist 

Church in Clay Center, Kansas. 

Officiating the service will 

be Rev. Matthew Coleman. 

Burial was at the Holmes 

Cemetery, Tallishiek, LA. 

Visitation was held on 3-8 

PM Friday, April 20, 2012 at 

the funeral home 

Memorials can be made to 

Lancy B Davis children's education 

fund c/o the funeral 

home 

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News 

Bee Swarms: Should You Be Worried? 

By Michael Vogt 

Marshall County Extension 

Agent 

Last week, while my wife 

and I were out on a walk, I was 

asked by one of local lawn care 

professionals to go look at a 

tree that had bees on a branch. 

He discovered the bees by accident 

when he was mowing and 

the bees started to go after him. 

He was concerned for his customer 

and himself. 

The property was on our way 

back to our house, so we 

stopped and looked at the bees. 

This could be a honey bee 

swarm or a hornets nest. 

Sometimes when I am asked to 

go look at something you never 

know what you are getting 

yourself into until you get 

there. To mine and my wife’s 

relief, this was a honeybee 

swarm. Honeybees are not as 

aggressive, produce honey and 

wax, are good pollinators, and 

prized by beekeepers to replace 

honeybees that have died to 

disease or other reasons. 

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The number of honey bee 

colonies increases by dividing, 

called swarming. Half or more 

of the worker bees leave the 

parent colony, usually taking 

the old queen with them. The 

bees cluster on a tree or fence 

post for a few hours while 

“scout bees” search for a suitable 

new home. 

Swarming is a natural part of 

honeybee life and a means of 

establishing a new colony. 

While swarms usually contain 

several thousand bees and are 

an impressive sight, they will 

not become aggressive if left 

alone. A honeybee swarm frequently 

settles temporarily on a 

tree limb, bush, or other convenient 

site as the bees relocate 

to a better nesting site such as a 

hollow tree or a space in the 

wall of a building. Bees will 

not remain in the open for very 

long and will leave as soon as a 

suitable home is found. 

As the swarm “hangs out,” 

scout bees search for a tree cavity 

or enclosed space. Once a 

suitable home is found, the 

bees will move to it. Bees that 

swarm in the morning are usually 

gone by late afternoon. 

Occasionally, they may spend 

the night and leave the next 

day. Local beekeepers may 

The Marshall County Arts 

Cooperative will host its annual 

fundraiser, “Palette and 

Palate: A Gatsby Garden 

Party,” on Saturday, May 5. 

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 

the home of Frank and Julie 

Popejoy, Blue Rapids. 

In its third year, the event 

features culinary treats, a variety 

of drinks, musical entertainment, 

and an art auction of 

local artists’ works. “This is a 

really remarkable event,” said 

Wayne Kruse, the arts cooperative’s 

executive director. 

“We’ll have good food and 

good drinks; more importantly, 

there will be amazing art for 

sale from some of our county’s 

top artists. We get to experience 

all of this in the Popejoy’s 

lovely garden setting. This is a 

fantastic opportunity to go out 

for the evening, enjoy the company 

of others, and experience 

the arts in a really intimate setting.” 

To add a new twist to the 

event, the group decided to 

incorporate F. Scott Fitgerald’s 

classic novel, “The Great 

Gatsby,” into the theme. 

Organizers hope the event will 

be as legendary as the parties 

held by Jay Gatsby, the book’s 

protagonist. 

“We knew we needed to do 

something a little different,” 

said Brian Cook, the event’s 

chairperson. “Considering the 

location for the party, we 

thought incorporating aspects 

of Fitzgerald’s novel as well as 

elements of a traditional garden 

party would add a fresh dimension 

to the fundraiser.” 

Local auctioneer, Don Prell, 

will auction artwork from nineteen 

local artists. Paintings, 

photographs, and jewelry are 

some of the items up for auction. 

The auction features the 

works of Christine Bergmann, 

Carl Brothers, Dennis and Jeri 

Doak, Willa Griswold, 

Deborah Hanes Nelson, Mark 

and Renee Hoffman, Jan Koll, 

James Landoll, Kate Larkin, 

Bulah Martin, Tom Parker, 

Gary Pillard, Joel Sartore, Judy 

Scott, Luci Swim, Fernando 

Ugarte, and Sue-Ching You. 

In addition to the visual arts, 

The Betsy Blazer Jazz Trio will 

provide two hours of live 

music. “Incorporating Betsy 

into the event is an added 

bonus,” said Cook. “She’s one 

of our county’s finest musicians 

who has an amazing 

knack for playing jazz. In that 

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come to capture a swarm if it is 

in an accessible location, but 

usually they are not interested 

in bees that swarm after June. 

Bee swarms can be problematic 

if they move into wall voids 

or attic areas. Removing them 

is a job for a beekeeper or pest 

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The bee swarm I looked at 

eventually left the area. 

So, you should not be too 

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leave the swarm alone and 

more than likely the swarm will 

move to a new home. 

Hopefully, that new home is 

not a home or building that 

people care about, which may 

be another column for another 

time. 

For more information, you 

can contact me at the Marshall 

County Extension Office by 

calling (785) 562-3531, or Email 

me with your questions at 

mvogt@ksu.edu. 

Picture of a Bee Swarm. (Photo taken by DeeDee Vogt) 

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NEWS EWS Blue Rapids Free Press - Thursday, May 3, 2012 

RSVP’S 35th Annual Recognition Banquet 

RSVP of Northeast Kansas, 

Inc. celebrated its 35th Annual 

Recognition Banquet on April 

19, 2012. Held in the 

Community Center at the 

Helvering Center in 

Marysville, the room was decorated 

with spring décor including 

plants, seed packets and 

flowers. The theme of the banquet 

was “Spring Into Action in 

2012”. 

Executive Director, Joni 

Spellmeier welcomed everyone 

to the event with Board 

Member Phil Osborne giving 

the Invocation. The meal was 

sponsored by Citizens State 

Bank of Marysville, Waterville 

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Hunting & Fishing Licenses 

Hydraulic Hoses • Saw Chains 

Corn Stoves • Ammunition 

Infrared Heaters 

Marysville Kays and Kayettes 

were available to assist the 

guests who had difficulty going 

through the buffet line, carrying 

trays and getting drinks. 

Bryton Stoll, a 

Singer/Songwriter and student 

at Marysville High School provided 

the entertainment for the 

evening. Bob Welch, 

Marysville RSVP volunteer 

also provided background 

music during the evening and 

music during the door prize 

giveaways. 

Marshall County 

Commissioner Tom Holle presented 

pins to 20-, 25-, 30-year 

members. Introductions were 

made of the RSVP Advisory 

Council; RSVP Board of 

Directors; representatives present 

that evening from the 

RSVP Work Sites. The one 35- 

Year Member, Loretta Sawin, 

as well as other nursing home 

residents who were unable to 

attend, will be presented with 

their pins and certificates during 

Senior Corps week, May 7- 

11, 2012. 

Certificates of Appreciation 

were given to Blue Valley Tele- 

Communications being recognized 

as RSVP’s Business of 

the Year for all the support and 

assistance they give to RSVP 

and others in the community. 

RSVP Work Site of the Year 

Certificate was awarded to all 

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 

Red Cross Bloodmobiles that 

work with and involve RSVP 

volunteers at their donation 

sites. 

Marshall and Washington 

County businesses, foundations/trusts 

and organizations 

Jail Report 

Marshall County Sheriff’s 

Department 

Jail Activity Sheet 

Activities for the week of: 

April 22 to April 29 2012 

Name: Sutterlin, Justin 

Address: Marysville 

Date of Birth: 08/02/1977 

Charge: DUI 

Date of Arrival: 4/22/2012 

Date of Release: 4/22/2012 

Reason: $865.00 c/s bond 

Name: Martin, Shane 

Address: Scandia, Ks 


Charge: DUI,3rd DWS, 


Date of Release: n/a 

Reason: still incarcerated 

Name: Bourchert, Tiffany 



Charge: warrant 


Date of Release: 4.26/2012 

Reason: $827.50 cash bond 

Name: Hormann, Jesse 



Charge: serve 5 days 




Name: Allgood, Keith 

Address: Beattie 

were very supportive of the 

banquet by supplying annual 

donations and sponsorships to 

RSVP, providing door prizes 

for the evening, and sponsoring/decorating 

tables for the 

evening. 

Alice Rowland was recognized for 30 years service. 

Front Row - Axtell Bloodmobile: Sarah Porting 

Back Row: Marysville Bloodmobile: Verla Lindeen; Waterville Bloodmobile: Bevy 

Roepke and Eunice Larson; Frankfort Bloodmobile: Shirley Anderson. 

Photos Courtesy of RSVP of Northeast KS 


Charge: serve 48 hours 



Reason: time served 

Name: Sutterlin,Justin 



Charge: Criminal damage to 

property 




Name: Jones, Marcus 



Charge: Disorderly conduct 




Name: Griffee, Stephen 



Charge: Disorderly conduct 




Name: Sherlock, Kellen 

Address: Washington 


Charge: DUI 




TIGER’s DEN 

Odell, Ne - 402-766-8805 

Thursday May 3: Spaghetti Dinner and $4.99 Pitchers 

Friday May 4: Fish Fry with catfish, pollock or tilapia 

Friday and Saturday: Signature Prime Rib 

Sunday May 6 Noon: Fried Chicken Dinner 

Catering & Party Room Available! 

TO BUY OR SELL - CALL PRELL 

FARM • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 

Donald Prell Realty & Auction 

1488 Frontier Rd. • Marysville, Ks 66508 

785-799-3787 • Cell - 785-562-6787 

4A 

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!!!! 

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 

Complete Car and Truck 

Repair and Service 604 Oak 

Marysville, KS 66508 

WHEN THE HAIL FALLS 

ARE YOUR CROPS 

PROTECTED? 

Contact 

GEORGENA LINDQUIST 

Your “Farmers Mutual Hail 

Insurance Company” Agent 

785-363-7721 

Schwartz-Weis Agency 

Div. of United Insurance, Inc. 

21 Public Square, Blue Rapids, Ks 66411 

For Sale 

Very nice country home on 

approximately 7 acres. 1216 All 

American Road Barnes Ks. 

This home is located 1 mile east and two miles north of 

Barnes KS. on Hwy. 148. 

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 

study, large kitchen, dining 

room, living room, and a finished 

basement area. A high 

efficiency furnace, hardwood 

floors, stately wood trim, and 

vintage doors complement the 

interior. With over 2300 sq. ft. of living space and an 

unfinished 3rd floor this place has room to spare! There 

is a two car detached garage, back patio, chicken coop 

(cleaned for storage), and large barn. The property has 

several fruit trees, a new septic system, and lots of 

mature trees and shrubs. Log on to our website to see 

pictures. Only Asking $142,500 

This home and many others offered by 

Mark Uhlik, Broker 

www.KsLandCo.com 785 325 2740 

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 

Located Just North of 

The Bus Barn. 

Wildcat Thrift 

107 W. North 

Hanover, KS 

(785) 337-2629


News 

Senior of the Week: Emily Bussman 

By Morgan Wilkinson 

VHHS Journalism 

Watch your thoughts; they 

become words. Watch your 

words; they become actions. 

Watch your actions; they 

become habits. Watch your 

habits; they become your character. 

Watch your character; it 

becomes your destiny, is the 

quote Senior Emily Bussman 

lives by. Bussman is the daughter 

of Jeff and Kelly Bussman 

and a sister to Kelsey 

Kenworthy. Bussman’s mother 

and sister have influenced her 

most throughout growing up 

and have pushed her to be successful 

in her future and attend 

Peru State University and 

The Editors Editorial concerning 

the intangibles tax was 

the equivalent of pouring gasoline 

on a fire for those who pay 

Farmers Service 

125 South Colorado 


785-363-2581 

Full Service 

Mechanic On Duty 

Services Provided: Gas, Oil Change, 

Complete Car Care, Car Wash, Licensed Gun Dealer, 

Interstate Batteries, Hydraulic Hoses, Roller Chains, 

Oils and Greases 

Blue Valley 

Senior Living 

710 Western Ave. 

Blue Rapids, Ks 66411 

785-363-7777 

“We have a warm friendly home like environment that 

you feel when you enter the door.” 

this tax. To state citizens who 

pay Federal, State, Real Estate, 

Property, and the 7.3% city tax 

on goods and services should 

also pay this “wealth” tax 

because of money saved is a 

blatant Socialist statement. 

It is an “elective” tax. There 

are citizens who refuse to pay it 

by not turning in this tax sheet 

and there are citizens whose 

taxes are prepared out of state 

and were unaware this tax was 

in existence until the petition. If 

the County Clerk doesn’t 

receive these tax papers then 

the intangibles aren’t collected. 

This in itself makes the tax 

unfair. 

Only twenty-nine Kansas 

counties out of the 105 even 

have the intangibles tax. 

Perhaps the county and city 

officials should contact some of 

these seventy-six counties or 

cities therein to see how they 

manage their budgets fairly 

without it. Sedgwick County 

where Professor Flentje resides 

has neither a county nor city 

intangibles tax so obviously he 

is free from this additional tax 

burden; therefore, it is questionable 

whether he is including 

this tax in his bag of 

“healthy mixed taxes”. 

I resent the editor making it a 

class warfare between those 

who pay this tax and those who 

do not by implying the intangibles 

taxpayers can support public 

services more than others 

because they have “wealth”. 

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This seems to be typical “progressive” 

thinking. 

The intangibles tax is not a 

“fair, progressive” tax and it 

definitely is not a “fair way to 

govern”! 

Joyce Patterson 

Marysville 

785-562-1133 


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 

major in criminal justice. 

Bussman hopes to be successful 

and be able to be a part of 

the KBI (Kansas Bureau of 

Investigation). 

Bussman keeps herself busy 

during school by participating 

in a variety of things. She was 

involved in Track three years, 

KAYs four years, Library 

Assistant two years, 7th grade 

Mentor one year, Art four 

years, and In House Training 

one year. Bussman also took on 

the leadership roles of being 

KAYS National Leader for two 

years. Outside of school 

Bussman spends her free time 

paint balling. 

Valley Heights Seniors Take On Faculty 

Response to the Intangibles Editorial 

Multi-Family Garage Sale 

914 Main St., Blue Rapids 

Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Electronics including TV, Harley 

Davidson memorabilia, furniture including 

full bedroom set, household goods, 

collectible sports cards, clothing 

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 

Owners: David & Christina Hartsook 

Brakes 

Tue ups 

Exhaust 

Engine repair 

Dr. Sara Baskerville-Crome 

ALTERNATIVE 

HEALTH CARE 

CHIROPRACTIC 

785-562-1900 

Emily Bussman 

Emily Gunn drives the ball past Cari Cochrane on her Alex Nolte (center) works to keep the ball awak from 

way to the net. 

Blake Zimmerling (left) and Tommy Tryon (right). 

Photos by Deb Barrington. 

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 

Some Good Reasons 

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Increase safety awareness 

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Route 77 Corner Stores 

Blue Rapids 785-363-7364 

Waterville 785-363-2641 

Roy and Mandi Hartloff 

 

Fiesta! 

Cinco de Mayo 

Celebration! 

Ven a celebrar! 

St. Monica & St Elizabeth Church Hall 

1007 East Ave, Blue Rapids, KS 

Saturday May 5 

Meal Served 5:30-7ish 

Taco bar, nachos, adult/non-adult beverages 

Music and Dance Following 

Featuring The 

Rick Lister & Friends Band 

Happy 90th Birthday 

Marjorie Carter 

Marjorie Carter, Blue Rapids, will observe her 90th 

birthday on May 14th. The family will celebrate her birthday 

with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. May 13th at the 

Blue Rapids Community Center. No gifts, just your presence 

is requested. 

For anyone who would like to send birthday wishes, her 

address is: 504 E 5th. Apt #11, Blue Rapids, KS 66411 

Terry-Christie 

Funeral Home 

308 West Walnut, Waterville 

785-363-2627 

“A Personal Approach to Service at a Very 

Personal Time.” 

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

Marshall County Minutes 

April 23, 2012 

The Board of Marshall 

County Commissioners met in 

regular adjourned session with 

Thomas K. Holle Chairman; 

and Robert S. Connell member 

and Sonya L. Stohs, County 

Clerk present. 

Commissioner 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. 

Custodian Lou Wassenberg 

met with the Board to have the 

grant paperwork for a matching 

funds grant in the amount of 

$2,812.32 for the Kansas Waste 

Tire Program signed. Robert S. 

Connell moved, seconded by 

Thomas K. Holle approved the 

Chairman sign the Contract 

between Secretary of Health 

and Environment of Kansas 

and Marshall County for the 

2012 Kansas Waste Tire Grant 

Program in the amount of 

$2,812.32. Motion carried. 

Robert S. Connell moved, 

seconded by Thomas K. Holle 

to approve the vouchers, as presented, 

and issue manual warrants 

from the respective funds. 

Motion carried. 



to approve the following purchase 

orders. Motion carried. 

Manatron, Inc., Hays, KS for 

AS400 hardware maintenance 

$4,131.84-Computer and 

Maintenance fund-P.O. # 4140 

Knott’s Painting, Marysville, 

KS for paint and repair work at 

the Helvering Center $906.00- 

Agency on Aging fund-P.O. # 

Bank Week at State Bank of Blue Rapids 

The State Bank of Blue 

Rapids celebrated Community 

Bank Week during the week of 

April 23-28. Coloring sheets 

were handed out to all elementary 

school children the week 

prior and returned to the Bank 

on Monday the 23rd. There 

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 

were so many wonderful pictures 

colored that The State 

Bank of Blue Rapids decided to 

share the artistic creations with 

Citizens State Bank in 

Waterville. All the drawings 

were displayed for the entire 

week. The State Bank of Blue 

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. 

3838 



to approve the following 2011 

abatements with a value of 

3,817 with a total tax of 

$642.85 and the following 

2010 abatement with a value of 

111 with a total tax of $18.43. 


Public Works Administrator 

Mike Craig and Public Works 

Coordinating Supervisor Larry 

Polson met with the Board. 




orders. Motion carried. 

Marysville Ready Mix, 

Marysville, KS for concrete 

$817.00-Road & Bridge fund- 

P.O. # 106836 

Mike’s OK Tire, Marysville, 

KS for tires $680.50-Road & 

Bridge fund-P.O. # 106741 

Wanklyn Oil Company Inc., 

Frankfort, KS for 500 gallon 

used tank $500.00-Road & 

Bridge fund-P.O. # 106742 

Thomas K. Holle moved, 

seconded by Robert S. Connell 

to go into executive session for 

ten minutes at 10:00 a.m. to 

discuss matters of non-elected 

personnel with Public Works 

Administrator Mike Craig and 

Public Works Coordinating 

Supervisor Larry Polson present. 


Public Works Administrator 

Mike Craig recommended promoting 

Mike Griffee from 

Marysville Shop Senior 

Operator at $14.03 an hour to 

Marysville Shop Road 

Supervisor at $15.99 an hour 

effective May 1, 2012. Thomas 

K. Holle moved, seconded by 

Robert S. Connell to approve 

promoting Mike Griffee from 

Marysville Shop Senior 

Operator at $14.03 an hour to 

Marysville Shop Road 

Supervisor at $15.99 an hour 

effective May 1, 2012. Motion 

carried 

County Attorney Laura 

Johnson-McNish met with the 

Board. 

Rapids also held a Customer 

Appreciation Day on 

Wednesday April 25. Cookies, 

coffee and ice tea were served 

to all who visited the office. A 

drawing was held on Friday 

afternoon for a Zebco fishing 

pole and a family pass to the 

BR City Pool. The lucky winners 

were Cora Collette, Blue 

Rapids who claimed the fishing 

pole and Kim Cummings, 

Waterville who received the 

pool pass. 

The staff at The State Bank 

of Blue Rapids wants to thank 

all the kids for coloring pictures 

to decorate our offices, 

and for all our loyal customers 

for allowing us to continue to 

serve your banking needs. 


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785-799-5643 

Baileyview, KS 

Jeff Cook 

785-564-2173 

Hanover, KS 

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fifteen minutes at 10:25 a.m. to 

discuss matters of attorney 

client privilege with County 

Attorney Laura Johnson- 

McNish and County Clerk 

Sonya L. Stohs present. 


Agency on Aging Director 

Heather Ruhkamp met with the 

Board to inform them that the 

Agency on Aging was awarded 

funding in the amount of 

$98,000.00 for 2013 and the 

replacement of one vehicle 

through KDOT funding. 




orders. Unanimous. 

Troy’s Construction, 

Marysville, KS for labor and 

materials for handrail in hallway 

of Helvering Center 

$1,127.72-Agency on Aging 

fund-P.O. # 3840 

Slup’s Repair, Marysville, 

KS for ball joints, tie rods, 

bushing, and labor $906.70- 

KDOT fund-P.O. # 3839 




fifteen minutes at 10:40 a.m. to 

discuss matters of non-elected 

personnel with Agency on 

Aging Heather Ruhkamp present. 

Unanimous. 

Carla Grund, Marysville; 

Terry and Karen Hughes, 

Marysville, KS; Robert Dallas, 

Frankfort, KS met with the 

Board to give them an update 

on the signatures that they have 

obtained so far on the intangible 

petitions and had some 

questions on the budgeting 

process. 

Economic Development 

George McCune and 

Community Development 

Coordinator Juanita McCune 

met with the Board to give 

them a weekly update. 



to adjourn at 11:55 a.m. 

Motion carried. The next 

scheduled meeting will be 

Monday, April 30, 2012 starting 

at 9:00 a.m. 

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Deb Barrington, Advertising, Photographer 

Chris Taylor, Page Layout and Design 

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

News 

Resident of the Month - Ruth Meyn 

I was born on December 24, 

1917 in Marysville, Kansas. 

My parents were Oscar and 

Flora James Terry. We lived in 

Marysville while I was growing 

up. We moved onto a farm 

between Blue Rapids and 

Frankfort after I graduated 

from high school. I had five 

brothers. They are all deceased. 

We were very close and as a 

family we worked and played 

together. 

I went to grade school at 

Marysville and I graduated 

from Marysville High School 

in 1934. While I was in high 

school I took the Normal 

Teaching course. 

After high school I taught 

school for several years. I 

taught at the Pleasant Valley 

Country School, between Blue 

Rapids and Frankfort and was 

the last teacher at Fawn Creek 

Country School, between Blue 

Rapids and Waterville. 

I was married to Russell 

Gunn and we had three children. 

Barbara Youngstedt and 

her husband Larry live in 

Tonka Bay, Minnesota, Terry 

Gunn and his wife Judy live 

near Blue Rapids and Jon Gunn 

who lives in Blue Rapids. 

Russell is now deceased. I was 

married to Albert Meyn for 35 

Home Notes 

By Susan A. Latta - CEA 

Marshall County Extension 

Agent 

Health advisors recommend 

eating as few trans fats as possible. 

Why? Eating just two to 

seven grams of trans fats a day 

increases your risk of getting 

heart disease and of sudden 

death. Here is a new reason to 

avoid trans fats and how to do 

it. 

More Weight, Wider Waists 

Compared to eating other 

types of fat, eating trans fats is 

linked to more weight gain. 

This news was reported last fall 

based on an eight-year study of 

women nurses. For every one 

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years. We had one daughter. 

Janet Vavricek and her husband 

Jay live in Grand Island, 

Nebraska. Albert is now 

deceased. I was married to 

Hobart Nutter for two years. I 

have 11 grandchildren and 15 

great grandchildren. 

I have lived in Blue Rapids 

since I was first married. I am a 

member of United Methodist 

Church in Blue Rapids, 

Kansas. I belonged to the 

Ladies Aid Society at UMC, I 

enjoyed playing cards and 

always had time to have a cup 

of coffee or to go out and eat 

with my friends and neighbors. 

I was mostly a stay-at-home 

mother and a homemaker. For a 

short time I worked at the 

HyKlas Grocery Store and the 

Gambles Store, both were here 

in Blue Rapids. I later had a 

ceramic shop set up in my basement 

and was able to combine 

my ceramic hobby and also 

have a small home business. I 

gave ceramic classes several 

evenings a week for several 

years. I made each of my 

grandchildren porcelain baby 

doll complete with Christening 

gowns, crocheted sweaters, 

bonnets and booties. All of my 

family had their homes decorated 

with my artistic ceramic 

percent of calories eaten as 

trans fats (about 2 grams, or 20 

calories, on average each day), 

the women were two pounds 

heavier, compared to women 

who ate no trans fats. Earlier 

studies with men showed similar 

results: A one percent 

increase in calories from trans 

fats was associated with a halfinch 

increase in their waistline. 

The Untold Story 

Choosing foods low in trans 

fats is easier now that the 

amount is listed on the 

Nutrition Facts label on food 

packages. 

But did you know that foods 

labeled as “zero grams trans 

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fat” might contain small 

amounts of these fats? If each 

serving has less than .5 grams 

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Here’s how you can tell 

whether a food contains trans 

fats: First look at the Nutrition 

Facts Label. If it shows “Trans 

Fat 0g,” then look at the ingredient 

list. If it lists the word 

hydrogenated, the food will 

contain small amounts of trans 

fats in each serving. Trans fats 

occur during a process when 

oils are hardened, called hydrogenation. 

Choose to eat foods with as 

few trans fats and partially 

hydrogenated oils as possible. 

You’ll be a healthier and probably 

slimmer consumer for it. 

Senior of the Week: Rachel Christie 

By Casi Cochrane 

VHHS Journalism 

A busy schedule is just one 

characteristic of an involved 

Rachel Christie 

Classifieds 

student’s life, which describes 

senior Rachel Christie. 

Christie’s high school sporting 

career includes: Volleyball 4 

holiday decorations. I enjoyed 

gardening and had a wide variety 

of flowers in my yard. 

I came to Blue Valley Senior 

Living March 3, 2009. I have 

taken advantage of several of 

the activities they offer here. I 

years, Basketball 2 years, 

Cheerleading 2 years and Golf 

1 year. Her involvement in 

school clubs and organizations 

include: NHS 2 years, KAYs 4 

years, FCCLA 3 years, All 

School Play 3 years, Peer Tutor 

1 year, Student Council 3 years, 

Show Choir 1 year, VH Club 1 

year, and FCA 1 year. Christie 

also led many groups by holding 

the offices of: Freshman 

Class President, Junior Class 

StuCo Representative, Senior 

Class President, National 

Honor Society President 1 year, 

and KAYs Secretary 1 year. 

Outside of Valley Heights, 

Christie is a part of the New 

Hope EPC Youth Group, 

Bureau Youth Group, and 

Vacation Bible School. Faith 

has played an important part of 

Christie’s life, which is why 

she looked toward the Bible for 

a quote that inspires her. 

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the 

plans I have for you, declares 

the LORD, plans for welfare 

and not for evil, to give you a 

future and a hope,” this Bible 

verse has helped Christie look 

toward her future. 

Christie says she is most 

inspired by her father because, 

“He has pushed me to be a 

Ruth Meyn 

enjoy having manicures, getting 

my hair done, listening to 

the church services and the 

music programs. I enjoy watching 

as everyone goes about 

their day and I love having my 

family visit. 

strong Christian and to work 

for the things I want.” One of 

the things Christie wants is to 

further her education by attending 

Kansas State University 

majoring in chemistry and 

working to be accepted into K- 

State’s Pre-Optometry program. 

Christie’s dedication to 

her school work paid off as she 

has earned a $5,500 Kansas 

State Academic Scholarship. 

After graduating from K-State, 

Christie aspirations to attend 

St. Louis University School of 

Optometry, to get a good job, 

and establish a family. 

Christi, born on April 28th 

1994, is the daughter of Rod 

and Melinda Christie and little 

sister to CJ and Becca. She 

enjoys collecting bells from 

places she has visited, and is a 

fan of colorful socks, which 

was apparent on the court as 

she helped lead the Lady 

Mustang Volleyball team. One 

thing that Christie has done that 

most other students have not is 

conduct a funeral. Setting all of 

her accomplishments aside, 

Christie wants to be remembered 

as a very nice person who 

was always willing to help others. 


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Maintenance Tech. FAA 

approved training. Financial 

aid if qualified - Housing available. 

Job placement assistance. 

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Maintenance 888-248-7449. 

7A 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Half 2011 Property 

Taxes Due May 10, 2012 

You may pay your taxes at any local bank, by mail or in 

person at our office. You may pay by Credit Card online 

at www.marshall.kansasgov.com Go to the Treasurer’s 

page and then to Online Payments. Follow the instructions 

on the Official Payments site. You may also pay 

by credit card in our office. The credit card company 

will charge the handling fees for their services to you. 

Those taxpayers eligible for a Neighborhood 

Revitalization refund this year must have both Real 

Estate and Personal Property Taxes paid by May 10, 

2012 or they become ineligible for all future NR 

refunds. We offer monthly payment plans on real estate 

for taxpayers with delinquent taxes or for those who 

wish to pay in advance. 

Linda Weber, Marshall County Treasurer 

MOTOR VEHICLE & DRIVERS LICENSE 

OFFICE CLOSED MAY 1-7 STATEWIDE 

Due to the closing of all vehicle offices, there will be no 

type of vehicle transactions or driver’s license renewals 

during this time. WE WILL BE ABLE TO ACCEPT 

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS. PEOPLE ARE 

STRONGLY URGED TO PAY TAXES EARLY AND 

NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE OR THEY 

CAN EXPECT A LONGER WAIT THAN USUAL. 

More taxpayers with vehicle and driver’s license transactions 

will be coming in to make up for the closed days. 

We appreciate your patience during this time as we 

become accustomed to operating the new Vehicle system 

provided by the State of Kansas. 

Linda Weber, Marshall County Treasurer


News 

Valley Heights Kinderprep Tours Businesses 

The students got a tour of the Waterville Post office to see what goes on behind scenes. 

Pictures From Around Blue Rapids 

1. Barrington 

Several Families 

Community Center 

Public Square 

Blue Rapids 

Sat (5th) 8-3 

2. Kim Schmidt 

Delores Stump 

308 Alcove Drive 

Fri (4th) 4-8 

Sat (5th) 7-2 

X large-3X mens clothes, 

2007 1 ton ford truck, entertainment 

center, 3 wheel scooter, 

farm tools 

3. Diana Land/Jaime Land 


Fri (4th) 5-8 

Sat (5th) 8-2 

budweiser collectibles, baseball 

cards, antique chairs, (5straight) 

(1 captain), archery 

target 

4. Susan Durando 

914 Main Street 

Fri (4th) 5-8 

Sat (5th) 7-2 

5. Kylie Umscheid 

401 Chestnut 

Fri (4th) 3-7 

Sat (5th) 8-5 

6. Christi Martin 

801 Chestnut 

Sat (5th) 8-? 

7. Chris Pishney 

402 Genesee Street 

Sat (5th) 8-4 

8. Yawna Smith 


Fri (4th) 4-7:30 

Sat (5th) 8-2 

baby items, maternity 

clothes, household items, xmas 

tree 

9. Christine Lattner 

913 Gypsum Street 

Fri (4th) 4-8 

Sat (5th) 8-5 

children's 2T-7/8 boys/girls, 

auto parts, Harley Davidson 

motorcycle parts 

They got to see the back side of Citizen’s State Bank. 

Jim Flower and Dave Sanner work on giving the Blue Rapids The band at the Czech festival filled the Blue Rapids Community 

Community Center a face lift by replacing the tin all around the building. 

Center with live music to entertain all who visited. 

Photos by Deb Barrington. 

VHHS Baccalaureate 

Sun. May 6 at 7:30 p.m 

VHHS Commons 

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Charles Steele Play Day 

Tues. May 8 All Day 


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VHHS Graduation 

Sat. May 12 at 2:00 p.m. 


Blue Rapids City-Wide 

Sales This Weekend!! 

10. Laura Oldham 

303 Main North Main 

Sat (5th) 7-5 

Sun (6th) 7-5 

11. Connie Bowen 


Fri (4th) 12-7 

Sat (5th) 8-12 

12. Donna Fuller 

300 East 2nd Street 

Thurs (3rd) 4-8 

Fri (4th) 8-6 

Sat (5th) 8-1 

fishing stuff, wood working 

tools, x-mas decorations, junior 

clothing, wovens plus sizes, 

mens clothing 

13. Carol Bigham 

Kristen Bigham 

Several Families 

207 Lincoln Street 

several families 

Fri (4th) 2-8 

Sat (5th) 8-2 

cabinet, oak dresser, misc. 

baby items, knick-nacks, mary 

kay products 

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 

Farmer’s Market 

Every Friday 

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Blue Rapids Fairgrounds 

Beginning May 4th 

Thru September 

• Home Grown 

Vegetables 

•Fresh Eggs 

•Herb Plants 

• Baked Goods 

• Kolaches 

• Pies 

•Bread 

•Cookies 

Free Spaces 

First Come First Served 

For Info Call 

785-363-7103

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