www.beloitcall.com If you read the news: Nuts are good for you. “We have the Nuts” Serving the Solomon Valley since 1901 JEWELL – Jennifer Peters of rural Jewell was killed Monday evening when she was backed over by the large dual tires on the rear of a tractor according to reports. She was unseen by the operator of the machine before she was killed, and there is no suspicion of foul play. Peters was 59 years old. The name of the operator of the tractor had not yet been released at press time. BELOIT – The Beloit Auto and Truck Plaza will host a Drive One 4 Ur School event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. Proceeds will be split 50/50 with BHS and STJ student councils. For each test drive, $10 is given back to each school. Drivers must be 18 years old and only one driver can drive per household. BELOIT – The Chautauqua Isle of Lights has re-scheduled the annual light show for Thursday, March 26 in the basement of the Beloit Municipal Building. David Scott, designer and specialist for custom made displays will be at the show. People who want a special display for the Isle of Lights or Christmas decorations for home or business are welcome to attend the show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Representatives of the Isle of Lights will also be present to visit with interested persons about new displays. Sample displays can be viewed at the show. For more information contact Board Member Michele Heidrick at 738-3897. BELOIT – A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Shopko Hometown will take place at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, March 27. A whole new shopping experience designed just for Beloit! Representatives from Shopko will speak and the doors will open at 9 a.m. GLEN ELDER – Jesse Mudd, 24, of Beloit was involved in a semi rollover accident around 1 p.m. Monday, March 23. The 2005 Freightliner tractor and grain trailer Mudd was transporting rolled over as he attempted to make a turn while traveling eastbound on K Road about four miles South of Glen Elder. He attempted to turn north and the rig entered the East ditch as it overturned. Mudd was transported to Mitchell County Hospital after suffering multiple injuries despite wearing his seat belt. According to a social media page operated by Mudd, he fractured three vertebrae and suffered two additional fractures in his right shoulder, but is in good spirits. He is expected to travel to Wichita on Friday to see an orthopedic surgeon. A fund has been set up at www.gofundme.com under “Show some Love to the Mudd family” to assist them financially during this time. Right: Jesse Mudd is visited by his son Jaxtyn who was born on February 24. Young Jaxtyn helps keep his dad’s spirits high as he recovers from injuries suffered on Monday. GLEN ELDER – A high speed chase which began in the early morning hours of Tuesday in Mitchell County resulted in the eventual arrest of 37 year old Justin T. Sutterlin of Marysville near Fairbury, Neb. A Mitchell County deputy observed a silver Monte Carlo traveling at a high rate speed on Hwy. 24 before turning North onto 260 Road. The pursuit began around 1:45 a.m. as the vehicle made several turns on county roads before heading north on Hwy. 14 into Jewell County. The chase continued with Mitchell and Jewell County deputies as the vehicle continued north to Hwy. 36 before turning East. The deputies continued their pursuit into Republic County. Mitchell County Dispatch notified Republic County of the situation and the direction of the pursuit. Upon arriving at Belleville, Sutterlin turned North on 81 Hwy. Prior to that he had swerved at law enforcement vehicles including the Mitchell County deputy and a City of Belleville police car. Sutterlin continued North into Nebraska where the chase was called off by Mitchell County and Belleville police and turned over to Nebraska authorities in Thayer County. Chad Hallack The Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems Board of Trustees met on Monday evening in the hospital board room. The Board approved the budget for fiscal year 2016 presented by Eldon Koepke, CFO. The budget reflects an estimated total operating revenue of $27,792,804 plus $127,992 in expected non-operating revenue. Figuring those number against estimated operating expenses of $27,871,716, the hospital expects to profit 49,080 fiscal year 2016. A 113 percent increase from last year’s loss of $369,953. Before the official meeting began, the Board and others in attendance were treated to a tour of the radiology department by Radiology Director Darren True. Included in the tour were the differing rooms used for procedures such as x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and mammography. True cited that the hospital performs approximately 590 x-rays, 185 ultrasounds, 230 CT scans and 125 mammograms per month. He also noted that the MRI system has a 1.5 Tesla magnet which is typical of larger hospitals in terms of the resolution quality of images. The hospital’s digital images are stored on in-house serves and backed up by Novarad. In the event of a system crash or destruction from a natural disaster, for example, the hospital can a acquire new equipment preloaded with previously backed-up image files. BELOIT – The 16th Annual Heart Choices Banquet will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Beloit Municipal Building. JJ Jasper is the speaker this year. He is a bestselling author, comedian, dedicated Christian, and family man. For more information call 738-3433 or email heartbeat@nckcn.com Official business commenced following the tour, beginning with an overview of sections of the book A Culture of High Performance by Quint Studer from hospital CEO Jeremy Armstrong. MCHHS is utilizing the Studer Group’s program and materials for healthcare coaching to promote leadership and improve overall practices with the expected result of an improved culture of excellence in all aspects of the hospital’s operation. The Mitchell Co. Regional Medical Foundation report was given by Stephanie Simmons who announced the Purdue House is up and running and has had 15 guests following rehabilitation work on the property. The Purdue House is available to accommodate families of out-of-town patients. Simmons encourage the public to visit the house located at 8th Street and Hwy. 14. She also issued a reminder that applications for the Melvin File Memorial Scholarship is April 10. The scholarship to awarded to qualifying high school seniors from Beloit, St. John’s, Tipton, Lakeside and Rock Hills for study in healthcare related fields. Simmons also stated that Foundation is looking to expand its donor reach to provide more secondary education scholarships for students and internal employees. Simmons also spent time explaining proposed guidelines to assess and improve stewardship of Chad Hallack BELOIT – The 2015 Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Candy and small prizes will be placed on the soccer field of the City of Beloit Sports Complex. BELOIT — Friendship Meals will be on Monday, March 30. This week’s meal will feature chicken casserole with corn, fruit salad and desserts. Serving is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Bell and 8th street in Beloit. A free will donation is welcome. A Thayer County officer pursued Sutterlin East on Neb. Hwy. 8 at speeds exceeding 100 mph into Jefferson County where the Nebraska Highway Patrol and a Fairbury PD officer deployed spike strips. Sutterlin stopped the vehicle and continued to attempt to flee on foot. Officers were able to catch and arrest the resisting suspect with the assistance of a taser. Sutterlin was unarmed and no weapons were found in the vehicle according to Jefferson County, Neb. Sheriff’s office. A female passenger was detained and later released. The Mitchell Co. Sheriff’s officer saw unknown items being thrown from the car during the chase, and numerous items were recovered from the vehicle which matched the description of items reported missing from a burglary at Lakeside Convenience West of Glen Elder that occurred sometime after closing on March 23. Lakeside Convenience owners Tim and Laura Benoit reported damage to a door on the property as well as theft of money and cigarettes. The case remains under investigation by the Mitchell Co. Sheriff’s Department. Sutterlin is currently being held in Jefferson County, Neb. and has felony warrants in Marshall County, Kansas. Sharon Sahlfeld photo State Champion autographs St. John’s/Tipton Assistant Coach Sheri Eilert was one of the first fans in line to get autographs from her State Champion Lady Jays. Sophomore Brenna Eilert is shown autographing Coach Eilert’s self portrait taken with a white Blujay t-shirt for the signing. Sophomore Elizabeth Walter and junior Chloe Miller also sign on. St. John’s/Tipton girls finished their record season at 24-2 as 2015 Class 1A, Division II State basketball Champions. In a short meeting on Monday morning, the Mitchell County Commissioners received reports from from Mitchell County EMS and the Public Works Department. EMS Director Kelly Hawk along with Assistant Director Eric Hamel to present financial reports which showed an accounts receivable balance of $61,097. Hawk and Hamel spoke to the commissioners about the continuing changeover to new reporting and billing software. The department is now utilizing Delisa’s Medical Billing Services out of Delphos. Hamel noted an already noticeable reduction in the time required to perform and fulfill reporting and accounting requirements. The new service is expected to streamline operations to help minimize overhead and man hours in terms of reporting, billing and collections. Delisa’s service is also helping the department to generate revenue and reimbursement opportunities from previously untapped sources such as mileage for transport of patients to the airport when an aircraft is unable to land at the hospital. Public Works Director Larry Emerson reported that they have been busy with picking up snow fence and preparing to perform dirt work at the landfill. They are also working on Fallon Road off of K Road to improve drainage. Emerson also said that they are continuing to scout and test potential sand and gravel sites. An agreement has been reached with Ron Heller on such a site. Heller will receive $3.30 per ton or approximately $4.62 per cubic yard figured at 2,840 pounds per. Typically, the County has equated cubic yards to 3,000 pounds of material. Emerson also presented possible bicycle signage to put up in the county as previously discussed. There were few examples available, but the Commissioners felt there was a sign that simply said “Bike Route” which is highly visible because of its chartreuse color. The Commissioners requested that the organizers of the movement to get bicycle signage placed in the county Wednesday, March 25, 2015 80th birthday card shower for Lois Gengler I am a male, over 60, gray, balding and noticeably overweight. Because of back problems, I choose to wear suspenders instead of a belt. So, why is it that women of all ages think it’s OK to snap my suspenders, or at least express a desire to do so? Most recently, it was a younger woman on the staff of a hospital ER while I was waiting for my wife to be treated. I’m fairly certain that if I were to snap their bra straps, they would slap my face and call the police, and rightly so. Why, then, do these ladies believe they have a right to put their hands on me? -- Lost for an Answer We have no clue why anyone, male or female, would think it is OK to treat your suspenders as though they were a child’s toy to play with. You likely appear to others as jocular and friendly, which makes them treat you as though you are familiar and accessible - their favorite uncle. And there may be something about suspenders that encourages people to touch them. But this doesn’t excuse their behavior. If someone approaches you a little too closely, feel free to back away or ask them to keep their hands to themselves. Another option, of course, is to cover the suspenders with a jacket or sweater. And, readers, please keep your hands off the merchandise. I read the letter from “Hurting for My Brotherin-Law.” She said her brotherin-law’s wife died, and her three sons from a previous marriage put her first husband’s name on the headstone. I can understand their reasons. My mother remarried when I was 17, and she died 15 months later. Her second husband asked my permission not to use my father’s name on the headstone. It seemed reasonable, so I agreed. The headstone only shows her maiden name and that of her second husband. Years passed, and I had only minimal contact with my stepfather, who died a long time ago. My grown children never knew him. They worry they will be unable to find their grandmother’s burial plot because they don’t easily recall my stepfather’s last name. I phoned the cemetery and requested that they crossreference Mom’s married name with my maiden name (my father’s name), but they refused. In years to come, my children’s descendents may wish to know where their grandmother is buried, but her second husband of one year will not be remembered. -- G. You should make certain that your papers include your mother’s married name so that future generations will have a record of it and can locate her gravesite. You also might find out from the cemetery whether you can add anything to the headstone or who can give you the authority to do so -- perhaps your stepfather’s children, who may not have any objection to your adding your father’s name. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. BELOIT – Lois Gengler will be celebrating her 80th birthday March 29 with family. Her six children include: Craig (Jolene) Gengler, Galen, Randy (Tamra) Gengler, Dean (Amy) Gengler, Dale (Janet) Gengler, all of Beloit, and Scott (Crystal) Gengler, Falun. She enjoys being involved in her 19 grandchildren’s lives. Cards may be sent to 3143 D Road, Beloit, KS 67420. Daniel Herndon Herndon receives scholarship GLEN ELDER – Beloit senior Daniel Herndon, son of Shawn and Angie Herndon, was awarded a $300 scholarship form the Glen Elder Community Club. Herndon plans to attend Fort Hays State University and work in the field of agriculture. The Glen Elder Community Club scholarship was originally established in 1999 through the efforts of the community’s special history book committee and the subsequent sale of the Glen Elder Family History book. Memorial donations were also received in honor of Charlie Parker Gail Weidenhaft, and Lyle McPeak, all longtime residents who were much respected in the community. Various other local contributions also support the scholarship. The scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors with a Glen Elder address with plans to continue their County District Court. The education beyond high school. minimum fine for a violation is $1,000. If a minor leaves your home or property that you own after a party that you or your child is hosting, gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking, and that minor injures himself or herself or another person, you could be facing serious civil liability for recklessly permitting that party to occur on your property. Young people that begin Seniors: Alex Katsiyiannis drinking as teenagers are more Juniors: Samantha Hollerich, likely to become binge drinkers, Garrhett McKain, Delaney develop an alcohol dependence, Weisel and abuse alcohol. The first step Sophomores: Justin is to never allow minors to drink Brummer, Aaron Henke, Sarah on your property. Katsiyiannis, Jenna Ketter The next step is education. As Freshmen: Ashton Allen, you educate your child on the Meaghan Jones dangers of drinking alcohol, educate yourself and your child on the social hosting laws. Seniors: Audrey Henke, Katie Schroeder, Ashley Koenigsman, Michael Beloit City Attorney Schmitt Mark Noah, Sophomores: Reganne Mitchell County Attorney Barker, Ben Hake, Dylan Dave Elam, Hollerich Beloit Chief of Police Freshmen: Ty Brummer, Doug Daugherty, Garrett Darnell Mitchell County Sheriff Hosting minors is a crime Dear Editor: Are you thinking of hosting a party with alcohol present for your son or daughter and his or her friends? Do you think that allowing your child to host a party in your residence or on property that you own is innocent teenage fun? Think again. Unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages is a Class A misdemeanor. A minor is anyone under 21 years of age. The minimum fine for this violation is $1,000. Other penalties could include jail time, probation, community service, an alcohol evaluation, and alcohol education classes. These laws are strictly enforced in the City of Beloit and Mitchell County. More specifically, the State and City’s law reads, “Unlawfully hosting minors consuming alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage is recklessly permitting a person’s residence or any land, building, Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday, except on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sharon Sahlfeld, Editor Chad Hallack, Ad Sales Rhonda Claussen, Production Rick Larson, Circulation structure or room owned, occupied, or procured by such person to be used by an invitee of such person or an invitee of such person’s child or ward, in a manner that results in the unlawful possession or consumption therein of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverages by a minor.” Even if you are not furnishing alcohol to the minors on your property, if they are having a party on property that you own or occupy, and they were so invited by you or your child, you could be charged with Unlawful Hosting. “Property” could be an apartment that you rent, your home, a building that you own, or even a pasture that you own. As previously stated, a violation of the state’s Unlawful Hosting law or the City’s Unlawful Hosting law is a Class A misdemeanor – the most severe level of misdemeanor. Violators will be arrested and booked into the Beloit City Jail or Mitchell County Jail or they will be served with a citation and a Notice to Appear in Beloit Municipal Court or Mitchell Having a birthday or an anniversary? If you or someone you know is having a birthday or anniversary, please call 785-738-3537 or email beloitcall@nckcn.com. Tyler Harmon, Dalton Rothchild, Cory Gerard, Josh Hiatt, Luis Bouska-Ortega, Sharon Larson, Aaron Davies, Branson Hiserote, Colton Hayes, Brooklyn Riddle Subscription rates, including tax: Delivery by Carrier (in Beloit): Yearly, $59.00; Six months, $31.41; Three Months, $16.74. Delivery by Motor Route: Yearly, $68.80; Six Months, $37.40; Three Months, $20.19; Delivery by Mail (Mitchell, Jewell, Lincoln, Osborne, Ottawa, Smith and Russell Counties) Yearly, $92.90; Six Months, $51.25; Three Months, $27.97. Delivery Elsewhere in Kansas - Yearly, $97.49; six months, $53.31; Three months, $28.93. 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Those qualifying and their weight classes include: 46 pounds - Brogan Monty 64 pounds - Chance Jermark 100 pounds - Brennan Walker 110 pounds - Cameron Konkel 84 pounds - Tate Kadel 105 pounds - Hunter Prochaska 190 pounds - Creighton Johnson 215 pounds - Trent Burton 140 pounds - Zane Colson Right: Beloit Wrestling Club State qualifiers are from l to r, front row: Tate Kadel, Chance Jermark, Brogan Monty, Cameron Konkel. Back row: Hunter Prochaska, Brennan Walker, Creighton Johnson, Trent Burton, Zane Colson. Heather Monty courtesy photo CONCORDIA – Senior athletes from across North Central Kansas will be showcasing their volleyball and basketball talents in the 2015 NCK All-Star volleyball match and basketball games. The 2015 NCK All-Star Event will be held in Arley A. Bryant Gymnasium on the Concordia campus of Cloud County Community College. The volleyball match will be played at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 28. The basketball games will be played Sunday, March 29. The girl’s game tips off at 2 p.m. and the boy’s game will start at 3:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the games are $5 for adults and $3 for K-12 students. Beloit seniors Shaylyn Krone and Britt Widrig will represent the Lady Trojans on the volleyball court, Saturday. They will then turn the tables on Sunday and suit up for the basketball games under the direction of their own Dallas Cox who was selected as a Coach. Seniors Kaley Broeckelman and Alison Palen have also been selected for the All-Star basketball game. Representing Beloit on the boys side will be Trey Dubbert of St. John’s Catholic High School. Athletes playing on the Coaches: Cathy Foote, Wamego HS and Laramie Jueneman, Washington County HS Athletes: Mandy SMITH CENTER – The Mid-Continent League all stars and the all stars of North Central Kansas met up again at the 5th annual Sunflower Shootout all star basketball games at Smith Center on Saturday, March 21, with each team winning one game. The boys game was a long distance shootout as the two teams combined for 22 3-point baskets as the MCL boys won 108-100. The 108 points by the MCL boys was a new shootout record for a team. Six players scored in double figures for the MCL boys with Kameron Schmidt of Thomas More Prep/Marian leading the way with 15 points. Deon Lyle of Norton, Smith Center’s Mason Buckmaster, and Jaden Williams of Stockton added 14 points apiece, and Stockton teammates Christian Hamel and Justin Wiltfong chipped in 11 apiece. Phillipsburg’s Sam Sage and Eli Lohrmeyer of Ellis added 9 points apiece, Brent Gehring of Plainville 8, and Hill City’s Ethan Gansel added 3 points. Chad Gross of Linn led the NCK boys with 21 points, with Pike Valley’s Casey Jensen adding 17, Connor Katt of Hoxie 14, Andrew Bruna of Hanover 11 and Trey Dubbert of St. John’s Beloit/Tipton 10. Also scoring were Osborne’s Brandt Wolters with 9, Regent Erickson of Decatur Community 7, Pike Valley’s Peyton Reeves 5, Matt Stutsman of Northern Valley 4 and Kelden Breth of Decatur Community 2. “This was the most exciting boys contest in the shootout to date,” said recreational director Mike Hughes. “It was a close contest throughout.” The MCL boys led 52-50 at the half. “It was fast paced contest with a lot of shots from three point range and a few slam dunks.” Plainville’s Chris Drees and Butch Hays of Ellis coached the MCL boys, while the NCK coaches were Jamie Wolters of Osborne and Tim Breth of Decatur Community High School. The NCK girls led 42-23 at the half and held on to win 86-68. The NCK girls led by 30 points on a couple of occasions, but the MCL girls kept chipping away and got within 20 on a few occasions. Leading the way for the NCK girls was 4-time state champion Carly Heim of Hoxie with 20 points. Hoxie teammate Lexi Schamberger and Linn’s Kesiah Thalmann added 10 points apiece. Also scoring were Shawn Baker of Decatur Community and Shaylyn Krone of Beloit with 9 points apiece, and Beloit’s Britt Widrig, Kadee Braun of Logan, and Concordia’s Tristen Leiszler all adding 7 points each. Jacy Martin of Southern Cloud scored 4 points and Shalia Giebler of Colby 3. Michaelis, Wabaunsee HS; Jacy Martin, Southern CloudGlasco HS; Macy Franson, Clay Center Community HS; Jera Metro, Concordia HS; Macey Dieckmann, Clay Center Community HS; True Mussetter, Wamego HS; MacKenzie Edmundson, Clay Center Community HS; Lorren Williams, Clay Center Community HS; Madeline Vontz, Wamego HS; Chloe Cudney, Marysville HS; Drew Mann, Smith Center HS; Kynedi Allison, Minneapolis HS; Shaylyn Krone, Beloit HS; Kylie McKinney, Minneapolis HS; Hannah Puetz, Southeast of Saline HS; Britt Widrig, Beloit HS; Lesley Stensaas, Pike Valley HS; Cassidy Coggins, Valley Heights HS; Erin Alexander, Washington HS; Taylor Powell, Washington HS; Kesiah Thalmann, Linn HS Athletes playing on the Coaches: Dallas Cox, Beloit HS and Michael Wahlmeier, Concordia HS Athletes: Britt Widrig, Beloit HS; Drew Mann, Smith Center HS; Tristen Leiszler, Concordia HS; Marysa Bradshaw, Salina Central HS; Bailey Driver, Salina Central HS; Kaci Isaacson, Salina South HS; Emilee Holloway, Salina South HS; Cassidy Coggins, Valley Heights HS; Sidney Blackburn, Valley Heights HS; Erin Alexander, Washington County HS; Ramona Weber, Hanover HS; Jaci Swart, Nemaha Central HS; Kaley Norton’s Katie Bohl led the MCL scorers with 16 points, all coming in the second half, and Trego’s Allyson Denning added 10. Also scoring were Stockton’s Morgan Beougher and Kim Junkermeier of Plainville with 9 points apiece, Stephanie Greenway of Ellis 7, Peyton Desormiers of Trego and Phillipsburg’s Mindy Gower 6 apiece, Smith Center’s Drew Mann 3 and Brianna Casey of Plainville 2. Addison Kingsbury of Smith Center, who filled in on game day for an ill Mallory McQueen, also played but did not score. “I was proud of the MCL girls,” Hughes said. “They were behind the whole ball game but never gave up. They kept scratching away and never gave up. It was a better game than the score indicated.” “I also want to thank Shawn Baker and Addison Kingsbury for filling in at the last minute. Kaley Broeckelman of Beloit was scheduled to play for the NCK girls but was still injured from a previous game and could not play, so Shawn was contacted to fill in. And McQueen was ill on the morning of game day and Addison quickly made arrangements to fill the roster. NCK coaches included Brittni Oehmke from Linn and Southern Cloud’s Tyler Williams, while Alexa Rogers of Stockton and Plainville’s Ron Wolf coached the MCL girls. Three point contest winners were Brianna Casey for the girls and Connor Katt for the boys. “These were a great group of kids and represented their schools and communities well,” Hughes stated. “We appreciate them giving up their time to participate, as well as the coaches. And to all the fans that turned out to support these athletes. They saw two great games by some great athletes.” “We want to thank USD 237 for use of their facilities, the Smith Center Chamber of Commerce for their support and furnishing the drinks, the SonShine Church for the concession stand, the Smith County Kiwanis Club and Smith Center Rotary Club for taking tickets, to the SCTV crew for filming the game for the DVDs that go to the athletes, the Smith County Bank for providing the noon meal, Graphics Central for the posters, and Nick Linn and the Entrepreneurship class for doing our programs,” Hughes added. “Also to all the volunteers that gave of their time to pull this event off as we couldn’t do it without them.” The Sunflower Shootout was sponsored by the Smith Center Recreation Commission, and co-sponsored by Landmark Implement, Solid Rock Construction, Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, and Nex-Tech. Broeckelman, Beloit HS; Shaylyn Krone, Beloit HS; Macy Franson, Clay Center Community HS; Macey Dieckmann, Clay Center Community HS; MacKenzie Edmundson, Clay Center Community HS; Cara Flach, Wabaunsee HS; Lorren Williams, Clay Center Community HS; Shelby Makovec, Centre HS; Kennedy McKernan, Nemaha Central HS; Alison Palen, Beloit HS; Jacy Martin, Southern Cloud-Glasco HS; Connor Davis, Ellsworth HS Athletes playing on the Coaches: Tim Dolloff, Bennington HS and Doug Finch, Salina Central HS Athletes: Jace Coppoc, Concordia HS; Chase Streeter, Concordia HS; Trey Dubbert, St. John’s-Beloit HS; Deon Lyle, Norton HS; Jordan McNelly, Salina Central HS; Jacob Dickey, Jefferson West HS; Casey Jensen, Pike Valley HS; Peyton Reeves, Pike Valley HS; Gabriel McGregor, Pike Valley HS; Justin Wiltfong, Stockton HS; Jaden Williams, Stockton HS; Mason Buckmaster, Smith Center HS; Andrew Seifert, Clifton-Clyde HS; Trey Tanking, Holton HS; Garrett Beecher, Holton HS; Abe Elder, Nemaha Central HS; Josh Macy, Minneapolis HS; John Kelly, Minneapolis HS; Josh Fief, Bennington HS; Dylan Bretton, Thunder Ridge HS •8:45 a.m. Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Shopko Hometown. A whole new shopping experience designed just for Beloit! Representatives from Shopko will speak and the doors will open at 9 a.m. •9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beloit Auto and Truck Plaza will host a Drive One 4 Ur School event. Proceeds will be split 50/50 with BHS and STJ student councils. For each test drive, $10 is given back to each school. Drivers must be 18 years old and only one driver can drive per household. •9:30 to 11 a.m. Free Computer/Smartphone workshop at the Beloit Senior Center. Open to area residents of all ages. Pre-registration not needed. Call Jay Rowh, 785-738-2310 or the Beloit Senior Center at 785-738-5802 for further details. •4:55 - 5:55 p.m. T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in meeting at 6 p.m. United Methodist Church upstairs (elevator available) •9:30 to 11 a.m. Free Computer/Smartphone workshop at the Beloit Senior Center. Open to area residents of all ages. Pre-registration not needed. Call Jay Rowh, 785-738-2310 or the Beloit Senior Center at 785-738-5802 for further details. •9:30 a.m. Round Robin Tournament Brunch at the Beloit Country Club. •Noon Luncheon for The Ladies of the Country Club. Hostesses will be Marlene Mispagel, Jeanne Moritz, and Marlene Moritz. Call in regrets only. ********** To place an item for the Community Calendar, call (785) 738-3537 or email beloitcall@nckcn.com. Stand out! Beloit Call – 119 E. Main•785-738-3537 Put the Classifieds to work for you! Get Results! Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Thanks for the ride Blujays By Sharon Sahlfeld St. John’s Catholic High School hosted a State recognition celebration on Monday, March 23. With the Lady Jays winning the 2015 Class 1A Division II State Championship and the boys the State Runners-Up there was a lot to celebrate. The girls finished their record season at 24-2 as State Champions. The 2 seed Lady Blujays hung on to win a game of offensive runs against No. 7 Wetmore the opening round of State competition with a 52-49 victory. St. John’s-Tipton then went on to prevail defeating Norwich 26-24 in the semifinals and controlling the State championship game versus Moscow 45-35. The Lady Blujays held both Norwich and Moscow under 24 percent shooting from the field on their way to their first ever State Championship after having picked up their first State win just three days prior. It was the second State basketball title in as many years for St. John’s-Tipton who won a State championship on the boys side last season. The boys fell just short on their repeat attempt, falling 72-61 after the game was tied at 50 to start the fourth quarter in a rematch of last year’s title game versus Sharon Springs. Along with these huge accomplishments, the school also won the Sportsmanship Spirit Award and recognized cheerleaders Shanell Criswell, Erin Frankhouser, Sarah Katsiyiannis, Yessenia Ayala, Delaney Weisel, Reganne Barker, Avery Gates, and Claire Pastrovich as cheering on their teams. Both teams coaches were proud of their players accomplishments and spoke to a group of Blujay fans on Monday who joined in to celebrate the moment. Coaches spoke of their achievements and the obstacles they overcame to get to the State tournament and videos were watched a tribute. Players also expressed their gratitude back to those same coaches and to their teammates and fans. Assistant boys Coach Gery Hake spoke for Head Coach Lance Bergmann who could not attend due to a funeral. “The boys always focused on the task at hand,” said Hake as he continued to take about their season and the way they performed. Seniors Andrew Eilert, Garrett Mishler, Geroge Meyer, Linden Hake, Trey Dubbert, Riley Gates, Michael Schmitt and Alex Katsiyiannis were recognized as seniors who would be missed on next years roster. Up and coming underclassmen were recognized as ones to reckon with for next years season. Senior Trey Dubbert spoke about the coaches and how they don’t always get enough credit for what they do for the players. “I also want to congratulate the girls,” said Dubbert. “We as a team were glad to be a part of their ride as State Champions.” “We grew as players and teammates,” said Dubbert. “I hope we can take this heart and enthusiasm for the State title.” “They made adjustments on the floor and I want to congratulate the ladies for believing in the system here for St. John’s/Tipton.” “None of this could have been possible without the support of the parents with their giving us the ability to Sharon Sahlfeld photos Above: Gabbie Smith leads the way with the State Championship ball as the St. John’s/Tipton girls were recognized as 2015 Class 1A, Division II State Champions. St. John’s/Tipton Lady Blujays Head Coach Keith Kresin spoke about the Championship team season. experience further into our lives and into our education and hope for the underclassmen to take it over next year. I couldn’t be more proud of the season we had.” Lady Jays Coach Kresin talked about the Lady Jays season. “Wow,” All I can say is Wow,” Kresin said. “What an accomplishment for these girls to be Class 1A Division II State basketball Champions. One Dream, One Team!” “These girls showed a lot of enthusiasm all season long,” said Kresin. “We had a lot of ups and downs, more up than down, but we built trust through those downs and the girls just got better during the roller coaster ride. We won the pre-season tournament in Osborne and went into Christmas break at 5-0. “The girls then struggled with an identity crisis and with playing overall as a team late in the season,” Kresin said. “We made some changes after the Hill City and Thunder Ridge loss. We upped our defense and gave some girls opportunity to play as best as they could. Our changes got better and we then went on a 9-0 winning streak entering Sub-State. We beat Wetmore to survive which set us up against Moscow and played with coach these girls,” said Kresin. “It wouldn’t have been possible without the parents.” St. John’s/Tipton will return all their players on the roster with having no seniors this season. “Let’s keep this roller coaster ride going,” said Kresin. “We have a lot of work ahead of us but I am so glad to be a part of this team.” Kresin talked about his junior varsity team and then gave a little insight on his starters. Lady Jay Assistant Coach Sheri Eilert gets emotional about the teams season. “Oh my gosh,” Kresin said about junior Gabbie Smith. “She would run into a brick wall for you.” “A master of the game,” is sophomore Elizabeth Walter. “She didn’t want to ever make the same mistake twice.” “Sophomore Brenna Eilert is one of those players everyone wants on their team,” said Kresin. “She is a true athlete that makes the plays and makes other players confident with her presence on the floor.” Junior Sami Hollerich is the most consistent player on the team,” Kresin said. “She communicates and knows her role. She is always involved in the key plays.” “Junior Chloe Miller came off back surgery and was questionable this season,” said Kresin. “She was a big key for us and got better and better each and every game.” Kresin ended with thanking his assistant Coach Sheri Eilert for being a key component to making the St. John’s/Tipton girls understanding what he wanted out of them. “TRUST,” built. We all had trust with her as a key factor.” Coach Eilert became emotional when talking about both teams’ seasons. She congratulated the boys on a job well done and spoke about her Lady Jays. “Six years ago the school gave me a chance to coach junior high basketball and I told the girls then that the Pike Trail League Championship was great but winning State is Haddie Smith and Emily Eilert admire their St. John’s/ Tipton Lady Jays autographed photos. fantastic. The girls made the plays with no regrets and made it happen.” Brenna Eilert spoke on behalf of her team in thanking everyone that came together and talked of hopes of coming back next year and do it all again. Chloe Miller expressed her gratitude with the support she received after her back surgery and the encouragement she had to press on. Hollerich said, “I knew we could make it all the way.” Above left: Sophomore Mason Eilert, seniors Michael Schmitt and Trey Dubbert, junior Parker Gates sign autographs for the St. John’s/Tipton Blujays. Above middle: Trey Dubbert speaks to the Blujay fans about the teams season. Above right: Davis Dubbert and senior Garrett Mishler sign autographs. If it is important to you!...........It is important to us! Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Help Wanted Wanted HELP WANTED: Part-time help needed, possibly full time. Delivery, set-up and installation of furniture and appliances. Must have valid drivers license and be able to lift heavy objects. Apply in person at Schnell & Pestinger, 108 S. Mill, Beloit. 3-27tc WANTED: Property respecting North Carolina farmer looking to Lease deer hunting land for 2015-16 season. Call Bobby Hice 336-352-4048 office 336325-9907 cell 336-352-3691 home. References available. 48tc HELP WANTED: Mitchell County Hospital Health System has an immediate need and opening for a full time night shift Registered Nurse in the Special Care Unit. This positions has a shift that includes 6pm to 6am and every other weekend rotation. All positions are subject to rotating holiday schedule. Applicants must be flexible, dependable and have leadership skills, compassion and a drive to create positive teamwork. For more information on this position contact the Special Care Unit of MCHHS, Mary Henk Director, or Marcia Winkel, LPN/APD at (785) 7382266 Ext. 140. To apply download an application at http:/ /www.mchks.com/ or apply in person at MCHHS, 400 W. 8th Street, Beloit. 3-30tc For Sale FOR SALE: Farm Seed: In stock High Yielding Heartland Genetics Grain Sorghums, BMR and Conventional forages, Golden Harvest Corn, NK Soybeans, Grass Seed, Cover Crops, Seed Treating, Tender Wagons and more. Solomon Rapids Seed, Beloit 785-7385134. 6-19tc e! nlin O w No HELP WANTED: Seasonal/ Part-time help, CDL required. Fill out application at CPS, 424 E. Elliott. tfc www.beloitcall.com Thank You I wish to thank the Mitchell County ambulance crew, the Beloit Police department and Dana Saint for helping me after my fall. Lilian Wilcox What we will remember when we look back are the times when kindness made a difference in our lives. The family of Eugenia “Jean” Boden would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, food, flowers, phone calls and memorials. A special thank you to Dr. Concannon and the MCHHS Nursing staff, for the great care they provided. Thanks to Father Kieffer for his visits and the funeral service. Also, thank you to St. John’s and St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild for the funeral lunch. Your kindness to our family is greatly appreciated. memorial funds coming into the Foundation by improving communication between the Foundation and the hospital. In order to expedite the process from the receiving of funds to putting the funds to use in a way to create the most impact for the hospital and its patients as soon as possible while still honoring donor’s wishes and making the best decisions in terms of allocating those funds. The new guidelines were approved by the Board. A reminder was also given regarding approaching “Doctors Day” activities on March 30 including an elementary art contest for grade school students with a theme of “Why Doctors are Special”. Five winners in each age bracket will be selected. In his administrative report, CEO Armstrong discussed efforts by Kancare and the Kansas Hospital Association to expand Medicaid. He reported a loss in revenue to the hospital of $147,000 due to the Affordable Care Act. “Money is going back to D.C. because of reimbursement cuts due to no expansion of Medicaid in Kansas. There are 30 states that have not expanded (their programs),” Armstrong said. Armstrong added that MCHHS is in favor of expanded eligibility requirements for Medicaid to help fill the gap between subsidized care for those with an ACA policy and those without insurance. He said that the White House and Senate are looking to cut $500 billion from Medicare and proposed cuts such as this usually get scaled back, but there will ultimately be cuts. It remains unclear when they will come and how much they will amount to. Darren True gave an update on the Studer program which is being utilized in changing the hospital’s internal and patient evaluations to be more comprehensive and objective using a system that weights items proportionally as they contribute to overall service scores. Eldon Koepke gave the finance report which included the announcement that another $100,000 is coming to the hospital due to a new bid on the damaged roof and that there is a potential for an additional $80,000 on top of that. It was also learned that the insurance deductible would be doubled from $5,000 to $10,000. Following the budget approval, the Board approved a $30,724 bid from BM Construction to repair dilapidated sections of the employee parking lot on the West side of the hospital. The Board also approved the opening of a new checking account at the Guaranty State Bank to help ease reconciliation of credit card payments by reducing the requirement of authorization to transfer funds from two people to one person in the account which carries a typical balance of $500. Armstrong then made a request to create a full-time Human Resources assistant position with responsibilities including handling employee benefits, orientations, time and attendance tracking as well as additional paperwork involved with the Studer program and ACA requirements. The request was granted by the Board. Armstrong also addressed CEO and Board self assessments. Board members Brigit Gasper and Mike Heller volunteered to research and present suggestions for updating these internal evaluation processes. Service Awards were also announced for staff who have reached milestones in terms of years of service. Included in this are Buffy Kadel, Nursing, 35 years, Jo Albert, Lab, 35 years, Susan Dillner, Nursing, 35 years, Michelle Murrow, Accounts Payable, 15 years and Eldon Koepke, Administration, 10 years. The meeting concluded following an executive session with the Board and Armstrong involving medical staff credentials. investigate other options of signage such as one pictured in their slide presentation which was located in Harvey County. Commission Chairman Tom Claussen noted the Shopko Hometown store opened for business on Sunday. The Grand Opening event will be Friday, March 6 at 8:45 a.m. “We are glad to have them here and wish them well,” Claussen said. The next meeting of the Mitchell County Commission is scheduled Monday, March 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Obituaries Jennifer Sue Peters died Monday, March 23, 2015. Jennifer was born November 29, 1955 in Salina to Thomas and Nancy Lott. She grew up in Minneapolis with one younger brother and three younger sisters. She met her husband while attending college at Cloud County Community College, “because he had horses.” They were married November 12, 1977, and were blessed with four wonderful children and two grandchildren. Jennifer has been and will always be an angel in our hearts. She was a very caring, compassionate woman who is loved dearly and will be missed greatly by many. She was very involved with the farm and worked alongside her husband. She loved playing with her grandchildren whenever she got the opportunity. Survivors include husband, Joseph Peters; children, Megan Peters, Alan Peters and wife Bridget, Katelyn Bretton and Debbi Ree Stillwell was born June 21, 1960 to Robert and Mary Villanueva in Karnes City, Texas. She passed peacefully into the love of our Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2015 at the age of 54. Debbi’s family moved to the Beloit area when she was in high school. Here, she met her husband David Stillwell. They were wed on August 7, 1976. To this union, two children were born: Jonathan in 1981 and RyAnn in 1988. They raised their family in Scottsville. Debbi enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her grandchildren loved the attention she would give them through hugs and reading books. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hill; stepfather, Frank Hill; and her Loran R. Broadbent, son of Rodie R. Broadbent and Ethel Hixenbaugh, was born August 9, 1919 and passed away on February 24, 2015 at his daughter’s home in Brea, Calif. He was the youngest of six children, five sisters: Frances, Frieda, Margie and Merle, and one brother, Gerald. They lived north of Pleasant View Church farming the Broadbent Filed State of Kansas vs. Chris Alan Studdard, unlawful distribution of controlled substances (meth), four counts possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, transportation of an opened container. State of Kansas vs. Anthony Able Brayshaw, unlawful distribution of controlled substances (meth), five counts possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, transportation of an opened container. State of Kansas vs. Erik Michael Salsman, three counts possession of drug paraphernalia. husband Kyle, Matthew Peters; grandchildren, Travis and Levi Peters, and many family and friends. She is also survived by her parents, Tom and Nancy Lott; siblings, Vicki Visser and husband Chris, Wanda Sponsel and husband Todd, Jeff Lott and wife Tamala; and brotherin-law, Kenny Schaffer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Schaffer. Visitation will be Thursday, March 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Schoen Funeral Home & Monuments in Beloit. Rosary will be held March 26 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Travis and Levi education fund. Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be left March 12 at 5:30 p.m., the at http://schoenfhm.com. Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office took a report of stolen hedge posts. March 16 at 10:52 a.m., officers took an information father, Robert Villanueva. She report for a structure fire in the is survived by her husband, 800 block of South Roosevelt. David; son, Jonathan (Jennifer) March 16 at 4:56 p.m., of Scottsville; daughter, RyAnn officers took a report of a non(Quinten Jones) of Randall; injury accident at 8th Street grandchildren, Tripp and Liquor. A 2007 Pontiac Vibe Madysen Stillwell, Bristol driven by Joseph Pickett, Boden, and Aiden Jones; Beloit, and a 2004 Buick sisters, Glenda (Nick) Szymanski of Prairie Village and Leah Morris of Garden City; and brother, Bobby (Beth) Villanueva of Jefferson, Iowa; BELOIT – President Marlene and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be left at Mispagel called the meeting to McDonald Roberts Funeral order after another fine lunch Home. In lieu of flowers, prepared by Chef Garret memorials may be given to the Whoolery was enjoyed. Those Scottsville Community Church in attendance were treated to a or the National Multiple green salad, hash with grilled Sclerosis Society. Graveside chicken, and a slice of Services will be March 28 at blueberry pie. The ladies 10:30 a.m. at the Scottsville applauded his efforts. President Cemetery for friends and Mispagel thanked the hostesses family followed by lunch at the and announced those in charge Scottsville Community Church. for next month would be Marlene Mispagel and Marlene There will be no visitation. Moritz. She welcomed many guests for the day: Rosella Krier, Joan Simmons, Lorna Wright, Patty Rufener, Jackie homestead. Loran went to Larson, Donna Porter and California in 1940, later met his Nancy Gronewoller. wife, Geraldine “Jerry.” One daughter, Francis, was born to this union. Loran was laid to rest beside his wife in Monet, Mo. She died in 1997 after 50 MANHATTAN – Kansas years of marriage. State Wind Ensemble is a 57 Correspondence can be directed member strong group of to Frances Boyd and Mark musicians under the direction of Anderson at 1475 Arrow Wood Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of Drive, Brea, CA 92821. Bands. On April 7 this outstanding group of musicians will be performing at Carnegie Hall, closing the New York International Music Festival. This closing will be the finale of a week long journey for the group. The Ensemble leaves Manhattan on April 3 for a two day bus trip to New York City. While in New York the Ensemble and their featured faculty soloists, Dr. David Littrell (cello) and Dr. Anna Wytko (saxophone) plus Assistant Director of Bands Mr. Don Linn, will spend time in rehearsals, site seeing and performing at the Naumberg Band Shell in Central Park on April 6 at noon. They will then return to Manhattan after their evening performance in the Hall. State of Kansas vs. Erik Michael Salsman, distribution of controlled substances methamphetamine (1 gram), possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, use of a communication facility to facilitate drug transaction, no drug tax stamp. State of Kansas vs. Zakaree J. Blake, distribution of controlled substances - marijuana (54.9) grams, unlawful distribution of drug paraphernalia, use of a communication facility to facilitate drug transaction, no drug tax stamp. Filed Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Barry Schoen and Sylvia Schoen, seeks judgment in the amount of $1,433.62 plus LeSabre driven by Ernestine Mick, Beloit, collided at that location. March 17 at 7:30 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took an information report for battery. No arrests have been made at this time. March 19 at 12:15 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took a report of a missing registration decal. interest and costs. Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Erik Salsman, seeks judgment in the amount of $431.24 plus interest and costs. Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems vs. Ronald J. Boden, seeks judgment for $2,356.52 principal amount plus interest and costs. Settled Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC vs. Jeff Goodaker. Plaintiff awarded judgment in the amount of $1,302.82 plus interest and costs. Credit Management Services, Inc. vs. Todd Wiles and Karrie Wiles. Judgment entered for plaintiff for the principal balance of $654.58 plus interest, costs accrued to date in the amount of $87.40, court costs and process service fees. Thompson’s OK Tire, Inc. vs. Amy Paxson. Judgment entered for plaintiff in the amount of $671.56 plus interest and costs. Dismissed Thompson’s OK Tire, Inc. vs. Shane Abram and Jo Abram. Dismissed with prejudice. March 19 at 12:35 a.m., the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department arrested Derrick Koster, 18, Beloit, for possession of drug paraphernalia on Henry Trail 1/ 4 mile west of 290 Road. March 20 at 11:59 a.m., officers arrested Erik Salsman, 25, Beloit, in the 200 block of North Mill for a warrant. March 20 at 1:53 p.m., officers arrested Matthew Smith, 29, Beloit, in the 300 block of East Main. Charges were battery and criminal trespass. March 20 at 1:53 p.m., officers arrested Donald Axson, 58, Beloit, in the 300 block of East Main for battery. March 21 at 6:25 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department arrested Guillermo Castillo-Hernandez, 26, Concordia, on a traffic stop for no driver’s license and expired registration. March 22 at 8:24 p.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took an information report for theft of a bicycle in the 400 block of Mill Street. March 23 at 10:17 a.m., officers with the Beloit Police Department took a report at 520 N. Western. No services were rendered. Ladies of the Country Club meet For new business Dorothy Fuller suggested the bridge players be integrated with the pinochle players for the meal next month. Mary Lee Kadel gave a reminder that the Round Robin Tournament brunch will be at 9:30 a.m. on April 11 here at the country club dining room. There will be a charge of $6, but that amount may be raised for next year. Please remember to mention to your team captain if you are going to attend. President Mispagel thanked Michelle Heidrick, Beth Johnson and Jolene Grelinger for updating the decorations in the dining room, for they certainly are festive and spring-like. To bring the meeting to adjournment, substitute vice president Dorothy Fuller closed with the following quotation from Mark Twain: “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” Winners at the bridge tables for the day were first, Nancy Gronewoller; second, Kathy Pestinger; and third, Jeanne Moritz. On the west side of the room the pinochle winners were first, JoAnn Hanson; second, Josie Hartman; and third, Coleen Sahlfeld. Tobald to perform in wind ensemble Beloit High 2012 alumni Elizabeth Tobald, junior Music Performance major at Kansas State, principle oboist in the Wind Ensemble and principle violist for the KSU Orchestra, will be traveling with the group. The Ensemble is still raising funds to help offset the students cost for the trip. If anyone is interested it is possible to make donations using www.gofundme.com and typing in “K-State Wind Ensemble NYC Trip”. Any and all donations are appreciated. A preview performance will be presented by the Ensemble at 4 p.m., March 30, in All Faiths Chapel at the KSU campus. The admission is free. Gaynord O. Keller, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. David R. Openshaw, speeding 75/65, fines $45, costs $108. Aaron Beam, failure to wear seatbelt, fines $10. Matthew Gilvert, failure to wear seatbelt, fines $10. Jacob E. Kaprelian, speeding 80/65, fines $75, costs $108.
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