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CMH Foundation 5th Annual Fundraising Event

By
Derek Nester
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Marysville, KS– Calling all cowboys, saloon girls, outlaws, and cowgirls – the CMH Foundation invites you to join us for our 5th annual fundraising event to be held Saturday, March 4th, at 7:00 PM at the Marysville Knights of Columbus Hall. This year’s theme is Wild West Casino Night so saddle up and head to the CMH Ranch for an evening of Western food and fun!

The evening will include a whole hog barbecue and cash bar, casino games, live and silent auctions, gun raffle and prizes. Whether you’re a high roller or a novice gambler, try your luck at our Black Jack, Craps, and Roulette tables. We’ll provide the play money and you can roll the dice. At the end of the evening you can cash out your “winnings” for chances on prize giveaways. You will need to have the “real stuff” for live and silent auction items. It’s a ‘Wild West’ theme so grab your cowboy hat, boots, and Western wear for your attire.

For your best deal, purchase Advance Tickets beginning February 1st: Single Barrel is $40 and Double Barrel occupancy is $65. Tickets ‘At the Ranch’ will be available for purchase on event night at the rate of $50 for Single Barrel and $75 for Double Barrel.

Better yet: Be An Event Sponsor! We offer three sponsorship levels ranging from $150 to $500. All levels include tickets and recognition in event advertising. Middle and upper levels receive additional Casino Cash for game playing and the upper level also receives reserved seating.
Sponsorship deadline to be included in advertising is February 10th.

Sponsorships and advance tickets are available at the CMH Foundation office located in the South Plaza of the hospital campus. Contact Pam Harrison, Director, at (785) 562-4473.

All proceeds from this event benefit Community Memorial Healthcare. The mission of CMH Foundation is to support the hospital through charitable giving and fundraising efforts which allow us to purchase needed medical equipment and assist with hospital programs and services.

Officials Take Oath Of Office at Mitchell County Commissioners

By
Derek Nester
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The Mitchell County Commissioners met on Monday, and a changing of the guard took place as newly elected Sheriff Tony Perez was officially sworn in.

The ceremony brought a close to the law enforcement career of longtime Mitchell County Sheriff Doug Daugherty. Sheriff Perez and former Sheriff Daughtery will be our guests on Wednesday morning, live in-studio during our Community Matters segment. It will air at around 7:40 a.m. hour during Waterside Wake-up on KD-Country 94.

Other county officials sworn in during the ceremony include Commissioners Mike Cooper and Jim Marshall as well as County Attorney Mark Noah, Register of Deeds Tami Eck and County Clerk Chris Treaster.

Carol Torkelson of the North Central Regional Planning Commission appeared at the meeting. She had a deadline approaching for a handicap accessibility grant project. The original contractor, All Phase Construction, is unsure if they will able to complete the project by the end of January. If they cannot, the project will be awarded to Jim’s Remodeling and if they cannot complete the work, the contract will fall to Kansas Sand. The original low bid from All Phase Construction was $3,820. The bid from Jim’s Remodeling was $3,838. The bid from Kansas Sand was $5,250.

Director of Public Works Larry Emerson said the Annual NCK County Highway Department Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5 in Clay Center. Emerson said the county hopes to have back-fill work completed and gravel laid on the deck of the new bridge on 340 Road between A and B Roads and re-opened to through traffic by Wednesday. He said work on the Victor Road is complete and they will be moving on to 230 Road.

Carl Eyman appeared before the commissioners to present a KWORCC award recognizing Mitchell County as the co-first place winner for exceptional loss ratio for 2015. Consequently, the low loss ratio will reduce the county’s workman premiums by about 24 percent.

The commissioners voted unanimously to extend an offer to Jeff Roberg to be the county’s IT technician. The proposal would have Roberg working for the county two days per week to build an IT department for the county. No further details were released at the meeting.

The commissioners then moved to name Jim Marshall Commission Chairman for 2017, and Tom Claussen as Vice-Chairman.

Jim Marshall said they are looking to have masonry work done on courthouse and clock tower. The cost would be 86,614 all at once 96,100 to do a side at a time. The clock tower alone will constitute over $30,000 of the total cost.

Jewell County Commissioners – January 9, 2017

By
Derek Nester
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The Jewell County Commissioners met January 9, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners, Steve Greene, Mark Fleming and Keith Roe present. Carla J. Waugh, County Clerk was present for the meeting.

Darrell E. Miller, County Attorney, administered the oath of office to Carla J. Waugh, Jewell County Clerk.

Carla Waugh, County Clerk administered the oath of office to Mark Fleming, County Commissioner District 3: Keith Roe, County Commissioner District 2; Darrell E. Miller, County Attorney; Donald Jacobs, County Sheriff; and Anna Standley, County Register of Deeds. (The County Treasurer’s term begins on October 9th.)

Darrell Miller, County Attorney, discussed preparing a resolution regulations concerning boring under county roads.

Donald Jacobs, Sheriff, discussed hiring a part-time dispatcher. He said they will have a community coffee in Burr Oak and Esbon this week. Don plans to attend the Mankato City Council meeting on Tuesday night.

Chris Petet, Custodian, said the new installer for Ellenz of Tipton came last Thursday to look at the tile. He had Chris mark the tiles that need replaced.

Joel Elkins, General Superintendent, discussed road maintenance.

The minutes of the January 3, 2017 County Commissioners meeting were approved.

Steve Greene moved to appoint Mark Fleming as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 2017. Keith Roe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Mark Fleming moved to appoint Steve Greene as Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for 2017. Keith Roe seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Mark Fleming moved and Steve Greene seconded that the Jewell County Record be designated as the official County Newspaper. Motion passed unanimously.

Steve Greene moved and Mark Fleming seconded that all banks in Jewell County be designated as official depositories. Motion passed unanimously.

Mark Fleming moved and Steve Greene seconded to reappoint Steve Greene as Jewell County’s Representative for the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility. Motion passed unanimously.

Steve Greene moved and Keith Roe seconded to appoint Mark Fleming as Jewell County’s Representative for the North Central Regional Planning Commission Board. Motion passed unanimously.

Mark Fleming moved and Steve Greene seconded to appoint Keith Roe as Jewell County’s Representative for the Juvenile Justice Authority/Community Corrections Advisory Board. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

 

Gov. Brownback To Deliver State Of The State Address Today

By
Derek Nester
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Governor Sam Brownback is preparing to give his annual State of the State address to the Kansas Legislature amid serious budget issues.

The governor is scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to a joint session of the House and Senate.

The address gives Brownback a chance to outline his agenda for the 90-day legislative session and tout his policies.

Kansas is facing projected budget shortfalls totaling $1.1 billion through June 2019.

The state has struggled to balance its budget since legislators slashed income taxes in 2012 and 2013 at Brownback’s urging. The goal was to stimulate the economy, but even some Republican voters have concluded that the effort has been a bust.

 

Marshall County Commission Meeting Minutes – Jan. 9, 2017

By
Derek Nester
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The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Charles R. Loiseau, Chairman, Robert S. Connell and Thomas K. Holle members and Sonya L. Stohs, County Clerk present.

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.

The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute.

The minutes and agenda were approved as presented upon a motion by Thomas K. Holle seconded by Robert S. Connell. Unanimous.

Commissioners Elect David Baier was present for the meeting.

Agency in Aging Director Patrick O’Neil met with the Board to ask for a step raise for Andrea Skalla, Blue Rapids from Clerk II, Step I at $15.33 an hour to Clerk II, Step II at $15.53 an hour effective February 1, 2017. Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded by Thomas K. Holle to approve step raise for Andrea Skalla, Blue Rapids from Clerk II, Step I at $15.33 an hour to Clerk II, Step II at $15.53 an hour effective February 1, 2017. Unanimous.

Agency on Aging Director Patrick O’Neil also presented the following bid for emergency lighting in the Marysville Nutrition Site:

Nelson Power and Light, Marysville, KS – $877.50

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by Charles R. Loiseau to approve the bid from Nelson Power and Light, Marysville, KS in the amount of $877.50. Unanimous.

The Board asked Agency on Aging Director Patrick O’Neil to look at a new pay scale for the Nutrition Site Cook and Manager.

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by Thomas K. Holle to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization application for Francis Hanke (John Hanke), Waterville, KS with the preconstruction pictures that were provided by the applicant. Unanimous.

Charles R. Loiseau moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve the purchase of a new file cabinet from File Safe for the Health Department in the amount of $3,256.00. Unanimous.

Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve the following purchase orders. Unanimous.

KALHD, Topeka, KS
for dues
$526.17-Health fund-P.O. # 5138

Lockwood, Atchison, KS
for envelopes to mail CVNs
$889.23-Appraiser fund-P.O. # 5279

Steven A. Kraushaar, Marysville, KS
for contract attorney
$2,350.00-General (District Court) fund-P.O. # 5270

Lockwood, Atchison, KS
for CVNs
$514.00-Appraiser fund-P.O. # 5278

Eakes, Grand Island, NE
for HP Printer
$1,899.98-Appraiser fund-P.O. # 5280

File Safe, Salina, KS
for Times 2 speed file
$3,256.00-Health Building fund-P.O. # 5139

Public Works Administrator Mike Craig and Public Works Coordinating Supervisor Larry Polson met with the Board.

Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve Resolution # 17-01-19-1 agreeing to add Marion County, Kansas to the Big Lakes Regional Household Hazardous Waste Program. Unanimous.

Thomas K. Holle moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to approve the Home City Sewer bills and pay them from the appropriate funds available. Unanimous.

County Clerk Sonya L. Stohs met with the Board to ask for a step increase for Alyssa Johnson, Marysville from Clerk II, Step I at $15.32 an hour to Clerk II, Step II at 15.52 an hour effective February 1, 2017. Charles R. Loiseau moved, seconded by Thomas K. Holle to approve the step increase for Alyssa Johnson, Marysville from Clerk II, Step II at $15.32 an hour to Clerk II, Step II at $15.52 an hour effective February 1, 2017. Unanimous.

County Clerk Sonya L. Stohs gave the Oaths of Office to the County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Attorney, Sheriff, and 2nd District Commissioners.

Commissioner Lynn Feldhausen called into the Board to take his Oath of Office at 10:45 a.m.

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF MARSHALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
11:00 a.m., January 9, 2017

The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Robert S. Connell and David E. Baier, member; and Sonya L. Stohs County Clerk, present.

David E. Baier moved, seconded by Thomas K. Holle to appoint Robert S. Connell as chairman of the Board for 2017. Motion carried.

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to table the appointments of Officials until a full board of Commissioners is in attendance. Motion carried.

Investments:
Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to authorize County Treasurer Jami Ellenbecker to invest the County’s funds in County Federally insured depositories and State Investment Pool for 2017. Motion carried.

Depositories of county funds:
David E. Baier moved, seconded by Robert S. Connell to designate the following depositories of county funds. Motion carried.

County Treasurer:
First Commerce Bank, Marysville, KS
United Bank and Trust, Marysville, KS
Citizens State Bank, Marysville, KS
State Bank of Bern, Axtell, KS
United Bank of Beattie, Beattie, KS
State Bank of Blue Rapids, Blue Rapids, KS
First National Bank, Frankfort, KS
First Heritage Bank, Vermillion, KS
Citizens State Bank, Waterville, KS
Western National Bank, Summerfield, KS
Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., Bremen, KS

County Attorney/County Counselor:
Citizens State Bank, Marysville, KS

Sheriff:
United Bank and Trust, Marysville, KS
Citizens State Bank, Marysville, KS

Clerk of the District Court :
First Commerce Bank, Marysville, KS
Citizens State Bank, Marysville, KS

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to approve the vouchers, as presented, and issue manual warrants from the respective funds. Motion carried.

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to start the meeting at 8:30 a.m. Motion carried.

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to approve Charles R. Loiseau, Frankfort to attend the Frankfort City meeting as the Commissioner liaison for the Frankfort Nutrition Site contract. Motion carried.

Robert S. Connell moved, seconded by David E. Baier to adjourn at 11:25 a.m. Unanimous. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, January 17, 2017 starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Marshall County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

2017 8-Man All-Star Game Selections Released

By
Derek Nester
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The selections have been made for the 2017 Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games.  These are just selections, as the official rosters will be released in early Spring.  The full list can be found below.  The 8-Man All-Star games will take place on Saturday, June 10 in Beloit.  The 8-Man DII Game will kickoff at 10:00 a.m., with the DI Game to follow at 1:30 p.m.  Fans can hear the 2017 Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games on KD Country 94 in North Central Kansas, 1570 KNDY-AM in Northeast Kansas, and Kicks 106 in South Central Kansas, as well as online at www.8manallstars.com.

DI – East
Player High School
Avery Kidd Bennington
Anthony Hovestadt Burlingame
Cody Jimenez Central-Burden
Justin Shutt Clifton-Clyde
Nate Backhus Herington
Tate Becker Herington
Josh Van Laeys Logan-Palco
Brett Stubbs Madison
Logan Marten Onaga
Justin Burch Osborne
Cullen Grabast Osborne
Derek Naegele Osborne
Chevis Cowdin Oxford
Jake Mills Sedan
Hunter Padgett Sedan
Ethan Thompson Solomon
Jace McCracken St. Paul
Chandler Struthers St. Paul
Bryant Karlin Victoria
Kolvin Berry West Elk
Coaches
HC Mick Holt Sedan
AC Jeff Slater Burlingame
AC Chris Haag West Elk
DI – West
Player High School
Luke Heskamp Spearville
Cole Sramek Atwood
Taylor Rogers St. Francis
Quinton Cravens St. Francis
Brock Waters St. Francis
Devin Brown Ness City
James Radenberg Central Plains
Trey Schulte Central Plains
Logan Schlegel Ness City
Clay Zeller Little River
Will Ginther Atwood
Seth Hemberger Argonia/Attica
David Enns South Gray
Gerald Morehead South Central
Wyatt Strecker Spearville
Hunter Pearson Canton Galva
Brady Ricke Argonia/Attica
Josh Schmidt Goessel
Kolton Sheppard Wichita Co. HS
Franko Holguin Kiowa County
Coaches
HC Matt Fowler Spearville
AC Marc Cowles Ness City
AC Lance Vandeveer Argonia/Attica
DII – East
Player High School
Will Bruna Hanover
Aaron Henke St. Johns/Tipton
Davis Dubert St. Johns/Tipton
Logan Miller Central Christian
Peyton Mitchell Waverly
Jedd Rose Frankfort
Trent Poe Norwich
Mason Runft Pike Valley
Adam Zarybnicky Hanover
Elias Butterfield Central Christian
Blaze Payeur Pike Valley
Adam Fritschi Hanover
Kalen Richardson Linn
Dilyn Volavka Caldwell
Drew Beam Rock Hills
Luke Ikerd Hartford
Drew Ott Lebo
Andrew Rothfuss Wakefield
Danen Kistner Hartford
Adam Kenworthy Frankfort
Coaches
HC Lewis Whitson Hartford
AC Don Melby Pike Valley
AC Sean Blosser Caldwell
DII – West
Player High School
Colton Schmidt Ingalls
Austin Teeter Ingalls
Gabriel Kruse Pretty Prairie
Denton Webster Pretty Prairie
Conner Hill Chase
Justin Oberle Chase
Joel Green Stockton
Tad Holm Triplains/Brewster
Brad Lightfoot Otis-Bison
Kade Urban Otis-Bison
Wyatt Williams Minneola
Chris Tematt Minneola
Spencer Kimmell South Barber
Grant Cantrell South Barber
Tyler Lingg Dighton
Dylan Foos Dighton
Lake Lewis Dighton
Levis Johnson Sharon Springs
Grady Hammer Sharon Springs
Bryce Harms Hodgeman County
Coaches
HC Vestal Teeter Ingalls
AC Regio Hahn Minneola
AC Travis Starr Otis Bison

Solomon Valley Community Foundation Grant Applications Due Feb. 1

By
Derek Nester
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The Solomon Valley Community Foundation announces grant applications are currently being accepted with a deadline of February 1, 2017.

Mitchell County organizations are encouraged to apply online at the Foundation’s website www.solomonvalleycf.org Grant awards are made available from the Solomon Valley Community Foundation’s Community Impact Fund and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, with over $50,000 available for grants to charitable projects.

Through the competitive grant application process, preference will be given to programs or projects that include community involvement and volunteerism. Grants are not intended to be for endowment, general operational expenses or repairs.

For questions, please call Solomon Valley Community Foundation at (785) 534-1126 or visit the website at www.solomonvalleycf.org

Lincoln County Commissioners – January 3, 2017

By
Derek Nester
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LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
January 3, 2017

The regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners was held in the commission meeting room of the courthouse Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Chairman Al Joe Wallace called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. with Vice-Chairman Terry Finch and Member Gerald Huehl present. County Clerk Dawn Harlow was in attendance.

Others present for portions of the meeting: Alexis Pflugh, Dawson Pflugh, Theresa Richards, Nancy Walter, Debora Zachgo, Michel O’Hare, Robert Howe, Dan Heina, Mike Weigel, Dustin Florence and Kerry Jackson. Commissioner Elect, 3rd District, Alexis Pflugh observed the commission meeting.

Council on Aging Director Theresa Richards reported that following individuals had agreed to serve on the Lincoln County Council on Aging Board: Judy Ahlvers, City of Lincoln representative replacing the vacant position created by the the resignation of Sandy Adams; Liz Winckler, District 3 representative replacing Paul Winckler; Keith Yarnell, City of Sylvan Grove representative replacing the vacant position created by the resignation of John Gunzelman; Janet Dowlin, District 2 representative replacing Kay Jackson. Richards related that the Council on Aging will pay the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging administrative match for 2017 and provided information on number of clients assisted and amount of money saved while providing SHICK program services.

Gerald Huehl moved to appoint the following to the Lincoln County Council on Aging Board: Judy Ahlvers, filling an unexpired term representing the City of Lincoln, expiring December 31, 2017; Liz Winckler, representing District 3, expiring December 31, 2018; Keith Yarnell, filling an unexpired term representing the City of Sylvan Grove, expiring December 31, 2017; and Janet Dowlin, representing District 2, expiring December 31, 2018, seconded by Terry Finch. Motion carried.

Nancy Walter, Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked the board for the donation to the Chamber and Tourism committee for 2016, requested continued support into 2017 and reported on chamber activities. Terry Finch moved to approve continued support to the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Committee in the amount of $1,000, seconded by Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

Al Joe Wallace moved to recess into executive session for fifteen minutes from 10:11 a.m. – 11:26 a.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel with Human Resource Officer Debora Zachgo, County Clerk Harlow and Commissioner-Elect Alexis Pflugh present, seconded by Terry Finch. Motion carried.

The chairman reconvened the meeting to regular session at 11:26 a.m.

The board scheduled the following additional public meeting to discuss needed nursing home repairs: Sunday, January 15, 7 p.m. at the Sylvan Grove Legion Hall.

Director of Public Works Michel O’Hare with Road and Bridge Supervisor Robert Howe
reported on highway department projects and equipment. O’Hare provided pricing to extend
the warranty on the two John Deere motor graders. After discussion, Terry Finch moved to
extend the warranty on the two 2011 John Deere 770GP motor graders in the amount of
$3,222.50 per motor grader, seconded by Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

Terry Finch moved to recess into executive session for ten minutes from 11:21 a.m. – 11:31 a.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel with Director of Public Works O’Hare, Road and Bridge Supervisor Howe, County Clerk Harlow and
Commissioner-Elect Pflugh present, seconded by Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

The chairman reconvened the meeting to regular session at 11:31 a.m.

O’Hare requested approval to employ Lewis McCoy as a full-time truck driver. Terry Finch
moved to employ Lewis McCoy as a full-time truck driver, effective upon successful completion of pre-employment testing, starting salary $12.30, which includes the 2017 cost of living
increase that will be effective for all county employees on December 26, 2016, seconded by
Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

The chairman recessed the meeting for lunch at 12:11 p.m.

The chairman reconvened the meeting to regular session at 1:00 p.m.

Al Joe Wallace moved to recess into executive session for ten minutes from 1:06 p.m. – 1:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel with Noxious Weed Director Dan Heina and County Clerk Harlow present, seconded by Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

The chairman reconvened the meeting to regular session at 1:16 p.m.
The board conveyed to Sheriff Mike Weigel and Undersheriff Dustin Florence plans to adjust
officers’ salaries at the same time that annual cost of living is adjusted for a total increase of
$1.00 per hour for all law enforcement officers.

Al Joe Wallace moved to recess into executive session for ten minutes from 1:44 p.m. – 1:54 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel with
Landfill/Transfer Station Operator Kerry Jackson, County Clerk Harlow and Commissioner-elect Pflugh present, seconded by Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

The chairman reconvened the meeting to regular session at 1:54 p.m.

Terry Finch moved to approve and adopt the minutes of the December 26, 2016 regular
meeting as corrected and December 30, 2016 regular meeting as presented, seconded by
Gerald Huehl. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the board the chairman adjourned the meeting at
2:16 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2017 in the commission meeting room of the courthouse.

Arts Cooperative’s Musical Revue Takes Stage This Weekend

By
Derek Nester
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The song lyrics are memorized, the instruments are tuned, and the disco ball is hung – final preparations are underway for “The Replay Lounge,” the annual musical revue fundraiser for the Marshall County Arts Cooperative.

The two-act show will be Saturday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 163 in Marysville. Advance tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office, Marysville, and Crome’s Market, Hanover; tickets may be purchased at the door as well. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Pat Breeding, Brian Cook, Mandy Cook, Brian Fragel, Wayne Kruse, Rachel Massoth, and Julie Popejoy serve as the musical ensemble.

All of the members agree that it takes a lot of work to put on the revue, but the time spent it worth it.

“I don’t get to perform much and it’s outside of my comfort zone a little bit,” said Rachel Massoth. “But being a part of this ensemble is so much fun and fulfilling. It’s amazing being able to hang out and make great music with friends!”

Massoth’s two big moments happen in the second act of the show. She and Mandy Cook turn Aerosmith’s power ballad, “Dream On,” into a duet; Massoth also leads the cast in a moving interpretation of Coldplay’s “Fix You.”

Brian Fragel, director of Marysville Sport and Recreation, is a new member of the musical ensemble.

“Being a new member of the ensemble really made me appreciate the hard work that goes in to this show,” he said. “I have been in the audience in the past and never realized all the work that goes in to the show. The ensemble made me feel very welcomed. I enjoy being a part of this fundraiser. It has taken a lot of time but I think the audience is really going to enjoy this show.”

Fragel performs Johnny Cash’s 1963 hit, “Ring of Fire.” He feels the audience will enjoy the song list because they will know most of the songs.

“The audience is going to want to sing along on many of the songs that are in the show,” he said. “Many of the songs I find myself doing a lot of toe tapping.”

To keep the show interesting there will be solos, duets, small group numbers mixed with large group numbers. In addition to the seven members of the musical ensemble, nine special guests will perform.

“The special guests are very important; they break up the continuity of the show and give an opportunity to people who want to sing, but who might not have enough time to be a full member of the main ensemble,” said Mandy Cook.

Bryan Kracht will sing “Brown-Eyed Girl;” former Marysville High School band instructor, Tobias Wood, and former Marysville High School science teacher, Jenny Thayer-Wood, will sing “Jolene.” Bryton Stoll returns to the stage to lead a rendition of “Lean on Me,” and Shane Thoreson channels his Frankie Valli falsetto to perform “Working My Way Back to You.”

Laure Thoreson and Jerry Horton due a tribute to Elvis Presley with “Hound Dog” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” and Lynette Steele-Coon sings “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” with Wayne Kruse.

“I love having special guests sing with us,” commented Pat Breeding. “They help give the shows a unique perspective each year.”

Cindy Voet is the musical director. In addition to leading the band and playing the piano, she will perform a song that has special meaning to her family. “You’ll have to come to the show to find out what it is,” she explained, laughing.

Band members include Jerry Horton and Carter Popejoy, guitar; Mark Lattner, bass; Andrew Crownover, drums; Tobias Wood, trumpet; and John Banister, trombone.

For additional information people may contact Brad Ekiss, president of the arts cooperative, at 785-562-6825.

Glen Elder City Council – January 2016

By
Derek Nester
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The Glen Elder City Council met for the first time in 2017 on Tuesday, January 3.

Fire Chief Garry Clark said the department would like to get two new air packs at a cost of about $1,000 each. He also said they have three carbon fiber bottles which he would like to replace at about $500 each. The air bottles were his biggest priority.

Clark said the green department truck’s transmission is slipping and needs to be addressed. It is a 1992 model. He said the red truck is a 1989 model which is in good condition outside of some leaky valves which could be replaced for about $100 each as need plus labor. The council requested Clark to have Mike Becker at American Ag and Auto inspect the transmission on the green truck and see what can be done locally.

The Community Club asked and was granted permission to have Jenny Ahlvers-Russell apply for a Dane G. Hansen grant on behalf of the city to procure the remaining funds needed to pay for the public restroom project. They have about $25,000 raised for the project and will need an estimated $25,000 more.

Chris Wagner gave the code enforcement report. He said there were two vacant homes in the city that he is keeping an eye on as they are becoming dilapidated.

Wagner also said there is an expected January 16 ship date for equipment for the Farmway dust system project to reduce grain dust in the city. Concrete is scheduled to be poured this week. The council approved a building permit for the new upgrade to the Farmway elevator facility.

The council moved to waive GAAP Requirements for 2017.

The new Neighborhood Revitalization Plan was adopted unanimously by the council. It renews the program for another 10 year period.

Discussion was then held on the contract with Wayne’s Sporting Good’s for the lease of the building the business occupies. The council has felt as though the current contract needs to be updated, amended and increased. The lease payment has been $350 per month from January through April and $600 for the other eight months of the year. The council determined to discuss the matter further with City Attorney Katie Schroeder before determining a course of action on the contract.

The sidewalk project is ongoing and is now many weeks behind schedule. There is a difference in opinion between the contractor and the city on who will be responsible for completing some of the work which Mayor Duskie said he would address and lay at the feet of the contractor. Eldon Behymer said there are other aspects of the project that still need to be addressed as well which he said the city will handle. The council has the option of asking for liquidated damages due to being significantly past deadline. Mayor Duskie expressed concern, however, that the potential fallout from taking such a step and the expense involved versus the potential return does not warrant taking the action. The council took no action on the matter during the meeting.

Behymer also said the city will have to go back through and backfill most of the areas where sidewalks were poured because they were not adequately completed by the contractor. Mayor Duskie said the contractor had a good plan, but that the execution of it has been subpar. The project was originally supposed to be completed by September, but most of the work has been completed since October and November.

Three sealed bids were then opened for the Glen Elder School Building. The first bid was an expression of interest only without a bid amount included. An offer of $6,000 was received from Doris Searles of Deleware who wants to make part of the building into apartments and another section into an auction house. Another bid was received from Mike Blass of Beloit of $6,599. It was expressed that Blass’s intention is to build apartments in the building. The council moved to approve the sale of the building unanimously.

City Clerk Jerri Senger reported that she had distributed the capital improvement plan. Mayor Duskie said the city needs to put some money away for the water tower in regard to future needs. It should be in good shape for up to 20 plus years, but he felt it was important to start putting money back proactively. He also suggested putting a rotation on skids steers. The current contract is in place for about two more years. He said another “big ticket” item was the future purchase of a tractor to replace the current one.

Senger said bushel checks from Farmway were being put into the water tower fund. Duskie expressed that the electric fund was in good shape, but the sewer and water funds were “not pulling their own weight.”

Senger also said trash cans from Dunstan Trucking will be delivered in mid to late January. There have been a few requests from people who do not want the new trash cans and they will have a discussion with Dunstans to see if accommodations can be made.

Councilman Barry McPeak asked for information on a certificate of deposit belonging to the city valued at about $100,000 which will soon mature. Senger said she is shopping rates but would like to keep all the city CD’s at the same institution.

In closing Mayor Duskie said that there are two potential suitors to replace the CNB branch in Glen Elder. An announcement from the company is expected around the 14th of January.

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