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Friends of the library plan to increase enrollment in summer reading program
The Friends of Kansas Libraries (FoKL) has awarded the Friends of Mary Cotton Library a $250 grant for their summer reading program. Their goal is to increase the number of children enrolled, specifically the at-risk population. Their desire is to give each child who signs up a book and encourage them to return for crafts, storytime and entertainment during the summer months. Two local civic groups rose to the challenge to support and donate to the program. Both the Kiwanis... Read More
Time to Prepare For Food Preservation Season
Seeds are being purchased and gardens are being planted. After the garden grows, it’s time to get ready for the harvest and this means preparing for food preservation. Food preservation is one of the top 15 fastest growing categories. The fastest growing segment of new canners was the age group of 40 and younger and lives in suburban communities. Why such a surge in popularity? Consumers believe food prepared at home is healthier and it tastes better. They enjoy preserving... Read More
Local organizations generously award approximately $45,000 in scholarships at Sabetha High School Academic Banquet
As graduation approaches and the academic year is in its last weeks, Sabetha High School’s Academic Banquet was held Monday evening, May 6. This event recognizes the many academic accomplishments of students in grades 9 through 12. The annual event also provides an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to award more than $45,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors. SHS Student Council President Ashley Schmelzle welcomed everyone, and SHS Principal Todd Evans gave... Read More
‘Belvis Diamond’ to serenade residents Saturday
“Belvis Diamond” croons Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond songs and performs gospel music. Photo Submitted Is it Elvis Presley or is it Neil Diamond? Sometimes it’s both. Sporting a jet black Elvis ’do and a shiny, bedazzled jumpsuit, Belvis Diamond (aka Bill Pike of Marysville) comes to life as he croons popular tunes, impersonating the two superstars. As part of Nursing Home Week, Belvis Diamond will perform gospel music at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Apostolic Christian... Read More
Expect delays around the clock for lane closures on U.S. Highway 75 north of Sabetha
Northbound and southbound U.S. Highway 75 from Sabetha to the Kansas-Nebraska state line (Brown-Nemaha counties) will be reduced to one lane for both directions, 24/7 around the clock, for asphalt paving work that began on Tuesday, May 7. Paving work is taking place in approximately 2.5- to 3-mile increments, not the entire 5-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 75. Paving operations will take place during the evening and overnight hours, while other project work takes place during the... Read More
Board votes to switch Sabetha High School, Sabetha Middle School to traditional scheduling
The Prairie Hills USD No. 113 Board of Education met at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, in the Sabetha Middle School auditorium. Board Members present were Ed Reznicek, Brent Lortscher, Tim Aberle, Cheryl Wenger, Julia Alfers, Mary Jane Ronnebaum and Jeff DeMint. Also present were Superintendent Bill Orth and Assistant Superintendent Volora Hanzlicek. The board approved the opening business and consent agenda, including payment of bills for the amount of $326,412.51 and payroll in the... Read More
Basketball
All-Class 3A are honored by Kansas Basketball Coaches Association
Sabetha High School had a pair of All-Class 3A honorees from the Sabetha girls’ basketball team. Senior Ashley Annan earned first team honors, and freshman Alexis McAfee earned honorable mention honors. Annan and McAfee led the Lady Bluejays to a 17-7 season record and a trip to the 3A state tournament. Annan led the Big [...]
Wrestling
SHS wrestling squad earns first for all state academics
The Sabetha High School wrestling team earned first academic team state championship for the 2012-2013 school year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. Individual seniors on the All Academic First Team, receiving first place academic honors, were Brandon Pokrandt, Isaac Wenger and Tyler Edelman. Levi Huneke received KWCA all academic honorable mention. “We had a [...]
Rural Life
Deforestation Will Impact Kansans for Many Years to Come
High crop prices are great for the Kansas economy, but the conversion of trees along streams and rivers into cropland will cost everyone in the long run. Removing riparian forests, forestland adjacent to streams and rivers, negatively affects water quality and quantity. Agriculture is a key player in deforestation because of the current high commodity [...]
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Time to Prepare For Food Preservation Season
Seeds are being purchased and gardens are being planted. After the garden grows, it’s time to get ready for the harvest and this means preparing for food preservation. Food preservation is one of the top 15 fastest growing categories. The fastest growing segment of new canners was the age group of 40 and younger and [...]
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