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Established 1890, Volume 113, issue No. 23
USPS, NO. 274-940 Thursday, June 5, 2003
Miss
.ay
Eight young women from Jewell
each dreaming of becoming
Jewell County Junior Miss, will
the stage Saturday at 7 p.m. at
Junior-Senior High School.
in the event are Gaylc
Ericka Melby, Lauren Jeffery,
Liggett, Ciara Collins, Kelsey
e, Shawna Robbins and Nicole
is the theme. The
Jewell County Junior Miss and
Junior Miss Moriah Wagner
II perform, along with Nick
ventriloquist. Lynette
is emcee. Contestants will be
for a total of $2,650.
9ublic is invited to attend the
where Jew-
' JuniorMister will be named.
labs, ammonia
subjects of
meeting
Jewell County Farm Bureau will
anhydrous ammo-
g Tuesday, June 10 at 7
at Randall Elementary School,
program is conducted by Scott
who retired with 30 years
working with the Kansas
estigation. Kansas Farm
with Teeselink
!Provide Farm and Personal Security
hosted by county Farm Bu-
Kansas Farm Bureau's, Farm and
Security Program works to im-
the lives of Kansans through
and awareness. "The con-
,, highlights the need
rthis effort saidPamelaBarry,Jew-
Farm Bureau Coordinator.
in park set
in Burr Oak
mnual Sunday "church in the
Oak is Sunday at i0 a.m.
gazebo park.
annual event began during at
125th Anniversary celebra-
year's musical ministry will
y Van Bradley, a farmer-
in Smith County, Kansas.
meal is after the service
fire hall and those attending
bring table service. The public
to this event and those at-
the outdoor service should
g a lawn chair.
Oak Ministerial Alliance is
the event..
free at state
this weekend
is free fishing week-
Late parks throughout Kansas.
licenses are not required to
Kansas Waters Saturday and
LgLovewell Reservoir.
and camping permits are re-
State Park and Wildlife
National Ser-
,pen=
the annual Kids Fishing Derby
with registration from 8 a.m.
at the park officve. Early reg-
will be awarded to the
ister. The weigh-in is
~.m. in the marina parking lot.
will be divided into two
and younger and 8 to 15.
will be awarded for the most
and the biggest fish in
age bracket. Drawings for prizes
held.
Oak Library
activities
The Burr Oak Library will soon be
with fun things and jokes
PUns may be heard as the staff
for the summer reading pro-
"Laugh It Up."
for the program are June 9,
16,18 and 20 at10 to 11:30
9pen to children 4 years
Children younger than 4
accompanied by an adult.
McNichols is in charge of
There will be crafts and
a lot of surprises during the
program.
¢ Tues-
ng from 7 to 9 p.m. for public
ular hours are Monday,
¢ and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
will be effect until Sept. 1.
It the library is avai l-
use by the public.
blaakatO Weather
Bill Wood, observer
May 27 73 45
28 84 47
' 29 85 53
30 88 54
May 31 NA 55
1 76 54
June 2 75 57
Moisture for week: .89
Jewell County Junior Miss contestants practice a physical fitness routine for performance Saturday night at Mankato High Schoo!. D'Ann Basart is working
with the girls.
Claycamp eager to walk
in County Rela_2¢ for Life
By Gloria Garman-Schlaefli
Emma Claycamp, Mankato, is ea-
ger to participate in the Jewell County
Relay tbr Life activities Jun~, 13 and
14.
She is a cancer survivor with a
positive outlook as she looks back on
her seven-year battle with chronic lym-
phocytic leukemia.
In the comfort of her cozy kitchen
in the country home she and her hus-
band, Darrell, built, she bakes a cake
for her family, using a favorite recipe.
"My motto through all this is,
'There's just one thing that every one
of us has and that's one chance to love
all we can love, one chance we can
give all we can give. and we only have
one life to live.
"I never gave up--I'm still fighting
it. Everyday is special and everyday I
hope it's a good one."
A day she will never forget was a
summer day in 1996 when she visited
her doctor for her yearly checkup.
When her doctor asked if there was
anything bothering her, she casually
mentioned she did notice a gland on
her neck that was swollen. Alter ex-
amining thelump, the doctor took a
blood sample and sent her home.
six more units. "That put me into re-
mission."
During this past winter Emma, be-
cause of her treatment, had limits of
what she could be exposed to. She had
to wear a mask when she went into
town and she only went into town for
groceries or to the post office. There
was no crowd exposure allowed.
"The local grocery store employees :
were so great. They would spray my
cart for me with disinfectant before I
would use it." Emma was given
Neupagen shots that stimulated the
bone marrow to reproduce the white
blood cells faster. "They have to keep
everything balanced during that time,"
she said.
Emma did not lose her hair after
treatment as most do. "I don't know
why. Gina is a beautician and was
prepared for it to happen, though I did
go through it with others who did lose
their hair."
"Everyone has been so great. When
my family couldn't take me to my
treatments, then friends would. That is
what's great about living in a small
rural community,''• she said.
S he has made new friends with other
cancer patients while taking treaments.
'!We try to help each other and listen to
each other--we bo0ded." Often treat-
ments would take seven hours. "You
get to know that person sitting next to
you taking the treatments too."
Emma is now m remission and
hopes and prayl~ sh~ will remain that
way. Now Emn:ia is facing yet another
challenge--three years ago, skin can-
cer was discovered and she is under
treatment and observation. "I can re-
member as a child going fishing with
my parents and being exposed to the
sun for many hours. We never thought
a thing about it back then." She is now
limited as to how much exposure she
has to the sun.
Yet, she continues her positive out-
look. "The good Lord is helping me
get through this. I have faith that He
Society prepares
for threshing bee
Jewell County Historical Society
members are preparing for the 26th
Annual Antique Farm Machinery Show
and Threshing Bee July 19 and 20-at
the Mankato City Park.
Massey Harris is the featured manu-
facturer this year.
Among the antique machinery dis-
plays this year are two sorghum presses
and a horse drawn wagon• Donating
the sorghum presses are Bud Heffner,
Concordia, and Harry Kindler, Man-
kato. Heffner also donated a power
hacksaw that will be used in the re-
stored blacksmith shop located on the
historical society grounds.
The Kindler sorghum press is rich
in Jewell County history and once be-
longed to Harry's father, George W.
Kindler, who fanned in the Esbon area.
The sorghum press remained in the
Kindler family for three generations
and Harry, who raised and trained don-
key, s, often used the press to help in the
training. Harry donated the sorghum
press when he recently retired and
moved to Mankato. Harry also do-
nated a walking lister, three plows and
a cultivator to the society.
Harry "also donated a horse drawn
wooden wagon that once belonged to
his father. Jewell County Historical
Society volunteer, Rex Weaverling,
restored the wagon which will also be
on display at the annual event.
A 1948 Massey Harris Standard 44,
will be given away at the event and
there will be a Massey Ferguson Pedal
Tractor raffle. Many activities, dis-
plays and contests are scheduled.
Cattle numbers up
in Jewell County
Jewell County farmers and stock-
men report having two thousand more
cattle this year than last.
According to the l~ansas Agricul-
tural Statistics Service, Jewell County
reports having 39,000 cattle and calves;
last year's report shows a total of
36,800.
In other counties in north-central
Kansas, reports for 2003 show these
numbers of cattle and calves: Cloud,
29,000; Mitchell, 43,000; OsN)rne,
41,000; Republic, 46,0(/0, and Smith
50,000.
When she arrived home there was a
message on the telephone answering
machine from her doctor to return for
further tests. The tests showed her
white blood cell count was 71,000,
when according to Emma, the normal
count is 4.7 to 10.8. Bone marrow
testing was done and the results proved
what the doctor suspected.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia re-
sults from an acquired injury to the
DNA of a single sell, a lymphocyte, in
the bone marrow. This injury is not
present at birth. This change in the
cell's DNA confers a growth and sur-
vival advantage on the cell, which be-
comes abnormal and malignant.
According to Emma, this would
become her hardest challenge since
the death of her son, Curtis. "Hearing
the cancer word was devastating, but
then, when it all sank in, I seemed to
accept it. I knew I had a good doctor. I
knew I wanted to live my life to the
fullest. I wanted to see my two grand-
sons grow up. So I knew I had to fight
it with everything I had and with a
positive attitude."
Her husband was there with her
when she was told what she faced and
has been supportive throughout all the
treatments.
Another challenge facing the
Claycamps was to break the news to
their daughter and her family. They
visited with their son-in-law, Mike,
seeking his advice in telling Gina. A
day was chosen and Mike and the two
boys went to the car wash, leaving the
Claycamps alone with Gina. Emma
said, "Gina and Mike h~tve been so
great and supportive for me through all
this. Gina told me, 'Mom you've al-
ways been my rock,' and now Gina's
mine." Emma said Gina drove her to
treatments when Darrell couldn't, and
when Emma became too weak to cook
and take care of the house, Darrell and
Gina would do what needed to be done.
Emma began her chemo treatments
in January 1997 and her white blood
cell count before her first treatment
was 122,000. She then took three se-
ries of Fludara and the cancer went into
remission. "I did bounce back and
forth, in and out of remission,'" she
said.
In the winter of 2001, she was given
a "chemo cocktail," which, according
to.Emma, is a combination of three.
drugs, Fludara, Rituxan and Cytoxan.
"That destroyed all my blood and I was
in the hospital twice. My blood count
became so low that I could hardly
walk. I was given four units of blood."
She went on to take an additional
Emma Claycamp
will be with me."
Last year Emma was not able to
take part in the survivors' walk at the
first Jewell County Relay For Life
event, but this year she plans on walk-
ing. "I'm really looking forward to it,"
she said.
As for advise, she is quick to point
out that people need to visit their doc-
tors on a regular basis. "If you suspect
you have something wrong, get to a
doctor and tell him--early detection is
so important."
• Harry Kindler, Mankato, recently donated several items to the Jewell County Historical Society Museum. Amon~
the items was this horse-drawn wagon, newly restored. With Kindler is his daughter-in-law, Kris Kindler.
Mankato City utility report
Disconnect: Matt Pierce, 112 S.
• Clinton; Shirley Fischer, 515 N. Com-
mercial; Zack's Place, 103 N. Com-
mercial.
Connect: Robert Munro, 112 S.
Clinton; Melissa Durant, 515.N. Com-
mercial.
Local workers to
construct entry way
Bids for a new entrance to Jewell Firms in Salinaand Brookville sub-
Junior-Senior High School were mitted bids, all above projected costs.
opened and rejected at the June 2 meet- Board members voted to reject the bids
ing of USD 279 Board of Education. and do the work in-house. Bohnert
Medical air transport considered
Scheer leaves
Jewell County
Jewell County Commissioners
heard a report from Shannon Meier,
Jewell County EMS director, regard-
ing landing medical air transport at the
Mankato Airport when they met in
regular session.
Meier is checking with the FAA
about changing the status of the airport
so it would be accessible, rather than
transporting patients to another afr-
port.
Meier reported an average month
for the EMS Department with 34 runs.
He said $14,092 has been billed out
and $8,991 has been received. He is
looking into the Training Ofticer II
class for some of the EMS personnel to
attend. This would enable therrto teach
'First Responder Class.
Jim Vaughan, solid waste director,
reported a total of 1,766 visitors to the
facilities in May. He discussed a new
forklift.
Linda Woerner, county health de-
partment director, discussed the blood
borne pathogen control plan and alarm
monitors for the temperature control
of vaccines. She also discussed office
space for her department.
John Stover, board member of Mid-
States Port Authority, updated the com-
missioners on the current issues con-
cerning the port authority. An execu-
tive session was held to discuss legal
matters with Stover present. Regular
session resumed with no action taken
at this time.
Commissioners signed a resolution
appointing Lynn Hoelting and Marion
Patton as directors at-large for posi-
tions 3 and 7 to the Mid-States Port
Authority Board for a four year term.
Routine maintenance was discussed
with Jim Foster, general superinten-
dent.
Boyd Silsby discussed changing the
slope along the west edge of Mount
Hope Ceraetery and the commission-
ers agreed to look at the ditch in ques-
tion.
Joe Gruzka asked about the rock for
his road; Commissioners suggested he
talk to the person hauling rock.
John Cyr, NCRPC, discussed grant
applications,
Lisa Nelson, clerk of district court,
reviewed her 2004 budget request of
$28,607.
Darrell Miller, county attorney, dis-
cussed concerns about a back-up coro-
ner when the local doctor is not avail-
able. A letter will be sent to the district
coroner. The road by Robert Watson's
was discussed. Miller discussed ac-
"tion that could be taken for the lease on
the postage machine.
The commissioners advised Miller
of a fence complaint from Tom Porter.
The group telephoned Porter to dis-
cuss the issues concerning the fence
problems. It was decided that the com-
missioners will view the fence on June
9 with both owners, Porter and Larry
Haskett.
May 27 meeting
At the May 27 commissioners meet-
ing, Sheriff Kim Ost reported the
county jail has housed five to six pris-
oners during the past month.
Department supervisor meeting
were held.
• Jim Vaughan received a letter of
approval from KDHE for the landfill
cover; submitted the permit for re-
newal 0fthe C&D Landfill; discussed
disposal of electronics and advised
about the annual solid waste commit-
tee meeting.
• Foster reported the Randall road is
being rocked; department working with
the EMS Department for addressing of
911; he plans to attend highway offi-
cials meeting in Salina.
• Gail Bartley, noxious weed de-
partment, met with KDOT representa-
tive concerning right of way spraying;
commissioners reviewed employment
evaluation.
• Rodney Zeigler, custodian, re-
ported boiler torn down and ready lbr
inspection; roof repaired by A-Left
Roofing.
• Gary Tordrup, country ag-agent,
trained five youth in tractor safety;
advised about sending in dead birds for
testing of West Niles Virus.
• Bruce Webb, county appraiser, re-
ported on completing informal hear-
ings; one-sixth re-inspection of county
has started.
+Doyle Alcorn attended Area
Agency on Aging board meeting and
the PRIMA conference;
Foster and Doug McKinney,
NCRPC, discussed the U.S. Census
Bureau's 2000 Low to Moderate In-
come Data by township. Only five
townships in Jewell County qualify for
LMI. It was decided to survey two
townships, Buffalo and Jackson, to see
if they would qualify for the LMI, so
townships could be included in the
next grant application for bridges.
McKinney advised that 80 percent of
the surveys have been returned. Two
CKBG grants could be applied for in
one year and three different grants are
being considered.
Carol Miller, CASA, reviewed the
2004 budget request. The request was
$2,500 compared to $l,000 in 2003.
Commissioners agreed to take the re-
quest under consideration.
Commissioners telephoned Jake
Jacobs, Pawnee Mental Health Execu-
tive Director, to discuss the reimburse-
ment owed to Elaine Thomas. Jacobs
stated that he would check into this
matter.
Father Allen Scheer is leaving Jew-
ell County June 30 for an assignment
in Phillips County including
Phillipsburg St. Phiilipi and St. James
and St. Johns, Logan.
Scheer has been in Jewell and Smith
County six years and is~pastor for St.
Theresa, Mankato; Sacred Heart, Esbon
and St. Mary, Smith Center.
Scheer is a native of Fairbury, Ne-
braska.
Father Daryl Olmstead, presently
serving St. Johns, Beloit, who takes
over the parish, arrives in Mankato
July 1.
Mankato Chamber
of Commerce meets
Mankato Chamber of Commerce
met recently with 11 members present.
Vice-President Judy Dunn presided.
Bill Wood reported the land owner
will allow the Mankato sign to be placed
on his property. The city will place the
sign.
Lyle Dauner suggested that
Hazelwood be contacted about becom-
ing a member.
Deanna Sweat reported on the Jew-
ell' County Resource Council, orga-
nized in 1999. Officers were elected
for this council and it is a nonprofit
organization and all-volunteer. Indi-
vidual dues are $3.00. They meet the
second Tuesday of the month at il
a.m, They have sponsored the Jewell
County Spelling Bee, contributed to
the Jewell County Junior Miss, and
have helped 15 families as hardship
cases. Recently an informational meet-
ing was held in Jewell with a speaker
and another meeting is being planned
in the future. Pawnee Mental Health
helps fund this county council.
Wayne and Judy Dunn treated the
group to ice cream in honor of their
45th anniversary and Wayne's birth-
day.
Welding has been contacted to assist
with the project.
Other business items are listed:
• Approved purchase of Mankato's
share of drivers ed car for $3,000.
• Accepted Karen Moyer's resigna-
tion as para professional.
,,New supplemental assignments
were announced: Katrina Jones, high
school assistant volleyball coach; Ja-
son Kettrei, junior high head football
coach. Other assignments remain the
same as last year.
• Several vo ed classes added last
year are listed in the handbook; action
was taken to approve these additions.
• Approved PDC credits for in-ser-
vice hours for faculty.
• Monies transferred to transporta-
tion were $7,449.82 and to vo-ed
$5,404.01.
After 25 minutes of business, the
board moved into'a 15 minute execu- *
tive session for apersonnelissue. Those
included in the meeting were Jeff
Travis, principal, and new board mem-
bers Sherry Koster, Kristi Vetter and
Robie Smith, All board members were
present. No action was taken; adjourn-
ment followed.
Special meeting will be June 25 to
close books for the year.
New fence installed
at cemetery
A vinyl Arlington Style fence has
been installed on the north side of Mt.
Hope Cemetery, Mankato.
Plans are to add fence on the other
sides as funds become available.
The cemetery board has been work-
ing on the project and it is hoped me-
morials will be made available to use.
Township funds and memorial funds
were used to install the north fence.
This fence replaces a metal fence,
believed to have been in place tbr more
than 100 years. Mt. Hope Cemetery
was organized in 1872. For more in'-
formation contact Boyd Silsby, Man-
kate.
