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Left, National Vice Commander Al Davis received a quilt from War and Peace Quilter Marilyn Hendrix and Connie McCue. Davis was at the Marquette American Legion on Nov. 12. Right, Kansas American Legion State Commander, Raymond Vail, was presented a quilt from members of the War and Peace Quilters honoring his service to his country. Pictured with Vail are Connie McCue, left Marilyn Hendrix and Judy Nickel who are all member of War and Peace Quilters. Vail was at the Marquette American Legion on Nov. 12.

Kansas American Legion officials visit Marquette

The regularly monthly meeting of the Marquette

City Council was held Tuesday, Nov. 10. All of the council members were present except Bill Nickel. Others present included City Public Works director Jay Baker, recreation director Hollie Krause, City clerk Chendra Mitchell, Becky Witte and Dori Weber. Steve Piper arrived later in the meeting.

Public input was heard from Becky Witte who presented information about a interest in form-ing a 3 on 3 women’s basketball league. She has about 15 ladies inter-ested. Witte also gave the council a proposal should the MES building be sold to the City and asked about an empty property in Marquette

and possible improve-ments to the property. The last item that Witte also asked the council to consider the closing of Washington Street June 4 for the annual Vintage in the Valley.

Steve Piper, Marquette Development representa-tive, gave an update on the MKC land develop-ment. It was noted by the City Clerk that the building permit has been purchased with the expected completion of the project to be August 2016.

Piper reported that after the MKC project, there will be 11 1/2 acres available for devel-opment.

Piper also made a request to the council that a street light be placed to the south of his building to help light the

basketball courts.Mayor Rusty Young’s

report included an update on the pond in the Westridge addition, trees being planted west of the pond and the watering of them.

Councilman Ron Miller asked about employee evaluations that should be done annually by the Mayor. He reported that this should be officially reported in the city records. He suggested to schedule these evalua-tions and the records should then be put in the city minutes and hand-books.

Young gave an update on information he had received from Jason Holcom about the main-tenance and upkeep of city equipment.

Public Works director

Jay Baker’s report includ-ed the maintenance of the newly purchased street sweeper and the progress upgrading the water meters.

Baker asked the coun-cil for an update on dam-age to city property; reported there are eight dogs currently at the city dog pound; and told the council that he had been informed that FEMA will require a study by a hydrologist to move for-ward with any claims of damage from flooding.

The council approved to contact BG Consultants, Inc. about proceeding with the hydrology study.

Miller brought to Baker’s attention foliage blocking ally ways and covering a stop sign.

MKC land development to be completed Aug. 2016

Hard decisions have to be made some-

times and that time has come to the Marquette County Council on Aging.

The Senior Center’s expenses are exceeding contributions. Donations for the center’s break-fasts are not covering costs which is requiring cuts to be made.

The current Wednesday and Friday breakfasts will be dis-continued as of the end of December. Discussions continue for possibly serving coffee and a small side item on those days.

The original purpose of opening in the morn-ing was to have a place serving coffee or a morn-

ing meal. At the time it was decided to open for breakfast, there was not an establishment open early morning. Since then, the Ranch House and City Sundries offer sit-down coffee and breakfast menus on other days, fulfilling that need.

However, currently there is not breakfast or coffee accessible early Monday mornings so the center plans to go for-ward with serving bis-cuits and gravy on Mondays. There will not be any carry-outs allowed.

The center will also no longer provide the meat dish for the Saturday night potlucks.

Center board makes tough decisions

Dan CarrSpecial to The Tribune

The Smoky Valley USD 400 Board of Education met for

their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Nov. 9 in the district office.

Members gave final approval to the sale of the Marquette school building, kitchen equipment and the bus barn to the City of Marquette for the pur-chase price of $1. The city will take possession of the property on Dec. 4, 2015. Documents pertaining to the sale were signed Nov. 13 by Marquette mayor Rusty Young and BOE president Chris Bauer.

The meeting largely dealt with reports of ongo-ing programs and planning processes. Margo Lysell, SVHS social studies teacher and one of the pilot instructors with the Blended Education Program, began the meet-ing with a report on the program in the classroom. This program basically lays out a timeline of required activities for the class and allows students to work at the pace best suited to their abilities. The pro-gram is showing almost immediate rewards as grade points have increased around 10 points on the average for the classroom.

In other business:•The board reviewed

and discussed changes to the negotiations protocol. Effective July 1, 2015, individuals selected by the BOE and the profes-sional employees’ organi-zation to conduct negoti-ations shall complete annual training on con-ducting negotiations. The

content and format of the training for these individ-uals shall be determined by the respective party each individual represents in negotiations.

Superintendent Glen Suppes noted the dead-line for providing notice to the teachers’ associa-

tion about the topics the board wishes to negotiate has been moved from Feb. 1 to March 31. Also start-ing in 2016, parties will be limited as to the num-ber of topics they must negotiate. Parties will be required to negotiate compensation and hours

and amounts of work, but beyond that, each party can only select up to three additional items from the PNA’s mandato-ry topics of negotiation. All other items would be considered permissive topics for negotiation.• The board discussed

the current status of KPERS and the impact it will have on USD 400 and its employees. The issue arises from IRS con-cerns that working after retirement looks like a “planned retirement.” This may result in USD 400 losing several highly qualified teachers. There are two exceptions: hard to fill and hardship. The State designates the hard to fill positions, in which case the school district must demonstrate that they: 1) advertised the position in at least three different places; 2) did not receive applications from any qualified (or certified) applicants; and, 3) did not meet the dis-trict required qualifica-tions. In the hardship case (e.g., when the dis-trict loses a teacher unex-pectedly during a school year), the district would not be required to “go through all the hoops” as in the hard to fill situa-tion; however, for the fol-lowing year, it would be required to do so.• Approved moving the

March meeting to March 7, 2016 due to the fact that the original date is during spring break;• Following an executive

session, members approved the hiring of Pam Ash as a part-time teacher at the Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School for the 2015-16 school year.

City of Marquette purchases MES building

Marquette Mayor Rusty Young (left) and Smoky Valley Board of Education President Chris Bauer (right) shake hands Nov. 13 following the signing of documents dealing with the sale of the Marquette Elementary School from the school board to the City of Marquette.

See Council, Page 2See Center, Page 2

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Marquette Senior CenterHours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday:

7-10 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday: 12:30-4 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 – 1 p.m. Card and Games.Friday, Nov. 20 – 1 p.m. Pool, card playing, visiting. Monday, Nov. 23 – 1 p.m. Pool, card playing, visiting. Tuesday, Nov. 24 – 1 p.m. Pool, card playing, quilting,

visiting.Wednesday, Nov. 25 – 1 p.m. Pool, card playing, visiting.

Riverview EstatesThursday, Nov. 19 – 9 a.m. Movie; 11 a.m. Music; 2

p.m. Bingo; 3:30 Bull Session.Friday, Nov. 20 – 9 a.m. Exercises; 10 a.m. Bus Ride; 2

p.m. Monthly Birthday Party; 7 p.m. Dominoes.Saturday, Nov. 21– Games Available; 2 p.m. Dominoes;

7 p.m. Lawrence Welk.Sunday, Nov. 22 – Sing Along with Valley Community

Church. Monday, Nov. 23 – 9 a.m. Exercises; 10 a.m. Brain

Games; 2 p.m. Current Events.Tuesday, Nov. 24 – 9:15 a.m. Reminisce; 2 p.m. Bingo; 7

p.m. Coffee and visit.Wednesday, Nov. 25 – 9 a.m. Exercises; 10 a.m. Coffee

Club; 2 p.m. Table Games and Popcorn.

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Marquette United Methodist Church

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Sunday, Nov. 22 – 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Praise and Worship; 12 p.m. Hanging of the Greens; 4 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at MUMC; 5 p.m. Community Thanksgiving meal at American Legion Hall; 6:30 p.m. SN@MUMC.

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Valley Community Church

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Wednesday, Nov. 25 – 6:30 p.m. Youth Group for grades 6-12 and up.

St. Bridget Catholic ChurchFather Hien Nguyen

Sunday, Nov. 22 – 9:45 a.m. PSR; 11 a.m. Mass followed by coffee and donuts.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – 7 p.m. Altar Society meeting.

Freemount Lutheran Church

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Thursday, Nov. 19 – 7:30 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 22 – Christ the King/ Last Sunday of the Church Year; 8:15 a.m. Confirma-tion Class; 9:30 Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4 p.m. Marquette Ministerial Al-liance Thanksgiving Wor-ship at Marquette United Methodist Church; 5-7 p.m. Marquette Min. All. Thanksgiving Meal at American Legion; 7 p.m. TACOL Community Thanksgiving Worship, TUMC.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Church Council.

CouncilContinued from Page 1

Miller also suggested the city crew start think-ing about maintenance on the city pool.

Recreation director Hollie Krause said there was a recreation board meeting held Nov. 4.; the plans for the turkey shoot are finalized and informa-tion about the event has been publicized in various ways; basketball teams are being organized with games to start soon.

Mitchell gave the coun-cil an update on the recent water meter shut offs due to lack of pay-ment.

Officer Darrell Evin gave the council members his monthly written report.

Miller asked Elvin about recently leaving city limits at a high rate of speed in the patrol car. Miller also presented the

City clerk and Elvin with two pages of ordinance violations within the city.

Miller suggested the council consider raising the price of building per-mits, city dog licensing and licensing cats fees.

Miller gave an update on the information he had gained concerning the hiring of individuals that live outside of city limits. It is his under-standing that the City Charter will have to be changed for the city to hire employees that do not live within city limits.

There were no land applications to consider. The council approved City ordinances 595 and 596 as well as approved the installation of a street light at the basketball court. The ordinances are printed on page 3 of this week’s Tribune.

Future fund raisers before the first of the year are being planned.

The board does not like reducing services, but may have to look at more cuts in the future if expenses continue to exceed donations.

You can call the senior center at (785) 546-2747 to leave suggestions for the board. Board members are Saundra Spohn, Lee Olson, Bill Nickel, Mary Ellwood, Sherry Sneath and Ralf Wizard

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Legal Notice(First Published in The Marquette Tribune, Nov. 18, 2015)

ORDINANCE NO. 596

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MARQUETTE,

KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR KANSAS CITIES”, 43rd EDITION

OF 2015, *WITH CERTAIN OMISSIONS, CHANGES AND ADDITIONS; PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL

REGULATIONS; PROVIDING CERTAIN PENALTIES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE(S) NUMBER 591.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MARQUETTE, KANSAS:

Section 1. INCORPORATING STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. There is hereby incorporated by reference under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-3009 through 12-3012, and K.S.A. 12-3301 and 12-3302 for the purpose of regulating traffic within the corporate limits of the City of Marquette, Kansas, that certain standard traffic ordinances known as the "“Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities” 43rd Edition of 2015, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kan-sas, * save and except such articles, sections, parts, or portions as are hereafter omitted, deleted, modified, or changed. No fewer than three copies of said Standard Traffic Ordinance shall be marked or stamped “Official Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 596 *with all sections or portions thereof intended to be omitted or changed clearly marked to show any such omission or change and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with city clerk to be open to inspection and available to the pub-lic at all reasonable hours. The police department, municipal judge and all administrative departments of the city charged with enforcement of the ordinance shall be supplied at the cost of the city; such number of official copies of such Standard Traf-fic Ordinance similarly marked, as may be deemed expedient.

Section 2. TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES.(A) An ordinance traffic infraction is a violation of any section

of this ordinance that prescribes or requires the same behavior as that prescribed or required by a statutory provision that is classified as a traffic infraction in K.S.A. 8-2218.

(B) All traffic violations which are included within this ordi-nance, and which are not ordinance traffic infractions, as defined in subsection (a) of this section, shall be considered traffic of-fenses.

Section 3. PENALTY FOR SCHEDULED FINES.The fine for violation of an ordinance traffic infraction or any

other traffic offense for which the municipal judge establishes a fine schedule shall not be less than $10.00 or more than $500.00.

A person tried and convicted for violation of ordinance traffic infraction or other traffic offense for which a fine has been estab-lished in a schedule of fines shall pay a fine fixed by the court not to exceed $500.00.

Section 4. REPEAL.Ordinance No. 591 is hereby repealed.Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after

its publication in The Marquette Tribune.PASSED by the City Council the 10th day of November, 2015.SIGNED by the Mayor on the 10th day of November , 2015.

Mayor, John R.D. Young

ATTEST: City Clerk, Chendra Mitchell

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speeding my recovery. I am also grateful for the kindness and assistance from the staff

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(First Published in The Marquette Tribune, Nov. 18, 2015)

ORDINANCE NO. 595

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PUBLIC OFFENSES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MARQUETTE,

KANSAS; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE “UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE FOR KANSAS CITIES”, 31st EDITION

OF 2015,*WITH REGULATIONS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 590.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF MARQUETTE, KANSAS:

Section 1. INCORPORATING UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE.

There is hereby incorporated by reference under the Provi-sions of K.S.A.12-3009 through 12-3012, and K.S.A. 12-3301 and 12-3302 for the purpose of regulation of public offenses within the corporate limits of the City of Marquette, Kansas, that certain code known as the “Uniform Public Offense Code”, 31st Edition of 2015, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas municipalities, Topeka, Kansas, *save and except such ar-ticles, selections, parts or portions as are hereafter omitted, de-leted, modified or changed. No fewer than three copies of said Uniform Public Offense Code shall be marked or stamped “Of-ficial Copy as Adopted by Ordinance No. 595”, with all sections or portions thereof intended to be omitted or changed clearly marked to show any such omission or change and to which shall be attached a copy of this ordinance, and filed with the city clerk to be open to inspection and available to the public at all reason-able hours.

Section 2. REPEAL. Ordinance No. 590 is hereby repealed.Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect

and be in force from and after its publication in The Marquette Tribune.

PASSED by the City Council the 10th day of November , 2015. APPROVED and SIGNED by the Mayor the 10th day of Novem-

ber, 2015.

Mayor, John R.D. Young

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The Ranch House will beclosed on Thanksgivingday and also onSaturday, Nov. 28

The Rev. Dr. James A. Harrison was honored recently at an Open House in celebration of his 60th anniversary of Ordination. A certificate was presented to him at Freemount Lutheran Church from the North American Lutheran Church. Rev. Harrison served churches in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and he served almost 15 years at Freemount Lutheran Church. Pictured here are (from left to right) Pastor Harrison, Pastor Gerald Berggren, and Duane Patrick.

Pastor Harrison celebrates 60 years of ministry

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Area HappeningsArea School activities for the week

Thursday, Nov. 19 – 4 p.m. LRJH BB w/Inman; 4:30 p.m. SVMS BB vs Hesston @ Home.

Friday, Nov. 20 – 7 p.m. SVMS 5th grade concert.Saturday, Sat. 21 – HS FB State Monday, Nov. 23 – 4 p.m. LRJH BB w/Elyria; 4:30

p.m. SVMS BB @ Lyons; 7 p.m. SVHS Full Orchestra Rehearsal; 9 p.m. SV Starbase camp.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – LR and SV No School — Thanksgiving Break.

Turkey Shoot is Nov. 21The Marquette Rec. Department is hosting a

Turkey shoot at the Wolverine Sports Complex start-ing at 1 p.m., Nov. 21.

There is a $10 fee to participate in the shoot. There are 4 age groups of 16 and under, 17-35,

36-55 and 56 and older. Each person will receive three targets and get three shots. The targets will be placed 40 yards form the shooting area. The shooter will choose the best of the three targets to the judge. The person whose hole is closest to the center of the X wins. In case of a tie, the number of holes in O of the target will be the winner.

Participants need to bring either a 12 or 20 gauge shot gun; ammo will be provided.

Winners in each age group will receive a turkey or ham and a $25 gift certificate to Smoky Valley Shooting Sports. Other prizes will be awarded. For questions call Hollie Krause at (785) 546-2411, eve-nings.

The Turkey Shoot is sponsored by the Marquette Recreation Department and Smoky Valley Shooting Sports.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be Sunday, Nov. 22.

Turkey Hunt Nov. 21The fourth annual Turkey Hunt will take place in

downtown Marquette from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

Hunters may pick up their cards at any participat-ing businesses in Marquette. Hunters will go to each business and look for one of two turkeys on display. Purchases are not necessary. After finding the turkey, leave the turkey in place and then have your card signed or punched and proceed to the next business. When the hunter’s card is complete, the card needs to be dropped off at City Sundries to be entered into a drawing for Marquette Script.

This is a great way to shop at home and get a start on that holiday shopping.

Bethany hosts Jultide concertJultide at Bethany, the holiday celebration of

Christ’s birth featuring the many music ensembles of Bethany College and the Smoky Valley region, will be performed at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6 in Presser Hall Auditorium on the campus of Bethany College.

This year’s performance, “A Scandinavian Christmas,” is a celebration of the Scandinavian heri-tage of the Smoky Valley area and will feature music and dance from Scandinavian composers. A St. Lucia procession consisting of four ages of St. Lucia and Star Boys will begin the concert. Featured music will include “Jul, Jul” and “Nu är det jul igen,” among oth-ers.

The Swedish Folk Dancers and Lindsborg Folkdanslag as well as members of the Soderstrom Elementary fourth grade will all perform traditional Scandinavian dances. Music ensembles performing include the Bethany Choir and Chamber Choir, Bethany Handbell Ensemble and the Bethany/Lindsborg Community Orchestra.

For many decades, this event, formerly known as “An Hour of Christmas” signaled the beginning of the Christmas season in the Smoky Valley. Admission is free, although free will offerings will be accepted.

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop and challenge individu-als to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning and service. Bethany College is on the web at www.bethanylb.edu.

Nex-Tech kicks off Toy DriveThanks to the generosity of those within the com-

munity, the holidays will be a little brighter for deserv-ing children in our area this year. The Nex-Tech Wireless annual toy drive has kicked off and will con-tinue until the end of December. Toys are being col-lected at all Nex-Tech Wireless and Nex-Tech Wireless Authorized Agent locations throughout cen-tral and western Kansas.

The Marquette MTC location, an authorized agent for Nex-Tech Wireless, will be collecting toys for the local Windom Elementary School. In the 2014 toy drive, over 500 toys were collected throughout the Nex-Tech Wireless market. Anyone is encouraged to

donate a toy for the drive, regardless of your wireless provider.

Making the holidays even brighter this year, anyone who donates a toy will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Visa Gift Card. Additionally, the winner can choose their favorite local charity to receive $250. The winner will be announced Jan. 8, 2016 and will then choose the local charity to receive $250 from Nex-Tech Wireless.

“The annual toy drive is a great way for Nex-Tech Wireless to support local organizations and children this holiday season” stated Jon Lightle, President and CEO for Nex-Tech Wireless. “We are grateful for everyone that donates a toy this holiday season, and helping make the drive a success. It’s an important time of year in our communities for everyone to be reminded of the opportunity to give back, and not just receive.”

To donate a new toy to help a child in the commu-nity, or for more information on Nex-Tech Wireless, stop by Mutual Telephone Company located at 111 N. Washington in Marquette. For a complete list of locations visit www.nex-techwireless.com or call 877-621-2600.

October County Food Bank reportThe McPherson County Food Bank, located at 707

S. Main in McPherson, has distributed 16,170 pounds of food during the month of October to 234 families consisting of 895 individuals.

To date in 2015 the Food Bank has distributed 158,460 pounds of food to 2,204 families consisting of 8,221 individuals.

Thanksgiving Meal and ServiceThe Marquette Ministerial will host the

Community Thanksgiving Service and Supper Sunday, Nov. 22.

At 4 p.m. the annual Thanksgiving service will be held at the Marquette United Methodist Church. Pastor Ron Gunsolley of Valley Community Church will be the speaker for the service. Everyone is invited to attend.

From 5-6:30 p.m. volunteers will serve supper at the Marquette American Legion Hall. The public is invit-ed to attend and everyone is welcomed, no matter church affiliation. The menu will include turkey, stuff-ing, potatoes/gravy, salad, dessert and drinks. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal with pro-ceeds going to the Marquette Ministerial Alliance.

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Jon Ryan Loder “J.R.”November 25, 1977- November 18, 2001

A piece of our hearts will be gone forever because they are with you in heaven.

We love you Ryan! As you gear up for the holidays, contact Dori for your ad needs!

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Juanita KepkaBusiness Manager

Marquette Tribune

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Pastors representing the 81 McPherson County churches gath-ered on Sunday, Nov. 1 to consecrate the new ReUse It Center Building in McPherson. Prayers were said over this new space and the ministry that happens here. “Guide and empower this place by the Holy Spirit” was one of the blessings to the work of gathering donated and new build-ing materials, good appliances, wood furni-ture, lighting, flooring, and all those great items that are useful for oth-ers.

ReUse It Center will be closed through November and open to the public on Dec. 3 in the new space at 120 S. Hwy 81 Bypass.

Volunteers will now be filling boxes of mer-chandise for the move. If you have some hours and muscle to give, check in with building manager Shulah Neff at (316) 249-8258) for specific ways to help. Snacks or drinks for workers would be appre-ciated too.

The desire is the sale of goods will continue to provide funds to help

McPherson County nonprofits such as the recent gifts to Associated Churches in Moundridge, TACOL in

Lindsborg, Angel’s Attic, and Outreach McPherson and the Marquette Ministerial Alliance.

Pastors bless the new ReUse It Center