Winners of township elections announced
Marion County Commissioners last Monday drew names to determine the winners of several township election races.
County Clerk Carol Maggard told commissioners the individuals all tied as write-ins for the various township clerk positions.
In Blaine Township, Julie Kerbs was named the winner. She and Jesse Brunner each received two write-in votes.
In Colfax Township, Robert Prine was named the winner of that race. Prine and three others, David Frantz, Patricia Wick and Mark Heiser, all tied with one vote during the election.
In Doyle Township, Leslie Lalouette was named the winner. She and Jeff Inlow had tied for the position.
Finally, in Liberty Township, Paul Suderman was named the winner. He and Milford Klaassen each tied during the general election.
Maggard said Connie Smith had received the highest number of write-in votes for Colfax Township clerk. however, she had written a letter declining the position because she currently serves as mayor of Ramona and felt it was a conflict of interest.
In an unrelated matter, Marion County Lake Manager Dale Snelling told commissioners the lake board had approved a new resolution for park and lake rules and regulations.
The commission congratulated Snelling for being recognized as a 40-year county employee during a banquet at the Kansas Association of Counties meeting Nov. 18 in Wichita.
Snelling said he would do it all over again if he had the chance.
"I'd like to start knowing what I do now," he said with a laugh.
Also, Commissioners approved county holidays for the year 2003, and received a monthly progress report for the Heritage Trust fund grant.
Commissioners approved a Kansas Enterprise Zone strategic plan update for a non-metropolitan region, and passed a resolution approving an amendment to the KWORCC (Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties) bylaws.
They approved the re-appointment of Virginia Downing to the (North Central Flint Hills) NC-FH Area Agency on Aging board. She will serve a second two-year term.
Commissioners approved the purchase of 100 gallons of Pathway, priced at $24 per gallon for a $2,400 total, from Markley Service. The chemical was purchased by the Noxious Weed department, but will be utilized by the Road and Bridge department who use it for brush control.
They also approved a bid from Circle D Corporation for purchase of a 7'x8 1/2' steel bed with drop hitch and flaps, wiring and two toolboxes for $1,100. The other bid came from Hillsboro Industries at $1,716. The flat bed will be used on a one-ton truck.
Noxious Weed Director and Household Hazardous Waste Director Bill Smithhart reported on a Nov. 16 mobile collection in Goessel. Collected was 91 pounds (11 gallons) of waste oil, 63 pounds (8 gallons) of used antifreeze, 129 pounds (10 gallons) of latex paint, 166 pounds (14 gallons) of flammable liquud, 16.5 pounds of household batteries, 37.5 pounds of pesticides, 21.5 pounds of spray cans, 18 pounds of collection day trash, for a total waste collection of 524.5 pounds.
