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Longtime
Prairie Star
subscriber
Candidate
deadline for
local races
is June 1
Chautauqua County
Candidates wishing to file for
Chautauqua County, state legislative,
judicial or U.S. congressional races
have until noon, Wednesday, June 1
to file.
According to the Kansas Secretary of State’s office, the following
races will be listed on the Nov. 8 ballot in Chautauqua County:
One position for U.S. Senate.
One position for U.S. House, 4th
Dist.
One position for State Representative, Dist. 12.
One position for Dist. Court
Judge, 3rd Division, 15th Dist.
One position for District Magistrate Judge, 14th Dist.
One position for County Commissioner, 2nd Dist.
One position each for County
Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of
Deeds, County Attorney, Sheriff.
Township clerk, treasurer and
trustee positions are open for all
townships.
Precinct committeeman and committeewoman for both Republican
and Democratic parties are open for
filing.
Candidate filing packets are
available in the Chautauqua County
Clerk’s office in Sedan.
Should there be more than two
candidates filing for any one position, they will be narrowed down to
one candidate for each party during
a primary election on Tuesday, Aug.
2.
Elk County
Candidates wishing to file for Elk
County, state legislative, judicial or
U.S. congressional races have until
noon, Wednesday, June 1 to file.
According to the Kansas Secretary of State’s office, the following
races will be listed on the Nov. 8 ballot in Elk County:
One position for U.S. Senate.
One position for U.S. House, 4th
Dist.
One position each for State Representative, 12th and 13th Districts.
One position for State Senator,
14th District.
One position for Dist. Court
Judge, 13th, 2nd and 3rd Divisions.
One candidate for Dist. Magistrate Judge, 13th Dist., Pos. 1.
For Elk County offices:
One candidate for County Commissioner, Dist. 2.
One candidate for County Commissioner, Dist. 3.
One candidate each for County
Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of
Deeds, County Attorney and Sheriff.
Township clerk, treasurer and
trustee positions are open for all
townships.
Precinct committeeman and committeewoman for both Republican
and Democratic parties are open for
filing.
Candidate filing packets are available in the Elk County Courthouse at
Howard.
Should there be more than two
candidates filing for any one position, they will be narrowed down to
one candidate for each party during
a primary election on Tuesday, Aug.
2.
Retirement reception
to be held May 26
for three at West Elk
USD 282 West Elk schools, board
of education, faculty and staff invite
the public to a retirement reception
honoring Susan Galvan, Linda Scott
and Linda Shilts-Baum on Thursday,
May 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the West
Elk cafeteria.
It’s the season for growing and harvesting
Students at West Elk preschool planted and harvested the ingredients for a salad which they enjoyed this week. Mrs.
Montgomery said they added a little extra lettuce and tomatoes but the students raised the rest of the ingredients. The
students enjoyed the project and the radishes were reported to be large and sweet from the abundance of rain this year.
Montgomery said she will take the rest of the garden items home this summer to freeze for ingredients in their “Stone
Soup” in the fall. Preschooler Seth Dick is pictured with one of the radishes he had just pulled from the garden.
(Courtesy photo)
West Elk graduation to be Saturday
West Elk High School is saying
goodbye to 32 seniors this weekend
at graduation commencement which
will be held on Saturday, May 21 at
6 p.m. in the West Elk Gymnasium.
The class is led by president Kyle
Coffman, vice-president Isaiahh Loudermilk, secretary Ashley Lampson,
treasurer Jake Chamberlain, and
STUCO Alex Roe.
The class colors are red, white,
and blue. The class flower is the
lily, and the class motto is, “Forever
Strong.”
Those seniors graduating with
the class of 2016 from West Elk are:
Jonathon Andrews, Taylor Barker, Ethan Bellar, Rachel Bellar, Dylan
Billbe, Jake Chamberlain, Drake
Champagne, Tylyn Coble, Kyle Coff-
man, Stormy Day, Moriah Gillespie,
Armando Gomez, Cali Gordon, Jasmine Hall, John Heinen, Kylie Hurt,
Nate James, Amy Jones, Ashley
Lampson, Jacob Light, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Gage Nancy, Sabryn Noll,
Kordell Nordquist, Macy Riggs, Alex
Roe, Jewel Schroeder, Taivyn Tillapaugh, Jade Vancil, Parker Town,
Levi Winscher, and Lane Wunderlich.
Central commencement to be Saturday
This Saturday morning, May 21,
seniors at Central High School in
Burden will be given their diplomas
as celebrate with graduation commencement. The ceremony will be
held at 10 a.m. in the Central High
School Gymnasium.
Seniors graduating with the class
of 2016 at Central High School are:
Amber Clingerman, Arya Qualls,
Austin Williams, Bailee Ellis (vicepresident), Cooper Dennett, Curtis
Burke, Dokanie Reyes, Gage Alcorn,
Hannah Dobbs, Hannah Williams,
Jaclynne Lambert, Jacob Donley, Jordyn Foley, Josh Koppelmann, Kayle
Flower, Kayley Wilson, Linda Bagger,
Lucas McMichael, Michael Delaney,
Monica McCann, Rhys Reyes, Riley
Gatton, Rylee Liebau (president),
Sandie Scott (secretary/treasurer),
Saydi Loewer, Shannon Mannon,
Tristan Corbett, and Tyson Lawson.
The class colors are maroon and
gold, the class flower is the daisy, and
the class motto is, “The tassel’s worth
the hassle.”
It is time for the 2016 Chautauqua County Fair Little Mister and
Little Miss Contest.
This contest is for children between the ages of four to six by Monday, June 6.
All the parent or guardian has to
do is fill out the application and return with two wallet size photos, or
you can send them electronically. The
fair board is responsible for placing
the cans around town and emptying
the same cans.
If you bring your child to the
fairgrounds during the bean feed
on Thursday, July 21, the child can
take their can around to collect more
money.
The crowning is on Saturday, July
23, before the parade. If your child is
crowned, we ask that he/she be present to ride in the grand entry before
the rodeo that night.
Every child will receive gifts from
the fair board for participation. Entry forms are available at the Farm
Bureau office in Sedan, Cedar Vale
Clinic, through email at [email protected], or on the website at
www.chautauquacountyfair.net.
If you have further questions,
please contact Kylee Jones at 620550-1375 or Teresa Jackson at 620332-9664.
It is hoped that you will consider
allowing your child to participate in
this contest.
May 28 events
planned for
Sedan festival
School is out and it is time to start
planning for the Yellow Brick Road
Festival! Plan to enter the Saturday,
May 28 parade with a float, group,
vehicle, or Wizard of Oz or super
hero costume of your choice. Contact Parade Chairman Ruth Freeman
to enter at 620-717-5822 or [email protected] for a form.
Children may enter art work by
bringing it to the Sedan SKIL office at
124 E. Main by Friday, May 27 so it
can be hung for the show on Saturday. Be sure the name, grade and age
are on the back of the picture.
An adult art show will be held
at the Kurtis Art Studio on Saturday
starting at 9 a.m. There is no charge
to enter and no commission on sales.
Winners will be chosen by people’s
choice voting during the day with
pick up at 4 p.m. Contact Annetta
Kelley at 620-515-4107 to enter. Art
show sponsored by SAEDC.
The First Annual Yellow Brick
Road Backyard BBQ Cook-off will be
sponsored by SAEDC on Saturday,
May 28 at the Kurtis Art Plaza, 202
S. Douglas. Four categories (pork,
chicken, brisket and ribs) with baked
beans cooked on a smoker will compete for cash and prizes. Contact
Julie Bays at 620-330-3525 for details and entry forms which are also
available on the Get Sedan Facebook
page.
Mac’s Carnival Attractions will be
in downtown Sedan on Friday and
Saturday for the Yellow Brick Road
Festival providing rides for all ages
plus cotton candy and funnel cakes.
Additional information on the
weekend activities will be published
next week in the Prairie Star.
Blues festival
on tap for
YBR weekend
Walk Kansas
event draws good
participation from
area residents
Runners in Howard were treated to perfect, cooler temperatures on Saturday morning for the Rolling Prairie Extension District Walk Kansas 5K Walk/Run Event. This
event was held as a way to encourage Walk Kansas participants to tally up their miles
for the contest. A second 5K will be held this Saturday, May 21 from 9:30-11 a.m.
in Sedan. Meet in front of the courthouse for registration. Those who register will
receive a map and do not have to run. You do not have to be in Walk Kansas to participate. Invite friends and family to this event. Free water will be provided after the
race. For more information contact Jill Morgan at 620-374-2174 or 620-725-5890.
The Chautauqua Hills Blues
Festival will be held this year on
Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May
29. The annual event will kick off
with music at the Kurtis Arts Plaza
in downtown Sedan on Saturday afternoon beginning at noon with Clay
Melton. Mark Palmer, Jaime Tucker,
Oklahoma Mike and the Caney River
Boys with David Berntson, and Made
From Scratch will entertain at the
Plaza until 4 p.m.
The Saturday evening schedule is
listed on Page 2.
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These new paths will be full of adventure,
excitement, accomplishment, love, and hope.
There is always a goal ahead and the achievement to be celebrated, but sometimes the anticipation of something new deserves the bigger celebration.
Take a shot of learning
about the ACA before Dec. 31
With an Oct. 1 deadline for employers to
notify their employees of healthcare benefits
for which they might qualify under ObamaCare, we now will start getting a steady diet of
the federalized insurance plan.
While the Affordable Care Act remains unpopular with the average American, we must
admit to a great deal of ignorance about its details. And, when ignorant, most of us tend to be
critical.
Still, from what we’re reading in recent
days, there are certain benefits that most
Americans will like under ObamaCare. As a result, many physicians are now coming around
to its acceptance.
Since the Affordable Care Act is 99 percent
insurance reform, it remains outside the daily
work of most doctors and other caretakers.
Yes, doctors face daily hassles as they face administrative regulations from the federal government. And, yes, they find themselves hiring
additional staff just to handle the paperwork.
But there may be advantages once the ACA
fully kicks in.
If it works as efficiently as Medicare does,
Americans (under 65 and uninsured) will like
it. Easy-to-access internet exchanges will give
citizens options they never had before. And,
like Medicare, they will find it pays the medical
bills in one-payer fashion.
So, maybe it’s time to accept the basic
premise that the Affordable Care Act is the law
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the unwillingness to accept what we don’t like.
That includes political leaders, laws that have
scary sounds, and anything that says “government” at the top of the page.
We suggest that the next four months before the official start of ObamaCare would be a
good time to study the facts about it.
We can cuss it, embrace it or try to amend
it. But we can no longer ignore a law that will
affect every person living in the U.S.A.
Here’s your first fact to memorize: If you’re
already on Medicare, you won’t be affected by
it. You’re already on government-subsidized
medical insurance. So stop fretting.
The Affordable Care Act is for folks younger than you.
We offer the following website by the AARP
for anyone wishing to learn more about this
insurance reform law. You can still hate it if
you wish, but at least you will know the facts
involved in its coverage: http://www.aarp.org/
health/health-care-reform.
If the AARP turns you off, try your own
brand.
But let’s all take shots of learning before
the end of 2013.
The treatment will help, even if it stings.
— Rudy Taylor, publisher
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The grand and reserve
steers, hogs, lambs and goats
will be sold during the KJLS
Auction of Champions on Monday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. The
public is welcome and encouraged to support the event by
bidding on livestock at the live
auction. Participants typically
use the money earned from
selling these animals to help
fund their college educations
and to purchase next year’s
livestock projects.
Local area youth entered
in the show include from
Chautauqua
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Amy
Miller, Sedan, in Meat Goat;
Melissa Miller, Sedan, in Commercial Breeding Heifer; and
Brace Unruh, Peru, in Shorthorn Breeding Heifer.
Those from Howard in Elk
County include Wyatt Fechter, Market Barrow and Swine
Showmanship; Brooklyn Hilton, Market Barrow, Meat
Goat, Comm Doe Kid, Swine
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McKenzy Stange, Market Lamb,
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Wesley Young, Market Lamb,
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Market Lamb, Breeding Ewe
and Sheep Showmanship.
From Severy, Trystan Hilton, Market Barrow and Swine
Showmanship.
From Moline, Jarrett Wilson, Comm Doe Kid and Goat
Showmanship.
Prior to the premium sale,
KJLS will present a number
of scholarships ranging from
$750 to $2,500 to exhibitors
who have excelled academically, in community service
and in 4-H/FFA. The scholarship program is funded primarily through private contributions and income generated
by the Beefeaters Barbecue
held in the Sam Fulco Pavilion
prior to the auction.
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grounds.
Additional information can be found at www.
cqbluesfest.com or on the
Chautauqua Hills Blues Festival Facebook page.
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AREA DEATHS
Timothy Penn
Timothy L. Penn, age 61, of Sedan, passed away Friday, May 13,
2016, at the Sedan City Hospital in
Sedan.
He was born in Springfield, Mo.,
at St, John’s Hospital. He grew up
in Elkland, Mo., and attended high
school in Marshfield, Mo.
At the age of 16, he married
Cheryl Janet Batson - next month
would’ve marked 45 years.
Tim worked at Marshfield Steel
Plant until joining the U.S. Navy at
the age of 17. He served in active
duty from 1972-1974 and then transferred to the Naval Reserves for several years. After discharging
from the service he worked for his brother-in-law Joe Thomas
building barns, then temporarily lived in Louisiana working in
the rice mills, before moving back to Missouri to work at Zenith
Radio Corporation. He later owned a truck leased to Mayflower
Moving Company until moving to Sedan in 1979.
He worked many jobs in the oil field then bought another
truck and hauled heavy equipment before retiring in 1990.
Tim loved to camp, fish and especially ride his motorcycle. He had such a big heart to help others. He was a member of
the Church of Christ in Sedan and he loved the Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents William and Theresa Dubois Penn and one sister Lydia Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Cheryl Janet Penn of
the home in Sedan; one sister, Roxie (Dan) Garton; three brothers, Ray (Kay) Penn, Donnie (Ann) Penn, Ronnie (Janice) Penn;
one brother-in-law James Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be
held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Church of Christ in
Sedan with Joe Thomas officiating.
Inurnment will be in Missouri at Welch Cemetery at a later
date.
To view the obituary online or leave a message for the family
please go to www.dickensfuneral.com.
Dickens Family Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
Vernon Jones
Vernon Dale Jones, age 86, of
Howard, passed away Saturday,
May 14, 2016, at Lakepoint Augusta Nursing Center. Vernon was born
Oct. 21, 1929, on the family farm
outside of Howard and remained on
the farm until a year and a half ago.
His parents were Ralph Edward and
Lula (Chase) Jones.
Vernon graduated from Howard
High School and on Aug. 26, 1949,
he married Clara Jacob, his wife of
66 years. They were blessed with four children. Vernon was a
farmer and loved to farm. He also enjoyed carpentry work, fishing when he had the time, and just being in the peaceful outdoors
of the family farm.
Vernon and Clara were members of the Howard United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Clara; children Timothy Jones and
wife Cherri of Kansas City, Mo., Bruce Jones and wife Deniese of
Augusta, Kan., Linda Smith and husband David of Leavenworth,
Kan.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Leroy Jones; and sisters Mildred Williams and Wanda Forbis.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 11
a.m., at the Howard United Methodist Church, Howard. Interment followed at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Family suggests memorials to Howard United Methodist Church and may be
left with funeral home.
Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.
Arthur Yadon
Arthur William Yadon, age 97, of Sedan, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
He was born on April 22, 1919 to William Lee Yadon and Ola
Faye (Ott) Yadon. He attended Prairie Ridge School near Winfield.
Art lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., for many years and
worked as an Electrical Engineer. He moved to Sedan in 1970.
On Aug. 20, 1981 he married Betty (McElroy) Holland in Arkansas City. They made their home in Sedan for many years
before he was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 27, 2007.
He is survived by one son, Timothy Yadon of Bartlesville,
Okla.; one daughter, Rebecca Holland of Sedan; three step-children, Brenda Collins of Sedalia, Mo., Ron Holland and Randy
Holland of Indiana; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Art was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one sister.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016
at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Sedan with Joe Thomas
and Timothy Yadon officiating. Cremation will take place and
inurnment will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in
Sedan.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested a memorial to
the Art Yadon Memorial Fund c/o Dickens Family Funeral Home
to assist the family with funeral expenses.
To view the obituary or leave a message for the family please
go to www.dickensfuneral.com.
Dickens Family Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
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Area man killed
when motorcycle
strikes cow
A Winfield man was killed
and his spouse was critically
injured in a freak motorcycle
wreck on K-15 highway near
Dexter on Saturday night.
Todd Gritzmaker, age 46,
of Winfield died when his 1997
Honda motorcycle struck a
black cow that had entered
the roadway on K-15 highway near Dexter shortly after
9 p.m., Saturday. According
to the Kansas Highway Patrol,
Gritzmaker lost control of his
motorcycle at the point of impact. Gritzmaker stayed on the
motorcycle until it came to rest
in a ditch.
He was taken to William
Newton Memorial Hospital in
Winfield where he was pronounced dead.
His spouse, Cassandra J.
Gritzmaker, age 48, was ejected from the motorcycle and
sustained critical injuries. She
was taken to Wesley Medical
Center in Wichita for treatment.
A review of Todd Gritzmaker’s Facebook page indicate he
and Cassandra were in Tulsa earlier in the day to view
motorcycle races at the Tulsa
Speedway.
Neither of the Gritzmakers
were wearing helmets, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
Gritzmaker, who was employed through Ron’s Sign
Shop in Winfield, was a native
of Coffeyville and served, at
one time, as a reserve police
officer with the Caney Police
Department.
Area residents encouraged
to attend Summer Safety
Event in Howard
Last summer the Howard
City Library revealed a refreshed building. This summer
the library will be rolling out
various activities for patrons
of all ages. Adult, teen, and
elementary summer reading
programs, all with prizes are
being finalized.
Activities for all ages are
being examined and considered so that the interests of
the libraries’ patrons can be
brought to life! The first program is their Summer Safety
Event!
On Thursday, May 19 the
library is hosting A Summer
Safety Event in downtown
Howard from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Booths will be set up with information and handouts on
various safety topics. The Elk
County Safe Kids program will
have 60 helmets to give out so
kids can learn about bike safety and get a new helmet. Bikes
will be checked for loose handlebars and seats. Tires will
be filled up and chains will
be greased. After bikes are
checked riders will be encouraged to try out the bike course
to test their safety skills!
Other groups will be onsite
to promote safety topics close
to their hearts. The Howard
fire department will have an
actual demonstration on exiting a smoke filled house. Their
fire truck will be on display
too. A friendly sheriff will be
around to encourage and pro-
mote a safe summer environment.
The Elk County Health Department will have advice and
recommendations for keeping
the family safely secured in
vehicles while traveling. They
will also have information
about sun safety.
The Rolling Prairie Extension Agent will have 60 water
bottles to give out and is providing tips on staying hydrated
this summer. The Howard City
Pool will have important tips
for being safe around pools,
lakes, and ponds.
Elk County’s ambulance
will be there, opened and on
display. The Elk County Emergency manager is going to
have emergency preparedness
handouts and drawings to win
weather radios. Never
has
safety been so fun and all that
activity will make people hungry! The Howard Chamber of
Commerce, in cooperation with
Double C Insurance, will be
sponsoring a hot dog fundraiser to benefit the city pool.
Plan on joining your Howard City Library in downtown
Howard the evening of May 19
to get all the information you
need to have a safe summer.
This is the beginning of an exciting summer at the library!
Stay tuned for other library
announcements or swing into
the library today to find a good
book or activity to participate
in!
Longton Alumni make
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Letters from our readers
Dear Editor:
I am just about to be released from the Sedan City
Hospital after a five day stay.
I just wanted an opportunity
to pay tribute to Dr. McDermott, the PAs, nurses, CNAs,
maintenance, technical and
dietary staff (and anyone else
I’ve neglected to mention) for
the remarkable care and attention I have received. They
reacted quickly to a serious situation and got me back on my
feet in good time. To a person,
they treated me well and with
respect.
We are so blessed to still
have an active, viable hospital
in our small community. I hope
everyone will take the time to
acknowledge the treasure we
have here. We cannot take it
for granted as Independence
unfortunately found out.
Thank you for letting me
have my say.
Kathy Chamberland
Sedan
Dear Editor,
For the second time in as
many years, USD 462 (Central
of Burden) will submit a bond
issue question to its citizens for
a vote. Last year the process
involved a Vote by Mail ballot mailed to registered voters
living within the district. The
bond initiative failed 410 to
254. The voting percentage was
a whopping 59 percent - which
is well above the average compared to the Poll Voting process. Research and experience
has shown that Vote by Mail
yields higher voter turnout and
provides a much more convenient method of voting for the
taxpayer. In a situation such as
Central of Burden’s bond issue
question, there is virtually NO
COST DIFFERENCE between
the two methods. Why then did
the USD 462 Board of Education opt for lower voter turnout and higher inconvenience
verses the opposite when there
is no cost difference? I have my
opinions but the district voters
and taxpayers can draw their
own conclusions or, better yet,
contact their Board members
and ask.
Since the USD 462 Board of
Education has chosen to utilize
the Poll Voting process (which
ensures lower voter turnout)
but has not spent nearly as
much time, effort or money to
inform the taxpayers of their
voting options (to encourage
and involve them) as they have
spent promoting passage of
the initiative, I would like to
share what I discovered from
the Cowley County Clerk, who
is in charge of the vote. Hopefully, this may assist voters whether yea or nay - to be an
active part of the process in a
way that is most convenient for
them.
1. Voters must have been
registered by Tuesday, May 17,
2016.
2. The Cowley County Clerk
is responsible for the USD#462
Central of Burden bond issue
vote. This includes registered
voters in Cowley AND Elk AND
Butler Counties. The Cowley
County Clerk’s office is at 321
E. 10th Avenue, Winfield, KS
67156 (this is the South Annex Building - or the old bank
just south of the Courthouse in
Winfield). The Cowley County
Clerk’s office hours are 8 a.m.5 p.m., Monday-Friday but they
will be closed on Memorial Day.
The telephone number for the
clerk’s office is: 620/221-5400.
3. Registered voters may
request an Advance Ballot by
Mail from the Cowley County
Clerk. Voters must complete an
application for the mail ballot.
To obtain an application form,
either stop by the clerk’s office
and complete the application
or call the clerk’s office and
request one be mailed to you they will need to confirm your
home and mailing address.
Simply complete the application and mail it back to the
clerk. Applications for an Advance Ballot by Mail must be
completed and received by the
clerk by Friday, June 3.
4. The application for Advance Ballot by Mail will require a current Kansas driver’s
license number or nondriver’s
identification card number.
If you have neither, a copy of
any of the following will be required: driver’s license issued
by Kansas or another state;
nondriver’s ID card issued by
Kansas or another state; U.S.
passport; concealed carry of
handgun license issued by Kansas or another state; employee
badge or ID document issued
by a government office; U.S.
military ID; student ID card issued by an accredited Kansas
postsecondary educational institution; public assistance ID
card issued by a government
office; or ID card issued by an
Indian tribe.
5. In person Advance Voting will begin on Monday,
May 23, in the Cowley County
Clerk’s office (place and hours
listed in item #2). Advance Voting will continue through Monday, June 6.
6. For those registered
voters unsure of their polling
place, please contact the Cowley County Clerk. REMEMBER many polling sites for this vote
are not the regular voting places used in other elections. Here
is a list, but verify with the
Cowley County Clerk, please.
Omnia Township Hall/Senior
Citizen’s Building, 308 3rd
Street, Atlanta, KS: All Butler
County; Cowley County Townships - Omnia, Harvey, Rock
Creek and Richland; City of Atlanta
Burden City Hall, 401 North
Main Street, Burden, KS: Cowley County Townships - Dexter,
Sheridan, Silver Creek, Salem,
Tisdale and Windsor; City of
Burden; City of Cambridge
Grenola Public Library, 205
South Main Street, Grenola,
KS: All Elk County; City of Grenola
7. Polling hours for all polling sites will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
You should be prepared to produce a valid photo identification such as a driver’s license
in order to vote.
8. The vote for the USD#462
bond issue question will be
held on Tuesday, June 7.
Please note these options
and share them with others
who may not have access to
this information. Please offer
to assist those who may have
difficulty getting an Advance
Ballot by Mail or getting to the
polls. The USD#462 Board of
Education may not care if you
vote, but I for one do!
Robin Rivers
Grenola
meet in the gym lobby.
The raffle is a big part of
the fundraising every year and
it’s always fun to participate by
both bringing fun and interesting items to donate, and by
purchasing tickets to win the
items.
Reservations are required
for the always-delicious catered dinner, slated for 6 p.m.
The cost is $15 per person.
If you’re able to attend,
please contact Sharon Jontra
either by e-mail at sjontra@
hotmail.com, or by phone at
620-378-2180. Or if you see
her, just let her know! Check
for more updates on FaceThe Chautauqua County
book by joining the “Elk Valley Sheriff’s Department has reAlumni Association” group.
ceived tips from several area
residents about another round
of phone calls they are receiving from impostors claiming
to be the IRS and threatening
legal action if monetary sums
Time has gone by so fast and we have enjoyed
are not paid. All of these calls
are a scam and are completely
being included in all your school activities
If you haven’t made reservations for this year’s Longton/
Elk Valley High School Alumni
banquet, why not do it today?
It’s a great way to reconnect
with old friends and make
new ones. The banquet will
be held on Saturday, May 28 at
6 p.m. at the Elk Valley School
multi-purpose room.
The alumni choir, open to
all vocalists, will be expertly
led by Cathy Noland. To prepare for the evening’s performance, the choir will hold a rehearsal at 3 p.m. at the school’s
multi-purpose room.
The business meeting is
held separate from the banquet, beginning at 4 p.m. Leo
Noland leads a tour of the
school at 4:30. To join the tour,
CONGRATULATIONS, TAYLOR!
and watching you grow into the lovely lady
you are today.
Enjoy college and
remember to follow
your own arrow.
We love you,
Papa and Nanny
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Scams continue to be reported
to local law enforcement
false.
The IRS does not contact
citizens via telephone to collect
debt.
If you have been a victim
of such a scam or received a
similar call feel free to contact
the IRS Tax Fraud Hotline at
1-800-829-0433 to make a report.
Proper Paws will be grooming in Howard this
week at Joanna’s Designs - 508 W. Randolph
starting at 10:30 a.m.
Please call to make an appointment
620-750-0741 or 620-794-1120
Grooming every third week!!
a way of changing a fourth
grader into a white-haired
grandparent — and that’s
where Wanda and I found
ourselves.
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Chautauqua
County Senior
Day planned
for June 4
Deal-Bruce announce
May wedding plans
Diane Boulanger of Sedan
would like to announce the
engagement of her son Lucas Deal to Kendra Bruce, the
daughter of Roger Bruce of Ulysses, Kan., and Sandy Roberts
of Sterling, Kan.
Lucas is a Sedan High
School graduate and received
an Associates of English-Education at Butler Community
College. He is a traveling sales
trainer for DirecTV/AT&T.
Kendra is a Ulysses High
graduate and is currently in the
Network Specialist program at
Barton Community College.
She is a Pre-Registration Rep
at Via Christ Health in Wichita.
The wedding is planned for
May 21, 2016, in Sterling, Kan.
Denison to appear in
concert at Longton UMC
Singer/songwriter
Jamey
Denison will be
appearing in a
concert at the
Longton
United
Methodist Church
at 10:15 a.m. on
Sunday, May 22.
The public is invited to attend. A
love offering will
be taken.
Jamey Denison is an independent songwriter who has toured throughout the country performing
in churches, auditoriums and
appearing on television and radio. He has performed in many
mainstream and independent
churches as well as many
Christian and charitable organizations.
He has had songs signed
with major publishing companies such as Homeland and
Chestnut Mound in Nashville
and has single releases that
have been distributed across
the United States and Canada
by Coastal Promotions, Heartfelt Productions and Dream-
Wind Records. His
smooth, laid-back
style has been
coined “Southern
Pop” with a performance that is
upbeat, encouraging and appealing to audiences
of all ages.
D e n i s o n
writes about faith,
hope, love and
life. His songs are
refreshing and thought-provoking with lyric content that
is known for it’s biblical soundness and originality. One of the
most meaningful compositions
he has penned, “God Holds The
Puzzle,” is the most requested
in his concerts and recording
sales. This song is included on
a “Best Of Jamey Denison” CD
which was released in 2010
on the Provision records label.
His latest CD project is called,
“The Journey Home.”
The church is located at
200 W. 5th in Longton. The
public is encouraged to attend
this special service.
Reunion planned for Peru Alumni
By Jane Brewster
The Peru Community Reunion sponsored by the Peru
Alumni will be held on Sunday,
June 12, at the Peru Fire Barn
Building. The covered dish dinner will be at 1 p.m. Bring a
covered dish to share. Cold tea,
water and plastic tableware
will be furnished. All past and
present residents, students and
teachers are welcome to attend. There will be door prizes
for the oldest attendee, as well
as the attendee that lives the
farthest away. Hope to see everyone at the reunion!
The board would also like
to remind Peru Alumni and
relatives of Peru Alumni that
applications for the first-year
college students scholarship
will be available and need to
be completed and turned in
by Friday, July 15. Contact Bill
Palmer for more information.
The Chautauqua County
Council on Aging and area Senior Centers will be hosting the
Second Annual Chautauqua
County Senior Day event on
Saturday, June 4, beginning at
11:30 a.m., at the Chautauqua
County Fair building in Sedan.
Lunch will be served. All county residents 55 and older are
welcome to attend.
The First Annual Chautauqua County Senior Day was
held in May 2015, coinciding
with area commencement ceremonies, with 63 people in attendance.
This year we hope to have
many more join us for food,
entertainment, speakers, door
prizes and visiting with old
friends and new.
Please RSVP at 620-7253507 by Friday, May 27.
SHS Class of
‘66 will meet
for reunion
The Class of 1966 will have
their 50th reunion on Saturday,
May 28. Everyone will meet for
lunch at the old gym then on
to the Nancy (Wall) and Charlie Cole’s home at Walnut and
Montgomery streets.
On Friday evening, May 27,
we will meet at Buck’s BBQ at
5:30 p.m., for dinner and then
on to the History House for visiting. Any classmates or fellow
classmates from other classes
are welcome to come help celebrate.
Bring pictures or stories to
share. Contact Shirley Capps at
620-330-0555 with any questions.
Moline Alumni
reunion slated
for May 28
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It was obvious that both of popped onto my video windus enjoyed our return to 1956, shield, and for 20 minutes
back when we were carefree we buzzed through six dekids. We sadly talked about cades.
When we last talked in
friends who had died in Vietnam; one who took his own 1956, World War II was only
life; and many who had died of 11 years behind us; nobody
had heard of John F. Kennatural causes.
We talked about a friend nedy; the word “astronaut”
rumored to be scandalous, and had yet to be invented; postthose who had become highly al stamps were still 3 cents;
successful in their careers. But a new Ford or Chevy could
mostly, we talked about those be purchased for $2,000; the
who seemed happy and con- most popular program on
TV was “I Love Lucy;” and
tented.
most babies born in ’56 are
We laughed often.
Finally, it was becoming now retired, many of them
obvious that the Oswego editor great-grandparents.
So, there was a lot to
wanted to regain possession of
her desk, chair and computer, talk about — and we did just
so Wanda and I said goodbye that.
and clicked off Skype.
It was a nice break in my
By Jack Newcomb, Advancing Rural Prosperity
This week I’ve been thinking about all of the new graduates and the excitement
being generated around the
adventures in their future.
Whether they are heading for
college, technical school, military or searching for that first
job, they’re going to be asked
a thousand times about “who
they are,” “where they’re
from,” “what’s their plan,” and
that all important interview
question, “tell me about yourself.”
In any of those scenarios it just makes sense to have
an answer prepared ahead
of time. It doesn’t have to be
something that you’ve mem-
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Our Taylor newspaper offices communicate by several
methods — the main one being Skype.
It’s a wonderful medium,
one that allows me to see and
talk with our three editors as
we move toward our weekly
production deadlines. It also
allows grandchildren to call
us, show us their homework
or tell us about an experience at school.
Even though I use Skype
without giving it a second
thought, I was blown away
recently when my editor in
Oswego Skyped me and said,
“Wanda Myers would like to
see you. She said you guys
went to grade school together.”
I heard the editor say,
“Come on in and sit in my
chair. Rudy’s on the computer … just talk to him.”
And, for 20 minutes we
talked, laughed, reminisced
and told stories about our
lives since that last time we
saw each other — 60 years
ago.
Had we met on the street,
neither of us would have
known the other. Life has
a way of changing a fourth
grader into a white-haired
grandparent — and that’s
where Wanda and I found
ourselves.
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couple or a family with older
children and a fenced in yard.
Ernie takes a while to warm up to
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May 18, 2016
Two friends from fourth grade
do some catching-up via Skype
Gregg Theater
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housekeeping, in
laundry,
personalnow
care playing
best friend adoption spotlight
So, there was a lot to
wanted to regain possession of
her desk, chair and computer, talk about — and we did just
so Wanda and I said goodbye that.
and clicked off Skype.
It was a nice break in my
to pick up for you.
Contact your local senior
center or call Elk County Council on Aging for more information at 620-374-2403.
This Emergency Food Assistance Program is for seniors, families and individuals
who are low income.
orized and recite on demand.
Think of it as having three to
five relevant points that you
can pick and choose from to
deliver the right message to
the person asking the question.
Your “speech” will be different
when speaking to a prospective
employer than it will be when
visiting with friends.
Whether you’re a business
owner or a new graduate, everyone should have an “Elevator Speech” ready to deliver
anytime and anywhere.
Elk Falls School
Reunion set for
May 28
The Elk Falls School Reunion will be held Saturday,
May 28. Doors open at 11
a.m. at the Elk Falls Methodist
Church Hall located at 8th and
Cherokee.
Those attending
are asked to bring a covered
dish. Table service, bread, and
drinks will be provided. For
more information contact Dorothy Ford at 620-647-8110.
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Jonathon Andrews
Taylor Barker
Ethan Bellar
Rachel Bellar
Dylan Billbe
Jake Chamberlain
Drake Champagne
Tylyn Coble
Kyle Coffman
Stormy Day
Moriah Gillespie
Armando Gomez
Cali Gordon
Jasmine Hall
John Heinen
Kylie Hurt
Nate James
Amy Jones
Ashley Lampson
Jacob Light
Isaiahh Loudermilk
Gage Nance
Sabryn Noll
Kordell Nordquist
Macy Riggs
Alex Roe
Jewel Schroeder
Taivyn Tillapaugh
Parker Town
Jade Vancil
West Elk High School
Commencement will be Saturday, May 21
at 6 p.m. at the West Elk Gymnasium
Class of 2016
Class Colors: Red, White and Blue
Class Motto: Forever Strong
Class Flower: Lily
Levi Winscher
The following friends and supporters would like to congratulate the class of 2016:
Bank of Howard
Family Tree Meats, Tom & Paulette Kessinger
Bannister Financial Services, Les Bannister
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Fechter Pet Care Inc.
Batson’s Drug Store & Family Market
Dr. Robert & Shirley Black
Harrod’s Inc.
Harrod Blacksmith & Welding
C Bar Ranch & Gifts
Caney Valley Electric
Oilfield Services
Cooperative Association
Health Center Pharmacy, Van Coble DPh,
City of Moline
Angela Norton RPh, Kayla Dutton RPh
City of Howard
Hendricks Enterprises/
Country Life Photography, Venessa Hogan
Doug & Liz Hendricks, Anna & Rachel
Countryside Funeral Home
Hilton Stucco, Matt & Carla Hilton Family
Howard Clinic
County Wide Refuse
Crooked Creek Lodge/Swinging Bridge Cafe
Howard State Bank/Bank of Moline
Joanna’s Designs, Joanna & Marty Hunter
Designs Unlimited Embroidery Shop
Double C Agency Insurance
Jones Realty
Elk County Farm Bureau Association
Lawrence & Vera Jontra
Junction Insurance, Marty & Helen Taliaferro
Elk County General Store
Lanning Auto Supply - Bill, Patsy & Dustin
Liebau Dozer, KR & Nancy Liebau
Lisa T Vinyl Signs, Lisa & Mark Townsley
Lone Wolf Oil, Rob & Debbie Wolfe
Marla Foster Ware, Attorney
McDonald Brothers Propane
Meisch Dirt Construction
Mill’s Feed & Supply Inc.
MJ Murphy Oil Co., Inc.
Moline Community Rural Health Clinic
Moline Q Mart, Pattie Girard
Moreno’s Beauty Shop
Neal & Phyllis Osborn
P&J Quick Mart
Prairie Star
Poplar Pizza, Bryan & Mary Jo Miller
Quality Motors - Independence
Lane Wunderlich
Quality Toyota - Independence
Reedy Ford - Arkansas City
Romans Motors - Independence
Severy Coop
Signer’s Garage
Silver Bell Motel
Simply Trends
SKT
Southern Kansas Agency Keith, Greg, Aaron & Daryl Metcalf
South Roofing and Contracting LLC
Sunny Acres
Sweet & Spicy, The Avalos Family
Toot’s Drive-In
Tri-Star Propane Inc., Allen Barker
Walker Farms, Steve & Roxane Walker
David Whetstone & Kate Perkins
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West Elk boys’ track team
claims SCBL championship
McMichael will wrestle at BCC
Central of Burden High School senior Lucas McMichael prepares
to sign a national letter-of-intent to wrestle at Barton Community
College. McMichael was joined at the signing ceremony by his parents, Karen Bannister and Mike McMichael. The senior was named
the Montgomery County Chronicle/Prairie Star Wrestler of the Year
after closing out his final season with the Raiders at 32-2 overall and
a third-place finish at 170 pounds in the Class 3-2-1A State Tournament. (courtesy photo)
Walker qualifies for
state golf tournament
By BRIAN THOMAS
[email protected]
FORT SCOTT — Despite
cold and rainy conditions,
West Elk High School’s Karsten
Walker was able to turn in a
strong performance Monday
in the Class 2A Regional Golf
Tournament at Woodland Hills
Golf Course.
Walker, who competed for
the Sedan golf team this spring
as part of a cooperative agreement between the two schools,
shot a round of 103, which was
good enough to qualify him for
the Class 2A State Tournament.
“The conditions were brutal,” said SHS coach Lance Farrice. “It was cold and raining
all day long, and the guys had
a tough time out there. The
course is very difficult to start
with because the fairways are
very tight with hazards running along both sides of a lot
of the holes. With the mud and
standing water on the course,
it made things even tougher. I
was proud of the guys for going out and playing hard. A lot
of people would rather have
stayed inside where it was
warm than go out and compete
on a day like this.”
The top two teams and
the next five lowest individual
scores that are not members
of a qualifying team advance
to the Class 2A State Tournament, which is slated for Monday, May 23, at Salina Country
Club in Salina.
Walker earned the fourth
of the five individual qualifier
spots as he shot a 103 on the
day. That tied him for 15th
place overall in the standings
with Olpe’s Cameron Steffes.
Pittsburg-Colgan (343) and
Kansas City-Christian (382)
took first and second place, respectively, in the regional and
both qualified for state competition as a team. Nate Streeter
of Kansas City-Christian was
the regional champion with
a 79, just ahead of Heritage
Christian’s Parker Allen at 80
In addition to Walker and
Allen, other individual qualifiers from the regional included
Shawn Riley of Oswego at 96,
Kyle Baker of Lyndon at 97
and Henry Mitchell of Bishop
Seasbury at 105.
Sedan did not have enough
participating members to qualify in the team standings. The
Blue Devils had two golfers
compete on Monday, including
Curtis Williams in 21st place
with a round of 110 and Brady
Williams in a tie for 29th at
128.
Rounding out the team
standings after Pittsburg-Colgan and Kansas City Christian
were Olpe in third place at 385,
Bishop Seabury in fourth at
453, Lyndon in fifth at 467 and
Uniontown in sixth at 482.
CLASS 2A REGIONAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
TEAM SCORES — 1. Pittsburg-Colgan 343, 2. Kansas City Christian 382, 3.
Olpe 385, 4. Lawrence-Bishop Seabury
453, 5. Lyndon 467, 6. Uniontown 482.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS — 1. Nate
Streeter, Kansas City Christian, 79; 2.
Parker Allen, Heritage Christian, 80; 3.
Bradley Beykirch, Pittsburg-Colgan 82; 4.
Cal Marquardt, Pittsburg-Colgan, 84; 5.
Connor Wilbert, Pittsburg-Colgan, 87; 6.
Grant Pimple, Olpe, 90; 7. Jared Johnson,
Pittsburg-Colgan, 90; 8. Garrett Pimple,
Olpe, 91; 9. Trevor Graham, Pittsburg-Colgan, 93; 10. Shawn Riley, Oswego, 96.
TEAM RESULTS — Bishop Seabury:
Henry Mitchell 105, Thomas Uhler 107,
Miles Blomgren 113 Sam Yoo 128, Austin Gaumer 132, Lane Zaremba 144.
Kansas City Christian: Nate Streeter 79,
Jonathan Bickley 97, Samuel Peterson 98,
Steven Rovenstine 108, Lucas Ford 113.
Lyndon: Kyle Baker 97, Travis Loehmann
113, Nathan Miller 124, Dalton Fitch 133,
David Oakley 137, Nicholas Ratzloff 139.
Olathe-Heritage Christian: Parker Allen 80.
Olpe: Grant Pimple 90, Garrett Pimple 91,
Wyatt Schulz 101, Cameron Steffes 103,
Joel Miller 115, Kadon Redeker 129. Oswego: Shawn Riley 96. Pittsburg-Colgan:
Bradley Beykirch 82, Cal Marquardt 84,
Connor Wilbert 87, Jared Johnson 90,
Trevor Graham 93, Garrett Bolinger 113.
Sedan: Curtis Williams 110, Brady Williams
128. Uniontown: Cole Rockhold 107, Dylan
O’Neal 111, Ty Covey 128, Hayden Schaaf
136. West Elk: Karsten Walker 103.
The Walter Johnson League
baseball and softball stories
were held from this print
edition of the Prairie Star and
will be published by sports
editor, Brian Thomas, on our
Facebook page this Thursday.
Results from regional
baseball and
softball games
will also be
posted to our
Facebook page.
By BRIAN THOMAS
[email protected]
HOWARD — For a second
straight year, the West Elk High
School boys’ track team is king
of the South Central Border
League.
The Patriots repeated as
SCBL champions as they distanced themselves from Caldwell to finish in first place at
the league meet.
“I am extremely proud of all
the kids the way they stepped
up in some bad circumstances,” said WEHS coach Jim
Madison, whose squad earned
its eighth boys’ title and 13th
overall between boys and girls
for track in school history. “On
both sides, we had kids opting
out because they were sick. I
would say those who ran and
competed in all their events
ran with guts and pride. Both
teams wanted to win. I know
the boys wanted to repeat, and
the girls wanted to see if they
could win three out of four.”
West Elk had 144 points in
the boys’ division to take the
top spot, well ahead of runner-up Caldwell at 91. Central
of Burden came in third at 85,
followed by Udall at 54, South
Haven 52, Cedar Vale/Dexter
50, Flinthills 39, Oxford 31, Sedan 30 and Argonia 26.
The Patriots won eight different events on the boys’ side,
led by senior Isaiahh Loudermilk with three crowns. Loudermilk, who will be playing
football at the University of
Wisconsin next season, won
the shot put with a toss of 48-2,
the discus with a throw of 13910 and the javelin with a mark
of 154-11.
Dallas Parker, who finished
in second place in the 800-meter run in 2:17.24, claimed
first place in both the 1600
(4:58.71) and 3200 (11:46.68).
Armando Gomez crossed the
finish line first in the 400-meter dash in 52.50 seconds. John
Heinen was the top performer
in the high jump with a leap of
6-1. Also, the boys’ 4 x 100 relay team landed the title in that
event with a time of 46.09 seconds.
Other strong performances
turned in by the league champion Patriots were Gomez, second in the 100-meter dash in
10.96 seconds and second in
the 200 in 24.18; Jeremiah Andrews, second in the pole vault
at 10-0, fifth in the 110-meter
hurdles in 18.40 seconds and
sixth in the 300 hurdles in
49.31; William Silvey, fourth in
the high jump at 5-6 and fourth
in the triple jump at 35-7 3/4;
Devin Hebb, fourth in the 3200
at 12:06.37 and seven in the
1600 at 5:25; Heinen, sixth in
the shot put at 39-3 1/2; Kolvin Berry, sixth in the discus at
100-4; and Codie Cannon, seventh in the 200-meter dash in
25.94 seconds and seventh in
the 300 hurdles in 49.96.
Also the WEHS boys’ 4
x 400 (4:11.44) and 4 x 800
(10:12.27) both took fourth
place in the meet.
Central had one individual
boys’ champion with Lucas McMichael taking first place in the
pole vault with a mark of 110. McMichael also finished as
the runner-up in the shot put
at 43-11 and javelin at 1400, while taking seventh place
in the 400-meter dash in 57.5
seconds.
Also earning runner-up
status was Clayton Cook in the
discus at 130-2 1/2 and the 4 x
400 relay team in 3:53.01.
“The kids really stepped
up,” said CHS coach Jason
Braun. “We tried a lot of different things to score points,
and the kids were volunteering
to do new events in attempt to
steal a point or two. We had
a lot of outstanding individual performances and a lot of
PR’s. The kids competed out of
their comfort zones and were
very successful. The boys really wanted in the top two but,
in reality, sometimes another
team is just better. With the
outstanding performances we
had, I’m not sure that there
were more points that we could
have gotten.”
Other Raiders placing in
their events were Michael
Vaught, third in the pole vault
at 9-6; Curtis Burke, third in
the discus at 119-2 1/2 and seventh in the shot put at 38-7 1/2;
Sam Jackson, fourth in the 800
at 2:18.44; Corey Firebaugh,
fourth in the pole vault at 9-0;
Michael Delaney, fourth in the
javelin at 129-6; Cody Jimenez,
fifth in the triple jump at 35-3
and seventh in the discus at
97-10 1/2; Clayton Cook, fifth
in the shot put at 39-10; and
Gage Alcorn, seventh in the
triple jump at 34-3 3/4. Also,
the 4 x 100 relay took third in
47.06 seconds and the 4 x 800
was fifth in 10:58.55.
Sedan did not have an individual champion on the boys’
side but still picked up some
key points. Derek Ailor was
third in the 100-meter dash in
11.1 seconds and fourth in the
200 at 25.21. Alex Burger took
third in the 400 at 54.5 seconds
and fifth in the 200 at 25.46.
Isaac Campbell was third in the
shot put at 43-5 1/2 and fourth
in the discus at 110-9 1/2. Also,
Elliot Miller claimed seventh
place in the 800 at 2:33.43.
“As a team, we did not have
the performance I thought we
would,” said SHS coach Matt
Phillips. “We had a good week
at practice, and I felt confident
that we would perform well.
Although as a team, we did not
do as well as expected, there
were a few individuals who did
very well. Derek set a new PR
in the prelims of the 100 and
also set a PR in the 200. Alex
Rain dampens
plans for regional
baseball/softball
Mother Nature has haltered plans for postseason
baseball and softball action
across the area.
Monday was the scheduled start for regional competition in both sports, but rainy
conditions forced games to be
pushed back to Tuesday. More
rain moved into the area early
Tuesday morning, so the status
of those games was unavailable as of press time.
In Class 2-1A Baseball, Sedan and West Elk were scheduled to compete at the Flinthills
Regional in El Dorado. The Patriots had a first-round matchup scheduled against Yates
Center, while the Blue Devils
had a first-round bye and were
awaiting the winner of another
quarterfinal matchup between
Chase County and Lebo/Waverly.
Central-Burden was slated
to open up action in the Class
2-1A Medicine Lodge Baseball Regional against Udall in
quarterfinal action. The winner of that contest would face
top-seeded Oxford.
In softball action, Sedan
was scheduled to host the Class
2-1A Regional and had a firstround bye as the No. 1 overall
seed. When play eventually resumed, the Lady Devils were
set to face the winner of the
first-round matchup between
Altoona-Midway and Flinthills.
Meanwhile, West Elk and Yates
Center were scheduled to meet
in a semifinal matchup.
Also in 2-1A, Central was
competing in the Udall Regional but had a bye in the opening
round. The Lady Raiders were
scheduled to face No. 2 seed
South Haven in the semifinal
round when play resumed.
Elk Valley was scheduled
to compete in Class 3A tournaments — baseball in the Wichita Independent Regional and
softball in the Harper Regional.
The baseball team was slated
to face Cheney in first-round
action, while softball was set to
take on Douglass.
Complete results of regional tournaments will not appear
until next week’s edition. Fans
interested in keeping up with
their teams can check out the
Prairie Star Facebook page for
updated postseason information.
Isaiahh Loudermilk prepares to throw the shot put during last Friday’s South Central Border League Meet in Howard. Loudermilk
was a three-time SCBL champion in the event, winning the shot put,
discus and javelin. (courtesy photo)
also did well in the 200 and
400. These performances have
given them great motivation
and confidence going into regionals.”
On the girls’ side, Caldwell claimed the team title at
146 points, followed by Udall
at 129 and Flinthills 78. West
Elk came in at fourth with 59,
while South Haven was fifth at
55. Central of Burden took sixth
with 50, followed by Oxford at
41, Argonia 31 and Sedan and
Cedar Vale/Dexter with 1 each.
Although the area teams
did not do as well in the girls’
team standings, they still had
some strong individual performances.
Caitlin Mannon of Central
won the shot put with a throw
of 31-11. She also came in second in the discus at 98-0 1/2.
Also placing for the Lady
Raiders were Breanna Williams, second in the pole vault
at 8-6; Kenzee Biddle, second
in the long jump at 13-3 and
fourth in the triple jump at 29-4
1/2; Cailey Tillapaugh, fifth in
the 100 hurdles at 18.85 seconds and fifth in the 300 hurdles in 57.06; Monica McCann,
fifth in the high jump at 4-2;
and Kelsey McAlister, seventh
in the high jump at 4-0. Also,
the 4 x 100 relay team took
sixth place in 55.9 seconds.
The West Elk girls did not
have an individual champion
but still had several strong performances.
The 4 x 800 relay team
took second place in 12:39.24.
The other two relays came in
at third, including the 4 x 100
in 53.83 seconds and the 4 x
400 in 5:02.
Individually, Lady Patriots
that placed in the meet included Brooklyn Hilton, third in the
100 hurdles in 17.4 seconds
and fourth in the 300 hurdles
in 56.31; Alyssa Gillespie, third
in the long jump at 12-11 1/4
and fifth in the 200 at 29.3 seconds; Zoe Lampson, third in
the triple jump at 30-2 3/4 and
sixth in the 400 at 1:09.4; Faith
Weber, fourth in the 3200 at
15:07.03 and fifth in the 1600
at 6:45.06; Moriah Gillespie,
fifth in the javelin at 85-1; and
Calista Case, sixth in the shot
put at 28-6 3/4.
Sedan had only one girl
place in an event as Katie Uhls
took seventh in the long jump
with a leap of 12-2 1/4.
Regional competition is set
for Friday. Sedan and West Elk
will travel to Lyndon for a Class
2A Regional Meet. Meanwhile,
Central will serve as the host
school for a Class 1A Regional.
SOUTH CENTRAL BORDER
LEAGUE MEET
BOYS
TEAM SCORES
1. West Elk 144, 2. Caldwell 91, 3.
Central-Burden 85, 4. Udall 54, 5. South
Haven 52, 6. Cedar Vale/Dexter 50, 7.
Flinthills 39, 8. Oxford 31, 9. Sedan 30, 10.
Argonia 26.
CENTRAL RESULTS
400: 7. Lucas McMichael, 57.50.
800: 4. Sam Jackson, 2:18.44.
4 x 100 Relay: 3. Central-Burden,
47.06.
4 x 400 Relay: 2. Central-Burden,
3:53.01.
4 x 800 Relay: 5. Central-Burden,
10:58.55.
Pole Vault: 1. Lucas McMichael, 11-
0; 3. Michael Vaught, 9-6; 4. Corey Firebaugh, 9-0.
Triple Jump: 5. Cody Jimenez, 35-3;
7. Gage Alcorn, 34-3 3/4.
Shot Put: 2. Lucas McMichael, 43-11;
5. Clayton Cook, 39-10; 7. Curtis Burke,
38-7 1/2.
Discus: 2. Clayton Cook, 130-2 1/2; 3.
Curtis Burke, 119-2 1/2; 7. Cody Jimenez,
97-10 1/2.
Javelin: 2. Lucas McMichael, 140-0;
4. Michael Delaney, 129-6.
SEDAN RESULTS
100: 3. Derek Ailor, 11.10.
200: 4. Derek Ailor, 25.21; 5. Alex
Burger, 25.46.
400: 3. Alex Burger, 54.50.
800: 7. Elliot Miller, 2:33.43.
Shot Put: 3. Isaac Campbell, 43-5 1/2.
Discus: 4. Isaac Campbell, 110-9 1/2.
WEST ELK RESULTS
100: 2. Armando Gomez, 10.96.
200: 2. Armando Gomez, 24.18; 7.
Codie Cannon, 25.94.
400: 1. Armando Gomez, 52.50.
800: 2. Dallas Parker, 2:17.24.
1600: 1. Dallas Parker, 4:58.71; 7.
Devin Hebb, 5:25.00.
3200: 1. Dallas Parker, 11:46.68; 4.
Devin Hebb, 12:06.37.
110 Hurdles: 5. Jeremiah Andrews,
18.40.
300 Hurdles: 6. Jeremiah Andrews,
49.31; 7. Codie Cannon, 49.96.
4 x 100 Relay: 1. West Elk, 46.09.
4 x 400 Relay: 4. West Elk, 4:11.44.
4 x 800 Relay: 4. West Elk, 10:12.27.
High Jump: 1. John Heinen, 6-1; 4.
William Silvey, 5-6.
Pole Vault: 2. Jeremiah Andrews, 100.
Triple Jump: 4. William Silvey, 35-7
3/4.
Shot Put: 1. Isaiahh Loudermilk, 48-2;
6. John Heinen, 39-3 1/2.
Discus: 1. Isaiahh Loudermilk, 13910; 6. Kolvin Berry, 100-4.
Javelin: 1. Isaiahh Loudermilk, 15411.
GIRLS
TEAM SCORES
1. Caldwell 146, 2. Udall 129, 3. Flinthills 78, 4. West Elk 59, 5. South Haven
55, 6. Central-Burden 50, 7. Oxford 41, 8.
Argonia 31, T-9. Cedar Vale/Dexter/Sedan
1.
CENTRAL RESULTS
100 Hurdles: 5. Cailey Tillapaugh,
18.85.
300 Hurdles: 5. Cailey Tillapaugh,
57.06.
4 x 100 Relay: 6. Central-Burden,
55.90.
High Jump: 5. Monica McCann, 4-2;
7. Kelsey McAlister, 4-0.
Pole Vault: 2. Breanna Williams, 8-6.
Long Jump: 2. Kenzee Biddle, 13-3.
Triple Jump: 4. Kenzee Biddle, 29-4
1/2.
Shot Put: 1. Caitlin Mannon, 31-11.
Discus: 2. Caitlin Mannon, 98-0 1/2.
SEDAN RESULTS
Long Jump: 7. Katie Uhls, 12-2 1/4.
WEST ELK RESULTS
200: 5. Alyssa Gillespie, 29.30.
400: 6. Zoe Lampson, 1:09.40.
1600: 5. Faith Weber, 6:45.06.
3200: 4. Faith Weber, 15:07.03.
100 Hurdles: 3. Brooklyn Hilton,
17.40.
300 Hurdles: 4. Brooklyn Hilton,
56.31.
4 x 100 Relay: 3. West Elk, 53.83.
4 x 400 Relay: 3. West Elk, 5:02.00.
4 x 800 Relay: 2. West Elk, 12:39.24.
Long Jump: 3. Alyssa Gillespie, 12-11
1/4.
Triple Jump: 3. Zoe Lampson, 30-2
3/4.
Shot Put: 6. Calista Case, 28-6 3/4.
Javelin: 5. Moriah Gillespie, 85-1.
The Prairie Star
deadline is each
Monday at
5 p.m. Anything
received after
that time will
be held for the
following week’s
publication.
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Class of 2016
Amber Clingerman
Arya Qualls
Austin Williams
Bailee Ellis
Cooper Dennett
Curtis Burke
Dokanie Reyes
Gage Alcorn
Hannah Dobbs
Hannah Williams
Jaclynne Lambert
Jacob Donley
Jordyn Foley
Josh Koppelmann
Kayle Flower
Kayley Wilson
Linda Bagger
Lucas McMichael
Michael Delaney
Monica McCann
Rhys Reyes
Riley Gatton
Rylee Liebau
Sandie Scott
Class Colors:
Maroon and Gold
Commencement
will be Saturday,
May 21 at 10 a.m.
in the Central
High School
Gymnasium.
Class Flower:
Daisy
Class Motto:
The tassel’s worth
the hassle.
Saydi Loewer
Shannon Mannon
Tristan Corbett
Tyson Lawson
The following friends and supporters would like to congratulate the class of 2016:
Allen Fire Equipment,
Allen & Margie Miller
Steve & Betsy Atkins
Bair LP Gas, LLC
Bannister Financial Services, Les Bannister
Marva Blair, CPA
Brown’s Auto & Tire Repair
David & Lanetta Burdette
Caney Valley Electric
Cooperative Association
Central Rowdy Crowd Boosters
Citizen’s Bank of Kansas, NA - Winfield
City of Burden
City of Cambridge
City of Grenola
Miles Funeral Service - David Miles, Director
Countryside Funeral Home
Prairie Star
Emerald Bank
Quality Motors - Independence
Felt’s One Stop - Burden
Quality Toyota - Independence
Fleming Feed & Grain
Reedy Ford - Arkansas City
Bod Hedges Cattle Co.
Salon Bliss
Health Center Pharmacy - Van Coble DPh,
Rob & Judy Shore
Angela Norton RPh, Kayla Dutton RPh
SKT
Hopper’s Auto Sales & Service
Smith Co., Mike Smith
Rick Hopper, J.P. Weigand
Southern Kansas Agency Realtor & Auctioneer
Keith, Greg, Aaron & Daryl Metcalf
Liebau Dozer, KR & Nancy Liebau
South Roofing and Contracting LLC
Marvin & Lulu McMinn
Valley Coop
Webber Land Co.
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PRAIRIE STAR
Farm Bureau presents
scholarships to area seniors
C h a u t a u qua County Farm
Bureau has announced the names
of two $250 scholarships given to
qualifying seniors.
The qualifications
for receiving the
scholarship
are
that the applicants
or their parents
must be Chautauqua County Farm
Bureau members
and must be 2016
high school graduates with a 2.0 GPA
or higher.
This
year’s
scholarship recipients include Levi
Lowe, son of Daniel
Lowe of Bernice,
Local scholarship recipients from the Sedan High
School class of 2016 were announced this week. They are
as follows:
XI ALPHA LAMBDA OF
BETA SIGMA PHI - Amy Miller
CHAUTAUQUA
COUNTY
Lowe
FARM BUREAU - Levi Lowe,
Kaylie Baum
SEDAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Leah Steward
LES DAVIS BLUE DEVIL
SCHOLARSHIP - Amy Miller
SEDAN
CHAMBER
OF
COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP Levi Lowe
CANEY VALLEY ELECTRIC
COOP SCHOLARSHIP - Braylee
Unruh, Adam Clark, Leah
Baum
Steward
JIM AND EILEEN CUDE’
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Levi Lowe, Amy Miller, Braylee
Unruh, Curtis Williams
SEDAN FCA SCHOLARSHIP
- Levi Lowe
DALE MISAK SCBL SCHOLARSHIP - Braylee Unruh, Nick
On May 25, all Aging Proj- key roast, dressing, mashed Mays
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
ects, Inc., Meals on Wheels, and potatoes and gravy, mixed vegFriendship Meals will celebrate etables, strawberries, wheat SCHOLARSHIP - Jaden Jeffery,
Older Americans Month by roll, and white cake. RSVP to Noah Chee, Adam Clark, Nick
hosting an “All are Welcome” 620-358-3601 by May 24 at 1 Mays, Amy Miller, Elliott Miller,
Jonathan Smilko, Leah Stewluncheon. Area residents ages p.m. for a reservation.
There will also be a draw- ard, Braylee Unruh
60 or older are invited to this
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ing for a free meal to be used
special event.
SCHOLARSHIP - Leah Steward,
The meals will include tur- whenever you want.
Jaden Jeffery
4-H SCHOLARSHIP - Curtis
Williams, Amy Miller
MARK MENDENHALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Nick
Friendship Meals to
hold special luncheon
Free summer meals available
to children in Howard
By Katie Walton
The monthly meeting for
the Grafton Community was
held on Saturday, May 14, at
6:30 p.m. It was a beautiful evening and attendance was light
due to graduations and etc.
President Dixie Selter opened
the meeting and discussions
concerning building maintenance were talked about and
the building committee made
plans to address the issues.
There were no birthdays or
anniversaries to recognize.
Dixie led the group in the
group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Mitchell Foster said
the prayer.
The
food
theme for the evening was a
baked potato bar with all the
condiments, salads and delicious desserts.
Those in attendance for an
evening of great food and wonderful conversation were Don
and Lorene Selter, Dixie Selter,
Sally Sturges, Nancy and Austin Patterson, Charlene Sturges, Alma and Mitchell Foster,
Dale and Katie Walton, and Jim
and Ruth Lane.
tenance, adopting, foster care,
the horses to graze and run.
The next meeting will be on
The ladies were treated to fundraising and donations that Saturday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m.
trailer tour pulled by tractor are tax deductible as well as We will enjoy a taco bar that
with David Everhart driving to working with the horses.
evening.
We adjourned after sharing
see the special paddocks and
memorial area. The Everharts some chocolate covered strawhave done a lot of work clear- berries and headed home being, spraying and improving fore the storm, thanking Raintheir pasture. They welcome bow Meadows for a delightful
volunteers to help with main- evening.
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Tyro Christian Church
R.O.C.K.S. Presents:
Yancy in Free Concert!
Sunday, June 12
5:30 p.m. – Doors open at 5 p.m.
Yancy will be performing in this free kickoff
concert for Tyro Christian Church's R.O.C.K.S.
(VBS) to be held June 13-16.
This is a concert for all ages, children through
adult, featuring Yancy, Christian songwriter and
performer. She has written songs for Avalon, Jaci
Velasquez, Third Day and others, and has shared
the stage with Michael W. Smith, Newsboys and
Plumb. She leads worship and writes songs for
children at Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Come Experience
Mays
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST SCHOLARSHIP - Hope
Smylie, Curtis Williams
SHS
MUSIC
BOOSTER
CLUB SCHOLARSHIP - Adam
Clark, Levi Lowe, Amy Miller
FFA SCHOLARSHIP - Jessica Roggow, Amy Miller
FOUR COUNTY MENTAL
HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP - Amy
Miller
CHAPTER
DC,
P.E.O.
SCHOLARSHIP - INTERNATIONAL STAR SCHOLARSHIP
- Braylee Unruh
RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - Alex
Perez, Leah Steward, Noah
Chee, Jaden Jeffery, Nick Mays,
Braylee Unruh, Jessica Roggow, Levi Lowe, Amy Miller, Elliott Miller, Rebecca Anderson
SAEOP SCHOLARSHIP Jessica Roggow
TRAVIS
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP - Leah Steward, Jaden Jeffery, Alex Perez,
Braylee Unruh
TOM & MARIELLEN APPLEBY SCHOLARSHIP - Leah
Steward, Adam Clark
AMERICAN RED CROSS
SCHOLARSHIP - Jaden Jeffery
MADLYN ROOT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Amy Miller, Johnna Quay
ROBERT (BOB) WARRENDER SCHOLARSHIP - Elliott
Miller, Levi Lowe
UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH FAIR STAND SCHOLARSHIP - Curtis Williams,
Noah Chee
Grafton Community Meeting
all children regardless of race,
color, national origin, sex, age
or disability, and there will be
no discrimination in the course
of the meal service.
Meal time will be from 11
a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday-Friday
starting June 6 and running
through July 1. Free meals are
available to all children ages 1
to 18.
For additional information
please contact the Kansas Food
Bank at 316-265-3663.
Sedan Business Women
By Sue Kill
The Sedan Business Women’s club visited Rainbow
Meadows Equine Rescue & Retirement for their May 9 meeting. Those attending were:
Ellen Rushing, Nona Ross, Sharon Alexander, Joyce
Julian, Reta Pipher, Ruby Smith
and Sue Kill.
Karen Everhart spoke to
the group telling how the rescue for horses came about
in Chautauqua county starting with one little pony when
they lived in Wichita. They
have formed a non-profit organization and rely on volunteers with one paid employee
and donations from across the
country to operate. Over 200
horses have been rescued and
adopted in the past 10 years.
Rainbow Meadows is a beautiful place with lots of room for
“Yancy in Concert!"
Tyro Christian Church
301 S. Market St. - Tyro (Hwy. 166)
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Sedan High School Graduation ceremonies
conclude Emporia State’s
announces local
scholarship winners spring 2016 semester
Okla., and Lana
Williams of Sedan,
and Kaylie Baum,
daughter of Charles
Baum of Cedar Vale
and Anna Baum.
Lowe
plans
to attend Wichita
State University to
obtain a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science and then
on to a Master’s
Degree in Cyber Security. Baum plans
to attend Cowley
County Community College, and she
plans to major in
nursing.
Congratulations to this year’s
scholarship recipients!
Community
volunteers
along with the Kansas Food
Bank are partnering together
this summer to provide meals
for children in Howard as part
of the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Community volunteers will
assist with daily meal service
at the Housing Office in Howard. Children are required to
eat their meal on site as part
of the program. Meals will be
provided to all children without
charge and are the same for
May 18, 2016
Hats off to the more than
1,000 candidates for spring
graduation at Emporia State
University on May 14. Undergraduates will receive their
degrees during baccalaureate
ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. at
White Auditorium, 111 E. Sixth
Ave. At 2 p.m., graduate students will be hooded at Albert
Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall on
the Emporia State campus.
Students from this area
who are candidates for degrees
are:
Seth Owen Miller of Howard, Kansas, with a B.S. in
Business degree in Marketing
Jessica M. Muckenthaler of
Burden, Kansas, with a Master
of Science degree in Health,
Physical Education & Recreation
Ann Brandau-Murguia, a
member of the Kansas Board of
Regents, will speak at both the
baccalaureate and graduate
ceremonies. Dr. James Persinger, professor of psychology
and 2015 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor, will address
the baccalaureate crowd.
For those unable to attend, both ceremonies will be
streamed on the internet live.
The link for the live stream as
well as other information can
be found online at www.emporia.edu/commencement.
Michael Meloy recognized
as Beta Alpha Psi Scholar
Michael Meloy of Cedar
Vale, was recognized April 29
as a scholar at the Beta Alpha
Psi spring banquet at Emporia
State University. BAP is the international honorary business
organization for accounting,
information systems and finance majors.
Meloy is a Junior Accounting major.
Members of Beta Alpha
Psi must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, have
completed at least one course
beyond the core curriculum
and be majoring in accounting,
information systems or finance
or be a graduate student with
an accounting or information
systems concentration.
Howard resident graduates
from the University of
Central Oklahoma
Howard resident Sabetha
Lyn Young graduated Cum
Laude from the University of
Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management as a part of the spring
2016 class, which included
2,102 students from throughout Oklahoma, the country and
world.
With strong connections
throughout the Oklahoma City
metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated
to developing in students the
confidence to succeed through
transformative learning experiences.
Central prides itself as a
smart investment for success,
preparing future leaders in an
opportunity-rich environment,
with access to more than 200
student organizations and the
internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings
of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Founded in 1890, Central
connects its more than 17,000
students to unmatched value
found in 117 undergraduate
areas of study and 70 graduate
programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities
throughout the metro area.
The university is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For
more
information
about the University of Central
Oklahoma, visit www.uco.edu.
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Sedan Memorial Day Doug Blex announces
serivces planned candidacy for House of
The Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery just east of
Sedan at 10 a.m., Monday, May
30. Everyone is welcome.
Come out at 7 a.m., on
Saturday, May 28, to help put
up the big American flags in
Greenwood Cemetery so everyone can enjoy their beauty as
they blow in the wind.
Help will be needed on
Monday, May 30, at 4 p.m.,
or sooner depending on the
weather, to take down, fold and
put away the American flags to
preserve them for next time.
Contact Marion Hann at
620-725-3944 for more information.
Rolling Prairie Extension
announces annual trip
Rolling Prairie Extension
District is pleased to announce
the next trip, “Tennessee
Time,” from Sept. 17-23.
The group will begin in
Sikeston, Mo., then travel to
Pigeon Forge, Tenn., followed
by two days in Nashville, Tenn.
They will then travel to Memphis, Tenn., and Springfield,
Mo.
The cost is $1,049 for a
double reservation and $1,369
for a single reservation. Additional pricing structures are
available. Included is deluxe
Motorcoach
transportation,
quality accommodations and
luggage handling, admission
to various attractions, and nine
meals. A $50 deposit is required.
For more information contact Jill Morgan at 620-3742174.
Senator Knox to serve on
State Board of Education
Math Committee
State Senator Forrest Knox
(R-Altoona), has been invited
by the Kansas Department of
Education, Commissioner of
Education Dr. Randy Watson,
to serve as a member of the
Standards Review Committee
for Mathematics.
Senator Knox was selected
for the committee, as a member of the Kansas Senate who
has a strong background in
math, science, and engineering.
Knox maintained a 4.0 GPA
throughout college, graduating
Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working in industry
for a time, Knox completed a
Masters of Science Degree in
Mechanical Engineering from
The Technion – Israel Institute
of Technology in Haifa, Israel.
Action by Commissioner Watson reflects the State
Board’s vision of involving legislative and industry leaders in
the periodic process of reviewing curricula.
The Standards Review
Committee for Mathematics is
comprised of two work groups
– a writing workgroup, of
which Senator Knox is a part,
and a review workgroup. Ad
hoc members of the committee
also contribute to the discussion, but are not “voting members” of the committee.
Members of the committee
include school district teachers,
curriculum and assessment
specialists, KSDE personnel,
as well as representatives from
institutions of higher learning,
private schools, industry, parents, and the legislature.
The committees will review work, discuss alignment
to all pertinent sets of standards considered throughout
the process, and produce a final draft. In April 2017, committee chairs will present the
final set of standards to the
State Board for comment, and
pending suggested changes,
committee chairs will present
the final set of standards to
the State Board for approval in
May 2017.
Christian pop music singer
will kick off Tyro ROCKS
With boundless energy and
unflinching commitment to
evangelism and heart of worship at ever diverse turn, “Yancy,” will present the free kickoff concert for Tyro Christian
Church’s R.O.C.K.S. (VBS) on
Sunday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 5 p.m.
Yancy, who appeals to everyone of all ages - children
through adults, is an award
winning Christian songwriter and singer. She has written songs for Avalon, Jaci Velasquez, Third Day and other
Christian performers, and she
has shared the stage with Michael W. Smith, Newsboys and
Plumb. She also leads worship
and writes songs for children
at Church on the Move in Tulsa, Okla.
“My life plan has always
included music. I started off
doing more Christian contemporary music, then started leading worship, and with
God’s prompting, began making music for families,” said
Yancy.”There are several elements that are a part of the
music and ministry that I do.
Those things are what makes
me who I am. Some see those
things as diverse -- I just see it
as me being obedient and doing what God has called me to
do.”
She has won the Gospel
Music Association’s International Spotlight Competition,
scored the “Best Artist” slot in
a WordRecords.com competition, has been named one of
7ball Magazine’s “Best 25 Inde-
pendent Artists,” and has been
bestowed About.com Reader’s
Choice Award for “Best Christian Indie Solo Artist.”
Not only appealing to
adults, Yancy’s songwriting has
shifted towards a kid-friendly
twist of praise tunes. She has
a large selection of CDs and
DVDs for purchase that are
filled with kids’ songs and cartoon characters to help visualize the words and stories portrayed within the songs.
Yancy is the daughter of
Jim Wideman, of Jim Wideman Ministries, who held the
position as children’s worship
minister at Church on the Move
in Tulsa. He has spent over 40
years helping churches and
leaders thrive through practical, proven resources. He now
resides in Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
and Yancy resides in Nashville.
Jeff Davis, Tyro Christian
Church children’s minister,
said “Yancy’s concert, which
is free to the public, is sure to
please and will showcase her
love of Jesus through her singing. It will be a concert for everyone.”
Davis said that following
the concert free ice cream bars
and popsicles will be served to
all the concert attendees.
ROCKS, which is an acronym for TCC’s VBS, will be
held June 13-16 at the church,
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every day.
Classes will be held for ages
4 through those entering the
sixth grade, and all children
in these age categories are encouraged to attend.
Representatives
INDEPENDENCE – Doug Blex
has announced his
candidacy for the
Kansas House of
Representatives
District 12 as a Republican.
Blex has served
eight
years
as
chairman of the
Montgomery County Republican Central Committee until 2014 and has been active at
the state committee level. He is
a Montgomery County native
and has lived most of his life in
the county.
Doug and his wife Meggin
live on a farm south of Independence where they have a
small cow herd and farm on
the family farm. They have
five children, 15 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. He
retired after 28 years with the
Kansas Wildlife and Parks as
Public Lands/Law Enforcement
Supervisor in Chanute. Prior
to that position, he was area
manager for the Elk City Reservoir. Blex graduated from Kansas State University in 1969
with a B.S. in wildlife biology.
He served in the U.S. Army and
served in Vietnam from 1969
until 190 when he received an
honorable discharge.
Blex serves as chair of the
Verdigris Regional Advisory
Committee for the Verdigris
Watershed and has been active
with the State of Kansas 50year Water Vision Plan. He has
for the past six years serve as
chair of the Montgomery County Conservation District.
Blex said, “I have always
been passionate for conservation issues and believe we all
need to be responsible stewards for our environment.” He
grew up on the family farm,
being outdoors at every opportunity. “I developed a strong
desire to be a good steward for
our natural resources. I believe
it is important to give back for
the future generations. I also
believe that most of our resources are sustainable with
proper use.”
Blex says he has a common
sense approach to most issues.
“My experience as
a public land supervisor provided
a wealth of diverse
knowledge to managing
resources,
people,
budgets,
farming, how state
systems
operate,
road construction
and serving as a
law
enforcement
officer,” he said.
Blex says he
is ready to serve the people
of House District 12 as a committed persons that wants efficiency in state government. He
believes he can bring knowledge to water issues, which are
critical to the economic growth
of rural Kansas. “Farm issues
are important to rural Kansas
and need to be supported,”
Blex stated. “Sometimes legislative bills that have unintended consequences need to be
addressed. Passing legislation
at the state level that creates
funding issues for local government is not always the best
solution. Balancing taxes with
an efficient government that
meets needs in an efficient
manner is essential. We can not
rob Peter to pay Paul. Dedicated funds need to be budgeted
and spent at appropriated. I do
not favor the current sweeping
of funds to borrow against our
future,” Blex said.
On other issues, Blex says
he is a strong supporter of protecting life, the second amendment, law enforcement and
believes in God, family and
country.
Doug and his wife Meggin attend the Tyro Christian
Church where they are active
in teaching and serving. They
are also members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau
and he is a member of the Kansas Police Officers’ Association
and an NRA life member.
“Kansas is losing too many
people to other states which
offer more jobs and better economic benefits,” said Blex. “I
am a ‘selfish’ grandpa and enjoy having my family close to
me in Kansas, and will work on
legislation that will help keep
them in Kansas,” he said.
El Dorado man to seek
state senate seat
An El Dorado man has announced his candidacy for the
Kansas Senate, 14th District.
Bruce Givens, formerly
of Arkansas City and originally from Coffeyville, has
announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the
14th District. The position is
now held by State Sen. Forrest Knox, R-Altoona. Knox
has previously announced his
plans to seek the GOP nomination.
The 14th District includes
all of Chautauqua and Elk
counties, the northwest corner
of Montgomery County, and
portions of Cowley and Butler
counties.
Givens, age 60, has bachelors and masters degrees in
special education and educational administration from
Emporia State University. He
is a 1974 graduate of Arkansas
City High School.
Givens currently serves as
assistant director of special education with the Butler County
Special Education Cooperative.
“The Kansas economy is
not healthy, nor are essential
services for Kansans,” Givens
said. “I am dedicated to creating solutions and confident
futures for all Kansans; but especially for those most in need
— our seniors, our children,
and those with disabilities. If
elected, I will listen first, then
serve my constituents with integrity and compassion.”
Givens has served as a
state leader in Kiwanis and the
Kansas Association of Special
Education Administrators, as
a volunteer for the Miss Kansas Organization, and currently serves as chairperson of the
Pastor-Parish Committee and
Chancel Choir member at Trinity United Methodist Church in
El Dorado.
Married for 39 years to
wife, Sue, the superintendent
of schools in El Dorado, they
have one daughter, Megan. She
and her husband, Andy Meinen, also reside in El Dorado
with Givens’ two granddaughters.
Givens attended Friends
University as a member of
the Singing Quakers and the
Friends men’s tennis team.
Givens said he still enjoys
playing tennis and racketball,
singing in the church choir,
and is an avid upland game
bird hunter, and member of
Pheasants Forever and Ducks
Unlimited.
He also serves as the “Voice
of the Wildcats” at El Dorado
High School athletic events.
The primary election is
Tuesday, Aug. 2.
County Clerk promotes
professionalism in
government
Janice A. Fine of Chautauqua County was among
21 county clerks and deputy
clerks from across Kansas who
attained Certified County Clerk
(CCC) certification by completing the 2015 Sanborn Certification Institute in Wichita, June
1-5. The Institute is sponsored
by the Center for Public Policy and Management, Hugo
Wall School of Public Affairs
at Wichita State University and
the Kansas County Clerks’ and
Election Officials’ Association.
Certification requires 100
hours of instruction accumu-
lated on completion of year
three of the Institute.
Participants receive theoretical and practical instruction in public administration,
leadership, interpersonal and
technical skills. The program
aids county clerks in improving
job performance and recognizes the professionalism of their
offices.
The Sanborn Institute was
jointly established in 1993
through the leadership of the
late Dorothy Sanborn, County
Clerk of Seward County, Kan.,
and Wichita State University.
Conservation districts
are accepting cost share
applications
By Robin Jackson
The Chautauqua and Elk
County Conservation Districts
will be accepting applications
for cost share from the 2017
State Water Resources Cost
Share Program and the NonPoint Source Cost Share Program.
Landowners with natural
resource concerns on their
property are encouraged to
visit the Chautauqua County
Conservation District and the
Elk County Conservation District to discuss solutions and
possible state financial assistance. The Conservation District is charged with the responsibility of protecting and
conserving the county’s natural resources along with the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) providing
technical assistance relating to
erosion, water quality, water
conservation and other natural
resource issues.
The conservation district
is conducting a sign-up May 1
through May 31, to accept requests for state cost share assistance from both the WR and
NPS cost share programs.
All applicants for the Water Resources Cost Share Program and Non-Point Source
Cost Share Program will be
considered for 70% cost share
funding up to a predetermined
landowner limit.
All applicants will be prioritized using an evaluation
worksheet developed by the
Conservation District Boards
and approved by the Department of Conservation. In order
to receive cost share funding,
all conservation practices must
be maintained and preserved
for a minimum of 10 years or
the life of the practice. Funding by the Division of Conservation, Kansas Department of
Agriculture through appropriation from the Kansas Water
Plan Fund.
Applications are available
at the Chautauqua and Elk
County Conservation District
Offices, located in the USDA
Service Center at 131 N Wabash, Howard, Kan. For questions or to request an application, call the District Office at
620-374-2511.
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Elk Valley Schools prepare for
Camp Learn S’More this summer
Elk Valley School District
283 is preparing for the summer grant programs. The 21st
CCLC Grant was awarded in
December of 2012. The Kansas Reading Roadmaps was
awarded in August of 2014.
Camp Learn S’more will
begin on Monday, May 23 and
conclude on Friday, July 1. Students will have the opportunity
to enhance their academics and
engage in five field trips. Elementary students will be participating in a Science Camp at
Greenbush on Thursday, May
26. On Thursday, June 30, the
students will travel to Joplin,
Mo., and tour Wildcat Glades
and hike on the backpacking
trails.
All students enrolled in the
summer programs will tour
Tanganyika Wildlife Park at
Goddard, Kan., on June 10.
On June 17, students will visit
the Sedgwick County Zoo and
swim at the YMCA at Andover. Students and parents will
be traveling to Kansas City on
June 27 to the Coterie Theater
at Crown Center and Sky Zone
Indoor Trampoline Park.
From June 27-July 1,
8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KIDS 4
BROADWAY Theater workshop
and STEM camp will be offered. KIDS 4 BROADWAY with
be presenting “The Inventive
Inn” at the Parents Community Night on Friday, July 1.
Enrichment class projects will
be on display in the gym. You
are invited to attend and enjoy
the evening with a pizza buffet
starting at 6:15 p.m.
The classes being offered
this year through the Kansas
Reading Roadmaps and 21st
CCLC Grants are: Individual
Reading Reinforcement, Individual Independent Reading,
Structured Read Aloud and Vocabulary, Healthy Kids, Simple
Machines-Robotics and Rocketry, S’MORE Cooking with
Campers and Community Service, Discovering & Exploring
Clay, Focus on Photography,
Arts & Crafts, Karate Kids,
Ahead of the Game, Archery,
Thrillin’ for Grillin’, Lifetime
Fitness, Small Engines, Woodworking, iPad Discovery, and
Culinary Cooking Around the
World.
Breakfast and lunch will
be provided Monday through
Friday. All students will have
the opportunity to attend seven
swimming sessions.
Donations for the program
provided by Community National Bank of Independence,
Elk Falls and Longton United
Methodist Church, First Baptist
Church of Longton, Kirks Mini
Mart, BK’s, Bank of Longton,
Silver Bell Motel, and Corle
Trucking.
A complete list of classes
and student enrollment forms
has been made available to all
students in the Elk Valley District for the summer session.
Wheelin’ Around Longton
Flora and I were on the
road again this week as we
traveled to Wichita for a shopping spree to buy a wedding
dress for Flora to wear to
Tanisha’s wedding. While they
shopped til they dropped, sonin-law Richard and I went to
several plant stores. Everyone
had a great time doing what
they enjoyed. Flora has a new
dress and I have some new
plants.
Around town more yards
are being mowed as spring
cleanup continues. I see fishing
poles in several trucks around
town as another summer activity starts. I hope to join them
soon as I love to fish. I’ve heard
that kids have already tried
swimming in the river - brrrr
too cold for me.
Thanks to my helpers, I
have moved most of my plants
out of the greenhouse and back
to my own yard. Now the fun
problem is finding places for
everything so it gets the right
amount of sunlight and water.
My birthday list starts
with Gordy Cooley, Samantha
Mueller and Joseph Bridges on
Thursday, May 19. Matt Dowell and Nicole Hanks follow on
Friday, May 20. Robby Dulin
and Scott Bright add a candle
on Saturday, May 21, as does
Thelma Howell on Sunday, May
22. Angie Jones Edwards joins
in on Tuesday, May 24, Rachel
Dowell rounds out my list on
Wednesday, May 25.
Everyone have a great day.
See you out and about!
Elk Falls News
By Gloria Jones-Wolf
students and one art instructor
from Chaparral High School
came to Elk Falls for a tour of
the Elk Falls Pottery and the
Rock Garden. They ended their
tour at the falls where they
took time to make sketches.
One reason for the choice of
Elk Falls for this art student’s
outing was that the art instructor is a second cousin of Steve
Fry.
Steve and Jane Fry also attended the graduation of Faith
Ferguson, daughter of Cathy
and Danny Ferguson at Dexter
High School this past weekend.
Beki Eck remembered that
Doug Bishop’s birthday was
this past week. She also echoed
everyone’s appreciation for all
the work he has done on the
streets, cutting trees and lots of
other stuff to spiff up the town.
Beki Eck has been feeling
better than the past few years
and is out planting gardens
and flowers. She has corn up
six inches tall, she said. Hope
her dogs will be on duty to keep
the raccoons out of that corn
Over here in Elk Falls
school is out at Longton but
Howard still has a week and a
couple days to go. In Boyd and
Kay Koehn’s household, Kay is
officially on summer break and
Boyd still has to go to work.
Likewise with the Mueller
household two of the children
are on summer vacation and
another who attends Howard
has a few days to go. How fair
is that? In the mean time we all
have had to put on our sweaters to do the gardening and
mowing.
Alta Fry had a great late
Mother’s Day treat. Her son
Larry and his wife Joyce of
Great Bend came to visit on
Friday. That evening Alta’s son
Steve, his wife Jane and Alta’s
grandson Zach and his wife
Laura and their children, Nethra and Ruben joined Larry
and Joyce for dinner at Alta’s
house. Larry and Joyce, here
to celebrate not only Mother’s
Day but Joyce’s birthday, left
on Saturday to return home.
This week a group of 14
when it starts to produce.
John Collins and his mother Allison took two trips to Missouri and Arkansas this past
week. They were there to pick
up some purchases for John
but were able to stop for the
night at John’s sister Melody’s
house and have a good visit as
well. At home, John and Edsy’s
daughter Allison has a new
trampoline and is becoming an
expert.
Boyd and Kay Koehn took
in the graduation of Kay’s niece
Riley this past weekend. Riley
graduated from Topeka High
School so it was a big class. After the event all of Kay’s sisters
and nieces and nephews went
out to eat together.
And, I have one of those
bright blue indigo buntings
coming to my yard to join the
orioles. You can’t beat that
with a stick.
Stop by and share the Elk
Falls experience with us; you
are always welcome.
Extension News
Longton Happenings
My aunt, Betty Ruth
Stone Smith, passed away
Friday, May 13, in Branson,
Mo., where she had been in a
nursing home for the last two
years. She suffered a stroke
two months ago and never
fully recovered from that. She
was born and raised in Longton. Her parents were Paul
and Ella Ferguson Stone. She
was 92 years old. They had
a service in Branson and a
graveside in Longton Cemetery
on Tuesday, May 17. She was
buried next to her husband,
John Lloyd Smith.
John and Betty lived many
years in Longton, Independence and Moline. They were
instrumental in getting the Senior Housing built in Longton.
She has one daughter, Ione
Smith of Branson, formerly of
Independence and two grandsons, Greg Girard and Chad
Adamson of Branson. Her
nephew is J.R. Ferguson of
Longton. Ione asked that my
Jim be a pall bearer.
Stuart and Jamie were excited to learn that they won the
drawing for Dave Matthews
tickets from the Cessna Employees Club. That is Jamie’s
favorite band and she was
thrilled, even though it was
last minute and on a Tuesday
night, they had a great adult
night out. They stayed at the
hotel at Old Towne, enjoyed a
wonderful concert (they were
the only act), and enjoyed martini’s at Mort’s. Stuart went
to a sale on Saturday in Independence and was able to get
a beautiful piano for $5. Jamie is over the moon and it is
a gorgeous piano. It is a William Knabe antique upright
piano in amazing condition. It
is the heaviest thing that the
four friends and Stuart have
ever lifted. They loaded it on
the trailer from the sale with a
fork lift.
I was able to go to Caden’s
baseball game in Bartlesville
on Thursday night, they won
by one point so was a close
game. I am always amazed at
what these eight years olds can
do; after all the years of watching t-ball, you forget what a
real game is like even though it
is coach pitch. They had gone
fishing the day before and
had a great day together and
caught some good sized fish.
Crystal is graduating May
24, from Tri-Tech in Bartlesville with an accounting
degree. She is certified in
By Steve Fielder
Sedan Elementary students represent history with wax museum
The Sedan Elementary 4th grade presented their annual wax museum in the weeks before school
wrapped up this year.The students had fun while researching, writing, and portraying famous people.This
project is one of their favorites to do at the end of the year. (courtesy photos)
By Pauline Ramsey
Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, Intuit Quickbooks,
all Microsoft Office products
(Excel, Word, Access), Payroll,
Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting. I think she has
a better, more technical and
useful accounting degree than
I got in my Bachelor’s. I could
account for everything in general, but didn’t know how to do
those things to get to the financials. I had to learn to do payroll on my own for 2,500 people at Sedgwick County, pretty
scary. I am so very proud of
her. She has a 4.0 g.p.a. Great
job, Crystal.
This weekend, we were
blessed by a visit from my dear
friend, Nancy Werneke. It is
her first time in Longton and
she really liked the peacefulness of it and how much yard
we have. She was raised on a
farm around Columbia, Mo. We
had a great day of conversation
and food. She brought us some
of the best beef we have ever
had, Werneke Beef. Thank you,
Nancy. We took her over to see
Elk Falls and then she headed
home. The visit was way too
short.
“Don’t
learn
it
and
leave it, but learn it and live
it. Sometimes we have selective hearing when it comes to
scripture. Keep your mouth
shut. You have two ears and
one mouth, so listen twice as
much as you talk. Did you ever
learn anything while talking?
What we obey shows what we
believe, not what we say. We
need to follow the light of Jesus by doing these three things.
Service - Serve others at home
and at work before yourself. Sacrifice - Give up something you like for someone
you love. Self-denial - Putting
God and others first, or live in
the prison of selfishness. It is
impossible to be a disciple of
Christ in your daily walk if you
are not truly following Christ
and only having selective
hearing on how to spend your
time. Ask yourself how you
are loving God and loving others.” Mike Snow Gracepoint
Church (Wichita)
Iris came up to me the other day and gave me one of her
fantastic hugs that I get several of a day. She says, “My hugs
heal your heart.” I said through
tears, “Yes, they do.” Let your
hugs heal someone’s heart.
“Can’t leave a legacy separate from others and God.”
Corrie Ten Boom
Have a Blessed Week in His
amazing Love!
Mosquitoes: How to Avoid
Getting Bitten
By Richard H Fechter,
District Extension Agent
The current wet weather and issues associated with
the Zika virus have people
“on edge” regarding mosquitoes. However, the common
strategies that must be implemented to avoid mosquito bites
is the same regardless of the
mosquito-disease (e.g. virus)
relationship. The three primary strategies that will help to
avoid mosquito problems include: 1) source reduction, 2)
personal protection, and 3) insecticides.
As for source reduction, it
is important to routinely eliminate or reduce all mosquito
breeding sites, which will effectively decrease mosquito
populations, by removing stagnant or standing water from
any items or areas that may
collect water. These include
the following: wheelbarrows,
pet food or water dishes, saucers underneath flower pots,
buckets, tires, toys, wading
pools, birdbaths, ditches and
equipment. In addition, be sure
that gutters drain properly and
do not collect water.
In regards to personal protection, protect yourself from
mosquito bites by delaying or
avoiding being outdoors during
dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Use repellents that contain the following
active ingredients: DEET or
picaridin. DEET may provide
up to 10 hours of protection
whereas picaridin provides up
to eight hours of protection. In
general, a higher percentage of
active ingredient in the product
results in longer residual activity or repellency.
For children, do not use
any more than 30% active ingredient. Furthermore, do not
use any repellents on infants
less than two months old.
Clothing can be sprayed with
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either DEET or permethrin
(pyrethroid insecticide). Afterward, always wash clothing
separately. Before applying
any repellent be sure to read
the label carefully.
Finally, everyone seems to
want to know about insecticides. Do they work? For stationary ponds there are several products that may be used,
such as, “Mosquito Dunks”
and/or “Mosquito Bits” which
contain the active ingredient,
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp.
israelensis. The active ingredient is a bacterium that is
ingested by mosquito larvae
and subsequently kills them.
The bacterium only directly
kills mosquito larvae and has
no effect on fish or other vertebrates. Try to avoid making area-wide applications of
contact insecticides because
these types of applications are
generally not effective, and the
applications may potentially
kill many beneficial insects and
pollinators (e.g. bees).
Also, just as important
as knowing what will control
those mosquitoes, is to know
what will not control them. The
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PUBLIC NOTICES USD 462 Board of Education
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
May 11, 18, and 25, 2016
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KANSAS
SITTING IN SEDAN
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SEDAN,
Plaintiff
vs.
JEREMY HAUGHN and LAURA CAMPBELL, Defendants
16CV - 5
NOTICE OF SALE
TO THE ABOVE NAMED PERSONS AND ALL PERSONS WHO ARE
OR MAY BE CONCERNED:
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued
to me out of the said District Court in
the above titled action, I will on the 2nd
day of June, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. of said
day at the east door of the Chautauqua
County Courthouse, Sedan, Kansas, offer for public sale and sell to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, the following
described real estate located in Chautauqua County, Kansas:
Lots 1, 3 and 5, except the South
60 feet thereof, of Block 8 in the
Original Town of Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas, commonly
known as 203 West Elm, Sedan,
Kansas
The above described real estate is
taken as property of the defendants Jeremy Haughn and Laura Campbell and is
directed by said Order of Sale to be sold
without appraisement to satisfy said Order of Sale.
Richard Newby
Chautauqua County Sheriff
Jeffrey A. Chubb (#9915)
EMERT, CHUBB & GETTLER, LLC
204 East Laurel - P. O. Box 747
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-1800 / (620) 331-1807 - fax
[email protected]
Attorneys for plaintiff
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
May 4, 11, and 18, 2016
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELK
COUNTY, KANSAS.
(Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59).
In the Matter of the Estates of A. DALE
ARBUCKLE and KATHRYN E. ARBUCKLE, Deceased.
No. 15-PR13.
NOTICE OF HEARING
ON PETITION FOR FINAL
SETTLEMENT
The State Of Kansas To All Persons
Concerned:
You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Adam
Arbuckle, Executor of the Estates of A.
DALE ARBUCKLE and KATHRYN E.
ARBUCKLE, deceased, praying for Final Settlement of the Estates, approval
of his acts, proceedings and accounts
as Executor, allowance of fees, determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees entitled to the estate and assignment unto them of property remaining in
the estates of A. DALE ARBUCKLE and
KATHRYN E. ARBUCKLE, deceased.
You are hereby required to file your
written defenses thereto on or before
May 25, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on
said day, in said Court, in this Court in
the City of Howard, Elk County, Kansas
at which time and place the cause will
be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due
course upon the Petition.
Adam Arbuckle Executor
Submitted by:
Prepared and approved
by: Jason P. Brewer
WILSON & BREWER, P.A. P.O. Box 896
Arkansas City,
Kansas 67005 (620) 442-1950
Attorney
for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
May 18, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-04
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE
COUNTY COUNSELOR TO INSTITUTE A TAX FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 792801, ET. SEQ.
WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 792801, as amended, the Board of County
Commissioners shall order the county
attorney or the county counselor, as the
case may be, to institute a proceeding
in the District Court, in the name of said
board, against owners or supposed
owners of real estate whereon there remains delinquent real estate taxes; and
WHEREAS, the County Treasurer
has presented a list of parcels of real
estate whereon there exists delinquent
real estate taxes.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KAN:
SECTION 1. The County Counselor is directed to commence the process
of foreclosing upon tracts of real estate
whereon there exist delinquent real estate taxes.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall
be published one time in the official
County newspaper.
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED AND
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KAN., on May 10, 2016.
/s/ Goff Searl, Chairman
/s/ Jack Carpenter, Commissioner
/s/ Danny Williams, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Janice A. Fine, County Clerk
The Prairie Star
deadline is each
Monday at
5 p.m. Anything
received after
that time will
be held for the
following week’s
publication.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
May 18, 2016
BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION
COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
NOTICE OF FILING
APPLICATION
RE: Thomas Wade Patteson –
Application for a permit to authorize the
disposal of saltwater into the McNown
#4, located in Chautauqua County, Kan.
TO: All Oil and Gas Producers,
Unleased Mineral Interest Owners,
Landowners, and all persons whomever
concerned.
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that Thomas Wade Patteson
has filed an application to commence
the disposal of saltwater into the Mississippi formation at the McNown #4,
spot NE-NE-NE-SW, Legal Description
Sec. 28, Twp. 32S R.10E, Chautauqua
County, Kan., with a maximum operating pressure of 500# and a maximum
injection rate of 3000 bbls per day.
Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required
to file their objections or protest with
the Conservation Division of the State
Corporation Commission of the State of
Kansas within thirty (30) days from the
date of this publication. These protests
shall be filed pursuant to Commission
regulations and must state specific reasons why granting the application may
cause waste, violate correlative rights,
or pollute the natural resources of the
State of Kansas
All persons interested of concerned
shall take notice of the foregoing and
shall govern themselves accordingly.
Thomas Wade Patteson
484 Osage Trail
Moline, KS 67353
(620)647-3667
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
May 18, 2016
BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION
COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF
KANSAS
NOTICE OF FILING
APPLICATION
SM Oil & Gas, Inc. (KCC License
#35116) is filing a UIC/Application for
an Injection Well (Form U-1) with the
Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC)
to inject/dispose of produced salt water
into their Fulsom “B” #9 well (API #15019-27541-00-00) located exactly 950’
FNL, 165’ FEL of Section 17-T33SR10E, Chautauqua County, Kan.
The proposed maximum injection
rate is 1500 barrels per day. The proposed maximum injection pressure is
600 PSI. The proposed water injection
formation is the Mississippi Chat, estimated depth at approximately 2020’ below ground level (Estimated Sub-Sea is
-978).
No other wells will be utilized for injection/disposal unless approved by the
KCC. Several wells may be ultimately
utilized in this project.
All persons interested should take
notice. Information about this application can be obtained through the KCC at
(316) 337-6200 or at the contact person
listed below.
Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required
to file their objections or protest with
the Conservation Division of the State
Corporation Commission of the State of
Kansas within thirty (30) days from the
date of this publication. These protests
shall be filed pursuant to Commission
regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application
may cause waste, violate correlative
rights or pollute the natural resources of
the State of Kansas.
All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing
and shall govern themselves accordingly.
SM Oil & Gas, Inc.
P. O. Box 189
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 440-6512 (Cell)
(620) 725-3200 (Office)
Peru City
Council
This information was taken from the
minutes submitted by Barbara Rinck.
The city of Peru held it’s regularly
scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 5, at 7
p.m. Members of the council present were
Donna Wolfe, John Barryman, Heath Joslin, Jack Myers and Paul Marshall. Employees present were Art Sullivan, Barbara
Rinck, Brandy Hopkins and Mayor Greg
Joslin.
The clerk read the minutes from the
previous meeting. Jack Myers motioned to
accept the minutes and Paul Marshall seconded it. Motion carried.
The treasurer’s report was given. Receipts were $7,947.93 and expenses were
$11,390.26. Donna Wolfe motioned to accept and Paul Marshall seconded it.
In old business, the park has had a
few repairs made. The swing seats were
replaced along with a seat on one of the
tables.
In new business, council approved
more minutes to be purchased for Art’s
phone. Donna Wolfe made motion and
Jack Myers seconded it. Motion carried.
Art informed the council that while
adding a new customer, it was discovered
that one of the sewer lines in town is in
need of being cleaned out. He suggested
that we rent Sedan’s jet rodder. Jack Myers
made motioned and Heath Joslin seconded it. Motion carried.
Dumpster rental was discussed.
Dates for the dumpsters will be released
at a later time. Donna Wolfe motioned and
Jack Myers seconded the motion which
carried.
Heath Joslin motioned to pay bill and
Paul Marshall seconded it.
Heath Joslin motioned for the meeting
to adjourn. Donna Wolfe seconded it.
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800-442-4810
This information was taken from the
unapproved minutes of the Monday, May 9
meeting of the Board of Education of Central USD #462, Burden, and submitted by
Linda Bartel. The regular session started
at 6 p.m., at Central Junior/Senior High
School. The following members were in attendance: David Burdette, Yvonne Whitehill, Jennifer Biddle and Eddie Weigle. ake
Liebau arrived at 6:35 p.m. Matt Tatum and
David Loewer were absent. Marian Hedges, Superintendent/Elementary Principal;
Shane Walter, CJSHS Principal; Rick Shaffer, Assistant Principal; and Neil Phillips,
also attended.
Call to Order
David Burdette called the meeting to
order at 6:03 p.m.
Student Recognitions
Reagan Cady, Melissa Henderson,
Mariah Blankenbaker and Cera Krueger
were recognized for reading the required
William Allen White books which qualified
them for voting privileges and a field trip
with Mrs. Douglas.
Audience
Neil Phillips, CPA, with Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips, spoke briefly to the board
concerning his auditing firm.
Agenda
Yvonne Whitehill made a motion to
approve the agenda with the additions under “New Business” – item #6 – Approve
auditing firm for 2016-17; and item #7 – Approve Summer School Program for June,
2016. Weigle seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
Minutes
Whitehill made a motion to approve
the minutes for Monday, April 11. Jennifer
Biddle seconded the motion which carried
4-0.
Payment of Bills
After reviewing the bills, Whitehill
made a motion to approve payment of the
submitted bills. Weigle seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Fund balances were reviewed.
Jake Liebau arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Administrator’s Report
Facilities were reviewed, discussion
concerning the bond election, supple-
mental positions, BC/BS health insurance
for employees, Greenbush services for
2016-17 and summer school for Jr/Sr high
school students was held.
Break/Executive Session – Personnel
Following a five-minute break (7:157:20 p.m.), Liebau made a motion to enter
executive session for 25 minutes (7:207:45 p.m.) to discuss personnel matters
of non-elected personnel to protect the
privacy interests of the individual(s) to be
discussed. Whitehill seconded the motion
which carried 5-0. The administrators were
invited to attend the closed session. They
returned to open session at 7:45 p.m.
New Business
Liebau made a motion to accept
Jayme Hayes resignation as music instructor and all music supplemental positions at
the end of the school year. Biddle seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
The Cowley County Health Department Board representative was tabled until
the June board meeting.
Liebau made a motion to increase the
adult breakfasts by five cents to $2.05 and
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the Central Elementary student lunches by
10 cents to $2.40 for the 2016-17 school
year. Biddle seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
Liebau made a motion to approve
the handbook changes for the Central Jr/
Sr High School. The handbook changes included: unpaid bills, transportation, activity
and athletic practices at Jr/Sr high school,
as well as notification concerning student
insurance-parent responsibilities for medical expenses. (Complete policy changes
were attached to the official minutes.)
Liebau made a motion to approve
Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips for auditing
services for 2016-17. Whitehill seconded
the motion which carried 5-0.
Whitehill made a motion to approve
the Jr/Sr High School Summer School for
June, 2016. Biddle seconded the motion
which carried 5-0.
Adjournment
Whitehill made a motion to adjourn at
8 p.m. Liebau seconded the motion which
carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Chautauqua County Council on Aging
The Chautauqua County Council on
Aging met at the First National Bank of
Sedan Conference Room at 1:30 p.m., on
Tuesday, April 5. Those present were: Diana Clanton, Alan Crawford, Nina Campbell, Barbara Ross, Kyle Finney, Judi St.
Clair, Maxine McCoy and Annie Blankinship.
President Alan Crawford opened the
meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and
prayer.
A motion was made by Diana Clanton to accept the agenda as presented,
seconded by Nina Campbell. The motion
carried.
The minutes were presented. Kyle
Finney made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Nina
Campbell. The motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was presented as follows:
Balance forward
$1660.03
Yerkes and Michelle -$260.00
$1400.03
CD Balance forward $15313.48
A motion was made by Judi St. Clair
to accept the Treasurer’s as presented,
seconded by Kyle Finney. The motion carried.
The transportation report was given
as follows: 75 rides - 848 miles; 44.5 driver hours $40 total donations; $116.77 total
fuel; $78.24 insurance auto w/d $195.01
total cost.
Balance forward
$4116.12
Deposit mill levy
+$3107.70
$7223.82
Donations
+$40.00
$7263.82
Felt’s Oil
-$116.77
$7147.05
Ins auto w/d
-$78.24
$7068.81
A motion was made by Nina Campbell
to accept the transportation report as given, seconded by Kyle Finney. The motion
carried.
Annie Blankinship gave the County
Director’s Report a follows:
February: SR Care Act- 42.75 homemaker service, four attendant care IIIB
Contracts- 42.5 homemaker service, 3.5
attendant care IIIE Contracts- 3.75 homemaker service Blood pressures- Sedan 20
Cedar Vale 17 Peru 10 Niotaze 8
March: SR Care Act- 59.75 homemaker service, 9.75 attendant care IIIB
Contracts- 47.75 homemaker service 4.75
attendant care IIIE Contracts- 7.5 homemaker service, .5 attendant care Blood
pressures- Sedan 14 Cedar Vale 13 Peru
8 Niotaze 10
The records associated with the
Area on Aging funding were reviewed by
Jody Abbington and another reviewer. The
county passed with flying colors with one
minor issue to be resolved in future records.
Connie is retiring around the end of
April or first of June. An advertisement will
be published announcing the open position, seeking applicants.
Nina Campbell reported on the Silver-Haired Legislature: A meeting was held
the previous Monday with seven out of 10
present. The issues discussed were the
price of drugs, a wage increase for caregivers, expansion on Medicare like Indiana
and the fact that land lines will be obsolete
in 10-15 years.
Diane Clanton reported that 38 individuals received CSFP commodities in
March. And TEFAP will be distributed in
Sedan on April 12.
Old business items were discussed:
The changes in bylaws were discussed. A
motion was made by Barbara Ross to table
the issue, seconded by Diane Clanton. The
motion carried.
In regard to the Second Annual Senior Day this year, scheduled for Saturday,
June 4, centers need to decide what they
will supply. Chautauqua will bring deserts,
Peru will bring coleslaw. The flyer has been
developed and will be printed for distribution.
Budgets are due in June.
Center news was reported before
a motion being made by Judi St. Clair to
adjourn the meeting, seconded by Nina
Campbell. The motion carried and the
meeting was adjourned.
New Beginnings Board Appointment
Kaminska moved to accept the resignation of Teressa Kirkpatrick and appoint
Connie Hey to replace her on the New
Beginnings Board. Liebau seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers
Dale Steward and John Halbgewachs
presented a bid for bridge inspection for
2016.
Road and Bridge
Liebau moved and Hebb seconded the motion to set permit fees for road
crossings at $250 to cut across a gravel
road and $500 to bore under an asphalt
road. The fine for not obtaining a permit is
$250 - $500 per day. Motion carried 3-0.
Jared Wiseman has started spraying
the roadsides. Levi Winscher will begin
mowing after school is out.
Kansas Works Board
Liebau agreed to be nominated to
serve on the Board of Kansas Works.
District Court
Erin Meador presented a plan to remodel the top floor of the courthouse and
move all of District Court functions to that
floor.
Break (2:12 – 2:22 p.m.)
Acquisition of Property
Jerry Harrod is preparing a deed to
donate to the county the property on which
the old grade school set.
Resolution
Liebau moved and Hebb seconded
the motion to approve Resolution 2016-02
regarding automatic aid to the five incorporated cities in Elk County. Motion carried
3-0.
Twilight Manor
The commissioners plan to move the
Health Department, EMS and Extension
Service to Twilight Manor. A special meeting is planned Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m.,
with these department heads to discuss
space requirements.
Bridge Inspection Bid
Cook, flat & Strobel also presented
a bid of $10,888 for bridge inspections.
Kaminska moved and Liebau seconded
the motion to accept the bid presented by
Kirkham Michael and Associates, Inc. for
bridge inspections for 2016 in the amount
of $16,716.50. Motion carried 2-1 (Hebb
objecting).
Warrants
Liebau moved and Kaminska seconded the motion to approve the warrants in
the amount of $235,115.46. Motion carried
3-0.
Executive Session
Kaminska moved and Liebau seconded the motion to go into executive session
for 10 minutes for attorney/client privileged
discussion starting at 3:15 p.m., and resuming to open session at 3:25 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
The regular meeting resumed at 3:25
p.m., with no action taken from the executive session.
Clerk
Clerk Vicky Wedman announced
that she would be out of the office for the
months of June and July.
Adjournment
Liebau moved and Hebb seconded
the motion to adjourn at 3:32 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Elk County Commission
This information was taken from the
approved minutes of the Monday, April
25 meeting of the Elk County Board of
Commissioners. Commissioners present
were Shari Kaminska, District I; Gary D.
Hebb, District II; and K.R. Liebau, District
III. County Clerk Vicky D. Wedman and
county counselor Paul Dean were also
in attendance. Others present were Joe
Love, maintenance; Neva L. Walter, register of deeds; Doug Ritz, rural fire; William
Bischof, recycling; Don Sander, emergency preparedness; Kandy Dowell, health;
Kevin Wray, IT; Robert Nungesser; John
Walker, undersheriff; L. W. Ross; Barbara
Clubine; David Evans; Sharon Wagner,
road; Jon Halbgewachs; Dale Steward;
Fran Wray.
Call to Order
Chairman Shari Kaminska called the
regular meeting to order at 1 p.m., in the
commission room of the courthouse.
Minutes Approval
Liebau moved and Hebb seconded
the motion to approve the regular minutes
of April 11, with changes. Motion carried
3-0.
Public Forum
Robert Nungesser asked the commissioners for permission for the road
department to prepare the fairground for
the mud run on Saturday, June 4, as they
have done in the past. The commissioners
agreed to the service.
Kaminska commended Dale and Barbara Clubine for the nice note of thanks to
the residents and businesses in Elk County, published in the Prairie Star, regarding
their 50th anniversary celebration.
Liebau asked to change two mini-
mum maintenance roads to routine maintenance. One is Road 10 going east on
Settler and the other is Road 8 off of Flint.
Road foreman Don Sanders said the latter
road is already maintained routinely.
IT Department
Kevin Wray announced that ISC will
be relocating back to Sedgwick County at
the end of May. They will continue to rent
office space at the county, intend to be
onsite once a week and maintain an hour
to one and a half hour response time for
any major computer problems at the courthouse.
Maintenance
Joe Love said South Roofing did not
want to bid to fix the flat roof where the
bees have conjugated. Rick Bunyard said
it is time to remove the bees so Love will
contact A-Lert to see if they would be willing to do the repairs after removal of the
hives.
Recycling
William Bischof was given permission
to supply pizza and water for his workers
on Saturday, April 30, at the household
waste and e-waste collection.
Emergency Preparedness
Byrdee Miller presented a Process for
Fire Maintenance Assistance Grant Program Guide Summary for the commissioners to review. She also spoke about the
active shooter exercise that was presented
at the courthouse last Friday. She received
a lot of good feedback from employees.
Rural Fire
Doug Ritz said Jerry Hall will send a
crew out in about a month to evaluate the
radio tower on Jim Perkins land for county
use.
Chautauqua County Commission
The following was taken from the
Chautauqua County Commission meeting
minutes:
Chairman Goff Searl called the meeting of the Chautauqua County Board of
Commissioners to order on Tuesday, May
10 at 8:30 a.m. in the commission room of
the courthouse. Commissioner Jack Carpenter and Danny Williams were present
as was County Counselor, Ruth Ritthaler
and County Clerk Janice A. Fine. Danny
Williams opened the meeting with prayer.
Minute’s approval: Danny Williams
made a motion to approve the minutes of
May 3 as presented. Jack Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0.
Joel Haden, Road & Bridge Superin-
Friendship
Meals
Thursday, May 19 - Ham salad sandwich, cream of celery soup, bun, cracker-1,
cucumber and tomato salad, strawberries.
Friday, May 20 - Chicken and cheese
casserole, broccoli, carrot pineapple salad,
peaches, garlic bread.
Monday, May 23 - Port roast w/gravy, cabbage au gratin, mixed vegetables,
blushing pears.
Tuesday, May 24 - Tuna pasta salad,
broccoli and raisin salad, peaches, bread
stick, cookie.
Wednesday, May 25 - Hot turkey
sandwich casserole, peas, plums, no-bake
cookie.
Memorial Holiday is May 30.
Weekday noon meals are served,
delivered or available for takeout. Frozen
meals are available for weekends. Area
congregate meals sites include Cedar Vale
- People’s Place, 620-758-2675 (Also delivering to Sedan, Peru, Niotaze, Chautauqua and Elgin); Grenola - Grenola Senior
Citizen’s Center, 620-358-3601 (Also delivering to Cambridge and Burden); Howard
- Howard Senior Center, 620-374-2200;
Moline - Moline Community Center, 620647-8178; and Longton - Longton Senior
Center, 620-642-6861.
Please make reservations for your
meal 24 hours in advance.
The recommended contribution for
assessed participants is $3 for those 60
and above.
Meal cost for those under 60 is $4.75.
tendent provided commissioners with his
weekly road report. Crews are hauling
rock to the following: Rd 6 and Lariat, Rd
6 and Marshall, Rd 30 and Independence
shortcut north and south, Independence
shortcut and Rd 26 south, Prairie and Rd
30 south. A culvert was installed at Eagle
and Hwy 99, ½ mile east. A right of way
was completed on Rd 30 and Independence Rd and Nation and Rd 27. Haden
provided commissioners with specs for the
truck beds to select the one he needs for
his new truck. Haden will purchase from
Midwest Truck Equipment. Commissioners asked Haden to review a few road areas.
Ruth Ritthaler, County Counselor informed commissioners as a result of the
ongoing investigation and including the
forensic audit that the County Attorney and
prior Treasurer, Lisa Hudson have come to
an agreement which includes, among other
things, restitution to Chautauqua County.
Annie Blankinship, Health Department Administrator joined the meeting.
Danny Williams made a motion to go into
executive session to discuss non-elected
personnel for 20 minutes with Blankinship and Crystal Wade, HR Administrator
at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Searl called the
regular meeting back in session at 9:20
a.m. No action was taken as a result of the
executive session. Chairman Goff Searl
made a motion, with approval of the Health
Department Administrator to hire Diane
Wiggins to replace a retiring employee in
the Health Department. Jack Carpenter
seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Cindy Weaver, District Court Clerk
joined the meeting to discuss the official
bid for the new lighting system for the
courtroom. Commissioner Williams will
talk with a vendor for installation and let
Weaver know by the next meeting.
Sue Kill joined the meeting. The
Kansas Sampler went well in Winfield.
SCKKED has moved into their new building in Bel Aire. Re-imagine Sedan is trying
to promote the city lake. The road to the
lake needs graded and commissioners will
talk with Joel Haden, Road & Bridge Superintendent for the work. Kill had a letter
in support of Mike Burns abatement program if he qualifies.
Ruth Ritthaler, County Counselor
brought a resolution directing the county
counselor to institute a tax foreclosure proceeding number 2016-04 for commission
approval. Danny Williams made a motion
to approve resolution 2016-04 regarding
the tax sale. Jack Carpenter seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Janice Fine, County Clerk brought the
following to commissioners: 1) Clerk and
Deputy Clerk will be attending the annual
conference the remainder of the week. 2)
Brought budget worksheets to commissioners for their review.
Commissioners reviewed an email
from Lucas McDermott regarding the City
of Cedar Vale demolishing homes in Cedar
Vale.
Commissioners discussed the cost
benefit analysis completed for Sedan Floral’s Tax Abatement Application.
Danny Williams made a motion to
adjourn at 10:30 a.m. Jack Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Area Reports and Records
Elk County Traffic
May 5 - Alex D. Wahl, Speeding
72/55, K99. Case Pending.
May 6 - Wyatt R. Mitchell, Speeding
95/65, K99. Case Pending.
April 27 - Heather A. Lohmeyer,
Speeding 75/55, K99/Indigo. Case Pending.
May 6 - Rusty A. Good, Speeding
76/55, K99. Case Pending.
May 6 - Dysheka G. Turner, Speeding
84/65, K99. Case Pending.
April 29 - Melissa A. Thomas, Speeding 78/65, K99/Mule. Case Pending.
May 3 - Benny L. Collins, Speeding
80/55, K99. Case Pending.
April 29 - Lucas Bailey May, Speeding
75/55, K99. Case Pending.
May 6 - Melvin J. Maloney, Driving
while license suspended; second or subsequent conviction, Quail Road. Case Pending.
May 3 - Sheryl A. Pokomy, Count 1)
Defective wipers; obstructed windshield or
window; Count 2) Renewal of registration
of certain vehicles; Count 3) Vehicles; Liability insurance coverage required, K99.
Case Pending.
May 9 - Steven L. Sewell, Speeding
74/55, K99. Case Pending.
Elk County Register of Deeds
May 4 - Kevin J. Wray et ux, Grantor;
Rocking O Ranch LLC, Grantee; WD
May 5 - Edward L. Gillespie et ux,
Grantor; Darline Terrell, Grantee; WD
May 5 - Darline Terrell, Grantor;
Jillinda Jean Ewing et al, Grantee; ToD
Deed
May 5 - Marion E. Reece et ux,
Grantor; Erica D. Cordell et al, Grantee;
ToD Deed
May 5 - JD Perkins Farms LLC,
Grantor; Bruce D. Zimmerman et ux,
Grantee; WD
May 9 - Jay D. Keener et al, Grantor;
Jay D. Keener et al, Grantee; QCD
May 9 - Florene E. Smith, Grantor;
Tracy L. Helms, Grantee; WD
May 11 - Littlerunningbear Rader,
Grantor; Carl Rader, Grantee; WD
Chautauqua County Traffic
May 10 - Cory L. Hassler, Speeding
86/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 10 - Judy L. Bloom, Vehicles;
Unlawful acts; e.g., registration, K99. Case
Pending.
May 6 - Stacy L. Deaton, Speeding
75/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 6 - Kelly Allen Marriott, Speeding
85/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 6 - Claudia Y. Parra, Speeding
75/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 7 - Susan Lee Ann Lewis,
Speeding 65/55, K99. Case Closed May
13; Paid $153.
May 7 - Tanner J. Miller, Failure to
wear seatbelt, 100 block of School in Sedan. Case disposed May 16; Paid $10.
May 7 - Janice M. Grisby, Speeding
84/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 7 - James S. Massoni, Speeding
75/65, U166. Case Disposed May 16; Paid
$153.
May 13 - Michael S. Maris, Speeding
83/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 13 - Matthew J. Coldwell, Speeding 80/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 15 - Austyn James Butler,
Speeding 79/65, U166. Case Pending.
May 15 - James O. Edens, Speeding
78/65, U166. Case Pending.
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Classified Ads
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May 18, 2016
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Montgomery County Chronicle
Prairie Star • Montgomery County Chronicle • Labette Avenue
SALES & AUCTIONS ITEMS WANTED
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SATURDAY, JUNE 4
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•CHETOPA, 510 Pecan, Victorian home
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•CHETOPA, 307 N. 3rd, 3-BR, 2-BA,
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•CHETOPA, 928 Maple, Singlewide
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GOLD & SILVER JEWELRY WANTED: Get
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HELP WANTED
LIFEGUARDS: The City of Oswego is now
accepting applications for Lifeguards at
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www.oswegokansas.com or by calling 620795-4433. The city is an equal opportunity
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AUCTIONS
INDEPENDENCE • 614 S. 1st
Saturday, May 21 • Noon
2 bedroom home with central
H-A. #8406
ALTAMONT • 207 Huston Ave.
Thursday, June 2 • 6:30 p.m.
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch
house. #8409
HUD Broker
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Jerry.....................236-7348
Cody.....................795-2298
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applicants must be 18 years of age or older,
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Senior High: Assistant Girls’ Basketball
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FOR RENT IN CANEY: Houses for rent in
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AUCTION
Tuesday, June 14 at 12 noon
at Tract 1. Then shortly afterwards at Tract 2.
240+ACRES FARM LAND
Tract 1. 1 1/4 Mile West of 15000 Road and Wallace Road, Oswego. W/2 NE/4 6-33-21,
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Tract 2. 160 aces located 14 Mile West of Wallace Road on 14000, Oswego. E2 NW/4
and W/2 NE/4 of 8-33-21, Labette County, Kansas. 135 Acres in Cultivation now. 40%
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Haven Virtual Academy's online
program is now accepting enrollment
for the 2016-17 school year.
Classes begin August 24. Our program
is open to all K-12 students and adults
who reside in Kansas. Students learn
and work from home, but have online
teacher support using online-based
curriculum. Haven Virtual Academy’s
Diploma Plus Program provides adult
students opportunity to return to their
studies via the Internet to earn a
diploma. Our programs are tuition free with no enrollment fees or
school charges. Families have the option of leasing a school laptop
to use for a yearly charge if their student needs it for schooling.
For more information about
Haven USD 312 Virtual Academy,
please contact: Penny Wilt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 620.960.3745 or visit the HVA website:
http://virtualprogram.weebly.com
FOR SALE IN OSWEGO: 2 bedroom, 2 bath
home for sale. Home includes fenced in
backyard and good flooring. Home listed at
$26,000. Renting to own is possible with a
10% down payment. For more information
call Gary Tomey at 620-795-4850. LA17-tf
Bill to: Gary Tomey, 102 E. 2nd Street,
Oswego KS 67356.
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MOLINE: 309 N. Biddle. Wow! It comes
completely furnished! Appliances stay
including washer and dryer. Bonus room
used by an artist with high ceiling and sky
light windows. Second art studio is in the
backyard where the flower gardens are
located. $25,000.
LONGTON: 405 Wyandotte. Three
bedroom, two bath, open floor plan, kitchen
DON’T BE LATE!
The deadline for placing
a classified ad is 5 p.m.,
Monday!
Four County Mental Health
Center has the following
full-time openings!
• �arent �ducation Specialist �Co�eyville� �his position entails developing a therapeutic
rapport with parents of patients while aiding them in accessing needed resources and
support as well as facilitating parent support groups. �inimum quali�cations include a
Bachelor�s Degree in Social Sciences or related �eld, or equivalent quali�cations of work
e�perience or a combination of education and work e�perience.
• Adult �mployment �ducation Specialist �Co�eyville�- A case manager is needed to
partner with adults with severe and persistent mental illness to aide in working towards
obtaining and maintaining employment, achieving set employment or academic
goals and documenting progress made towards such. Bachelor�s degree, four years of
e�perience in the �eld of human services or a combination of the two to the equivalent
of four years is required.
• Crisis Diversion Services Reception-Clerical ��ndependence� �e are seeking an
individual to provide calm and professional customer service in managing the
telephone system used to dispatch agency crisis personnel to serve community needs as
well as provide clerical support to the crisis team as needed. �his position also involves
providing attendant care, direct support, and coordination of care with clients involved
in crisis diversion services. �ust have a High School Diploma or ��D and at least two
years of e�perience in the provision of clerical and support services. Selected candidate
should possess good driving record, e�cellent verbal and written communication skills,
sound decision making abilities and the ability to multi-task.
Four County Mental Health Center
has immediate job openings!
We honor all Thompson
Bros. Present Leases
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Visit our website to learn more about these
positions or to apply online:
www.fourcounty.com.
Positions are benefit-eligible.
Four County is a KPERS employer.
Resumes/applications may also be submitted
in person or mailed to:
Human Resources, Four County MHC,
P.O. Box 688 Independence, KS 67301. Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug
Free Workplace and bilingual applicants preferred.
COFFEYVILLE • 501 S. Willow
Sunday, June 5 • 3 p.m.
5 bedroom, 1 1/2 story home.
Also, 10 acres M/L at CR 3900
between CR 2400 and CR
2600. Offered from 501 S.
Willow. #8410
Clayton Farlow, broker/owner
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HELP WANTED
Advertising Sales
Representative
FARM TALK is a weekly agricultural newspaper covering Southeast
Kansas, Southwest Missouri, Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest
Arkansas. In addition, FARM TALK sponsors the Four State Farm Show in
Pittsburg, Kansas and co-sponsors the Ozark Fall Farmfest in Springfield,
Missouri. We are expanding our sales staff with the addition of a full
time Advertising Sales Representative.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Sell print and online advertising to existing and prospective advertisers in a specific
Kansas and Missouri sales territory.
• Create effective advertising and marketing campaigns while establishing strong and
lasting client relationships.
• Market booth space to exhibitors at two established and respected agricultural trade
shows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Solid education background (Bachelors degree preferred)
• Previous advertising or other sales experience
• Familiarity and experience with agriculture
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational and customer service skills
• Willingness to reside in Parsons, Kansas area
• Ability to travel as required
WE OFFER:
• Competitive salary plus performance based sales commissions and bonuses
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time along with seven holidays annually
If you have a sales personality and thrive on building successful
business relationships, then you should apply today!
Weekly Agricultural Newspaper
If this matches what you are looking for...
Send your cover letter, resume, references and contact information.
An e-mailed submission is preferred to:
Lance Markley, Advertising Manager
FARM TALK Newspaper
PO Box 601
Parsons, KS 67357
1-800-356-8255
[email protected]
Ted Gum, Publisher
FARM TALK Newspaper
PO Box 601
Parsons, KS 67357
1-800-356-8255
[email protected]
These are entry-level, High School Diploma or GED
needed, no experience required.
• Part-time Drivers – Agency vehicle and training provided. No
CDL required, must be 21 years of age with good driving record.
• Attendant Care –We have Crisis Stand-By positions available.
These positions all work one-on-one with patients either in
community home setting and involves transporting patients.
Visit our website to learn more about
these positions or to apply online:
www.fourcounty.com.
Resumes/applications may also be
submitted in person or mailed to:
Human Resources, Four County MHC,
P.O. Box 688 Independence, KS
67301. Equal Opportunity Employer,
Drug Free Workplace and Bilingual applicants preferred.
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Directions: If coming from the East I-244: Take Utica (Exit 7). Turn right onto Utica and go 3
blocks and turn left to auction site. If coming from US-75 North or I-44 East take I-244 east,
then take Utica (Exit 7) and turn left on Utica. Go 3 block and turn left to auction site. If coming
from US-75 South, take I-244 east then take Utica (Exit 7) and turn left onto Utica. Go 3 blocks
and turn left to auction site. Watch for auction signs.
Auctioneer’s Note: Selling City Vehicles, Equipment, Confiscated items and City Surplus to
the highest auction bidder. Come register and preview on Friday, May 20th from 9 am until
4 pm. The gate will reopen on Saturday morning at 7:30am. We will be running 3 AUCTION
RINGS ALL DAY so bring a friend or two. Please read all terms and conditions of the auction!
Due to insurance restrictions no person under 16 years of age will be admitted. Buyers will
be required to sign City of Tulsa’s Terms and Conditions before getting a buyers number. All
payments will be made to City of Tulsa. All titles will be assigned to the buyersname on your
invoice. Bring your TAX EXEMPT CARDS FOR PROOF OF TAX STATUS. Visit our website
for complete terms, auction catalog, and pictures at www.chuppsauction.com.
TERMS: All Sales AS IS. Cash, MasterCard, Visa, or Check with Bank Letter. All purchases
must be paid day of auction. Sales Tax will apply unless you show your tax exemption card.
Despite our efforts to avoid withdrawal of items from the sale list after they are advertised, it is
sometimes necessary for the City of Tulsa to do so in order to fulfill certain responsibilities to
its citizens. See complete terms at www.chuppsauction.com.
For full item list, more info & pictures visit
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at 620-725-3265. If we can’t answer, please
leave a message.
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removal and stump grinding, have chipper,
grapple and bucket truck. Insured. Call for
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Left uncontrolled, weeds would cost
billions in economic losses every year
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Imagine that weeds were left to
grow uncontrolled in corn
and soybean fields across
North America. That scenario
would cut U.S. and Canadian
yields by about 50 percent,
resulting in $43 billion in annual economic losses to those
two crops alone, according to
a new study.
The research, conducted
by the Weed Science Society
of America and led by Kansas State University professor
Anita Dille, spanned seven
years from 2007 to 2013. Details about the study are available at http://wssa.net/wssa/
weed/croploss/ .
“We were interested
in trying to understand just
how much impact weeds still
have on our crops. Despite the
great improvements we have
in crop genetics and fertility,
we’re still having to manage
weeds,” Dille said, noting that
weeds compete with crops for
everything from sunlight to
moisture to nutrients in the
soil.
The WSSA is a professional
organization
of
scientists
from universities, industry
and government agencies
across the United States and
Canada who are interested in
weed science. Dille chairs the
WSSA’s weed loss committee.
“What we saw in corn is
that we’d lose over half of
our yield if we didn’t manage
those weeds – a 52 percent
yield loss,” Dille said. “And in
soybeans, almost the same –
49.5 percent total yield loss
on average.
Results for this week’s puzzles
The United States leads
the world in both soybean
and corn production, while
Canada ranks 7th and 11th,
respectively, according to the
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
“We wanted to document
that weeds were still a significant pest to manage, that
we need to maintain all the
different weed control practices that we have. There’s a
lot of pressure on the industry
to say, ‘hey, stop doing this or
that.’ We wanted to highlight
that these weeds are still so
important and that we need
to come up with every option
that we can to manage them.”
A recent dramatic reduction in research funding for
weed management in crops is
a trend she and other scientists find disturbing.
Weed scientists conduct a
number of weed control studies each year, Dille said, so
the WSSA team asked them
to provide the yield data from
corn and soybean trials, specifically the untreated plot
yield, and yield from plots
with their best weed control
methods. The team looked
at the yields from both and
took the difference to calculate how much yield loss happened.
“So, the idea,” she said,
“was they did everything right
to produce their best crop –
their best seed, they fertilized
it, they irrigated it – whatever
they needed to do, but they
just didn’t control the weeds
in the untreated plots, so we
could see what kind of yield
loss impact that would have.”
In comprising the WSSA report, the scientists used data
from these trials, plus the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s
National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics
Canada on how many acres
were harvested of those crops
and the value of the crops
over the years studied to determine the total potential impact of weeds on the crops.
Dille likes to break weed
management into four categories:
• Chemical weed control –
herbicides.
•Biological–insomecrops,
insects will eat certain weeds
and in others, livestock grazing helps, but those methods
don’t work in row crops.
• Cultural – narrow row
crop spacing (to limit the area
where weeds can develop) or
fertilizing just the crop and
not the weeds are examples.
• Mechanical – Tillage is
sometimes used before the
crop is planted or after it’s established.
THEME: MEDIEVAL TIMES
ACROSS
1. Astrologer’s concern, pl.
6. Lamb serving
9. Ranee’s husband
13. Sunday strip
14. Formal vote
15. Rubbernecker
16. “All kidding ____...”
17. *Mythological creature
18. Beginning of a sickness
19. *”Game of ____”
21. Cow chow
23. Detective ____ of “Around the
World in Eighty Days”
24. Denim innovator
25. Luftwaffe’s WWII enemy
28. What Caesar did before he saw
and conquered
30. Virtual you
35. Black cat, e.g.
37. Boundary line
39. Davy Crockett’s last stand
40. “Do ____ others as...”
41. Became upright
43. Snatch
44. Better than nice
46. Desperate
47. Opposing prefix
48. Perennial garden flower
50. Post-it slip
52. *It gets punished in Dante’s “Inferno”
53. Take a ____ from a jug
55. Tokyo, once
57. *Old norseman
60. *Holy war
64. Singing femme fatale
65. Luau welcome
67. Representative of Allah on earth
68. Cupcake topper
69. Granola grain
70. Opposite of digest
71. 100 centavos
72. Bonanza find
73. *Galahad does this to the Holy
Grail
DOWN
1. Ella Fitzgerald’s craft
2. Comedy Central’s “____.O”
3. Gulf V.I.P.
4. Free from
5. Like a longer route?
6. Cleaning cabinet supplies
7. Snakelike fish
8. Blooper
9. “Atlas Shrugged” author
10. Cathedral part
11. Audience’s rejection
12. *Illuminated manuscripts or tapestries, e.g.
15. *Long-haired naked tax-opponent
20. SAT and ACT
22. Female gametes
24. Allowing
25. *Like Arthur’s table
26. Embryo sacs
27. “Bring back!” to Fido
29. *Fermented honey libation
31. Aquarium organism
32. Mountain lakes
33. Stradivari competitor
34. *He stole from the rich and gave
to the needy
36. English playwright Coward
38. Continental currency
42. *____ Abelard, Heloise’s unfortunate lover
45. Moving like phoenix
49. Barley bristle
51. Derives a theory
54. Cooler manufacturer
56. Meryl Streep’s “August: ____
County”
57. Biden, e.g.
58. *Fleur-de-lis
59. Bingo-like game
60. Give a ticket
61. Away from wind
62. Floppy storage
63. Newts in terrestrial stage
64. Hot tea amount
66. Listening device
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PRAIRIE STAR
May 18, 2016
Grafton Ramblings
Good morning on a nice
rainy day. It rained during the
night and still is later in the
morning.
Mother’s Day weekend
guests of Mitchell and Alma
Foster were Kevin and Jan
Rich and children, Markus, Tyler and Aleah. Ranch work, a
trip to Bartlesville for a movie,
and attending church on Sunday were shared activities.
Breana and Ahmon Lane
of Coffeyville were Mother’s
Day weekend guests of their
grandparents, Jim and Ruth
Lane. They all had fun doing a
cookout and then attending the
Wolfe Fishing Clinic where Ahmon especially enjoyed fishing
and he did quite well.
A week ago Friday Mike
and Kathy Chamberland traveled to Lamar, Mo., where
they were guests of Brian and
Regan Hargrave and children,
Geoffrey, Zachary, Emma and
Molly. They all attended the
band concert at Carthage Middle School in which Zachary
played in. On Saturday they attended Geoffrey’s choir concert
at Carthage High School. On
Sunday they celebrated Mother’s Day and Geoffrey’s birthday. Mike and Kathy returned
The afternoon preschool class at West Elk enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Jenning’s Kindergarten students. home Sunday night.
The Kindergarten students read to the preschoolers. It was exciting to see how well the KindergarOn Tuesday Vera, John,
ten students read. The preschool students want to read like “the big” Kindergarten kids. (courtesy of Sherry, Melissa, Amy, Sam
and Jim Miller, Tosha and
Dianne Boles)
Makailia Venable, John and
Jackie Burn of Webb City and
Sarah Vickerson of Mississippi attended the graduation
of Gemma Miller from Little
Scholar School.
Sally Sturges was among
Reading lesson comes from Kindergarten students
Project 17 awarded for
work in southeast Kansas
Kansas State University has awarded Project 17 its
prestigious Excellence in Community Engagement Award for
exemplary work in Southeast
Kansas to mobilize citizens and
work toward a common vision
of improving the economic vitality, civic leadership, health,
and strengthening the region’s
workforce.
The Kansas State University Excellence in Engagement
award was established in 2012
by the provost’s office to highlight work which uses engaged
scholarship and research to
benefit the community and also
contribute to the knowledge
base of students and faculty.
Project 17 was selected by a
review committee of both campus engagement stakeholders and well as partners from
across the state.
“Project 17 is honored to
have received this recognition
of the commitment to working
alongside Southeast Kansas
citizens who are committed to
making a difference in their
community. Whether it was
helping a small business establish a web-site, delivering
anti-poverty programming, or
helping advise local citizens on
the best practice or research
that has been done on a topic,
the assistance has produced
results across the region. The
work between university partners and the community has
been unprecedented. Additionally, the strong partnership
that has developed between
Kansas State University and
Pittsburg State University has
been mutually beneficial and
has allowed both institutions to
leverage their strengths to help
each other and the citizens
of this part of the state,” said
Heather Morgan, Project 17’s
Executive Director.
In 2012, Project 17 began
as a grassroots initiative and
has grown to have over 1800
citizens involved in one way or
another with the project. Since
Project 17’s inception, programs have been established
to start Circles workforce reengagement programs in Franklin, Crawford, Neosho, Miami,
Montgomery, and Bourbon
Counties.
The private sector has
also made multi-million dollar investments in broadband
infrastructure to support businesses and citizens who need
high-speed Internet to compete globally. Kansas Fiber
Network, LLC (KsFiberNet) is
one of those private companies
who are investing in the region.
KSFiberNet was chartered in
2009 by investors comprised
of 29 independent Kansas telephone companies. KsFiberNet
provides wholesale Internet
and data transport services to
regional and national carriers,
rural telephone companies, as
well as government, medical,
education, banking, community anchor institutions and businesses, reaching more than
400 Kansas cities.
Additionally, Project 17
was awarded, along with the
Wichita Metro Area, the Invest-
Moline Moments
Here we are in the middle
of May and it is like a very cool
fall day outside. Been raining
off and on all day. Yes I am
running a little late writing this
but it has been a very full day.
As of now (4 a.m.) it has
ben raining all night and had
some thunder. Had to turn off
the computer for a while.
I really hope all the mothers had a wonderful Mother’s
Day. I know I did. Everyone of
our kids, including grandchildren, called. That made my
day.
Joe and Judena Lewis ad
a really nice weekend. As you
know their son Joe lives in
Gardner, Kan. They have eight
children and they are growing
up fast. On Friday, they drove
to Kansas City to attend a musical concert. Their grandson
Aiden sang and did a wonderful job. Then back home to Moline and on Sunday attended
the graduation of Rachel Lewis. As most of you know Joe’s
children have all been home
schooled by Dawn Lewis, and
she had done a wonderful job.
Rachel’s graduation was in
Wichita. The school she graduated from is the Maize Virtual Preparatory School. Rachel has been accepted to the
Kansas University Liberal Arts
program. Rachel is quite the
talented girl and her grandparents are quite proud of her, and
should be.
As everyone knows, Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, which also means
that the members of the Alumni Association will be here. The
schedule for this years decorating of the cemetery has be
submitted by the American
Legion. Please put the following dates on your calendar. On
May 25, starting at 6:30 a.m.,
the flags will be put up. Folks,
the Legion needs help for this
part of the schedule, so come
on out that morning and help
to hang the flags.
Then at 5
p.m. that same day, the 4-Hers
will help put the flowers on all
the gravesites that do not have
any flowers. There are more
graves than you can imagine. If you have any questions
please call Ann or Leo Wright,
647-8165.
ing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) designation. Project 17 has also
engaged many businesses in
This information was taken from the
the region to help them grow.
The K-State Agri-Marketing Thursday, May 5 meeting of the Grenola
City Council submitted by Beth Moore, city
Association (NAMA) and Phi clerk.
Meeting started at 7:33 p.m. Those
Sigma Epsilon Students’ engagement in supporting small present were Mayor Terry Kill, council
members, Leon Wells, Sondra Todd, Jake
business growth of e-com- Liebau, along with maintenance, Shari Pemerce has been very helpful to rez, and city clerk, Beth Moore.
many businesses. For the first Absent were Allen Moore, Tristian Ahlstedt
Arbuckle.
time these businesses have and Adam
Minutes were approved from the
functional websites and are Thursday, April 7 meeting. Wells motioned
selling on-line. Additionally, to accept minutes, Todd seconded the mothe Enactus business students tion and it carried.
Bills for May were nominated by Wells
at Pittsburg State University and second from Liebau to be paid in full
have also done tremendous and it carried.
Mayor Terry Kill appointed Kaye
work with disengaged workSpooner to Library Board.
ers to help them re-enter the
There were no citizen comments.
workforce. These young peoThe council discussed funds received
ple’s contribution to the region from windmill funds. It was decided to fix
is not only commendable but the sewer located at manhole 25 and 26.
will yield positive results in the
region for years to come,” said
Morgan.
This award recognizes
K-State’s desire to conduct
meaningful engagement-related projects that benefit Kansas
residents and underscores the
university’s proud history as
the statewide land-grant university. The K-State Provost’s
office sponsors the award and
has chosen to submit Project
17 to compete nationally with
other universities for further
community engagement recognition. For more information
about Project 17 visit www.
twsproject17.org or contact
There will be a HomecomHeather Morgan at hmorgan@
ing at Union Chapel Church on
twsproject17.org.
Sunday, May 29. There will be
a potluck dinner at noon and a
short business meeting following the meal. Come out and enjoy the day.
other guests of Alice Hawkins
to play bridge Tuesday afternoon.Others present were
Mary Simpson, Dee Farris,
Shelly Buck, Pat Jones and
Jane Meadows.
Charlene
Sturges
was
a Tuesday overnight guest
of Dave and Lori Miller and
daughters Katrina and Elisha
at Wichita. They all attended the band concert at South
High in which Austin Patterson played. Again on Thursday
night Charlene was a guest of
the Millers and attended Katrina’s choir concert at Christa
McAullah Middle School Academy.
Elouise and Dwight Potter
of Madison, Ala., were Wednesday afternoon visitors at my
home. I was very surprised and
happy to see them.
Charlene and Sally Sturges,
Richard and Pat Potter were
among those attending the
Naomi’s luncheon at the Episcopal Church Wednesday.
Mitchell and Alma Foster were visitors of DeWayne
and Donna Glover Friday evening.
Will Adcock of Bartlesville
was a weekend visitor of his
grandparents, Frank and Sandi Adcock.
Thursday evening Vera,
John, Sherry and Melissa Miller attended the softball tournament at Winfield in which Amy
Miller was playing. They were
all happy when Sedan girls
won.
Amanda Webb and children Brooke and Remy of Kanoplis, Kan., came Saturday
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By Dixie Selter
evening and spent the weekend
with Vera Miller.
Saturday morning all the
Miller family attended the Sedan High School senior graduation in which Amy Miller was
one of the graduates. Following the graduation ceremony
the family hosted a reception
for her at the 4-H building.
Sally Sturges attended
the Sedan High School senior
graduation and then attended
the reception and luncheon for
Curtis Williams.
Sunday noon a few family
and friends met at PVM to have
dinner with Polly Fuqua and
celebrate her 95th birthday.
She enjoyed the dinner which
included fried fish and other
favorite foods of hers and finished up with birthday cake and
ice cream. Present were Polly’s
great niece and husband, Janet
and Tom, of Hutchinson, Glen
and Judy Riggs, Sue House and
myself. Several other friends
dropped in bringing cards and
greetings.
Vera Miller hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for her
granddaughter, Gemma Miller. Other guests present were
John, Sherry, Amy, Melissa,
Jim, and Sam Miller, Kiefer
Brewer, Tosha and Makailia
Venable.
Weekend visitors of Charlene Sturges were Chris, Nancy
and Austin Patterson of Wichita.
That’s it for this week. It
has been a busy week for a lot
of people.
Grenola City Council
By Cathey Cummings
The following is the schedule for Memorial Day, May
30. All members of the Ferguson/Spease Moline Legion Post
#388 will be having memorial
services. All veterans should
meet at the Legion at 8 a.m. on
Monday, May 30.
Services will be held at the
Longton Cemetery at 9 a.m.,
Elk Falls Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.,
Moline Mt. Olive Cemetery at
10 a.m., Moline Cemetery at
10:30 a.m., and the Grenola
Cemetery at 11 a.m. All visitors are invited to attend these
ceremonies. Folks you can be
proud of those veterans who
take the time on this most important day. These men do an
outstanding job an deserve our
utmost thanks.
The thought for this week,
a personal request, please stop
during the busy weekend, and
say a special prayer for those
veterans who have fought and
died for the USA and for those
who are fighting today to keep
our country safe and secure,
and for those who are still
around that fought to keep our
country free.
Liebau moved and Todd seconded that
city repair the sewer as needed; motion
carried. Liebau moved and Todd seconded
that working on the street be tabled until we
know how much fixing the sewer will cost
and it carried. Liebau moved and Todd seconded to buy materials for the roof at the
baseball concession stand and that there
would be volunteers to do the work. Motion
carried.
Community club requested that the
city pay for the rental of a port-a-potty for
the Hot Dog Roast/Fundraiser that will be
held Saturday, June 18 at Grenola City
Park. Wells moved and Liebau seconded it;
motion carried.
It was discussed that we should raise
the rates of mowing, use of backhoe and
a backhoe bucket of gravel. Liebau moved
and Todd seconded that we change the
rates and they are as follows: Backhoe 7$5
per hour; mowing $50 per hour with a two
hour minimum; forced mowing $100 per
hour with a two hour minimum; and a back-
hoe bucket of gravel is $20. Motion carried.
There was discussion of purchasing
some different office furniture from the Kansas State Surplus Supply. Liebau moved
and Todd seconded that we allocate $500
for this. Motion carried.
Wells then moved that they go into executive session for 10 minutes; Todd seconded; motion carried and time was 8:35
p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor asked Beth Moore to call several of the cities around us and see what
their water and sewer rates are and have
that information by the next meeting.
It was discussed that city clerk become a notary for the city and that there
would be no charge for notary charges to
Grenola citizens.
The street light in front of the car wash
needs to be replaced. City clerk is to call in
that request.
Liebau moved that meeting adjourn,
Todd seconded it and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
The SKIL Gathering will
be May 25 at the Sedan Senior
Center/Sedan SKIL Office from
The City of Howard garage 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 124 E. Main
sales will be held June 3-5. in Sedan. Jill from the K-State
Those who want to hold a sale Extension Office will be here
can get on the map for $5. Call and will be cooking lunch at
the Elk County General Store at the meeting. For more infor620-374-2683. The map dead- mation call Diana Clanton at
line is May 31. Maps will be 620-725-3990.
available on June 2.
The Elk County Recycling
The Grenola Community Trailer will be in Grenola from
Club Annual Hotdog Cookout 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and then
will be held Saturday, June 18 in Moline from 11 a.m. to 12:30
at 6 p.m. at the Grenola City p.m., on Saturday, May 21.
Park. The public is invited
The Sedan Tuesday Men’s
and additional information will
be announced as the date ap- Prayer Breakfast meets at
Granny Wolfe’s Green Door
proaches.
Cafe at 7 a.m. The speaker May
A special Board of Educa- 24 is Bob Miller.
tion meeting will be held TuesThe next meeting of the
day, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Hale Homecoming is Sun- District Office to discuss goal Southern Belles EHU will be
day, June 5, at Beason Farm, planning for the district with Thursday, May 26, at the Mo1667 Rd 28, Elk City, Kan. This KASB. No other action will be line Christian Church Hospitality Room.
is a covered dish noon gath- taken.
ering. If you are interested in
The next meeting of the
USD 282 West Elk Schools,
the community of Hale, you are
invited! Bring your lawn chair, Board of Education, faculty and Chautauqua County Historitable service and covered dish staff invite the public to cele- cal and Genealogy Society is
and catch up with old and new brate the retirement of Susan Thursday, June 2, at the Histofriends. For information call Galvan, Linda Scott and Linda ry House, at 6:30 p.m.
Shilts-Baum. A reception will
Jim at (620) 330-7430.
The Chautauqua Counbe held Thursday, May 26 from
The Moline American Le- 1-3 p.m. in the West Elk cafete- ty Council on Aging and area
Senior Centers will be hosting
gion will put up flags on May ria.
the Second Annual Chautau25 at 6:30 a.m. Then at 5 p.m.
The Elk County Free Fair qua County Senior Day event
that same day, the 4-Hers will
help put the flowers on all the Board Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 4, beginning
grave sites that do not have Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., at 11:30 a.m., at the Chautauany flowers. If you have any at the Elk County Fair Building qua County Fair building in Sequestions please call Ann or in Longton. Everyone is wel- dan. Lunch will be served. All
come to attend and help plan county residents 55 and older
Leo Wright, 647-8165.
are welcome to attend. RSVP at
the 2016 fair!
620-725-3507 by Friday, May
The Ferguson/Spease MoThe Elk Falls School Re- 27.
line Legion Post #388 will be
having memorial services. union will be held Saturday,
The Knights of Columbus
All veterans should meet at May 28. Doors open at 11
the Legion at 8 a.m. on Mon- a.m. at the Elk Falls Methodist Council 14817 holds and allday, May 30. Services will be Church Hall located at 8th and you-can-eat breakfast on the
Those attending third Sunday of each month at
held at the Longton Cemetery Cherokee.
at 9 a.m., Elk Falls Cemetery are asked to bring a covered St. Mary’s Hall in Moline from
at 9:30 a.m., Moline Mt. Olive dish. Table service, bread, and 7-9 a.m. A free will donation is
Cemetery at 10 a.m., Moline drinks will be provided. For accepted and the public is inCemetery at 10:30 a.m., and more information contact Dor- vited to attend.
the Grenola Cemetery at 11 othy Ford at 620-647-8110.
a.m. All visitors are invited to
attend these ceremonies.