Caney Mayfest activities abound
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Caney Mayfest activities abound
ION DIT E-E © 2016 • A MEMBER OF THE TAYLOR NEWSPAPER FAMILY THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016 • 22 PAGES • 2 SECTIONS • 2 INSERTS • 75 CENTS IN THIS ISSUE Caney Mayfest activities abound Carnival rides to begin tonight; Friday concert set at Wark Park; Saturday activities include car show, turtle races, 5K run and much more BY KATHY TAYLOR [email protected] STATE CHAMP! Caney Valley senior Troy Watson finishes high school golf career as class 3A state champion. Page B2 TOMBSTONES Independence man intrigued by burial of notable people at Mount Hope Cemetery. Page A12 UTILITY COSTS Caney Valley school board looks at assessment of school building utilities, infrastructure. Page A9 CANEY — If the rain holds off, Caney will see a myriad of activities take place Thursday, May 26-May 30 for the Mayfest and Memorial Day weekend. Mayfest, Caney’s annual festival sponsored by the Caney Lions Club, will see an abundance of activities and events mostly held in Wark Memorial Park or nearby. Nancy Moore, Mayfest director, reports there will be things to do and experience for all ages -- kids through adults. “As long as the weather is decent, there will be plenty to do,” she said. Following is the itinerary for activities for Mayfest and other events held May 26-30. traditional country and gospel. She has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and England, and has opened for Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and many others. Ac- companied by her own band, Jaycee also plays guitar. Her shows are for the entire family and filled with high energy, fun and great music. The concert is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship by Subwayhose attending the Friday night program may want to bring lawn chairs for seating in the park. The concert will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. The Caney Valley Historical Society’s 4th Annual Meet and Greet event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Sandstone Building, 4th and State streets. A light supper will be served for a $7 donation, and this is a time for those who are in Caney attending school class reunions, former and current residents to congregate, visit and eat. Although not a part of Mayfest, but held nearby, the 52nd Annual Delaware Powwow will be held May 27, 28 and 29, at the Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Campgrounds, south of Caney, three miles east of U.S. 75 highway on Road 600. The public is invited to attend. • see Mayfest, page A3 Thursday, May 26 Toby’s Carnival will set up rides for Thursday night and will continue through Friday and Saturday. Toby’s is a family-owned business with two separate carnival units, Toby’s Carnival is based in Marceline, Mo., and Toby’s Legacy is housed in Arma, Kan. Friday, May 27 ON THE MOVE Cherryvale Diploma Center will relocate to USD 447 Central Office. Page A6 PROJECT STATUS Construction of New Generation Electrical Plant in Coffeyville on schedule and under budget, commissioners told. Page A7 HERO RETURNS More than 74 years after his death at Pearl Harbor, remains of area sailor returns home for burial this week. Page A10 ON TO STATE Large delegation of track athletes from Montgomery County bound for state track and field championships; IHS softball team ready for state tournament; Page B4-B6 TO SUBSCRIBE If you wish to subscribe to the Chronicle, go to www.taylornews.org. Or, see ad on page A5. Today’s Chuckle This year for President, I’m supporting a very religious Catholic woman. You may have heard of her, “Nun of the Above.” www.FunnierU.com Vendors will start setting up their booths on Friday continuing Saturday. A variety of food, crafts, business and service booths will be on hand for the public to purchase different types of items. Booth space rents for $35 and registration forms can be obtained at Caney City Hall. Friday evening will see a free concert on the Mayest stage featuring singer/songwriter Jaycee Lynne from rural Missouri. She performs a variety of music including contemporary country, Block party inaugurates CRMC’s new clinic presence The CRMC Medical Group kicked off its new presence in downtown Independence last Friday with a block party which included free food, tours of its new clinic (in the former Union Gas Company building) and inflatables for the kids. All medical staff who will work in the clinic were on hand to visit with local people and explain the healthcare service to be provided in Independence. Six primary practitioners will involve themselves in the Independence clinic: Dr. Erica Crew, M.D.; Dr. Daniel Chappell, M.D.; Dr. Dara Gibson, M.D.; Dr. Stephen Miller, D.O.; Dr. Sydney Nichols, M.D.; and Nancy Barkley, Nurse Practitioner. (Photo by Rudy Taylor) Senior meal service’s future unknown York seeks more access as primary entity files bankruptcy to LeHunt Cemetery; Southeast Kansas Area Agency property owner objects on Aging assumes senior meal program; level of donation falls short of need, official says BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] The future of a meal program for elderly residents who reside in Montgomery County and other counties in southeast Kansas remains unknown after the entity that manages the program declared bankruptcy in March. The Senior Services of Southeast Kansas, which provides meals to the elderly, filed its bankruptcy notice in March. The non-profit agency’s financial assets and liabilities are now in the hands of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wichita. While the agency’s bankruptcy is being litigated, the meal service has been assumed by the Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging, also known as SEK-AAA. Known primarily for disability assessments, employment opportunities for elderly residents, and health insurance counseling for the elderly, the Chanute-based organization serves nine counties of southeast Kansas, including Montgomery County. Today, it is handling meal services for the elderly. And, the Meals on Wheels program in Montgomery County is being handled through transportation services provided by Four County Mental Health Center until another transportation contractor can be identified. MEALS SERVED IN MARCH 2016 BY COUNTY COUNTY CONGREGATE HOME-DELIVERED MEALSMEALS TOTAL Allen........................... 0............ 700.......... 700 Bourbon................. 121......... 1,340........ 1,461 Cherokee................102..........1,995....... 2,097 Crawford............... 585..........1,883.......2,468 Labette.................. 368..........1,365........ 1,733 Montgomery........ 760.........4,294....... 5,054 Neosho...................... 0.........2,863....... 2,863 Wilson.....................124............602.......... 726 Woodson................... 0............602..........602 TOTAL...............2,060..... 15,644..... 17,704 Source: Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging While SEK-AAA realizes the importance of providing meals to elderly residents, it also realizes that it is not in the business of feeding older citizens. “We realize the importance of feeding our elderly population, and that remains our goal,” said Cindy Lane of the SEK-AAA. “However, we’re trying to find another contractor that can effectively manage and oversee this service.” While the names of the two entities — the Senior Services of Southeast Kansas (SSSK) and the Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SEKAAA) — are sometimes confused, they have different missions. SSSK has been known for its senior meal service and transportation programs • see Meal service, page A2 Coffeyville Aquatic center to open Saturday COFFEYVILLE — The Coffeyville Aquatic Center will open for the summer swim season on Saturday, May 28, at 1 p.m. Hours of operation will be 1-7 p.m. daily except Mondays and Thursdays when it is open until 8. Admission is $3 for ages three and up; ages two and under are free. Mondays are Dollar Night with all admissions $1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Family Nights are Thursday when a family of four is admitted for $5 and each additional family member is $1. The party room at the Aquatic Center is available for birthdays or other parties, and the entire facility may be rented for an after-hours private party. Call (620) 252-6041 for additional information. Cemetery has become a place of haunted myths and vandalism, says property owner BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — A landowner whose property surrounds the LeHunt Cemetery asked county commissioners on Monday for restricted access to the cemetery. Jerry Piatt of Midwest Minerals told the county commission that he did not favor commissioner Ryan York’s desire to see the cemetery opened to the public. The cemetery, located north of the former ruins of the LeHunt Cement Plant northwest of Independence, has been abandoned and neglected for years but serves as a point of intrigue because of the various urban myths that the cemetery and the nearby cement plant are haunted. Piatt said many persons who want to visit the cemetery have no connection to the cemetery. They simply want to view the area because of its supernatural intrigue. “It’s mainly a ghostbusters thing,” said Piatt. “It’s mostly a curiosity.” The cemetery is landlocked from the nearest county road and requires access through a series of gates that are controlled by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and Midwest Minerals. The cemetery terrain itself is one of the most severe in Montgomery County — with high grass and brush tangled amid the few remaining tombstones. Piatt said he believes vandals have destroyed and desecrated much of the cemetery over the past few decades. “There’s really not much there to look at,” he said. Piatt said he feared cemetery visitors or trespassers would find their way to the ruins of the former cement plant, where deep crevices, hidden holes and steep embankments would make it a dangerous place to be. The property on which the former cement plant sets is owned by Midwest Minerals. “I don’t mind people who truly want to visit the cemetery because they have a loved one buried there, and we’re more than glad to take anyone back there anytime they need to go,” he said. However, York said the cemetery, even in its present condition, is a public facility and should be open to the public. He said one visitor from Texas recently was denied access to the cemetery and threatened to sue Montgomery County unless the cemetery was made available to the public. In other business at Monday’s meeting, commissioners took under advisement a request from Greg Hennen, director of the Four County Mental Health Center, to allocate the 2017 liquor funds for the center’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Under state • see County, page A2 Page A2 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle OBITUARIES Caney mayoral seat to be decided in 2017 Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $25 fee. To submit a paid obituary, contact the Montgomery County Chronicle at (620) 336-2100 or (620) 879-2156. Or, submit an e-mail to [email protected]. Ernest Lynn Wint INDEPENDENCE — Ernest Lynn Wint, age 92, of Independence passed away with his family by his side Monday evening, May 23, 2016. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Webb and Rodrick Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Melanie Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence. Visitation hours will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 27, with the family receiving friends in the evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The family has suggested memorials to the First United Methodist Church in Independence. Contributions may also be left at the Webb and Rodrick Funeral Home. Ernest was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Independence to Arthur and Cynthia Wint. He graduated from Independence High School and Independence Community College. Ernest enjoyed music and played the guitar with his brother, Vernon and friends in a band called the Stardust Melodeers. They played for the Amos and Rodrick Funeral Home advertisements on the KGGF radio station. They also played for area schools and dances, many times receiving pie and cake for payment. His brothers, Merle and Vernon, preceded him in death. On May 23, 1948, Ernest was united in marriage to Rosella Ruth Wallace, and the couple made their home in Independence. Ernest passed away on the couple’s 68th wedding anniversary. Ernest began farming with his father. He was raised on a farm that was settled by his grandfather, John Miller, in the 1880s. Wint returned to the family farm during World War II, expanding the original farm tract. He began terracing, and building ponds and waterways. After their marriage, Ernest and his wife, Rosella, began a dairy operation with Rosella’s parents. Ernest erected a special barn for milking, designing the structure with raised stalls and glass lines that delivered the raw milk into an adjacent room that held a 400-gallon stainless steel tank. Ernest owned and operated his own farm and was a dedicated stockman and diversified farmer for over seventy years. He raised wheat, corn, soybeans, hogs, chickens and registered Charolais cattle. He consistently practiced brush clearing, tree removal, crop rotation, and no-till farming. Ernest was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Farm Bureau, and the Montgomery County Soil Conservation organization. In 2011, as a landowner who had made a tremendous impact on conservation practices throughout the decades, Ernest received the Ashcraft Award, sponsored by Ashcraft Tire Company, from the Montgomery County Soil Conservation district. Ernest was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Rosella, of the home; one son, Dr. Stan Wint and wife, Julie of Gardner, Kan.; and one daughter, Mary Jo Dancer of Independence. He had three grandsons: Bill Dancer and wife, Jenn of Little Elm, Texas; Frank Dancer and wife, Julianna of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and David Dancer and wife, Brittany of Dallas, Texas. He had five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for the service will be Bill Dancer, Frank Dancer, David Dancer, Larry Wint, Matthew Wint, and Michael Wint. Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Jim Collins and Justin Atkins. Webb and Rodrick Chapel is in charge of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary. Eva J. Smith COFFEYVILLE — Eva J. Smith, age 71, of Coffeyville died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Bixby, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 27, at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville; interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 26, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The family has requested memorials be made payable to American Cancer Society to honor her memory. They may be left with the chapel. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www. fordwulfbrunschapel.com Sherman “Bill” Bromley COFFEYVILLE — Sherman “Bill” Bromley, age 83, of Coffeyville died Wednedsay, May 18, 2016 at Windsor Place. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 24, at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and they may be left with the Chapel. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel. com. Erla Maxine Erwin COFFEYVILLE — Erla Maxine Erwin, age 95, formerly of Coffeyville, of Bartlesville died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at The Journey House in Bartlesville, OK. Graveside services were held Friday, May 20, at Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. The family suggests memorials to The Journey Home 3406 SE Kentucky Bartlesville, OK 74006. To leave the family a message of condolence, visit www. fordwulfbrunschapel.com. Bobbie “Bob” Gene Metzger INDEPENDENCE — Bobbie Gene “Bob” Metzger, age 83, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his home in Independence. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 24, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence under the direction of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice and may be left with the chapel. Lucile Sparrowhawk INDEPENDENCE — Lucile (Clark) Sparrowhawk, age 91, of Independence died Friday, May 20, 2016 at home. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 27, a the First United Methodist Church. The family will greet visitors at the church on Friday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Handicap Church Bus Fund or The First United Methodist Church Ministerial Discretion Fund. Make checks payable to The First United Methodist Church and note which fund you would like to have your memorial go to. Memorials may be left with the Webb & Rodrick Chapel, which is handling arrangements. Jeanne Williams INDEPENDENCE — Jeanne Williams, age 82, of Independence died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Independence. Memorial services for Jeanne will be held at 11 a.m., June 11, at the First United Methodist Chapel in Independence. The family suggests memorial contributions to Tuesday House in lieu of flowers if desired. Contributions may be left at the Webb & Rodrick Chapel & Crematory. Michael Stephen King DEARING — Michael Stephen King, age 47, of Dearing died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the Dearing Christian Church in under the direction of David W. Barnes funeral home of Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials can be made to the Dearing Rural Fire Department; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337. Raymond Flaharty COFFEYVILLE — Raymond Lee Flaharty, age 79, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Bethlehem, Pa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 27, at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Chad Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may also call on Thursday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to Holy Name Catholic School; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337. J.B. Peterson PARSONS — Former Cherryvale resident J.B. Peterson, age 78, of Parsons died Friday, May 20, 2016, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 27 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Galesburg. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 26 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorial Day weekend historic forest park Parsons, Kansas Visit our booth at the park Friday afternoon and all day Saturday Hats • Magnets • Mugs T-shirts • Mint Tins • Shot Glasses Store Hours: M-F 9-6, Thurs. 9-7, Sat. 9-5 Closed Sunday and Memorial Day A story in last week’s Montgomery County Chronicle in correctly stated that the position of Caney mayor would be decided in the 2016 election cycle. Instead, the story should have read that the mayoral position will be decided in 2017. Caney city residents have until noon Wednesday, June 1 to file for the four city council positions, which will be decided in the fall election cycle. Persons can file for office at Caney City Hall during regular business hours. Independence woman killed in vehicle collision on U.S. 169 COFFEYVILLE — An Independence woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 169 highway near the north entrance to the Coffeyville Industrial Park on Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas Highway Patrol identifies the victim as Janice Vineyard, age 67, of Independence. The patrol’s crash report says Vineyard was westbound on county road 2800 when she failed to stop at a stop sign and crossed onto U.S. 169 highway. A northbound semi tractor trailer driven by Casey Gordon, age 37, of Tecumseh, Neb., broadsided the Vineyard vehicle after it failed to make the stop at the intersection. The Vineyard vehicle came to rest in the median. The semi tractor trailer also continued to cross the median and into the southbound lane of U.S. 169 highway before coming to rest in a ditch on the west side of the highway. Gordon was not injured in the collision. Traffic on U.S. 169 highway was detoured onto adjoining county roads while the carnage and debris were inspected and removed. The crash report indicates both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision. Meal service future remains up in the air • continued from front page for the elderly. SSSK also maintains several meal sites, including those in Coffeyville and Independence, as well as senior citizen hall in Cherryvale. SEK-AAA, which is not connected to the Senior Services of Southeast Kansas, has its offices in Chanute, even though its service territory closely follows that of SSSK. The greatest challenge confronting SEK-AAA in its delivery of the meal program is the funding source. Only four of the nine counties, with Montgomery County being one of the four, in the SEK-AAA territory provide some sort of monetary stipend in the form of a dedicated property tax levy. The remainder of the services’ costs are funded through donations and grants. However, those cash donations include the contributions from the meal recipients themselves. “Under federal law, we cannot directly charge or assess a fee to the meal recipients,” she said. “However, we can suggest a $2 donation that can be used to defray expenses. The problem is that we are not getting those donations. It comes down to the fact that we are providing a service that does not have enough revenue to cover the costs.” The average donation per meal has been 65 cents, she said. To reduce costs, the meal program has been reduced from five days per week to three days per week. Frozen meals are prepared for homebound residents on those days when deliveries are not made, Lane said. “We provide three hot meals and two frozen meals per week,” she said. In the month of March, there were a total of 17,704 meals served to elderly residents in the nine-county region of southeast Kansas. Of the 17,704 meals that were served, Montgomery County had the most (5,054, or 29 per- cent). Neosho County had the second most meals at 2,863, or 16 percent. The majority of the meals served in Montgomery County are delivered via Meals on Wheels, according to SEKAAA information. Bankruptcy records According to records on file with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wichita, the Senior Services of Southeast Kansas lists total assets at $281,790.92. Total liabilities are $199,715.26. Among its list of property assets are the kitchen, dining facility, transportation hub and office at 618 Union in Coffeyville; a dining facility at 710 Chesntnut in Independence; the Homer Cole Center at 3003 N. Joplin in Pittsburg, a dining facility at 110 W. Main in Chervale, and a collection of vans, refrigeration equipment, and meal packing equipment at 1 West Ash in Chanute. County hears concerns about cemetery • continued from front page law, portions of liquor funds collected in each county are devoted to drug and alcohol control services. In 2015, Four County provided alcohol and drug counseling services to 434 county residents. The volume of uncompensated treatment to those residents totaled $60,935, said Hennen. On a related note, Hennen also requested the county commission continue to pro- vide a yearly stipend to defray the costs of the uncompensated mental health services it provides to county residents. Hennen requested funds totaling $161,757, which, if granted, would represent about 2 percent of Four County’s total revenue sources. Hennen gave these statistics to justify the need for a continued county stipend: • 3,549 Montgomery County citizens sought mental health care in 2015. • 58.41 percent, or 2,073 residents seeking care also required medical/psychiatric levels of care • 18.25 percent, or 648 residents required urgent/crisis intervention supplies • Montgomery County citizens’ need of subsidized outpatient therapy and psychiatric medical care for calendar year 2015 was $404,392. • Additionally, crisis intervention services for uninsured county residents totaled $265,505. FREE DELIVERY TO CANEY 5 DAYs A WEEk Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sedan Pharmacy 129 E. 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One of the changes Clubine is planning to make is to combine the county treasurer and auto tag offices into one office. “I feel by having all my staff in one room, we will be able to better serve the citizens,” said Clubine. Nancy Clubine Clubine is an agent for the State of Kansas, Motor Vehicle Division. She is responsible for the auto tag offices in Independence and Coffeyville. There have been many statemandated changes in the auto tag offices since 2012. Changes continue to be made by the State of Kansas, she said. She is a member of the Southeast Kansas County Treasurers Association, Kansas County Treasurers Association, and the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Financial Officers. She is a certified Kansas County Finance Executive and is continuing county treasurer certification classes through Fort Hays State University. Locally, Clubine is a member of the Xi Epsilon Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Republican Women of Montgomery County, and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1186 Auxiliary. The race for the Kansas House of Representatives, 12th District, has drawn another candidate. Jean Schodorf, a former state senator from Wichita now living in Sedan, is seeking the Democrat Party nomination for the 12th District. Schodorf, lost her senate seat in the 2012 elections, is seeking to be the representative for a district that includes the western one third of Montgomery County (including portions of Independence; all of Chautauqua County; portions of Elk County; the eastern half of Cowley County; and the southeast corner of Butler County. Schodorf, who serves as secretary of the Kansas Democratic Party, filed her candidacy papers on Monday. Republican Doug Blex of Independence is the only other candidate who has filed in that state house race. The 12th District is now represented by State Rep. Virgil Peck, R-Havana. Peck has chosen to seek the Republican nomination for the Kansas Senate, 15th District. Political party changes before August primary election due by June 1 deadline A new law passed in 2014 by the Kansas Legislature prohibits members of political parties to switch parties during a period beginning on the candidate filing deadline (noon on June 1) until the date when the results of the August primary are certified. Registered voters who are affiliated with a party may not file paperwork to change their party affiliations from June 1 through August this year. A registered voter who is unaffiliated may, however, affiliate with a party during this period and when voting at the primary or requesting an advance ballot. For more information, contact the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office at (620) 330-1200. Everyone Deserves A Tax Break !!! Take Advantage Of This Offer During Our We Will Pay the Sales Tax On Your Mower When Purchased With A 6 Year Warranty Plan Warranty Plan is a full machine coverage. Plan has a ZERO DEDUCTIBLE and includes pickup and delivery allowance. Drive Green Event... Open house planned for new Caney City Library CANEY — The Caney City Library was formed 124 years ago by several ladies of the local Sigourneyan Club. Jump to 2016 and through the untiring efforts and determination of a group named Can-Kan Dreambuilders, the current fundraising arm of the Caney City Library, an open house in Caney’s new library, 211 W. 5th Avenue, will be held this Saturday, May 28. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to stop by, tour the library and enjoy some punch and cookies, for the celebration of the new library which houses a myriad of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, public computers, research materials, a whimsically decorated children’s area stocked with youthful books, and a lovely room for crafting, programs and other events. The library offers an annual Summer Reading Program for kids and teens, plus hosts various Crafternoons, Story Time on Saturdays, Library Movie Club, Scholastic Book Fairs, and many other activities. From its beginning more than a century ago, the library has been housed in several locations including Thules Bakery, the post of- fice, Memphills Meat Market, St. John’s Drug Store and at Selby’s Jewelry Store. In 1977 a fire destroyed the library when it was located in downtown Caney and in 1978 the salvaged books and supplies were moved to what was the former Wakeland Grocery Store at Ridgeway and Fourth streets. Last month, the library moved to its new location, 211 W. 5th Avenue. The new Caney City Library was made possible with monetary donations by the people of Caney, surrounding areas, families and friends all over the United States, said Joyce McDaniel, Can-Kan officer. It has taken a number of years of fundraising events, donor gifts, and a state grant to be able to construct the facility. The operation of the library is funded through city taxes and is governed by a board of directors. It is open Mondays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Fridays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chris Bannon is the current library director. The public is encouraged to attend the open house this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caney Mayfest activities abundant • continued from front page Saturday, May 28 Saturday’s activities begin with the Caney Lions Club 5K Run starting a 9 a.m. The run will start at 5th and Hooker (by the park) and end at the Caney Valley High School Stadium. Registration can be found by going to the website ozendurance.net and click on Caney Lions. There is a $15 registration fee for adults and a $10 fee for students. Proceeds from the run will go to support eyeglass purchases for area youth. Call Nancy Moore at (918) 397-7226 for more information about the 5K run or registration questions. The Mayest Car Show, headed by Tom Scimeca and Bill Scimeca, will once again be held with cars displayed on Fourth Avenue. There is no entry fee to participate in the show, with registration held from 9 a.m. to noon. Dash plaques will be given to the first 80 entries. Special award trophies will be presented at 3 p.m. For more information contact Tom at (620) 331-9474 or Bill at (620) 331-9298. The car show will be held rain or shine. For racing enthusiasts, the Mayest Turtle Races will be held at the skate park across the street from Wark Park. There will be races for different ages, kids through adults, and you must bring your own turtle for competition. The event, sponsored by the Caney Valley Recreation Commission, starts at 10 a.m. The annual Caney Valley Mayest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, chaired by Mitch Rolls, will be held at the park basketball courts on Saturday. This is for co-ed players 13 years and older. Registration and team warmups will be held from 9 to 9:50 a.m., and there is a $10 registration fee per person. Players will get a wristband and must have the band to play. The first round of games will start at 10. Rolls said there will also be other contests, i.e. dunk and 3-point. A variety of prizes will be awarded. Sponsors for the event are Commercial Bank-Caney and Romans Motor Company. An indoor court will be used if the weather is inclement. Go to the Caney Valley Mayest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Facebook page for more information or contact Mitch Rolls for questions. Mayest will conclude with a Teen Street Dance on Saturday night taking place from 8 to 11 p.m. at the park on Hooker Street. The free dance will feature several contests with prizes and will be complete with a deejay. The dance is sponsored by Community National Bank & Trust of Caney. The Can-Kan Dreambuilders will host an open house at the new Caney City Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday with punch and cookies being served. The public is invited to stop by, tour the new facility, and see the latest in what the library offers to everyone. The Caney Valley High School Alumni Association Banquet will be held in the Lincoln Grade School Gym watt 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for early visiting. Reservation letters went out several weeks ago with the deadline on May 23. Monday, May 30 Caney’s Annual Memorial Day Service will be be held at 11 a.m. in the Veterans’ Memorial Park located across from Sunnyside Cemetery. This annual inspiring event draws a large number of attendees, and if the weather cooperates another large crowd is anticipated. For questions or further information concerning Mayfest, contact Nancy Moore at (918) 397-7226. Escape your current wireless plan. • 17.5 hp (13.0 kW, 500cc) • 42-in. mower deck • 6-Year/500 Hour Bumper-To-Bumper Warranty* * Payment $ 4900 Z335E ZTRAK™ MOWER (ETF or remaining device balance.) • 20 hp (14.9 kW, 656cc) • NEW 42-in. Accel Deep Deck • 7.0-mph mowing speed • 6-Year/500 Hour Bumper-To-Bumper Warranty* * Month Payment 7000 $ Month 800.659.4020 800.367.2187 Jct. 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Page A4 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle Opinions Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievance. — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Every veteran gets the same respect as Seaman Pearce It says volumes about the way Americans view our veterans when a sailor, killed during the opening attack on the U.S.A. in 1941, is brought home with full military honors — almost 75 years after his death. Thanks to DNA testing and dental records, the remains of Navy Seaman 2nd Class Dale Pearce arrived home on Tuesday with motorcycle, police, civilian and military guard every mile of the way. He will be laid to rest on Thursday at rural Dennis (see story elsewhere in this issue for details). It is so appropriate that this heart-rendering event is taking place as we are preparing for Memorial Day. All men and women who wear the American military uniform RUDY TAYLOR are honored Off the Cuff on this special day, regardless of their rank, place of service or branch of military. Our country equally salutes all its veterans, whether they served in armed combat or in a National Guard or Reserves unit located in a quiet Kansas town. Family and friends often gather in front of American flag-draped coffins to say their farewell respects to these veterans, and it is a spine-tingling experience for any of us to share in these tributes. Seaman Pearce’s service on Thursday will be so special — because it is normal protocol when it comes to the way we treat our deceased heroes. As we drive by area cemeteries this week, there is a constant lump in our throat as we view the hundreds of tiny American flags, and Poignant and simple — a U.S. flag, a vase of flowers and a military insignia adorn a local veteran’s grave. the American Legion and VFW markers on all the veterans’ graves. The tomb of Dale Pearce which will be the site of much-deserved pomp and honor this week, will soon become only one in a multitude, not only in that location but also in cemeteries that dot our nation and world. What a wonderful view this gives us of America, where our political priorities at times wane; where our economy ebbs and flows; where our discussions often turn divisive. It is within such a divergent life experience that we stop in our tracks each time a deceased U.S. Veteran passes in a procession, headed to a final resting place in home-state soil. We graciously salute Seaman 2nd Class Dale Pearce, and all those who once raised their right hands and pledged to defend the Constitution and the people of this grand country. Let’s make it a thoughtful and appreciative Memorial Day weekend. Of the relaxed pace of Memorial Day . . . lingering at loved ones’ gravesites on Memorial Day . . . a “catch-all” box at home containing glue, scissors, scotch tape, paper clips, ruler and a marker . . . signing up your kids or grandkids for various summer rec programs . . . the aroma wafting throughout the house of home-fried potatoes . . . doodling while you are talking to someone on the phone . . . concerts in the park . . . hearing the clippity-clop sound of horses hooves on pavement . KATHY TAYLOR Life’s Little Lifesavers . . setting aside some time for personal relaxation . . . learning the ropes in a new job . . . compliments to the chef -- whether at home or a restaurant . . . being so good at your job that you make it look MONTGOMERY COUNTY effortless . . . wonderful moments that make you speechless . . . dirty mouths = dirty hearts. God’s forgiveness to us is quick and everlasting -- may we do likewise to ourselves and our fellow man. “Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) Chronicle OUR THOUGHTS s It’s best to wait Uncle Sam should wait a little longer before selling arms to Vietnam Sometimes the words from news headlines fall off the page. Other times, they just hang in the air, causing readers to quiver in disgust. That surely must be the case this week as American veterans of the Vietnam War read the headline, “U.S. lifts ban on selling arms to Vietnam.” A total of 2,709,918 Americans served in Vietnam between 1964 and 1973. It is they who are hanging their heads today, wondering what the hell their country has done to them. But, they’ve felt that way before. Remember, they came home from Vietnam wearing civilian clothes rather than military uniforms. That was the order they received, all realizing that the war had hardened many Americans against the very men and women who had gone into harm’s way on behalf of us all. It was they who came home individually, not to make a big deal of their service to America. And, sure enough, nobody held parades, waved flags along streets or met them in packed armories where television crews might interview them. No, they were Vietnam vets. And, for the past 40 to 50 years, they have worn invisible uniforms, many of them harboring resentment for the way they were treated — mostly on both coasts where they embarked and returned. So, now Vietnam is a new frontier for trade, and the U.S.A. is doing everything possible to buy textiles, electronics and other manufactured goods from the Vietnamese. But the Vietnamese also want guns and other munitions made in America. And, after this week, they’ll apparently get them. U.S. State Department officials say it will provide some leverage to make the Vietnamese clean up their human rights violations. Arms manufacturers know the real truth: it will strengthen their bottom line profits. So veterans of that war are seeing red. As well they should. Yes, there comes a time when enemies must patch up their past differences. And, many American veterans have made trips to Vietnam to offer friendly hands to those caught in the web of a horrible war. But weapons of war, or even guns for personal protection, should remain on the embargo list. There is a principle here that needs to be honored — that Americans will support its veterans, listen to their concerns, tend to their mental and physical healthcare and assist with their pensions until they die. These men and women are between 60 and 80 now, and it’s time for our political leaders to step back, salute them and give the arms buyers in Vietnam a cold shoulder. Over the past 20 years, this nation has tried its best to welcome home its Vietnam veterans with overdue gestures. But all the goodwill in the world won’t amount to a whit if we start selling arms to the very country that killed 58,200 of our greatest heroes. Give it a few more years, Uncle Sam. Don’t make money on the memories of our veterans. — Rudy Taylor Volume 131, No. 21 • May 26, 2016 The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor Newspaper Family. The Montgomery County Chronicle is published 52 times per year including the last edition of the calendar year. Periodical postage is paid at Caney, Kansas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. Rudy and Kathy Taylor....................................... Owners and Publishers Andy Taylor..................................................................................Editor Emalee Mikel...........................................................Advertising Director Donna Celaya.................................................. Cherryvale correspondent Brian Thomas.........................................................................Sports editor Jenny Diveley...........................................................Billing and technology Lillie Taylor............................................................................ Junior Editor HOW TO CONTACT US: Caney office: 202 W. Fourth, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. (620) 879-2156, (620) 879-2855 fax. Independence office: 422 W. Main, Independence, KS 67301. (620) 331-5040. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.taylornews.org The Montgomery County Chronicle offices in Caney and Independence will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day PUBLIC FORUM Pharmaceutical industry in need of overhaul Editor: I have a major complaint and want to bring to the attention of the public of a major scam. I hope Congress can do something about it. That can only be done by reaching their constituency. Have you noticed a huge jump in your prescription drug costs the past two or three years? I have. Luckily, I don’t take much in the way of prescriptions but the one I do take has jumped off the $4.00 list to a whopping new cost. I asked my pharmacy about it and they explained their costs had jumped too. I saw a segment on the cost of prescription drugs on TV last spring but since it impacts me very little I didn’t give it more than a nod. That was wrong! On the sports beat MONTGOMERY COUNTY Chronicle That’s where you’ll find sports editor Brian Thomas! There’s a great story about this pharmaceutical scam in this week’s Time Magazine by Haley Sweetland Edwards and I really recommend everyone who is suffering from sticker shock at the pharmacy get it and read it. And what really brought the problem home to me was receiving an e-mail from a dear friend of mine this week. Here’s what he says. “I go in for surgery next Friday to have a stint put in my left leg. I also am having to change the medication that is supposed to suppress my overproduction of white blood cells. The trouble is the new medication they are suggesting costs $2,075 a month. We can’t afford that and are trying to get the pharmaceutical company to reduce their cost.” That’s ridiculous! We recently heard about the price gouging scam the pharmaceutical company, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, pulled. They were the one highlighted by the TV story I saw. They would buy up patents for unique, lifesaving drugs, hike their prices and then watch the profits roll in. That’s immoral! And Valeant isn’t alone! Other pharmaceutical companies are doing the same thing. They just aren’t doing their price jumps all at once like Valeant did…which got them caught! The rest did it gradually! But they still do it! One thing that drives this greed is the advertising they use to promote the drugs. You no doubt have noticed that every other ad on TV and on nearly every page of every magazine we buy, is an ad for some pharmaceutical or the other. Keep in mind that these are only available by doctor’s prescription so why advertise them to the general public? For example: Note that the drug Humira’s price (whose patent is held by AbbVie) was increased by 138% between 2010 and 2016 and although it’s patent is due to expire in December, it has 70 additional patents on it that will keep it off the generic market until 2022. So what can we consumers do about it. We’re trapped if we need the medications. We can write our congressmen and congresswomen and insist they do something about it. We can even e-mail them. That kind of greed is pushing Capitalism, which is already greed driven, into even deeper greed territory. First I encourage readers to read that article in Time Magazine so they get their facts straight and then write their congressmen and congresswomen. Something really needs to be done about this. Margie Miller Coffeyville, Kan. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page A5 Montgomery County Chronicle Caney City Library schedules Holding them close is still the busy June events, programs OPINIONS desire of any mother’s heart The day this edition hits the press we’ll already be knee deep in planning the next edition. I’ll be working on the advertising bills that go out at the end of the month. My husband will be wrapping up the school year in his office and the boys are already started in summer activities that will keep us hopping every day. But it’s this day that is especially meaningful because our oldest son celebrates his birthday. I’ve always loved a May birthday. Mine is in June, which is also a good birthday month, but May birthdays always seemed cool to me. Those kids got to celebrate their special day at the end of the school year and usher in the summer, all at the same time. This year we celebrated by taking a couple of friends to Tulsa to an arcade and will meet our family at his favorite Mexican restaurant another night this week. But for some reason this year I get a little choked up every time I look at him this week. Something changed this year and though I know he’ll always be my baby, I can also see those arms of independence stretching more and more every day. JENNY DIVELEY Pick A Little, Talk A Little He ended his grade school career last week. In that same time frame his superhero backpack he has carried for the past three years split right at the seam as if it ran out of steam. His feet seem to split the edges of his tennis shoes every time I turn around. And his humor gets a little bit more grown up every day. It’s a strange place to be in this no man’s land between wanting him to always be my sweet baby boy and yet hardly able to contain the joy of watching him grow. I guess it is no different than those years when we put the stuffed dinosaur away into storage, taught him to take his first steps instead of crawl, or threw away his last sippy cup. Of course I don’t want him having dinner with friends when he is older and still trying to throw back his drink through a sippy cup. Yet those cups almost willed themselves back into my hands. We are entering some un- chartered waters with this pre-teen stage of boyhood in our house. Already there have been some rocky places here and there. He tests his voice against mine. He understands more and is gaining his confidence. And my heart isn’t sure what to feel. But I can promise him this, even in the rockiest spots of life, all he has to do is reach out and my hand The birthday boy will be there. It was when he took his first steps, when he learned to walk, then run, and it will be right there as we navigate these new paths. So this week as we move quickly through the hubbub of work, sports, plays, packing the house, and looking forward to summer, I may have to take a moment to find my little boy and rub his 11-yearold head, just because a mama needs to know she still has him close by, no matter how old he is. Honoring Local Family Traditions. www.pottsfuneralhome.com CHERRYVALE • Liberty & Clark Sts. 620-336-2761 BY CHRIS BANNON, director Caney City Library CANEY — The Caney City Library will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day weekend. The Can-Kan Dreambuilders will be sponsoring a public “Welcoming” from 10 a.m to 1 p.m with refreshments and a tour of the library on Saturday, May 28. Registration has ended for the Kid’s Summer Reading Program. Due to the new library, we are able to stay open during these classes! Adult Summer Reading sign up starts June 1. This year you will receive a card with 10 spaces on it. As you return books, you will get a punch for each book read. Once you have filled the card, you will receive a small prize and enter your card into a grand prize drawing of a $25 Amazon gift card. You can read as many books as you’d like, and there is no limit to the amount of cards you can put in the grand prize drawing. Come join us for the coloring craze sweeping the nation! We provide everything you need, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies. It’s full of fun, relaxation, and fellowship with others and is for ages 18 and up. The following is the June calendar for events at the Caney City Library: June 6:- Coloring classes for adults, starts at 12 p.m., June 6, 13, 20, 27; starts at 12 p.m., June 7, from 5-7 p.m. June 10: Tween/Teen (ages 12-18) starts at 12 p.m. June 17: Movies-- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 & 3,” starting at 1 p.m. June 21: Can-Kan Dreambuilders meeting 7 p.m., meeting is open to the public. June 28: Caney City Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the library for its monthly meeting. Call the library at (620) 879-5341 Indy’s summer reading kickoff party is June 3 ‘Building Up’ INDEPENDENCE — The summer reading program at the Independence Public Library will begin with a kickoff party at 11 a.m., Friday, June 3. Coffeyville-based magician Pete Walterscheid will present a series of magical acts during a show devoted to children and teenagers. Registration for the summer reading program will also coincide with the kickoff party. The summer reading program will have an athletic theme to coincide with the summer olympic games that will be held in Brazile later in the summer. “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read,” is the theme of the summer reading program. On Thursday, June 9, the KC Wolf, the official mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be at the library to greet local Chiefs fans and kids. KC Wolf’s appearance will begin at 11 a.m. The summer reading program, which is geared for kids age 11-17, will be held June 6 through July 29. Each participant will have a goal to read at least four books in the eight-week event. Prizes are awarded to those youths who complete or surpass their goal. For more information, contact Brittni Trytek, young adult services, at (620) 331-3030, ext. 107. Or, go to www.facebook.com/ iplteens. CANEY • 107 N. State • 620-879-5601 to be theme of chamber luncheon INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly Celebrate Independence luncheon on Thursday, June 2 with the theme “Building Up” Independence. The quarterly luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Independence Masonic Lodge, 2000 W. Laurel. Aaron Heckman of the Montgomery County Action Council will be the emcee. Speaking at the event will be Gary Beachner of Beachner Grain; Scott Mills of Quality Paint and Body; and Dilip Patel of Comfort Inn and Suites. Cost is $10.00 per person; the meal will be provided by the Independence Masonoic Lodge. Reservations are required by Monday, May 30 by calling the Independence Chamber of Commerce at (620) 331-1890 or emailing [email protected]. lNDEPENDENCE • 122 South Penn Do you enjoy reading the Chronicle? Subscribe for a friend! Call (620) 879-2156 for details! 620-331-5600 Ask about transferring your prearranged funeral policy to any of our chapels. 3x4.5” Potts.group.ad.wide’14 MONTGOMERY COUNTY Chronicle 9-1-14 Church Directory WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Jerry D. Davidson, minister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF CANEY: 100 E. Fourth, P.O. Box 141, Caney, Bill Wright, pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study, 6 p.m. NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 908 E. Fourth, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 330-0121. Come and worship with us at New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. 4th. Sunday School for adults and youths starts 9:30 a.m., with coffee and donuts served. Sunday worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. Guest speakers will include professors, teachers and students from Ozark Christian College. Find Hope in Christ Jesus at New Hope Christian Church. Colossians 1:27. TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: David Bycroft, evangelist. Box 307, Tyro, KS. (620) 289-4433. Traditional Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Contemporary Praise/Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Eve. Worship & Youth Classes, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Youth Classes, 7 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: Fourth and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. John Chastain, pastor. (620) 336-2440. Sunday School-All Ages, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; 2nd Sunday, Cookie Sunday; 4th Sunday, Fellowship Dinner. Wed. - Family Night - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Free dinner, 6:30 Youth Group and Ladies Bible Study, Monday - Men’s Bible Study - 6:00 pm. CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pastor. 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; Sunday Night Service (during summer), 6:30 p.m. CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Eric Lang, minister. 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www.cheryyvalechristian.org. COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISCIPLES OF CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-3504. David Bennett, pastor. Website: www. fsbccherryvaleks.com. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Bible Study & Youth, 6 p.m. NEW LIFE PRAISE & WORSHIP: David and Renea Cavaness. 308 N. Liberty, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 3368027. Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m.; Morning Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by Sunday evening worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.nlpw.org or send an e-mail to [email protected]. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5604, church number; Rev. Jonathan Schultz, pastor, (918) 520-9829 (pastor’s cell number); Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. CHERRYVALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Jeffrey L. Owen, 305 E. Main. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship 10:30 a.m. Call (620) 217-9665 for other service times. “Come & Dine” free community meal 5 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Sixtus Ye Myint, priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, Wednesday, 7 p.m. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Andrew Heiman, pastor. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Independence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Will Kenyon, pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney United Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community intersect. Pastor Will Kenyon leads us in worship at 10:45am which follows Sunday school at 9:30am. Community meal open to all on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing Christ’s love. You matter to God, and you matter to us. CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 305 W. Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Carl Ellis. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is available every Sunday. CANEY ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 2nd and Vine streets. Worship led by Rev. Tim Black. Adult & children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. Wednesday Kids’ Quest/Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more info call (918) 331-6334. Visit caneyopc. org for more information. CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Stan Bryan, minister. North Hwy. 169, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-3948. Sunday Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: Joshua Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 8792839. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Website: crosspointcaney.com. COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 W. 9th Street (corner of 9th & Willow), Coffeyville, KS; Dr. J. Dean McNamara, pastor; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services, 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 p.m. Phone: (620) 251-3980; www.coffeyvillefbc.com. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Ryan Carpenter, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Night Bible Study/Prayer & Youth, 6:30 p.m. CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles north of Dearing, Kan., at the corner of county roads 3900 and 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. Sunday morning service, 9 -10 a.m. (nursery available). Sunday school for youth and adults, 10:1510:45 a.m. Other events include Kids Club and Food, Fun & Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. on 1st, 3rd Wednesday of each month; Bible Study on 2nd Wednesday of each month; Family Night on 5th Wednesday of each month. Youth Group meetings at 5 p.m., on 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. P.O. Box 175, Liberty, KS 67351. Call (620) 330-3432. CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Keven Grigg, pastor, 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-8792101. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Divorce Care, www.divorcecare.org. For events see our Facebook page and Instagram. HOOPS HYSTERIA Kindley boys advance Caney Valley girls, Field to state tournaments • See pages B2-B5 OF © 2016 • A MEMBER H THURSDAY, MARC es Swift action sav from small children ent burningleftapartm Three children burnunattended in in ing apartment chief Coffeyville; fire ers’ describes firefight efforts as ‘heroic’ THE TAYLOR CANEY, INDEPENDENCE, COFFEYVILLE, CHERRYVALE NEWSPAPER S TS • 75 CENT ONS • 2 INSER PAGES • 2 SECTI 10, 2016 • 26 INTERESTED USE LIBRARY, WAREHO IN BUYING A FORMER apartment was $25,000. The Elizabeth Washoccupied by Jones. ington and Anthony fire is unthe The cause of on by the Cofder investigati Deand Police feyville Fire and the Kansas partments office at State Fire Marshal’s OR PUBLIC WORKS for purchase, FAMILY GARAGE? per the instruction of the is now available this time. if any chargFourth streets It’s not known Ridgeway and the by Andy Taylor) City Library at filed against es would be The former Caney at Monday’s meeting. (Photo children, GrimBY ANDY TAYLOR parents of the Caney City Council rnews.org chronicle@taylo said. the quick — The lives mett Grimmett praised COFFEYVILLE as children were which he described of two small Midgfirefight- work, of firefighters saved by Coffeyville fire Monday “heroic,”Dean in locating the ett and ers at a structure two children. afternoon. where been for the “This is a situation Had it not who the status of we do comes another child inCouncilors discussed of the training alertness of “I can be t City buildings, in the apart- all said Grimmett. sales tax revenue several now-vacan buildings located discovered smoke a neighbor, to fruition,” deness so that storage my hat to the it. cluding two of the ment and notified have been have to tip BY ANDY TAYLOR derived from the north side the way they could with Gress’ rnews.org the in an alley on partment for the result chronicle@taylo to Councilors agreed fire itself Fourth Street; lethal. City not only the Persons wishing block of West in the tragic — if not the former Caney all three handled recommendation. purchase the library 100 works building they searched CANEY — The to Fire That’s because former public and Fourth 1 but in how two submit an RFP by 1 the former Caney facilages 7, 2 and and located the Library at Ridgeway their proposal alley behind children — in apartment works on the sale block. should submit the Caney unattended and a public streets is now March 21 at other properDepartment; — were left Sunnyside Cof- children.” the efp.m., Monday, office south of apartment, will address So, too, are several He also praised child in ity/cemetery The council the burning Caney city taxpayby Hall. that City owned confirms. chief ties now at the meeting of a 7-year-old about Cemetery. a feyville’s fire le discussion fire chief, forts those proposals for notifying ers. After considerab James Grimmett, Fire De- the apartment city on Monday agreed night. those structures, was originally City councilors city about the fire. storthe value of said the Coffeyville dation from The former library The to sell the two thick black neighbor child went to the with a recommen Gress to have od grocery store. “The councilors agreed brick structure and partment found was Fred and a neighborho —a from the Eastand said there administrator in the mid-1970s smoke pouring submit a request this when neighbor City age buildings structure — store closed smokey in Apartments interested personsknown as an RFP, when the Caney side a two-story sandstone side Terrace also at around something Once the neighbor became available damage in a downalley in the north for proposal, of the former located in the Street firefighters arrived Upon ar- apartment. Library sustained library then apartment and of West Fourth seeking the purchase business. location. The of 100 block works 4:30 p.m., Monday. two small came to the was it as a retail town Caney store in former public said smoke, 911 belibrary and use Fire former grocery and to sell the noticed the rival, tenants library, which moved to the the former Caney 1 and 2, were Grimmett. “But, Gress said the location. That moved building behind children, ages s. notified,” said when the library State 1978 as a temporarywas maintained this was a slow the apartment came vacant Department. y” status it appears that inside one of at Fifth and to retain the smoke moved voted the quarters “temporar firefighters also new library submeans to its The council office — until the Within seconds, the apart- burn. That has been the for 38 years of apartment bebuilding/cemetery to streets last month,as many as six difin February. public works began a search Kevin Midg- was filling the by Cemetery and to its new building s into a fire.” moved. ject of interest south of Sunnyside as an auxiliary ment. Firefighter located the fore it ignited since the library with lot Dean ferent people to be sold use the parking ett and Jake chief concerns Recreation Center, Other facilities and pulled them Gress had two library: selling off City-owned lot for the Caney to the property. two children of the former The issue of ISSUE discussed at to the the future use is adjacent THIS further which IN returned to safety. was be treated ALSO buildings that the building the eventual owner meeting. They were initially Medical Advisory that Monday’s council Coffeyville Parks Regional busitax rolls and at Coffeyville d annual budget use it as a retail later transporte Board requests of the building Center and replace old Medical Center allotment to repair, page B10 to St. Francis . See park equipment in Tulsa, Okla. the two Grimmett said s. Pile said were found pense for participant mostly to smallest children band plays breathing after are due with labored 7. A Christian a the increases healthcare retoxic smoke. morning, and the new national inhaling the on Saturday service. confined to business, the secular band plays Saturday form laws, but that Cherryvale “The fire was the In other some other to group memalso includes area, which unanimously better than agrees agreed a living room night. The event Council car fared council knock council able to s can in Kansas. “Our annual donation the firemen’s water fight; Cherryvale City firefighters were to its usual se and cities it and had acsaid Grimmett. AirMedCare; resident the Cherryvale show; food, merchandi smart about down quickly,” of $2,000 to bership price for run; and was budgeted for a possible where the two Commerce. Newly craft vendors; a 5-k for $55 per year tually “The bedroom beChamber of said. located was receive service president Jaand kids’ games. increase,” Pile children were elected chamber the council cake walks on Monday room. However, theresignationof told that transports •accepted The council hind the living t the net Plumley copter service Recreation the situthe help throughou to from was CELAYA used emergency Hugo BY DONNA the smoke funds are also: Cross Jeff patients from children were lornews.org hospitals. the n board. various projects •agreedtokeepBlue cherryvale@tay structure. Both ations and between is $65 a chamber with coverage Commissio Leslie Overall as bringon the bedroom — A little • appointed Housing Aufound lying services, such Blue Shield insurance cost normally and CHERRYVALE The adminBloslivCity cost person Cherry Cherryvale of mind can floor.” for city employees. to cover every ing the annual policy to the to the apart- more peace than $1 a year a household. But those board. to the community istrator Joel Pile said the The damage to be just a little more same, thority ing in ser- som Festival 22an23ascityis basically the for the new •setApril ment is estimated each spring. who sign up week. of 20-perwill be coverage City Counclean-up days. save $10 a year The 2016 festivalMay, Fri- with the exception et ex- wide The Cherryvale vice now can City evening agreed just $55. Call higher out-of-pock weekend in and join for cil on Monday 6 and cent for de- the first Saturday, May city into a group Hall at (620) 336-2776 to enter the the day and with to sign up for agreement tails on how membership a medical heliAirMedCare, r sale fo City buildings Council agrees have Cherryvale to g Daylight Savin Time to begin early Sunday Time beDaylight Saving Sunday, March gins at 2 a.m., to “spring for13. Remember set clocks ahead ward,” and by that time. one hour later INDEX .....A11-12 Caney .................... A9-A10 Cherryvale ................ B10-B12 Coffeyville ............... .......... B13-B14 Classified ads ......A3 Datebook .................... .............A6-A8 Independence ................. B12 Public notices ......B1-B8 Sports .................... .....A2 Obituaries .................... r library, other to dispose of forme ical access to med city facilities flight services pin finds way back Lost volunteer ber Auxiliary mem to former Mercy Place Senior the Country with members of recently visiting vol- ton and Layton was dedication to Place Senior Living staff. A symbol of of a former director of Country about CHANUTE — to the hands Darcy Sinn, on came up the conversati unteerism returned week. Mercy Auxiliary. Living, when resident last Helen Layof service with she Independence nce resident Layton’s years mentioned that Former Independethe Country Place Senior In the conversation, Layton hour pin prior to at longthe 7,000 ton, now residing was reunited with her had been bestowed the Mercy Auxiliary. Howthat recogfrom jacket Living in Chanute, volunteer pin her retirement in her pink service to Layton turned lost Mercy Auxiliary remove the ever, when hours of volunteer she failed to nized her 7,000 organization. In a ceremony upon her retirement, keeping. the local auxiliary Living in Chanute, pin for her own safe over to MerPlace Senior was then turned Glenna Lawat the Country The pink jacket Fort Scott when the IndeAuxiliary directorpin to Layton, staff in former Mercy Auxiliary 7,000 hour cy doors. its the jackclosed rence returned signature pink pendence hospital the pin was lost forever. wore it on the when Mercy who proudly Layton believed Living staff was members wore 2015. Place Senior et that auxiliary page A3 until October However, Country Auxiliary, in operation • see Mercy Auxiliary, pin developed Hospital was Mercy Hospital Layton’s lost right, of the former of Helen Layton, involving LayThe story of Glenna Lawrence, r volunteer pin on the jacket conversations Mercy Auxiliary through a string of and longtime pins the 7,000-hou nce resident photo) a former Independe Chanute. (Courtesy now resides in member who Your best source of news is the Montgomery County Chronicle, published every Thursday. Have it delivered to your mailbox for $42.00 per year or to your email address as an electronic version for $30.00 per year. 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Staff at the Diploma Center are packing now to work around vacations scheduled in June. Here, left to right, are director Tonya Smedley, with Melissa Niemier and Terri Wagoner. Missing is staff member Joyce Long. (Photo by Donna Celaya) Diploma Center moving to USD 447 Central Office BY DONNA CELAYA [email protected] CHERRYVALE – The Diploma Center virtual school isn’t closing; it’s just moving to new quarters. While the USD 447 Board of Education is looking to make improvements to school facilities in the coming year, it also is focusing its attention on the Cherryvale Diploma Center. Now located at 218 W. Main, the Diploma Center is being relocated to the USD 447 Central Office at 618 E. Fourth. The facility also houses the superintendent and district staff offices. The school board meeting chambers moved to the middle-high school library several months ago, leaving that room vacant. The former board room is where the Diploma Center will set up its shop. “The main reason for moving the Diploma Center has to do with the budget cuts handed down from the state,” said Tonya Smedley, Diploma Center director and assistant principal at Lincoln-Central. “We’re in the process of packing everything up now and there are boxes everywhere, but we will be open through June as we continue to get ready for the move.” Smedley said she has heard that some people have said the Diploma Center is closing. Nothing could be further from the truth, she said. “We are not closing. We’re just moving. With my job responsibilities both at the Diploma Center and at Lincoln-Central, it will actually be a little more convenient for me to go back and forth between the two. The space is smaller, but we will make do just fine. Most of the learning done through the Diploma is virtual, it’s done online, so this isn’t going to be that great a change.” Smedley said the Diploma Center will swap its table-top computers and towers for laptop models, which take up less space. Students still are welcome to come to the Diploma Center, now and after the move. “There will be a new entrance for us on the west side of the administration building, and they’re putting in another parking lot for us,” she said. Smedley said the Diploma Center started in 2003 at McKinley School with just two employees: a director and one instructor, Joyce Long. “Joyce came out of retirement just a couple of months after the Diploma Center opened,” Smedley said. “She’s still with us and still doing a great job.” Concurrent with the move, Long transitions from a salaried instructor to an hourly employee, said Smedley, who joined the Diploma Center in the 2008-09 school year. Movie Night set for Saturday in Indy ties, which include inflatables, face painting, popsicles, chalk art, popcorn, bottled water and glow bracelets, will begin at 8 p.m., and show time will begin at 9 p.m. Persons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for INDEPENDENCE — The first free Downtown Movie Night of the 2016 season will be held on Saturday, May 28. “Toy Story” will be shown on a large screen in the Community National Bank & Trust parking lot. Pre-show activi- seating and viewing. The event is free and open to the public. The Downtown Movie Night is held the last Friday of each month from May through September. Coffeyville blood drive nets 85 units COFFEYVILLE — The Cof- ty Chronicle, and Class LTD feyville Red Cross blood drive assisted with promoting the on May 19-20 collected 85 drive. units of blood, exceeding the The American Red Cross amount collected in March by and hospitalized patients who 11 units. need the gift of life are appre This drive honored mili- ciative of all the hero donors tary veterans, active military, and volunteers. police, fire, and EMS work- The following donors ers. Blood recipients across reached milestones in giving the country are very thankful blood: Dan Reardon, 14 galfor the generosity of the Cof- lons; Craig Lumley, six gallons; Melvin Collins, four gallons; feyville community. Thirty-three local volunteers and Kylie Jarman, one gallon. Only 4.99 each light worked 130.5 hours assisting The next blood drive will the Red Cross Blood Collection be held July 21-22 at the First CHOICE Staff and donors. Sonic Drive- BaptistYOUR Church in Coffeyville. in supplied various items for6-Pk. Solar Path Light the canteen and the LuckyChoose bronze or stainless steel finish. 5 lumens. 13 FCE provided cookies. Lo-T 185 129, 131 B4 cal churches, KGGF-KUSNWhile supplies last. Radio station, Independence Reporter, Montgomery Coun- A reminder to donors that they may move through the process more rapidly and spend less time waiting to donate by completing their health history on-line the day of their donation prior to coming to the collection site, The new process is called “Rapid Pass” and must be completed the day of their donation on their home computer. To donate blood, Call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to make an appointment. BARGAINS 2999 of the Cherryvale pool to open Monday CHERRYVALE — The Cherryvale Swimming Pool at Logan Park will be open for the 2016 summer season on Monday, May 30. Hours of operation are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Admission is $1 per person. A 35-day pass can be purchased for $30 at the Cherryvale City Hall, 123 W. Main, during regular business hours. Cherryvale Public Library makes plans for Family Big Summer Read CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale Public Library at 329 E. Main is promoting reading as an activity that whole families can enjoy, culminating in the Big Summer Read Blowout Bash at the library on Aug. 19. “The Family Big Summer Read is something we are encouraging families to do together, but individuals are just as welcome and it should be a lot of fun,” said assistant librarian Tammie Logan. The Family Big Summer Read that runs from June 1 through Aug. 19 features free games, prize drawings, music, special guests, food and fun for the whole family. The summer program is open to everyone, regardless of age. Register as an individual or team of at least three people for the competition, in which participants choose from several activities to do either at home or at the library. The Family Big Summer Read includes a reading challenge, team craft days, team challenge activities, and a special surprise guest and performer. The more activities individuals or teams complete, the more chances they have to win prizes. For example, to earn a Reading Club certificate and candy treat, complete two or St. Andrew honor rolls announced INDEPENDENCE — St. Andrew Catholic School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2015-16 school year. Isle, Piper Marquez, Madison Payne. • Eighth grade: Marshall Day. B Average Honor Roll • Fourth grade: Tommy Claar, Aiden Denney, Eli Hiller, Camdon Julian, Allison Leiker, Maddix Small • Sixth grade: Ryan Leiker. • Seventh grade: Daphne Munoz • Eighth grade: Aniri Jimenez, Faith Tate. A Average Honor Roll • Fifth grade: Ana Esquivel, Mariesa Medrano, Christianna Nelson. • Sixth grade: Creighton Beaver, Elizabeth Clapp, Ayla Halloran. • Seventh grade: Sophia Carr, Tia Gregory, Taylor ® Cherryvale Municipal Court May 9, 2016 Robert L. Davis, Cherryvale: SALE PRICE Pleaded guilty and was fined $300 for no proof of insurance. Edwin Sr., CherWITH E. CARDEllis discount* ryvale: Was found guilty and 1.5-Cu.-Ft. Moisture finedControl $50 for ® dog at large. Garden Soil Wyona CherL 205 577R. B48 Marshall, While supplies last. *$1 instant rebate. Limit 2 rebates. ryvale: Pleaded guilty and was 499 -100 fined $150 for public intoxication. Nicholas J. McMullen, Cher- -300 WITH CARD discount* 32-Oz. Weed B Gon® Concentrate Lawn Weed Killer L 187 421 B12 The Price Of Freedom While supplies last. *$3 instant rebate. Limit 2 rebates. Customer responsible for taxes and fees. Instant rebate amount available as mail-in savings for non-True Value Rewards® Members. 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Dry Dog Food Alice Through the Looking Glass* • PG (1:15) (4:15) 7:15 9:45 Principal’s Honor Roll (All As) • Fourth grade: Sophia Heckman, Ella Johnston. • Fifth grade: Owen Clapp, Lyndi Easter, Kale Groff, Kevin Martinez, John Palovchik, Luke Schlorholtz, Daniela Torres. • Sixth grade: Ian O’Rourke. • Seventh grade: Gabrielel Muninger, Joy Renfro. • Eighth grade: Taygan Claar, Roman Shire. 6 99 H 169 090 1 While supplies last. Fri., May 27 thru Thurs., June 2 more logged hours of reading time before Aug. 17. Or record 20 or more hours of reading time for more individual recognition. For choice-of-prize-pack drawings, complete any reading or activity from the list, with no limit on the number of entries. If a team completes a challenge, each team member gets a separate prize entry form to turn in for a chance to win. The same goes for individuals. Prizes are at the library to see in advance of winning. Call the library at (620) 336-3460 or stop in for more details. Customer responsible for taxes and fees. 1699 210 N. 17th • Downtown Parsons Movieline (620) 421-4240 Mary Ann and Richard Charlesworth Memorial Scholarship, $700, Clay Holloway; Leona Peterson Memorial Scholarship, $500, Ashley Engbroten; Wilma Benning Memorial Scholarship, $400, Logan Frazier; Wilma Benning Memorial Scholarship awarded to post graduate, $400, Cole Nazzise. Cherryvale Alumni Scholarships awarded on Senior Night, May 11, incluided: Beth Hawkins, $400; Riley Kessler, $400; Allyson McGlothin, $400; Zachary Wood, $400; Tommy Humaciu, post graduate, $400; Ty Wood, post graduate, $400. Carinder; Charles and Linda Burton Scholarship, $600, Brenna Robertson; Newton-Long Scholarship, $600, Nathaniel Torkelson; Martin and Opal Ott Memorial Scholarship, $600, Tiffany Allison; Class of 1958, $1,000, Quentin Austin. Cherryvale Alumni Non-Endowed Scholarships awarded Senior Night, May 11: Dwight “Hap” and Clara Foster Memorial Scholarship, $1,500, Cooper NIemier; Linda Corn Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship, $500, Jeté Little; Helen Louise Eikenberry Memorial Scholarship, $500, Brooke Blaes; MUNICIPAL COURT MONTH HOT DEAL! www.parsonstheatre.com CHERRYVALE — The Cherryvale Alumni Community and Educational Foundation awarded 24 scholarships for the 2015-16 school year. The total value of the awards was $14,700. These scholarships were funded by 11 endowed scholarships, seven memorial scholarships and six alumni scholarships funded from gifts from Cherryvale High School graduates and friends. The following endowed scholarships were awarded at graduation on May 14: Thaddeus Lee Owens Memorial Scholarship for a graduating senior, $1,000, Josh Madl; Thaddeus Lee Owens Memorial Scholarship for a post graduate, $1,000, Josie Reilly; Kent Caulfield Scholarship, $600, Alexia Maulsby; Ralph and Faye Miller Memorial Scholarship, $600, Trenton Smedley; Arthur and Gladys Black Scholarship, $600, Joe Hammer; Dixie Gravel Wood Scholarship, $600, Braden Snider; James and LaVerna Honeycutt Scholarship, $600, Jordan Cherryvale, BANK NAME KS 67335 620-336-2105 Closed Mon. May 30 for Memorial Day! Sale ends 4/30/2016 ©VJ -42©2016 True Value® Company. All rights reserved. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page A7 Montgomery County Chronicle CVHS seniors bestowed awards CANEY — Awards and scholarships were bestowed to Caney Valley High School seniors during an awards ceremony held in the CVHS Auditorium last Thursday, May 19. During the awards assembly, guidance counselor Brian Smith recognized the graduating class for having attained one of the highest volume of academically superior students in recent memory. Smith told the seniors and guests that the class of 2015-16 had five state scholars (Emily Collier, Cortney Gardner, Dane Rigby, Caleb Scoles and Mitchell Simpson) and 11 Kansas Board of Regents Complete Scholars Curriculum designees (Megan Bennings, Emily Collier, Cortney Gardner, Kennedy Griffin, Brycen Gulick, Ashlyn Hefley, Dalton Owens, Dane Rigby, Ty Rogers, Caleb Scoles and Mitchell Simpson). “This marks the most state scholars and most Regents Complete Curriculum awards in a single class than in the past four combined,” said Smith. Other awards and scholarships that were bestowed at the assembly included: • Thomas Thomas Davenport Memorial Scholarship: Mitchell Simpson. • Caney Valley Alumni Association Scholarship: Mitchell Simpson, Justin Ward. • Danny and Norma Scott Family Scholarship: Ashlyn Hefley. • Caney High School class of 1962 scholarships: Jackson Newby, Natasha Sanders, Justin Ward, Joshua Davis, Emily Collier, Ashlyn Hefley, Brycen Gulick, Mitchell Simpson, Tara Blagg, Kelsey Wyant and Joseph Adams. • Caney High School class of 1965 scholarships: Joseph Adams, Mary Wright, Jessica Stewart, Selena Rodriguez, Lyric Brooks. • Caney High School class of 1966 scholarship: Mitchell Simpson. Caney Powwow Scholarship: Jacen Clapp, Jackson Newby. • Caney Powwow Pendleton Blanket Award: Jacen Clapp, Jackson Newby, Joseph Adams. • Caney Valley Student Council scholarships: Mitchell Simpson, Lyric Brooks, Jacen Clapp, Kennedy Griffin. • Caney Valley Teachers’ Association Scholarship (seniors who plan to pursue a career in education): Jackson Newby, Kennedy Griffin. • Sam and Hattie Woods Scholarship: Troy Watson. • Samuel B. and Hattie C. Woods Scholarship: Emliy Collier. • John E. Brown Memorial Scholarship: Cortney Gardner. • Sunflower Association of Education Office Professionals Scholarship: Emily Collier. • Four County Mental Health Center Scholarship: Tara Blagg. • Student Council awards (for seniors who participated at national or state competitions): (State Farmers Degree) Justin Ward, Jacen Clapp, Jackson Newby, Tyler Frontzak); (FFA Southeast Distrit Speech Contest): Jacen Clapp, Justin Ward, Tyler Frontzak; (boys’ golf) Troy Watson, Justin Ward; (girls’ golf) Ashlyn Hefley, Cortney Gardner, Kelsey Wyant; (band or choir) Megan Benning, Kandace Inman; (Scholars’ Bowl): Kennedy Griffin, Emily Collier; (debate) Emily Collier, Dane Rigby, Kennedy Griffin, Emily Traw; (valedictorians): Troy Watson, Cortney Gardner, Emily Collier; (salutatorians) Ashlyn Hefley, Kennedy Griffin. • Kansas Board of Regents Completed Scholars Curricuum: Megan Benning, Emily Collier, Cortney Gardner, Kennedy Griffin, Brycen Gulick, Ashlyn Hefley, Dalton Owens, Dane Rigby, Ty Rogers, Caleb Scoles, Mitchell Simpson. • Kansas State Scholars: Emily Collier, Cortney Gardner, Dane Rigby, Caleb Scoles, Mitchell Simpson. • Coffeyville Community College scholarships: Joseph Adams, Jacen Clapp, Jackson Newby, Tyler Frontzak. • National Honor Society memberships: Ty Rogers, Natasha Sanders, Mitchell Simpson, Dalton Owens, Dane Rigby, Selena Rodriguez, Megan Bennings, Tara Blagg, Lyric Brooks, Justin Ward, Troy Watson, Jacen Clapp, Emily Collier, Joshua Davis, Tyler Frontzak, Kelsey Wyant, Heather Strickler,. Ashlynn Grayum, Kennedy Griffin, Candace Inman and Ashlyn Hefley. • Library and Graphic Arts Awards (seniors who were used as models or subjects, or were involved in producing posters for reading awareness posters that were displayed through Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. High School): Emily Collier, Jackson Newby, Natasha Sanders, Blake Hollandsworth, Brycen Gulick, Mitchell Simpson, Cortney Gardner, Mary Wright, Candace Inman, Megan Benning, Emily Traw, Troy Watson and Ashlyn Hefley. • FCCLA participation awards: E.J. Maine, Emily Traw, Mary Wright, Jordan Dodson, Joseph Adams, Joshua Davis, Sydney Raschen, Blake Hollandsworth. • Scholars’ Bowl participation: Dane Rigby, Emily Collier, Kennedy Griffin. • Debate participation award: Jacen Clapp, Kennedy Griffin, Emily Collier, Dane Rigby. • Forensics participation award: Emily Collier, Dane Rigby, Emily Traw, Kennedy Griffin, Jacen Clapp. • National Speech and Debate Association points recognition: (Degree of Excellence) Caleb Scoles, Sarah Bannon and Mitchell Simpson; (Degree of Honor) Levi Soles; (Outstanding Distinction) Jacen Clapp, Emily Traw; (Degree of Premier Distinction) Dane Rigby, Emily Collier and Kennedy Griffin. • Powerlifting participation awards: Jesus Palacios, Devon Meise, Bryce Short, Dalton Owens, Jacen Clapp. • John Phillips Sousa Band Award: Megan Benning, Kandace Inman. • Band participation awards: Caleb Scoles, Ryan Bellamy, Justin Ward, Kandace Inman, Megan Benings. • Choir participation awards: Kandace Inman, Shelby Baker, Lyric Brooks. • CVHS Office Certificates: Emily Collier, Lyric Brooks, Kelsey Wyant, Caleb Scoles. • Superior Honor Roll: Lyric Brooks, Emily Collier, Kennedy Griffin, Kandace Inman, Jordan Dodson. • Principal’s Honor Roll: Megan Benning, Tyler Frontzak, Cortney Gardner, Ashlynn Grayum, Ashlyn Hefley, Natasha Sanders, Caleb Scoles, Troy Watson. • Students’ Honor Roll: Tara Blagg, Jacen Clapp, Joshua Davis, Brycen Gulick, E.J. Maine, Zachary Sturgeon. • Recognition for state or national senior champions: Megan Benning, music; Tara Blagg, journalism; Jacen Clapp, FFA; Cortney Gardner, girls’ golf; Ashlyn Hefley, girls’ golf; Kandace Inman, music; Jackson Newby, FFA: Jesus Palacios, powerlifting; Bryce Short, powerlifting; Kelsey Wyant, girls’ golf. • Exemplary ACT Score: Emily Collier. Outstanding seniors Caney Valley High School seniors Jackson Newby (left) and Tara Blagg were named Outstanding Senior Boy and Outstanding Senior Girl during the CVHS Senior Awards Assembly last Thursday. CVHS teachers nominate seniors for the award. (Photo by Andy Taylor) Construction of Coffeyville electrical plant on schedule, under budget COFFEYVILLE — City commissioners learned that construction of the New Generation Electrical Plant at the Coffeyville Industrial Park remains under budget and ahead of schedule. Commissioners approved several change orders from contractors. However, when pressed if the change orders was altering the scope or timeframe of the construction, Mike Shook, who is the deputy of the city’s electrical utility, said construction remains unmoved from the anticipated completion date of Jan. 1, 2017. The project also is under budget by about $1.5 million, even though contractors have submitted change orders for unforeseen and unanticipated costs. In other business transacted at Tuesday’s meeting, city commissioners: • approved the final reading of an ordinance that rezones properties at 1000 S. Gillam and 11 E. 2nd from R-1 (single family residential) to C-4 (service commercial district) for the purpose of building a new police and fire department facility. The propertiesare located on the grounds of the former McKinley School. • issued a proclamation that declared Saturday, May 28 as Poppy Day. • appointed Vinay K. Kohli, M.D., as a member to the Coffeyville Public Library board of directors. Kohli resides at 2743 W. Northbrook. • appointed Verna Sanders, 1203 W. 14th, Apt. 21, to a three-year term to the Coffeyville Senior Citizens Advisory Board. • approved an amendment with the Kansas National Guard for the 20-year lease of the cityowned National Guard Armory at the Coffeyville Industrial Park. The lease amendment will not alter the monthly payment, which is $3,200 per year. • met in executive session, which is closed to the press and public, to discuss personnel. They grow up fast. What's your plan? 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The come-and-go event will be held in the Caney Church of the Nazarene, Spring and Taylor streets, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dolly said she is blessed to be celebrating her 90th birthday, noting that only three of her eight children are still living. She still likes to rattle off the name of children born to her husband, Turk, and herself: Gene, Jim, Jerry, Jack, Joyce, Judy, John and Susie. “I’ve had my share of losses,” she said, but she still feels blessed. “Somebody once told that as long as I can lift my hands up to my ears, the Lord will come down to me,” she said. “I can’t lift them that high anymore — but he blesses me anyway,” Dolly retired last year from Good News, and she previously worked for many years at Kopco. Prior to that, she and Turk operated two different service stations in Caney, and all their children worked there. Even at 90, Dolly still has a part-time job taking care of her granddaughter’s children. “I’ve worked since I was six-years-old,” she said. “So, it’s only natural that I keep on working, even if I have slowed down.” She makes her home with a son, Jack. Two daughters, Joyce Anderson and Judy Bennett, reside nearby. Her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren invite everyone to drop by Sunday for the birthday reception. Zeta Gamma Sorority enjoys Founders’ Day Dinner CHERRYVALE — The Zeta Gamma Sorority hosted a Founders’ Day Dinner at Lakeside Cedar Lodge on April 20, celebrating the 85th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Member of the Xi Epsilon Eta Sorority from Independence were guests. Members from the Cherryvale High School FCCLA Club served the meal that was catered from Shredders in Parsons. The Founders Day pledge was read by Aimee Strickland, and Linda Sale led grace. Marla Sterling served as hostess for the evening. Guests included past members of Zeta Gamma: Janice Clubine, Dorothy Jordan, Wanda Haynes, Judy Ysusi and Patty Blake. Kathleen Reynolds presented awards to the members of Xi Epsilon Eta. Highlights of the past year were ready for each group by Patty Dick and Rita Mendoza. Woman of the Year awards were presented by Shelley Cooley to Kathy Johnson and by Davia Knight to Tonya Smedley. The Closing Ritual was recited and members enjoyed socializing. Door prizes were given out by Marla Sterling and Misty Gill. Sorority members make plans for upcoming events Zeta Gamma Sorority, Cherryvale, met April 6 in the home of Davia Knight. Roll call, minutes and communications were completed. A thank you was read from Mary Jo Temple and many girls thanked their secret sisters for Easter gifts. Micah DeWeese gave the treasurer’s report. The social committee reported on the baked potato bar held at the last meeting and the service committee gave a report on the meal served at the fire department and their volunteers. The business meeting included approving two names for senior scholarships, donating serving carts to Cedar Lodge for all their help with the sorority’s activities, and the upcoming Founders’ Day dinner. The big discussion was planning the Father-Daughter Dance on April 16 at the Community Center. Each member will bring two dozen cookies or cupcakes for the food table. Punch will be served also. Linda Hooper will take photos of the couples and they can be accessed online. Tracy Wenino will be the deejay for the evening. She asked that instead of paying her, the sorority should donate to the local food bank. After the meeting, refreshments were served by Davia and Aimee Strickland. Five rituals followed which included: Pledge Ritual, Marissa Armbruster and Katie McFarland; Ritual of Jewels, Aimee Strickland; Exemplar, Misty Gill and Patty Allen; Laureate, Debbie Reilly, Misty Humaciu; Master, Debbie Reilly, Carol Wright, Linda Sale, Stella Blanchard and Penny Lumbley. Gingham Aprons FCE receives info on healthy living ELK CITY —The Gingham Aprons FCE met at the Elk City Community Building on May 3 for a salad luncheon with guests. Hostess Jane Osburn gave the devotions. Ten members and five guests answered roll call by naming their favorite craft. President Joyce Cox presided. Jane Osburn demonstrated a lesson of making burlap wreaths. Bonnie Oliver pre- sented the lesson “Gluten and Your Gut’s Good Health.” Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and some related grains that can cause sensitivity or intolerance in some people with a variety of symptoms. If one suspects a sensitivity or intolerance to gluten, a consultation with a health care provider should be done for appropriate testing before making a dietary change. Jane Osburn presented information about the Marlboro Man for the study goal. Secretary-treasurer Sandy Faler read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Plans were made for selling baked goods at the Elk City Trades Day on May 14. Council Representative Bonnie Oliver reviewed Council report. The Southeast Area Recognition is May 17 in Fort Scott. A grant writing workshop is scheduled for May 25. “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy,” a strength training for program for older adults, will start in Montgomery County on May 24 in Coffeyville. A food preservation class on canning is planned for June 17. The next meeting will be June 7 with Janet Rau hosting. — Janet Rau Thursday, May 26, 2016 RMS students named to quarterly honor rolls COFFEYVILLE — Roosevelt Middle School has announced its fourth quarter honor rolls for the 2015-16 school year. Rooks, Makayla Ross, Andrew Roush, Kevin Roush, Aaron Rutherford, Isabella Smith, Amy Turner, Makenna Walker, Brayden Yates Seventh grade • Honorable mention: Tristan Anderson, Daniel Aragon, Alexandreah Barmore, Andre Caulkins, Slater Enloe, Jaden Erne, Summer Gomez, Mark Gray, Shaimara Hayward, Mark Hooper, Bobby Irwin, Jukobe Johnson, Aaliyah Johnson, Darell Jones, Coleton Langworthy, Brinly Mangan, Charles Marion, Carmen Matias, Catarina Matias Francisco, Destiney Mayo, Karla Medina, Lauren Meek, Katelynn Noland, Hayden Palmer, Alexis Ragan, Kitra Seaton, Dylan Slaton, Zane Stevenson, William Stokesberry, Aaron Talbot, Christina Timmerman, Brady White, Emmalee White, Feybiana White-Carrera, Destiny Wren, James Zogg. • Honor Roll: Lexus Bennett, Ethan Camp, Robert Campbell, Sandra Cuthrell, Ashlyn Davis, Brandon Decker, Colin Dixon, Shalina Enloe, Breanna Flanders, Kevin Frazier, Mackenzie Froelich, Emili Gonzalez, Emma Gossard, Deserea Huston, Tariq Logan, Jakiia Logan, Nevaeh Mason, Madelyn McGee Rosenthal, Ainsley McKellips, Elayna Newton, James O’Connor, Izabelle Palmer, Madigan Phillips, Matthew Redden, Alejandro Roma’n Rios, Rylee Rutherford, Tamera Rutherford McCullough, Hannah Samples, Jordan Shamblin, Jaden Shufeldt, Kylie Speer, Anna Talbot, Taylor Vail, Peyton Wells, Keandra White, Alexius Yeubanks. • A Honor Roll: Brandon Burnes, Jadyn Clark, Nuhemi Cruz-Thomason, Ani DAlbini-Rexwinkle, Elly Gossard, Anna Hoy, Dominique Jones, Paige Kitterman, Petrona Mateo-Alonzo, Nicholas Naden, Adyson Peck, Aesia Quarles, Alisa Richmond-Reck, Cooper Eighth grade • Honorable mention: Kelsie Allen, Mason Bennett, Miguel Bermudez, Owen Carr, Drew Cormier, Mackey Ditmore, Gabrielle Elder, Joseph Eli, Joshua Ensaldo, Cassandra Gilfillan, Jessica Hansen, Katelynn Heinz, Nolan Horner, Austin Matney, Murran McKellips, Mikayla McNeal-Alvarado, Clifford Mitchell, Jordan Mitchell, Keonah Morgan, Skye Perry, Luis Portillo, Carson Reel-Hawk, Adrianne Robison, Omarion Sales, Jalisea Seanior, Abbeegail Sterk, Cornelius Trussell, Antoney Turner, Hunter Vail, Aaron Watson, Theodore Zogg. • Honor roll: Sara Bess, Grace Conn, Danielle Deller, Armando Felipe, Cami Foster, Olivia Foulk, Brennden Graham, Garret Hanna, Alexis Hobbs, Jeremiah Jeffries, Kimberly Keighley, Amber Kendrick, Kristi Madison, Jemil Martin, Alek McGinnis, Jacob Meek, Autumn Mersberg, Angela Miguel-Jose, Christian Rodriguez, Olivia Roesky, RaeAnna Rutherford-Madl, Marcavis Shobe, Destiny Smith, Jace Swindell, Ailie Talbott, Kendall Tosh, Jorge Trujillo. • A Honor Roll: Madison Adamson, Jaden Bauer, Eli Bell, Samantha Bess, Cheryl Bilby, Mark Christian, Shelby Coons, Alexis Crawford Jayden Crawford, Noah Diver, Halle Herkelman, Larson Hoggatt, Ashley Isle, Kyle Jackson, Deja Kuehn, Amelia Maulsby, Kimberley Moore, Havana Moran, Madeline Murdock, Xavion Neal, Mackenzie O’Connor, Guadalupe Ramirez, Jalisica Rivera, Nicholas Slavin, Emily Swiger, Tate Thornburg, Marissa Vail, Julia Wright, Lacey Yates. Alumni banquet set for Saturday in Caney CANEY — The Caney Valley High School USD 436 Alumni Banquet is set to take place on Saturday, May 28, in the Lincoln Memorial Elementary School Gym. The banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. and the doors will open at 5 p.m. for early visiting. The alumni association awards two $500 scholarships each year to graduating seniors and those winners will be announced at the banquet. A designated person from classes holding special reunions will be given the opportunity to make a brief comments about that particular class at the banquet, and election of new alumni officers for 2017 will also be held. For questions about the CVHS Alumni Banquet, contact Barbara (Barnett) Bush, alumni secretary-treasurer, at (620) 8795404. Members of the 2015-16 graduating class from Tyro Community Christian School include (front row, left to right) Maryssa Stukey, Summer Koscelny, Leah Harris, (back row, left to right) Bayne Mackey, Emilio Martinez, Caleb Medsker, Joshua Klesner and Evangeline Blackert. (Photo by Andy Taylor) Diplomas issued to 8 seniors at TCCS TYRO — Eight Tyro Community Christian School seniors walked across the stage and received their high school diplomas in graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 20, at the Tyro Christian Church. The program included the welcome and prayer by school administrator Terry Byrd, who then presented various awards and scholarships. The salutatorian address was given by Summer Koscelny, followed by Caleb Medsker giving his valedictory talk. Special music was given by the Class of 2016 as was the presentation of flowers. Debbie Medsker, senior class sponsor, gave the graduation message followed by the senior tribute video. Terry Byrd and Art Peterman, TCCS board member, presented the Class of 2016 as they received their diplomas. The program concluded with the blessing and benediction given by Barbara Blackert, TCCS faculty member. The Tyro Community Christian School Class of 2016 members are: Bayne Mack- ey, Emilio Martinez, Leah Harris, Joshua Klesner, Caleb Medsker, Evangeline Blackert, Maryssa Stukey and Summer Koscelny. Class colors are sapphire and white, class flower is the white carnation, and the class song is “Live on Forever.” The class scripture verse is “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” (I Timothy 4:12) One combined policy + One deductible for it all One big sigh of relief When things go wrong, you need your insurance to go right. Contact us to see how our one deductible advantage can help provide you peace of mind when you need it most. 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They received their certificates and diplomas at promotion and graduation exercises. Kindergarten students for the 2015-16 school year included (left photo, left to right) Mason Bright, Alexander Sherwood, River Arnold, Melody Silva, Rylee Blome and Joshua Hunter. Lavonna Schaper (standing in back) is the kindergarten teacher. High school seniors to receive their diplomas were (right photo, left to right) Angela Winkler, Gavyn Jones, Gabriel Goins and Corgan Faller. (Courtesy photos) Caney’s Memorial BOE examines utility costs Day Service planned BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] CANEY — Behind the school classroom walls, below the lockerroom floors and above the hallway ceilings is an entire utility universe — electrical conduits, water and sewer pipes, computer cords, and a maze of natural gas lines that collectively provide comfort, information and illumination to students and teachers. However, because that utility village is largely tucked away from human sight, it often gets overlooked — and taken for granted. On Monday, the USD 436 Board of Education peered behind those walls to get a view of the current state of utilities. And, what they learned was that aging school buildings, combined with multiple generations of equipment and years of deferred maintenance, will require a hefty price tag for repairs. The board conferred with Keven Ward, a public sector consultant with Trane USA, an energy service provider. Best known for their heating and cooling equipment, Trane also provides local governments with a thorough energy and utility analysis so that problems can be corrected, or, in many cases, replaced with newer technology at a savings to the local governments. Ward provided an assessment of both Lincoln Memorial Elementary School and Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. What Ward concluded was that the annual utility costs at Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. High School were about $80,300 while utility costs at Lincoln School were about $38,977. That translates to about 84 cents per square feet at the jr.-sr. high school and 66 cents per square feet at the elementary school. More importantly, it’s more than $118,000 per year in keeping the lights illuminated and the heating and cooling systems operable for both school buildings, Ward said. An assessment of existing equipment, with primary focus on heating, ventilation, and air cooling systems, showed that more than one half of all of the existing equipment at both schools had exceeded their use expectancy. There are 91 different pieces of equipment related to the HVAC systems in both buildings. Of those 91 pieces of equipment, 48 had exceeded their life expectancy, Ward said, with some of the oldest equipment dating back to 1981. “What that means is you have equipment that has been prolonged to the point that it needs replaced,” he said. Lincoln School was built in 1954 but underwent two major renovations: one in 1981 (after fire destroyed the school gymnasium and library in 1980), and the other in 2000. Several pieces of the utility system date back to 1981, meaning they have been in usage for 35-plus years. That’s anywhere from eight to 10 years longer than the expected usage of that equipment, Ward said. At Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, which was built in 1973, multiple generations of HVAC systems dot the school’s roof top. 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The school year will officially begin on Thursday, Aug. 18 and conclude on Friday, May 26, 2017. Senior graduation will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017. To those students who are already planning their Christmas vacation, the winter break will officially begin after the noon hour on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2017. The 2017 spring break will be held Friday, March 10 through Friday, March 17. Students will return to classes on Monday, March 20. other in 1991, plus multiple upgrades ever since. To make the needed repairs, which also includes making light and electrical systems more energy efficient and making repairs to plumbing systems to improve water efficiency, could require anywhere from $2.7 million to $3.4 million, Ward said. That would translate to payments of about $235,000 to $285,000 per year on a multiple-year lease-purchase agreement. However, Ward emphasized that the district could expect energy savings ranging from $17,000 to $28,000 in the first year alone of a multiple-year improvement plan. Not only could USD 436 save money with improved efficiencies in its utilities but the district will finally deal with those utility issues that have been deferred or delayed for years, Ward said. Should the USD 436 Board of Education consider using Trane to guide the district on an electrical performance plan, then the first repairs would begin in the summer of 2017, Ward said. Trane has provided energy performance services to multiple school districts across Kansas with each district showing reduced monthly utility costs and increased savings, Ward said. Among the districts that have used Trane’s utility efficiency services and guidance include Parsons, Palco, Tonganoxie, Concordia, South Haven, Halstead, Rock Creek, oxford, Plainville and Southeast-Saline. 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The Avenue of Flags will be in place, weather permitting. The Memorial Day Service is one of CAney’s most inspiring and well attended events. The public is encouraged to attend and those who wish to be seated should bring lawn chairs. Last year’s event was rained out, and McBride is hoping for the weather to be clear enough to hold the Memorial Day Service next Monday. Memorial Day Service to be held at Fairview Cemetery COFFEYVILLE — A Memorial Day Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 30 at Coffeyville’s Fairview Cemetery. The Coffeyville City Band will perform as part of the service. The public is invited to attend. Scottish Rite to have dinner meeting PITTSBURG — All members of the Fort Scott Scottish Rite are ask to attend the Stated Dinner and Meeting on Thursday, June 2, at the Armstrong Masonic Lodge, 3105 N. Joplin, Pittsburg, Kan. 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Main, Suite A • Independence, KS 67301 IRAs • CDs 401(k) rollovers CANEY — One of Caney’s finest observances will again be held as people gather to attend the annual Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m., Monday, May 30. The program will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Park south of Sunnyside Cemetery. Caney American Legion Commander Dale McBride will emcee the service, also giving the invocation and benediction. He will introduce the featured speaker, U.S. Navy veteran Jim Buterbaugh, a real estate and insurance owner/agent in Winfield. He has served as vice chairman of the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs and the office of American Legion State Historian. The Caney Boy Scout and Girl Scouts will have a part in the opening flag ceremony, and the Caney American Le- Chiropractic Arts Center Dr. David Bumgarner, Chiropractor Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? 1. Numbness in arms & hands 2. Restless nights 3. Pain between the shoulders 4. Stiffness of neck 5. 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Oklahoma on one of history’s most infamous days. This week, that journey will come to a final conclusion as Seaman Second Class Dale Pearce’s remains are interred in his hometown’s cemetery. Pearce died aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma when the Japanese military opened its fiery salvo in Pearl Harbor in what was then a quiet Sunday morning on Dec. 7, 1941. His body — and those of hundreds of his ship mates — have been buried in a mass grave in a national cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii, since the late 1940s. However, in the past year, the U.S. military has made efforts to positively identify those remains and prepare them for proper burial with full military honors. When forensics evidence by U.S. Department of Defense specialists gave a positive identification to Pearce’s remains in January, the process began to return the Dennis sailor to his hometown. On Tuesday, the flag-draped coffin carrying Pearce’s remains made the trek from Honolulu to Tulsa International Airport, where family members accepted the body and made the somber processional to a funeral home in Parsons. All activity at the Tulsa airport was stopped while the coffin was unloaded from the airplane and led to a waiting hearse. Hundreds of airport guests crowded around the large windows at the terminal to watch the somber arrival of Pearce’s remains. The hearse carrying the coffin was led by a delegation of Patriot Guard motorcycle riders as well as representatives with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, which afforded the deceased sailor the honors that befall any active duty military personnel who dies in action. “It doesn’t matter where they die or how long ago they die, any active duty U.S. service personnel who dies in action is afforded full honors,” said Justin Brown, a funeral director with Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons, which is handling Pearce’s burial arrangements. A formal exchange ceremony between the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Kansas Highway Patrol took place in South Coffeyville, where dozens of people lined U.S. 169 highway and made its slow A Navy detail removes the casket carrying the remains of Dale Pearce, who was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Pearce’s nephew, Ralph Pearce of Dennis, watches as the casket moves down the conveyor from a American Airlines flight at Tulsa International Airport Tuesday morning and is eventually carried to the hearse. (Photo by Ray Nolting/Parsons Sun) trek through Coffeyville. Kids and adults carrying banners and U.S. flags stood silently as the cortege wound through Coffeyville, where the sound of the Patriot Guard motorcycles could be heard blocks away. At the last minute, the funeral processional was detoured on K-101 highway through Edna due to a fatality wreck on U.S. 169 highway. The funeral procession reached its destination in Parsons shortly after 3 p.m.” On Thursday, May 26, a funeral will be held at the Faith United Methodist Church in Parsons. A funeral cortege will leave the church around 3 p.m. and travel to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery southeast of Dennis where Pearce will be be laid to rest in an area surrounded by other family members. It’s anticipated that the full military honors will include a rifle company, the playing of “Taps,” and the presentation of the coffin flag to a designated member of the Pearce family. Pearce’s funeral and burial on Thursday will fall on his 96th birthday. Mass burial in Hawaii Seaman Second Class Dale F. Pearce of Dennis in U.S. Navy uniform shortly before his death aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Even though Pearce died in Pearl Harbor, he was never afforded a proper military funeral. That’s because the removal of the remains of USS Oklahoma servicemen from the bottom of Pearl Harbor was an exhausting effort, lasting well past the war’s end in 1945. When the U.S.S. Oklahoma was finally righted in 1943, the remains of hundreds of sailors were reduced to skeletal In memory of those who gave their lives to keep us strong and free. On Memorial Day we pay special tribute to our veterans, but it is every day that we benefit from their brave and selfless deeds. God bless those who made the greatest sacrifice so that we may prosper in freedom. Following is a list of Caney and area men who died in our nation’s armed forces in World War I and World War II, The Korean War and the war in Viet Nam. •William B. Askren •Robert H. Barr •Earl C. Brown •Ernest B. Brown •Glenn Brown •Raymond Carriker •Frank Chapman •R.E. Chastain •Ted Coltharp •Clifford Bale •Byron Dannels •Wallace Eakes •John D. Ewers •Fred Farner •Glen D. Finney •Richard Goudy •Fred Gustafson •Wright B. Hamill •George Hill •William Howser •Clarence Hurst •Ralph Jackson •David John •Jack Jones •Jay C. Kirby •Leonard Kittle •Charles Kleckner •Joseph Lebow •S. Gordon Lindsey •Larry Meloy •Leroy D. Meloy •Dean Parsons •Lester Pearsall, Jr. •Russell Reed •Joseph Richey •Bob Robertson •Pete Rowland •Woodrow Sell •Carl Shafer •Robert E. Thornton •Francis Wine •Gerald Woods •Gene Wyman THIS SPACE SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY OF DR. DOYLE O. BURCH forms, drenched in the oil and fuel that filled the hulls of the ship. Efforts were made to retrieve the remains. However, the carnage and debris of the sunken ship was so vast that the U.S. Department of Defense finally in 1949 had to declare the remains as “nonrecoverable.” Whatever remains were found were intermingled with the ship’s debris. The remains were placed in 61 coffins and buried in a national cemetery in Honolulu. Back home in Dennis, members of the Pearce family had to come to grips with Pearce’s death. Even though he did not have a funeral, the family would place a tombstone at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. “Lost At Pearl Harbor” was the inscription on Dale Pearce’s granite marker. An edition of Stars and Stripes recently chronicled what happened to the U.S.S. Oklahoma crew that died in action. The newspaper wrote: During the Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, which plunged the U.S. into World War II, many Oklahoma sailors jumped overboard as the battleship rolled over in about 50 feet of water. But hundreds were trapped below decks. Thirty-two were rescued by intrepid crews who heard them banging for help, cut into the hull and made their way through a maze of darkened, flooded compartments to reach them. Others managed to escape by swimming underwater to find their way out. Some trapped sailors tried to stem the in-rushing water with rags and even the board from a board game. One distraught man tried to drown himself. In the months, and years after the attack, the handling of the crew’s remains was plagued by error, confusion and poor record keeping. Most of the dead were found in the wreckage during the months-long salvage operation, especially after the Oklahoma was righted in 1943, according to a memo by DPAA historian Heather Harris. By then, the bodies had been reduced to skeletons. By 1944, the jumbled skeletons, saturated with fuel oil from the ship, had been buried as unknowns in two Hawaiian cemeteries. Three years later, they were dug up and taken to a military laboratory near Pearl Harbor for attempted identification. The chief tool then also was the comparison of the dental records with the teeth of the deceased. And 27 tentative identifications were made, but they were rejected as incomplete by the authorities. In 1949, all the remains were formally declared unidentifiable. And by 1950, they had been reburied in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, often called the Punchbowl, in Honolulu. There they rested until last year. In April 2015, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it would use DNA and forensics testing to exhume the remains of the U.S.S. Oklahoma at th National Cemetery in Honolulu and began an effort to positively identify them. Forensics test kits were provided to family members as a way to signal a positive trace of DNA between the sailors and their remaining kinfolk in the United States. There were 388 sailors killed on the U.S.S. Oklahoma when it was hit with a barrage of torpedos the Japanese airplanes on Dec. 7, 1941. So fierce were the torpedo hits that the U.S.S. Oklahoma took that the massive ship capsized in less than 15 minutes — making it one of the first of a row of U.S. Navy battleships to be damaged or destroyed by the waves of Japanese attacks. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Datebook THURSDAYMAY26 • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Independence City Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m., at the Veterans Room of Memorial Hall. • The Caney Valley Historical Museum is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. FRIDAYMAY27 • Caney’s Mayfest activities begin today, see detailed ad and story found elsewhere in this issue. • The Caney Valley Historical Society will hold its 4th Annual Meet and Greet event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sandstone Building, 4th and State, downtown Caney. A light supper will be served for a $7 donation. This is a time for those who attending class reunions during the weekend, or residents, to enjoy a relaxing evening of visiting and reminiscing. • The 52nd Annual Delaware Powwow will be held Page A11 Montgomery County Chronicle Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 28 and 29, at the Fred Fall-Leaf Memorial Campground, three miles east of U.S. 75 highway on Road 600. The public is invited to attend. • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 12 noon to 6 p.m. SATURDAYMAY28 • Mayfest activities in Caney – see detailed ad and story found in this issue. • Caney Valley High School Alumni Banquet will be held in the Lincoln Memorial Elementary School Gym at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for early visiting. • The Can-Kan Dreambuilders will host an open house at the new Caney City Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Punch and cookies will be served. Stop by and tour the new facility. • The first free Independence Downtown Movie Night of the 2016 season will be held. “Toy Story” will be shown on a large screen in the Community National Bank & Trust park- Who says there is nothing to do in Caney? ing lot. Pre-show activities begin at 8 p.m., and show time will begin at 9 p.m. Persons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating and viewing. The event is free and open to the public. MONDAYMAY30 • Memorial Day holiday. Most government offices are closed for the holiday. • Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park, Caney, across the street from Sunnyside Cemetery. Service begins at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. • Memorial Day Service at the cenotaph at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, 10 a.m. • Memorial Day Service at Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, 10 a.m. TUESDAYMAY31 • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • The Caney Valley Historical Museum is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 12 noon to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAYJUNE1 Mayfest Car Show Avenue of Flags Then let them experience Mayfest and the Memorial Day weekend in Caney! Class reunions and Alumni Banquet Mayfest at Wark Park This advertisement is sponsored by the following boosters of the Caney community: Arvest Bank Member FDIC Spears Manufacturing Anissa’s Hair Care Thornton Graphics Dr. Roger Burch Wood Street Hardware Caney Agri-Service CJ’s Threads City of Caney Caney Drug Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Cornerstone Church Member FDIC Caney Sheet Metal D & L Automotive Big G’s Eagle Estates - Independence St. John Clinic - Caney Gunny Sack #1 & #3 Community Chiropractic Independence Community College Midwest Real Estate LaForge Insurance Aaxcel Overhead Doors Morning Star Dental Montgomery County Chronicle Potts Chapel Grass Roots Design Group Quality Toyota - Independence THURSDAYJUNE2 • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • The Caney Valley Historical Museum is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. FRIDAYJUNE3 • Caney Valley Antique Power Association’s Pioneer Days, June 3, 4 and 5, at the CVAPA grounds, 3 1/2 miles north of the 4-way stop on Highway 75 in Caney. • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 12 noon to 6 p.m. SATURDAYJUNE4 • Caney Farmer’s Market, downtown Caney, 7 a.m. to noon or until items are sold out. Vendors of homegrown produce and arts and crafts are welcome. • The Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m., at 618 Union in Coffeyville. • The Caney Construction Debris Landfill/Brush Dump will be open, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4 p.m., for the free disposal of accepted items. There is a fee to dispose of construction items and debris. Safari Zoological Park We extend a welcome to Caney natives and area residents to visit our community during Caney’s biggest week of the year! Fun and festivities await you this weekend! Community National Bank & Trust • Deadline is today at noon to file for candidacy on the Caney City Council’s four available positions. Filing can be done at Caney City Hall. • The City of Caney Landfill will be open for the free disposal of certain items from noon to 8 p.m. Must show the gate attendant a recent Caney City water bill. • The Caney City Rec Center will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. • The Caney Valley Historical Museum is open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Caney City Library is open from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Caney, Kan. Kathy and Rudy Taylor at their back yard at 500 E. 2nd in Caney. Caney Garden Club features Kathy and Rudy Taylor’s yard CANEY — The Caney Garden Club has selected the home of Kathy and Rudy Taylor for its Yard of the Month Award. The Taylors’ home, at the corner of 2nd and Bradley, is located on a grassy lot that comprises a half block. They can be seen every weekend, mowing, trimming, watering and caring for all the vegetation that surrounds their home. Kathy has always been a lover of flowers, taking her cues from memories made while growing up in a beautiful home in the south part of Caney. Her mother, Ethel George, taught her the names of flowers, and she gives Rudy yearly lessons on flower varieties. “We love working in our yard, and doing different things with our flower gardens,” Kathy said. Rudy adds, “It’s our hobby, and it gives us lots of happiness to see springtime blossom into summer, then change into a colorful autumn.” Just for fun, Kathy and Rudy counted their plants last weekend and came up with the following tally: Counting everything, there are 419 plants occupying space in the Taylors’ yard and flower beds. There are 11 mature trees, 10 red-tipped photinia, 11 crepe myrtle, 12 various species of roses, 8 spirea, 8 holly bushes, 1 yew, 18 nandina, 14 hostas and a sprawling Rose of Sharon bush. There are 59 various perennials and 246 various annuals in their seven gardens. Kathy utilizes all types of hanging baskets and pots to accentuate their porches, even placing baskets on their privacy fence and beneath a barn window. With the exception of a few trees, they have dug or poked every hole for these plants. Kathy and Rudy believe that all of us owe it to our communities to practice a certain amount of neatness and pride. That’s where they start, then they add their love for the colors of nature and plenty of back-breaking work to make it all worthwhile — and attractive. “We don’t do it to show off,” Kathy said. “But if our friends and neighbors get some pleasure from seeing our little corner of Caney, then that’s really a bonus for everyone — us and them.” The Caney Garden Club will select its Yard of the Month for June in the next few weeks. Page A12 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle A walk through the cemetery reveals interesting history Notable burials at Mount Hope Cemetery include an Academy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner, Congressional Medal of Freedom recipient, pioneer doctor, and the creator of the modern conservative political movement BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — The 2016 Memorial Day will have special meaning across the United States as it falls on the 150th anniversary of the first national observance of the holiday, which was initially known as Decoration Day. The first holiday in 1866 was held to commemorate the fallen of both sides of the Civil War, which ended the previous year. For George Glines of Independence, the decoration of loved one’s gravesites not only is a reminder of their pasts but also a continuing reminder of their history. Glines has done his share of walking the lanes at Mount Hope Cemetery to identify the final resting places of noted residents. And, it might amaze area citizens to know that Mount Hope serves as the final resting place for a Civil War Congressional Medial Of Honor recipient, a black physician whose treatment of a pioneer family become part of the lore of the American West, a NASA rocket scientist who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Freedom, a winner of both an Academy Award and a Pulitzer Price, and the father of the modern conservative movement whose beliefs were often read in a national political magazine. Glines has found these interesting facts about Mount Hope Cemetery’s noted burials and markers: • The Veterans Memorial display contains 61 white crosses to signify those local men who died in World War II and the Korean Conflict. “You will find some familiar Independence names there, including Hille, Wuedermann, Rumfelt, Wiggins, Springer and others,” he said. “Take a few minutes to read the names on all of the 61 crosses, and then contemplate what each of them scarified to maintain our cherished freedoms and traditions. Never will it be more apparent that freedom is never free.” • George Banks, the Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for valor during his actions at Missionary Ridge, Tenn. He was a first sergeant for Company C of the 15th Regiment of the Indiana Infantry when his unit was involved in a pivotal Civil War battle in November 1863. Banks is buried about 50 yards from the south entrance gate, between the two Mausoleums, and about 40 yards to the west. His grave is adorned with both the American Flag and the special blue Medal of Honor flag. His gravesite is maintained by local veterans. • William Inge, winner of both the Pulitzer Price for “Picnic” and an Academy Award for Best Screen Play for “Splendor In The Grass,” is buried in the Inge family plot about 60 yards from the south entrance and about 30 yards to the east. The gray Inge family stone is just visible from the asphalt drive. His modest stone merely states his name, dates of birth and death, and the simple inscription, “Playwright.” • Dr. George A. Tann is buried alongside the western asphalt drive, directly across from Pizza Hut on North Penn Avenue. His grave is marked prominently with a sign explaining his notoriety in saving members of the Charles Ingalls family from malaria during their brief stay in Kansas in the late 1860s. That compassion and medical treatment became part of the lore of the pioneer days as depicted in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House On The Prairie” novel. • Alan C.E. Glines, who was George Glines’ brother, was a NASA flight director and holder of the Congressoinal Medal of Freedom for the recovery of the ill-fated Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970. He is buried 20 yards east of the north-south asphalt drive on a direct line from Mulberry Street and the Social Security Administration office. His tombstone is inscribed with his likeness and various NASA designations, including Apollo 11, Apollo 13, space shuttle flights, plus the Congressional Medal of Freedom. The medal is on loan by the family to the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kan. • William Rusher, who joins the more famous William F. Buckley, as the founders of the modern conservative political movement, is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. The longtime publisher of the National Review magazine, which is still published today, is buried near various relatives and cousins from Independence. His gravesite is located in the Self family plot, which is best found in a direct line due east of the Coldwell Banker Pasternak Johnson office. His tombstone is a few steps east of the prominent U.S. flag pole. “Mount Hope Cemetery is filled with a lot of history and is worth investigating, and not just on Memorial Day,” he said. “It’s enlightening and worthwhile to note the names and dates on their tombstones, some with names you might recognize, numerous graves of Civil War veterans, with their wartime designations, who helped build Kansas after 1865.” Glines, an Army veteran, has visited national cemeteries across the nation and also toured the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France. More information and photographs of some of the famous buried at Mount hope can be found by typing their names into a Google search engine. The gravesite of Dr. George A. Tann, a pioneer physician, is among the notable burials at Independence’s Mount Hope Cemetery. (Photo by Andy Taylor) USD 436 salutes retiring faculty, presents service awards CANEY — Four USD 436 retiring educators with a combined 113 years of experience in education were recognized by their peers and the USD 436 Board of Education during an appreciation banquet on May 18. The retiring personnel were recognized and saluted. They include (and their individual years of service to USD 436): • Robin Rolls, Lincoln School physical education teacher, 39 years. • Susan Crowe, Lincoln School grade school teacher and Title I coordinator, 38 years. • Stephanie Rigdon, Lincoln paraprofessional, 21 years. • Joline Stromberg, Caney Valley High School teacher, 15 years. Each of the four educators were presented with the ceremonial Teacher’s Apple as Historical society’s Meet and Greet set for Friday CANEY — The Caney Valley Historical Society’s 4th Annual Meet and Greet event will be held Friday, May 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sandstone Building, 4th and State streets, downtown Caney. The meet and greet is a time for those in Caney for class reunions held during the Mayfest-Memorial Day weekend, or local residents to have a place to gather and enjoy a light meal and spend time visiting. Home N Sight is different than a nursing home or hospital. Gloria Noblitt knows that first hand. She has spent the last several weeks at Home N Sight recovering from a broken leg. Gloria and her husband, Bruce, had never heard of Home N Sight until a friend recommended it. They were searching for an alternative rehabilitation provider that was less institutional and more personal. That’s exactly what they found at Home N Sight. So what makes Home N Sight the ideal place to recover from illness, injury or surgery? There are lots of features/services that are unique to Home N Sight, but here are just a few that Gloria wanted to let you know about. • Patient rooms are private and more spacious. • The staff is small and consistent which makes it easier for them to get to know each patient’s needs and preferences. • The therapy department is on-site making it convenient to complete daily therapy sessions as prescribed by your doctor. • Meals are prepared to order at your chosen mealtime. You can choose the special of the day or make a selection from the menu. A personal tour is the best way to experience all Home N Sight has to offer its patients. If you would like to come for a visit, please call us at (620) 252-4929. A $7 donation for the light supper would be appreciated from those attending. Organizers are hoping for a large turnout to enjoy an atmosphere of leisure visiting and reminiscing. a symbol for their loyalty and service to USD 436. Numerous other educators were recognized at the banquet for attaining service milestones during the 2015-16 school year. They include: • 40 years: Jeannette Bellmyer, accounts payable. • 35 years: Darl Buck, grade school teacher. • 30 years: Criss Davis, high school teacher, athletic director, and coach. • 20 years: Terrie Welson, high school teacher; Paula Rodgers, high school teacher; Kristi “I broke my leg in April and had to have surgery. I had to be non-weight bearing for several weeks. That made it difficult for Bruce to take care of me at home. A friend from church told us about Home N Sight. That turned out to be a very good recommendation. We don’t drive, so the transportation Windsor Place provides to doctor’s appointments is very helpful. Home N Sight has been a very good experience. The food is good and the people are very nice. I will continue to have help from Windsor Place At-Home Care once I return home.” – Gloria Noblitt & Husband, Bruce 105 Catalpa Street • Coffeyville, KS (620) 251-5190 www.windsorplace.net Magee, district nurse; and Reva Shepard, grade school teacher. • 15 years: Joline Stromberg, high school teacher; Tessie Wren, elementary paraprofessional; Kelli Mills, grade school teacher; and Lynda Rich, grade school teacher. • 10 years: Penny Gulick, high school coach; Brandy Bailey, high school teacher; Martha Hall, grade school secretary; Angela Purcell, grade school secretary; Ginger Comstock, grade school teacher; Emily Anderson, grade school teacher; Connie Morris, school custodian. Robin Rolls Susan Crowe Stephanie Rigdon Joline Stromberg Do you enjoy reading the Chronicle? Subscribe for a friend! Call (620) 879-2156 for details! Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page B1 Montgomery County Chronicle USD 446’s students of the month named Memorial Day Service INDEPENDENCE — Four School: Had- kindness towards other stuis the 18-yearUSD 446 students on May 16 iya Kyle, a dents and adults. Toby is very old daughter were recognized as the USD second grade thoughtful and has a big heart. of Jack and student, is I absolutely love having him in 446’s May students of the Nancy Kyle month. the 8-year- my classroom!” and sister to The recognition ceremony old daughter • Independence Middle Joseph, Madtook place at Community Naof Farhan School: Dakota Durham is eline, Judy tional Bank. Congratulating and Melinda the 11-year-old daughter of and Grace. the students were building Javaid and Charles DurShe was nomKyle Durham inated by her principals Brad Carroll, Jim sister to Soham and Amy teachers who Moseley, Mark Hayward and laf and Aliya. Denman and Mario Sherrell. Also present Kyle was nominated by her sister to Mari- stated the following: “Paige is were Debbie Moses, assistant teacher, Melissa James. James anna. Dako- a thoughtful and considerate ta is a sixth individual who values educavice-president of Community wrote, “Hadiya has really grade student tion and enNational Bank, and Deb Fox, worked hard this past quarat Indepen- joys learning. USD 446 director of business ter. She is a great helper and a dence Middle Her contribuoperations and management. friend to her classmates. Had The Student of the Month iya loves learning.” School and tions to class Lawless program was initiated in 2007 • Jefferson School: Toby was nomi- d i s c u s s i o n nated by her are and honors one student per Lawless is the 9-year-old son invalubuilding. Teachers and staff of Toby and Anna Lawless. A teachers who submitted the able, and her members nominate students third grade student at Jeffer- following statements: “Dakota smile is infecbased on attitude, diligence son School, Lawless was nomi- is always pleasant and kind to tious. Paige in the classroom and respect nated by his teacher, Madison everyone; Always says sweet is patient and Kyle in for others. “Appreciation of Mays, who wrote, “Toby is a things to brighten the day of helpful Learning” was the character great role model. He is always others; Dakota works hard class. Her dedication to famtrait for May. trying his best and helping and takes pride in all that she ily and faith is commendable, The four honored students others who struggle with new does.” her work ethic is worthy of were: material. He is a polite young BR11, • Agriculture Independence HighKS,praise.” BR11-KS-77080-PARS0-NONE-NONE-NONE.pdf, Requires..., 7.7080 x 4.5, • Eisenhower Elementary man who shows manners and School: IHS senior Paige Kyle PDF, 9NA4GR4VXR, A frontierfarmcredit.com CANEY — Family and friends are invited to attend the come-and-go reception to honor longtime Caney resident Don Fuqua as he celebrates his 90th birthday. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., this Sunday, May 29, at the Cornerstone Church, 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney. His actual birthday was May 25. Hosting the reception will be his children and grandchildren. For those who are unable to attend, cards may be mailed to: Don Fuqua, 400 S. McGee, #112, Caney, KS 67333. Your success is our success. If we can save you money when rates change, you’ll hear from us. If we can save you money on crop insurance, we’ll tell you. If we can make working with us more convenient, we will. Discover the benefits of a lender that works for you. PARSONS OFFICE: 620-421-4030 Roger Zimmerman Grain & Beef Producer View his story at: frontierfarmcredit.com/rogerzimmerman Join us for Caney’s best weekend of the year! Plan to Join the Fun and Excitement of Caney’s Mayfest and Memorial Day Weekend! Thursday, May 26-Monday, May 30 FRIDAY, MAY 27 • Toby’s Carnival will feature carnival rides. • Craft and food vendors will set up booths in Wark Park. • Free concert featuring Jaycee Lynne, 7-10 p.m., Wark Park, bring lawn chair for seating. Jaycee is a singer-songwriter from rural Missouri who performs a variety of music including contemporary and traditional country and gospel. She has opened shows for Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and many others, and has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and England. The concert is sponsored by Subway. • The Caney Valley Historical Society’s 4th Annual Meet and Greet event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Sandstone Building, 4th and State, downtown Caney. A light supper will be served for a suggested $7 donation. This is an informal gathering for anyone attending high school reunions, Mayfest activities and hometown folks to enjoy a time of visiting and a meal. SATURDAY, MAY 28 • Caney Lions Club 5K Run, starts at 9 a.m. at Wark Park. (To register go to ozendurance.net and click on Caney Lions). • Toby’s Carnival continues carnival rides in the park. • Crafts and food booths will be open in the park. INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Memorial Day Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 30 at the cenotaph at Mount Hope Cemetery. The annual observance is sponsored by VFW Post 1186, VFW Post 1186 Auxiliary, American Legion Post 139, American Legion Post 139 Ladies Auxiliary and community volunteers. The program will include recitation of Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address” to be given by Liam Jarrell, son of Douglas and Cynthia Jarrell, followed by the reading of "In Flanders Field" by Jasmine Hall, daughter of Michael and Jessica Hall. Ken Brown, retired instructor at Independence Community College, will give the memorial address, which will be followed by the placement of memorial flowers by members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 139 and VFW Post 1186 Auxiliary. The Mid-Continent Band will perform musical numbers, and members of various veterans service organizations will combine efforts to serve as color guards. Members of the VFW Post 1186 Firing Squad will provide a 21-gun salute, followed by the playing of "Taps." Flags will be unfurled at 6 a.m., Monday morning at Mount Hope Cemetery. Weather permitting, 789 total flags will be erected at that time. Flags will be retrieved at 4 p.m. that day. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the east 4-H building. A free bean feed will be held at the American Legion Post 139, 1531 W. Main, until 3 p.m., Monday. 90th birthday reception to honor Caney’s Don Fuqua AGRICULTURE REQUIRES HARD WORK AND A LENDER WHO WORKS HARD FOR YOU. THURSDAY, MAY 26 • Toby’s Carnival will set up in Wark Memorial Park and feature rides and concessions. • Crafts and food vendors will start setting up booths in Wark Park. to be held at Mount Hope Cemetery • Mayfest Car Show will be held, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along 4th Avenue. (No registration fee, dash plaques given to the first 80 entries, special awards at 3 p.m.). • Mayfest Turtle Races, sponsored by Caney Valley Recreation Commission, to be held at the skate park across from Wark Park, 10 a.m., races for all ages. Bring your own turtle. Prizes awarded to winners. • 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to be held on basketball courts at the park, 13 years and older, registration and warm-ups from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m., $10 registration per player. Prizes awarded. Sponsored by Commerical Bank-Caney and Romans Motor Company. Go to Facebook page: Caney Valley Mayfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for more information. • Teen Street Dance, sponsored by Community National Bank & Trust, will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the park on Hooker Street. The free dance will feature various contests, prizes and live deejay. • USD 436 Caney Valley High School Alumni Banquet, 6:30 p.m., (doors open at 5 p.m.), Lincoln Memorial Elementary School Gym. SUNDAY, MAY 29 • Avenue of Flags (placement of U.S. flags) will set up at Veterans’ Memorial Park. MONDAY, MAY 30 • Community Memorial Day Service at Veterans’ Memorial Park, across from Sunnyside Cemetery, 11 a.m. CANEY LIONS CLUB Sponsoring organization of Mayfest 2016 activities Don Fuqua . . . 90th birthday was May 25 County announces temporary closures to two road locations The following county road locations will be temporarily closed for construction. • The Verdigris River Bridge on County Road 4500 between County Roads 3600 and 3800 will be closed for guardrail work. • County Road 3400 between County Roads 4500 and 4700 will be closed to widen a box culvert. The beginning construction date for these repairs is Tuesday, May 31, and the duration for the construction is 50 working days. Family engagement program set for tonight in Coffeyville COFFEYVILLE — Families – THE Foundation will meet Thursday, May 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 102 W. 12th, Coffeyville. This is a free program and open to all parents/families. The Montgomery County Health Department will lead the topic of “Be Good to Your Body” along with The Midwest Pregnancy Center with fun activities for the parents and children together. A light meal will be served. Please pre-register by calling My Family 620-330-4850. The family engagement program focuses on the critical component of high-quality early care and education for children. Engaging families in their children’s growth and learning can support the healthy social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of young children. These affirmative relationships also support positive life-long outcomes for children. This project is made possible through a grant of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and is led by the Kansas Coalition for Effective Family Engagement Kansas Families and Schools Together, Inc. and the Montgomery County Coalition for Families, Children and Communities. All families are encouraged to attend. Page B2 Sports Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle If you have a story tip about a sports events, send an email to [email protected] HIGHLY-DECORATED CANEY VALLEY SENIOR IS CLASS 3A STATE GOLF CHAMPION State title punctuates Watson’s career Younger brother Trevor Watson finishes in top 10; Caney Valley ends class 3A state meet in 7th place BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] SALINA — One year after finishing as the runner-up, Caney Valley High School senior Troy Watson had one mission on his mind … a state championship. Much like the rest of his season, Watson controlled things Monday at Salina Municipal Golf Course, finishing two strokes ahead of Ira Kullot of Syracuse to claim the Class 3A boys’ golf championship. “Troy spent so much time and so many hours working to be a tremendous golf talent with a goal of being a state champion,” said CVHS coach Tom Nelson. “It is so satisfying to see a young man work hard, set goals and achieve them. I couldn’t be more happy or proud of Troy. He is a great golfer and a great person. I was very proud of Troy and was fortunate to be a part of his journey as a coach. It was a tremendous four-year ride that ended the best way possible. His name is forever stamped as a state champion. What an honor for a quality young man.” Watson became just the second individual state champion in the history of Caney Valley boys’ golf. The only other time the Bullpups had an individual champion came in 1962 when Mike Scimeca captured the Sand Greens title. He is also the first individual champion in the Tri-Valley League since Jake Morrison of Yates Center won the 2011 Sand Greens crown. It was a long day for golfers at the state tournament as play was delayed nearly 2 1/2 hours due to heavy rains and strong winds. Yet during the final tournament of his high school career, Watson started state action strong. The senior had back-toback birdies on holes 7 and 8 and went through the front nine at even par with a 34. He remained at even par through 14 holes, which allowed him to open up a comfortable lead. Although he double-bogeyed stepped up at different times.” Hole No. 15, he bogeyed the In addition to Troy Watson, final three holes to finish the the Bullpups had another solday at four-over par 74. id performance from Trevor Kullot finished as the state Watson with a top-10 finish. runner-up with a 76, followed The freshman shot a 38 on the by Fredonia’s Justin Solander, front nine and 40 on the back Thomas More Pre’s Hayden side to finish in ninth place at Rohr and Sabetha’s Garrett 78 to earn a medal. Scott each with a 77. “Trevor played a great fear “There were some great less round at the state tournagolfers at state and that ment for a freshman,” Nelson said. “He too course was has worked set up tough,” Nelson said. “It was a tremendous hard in the off“The greens four-year ride that season on his and has were tough, ended the best way game a very bright making multiple opportu- possible. His name is future. I was of how nities to make forever stamped as a proud disciplined mistakes. state champion.” and mature he Troy battled played all day, through that — Tom Nelson, even in the the entire day Caney Valley golf coach playoff holes. and deserved He displayed a to win the indilot of confidence and competividual state title.” It was the culmination of tive spirit. He played smart an amazing senior season yet aggressive and finished for Watson, who had already strong.” claimed his fourth straight The top four scores acTVL title and third straight counted for the team’s total regional crown. In all, he won in the standings. That includnine of his 10 tournaments ed Brandon Wilson with a 94 this season. (47-47) and Justin Ward with Of course, Watson got the a 104 (53-51). Rounding out chance to celebrate his cham- the Bullpup participants were pionship alongside his fellow Trent Thornton (47-58—105) Bullpup teammates after the and Kaleb Vining (53-57— squad qualified for state as 110). a team with a second-place “Brandon Wilson brought finish at the regional meet a in his best score of the season week earlier in Caney. in the biggest tournament,” Caney Valley took seventh Nelson said. “That says a lot. place overall in the final team Plus he is only a sophomore. Trent pulled his game together standings with a score of 350. Tri-Valley League rival on the backside, dropping 11 Fredonia won its first state strokes. Justin was his consischampionship in program his- tent self scoring-wise, and Katory with a 329 — five strokes leb had four or five holes give ahead of runner-up Hesston him trouble. But each did give with 334. Sabetha came in their best effort, that I know third at 335, followed by Ster- for sure. The course and conling at 338, Cheney 341 and ditions played very tough, and Syracuse 342. Rounding out they all gained a lot of valuthe field behind CVHS were able experience. So it was a Thomas More Prep at 352, very productive and quality Atchison-Maur Hill Mount day for our golf program.” 353, West Franklin 360, Ells- Nelson said the state tourworth 362 and Osage City 371. nament capped off a success “At the state tournament, ful season for his Bullpup the guys did play well score- squad. wise on the biggest stage of “I was proud of how they the season, and I am proud of represented our school so them for that,” Nelson said. well all season and at state,” “We had a goal of top five and Nelson said. “The state tourfell only a few strokes short nament was a quality day for of that. This was a good sea- Caney Valley Golf. They were a son, and the guys stayed really pretty tight group, and it was a consistent over the course of good way to send out our two the season and different guys seniors, Troy and Justin.” A state title has eluded Caney Valley High School senior Troy Watson, as pictured at a tournament earlier in May, until Monday, when a round of 74 gave him the class 3A state title. (Photo by Andy Taylor) Fredonia’s team title was the first boys’ golf championship by a TVL school since Yates Center won the Sand Greens crown in 2010. In all, current members of the league have now accounted for 14 state championships in the sport, including four from Caney Valley (1961-63, 1983), three from Humboldt (1976, 1979, 2002), three from Erie (1984, 1986, 1995), two from Cherryvale (1972-73) and the one from Yates Center. CLASS 3A BOYS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT TEAM SCORES — 1. Fredonia 329, 2. Hesston 334, 3. Sabetha 335, 4. Sterling 338, 5. Cheney 341, 6. Syracuse 342, 7. Caney Valley 350, 8. Thomas More Prep 352, 9. Atchison-Maur Hill Mount 353, 10. West Franklin 360, 11. Ellsworth 362, 12. Osage City 371. INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS — 1. Troy Watson, Caney Valley, 74; 2. Ira Kullot, Syrcause, 76; 3. Justin Solander, Fredonia, 77; 4. Hayden Rohr, Thomas More Prep, 77; 5. Garrett Scott, Sa- betha, 77; 6. Matt Percy, Central Heights, 77; 7. Will Kullot, Syracuse, 77; 8. Nick Schissler, Sterling, 77; 9. Trevor Watson, Caney Valley, 78; 10. Jacob Mrkwa, Fredonia, 78; 11. Colton Massey, Larned, 78; T-12. Quinton Porter, Norton/Owen Gartner, Sedgwick, 79; T-14. Matt Mowry, Cimarron/Jake Huffaker, Southeast-Saline, 80; T-16. Grant Brenneman, Hesston/Zach Schissler, Sterling/Conner Epple, Sabetha/ Tanor Walker, Chaparral, 81; T-20. Justin Fugitt, Cimarron/Austin Hampton, Cheney/Sam Sowers, Atchison County, 82. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS — Caney Valley: Troy Watson 34-40—74, Trevor Watson 38-40—78, Brandon Wilson 47-47—94, Justin Ward 53-51— 104, Trent Thornton 47-58—105, Kaleb Vining 5357—110. Bound for collegiate ranks, Watson appreciates ‘awesome career’ at CVHS being awarded my first-place medal, I was just overjoyed and happy to share this mo SALINA — At any level of ment with my family, coach competition, an athlete must and teammates.” step up his or her game to reach the level of a champion. Watson shot a four-over par 74 on the day to take the Caney Valley High School championship — two strokes golfer Troy Watson was well ahead of Syracuse’s aware of the chalIra Kullot. He lenge of reaching became the second that ultimate prize, Caney Valley boy especially after to ever win a state finishing as a state championship in runner-up just one golf, matching the year earlier. accomplishment of “My expectation Sand Greens chamwas to win state,” pion Mike Scimeca Watson said. “Anyin 1962. He also bething less would came the first state have been a big champion in the disappointment to Troy Watson . . . Tri-Valley League me.” to play at Kansas since Jake Morri There was no Wesleyan Univer- son of Yates Center disappointment in won the 2011 Sand sity in 2016-17 the end for Watson Greens title. to close out the most “Closing out my last year decorated career in Bullpup with a state title was wonderhistory. The senior went out ful,” Watson said. “That was on top as he was declared the my goal ever since I started Class 3A champion after a high school. So to be able to first-place finish in the state win it once is something I’ll tournament Monday at Salina always be able to remember Municipal Golf Course. and cherish.” “I actually realized I won Watson was in control state after I looked at the much of Monday’s state tourbig scoreboard and scanned through everyone’s scores and nament. The senior had backto-back birdies on holes 7 and saw that I had the lowest,” 8 and went through the front Watson said. “My reaction nine at even par with a 34. He when I won was relief and a remained at even par through little disappointment at first. 14 holes, which allowed him The last couple of holes I to open up a comfortable really struggled, so I was unlead. happy I couldn’t have pulled Although he double-booff a dominant last perforgeyed Hole No 15, he bogeyed mance. But later on, after BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] the final three holes to finish the day at four-over par 74. “I wanted to go into this round and keep my mistakes at a minimum,” Watson said. “I thought if I played smart and stayed out of trouble I would have a great shot at winning. Through 14 holes I did that and was playing well. The last couple of holes I stumbled, but I had a big enough cushion to maintain the lead and win.” Watson’s senior campaign was dominant from start to finish. With the exception of a second-place finish at the Field Kindley Invitational, the senior took the top spot in all the remaining tournaments on this year’s squad. He won seven of eight regular-season crowns, including a record fourth straight Tri-Valley League championship. He followed that up by winning a third straight regional crown before taking his first ever state championship. “I actual planned to win every golf tournament this season, but I fell just a bit short on that,” Watson said. “However, this was by far the best season for me. We had a lot of success this year as a team.” Now that he has completed his CVHS career, Watson plans on attending Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina on a golf scholarship. He now hands off the leadership role in the Bullpup program to his brother, freshman Trevor Watson, who captured ninth place at the state tournament. As a team, the ‘Pups took seventh place in Class 3A. Visit Us During Katy Days Weekend – Thurs., May 26 – 5pm - 9pm Fri., May 27 – 5pm - 9pm Sat., May 28 – 3pm - 9pm “My favorite memories were the tournaments where we had a lot of team success and everyone played well,” Watson said. “I got to play with my younger brother who is a freshman this year. My brother got ninth place as a freshman. I thought he did a great job, and I was very proud of him and the way he played. “I have been able to have an awesome career at Caney Valley. I credit a lot to my coach, Mr. (Tom) Nelson, who everyday sought to make me better and to help me improve in what ways he could. He is a great coach and person. We got along very well which helped my success in golf. Throughout my career, my teammates always believed in me and always helped to keep my head up in the tournaments I didn’t win. 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And when the Lady Bulldogs capped off an 11-6 victory over Chanute in the championship game of the Class 4A-Division I Altamont Regional last Wednesday, they had punched their ticket to state for the first time since 2001. “We talk about one game at a time,” said IHS coach Dale Reynolds, whose squad had defeated Montgomery County rival Field Kindley 8-1 in the semifinal earlier that day. “They really wanted to get to state, but we had to focus on Coffeyville first and then Chanute after that. This group of kids pushes each other. It took the entire team to get through and fight their way to state.” Independence earned its fourth straight victory to improve to 17-5 overall. The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the Class 4A-Division I State Tournament, which was scheduled to begin today at the Bill Burke Complex in Salina. IHS had a first-round matchup against Wellington (17-5) set for 7 p.m. A full preview of the Lady Bulldogs’ state softball trip appears elsewhere in this edition. The Lady Bulldogs trailed early on at 1-0 following a Chanute home run in the second inning. But IHS responded with a pair in the bottom half of the inning on Morgan Mavers’ home run. The team opened things up with a fourrun third for a 6-1 edge. Although the Comets (1111) got a run back in the fifth, Independence put the game out of reach with a four-run bottom half of the inning. That gave the Lady Bulldogs plenty of cushion at 10-2, which came in handy after Chanute’s power came through against with a grand slam in the sixth. IHS recovered from that with another insurance run in the bottom of the sixth and then finished things off to clinch the regional championship — the seventh in program history. “It was back and forth in the first part,” said Reynolds, who got a celebratory dousing by his team following the victory. “They hit a home run to go in the lead, and then we hit a home run ourselves. We were able to widen the margin out. We gave up a grand slam, but it didn’t really affect us. We were still confident and were able to close the door there in the seventh inning.” Independence had an 11-7 advantage in total hits for the game. Aubree Lawrie was 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the way, while Hannah Burnett added a pair of hits. Mavers went the distance in the circle for IHS, picking up the win after allowing six earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. CLASS 4A-DIVISION I REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Independence 11, Chanute 6 CHANUTE (11-11): Jackett (cf) 1-3 0, K. Thompson (2b) 0-4 0, Walker (ss) 0-4 0, M. Thompson (c) 1-4 1, S. Thompson (1b/p) 1-2 1, Donovan (rf) 2-3 1, Stipp (3b) 0-1 1, Hartwig (lf/1b) 2-3 2, Schoenhofer (p) 0-1 0, T. Thompson (lf) 0-1 0. TOTALS 7-26 6. INDEPENDENCE (17-5): Burnett (ss) 2-3 2, Q. Marquez (rf) 1-3 1, R. Marquez (cf) 1-3 1, Day (3b) 0-2 2, Schabel (2b) 1-3 2, Mavers (p) 1-4 1, Schaper (lf) 1-4 1, Veile (dp) 1-3 0, Lawrie (c) 3-3 1. TOTALS 11-28 11. CHANUTE 010 014 0 — 6 7 2 INDEPENDENCE 024 041 X — 11 11 0 Representing Independence High School in the class 4A regional softball tournament last Thursday were (front row, left to right) Hannah Burnett, Qwynn Marquez, Shayla Schaper, Morgan Mavers, Kelsie Lane, (back row, left to right) Lyssa Schabel, Kylie Wilhelm, Courtney Day, Aubree Lawrie, Rindy Marquez, Danielle Veile, Sydney Rinck and Katy Chapman. (Courtesy photo) run in the fifth, but the Lady Bulldogs put the game away with two more in the sixth. Burnett had three hits to lead the way for Independence, followed by Qwynn Marquez and Courtney Day Indy belts ’Nado, 8-1, in semifinal game A four-run first inning set the tone for the Lady Bulldogs’ in their 8-1 semifinal victory over rival Field Kindley. “We got a four-run lead and quit attacking the ball,” Reynolds said. “We played well, but you’ve got to give Coffeyville credit. They played well. When we got that four-run lead, we stopped attacking. We did what we needed to do to win the game. It was good to get that out of the way, get the win and advance to the finals.” Lyssa Schabel was the victorious pitcher for IHS, allowing one earned run in the complete-game effort. IHS led 4-0 after one inning and extended that to 6-0 after four. Field Kindley got its only with two hits each. Bailey Naden suffered the loss for Field Kindley, allowing six earned runs on 11 hits in six innings of work. The Lady ‘Nado finished their season at 3-17 overall. CLASS 4A-DIVISION I REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL Independence 8, Field Kindley 1 FIELD KINDLEY (3-17): Cox (lf) 1-4 0, Naden (p) 1-2 0, Homan (ss) 2-2 0, Rooks (1b) 0-3 0, Reardon (rf) 0-2 0, Dixon (c) 0-2 0, Matney (cf) 2-3 0, Turner (2b) 0-3 0, Leedy (3b) 0-2 0, Pfohl (ph) 0-1 0, Smith (cr) 0-0 1. TOTALS 6-24 1. INDEPENDENCE (16-5): Burnett (ss) 3-4 3, Q. Marquez (rf) 2-3 1, R. Marquez (cf) 1-2 2, Day (3b) 2-4 1, Schabel (p) 1-4 1, Mavers (2b) 1-2 0, Schaper (lf) 1-2 0, Veile (1b) 0-3 0, Lawrie (c) 0-3 0. TOTALS 11-27 8. FIELD KINDLEY 000 010 0 — 1 6 3 INDEPENDENCE 401 102 X — 8 11 0 Highs, lows experienced during 2016 season State tournament appearance will complete head coach Dale Reynolds’ career as Independence softball coach BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — Despite a 17-5 record, the Independence High School softball team has experienced its highs and lows this spring. The high included a schoolrecord 13-game winning streak to open the season. 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Independence — the No. 5 seed in the bracket — will take on No. 4 seed Wellington (17-5) in a quarterfinal contest of the Class 4A-Division I State Softball Tournament. The game is set for 7 p.m. Thursday on Field A of the Bill Burke Complex in Salina. “You don’t like to lose,” said IHS coach Dale Reynolds, whose squad will make its first state appearance since 2001. “We lost to good teams during that stretch. We lost to a Riverton team that made the state tournament in 3A. Pittsburg improved as the season went along and played well against us here. We go to Fort Scott and play them two close games there. We were still playing well at the end of our losing streak, and we finally got back on track against Parsons. We were on a mission from that point on, and the girls took care of business.” IHS heads into the state tournament a winner of four straight games. Not only did it close out the regular season with an SEK sweep over Parsons, but it also won both of its games at the regional tournament in Altamont last week — beating Montgomery County rival Field Kindley 8-1 in the semifinals and Chanute 11-6 in the championship. This is the seventh state appearance ever in Lady Bulldog softball history but the first in 15 years. Previously, Do you enjoy reading the Chronicle? Subscribe for a friend! Call (620) 879-2156 for details! and Fort Scott. There are they were regulars at state some tough teams in there, with appearances in the Class but I don’t feel like there isn’t 5A Tournament six times in anybody we can’t compete an eight-year period from with. We’re going to go face 1994-2001. It will be their Wellington, and hopefully first-ever appearance in the we’ll be on top and head into Class 4A rankings. “Early on, we were going to the semifinals. state quite a bit there,” Reyn “You can only take it one olds said. “We talked about game at a time, and as you getting our tradition back up go, there are less and less and going to state every year. teams,” Reynolds said. “We’re The girls took that to heart. in unchartered territory for Hopefully, this is the start of these kids. Some of these kids that. We didn’t get a league weren’t even born yet the last banner on the wall this year, time we went to state, and but we did that get regional many of them were infants. title. You can’t ever take these They have no idea what IHS situations for granted. Now state softball is about. They’re that we’re going to state, you going to start a new tradition have to take advantage of it. now. The last time we were That drives you to there was 2001, get back year in and that was the “I feel like and year out.” time we’ve the program only ever won a game. Wellington is way better One of the girls advanced to state we’ve made by claiming its rethan when I said history all year, so gional titles by way took over, and lets go make hisof a 3-1 victory tory again. We’re over Winfield in that’s very going to go out the title game. The important.” there to try to win Crusaders earlier beat Mulvane 15-5 — Dale Reynolds, a state title. We’re in the semifinal IHS softball coach in the elite eight so to speak, and now round. They will we want to go take be making their first appearance at state since it. It’s going to be a fun ride.” 1995. Wrapping up the year at “It looks like they have a the state tournament will be a special moment for Reynolds, couple of pitchers and some who announced earlier this good hitters,” Reynolds said. spring that this would be his “It will be a dog fight. The 4-5 last season at the helm of the game is usually the best game of the tournament because it’s team. two evenly matched teams. Reynolds returned to the That’s kind of what I expect program as an assistant out of it. We’ll see what hapduring the 2001 campaign pens. We’re not going there that included the team’s only just to go. We’re going out state tournament victory there to try to make some and a fourth-place finish. noise. We want to go out and He has been head coach the win that first one.” past seven seasons. The win over Chanute in the regional The winner of that conchampionship moved him into test is guaranteed two more second place on the all-time games in the tournament on IHS wins list with an 83-59 Friday, starting with a semificareer mark. nal matchup against the winner of top-seeded Kansas City- “We try to go every year, Piper (18-2) and No. 8 seed but these kids are a great Pratt (10-10). The other half group of kids,” Reynolds said. of the bracket includes No. 2 “It’s tough to leave these kids, Spring Hill (18-3) against No. but it’s something I have to 7 Baldwin (14-8), and No. 3 do. They’re a good group, and Augusta (18-4) against No. 6 they will keep succeeding. It Eudora (16-6). would be great to step out on a high note like this. The first Semifinals are set for Friyear I came back into the proday at 11 a.m. on both fields. gram was 2001, so it’s kind The third-place game will of a book end thing. The first take place at 1 p.m. on Field year we went to state and my B, with the championship last year we’re going back to slated for 2 p.m. on Field A. state. It’s kind of a neat thing “Two-time defending state for me, but it’s about these champion Augusta is back,” kids. I feel like the program is Reynolds said. “Kansas Cityway better than when I took Piper is always good. Spring over, and that’s very imporHill won, in my opinion, the tant.” toughest regional with Paola Page B4 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle SPORTS Indy, ’Nado tracksters bound for state BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] WINFIELD — Field Kindley High School’s Kamaren Wilson qualified for state in three events to lead area athletes in the Class 4A Regional Track Meet last Thursday at Southwestern College. Wilson took third place in all three of those events, including the 110-meter hurdles in 15.09 seconds, the 300-meter hurdles in 41.45 seconds and the long jump with a leap of 21-7 1/2. “Kamaren had a great meet,” said FKHS coach Jeremy Neuenschwander. “I only let him jump twice in the long jump. He finished third at regionals but has the third best jump in state overall. At state, he will take all six jumps. I am pretty sure he has a 22-foot plus jump in him and will contend for a gold medal.” Wilson accounted for all three of the Golden Tornado’s state-qualifying performances at regionals. Meanwhile, Independence was able to qualify for state in four different events. Independence qualified in two different relays. The girls’ 4 x 100 team of Nichole Moses, Kylie Wilson-Stover, Tyana Carter and Graci Carr won the regional championship with a first-place time of 50.26 seconds. The girls’ 4 x 400 relay team, which included the same crew, came in fourth place at 4:15.86. Individually, the Bulldogs were led by Zach Shaffer and Graci Carr in the 100-meter dash. Shaffer, who just missed out qualifying in the 200 with a fifth-place finish, took fourth place in the 100 in 11.39 seconds. Carr also slipped into a qualifying spot by earning fourth place in the girls’ race in 13.14 seconds. “Overall, it was a good day,” said IHS coach Carl Boldra. “We do not take as many as some teams to regionals because we go by qualifying standards that the state sets, so not as many kids participated as other teams. The athletes that were there represented our school and community very well. If you only look at qualifiers, you might think it was not a good day, but we also had a young man in James Lingenfelter run his personal best in the 1600 and 3200. I am very proud of him for working hard all year an reaching for his goals. “Graci qualified in a very fast regional in the 100 but missed Vacca settles for 11th place on class 4A state links BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] Representing Independence HIgh School at the class 4A state track and field championship in Wichita this weekend will be IHS track athletes (front row, left to right) Tyana Carter, Graci Carr, Zachary Shaffer, Nicole Moses, Kylie Wilson-Stover, (back row, left to right) Diamon Johnson, Courtlynn Rose, Jessica Reed, Lauren Pasternak. (Photo by Andy Taylor) out in the 200. Zach qualified in the 100 and missed out in the 200 also. He had been sick for about two weeks. Our girls 4 x 100 team won the regional at a best time this year. The same girls squeaked in the 4 x 400 and will have to keep improving to qualify for the finals in this event.” Independence and Field Kindley both struggled in the team standings. The FKHS boys took 11th place with 18 points, with IHS coming in 15th with 6. On the girls’ side, it was Independence that took 11th place with 20 points, while Field Kindley was 15th with 3. “We had some bad luck and near misses at regionals,” Neuenschwander said. “Tamia Mims and Kevin McDaniel both suffered knee contusions in the high hurdles. Tamia was able to run the 100 and finished fifth in the finals, and Kevin was able to finish and qualified for the finals. We tried Kevin in the 4 x 100 relay and the pain was too much for him, so he was a scratch for the 110 finals and the 300. Looking at his times from the last two meets, he definitely would have qualified for state in the 300 and contended for a medal. He was very disappointed but realizes that he had a very good season. He was the SEK champion and is also a junior, so he will be back.” Abilene captured the regional boys’ championship with 104 points, just ahead of runner-up Andover Central Kamaren Wilson is Field Kindley High School’s lone representative to the class 4A state track and field championship. Wilson will compete in three events: the 110 meter hurdles, the 300 meter hurdles, and the long jump. (Photo by Andy Taylor) at 78. The girls’ title went to Andover Central with 128, followed by Towanda-Circle with 83. The Kansas State High School Track and Field Championships are scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium. CLASS 4A REGIONAL TRACK MEET BOYS’ TEAM SCORES: 1. Abilene 104, 2. Andover Central 78, 3. Wichita Collegiate 61, 4. Towanda-Circle 56, 5. Parsons 42, 6. El Dorado 39, 7. Winfield 36, 8. Rose Hill 26, 9. Mulvane 24, 10. Chapman 23, 11. Field Kindley 18, T-12. Wellington/Augusta 16, 14. Wichita Trinity 13, 15. Independence 6. FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS 110 Hurdles: 3. Kamaren Wilson, 15.09; 8. Kevin McDaniel, 17.52 (prelims). 300 Hurdles: 3. Kamaren Wilson, 41.45. 4 x 100 Relay: 10. Field Kindley (Jaylen Logan, Victor Herring, Kamaren Wilson, Kevin McDaniel), 46.26. Long Jump: 3. Kamaren Wilson, 21-7 1/2. Shot Put: 14. Sean McIntosh, 39-10. INDEPENDENCE RESULTS 100: 4. Zach Shaffer, 11.39. 200: 5. Zach Shaffer, 23.36. 1600: 11. James Lingenfelter, 5:00.39. 3200: 8. James Lingenfelter, 10:44.2. Shot Put: 10. Max Jones, 41-5. GIRLS’ TEAM SCORES: 1. Andover Central 128, 2. Towanda-Circle 83, 3. El Dorado 60, 4. Abilene 47, 5. Augusta 40, 6. Chapman 31, T-7. Wichita Trinity/Labette County 26, 9. Mulvane 25, 10. Rose Hill 22, 11. Independence 20, 12. Wichita Collegiate, 18, 13. Wellington 15, 14. Winfield 8, 15. Field Kindley 3, 16. Parsons 1. FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS 100: 5. Tamia Mims, 13.4. Long Jump: 12. Karrington Turner, 14-5 3/4. Triple Jump: 6. Karrington Turner, 31-4 1/2. Shot Put: 18. Amy Zogg, 28-3. Discus: 17. Amy Zogg, 77-4. INDEPENDENCE RESULTS 100: 4. Graci Carr, 13.14; 9. Lauren Pasternak, 13.79 (prelims). 200: 6. Graci Carr, 27.19; 7. Kylie Wilson-Stover, 27.83. 400: 9. Kylie Wilson-Stover, 1:05.42. 4 x 100 Relay: 1. Independence (Nichole Moses, Kylie Wilson-Stover, Tyana Carter, Graci Carr), 50.26. 4 x 400 Relay: 4. Independence (Graci Carr, Nichole Moses, Tyana Carter, Kylie Wilson-Stover), 4:15.86. Long Jump: 10. Courtlynn Rose, 15-2 3/4. Triple Jump: 7. Courtlynn Rose, 31-0 1/2; 10. Mackenzie Strycker, 29-9 1/4. Javelin: 6. Mackenzie Strycker, 93-2; 7. Taylor Chapman, 93-0. ULYSSES — Southeast Kansas League golf champion Logan Vacca had high expectations of himself heading into this week’s Class 4A State Tournament. Just one year removed from a third-place finish at state, the senior wanted to close out his career as one of the top golfers in the state of Kansas. In his final appearance as a member of the Field Kindley golf team, the senior shot a round of 78 to take 11th place Monday at BentLogan Vacca wood Golf Course. “In my mind, he is a champ to me,” said Golden Tornado coach Mike Peck. Vacca was the top performer for a ‘Nado team that finished as the SEK and regional runner-up behind Chanute. On Monday, FKHS had a score of 363 to take 10th place overall. Hays won its first state championship since 1996 with a score of 312 — three strokes ahead of runner-up Rose Hill at 315. Wichita Collegiate was third at 318. SEK champion Chanute was fifth at 352. On a warm day with slight breezes in Ulysses, Vacca finished four strokes behind champion Clete Carlson of Chanute with a 74. Cooper Spears of Wamego was the runner-up with Parker Austin of Rose Hill coming in third at 75. Vacca had a rough start to the day with two double-bogeys and three bogeys on the front side to record a 43. He picked things up on the back side, finishing with a 35 on the final nine holes to earn a state medal. “The front side, he had a rough day,” Peck said. “Most guys might give up, but that not what Logan is made of. He fought back and he was two under on the first eight holes on the back side and ended up with a bogey on 18. That made him one under on the back side.” • see Class 4A golf, next page ’Pups unable to punch ticket to state tourney; season ends at 12-10 BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] HARPER — It took just one inning to doom the Caney Valley High School softball team in the semifinal round of the Class 3A Harper Regional Tournament. The Lady Bullpups surrendered seven runs during a costly third inning and went on to drop a 10-3 decision to top-seeded Leon-Bluestem last Thursday at the Harper Sports Complex, ending their season with a 12-10 overall mark. “We had one bad inning,” said CVHS coach Jerod Rigdon. “Otherwise, it’s a good 3-3 game. It’s hard to end such a good season based on one bad inning, but at this point in the season, it takes seven complete innings to win these games against good teams.” Caney Valley was the No. 5 seed in the bracket but was coming off a 4-3 quarterfinal win over host Anthony/Harper-Chaparral one day earlier. Meanwhile, Bluestem — a future member of the Tri-Valley League effective the 201617 school year — went on to capture the regional championship with a 5-4 victory over Cheney in the title game later that day. Cheney reached the final by way of a 1-0 semifinal win over Douglass. Bluestem heads into this week’s Class 3A State Tournament in Manhattan with a 21-2 overall record. The Lady Bullpups actually jumped out to the early lead in the semifinal contest. Kennedy Nunneley came in to score the team’s first run in the top half of the first for a 1-0 edge. CVHS maintained that onerun edge until the bottom half of the third when things went downhill. The Lady Lions exploded for seven runs during that inning to grab a lead they would not relinquish. Caney Valley tried to keep things close. In the fourth inning, Paige Price tripled and eventually came in to score. One inning later, Selena Rodriguez led off the fifth with a double and scored to get CVHS back within four at 7-3. That’s as close as the ‘Pups would get, though. Bluestem responded with two in the bottom of the fifth to extend the lead and then put the game away with another tally in the sixth. The Lady Bullpups man- aged just three hits in the contest. CLASS 3A REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Leon-Bluestem 10, Caney Valley 3 CANEY VALLEY (12-10): K. Nunneley (c) 1-3 1, Allen (3b) 0-2 0, Wade (p) 1-2 0, Price (ss) 0-3 1, Raschen (1b) 0-3 0, Cunningham (lf) 0-3 0, Rodriguez (dp) 1-3 1, Kyser (cf) 0-3 0, Buoy (2b) 0-3 0, Thompson (rf) 0-0 0. TOTALS 3-25 3. LEON-BLUESTEM (20-2): Stiger (rf) 1-3 1, Bevan (2b) 1-4 2, Jurgins (p) 1-2 2, Nixon (ss) 1-3 1, Burch (cf) 1-3 1, Boline (c) 0-2 1, Bolander (1b) 2-3 1, Haney (3b) 0-3 1, Fisher (dp) 0-4 0. TOTALS 7-27 10. CANEY VALLEY 100 110 0 — 3 3 X BLUESTEM 007 021 X — 10 7 X Caney Valley slips past Chapparal, 4-3 In the postseason, the Lady Bullpups needed to play some of their best ball of the season. They did just that in regional quarterfinal action, knocking off host Chaparral 4-3 last Wednesday. “We played error-free ball on defense,” Rigdon said. “We Spring Means It’s Trimmer Season! Free Stihl T-Shirt with any trimmer unit purchase - hit too many fly ball outs and just didn’t manufacture runs like we need to.” The game was scoreless until the third inning when CVHS put the first run on the board. The Lady Bullpups added two in the fifth and another in the sixth to open up a 4-0 edge. Things got interesting down the stretch. Chaparral (10-11) ended the shutout with a run in the bottom of the sixth before getting two more runs in the seventh to get within one. CVHS was able to hold on in the end to earn the quarterfinal win. Neither team did much at the plate, recording four hits each. In other regional quarterfinal action, Douglass downed Elk Valley 9-0 and Cheney rolled past Belle Plaine 16-0. CLASS 3A REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL Caney Valley 4, Chaparral ? CANEY VALLEY (12-9): K. Nunneley (c) 0-4 1, Allen (3b) 1-4 0, Wade (p) 0-3 0, Price (ss) 1-3 0, Cunningham (lf) 0-3 1, Raschen (1b) 1-3 0, Rodriguez (dp) 0-3 0, Kyser (cf) 0-1 2, Buoy (2b) 1-2 0. TOTALS 4-26 4. CHAPARRAL (10-11): Ummel 0-3 1, Albright 1-4 0, Dodgen 1-4 0, Mathes 0-3 0, Stolsworth 0-3 0, Menhusen 1-3 0, Shelton 1-2 1, Foley 0-2 1, Profitt 0-2 0. TOTALS 4-26 3. CANEY VALLEY 001 021 0 — 4 4 X CHAPARRAL 000 001 2 — 3 4 X We Salute All Our Veterans, Past and Present, This Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016! For all you do, all year round, we salute the bravery you show in defending our freedoms. We remember those who have lost their lives for those freedoms and honor you this Memorial Day. * While Supplies Last 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, KS (620) 702-6100 (620) 702-6104 wickhamfamilyfuneralhome.com Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page B5 Montgomery County Chronicle SPORTS Indy’s Lexi Carr earns pair of bronze medals at state swim meet Hadleigh Palmer wanted to cut time. The 200 and 400 free relays both cut time. The 200 free relay accomplished their goal and made finals. Lexi not only placed top eight but got third in both of her events. I was extremely proud of all six of the girls who swam.” Independencde competed in a total of six events at state competition, while Montgomery County rival Field Kindley also participated in three relays. The highlight of the weekend was the performance of Carr in both her events. Carr made the finals in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.94 seconds in the prelims. She fol- BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] TOPEKA — In its first year as a program, the Independence High School girls’ swimming team definitely made quite a splash. Led by a pair of third-place finishes from Lexi Carr in the 50 and 100 freestyle races, the Lady Bulldogs took 20th place overall at the Class 5-4-3-21A Girls’ State Swimming and Diving Championships over the weekend at the TopekaCapitol Federal Natatorium. “The girls had goals,” said IHS coach Haley Marchant. “The relays wanted to make finals, Lexi Carr wanted to place in the top eight and lowed that up by going 24.97 seconds in the finals to take third place. She wasn’t done there. She also made it to the finals in the 100 freestyle with a time of 55.29 seconds and then stepped things up even more in the finals. There, she finished in a time of 54.57 seconds to once again take third place. The junior actually qualified for state individually in four different events but was allowed to participate in a maximum of two. Palmer competed in the 100 backstroke but missed out on the finals by taking 28th place in the prelims with a time of 1:10.78. She went into the event seeded 25th after earning a spot with a qualifying time of 1:09.33 earlier this season at the Emporia Invitational. In the relays, the Lady Bulldogs’ top performance came in the 200 freestyle. After earning a spot in the finals with a time of 1:50.67 in the prelims, IHS — which included Dara Mendoza, Ellen Unruh, Palmer and Carr — finished in 11th place with a time of 1:50.29. The other two relays were unable to get into the finals. The Lady Bulldogs finished 19th in the 400 freestyle relay in 4:11.87 and was 24th in the 200 medley relay in 2:16.08. Field Kindley was unable to get into the final of its three relay events at state. The 200 medley relay took 17th place in a time of 2:07.19. The 200 freestyle relay was 22nd overall in 1:55.35. Meanwhile, the 400 freestyle relay came in at 26th in 4:23.07. Independence finished the meet with 44 total points for 20th place. Blue Valley Southwest claimed the state championship with 312 points, followed by Bishop Miege in the runner-up spot with 249. St. Thomas Aquinas took third at 191, followed by Kapaun Mount Carmel at 183 and Maize South 145. “This season, I was blessed Business Card Directory 1704 W. MAIN INDEPENDENCE, KS. • NO MONEY DOWN • FREE ESTIMATES • insured • bonded • Commercial and residential • 29 years of experience www.southroofing.com Hwy. 39 & Plummer Road • Chanute, Kansas (620) 431-4550 • continued from previous page ABS PERFORMANCE Auto Repair and Service MJ’s Mini-Storage N. Olive Street – Cherryvale A/C Tune-ups • Overhauls • Brakes 3917 Price Road Tranmissions • Electrical Bartlesville, OK 74006 Performance Modifications (918) 333-4420 We Care Beyond Repair! 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Lansing 46, 18. Wichita Collegiate 45, 19. Maize 45, 20. Independence 44, 21. Topeka West 39, 22. Wichita Independent 30, 23. Kansas City-Piper 26, 24. Shawnee Heights 26, 25. Winfield 24, 26. Topeka-Hayden 19.5, 27. Lenexa-St. James 10, 28. Salina Central 9, 29. De Soto 8, 30. Kansas CityTurner 4, 31. Bonner Springs 3, 32. Parsons 1. FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS 200 Medley Relay: 17. Field Kindley (Madison Giesen, Courtney Jackson, Meaghan Rettele, Lauren Roberts), 2:07.19. 200 Freestyle Relay: 22. Field Kindley (Ryan Liddell, Courtney Jackson, Lauren Roberts, Meaghan Rettele), 1:55.35. 400 Freestyle Relay: 26. Field Kindley (Tieraney Thornburg, Lauren Roberts, Courtney Jackson, Meaghan Rettele), 4:23.07. INDEPENDENCE RESULTS 50 Freestyle (Prelims): 3. Lexi Carr, 24.94. 100 Freestyle (Prelims): 4. Lexi Carr, 55.29. 100 Backstroke (Prelims): 28. Hadleigh Palmer, 1:10.78. 200 Medley Relay: 24. Independence (Hadleigh Palmer, Alexis Clapp, Karson Ballew, Ellen Unruh), 2:16.08. 200 Freestyle Relay: 11. Independence (Ellen Unruh, Hadleigh Palmer, Dara Mendoza, Lexi Carr), 1:50.29. 400 Freestyle Relay: 19. Independence (Dara Mendoza, Ellen Unruh, Hadleigh Palmer, Lexi Carr), 4:11.87. 50 Freestyle: 3. Lexi Carr, 24.97. 100 Freestyle: 3. Lexi Carr, 54.57. Class 4A state golf results Ranz Motor Co., Inc. • • • • with 12 spectacular girls who each had their own challenges but came together as a team to encourage each other,” Marchant said. “The girls will have memories that will last a lifetime. It has been an amazing season. I can’t wait to see what next year holds for the Independence Bulldog swimmers.” 8 to 5 Mon.-Fri. 8 to Noon Sat. 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Not only did he claim the SEK individual championship, but he also took third place at regional competition. Vacca was not the only ‘Nado golfer to earn a medal at state. Cameron Becker finished in an eight-way tie with a score of 80 but managed to take 19th place. He shot a 39 on the front side and 41 on the back nine to close out the season. “He had a good front nine,” Peck said. “He hit the back nine and was playing really good golf for five holes, and then he hit a wall. He had a bogey, double bogey, bogey. We have to wait to play 18, and we had a talk. He dug deep to par his last hole. The last hole is a par 3 over water 145 yards with very little room of mistake. I am very proud to have two top-20 finishes in the state of Kansas.” Also competing for the Golden Tornado in the state tournament were Eric Wright (49-49—98), Austin Peck (5057—107) and Nick Porter (5860—118). Independence had just one representative at state tournament this season. Alex Wesselowski, who was one of the top five golfers from non-qualifying teams at the regional tournament in Chanute, was part of a five-way tie for 51st place with an 88 (42-46). “Alex played decent out there,” said IHS coach Dave Harlin. “He had a couple a couple of bad shots that he found some trouble on that cost him several strokes on his first nine. His second nine was much better. I was very pleased with most of his round out there.” CLASS 4A BOYS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT TEAM SCORES — 1. Hays 312, 2. Rose Hill 315, 3. Wichita Collegiate 318, 4. Wamego 323, 5. Chanute 332, 6. Burlington 340, 7. Andover Central 341, 8. Kansas City-Piper 346, 9. Buhler 350, 10. Field Kindley 363, 11. Goodland 364, 12. De Soto 367. INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS — 1. Clete Carlson, Chanute, 74; 2. Cooper Spears, Wamego, 74; 3. Parker Austin, Rose Hill, 75; 4. Marcus Willey, Abilene, 75; 5. Trey McCrae, Hays, 75; 6. Ryan Elder, Wamego, 76; 7. Jordan Bulcock, Paola, 76; 8. Jack Larsen, Wichita Collegiate, 76; 9. Payton Ruder, Hays, 77; 10. Pete Carney, Andale, 77; 11. Logan Vacca, Field Kindley, 78; 12. Daniel Lee, De Soto, 78; 13. Colton Sorlie, Wichita Collegiate, 78; 14. Andy Burger, Winfield, 78; 15. Peyton Austin, Rose Hill, 79; 16. Eric Pahls, Kansas CityPiper, 79; 17. Aaron Meyer, Andale, 79; 18. Ryan Walker, Rose Hill, 79; 19. Cameron Becker, Field Kindley, 80; 20. Ian Trebelcock, Wichita Collegiate, 80. TEAM RESULTS — Field Kindley: Logan Vacca 43-35—78, Cameron Becker 39-41—80, Eric Wright 49-49—98, Austin Peck 50-57—107, Nick Porter 58-60—118. Independence: Alex Wesselowski 42-46—88. DON’T BE LATE! The deadline for placing a classified ad is 5 p.m., Monday! Page B6 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle SPORTS Chargers, ’Pups send delegation to state track meet BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] ERIE — One week after claiming the Tri-Valley League championship, the Caney Valley High School boys’ track team captured more hardware last Friday as regional champion. The Bullpups slipped past TVL foe Humboldt to earn first place at the Class 3A Regional Track Meet. In the process, CVHS also claimed four regional event titles as it prepares for the upcoming state meet. Caney Valley recorded 90 points for the top spot in the meet. It was followed by Humboldt with 84, Wellsville 74 and Galena 63. Cherryvale tied Fredonia for fifth place with 45 points. Leading the way for the ‘Pups was Tyler Watts, who claimed first place in both the boys’ 110-meter hurdles in 15.31 seconds and 300 hurdles in 42.59 seconds. Watts was also a part of two statequalifying relay teams. The 4 x 400 relay — which also included Jesus Palacios, Cole Griffin and Billy Cowan — won the regional title in 3:34.49. Meanwhile, the 4 x 100 relay team that included the same crew took fourth place in 45.23 seconds. Cowan and Brycen Gulick also qualified individually in two events. Cowan was second in the 200-meter dash in 23.15 seconds and third in the 400 in 52.33. Gulick was the runnerup in the 3200-meter run in 10:41.5, while taking third in the 1600 in 4:46.06. Gulick was also a member of the runner-up 4 x 800 relay team that finished in 8:58.14. That group included Palacios, Ty Messner and Josh Wilson. The Bullpups had two more state qualifiers on the boys’ side — Jacen Clapp with a second-place finish in the shot put at 43-7 3/4 and Griffin the 100-meter dash with a fourthplace time of 11.67 seconds. Cherryvale qualified for state in six boys’ spots at the regional meet. Ian Pearson finished as the runner-up in both the high jump with a leap of 6-0 and the triple jump with a mark of 42-7. Brendan Menzer was the runner-up in the 100-meter dash in 11.48 seconds, just ahead of teammate Seth Carinder in third at 11.64. The Chargers also qualified in two relays — the 4 x 100 (Dexter Queen, Cardiner, Trevor Raida and Menzer) in third place at 45.05 seconds and the 4 x 400 (Raida, Chance Main, Carinder and Menzer) in fourth place at 3:35.87. On the girls’ side, Caney Valley took seventh place in the final team standings with 28 points, while Cherryvale was 14th with 9. Wellsville won the regional championship with 91 points, just ahead of runner-up Neodesha at 88 and Jayhawk Linn 70. Kyndal McIntosh was the top performer for the Lady Bullpups in the meet, breaking her own school record in the javelin with a first-place throw of 136-8. Her sister, Kolbi McIntosh, came in third in the 300-meter hurdles in 51.43 seconds. Also qualifying for state with fourth-place finishes were Sydney Rogers in the high jump with a leap of 4-8 Representing Caney Valley High School at the class 3A state track and field championships are CVHS boys’ team members (front row, left to right) Jacen Clapp, Chandler Heid, Ty Messner, Jesus Palacios, Cole Griffin, (back row, left to right) Joseph Adams (manager), Josh Wilson, Erik Moore, Bryce Gulick, Billy Cowan, Tyler Watts and Ryan Atherton. (Photo by Andy Taylor) and Lizzie Rogers in the pole vault at 8-6. Cherryvale’s girls had just one state qualifier this season as Taryn Rash came in fourth in the 100-meter dash in 1364 seconds. The Kansas State High School Track and Field Championships are set for Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium on the campus of Wichita State University. CLASS 3A REGIONAL (BOYS) BOYS’ TEAM SCORES: 1. Caney Valley 90, 2. Humboldt 84. 3 Wellsville 74, 4. Galena 63, T-5. Fredonia/Cherryvale 45, 7. West Franklin 40, 8. Jayhawk Linn 24, 9. Riverton 20, 10. Leon-Bluestem 19, 11. Southeast-Cherokee 16, 12. Eureka 14. CANEY VALLEY RESULTS Cherryvale High School’s qualifiers to the class 3A state track and field championships include Taryn Rash (front row), and (back row, left to right) Seth Carinder, Ian Pearson, Chance Main and Brendan Menzer. Not pictured: Trevor Raida and Dexter Queen. (Photo by Andy Taylor) 100: 4. Cole Griffin, 11.67. 200: 2. Billy Cowan, 23.15; 5. Cole Griffin, 23.80. 400: 3. Billy Cowan, 52.33; 14. Chandler Heid, 59.3. 800: 5. Ty Messner, 2:11.84; 7. Brycen Gulick, 2:13.52. 1600: 3. Brycen Gulick, 4:46.06; 12. Josh Wilson, 5:28.87. 3200: 2. Brycen Gulick, 10:41.5; 12. Brandon Nielsen, 12:19.06. 110 Hurdles: 1. Tyler Watts, 15.31; 8. Ryan Atherton, 18.32 (prelims). 300 Hurdles: 1. Tyler Watts, 42.59; 11. Ryan Atherton, 46.25 (prelims). 4 x 100 Relay: 4. Caney Valley (Tyler Watts, Billy Cowan, Jesus Palacios, Cole Griffin), 45.23. 4 x 400 Relay: 1. Caney Valley (Tyler Watts, Jesus Palacios, Cole Griffin, Billy Cowan), 3:34.49. 4 x 800 Relay: 2. Caney Valley (Jesus Palacios, Ty Messner, Josh Wilson, Brycen Gulick), 8:58.14. High Jump: 8. Erik Moore, 5-6. Pole Vault: 6. Chandler Heid, 11-0; 12. Grant Richey, 8-6. Long Jump: 14. Erik Moore, 16-1. Triple Jump: 15. Erik Moore, 33-10 1/2. Shot Put: 2. Jacen Clapp, 43-7 3/4; 5. Ben Thornton, 42-3 1/4. Discus: 8. Jacen Clapp, 118-0; 12. Sidney Smith, 98-9. Javelin: 6. Ben Thornton, 138-1; 14. Sam Freisberg, 115-7. CHERRYVALE RESULTS 100: 2. Brendan Menzer, 11.48; 3. Seth Carinder, 11.64. 200: 9. Trevor Raida, 24.13 (prelims); 11. Seth Carinder, 24.32 (prelims). 400: 6. Dexter Queen, 54.43. 300 Hurdles: 5. Ian Pearson, 43.18. 4 x 100 Relay: 3. Cherryvale (Dexter Queen, Seth Carinder, Trevor Raida, Brendan Menzer), 45.05. 4 x 400 Relay: 4. Cherryvale (Trevor Raida, Chance Main, Seth Carinder, Brendan Menzer), 3:35.87. High Jump: 2. Ian Pearson, 6-0; 7. John Essig, 5-6. Long Jump: 7. Chance Main, 19-4 1/2; 8. Kortland Verge, 19-4. Triple Jump: 2. Ian Pearson, 42-7; 5. Chance Main, 41-4. CLASS 3A REGIONAL (GIRLS) GIRLS’ TEAM SCORES: 1. Wellsville 91, 2. Neodesha 88, 3. Jayhawk Linn 70, 4. Humboldt 46, 5. Fredonia 44, 6. Southeast-Cherokee 38, 7. Caney Valley 28, 8. Erie 25, 9. West Franklin 24, 10. Galena 23, T-11. Leon-Bluestem/Eureka 20, 13. Central Heights 17, 14. Cherryvale 9, 15. Northeast- Arma 8, 16. Riverton 7. CANEY VALLEY RESULTS 100: 10. Tomi Watson, 14.45 (prelims). 100 Hurdles: 5. Aubrie Owen, 17.41; 7. Autumn Brewer, 18.19. 300 Hurdles: 3. Kolbi McIntosh, 51.43; 5. Aubrie Owen, 53.02. 4 x 100 Relay: 7. Caney Valley (Tara Blagg, Tomi Watson, Bre Paulie, Kandace Inman), 55.37. High Jump: 4. Sydney Rogers, 4-8; 9. Emily Collier, 4-2. Pole Vault: 4. Lizzie Rogers, 8-6; 7. Aubrie Owen, 8-0. Triple Jump: 9. Tara Blagg, 30-1 1/2; 11. Kyndal McIntosh, 27-8 1/2. Shot Put: 8. Kolbi McIntosh, 30-5. Discus: 7. Brittany Lay, 92-6; 9. Kolbi McIntosh, 84-4. Javelin: 1. Kyndal McIntosh, 136-8; 15. Brittany Lay, 80-6. CHERRYVALE RESULTS 100: 4. Taryn Rash, 13.64; 5. Kelsey Phillips, 14.00. 200: 6. Kelsey Phillips, 29.15; 10. Taryn Rash, 30.47. 1600: 6. Kylee Lang, 6:12.02. 4 x 100 Relay: 6. Cherryvale (Jazze Reister, Maddison Moore, Kelsey Phillips, Taryn Rash), 54.98. Caney Valley High School girls’ track athletes (left to right) Kyndal McIntosh, Sydney Rogers and Kolbi McIntosh will compete at the class 3A track and field championships on Friday and Saturday. Not pictured: Lizzie Rogers. (Photo by Andy Taylor) IHS BULLDOGS FINISH BASEBALL SEASON AT 12-10 Hits hard to find for Independence in regional title game BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] ALTAMONT — A late-season run had the Independence High School baseball team thinking big … as in a trip to the state tournament. Unfortunately, those dreams were dashed in the championship game of the regional tournament. The Bulldogs did not record a hit until the seventh inning and dropped a 6-1 decision to Chanute last Friday afternoon in the Class 4A-Division I Independence Regional. “The boys had a solid regional,” said IHS coach Marcus Lanning. “They played all 3 phases in both games. We had a couple bad innings in the finals, but the boys played hard all tournament.” Independence — seeking its first state tournament appearance in nearly two decades — closed out its season with a 12-10 overall record. “I’m proud of the season the boys put together,” Lanning said. “The program is headed in the right direction. The seniors really stepped up Need A Truck? Independence, KS Call KEVIN at Romans Motors. Cell 720-625-2714 Romans 620-331-4700 this year with leadership and accountability. They have set the foundation so the underclassmen follow their lead.” Meanwhile, Chanute captured the regional title as it improved to 15-6 overall. The Blue Comets will be making their first appearance at state since 2006 as they open up action in the Class 4A-Division I State Tournament today in Salina. Despite being host of the event, the Bulldogs were forced to move the semifinal and championship games to Labette County High School after heavy rains made Emerson Field in Independence unplayable. After a solid 9-6 victory over Labette County in the semifinals last Thursday, the Bulldogs had a tough time getting anything going against Chanute. IHS went without a hit the first six innings. Luc Dunn broke up the no-hitter by leading off the seventh with a single. That eventually led to the Bulldogs’ only run of the game Of course by then, Chanute had already taken charge of the game with a pair of threerun innings in the third and sixth. Starting pitcher Dalson Hamlin took the loss for the Bulldogs after allowing four earned runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. CLASS 4A-DIVISION I REGIONAL BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Chanute 6, Independence 1 INDEPENDENCE (12-10): Pralle (cf) 0-3 0, Mason (ss) 0-1 0, Hamlin (p) 0-2 0, Sprague (c) 0-3 0, Dunn (1b) 1-3 0, Welch (dh/p) 0-3 0, Elias (rf/3b) 0-1 0, Kleiber (rf) 0-2 0, Kemp (lf) 1-3 0, Snodgrass (ph) 0-1 0, Tucker (pr) 0-0 1. TOTALS 2-22 1. CHANUTE (15-6): McMillan (cf) 1-2 2, Richards (3b/p) 2-4 2, Miller (ss) 1-3 0, Manbeck (p) 2-4 0, Fiscus (lf) 1-2 0, Holmes 0-3 0, Friederich (c) 1-3 0, Kimberlin 0-3 0, Ellis (rf) 1-2 2. TOTALS 9-26 6. INDEPENDENCE 000 000 1 — 1 2 2 CHANUTE 003 003 X — 6 9 0 Bulldogs put away Labette County, 9-6 Dunn allowed two earned runs on three hits while striking out six in leading the Bulldogs to a 9-6 semifinal win over Labette County last Thursday. IHS jumped ahead with a four-run second inning. Although LCHS scored three in the top of the third, the Bulldogs responded with three of their own in the bottom half of that inning and never looked back. LCHS made things interesting in the seventh with three runs, but IHS held on for the victory and a spot in the title game. Independence won despite finishing with just four hits in the contest. CLASS 4A-DIVISION I REGIONAL BASEBALL SEMIFINAL Independence 9, Labette County 6 LABETTE COUNTY (5-16): Russell (lf) 2-4 1, Anderson (cf/p) 0-4 1, Strynger (3b) 1-2 1, Ryan (ss) 0-1 1, Baker (c) 1-3 0, Gaiger (2b) 1-3 1, Walters (p) 0-2 1, Dean (1b) 0-2 0, Foster (rf/cf) 0-4 0, McDonald (ph) 0-0 0. TOTALS 5-25 6. INDEPENDENCE (12-9): Pralle (cf) 0-3 0, Mason (ss/2b/ss) 1-2 1, Hamlin (2b/3b/2b) 0-3 0, Sprague (c) 0-4 0, Dunn (p) 0-1 0, Welch (dh) 1-2 2, Elias (3b/p) 1-3 2, Kleiber (rf) 0-2 1, Kemp (lf) 1-1 2, Edwards (pr) 0-0 1, Land. Ewing (cr) 0-0 0. TOTALS 4-21 9. LABETTE COUNTY003 000 3 — 6 5 0 INDEPENDENCE 043 002 X — 9 4 3 Golden ’Nado end season winless INDEPENDENCE — Field Kindley closed out a winless season with a 10-0 loss to eventual champion Chanute in the semifinal round of the regional tournament last Thursday at Emerson Field. Played in steady rain showers, FKHS could generate no offense at the plate as it watched its season come to a close at 0-20 overall. Chargers’ season halted by Galena GALENA — A rocky season came to an end for the Cherryvale High School softball team last Wednesday as it suffered a 14-1 loss to Galena in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A Erie Regional. The Lady Chargers — seeded No. 6 in the bracket — closed out the season at 3-18 overall. No further details were available from that contest as of press time. Galena went on to finish as the regional runner-up after losing to Riverton 3-0 in the cham- pionship game. Prior to that, the third-seeded Lady Bulldogs earned a 12-2 victory over host Erie in the semifinal last Thursday. In other quarterfinal action, SoutheastCherokee shut out Northeast-Arma 1-0 and Erie thumped Neodesha 10-0. Riverton went on to beat Southeast 18-3 in the other semifinal game. Riverton, with a 21-2 overall record, advanced to the Class 3A State Tournament, which gets underway today in Manhattan. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Page B7 Montgomery County Chronicle SPORTS Galena prevails over ’Pups in regional baseball finale Caney Valley, Cherryvale hold epic game in semi-final battle BY BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] GALENA — Just one win stood in the way of the Caney Valley High School baseball team’s quest for a state tournament appearance. Unfortunately, that victory was tough to come by for the Bullpups, who suffered a 12-2 loss to Galena in the championship game of the Class 3A Galena Regional last Thursday. “We made a lot of mental mistakes,” said Caney Valley’s interim baseball coach Criss Davis. “They did a good job of playing fundamental baseball. We just didn’t make the routine plays. You can’t keep a team from scoring when you give them that many opportunities on the bases.” The Bullpups closed out the spring season with a 13-9 overall record. “I want to credit our boys for making it to the championship game,” Davis said. “They played very well just to put themselves into this position. At the end, there’s only gonna be one happy team. Unfortunately, that team wasn’t us.” After an emotional nineinning victory over Montgomery County rival Cherryvale in the semifinals, CVHS fell into a hole early in the title game. Galena (16-7) struck for three runs in the first inning and maintained that lead into the third inning. That’s when Caney Valley got on the scoreboard with a pair of runs to narrow the gap to one. The Bulldogs came right back with four in the bottom half of the inning to take control of things. Galena then put things out of reach with one in the fourth and four more in the fifth to close out the run-rule deciEagleEstate1x35 1/11/05 Assisted Living at Eagle Estates Where Your Family Is Our Family Enjoy home cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry, personal care and medication assistance. 24 Hour caring staff LPN/RN on call 24/7 Let your family be a part of Our family at 1354 Taylor Road Independence, KS (620) 331-1662 sion. Baylor Melchiori went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate for the ‘Pups, while Riley Kyser added a pair of hits. CLASS 3A REGIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP Galena 12, Caney Valley 2 CANEY VALLEY (13-9): Melchiori 3-3, Kyser 2-3, Anderson 1-3, Sutton 1-3, Simpson 1-3, Stanton 1-2. GALENA (16-7): Individual statistics not available. CANEY VALLEY 002 00X X — 2 9 X GALENA 304 14X X — 12 X X Caney Valley outpaces Cherryvale in extra innings Locked in a scoreless tie through eight innings, Caney Valley came up with three clutch runs in the ninth inning to knock off top-seeded Cherryvale 3-1 in the regional semifinals last Thursday. “Talk about a pitchers’ duel,” Davis said. “Both pitchers threw extremely well. We were able to get a few big hits there in the ninth inning to get the win.” For the Chargers, it was a tough way to wrap up the season as they closed things out at 12-9 overall. “The game was well played by both teams,” said Cherryvale coach Andy Beshear. “Colben (Dodson) changed speeds and located the ball well. He and Baylor Melchiori were good on the mound. Baylor threw high fastballs that we had a hard laying off of. When a pitcher has 18 strikeouts, the offensive team isn’t putting pressure on the defense. We had a couple of chances to score the winning run, but Caney made plays to keep us scoreless. “A lot of younger players had experience in varsity games. All of our pitchers will be back next season. Our players will work this summer and improve for next season.” Cherryvale actually had a 7-2 edge in total hits, but neither team could plate a run until the ninth. Kyser led things off with a 2:34 PM Page 1 single for the Bullpups. That was followed by consecutive walks to Bryce Short and Wyatt Anderson to load the bases. Josh Sutton followed with a two-run double to break the tie, and Anderson came in to score on a wild pitch. The Chargers didn’t go down quietly in their final atbat. Zack Steed had a base hit and stole second. He scored on Ryan Robertson’s single to center field. Yet, that’s all CHS could muster as its season came to an end. Melchiori was the victorious pitcher, striking out 18 Charger batters while scattering seven hits and walking just two. Dodson suffered the loss despite allowing just one earned run on one hit while striking out six in 8 1/3 innings of work. CLASS 3A REGIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL Caney Valley 3, Cherryvale 1 CANEY VALLEY (13-8): Kyser (lf) 0-4 1, Melchiori (p) 0-2 0, Short (c) 0-3 1, Anderson (1b) 0-2 1, Sutton (dh) 2-4 0, Simpson (ss) 0-4 0, Nunneley (cf) 0-3 0, Stanton (2b) 0-3 0, Haberly (3b) 0-3 0, Bellamy (rf) 0-0 0, Rose (cf) 0-0 0. TOTALS 2-28 3. CHERRYVALE (12-9): Verge (2b) 0-4 0, Raida (ss) 0-4 0, Addis (c) 3-4 0, Dodson (p) 0-4 0, Steed (1b) 1-3 1, Vigil (lf) 1-4 0, Robertson (cf) 1-4 0, Poole (rf) 1-4 0, Morrill (dh) 0-2 0, Raida (lf) 0-2 0, Novoty 0-0 0. TOTALS 7-35 1. CANEY VALLEY 000 000 003 — 3 2 X CHERRYVALE 000 000 001 — 1 7 X Bullpups pound Vikings, 10-3, in quarterfinal Despite trailing by two runs early, the Bullpups stormed back to blow out NortheastArma 10-3 in quarterfinal action of the regional tournament last Wednesday. “We did a good job of putting the bat on the ball,” Davis said. “A lot of good things happen when you do that. We did some good things offensively.” A two-run homer in the first inning gave the Vikings (10-11) the lead, but the fourth-seeded Bullpups came back to tie things up at 2-all after three innings. Eventually, CVHS took control, putting things well out of reach with four in the fifth inning and four more in the sixth. CVHS had 13 hits in the contest, including three from Short and two each from Kyser, Anderson, Mitchell Simpson and Jeremiah Nunneley. CLASS 3A REGIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINAL Caney Valley 10, Northeast-Arma 3 NORTHEAST-ARMA (10-11): Individual statistics not available. CANEY VALLEY (12-8): Short 3-4, Kyser 2-3, Anderson 2-4, Simpson 2-3, Nunneley 2-4, Sutton 1-3, Haberly 1-2. NORTHEAST 200 010 0 — 3 X X CANEY VALLEY 002 044 X — 10 13 X Discover Subway Catering Options for – • Business Meetings • Parties • Graduation, etc. Call today for more information! 1036 1/2 W. Main Cherryvale • 620-336-2910 Orange Crush claims 2nd place at Pittsburg A baseball team comprised of players from Independence and Cherryvale placed second at a tournament in Pittsburg last weekend. At that tournament, the Orange Crush age 9 and under team finished with four wins and one loss, the lone defeat coming in a 12-4 setback to Buck Commander of Fort Scott. Earlier in the tournament, the team defeated The Wolfpack of Carthage, Mo., 7-5; the Riverton Thunder, 10-9; the Webb City Cardinals, 16-0. In the semi-final game, the Oragne Crush faced the Riverton Thunder again and came through a hard-fought 7-6 victory in extra innings. Members of the team who competed at the tournament were (bottom row, left to right) Nick Curley, Easton Beardsley, Kellen Lanning, Brock Sanders, (second row, left to right) Eli Montee, Brady Palmer, Isaiah Pollard, Jimmie Bunyard, Peyton Modich, (back row, left to right) coaches Marty Palmer and Jimmie Bunyard Sr. Not pictured: Ethan Small and JD Veile. The team previously participated in tournaments in Tulsa and Bartlesville. (Courtesy photo) CCC is represented at NJCAA Women’s Golf Championships DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Two members of the Coffeyville Community College golf team competed in the NJCAA Women’s Golf Championships last week at LPGA International. Tournament action was scheduled last Monday through Thursday, but inclement weather forced the final round of play to be cancelled. CCC was represented by Julia Dierker, who shot a 266 (94-87-85) to finish in a tie for 51st place overall. Meanwhile, Cheyenne Musser tied for 75th place with a 286 (90-94-102). Dierker and Musser both earned spots at nationals by placing in the top 10 at the Region VI Tournament in Hutchinson. Dierker, who qualified for a second straight year, took fifth place in the region, while Musser was seventh. Daytona State captured the team championship with a three-round total of 876 — 25 strokes ahead of r u n n e rup Seminole State. McLennan took third place with Dierker 909. This was Daytona State’s eighth national championship — the most by any women’s golf program in the NJCAA. The Falcons also had the individual champion as they were led by Ji Sun Kang with a three-day total of 207. That proved to be 12 strokes better than both Roanna TomMusser linson of McLennan and Katie Veale of Daytona State, who shared the runner-up spot at 219. Her total of 207 was also the lowest three-round score in the tournament’s history, breaking the previous record of 209 set by Redlands’ Sarah Schooner in 2012. NJCAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM SCORES — 1. Daytona State 876, 2. Seminole State 901, 3. McLennan 909, 4. Tyler 966, 5. Iowa Western 980, 6. Redlands 985, 7. Western Texas 1001, 8. Mesa 1016, 9. Murray State 1021, 10. Des Moines Area 1047, 11. Pima 1082, 12. Wallace State 1083, 13. Barton 1088, 14. Rend Lake 1093, 15. John A. Logan 1105, 16. Sandhills 1163, 17. Otero 1221. INDIVIDUAL LEADERS — 1. Ji Sun Kang, Daytona State, 207, T-2. Roanna Tomlinson, McLennan/Katie Veale, Daytona State, 219; 4. Nichada Satasuk, Seminole State, 220; T-5. Gianti Mahardhika, McLennan/Damla Bilgic, Iowa Western, 223; 7. Peerada Piddon, Barton, 224; T-8. Kaye Kwon, Daytona State/Josefine Garton, Seminole State, 226; T-10. Cynthia Bounleutay, Seminole State/BoYoung Park, Tyler/Cristine Lee, Daytona State, 227; T-13. Sena Ersoy, Iowa Western/Sarah Harrison, Seminole State, 229; 15. Claire Becker, Daytona State, 232; 16. Lydia Traylor, McLennan, 233; T-17. Desiree Hong, Pima/Savannah Moody, McLennan, 234; 19. Anya Anders, Tyler, 235; 20. Orakorn Thirayatorn, Dodge City, 236. TEAM RESULTS — Coffeyville: T-51. Julia Dierker 94-87-85—266; T-75. Cheyenne Musser 90-94-102—286. BOWLING NOTES Cherry Bowl Lanes & Grill League Standings End of 2016 Regular Season Bowler of the Year: Jo Boggs, lady; Ken Gibson, man. Wednesday 8/9 No Tap League: high scoring team, Sandbaggers, 831; high handicap team, Janet’s Team, 921; high lady, Vickie Newman, 264 game; Lesslie, Diana’s, 654 series; high man, Ray Buss, 286. Thursday Mixed Playoff: 1. Uncle Ken’s Coins, 2477/864; 2. Roberson’s Archery, 2369/824. Diabetes Support Group “Podiatry—Foot Care” Presenter: Jeffrey Hogge, DPM Tuesday, June 7, 2016 * 6pm The Rector Center at Labette Health (Bldg G) No physician referral needed * Call 820-5171 for more info 1902 S. Hwy 59 * Parsons * www.labettehealth.com Draper competes at Junior Olympic Championships Jordan Draper of Bedford, Texas, flies high during one of her recent gymnastics competitions. Draper and her team recently placed first in the nation at the 2016 Level 10 Junior Olympic Championships held May 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. Draper also placed 15th individually, her highest allaround score this season. She competes on bars, beams, floor and vault. She will be a senior in high school next year, and she is the granddaughter of Marthena Draper of Caney. Classified Ads Page B8 Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle Prairie Star • Montgomery County Chronicle • Labette Avenue SALES & AUCTIONS ITEMS WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CHERRYVALE: Rummage sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at Big Hill storage unit 119 on S. Olive, Cherryvale. Lots of miscellaneous. MG-C21-p ___________________________ COLUMBUS: city-wide rummage sale will be Saturday, June 4. Maps may be picked up at Casey’s, Apple Market, Quick Shop, Daylight Donuts and FastMart in Columbus. For more information call 620-674-2335. LA 21-2tp ___________________________ INDEPENDENCE Large, one-day yard sale SATURDAY, JUNE 4 2712 Fairway Drive Landon & Jenny Diveley Several furniture items including a leather sofa, leather loveseat, recliner, two stationary chairs with ottomans, custom made nursery changing table with deep drawers. Other items include outdoor basketball goal, indoor double basketball shooting game, John Deere ride-on toy tractor, John Deere ride-on toy Gator (both need new batteries), many decorating items in excellent condition, kitchen items, plus many, many more items! Watch for full ad next week with additional list of items! CQ21-1tnc GOLD & SILVER JEWELRY WANTED: Get more for your broken unwanted gold & silver jewelry at Uncle Ken’s Coin Shop. Also buying silver coins and old currency. Phone (620) 331-4570. tfn USD 504 OSWEGO U.S.D. 504 is accepting applications for the following vacant positions: • Service Valley Charter Academy: Part-Time Kitchen Aid • Transportation: Part-Time and Full-Time Bus Drivers • Oswego High School: K.A.Y. Club Coordinator, Assistant Football Coaches (2), Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Head Golf Coach and Assistant Track Coach • Oswego Junior High School: Head Basketball Coach and Head Volleyball Coach. Any interested person should submit an application to: Douglas Beisel, superintendent 719 4th Street Oswego, KS 67356 Application forms are available at our website at usd504.org and at the Central office located at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS, Telephone 620-795-2126. USD 504 is an equal opportunity employer. LA21-1tc ___________________________ ELEMENTARY TEACHER: USD 504 is currently accepting applications for 5th-8th Elementary Teacher with an emphasis in English Language Arts and Social Studies at our Service Valley Charter Academy building. This position is for the 2016-2017 school year. Individuals interested in this position should submit the following: 1. Application 2. Resume’ 3. Cover Letter 4. Unofficial Transcripts 5. References 6. Copy of license or date you expect initial license for new teachers. Any correspondence should be sent to: Douglas Beisel, superintendent 719 4th Street Oswego, KS 67356 Application forms are available online at usd504.org and also at the central office located at 719 4th St., Oswego, KS Phone 620-795-2126. U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity employer LA21-1tc ___________________________ CITY MAINTENANCE: City of Mound Valley is seeking qualified applicants for full-time maintenance position. High school diploma or GED as well as a clean drug and alcohol pre-employment test is required. Experience in small systems water and waste water treatment preferred, but will train the right applicant. Successful applicants must be willing to be licensed/ certified in those areas after hire. Wages are commensurate with experience. Contact City Hall at 620-328-3411 or city clerk at 620-714-0414 for other information. LA21-3tc ___________________________ COOK, DISHWASHER, SERVERS: Evening line cook and dishwasher. Servers, both daytime and evening, full time and part time. Benefits based on hired status. Application available at www.flintoak.com/ Info/jobs, or Flint Oak, 2639 Quail Rd., Fall River, KS 67047, 620-658-4401, email: [email protected]. CQ20-3b ___________________________ FOOD TRANSPORTER: for Meals on Wheels/Friendship Meals delivering noon meal to Longton and Moline sites from Howard kitchen. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.1 p.m. from Howard; 10 a.m.-noon from Longton. Need own vehicle. Mileage paid. Apply at 148 N. Wabash, Howard or 406 Kansas, Longton. EOE. CQ21-2b ___________________________ LABORER: City of Sedan is accepting applications for a full-time general laborer. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be in good physical condition. Wages are dependent on qualifications and experience. City benefits include BC/BS health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and KPERS retirement plan. To obtain an application, contact City Hall at 111 E. Cherokee, Sedan, KS 67361, or call 620-725-3193. Applications will be accepted until June 3, 2016. City of Sedan is an EOE. CQ21-1b ___________________________ WELDING SUPPLIES TROTNIC STORAGE ITEMS FOR SALE USED APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Fridge, Freezers, AC units, Recliners, Lift chair-918-533-6000 or 620-597-2680. LA15-10tp ___________________________ CHICKENS FOR SALE: Two months old, $3 each. For more information call 620-7782017, Oswego. LA20-1tc ___________________________ “IMAGES OF AMERICA: INDEPENDENCE,” a pictorial history of Independence, is available for $21.99 (plus sales tax) at the Montgomery County Chronicle offices in Caney, Cherryvale and Independence. Makes a great gift for any event! nc ITEMS WANTED SCRAP METAL: Paying top dollar for scrap metal, junk cars (running or not), etc. Will pick up items. Call 918-559-9162. MC-E3-tfnp ___________________________ REAL ESTATE •OSWEGO, New Listing, 504 6th, Rock House, 2-BR, 1-BA, corner lot, woodburning fireplace, new roof, CH/A, large 2-car detached garage.............ONLY $39,900 •HALLOWELL, Former church school, with new metal roof, CH/A, rural water, kitchen, 2-BA, lots of carpet, In Excellent Shape.......................................$44,900 •CHETOPA, 8th & Maple.................. ............................REDUCED to $64,900 •PARSONS, 515 E. 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LA10-tf ___________________________ OSWEGO HEALTH AND REHAB At Oswego Health and Rehab, we’re always looking for professional who share our commitment to excellence in health and rehabilitation services to join our team. Positions currently available include: F/T night shift Nurse We offer competitive wages! Apply in person: 1104 Ohio, Oswego or online at www.oswegohealthandrehab.com. LA12-tf ___________________________ TEACHER: Coffeyville Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Lead Teacher at the USD 446 Early Learning Center. This position requires an associate’s degree or higher. Pay commensurate on education and experience. Apply online at www.cvilleschools.com. Coffeyville USD 445 is an E.O.E. MG-U21-1tb ___________________________ REAL ESTATE CENTER www.ksrealestate.com AUCTIONS ALTAMONT • 207 Huston Ave. Thursday, June 2 • 6:30 p.m. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch house. #8409 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 COFFEYVILLE • 1837 CR 3900, SOUTH OF DEARING Saturday, June 18 • Noon 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 8+ acres. #8253. 533 N. Penn Independence, Ks 620-331-7550 Clayton Farlow, broker/owner HUD Broker Check our Listings! chesnuttauctioneers.com 412 Commercial Oswego, Kansas CHESNUTT & CHESNUTT AUCTIONEERS - REALTORS Oswego................795-2365 Jerry.....................236-7348 Cody.....................795-2298 Email: [email protected] Apartments available at Westside Homes, Oswego Apply at Frogley’s Gun Shop or call 620-778-2458 LC1-tf 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, Labette County, Kansas. 80 Acres with 76 in Cultivation. Owner retains Landlords share of wheat crop. Weather permitting the Tenant will plant soybeans. 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% Corn Crop to Buyer. Terms: 10% down payment sale day, balance within 30 days. Merchantable Title guaranteed. Jerry Chesnutt & Cody Chesnutt, Sellers Agents/Auctioneers AERIAL PHOTO: chesnuttauctioneers.com or 15000auctions.com Classified ads will get results! BASKETBALL COACHES WANTED Unified School District 286 is now accepting Total cost: positions $40.00for the applications for the following 2016/17 school year: Junior High: Head Boys' Basketball Coach Senior High: Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach Applications can be obtained at the District Office at 302 N. Sherman in Sedan, KS. For information contact Kati Sears at 620-725-3187 or fax 620-725-5642. Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth KS is seeking new clinical staff members to join their team. Four full-time nurses, one PRN nurse, one Certified Nursing Assistant full-time and two Laboratory Techs are needed (one full-time and one PRN). If qualified and looking for a great place to work check out our openings and apply online at: www.ewmed.com. 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 28th 533 S Curtis, Welch, OK REAL ESTATE: 2 Story Frame Home – 2,832± Square Feet – Built in 1914 – 12 Rooms Total, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths – Ceiling Fans & Fireplace – Central Heat & Air – Covered Front Porch – Covered Balcony Decks – 14’x26’ Covered Patio – Gazebo & Deck – Frame Storage Building – Privacy Fence – 2015 Taxes $448.64 – PERSONAL PROPERTY: Assorted Antique Furnishings – Bookshelves – Wall Mirrors – Chandeliers – Stained Glass Lamp Shade – Decorative Items of All Descriptions – Porcelain Figurines – Pottery – Collector Glass Items – 15+ Glass Paperweight Collection – Kitchen Collectibles – Old Magazines – Art & Antique Reference Books – Antique Dresser Set – Ladies Hats & Hat Boxes – Costume Jewelry – Jewelry Boxes – Dolls – Glassware – Cookware – Microwave – Holiday Decorations – LARGE Assortment of Ornate Decorative Architectural Items! Pillars, Trim, Etc – Building FULL of Wrought Iron Yard Items – Bolts of new Fabric & Upholstery Material! – 90’s Cadillac Sedan Deville for Salvage – PLEASE NOTE: Mrs. Jennings had done a lot of remodeling and redecorating on this home! There are boxes full of new household items she intended to use in this home. We Have Boxes and Boxes and Boxes of Merchandise – Come See What We Find! It’s Gonna Be Fun! This Auction is Being Offered in Conjunction With Stafford Auction & Realty, Inc. David Stafford (501) 384-5352 Gary Cooper J.B. Robison Auctioneers Photos Available Online We honor all Thompson Bros. Present Leases TROTNIC LUMBER & SUPPLY OSWEGO • (620) 795-2414 • Units Available • As small as 5x10 As large as 20x40 $20 and up OSWEGO • (620) 795-2414 25th ANNUAL DEWEY ANTIQUE SHOW SATURDAY, JUNE 4 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR BUILDING 1109 S. Delaware St. - Dewey, Okla. Sponsored by: Antiques and Collectibles Association Over 107 Booths, Dealers from 6 States Great variety of items and prices: jewelry, western, pottery, furniture, advertising, glass, textiles, retro country, paper, toys, radios and much more! Position Available Looking for: Adult Attendant Care Staff. Nights and Weekends Starting Pay $10.00 per hour For More Information visit: www.lcmhs.com or call Natasha Purcell, Human Resources Coordinator at 620-421-3770 or 800-303-3770 www.lcmhs.com Four County Mental Health Center has the following full-time openings! t 1BSFOU &EVDBUJPO 4QFDJBMJTU $PòFZWJMMF 5IJT QPTJUJPO FOUBJMT EFWFMPQJOH B UIFSBQFVUJDSBQQPSUXJUIQBSFOUTPGQBUJFOUTXIJMFBJEJOHUIFNJOBDDFTTJOHOFFEFE SFTPVSDFT BOE TVQQPSU BT XFMM BT GBDJMJUBUJOH QBSFOU TVQQPSU HSPVQT .JOJNVN RVBMJöDBUJPOT JODMVEF B #BDIFMPST %FHSFF JO 4PDJBM 4DJFODFT PS SFMBUFE öFME PS FRVJWBMFOURVBMJöDBUJPOTPGXPSLFYQFSJFODFPSBDPNCJOBUJPOPGFEVDBUJPOBOEXPSL FYQFSJFODF t 4&, "DBEFNZ %JSFDUPS *OEFQFOEFODF " %JSFDUPS JT OFFEFE UP QSPWJEF BENJOJTUSBUJWF PWFSTJHIU UP UIF BHFODZT 4&, $IJMESFOT QSPHSBN 1PTJUJPO FOUBJMT PWFSTFFJOHBMMQSPHSBNNJOHBDUJWJUJFTBOETUBòXJUIJOUIF4&,"DBEFNZ$SPTTSPBET 1SPKFDU$BOEJEBUFTTIBMMIBWFB.BTUFSTEFHSFFJO1TZDIPMPHZPS4PDJBM8PSLXJUI UIF BDDPNQBOZJOH SFRVJSFE MJDFOTVSF PS B #BDIFMPST EFHSFF JO 4PDJBM 4DJFODFT PS SFMBUFEöFMEXJUIBNJOJNVNPGGPVSZFBSTFYQFSJFODFXPSLJOHJOBSFMBUFEöFME 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. Four County Mental Health Center has immediate job openings! 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/Transport and Home Health 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. Thursday, May 26, 2016 FOR RENT REAL ESTATE FOR RENT IN EDNA: Country living 3 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A home in the Edna area. Asking $500/month. For more information call 620-870-1296. LA21-tf ___________________________ APARTMENT FOR RENT NEAR CHAUTAUQUA: 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, Washer and dryer, range, refrigerator, All utilities included. $650/month plus deposit. 620725-3770 - if no answer, leave message. CQ20-2tb ___________________________ FOR RENT IN CANEY: Houses for rent in Caney. Two and three bedrooms, carports and storage sheds. No pets. Call 620-8792532. tfn ALTAMONT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living rooms, heat/air, patio, basement, detached garage with/eff. apart., out buildings on 1 acre with optional 5.9 acres. Contract/deed 12% down, by appointment only. 620-7845839. Do not inquire at house. LA21-tf Bill to: Wanda Longon, P.O. Box 112, Altamont, KS 67330 REAL ESTATE 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 appliances stay, detached four car garage, walk out patio with fenced in back yard. New roof in 2015. Total electric home. NEW LOWER PRICE $48,000 HOWARD: 1160 Hwy. 99. Five acres with large metal building, out of the city limits with many uses, access to Elk River, out buildings. $69,000. Call Judy Nungesser, Realtor Faith Realty Call 620-330-3688 [email protected] CQ19-tfn ___________________________ SOLD Call or visit our website for working ranches in a several state area. Let our background in stocker/ cow-calf production and hunting properties be of assistance in the sale of your ranch or your property search. 400+ acres of prime deer hunting, fishing and grazing. CROSSTIMBERSLAND.COM 918-287-1996 - OFFICE 620-705-1448 - Ben Allen AREA SERVICES THOMAS TREE SERVICE: Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding, have chipper, grapple and bucket truck. Insured. Call for free estimates, 620-879-2532 or 620-2498773 (cell) or 918-214-3361 (cell). MC-T18-tfn ___________________________ TAYLOR TREES, LLC: Tree and Pasture Clearing, Insured, Chautauqua and surrounding counties. Call 620-216-0755. CQ7-tfn ___________________________ MCNOWN TREE CARE Insured, professional tree trimming, removal, and clean-up. FREE ESTIMATES Home: 620-725-4038 Cell: 620-249-1891 “When Experience Counts, Count on Us!” CQ23-tfn ___________________________ LAZY BEAR COMPUTERS: in-home repair and upgrades. We come to you. 620-725-5465, 620-330-0330. www. lazybearcomputers.com. mjking@ lazybearcomputers.com. CQ1-tfn ___________________________ WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620249-2867. CQ1-tfn ___________________________ CLEAR VISION WINDSHIELD REPAIR: If you need a rock chip repaired, call Paul Stetz at 620-725-3265. If we can’t answer, please leave a message. CQ40-tfn ___________________________ SEPTIC TANKS: Sold and installed. Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556. CQ1-tfn DON’T BE LATE! The deadline for placing a classified ad is 5 p.m., Monday! FLINT OAK - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (Membership not Required) - Closed Monday and Tuesday June 2nd - Chicken Buffet - $14.95 Featuring Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, Salad and Dessert, Coffee or Tea June 25th - Summer BBQ & Fireworks All Day Event Ticket - Includes, BBQ/Ice Cream Social, one drink ticket, Fireworks show, unlimited shooting from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Saturday afternoon on sporting clay course, bank fishing on Center Lake, pool, plus games All Day Event $45.00 Non-Members / $40.00 Members BBQ/Ice Cream Social and Fireworks only ticket pricing is; $25.00 Non-Members / $20.00 Members Montgomery County Chronicle THEME: GARDENING 101 ACROSS 1. “Sisterhood of the Traveling ____” 6. Pavlova’s step 9. Southeast Asia food staple 13. Fire starter 14. “My ____ Private Idaho,” movie 15. Red Cross supply 16. Indian soldier in British Army, historical 17. CSI evidence 18. U in UV 19. *Climber support 21. *Light recommendation for some plants 23. Computer network acronym 24. Green stroke 25. Olympic chant 28. Cry like a baby 30. Depletes 35. X-ray units 37. *Organ of photosynthesis 39. Nary a soul 40. Doing nothing 41. Reduce pressure 43. Tolkien villains 44. Spy’s other name 46. Judo gym 47. Same as Celt 48. *Cross between plant varieties 50. They don’t mix with water Answers to this week’s puzzles Page B9 CROSSWORD PUZZLES 52. Hi-____ graphics 53. Demeanor 55. Black and white sea bird 57. *Homemade fertilizer 61. *Without synthetic chemicals 65. Driver’s 180 66. Roswell debris? 68. Speedily 69. Alley cat 70. Game day appetizer 71. Zwiebacks 72. Annoyingly slow 73. Ensign, for short 74. Corset bones DOWN 1. Attention grabber 2. Copycat 3. Back of neck 4. Chatroom agitator 5. First U.S. space station 6. *Where peas live 7. Barley bristle 8. Big mess 9. Auction off 10. ____ and crafts 11. Buddhist teacher 12. Yemen’s neighbor 15. Brunei’s ruler, e.g. 20. Altogether 22. Beehive State native 24. Stone’s Oscar winner 25. Dickens’s ____ Heep 26. Lamentably 27. Impromptu 29. *Garden intruder 31. Pippin’s last name, “The Hobbit” 32. More painful 33. Cry of surrender 34. *Cabbage Worms and Potato Beetles 36. One way to prepare Ahi 38. *Popular apple 42. ____ bear 45. Soliciting of a bribe for a church office 49. Bad-mouth 51. Glucose and fructose, e.g. 54. Chopin’s composition 56. On the fritz 57. Intersection of two arcs 58. Hahn or von Bismark 59. Fogginess 60. Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, ____, Love” 61. “My bad!” 62. Org. with a mission 63. Rotten and stinky 64. ____pit 67. Ice-T on “Law & Order: SVU” Reservation required for all activities - 620-658-4401 Fall River, KS www.flintoak.com D L O S Lavender Landscapes Nursery Large Selection of Trees • Shrubs • Grasses • Garden Vegetables • Pottery • Birdbaths • Concrete Urns • Fountains • Annuals & Perennials, Hanging Baskets Memorial Day Planters Now Has 2 Locations! 205 W. 9th, Coffeyville (620) 251-2200 East of Dearing, KS (620) 948-3400 (3 miles east of Dearing or west of Coffeyille Country Club on Woodland Ave.) New & Used • Antiques • Furniture • La-Z-Boy Recliners Landscape Rock, Mulch & More – Just in Time for Your Spring Planting! Lavender Landscapes Nursery 14076 Hwy. 59 (3/4 mile north of Jct. 59/160) Altamont, KS • (620) 784-9985 Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5 “Together We’ll Grow!” Page B10 PUBLIC NOTICES (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 26, June 2 and 9, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY A. HERRING, Deceased Case No. 16 PR 26 I NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on May 12, 2016, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Dorothy McMillan, an heir, praying that she be granted Letters of Administration for the Estate of Beverly A. Herring, deceased. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before June 16, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. of said day, in this Court, in the City of Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Dorothy McMillan, petitioner Lattin Law Offices, Chartered Robert W. Lattin 120 W. Main P. O. Box 396 Independence, KS 67301 (620) 331-8070 [email protected] Attorney for Petitioner ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 26, June 2 and 9, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MONROE KENDALL ROBERTSON, A/K/A MONROE K. ROBERTSON, DECEASED Case No. 12 PR-39 C NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 18th day of May, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Sherry Arlene Stevens and Cathey Elaine Alani, Co-Executors of the Estate of Monroe Kendall Robertson, a/k/a Monroe K. Robertson, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of their acts, proceedings, and accounts as Co-Executors, allowance for attorney’s fees and expenses, determination of the heirs, devisees, and legatees entitled to the estate and assignment to them in accordance with the Will of Monroe Kendall Robertson, a/k/a Monroe K. Robertson, deceased. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 21st day of June, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day in said Court in the City of Coffeyville, Montgomery 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. SHERRY ARLENE STEVENS AND CATHEY ELAINE ALANI, petitioners HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Coffeyville KS 67337 (620) 251-1300 Attorneys for Petitioners ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 26, June 2 and 9, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES O. TAYLOR, DECEASED Case No. 16 PR-13 C NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on May 17, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Mary Virginia Taylor, heir at law and Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of James O. Taylor, deceased, dated April 16, 2007, praying for Informal Administration to Admit Will to Probate. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before June 21, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day, in this Court, in the City of Coffeyville, in Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. MARY VIRGINIA TAYLOR, petitioner HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Coffeyville KS 67337 (620) 251-1300 Attorneys for Petitioner ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 19 and 26, 2016) RESOLUTION 2015-2016-5 Cherryvale Recreation Cmsn. WHEREAS, the Cherryvale Recreation Commission currently operates with a levy authority of 2 mills; and WHEREAS, the Cherryvale Recreation Commission has determined that the tax currently being levied is insufficient to operate the recreation system; and WHEREAS, the Cherryvale Recreation Commission pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 2003 Supp. 12-1927, Thursday, May 26, 2016 Montgomery County Chronicle has requested the school district to authorize an increase in the current levy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 447, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS: Section 1. That the maximum annual mill levy for the Cherryvale Recreation Commission system be increased to 3 mills in the year 2016-2016 and thereafter. Section 2. That this resolution be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the official newspaper of the taxing district pursuant to K.S.A. 2003 Supp. 12-1927 (b). Section 3. That the tax levy authorized by this resolution may be made unless a petition requesting an election upon the proposition to increase the tax levy, signed by at least five percent (5%) of the qualified voters of the taxing district, is filed with the county election officer within 30 days following the date of last publication of the resolution. In the event a valid petition is filed, no such increased levy shall be made without such proposition having been submitted to and having been approved by a majority of the voters of the taxing district voting at an election called and held thereon. ADOPTED by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 447, Montgomery County, Kansas, this 9th day of May, 2016 Jo Neuburger, member Mark Torkelson, member Joe Marchant, member Randy Studebaker, member John Potthast, member Gina Booe, member ATTEST: Karen S. Conner, board clerk ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 12, 19 and 26, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kansas CIVIL DEPARTMENT JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Plaintiff) vs. Samantha Sprague a/k/a Samantha J. Sprague; Timothy Sprague; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); United States of America, Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service; United States of America, Department of the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Samantha Sprague; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Samantha Sprague; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Samantha Sprague ; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Samantha Sprague (Defendants) Case No. 16CV30C Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SUIT The State Of Kansas, to the abovenamed defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned. You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate: Beginning at a point 1343.55 feet East and 416 feet North of the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 34, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., thence North 208 feet, thence East 447.84 feet, thence South 208 feet, thence West 447.84 feet to the Point of Beginning, Montgomery County, Kansas, subject to any part thereof in road right-of-way., commonly known as 2486 Freedle Lane, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (the “Property”) and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 22nd day of June, 2016, in the District Court of Montgomery County,Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (173760) ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 12, 19 and 26, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series 2006RF2 (Plaintiff) vs. Carol Powell aka Carol Lynn Beyen, Carol Powell , et al. (Defendants) Case No. 15CV7I K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 15CV7I, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 02:00 PM, on 06/09/2016, at the Main Door of the Courthouse in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, Montgomery County Courthouse, the following described real estate located in the County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, to wit: LOT 18, CANEY PLAZA SOUTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CANEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS. Robert Dierks, sheriff Montgomery County, Kan. Respectfully Submitted, Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 19, 26 and June 2, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Plaintiff) vs. Peter Ellenstein, Unknown Spouse of Peter Ellenstein, et al. (Defendants) Case No. 16CV29 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS to: Peter Ellenstein and Unknown Spouse of Peter Ellenstein, Defendants, and all other persons who are or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: That a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, Case No. 16CV29 by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. , praying for foreclosure of a mortgage executed by Peter Ellenstein on 03/29/2002 and recorded in Book 517 Page 246 in the real estate records of Montgomery County, Kansas, related to the following property: LOT 14 AND THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 15, BLOCK 66, ORIGINAL CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS AND THE SOUTH 20 1/2 FEET OF THE EAST 33 FEET OF THE NORTH 45 FEET OF LOT 15, BLOCK 66, ORIGINAL CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS. You are hereby required to plead to the Petition on or before June 29, 2016 in the court at Montgomery County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. PUBLIC NOTICE Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (KEPCo), headquartered in Topeka, is a not-for-profit generation and transmission utility serving the wholesale electric requirements of its nineteen member rural electric cooperatives in Kansas. KEPCo receives 13MW of hydroelectric power from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). Every fifth year, KEPCo is required by WAPA to submit an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP is a written evaluation of KEPCo’s range of power supply alternatives, including new generation capacity, power purchases, energy conservation and efficiency, environmental impacts, and renewable energy resources, to provide economical and reliable service to KEPCo’s nineteen WAPA requires that KEPCo solicit public comment as part of the IRP process. Accordingly, KEPCo invites comments or suggestions pertaining to the power supply alternatives mentioned in the above paragraph to be e-mailed to [email protected]. Comments will be accepted from June 1, 2016 thru July 15, 2016. After the comments have been evaluated and incorporated, KEPCo will post the completed IRP on its web site (www.kepco.org). NOTICE TO BORROWER: If you wish to dispute the validity of all or any portion of this debt, or would like the name and address of the original creditor, you must advise us in writing within thirty (30) days of the first notice you receive from us. Otherwise, we will assume the entire debt to be valid. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Shawn Scharenborg, KS #24542 Michael Rupard, KS #26954 Dustin Stiles, KS #25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 991-0255 (314) 567-8006 Email: [email protected] Send Court Returns to: [email protected] Attorney for Plaintiff This firm is a debt collector and any information we obtain from you will be used for that purpose. ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 19, 26 and June 2, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT U.S. Bank (Plaintiff) National Association vs. Lori K. Boots, et al. (Defendants) Case No. 15CV165I Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on June 9, 2016, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate: Beginning 787.71 feet East of the Northwest corner of the S/2 of the SE/4 of Section 7, Township 35, Range 14, thence East 225 feet to the center of the drainage ditch; thence Southwesterly down said drainage ditch to the center of Mud Creek; thence Northwesterly up the center of said Mud Creek to a point 787.71 feet East of the West line of said S/2 of SE/4 of said Section 7; thence North to place of beginning, Montgomery County, Kansas. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: Beginning 787.71 feet East of the Northwest corner of the S/2 of the SE/4 of Section 7, Township 35, Range 14, thence East 225 feet to the center of the drainage ditch; thence Southwesterly down said drainage ditch to the center of Mud Creek; thence Northwesterly up the center of said Mud Creek to a point 787.71 feet East of the West line of said S/2 of SE/4 of said Section 7; thence North to place of beginning, Montgomery County, Kansas. Less and except any part thereof in street, road or highway., commonly known as 1566 CR 1425, Caney, KS 67333 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com. Robert Dierks, sheriff Montgomery County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Mark Mellor (KS #10255) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (168242) ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 19, 26 and June 2, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Plaintiff) vs. Cimeron D. Chastain, et al. (Defendants) Case No. 15CV105I Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on June 9, 2016, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate: Lot 31, SOUTHERN HILL ESTATES, a subdivision of part of Section 10, Township 35, Range 16, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 108 Little Avenue, Coffeyville, KS 67337 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the aboveentitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com. Robert Dierks, Sheriff Montgomery County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Blair T. Gisi (KS #24096) 245 N. Waco, Suite 410 Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 684-7733 (316) 684-7766 (Fax) ty r a ck P lo B E E R F and ick r B l w o a l l v i t s Ye e F d a Ro Attorneys for Plaintiff (181512) ____________________________ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 19, 26 and June 2, 2016) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. “STONEY” HOWARD, Deceased CASE NO. 2016 PR 11 C NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of May, 2016, a petition was filed in said court by Julia Stockover, as an heir-at-law, legatee, and devisee of John J. “Stoney” Howard, deceased, praying for the admission to probate of the will of John J. “Stoney” Howard dated December 2, 2002, and Codicil No. 1 to Last Will and Testament dated March 10, 2016, both of which are filed with said petition, and for the appointment of John R. Horst, as Executor of said will, pursuant to the Kansas Simplified Estates Act, without bond. You are further advised that the petitioner in this matter has requested administration pursuant to the Kansas Simplified Estates Act and if such request is granted the court need not supervise administration of the estate and no further notice of any action of the Executor or other proceedings in the administration will be given except for notice of final settlement of the decedent’s estate. Should written objections to simplified administration be filed with the court, the court may order supervised administration to ensue. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 14th day of June, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. of said day, in said court, in the city of Coffeyville, in Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course on said petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law and if their demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred. Julia Stockover, petitioner JOHN R. HORST, P.A. 207 West Fourth Ave. P. O. Box 560 Caney, KS 67333 (620) 879-2146 Attorney for Petitioner File No. 2780 S.Ct. #09412 C o me v is i t S e da n ! Friday, May 27 *Music will be at the Gregg Theater in case of rain. Be entertained by some of the best musicians in the region starting at 5:00 p.m. just outside the Gregg Theater*, including the Cedar Vale All Stars, the David Holland Band, and Piper Leigh and the Smokin Section! Sh o p b e s o ld! l l i the u w s r ne n iq ue n i D d y k o r o j o w n P s t o re e d n d e l n t l u a o P wn S s in i rs a h c n h e dan ome c aw l r u ! o t a y o okin nd e n en Br i n g g at t joy e rt a i nm t n e t a he loc t hi s g re a l c af e s! Saturday, May 28 Downtown Sedan will be filled with exciting events like the parade with a Wizard of Oz Look-A-Like contest, children’s art show, petting zoo, craft vendors and more! The first annual Yellow Brick Road Backyard BBQ Cook-Off will be held at noon! Yellow Brick n C hildre n l l be i i ’s Art Sh w l a h v t i o w at i Road parade w rn a d 1 C 2 n 6 e s E . c k M a e a in f rom M te r, e we 9 a .m .-3 begins at c o as p or t h r .m f e . l A l n d u lt Art S ro at K u rt is to w how hee l , d 10:30 a.m. w n Art s P la a s i , r s r e z a e d i a f t 9 a .m . a C a sh pr iz es r Scavenger s! e s awa r k iddi n o i s d e d! es c onc Hunt will start at 8:15 a.m.! So much to offer in Sedan this Memorial Day weekend! Come see what it’s all about!