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H PRAIRIE DEC. 16, 2015 SALUTE Dale and Barbara Clubine Moline Longtime Prairie Star subscribers Kansas Sampler Festival will be no more The Kansas Sampler Foundation has announced that the longtime Kansas Sampler Festival will end after 2017. Community leaders from Sedan have attended and participated in this event for a number of years. The festival began in 1990 at the farm of the late Mil Penner and his daughter, Marci, near Inman. It included booths for about 30 places included in the newly published Kansas Weekend Guide. Since then, it has grown to include representatives from more than 150 Kansas communities who share with festivalgoers things to see, do, hear, taste, buy and learn across the state, according to a news release. Marci Penner, director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, said in a statement the festival has helped people see the state has much to offer, and the foundation now hopes to progress toward other activities. Since 1998, host communities have been selected for the festival. In 2016 and 2017, the festival will be hosted by the city of Winfield. Penner and assistant director WenDee LaPlant recently visited Elk and Chautauqua counties on a statewide tour. Christmas greeting edition coming next week Next week’s Prairie Star will carry lots of “greeting ads” from businesses, organizations and individuals who simply want ot say “Merry Christmas.” This longtime tradition of this newspaper is a convenient way for advertisers to give a holiday greeting to their customers and friends and not miss anyone. So, watch for next week’s edition which will be printed and distributed on the Prairie Star’s usual schedule. STAR E-EDITION Working cowboy honored for ‘rodeo wreck’ By Frank J. Buchman Truly, he’s the unsung hero of ranch rodeo. Temperatures were hovering at 32 degrees with bawling cows standing in three inches of recent rain, now with a thin layer of ice on top, as the “real champion” reflected about the biggest “headline story” that hasn’t made the newspapers until now. The 900 momma cows Bruce Beeman cares for on the ranch near Grenola in Elk County were begging for winter dinner from the Hard Luck Cowboy award winner at this year’s World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. “I don’t really think it’s much of anything to be all that proud about. But, I guess they gave the title to me, because I landed so hard when I got off, after making the whistle on my ranch bronc in the first go-around of the rodeo,” explained Beeman, about tokens presented at the conclusion of the four-day Working Ranch Cowboys Association yea-end finals. “The wreck must have looked worse than it really was. I was out of shape, landed wrong, lit on my wrist, and knocked some ribs out of place. I was able to pop them back in, and get on my second bronc, and get him ridden,” the tough cowboy humbly detailed. “If my crash landing getting off that bronc was the worst thing that happened, fortunately nobody else got hurt much at the rodeo this year,” Beeman conjured. While Beeman modestly, yet gratefully accepted those rodeo accolades and certain fellow cowboys’ sympathetic nods, the real accomplishment of the all-around cowboybronc rider went unacknowledged. Riding with “the Hall boys” for 13 consecutive years at the prestigious ranch rodeo finals, Beeman has made 26 consecutive qualified rides in the ranch bronc riding. Unofficially, actually it is official, Bruce Beeman of the Broken H Ranch and H Cross Cattle team from Bourbon County is the Champion Bronc Rider in the 13-year average of the World Championship Ranch Rodeo. “Oh, I’ve just been lucky,” the humility shows again, as Beeman looked back over his admirable, and most enviable world ranch bronc riding career, unmatched in that championship arena. “I’ve been fortunate to draw right, the kind that could be ridden, and add points to our team score,” Beeman again downplayed achievement. The 74-points Beeman marked on his first bronc this year, a high jumping, kicking blue roan, topped that evening’s performance scores. Then, Beeman’s 70-points bronc ride ranked ninth in the second performance of the second go-round. “I’ve never won the bronc riding event at the ranch rodeo finals, but I’ve placed in the top end several different years,” the cowboy remembered. And, he admitted, “Just because I’ve made qualified rides on 26 finals broncs doesn’t mean I can’t get bucked off. I don’t like to keep track of that, but there have been some rodeos that I didn’t make the whistle. I try to forget those, and make sure I ride the next one.” Don’t get the idea Beeman is “just a bronc rider.” He’s an all-around cowboy as verified by his team’s standings in the event averages at the recent World Championship Ranch Rodeo. With working ranch cowboys Doug Hall, Cliff Hall and Lucas Littrell Bruce Beeman of Grenola rides a Harry Vold bronc named Dusty Valley to a score of 77 points, in the second go-round of the 2013 rodeo at Amarillo. (Photo from the Working Ranch Cowboys Association.) joining Beeman, the Broken H Ranch & H Cross Cattle team concluded the rodeo averages fifth in the wild cow milking event, and ninth in the team penning event. “Our team has never won the world finals rodeo, but we’ve been second twice, I really can’t remember all of our placings, usually up there pretty good. We’ll win it next time, or for sure the one after that,” Beeman predicted. Further proof of Beeman’s true cowboy versatility, he was honored as the Top Hand at the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in 2005. “That was a pretty big deal for me, my family and the team,” Beeman appreciatively conceded. However, regardless of how good any cowboy is, that old adage: “There never was a horse that couldn’t be rode, nor a cowboy that couldn’t be thrown,” generally comes to haunt one at some point. Story continued on Page 7 Hoyts of Longton receive extension award Rolling Prairie District Extension Agent Richard Fechter presented the 2015 Extension District Appreciation Award to Jack and Velva Rae Hoyt at the Rolling Prairie District Board Meeting on Dec. 9 in Sedan. The Extension Appreciation Award is presented annually to a “friend of Extension.” Awardees may be either an individual or married couple that has made outstanding contributions and provided support to the Extension programs in a county or district. Jack and Velva Rae have made many contributions to the Elk County and Rolling Prairie District Extension programs. Both of them served on the Elk County Extension Council and were board members prior to the formation of the Rolling Prairie Extension District. In fact, Jack was on the Elk County Extension Board for seven years and served as Chairman for six years. Velva Rae has served as an Elk County Extension Board member for six years and was the Secretary of the board three of those years. The Rolling Prairie District started in July 2008 and Velva served as Secretary of this board from 2008 until April 2015. Jack and Velva Rae are regular contributors to the Elk County 4-H Livestock Premium Sale and have participated in the Extension Bus Trip for many years. Velva Rae is currently a member of the Rolling Prairie District FACS Program Development Committee. In addition, Velva Rae is Secretary of the Longton Free Fair Association and both she and Jack devote countless hours each year to making the Longton Free Fair a success. Jack and Velva Rae Hoyt accept award from Richard H. Fechter, District Extension Agent. Sedan celebrates with traditional parade Despite the unseasonably spring-like weather, Santa and Mrs. Claus made their arrival in Sedan last weekend, visiting kids and area residents after the downtown Christmas parade. Several businesses were also open for the day. The winner of this week’s Sedan Bucks from the Sedan Area Chamber of Commerce was Millie Spires who won $100 on her entry at Floyd’s Market. See story on Page 2 of today’s Prairie Star with all the details. (Photo by Reta Gardner) ‘Delilah’ is always a show stopper Santa thrills kids with weekend visits Santa made several stops last weekend as he prepares for his final arrival on Dec. 24. He was in downtown Sedan for their parade, and he is shown above in Grenola talking with Serenity Bahr and other local children. (Photo by Cristen Futhey-Bahr) PHOTO AT RIGHT This little Mini named Delilah, a happy resident of Rainbow Meadows Ranch south of Sedan, made a big hit at last weekend's Christmas event in Winfield. Ranch owner Karen Everhart said Delilah and three other Minis are looking for new homes. Karen and David Everhart can be contacted at 620-725-3402. ✭✯Page 2 PRAIRIE STAR Page 2 , -A-Little alk-A-Little k c i P T By Jenny Diveley ••Prairie Star Star By Jenny Diveley Prairie By Jenny Diveley - Prairie Star stories Hollywood-type shock often leave us forgetting our Source Newspaper folks are nerds, but we try to keep a straight face It’s no secret in our house that I’m a news junkie. I watch morning news, evening news (twice), and the nightly news. When I was younger, I would groan when Dad would flip the channel to what we refer to as “talking heads,” but I find myself now flipping to those same channels and soaking up the 24 hour news cycle. But this week it struck me that we are beNewspaper peopleto are quirky. that Weseems talk coming desensitized the tragedy to unfold few months. and The meetings shootings like that about our every state conventions took place on Monday at the Washington D.C. we’re dignitaries and who royalty Navy gathering Yard were with horrifi c. The people witnessed what happened or were stuck in frazthose but in reality, we’re nerdy, stressed out, buildings, not knowing what was going on, will zled, usually a little grumpy, and can who always bea forever be changed. The families lost lovedwith one are left with a void that will never be found antacids in our pockets. filled. ItYet could themorning, black inkthe that is surely thebe next news show sootspent 15up minutes on the moved on ing our lungs. Orsubject maybeand it isthen the constant, to other important news of the day like Miley sweat of engagement our next mistake that Cyrusinducing and her fear recent breakup or Brittney and her career move. will followSpears us in black andnext white. I know that sometimes the swarms of meI looked my classifiis ed mind ads diaThis andweek, overplay on a at controversy numbing. But I also for remember one this of the and just about jumped joy because is first and more memorable school shootings in week 50 in the year. Some calendars even carry teeny-tiny numbers on each week, which I have always only associated with classified advertising coding. Is there any other reason for it to be included on the calendar? But this is exciting for newspaper people because in two weeks, we get to start over and begin counting down our next 52 editions. And at the end of church service this week, With an Oct. 1 deadline for employers to I notify was watching the announcements scrollts their employees of healthcare benefi for they might qualify underas Obamacrosswhich the screen, analyzing the fonts, I do aCare, we now will start getting a steady diet of every week. Yes,insurance I listen toplan. the sermon but it the federalized While the Affordable Care Act remains undoes help me focus if I’ve identifi ed the font bepopular with the average American, we must fore we to geta to the deal first of point. admit great ignorance about its details. when ignorant, of us tend to be ButAnd, among this week’smost video announcecritical. mentsStill, I noticed that on certain letters litfrom what we’re reading were in recent benefi ts that most tledays, pointsthere at theare top.certain The capital “M” sprouted Americans will like under ObamaCare. As a retwo little horns at the top couldn’taround help sult, many physicians are and nowI coming to nudge its acceptance. but my fourth-generation editor mother Since the Affordable Care Act is 99 percent and say, “Look at the devil horns on that M!” insurance reform, it remains outside the daily work of most doctors andright other caretakers. Yes it was a little nerd-fest there in the Yes, doctors face daily hassles as they face adpew. ministrative regulations from the federal government. And, yes, find themselves Our ears perk at they the sound of a sirenhiring that ✪ Editorial 1999. Cell phone technology and cameras weren’t as advanced as they are now and it took national news crews a full day to arrive in Colorado and begin their coverage. Then they stayed, conducted interviews, and we all knew the names of the victims, could miles away. their life stories, and theirbe families when Just that coverage began to subside. last week there was conBut year after year, we’ve seen more bloodsiderable “action” at one shed, children running from buildings, armed guards running downlocal the streets, the names houseand with police become a blur. The events are lost in the pile of cars The from all ofover the Hollywood shock stories. faces the hurting are forgotten in an effortintothe make our own county street and lives feel more invincible. handcuffed people sitting I don’t have a solution and at the moment, our leaders don’t either. I know our in theBut yard. My that parents God has the names of every victim and the faces drove by twice, the secof the hurting in his hands. And we can rest easy on this Earth knowing one there ond timethat with theday window will be no more death, no more mourning, or down, just news to seecycle if they crying or pain, and the 24 hour will no longer matter. could smell anything. Now I’m not saying anything about our small towns in particular but the fact is most days there is an odor in the air. Some days it is fertilizer that has been recently spread on a field and some times it’s a skunk that has left it’s mark on all of the downtown businesses. I’m not sure what they were seeking with their sniffers on that second time through but in true newspaper fashion, we were using all of our of this land, and we should at least learn about senses. it. If there is a malady thatparticular ails most of us, it is And of course with our newspathe unwillingness to accept what we don’t like. pers, we are a family business, so the quirks That includes political leaders, laws that have scary sounds, and anything “governand frazzles come right withthat us says to Christmas ment” at the top of the page. dinner. We definitely have ourfour focused timebeto We suggest that the next months fore the official start of ObamaCare would be a enjoy, laugh, and share in that special family good time to study the facts about it. time.We can cuss it, embrace it or try to amend it. But no point, longer our ignore a law that will But we at can some inky fingers get affect every person living in the U.S.A. twitchy andyour we have to attoleast throw out NPR Here’s first fact memorize: If you’re already Medicare, youlet won’t be affected by topics foron discussion and our nerdy egos be it. You’re already on government-subsidized soothed. It’s just part of the business…and the medical insurance. So stop fretting. The Affordable Care Act is for folks youngfamily. er than you. And if wethe had video announcements, the We offer following website by the AARP for anyone tohave learn more about this letters surelywishing wouldn’t horns. Take a shot of learning about the ACA before Dec. 31 additional staff just to handle the paperwork. But there may be advantages once the ACA fully kicks in. If it works as efficiently as Medicare does, Americans (under 65 and uninsured) will like it. Easy-to-access internet exchanges will give citizens options they never had before. And, like Medicare, they will find it pays the medical bills in one-payer fashion. So, maybe it’s time to accept the basic premise that the Affordable Care Act is the law ✭ Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR insurance reform law. You can still hate it if you wish, but at least you will know the facts involved in its coverage: http://www.aarp.org/ health/health-care-reform. If the AARP turns you off, try your own brand. But let’s all take shots of learning before the end of 2013. The treatment will help, even if it stings. — Rudy Taylor, publisher EDITORIAL OPINION Aren’t we better than this? Junor Livestock election year 2016 approaches. With 318 milAt a time when the U.S.A. desperately Show lion citizens in our nation, surely there is a needs direction, it is not a time for the clown to feature participants leader who can give us hope for a better tomorantics that Donald Trump is providing. from CQ, counties He is profane, loose withElk facts, full of him- row, without turning us into the world’s laugh- ing Goat stock.Showself, unpatriotic, unkindKansas and incapable of fin- and Showmanship The 81st Annual manship; London Hilton, Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) Do weMarreally want this gold-plated star of ishing a sentence. ket Barrow, Meat Goat, Comm promises to be a big event this casinos, sky scrapers and reality TV? Wearing such a repugnant robe, one might Doe Kid, Swine Showmanship year with 795 youth from 92 Goat But Showmanship; Chris counties entering 1,817 aniIf so, we have dropped ourselves into a low, think he would find no favor withand voters. Montgomery, Market Barrow, mals. This is the largest numlow ebb of national leadership. the opposite is true --he is hugely popular. Meat Goat, Swine Showmanber of livestock entered in 25 ship and Goat Showmanship; years. We’re praying that the next year of this ThereThe is no statewide doubt that event the American people Dustin Montgomery, Market will be held Friday, Sept. 20 dreadful will find a higher road for are turnedMonday, off by national who seem Barrow, Market Lamb, campaign Meat through Sept. 23,leaders at Goat, Showmanship, the Kansasnot Pavilions in together Wichpresidential campaign to travel. determined to work for the Swine com- America’s Sheep Showmanship and ita. Right McKnow, it is an embarrassing rodeo to mon good, but looking Donald Trump the Goat as Showmanship; The grand and to reserve enzy Stange, Market Lamb, steers, hogs, lambs and goats watch. antidote is an exercise in comical futility. Meat Goat, Sheep Showmanwill be sold during the KJLS — Rudy Taylor, publisher We hope to see a turn toward reason as Showmanship; ship and Goat Auction of Champions on Mon- Sept. 18, 2013 PRAIRIEHSTAR Thank you to the Sedan Police and the city crew for handling traffic. The Boy Scouts led the parade with the flags; stopping to give the flag salute to the United States of America, followed by prayer offered by Rev. John Warring of the First Christian Church of Sedan. The Sedan Jr/Sr High Band was a welcome addition to the parade with the drums, music, and flag girls adding color and spirit; thanks to director Rosie Sweaney. Sedan Area Economic Development (SAEDC) featured a nativity scene and a cowboy Santa on their float driven by Diana Clanton; Anita Vignapiano and Dale Boswell were dressed in colorful Christmas attire and walked in the parade. Then came the Sedan Methodist entry, one of the 18 local Ministerial Association churches spreading love, faith and hope throughout the year. The mule was driven by Myra Creel, on board were Pastor Cathy Cole, Secretary Alice Hawkins and UMW president Lillian Roosevelt. Jonathan Cude and Sixto drove Harold Carpenter’s horseless carriage. First place winner was the First Baptist Church of Sedan’s float theme of “Jesus is the Sweetest Gift” with an invitation to attend the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Sedan Public Library entry “Sit Down, Put a the Sedan Public Library. First National Bank of Sedan had an entry driven by Kate Stettler with Trish Roudybush and children decorating a Christmas tree in the back. Bill and Peggy Sproul drove their red 65 Chevrolet pickup with grandson Johnnie riding in the back. The Chautauqua Baptist Church had a manger scene built with hay on a trailer pulled with a tractor that included Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus (Lear family) and several angels, shepherds and wise men. The float won second place and everyone is invited to the children’s musical play “Christmas is for Giving” on Dec. 20. Clark Sanders loaned the trailer for the Chamber float and the Sedan Business Women’s Club helped sponsor the Sedan Library float. The Sedan Area EMS ambulance and a Sedan Fire Truck driven by Fire Chief Elroy Smith, with wife Joan and grandchild led the way for the Sedan Area Chamber of Commerce float. Santa was riding in an antique wicker sleigh from Maine; owned by Reta Pipher. Driver Dale McCoy had spent a lot of time, cleaning, painting and restoring the beautiful sleigh. Santa parked at Floyds’ parking lot to greet the children and hand out treats from the Chamber and Floyds’ Market. Contact Julie at the Prairie Star office if you’d like to run a greeting ad in next week’s edition. She will need to get it by Monday at noon. Merry Christmas, everyone! 620-725-3176 A continuation of these historic area newspapers: P.O. Box 417 226 E. 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He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. He will In the of Facebook (which rule over Jacob’sday house forever, and there will be no end to his kingdom.’ “ (Luke 1:30-33) we use, too), Twitter and spicy WEATHER ALMANAC WEATHER ALMANAC High Low Moist. 9 94 71 .00 10 93 High 69 Low .00 Moist. 11 93 65 .00 12 88 70 .00 Dec. 7 65 26 .00 13 84 65 .00 8 82 61 59 36 .00 .00 14 15 89 65 .00 9 71 37 .00 A year ago at this time, the average10high pe68 for47the .00 riod above was 83 degrees 11 72 45 .00 and the average low was 57 degrees 12 69with611.54” .57of precipitation. Precipitation 13 63 62 .62 through September 2012 was 25.85 inches. PrecipiA year ago at this time, the tation through September average high for the pe2013 so far is 39.71 inches. Our 30-year average rainfall riod above was 50 degrees is 40 inches. Loyd low was and theDarla average Sept. 39 degrees with a trace of precipitation. Precipitation through December 2014 We’re still your hometown was paper 30.43 inches. Precipitation through December and we thrive on your news 2015 so far is 37.37 inches. and advertising. Our 30-year average rainfall is 40 inches. Darla Loyd email forwards, we still find a place in our readers’ hearts. And we love being there! Your Local Pharmacy PRAIRIE STAR Open Monday-Friday 9 to 5 Delivery Available “Light On Main Street” H Storytelling by a country newspaper editor ServingThree Sedan & Good Reasons written by Rudy Taylor Open Your($10 IRA + 4.95 SH ) The Surrounding To Community Sedan Pharmacy With Us 129 E. Main Mail check to: Rudy Taylor Books, Box 269, •No Fees - When you open yourPOIndividual Oswego are KS 67356 Retirement Account with us, there no • Sedan, Kansas fees or service charges. (620) 725-3262 •FDIC Insurance - Your IRA is separately insured to $250,000 by the FDIC. •Personal Service - We’re right here to Make Christmas merry for dogs just like this Santa pup. Donate to the Banking Chautauqua Hometown County Animal Shelter today! answer any IRA questions you may have. Wesley Young, Market Lamb, day, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. The Breeding Ewe and Sheep public is welcome and encourShowmanship; William Young, aged to support the event by Market Lamb, Breeding Ewe bidding on livestock at the live and Sheep Showmanship. auction. Participants typically From Severy, Trystan Hiluse the money earned from ton, Market Barrow and Swine selling these animals to help Showmanship. fund their college educations From Moline, Jarrett Wiland to purchase next year’s son, Comm Doe Kid and Goat livestock projects. Showmanship. Local area youth entered Prior to the premium sale, in the show include from KJLS will present a number Chautauqua County, Amy of scholarships ranging from Miller, Sedan, in Meat Goat; By SueinKill on your Lap and Read” with Dr. Shannon $750 to $2,500Child to exhibitors Melissa Miller, Sedan, Comhave excelled academimercial Breeding Heifer; and The Sedan Area Chamber ofwho Commerce Simmons, Cheyenne, Sierra and Daniel won cally, in community service Brace Unruh, Peru, in Shortsponsored a Christmas parade on third Kevin Fogerty drove his cherry red andSaturday, in 4-H/FFA. Theplace. scholarhorn Breeding Heifer. © VJ ship program funded priin Elk Dec. Those 12 forfrom localHoward and area communities an- is classic ’51 Chevy pickup. The rocking chair bemarily through private contriCounty include Wyatt Fechnounced by Nita Jones. It was not the quantity longs to Ellen Rushing, librarian who used it to Monday – Friday butions and income generated ter, Market Barrow and Swine — Drive-Thru: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by that the best Beefeaters Brooklyn HilorShowmanship; size but the quality of the entries read Barbecue to her son. “Count Down to Christmas,” held in the Sam Fulco Pavilion ton, Market Barrow, Meat Lobby: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. portrayed the meaning and spirit of Christmas. Dec. 11-22; read 12 books and win a book at prior to the auction. Goat, Comm Doe Kid, Swine Sedan Chamber hosts traditional Christmas parade ✯ WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS www.fnbofsedan.com 101 W. Main, P.O. Box E BANK NAME Sedan, Kansas 67361 Phone: (620) 725-3106 – Fax: (620) 725-5515 “Serving our community since 1874” Saturday 15 —Drive-Thru: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lobby: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Make your donation to the CCAS account at the First National Bank of Sedan. The First National Bank Christmas Open House will be Tuesday, Dec. 23. Stop by all day for cookies and coffee! FNB will close at noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 and will be closed Friday & Saturday, Dec. 25 & 26 for Christmas. We will also be closed Friday & Saturday, Jan. 1 & 2 for New Years. www.fnbofsedan.com “Serving our community since 1874” 101 W. Main, P.O. Box E Monday – Friday Sedan, Kansas 67361 Drive-Thru: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phone: (620) 725-3106 Lobby: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fax: (620) 725-5515 Saturday Drive-Thru: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. M Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR AREA DEATHS Leon Smith Evertt Leon Smith, age 87, of Sedan, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 in Sedan. He was born Jan. 9, 1928 to Evertt Adam Smith and Violet Lee (Straight) Smith in rural Wauneta. Leon attended Spring Creek School until 8th grade before graduating from Sedan in 1945. After high school Leon enlisted in the United States Air Force serving his country during the Korean War. He served four years before being honorably discharged. On July 10, 1949 he married LaDonna Ford in Wichita. They lived in Winfield where Leon was beginning his career as an automobile mechanic. They moved to Sedan in 1960 where Leon worked at the Chevrolet garage, then owned and operated his own mechanic shop for many years. Leon was a member of the First Christian Church in Sedan, was Rural and City Fire Chief in Sedan for more than 20 years, was an accomplished woodworker, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. Leon is survived by his wife of 66 years, LaDonna Smith of the home in Sedan; three sons, Dennis Smith and wife YuIn of Newport News, Va., Steve Smith of St. Joseph, Kan., and Mike Smith and wife Nancy of Webb City, Mo.; two daughters, Charlene Burns of Sedan and Teresa Pape and husband Gragg of Stillwater, Okla.; two sisters, Margaret Thompson of Coffeyville and Eva Lee Seaton of Coffeyville; one brother, Jimmie Smith of Hill City, Kan.; thirteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Leon was preceded in death by one grandson Aaron Smith and his parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at the First Christian Church in Sedan, with Pastor John Warring officiating. Cremation followed the service and a private family inurnment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. The family has suggested a memorial to the First Christian Church of Sedan and those remembrances can be left in care of the Dickens Family Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. To view the obituary or leave a message for the family please go to www.dickensfuneral.com. Dickens Family Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements. Jesse Keeny Jesse John Keeny, age 30, of Caney, passed away Friday, Dec.11, 2015 at his father’s residence in Niotaze. Jesse was born May 5, 1985 in Syracuse, N.Y. to Christopher E. Keeny and Dorina Rose (Powers). He attended the Sedan and Caney schools. Jesse worked as a machinist assistant at JCPump in Coffeyville at the time of his death, where he has worked for the past two years. Jesse enjoyed welding, body work, and also fishing. Jesse is survived by his father, Christopher E. Keeny of Niotaze; one brother, Joshua Keeny and wife Bonnie of Niotaze; maternal grandparents, Frank and Kathleen McCorkle of Sedan; many cousins and other family members. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorina Rose Powers, one brother, Christopher D. Keeny, and his grandparents. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sedan with Pastor Mark Davis officiating. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan at a later date. The family has suggested memorials to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Kansas Chapter and those remembrances can be left in care of the Dickens Family Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. To view the obituary online or leave a message for the family please go to www.dickensfuneral.com Dickens Family Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements. Joan Turner Joan (Carroll) Turner, 82, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. She was born in Fort Scott, Kan. She was a homemaker and also worked at Villa Maria Nursing Home, Mulvane, Kan., as a Dietary Aide. She is survived by her children Leo (Burma) Turner of Robinson Creek, Ky., Ronald (Rhonda) Turner of Derby, Tammy (Robert) Williams of Wichita, Robert (Jeanetta) Turner of Neodesha, and Toney Turner of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Phyllis (Frankie) Sustarsic of Pittsburg, Kan., and Debbie Hood of Nevada, Mo.; as well as many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Vena Mae (Davis) Jones and brother Larry Davis. Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at the Longton United Methodist Church, 200 W. Fifth, Longton, Kan. Baker Funeral Home Valley Center handled arrangements. Condolences may be left with the family at www.bakerfhvc.com. TALLGRASS RURAL HEALTH CLINIC James McDermott D.O. Wade Matherly PA-C Levi Lear PA-C Michael Katunzi APRN Page 3 M Elk Falls UMC invites area residents to Christmas services have lost loved ones, many times the thoughts of happiness and gatherings do not mix with the feelings they are experiencing. You are not alone. Others are going through those same emotions. The Elk Falls United Methodist Church will be hosting a Blue Christmas Service to help mend broken hearts and spirits. We cordially invite everyone to attend on Sunday, Dec. The holidays are a won- 27, at 5 p.m. at the Elk Falls derful time of the year…well, Methodist Church. It is a sersometimes. For families who vice you won’t want to miss. The Elk Falls United Methodist Church invites the public to attend their brunch and Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 20. The brunch will be in the fellowship hall at 8 a.m. and following the brunch, church will commence, with the children having their Christmas program proclaiming the birth of Baby Jesus! Welcome to anyone who would like to attend. Catholic churches plan Christmas Masses The public is invited to attend a special Christmas Eve service to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ at St. Roberts Catholic Church in Sedan at 9 p.m., and St. Mary’s in Moline at 11 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Masses will also be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caney. Traditional Christmas music will be played 15 minutes before mass begins. The Christmas Day Masses will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m. in Caney, and in Moline at 8 a.m. The principal celebrant for all the Holy Masses will be Father Sixtus Myint, pastor of St. Mary’s, Moline; St. Roberts, Sedan; and Sacred Heart, Caney. The Holy Mass on New Year’s Eve will be celebrated in Moline on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, in Sedan at 9 a.m. and Caney at 11 a.m. All three churches invite the public to attend these special masses. Blue Christmas service will offer comfort for all Are the holidays - particularly Christmas - a struggle for you? Do brightly wrapped packages, Christmas trees, holiday parties, holly and the scent of pine, unending upbeat carols in shops and malls and holiday food everywhere bring pain rather than joy to your life? You aren’t alone. This time of year is a challenge and beyond for many people in our communities. If this describes you, your family or friends, you are invited to attend Blue Christmas at Sedan United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. During the service, familiar songs will be sung, comforting things will be read, candles representing our sorrows and our hopes will be lit and prayers will be offered. Hosted by Sedan United Methodist Church and Dickens Funeral Ask Jack Home, the service is for persons of all faiths and all beliefs. People find the holiday season stressful for many reasons: the loss of a loved one recently or years ago; job loss; financial setbacks; divorce or separation; health issues; spending the holidays away from family and friends. Whatever your struggle, you’re encouraged to attend the Blue Christmas service. “I’ve offered these services for many years in part because the holidays have been a struggle for me, too. The Blue Christmas service can help us to recognize our hurts, to reach out to others in sorrow and perhaps kindle a bit of hope,” said Pastor Cathy of Sedan UMC. The United Methodist Church is located at 302 N. Chautauqua in Sedan. By Jack Newcomb, Advancing Rural Prosperity If you haven’t yet visited with your financial advisor, you are just about to run out of time to make any significant decisions regarding your 2015 taxes. If you’re like most people, taxes aren’t something to be thought about until it’s time to file the tax return, however, by then it’s too late to do anything except to pay what you owe. The time to make decisions that will impact “what you owe” is before Dec. 31. Of course there are still a few things, such as funding an IRA, that you can delay until April 15 but for the most part, the end of the year is the deadline. Personally, while it’s something that should have my attention all year long, I tend to not give it much thought until about October. I usually mark my calendar to have a short meeting with my accountant in the fourth quarter, then, I still have time to take advantage of some strategies that will save me tax dollars later. I have many clients who are careful how they spend their money, and they sometimes question whether they should spend money to consult with their accountant. However, I can tell you from experience that those same people have saved themselves thousands of dollars in taxes based on the advice from a two hundred dollar consultation. It’s typically money well spent. You still have time to prepay for items you need, or to buy a vehicle or equipment for your business, but it’s always best to know for sure how it will impact your taxes before making that decision. ARPI provides business and community coaching throughout Kansas. If you have a business question for Jack, his phone is 620-249-2108 or email him at jack.newcomb@ totelcsi.com. You can also visit the ARPI website, www.advancingruralprosperity.com. The Sedan Fire Department ladder truck was happy to lend a helping hand to do some flag pole maintenance in downtown Sedan on Monday morning, Dec. 7. (photo by Julie K. Beckley) Friendship Meals Thursday, Dec. 17 - Ham, sweet potatoes 4 oz., cauliflower in cheese sauce 4 oz., applesauce gelatin salad, cranberry swirl cake, roll. Friday, Dec. 18 - Chicken pot pie, cole slaw 4 oz., apricots r oz. gelatin 4 oz., (biscuit). Monday, Dec. 21 -Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy 4 oz., combination salad 4 oz., salad dressing, pears 4 oz., gingerbread . Tuesday, Dec. 22 - Ham chowder, three-bean salad, pineapple 4 oz., applesauce cake, crackers-2. Wednesday, Dec. 23 - Turkey salad on bun, lentil and black bean soup 4 oz., cracker-1, corn relish 4 oz., strawberries 4 oz.. Choice Day Dec. 30; Christmas Holiday Dec. 24-25 WHY PAY MORE? REEDY FORD 0(5&85< ARK CITY 800-442-4810 Weekday noon meals are served, delivered or available for takeout. Frozen meals are available for weekends. Area congregate meals sites include Cedar Vale - People’s Place, 620-758-2675 (Also delivering to Sedan, Peru, Niotaze, Chautauqua and Elgin); Grenola - Grenola Senior Citizen’s Center, 620-358-3601 (Also delivering to Cambridge and Burden); Howard - Howard Senior Center, 620-374-2200; Moline - Moline Community Center, 620-647-8178; and Longton - Longton Senior Center, 620642-6861. Please make reservations for your meal 24 hours in advance. The recommended contribution for assessed participants is $3 for those 60 and above. 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The elementary classes have been talking about random acts of kindness. Each student was to focus on completing different acts and then report back the following week. Mrs. Beason’s kindergarten class is sharing some of the kind deeds. To finish the project, each class has an appreciation gift they will share with teachers and paras, which will be delivered the week be- fore Christmas vacation. Thursday, Dec. 17, the junior high basketball teams play at Cedar Vale. On Friday, the elementary classes will have Christmas activities. That evening the high school basketball teams play Cedar Vale/Dexter at home. Come cheer on the teams starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 is the end of the first semester. There is no school Monday, Dec. 21 through Monday, Jan. 4. School starts back Tuesday, Jan. 5. Sedan Business Women gather for annual Christmas party Everyone was in a Christmas spirit as the Sedan Business Women met at the Sedan Senior Center for their annual party. The tables had been decorated by the senior citizens with additional touches added by the hostesses Beverly Aiken and Sue Kill. The smell of hot spiced cider added to the setting. President Ellen Rushing called the meeting to order followed with the pledge and reading the Club Collect. Secretary Sue Kill called roll with the following members answering by telling their favorite Christmas song: Hazel Spire, Vera Miller, Joyce Julian, Reta Pipher, Mariellen Appleby, Ellen Rushing, Nona Ross, Beverly Aiken and Sue Kill. Melodee Wolfe made a brief appearance and gave members a sprig of mistletoe tied with a red ribbon. After the minutes were read and approved and the treasury report accepted, Corresponding Secretary Nona Ross read a thank you from the Emmett Kelly Museum for our monetary donation in memory of long time SBW member Ruth Sturges. Ruth had been a member of Business and Professional Women/Sedan Business Women for almost 60-years and was our Grand Matriarch. Ellen reported on the Sedan Christmas Parade and told about the float which represented the Sedan Library and Sedan Business Women. This float won third prize. Members brought cookies for refreshments and our cookie exchange which were served along with hot spiced cider and coffee. While everyone was enjoying the tasty treats Beverly led in a game called Test Your Musical Memory of Songs of the Season followed by reading of “The True Story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” She then tested their memory again by asking questions about How Well Do You Know Santa’s Hoofed Helpers?” A white elephant gift exchange was enjoyed with everyone receiving nice gifts. A comment was made that no one had actually received a white elephant. Hum, maybe next year! Members filled a plate with an assortment of cookies to take home and enjoy. The Jan. 11 meeting will be at the Green Door with Melodee Wolfe as hostess. LaForge Insurance We’re Your Hometown Insurance Source 110 N. State Caney, Kansas Phone: 620-879-2311 THANK YOU The downtown merchants would like to recognize and thank Sue Kill for all she does all year round. The Christmas parade last Saturday was a great success. Nice job in keeping people shopping local. This is a wonderful start to a new tradition in Sedan! Mary, Red Buffalo Sedan, Kansas M Touching Mrs. Mosler’s tree made it glow for all to ‘see’ When I was a kid at Altamont, there was a distant neighbor who was rather wealthy — at least we all thought so. She was totally blind and her husband was legally blind but still drove from his house to his downtown store each day. I delivered milk and eggs to her house once a week, and I would watch from a block away where we lived to make sure her kitchen light was on. Then I’d trudge off to make the delivery and collect my 25 cents. I would knock on the back door and Mrs. Mosler would open it, asking me to come inside where I would place her milk and eggs in the refrigerator. She usually invited me into the living room to show me something she had made, or introduced me to guests. But it was fun to watch the Mosler home from afar, because even though she was blind, the lights appeared to go on and off on a rotating routine. Electricians planned it that way when the house was built, even back in the early 1950s. Electric-eye switches made sure Mrs. Mosler walked into a lighted room as she moved about the spacious house. I always found it fascinating that she would ful of friends or want the lights on as family, she could she entered a room. manually turn But then, that’s on room lights, the nature of light, and the whole isn’t it? Nobody house was illuwants to walk in total minated. darkness, even when I rememtrained to do so. ber her making She apparently soft ornaments wanted the world to to place on her know that all was Off the Cuff Christmas tree, well in the Mosler RUDY TAYLOR and she would home, and that she tell visitors, was busily moving from room to room, doing “Run your fingers along the some mighty work that God tree limbs so you can get my view of the tree.” had assigned her. A more beautiful ChristI remember sitting on our front porch and watching in mas tree I never saw --- or the late afternoon, just before felt. That was 60 years ago, dusk, as her lights would oscillate on and off. Knowing the and the Moslers passed basic room layout, I could tell from this life many years that she might be fixing supper ago. They probably never in the kitchen, or maybe listen- realized how they inspired a ing to the radio in the living young boy with their dedicaroom, or folding clothes in the tion to something so simple — light. laundry room. I think of their plight I rather imagine there were thoughts of security when the anytime I reach to turn on Moslers built their new home. the lamp in my office, realBut mostly, I think they wanted izing that nobody much will their neighbors to know that notice, and it really isn’t life was good, active and full. needed for me to do my She didn’t want to cook a meal newspaper work. But I want my neighbors in an unlighted kitchen, or open the front door with dark- to see from afar, and know ness over her shoulder, or sit that all is well in this little quietly in her beautiful living newspaper office. Mrs. Mosler taught me room without two table lamps thoughtfully turned on so oth- that. ers could see the the glow. When she hosted a house- Wheelin’ Around Longton Welcome to wintry weather. Cold and damp outside means I will probably spend most of the day inside. The mud also doesn’t work very well with my little four wheeler. I’ve been stuck many times this winter and thanks to Flora and the neighbors they always came to my aid. My poultry doesn’t seem to appreciate the wet weather either. I’m already ready for spring. Thanks to Gypsy’s Rob, the plastic down at the greenhouse is now organized. It takes much less space and leaves more room for plants. We have been transplanting aloe plants and should have one for anyone who needs one. They are handy in case of burns or small cuts or scrapes. We finally got the outside lights up and running. The inside decorations are a different story. They always take longer at our house. It involves moving furniture, rearranging electric cords and figuring out ways to hang things without damaging the walls. My birthday list Steve Kimzey on Saturday, Dec. 26, followed by Janet Harrington on Sunday, Dec. 27. Bob Mustoe and Trish Lawless celebrate on Monday, Dec. 28, as Homes R Us 620-870-1287 By Steve Fielder do Prudence Ritter and Kristen Scoot on Tuesday, Dec. 29... That’s my list, I hope everyone has a great time on their special day. See you out and about! THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone for all the wonderful cards, flowers, memorial gifts and especially for your presence at the funeral. Your kindness means so much. The Family of Leon Smith Call for all your plumbing, electrical, and tractor work Electrical - $40 per hour Plumbing - $50 per hour Tractor - $65 per hour (two hour minimum) Great Gift Ideas From Twin Mattress Set $129 Jewelry Armoires Several Styles Recliners $199 to $1499 THANK YOU I would like to thank all of the people that donated money for our Tootsie Roll drive. 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M Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR Page 5 M Moline Shining Star 4-H Club prepares for the holiday season with fun activities Rodeo cousins honored at Copan banquet A gaggle of cousins who are active in the junior rodeo circuit were honored last Saturday night at the Copan Family Rodeo Association banquet. Seven cousins of the Hartness family were recognized with buckles and saddles for their efforts in the 2015 season. They include (left to right) Trent Crawford, Presley Davis, Piper Davis, Olivia Bracken (squatting), Rance Gorby, Jewel Crawford and Fallon Bracken. Fallon, Olivia, Piper and Ranch attend Lincoln Memorial Elementary School in Caney while Trent and Jewel attend Sedan Elementary School. Olivia, age 4, came home with a finalist buckle. The rodeo sport has been a tradition in the family, and this set of cousins is looking forward to the start of the 2016 season next April. (Photo by Chelsea Bracken) Elk Falls News Over here in Elk Falls our little Stone Soup tradition continues with good attendance. Last week we had three kinds of soup in addition to everything else. Jane Fry brought vegetable beef, I brought taco soup and Pat Cunningham brought one of his interesting and tasty concoctions. Thursday noon at the Elk Falls Senior Center is the location; bring your appetite and a smile and join us. I called and had a nice visit with Margery Cunningham where she is staying with her son Michael in Tulsa. She continues to walk a mile a day, even though she said during this wet few days they had a little snow. She also has gotten new glasses and a new haircut. We may not be able to recognize her when she comes home in the spring. John Collins and Everett Van Dorn took a road trip to New Mexico and returned with a trailer load of agate. John is very pleased with the quality of the stone. On Saturday previous long time resident Ed Hiebert came to Elk Falls bringing with him his 91-year-old mother. His mother continues to maintain her own home in Hillsboro. Beki Eck prepared a welcome lunch for Ed and it was served at the home of Boyd and Kay Koehn. This weekend Beki Eck attended the Christmas party held by her friend Karen Rankin at her home at Havana Lake. Boyd and Kay Koehn attended the EMS Christmas par- By Gloria Jones-Wolf ty hosted by Ken Mitchell. Jim and Sherry Tuggle traveled to Goddard to see their twin grandsons perform in their Winter Concert. Both grandsons had a solo performance. I had a gathering of shining faces at my door this weekend. Zach and Laura Fry, their children Nethra and Rubin and their houseguest from Brazil, Mariana Zucchi, had a big basket of Christmas cookies and Christmas greetings. On that warm evening they were walking around town and sharing cookies and good cheer. Small town America is a place where you can still safely do that. Stop by and share the Elk Falls experience with us, you are always welcome. Grafton Community Meeting By Katie Walton The monthly meeting of the Grafton Community was held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the schoolhouse. The schoolhouse had been beautifully decorated with the Christmas theme by Charlene Sturges and Don and Lorene Selter. President Dixie Selter called the meeting to order by ringing her little school bell. Business was attended to and Dixie lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mitchell Foster lead the prayer. Great food was enjoyed by everyone as well as great conversation. After the meal, Sharon Payne read from the school bible that has remained there since 1927. She read from St. Luke Chapter 2 ,verses 1-14. The birth of Christ. Following the reading, the gift exchange was conducted by Dixie. Everyone had brought a for either a man or woman. With the help of her two elves, Logan Lukins and Austin Patterson, the gifts were delivered to everyone. It was a fabulous evening enjoyed by all those at- Howard Happenings I am thankful that the snow man didn’t roll this far east in Kansas. Sherri and Curt sent me pictures yesterday evening, taken through the windshield of their pickup. They had a lot of wet snow, high winds and power outage. My preference would be none of the above. I had a text message from her at 11:30 this morning, and power was out again at that time. My apartment is all electric, except for my hot water heater. If we have an outage, I guess I could go in the furnace room, take a chair and a flash light and “wait it out.” A little heat is better than none at all, and I have a gas grill, so actually the odds are in my favor! There was an account on the news about a woman being arrested for hitting her domestic partner with a ball bat over a disagreement about their Christmas lights. I had to laugh...Fred and I had a few “discussions” about our Christmas lights, but we didn’t get out the ball bat. Some things just take on a new persona than others, I guess. While it was raining yesterday, Mr. Frisky was taking advantage of the soft ground and was digging up his stash that he had saved “for a rainy day.” He was sitting up straight and tall and munching away. It made sense to me...I feel the same way about cookies or candy in the jars on the counter. Sometimes it doesn’t make any sense to save them. Rochelle and Derek Cookson had one of the “fun-est” pre-Christmas parties last Saturday night. How blessed am I that I still get invited, and also blessed that I am able to go. There was good friends, good tending. Our next met be on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. It will be our annual Pancake and Eblskiver supper. Those attending the December meeting were Don and Lorene Selter, Sharon Payne, Charlene Sturges, Dixie Selter, Logan Lukins, Austin Patterson, Nancy and Chris Patterson, Dale and Katie Walton, Ruth and Jim Lane, Sally Sturges, Kathy and Mike Chamberlin, and Alma and Mitchell Foster. See you in January. By Jo McDonald food and lots and lots of laughter! I was the recipient of a love gift from my ex-son-in-law, Mark Cookson. He gave me a bag of fresh caught crappie fillets. It doesn’t get much better than that! He is still near and dear to my heart. Tonight is the grade school children’s Christmas program and tomorrow night the Jr. High and High School students will have theirs. I so enjoy going to these events. I have some more Christmas gifts to wrap, so I better get at it before I talk myself into doing something else. Remember those that are not as fortunate as you -- and thank our Maker for all the blessings that are bestowed upon us. Have a happy week. 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All 4-H members are encouraged to sell tickets. Club Days on March 5 will now feature an awards ceremony. Club days will be held in Sedan. Alanna Walker reported that two articles had been submitted. Leader Carla Hilton reviewed upcoming events: • Members are encouraged to consider projects for Club Days and consider group activities such as gavel games and model meetings. Members are also encouraged to look at membership in requirements and awards in order to plan and prepare for the coming year. • Livestock committee update was provided • Jan. 15 - a Club leadership conference will be held in Wichita •Jan.12-KAPtrainingon record books • Beef Expo will be held next week in Hutchinson • Feb. 14-15 - Citizenship in Action for ages 13 and up • Feb. 27 - Lady Wildcats Day in Manhattan at 3 p.m. – deadline is Jan. 15 Discussion was held regarding club t-shirts. More shirts are needed due to new member joining the club. Options were ordering more shirts from last year for new member s or ordering new ones. Motion was made and carried to have new shirts for the year. Discussion was held regarding club days activities. Motion was made and carried for club to conduct a model meeting. There was no old business to discuss. In new business, the club Rylan Hilton (top photo) gives “5 Tips for Showing a Pig,” and Trystan Hilton (bottom photo) shared about the Cuts of a Meat Goat at the recent Moline Shining Stars 4-H meeting. (photos by Angela Allen) voted to donate $50 to the Angel Tree. Tristan Hilton gave a talk on Cuts of a Meat Goat. Rylan Hilton gave a talk on 5 Tips for Showing a Pig London Hilton gave a talk on In Vitro fertilization of Goats Brooklyn Hilton gave a talk on the benefits of attending the Kansas Leadership Forum Song leader Angel Voitlander chose “She’s a Grand Old Flag.” A Christmas party featuring bingo and gift exchange Grafton Ramblings This past week has been a busy time for many going to school and church activities, shopping and getting ready for Christmas. Don and Lorene Selter were guests of Ronnie and Marcia Hale at Garber, Okla., Tuesday evening to Friday. Besides going shopping in Enid they visited with Brittney and Harper and on Thursday evening they visited Gary and Jennifer White at Enid before returning home Friday. Monday Dale and Katie Walton were in Wichita for maintenance of their truck and shopping, and back to Wichita Friday for medical appointment, and on Saturday they were at Frontenac to help Brianna Green celebrate her 13th birthday. Sally Sturges had a busy and fun week starting with playing Bridge Tuesday at Shelly Buck’s with Jane Mead- ows, Mary Simpson, Nancy Floyd, Alice Hawkins and Dee Farris. On Wednesday Charlene Sturges, Sally and I attended the Naomi lunch at the Episcopal Church which is always a pleasant time visiting besides the good food. On Friday Sally was in Wichita and had lunch and a visit with Cindy Raymon and Lynne Black Margolis. She finished the week attending the Christmas dinner at the Episcopal Church Sunday evening. Mike and Kathy Chamberland traveled to Carthage, Mo., Thursday evening to attend a concert and dinner by the Carthage High School Show Choir where Geoffrey Hargrave is a member. Others attending were his family, Brian, Regan, Zachary, Emma and Molly Hargrave and Bob and Connie Caldwell of Lenexa, Kan. Thursday evening Mitchell and Alma Foster met Jan Rich and Jane Rich in Wichita for were chosen as the recreation activity. Chili and cinnamon rolls were enjoyed by all. Parliamentarian Tip on parliamentarian procedure was provided by Brooklyn Hilton. Canned goods were collected for the local food bank. Additional canned goods to be collected at the January meeting. Next meeting will be held at the Hornet’s Nest on Jan. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned. By Dixie Selter dinner. The women then attended the Cornerstone Bible Church Christmas Coffee. Jan was the guest speaker for this event. John, Sherry and Vera Miller attended the Sedan girls basketball games Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Yates Center in which Amy Miller played. Following the game Friday night Ray and Brenda Weaver of Independence joined them and they all traveled to Manhattan and spent the night. On Saturday they first attended the reception for Melissa Miller before her graduation from K-State and were joined there by Scott and Mary Ann Hills. Others attending the graduation were Justin, Andrea, Dakota and Rance Crawford of Winfield, Diane Loux of Wichita, and Josh, Amanda, Brooke and Remy Webb of Kanoplis, and from Sedan were Jim, Sam and Gemma Miller and Glen, Judy and Ty Riggs. Sunday afternoon Vera, Jim, Sam and Gemma attended the band and vocal concert at the Sedan High School. Sunday dinner guests of Frank and Sandi Adcock were Lisa Adams of Plains, Kan., Katherine Mullendore, Jill Gray, Jake Mills and Zane Mills who is home from UCLA for his Christmas break. Chris, Nancy and Austin Patterson and Logan Lukens of Wichita returned home Sunday evening after finishing their deer hunting the last several days while they were guests of Charlene Sturges. Granny Melodee Wolfe and the employees of Green Door had a fun time Sunday evening at their Christmas party and gift exchange. That’s it for this week. M Page 6 M Lady Patriots prepare to take on Raiders at home opener PRAIRIE STAR Sedan High School’s Haley Williams (5) and Taj Smith (22) try to trap Lebo’s Maddie Smith, right, during Friday’s girls’ championship game of the Wildcat Winter Classic in Yates Center. The Lady Devils won their second straight tournament title with a 58-42 victory over the Wolves. (photo by Andy Taylor) Lady Blue Devils continue reign at Wildcat Winter Classic By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org YATES CENTER — For a second straight year, the Sedan High School girls’ basketball team is champion of the Wildcat Winter Classic. The Lady Devils capped off their run on Friday with an impressive 58-42 victory over Lebo in the title game of the tournament. “It was a great tournament for our girls,” said SHS coach Lance Jeffers. “This team is seeking its own identity. There is a lot of talent on this team that hasn’t gotten the exposure yet. They’ve been waiting for their time to show it, and they are getting their chance.” Not only did the Sedan girls improve to 4-0 overall with the win, but they also landed a spot in this week’s Kansas Basketball Coaches Association rankings. The Lady Devils are currently ranked No. 7 in Class 2A by the KBCA heading into Friday’s home opener against Cedar Vale/Dexter. That will be the final contest before the holiday break. “It was good for us to come out and compete and play hard the night after we had a tough game with Cherryvale,” Jeffers said. “We play really well in spurts. Then we go through another phase where we get lackadaisical. Going forward, we are gonna have to cut down turnovers and get better at knocking down free throws.” Sedan used its defense to take control from the start. The Lady Devils grabbed a 17-5 lead in the first quarter and maintained that double-digit edge at 30-18 heading into the intermission. Although Lebo would not go away just after the break, SHS finally delivered the knockout punch in the fourth quarter with a 16-11 spurt. Haley Williams led Sedan with 12 points, while Jessica Roggow and Braylee Unruh had 11 each. Roggow and Unruh were named to the All-Tournament Team. Sedan also had five individuals land on the All-Academic Team in the tournament, including Unruh, Haley Williams, Alexis Williams, Grace Davis and Alyson Hurt. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Sedan 58, Lebo 42 SEDAN (4-0): H. Williams 2 (2) 2-3 12, Roggow 4 (1) 0-0 11, Unruh 2 7-13 11, Smith 4 1-2 9, Hurt 4 0-0 8, Sims 1 1-2 3, A. Williams 1 0-0 2, Miller 1 0-0 2, Davis 0 0-0 0, Rhodes 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (3) 11-20 58. LEBO (2-1): Crupper 6 4-7 16, Tackett 2 4-7 8, Reeves 2 (1) 0-2 7, Sullivan 1 4-6 6, Moore 1 (1) 0-2 5, Smith 0 0-1 0, Krueger 0 0-0 0, McArthor 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 12 (2) 12-25 42. SEDAN 17 13 12 16-58 LEBO 5 13 13 11-42 SEDAN 44, CHERRYVALE 41 YATES CENTER — It was another close battle between Sedan and Cherryvale in the semifinals of the Wildcat Winter Classic. The Lady Devils got the upperhand for a second straight year. Unruh’s layup in the final minute gave SHS the lead for good as it locked up a spot in the title game with a 44-41 victory over the Lady Chargers. “It seems like every year we play each other in the semifinals or finals … and the winner of it ends up winning the tournament,” Jeffers said. “Until the last two years, despite us having great teams, we couldn’t get past them. After three years of Cherryvale stopping us from winning the tournament, it was nice to knock them off the last two years. It was a game that was plagued by fouls and poor foul shooting.” Sedan seemed to have control much of the contest, leading 13-11 after one quarter, 22-18 at the intermission and 36-26 at the end of three quarters. Cherryvale would not go away, though. Lady Charger Beth Hawkins nailed a three-pointer with less than 30 seconds to even the score at 41-all. Just moments later, Sedan broke the press, and Hurt found Unruh for a layup to regain the lead. Cherryvale missed a bucket on the oth- er end, and the Lady Devils grabbed the board. Roggow added a free throw to seal the three-point win. Unruh had 15 points to lead the way for Sedan, followed by Haley Williams with 10. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC SEMIFINAL Sedan 44, Cherryvale 41 CHERRYVALE (2-1): Hawkins 4 (3) 8-12 25, Carinder 1 (1) 1-2 6, Reed 1 1-5 3, Wagner 0 2-2 2, A. Rau 0 2-11 2, M. Rau 1 0-0 2, Steed 0 1-2 1, Hucke 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 7 (4) 15-34 41. SEDAN (3-0): Unruh 4 7-8 15, H. Williams 3 (1) 1-7 10, Roggow 1 (1) 2-4 7, Sims 1 2-8 4, Hurt 2 0-2 4, Miller 0 (1) 1-2 4, A. Williams 0 0-0 0, Smith 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (3) 13-31 44. CHERRYVALE 11 7 8 15-41 SEDAN 13 9 14 8-44 SEDAN 37, MARAIS DES CYGNES VALLEY 35 YATES CENTER — The tougest game in the tournament for the Sedan girls came in their opener as they had to escape with a 37-35 victory over Marais des Cygnes Valley. “We got in foul trouble, and we didn’t adjust to the way they were calling fouls,” Jeffers said. “We kept fouling. We played more zone in this game than we had played in three years. It’s just something we haven’t done in the past. As the game wore on, we just got tighter and were playing not to lose.” The game came down to the wire despite the Lady Devils leading by double digits at the intermission at 22-11. The second half was a struggle as MDCV narrowed the gap to five at 28-23 at the end of three quarter and continued to whittle the difference in the final game. Fortunately, Sedan was able to hold on to preserve the victory. Leading the way for the Lady Devils was Unruh with 17 points, while Roggow put in 10. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC Sedan 37, Marais Des Cygnes Valley 35 MARAIS DES CYGNES VALLEY (11): Sleweling 6 2-8 14, Goodrich 1 9-11 11, Werner 1 3-4 5, Cannon 1 1-2 3, Deery 1 0-1 2. TOTALS 10 (0) 15-26 35. SEDAN (2-0): Unruh 5 (1) 4-5 17, Roggow 0 (2) 4-6 10, H. Williams 3 0-3 6, Smith 1 0-0 2, Miller 1 0-0 2. TOTALS 10 (3) 8-14 37. MDCV 6 5 12 12-35 SEDAN 15 7 6 9-37 By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org MORAN — A 5-of-24 performance at the charity stripe doomed the West Elk High School girls’ basketball team on Friday as it suffered a 33-29 overtime loss to host Marmaton Valley in final-day action of the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament. “The girls played hard,” said Lady Patriot coach Marty Koop. “We struggled at the free throw line. We will keep working and getting better each game.” WEHS went 0-3 in the three-day tournament to drop to 1-3 overall on the season. The Lady Patriots will close out the first semester of action on Friday when they entertain Central of Burden in their home opener. West Elk found itself in an early hole in the tournament finale against Marmaton Valley. The Lady Patriots trailed 13-6 after one quarter and 20-15 at the intermission. Yet, WEHS whittled away at the margin, narrowing the gap to 23-21 at the end of three quarters. The visitors eventually knotted things up at 27-all at the end of regulation, but they could not get over the hump in the extra frame as they dropped their third straight decision. Brooklyn Hilton was the lone double-figure scorer for West Elk as she finished with 11 points. As for Marmaton Valley (22), MacKenzie Tynon led the Dec. 16, 2015 way with 14 points. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT Marmaton Valley 33, West Elk 29 (OT) WEST ELK (1-3): Hilton 5 1-4 11, Wiseman 3 2-10 8, A. Lampson 1 1-5 3, Bellar 1 0-0 2, Woods 1 0-0 2, Barker 1 0-3 2, Wolfe 0 1-2 1, Gillespie 0 0-0 0, Z. Lampson 0 0-0 0, Olsman 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 12 (0) 5-24 29. MARMATON VALLEY (2-2): Tynon 6 2-2 14, Drake 3 3-4 9, Storrer 0 4-6 4, Newman 0 3-7 3, M. Brooks 1 0-6 2, S. Brooks 0 1-2 1, Stevenson 0 0-6 0, Knavel 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (0) 13-33 33. WEST ELK 6 9 6 6 2-29 MARMATON VALLEY 13 7 3 4 6-33 NORTHEAST-ARMA 62, WEST ELK 34 MORAN — Despite being tied after one quarter, the Lady Patriots had a tough time keeping up with Northeast-Arma in a 62-34 loss in game two of the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament. The game was tied at 10-all following the first eight minutes of action, but the Lady Vikings took control before the break. Northeast outscored West Elk 19-6 in the second period to grab a double-digit lead at 2916. WEHS never recovered from that point on, falling behind 45-25 at the end of three quarters before being outscored 17-9 in the final period. Ashley Lampson had 10 points to pace West Elk. Northeast-Arma had a game-high 19 points from Jaycie Polhlopek, followed by Kelsea Choate with 11, and Autumn Walker and Madison Walker 10 each. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT Northeast-Arma 62, West Elk 34 WEST ELK (1-2): Lampson 3 4-5 10, Wiseman 1 4-9 6, Hilton 2 2-5 6, Barker 3 0-2 6, Bellar 2 1-4 5, Woods 0 1-4 1, Gillespie 0 0-0 0, Wolfe 0 0-1 0, Hurt 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (0) 12-30 34. NORTHEAST-ARMA (2-1): Polhlopak 3 (3) 4-4 19, Choate 2 (2) 1-2 11, A. Walker 2 (1) 3-4 10, M. Walker 5 0-0 10, Johnston 3 0-1 6, Toms 0 (1) 0-0 3, Watson 1 1-2 3, Bualle 0 0-0 0, Roberson 0 0-0 0, Zunes 0 0-0 0, Wyland 0 0-0 0, Ruth 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 16 (7) 9-13 62. WEST ELK 10 6 9 9-34 NORTHEAST 10 19 16 17-62 OLPE 92, WEST ELK 43 MORAN — Coming off a season-opening win at Cedar Vale/Dexter, the Lady Patriots ran into a tough opponent on Dec. 8 as they suffered a 92-43 loss to Olpe at the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament. Olpe went into the contest ranked No. 7 in Class 2A according to the latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association poll. The Lady Eagles showed just how good they were immediately, jumping out to a 29-6 after one quarter and extended that to 61-20 by halftime. Kylie Hurt had a team-high nine points to lead West Elk. Ole was led in scoring by Colleen Smith 22 points, followed by Brianna Vogts with 21 and Kelsey Hendricks 13. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT Olpe 92, West Elk 43 WEST ELK (1-1): Hurt 2 (1) 2-2 9, Wiseman 3 2-4 8, Barker 3 2-4 8, Lampson 2 3-5 7, Bellar 2 0-1 4, Wolfe 1 2-2 4, Hilton 1 1-2 3, Gillespie 0 0-0 0, Woods 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 (1) 12-20 43. OLPE (2-0): Smith 10 2-2 22, Vogts 9 3-4 21, Hendricks 6 1-2 13, Davis 1 (2) 0-0 8, Miller 4 0-0 8, J. Cole 3 0-0 6, McDougald 2 0-0 4, Klumpe 2 0-0 4, Barnard 2 0-0 4, H. Cole 1 0-0 2, Duncan 0 0-0 0, C. Cole 0 0-0 0, W. Cole 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 40 (2) 6-8 92. WEST ELK 6 14 13 10-43 OLPE 29 32 21 10-92 Patriot JH girls overtake CV/Dexter teams DEXTER — Coming off its first loss of the season, the West Elk Junior High girls’ basketball team bounced back to capture a 24-21 road win at Cedar Vale/Dexter last Thursday. WEJH swept the evening’s action as it also captured a 16-6 win over CVD in the junior varsity contest. “I was very proud of both teams,” said coach Chris Haag. “The girls played hard and executed at crucial times in both contests.” In the varsity game, the Patriots trailed 8-4 after one quarter and 10-7 at the intermission. The second half was a much different story as WEJH pulled within one, 14-13, after three quarters before taking control in the final quarter by outscoring the Spartans 11-7. Madelyne Koop was the top scorer for West Elk with 10 points. The WEJH varsity squad improved to 3-1 on the season. Up next for West Elk will be a home matchup against South Haven on Thursday. JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL VARSITY West Elk 24, Cedar Vale/Dexter 21 WEST ELK: Koop 4 2-2 10, Cookson 1 3-4 5, Hines 1 2-4 4, Beougher 1 0-0 2, Lynam 1 0-0 2, Town 0 1-6 1, Wiseman 0 0-1 0, Helms 0 0-2 0. TOTALS 8 (0) 8-19 24. CEDAR VALE/DEXTER: Leonard 2 (1) 1-2 8, Mathis 2 1-2 5, Warburton 2 0-0 4, Dale 1 0-0 2, Meyers 1 0-0 2. TOTALS 8 (1) 2-4 21. WEST ELK 4 3 6 11-24 CVD 8 2 4 7-21 JUNIOR VARSITY West Elk 16, Cedar Vale/Dexter 6 WEST ELK: Town 2 1-4 5, Warren 2 0-0 4, Beougher 1 1-2 3, Hare 1 0-2 2, Helms 1 0-0 2, Jad. Allen 0 0-0 0, Lynam 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 7 (0) 2-8 16. CEDAR VALE/DEXTER: Potter 1 0-0 2, Warburton 1 0-0 2, Randall 1 0-0 2, Thompson 0 0-4 0, Boatman 0 0-0 0, Kelley 0 0-0 0, Dale 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 3 (0) 0-4 6. WEST ELK 3 4 6 3-16 CVD 0 0 4 2-6 50% MORE DATA than Verizon and AT&T FOR THE SAME PRICE. Junior high Lady Blue Devils finding rhythm as the season continues After that, the team was host to its own tournament on Nov. 21 with Edna, Cedar Vale/ Dexter and Oxford. Sedan started tourney play with an 18-11 loss to Edna. Maddie Signer had five points to pace the Devils. “The players hustled and played good defense,” Williams said. “We could not get the ball to drop in the hoop.” SJH bounced back later in the day with a 26-7 win over Oxford. “The ladies found a better shooting hand to get their first win,” Williams said. “They relaxed and just played the game with hustle.” Williams had eight points, including a three-pointer, to lead the way for Sedan. Phoenix Davis followed with six points, while Heaven Mayfield finished with five. Sedan followed that win up with back-to-back losses to Flinthills (21-4) on Nov. 23 and Caldwell (23-15) on Dec. 3. Signer had the team’s only points for SJH against Flinthills. “Shooting only 16 percent hurt our players on the scoreboard,” Williams said. “The ladies are getting better on defense and rebounding. We need to improve on the offensive side of the court.” Sedan had a tough time shooting again in its game against Caldwell. Mayfield knocked down a late three-pointer to lead the way with nine points. “It is hard to win ball games when your shooting is lacking,” Williams said. “We only shot 17 percent and were 0-of-8 from the free throw line. We had plenty of opportunities to score but could not get ball to drop in the hoop. However, I feel like our defense and rebounding was pretty good against Caldwell, who had pretty tall players. Our posts are getting quicker at boxing out and rebounding.” $400 PER LINE when you switch and trade in a Smartphone. Independence 412 W. Main, 620-331-6620 CALL FOR STORE HOURS. 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Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. ©2015 U.S. Cellular Promo_Guaranteedtobeat3C_Print_DI_6x9 1274618 BURDEN — After back-toback losses, the Sedan Junior High girls’ basketball team picked up a needed win last Thursday as it downed Central of Burden 25-7. “I tell my players all the time to have a goal of improving their performance every practice and every game,” said SJH girls’ coach Sandi Williams. “We improved our shooting percentage and played smarter defense that helped win the game. I’m hoping the ladies will see that hard work pays off.” The Devils, who moved to 2-4 overall, were led by Izzy Joslin with eight points, followed by Caitlin Williams with five. Sedan returns to action on Thursday as it takes on Cedar Vale/Dexter. SJH opened the season on Nov. 19 with a 32-8 loss at West Elk. “We had a hard time getting into the flow of the first game,” Williams said. GET M Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR Sedan men capture tournament title By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org YATES CENTER — Trailing by three at the intermission, the Sedan High School boys’ basketball team turned things up in the second half to capture a 62-51 victory over Lebo in the championship game of the Wildcat Winter Classic last Friday. With that win, the Blue Devils not only improved to 4-0 overall on the season, but they also earned their first tournament title in Yates Center since 2011. “We once again got ourself in a hole and got into foul trouble,” said SHS coach Lance Jeffers. “But we competed and made plays in the second half. Right now our team is a work in progress. Going forward, we are gonna have to improve on the defensive end. Offensively, we have the ability, but being so early in the season, we struggle to find any rhythm. That will come once we get more reps and get comfortable with each other. The defensive side is where we need to improve. “Although winning the tournament is not one of our ultimate goals, it’s nice to do something that hasn’t been done in a few years. Last time we won it was 2011, so these seniors were eighth graders. We never really talked about it, but we all knew they weren’t going to accept anything less than a championship.” Sedan entered last week ranked No. 7 in Class 2A according to the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association. With three wins and a tournament title, the Blue Devils moved up a couple of spots in this week’s poll to No. 5. They will close out the pre-holiday portion of their schedule on Friday when they entertain Cedar Vale/Dexter in the home opener. SHS struggled in the first half of all three tournament games, trailing in the second quarter of each of those contests. Yet, the Blue Devils once again found away to pick up the win. Lebo (2-1) led 13-12 after one quarter and 25-22 at the intermission of Friday’s championship game. But the Devils stormed back in the second half by getting the job done on both ends of the court. SHS outscored the Wolves 18-12 in the third period to take a 40-37 edge. It then pulled away down the stretch with a 22-14 run in the final period to close out the double-digit victory. Three players scored in double figures for Sedan, including Alex Perez with a game-high 21 points. Noah Chee followed with 18 points, which included a pair of three-pointers, while Kiefer Brewer put in 10. Chee, Perez and Brewer were each selected to the All-Tournament Team. Perez was also named to the All-Academic Team with fellow Blue Devil Drew Lampson. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Sedan 62, Lebo 51 SEDAN (4-0): Perez 7 7-8 21, Chee 5 (2) 2-3 18, Brewer 5 0-0 10, Uhls 3 2-2 8, Walker 2 1-2 5, Jeffery 0 0-0 0, Kaminska 0 0-0 0, Burger 0 0-0 0, Mays 0 0-0 0, Smilko 0 0-0 0, Lampson 0 0-0 0, Shaw 0 0-0 0. Sedan’s Kiefer Brewer plays tough defense against a Lebo player during the first half of the Wildcat Winter Classic boys’ championship game Friday night in Yates Center.The Blue Devils captured their first tournament title since 2011 as they took down the Wolves 6251. (photo by Andy Taylor) TOTALS 22 (2) 12-15 62. LEBO (2-1): Ott 5 6-11 16, Doudra 5 1-4 11, Vannocker 1 (2) 0-0 8, Holmes 2 (1) 1-2 8, Taylor 2 0-0 4, Smith 1 0-0 2, Crouch 1 0-0 2, Gould 0 0-0 0, Davies 0 0-0 0, Baldwin 0 0-0 0, Rich 0 0-0 0, Riley 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (3) 8-17 51. SEDAN 12 10 18 22-62 LEBO 13 12 12 14-51 SEDAN 58, HARTFORD 51 YATES CENTER — Facing the seventh-ranked team in Class 1A-Division II, the Blue Devils had a battle on their hands before pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 58-51 victory over Hartford in the semifinal round of the Wildcat Winter Classic. “The game was a battle,” Jeffers said. “They are a high-quality team. It was good for us to be in a game like that. We made free throws down the stretch, and that’s a sign of mental toughness.” Sedan found itself in a 12-6 hole after one quarter of play before it came back to even the score at 21-all at halftime. The Jaguars (1-1) hung tough with the Blue Devils and regained a 33-31 edge at the end of three quarters. SHS finally kicked things into gear in the fourth quarter, exploding for 27 points as it rallied for the win. Chee knocked down two three-pointers and was 9-of-11 at the free throw line as part of his game-high 19-point performance. Perez also had two treys en route to his 15 points, followed by Kylar Walker with 11 and Brewer 10. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC Sedan 58, Hartford 51 HARTFORD (1-1): Majors 8 2-5 18, Dan. Kistner 5 4-7 14, Fowler 3 (1) 1-3 10, Thomas 0 (2) 0-0 6, Kemmer 1 1-2 3, Iuerd 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (3) 8-17 51. SEDAN (3-0): Chee 2 (2) 9-11 19, Perez 2 (2) 5-6 15, Walker 4 (1) 0-0 11, Brewer 4 2-2 10, Urls 1 0-0 2, Burger 0 1-2 1, Jeffery 0 0-0 0, Smilko 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (5) 17-21 58. HARTFORD 12 9 12 18-51 SEDAN 6 15 10 27-58 SEDAN 75, MARAIS DES CYGNES VALLEY 52 YATES CENTER — The fi- nal score definitely didn’t reflect how much of a fight the Blue Devils had in round one of the Wildcat Winter Classic. Sedan rallied from an early-double digit deficit and eventually pulled away in the second half for a 75-52 win over Marais des Cygnes Valley. “We got down 10 early, and then we just got our offense going,” Jeffers said. “We didn’t play very well in the first quarter on either end, but we still went into halftime up three. That pretty much sealed the deal there. We had a good third quarter and played pretty solid defense. We got the tempo going a lot faster. The good thing about these guys is that they just want to win, so they share the ball really well. It’s a lot of fun when nobody cares who scores and they just go out and play.” MDCV shocked Sedan early as it grabbed a 14-5 lead after one quarter. The Devils got things going with a 21-9 run in the second period to grab a 2623 advantage at the intermission. That provided the spark SHS needed for the second half. The Devils carried that momentum and extended the lead with a 21-11 spurt in the third quarter for a 47-34 lead and rolled from there to the win. Perez had a game-high 23 points, including three trifectas. Brewer followed with 14 points, while Chee put in 13. WILDCAT WINTER CLASSIC Sedan 75, Marais Des Cygnes Valley 52 MARAIS DES CYGNES VALLEY: Patterson 6 (3) 1-2 22, Cannon 2 (3) 4-4 17, Ch. Allen 1 5-6 7, Sowers 1 2-5 4, Co. Allen 1 0-0 2. TOTALS 11 (6) 12-17 52. SEDAN (2-0): Perez 4 (3) 6-7 23, Brewer 6 2-5 14, Chee 4 (1) 2-2 13, Walker 4 0-0 8, Jeffery 3 1-2 7, Smilko 1 3-4 5, Burger 0 (1) 0-0 3, Uhls 0 2-2 2. TOTALS 22 (5) 16-22 75. MDCV 14 9 11 18-52 SEDAN 5 21 21 28-75 Please come to our OPEN HOUSE Friday, December 18 We want to say thanks for the patronage and support of our friends and take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to those who have been so helpful. Page 7 Miller leads the Patriots to win over Marmaton Valley By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org MORAN — Cade Miller scored 20 points to lift the West Elk High School boys’ basketball team to a 43-37 victory over host Marmaton Valley to salvage the final game of the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament on Friday. “We started the game really sluggish,” said WEHS boys’ coach Dave Miller. “We just couldn’t seem to get stops and run our offense. We finally grabbed the lead late in the third quarter and held on for the win.” The Patriots, who had dropped their first two games of the tournament to Olpe and Northeast-Arma, found themselves down 12-7 after the first quarter. Fortunately, West Elk was able to cut into the margin and got back within three, 2118, heading into the intermission. WEHS started to get things going in the second half. Outscoring the Wildcats 9-5 in the third quarter, the Patriots were able to take a 27-26 lead into the final eight minutes of action. During that fourth period, West Elk took charge and eventually held on for the six-point win. Cade Miller knocked down nine buckets, including a three-pointer, en route to his game-high total. He added five assists and six steals to lead the way for the Patriots. William Silvey also reached double figures in scoring with 10 points. Meanwhile, John Heinen and Karsten Walker led WEHS in rebounding with seven each. With Friday’s win, West Elk improved to 2-2 overall on the season. The Patriots will close out the first semester on Friday when they host Central of Burden in their home opener. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT West Elk 43, Marmaton Valley 37 WEST ELK (2-2): Miller 8 (1) 1-3 20, Silvey 5 0-0 10, Heinen 4 0-0 8, Walker 2 1-2 5, Gomez 0 0-0 0, Hurt 0 0-0 0, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Young 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (1) 2-5 43. MARMATON VALLEY (0-4): Newman 6 4-6 16, Boyd 2 (1) 1-2 8, Hall 1 2-2 4, Wilson 2 0-1 4, Elliot 0 (1) 0-0 3, Wise 1 0-0 2, Smith 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 12 (2) 7-11 37. WEST ELK 7 11 9 16-43 MARMATON VALLEY 12 9 5 11-37 NORTHEAST-ARMA 60, WEST ELK 40 MORAN — Trailing by double digits in the first quarter, the Patriots could never recover in a 60-40 loss to Northeast-Arma on Thursday at the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament. “We fell behind early 14-2 but pulled back within six at 26-20,” Miller said. “It was downhill after that. We just couldn’t stop their offense.” WEHS trailed 14-6 after one quarter and 32-20 by halftime. Things didn’t get any better in the second half as the Patriots trailed 50-27 at the end of three periods. Josh Johnson knocked down a pair of three-pointers as part of a team-high 14 points for the Patriots. Northeast-Arma (3-0) was led by Troy Howard with 21 points, while Ethan Snider put in 12. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT Northeast-Arma 60, West Elk 40 WEST ELK (1-2): Johnson 4 (2) 0-2 14, Miller 1 (2) 0-0 8, Walker 1 (1) 1-2 6, 8.BJOt Branch Bank of Howard State Bank Silvey 1 (1) 0-0 5, Gomez 1 1-2 3, Heinen 1 0-0 2, Cannon 1 0-0 2, Hurt 0 0-0 0, Young 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (6) 2-6 40. NORTHEAST-ARMA (3-0): T. Howard 0 (7) 0-0 21, Snider 2 (1) 5-6 12, Shadden 4 1-2 9, M. Howard 0 (2) 0-0 6, Oliver 2 1-2 5, Mills 1 (1) 0-2 5, Baker 1 0-2 2, Cleland 0 0-2 0. TOTALS 10 (11) 7-16 60. WEST ELK 6 14 7 13-40 NORTHEAST 14 18 18 10-60 OLPE 38, WEST ELK 25 MORAN — Despite playing a solid game on defense, the Patriots could not muster up enough offense in a 38-25 loss to Olpe last Tuesday at the Marmaton Valley Preseason Tournament. “Defensively, I can’t complain,” Miller said. “We competed. The boys did what I asked of them, and we held a pretty good team to 38 points. Offensively, we had our struggles. We turned the ball over 23 times, and you can’t do that against an opponent of Olpe’s caliber.” The Patriots trailed just 4-2 after one quarter but found themselves down double digits at 18-8 heading into the intermission. WEHS picked things up a bit in the second half but still trailed 30-18 after three quarters and could never make a serious run. Heinen led the Patriots with a team-high nine points and seven rebounds. MARMATON VALLEY PRESEASON TOURNAMENT Olpe 38, West Elk 25 WEST ELK (1-1): Heinen 4 1-2 9, Johnson 1 (1) 0-0 5, Silvey 2 0-0 4, Walker 0 (1) 0-2 3, Gomez 1 0-0 2, Miller 1 0-2 2, Hurt 0 0-0 0, Cannon 0 0-0 0, Young 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 9 (2) 1-6 25. OLPE (2-0): Mercer 4 0-0 8, D. Schmidt 4 0-4 8, Scheidegger 4 0-0 8, Smith 2 2-2 6, Pimple 2 0-0 4, R. Schmidt 0 2-2 2, Beeman 1 0-0 2, Nuessen 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (0) 4-8 38. WEST ELK 2 6 10 7-25 OLPE 4 14 12 6-38 WEJH struggles against CV/Dexter DEXTER — Down by nine points at halftime, the West Elk Junior High boys’ basketball team found itself on the down side of a 37-23 loss to Cedar Vale/Dexter last Thursday. This was the second straight setback for the Patriots, who dropped to 2-2 overall. WEJH will next play host to South Haven on Thursday. West Elk trailed 10-6 after one quarter and 17-8 at the intermission. The Patriots never made a serious run in the second half as they trailed 25-15 at the end of three quarters. Devin Loudermilk had a team-high seven points for West Elk. WEJH also dropped the junior varsity contest against CVD 19-13. JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY Cedar Vale/Dexter 37, West Elk 23 WEST ELK: Loudermilk 2 3-6 7, Moreno 2 2-7 6, Jackson 1 2-5 4, Ware 0 2-5 2, Hanks 1 0-0 2, Riggs 1 0-0 2, Walker 0 0-2 0, Black 0 0-0 0, Bryan 0 0-0 0, Hebb 0 0-0 0, Usry 0 0-0 0, Hernandez 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 7 (0) 9-25 23. CEDAR VALE/DEXTER: Henderson 8 2-5 18, Artherton 2 (1) 1-3 8, Criss 1 (1) 2-2 7, Rock 1 0-0 2, Myers 0 1-2 1, Helph- ingstine 0 1-2 1, Eischens 0 0-0 0, Casebolt 0 0-0 0, Hand 0 0-0 0, Potter 0 0-0 0, Vaden 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 12 (2) 7-14 37. WEST ELK 6 2 7 8-23 CVD 10 7 8 12-37 JUNIOR VARSITY Cedar Vale/Dexter 19, West Elk 13 WEST ELK: Hanks 3 0-0 6, Bryan 1 2-6 4, Usry 1 0-2 2, Black 0 1-2 1, Bahr 0 0-0 0, Hebb 0 0-0 0, Hafemann 0 0-0 0, Law 0 0-0 0, White 0 0-0 0, Hernandez 0 0-0 0, Riggs 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 5 (0) 3-10 13. CEDAR VALE/DEXTER: Eischens 3 0-2 6, Helphingstine 3 0-0 6, Vaden 2 0-0 4, Potter 1 1-2 3, Casebolt 0 0-2 0, A. Priddy 0 0-0 0, Holt 0 0-0 0, Bragg 0 0-0 0, Rock 0 0-0 0, Wedman 0 0-0 0, J. Priddy 0 0-0 0, Killman 0 0-0 0, Hand 0 0-0 0, Gibson 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 9 (0) 1-6 19. WEST ELK 2 0 2 9-13 CVD 2 5 8 4-19 Cowboy...continued from page 1 “It was just a couple of days after we got back from the finals where they’d named me Top Hand, we were gathering steers out of a pasture. I was on a colt, he’d never been any trouble, never bucked in his life. We’d been completely around the section, and all of a sudden that booger cut loose and threw me sky high,” Beeman relived that bad day now with a sense of humor. “A cowboy helping us accused me of not telling the colt I was a ‘Top Hand,’ or he wouldn’t have bucked like that. I said, I was showing the colt my trophy buckle as I was flying through the air, but it was upside down, and that darn horse couldn’t read it,” Beeman’s lookback continued. Little consolation for that escapade, Beeman continued, “I still don’t know what spooked the colt that day, but now he’s a really good horse, has never bucked again, or even shown any indications. My girls ride him all of the time.” Growing up horseback working cattle near Hamilton in Greenwood County, Beeman has worked for several outfits in his four decades, but “always ended up back in the Flint Hills.” Putting his profession to sport, Beeman has been an enthusiastic ranch rodeo contestant since beginning of the competitive events in the Midwest. “I rode lots of colts, always been a ranch cowboy, but never did compete in other rodeos much, except a few jackpots. I really like the ranch rodeos though, it’s what I do for a living put to a test with others who are like me, working ranch cowboys,” Beeman evaluated. “It’s our vacation going to the ranch rodeos, seeing our friends, the other cowboys and their families become like part of our family,” he added Regardless of his nonchalant attitude, Beeman has always been hard to get on the ground if his mount tries to pitch. “Dr. (Bryan) Barr, the veterinarian there at Emporia, had a horse bucking off every- Next week’s Prairie Star deadline is Monday at noon! Please have all ads and news items to us by then due to an earlier printing schedule. Stop and register for drawings from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.! Bank of Sedan M Get a $50 reward toward your engagement ring purchase! 1312 W. 11th St., Coffeyville, KS (620) 251-3530 208 N. Penn, Independence, KS (620) 331-2340 www.cantrellsjewelry.com body that tried to break him. Doc asked if I wanted to try the bronc, and of course I was a cowboy, young and dumb, and was anxious to ride him. “That horse never ever bucked with me, didn’t even think about it, and turned out to be a great horse. I tried and tried to buy him from Dr. Barr, before I finally got him,” Beeman enthusiastically recalled one of hundreds of horses he’s trained. However, the most-capable cowboy insisted, “I don’t take colts anymore, haven’t for several years now. With a thousand cows to look after, in addition to three times that many summer grazing cattle, I keep busy. On top of having a family, going to ranch rodeos, and keeping up with everything else.” Married to his wife Stefanie, 17 years, the couple has two daughters: Katy, 11, and Avery, five. “My family is a big help with the ranch work, too, and the girls ride in some local saddle club events,” Beeman said. Admitting the Hall-Beeman ranch rodeo team (whichever ranch combinations they’re representing) doesn’t go to as many rodeos as in the past, the competition adrenalin is still there. “We pick and choose more now, go to the bigger ones, a dozen or so, those we like the best. But, we’re always out to win, for sure qualify for the ranch rodeo finals in Amarillo,” Beeman said. What about his bronc riding scoresheet? “My team members’ think I definitely ought to at least go for 30-qualified world rodeo finals ranch bronc rides, so that’s the objective, win one, and have the top team, too,” The cowboy said. M Page 8 PRAIRIE STAR Dec. 16, 2015 M Final tournament match finds success for Lady Raiders By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org CALDWELL — After three straight losses to open the season, the Central of Burden High School girls’ basketball team finally found itself on the winning side of things. The Lady Raiders outscored Caldwell 12-2 in overtime to capture a thrilling 4232 victory over the Bluejays in final-round action of the Border Queen Tournament. “We grew up a little this weekend,” said Central girls’ coach Leland Hill. “The kids played hard throughout the weekend.” The Lady Raiders had dropped their first two games of the tournament, including 51-6 to Norwich on Dec. 8 and 44-23 to Argonia last Friday. They salvaged the final game of the tournament as they improved to 1-3 overall. “We played as well as a young team could,” Hill said. “Before the game, we talked about execution. The girls did a great job of breaking Caldwell’s press. The girls used that to their advantage and built a little bit of a lead in the first half. Caldwell made a run at us late third quarter and early fourth. We knew they would. But the kids just buckled down and got the fast break going late in the fourth. They also stepped it up on the defensive end and came up with a couple of really nice steals. The next thing we knew we were going into overtime. The kids won the game at the free throw line in overtime.” Despite finishing just 15of-30 at the charity stripe for the game, the Lady Raiders hit them when they counted most, going 8-of-10 during the extra frame. “I couldn’t be more proud of any other group of kids,” Hill said. “They just did the little things to win the ball game. It was great to see with such a young group of kids.” The teams went back and forth much of the contest. Central led 13-5 after one quarter before Caldwell battled back within three, 17-14, at the intermission. The Bluejays used a 10-5 run in the third quarter to grab a 24-22 edge, but the Lady Raiders came back to even the score at 30-all at the end of regulation. Shannon Mannon, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, had a game-high 16 points while also leading the team in assists and steals. Rylee Liebau followed with nine points. Meanwhile, Saydi Loewer recorded a team-high 11 rebounds with four blocked shots. Central will close out the first semester of action on Fri- Central of Burden junior Cody Pippitt, right, defends against Norwich ball handler Chad Allender (13) during their boys’ basketball game in the Border Queen Tournament last week in Caldwell. (photo by Michelle Koppelmann) Bluejays prove too much to handle at Border Queen Tournament Central of Burden senior Saydi Loewer (35) looks for an open teammate as she is guarded by a Norwich player during their contest last week in the Caldwell Border Queen Tournament. (photo by Michelle Koppelmann) day as it travels to West Elk. couldn’t get anything to fall. We outrebounded them, 19 of them on the offensive boards, and forced them into 20 turnovers. We just couldn’t get it to fall through. Next time, I’ll bring a roll of quarters … maybe that’ll help.” Argonia led throughout the contest at 9-3 after one quarter and 21-15 at the break. Central struggled after the break, ARGONIA 44, allowing Argonia to go on a CENTRAL-BURDEN 23 17-7 run to put the game out of CALDWELL — Down by reach. six points at halftime, the Lady Rylee Liebau had a teamRaiders could not hang with high 11 points to lead the way Argonia in the second half of for Central. a 44-23 loss in day two of the BORDER QUEEN TOURNAMENT Argonia 44, Central-Burden 23 Border Queen Tournament last ARGONIA (1-2): Tracy 1 (4) 3-6 17, Friday. Vineyard 6 2-5 14, M. Gaddie 2 (1) 0-0 7, “We got into foul trouble Booker 1 (1) 0-1 5, Thompson 0 1-1 1, A. and had to switch a few things Hammond 0 0-1 0, C. Hammond 0 0-0 0, around,” Hill said. “It caused Schulte 0 0-0 0, Lacey 0 0-0 0, Fitch 0 0-0 0, Rhea 0 0-0 0, Marin 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 some confusion and, when (6) 6-14 44. that happens, you have menCENTRAL-BURDEN (0-3): R. Liebau tal breakdowns. We also had a 4 3-4 11, S. Mannon 1 2-6 4, Williams 0 (1) 0-0 3, Loewer 0 3-6 3, C. Mannon 1 0-0 hard time finding the bottom of 2, McCallister 0 0-0 0, W. Liebau 0 0-0 0, the basket. We only shot 15 per- Thiel 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 6 (1) 8-16 23. cent for the game. We grabbed ARGONIA 9 12 17 6-44 rebound after rebound and just CENTRAL 3 12 7 1-23 BORDER QUEEN TOURNAMENT Central-Burden 42, Caldwell 32 CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-3): S. Mannon 4 (1) 5-9 16, R. Liebau 4 1-5 9, Loewer 2 3-7 7, C. Mannon 1 4-6 6, W. Liebau 1 2-2 4, McCallister 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 0-0 0, Thiel 0 0-1 0. TOTALS 12 (1) 15-30 42. CALDWELL (1-3): S. Schmidt 5 0-3 10, Stuewe 4 1-3 9, Kar. Schmidt 2 0-0 4, Blake 1 2-6 4, Ward 0 (1) 0-3 3, Kat. Schmidt 1 0-1 2, Strnad 0 0-0 0, Ohnemiller 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (1) 3-16 32. CENTRAL 13 4 5 8 12-42 CALDWELL 5 9 10 6 2-32 Longton Happenings The Kansas Buffalo Association 26th annual sale was a huge success. Price were really good and I am so happy for our ranchers. Average prices were bull calves, $1,594, heifer calves $1,370, yearling bulls $2,008, yearling heifers $1,841, two year bred heifers $2,115, two year bulls $2,379. Our next sale is Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Salina. Happy 12th Birthday to our grandson, Brayden. He took three friends to Dartwarz and out for pizza. Dartwarz is a place where the boys can have nerf gun wars. A perfect birthday for a 12 year old boy who loves nerf guns and loves to play with those who share that love. Grammy and papa are still trying to deal with the fact that he is in middle school, now 12, hard to believe. Love you Brayden! Lyric had her first grade program, Toys, at Eisenhower Elementary in Independence on Monday, Dec. 7. It was a darling program and Lyric had a speaking part as Rag Doll 2. Ever helpful Lyric realized that Rag Doll 1 wasn’t saying her next line, so Lyric, being six inches taller than her, proceeds to tap her on the top of the head to remind her. This from the girl who couldn’t remember why she got in trouble at school the other day. When I asked her why, she thought a minute and then said, “I just don’t remember, it is like a drone looking and not finding it’s target.” It took me a minute to realize she was comparing the drone to her brain not remembering. I think I am in over my head. If you didn’t see the movie “Coat of Many Colors” produced by Dolly Parton, you really missed a great movie. It should be rebroadcast over the Christmas season. Although not a Christmas movie, it gives the story of Dolly Parton’s life and how faith guided their family through their circumstances. It also describes in more detail the story behind the song “Coat of Many Colors.” My favorite lyric from that song is, “They didn’t understand it and I tried to make them see, one is only poor if you choose to be. It is true we had no money but I was rich as I could be in my coat of many colors, my mama made for me.” Another great sports week for our house, the Kansas City Chiefs after beginning the season 1-5, defeated the San Diego Chargers 10-3. With .02 seconds remaining, they broke up a pass in the end zone to win. This is their seventh straight win, making them the top wild card team by being in the fifth spot in the AFC Playoffs ranking. Wichita State is hitting their By Pauline Ramsey stride by defeating UNLV 56-50 and #25 Utah 67-50 in a soldout crowd of 15,000 at Intrust Arena. This winning streak is largely due to Fred VanVleet being back in the lineup. Great to see our freshmen stepping up, too. The Utah win makes Wichita State second in the nation in consecutive home wins. Utah is the team that broke our 35-0 undefeated record last year so the win felt especially good. During these two hectic weeks before Christmas, please take time to remember the reason for the season. The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Be aware of those in need around you and do what you can for them. Have a blessed week! Several items were held from this week’s edition. They will be printed in their entirety next week! By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org CALDWELL — Trailing by just four points at halftime, the Central of Burden High School boys’ basketball team struggled in the third quarter and eventually suffered a 57-40 loss to host Caldwell in final-day action of the Border Queen Tournament on Saturday. “We played good in the first half,” said Raider coach Dave Whitehill. “But we came out cold in the third quarter.” Central hung tough early in the contest. The Raiders trailed 16-13 after one quarter and 29-25 at the intermission. But the host Bluejays took control of action in the third quarter, outscoring Central 12-4 to open up a double-digit lead at 41-29. That proved to be too much of a hole to overcome for the Raiders as they closed the tournament with back-to-back losses. Sam Jackson had a teamhigh 12 points to lead the way for Central, which dropped to 1-3 overall on the season. Dustin Handlin, who was limited to five points in the contest, still led the Raiders in scoring during the three-day event with 33 points and was named to the All-Tournament Team. Caldwell (2-2) got a game- Sunshine Village Apartments Immediate openings available! Senior citizens - Handicapped Sedan, Kansas Chrissy Nordell 620-725-3640 Get Your Get Your Orders In Orders Early! Get YourIn Early! Closing Orders In Early! Closingat Closing 6pm on Dec. 24! high 22 points from Colten Ward, followed by 17 from Kyler Bruey. The Raiders close out the pre-holiday portion of their schedule on Friday when they travel to Howard to take on West Elk. BORDER QUEEN TOURNAMENT Caldwell 57, Central-Burden 40 CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-3): Jackson 2 (2) 2-2 12, Jimenez 3 2-4 8, Lawson 3 1-2 7, Handlin 2 1-1 5, Koppelmann 0 (1) 2-5 5, Pippitt 0 (1) 0-0 3, Williams 0 0-0 0, Firebaugh 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (4) 8-14 40. CALDWELL (2-2): Ward 4 (3) 5-7 22, Bruey 5 (1) 4-8 17, Rice 1 (1) 2-2 7, Volavka 1 (1) 0-0 5, Feely 1 2-2 4, Brown 0 2-2 2, Dierking 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 12 (6) 15-21 57. CENTRAL 13 12 4 11-40 CALDWELL 16 13 12 16-57 ARGONIA 53, CENTRAL-BURDEN 40 CALDWELL — Handlin had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, but the Raiders came up on the short end of a 53-40 loss to Argonia in second-day action of the Border Queen Tournament on Friday. “Argonia jumped out to a nine-point lead in the first quarter,” Whitehill said. “We fought the rest of the game to catch up.” Central was digging out of a hole from the start of the contest. The Raiders trailed 12-7 after one quarter and 30-17 by halftime. Things went downhill in the second half as Argonia outscored Central 16-6 in the third quarter to open up a 46-23 score. Although Central outscored Argonia 17-7 in the final period, it was not enough to come back for the win. Argonia was led in scoring by Seth Hemberger with 20 points, followed by Kolten Koerner with 19 and Trevor Pierce 11. AHS went on to go 3-0 in the event to claim the Border Queen Tournament championship. BORDER QUEEN TOURNAMENT Argonia 53, Central-Burden 40 CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-2): Handlin 3 (1) 1-3 10, Lawson 3 (1) 0-0 9, Jimenez 3 1-2 7, Firebaugh 3 1-4 7, Donley 0 4-4 4, Koppelmann 1 0-1 2, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Pippitt 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (2) 7-14 40. ARGONIA (3-1): Hemberger 5 10-13 20, Koerner 7 5-8 19, Pierce 4 3-7 11, Handlin 1 0-2 2, Dolley 0 1-2 1, Head 0 0-0 0, Basinger 0 0-2 0, Haxton 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (0) 19-34 53. CENTRAL 7 10 6 17-40 ARGONIA 12 18 16 7-53 CENTRAL-BURDEN 54, NORWICH 43 CALDWELL — Coming off a 54-point loss in their opener, the Raiders picked up their first win of the season on Dec. 8 with a 54-43 decision over Norwich in the Border Queen Tournament. “The boys really had a pretty good night,” Whitehill said. “Our defense intensity was a lot better than against Sedan. We still turned the ball over way too much, but we will work on that. Our shots were falling, but we still need to work on moving the ball and their defense around.” Central led throughout the contest, including 14-9 after one quarter and 29-21 at the intermission. Although the Eagles cut a point off the deficit in the third quarter, the Raiders still led 42-35 and went on from there to post their first win. Handlin had a game-high 18 points to lead the way for Central, followed by Jackson with 14. Cody Jimenez recorded a team-high 14 rebounds. As for Norwich (0-1), it was led by Nick Kyle with 15 points. BORDER QUEEN TOURNAMENT Central-Burden 54, Norwich 43 NORWICH (0-1): Kyle 2 (2) 5-6 15, Logan 4 0-0 8, Roe 2 2-3 6, Doll 3 0-0 6, Allender 2 0-0 4, Bartel 2 0-0 4, Kraus 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (2) 7-9 43. CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-1): Handlin 6 (1) 3-5 18, Jackson 4 (1) 3-4 14, Jimenez 2 2-4 6, Koppelmann 1 (1) 0-0 5, Pippitt 1 (1) 0-0 5, Lawson 0 (1) 0-1 3, Williams 0 (1) 0-0 3, Donley 0 0-0 0, Firebaugh 0 0-1 0. TOTALS 14 (6) 8-15 54. NORWICH 9 12 14 8-43 CENTRAL 14 15 13 12-54 Happy Holidays! Thank you for your support in 2015. We hope to work with you in 2016! NO SALE ON DEC. 24 & DEC. 31 NEXT SALE - JAN. 7, 2016 Holiday Special: Holiday Special: 60¢ Wings on Orders of 8 Wings or larger! Week of Christmas Only! These Locations Only: Caney • 403 N. McGee St. 620-879-5660 Cherryvale • 514 S. Liberty 620-336-2661 Coffeyville • 1612 W. 11th 620-251-4520 Independence • 1801 N. Penn Ave. 620-331-3300 Sedan • 403 W. Main 620-725-5000 Coffeyville Livestock Market LLC 822 W. 14th Street, Coffeyville, Kansas Owners: Jimmy King 620-515-5464, Brian Little: 918-331-7705 M Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR Page 9 M McMichael, Berry find championship seatings from weekend invitational By BRIAN THOMAS sports@taylornews.org HESSTON — A pair of area high school wrestlers won championships on Saturday at the Hesston Swather Invitational, including Central of Burden’s Lucas McMichael at 170 pounds and West Elk’s Kolvin Berry at 285. Both individuals were key in their team’s success in the tournament — Central finishing in sixth place with 77 points and West Elk taking seventh with 74. Chaparral captured the team championship with 167 points, followed by Marion with 151.5, Nickerson 145, Lyons 133 and Hesston 99. Following Central and West Elk in the final team standings were Leon-Bluestem with 65, Halstead 53, Remington 50, St. John Military and Stafford 39, Hillsboro 36, Smoky Valley 33.5, Wichita Independent 33 and Cheney 24. “We had another good weekend,” said Central coach Mike McMichael. “We didn’t place as many, but all our wrestlers had a good showing. Overall, it was a good weekend for our young men.” Kevin Weber, West Elk coach, had his squad on the mats for the second time in three days after hosting a double dual with Erie and Fredonia on Thursday. “All of the Patriot wrestlers competed well,” Weber said. “They represented themselves and the team very well.” Lucas McMichael — the top-ranked wrestler at 170 pounds in Class 3-2-1A according to the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association — had another strong showing on Saturday for Central. He pinned his first two opponents of the day, including Lane May of Remington (1:09) and Easton Ryser of St. John Military (1:03). He had a battle on his hand in his final match but earned a 6-4 double-overtime decision over Lane Moran of Leon-Bluestem to finish in first place. Berry had a similar run to the title at 285 pounds, although he pinned all three of his opponents. That included Daylan Fell of Leon-Bluestem (0:48), Jaden Slinger of Chaparral (1:01) and Joseph Williams of Nickerson (0:51). West Elk’s Dallas Parker, who is ranked No. 5 in Class 3-2-1A at 113 pounds, went 3-1 on the day to take second place. Also placing for the Patriots was Drake Champagne, who went 2-2 for fourth place at 126 pounds. In addition to McMichael, Central had two other individuals place on the day, including Michael Delaney in third place at 182 with a 3-1 mark and Nathan Delaney in fourth place at 138 with a 3-2 record. West Elk’s wrestling team will close out the first semester on Friday as it competes in the Marion County Dual Tournament in Marion and Hillsboro. Central has completed its pre-holiday portion of the schedule and will be off until Jan. 9 when it travels to the Herrington Invitational. West Elk High School’s Kolvin Berry stands at the top of the podium after taking first place at 285 pounds in the Hesston Swather Invitational on Saturday in Hesston. Berry went a perfect 3-0 on the day in his weight class to win the championship. (courtesy photo) HESSTON SWATHER INVITATIONAL TEAM STANDINGS 1. Chaparral 167, 2. Marion 151.5, 3. Nickerson 145, 4. Lyons 133, 5. Hesston 99, 6. Central-Burden 77, 7. West Elk 74, 8. Leon-Bluestem 65, 9. Halstead 53, 10. Remington 50, 11. St. John Military 39, 12. Stafford 39, 13. Hillsboro 36, 14. Smoky Valley 33.5, 15. Wichita Independent 33, 16. Cheney 24. CENTRAL RESULTS 120: Jacob Haws pinned by Aldo Escobar, Chaparral, 4:23; pinned Craig Fee, Remington, 1:23; pinned Cayden Brandt, Halstead, 1:39; pinned by Oscar Jaime, Lyons, 0:56. 138: Nathan Delaney pinned Javier Zimmerman, Unaffiliated, 0:20; pinned Hunter emerson, Hesston, 3:41; pinned by Logan Shocklee, Stafford, 2:30; pinned Josh Peterson, Smoky Valley, 1:30; pinned by Travis King, Hillsboro, 4:24. Delaney finished in fourth place in weight class. 145: Hunter Rierson pinned by Matthew Adams, Unaffiliated, 0:15; pinned by Dylan Stewart, Nickerson, 0:13. 160: Pake Stephens pinned Ethan Chandler, Wichita Independent, 1:46; pinned by Estin Overton, Chaparral, 1:24; pinned Vince Fulghum, Leon-Bluestem, 3:47; pinned by Zane Nichols, Nickerson, 4:20. 170: Lucas McMichael pinned Lane May, Remington, 1:09; pinned Easton Ryser, St. John Military, 1:03; def. Lane Moran, Leon-Bluestem, 6-4 in double overtime. McMichael finished in first place in weight class. 182: Michael Delaney pinned Christian Walls, Unaffiliated, 1:30; lost to Cody Clarke, Lyons, by major decision, 6-19; pinned Franklin Jost, Hillsboro, 2:29; pinned Charlie Nordquist, Marion, 1:40. Delaney finished in third place in weight class. 195: Josh Snook pinned Eldon Srader, Halstead, 1:29; pinned by Cody Curl, Nickerson, 5:25; pinned Garrett Burr, St. John Military, 4:45; lost to Horacio Martinez, Remington, 2-4. 220: Brian Andrew pinned by Dawson Hillman, Cheney, 0:18; pinned by Michael Rodriguez, St. John Military, 0:16. 285: Justin Lambert pinned by Jaden Eslinger, Chaparral, 0:20; pinned by Daylan Fell, Leon-Bluestem, 0:27. WEST ELK RESULTS 113: Dallas Parker pinned Hazen Benton, Leon-Bluestem, 0:29; pinned Chandler Latteman, St. John Military, 0:24; pinned Caleb Farmer, Remington, 1:06; lost to Chris Goans, Lyons, 11-16. Parker finished in second place in weight class. 120: Owen Anderson pinned by James Mauch, Smoky Valley, 0:11; pinned by Cayden Brandt, Halstead, 2:41. 126: Drake Champagne pinned Carter Wingfield, Hesston, 1:17; pinned by Tanner Asper, Chaparral, 3:58; pinned Casey Shinkle, Remington, 0:49; pinned by Jarrett Johnson, Marion, 2:05. Champagne finished in fourth place in weight class. 145: Chase VanDegrift pinned Caleb Moscati, St. John Military, 4:09. 152: Mason Harrod pinned by Jacob Gentler, St. John Military, 3:11; pinned Jared Rahe, Marion, 3:00; pinned by Miguel Gerber, Chaparral, 1:43. 160: Jonathan Andrews pinned Shane Bishop, Smoky Valley, 0:52; pinned Tanner Sipes, Stafford, 4:50; lost to Remington Putter, Marion, by major decision, 3-13; pinned by Zane Nichols, Nickerson, 3:50. 195: Moriah Gillespie pinned by Adrian Gerber, Chaparral, 0:42; pinned by Horacio Martinez, Remington, 2:46. 285: Kolvin Berry pinned Daylan Fell, Leon-Bluestem, 0:48; pinned Jaden Eslinger, Chaparral, 1:01; pinned Joseph Williams, Nickerson, 0:51. Berry finished in first place in weight class. WEST ELK DOUBLE DUAL HOWARD — With a limited number of wrestlers, West Elk dropped a pair of duals to Erie and Fredonia at home on Dec. 10. The Patriots were taken down by Erie 39-24 before BEST FRIEND ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT Dougie is a neutered young adult around 30 lbs. He is UTD on vaccines and heart worm negative. He is well mannered and would make someone an excellent companion dog. Please remember to spay/ neuter your pets. Chautauqua County Animal Shelter 421 S. Montgomery • Sedan, KS 67361 • 620-725-3561 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Other times by appointment For more information, visit the Facebook page: The Chautauqua County Animal Shelter - Sedan, Kansas This ad sponsored by Floyds’ Market in Sedan! suffered a 42-27 loss to Fredonia. Including an earlier trip to Burlington, WEHS currently stands at 0-7 so far this season in duals. “I thought that the kids wrestled well, but we had too many open weights to win the duals,” Weber said. “They showed improvement from the first matches in Burlington the week before and also showed more toughness than we had last year. Hopefully, we will continue to improve throughout the year.” Going 2-0 on the night for the Patriots were Parker at 120 pounds and Berry at 285. Champagne (132), Chase VanDegrift (145), Jonathan Andrews (152), Mason Harrod (160) and Moriah Gillespie (195) all split their two matches. Also competing was Owen Anderson, who went 0-2 at 113. WEST ELK DOUBLE DUAL Erie 39, West Elk 24 106: Both teams open. 113: Owen Anderson lost to Colton Allan, 12-16. 120: Dallas Parker won by forfeit. 126: Both teams open. 132: Drake Champagne pinned by Rees Lehman. 138: Open. 145: Chase VanDegrift pinned by Jared Hartzell. 152: Jonathan Andrews pinned Ruben Rodriguez. 160: Mason Harrod pinned by Skyler Haviland. 170: Open. 182: Both teams open. 195: Moriah Gillespie pinned Cade Cooper. 220: Open. 285: Kolvin Berry pinned Jacob Linnebur. Fredonia 42, West Elk 27 106: Open. 113: Owen Anderson pinned by Kyler Pryor. 120: Dallas Parker def. Isaac Jennings, 16-11. 126: Drake Champagne won by forfeit. 132: Open. 138: Open. 145: Chase VanDegrift won by forfeit. 152: Jonathan Andrews pinned by Logan Sherman. 160: Mason Harrod won by forfeit. 170: Open. 182: Both teams open. 195: Moriah Gillespie pinned by Lane Hawley. 220: Both teams open. 285: Kolvin Berry pinned Chris Reese. Sedan youth basketball kicks off at Caney tournament CANEY — Sedan’s boys’ youth basketball teams competed in the Winter Kickoff Tournament on Saturday. Both teams started the day with pool play before moving to bracket play in the afternoon. The fifth grade team lost three games, however gained experience by playing All-Star teams from around southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. The fourth grade team came out of pool play ranked first by beating SEK Warriors and Dewey handily. The first round of bracket play brought on a win over Caney, sending the fourth grade team to the championship game against the Parsons Vikings All-Star team. This was the first true test and was a close game until the end. The crowd cheered and sang the Sedan Fight Song after the victory. Members of the fifth grade team are Justus Norris, Koda Blankinship, Luke Campbell, Cody Nation, Chris Hessert, Trent Crawford and Levi Dowell. The squad is coached by Brent Norris and assisted by Chelsie Bane. The fourth grade team consisted of Triston Wade, Jeremiah Prince, Elisha Walters, Clayton Smith, Lyndon Sears, Easton Minor, AJ Floyd and Martin Shipley. That squad is coached by Crystal Wade and assisted by Chelsie Bane. The trip was made possible by many donations from the community, including Dr. James McDermott, Floyds Supermarket, Farm Supply, Economy Manufacturing, Hessert Farms LLC., Jones Reality and Heartland Internet. Items purchased with the donations included new team uniforms, team socks, water bottles and entry to the tournament. Blue Devil teams sweep Wildcat Winter Classic The Sedan High School boys basketball team secured the Wildcat Winter Classic title, making this the first tournament championship since 2011. Complete tournament details are found on page 7 of this edition. Team members from the tournament are (front row) Nick Mays, Jaden Jeffery, Joanthan Smilko, Noah Chee, Alex Perez, Billy Barnett; (back row) Elliott Miller (manager), Curtis Williams (manager), Alex Burger, Drew Lampson, Brandon Shull, Kiefer Brewer, Jaden Uhls, Kylar Walker, and Dillon Kaminska. (photo by Cynthia Hills) Elk County Wrestling Club competes at Emporia trourney EMPORIA — For the first time this season, the Elk County Wrestling Club took to the mats as it competed in the Gene White Memorial Tournament on Sunday. Eight wrestlers from the squad placed in the tournament, led by Creyo Koop in first place. Emery Mills and Boedy Murphy came in second place, while Trystan Hilton and Sawyer Ferguson were in third. Also placing in fourth were TJ Mills, Evan Coble and Tyler Moore. The Elk County Wrestling Club is coached by Chad Koop, Damian Murphy and Rob Coble. The squad includes kids ranging from kindergarten to the 12th grade. Up next, the ECWC will compete in a tournament in Coffeyville on Saturday. The Lady Blue Devils continue to hold the title from the Wildcat Winter Classic in Yates Center. Complete tournament details are found on page 6 of this edition. Team members at the tournament are (front row) Jessica Roggow, Amy Miller, Braylee Unruh; (back row) Kalee Rhodes, Aly Hurt, Grace Davis, Haley Williams, Alexis Williams, Justi Sims, Taj Smith, and Maddie Burton (manager). (photo by Cynthia Hills) Brett and Katy Dickens, owners M Page 10 PRAIRIE STAR M Classified Ads Page B6 Dec. 16, 2015 Thursday, December 17, 2015 Montgomery County Chronicle Prairie Star • Montgomery County Chronicle • Labette Avenue ITEMS FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR RENT REAL ESTATE ADOPTIONS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE: 20’ 40’ 45’ 48’ 53’ Storage containers centralcontainer.net or 785-655-9430. (KCAN) _____________________________ BEAGLE PUPS FOR SALE in Oswego. Call 620-778-1269. LC48-3tp _____________________________ USED APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE: washers, dryers, stoves, fridge, freezers, AC units, recliners, Lift chair-918-533-6000 or 620-597-2680. LC38-13tp _____________________________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Seasoned oak, pecan and mixed firewood for sale - $55/ rick. Call 620-205-9823. CQ49-2tp _____________________________ “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 911 DISPATCHER: The Labette County Emergency Communications Center is accepting applications for a full time Public Safety 911 Dispatcher. A Public Safety 911 Dispatcher answers all emergency 911 calls, and dispatches Police, Fire and EMS personnel/equipment to emergency situations throughout the county. It takes a special person that can work well under high stress situations, and works well in a team environment. Applicant must pass a drug screening, and have a high school diploma or a GED. Basic computer and communications skills are a must. Position starts at 12.61 an hour and averages 40 hours a week. Experience preferred but not required. Full time employees are eligible for full benefits, step increases starting in six months, health and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick & vacation time. For any further information please contact Brandy Grassl or Krystal Huggard at 620-795-2565, to obtain a 9-1-1 Dispatch application and job description visit www.labettecounty. com. Only a 9-1-1 Dispatch application will be accepted. Labette County is an EOE. LC49-2tc _____________________________ RN: This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by LPNs and nursing assistants. Advances the value that the resident comes first. The employee values the Community as the residents’ home and works to create attributes of home and models person centered care. Education, Experience and/or Training: • Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program. • Must possess a current active license to practice as a RN in this state. • Previous experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care community or other related health care facility. Previous geriatric nursing experience desired. • Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing longterm care. Physical or Mental Demands: This position is classified as Medium Work for physical exertion requirements. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Full time night shift (10:30 p.m-7 a.m.) including every other weekend. LC50-2tc _____________________________ EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance Agents Needed. Leads, No Cold Calls. Commissions Paid Daily. Lifetime Renewals. 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Call 620-8792532. tf bedroom, two bath, 1,436 square feet, open floor plan, kitchen appliances stay, hardwood floors, CH/A, fenced back yard, covered deck, swimming pool. $43,000. Call Judy Nungesser, Realtor Faith Realty Call 620-330-3688 jnung@sktc.net CQ50-tfn ADOPTION: Hoping to be a mom. Lots of love to give. Financially secure. Expenses paid. Email Rachel.adoption.2015@gmail. com or Call/Text 917-603-3154. (KCAN) _____________________________ ADOPTION: Two professionals with hearts full of love who will cherish a baby. We are your perfect choice as parents. Expenses paid. Christina and Michael (877)-2981945. (KCAN) _____________________________ Did you know these classified ads will appear in three newspapers that cover more than four counties of southeast Kansas? REAL ESTATE 400+ acres of prime deer hunting, fishing and grazing. VEHICLES VEHICLE AUCTION TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hearby notified that Vail’s Automotive, 2262 13,000 Rd Oswego, KS 67356, will hold a public auction on DECEMBER 23,2015 at 10 a.m. for the following vehicle: YEAR: 1995 MAKE: CHEVROLET MODEL: 1500 VIN#: 2GCFK29K6S1144258 For all expenses of the bill, storage and publication for this vehicle. LC49-2tc 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 _____________________________ 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. tf HELP WANTED CENTER MANAGER: Longton Meals on Wheels/Friendship Meals - 10 a.m.1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Wonderful opportunity working with older adults. Experience with food service helpful. Some record keeping. High School diploma or GED required. Apply at 406 Kansas Ave. in Longton or call 620-642-6861. EOE. CQ49-2tb _____________________________ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: The City of Oswego is accepting applications for a position with the Public Works Department. Main duties will be in the Refuse Department. An application and a complete job description may be downloaded from the city website at www.oswegokansas.com; picked up at the City Office-703 5th St.; or by calling 620-795-4433. The city is an equal opportunity employer. LC43-tf _____________________________ NURSES/CNAs: Oswego Health and Rehab is hiring for F/T Nurses and CNAs. Please apply at 1104 Ohio Street, Oswego, KS or call 620-795-4429. LC46-tf WELDING SUPPLIES 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. CQ40-tfn _____________________________ LAZY BEAR COMPUTERS: in-home repair and upgrades. 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Four 1-BR rental cottages behind above, new paint......................................$49,900 •pictures/weather/radar @ chesnuttauctioneers.com 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: chesnutt@chesnuttauctioneers.com Office Help Wanted Must have good computer skills, be very good with numbers and very organized. Full time employment. Contact Fred Raybourn at 620-758-2283. Western Feed Mills, Cedar Vale, KS M Dec. 16, 2015 PRAIRIE STAR Page 11 PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 2015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KAN. In the Matter of the Estate of J D TODD, Deceased Case No. 15 P 18 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this County by Wynona L. Todd, requesting descent be determined of Kansas real estate and other property owned by the decedent at the time of death, and that such property, and all other property, real or personal, owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before Dec. 28, 2015, at 9 a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Sedan, in Chautauqua County, Kan., at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. Wynona L. Todd, Petitioner MARLA FOSTER WARE PO Box 246 Howard, KS 67349 (620) 374-2236 Attorney for Petitioner PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 2015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELK COUNTY, KAN. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ROBERT J. MASON, Deceased. Case No. 15-PR-18 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court by Lois Mason, an heir of Robert J. Mason, deceased, praying for the determination of the descent of decedent’s property, real and personal, or interests therein, owned by the decedent at the time of death; and you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before Dec. 30, 2015, at 10 a.m., of said day in said court, in the City of Elk City, in Elk County, Kan., at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. Lois Mason Petitioner Terry L. Cikanek CIKANEK LAW OFFICE P. O. Box 517 Stockton, KS 67669 (785) 425 -6731 Attorney for Petitioner PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 2015 BEFORE THE STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS NOTICE OF FILING APPLICATION SM Oil & Gas, Inc. (KCC License #35116) is filing a UIC/Application for two Injection Wells (Form U-1) with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to inject produced salt water into their Fulsom B #1 INJ well (API #15-01927534-00-00) located exactly 4,620’ FSL, 1,840’ FEL and also their Fulsom B #2 INJ well (API #15-019-27535-00-00) located exactly 5,080’ FSL, 2,460’ FEL, both being in Section 17 - T33S - R10E, Chautauqua County, Kan. The proposed maximum injection rate is 800 barrels per day per well. The proposed maximum injection pressure is 600 PSI per day per well. The proposed water injection formation is the Wayside Sandstone located at approximately 1,510’ below ground level (Estimated Sub-Sea is -473’) for each well. No other wells will be utilized for injection/disposal unless approved by the KCC. Several wells may be ultimately utilized in this project. All persons interested should take notice. Information about this application can be obtained through the KCC at (316) 337-6200 or at the contact person listed below. Any persons who object to or protest this application shall be required to file their objections or protests with the Conservation Division of the State Corporation Commission of the State of Kansas within thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. These protests shall be filed pursuant to Commission regulations and must state specific reasons why the grant of the application may cause waste, violate correlative rights or pollute the natural resources of the State of Kansas. All persons interested or concerned shall take notice of the foregoing and shall govern themselves accordingly. SM Oil & Gas, Inc. P. O. Box 189 Skiatook, Oklahoma 74070 (918) 440- 6512 (Cell) (620) 725-3200 (Office) PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 23 and 30, 2015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELK COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of PAUL FIKAN, Deceased Case No. 15 PR 19 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this County by John Gregory Barnhart, requesting descent be determined of Kansas real estate owned by the decedent at the time of death, and that such property, and all other property, real or personal, owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before Jan. 6, 2016, at 10 a.m., of said day, in said Court, in the City of Howard, in Elk County, Kan., at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. John Gregory Barnhart, Petitioner MARLA FOSTER WARE PO Box 246 Howard, KS 67349 (620) 374-2236 Attorney for Petitioner PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 2015 Advertisement for Bids City of Howard, Kansas Water System Improvements – Phase I BG 15-1154E Sealed Bids for the construction of the Water System Improvements – Phase I will be received by the City of Howard at City Hall until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of replacement of aging water infrastructure consisting of the following approximate major quantities of work: 1. 8” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 374 Lin. Ft. 2. 8” Fusible PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 326 Lin. Ft. 3. 6” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 8,777 Lin. Ft. 4. 6” Fusible PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 439 Lin. Ft. 5. 4” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 15,740 Lin. Ft. 6. 4” RJ PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 293 Lin. Ft. 7. 2” PVC Class 200 Waterline (In Place) 2,858 Lin. Ft. 8. 2” RJ PVC Class 200 Waterline (Directional Bore) 260 Lin. Ft. 9. Service Assembly 215 Each 10. Gate Valve 64 Each 11. Fire Hydrant 32 Each Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Drexel Technologies, 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, 913-371-4430 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the following: 1. City Hall, 110 N Pine, Howard, KS (620) 374-2202 2. BG Consultants, Inc, 2508 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS (620) 343-7842 3. BG Consultants Inc. www.bgcons.com 4. Drexel Technologies www.drexeltech.com Bidding Documents may be viewed and ordered online by registering with the Issuing Office at www.drexeltech. com. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as “zipped” portable document format (PDF) files. The cost of printed Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office will depend on the number and size of the Drawings and Project Manual, applicable taxes, and shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder. Cost of Bidding Documents and shipping is non-refundable. Contract Documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related shipping charges. Non-refundable corporate, certified, or cashier’s checks shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of the Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Additional assistance is available at distribution@ drexeltech.com . A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, January 12th at City Hall, 110 N Pine, Howard, KS. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. All persons awarded and /or entering into contracts with the Owner shall be subject to and required to comply with applicable county, state and federal provisions pertaining to nondiscrimination, labor standards, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action on public contracts. The project is being partially funded by the following: (1) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program managed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, and (2) USDA Rural Development utilities loan and grant program. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and Federal prevailing wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) are encouraged to submit bids for this work. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities therein. Richard Clark Mayor, City of Howard December 16th, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 2015 Advertisement for Bids City of Howard, Kansas Water System Improvements – Phase II BG 15-1252E Sealed Bids for the construction of the Water System Improvements – Phase II will be received by the City of Howard at City Hall until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19th, 2016 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of replacement of aging water infrastructure consisting of the following approximate major quantities of work: 1. 8” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 4,242 Lin. Ft. 2. 8” RJ PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 800 Lin. Ft. 3. 8” Fusible PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 441 Lin. Ft. 4. 6” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 10,483 Lin. Ft. 5. 6” RJ PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 1,226 Lin. Ft. 6. 6” Fusible PVC C-900 Waterline (Directional Bore) 370 Lin. Ft. 7. 4” PVC C-900 Waterline (In Place) 4,669 Lin. Ft. 8. 2” PVC Class 200 Waterline (In Place) 3,224 Lin. Ft. 9. Service Assembly 187 Each 10. Gate Valve 81 Each 11. Fire Hydrant 22 Each Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Drexel Technologies, 10840 West 86th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214, 913-371-4430 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the following: 1. City Hall, 110 N Pine, Howard, KS (620) 374-2202 2. BG Consultants, Inc, 2508 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS (620) 343-7842 3. BG Consultants Inc. www.bgcons.com 4. Drexel Technologies www.drexeltech.com Bidding Documents may be viewed and ordered online by registering with the Issuing Office at www.drexeltech. com. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as “zipped” portable document format (PDF) files. The cost of printed Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office will depend on the number and size of the Drawings and Project Manual, applicable taxes, and shipping method selected by the prospective Bidder. Cost of Bidding Documents and shipping is non-refundable. Contract Documents will be shipped only if the requesting party assumes responsibility for all related shipping charges. Non-refundable corporate, certified, or cashier’s checks shall be made payable to Drexel Technologies. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of the Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Additional assistance is available at distribution@ drexeltech.com . A pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, January 12th at City Hall, 110 N Pine, Howard, KS. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. All persons awarded and /or entering into contracts with the Owner shall be subject to and required to comply with applicable county, state and federal provisions pertaining to nondiscrimination, labor standards, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action on public contracts. The project is being partially funded by the following: (1) Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program managed by the Kansas Department of Commerce, and (2) USDA Rural Development utilities loan and grant program. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and Federal prevailing wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246. Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) are encouraged to submit bids for this work. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities therein. Richard Clark Mayor, City of Howard December 16th, 2015 &ULPLQDO/DZ 7LFNHWV 3HUVRQDO,QMXU\ :URQJIXO'HDWK )DPLO\/DZ day at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church in Sedan. Ladies from all denominations are invited to join us for a time of prayer. PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 23, and 30, 2015 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELK COUNTY, KANSAS SITTING IN HOWARD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CARLA DEANNE WALLER-SCHAUBERGER, Deceased Case No. 15PR20 Cookies and Snacks! What could be better? Please stop by the Farm Bureau Insurance office in Sedan the week of Dec. 14-18. There will be refreshNOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER- ments and door prizes. Debbie SONS CONCERNED: and Teresa would like to wish You are hereby notified that a Peti- everyone a wonderful holiday tion has been filed in this Court by Kurt Schauberger praying that descent be season and a Merry Christmas. determined to the following described real estate situated in Elk County, Kansas: Northeast Quarter (NE/4) Section 12, Township 31 South, Range 9 East of the 6th P.M., Elk County, Kansas and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of her death, and that such property and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of her death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before January 13, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Elk County District Court sitting at Howard, 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. Kurt Schauberger, Petitioner Jeffrey A. Chubb (#9915) EMERT, CHUBB & GETTLER, LLC 204 East Laurel - P. O. Box 747 Independence, KS 67301 (620) 331-1800 / (620) 331-1807 - fax jchubb@sehc-law.com Attorneys for Petitioner Peru City Council This information was taken from the minutes and submitted by Barbara Rinck. The City of Peru held it’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Members of the council present were Heath Joslin, Donna Wolfe and Jack Myers. Employees present were Art Sullivan, Brandy Hopkins, Barbara Rinck and Mayor Greg Joslin. The clerk read the minutes from the previous meeting. Donna Wolfe motioned to accept the minutes and Jack Myers seconded it. Treasurer Brandy Hopkins gave the financial report with receipts totaling $9,248.77 and expenses of $11,544.06. Heath Joslin motioned to accept the report and Donna Wolfe seconded it. The council tabled the discussion of purchasing a lawn mower for the park. Art Sullivan updated everyone on the FEMA project. Heath Joslin motioned to pay bills and Donna Wolfe seconded it. Heath Joslin motioned to adjourn; Donna Wolfe seconded the motion. Several items were held from this week’s edition. They will be printed in their entirety next week! 5HDO(VWDWH Law 3UREDWH :LOOVDQG 7UXVWV G. Thomas Harris +DUULV/DZ2IÆFH (PDLOJWKDUULV#VEFJOREDOQHW (0DLQ÷6HGDQ.6 3KRQH÷)D[ M The First Baptist Church of Moline will hold a Candlelight Service on Dec. 24 from 6-6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join in this special service. Are you from the UK? Would you like to meet up with other Ex-Pats in the Southeast Kansas area once a month? If interested call Jean at 620374-2489. Would you like to help the Chautauqua County Animal Shelter dogs but volunteering your time is out of the question? Sponsor a dog! Sponsorship is $10 a month. Sponsor a month or more. Sponsor one dog or several. Your donation will help pay for dog food and vetting bills if needed. Mail or stop by Sedan City Hall at 111 E. Cherokee, Sedan, KS 67361 or Paypal cqshelter@yahoo. com SKIL Gathering will be Dec. 18 at Sedan SKIL/Sedan Senior Center, 124 E. Main in Sedan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sharon Taylor will be making jewelry and all materials will be provided to make your own Hometown Healthcare of jewelry. For more information Sedan will hold a Foot Care call Diana Clanton at 620-725- Clinic the first Thursday of 3990. each month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at their office 105 E. Main. DiaThe Sedan knitting and betics are welcome. Please call crocheting group will not be 620-758-5082 for an appointmeeting in December. The next ment. meeting is Jan. 18 from 1-4 p.m., weather permitting. During this season of giving, you are encouraged to “Give Something That Means Something” by donating blood at the upcoming Blood Drive on Monday, Dec. 21 from 2-6 p.m., at the Cox Community Building, Howard. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit the website at redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment. The City of Howard trash pick up schedule for Christmas and New Year will be: Thursday pickup will be Tuesdays, Dec. 22 and 29. Friday pickup will be Wednesdays, Dec. 23 and 30. Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held at 7 p.m., Friday nights at the Epiphany Episcopal Church which is located at 309 W. Elm in Sedan. It is an open meeting for anyone who would like to know more about a new way of life. For more information call Keith at 620-330-6538 or Katrina at 620-216-0391. There is no longer a Tuesday meeting being held in Sedan. The Elk County Recycling Trailer will be in Grenola from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and then in Moline from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 19. Music Jam Group Pickers and Singers will meet at the senior center in Coffeyville, 601 Walnut, on Saturday, Dec. 19. Music starts at 1 p.m., but the building opens at noon. This will be the Christmas event so everyone is encouraged to enjoy an afternoon of country and gospel music. Those wishing to play, sing or enjoy are asked to bring finger foods for a potluck dinner that will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This group meets on the third Saturday of each month. The Sedan Tuesday Men’s Prayer Breakfast meets at Granny Wolfe’s Green Door Cafe at 7 a.m. The speaker Dec. 22 is Bob Miller. Refreshments to follow. Community Women Prayer Warriors meets every Wednes- PUBLIC NOTICE Published in the Prairie Star on Dec. 16, 2015 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 Gregg Theater in Sedan now playing The Good Dinosaur Rated PG Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 p.m. $5 Adult $3 Child M Page 12 PRAIRIE STAR Dec. 16, 2015 M Business Directory for the Prairie Star PRAIRIE GUIDE Poplar Pizza 982 shed 1 Establi New York , lo 202 Buf fa County Wide Refuse S. Wabash - Howard, KS PIZZA - WINGS - RIBS - FRIED CHICKEN CHAR BQ - TACOS - SALADS - FISH For all of your Residential, Commercial, and Roll-off needs 374-2525 Howard Housing Authority 134 E. Washington # A • Howard, KS 67349 620-374-2386 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Equal Opportunity Housing Openings for 1, 2, and 3 bedroom! Going somewhere? Ride with Us! Your going is What keeps Us going. Elk County General Public Transportation 620-374-3068 DISC S.A. MONUMENTS OUN TS! 137 S. Wabash • P.O. Box 218 Howard, KS 67349 620-374-2707 SATAX@SKTC.NET FAMILY PODIATRY 209 N. 6th Street • Independence, Kansas 620-331-1840 Medical & Surgical Treatment of All Foot Problems Harold J. Sauder DPM Barry E. Wesselowski DPM Jeffrey D. Hogge DPM Arthritis • Bunions • Hammertoes • Warts • Heel Pain • Plantar Fascitis • Ingrown Toenails • Diabetic Wound Care • Joint Pain • Diabetic Shoes • Orthotics • Non-Healing Wounds Julia Fechter, DVM 540 South Pennsylvania P.O. Box 1236 Howard, KS 67349 620-374-2424 Emergency 620-205-7777 juliafechter@att.net 1370 US Hwy 160 Moline, KS 67353 Sunday: 11 a.m-2 p.m. Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-10 p.m. 620-647-6030 countywiderefuse@gmail.com Marvin J. King • Field Service Tech LAZY BEAR COMPUTERS In Home Computer Repair & Upgrading Offering Remote Assistance & Maintenance 565 Road 28 • P.O. Box 202 Niotaze, KS 67355 Business: (620) 725-5465 Cell: (620) 330-0330 Website: www.lazybearcomputers.com Email: mjking@lazybearcomputers.com Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home 849 E. Washington Howard, KS 67349 620-374-2495 In-Line chiropractic 121 West Main Sedan, KS 67361 620-725-3005 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday, or also available by appointment Shannon Simmons DC, CKTP ACKARMAN HARDWARE AND LUMBER CO. • Hardware 160 East Main • Lumber Sedan, KS 67361 • Building Materials • Paint (620) 725-3103 • Gift Shop ESTABLISHED 1879 BRACKEN Dump Truck Service, LLC Our hearts belong to our residents! Caring HANDS.... Caring HEARTS.... &&MN4FEBOt Find us on Facebook! 1258 State Highway 99 Howard, KS 620-374-2349 Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week! • 24 hour fuel center with credit card • Providing home health services for south central and southeast Kansas Cedar Vale Gas Groceries Prairieland Veterinary Services Mixed Animal Practice Andrea Arbuckle, DVM www.prairielandvet.com • 620-647-6080 1378 US Hwy. 160 • Moline, KS 67353 Snacks CALL AND ASK ABOUT OUR MONTHLY SPECIALS! 1704 W. MAIN INDEPENDENCE, KAN. 620-758-5082 email: info@hometownhealthcare.net MCNOWN TREE CARE, LLC Insured, Professional: Trimming, Removal, Clean-up “When Experience Counts, Count on Us!” Home: 620-725-4038 Cell: 620-249-1891 Free Estimates and Reasonable Rates Carter Auto Parts 319 W. Main Sedan (620) 725-5607 NO MONEY DOWN • FREE ESTIMATES • Commercial and residential • insured • bonded 29 years of www.southroofing.com experience DANA DENTON doublec@sktc.net P.O. BOX. 305 117 NORTH MAIN MOLINE, KS 67353 620-647-3607 FAX 647-3331 Charley P. Stettler Painting Commercial & Residential Drywall Finishing & Wallpaper 620-725-3175 cell 620-515-6045 403 N. Douglas, Sedan Dick Jones, Broker ~ 620-725-5730 or 620-249-7871 FAMILY MARKET 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. Closed Sunday 102 N. Wabash Howard, KS 67349 620-374-2270 Full line of groceries including dairy, produce, meat, canned goods, breads & cereals, frozen items, baking needs and more! Vision Cards Accepted 5RR¿QJ9LQ\O6LGLQJ 'HFNV&DUSHQWU\ 2YHU<HDUV([SHULHQFH /RFDOO\2ZQHG,QVXUHG 6HGDQ.DQVDV 620-330-7633 DAN’S CONSTRUCTION Providing High Speed Internet No Data Limits and No Contracts! Heartland Internet JASON PLECKER BROOKE MEDILL PRAY P.O. Box 96 Sedan, KS 67361 620-249-0809 heartlandinternet@yahoo.com HOMETOWN-FRIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE STROBLE WIRELESS AY E D NS! N O TIO IVA T C A Ice P.O. BOX 188 203 E. RANDOLPH HOWARD, KS 67349 620-374-5028 FAX 374-5029 Melodi Jones - 620-249-7708 102 E. Main Dana Denton - 620-205-8154 Sedan, Kansas 67361 Kim Jones - 620-249-0696 www.jonesrealtyinc.com Mark Jones - 620-249-9305 Serving Rural America P & J Quick Mart ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE 109 N. Chautauqua, Sedan, Kansas 67361 620-725-5100 cqhat@hotmail.com Locally Owned, Locally Operated Designs Unlimited COMPUTERIZED EMBROIDERY “Your Garments & Gifts Personalized by Us” Dorinda & Chris Carlson 620-515-0706 P.O. Box 622 Howard, KS 67349 BATSON’S DRUG 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F Pharmacist: Julie Perkins Your health is our business. 102 N. Wabash, Howard 620-374-2265 Bulk and Bottle Service Tank Rentals Diana & Charlie Stroble 620-642-7002 Charlie’s Repair Longton, Kan. Sunny Acres Fast, Friendly, Affordable P.O. Box 7 Severy, KS 67137 888-736-2364 Allen & Nancy Barker TRI-STAR PROPANE INC. Individual and Business Tax, Insurance, Accounting and Payroll Services, E-file 620-374-2707 137 S. Wabash Howard, KS, 67349 krliebau@sktc.net Pleasing People Since 1972 To advertise in the Prairie Guide for only $30 per month, call 620-725-3176!