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Vol. 144
Issue 2
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Wednesday,
Jan. 13, 2016
Verbal agreement with Wisconsin
Badgers makes history at West Elk
The knitting and crocheting
group will meet on Monday, Jan. 18,
1-4 p.m., weather permitting. Join
us at the Senior Center, 124 E. Main,
Sedan.
The Elk Valley Schools 21st Century Community Learning Center’s
Grant will be offering a class called,
“Dinner’s Done.” The class will be
taught in the Elk Valley Board Room
on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 2-4 p.m.
Elk County Community Choir
will hold their first practice for the
Spring Singspiration on Sunday, Jan.
17 at 3 p.m. at the Moline Christian Church. If you love to sing, they
would love to have you.
Big Caney Watershed Joint District #31 will hold its annual meeting
on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the
Caney Valley Electric office. All are
encouraged to attend.
The Music Boosters will be having a Potato Bar at the Sedan High
School basketball game Friday, Jan.
15 starting at 5:30 pm. Stop by and
enjoy a loaded baked potato. Toppings include chili, ham, taco meat,
nacho cheese, and much more
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.
Cowboy Church is held the second and fourth Wednesday of each
month in the Chautauqua County
Farm Bureau Meeting Room in Sedan at 7 p.m. The next one will be
held tonight, Jan. 13. Everyone is
welcome and you don’t have to be a
cowboy to attend. For more information, contact 620-647-3376 or 620647-3591.
Music Jam Group Pickers and
Singers will meet at the senior center
in Coffeyville, 601 Walnut, on Saturday, Jan. 16. Music starts at 1 p.m.,
but the building opens at noon. 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 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,
Jan. 16.
The Sedan Tuesday Men’s Prayer
Breakfast meets at Granny Wolfe’s
Green Door Cafe at 7 a.m. The speaker Jan. 19 is Steve Zimmerman.
Community Women Prayer Warriors meets every Wednesday 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.
Biscuits and gravy are being
served at the Grenola Senior Center
every Monday morning from 6 to 7
a.m. All are welcome.
SALUTE
Herb Beason
Sedan/Elk City
Longtime
Prairie Star
subscriber
By BRIAN THOMAS
sports@taylornews.org
HOWARD — A long recruiting
process finally came to an end last
Thursday for West Elk High School
football standout Isaiahh Loudermilk.
In front of his family, teammates
and fellow senior classmates at the
WEHS Auditorium, the three-star
defensive lineman made his selection known as he verbally committed
to the University of Wisconsin.
“It’s a super relief for me to have
this done,” said Loudermilk after his
official selection was live streamed
by catchitkansas.com. “I feel completely stress free now. It was great
having all the schools talk to me and
all the notoriety, but now that I’m
down to just the one school, I can
focus on the one school. It’s a huge
relief.”
Thursday’s announcement was
one of the biggest sports moments in
West Elk High School history. Loudermilk had gotten plenty of national
attention as a highly-regarded recruit from Kansas. In fact, he had
received 13 FBS scholarship offers
over the past year, including Kansas,
Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Texas
Tech, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Arizona
State, Colorado, Minnesota and Wyoming. But he had whittled those
offers down to three schools — Wisconsin of the Big 10, Kansas State of
the Big 12 and Oregon of the Pac 12.
With his family alongside the table, hats of those three schools sat in
front of Loudermilk as those in attendance awaited his announcement.
“I will be taking my talent and
continuing my education at the University of Wisconsin,” Loudermilk
proclaimed to an enthusiastic crowd
as he placed the Wisconsin hat on his
head. Members of Loudermilk’s family immediately displayed Wisconsin
shirts upon announcing his decision.
For West Elk coach Chris Haag, it
was a proud moment for him personally and for his Patriot program.
“All the excitement at the end
was getting a little stressful for him
and all those involved, but what a
wonderful ride it’s been,” Haag said.
“You couldn’t ask for a better young
man to take that ride with. We’re
just extremely excited for him and
what his future holds.
“During the decision-making
process, I wanted it to be his decision. It needed to be what he wanted to do. It’s a time in your life that
Isaiahh Loudermilk verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin at a conference in the West Elk Auditorium last Thursday. He is pictured here with family members sporting their new Wisconsin clothing. (photo by Brian Thomas)
you need to be selfish and make the
decision that fits best for you and
your family. You can’t go wrong with
any decision he makes. The three
programs he had it down to, I have
nothing but the utmost respect for
the coaching staffs for how they
treated the situation and how they
treated Isaiahh. There were pros
and cons for each school. At the end,
he felt like the pros of Wisconsin outweighed the other two.”
Loudermilk made a visit to all
three of his final schools but was
most impressed with his stop in Madison, Wisc.
“Ever since I scheduled a visit
with Wisconsin, it was the visit I was
most excited for,” Loudermilk said.
“When I got up there at the very first,
I loved the place. It was absolutely
beautiful up there. Then after getting to meet all the coaches and see
how nice they were, it just added on
to it. I got to meet the players, and
they were some of the nicest people
I’ve met. It was kind of icing on the
cake. Ever since that visit, I had a
pretty good idea where I wanted to
go.”
It was still a tough decision for
Loudermilk in the end as he chose
Wisconsin over an Oregon program
that had been in a national-championship contention in recent years,
as well as a nearby K-State program
led by recent College Football Hall of
Fame coach Bill Snyder.
“It was a very tough decision,”
Loudermilk said. “One day it was
K-State. Then the next day I would
be thinking Oregon for sure. Then
the next day it was Wisconsin. It was
back and forth and mind scrambling
about where I wanted to go. Wisconsin kind of stuck on for a few weeks,
and it didn’t change back and forth.
That was kind of the deciding factor.
The other two schools were great
schools with great coaches. I’m glad
they reached out to me. Wisconsin
stayed in my mind the whole time.”
Loudermilk said he had actually
made up his mind before the Christmas holiday but decided to finally
announce his decision on Thursday
ahead of the official Feb. 3 national
signing day.
“I had an idea where I was going
for a few weeks,” Loudermilk said.
“Once I figured that out, I kind of
slowed down talking to some coaches. It pulled a lot off of my back. It
gave me the chance to focus what I
liked about that one school and actually see if that’s the school I was
wanting to go to.”
The senior closed out a successful high school career during the
fall by being a key figure in the Patriots’ 10-1 season that included the
school’s first-ever postseason victory.
An All-District II selection on both offense and defense, the senior went on
to earn First Team All-Eight Man-Division I on the defensive line by both
The Wichita Eagle and The Topeka
Capital-Journal after recording 97
tackles, two sacks, two interceptions
and four blocked punts. Offensively,
he played tight end and on the line,
finishing with seven receptions for
163 yards and five touchdowns.
Earlier in the week, Loudermilk
was selected to participate for the
West Team at the 43rd annual Kansas Shrine Bowl, which is scheduled
for Saturday, July 30, at Welch Stadium in Emporia.
Area schools share in healthy
eating program grants
School personnel – including
nurses, teachers, principals and others – throughout Kansas are sharing $148,876.49 in Healthy Habits
for Life grants from the Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation to deliver programs or activities aimed at helping thousands of
school-aged children improve their
overall health. Students at schools in
66 counties will have access during
2016 to at-school programs designed
to help them reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity or learn healthy eating habits.
Locally grants were received by:
Elk Valley Elementary, Geneva
Hare, KRR coordinator, $778
Elk Valley Jr.-Sr. High School,
Jason Crawford, superintendent,
$1,000
Sedan High School, Lance Jeffers, PE teacher, $1,000
Central
Schools,
Stephanie
O’Neil, school nurse, $833.48
Healthy Habits for Life was the
first major grant program of the
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, which was incorporated in 2005. The BCBSKS Foundation has now distributed 1,082
Healthy Habits for Life grants totaling $1,018,098.22. The most recent
grants made will be used during
2016 for a variety of programs ranging from purchasing nutrition curriculum, healthy snacks or heart monitors, to organizing walking programs
or health fairs.
“As the Foundation marks its
10th anniversary in 2015, as well
as the 10th giving cycle of Healthy
Habits for Life, it is rewarding to see
the growing commitment of school
personnel to help young Kansans improve their health now while also establishing life-long healthy habits for
the future,” said Marlou Wegener,
chief operating officer of the BCBSKS
Foundation.
“It is because of the dedication
of our nurses, teachers, principals
and others that Kansas children
have such bright futures,” Wegener
said. “The Foundation is proud to
support that dedication by providing
the much-needed funding so school
personnel may deliver successful atschool programs.”
The amount of each grant was
based on the applicant’s request for
the program he or she proposed, up
to a maximum of $1,000. The school
district or private school must be
located in the service area of the
BCBSKS Foundation (all Kansas
counties except Johnson and Wyandotte).
CNA course offered in Longton
Independence Community College will be instructing a Certified
Nurse Aide course at Elk Valley High
School. The class starts Jan. 19 and
will conclude on April 8. Sessions
will be on Tuesday and Thursday,
and will be held from 1-4 p.m on the
EVHS campus. There will also be a
couple of Saturday classes held in In-
dependence.
The class will be open to members of the public, and anyone interested in CNA certification is encouraged to contact Kara Wheeler
at ICC at 620-332-5636 (office), 417342-2402 (cell) or contact Elk Valley
Schools at 620-642-2215 ext. 123.
Do not delay, time is limited.
Mariah Blankenbaker will represent
Central at county spelling bee
Central USD 462 held their annual District Spelling Bee on Jan. 6 at Central
Elementary School. Grades four through eight competed in the bee. Mariah Blankenbaker (7th grade) won the spelling bee by correctly spelling the word mustang.
Second place was won by Megan Rierson (8th grade), followed by Seath Long (6th
grade) in third place. Grant Hervey (5th grade) came in fourth. They will go on to
compete in the Cowley County Spelling Bee at Ark City Middle School on Jan. 20
at 9 a.m. (courtesy photo)
Local shoppers will
be entered for special
Valentine’s Day drawing
Sedan Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Valentine’s Day
specials at individual stores in town
through Feb. 13. Each store has its
own special drawing. Entry is earned
with a $10 purchase at their store.
Join the fun and shop locally for your
Valentine. You might win a special
prize.
Chamber members participating include: Farm Bureau Financial Services, Debbie Chrisman, a
Valentine’s Sweetheart Basket; Red
Buffalo Gift Shop, a $40 gift certif-
icate; Granny Wolfe’s Green Door
Cafe, a special Valentine’s Dinner for
Two; Leota’s Gifts and More, a $50
gift certificate; In-Line Chiropractic,
a tube of Biofreeze; Gift Gallery and
Floral, a half dozen roses; Floyds’
Market, a $50 certificate for groceries; and Main Street Cafe, a pie of
your choice.
Shop Sedan where your business
is appreciated and the customer service is great - we’re your neighbors.
Small town - big heart!
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AREA DEATHS
Albert Richard Palmer
Albert Richard Palmer, 85, of Longton,
passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.
Graveside services were held on Saturday,
Jan. 9 at Longton Cemetery in Longton.
The family requests memorials to Home
Town Health Care Hospice and memorials
may be left at the Chapel.
Richard was born on Feb. 3, 1930 near
Lindsay, Okla., to Athel Palmer and Lessie
(King) Palmer. He was the seventh of nine
children; one surviving sister, Ema Jen Copass, of Duncan, Okla.
Richard worked in the oil fields ever
since he left home at a young age. He
loved the smell and sounds of the oil pumping so much he eventually owned his own business of rigs that drilled many wells
in Kansas. Richard also loved to train and trade horses for his
daughters to ride.
He married Velma Jane Willits in Ulysses, Kan., on Aug. 21,
1949. Three daughters were born to that union.
After Velma’s passing in 1998, Richard married Naida Becker on Feb. 6, 2000, at Longton, Kan. Richard was a member of
the Longton Christian Church where he served as deacon until
his failing health.
Richard is survived by his wife Naida, of the home; three
daughters, Zona Woodard and husband, Michael, of Warsaw, Mo.,
Teresa Wallweber and husband Tim, of Wichita, Jynell Mccollam
and husband Greg, of Independence, and three step-daughters
and husbands; Diana and Charlie Stroble, of Longton, Deb and
Brad Ott of Fairview, Okla., and Barbie and Tony Small of Hopkins, Minn.
He also leaves behind four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and Naida’s seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Webb & Rodrick Chapel and Crematory is assisting the family.
THANK YOU
The Harrod family
wants to thank
everyone in our
community for all
the support that
has been given to
us. We also want
to thank friends
and family in
Texas, Oklahoma,
North Dakota and
Pennsylvania. Your
support means the
world to us!
Gregg Theater
in Sedan now
playing
Star Wars:
the Force
Awakens
Rated PG-13
(will run for two
weekends!)
Friday, Saturday
and Sunday
8:00 p.m.
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Bird hunting on the rebound for
SEK and Flint Hills hunters
and Tourism say the overall
pheasant harvest this year will
likely remain below average.
There was a time — 50 to
60 years ago — when the area
around Moline became nesting
ground for Pheasant, but even
then, not too many.
In Elk County, farmers adjoining the well-known hunting
resort, Flint Oak, sometimes
see singles of Pheasant and
Quail that have escaped the
confines of the private hunting
reservation. But truthfully, seeing pheasant in southeast Kansas is a rarity.
Over the past few decades, bird hunters have mostly turned to quail, when they
could find them, and dove,
which are much more plentiful
in southeast Kansas.
With good rainfall in 2015,
it has increased populations of
quail, and the best hunting opportunities are in the Flint Hills
and Southcentral regions.
The Northern Plains Region of Kansas remains the hot
territory for pheasant hunters.
It is a rarity to see pheasant in
southern Kansas. However, the
rural area surrounding places
like Flint Oak in Elk County,
there occasionally are pheasant which escape the confines
of the nationally-known hunting reserve — and they can be
seen, mostly in singles.
For pheasant hunting,
there is a daily bag limit on
pheasant of four cocks during
regular season, and two cocks
during youth season (held in
November).
For quail, the daily bag limit is eight during regular season and four in youth season.
For exotic dove season
(Eurasian collared and ringed
turtle doves only), the season
has been extended to Feb. 28,
2016. There is no limit on these
Financial Peace University
will be offered in Sedan
The Elk County Angel
Tree Committee and the Howard Rotary Club would like to
thank everyone in our communities for their help in making
the 2015 Angel Tree Project a
success. Gifts were delivered
to 63 children through the
kindness of sponsors who adopted Angels or gave donations
and many others who wrapped
gifts, helped make deliveries
or otherwise volunteered their
time.
Special thanks go to the following persons: The USD #282
and #283 staff; Teressa Kirkpatrick of Kirk’s Mini-Mart; Julie Perkins and staff at Batson’s
Quail season is again becoming a popular time for
southeast Kansas hunters, following several years of sparse
populations.
Regular season for both
quail and pheasant season began Nov. 15 and will continue
through Jan. 31, 2016.
This is a statewide season on these birds which have
traditionally drawn hunters
from their office or plant jobs
to walk through grain fields or
pastures to flush out coveys of
these fast-flying birds.
It is a common sight in
Chautauqua and Elk counties
to see quail running along a
roadside ditch and hiding in
nearby thicket.
But finding pheasant to
hunt will require a trip westward, unless you’re lucky
enough to pay high prices for
private bird hunting experiences.
There are six pheasant regions in the state, and officials
with the Kansas Wildlife, Parks
Financial Peace University,
a 13-week program by national
radio personality and best-selling author Dave Ramsey, will
begin in Sedan at 6:30 p.m.,
Monday, Jan. 18.
Each
class
participant
will need a kit. Included in
the cost of the kit is a lifetime
family membership to FPU, allowing participants to return
to any class at any time for a
refresher course. The kit also
includes an FPU workbook, an
FPU envelope system, 13 audio
lessons, bonus CD, budgeting
forms, debit card holders, and
Ramsey’s best-selling book,
“Financial Peace.”
“FPU classes are changing
lives across the country every
day,” FPU Executive Vice President Louis Falzetti said. “There
is something for everyone in
this program whether you are
99 Gas-n-Go
We will be updating our
registers and credit card
machines on
Monday, January 18.
You will NOT be able
to pump fuel during
this time.
We can only do cash
transactions. No credit
cards will be processed
that day.
barely making ends meet, just
trying to plan for retirement,
or seeking to build wealth. No
matter what your financial situation, you will find FPU to be
the best motivational tool available across the nation to help
you attain financial peace.”
For more information on
classes scheduled to take place
locally, contact Pastor Mark
Davis at 620-262-6922.
them.
Maybe I will just go with
the saying, “If it ain’t broke,
don’t fix it.” I believe I will just
work along those lines, and do
the best I can.
I am thankful we didn’t get
any of the dire weather that
was forecast. Each day, they
would alter it, first really bad,
then not so bad, and then one
time I heard the weather man
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lunch with her.
Jeremy Samples was a Friday night visitor of Ray and
Melodee Wolfe after deer hunting at the farm.
Sally Sturges and Carol
Williams were in Wichita Friday for medical appointments.
Weekend visitors of Charlene Sturges were Chris and
Nancy Patterson and son Chris,
and friend Logan Lukins. They
finished up their deer hunting
on Sunday even though it was
very cold and returned home.
Nicki Nevels and son, Ahmon, of Coffeyville met her
parents, Jim and Ruth Lane,
at the Grafton community
meeting Saturday evening and
after supper returned home
with them for a short visit.
Dale and Katie Walton
were at Frontenac Sunday to
visit Mike and Lori Green and
girls, Brianna and Rylee, to see
Rylee play basketball in her
Howard Happenings
We are heading into the
new year, wondering what
2016 has in store for everyone. I wasn’t foolish this year.
I didn’t make any New Years
resolutions. Maybe I should
just re-read my last year’s and
see how many of then that I
broke, and maybe try to mend
them. But on the other hand, I
probably won’t do that either.
After all, I did keep a few of
Turkey season extended
Turkey hunting season
has been extended to Jan. 31,
2016.
This is for shotgun or archery and there is a bag limit
of one turkey, either sex, per
permit or game tag.
This is an extension of fall
season, so dogs may be used.
Limited deer season
extended
Deer season also has been
extended for firearms hunters --- whitetail anterless deer
only. Season will end Jan. 17.
Elk County Angel
Tree is a success
Grafton Ramblings
Good morning on a pleasant Monday morning after a
bitter cold weekend. That was
just evidence of Kansas weather; we love it.
A week ago Sunday afternoon Elizabeth Stewart
and children Grace, Cole and
Chris of Wichita and Jeremy
and Darla Samples and children Hannah and Ethan of
Coffeyville were visitors of Ray
and Melodee Wolfe and Joe
Stewart at the Green Door for
a good family visit.
Thursday morning Katie
Walton went to Topeka where
she was an overnight visitor of
George and Tammy Brown and
son Bryson.
Kathy Chamberland was at
Camp Tawakoni Thursday afternoon to Saturday afternoon
for an Education for Ministry
mentor training. From there
she visited Penny Goldberg at
El Dorado and had Saturday
birds.
For complete information
on how to obtain hunting licenses, visit www.ks.wildlifelicense.com.
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The heart of the Angel Tree
Project, since its inception, has
been the dedication and generosity of the individuals, clubs,
organizations and businesses
in all of our communities who
have responded to the needs of
our children.
There are many who wish
to remain anonymous and we
respect that wish, but want to
publicly acknowledge their efforts and continued contributions. Thank you, and may the
New Year be safe and happy
for all.
By Dixie Selter
tournament and to take the
family their belated Christmas
gifts.
From the past - Taken
from the Peterson Journal for
Jan.11, 1916 - “This is another very dark and damp morning, a fine mist is falling, with
a north wind, not cold, temp
at 7 a.m. 35.---Jan.12,1916Last night at 6 the cold wave
struck us, snowing and getting
colder all the while. The worst
night of the season and this
morning is by far the worst of
season, temp at 7:00 a.m. was
4 above, and near 3 inches of
snow on the ground and a hard
crust that is so slick that one
can hardly stand up. A very
cold day, the wind is blowing
hard and temp at 3 p.m. was
10 above.”
That’s it for this week, and
we thought we had it bad this
weekend.
By Jo McDonald
say, it was anybody’s guess.
Now that one made more sense
to me than all the others. It
sort of remanded me of the
old song, “First you say you
do, and then you don’t. Then
you say you will, but then you
won’t, you are undecided now,
so what are you gonna do?”
I just finished talking to
our daughter Sherri. She and
Curt live in Bucklin, and she
said they had turned their heat
off, and she had the windows
and doors open. She said it is
sunny, not any wind and it is a
beautiful day. It is a nice day
here too, but my windows are
not open and neither are my
doors.
I talked on the phone yesterday to a friend of mine in
Worthington, Minn. I told her
it was 7 degrees here when I
got up, and she said she wished
she was here, the temperature
there was minus 15. That bit
of news gave me something
more to be thankful for.
I haven’t been anywhere,
nor have I done anything, so
the news for this week is minus zero. I wish you all good
health and happiness. Remember, don’t think so much about
the future that you forget about
the present.
rived in that same box, and
words “Fragile - Phonograph
Record,” were imprinted on
the outside.
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Kat Hinrichs (left) and Shelley Buck (right) of the DC Chapter of
PEO present an $1,800 check to Teresa Jackson (center) for the
Program for Continuing Education grant. (photo by Julie K. Beckley)
Scholarships changing lives
of Emporia State students
Area Card Clubs
GRENOLA CARD CLUB
By Delbert Lampson
The Grenola Card Club met
on Jan. 5. We ended up playing pitch rather than pinochle
last night. We had 13 players. Some were too tired to
come after staying up watching the KU and OU game. They
decided to be nice to me and
let me tie with Sharlene for
high. Pearl W. went home mad
for not shooting the moon. She
had her rabies shot so we could
relax. Sharlyn M. got low.
have resolved millions of per- board next week.)
sonal conflicts.
But Mom’s little song rang
out a more positive message ---
PRAIRIE STAR
Jackson receives grant
from PEO Chapter DC
Emporia State University is
pleased to announce that over
$2.53 million in scholarship
funds are helping nearly 1,700
students from Kansas, 19 other states and 24 foreign countries realize their educational
dreams during the 2015-16 academic year.
Students from this area
are:
Michael Meloy of Cedar
Vale, Mirl Fund Accounting
Scholarship, Donald Cox Accounting Scholarship and ESU
Hornet, Presidential, Foundation, Transfer Scholarship
singer. He probably made 20
such records that day, and immediately forgot the lyrics soon
after he sang them:
Seth Miller of Howard,
Richard and Inez Owen Business Scholarship and Adelaide
M. Kauzer Business Scholarship
For
more
information
about financial aid and scholarships at Emporia State University, visit www.emporia.edu/
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You’re so right, darling, oh so right
Somewhere in the stacks
of old phonograph records in
our attic is a thick and brittle platter that brings back
wonderful memories when I
stumble across it.
It was in 1951 that my
mother, who loved to dabble
in poetry, sent one of her poems to a mail-order recording company in Hollywood.
I have no idea how much
money the company required her to send with her
hand-scribbled poem, but it
was probably enough to buy
a pair of shoes for herself, or
maybe even a new dress.
But this was a personal
dream of my mother, and I
well remember watching her
put the envelope in the rural
mailbox in front of our farm
and wish it well toward its
destiny in Hollywood.
It was only a few weeks
later that a flat envelope arrived in that same box, and
words “Fragile - Phonograph
Record,” were imprinted on
the outside.
Mom had made it big, I figured. Somebody in Hollywood
had recorded a song that she
wrote. We’d now be rich.
Or so I thought.
Funny thing, that record.
We had no way to play it. Fact
is, we had only recently gotten
electricity at our house, and we
certainly had no luxuries such
as a record player. We asked a
neighbor lady, Kathleen Cleveland, to bring her phonograph
player to our house for the debut auditioning of Mom’s song,
“You’re So Right.”
It was never played outside
our living room, so obviously,
nobody got rich with it.
Today the song is barely
audible, what with the many
varieties
of
phonograph
needles dragged through its
grooves over the years. But
through it all, the words of
the first verse can be heard,
performed by some unknown
singer. He probably made 20
such records that day, and immediately forgot the lyrics soon
after he sang them:
you’re so right.
“I met a girl the
And
without
other day who had
knowing what litthe sweetest smile.
tle conflict might
“I’ll bet if you
have
inspired
would measure, that
her to write it,
smile would reach a
the song is indelmile.
ibly etched in my
“But all the time
mind
I watched her, she
I
plan
to
made me think of
teach its simple
you,
lyrics and melo“And now I’m
Off the Cuff
dy to my grandbroken hearted, for
RUDY TAYLOR
children in the
what I’ve said to you.
“You’re so right, darling. same spirit that they were
taught to me. That way, the
And I can see it now.
“You’re so right. Oh, so little song will live on.
She surely was ... so
right.”
It has been 23 years since right.
my mother passed from this
world, but I shall always recall (Editor’s note: Publisher
those three precious words, Rudy Taylor is still recu“You’re So Right,” vowing to perating from knee surgery,
myself to say them more often. but he left the above column
So much has been written which was printed in this
about saying, “I’m sorry,” and newspaper in 2004. Rudy
“I was wrong.” They definitely hopes to be back at his keyhave resolved millions of per- board next week.)
sonal conflicts.
But Mom’s little song rang
out a more positive message ---
Moline Moments
Happy New Year to everyone! This is the sixth try I
have done to get this sent and
frustration is about to set in.
This is a retype of what I have
done six times. Having a little
trouble. I am typing this from
my memory bank and it is very
early in the morning - wish me
luck.
Our son Richard J. surprised us with a Christmas
present this past few days. He
flew his two girls in to spend
a few days with us. Mind
you, these girls we just get to
see maybe every two years or
more. Caitlin the oldest is in
Savannah, Ga., and Meghan is
in Ballston Spa, New York. I
can tell you one thing, it definitely was a surprise on Dad
and I. They left Monday as
they had to get back to jobs
and college, but we certainly
enjoyed them while they were
here.
As most of you know, many
of our congregation were out
of state on Christmas vacations
and they are now dragging
back and getting settled in to
their normal routine.
Mr and Mrs Claus returned
from their month long engagement at the shopping mall in
Bartlesville.
Mr. Claus has
some wonderful, inspiring sto-
ries to tell which he will do a
little at a time. They stated
this year was a complete success and he will be going back
in 2016.
Joe and Judena Lewis of
Moline, Tom and Linda Meisenheimer of Overbrook witness
the baptism of granddaughters, Gracia and Laney Lewis
at Countryside Church. They
were accompanied by the parents Joe and Dawn Lewis and
the rest of the family of Gardner. Afterwards they shared a
meal before going their separate ways.
Leo and Wright are home
from their three week vacation
to her relatives in Philadelphia
and New Jersey. They stated they had a wonderful time
but so very glad to be home.
Ann stated she was not going
to drive that road again. The
trip is long and tiring and we
agreed with her after our long
trip to Rolling Prairie, Ind.
They spent this last weekend
By Cathey Cummings
in Wichita with their son cele- 3 p.m., at the Moline Christian
brating their family Christmas. Church. We invite all who love
There was more to this sto- to sing or want to sing to join
ry but again it is sitting out in us. This is so much fun and
it is very rewarding. Kathy
computer space.
Tom and Joan Murphy are Chamberland is directing again
back from Florida where they this year, so that automatically
spent their Christmas. Joan spells lots of fun. We do need
said it was really nice but it was attendees to make this a suctoo hot. It was 85 degrees most cess and from the statements
of the time they wee there. I have heard, the people enjoy
(Don’t you really feel sorry this concert very much.
Don’t forget 5th Sunday is
for them). They spent most of
coming up, the attendance at
their days on the beach.
Crystal and Bill Smith the last two have been poor
are back from California, and so let us see if we can make it
again they stated it was a long better. It will be at the Longton
trip. Crystal came home sick Methodist Church at 6 p.m. on
and ended up in St. Francis Sunday, Jan. 31, and they are
hospital. She was on her way having a guest speaker. Reto see her doctor and had a freshments will follow the promild heart attack. She came gram.
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Blue Devils continue perfect
season after dominating Udall
By BRIAN THOMAS
UDALL — After facing one
of its toughest challenges of the
season, the Sedan High School
boys’ basketball team made a
statement in its South Central
Border League opener.
Sparked by a 27-6 run in
the second quarter, the Blue
Devils — ranked No. 5 in Class
2A by the Kansas Basketball
Coaches Association — remained perfect on the season
with an 80-26 victory over
Udall Friday night.
“We went back to pressing
after not using it for a while,”
said SHS coach Lance Jeffers.
“It got us playing faster and attacking better. We were able to
get some steals and easy baskets. What makes this team
special is how well they feed off
of each other’s success. They
are a very unselfish bunch.”
Sedan was coming off a
hard-fought 63-59 victory at
rival Caney Valley just three
days earlier. With Friday’s win,
the Blue Devils improved to 7-0
overall and 1-0 in the SCBL.
SHS was scheduled to host
Central of Burden in another
league matchup on Tuesday.
Details from that contest were
unavailable as of presstime.
The Blue Devils will next step
out of league play on Friday
when they entertain Oswego
before competing in the annual
Dale E. Misak SCBL Tournament all of next week.
On Friday, Sedan controlled
things from the opening tip.
Leading 15-8 after one quarter,
the Blue Devils exploded in the
second period to extend their
halftime advantage to 42-14.
SHS was far from done.
Another 22-8 burst in the third
quarter pushed the margin up
to 64-22 at the end of three
quarters. With a running clock
the entire fourth quarter, Sedan still went on to outscore
Udall 16-4 during that stretch.
Four Blue Devil players
reached double figures in
scoring, including Noah Chee
with a game-high 20 points.
Alex Burger followed with 15
points — on five three-pointers
— while Alex Perez and Kiefer
Brewer added 14 each.
Udall (5-3, 0-1) was led by
Nolan Williams with 12 points.
Sedan 80, Udall 26
SEDAN (7-0, 1-0): Chee 7 (2) 0-1 20,
West Elk High School guard Cade Miller (14) dribbles past an Argonia defender during Friday’s South
Central Border League opener in Howard.The Patriots dropped to 3-3 overall and 0-1 in the SCBL with
Sedan High School’s Kiefer Brewer puts a shot up over the top of
a 46-44 loss to the Raiders. (photo by Lynne Miller)
Caney Valley defenders Ty Rogers and Troy Watson during their contest Jan. 5 in Caney. (photo by Cynthia Hills)
Burger 0 (5) 0-0 15, Perez 5 (1) 1-1 14,
Brewer 7 0-0 14, Walker 3 0-1 6, Jeffery
2 0-2 4, Uhls 1 0-0 2, Lampson 1 0-0 2,
Padgett 1 0-0 2, Kaminska 0 1-2 1, Mays
0 0-0 0, Smilko 0 0-0 0, Shaws 0 0-0 0.
TOTALS 27 (8) 2-7 80.
UDALL (5-3, 0-1): Williams 3 (1) 3-4
12, Wilkey 1 (1) 1-4 6, Miller 0 (2) 0-0 6,
Aimes 0 2-3 2, K. Fielder 0 0-0 0, J. Fielder
0 0-0 0, Cheung 0 0-0 0, Peak 0 0-0 0, Hart
0 0-0 0, Boothe 0 0-0 0, Scurlock 0 0-0 0.
TOTALS 4 (4) 6-11 26.
SEDAN
15 27 22 16-80
UDALL
8
6
8
4-26
It’s Caney/Sedan, and we were
gonna get their best effort.
Our boys were all down in the
Locker room after the game. I
reminded them what our goal
was when we walked in the
gym. It wasn’t pretty, but we
reached that goal.”
The Blue Devils were in for
a battle all contest, downing
34-30 at the intermission. SeSEDAN 63,
dan then outscored Caney ValCANEY VALLEY 59
ley 21-11 in the third quarter
CANEY — Down by four at to grab a 51-45 advantage.
halftime, the Blue Devils needThat proved to be key
ed a big third quarter to over- down the stretch as the host
take rival Caney Valley 63-59 Bullpups would not go away
on Jan. 5.
sparked by the play of Baylor
“We were off,” Jeffers said. Melchiori, who finished with a
“Everything we did was out of career-high 38 points.
sync, from coaching all the way
Brewer had 22 points to
down to playing. I don’t know pace SHS, followed by Perez
if it was not playing for three and Chee with 15 each.
Sedan 63, Caney Valley 59
weeks, first day back at school
SEDAN (6-0): Brewer 8 6-10 22, Pefor the athletes or what it was,
rez 4 7-8 15, Chee 3 (2) 3-5 15, Walker
but give Coach (Dan) Wall and 3 (1) 0-1 9, Uhls 0 2-2 2, Jeffery 0 0-0 0,
Caney credit. They battled. Burger 0 0-0 0, Smilko 0 0-0 0, Padgett 0
They played hard all night 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (3) 18-26 63.
CANEY VALLEY (2-3): Melchiori 10
long. They took it too us of- (4) 6-9 38, Tro. Watson 3 4-6 10, Davis 1
fensively and picked apart our 3-4 5, Rogers 1 2-4 4, Nunneley 1 0-0 2,
defense. But in the second half Gulick 0 0-0 0, Tre. Watson 0 0-0 0, Richey
0 0-0 0, Messner 0 0-0 0, Clapp 0 0-0 0.
we were able to make plays.
TOTALS 16 (4) 15-23 59.
“I had been telling people SEDAN
15 15 21 12-63
14 20 11 14-59
for a month now it didn’t mat- CANEY VALLEY
ter what Caney’s record was.
McMichael, Delaney continue
to lead Central wrestlers
By BRIAN THOMAS
HERINGTON — One of the
top-ranked wrestlers in Class
3-2-1A continued to rack up
the wins over the weekend for
the Central of Burden High
School wrestling team.
Senior Lucas McMichael
went a perfect 5-0 to capture
first place at 170 pounds in the
Herington Charles McMillen
Tournament on Saturday.
Teammate Michael Delaney also went unbeaten on
the day to claim the title at 182
pounds. As a team, the Raiders
claimed eighth place overall
with 95 points. Abilene won the
tournament with 221.5 points,
followed by Chapman at 199
and Wamego 186.
“This was a tough tournament,” said Central wrestling
coach Mike McMichael. “After
the holidays, we had several
of our wrestlers shaking off
the holiday rust. We took eight
wrestlers and placed three. We
will hit the practice room hard
this week to get everyone back
on track.”
Lucas McMichael, who is
ranked No. 1 at 170 pounds by
the Kansas Wrestling Coaches
Association, pinned his first
three opponents on the day
to reach the semifinals of the
weight class. There, he earned
a 12-6 decision over Wamego’s
Hunter Cragg before edging
Lane Moran of Leon-Bluestem,
3-1, in the first-place match.
Michael Delaney won four
of his five matches on the day
by pin, capped off with a victory over Wamego’s Ethan Simonson at 2:32 in the championship match at 182.
Also having a strong run
in his weight class was Nathan
Delaney at 138 pounds. Delaney won his first three matches by pin before dropping a
decision to Travis King of Hillsboro in the semifinals. He finished in fourth place after falling in the consolation match.
The Central wrestling team
will be back in action this
weekend during the two-day
Halstead Invitational on Friday
and Saturday.
HERINGTON CHARLES
MCMILLEN TOURNAMENT
TEAM RESULTS
1. Abilene 221.5, 2. Chapman 199,
3. Wamego 186, 4. Council Grove 141, 5.
Chase County 135, 6. Wabaunsee 129,
7. Jefferson West 116, 8. Central-Burden
95, 9. Hillsboro 92, 10. Leon-Bluestem 80,
11. Onaga 63, 12. Halstead 54.5, 13. St.
John’s Military 49, 14. Herington 44.
CENTRAL RESULTS
120: Jacob Haws pinned by Angel
Negron, Wamego, 1:21; pinned by Kenneth Crawford, Herington, 4:56; pinned
William Spaich, Hillsboro, 4:09; pinned by
Tye Paluso, Chapman, 1:00. Haws finished
in eighth place in weight class.
132: Jeffery Dennett pinned by
Brandan Callahan, Jefferson West, 1:51;
pinned by Tristan Donaldson, Hillsboro,
3:47; pinned Lara Brannan-Cole, Onaga,
0:34; pinned by Austin Wuthnow, Abilene,
3:22; pinned by Austen Bonnette, Wabaun-
Brett and Katy Dickens, owners
see, 3:06. Dennett finished in ninth place in
weight class.
138: Nathan Delaney pinned Austin
Harryman, Leon-Bluestem, 0:34; pinned
Brandon Merriman, Onaga, 3:25; pinned
Caden Hansen, Jefferson West, 4:42; lost
to Travis King, Hillsboro, 5-11; pinned by
Tristyn Goebel, Council Grove, 2:16. Delaney finished in fourth place in weight
class.
145: Hunter Rierson pinned by Kyle
Horton, Hillsboro, 0:30; pinned by Christian Morris, Halstead, 0:44; pinned by Tyler Casto, Jefferson West, 0:24; pinned by
Denton Douglass, Leon-Bluestem, 0:23.
Rierson finished in 11th place in weight
class.
170: Lucas McMichael pinned
Chance Hayden, Chapman, 2:43; pinned
Lucas Anschutz, Herington, 0:53; pinned
Easton Ryser, St. John’s Military, 0:54; def.
Hunter Cragg, Wamego, 12-6; def. Lane
Moran, Leon-Bluestem, 3-1. McMichael
finished in first place in weight class.
182: Michael Delaney pinned Bryce
Riekeman, Abilene, 3:03; def. John Gladden, Chapman, 13-11; pinned Cade Gibb,
Chase County, 1:43; pinned Franklin Jost,
Hillsboro, 0:54; pinned Ethan Simpson,
Wamego, 2:32. Delaney finished in first
place in weight class.
195: Josh Snook lost to Jaron Christiensen, Abilene, by technical fall, 1-17;
pinned by Levi Mendoza, Hillsboro, 2:53;
pinned Eldon Srader, Halstead, 2:42;
pinned by Joseph Stout, Chase County,
5:16; pinned Eldon Srader, Halstead, 3:38.
Snook finished in seventh place in weight
class.
220: Blake Gorton pinned by Zach
Graham, Council Grove, 0:59; pinned by
Ian Kissel, Chase County, 1:22; pinned by
Will Carter, Wamego, 1:16; pinned by Jacob Bouck, Wamego, 1:05. Gorton finished
in ninth place in weight class.
285: Steven Lambert pinned by
Ryan Rose, Wabaunsee, 1:23; pinned by
Eli Zidek, Onaga, 0:12; pinned by Breck
Schlup, Chase County, 1:23; pinned by
Andy Tope, Abilene, 0:24. Lambert finished
in ninth place in weight class.
Patriots fall to Argonia by two points
By BRIAN THOMAS
HOWARD — Despite the
return of its leading scorer Isaiahh Loudermilk from injury,
the West Elk High School boys’
basketball team came up on
the short end of a 46-44 loss
to Argonia in the South Central
Border League opener Friday
night.
“We struggled with inconsistency,” said Patriot coach
Dave Miller. “We had stretches
where we looked like we had
things figured out, but then followed it up with looking indecisive. Argonia is a well-coached
team that never quits fighting,
and that is a reflection of their
coach.”
The loss dropped the Patriots to 3-3 overall and 0-1 in
league play. WEHS was scheduled to host Eureka in a nonleague matchup on Tuesday.
No details were available from
that contest as of presstime. Up
next, the squad will hit the road
to Udall on Friday for another
SCBL contest before competing in the annual Dale E. Misak
SCBL Tournament next week.
Loudermilk returned to the
lineup after suffering a hand
injury at the end of football
season that kept him out of
commission. He got cleared to
play basketball the same day
he verbally committed to play
football next year at the University of Wisconsin.
In his season debut, the 6-7
senior forward recorded a double-double as he finished with
15 points and 12 rebounds.
And Miller admitted that Loudermilk “isn’t at full speed yet.”
West Elk seemed to have
things going its way just before
halftime. Down by one, 14-13,
at the end of the first quarter, the Patriots outscored the
Raiders 12-6 in the second period to take a 25-20 advantage
into the break.
That lead quickly disappeared in the second half. Argonia outscored West Elk 12-5
in the third period to regain a
32-30 edge. Although the game
stayed close the rest of the
way, the Patriots would fall just
short by game’s end.
In addition to Loudermilk,
John Heinen nearly reached a
double-double as he recorded
10 points and eight rebounds.
Argonia (5-2, 1-0) was led
by Kolten Koerner with 18
points and Trevor Pierce with
12.
Argonia 46, West Elk 44
ARGONIA (5-2, 1-0): Koerner 8 2-3
18, Pierce 6 0-1 12, Hemberger 2 3-7 7,
Dolley 3 1-2 7, Craig 0 0-0 0, Basinger 0
0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (0) 6-13 46.
WEST ELK (3-3, 0-1): Loudermilk 7
1-3 15, Heinen 5 0-3 10, Walker 3 0-0 6,
Miller 2 1-2 5, Hurt 0 (1) 0-0 3, Silvey 0 (1)
0-0 3, Gomez 1 0-0 2, Johnson 0 0-0 0,
Young 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (2) 2-8 44.
ARGONIA 14 6 12 14-46
WEST ELK 13 12 5 14-44
Central boys struggle against Caldwell
By BRIAN THOMAS
BURDEN — Leading by one
after a quarter, the Central of
Burden High School boys’ basketball team struggled in the
second half of its 62-40 loss to
Caldwell Friday night.
This was the South Central
Border League opener for both
teams as the Raiders dropped
to 1-6 overall and 0-1 in league
play.
Central started the game
strong by leading 13-12 after
one quarter. Caldwell came
back to grab the advantage by
halftime at 32-28.
The second half belonged
to the Bluejays, who used an
18-7 run in the third quarter
to open up a 50-35 lead. Central never could get back in the
game as the visitors put things
out of reach by outscoring the
Raiders 12-5 in the final period.
Cody Jimenez had a teamhigh 17 points for Central.
Also reaching double figures
in scoring were Tyson Lawson
and Dustin Handlin with 11
and 10 points, respectively.
Caldwell (5-3, 1-0) was led
by Colten Ward with 18 points
and Jalen Risley 11.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone
who has donated
so far to the Harrod
family who had the
house fire on Dec. 28
in Howard. If anyone
would still like to
donate there is a go
fund me link (https://
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account at Howard
state Bank under Ryan
and Rachel donation
account. The family
is so grateful for the
community support.
Thank you to the
Sedan Volunteer Fire
Department for their
quick response when
we had our house fire.
Thanks also to the
Sedan EMS, our family,
neighbors and friends,
local churches and the
communities if Sedan
and Cedar Vale for their
support, much caring
and help with needed
items, concern and
assistance.
Anita & Jeff Vignapiano
Dale & Douglas Boswell
selves down 19-14 after one
quarter but came on strong before the break. In fact, a 16-6
run in the second period gave
Caldwell 62, Central-Burden 40
the host team a 30-25 edge
CALDWELL (5-3, 1-0): Ward 4 (2)
heading into the intermission.
4-4 18, Risley 3 (1) 2-4 11, Volavka 4 0-0
Unfortunately,
Central
8, Bruey 4 0-3 8, Brown 1 (1) 0-0 5, Feely
2 0-0 4, Dierking 2 0-0 4, Schmidt 1 0-0 2, could not carry that momenKuehny 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 21 (4) 6-12 62.
tum into the second half. The
CENTRAL-BURDEN
(1-6,
0-1):
Jimenez 8 1-1 17, Lawson 3 (1) 2-4 11, Eagles (5-2) whittled away at
Handlin 1 (2) 2-2 10, Pippitt 1 0-0 2, Jack- the difference and got back
son 0 0-0 0, Firebaugh 0 0-0 0, Koppel- within one, 41-40, at the end
mann 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (3) 5-7 40.
of three quarters. Down the
CALDWELL 12 20 18 12-62
stretch, the Raiders could not
CENTRAL
13 15 7
5-40
make enough plays as they
UDALL 59,
came up short.
CENTRAL-BURDEN 56
Jimenez paced Central with
BURDEN — Despite holding
the lead through three quar- 17 points, while Tyson Lawson
ters, the Raiders were unable put in 11 and Sam Jackson
to hold on down the stretch in added 10.
Udall was led by Williams
a 59-56 home loss to Udall on
with 34 and Wilkey 19.
Jan. 5.
Udall 59, Central-Burden 56
“It was a close game,” said
UDALL (5-2): Williams 14 (1) 3-9
Central coach Dave Whitehill. 34, Wilkey 6 (1) 4-8 19, Miller 0 (1) 0-2 3,
“The defense allowed (Nolan) Aimes 1 1-2 3, Scurlock 0 0-0 0. TOTALS
Williams and (Braydyn) Wilkey 21 (3) 8-21 59.
(1-5): Jimenez
to score 54 of the 59. We have 7 3-4CENTRAL-BURDEN
17, Lawson 2 (2) 1-1 11, Jackson 4
to work on close-outs and stop- 2-6 10, Handlin 4 1-1 9, Pippitt 0 (2) 0-0 6,
ping the drive. The boys played Koppelmann 0 (1) 0-0 3, Firebaugh 0 0-0 0.
hard but came up short. It was TOTALS 17 (5) 7-12 56.
UDALL
19 6 15 19-59
a tough one.”
CENTRAL 14 16 11 15-56
The Raiders found them-
Gregg Theater
in Sedan now
playing
Star Wars:
the Force
Awakens
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Jan. 13, 2016
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Lady Blue Devils rebound from first
season loss with Udall thumping
West Elk Lady Patriots’ Laura Woods (21) and Brooklyn Hilton (15) dive on the floor for a loose ball
against an Argonia player during Friday’s South Central Border League contest in Howard. The Lady
Patriots captured a 51-48 victory in the league opener for both teams. (photo by Lynne Miller)
Freshman Hilton leads Lady
Patriots to victory over Argonia
By BRIAN THOMAS
HOWARD — Leading by
seven points at halftime, the
West Elk High School girls’
basketball team had to hold on
down the stretch to preserve
a 51-48 victory over Argonia
in the South Central Border
League opener for both teams
Friday night.
“We played with great aggression,” said Lady Patriot
coach Marty Koop. We had
trouble with fouls, but I love
the intensity. We showed great
improvement and heart.”
The win moved the WEHS
girls back to .500 at 3-3 overall while moving them to 1-0 in
SCBL action. The Lady Patriots
have already surpassed their
win total from a year ago when
they captured just two victories.
SOUTH CENTRAL BORDER LEAGUE
BASKETBALL
BOYS
LEAGUE OVERALL
Sedan
1-0
7-0
Argonia
1-0
5-2
Caldwell
1-0
5-3
CV/Dexter
1-0
2-4
Flinthills
0-0
5-1
South Haven
0-0
1-6
Udall
0-1
5-3
West Elk
0-1
3-3
Oxford
0-1
3-4
Central-Burden 0-1
1-6
FRIDAY, JAN. 8
Sedan 82, Udall 26
Argonia 46, West Elk 44
Cedar Vale/Dexter 40, Oxford 39
Flinthills 45, Derby Homeschool 42
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
TUESDAY, JAN. 12
(Scores not available as of presstime)
Central-Burden at Sedan
Eureka at West Elk
Caldwell at Udall
Flint hills at Cedar Vale/Dexter
Oxford at South Haven
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
West Elk at Udall
Oswego at Sedan
Central-Burden at Argonia
Cedar Vale/Dexter at Caldwell
South Haven at Flinthills
GIRLS
LEAGUE OVERALL
Sedan
1-0
6-1
West Elk
1-0
3-3
Caldwell
1-0
3-5
Oxford
1-0
2-5
Flinthills
0-0
5-1
South Haven
0-0
2-4
Udall
0-1
3-5
CV/Dexter
0-1
1-5
Argonia
0-1
1-6
Central-Burden 0-1
1-6
FRIDAY, JAN. 8
Sedan 59, Udall 34
West Elk 51, Argonia 48
Oxford 40, Cedar Vale/Dexter 37
Flinthills 56, Derby Homeschool 31
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
TUESDAY, JAN. 12
(Scores not available as of presstime)
Central-Burden at Sedan
Eureka at West Elk
Caldwell at Udall
Flint hills at Cedar Vale/Dexter
Oxford at South Haven
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
West Elk at Udall
Oswego at Sedan
Central-Burden at Argonia
Cedar Vale/Dexter at Caldwell
South Haven at Flinthills
West Elk was scheduled to
host Eureka in a non-league
matchup on Tuesday. No details were available from that
contest as of presstime. Up
next, the squad will hit the
road to Udall on Friday for another SCBL game before competing in the annual Dale E.
Misak SCBL Tournament next
week.
The Lady Patriots came out
strong to open the game, building a 17-12 lead after just eight
minutes of action. Although
the teams went back and forth
in the second period, the host
team still went into the locker
room at halftime with a 32-25
advantage.
WEHS seemed to have
things under control as it extended its lead to nine, 43-34,
at the end of three quarters.
Yet Argonia (1-6, 0-1) would
not go away. The Lady Raiders
went on a 14-8 run in the final
period, but the Lady Patriots
still managed to hang on to win
the league opener.
Freshman Brooklyn Hilton had a team-high 14 points
to pace West Elk. Also reaching double figures in scoring
for the Lady Patriots were seniors Rachel Bellar and Ashley Lampson with 11 and 10
points, respectively.
West Elk 51, Argonia 48
ARGONIA (1-6, 0-1): Vineyard 11 4-8
26, Booker 2 (1) 2-6 9, A. Hammond 1 (1)
1-2 6, Tracy 1 1-3 3, Thompson 1 0-0 2,
Schulte 1 0-0 2, Lacey 0 0-0 0, Fitch 0 0-1
0, Schneck 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (2) 8-20
48.
WEST ELK (3-3, 1-0): Hilton 7 0-2
14, Bellar 4 3-6 11, A. Lampson 4 2-5 10,
Barker 3 0-0 6, Wiseman 2 0-0 4, Woods 2
0-0 4, Wolfe 1 0-0 2, Z. Lampson 0 0-0 0,
Olsman 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 23 (0) 5-13 51.
ARGONIA
12 13 9 14-48
WEST ELK 17 15 11 8-51
Patriot wrestlers will make
home debut Thursday
By BRIAN THOMAS
BURLINGTON — Dallas
Parker took third place at 113
pounds and Jonathan Andrews
came in fourth at 152 to lead
the West Elk High School wrestling team at the Burlington Invitational on Saturday.
“We wrestled pretty well
for the first action after Christmas,” said Patriot wrestling
coach Kevin Weber. “We need
to get a few others healthy so
we can compete better, but we
had a great week of practice. I
look for that to continue.”
The Patriots finished in
16th place overall in the 22team event with 40 points. Host
Burlington claimed the tournament title with 199.5 points,
followed by Wellsville with
171.5 and Silver Lake 154.
Parker had a strong day
to lead the way for WEHS. He
went 4-1 at 113 points, including a pin of Uniontown’s Izayah
Houk in the opening round. He
also earned a pair of decisions
over Trenton Compton of Jayhawk-Linn, as well as another
against Ethan Ewing of Wellsville.
At 152, Andrews pinned
four of his first five opponents
but eventually settled for
fourth place in the weight class
after being forced to forfeit his
third-place match to Alexander
VanRooy of Cherryvale.
“He was unable to wrestling for third because of the
five-match rule,” Weber said.
Also competing for West
Elk in the tournament were
Owen Anderson, 0-2 at 113;
Chase VanDegrift, 1-2 at 138;
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Mason Harrod, 0-2 at 160; and
Moriah Gillespie, 0-2 at 195.
The Patriot wrestling team
will make its home debut on
Thursday as it hosts a double
dual against Eureka and Independence. It will follow that up
one day later with a trip to the
Central Heights Dual Tournament on Friday.
BURLINGTON INVITATIONAL
TEAM RESULTS
1. Burlington 199.5, 2. Wellsville
171.5, 3. Silver Lake 154, 4. Cherryvale
112, 5. Eureka 99, 6. Jayhawk-Linn 96, 7.
Iola 78, 8. Burlingame 74, 9. Fredonia 73.5,
10. Frontenac 72, 11. Rock Creek 69, 12.
Southeast-Cherokee 68, 13. Mission Valley 65, 14. Caney Valley 54, 15. Oskaloosa
51.5, 16. West Elk 40, 17. Uniontown 38,
18. Anderson County 37, 19. Field Kindley 36, 20. Erie 23, T-21. Central Heights/
Humboldt 20.
WEST ELK RESULTS
113: Dallas Parker pinned Izayah
Houk, Uniontown, 0:28; def. Treyton
Compton, Jayhawk-Linn, 13-6; pinned by
Ethan Totty, Burlington, 4:39; def. Ethan
Ewing, Wellsville, 11-10; def. Treyton
Compton, Jayhawk-Linn, 18-7. Parker finished in third place in weight class. Owen
Anderson pinned by Hunter Metzger, Mission Valley, 0:25; pinned by Ethan Ewing,
Wellsville, 0:14.
138: Chase VanDegrift pinned by
Timothy Reed, Rock Creek, 1:22; pinned
Zach Thomas, Oskaloosa, 1:54; pinned by
Jared Hartzell, Erie, 1:59.
152: Jonathan Andrews pinned Turner Dent, Jayhawk-Linn, 0:39; lost to Blake
Hollandsworth, Caney Valley, 3-9; pinned
Jarret Brumback, Southeast-Cherokee,
0:29; pinned Andrew Metzger, Mission
Valley, 2:58; pinned Caleb Hinck, Mission
Valley, 2:54; lost to Alexander VanRooy,
Cherryvale, by forfeit. Andrews finished in
fourth place in weight class.
160: Mason Harrod pinned by Zach
Yates, Cherryvale, 2:52; lost to Skyler
Haviland, Erie, 4-7.
195: Moriah Gillespie pinned by Andrew Garber, Iola, 0:46; pinned by Gavin
Miller, Uniontown, 0:38.
By BRIAN THOMAS
UDALL — Coming off its
first loss of the season, the Sedan High School girls’ basketball team responded in a big
way by thumping Udall, 59-34,
in the South Central Border
League opener on Friday.
“We really got after them
in the first quarter,” said Lady
Devil coach Lance Jeffers. “Our
pressure bothered their young
guards. The thing I was most
pleased with was, once we got
the steal, we were in attack
mode.”
Sedan, which dropped a
57-46 decision at rival Caney
Valley just three days earlier,
moved to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in
the SCBL. The Lady Devils are
ranked No. 9 in Class 2A according to this week’s Kansas
Basketball Coaches Association
poll.
The Lady Devils were
scheduled to host Central of
Burden in another league contest on Tuesday. No score was
available from that game as of
presstime.
Sedan will remain home on
Friday when it entertains Oswego in a non-league matchup.
That leads into next week’s annual Dale E. Misak SCBL Tournament.
SHS’ pressure defense resulted in 19 steals against Udall
(3-5, 0-1), including six from
Jessica Roggow. It allowed the
Lady Devils to jump ahead 23-6
after one quarter and extend
that to 39-17 by halftime.
Sedan put the finishing
touch on the victory by outscoring Udall 13-6 in the third
period for a 52-23 edge.
In addition to her defense, Roggow also led the Lady Devils in
offense as she shared gamehigh honors in scoring with
Braylee Unruh with 18 points.
Unruh also recorded seven assists.
Sedan High School Lady Devils’ Justi Sims dribbles down the court
during the Jan. 5 game against rival Caney Valley on Jan. 5. The Lady
Devils suffered their first loss of the season in that contest but
bounced back to beat Udall on Friday to improve to 6-1 overall on
the season. (photo by Cynthia Hills)
suffered a 57-46 loss at rival
Caney Valley.
“The
fourth
quarter
doomed us,” Jeffers said. “We
competed and played hard the
first three quarters. We didn’t
always execute, but we competed. The game was lost in a
stretch at the beginning of the
Sedan 59, Udall 34
SEDAN (6-1, 1-0): Roggow 3 (4) 0-0 fourth quarter where we failed
18, Unruh 5 (1) 5-6 18, H. Williams 3 0-0 6, to box out and paid for it time
Hurt 3 0-0 6, Miller 2 0-0 4, Smith 0 3-4 3,
Sims 1 0-0 2, A. Williams 1 0-0 2, Davis 0 and time again. When you play
0-0 0, Rhodes 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (5) 8-10 Caney, you know they are going
59.
to play hard and compete. You
UDALL (3-5, 0-1): Weber 4 0-0
have to match that for 32 min8, Patteson 3 1-2 7, Leiblie 1 (1) 0-0 5,
Houdeshell 1 2-2 4, Mosqueda 0 (1) 0-0 3, utes or you are gonna come up
Loos 0 (1) 0-0 3, Rowley 1 0-0 2, Adams 0 short. The game was good for
1-2 1, Schmidt 0 1-2 1, Reid 0 0-0 0. TO- us. I told the girls this will help
TALS 10 (3) 5-8 34.
us a lot more than a 30-point
SEDAN
23 16 13 7-59
win. This exposes weaknesses
UDALL
6 11 6 11-34
CANEY VALLEY 57,
and shows us what we need to
SEDAN 46
work on going forward.”
CANEY — For the first time
Sedan had a 13-12 lead
this season, the Lady Devils after one quarter before headfound themselves on the losing ing into the locker room at the
side of the scoreboard as they intermission down 22-20. The
teams played even in the third
period as the Lady Bullpups
maintained a two-point advantage at 37-35 heading into the
final quarter. The host team
then took control down the
stretch to pull away for the win
and hand SHS its first loss.
Unruh had 14 points to
lead the way for the Devils, followed by Taj Smith with 13 and
Roggow 10.
Caney Valley was paced by
Kyndal McIntosh with 13.
Caney Valley 57, Sedan 46
SEDAN (5-1): Unruh 3 8-10 14, Smith
3 (1) 4-9 13, Roggow 3 4-5 10, Hurt 2 3-4
7, Miller 0 2-2 2, H. Williams 0 0-0 0, Sims
0 0-0 0, A. Williams 0 0-2 0. TOTALS 11 (1)
21-32 46.
CANEY VALLEY (4-1): Ky. McIntosh
5 3-4 13, Owen 5 0-2 10, Ko. McIntosh 4
1-1 9, Buoy 1 (2) 0-0 8, K. Nunneley 0 (2)
0-0 6, Sanders 1 4-6 6, Cunningham 2 1-2
5, Lawrence 0 0-0 0, Rogers 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (4) 9-15 57.
SEDAN
13 7 15 11-46
CANEY VALLEY
12 10 15 20-57
Third quarter pressure brings
loss to Central girls basketball
By BRIAN THOMAS
BURDEN — In the South
Central Border League opener, the Central of Burden High
School girl’s basketball team
suffered a 45-28 home loss to
Caldwell on Friday.
“We played pretty well
to start the game,” said Lady
Raider coach Leland Hill. “The
last three minutes of the second quarter and all of the third
we just didn’t play well at all. It
got to where we turned the ball
over too many times. We’ve just
got to handle pressure better.
One way is to slow ourselves
down a little and be a little
more patient. It’s really hard
to overcome turnovers when
you give a team like Caldwell
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shooting percentage was down.
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You can struggle but overcome
if you don’t shoot well. But if
you put turnovers with the bad
shooting, things don’t work out
to well for you.”
Central fell to 1-6 overall
and 0-1 in the SCBL heading
into Tuesday’s league contest
at Sedan. Details from that
game were unavailable as of
presstime.
The Lady Raiders were
next scheduled to visit Argonia
on Friday before competing in
the annual Dale E. Misak SCBL
Tournament from Jan. 16-23.
The host team hung tough
during the early portion of the
contest as it trailed just 7-6
after one quarter. Caldwell
started to kick things into gear
and extended the difference to
eight, 20-12, at the intermission.
It was all Lady Bluejays
after the break. A 14-4 run in
the third quarter allowed the
visitors to push the difference
to double digits at 34-16. Although Central was able to get
the upperhand in the final period, it did not have enough to
come back.
No Lady Raider player
reached double figures in scoring. The team was led by Shannon Mannon with nine and
Rylee Liebau eight.
As for Caldwell (3-5, 1-0), it
was led by Tylyn Ward with 11
points and Hanna Stuewe with
10.
CALDWELL (3-5, 1-0): Ward 1 (2)
3-6 11, Stuewe 3 (1) 1-2 10, Blake 3 2-2
8, Kar. Schmidt 1 5-6 7, Strnad 1 1-2 3,
S. Schmidt 1 0-2 2, Bruey 0 2-2 2, Kat.
Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Hagar 0 0-0 0, Townsend
0 0-0 0, Lebeda 0 0-2 0. TOTALS 11 (3)
14-24 45.
CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-6, 0-1): S.
Mannon 4 1-2 9, R. Liebau 3 2-2 8, Loewer
2 1-8 5, W. Liebau 0 4-6 4, Williams 1 0-0
2, McCallister 0 0-0 0, C. Mannon 0 0-0 0,
Thiel 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (0) 8-18 28.
CALDWELL
7 13 14 11-45
CENTRAL
6 6 4 12-28
UDALL 48,
CENTRAL-BURDEN 39
BURDEN — The final tuneup for league play resulted in a
48-39 loss to Udall for the Central girls on Jan. 5.
“We played pretty well,”
Hill said. “It comes down to
taking care of the basketball,
and we struggled with that
part of it. In the second quarter
we simply lost our focus. Udall
got a little hot shooting the ball,
and we panicked a bit.”
Trailing 11-10 after one
quarter, the Lady Raiders
found themselves in a hole in
the second period and went
into the intermission trailing
31-23.
Central picked things up
defensively in the second half
by holding the Lady Eagles to
just three field goals after the
break. Yet, Udall was able to
convert on the charity stripe,
finishing the game 19-of-32 on
the line compared to 10-of-25
for the Lady Raiders.
Shannon Mannon recorded
14 points to pace Central, while
Saydi Loewer finished with a
double-double at 10 points and
18 rebounds.
Udall 48, Central-Burden 39
UDALL (3-4): Reid 4 (1) 4-6 15, Patterson 3 4-9 10, Houdeshell 1 6-7 8, Adams
0 5-8 5, Leiblie 0 (1) 0-0 3, Loos 0 (1) 0-0 3,
Weber 1 0-2 2, Rowley 1 0-0 2, Mosqueda
0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (3) 19-32 48.
CENTRAL-BURDEN (1-5): S. Mannon 3 (1) 5-10 14, Loewer 5 0-4 10, R. Liebau 3 2-2 8, McCallister 2 0-2 4, W. Liebau 0 3-4 3, C. Mannon 0 0-2 0, Thiel 0 0-1
0, Williams 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (1) 10-25
39.
UDALL
11 20 4 13-48
CENTRAL 10 13 9 7-39
M Jan. 13, 2016
PRAIRIE STAR
Elk Falls News
Over here in Elk Falls the
Elk Falls Community provided
a dinner for family and friends
following the memorial service
for William Tuck. That seemed
a fitting token of respect as
William almost always attended the Stone Soup Thursday
dinners and enjoyed his interaction there. We are going to
miss him.
Steve and Jane Fry took
in a basketball game at West
Elk and witnessed a win for
the girls and a heartbreaking
2-point loss for the boys.
On Sunday Zach and Laura Fry and their children Rubin and Nethra were guests at
Steve and Jane Fry’s home for
Sunday dinner.
Boyd Koehn took an unexpected trip to Ohio with
his friends Dennis and Linda
Wedel for the funeral of a high
school friend. He was able
to see Verle and Cora Koehn,
(no relation and pronounced
First Christian Church-Sedan,
204 N. Chautauqua, John R.
Warring, Senior Minister, Gordon
Willhite, Associate Minister,
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship
10:30 am, Faith Builders 7 pm
Church of Christ-Sedan, 208
S. Spruce, Evg. Joe L. Thomas,
Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship
10:30 am and 6 pm, Wed. Bible
Study 7 pm
Church of Christ, Hewins,
Sunday Worship 10 am
Cowboy Church, 2nd Wed. each
month 7 p.m. , Farm Bureau
Office
First Baptist Church-Sedan,
220 N. Chautauqua,
Pastor Mark W. Davis, 725-5399
Sunday School - All Ages 9:30
Worship Services 10:30 am and
6:30 pm
Wednesday FaithWeaver Friends
6:30 to 8:00pm 5yrs - 5th grade
1st Wednesday of Month - 6:30
pm Church Night Supper
2nd Wednesday of Month - 6:30
pm Women’s Night Out/ Men’s
Fellowship
3,4,5 Wednesday of Month - 7:00
pm Bible Study
More information e-mail
fbcsedan@ksok.biz
Catholic Church-Sedan, Father
Sixtus Ye Myint, Worship 9 am
Assembly of God-Sedan, Paul
Stetz, Pastor, 621 E. Walnut,
Sunday School 9:30 am; Morning
Worship 10:30 am, Sunday
Evening Service 6 pm,
Epiphany Episcopal ChurchSedan, 309 W. Elm, 10:30 am,
Sunday Service; 8:15 am, Tuesday
Prayers; 9 am, Thursday Eucharist
United Methodist-Sedan, 302
N. Chautauqua, Rev. Cathy Cole,
Sun. School 10 am,
Worship 11 am
Grace on the Rock, Pastor
Kris Smilko, Assoc. Pastor Steve
Zimmerman, 401 S. Chautauqua,
Sedan, Sunday morning worship,
10 am; Wednesday night adult
Bible study, 7 pm; Wednesday
night youth, 7 pm; Tuesday ladies
Bible study, 6:30-8 pm; 620-8039001
Seventh-Day Adventist Church,
Francois Erasmus, 831-5244465, 2050 Independence Road,
Saturday Services 9:45 and 11
am, Prayer meeting Tuesday
at 4:30 pm
Peru United Methodist, Lay
Speaker Dale Stone, 620-7582906, Worship 11:15 am
Eureka United Methodist Church
Rev. Kenneth Baker, 521 North
Main Street, PO Box 286, Eureka,
KS 67045, www.eureka1stks.org,
Worship service 9 am Sunday
mornings. 620-583-5663
God’s Lighthouse of Prayer,
Pastor Frank Mundy, 108 N. Main,
Peru. 918-331-7851. Service
times: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning worship 10:45 a.m.
Sunday evening 6 p.m. Monday
Bible study 2 p.m.
By Gloria Jones-Wolf
differently) while there. He
returned home on Monday.
Kay and Boyd’s son Bullet was
home for the weekend.
On Saturday Boyd Koehn
attended the South East Kansas Community Action Committee’s program on “Share
Governance Action Program”
training in Girard.
A very nice baby shower
was hosted by Dena Allison
and Sam Mueller at the Elk
Falls Methodist Church for Marie Mueller and Nathan Nixon
on Saturday afternoon. They
expect their son near the end
of February. Beki Eck made
a delicious cake and Jane Fry
decorated it with the theme of
little rubber ducks and it was
the most spectacular cake I
have seen in a while. Marie
and Nathan received many
nice gifts, cute little outfits and
warm blankets and quilts for
this expected little one. Kay
Koehn, Paul and Beki Eck,
Jane Fry, Laura Fry and myself were there from Elk Falls
as were Marie’s parents and
siblings. Shirley Bohm also attended as did Darlene Bradley
and Wanda Mills.
Our best wishes go out for
Gene Corle whom, I have been
told, had heart surgery. We
hope to have him back home
soon.
Speaking of surgeries, Dick
Scott has had a difficult time
since his surgery with a couple re-hospitalizations following the original surgery. He
is home now and has begun
to feel like eating and is gaining some of that weight he had
lost. Best wishes, Dick, for
your continued recovery.
Linda Majewski was in Elk
Falls to visit her mother, Phyllis
and her sister, Christina friend
this weekend.
Stop by and share the Elk
Falls experience with us, you
are always welcome.
Chautauqua Southern Baptist
Church, Kevin Fogerty, Pastor,
102 S. Main 725-3000, Sunday
School 9:30 am, Worship 10:30
am, Disciple Training 6 pm, Wed.
Worship 7 pm
New Life Baptist Church
(Church of the Rock Trails),
Pastor Larrie Adams, Chautauqua,
Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.,
Wednesday 6:30 pm
Lone Cherry Southern Baptist
Church, Indep. Rd. & Rd. 31,
Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship
10:45 am & 6 pm, Wed. Eve. 7 pm
Jonesburg Church, 203 Road 24
Service at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday
Elgin United Methodist, Rev.
Cathy Cole, Worship 8 am
Church of Christ-Cedar Vale, 310
Mill - 758-2901, Evg. Chuck Evans,
Bible Study 9 am, Worship 10 am,
Wed. Night 7 pm
1st Baptist Church - Cedar Vale
418 Monroe - (620) 758-2725
Pastor Mark Davis
Sunday School - 9:45 am
Worship Sunday - 11 am & 7 pm
AWANA - Wednesday at 7 pm
www.cvbaptist.com
St Matthews Episcopal Church,
309 Cedar Street, 5 p.m. Every 2nd
Saturday Service; Regular Services
in Sedan-See Epiphany Episcopal
Church-Sedan
United Methodist Church-Cedar
Vale, 802 Cedar, Rev. Cathy Cole,
Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Gospel Lighthouse, 404 Cedar
Rev. A.M. Stevens, Sunday Worship
2 pm, Wed. Youth 7 pm
Belknap Community Church, Off
Hwy. 99 on Belknap Road, Gary
Boles, Minister, 620-647-3207,
Sunday Worship 9 am
Wauneta United Methodist, On
Hwy. 166, Rev. Cathy Cole,, Sun.
Worship 9:30 am
Assembly of God-Cedar Vale,
Pastor Harold H. Donaldson Jr. ,
Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday
Worship 10:30 am, Evening
Service 6 pm, Wed. Bible Study 7
pm
Frontier Church, Hewins, Pastor
Carmen Williamson, Sunday 10:30
am
First Baptist Church-Howard,
Pastor Alan Hunter, Corner of
Washington & Cedar, 374-2858,
Worship 10:50 am
Flint Hills Assembly of God,
1217 Hwy. 99 (next to West Elk
High School), Howard. Sunday
School-all ages 9:30 am, Morning
Worship 10:45 am, Wednesday
6 pm Youth; 7 pm Bible Study
United Methodist ChurchHoward, 815 E. Randolph, Rev.
Stacy Ellsworth, 374-2225/3742261, Sunday School 9:45 am,
Sunday Worship 11 am, Wed.
Choir Practice 5 pm
Howard Independent Baptist
Church, 304 N. Pine, Pastor
Darrell Spicer, Assoc. Pastor, Ken
Mitchell, 620-374-2204, Sunday
School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am,
Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 pm,
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm
First Baptist Church-Longton,
Sunday School 10 am, Sunday
Worship 11 am
United Methodist ChurchLongton, Dena Allison, 5th &
Montgomery, Sunday School 9:00
am, Sunday Worship 10:15 am
Christian Comm. ChurchLongton, 100 North Kansas Ave.,
Pastor Kevin Geiswein, Sunday
School 9 am, Sunday Worship 10
am, Wednesday service 7 pm. All
are welcome
Christian Church-Grenola,
Chestnut & Cana, 358-2481, Travis
Wilcoxin, Preacher, Sunday School
9:45 am, Sunday Worship 10:30
am, Sunday Youth Group 5:30 pm,
Sunday Worship 7 pm
United Methodist ChurchGrenola, Oak & Elm, 647-3619,
Pastor Dorothy Ellsworth, Sunday
School 10 am, Sunday Worship
11 am
Severy Baptist Church, 201 S.
Greenwood, Tony Pameticky
Pastor, 736-2879, Sunday School
10 am, Sunday Worship 11 am,
Sunday Worship 7 pm, Wednesday
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7
pm
Church of the Nazarene- Severy,
Corner of Greenwood & Water,
Pastor David Loftin, 736-2342,
Worship 10:45 am, Sunday
Worship 6 pm, Wednesday 7 pm
Severy United Methodist
Church, 1st Block North of
Greenwood, Rev. Stacy Ellsworth,
736-2911, Sunday Worship 9:30
am, Sunday School 10:45 am
Moline First Baptist Church, 2nd
& Pine, (620) 647-3443, Sunday
Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School
10:45 am
Sunday Worship 7 pm, Wednesday
Prayer/Bible Study 6:30 pm
Moline Christian Church, 4th
& Main, Stan Rumbaugh Pastor,
647-8148, Sunday School 9:30 am,
Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Sunday
Worship 6 pm
Moline Community Fellowship
Pastor Gary Boles
126 N. Main, PO Box 37
Moline, KS 67353
Sunday School, 9:30 am, Worship,
10:30 am
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4th &
Main, Father Sixtus Ye Myint, 6473577, Saturday Mass 5 pm
United Methodist ChurchMoline, 3rd & Plum on Hwy. 160,
Pastor Dorothy Ellsworth, 913626-9321, Sunday Worship 9:30
am, Sunday School 10:30 am
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Elk Falls United Methodist
Church, Dena Allison, Sunday
Worship 8:45 am, 2nd Sunday
brunch 8:15 a.m.
Calvary Chapel of Elk Falls,
Hwy. 160, Steve Bliss Pastor,
642-2766, Sunday Worship
10 am, Sunday School 11 am,
Wednesday Service 7 pm, 2nd &
4th Sunday 7 pm
Cambridge Baptist Church
(Southern), Justin Bates,
pastor, Sunday School, 9:45
am, Morning Worship, 11 am,
Discipleship Training, 5:30 pm,
Church Worship Service, 6:30
pm, Wednesday Service, 7 pm
Piedmont United Methodist
Church, Rev. Kevin D. Lawrence
Church starts at 8 a.m., followed
by potluck breakfast 374-2811.
Piedmont Christian Church,
Pastor Bobby J. Dougherty,
Sunday Worship 10:00 am
Burden First Baptist Church,
Ryan Carpenter, Pastor, Sunday
School, 9:45 am Morning
Worship 10:55 am, Evening
Worship 6 pm, Wednesday
Evening Women’s, Bible Study
6 pm, 620-438-2563
Burden United Methodist
Church, Kathryn Graver, Pastor,
Sunday School, 9:30 am,
Worship, 10:30 am
Presbyterian Church, Rev.
Diane Massey, Sunday School,
10 am, Worship Service, 11 am
Latham United Methodist
Church, Worship Service 9:30
am, Sunday School 10:30 am,
Kid’s Club Wed. 4 - 5, Tutoring:
5 - 6 pm, Peace Foundation:
6-7:15 pm
Dexter Baptist Church, Rev.
Stanley Upchurch, Pastor,
Sunday School, 9:30 am,
George Underwood, S.S.
Superintendent
Dexter Christian Church,
Pastor Chuck Steele, Sunday
School, 10 am, Morning Worship,
11 am, Wed. Bible Study & Youth
Group 7 pm
Friends Church-Timber
Creek, 5 mi. east & 1-112 mi.
north of Atlanta, Ellis Sedlacek,
Pastor, Sunday School, 9:30
am, Worship Service, 10:30 am,
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
7 pm
Prairie View United Methodist
Church, Reverend John Paulin,
Worship Service, 10:30 am
Atlanta Christian Church,
Sunday School, 10 am, Morning
Worship, 11 am
Community Church ServIce,
Sunday, 7 pm, Speaker & special
music, Atlanta Community
Building
Tisdale United Methodist
Church, Rev. Tim Harlan, pastor;
Worship Service, 9:30 am;
Sunday School, 10:45 am
Sedan Schools Star Students of the Week are Damien Hattan and
Mallory Davis.
By Linda Mays
Sedan Schools Star Students this week are Mallory Davis and Damien Hattan. Malary
is a very conscientious student
who earned all A’s and Dameion works very hard to earn
and maintain his good grades.
Both Malary and Damien play
junior varsity and varsity basketball.
Mr. Thompson’s technology classes have been busy
over the past month learning
how to design 3D models and
print them with the school’s
3D printer. Over the summer
Mr. Thompson was awarded a
grant from the USD 286 Educational Foundation to purchase a 3D printer, bringing
the school’s first 3D printer
into the classroom. The printer has allowed students to use
mathematics and elements of
design to create useful objects
and then print them. The 3D
printer allows students to have
ideas and make them a reality.
As a final project, the 7th grade
technology
class
designed
Christmas tree ornaments as
shown in the picture.
On Thursday, the junior
high basketball teams play at
Dexter with Cedar Vale. On
Friday, come cheer on the high
school basketball teams. They
are playing Oswego beginning
at 4 p.m. On Saturday, the junior high honor band and choir
will be in Chanute.
Remember there is no
school on Monday, Jan. 17 in
recognition of the Martin Luther King holiday. However,
Monday afternoon come cheer
on the high school girls’ basketball team at Sedan. It is the
first day of the South Central
Border League Tournament.
Then on Tuesday, come cheer
on high school boys’ basketball
team in the same tournament.
The tournament will continue
later in the week at Cowley College.
Sedan Elementary honor rolls
The Sedan Elementary
School has announced their
second nine weeks honor roll
for third through fifth grades.
“A” Honor Roll
Fourth Grade: Cara Black,
Sopia Rios, Riquel Shaw, Triston Wade
Fifth Grade: Madison Holt,
Melody Holt
“B” Honor Roll
Third Grade: Jasmine Ballard, Oakley Carter, Jackson
Dowell, Katalina Franks, Chloe
Rios, Thane Scrivner, Jackson
Shipley, Haylie Sisco
Fourth
Grade:
Abigail
Campbell,
Briauna
Campbell, A.J. Floyd, Karli Jarboe,
Easton Minor, Kaitlin Moore,
Violet Norris, Jeremiah Prince,
Haley Sellers, Pacey Sellers,
Martin Shipley, Gracie Smylie
Fifth Grade: Crispin Barker, Koda Blankenship, Braden
Clawson, Trenton Crawford,
Jacie Cummings, Levi Dowell, Mallory Draper, Crystal
Gilmore, Ashley Kunath, Halie
Moore
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
If you have questions or changes for the area church directory,
call (620) 725-3176 or email taylornews@taylornews.org
By Cheryl Hurst
The Chautauqua County
Historical and Genealogical Society met at the Senior Center
on Thursday, Jan. 7.
President Vera Miller called
the meeting to order. The secretary read the minutes of the
Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 meetings; the
minutes were approved as presented. The treasurer gave the
financial report for November
and December and they were
approved as presented.
Vera discussed the cleaning of the History House and
the progress the company has
made.
She discuss a possible donation of a printer. Carlotta
Munson made the motion to
accept the printer. Don Dilley
seconded and the motion carried.
Vera discussed that people are still contacting her
about wanting to purchase
Dale R. Lewis’s book “Footprints in the Dew”. Discussion
was held and all agreed to sell
the books after the History
House is cleaned up.
Sue Kill discussed the movie of Adam Catlin’s being made
in Sedan. There was open discussion and most of our members are Sedan High School
Alumni. Cheryl Hurst made the
motion that the consensus of
the society members were in
support of Adam Catlin’s movie. Don Dilley seconded. Motion
carried.
Richard Blankinship presented the program on the Evans Wagon Train traveling from
Pueblo, Colo., to the northern
border of Colorado. They had
to travel through mountains,
rivers and many other interesting campsites. The trail was
near what is today Interstate
Highway 25.
Members attending were
Vera Miller, Cheryl Hurst, Don
Dilley, Sandra Dilley, Dixie
Selter, Carlotta Munson, Sue
Kill, Annetta Kelley, Richard
Blankinship, Jim Chase and
Steve Zimmerman.
The next meeting will be
Thursday, Feb. 4.
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Longton Happenings
This was a full weekend.
My high school friend monthly get-together was in Garden
Plain on Friday evening. We
had a great time catching up.
Then on Saturday we had a
baby shower for Shauna. Stuart’s mom and sister, Sheila
and Stacey Goodwin, made the
invitations, decorations and
games which were all Dr. Seuss
related. It was so fun and they
did such a great job. We had it
at my sister Pam Kirk’s home
in Maize. Thank you, Pam and
Gary, for allowing us the use of
your home.
Our new grandson is due
Feb. 2, and we can’t wait for
number six. After the shower,
we ordered pizza at Gambino’s Pizza in Colwich and had
a party for Iris’s third birthday. So hard to believe she is
three already. It was a Mickey
Mouse theme and was so great
to share with David, Shauna,
Brayden, Cayden, Sheila and
Stacey Goodwin, Stuart, Jamie,
Lyric and Iris. She was so excited.
When she got home, there
was a Frozen Castle, and balloons all over her room. The
Beatles, “Happy Birthday”
alerted her to come upstairs
and see her surprise.
While I was in Wichita, I
had a Hurts Donut for the first
time. It was maple and bacon.
It was the best thing ever and
not too sweet. I have been
seeing them on Food Network
and always wanted to try one.
Their slogan is “Wanna Hurts
Donut?”. They have a van that
has “Emergency Donut Vehicle” written on the side. This
chain donut store just came to
Wichita.
It also was NFL playoff
weekend and the Kansas City
Chiefs shut out the Houston
Texans, 30-0 - our first playoff
game in 22 years. It is pretty
exciting for Chief fans. They
had the second longest kickoff
return in NFL Playoff history
with 106 yards.
Wichita State Shockers defeated the South Illinois Salukis
83-58 making them the only
undefeated team in the Missouri Valley Conference at 4-0.
Wheelin’ Around Longton
By Steve Fielder
Thanks to the frigid weather outside, I’m starting seeds
here at home. It helps to pass
the time and I’m getting a jump
on spring planting. Besides
quite a few houseplants, I’ve
also got bamboo of several varieties, peppers, onions and tomatoes. I’ve put up grow lights
and the plants are on heat
mats. The plants are growing
fast and I’m quickly running
out of room.
Out town has once again
lost one of our “ movers and
shakers.” Richard Palmer recently passed away. He was an
oil man who never gave up the
business when many others
did. He was a man with a sense
of humor that will be missed.
I finally got my bird feeders
up and filled. I’m brushing up
on my bird identification skills
every day. When I first came
here 40 years ago I was pretty
good at bird watching because
I’d just taken a class in it. The
Albrights kept me sharp as they
were dedicated ornithologists.
They went to great lengths to
add to their life lists of birds
they had seen. My skills have
diminished because of not using them.
I’m ready for spring or at
least warmer weather.
My birthday list starts with
Ernie Persinger on Friday, Jan.
15, followed by Sylvia Clubine,
Charles Mackey, Francis Gagon and Susan Dryden on Sunday, Jan. 17. Anthony Whitfield
joins in on Tuesday, Jan. 19, as
do Amanda Pickett and Sharon
Engelbrecht on Wednesday,
Jan. 20 . Everyone have a great
day.
See you out and about!
Grenola Jayhawkers 4-H
Grenola Jayhawkers 4-H
By Edward Metcalf
The Grenola Jayhawkers
4-H Club met on Dec. 21 at
the Grenola Methodist Church.
Each family brought cookies,
which were distributed while
caroling around the Grenola
community. After a fun time
caroling, the club came back
to the church for the monthly
meeting.
At the meeting, the three
members gave project talks.
Following the meeting, recreation was a Christmas gift exchange. Before leaving the club
had a dinner of finger food and
snacks.
Next month the club will
hold a parents’ night meeting
and the parents will run the
meeting for their children who
hold offices.
Grafton Community Meeting
By Katie Walton
The monthly meeting of the
Grafton Community was held
at the school house on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The
tables were festively decorated
with party hats and noisemakers to welcome the New Year.
President
Dixie
Selter
called the meeting to order
with her small school bell.
Guest Johnnie Franks was
introduced and he was welcomed by everyone. Birthdays
in the month of January belonged to Sally Sturges alone.
There were no anniversaries.
No business was discussed.
The next meeting will be on
Saturday, Feb. 13, and it will be
soup night. Dixie led the group
in the Pledge of Allegiance and
Mitchell Foster led the prayer.
This was our Annual Pancake
and Ebleskiver supper. Charlene Sturges made her light
and delicious pancakes while
Lois Terning matched her with
her Ebleskivers skills. It was
fabulous ladies. Others brought
sausage, breakfast casseroles,
fruit and a picture-perfect fruit
pizza was among the sides.
Great night of friends and food.
Those present for a great
evening were Sandi and Frank
Adcock; Tom and Lois Terning;
Ruth and Jim Lane; Charlene
Sturges; Dixie Selter; Dale and
Katie Walton; Logan Lukens;
Austin Patterson; Don and Lorene Selter; Sharon Payne;
Sally Sturges; Johnnie Franks;
Nancy and Chris Patterson;
Mike Chamberlin; and Alma
and Mitchell Foster.
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By Pauline Ramsey
Feyn and Tammy Baker
took their hired hand, Hugo, to
watch his son, Alex Sagastume,
graduate from basic training. It
was held at Great Lakes Naval
Academy, north of Chicago. It
was a quick trip. They spent
the day with Alex and then returned home the next day. They
were able to see Lake Michigan
and drove home through Wisconsin so Hugh and Feyn could
say they had been there.
“The church is not to be one
of consumerism that ‘meets my
needs’, but is to BE the church.
We are not to be spiritual consumers but spiritual contributors. The church doesn’t exist
for us; we are to BE the church
and the church is to exist for
the world. He spoke from Acts
4:33-34 (NIV), ‘God’s grace was
so powerfully at work in them,
there were NO needy persons
among them.’ They didn’t wait
for the government to provide
for the needs of the needy but
they, the church did. These
were First Century Christians who were ‘all in’.” Craig
Groeschel - LifeChurch
Imagine that kind of world
with that kind of love and
churches who are ‘all in’ to do
that we have to leave the walls
of the church and stop being
spiritual consumers (internal
and always studying the word)
but spiritual contributors (outward and acting out the word
for all to see). Look around you
and see if there is someone you
can help who is in need. I had
never thought about that scripture in this way before. Really
convicted me to be more ‘all
in’.
Have a Blessed Week in His
amazing love!
CES names Spotlight Musicians
Throughout the school year, students in Ed Shubert’s music class at
Central Elementary will be featured as “Spotlight Musicians.” He selects students based on classroom rules and procedures, taking part,
showing manners, and assisting peers. Spotlight Musicians will work
as special helpers, share music selections, and receive a certificate in
recognition of his/her effort. The January group of Spotlight Musicians consists of: Kindergarten – Treighton Hafenstein; First Grade
– Gracelea Weigle; Second Grade – Jessie McClung; Third Grade
– Josey Toon; Fourth Grade –Russ Smith; Fifth Grade – Jackilynn
Krueger; Sixth Grade – Seath Long.
Extension News
Agriculture Lease Law
by Richard H Fechter
District Extension Agent
It is estimated that more
than 50 percent of Kansas
farmland and pastureland is
rented. In some areas of the
state, this figure is higher.
Many producers cannot maintain a viable business without
operating through lease arrangements. Leases are growing in prominence and will
play an increasingly important
role in production agriculture
as fewer and fewer producers manage and operate our
state’s agricultural resources.
Some leases are simple oral
arrangements, while others
are complex, lengthy written
documents. An oral agreement
may be legally enforceable, but
it is much more desirable to
spell out the agreement’s details in writing.
By definition, a lease is a
contract for the exclusive use
of land for a specific period.
There are at least two parties
to any lease:
1) the landowner who owns
the land, also known as the lessor; and
2) the tenant who farms or
operates the land, also known
as the lessee.
Certain rights and obligations binding both parties
arise from the relationship.
When land is leased, the lease
is equivalent to a sale of the
premises for the length of the
lease. The tenant essentially
becomes the owner for a time
and has the responsibilities of
one who is in possession of the
land.
Parties to a lease are presumed to know of laws existing at the time the lease is
entered. Provisions of statutes,
ordinances and regulations are
read into and become a part
of the contract by implication
as though they were expressly written into the contract,
except where the parties have
shown a contrary intention.
For example, if a written
lease says the lease will terminate Dec. 31, and Kansas
law states oral leases on farm
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A written lease does not
have to be a detailed contract.
A memorandum or note concerning the lease may be sufficient if the party against whom
it will be enforced signs it. A
written lease is a contract and
should be approached with the
same careful and thorough
consideration given when entering into any binding contractual agreement.
Though an oral lease is unenforceable if it cannot be performed within one year, a written lease may cover any period
of time. Thus, any beginning
and ending dates may be used
in the lease.
For all leases, except written leases signed by the parties
that provide otherwise, Kansas
law provides that notice to terminate farm and pastureland
leases must be given as follows:
1. in writing;
2. at least 30 days prior to
March 1, and;
3. must fix March 1 as the
termination date of the tenancy.
Any notice to terminate
which does not comply with
the above requirements is inadequate and the tenancy will
continue. The law previously
applied to “farm” leases which
includes cropland and pastureland.
A lease is a contract for the
exclusive possession of land
for a definite period and the
landowner cannot use the land
for his own purposes while
it is leased. For example, the
landowner cannot hunt on the
leased ground without the permission of the tenant unless
the landowner retained these
rights in a written lease.
A landowner, however,
may enter the premises to:
1) make reasonable inspection;
2) make repairs and/or installations;
3) show the premises to
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5) deliver a notice to terminate the tenancy.
The Extension Office has
lease packets for both cropland and pastureland. The
packets contain copies of the
Kansas Agriculture Lease Law,
information about pasture and
crop leases, a frequently asked
questions document, sample
lease forms and other information about ag leases. Stop by
the offices and pickup one of
the packets.
puff of steam. But, the science
tells a different story.
Popcorn is the only type of
corn that pops. The hull is thin
enough to allow it to pop open.
Inside each kernel is a small
amount of water. The ideal
popping moisture content is
13.5-14%. As the kernel heats
up, the moisture expands and
turns into steam. When the
temperature reaches 347°F,
the pressure inside the kernel
reaches 135 pounds per square
inch, and it explodes. A single
kernel expands to 40-50 times
its original size.
What Makes
Popcorn is a healthful
Popcorn POP?
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By Jill Morgan
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Blizzard!
Snow storm delays
Prairie Star delivery
and curtails area activity
Sedan High School
The Sedan High School Winter 2011 Homecoming court are (front row) Paula Powell, Lindsay Jones, Baylee Williams,
Kaitlin McDonough, Katherine Mullendore, Katie Allison; Brace Unruh, Austin Filtingberger, Casey Holt, Kyle Williams,
Timothy McDonough, and Luke Adcock.
Three area high schools
to hold Friday homecomings
Three area high schools are
celebrating winter homecomings
this week and anticipating coronation ceremonies that will take
place this Friday night. CentralBurden High School, Sedan High
School, and West Elk High School
will all hold homecoming coronations this Friday evening at their
home varsity basketball games.
Jared Golden, Layne Smith,
Bobby O’Bryan, John McAlister,
Shelby Moore, Alexsa Coon, Codi
Martin, and Sarah Fischer are
homecoming candidates for Central-Burden High School.
The
theme for this homecoming is
“Jungle Fever” and the coronation
will be held during halftime of the
varsity mens basketball game on
Friday, Feb. 4 when the South Haven Cardinals will visit the Raiders
at home.
Basketball homecoming for Sedan High School is also scheduled
for this Friday, Feb. 4, and coronation will be held during halftime of
the varsity men’s basketball game
where the Blue Devils will take on
the Udall Eagles. The men’s and
women’s basketball teams, along
with the cheerleaders, chose the
homecoming court, which consists of Kyle Williams, Casey Holt,
Timothy McDonough, Kaitlin McDonough, Katherine Mullendore,
and Baylee Williams.
Junior escorts will be Luke Adcock and Katie Allison, sophomore
escorts will be Austin Filtingberger
and Lindsay Jones, and freshman
escorts will be Brace Unruh and
Paula Powell. Crown bearer will be
Coda Blankenship and flower girl
will be Jacie Cummings.
Spirit Days have been held at
Sedan High School this week with
Monday as Tye Dye Day, Tuesday
Ugly Necktie Day, Wednesday Barbie and Ken Day, Thursday is Stolen Identity Day, and Friday is Blue
and White Day.
On Friday a Homecoming Pep
Assembly will be held during the afternoon at Sedan High School and
classes will perform skits in front of
the student body. Student Council
will host their 4th annual dodge ball
tournament immediately following
the homecoming basketball games.
Pizza and pop will be served and admission is free. This is for students
in grades 9-12.
At West Elk, coronation will be
held during halftime of the men’s
varsity game on Friday evening
when the Patriots take on the Oxford
Wildcats. Cody Juaire, Cole Mull,
Dalton Signer, Chandler Koch, Kailey Townsley, Cali Portenier, Chey-
enne McCarty, and Sydney Hines
make up this year’s royal court. The
theme will be “Back To December,”
from a song by singer Taylor Swift.
The West Elk Staff Organization
will host its annual chili/soup and
pie supper on Friday, Feb. 4, from
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. in the West Elk
High School Cafeteria. All proceeds
go to the 2011 W.E.S.O. scholarship
fund.
Meal options include: $5 - bowl
of chili or soup with refill, piece of
pie, and a drink; $3.50 - bowl of chili
or soup with refill and a drink; $2.50
- piece of pie and a drink
West Elk High School
The West Elk High School Winter 2011 Homecoming candidates are (back row)
Cody Juaire, Cole Mull, Dalton Signer, Chandler Koch; (front row) Kailey Townsley,
Cali Portenier, Cheyenne McCarty, and Sidney Hines.
Weather forecasting professionals are calling it the worst snow storm
to hit this area in the past half century --- the blizzard that crashed into
Elk and Chautauqua counties Tuesday, leaving at least a foot of snow in
most places.
All schools in the area were closed, as well as courthouses, city offices and many local businesses. Travel on Tuesday was next to impossible
and the view on Wednesday morning was one of disbelief --- everyone
was snowed in.
The storm moved across the entire state, causing Gov. Sam Brownback to close state offices on Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol urged
citizens to stay close to home and not travel on the snowpacked highways that were double-whammied with drifting up to six feet high.
The Prairie Star, which is printed each Wednesday at the Arkansas City
Traveler plant, was printed on time but publisher Rudy Taylor said he
could not travel the snow-packed and drifted highways to pick up the
papers. “We’ll just be a day late,” Taylor said. “It’s the first time in my forty
years of publishing weekly newspapers that we’ve delayed the distribution of our newspapers by a full day.”
The Sedan First Baptist Church has opened its doors to those who
may need shelter from the winter storm. The basement will be open and
the heat and lights will be on for the next several days.
Anyone who needs a warm place to stay is welcome to find refuge.
The side door on the south side of the building will be unlocked.
The website taylornews.org has been highly utilized during this
storm. It will continue to be updated as the week progresses.
City/school filings
official in CQ County
Sedan voters will hold March 1 primary
Official filings for city and school
board positions in Chautauqua County were announced by the Chautauqua County Clerk Cammie Farner following the Jan. 25 deadline.
The general election will be held
Tuesday, April 5 for all positions.
Only one race will require a primary
election on Tuesday, March 1 --- the
race for mayor of Sedan. Only voters
residing within the Sedan city limits
will vote in the primary.
The following will be candidates
for election in the April 5 election:
Cedar Vale Mayor: Jerry Bowman, Jack E. Zimmerman, Larry
Robinette.
Cedar Vale City Council: David
Strasburg, Gerald Jerry Walker, M.
Ralene Davis, David Ferguson, Larry
Dwight Mattocks, Jacob A. Skelton.
Elgin Mayor: Teresa Venable and
Don Adkins.
Elgin City Council: Tammy L.
Buhler and Timothy L. Venable.
Niotaze Mayor: David L. Deal, Jr.
Niotaze City Council: Betty J.
Smith and John Rosson.
Peru Mayor: Leo Walker, Greg
Joslin, Leslie E. Wolfe.
Peru City Council: Heath Joslin,
Deana Miller, Paul Marshall, Dallas
M. Hartley, Cory Kirchner, Julie Bays,
Dale Bays.
Sedan Mayor: Clarence Bailey,
Judy Tolbert, Tim Hills and William
C. (Bill) McKenna. The top three
vote-getters will advance to the April
5 General Election ballot. According
to Kansas law, no write-in blanks will
appear on the March 1 ballot. One
blank line will appear at the end of
the list of candidates on the April ballot, which will also include the council race.
Sedan City Council: Wesley Copeland Sr., D. Brett Dickens, Theresa
Wilson and Terri Coate.
USD 285 (Cedar Vale) Board of
Education: Carl O. Clapp II (Trey),
Linda Robinette, Rob Lackey, James
Rainbolt, Monica Thompson, Jessica
Bliss and Gloria Rose.
USD 286 (Sedan): Dist. 1, Pos. 1:
Jennifer A. Monday, Jack Rutledge.
Dist. 2, Pos. 2: Jill Adcock-Mills,
Wesley Copeland, Sr.
Dist. , Pos. 3: Jennifer C. Unruh.
At-large Pos. 7: Patrick B. Steward, Jack Warren.
For more information on the upcoming election(s), contact County
Clerk Cammie Farner at 725-5800.
Elk County officials
to be elected April 5
No primary required in any race
No primary election will be required to elect city and school board
officials for Elk County. No more than
three candidates filed for any one office, according to County Clerk Donna Kaminska.
Filings in Elk County were as follows:
For Elk Falls City Council (five
positions open): Kelly Weakley, Nancy Nuttall, Seth Ferrell, Debbie J.
Wright, Dick Scott, Vicky L. Thompson.
For Elk Falls Mayor: No one filed.
For Grenola City Council (five positions open): Terry M. Kill, Bill Huffman, Leon F. Wells, Donald L. Miller.
For Grenola Mayor: Marion J.
Fullhart, Joshua Kessinger.
For Howard City Council (three
positions open): Robert B. Winn, Gary
L. Harrod.
The Central Winter 2011 Homecoming candidates are (back row) Jared Golden, Layne Smith, Bobby O’Bryan, John McAliFor Longton City Council (three
ster; (front row) Shelby Moore, Alexsa Coon, Codi Martin, and Sarah Fischer.
positions open): Jolie D. Gerging,
Jennifer L. Walker, Justin Corle, Sha-
ron Ferguson, Richard W. Claytor.
For Moline City Council (three
positions open): Nick Laney, Elmer
Ward.
For school board positions, the
following candidates filed:
USD 282 (West Elk): Pos. 1 - Steve
Walker, L.W. “Ross” Ross, David Evans.
Position 2: No one filed.
Position 3: Matthew C. Hilton.
Member at large: David Whetstone.
USD 283 - Elk Valley: Dist. 1, Pos.
1 - Randall Cannon, Mark Ashenfelter.
Dist. II, Pos. II, Mitchell R. Dowell.
Dist. III, Pos. II, Marlene Kay
Cook, Ken Coatney, Justin Corle.
Member at large: Jolie Gerding,
Kenneth Kramer.
For information on the election,
contact the Elk County Clerk’s office.
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PRAIRIE STAR
Feb. 2, 2011
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PRAIRIEHSTAR
By Jenny Diveley - Prairie Star
Pinching my lip and forearm
will always bring laughable results
This past Monday night I was almost gut
laughing and it wasn’t because of something
funny I’d seen on television or a joke that Landon told. In fact, poor Trent had just gotten sick
at his stomach, leaving a trail of evidence from
his bed to our bathroom, something I really
don’t find funny. As he cried and needed his
mama’s comforting, I laughed even as I held
him close and helped him into the shower.
But I’ve done that for years: even in the
most difficult and stressful situations I laugh,
almost uncontrollably. When a crisis comes
into my path I feel this goofy grin spread across
my face and it feels as if my lips are pulled toward my back teeth involuntarily. Then as I respond to the situation at hand, my body starts
shaking with laughter and even tears.
I’ve looked it up online and have found different ways to help curb the problem. I could
bite my lip, pinch my forearm, pick my teeth,
think of something sad, disguise it as a coughing fit, or even do multiplication tables in my
head. There’s no true diagnosis for the problem but one doctor coined it, “hysterical laughter stress response.”
Now sure we’ve all had our moments in a
sad situation. I remember getting in the family car after an especially difficult funeral and
as the door was shut, we all fell into a fit of
laughter. That is a normal response, especially
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he fell asleep, all the while with a cheesy grin
strawberries and whipped cream . . . using the
A year ago at this time, the
and chuckle through my lips. He’ll just have
word “oodles” . . . unity . . . placing the last piece
average
high for the peto learn that sometimes laughter really is the
in the complicated jigsaw puzzle . . . A waiter who squats down
riod above was 43 degrees
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turning overdue library books . . . “As a general rule, prosperity
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Life’s Little Lifesavers
One of five qualified for
EITC fail to claim it
Editor:
Every penny counts in
today’s economy, yet many
working people are overlooking an important tax credit
that could put anywhere between $2 to more than $5,600
into their pockets. The Earned
Income Tax Credit or EITC, is
a financial boost for working
people hit by hard economic
times.
Many people will qualify
for EITC for the first time this
year because their income
declined, their marital status
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changed, or they added children to their families. Yet the
IRS estimates that one out of
every five eligible workers fail
to claim their EITC.
Anyone with 2010 earnings under $48,362 from wages, self-employment, or farming should see if they qualify.
They earned it. Now, they just
need to file and claim it. More
information can be found at
www.irs.gov, keyword: EITC.
IRS’s online EITC assistant
can help determine a person’s
eligibility and compute the
Under the dome
amount of their credit.
EITC has been making the
lives of working people a little
easier for 36 years. Today,
more than ever, hard-working
individuals can use a little extra help - they earned it.
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tion including 5.5 inches
of snow.” Precipitation
through Jnauary 2010 was
1.86 inches. Precipitation
through Janrary 2011 so far
is .31 inches. Our 30-year
average rainfall is 40 inches.
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By Sen. Jeff King
Update from Topeka
A tribute to our home state
This week, I want to depart a bit from the current issues before the Kansas Senate
to recognize an historic moment for our state. On Saturday, the State of Kansas celebrated the 150th anniversary
of its admission as the 34th
state of the United States. For
any state, 150 years of statehood is a milestone worthy of
recognition.
For Kansas (and the entire
nation), however, this anniversary is especially significant.
The equality and freedom that
we treasure has its roots deep
in the soil of territorial Kansas. Under the 1854 KansasNebraska Act, Kansas residents were allowed to decide
whether Kansas would be a
slave state or a free one. This
choice led to violent efforts,
largely by a group of Missouri
slave owners and their supporters, to impose slavery on
Kansas. Kansans – those early
settlers of our state who supported liberty and equality for
all – fought back. As the tomb-
stone of one such anti-slavery
crusader reads, “I am willing
to die for the cause of freedom
in Kansas.” During this violent
time, known as Bleeding Kansas, many Kansans did indeed
sacrifice their fortunes, their
safety, and even their lives to
ban the scourge of slavery in
Kansas.
The abolitionist fighters
of the 1850s and the 1860s
are not the only Kansans who
fought “for the cause of freedom.” Kansans have fought
for freedom and equality at
home through such events as
the Progressive movement of
the early 20th century and
the historic Brown v. Board of
Education decision in 1954.
Kansans have led the fight for
freedom abroad from the heroics of Kansas leaders such as
General Eisenhower in World
War II to the many thousands
of Kansans who gave their
lives in conflicts from the Civil
War to the current wars in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
Today’s
Kansas
faces
many challenges. Unemployment is too high. Personal incomes are stagnant and often
falling. State and local governments face declining revenues. Our rural communities
face depopulation. We must
acknowledge these difficulties
(and many others) and face
them with the Kansas spirit,
hard work, and determination
that we know so well.
Above all, on the 150th
anniversary of our statehood,
we must remember the motto
selected by the founders of
our great state, “Ad Astra Per
Aspera” which means “To the
Stars Through Difficulties.”
As we continue to aim for the
stars through the great difficulties we face today, let us remember that we are blessed to
live in Kansas – the bedrock of
freedom, liberty, and equality
for generations of Americans
and people around the world.
May the Lord bless us all and
bless the next 150 years of
statehood for the great state of
Kansas.
LSP Valentine’s basket raffle
will help kids attend preschool
By Mary Kaiser
It is that time of year again
to raffle off the Little Scholar
Preschool’s Valentine Basket!
This wonderful basket is overflowing with great items.
Gifts like chocolate, a
massage, manicure, haircut,
jewelry, cookie accessories,
spa products, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Main
Street Café gift certificate and
so much more are included in
the basket! The basket will be
traveling around town on display at some of our wonderful
sponsors like Leota’s Gifts &
More, Ackarman Hardware,
Floyd’s Supermarket, Redford
Ranch Style, and the 1st National Bank of Sedan.
The drawing will be on
Thursday, Feb. 10, and the
winner will be notified. Tickets are $1 a ticket or $5 for 6
tickets. Tickets may be purchased from LSP board members or our sponsors who will
be hosting the basket.
LSP is partnering with Pizza Hut in Sedan on Saturday,
Feb. 12 for a “FUN”draiser
Night! Either dine in or carry
out between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
and Pizza Hut will donate 20%
to Little Scholar Preschool.
When paying give them the
ticket or let them know that
you would like to support LSP.
The Little Scholar Preschool is a non-profit organization that operates on donations and events that are held
by the preschool. We would
like to thank the community
and our sponsors for supporting the Little Scholar Preschool!
If you have moved or for any other reason left our bank
… NOW is the time to take another look. Big ‘out of town’
banks are raising service charges again and again, our
are among the lowest in the industry.
www.fnbofsedan.com
Monday – Friday
Lobby: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday
Lobby: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Prairie Star • Montgomery County Chronicle • Labette Avenue
ITEMS FOR SALE
ITEMS WANTED
STORAGE CONTAINERS: 20’ 40’ 45’ 48’
53’ storage containers for sale. Go to
centralcontainer.net or 785-655-9430.
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“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!
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USED APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE:
Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Fridge, Freezers,
AC units, Recliners, Lift chair-918-533-6000
or 620-597-2680.
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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.
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ITEMS WANTED
SCRAP METAL: Paying top dollar for scrap
metal, junk cars (running or not), etc. Will
pick up items. Call 918-559-9162.
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We honor all Thompson
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Call or visit our website for working ranches
in a several state area. Let our background
in stocker/ cow-calf production and hunting
properties be of assistance in the sale of your
ranch or your property search.
400+ acres of prime deer hunting,
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HELP WANTED
CNAs: now taking applications for CNAs.
Evening and night shifts available, off every
other weekend. Competitive wages. Apply
in person at Chetopa Manor 814 Walnut
Street or call 620-236-7248.
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NURSES, CNAS, AND HOUSEKEEPERS:
Oswego Health and Rehab is hiring for
full-time nurses, CNAs, and housekeepers.
Please apply at 1104 Ohio Street, Oswego,
KS or call 620-795-4429.
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CNAS NEEDED: We are expanding and
need CNAs who want to provide person
centered care. We have 8 hour day/
evening shifts and 12 hour night shifts
available. Every other weekend off with
consistent scheduling available. Apply
REAL ESTATE CENTER
www.ksrealestate.com
AUCTION
Sunday, Feb. 20 • 1 p.m.
HELP WANTED
www.mybankcnb.com
Community National Bank & Trust
of Caney is currently accepting applications
for a Part Time Teller/Loan Clerk. The hours
and days worked may vary and may include
working Saturday mornings. Qualified
applicants should have excellent customer
service skills & accurate attention to detail.
Previous teller or cash handling experience
preferred.
Please apply in person or mail your resume
to: Community National Bank & Trust
Attn: Danny Scott, PO Box 67, 501 E. 4th
Caney, KS, 67333 • 620-879-5500
EEO Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet
online at www.americareusa.net or call
620-725-3153.
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PART-TIME CUSTODIAN: Elk County
Building maintenance, is accepting
applications for the position of Part
Time Custodian. Apply at Elk County
Court House. Contact Joe love, Building
maintenance Director, office Phone (620)
374-3520 or by cell phone (620) 2057987. Job Description: This is a Part Time
position 20 hours a week or less, Duties
include Cleaning of Court house Offices,
Bathrooms, Offsite Building Sheriff’s Office
and Extension Office. Successful Candidate
will be able to stand for long periods of
4 bedroom house with
partial basement.
1.4 acres.
Dave Alexander, auctioneer
for Real Estate Center
533 N. Penn
Independence, Ks
620-331-7550
Clayton Farlow, broker/owner
ALL UTILITIES PAID
Belmore Apartments I
525 Plum Street, Chetopa, KS
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
Appliances Furnished
HUD/Section 8 Vouchers Accepted
FREE LAUNDRY
Rental Assistance May Be Available to Those Who Qualify
62 and older or disabled households regardless of age
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
620-236-7870
Apartments available at
Westside Homes, Oswego
Apply at Frogley’s
Gun Shop or call
620-778-2458
2 AUCTIONS
Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m.
Improved Farm: $295,000 ▪ 129 ac w/paved Hwy
54 frontage ▪ 75 ac crop ground ▪ 30 ac timber &
creek ▪ Nicely remodeled home.
Flinthills Pasture: $510,000 ▪ 300 ac ▪ Hunting
▪Fishing ▪ Grazing ▪ 3 Ponds ▪ Metal Building
▪Water Meter
Butler Co. Improved Farm
Productive Farm/Hunting Paradise: $525,000
▪ 160 ac ▪ Nice Pond ▪ Creek Bottom Crop Ground
▪ Hardwood Timber ▪ Rock Creek ▪ 1,836sf house
For more land listings, visit our website
David Sundgren
Realtor, Auctioneer
316.322.5555
www.SunGroupRealEstate.com
Booth Hotel
Independence, Kansas
Located on major highway between
Riverton and Crestline, Kan.,
(4710 SE Altermate Hwy. 69, Galena)
14 Acres M/L, with 3400 sq. ft.
Rancher, beamed ceilings, woodburning fireplace, CH/A, in-ground pool,
home needs TLC, livestock barn, open
metal shed, pond, room to build new
home, nice size pasture, Riverston
School District. Owners have moved!
Come To Buy! Very Desirable Property!
TERMS: 10% down payment sale day,
the balance on or before Feb. 16, 2016,
2015 taxes paid by sellers.
Small amount of personal property:
Maytag Washer and Electric Dryer,
2-Dr. Refrigerator, Dining Room
Table, 6 chairs, Zero Turning Radius
Mower.
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Saturday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m.
2 miles North of KOAM TV Tower, then
East 2 miles to 85th, then 1/2 North;
146 Acre Farm and home located South
of Pittsburg on 400/160 Hwy., to NE Star
Valley Rd. (5473 NE 85th St., Weir)
Approx. 90 Acres in Cultivation, 10 Acres
Hay Meadow, remainder wooded with
1/4 mile of live water and abundant deer
and other wildlife. Close to Pittsburg, Joplin, Baxter and Columbus
Older home has new roof and new
kitchen cabinets, older 2-car detached garage on rural water.
Farm Tenant is available to new owner
but is giving possession at closing.
Terms: 10% non refundable down payment sale day, the balance within 30
days of auction. Taxes for 2015 paid by
seller. Possession of buildings at closing, farmland subject to tenants rights.
Hunting land at closing. Very diversified
farm.
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Call today to schedule a tour
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time, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able
to bend stoop or stretch, while mopping
or sweeping floors, come into contact
with chemical used for cleaning, person
protective items such as gloves or hearing
protection will be provided. This position
reports to the Maintenance Director who
may require assistance with construction
projects as the need arises. Elk County is
an equal opportunity employer. Submit
all applications to Joe Love, maintenance
Director at the Elk County Court House.
Starting $9.00.
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CAN YOU DIG IT? Heavy Equipment
Operator Career! We Offer Training
and Certifications Running Bulldozers,
Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job
Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 1-866362-6497.
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PHARMACY
DIRECTOR:
southeast
Nebraska Critical Access Hospital. Requires
BS Pharmacy, excellent organizational,
customer service and planning skills.
Experience in healthcare pharmacy
management preferred. Competitive
salary, benefits. Apply at www.jchc.us. For
information call HR at (402) 729-6850.
(KCAN)
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PLANT/OPS/SAFETY/EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR: southeast
Nebraska Critical Access Hospital. Requires
bachelor’s, excellent organizational,
customer service, planning skills.
Experience: safety management, OSHA,
environmental safety, Homeland Security
preferred. Competitive compensation.
Apply: www.jchc.us. Information: HR (402)
729-6850.
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TRUCK DRIVER: Convoy Systems is hiring
Class A drivers to run from Kansas City
to the west coast. Home Weekly! Great
Benefits! www.convoysystems.com Call
Lori 1-800-926-6869 ext. 303.
(KCAN)
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Let your classified advertisement
put money in your pocket!
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.
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LAZY BEAR COMPUTERS: in-home
repair and upgrades. We come to you.
620-725-5465, 620-330-0330. www.
lazybearcomputers.com.
mjking@
lazybearcomputers.com.
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SEPTIC TANKS - Sold and installed. Contact
Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556. CQ1-tfn
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WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand,
and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620249-2867. CQ1-tfn
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MCNOWN TREE CARE
Insured, professional tree trimming,
removal, and clean-up.
FREE ESTIMATES
Home: 620-725-4038
Cell: 620-249-1891
“When Experience Counts, Count on Us!”
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CLEAR VISION WINDSHIELD REPAIR:
If you need a rock chip repaired, call Paul
Stetz at 620-725-3265. If we can’t answer,
please leave a message.
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: nice 3 bedroom/2
bath mobile home. CH/A, kitchen
appliances. $375/month. 620-795-2471.
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FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR RENT IN CANEY: Houses for rent in
Caney. Two and three bedrooms, carports
and storage sheds. No pets. Call 620-8792532.
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FOR RENT IN CANEY: Duplex, one large
master bedroom, one bath, large sunroom,
large living room, washer/dryer hookup,
lots of cabinets, two walk-in closets,
appliances, garage, fenced. No smoking,
no pets. $550/month, $559/deposit. Call
620-879-2915 or 620-252-8382.
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: Nice 3 bedroom
home. Central H/A, Stove, Refrigerator
and Garage w/Carport. Deposit Required.
626 Kansas. No Pets Call 795-2653
after 5:30 pm.
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BILLING SKILLS IN DEMAND! Become a
Medical Office Assistant! NO EXPERIENCE
NEEDED! Online training can get you job
ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet
needed! 1-888-424-9412.
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HUNTING LAND NEEDED: Pur Hunters
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This position also involves training patients in daily living skills and monitoring patient
progress towards meeting treatment plan goals. High School diploma or GED required.
• On-Call Crisis Diversion Services Therapist � Based out of �ndependence. A Crisis
Clinician is needed to provide emergency services for both adults and children in the
agency catchment areas. Position is full-time and requires �exible hours. Candidates
shall have current LMFT, LCMFT, LMSW, LSCSW, or LP licensure. Ability to provide
excellent customer service to agency business partners and patients is a must.
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of working accurately and e�ciently to type assigned materials for entry into agency
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PRAIRIE STAR
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on
Dec. 30, 2015, Jan. 6 and 13, 2016
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY
AT SEDAN, KANSAS
PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Jimmy O. Harvey, Deceased
Case No. 15-PR-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:
You are notified that on December
22, 2015, a Petition for issuance of letters of administration was filed in this
Court by Sheri L. Torrey, one of the heirs
of Jimmy O. Harvey, deceased.
Decedent’s estate consists primarily of the following described real estate
located in Chautauqua County, Kansas,
more specifically described as:
The Northwest Quarter and the
North Half of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 34, Township 34 South, Range
9, East of the 6th P.M., Chautauqua
County, Kansas
All creditors of the decedent are
notified to exhibit their demands against
the Estate within the latter of four
months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and
amendments thereto, or if the identity
of the creditor is known or reasonably
ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and
if their demands are not thus exhibited,
they shall be forever barred.
Sheri L. Torrey, Petitioner
G. Thomas Harris
149 E. Main
Sedan, KS 67361
Phone: (620) 725-3344
Fax: (620) 725-3347
Email: gtharris@sbcglobal.net
#: 14686
Attorney for Petitioner
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jan. 13, 2016
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELK
COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Adoption of
OLIVIA E. DAVIS, a Minor Child.
Case No. 2016-AD-01
NOTICE OF HEARING
THE STATE OF KANSAS TO TONI
MARIE (HENSON) DICKEY, CHAD ANTHONY DAVIS AND ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED:
You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court
of Elk County, Kansas, by ROBERTA M.
TAYLOR and ALVIN J. TAYLOR praying
for an order allowing the adoption of
OLIVIA E. DAVIS, a female minor, and
terminating the parental rights of the
natural father and mother. You are hereby required to file your written defenses
thereto on or before the 8th day of February, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., of said day in
said Court, in the District Courtroom in
the Elk County Courthouse, in the City
of Howard, in said County and State,
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.
ROBERTA M. TAYLOR and
ALVIN J. TAYLOR, Petitioners
PATRICK J. MARTIN, #25752
MARTIN LAW OFFICE
712 Madison – P.O. Box 358
Fredonia, KS 66736
620-378-2172
Attorney for Petitioners
Chautauqua County
Commission
The following was taken from the
Chautauqua County Commission meeting
on Jan. 4:
Chairman Goff Searl called the meeting of the Chautauqua County Board of
Commissioners to order on Monday, Jan.
4 at 8:30 a.m. in the commission room of
the courthouse. Commissioner Jack Carpenter and Danny Williams were present
as was County Counselor, Ruth Ritthaler
and County Clerk Janice A. Fine. Danny
Williams opened the meeting with prayer.
Minute’s approval: Goff Searl made
a motion to approve the minutes of Dec.
30 with three corrections. Jack Carpenter
seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Crystal Wade, HR Administrator
joined the meeting to invite commissioners
to her HR organizations yearly seminar on
Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace. Wade
will remind commissioners as the event
gets closer. A TMHC Services letter was
received requesting information for 2016
services. Commissioners agree to remain
at the same level of service for employee
drug testing. Wade brought a travel request for one staff member in the Treasurer’s Office for commercial vehicle training.
Commissioners approve the travel.
Commissioners reviewed and corrected the list for 2016 appointments. Official list will be published in the paper and
available on the website. Danny Williams
made a motion to approve the Official Appointments for 2016 as discussed. Jack
Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
Janice Fine, County Clerk brought the
following to commissioners: 1) A change
order for signature. 2) GAAP Resolution
for 2016 that determines how we report our
financial status. Danny Williams made a
motion to approve the GAAP Resolution
2016-01 as presented. Goff Searl seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. 3)
Discussed work related materials for the
courthouse general fund.
Commissioners discussed personnel
policies and procedures. Crystal Wade,
HR Administrator joined the meeting to
offer information from the employee handbook. Healthcare was discussed.
Danny Williams made a motion to
adjourn at 10:10 a.m. Jack Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Official Appointments for 2016 are as
follows:
Official County Newspaper - Prairie
Star
Official Commission Meeting Day -
Peru City Council
This information was taken from the
minutes of the special meeting of the Peru
City Council held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.
22, and submitted by Barbara Rinck. Members of the council present were Heath
Joslin, Paul Marshall, Donna Wolfe and
Jack Myers and John Berryman. Employees present were Barbara Rinck and Mayor Greg Joslin. This meeting was held to
amend the 2015 budget, move funds from
bond reserve allocation to the general fund
in the amount of $5000. Jack Myers motioned to accept the amendment. Heath
Joslin seconded the motion and the council members signed the necessary documents.
Heath Joslin motioned to adjourn and
Jack Myers seconded the motion.
This information was taken from the
minutes of the Peru City Council meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jan. 13, 2016
ORDINANCE NO. 900
SUMMARY
On January 4, 2016, the City of
Sedan, Kansas adopted Ordinance No.
900. This Ordinance grants to Kansas
Fiber Network (Ksfibernet) a fiber network telecommunications franchise and
outlines the terms of the agreement between Kansas Fiber Network and the
City.
A complete copy of Ordinance No.
900 is available at www.cityofsedan.
com, or at Sedan City Hall, 111 E. Cherokee, Sedan, Kansas.
Attested on January 4, 2016.
Sherry Miller, City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jan. 13 and 20, 2016
Sedan Housing Authority will be holding
their annual board meeting on Jan. 21,
2016 at 4 p.m. in the community room.
Tuesday (to begin January 12, 2016) and
the last working day of the month
Commission Chairman - Goff Searl
Official Depositories - First National Bank
of Sedan and Bank of Sedan
Chautauqua County Fair Board
District One - Kylee Downing Jones
District Two - Dennis Bever
District Three - Austin Floyd
Four County Mental Health Board Richard Newby and 1 vacant position
County Planning Board - Crystal
Wade
County
Economic
Development
Board
District One - Allen Zadorozny, Bill
McKinley, Faye Melton
District Two - Nita Jones, J.D. Rector,
Vernon Hugenot, Tim Nordell
District Three - Joe Reed, Tom Wright,
Mark Palmer
At Large - Ben Allen
SCKEDD Board - Sue Kill
Juvenile Correction Board - Mike
Todd
Freedom of Information Officer - Ruth
Ritthaler
Federal Compliance Officer - Ruth
Ritthaler
KCAMP Board Representative - Janice A. Fine
Aging Board of Directors - Allen
Moore
Community Corrections Board - Richard Newby
New Beginnings Board - Delbert E.
Lampson and Annie Blankinship
Fire District Boards
Fire District One - Dwight Call, Parker
Massey, Jerry Walker, Alfreda Speer, Debbie Wall, David Bohannon, Pat Kelley
Fire District Two - Kyle Finney, David
Deal, Phillip Sweaney, Whitney Thompson,
Brandon Thompson
Fire District Three - J.R. Wolfe, Don
Dilley, Janet Hartley, Nathan Rees, Nick
Reed, Cherie Henson, Bub Walker
Fire District Four - Brad Harter –
Chief, Irvin Hann – Asst Fire Chief, Marion
Hann – Sec. – Treasurer, Cody Williams,
Nathan Blankinship, Mike Armstrong
Fire District Five - Jack Rutledge,
Richard Hillburn, Keith Giesel, Tine Barker
Fire District Six - Herb Beason, Dean
Wolfe, David Monroe, Gary Cole, Steve
Osburn, Jim Beason, Kendall Rollins, Amber Rollins, Norbert Neal
Fire District Eight - Allen Moore, Dean
Littrell, Leslie Talley, David Everhart, Jim
Long
held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, and submitted by Barbara Rinck. Members of the
council present were Heath Joslin, Paul
Marshall, John Berryman 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. John Berryman motioned to accept the minutes; Heath Joslin
seconded it. The treasurer Brandy Hopkins
gave the financial report with receipts of
$7,190.05 and expenses of $8,460.71.
Paul Marshall motioned and Heath Joslin
seconded to accept the report.
Art Sullivan updated everyone on the
FEMA project. John Berryman motioned to
pay bills; Jack Myers seconded it and the
motion. Heath Joslin motioned to adjourn;
Jack Myers seconded it.
Area Reports and Records
Elk County Traffic
Dec. 25 - Dustin A. Taylor, Speeding
75/65, K99. Case Pending.
Dec. 25 - Donald D. Jardine, Speeding 82/55, K99. Case Pending.
Dec. 22 - Jarah Ray Snyder, Speeding 75/65, K99/Oxen. Case Pending.
Jan. 1 - Benjamin P. Massey, Speeding 82/65, K99. Case Pending.
Jan. 1 - John A. Stangle, Speeding
Elk County Register of Deeds
Jan. 4 - Ernest Persinger Estate,
Grantor; Paul Folsom et ux, Grantee;
Cons. Deed
Jan. 4 - Ernest Persinger Estate,
Grantor; Pat C. Cattle, Grantee; Cons.
Deed
Jan. 5 - John Gregory Barnhart et ux,
Grantor; Donald E. Beougher et ux, Grantee; WD
Jan. 6 - Millard Eugene Countryman
et ux, Grantor; Countryman Family Trust,
Grantee; WD
Jan. 6 - Millard Eugene Countryman
et ux, Grantor; Countryman Family Trust,
Grantee; QCD
Chautauqua County Traffic
Dec. 31 - David C. Nelson, Speeding
75/65, U166. Case Closed Jan. 6; Paid
$153.
Dec. 31 - Enoch James Freeman,
Speeding 73/55, K99. Case Pending.
Dec. 31 - Samuel Zalman Mincer,
Speeding 80/55, K99. Case Pending.
Dec. 31 - Rene M. Laureano, Count
1) , Speeding 78/55; Count 2) Operating a
motor vehicle without a valid license, K99.
Case Pending.
Jan. 3 - David Larry Hardin, Speeding
Jan. 3 - Tony L. Cunningham, Speeding 80/55, K99. Case Pending.
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Elk County Commission
The following was taken from the Elk
County Commission meeting minutes on
Dec. 30:
Public Hearing
Chairman Gary Hebb called the public
hearing to order at 8 a.m. in the Commission Room of the Courthouse. Commissioners Kaminska and Hebb were present,
as well as, County Clerk Vicky Wedman.
No objections were made at the hearing.
Commissioner Hebb moved to approve
the budget amendments. Commissioner
Kaminska amended the motion to add the
budget amendments of $200,000 for Road,
$3,000 for Weed and $9,000 for Rural Fire.
Commissioner Kaminska seconded the
motion as amended and it passed 2-0.
Commissioner Kaminska moved to close
the public hearing and Commissioner
Hebb seconded the motion. Motion carried
2-0.
Regular Meeting
Chairman Gary Hebb called the regular meeting to order at 8:25 a.m. in the
Commission Room of the Courthouse.
Commissioners Kaminska and Hebb were
present, as well as, County Clerk Vicky
Wedman.
Public Forum
Commissioner Kaminska noted she
appreciated the patience of the public in
closing the courthouse Dec. 28 during
the power outage. The courthouse did not
have electricity, phones or heat.
Minutes Approval
Commissioner Kaminska moved to
approve the regular minutes of Dec. 14 as
amended. Commissioner Hebb seconded
the motion. Motion carried 2-0.
Commissioner Kaminska moved and
Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion
to approve the special minutes of Dec. 15
as presented. Motion carried 2-0.
Emergency Preparedness
Byrdee Miller said she will be conducting a training exercise with the Longton School at 1 p.m., Jan. 4 at the in-service meeting which includes all employees
of USD #283.
Maintenance
Joe Love said the power outage,
caused no known damage to any of the
systems in the Courthouse. The generator
which runs the Sheriff’s Office threw a low
coolant alarm due to evaporation caused
by the block heater, but started and ran
fine. Coolant has been added and the
alarm reset. Chris Carlson helped to supply power to the Courthouse boiler from
the health generator. The boiler was
working by 1 p.m. The Health Department
generator runs the Health Department,
District Court, the phone system, and
some computer systems; all which is powered through a 50 amp circuit. Although it
worked with the boiler hooked up to it, this
is not a recommended practice. Love suggested the County purchase a generator
large enough to run the whole courthouse.
Commissioner Gary Hebb will attend the
Howard City Council meeting Jan. 4 to see
if the City is interested in selling the generator at the Nursing Home.
Rural Fire
Jim Criger is expecting a smooth transition for the new fire chief.
Road
Sharon Wagner presented a KDOT
project programming request for signature
to replace a bridge on Road 11 between
Native and Oxen. The total cost will be
$317,489.17 with the county paying 20%.
This form is to get the project in motion but
the actual start date probably won’t be until 2018. Commissioner Kaminska moved
to sign the project programming request
regarding a bridge on Road 11 between
Native and Oxen. Commissioner Hebb
seconded the motion and it passed 2-0.
Wagner also said KDOT through Local Projects has approved money at an
80/20 percent match to make repairs to
Limestone between Road 10 & 11 where
the road is washing out. Paperwork is in
process for future repair.
CobraGuard
to retain the services of CobraGuard to administer Cobra services to terminated employees for $1.50 per person/mth. Motion
carried 2-0.
Department Transfers
Byrdee Miller said she would like to
transfer $1,500 from Emergency Preparedness to County Equipment Reserve. She
said she will like to purchase an Emergency Management vehicle in a couple
of months. Her current vehicle is a 2001
model and was purchased used.
Joe Love said he would like to transfer
$8,000 from Maintenance to County Equipment Reserve. He would like to purchase
a used skid steer, 50 horse with forks and
a bucket. Currently he uses Harrods two or
three times a month. It could also be used
by the Recycling and Road Departments.
Kandy Dowell would like to transfer
$5,000 from Health to County Equipment
Reserve.
Jim Criger would like to transfer
$27,000 from Rural Fire to the Fire Equipment Reserve fund.
Vicky Wedman would like to transfer
$20,000 from Election to County Equipment Reserve.
Commissioner Kaminska moved
and Commissioner Hebb seconded the
motion to make the following transfers to
County Equipment Reserve for a total of
$34,500.00. Motion carried 2-0.
Election: $20,000.00
Emergency Preparedness: $1,500.00
Maintenance: $8,000.00
Health: $5,000.00.
to transfer $27,000.00 from Rural Fire to
Fire Equipment Reserve. Motion carried
2-0.
Audit Adjustment for 2014
to transfer $3,541 from County General
cash to Ambulance cash for 2014 payroll
accrual. Motion carried 2-0.
Recycling
William Bischof turned in a report noting 5520 lbs. of recyclables for 2015.
Abatements
to approve Personal Property Abatements
2015-3706 thru 3711. Motion carried 2-0.
Warrants
to approve the warrants in the amount of
$197,305.98. Motion carried 2-0.
Commissioner Hebb seconded the motion to also approve $535.00 to reimburse
Greenwood County for County Attorney
Joe Lee’s insurance. Motion carried 2-0.
Break (10:55 a.m.)
Commissioner Kaminska moved to
take a 10 minute break and return to regular session at
11:05 a.m. Motion carried 2-0.
Regular Session
Regular session resumed at 11:05
a.m..
Adjournment
to adjourn at 11:15 a.m. Motion carried
2-0.
The following was taken from the Elk
County Commission special meeting on
Jan. 4:
Call to Order
Chairman Gary Hebb called the special meeting to order at 3:48 p.m. in the
Commission Room of the Courthouse.
Commissioners Kaminska, Liebau and
Hebb were present, as well as, County
Clerk Vicky Wedman.
Road Right-of-Way
Sharon Wagner said the engineer is
coming tomorrow regarding the new bridge
being put in on Road 11. She is unable
to find any resolution or information in her
files on the established right-of-way.
Commissioner Liebau moved and
Commissioner Kaminska seconded the
motion that the right of way on Road 11 between Oxen and Native be 20 feet from the
middle of the road to either side, for a total
of 40 feet. Motion carried 3-0.
Wagner said there are several other
roads needing right of ways designated.
The commissioners plan to make resolutions for all roads without an official rightof-way established.
Adjournment
Commissioner Liebau seconded the motion to adjourn at 3:56 p.m. Motion carried
3-0.
USD 286 Board of Education
USD 286 Board of Education meeting minutes on Dec. 14:
Unified School District #286 Board
of Education held its Regular Meeting on
Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office.
Motion was made by Kathy Chamberland to approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion seconded by Randy Clark. Motion
passed 6-0.
Heath Joslin arrived at 6:31 p.m.
Motion was made by Rodney Dickens to approve the minutes of the previous meeting of Nov. 9 as presented. Motion seconded by Michael Clark. Motion
passed 7-0.
Motion was made by Heath Joslin
to approve the bills as presented. Motion
seconded by P.J. Buck. Motion passed
7-0.
Public Comments
John Brown requested to the board
members to have the front entrance of the
District Office fixed, he proclaimed it is not
ADA compliant and/or handicap accessible.
Presentations
Nate Thompson, Technology Director reviewed with the board on various
technology plans, activities and discussed
e-rate funding.
Randy Clark, Board Member reported
on the KASB Annual Conference he attended in Wichita.
Principal Reports
Kay Hill, K-12 Principal, presented
projector photos of student’s and discussed some of the classroom activities
for the Elementary, Middle, & High School
Buildings.
Superintendent Report
Nathan Hinrichs, Supt. reviewed
cash/budget balances, and reported on
various district items with the board.
Unfinished Business
Nathan Hinrichs, Supt. discussed
with the board again, about Adam Catlin
using the Old Gym area to film his upcoming movie “On a Clear Day You Can See
Conway.” The board requested that the
Administration email the script to Re-imagine Sedan, to gather community input.
New Business
Randy Clark and Michael Clark
agreed to be the board representatives for
2016/2017 Negotiations Team.
Nathan Hinrichs, Supt. discussed
with the board on possibly starting our own
program for High School Track & Field this
spring, and asked board members for their
thoughts and opinions. Board Members
requested that Administration make an
announcement to acquire feedback from
students’ interested.
Motion was made by Heath Joslin to
go into Executive Session with the board
and Nathan Hinrichs to discuss non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of an individual for 30 minutes. Motion
seconded by Randy Clark. Motion passed
7-0. The meeting went into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICES Howard City Council
PUBLIC NOTICE
Published in the Prairie Star on Jan. 13, 2016
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Howard City Council meeting minutes on
Dec. 21:
The regular meeting of the Howard
City Council was called to order at 7:30
p.m. at the city office by Mayor Richard
Clark. Councilmembers present were Derek Cookson, Susan Morgan, Gary Harrod,
Bob Winn and Larry Mitchell.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Harrod, to approve the Dec. 7 regular meeting
minutes. Motion carried 5 to 0.
Motion by Harrod, seconded by Winn,
to approve Sam Harshman, operator of the
Black Rock Quarry, to pump water from the
Howard Lake to be used at the quarry. Motion carried 5 to 0.
The city received a letter stating the
Ks Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program has approved the city’s Request for Release of
Funds for the CDBG Project 15-PF-007.
The city received a letter from KDH&E
stating the revised plans and specifications for the water system improvements
– Phases I and II – 13 Miles of Waterline
had been reviewed and were approved
and grant their permission to proceed with
construction.
The city published a notice of an
“Advertisement for Bids” for sealed bids
for the construction of the Water System
Improvements – Phase I. Sealed bids
will be received by the city at city hall until
11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at
which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The council reviewed an “Agreement”
between the city and Howard 16620, LLC
regarding the annexation into the city limits
in order to connect to our sanitary sewer
system. The agreement was prepared by
the city attorney, Marla Ware. The council
had questions about a couple of the stipulations in the agreement and tabled it until
further information from our attorney.
Motion by Harrod, seconded by
Cookson, to approve hiring Heath Winn to
spread AB3 on Illinois Street from Plum to
Walnut as West Elk High School requested
because it is on their bus route and needs
rock. Motion carried 3 to 0. Morgan and
Winn abstained due to conflict of interest.
Americare Systems Inc had transferred $50,000 for the sale of Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home into the city’s
account. Also, the city received a letter
from R H Montgomery Properties Inc gifting all Equipment and Inventory located at
Twilight Manor with an address of 849 E
Washington Street in Howard, Kan. The
sale is final.
Discussion regarding the future of
the Howard Twilight Manor Nursing Home
building was tabled until the next meeting.
Council will meet at the facility at 7 p.m. on
Jan. 4 to walk through the building. The
locks are scheduled to be changed.
Motion by Harrod, seconded by Cookson, to approve Century Fire Sprinklers
Inc’s bid in the amount of $1065 to take the
sprinkler system at the nursing home out of
service. Motion carried 5 to 0.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by
Harrod, to approve F E Moran’s bid in the
amount of $200 to power down the sprinkler system at the nursing home. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
The insurance coverage on the nursing home’s 2010 Dodge Van will expire on
Dec. 31. Council decided to let it lapse
since the city is accepting sealed bids on it
with a deadline of Jan. 4.
Motion by Harrod, seconded by Morgan, to reject a $100 bid from Sam Oakleaf
for the city’s 1987 Dodge pickup. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by
Winn, to approve Councilmember Cookson advertising the 1987 Dodge pickup on
Craig’s List. Motion carried 4 to 0. Cookson abstained due to conflict of interest.
Motion by Winn, seconded by Morgan, to approve the city clerk to pay the
2015 bills before January 2016. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
ONYX Electronics will get a quote on
their cost to swap out the water plant compressor and retro fit the existing control box
on to the new compressor.
Motion by Winn, seconded by Cookson, to approve the appointment of Martin
The meeting reconvened at the proper time and place of 8:40 p.m.
to approve the facility request from Amy
Lampson for the Sedan Alumni Association
to use the old gym and cafeteria for the
Alumni Banquet on May 28, 2016. Motion
seconded by Randy Clark. Motion passed
7-0.
Motion was made by Kathy Chamberland to approve Hazel Spire to the substitute teaching list. Motion seconded by Jill
Gray. Motion passed 7-0.
Motion was made by Randy Clark
to approve the use of Sedan High School
name for Kansas High School Clay Target
League. Motion seconded by Heath Joslin.
Motion passed 7-0.
Motion was made by Heath Joslin to
accept the resignation of Chris Jeffery as
the Assistant K-12 Principal. Motion seconded by Randy Clark. Motion passed 7-0.
Motion was made by Kathy Chamber land to approve Randy Clark and Michael Clark as the 2016/2017 Negotiations
Team. Motion seconded by Heath Joslin.
Motion passed 7-0.
Board Request
None presented
to adjourn. Motion seconded by Randy
Clark. Motion passed 7-0. The meeting
adjourned at 8:42 p.m. The next Regular
Meeting will be January 11, 2016 at 6:30
p.m. in the district office.
Hunter and Judy Ramsey to serve a four
year term on the Housing Authority Board.
Motion carried 5 to 0.
Motion by Cookson, seconded by
Harrod, to approve paying the city’s bills in
the amount of $128,693.91. Motion carried
5 to 0.
Motion by Mitchell, seconded by Harrod, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5 to 0.
Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
ELK COUNTY
GENERAL PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
First Come First Served
24 hour notice requested
Call 620-374-3068
1-877-ELK RIDE
Funded in part by KDOT
Public Transit Program.
Updated schedules are posted
in each community weekly.
We are currently making
trips to Winfield Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
We provide Medicaid
Transportation through
Acess2care and LogistiCare.
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PRAIRIE STAR
King bill: legislators’
compensation unchanged
but session days altered
The heartburn from the
record-setting 2015 session of
the Kansas Legislature has not
left the mind of State Sen. Jeff
King, R-Independence.
A record 114-day session
was beset with frustration. The
session ended more than three
weeks beyond the 90-day average length of Kansas legislature sessions.
King hopes that his proposal would make his fellow lawmakers think twice about extending the legislative session.
Currently, lawmakers are
paid a salary of $88.66 per ay
while the legislature is in session. That salary accrues daily
even when the legislature extend its session beyond the 90day timeframe.
King proposes that legislative sessions not exceed 100
days in odd years and 60 days
in event years. The decision for
alternating the length of the
legislative session was based
Ask Jack
on the legislature’s recent
change in budget format. The
legislature has crafted a twoyear state budget cycle that results, in even years, little budget work.
“This approach would cut
the legislative calendar by 20
days, from 180 days every two
years to 160 days, while allowing the Legislature more time
to craft and debate the budget,” said King. “My bill will
also pay legislators per session
instead of by the day. Legislators would get an $8800 salary
for sessions in odd years and
a $5400 salary for sessions in
even years. This amount is not
a raise. It matches almost exactly what legislators currently
make for a normal-length session. Instead, it promotes efficiency. Legislators would earn
the same salary even if they
delayed in completing their
work.”
By Jack Newcomb, Advancing
Rural Prosperity
A common obstacle to having your own business is the
lack of funds to either buy an
existing business or to start one
from scratch. It’s just a fact, it
takes money to get started, and
sometimes start-up capital is
hard to come by.
The residents of Kansas
are fortunate in that there are
many programs available to
prospective business owners.
In addition, the current State
tax laws for small businesses
are very attractive. We also
have an abundance of free
coaching and counseling to
those who are seriously considering a business start-up.
These are all legitimate
programs that are in place to
help entrepreneurs to be successful. Most are provided at
no cost to the client, and can
be a great benefit in helping define your market, assist
with financial projections, and
provide guidance in the development of a business plan. A
good place to start the process
is with a call to an organization
called Network Kansas. Their
counselors can help you find
the right resource to provide
you with the help you need.
What you won’t find, however, is a magic wand that you
can wave to grant your wish
for “free money”. I would advise you to avoid those internet scams that promise to find
you government grants to help
start your business. You’ll simply end up disappointed and
probably find yourself paying
for something that will never
materialize.
Of course you can always
contact me and I’ll be happy
to direct you to some of the legitimate resources available in
our state.
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.
Long-term unemployed
feature makes it worth
considering new IRS law
Sedan Chamber of Commerce president Sue Kill reminds everyone of the Work
Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
which includes a category for
long-term unemployed.
The Work Opportunity Tax
Credit (WOTC) is a Federal Tax
Credit available to employers
who hire individuals from eligible target groups. It is designed to encourage employers
to hire and retain veterans and
other job candidates with barriers to employment.
President Barack Obama
signed into law Dec. 18 an Om-
nibus Spending and Tax Package that retroactively reauthorized the tax incentive for
employers from Jan. 1, 2015,
and extended it through Dec.
31, 2019. The WOTC Program
has a new target group: LongTerm Unemployed - individuals
who have been unemployed for
at least 27 consecutive weeks
and who received unemployment compensation.
Kill sent instructions to local chamber members on Monday. The best way to get details
is to Google “IRS 8850” and follow the four-step plan.
Prayer to St. Jude
To St. Jude: “O Holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich
in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who
invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse
from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such
great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent
petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to
be involved. St. Jude, pray for us all and all who invoke your aid. Amen.”
Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glorias.
Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail.
My request has been granted.
Say this novena on nine consecutive days.
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Jan. 13, 2016
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Kansas City Chiefs head into historic
post-season with the support of local fans
By BRIAN THOMAS
Kansas City may be at its
highest point ever as a sports
town, and fans from all over
the midwest are soaking up the
moment.
After the Royals baseball
team earned its first world
championship in 30 years
during the fall, the Chiefs football team is trying to match
that magical run this winter.
That has already included the
team’s first playoff victory in
22 years after KC shut out the
Houston Texans 30-0 last Saturday.
It’s been quite a run for the
Chiefs, who are currently on
a franchise-record 11-game
winning streak since opening
the season at 1-5 overall. Of
course, the excitement isn’t
just in Kansas City but also in
this area as some local fans are
enjoying every minute of this.
Brooke Pray has been a serious fan of the Chiefs for nearly two decades but took it one
step farther this season as her
family purchased season tickets at Arrowhead Stadium for
the first time in 2015.
“I have always loved the
Chiefs,” said Pray, who lives
in Sedan and owns Heartland
Internet with her fiancé. “My
earliest memory of the Chiefs
was the first game I went to
in 1988. I was in a sorority at
Baker University and we went
to a Chiefs game for Dads’
Weekend. This year I made
it to all but two of the home
games. In the past, before we
got our tickets, we would try to
go to at least one game a year.”
Although she said she loves
the Royals, Pray said baseball
isn’t exactly her thing. Instead,
she focuses more on the Chiefs
during the fall and winter
months.
“I have had many truly
awesome experiences at Arrowhead,” Pray said. “One
year we went to a game on
New Years Day. On that particular game, there were roughly 77,000 people at that particular game, and if memory
serves, we played Denver. It
was so loud and so awesome.
Another great time was when
we went to another Denver
game and set the world record
for the loudest stadium in the
NFL. I believe Seattle had just
taken the record from us, so
we needed to reclaim it. I have
so many great memories, but
those two seem to stand out.
Of course, I also remember the
friends I am with. This year
we had one tailgate day that
it absolutely rained cats and
dogs, right up until the start
of the game. But we still made
that memory and tailgated the
morning away with thousands
of other fans.” Joining Pray
as season ticket holders are
the family of Rob and Michele
Barnett. Their son, Billy Barnett, who is a student at Sedan
High School, has been a Chiefs
fan since the day he was born.
“My parents have always
gotten me Chiefs apparel,” Billy Barnett said. “I remember
getting a beanie, putting it on
and running around the house
saying ‘Go Chiefs.’”
Prior to a recent game, fans Brooke Pray, Rob Barnett, Michele Barnett, Billy Barnett, Jason Plecker and
Jake Mills all had a chance to meet the Chiefs mascot, KC Wolf.
Barnett had never been a
part of a Chiefs playoff victory
until Saturday’s win in Houston.
“As a fan, I am so proud of
them,” Barnett said. “I think
they could go all the way to the
Super Bowl and win as long as
they play together and trust in
one another. We are diehard
Chiefs fans, and I hope we get
tickets for next year because
we have all become closer as a
family.”
Casey Wade, a pharmacy
technician in Sedan, has had
to watch the Chiefs from a distance most of her life but did
get to experience her first game
at Arrowhead Stadium during
a recent losing season for the
Chiefs. That didn’t change her
enthusiasm one bit.
“I have been a Chiefs fan
for most of my life, ever since
I was able to understand the
game,” Wade said. “A group of
friends from college took me to
my first Chiefs game. It was so
cold and there were hardly any
people there, but I still had the
time of my life huddled togeth- Billy Barnett and Dylan Barnett got their picture taken with two
er with a great group of people members of the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders prior to a home
cheering for our team. Now we game at Arrowhead Stadium. (courtesy photo)
have the team and the fan base
to go all the way as long as we
don’t give up.”
The Chiefs have not won
a championship of their own
since Super Bowl IV when they
downed the Minnesota Vikings
23-7. They hope to duplicate
the Royals’ magical run over
the next few weeks with another trip to the Super Bowl.
That all gets started this
Saturday when KC heads to
New England for a matchup
with the defending Super Bowl
champion Patriots.
“I think people are paying
attention to the Chiefs now,”
Pray said. “As far as how far I
think they can go … well, what
kind of fan would I be if I didn’t
say I think they can go all the Brooke Pray, left, and Jason Plecker, right, pose alongside a fellow
fan posed as the Chiefs “Pope” during a recent game at Arrowhead
way?”
Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (courtesy photo)

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