HHHHPRAIRIE STARApril 10, 2019 E-Edition

By Rudy TaylorPRAIRIE STAR

For the second time in three years, a group of 10 high school students from Sedan, France, are visiting Sedan, Kan-sas. They are currently in the middle of their visit which started last Wednes-day and will conclude this Friday, April 12. They are accompanied by two adults from their school. A highlight of their trip was attend-ing the Sedan High School Prom which included the popular arrivals in various

types of transportation, and students dressed formally but uniquely for the oc-casion. The students, who go to Pierre Bayle High School in Sedan, a town of 20,000 residents. It is about six miles from the Belgium border and a two-hour drive from Paris. While the students are here, they have enjoyed touring a local ranch, learn-ing to quilt, going bowling in Bartlesville, meeting with Congressman Ron Estes, going to a cookout and bonfire, going fishing, touring historical sites and build-ings, enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner at

the Epiphany Church, going to the mov-ies, shadowing Sedan business owners, playing golf, going to a Sedan chamber meeting, visiting Rainbow Meadows and taking part in many games, dances, etc. The French students will leave for home on Friday, April 12. A complete wrap-up of their visit will be printed next week. “From Sedan to Sedan” was the idea of students and sponsors of the Reinvent Sedan program and the principal leader from the beginning has been Linda Mays who teaches at Sedan High School.

A final open house is scheduled for next Wednes-day, April 17, to enable resi-dents and patrons of the USD 286 school district to get information and tour the school’s facilities. This will be in connection with the May 7 school bond issue which will determine whether certain improvements will be made to all three buildings on the Se-dan campus. Supt. Nathan Hinrichs is leading the effort to provide information. He cannot, by law, advocate a yes or no vote — just provide information that has been gathered by the board of education, admin-istrators and several private companies which were em-ployed to study and propose specific projects to be covered by a bond election. The open house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Those attending should go to the high school lobby where they will be directed to the differ-ent tours and information ses-sions. After taking recommen-dations from school districts around the state, Nabholz Construction was continu-ally recommended. Nabholz has managed bond pro-grams at Independence, El Dorado, Hutchinson, Pleas-anton, Osawatomie, Mound City, Southern Lyon County, Garnett, LaCygne, Lawrence, Holton, Hoisington and Tri-bune. The USD 286 board teamed up with Nabholz in February to lead a feasibility study team consisting of Nab-

holz Construction, Lenexa; Heckman and Associates (ar-chitects) of Independence; Piper Jaffray Co., Leawood, Kan.; and Entegrity Partners, Lenexa. For over a year, the lo-cal feasibility team members and board members have researched the integrity of school buildings, mechani-cal, electrical and plumbing systems, roofing systems, and most importantly, safety and security systems. Two previous public meet-ings and open houses have been held, both of which were well attended. The meeting scheduled for next Wednes-day, April 17, will include questions and answers, plus tours of any parts of the build-ings which those attending might want to see. The May 7 bond election will ask voters to approve an overall budget of $6.2 million to be repaid over 20 years. State aid will pick up 22 per-cent of the annual principal and interest. A 16-mill increase in prop-erty and/or real estate taxes will be set in place with a yes vote. That rate will not fluctu-ate over the 20 years. Hinrichs and the feasibil-ity committee say the study team spent countless hours planning a bond issue that will address the most critical needs of the district. In a statement this week, they wrote: “The May 7 school bond issue is not a dreamers’ list of shiny trinkets. There are no new stadiums or ath-letic facilities. There is no

bond language requesting administrative office space or program space for career academies such as culinary arts and automotive tech.” The committee said local parents, grandparents and great-grandparents entrusted future boards to maintain the school facilities currently in use. They are seeking safe, se-cure environments with a roof that doesn’t leak; electric-ity for the 21st Century; en-ergy reductions that will pay for themselves; and a secure front entrance system in each building plus other security measures. The committee’s state-ment continued: “Our an-cestors worked hard to pro-vide communities that would create a better life for their children and grandchildren. Forty-five senior classes have graduated from Sedan High School since the district passed a bond election. The USD 286 Board of Education believes it is their responsibil-ity, at a bare minimum, to be good stewards of the very fa-cilities that local ancestors left us.” During the April 17 meet-ing, representatives from the private consulting firms will be joining the administration and board members to dis-cuss the election and provide answers to questions. The official public notice from the Chautuqua County Election Office is printed in this edition of the Prairie Star.

Ten French students and their two adult sponsors enjoyed something special on Sunday evening --- a complete Thanksgiving dinner, cooked by host parents and the event held in the Epiphany Episcopal Church of Sedan. The students said they were not accustomed to such a holiday because in France their only holiday for family get-togethers is Christmas.

French students enjoy getting toknow hometown Sedan similarities

The Epiphany Episcopal Church in Sedan is planning a busy week as they prepare for Easter and they invite area residents to join them. The Easter week begins on Saturday, April 13 with the semi-annual Cookie and Bake Sale, which will be held at the church (309 W. Elm St.) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be the traditional homemade cookies sold by weight so you can mix and match and select as many or as few as you like. In addition, there will be oth-er baked goods, such as pies, cakes, and breads. Come by to visit and stock up on goodies for Easter. The funds raised during this bake sale are used for acts of charity in Sedan and where there is need. On Thursday, April 18 the church will celebrate Holy Communion at 6 p.m. as the Lord’s Last Supper is remem-bered, preparation for Good

Friday, and share a commu-nal (agape) meal following the service. On Friday, April 19 (Good Friday), they will begin the observance at 9 a.m., with the Stations of the Cross, which commemorates the acts from Jesus’ condemnation by Pi-late to His being placed in the tomb. At 12 p.m., join the Se-dan community as they gather at the First Christian Church for a Community Good Friday service. Finally, at 7 p.m., Epipha-ny will observe the Good Fri-day Liturgy, a service of Scrip-ture and prayer as the church will recall the price paid for our salvation. Of course the highlight of this Holy Week will be the fes-tival of Easter Sunday. Area residents are invited to join the church as they celebrate at 10:30 a.m. with Scripture, hymns, and Holy Communion.

Epiphany church sets schedule

The Howard Independent Baptist Church would like to invite area residents to hear the music and ministry of spe-cial guest, Greg Waggoner, on April 17-21, at 6:30 p.m. each night. The church is located at 304 N. Pine in Howard. Greg Waggoner will min-ister to the congregation through his music and preach-

ing. He was influenced by country, western, and gospel music. The smooth style of his voice will give a relaxing, calming feeling as you journey with him through the songs of the Gospel and the cowboy. He has been in ministry since 1976 and presents a practical message that deals with practical Christian living.

The next Studio One will be held on Thurs-day, April 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Long-ton Senior Center. Studio One is a bring-your-own-craft event. Participants work on their own projects while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow crafters. Call Annette Barnaby at 620-642-7088 or Janet Hadlock at 620-642-7960 with any questions about the event. Also on April 11, Sherry Birney will teach a greeting card class at 1 p.m., at the Senior Cen-ter. Sherry provides all the pre-cut elements to

assemble a beautiful greeting card. Members pay $4, non-members pay an extra dollar. To reserve a spot in the greeting card class, con-tact Sherry Birney at 620-200-5672. The next regular meeting of the Commu-nity Club will be Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m., at the Longton Senior Center. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food items. The program for the April meeting will be a Show-and-Tell from Studio One.

Studio One set for Thursday in Longton

The Sedan Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Redbud Tour will be held this weekend, April 13-14, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Sedan Willing Workers will be operating the tour booth during the event, located at the corner of Main and Douglas in Sedan. The bright colors of the redbud trees have emerged just in time to create a beautiful landscape for anybody touring the area. Area residents are encouraged to participate in the tour by picking up a map at the booth and viewing the scenic areas dotted with blooming redbud trees. This photo, taken by Cindy Powell, shows a beautiful redbud tree in front of Carolyn and Cameron Williams’ barn.

Redbud Tour coming this weekend

USD 286 to host final open house before

May 7 school bond vote

Easter season events

Howard Independent Baptist plans special services

Photo by Cindy Powell

The Sedan Public Library will hold a story time on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m.. This is for anyone between preschool and 2nd grade. The cost is free and everyone is welcome. Parents are also welcome to come with their kids. If this is a success, more such programs will be planned for other ages of children.

Sedan library plans story time

Photo by Rudy Taylor

By Kathy Taylor

Little, unexpected pains cangive us a new perspective

Life’s Little Lifesavers

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Editorial Final plans are being ar-ranged this week in anticipa-tion of the WEEPATs free el-ementary school carnival this Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. Area residents are invited to enjoy a carnival atmosphere where children can engage in free games and activities sup-

ported by school and commu-nity organizations. There will be a silent craft/baked goods auction and a live auction. Proceeds from previous carnivals allowed WEEPATs (West Elk Elementary Parents and Teachers) and the school to purchase new playground

equipment. WEEPATs con-tinues to support the school and enjoys organizing this fun community event. The carnival is a great way to see school and community coming together.

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An unexpected tooth infection and sub-sequent root canal has left this editor in a fog this week. The pain appeared out of no-where and felt as though I had lived through an action sequence in a Hollywood movie, throttled by an opponent in the ring, and yet still needed to be a mom, a gardener, a pi-ano player, a soccer fan, housekeeper, chef, and of course continue the work in our news industry. So several days of much needed antibi-otics and pain pills pushed me through, and the root canal was dreamed of throughout the week, much like a beach vacation. All is well in the tooth world and those daily re-quirements where I’m needed are now be-ing met with a much more joyful attitude. But what has amazed me is how some-thing so small and usually unthought of, like a tiny nerve in a tooth can determine your path. Of course I didn’t see the nerve when the dentist was working his magic, but I can imagine that it is no larger than a couple strands of hair. Yet the agony it caused was felt from the top of my head down to the tips of my toes. What a lesson in life to think of that tiny irritation causing so much harm. The wrong seasoning selected from the cupboard, like cayenne pepper, can ruin an entire pump-kin pie if you accidentally grab it in haste.

A bobbled basketball can miss the rim with the distance of a sheet of paper and deter-mine the outcome of a national championship. A harsh spoken word can bring about rumors and mistruths that lead to com-plete destruction in a business, a school, or even a family.

I’ve had a lot of time to think this week as I dozed between the haze of pain pills and I’ve won-dered how many times I have been the irritating root of a problem. There are times that we all cause swelling, pain, and it can grow into an in-fection that brings down the body. Of course the Bible gives this basic parallel in 1 Corinthians when we are told that the Body of Christ is made up of many parts. The weaker parts are even given special honor and take care of the rest of the body. Sometimes the unexpected pains and trials in life are put in our path to give us a new perspec-tive. A little tooth changed the direction of this last week, and while I’m thankful that it is now taken care of, maybe next time I think about ut-tering an insensitive word, lose patience with my family, or look the other way when I see someone who is needing help, I will remember what it felt like in that Hollywood boxing ring last week and will try not to be the little part that takes down the body.

It was a touching moment at Sedan High School when 10 French students lined up on stage to present a French flag to the school. The banner itself was impressive enough, but comments made by one of their adult spon-sors, Christelle Malvy, stayed with us. She said an American flag was presented to the first Sedan-to-Sedan group that visited the community three years ago. “We placed that flag above our entrance to the high school in Sedan, France,” she said. “It is quite touching to us to view that beautiful flag each time we enter the building, knowing all it means to our country, and yours.” Sometimes we Americans take our flag “and all it means” for granted. But the peo-ple of France, England and other European countries have longer memories than we do. They know it was American troops, airplanes and ships that liberated their nation from the

throes of the Nazis during World War II. And, they will always embrace the United States of America. Fact is, dating 133 years, when France do-nated the Statue of Liberty to our country, the appreciative bouds between these two coun-tries was forever connected. The Sedan-to-Sedan project, envisioned by Linda Mays and her “Reinvent Sedan” proj-ect, has been a meaningful and appreciated program on both sides of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. We hope to see it continue as young people reach out to those who not only share a town’s name, but also the values and cultures that meld them together whenever they com-municate via Skype, email, or in person. To hear Christelle Malvy get choked up as she described the American flags above their school’s doorway was truly a moment to relish. — Rudy Taylor, publisher

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes stands with French visitors on the SHS stage as a French flag is presented to the local school. (Photo by Rudy Taylor)

‘All your flag means’brings tears to French visitor

Easter weekend promises to be full of activity for area children who are invited to different opportunities to hunt for eggs. Sedan City Hospital would like to invite Sedan and sur-rounding communities to their first annual mini Easter Egg Hunt. On Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Sedan City Hospital, children ages 0 to

Pre-K are invited to this spe-cial event. On Saturday, April 20, Easter egg hunts will be held at the Moline City Park at 11 a.m. for children 12 and un-der; Cedar Vale Hewins Park at 12 p.m.; at the Sedan Court-house lawn at 1 p.m.: the Gre-nola City Park at 1 p.m.: and at Howard Jackson Park at 2 p.m., where children ages

0-10 will be treated to an egg hunt, games, a photo area and more. One additional opportunity will be on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. in Longton at Claytor’s yard at 9th and Delaware. This is for ages 0-10 and chil-dren should bring their own basket.

Easter weekend eventsplanned in communities

Thank you, students and sponsorsfrom Sedan, France, for making

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DEATHS

Cecil L. Duncan, age 79, of Cedar Vale, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Pleasant Valley Manor in Se-dan. Cecil was born on June 22, 1939 in Cedar Vale to John W. Duncan and Ma-bel I. (Howell) Duncan. Cecil graduated from Cedar Vale High School in the class of 1958. After high school he graduated from mechanic school in Kansas City. Cecil worked for Staats Ranch in Sedan for over 18 years as well as a self-employed mechanic. Cecil married Velma Turner on Jan. 29, 1961 and they later divorced. He married Eva (Voightlander) Roadenbaugh on Feb. 11, 1989 in Arkansas City. They lived in Cedar Vale for several years before she preceded him in death on July 9, 2011. On Jan. 29, 2012 he remarried Velma Duncan. Cecil was a member of the Southern Kansas Brittany Club. He loved training his Brittany spaniel bird dogs and also enjoyed judging field trials. Cecil is survived by his wife Velma Duncan of the home in Cedar Vale; two sons, James “Jim” Duncan and wife Lena of Ce-dar Vale and C. Wayne Duncan and wife Stacie of Hutchinson; one daughter, Kimberly Duncan of Galesburg; one sister, Nellie McGathy and husband Tom of Winfield; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Cecil was preceded in death by his wife Eva Duncan, two sisters, Christine Wilmeth and Nina Archer, and his parents. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. To view the obituary or leave a message for the family please go to www.dickensfuneral.com. Dickens Family Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of ar-rangements.

Cecil Duncan

Dale Sauder

Dale Dean Sauder, age 84, of Eureka, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado. Dale was born May 7, 1934 in rural Virgil, Kan., to Oliver and Maxine (Pinon) Sauder, growing up with three brothers. On Feb. 25, 1952, he married Mari-lyn Phillips in Nevada, Mo. They were married for 65 years until her passing in 2017. Dale started out working in the oil fields near Virgil, moving to Wichita in 1955 to work for Boeing. He and Marilyn and their two children moved around while he worked jobs in several different states, returning to Wichita in 1966. He worked for Boeing for the last 11 years of his career, re-tiring in July 1998. Dale and Marilyn moved to Bella Vista, Ark., when they retired where they had a golf course behind their back yard. They moved to Eureka in 2010 to be close to family. They also had a golf course behind their backyard there. Dale was always very active. He loved to golf, take his boat out on the water, and water ski, which he was very good at. He took his children and grandchildren to Table Rock Lake every summer and taught many of them how to ski. He went swim-ming at the YMCA almost daily. He and Marilyn loved to travel, and took many trips. They visited 48 states, excluding Maine and North Dakota. They also traveled to Mexico and to Europe and took a 29 day bus trip to Alaska for over 1000 miles. Dale is survived by his son, Ron Sauder and companion June Laukkanen of Dallas, Texas; daughter, Sheila and husband Jerry Houchin of Severy, Kan.; brothers, Joe Sauder and wife Virginia of Brunswick, Ohio, and Gary Sauder of Milliken, Colo.; grand-children, Laurie and husband Rob Coble, Adam and wife Crys-tal Houchin, Ben and wife Heather Houchin; great-grandchil-dren, Taylor and wife Jennifer Coble, Tylyn Coble, Tanner, Evan, Weston, Dawson, Hudson, Cora, Beau, Braden, Kaylee, Bryson, and Miah. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Oliver and Max-ine; his wife Marilyn Sauder; brother, Neil Sauder; and grandson, Jeremy Houchin. The funeral service was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Severy Church of the Nazarene, Severy. Memorials may be made to the Susan B. Allen Cancer Center or the Severy Church of the Nazarene Youth Group and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services are entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington - PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.

Dale Lee Wolfe, 82 of Chautauqua, returned to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Sedan City Hospital in Sedan. Dale was born on Jan. 26, 1937 in Grenola, Kan., to Elvis O. Wolfe and El-sie Mae (Sinclair) Wolfe. Dale graduat-ed from Cedar Vale High School in the class of 1955. After high school Dale en-listed in the United States Marine Corp on July 23, 1956 serving his country un-til he was honorably discharged on July 22, 1958. On March 18, 1959, he married the love of his life, Emma Lee Burdett in Sedan, Kan. They made their home in Chautauqua County all of their life. Dale worked for the Sedan Floral as a welder for 30 years before retiring in 1988. Dale was a member of the New Life Baptist Church in Chau-tauqua for several years and was a deacon for many years. Dale loved to work on his home, loved to build and weld, loved gar-dening and also his cattle operation he had for several years. He had a special devotion to his family and a firm belief in God that supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Dale is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Emma Lee Wolfe of the home in Chautauqua; two daughters, Debbie Mc-Nown and husband Jim of Waxahachie, Texas and Michelle Thomison and husband Bill of Caney; one son, Darrin Wolfe and wife Magalit of Owasso, Okla.; one daughter-in-law, Dr. Betzabel Wolfe of Edmond, Okla.; one sister, Betty Mitchell of Wichita; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son Mike Wolfe, one sister, Neva Wolfe, and his parents. Church services were held Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the New Life Baptist Church in Chautauqua with Brother Larrie Ad-ams officiating. Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Chau-tauqua. The family has suggested memorials to the New Life Baptist Church and may be left in care of the Dickens Family Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361. To leave a message for the family or to view the obituary, please go to www.dickensfuneral.com. Dickens Family Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of ar-rangements.

Dale Wolfe

Darrel Wesley Moore, age 71 of Grenola, passed away April 3, 2019 at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hos-pital in El Dorado. Darrel was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Independence, Kan., to Howard and Ruth (Barnaby) Moore. Grow-ing up with one sibling, he attended school and graduated from Grenola High School. He spent five years in the U.S. Army, and was a current member of the Howard American Legion. On April 5, 1968, he mar-ried his high school sweetheart, Beth Harrington. They were soon to celebrate 51 years together. To-gether, they have two sons. Darrel worked in the construction industry, owning his own equipment. He worked hard, but always found time to fish and hunt, especially coon hunting. He was very active with his kids and grandkids, participating in 4-H activities with them, and coaching youth baseball. Darrel is survived by his wife Beth, of the home; sons, Allen and wife Michelle Moore of Grenola, Scott Moore of Winfield; grandchildren, Shelby and husband Brice Bailey, Alli Moore, Al-isha Moore, Erin Moore; sister, Judy and husband Jack Perrigo of Grenola; sister-in-laws, Mary Miller of Winfield, Carolyn Chris-man of Winfield; brother-in-law, Jim and wife Janet Harrington of Howard; several nieces and nephews; dogs, Sissy and Gus. Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Gre-nola Community Hall, Grenola. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials can be made to the Green Lawn Cemetery Shelter Fund and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, PO Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.

Darrel Moore

Erma Charlene French, 85, of Pan-handle, Texas, died April 5, 2019. Charlene was born on May 3, 1933, in Winfield, Kan., to Chois El-mer and Erma Letitia (Beery) Rader. She was raised in Eureka, Kan., and graduated from Eureka High School in 1951. She later attended Emporia State Teacher’s College. She married Willard F French in Wichita, Kan., on March 6, 1953. Wil-lard and Charlene moved to El Dora-do, Kan., in 1960, where they raised their children, and where Charlene worked for Walnut Valley State Bank for several years. They later made their home in Beaumont, Kan. Charlene loved her family with all her heart. They were her greatest joy. She loved all animals, especially her pet goat Bil-ly-Bob and her mules, Maudie and Molly. Charlene loved the Flint Hills and one of her favorite pastimes was traveling the country roads and admiring the countryside she called home. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved to joke with family and friends. Her grandchildren loved to hear her stories about growing up, as much as she loved telling them. Charlene is survived by her daughter, Cindy Cowan and hus-band Brent of Panhandle, Texas; son, Steve French and wife Linda of Augusta, Kan.; sister, Elizabeth Lockhart and husband James of Piedmont, Kan.; four grandchildren, Caity Naylor and husband Chad, Paige Byrd and husband Nollie, Colbi Winborne and husband Will, and Sadie Nadolny and husband Jon; five great-grandchildren, Remyngton Naylor, Nollie (JR) Byrd, Pais-ley Byrd, Evyn Winborne, and Henry Nadolny. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard on Dec. 15, 2015, and her parents. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 11 a.m., at Beaumont Christian Cowboy Church in Beaumont. Memorials may be made to any of the following: Alzheimer’s Association, BSA Hospice of the Southwest, or the Beaumont Christian Cowboy Church. Memorials may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Final services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, KS 67349.

Erma Charlene French

Travis Lee Kirchner, age 45, of rural Pawhuska, Okla., passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home.

Travis Lee Kirchner was almost born on March 6, 1974 but waited un-til 12:03 a.m. on March 7 to make his appearance into this world at Sedan. He was welcomed by his parents, Joe and Jan (Brownlee) Kirchner and big sister Jody.

Travis went to school at Bowring Elementary School where his family became a little larger with the support he got from his teachers and staff. Bowring School truly rep-resents the philosophy of “It takes a village.”

He later attended school at Copan High School and moved on to Pawhuska High School from which he graduated. The next step was Tulsa Welding School where he earned his certification as a pipeline welder.

Travis welded all over the U.S. for about 20 years. He also worked alongside of his dad Joe, Grandpa “Big Boy,” and uncle Bob on the family ranch in northern Osage County. He learned everything about farming and ranching from some of the best people around. He did cowboy day work for the Rocking Chair and Strom Ranches. He also did creative “horseshoe” art and built furniture for his friends and family. He was good at any kind of work that was asked of him. He was also very involved in the Boulanger Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, LeeAnn, who he loved with all of his heart. He is also survived by his step-son Robert and friend Lacee and his step-grandson Aiken who was learning how to drive a tractor (though he is only 2) from his “Papa T.” Other survivors include his parents, Joe and Jan, his sister Jody and husband Paul Buckner and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, “Big Boy” and Gertrude Kirchner and Glen and Mary Brownlee and his son Ty Kirchner.

A Celebration of Travis’s Life is planned on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Bowring School at 10:30 a.m., with burial to fol-low at the Pawhuska Cemetery. Everyone who knew Travis is invited to join the family for breakfast or coffee at the school beginning at 9 a.m. before the funeral.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to the char-ity of your choice. To view the obituary or leave a message for the family please go to www.dickensfuneral.com. Dickens Family Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of ar-rangements.

Travis Lee Kirchner

Ty Allen Kirchner was born March 12, 1996, at Ponca City, Okla. His parents were Travis Kirchner and Sadonna Martin.

Ty went to Kindergarten at Pawhuska Elementary School and later attended Bowring Elementary for the next eight years. He graduated as a proud member of a class of six proud Bowring Wranglers. He attended high school at Pawhuska and later re-ceived his GED.

Ty worked on his family’s ranch in Northern Osage County as a cowboy, farmer and general all-round “go-fer” for his grandma and grandpa. He worked at various oil field jobs and did some pipe-lining with his good friend, Andrew Jones.

He also cowboyed for ranches in Texas. He loved rodeoing, especially bull riding and ranch saddle bronc riding and had the scars to prove it. He also loved and counted as family is dogs, Cujo and Rowdie.

He is survived by his grandparents Joe and Jan Kirchner of Pawhuska. Also surviving are his mother Sadonna of Newkirk, Okla.; his grandmother, Toni Martin of Ponca City; brothers Ryan and Logan Lingnau; sister Hannah Lingnau, along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins from both sides of his family. He also counted as family his brother A.J. Loggins and A.J.’s family, especially “Mom” Aletha McCumbey.

Ty was preceded in death by his “Papa” and “Nanny,” Big Boy and Gertrude Kirchner of the family ranch. He was also preceded in death by grandparents from both sides of his family, including Glen and Mary Brownlee of Deerfield, Kan.

A memorial service is planned for Ty on Friday, April 12, 2019, 2 p.m., at the Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral Home in Pawhuska, Okla.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the char-ity of choice and remember Ty as a person who loved life and lived to the fullest. Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral Home in Pawhuska, Okla., is in charge.

Ty Allen Kirchner

THANK YOUThe family of

Juanita Newton would like to express their

gratitude for the beautiful time of remembrances,

prayers, thoughts, food and many

acts of kindness.

The family of Juanita Newton

THANK YOUI would like to thank all my family and friends for the wonderful party

celebrating my 90th birthday. I want to thank my sister-in-

law, Lorene, especially for organizing it with

other family members. It was a fun, happy, afternoon and at the

closing time I rode on a motorcycle. When I got

home I received a phone call singing “Happy

Birthday” from my 95 year old friend, Earl

Tresner. Also, I wish to thank family and friends

for card, flowers, and gifts. Who said getting

old was bad?May God Bless you all.

Dixie Selter

The Grenola Friendship Meals menu for this week in-cludes:

Thursday, April 11 - Oven fried chicken, California mash, gravy, spinach, strawberries, white cake, roll, and milk

Friday, April 12 - Cheesy potato and egg bake, green beans, orange juice, banana, fruit swirl coffee cake, and milk

Monday, April 15 - Liver and onions or Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, onion gra-vy, mixed vegetables, peaches, bread, and milk.

Tuesday, April 16 - Pulled pork, hominy, coleslaw. blush-ing pears, and milk

Wednesday, April 17 - Chicken fajita salad, salsa, refried beans, strawberries,

bread pudding, and milk Weekday noon meals are served, delivered or available for takeout. Frozen meals are available for weekends. Area congregate meals sites include Cedar Vale - People’s Place, 620-758-2675 (Also deliver-ing to Sedan, Peru, Niotaze, Chautauqua and Elgin); Gre-nola - Grenola Senior Citizen’s Center, 620-358-3601 (Also de-livering to Cambridge and Bur-den); Howard - Howard Senior Center, 620-374-2200 (deliv-ering to Moline and Longton). Please make reservations for your meal 24 hours in advance. The recommended con-tribution for assessed partici-pants is $3. Meal cost for others is $5.

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By Linda Mays The French students ar-rived last Wednesday night and we have had a great time get-ting to know them. The high-lights have been bowling and dinner in Bartlesville; meeting Rep. Ron Estes and presenting him with a French fl ag; a bon-fi re out in the country, attend-ing their fi rst prom and a full-blown Thanksgiving feast. We are so grateful to Rep. Estes for coming to speak to our students and fi elding a lot of thoughtful questions from the students. Rep. Estes shared his background and what commit-tees he serves on in Congress. The students asked questions about agriculture, the Clinton email situation, gun control, the border wall, and what they can expect in the future. Many thanks also to Lin-da Fadley. The French stu-dents wanted to learn how to quilt and brought material with them from France. Lin-da cut all of their material into squares and taught them how to put the squares together. She then turned their designs into beautiful pillows that they can take back with them. “A Rustic Prom” was the theme of this year’s prom. Thankfully, the weather held off, so the students could take pictures in the Hollow and par-ticipate in the traditional pa-rade up to the school. Mrs. Brown’s and Ms. Mc-Donough’s fi rst grade students are very excited about the French students visit. Prior to their arrival they learned facts about France and how to draw the Eiffel Tower. Many of the fi rst graders signed up to at-tend the French Elementary Family night and cannot wait for the French students to visit their classroom on Thursday. Thursday are the state music large groups and the FFA District Banquet. Friday there is no pre-school and kin-dergarten through 12th grade have a half day. In the morning students will be participating in community service projects around town. Students will be released at 1 p.m. In the af-ternoon, come up to the home junior varsity baseball and softball games. Games against West Elk start at 4 p.m. The High Schoool Athletic/Activity Banquet is Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Old Gym. Din-ner will be at 6 p.m. and then the awards at about 6:45 p.m. The Booster Club will pro-vide meat, drinks and table service. Please look at Face-book and the school bulletin to learn what side or dessert you should bring. Students will be recognized for their participa-tion in a variety of activities and sports. Many thanks to the Booster Club for organizing and hosting the event.

Monday, April 15, the var-sity baseball and softball teams have games at West Elk. Tues-day is a crazy busy day. In the morning those students taking the summer Driver’s Ed class will have an eye exam. In the afternoon, the golf team is in Fredonia; the junior high track team is in Caney; the high school track team in at Caldwell and the junior varsity baseball and softball teams are at Central. The junior high music con-

test will be at Cowley College on Wednesday. It is also Academ-ic Signing Day for seniors and the Youth Entrepreneurs class will have their Big Idea presen-tation. As always, please check the usd286.org website for up-dates on activities and events. Select Choir is selling bed-ding fl owers. Orders are due April 11 and can be picked up April 25. The Junior High Vo-cal Concert has been resched-ule for April 30.

Mrs. Brown’s and Ms. McDonough’s fi rst grade students have prepared their own renderings of the Eiffel Tower in preparation for a visit from the Sedan, France students this week to their classroom.

The Sedan High School Prom was held on Saturday with students dressed in their fi nest, treat-ed as royalty, for their special event.

Sedan, France students were treated to a quilting session with Linda Fadley, who helped the students craft their materials into pillows to take home with them.

Blue Devil News

Drive around your townand salute heavenly banners

Rudy Taylor‘Off the Cuff’

Flags and banners re-veal victory in all parts of daily life. Seconds after the Uni-versity of Virginia won the National NCAA Men’s Bas-ketball Championship on Monday night, t-shirts and caps quickly emerged that screamed “National Champs UVA Cavaliers!” Every American fighting force has placed their Amer-ican flag, and probably their military branch’s banner, at the forefront of battlefields from Gettysburg to the Battle of the Ardennes to the iconic flag bearers on Iwo Jima to every armory or hanger where today’s American fighters return home — their stories are told by displaying their precious banners. This very week in Kan-sas, there’s another celebra-tion that is being hailed by our own version of proud banners — our flowering trees. Over the years, our white flowering trees have grown in population by the thousands, both in residen-tial yards and along creek banks where they blend so beautifully with redbuds and green cedars. They wave their buds, flowers and limbs so bril-

liantly, and we Kansans nod ap-provingly. We may not equate their blooming with sol-diers on the battle field or hurling a three-pointer in the final seconds of a Final Four game, but there’s a cel-ebration underway that we can’t resist. It won’t last for long. In fact, the white flowers al-ready are blowing in the wind, appearing like a faux snowfall. The community of Sedan has made redbud viewing into a weekend event, handing out maps and tiny saplings so visi-tors can spread the glee.

N o b o d y stands at atten-tion and utters a pledge as the trees wave so gallantly. Demo-crats and Re-publicans totally unite to appreci-ate springtime’s banners. And, every-one wise enough to acknowledge a Creator admits that the flower-

ing trees of springtime were placed here for folks to view, relish and admire. Rich or poor, young or old, Kansans share march-ing behind the creatures of springtime — some of them 2 feet tall and others ris-ing up with the mighty oaks and cottonwoods — with the same amount of inner de-light. So, seize the moment, fellow Kansans, Oklahomans and area residents Take a drive, or a leisurely walk through your own neighbor-hoods. Look at pastures and tree lines as something more than turf, trunks and limbs. Take time to smell the blooms. They are heavenly banners, for sure.

Drive around your townand salute heavenly banners

Rudy Taylor‘Off the Cuff’

Flags and banners re-veal victory in all parts of daily life. Seconds after the Uni-versity of Virginia won the National NCAA Men’s Bas-ketball Championship on Monday night, t-shirts and caps quickly emerged that screamed “National Champs UVA Cavaliers!” Every American fighting force has placed their Amer-ican flag, and probably their military branch’s banner, at the forefront of battlefields from Gettysburg to the Battle of the Ardennes to the iconic flag bearers on Iwo Jima to every armory or hanger where today’s American fighters return home — their stories are told by displaying their precious banners. This very week in Kan-sas, there’s another celebra-tion that is being hailed by our own version of proud banners — our flowering trees. Over the years, our white flowering trees have grown in population by the thousands, both in residen-tial yards and along creek banks where they blend so beautifully with redbuds and green cedars. They wave their buds, flowers and limbs so bril-

liantly, and we Kansans nod ap-provingly. We may not equate their blooming with sol-diers on the battle field or hurling a three-pointer in the final seconds of a Final Four game, but there’s a cel-ebration underway that we can’t resist. It won’t last for long. In fact, the white flowers al-ready are blowing in the wind, appearing like a faux snowfall. The community of Sedan has made redbud viewing into a weekend event, handing out maps and tiny saplings so visi-tors can spread the glee.

N o b o d y stands at atten-tion and utters a pledge as the trees wave so gallantly. Demo-crats and Re-publicans totally unite to appreci-ate springtime’s banners. And, every-one wise enough to acknowledge a Creator admits that the flower-

ing trees of springtime were placed here for folks to view, relish and admire. Rich or poor, young or old, Kansans share march-ing behind the creatures of springtime — some of them 2 feet tall and others ris-ing up with the mighty oaks and cottonwoods — with the same amount of inner de-light. So, seize the moment, fellow Kansans, Oklahomans and area residents Take a drive, or a leisurely walk through your own neighbor-hoods. Look at pastures and tree lines as something more than turf, trunks and limbs. Take time to smell the blooms. They are heavenly banners, for sure.

Good morning on another beautiful spring day. This Saturday is our Graf-ton community meeting with a potluck supper at 6:30. The countryside is getting so pret-ty and green especially where the fi res have burnt it off. The redbuds are blooming as well as several other wild fl owers. Hopefully several can make it to our meeting and supper. Asher and Ace Ebersole were visitors of their grand-parents, Jack and Kathy Eber-sole last weekend and their father, Justin, came last Sun-day to get them and while here he helped his parents and had lunch with them before they left for Parsons. Monday, April 1, Sal-ly Sturges attended the PEO meeting at the home of Jack-ie Jones and other Graftonites present were Alma Foster and Sandi Adcock. Jim and Ruth Lane were Wednesday visitors of Don an Lorene Selter, and on Thurs-day visitors of Don and Lorene were Monte, Courtney and

Tate Lewis. Sally Sturges was in Wichi-ta Friday where she had lunch and a visit with Lois Campbell, Ceila Lutz, Lynne Black Mar-golis, Diane Boulanger, Lucas Deal and Lou Ann Green. Visitors of Don and Lorene Selter this past week starting on Thursday were Will and Vic-ki Selter of Aspermont, Texas, Jerry Selter of Greenville, Tex-as, Ronnie, Marcia, Brittney and Harper Hale all of Gar-ber, Okla., Meledy McNutt of Sulphur, Okla., Jennifer, Gary, J.T. and Avery White of Enid, Okla.,Trevor and Chana Allen of Ft. Worth,Texas, and Ashley Schomber of Oklahoma City. I joined the family Saturday evening to visit and enjoy the fi sh fry which they had caught Friday. They all left on Sunday except Jerry who remained to help his parents a few days. Weekend guests of Char-lene Sturges were Chris, Nan-cy and Kelsey Patterson, and Josh, Lane and Thea Richard-son all of Wichita. Jim and Ruth Lane were

Sunday visitors of Charles, Rebecca, Nathan and Charlie Bible at Clearwater. The occa-sion was to celebrate Nathan’s birthday. Clayton, Shannon, Braden and Will Adcock of Bartlesville were Sunday dinner guests of Frank and Sandi Acock. On Saturday afternoon I really enjoyed and appreciat-ed the birthday party held for me on my 90th at the Christian Church with so many of my rel-atives and friends present. Sunday afternoon there was a good turnout at the Histo-ry House for the Ice Cream So-cial. Visitors were shown some of the items and information that is available at the House which has been in existence 20 years. Everyone enjoyed the homemade ice cream made by Ryan Hubert and cookies made by members. Members present were Don Dilley, Vera Miller, Sue Kill, Cheryl Hurst, Carlot-ta Munson, Richard Blankin-ship, Ryan Hubert and Dixie Selter. That is enough for this week.

Grafton Ramblings By Dixie Selter

The weather this past week continues to create conversa-tions. There have been some beautiful spring days fi lled with sunshine and blue skies with huge white clouds. There have also been a few overcast days and on Saturday evening it rained rather strongly for a brief time. It is nice to have the moisture especially now with all the burning of pastures happening. The rain also pro-vides the beautiful area fl owers both domestic and native that can be seen currently. The red bud trees are blooming which will make this year’s annual tour a memorable one. The exchange students from Sedan, France arrived this past week for a visit to our county. We welcome them and hope that they will enjoy their visit here. As a retired world language teacher I know and appreciate the benefi ts of comparing different cultural lifestyles. This understanding can help us understand each other much better and bring on lifelong positive changes in our world. Sunday morning Pastor K led the morning worship ser-vice at the Elgin United Meth-odist Church at 8 a.m. It was the fi fth Sunday in Lent. His lesson was titled Making a New Thing and was based on the

scriptures from Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8. The 40 years of living in the desert were discussed as was the priceless sacrifi ce of Jesus on the Cross for our sins. Key points of his message included these statements. God made you for His glory. God gave us free will to praise and glorify Him. He sent His only Son to die for us so that we would be given our sins now and forever. God uses us to show this to others. God made a new way to ease His people’s suffering in the 40 years of wandering in the desert and He promised that He would always bless us and guide us. The ser-vice ended with the singing of the melodic hymn, “His Name is Wonderful.” There was a good crowd for the fi rst Sunday evening of the month at the Elgin United Methodist Church last night on April 7. A potato bar and other varied delicious foods were enjoyed by those present. It was a very pleasant evening with lots of good conversations. The next supper will be held on the fi rst Sunday evening of May so mark your calendars. Everyone is welcome and we would enjoy your presence there. Bring a food item and come join the fun. Have a good week!

Elgin Events By Darlene Adkins

Brett and Katy Dickens, owners

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and for all the cards, phone calls and gifts.

Also, a big “thank-you” to our children

and grandchildren for hosting the open house and for everything else

they did to make our day special. We love you.

Rocky and Joan Welborn

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This week Mrs. Miller’s sixth grade class has been con-ducting science experiments. It is something Mrs. Miller does every year with her students to expose them to new types of science and let the students explore and create their own experiments. Briea McGee’s experiment was about the class chicken and guinea eggs that will soon be hatched. Briea wanted to know if washing the eggs in hydrogen peroxide would in-crease the hatchability for the guinea and chicken eggs. Guin-ea eggs are supposed to take around 28 days to hatch, and chicken eggs will take some-where around 21 days to hatch. Boedy Murphy chose an experiment about how to make a duck call out of straws. The objective of his experiment was to determine which length of straw results in the best sound-ing duck call. He explained how to make the duck call by saying, “You take two straws and cut one of them in half at the bendable part of the straw and the snip the edges to create

points and do the same thing to other straw.” Through this method, Boedy is able to devel-op an almost identical sound of a duck call through something as simple as bendy straws. Kase Kill was curious about which type of vinegar would dissolve the egg shell off of an egg. Kase used four types of vinegar: Seasoned Rice Vine-gar, Apple Cider Vinegar, White Vinegar, and Balsamic Vinegar. When Publications asked Kase which vinegar worked the best he said, “so far the balsamic was doing the best,” but his two to three day experiment was not complete yet and Pub-lications would have to check back in to get his experiment results. Stay tuned for more information! *article by Peyton Nevil The West Elk Elementary Student of the Week is Amber Johnson. The Character Trait of the month is Perseverance. Amber is in fi rst grade and was recognized by Ms. Goff. Amber worked on her reading skills with the substitute teacher. When it started getting tough Amber kept trying her best. Keep up the great work, Am-

ber! The West Elk Junior High School Student of the Week is Laura Woods. Laura is a Senior and was recognized by Sheri Patteson. Laura helps out in the offi ce each morning before school. Laura is always willing to help when Sheri needs her, especially during really busy days when there is a lot going on at school. Way to go, Laura! Throughout the year, fi rst grade has several themed weeks of learning. During these weeks we study the con-cept and incorporate them into reading, math, science and so-cial studies. Units of study have been apples, Christmas around the World, Kansas, and next week students are excited to learn about weather. We will read fi ction stories like “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” as well as non-fi ction. I fi nd students love non-fi ction just as much as fi ction. This age group is eager to learn and they love science. In our weather unit we will learn about the water cycle, and different types of clouds. We will even do an ex-periment to create a cloud in a jar. First grade is FUN! *article by Mrs. Haag Spring gardening is under way in the preschool class-room. The children have toma-to and pepper plants already up. They planted sunfl ower seeds and are recording week-ly progress of their plants for the next month. Each child will draw pictures of what his or her plant looks like, count and record the number of leaves and measure the height of the sunfl ower plants weekly. They have planted basil and orega-no so that we can make our own pizza sauce with our own herbs. We will soon start plant-ing our classroom garden. *ar-ticle by Mrs. Montgomery In an effort to reduce ac-cidents by developing “safe-ty-minded” youth each spring, the Kansas Farm Bureau As-sociation invites students in grades 1-6 to compete in the Farm Bureau Safety Poster Competition. Farm Bureau has sponsored the program since 1950. Posters are judged at the county level with the fi rst place poster from each of the three divisions submitted for judging at the state level. Every student designs their very own poster about safety in agriculture. The posters are then submitted for judging. This year, they award-ed the following students fi rst place prizes in Divisions I, II, and III. The division II winner is 3rd grader Braxton Wilson. The division III winner is 5th Grader Tori Grado. Congratu-lations to our Patriots! *article by Alizah Basler The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) includes a va-riety of tests aligned to Kansas’ content standards, which help educators and policymakers evaluate student learning and meet the requirements for fed-eral and state accountability. Students in grades 3-11 com-plete assessments in math, reading, science, and social studies in the spring. The li-brary and mobile laptop carts have assisted each class in completing this requirement. The last few weeks we have been talking about ani-mals. Students were asked to write about their favorite an-imal. Students picked lions,

Kase Kill used several kinds of vinegar to demonstrate his sci-ence project to show the effects of the liquid on egg shells.

The West Elk Students of the Week are Amber Johnson and Laura Woods.

Tori Grado and Braxton Wilson are the Farm Bureau Safety Poster Winners.Star Readers Katherine Stewart, Bryleigh Wade, Kase Kill and Jaden Forney “shop” at the AR

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dolphins, elephants, pumas, and tigers, and more. They were able to research their animal and learned where an-imal lived, what they liked to eat, what they looked like, and a fun fact. Students then took their research to create a re-port on the animal and draw their animals for their report. We learned that giraffes can sleep standing up and only need a few minutes of sleep a day, panda bears can eat for 12 to 16 hours per day, and elephants have two tusks that are like their teeth. The class did amazing on these reports! These reports are on display in the hallway if you would like to take a look. *article by Mrs. Strange On March 22 the library was full of items that the ele-mentary students could pur-chase with their AR points. At the end of every nine weeks students may either save or spend their points to purchase

things such as Legos, footballs, basketballs, pens, paper, and of course, BOOKS! At the end of this third nine weeks the students have 12,807 points of the elementary school’s goal of 16,445 AR points. We now have 14 Star Readers! To become a Star Reader students in grades K-2nd must have earned 125 AR points and students in 3rd–6th grade must earn 250 AR points. Our Star Readers are as follows: 1st Grade - Dakota Gh-ramm, Kentlea Soper, and Kay-la Tucker 2nd Grade - Avery Beeman and Ryatt Griesel 4th Grade - Peyton Fechter 5th Grade - Teagan Ben-nett, Lelani Berry, Allison Col-lins, and Edward Metcalf 6th Grade - Clancy Cum-mings, Jaiden Forney, Kase Kill, and Bryleigh Wade *article by Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Kelly

Elk County Register of Deeds April 1 - Joshua Wyatt, Grantor; Tina Elizabeth Tschudy, Grantee, QCD April 1 - Joshua Wyatt, Grantor; Tina Elizabeth Tschudy, Grantee. QCD April 1 - Darrel E./Sandra S. Schultz Trust, Grantor; Thomas S. Williamson, etal, Grantee; WD April 1 - Duylan L. VanCleave, etux, Grantor; James C. Newhouse, etal, Grant-ee; WD April 2 - Gary W. Floyd, etux, Grantor; Michael D. Collins, etux, Grantee; WD

Chautauqua County Traffi c March 29 - Lawrence L. Moidl, Speeding 81/65, K99, Case Pending March 29 - Vitaliy Kaplun, Speeding 68/55, K99, Case Pending March 29 - Jeffery R. Jones, Speed-ing 73/55, K99, Case Pending March 30 - Heidi I. Rhondes, Speed-ing 79/55, US 160, Case Pending March 30 - Thomas J. Horton, Speed-ing 72/55, K99, Case Pending March 31 - Christopher K. Mcentire, Speeding 75/55, K99, Case Pending March 31 - John D. Dieker, Speeding 68/55, K99, Case Pending March 31 - Daniel L. Dempewolf, Speeding 74/55, K99, Case Pending

Chautauqua County Register of Deeds April 1 - John R. Stevenson, et ux, Trustees, Grantor; Jane Stevenson, Grant-ee; Trustee’s Deed April 1 - Barbara Sue Taylor, et vir, Grantor; Barbara Sue Taylor, et vir, Trust-ees, Grantee; WD April 1 - Issac E. & Jennifer L. Mc-Nown, Grantor; Richard & Robbie Hamble-ton, Grantee; WD April 2 - Lou Anderson, Grantor; Ter-ri A. Tunison & Randy S Bellieu, Grantee; TOD April 3 - Patricia & Jeremy Danes, Grantor; Larry & Mollie Cornwell, Grantee; QCD April 3 - The Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Inc., Grantor; Michael A. Young, et al, Grantee; Corp. WD April 4 - Sherri Lynn Smith, Grantor; Melissa Smith, Grantee; TOD April 5 - Phillip Pond, Grantor; James A. & Toni J. Nusz, Grantee; WD April 5 - Jeanette Holtzbach, et vir, Grantor; Brian J. & Susan E. May, Grantee; WD April 5 - Charles A. & Linda L. Swart, Grantor’ Brian J. & Susan E. May, Grantee; WD

Chautauqua County Criminal April 1 - Wesley G. Copeland, Inter-ference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant, Domestic battery; rude physical contact with family member, Case Pending

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BURDEN — Brayden Ir-vin struck out 16 batters in six innings of work to lead the Central of Burden High School baseball team to a 5-3 victo-ry over Udall in the nightcap of a Walter Johnson League doubleheader on Monday. The Raiders capped off the sweep of the twin bill after thumping the Eagles 13-2 earlier in the day. “It was a night where our bats fell silent for a bit,” said CHS coach Ken Spurgeon. “We were in need of some strong pitching, and we got it from a battery of Hayden Powell, Colton Foley and Brayden Ir-vin.” Central won for the third time in the last four games to move back to the .500 mark at 4-4 overall, including 4-2 in the WJL. The Raiders are scheduled to visit Oxford for a single non-league contest on Thursday before the two teams meet up in Burden on April 15 for the league matchup. Irvin was dominant in the game-two performance. Not only did he strike out 16 Ea-gle batters, but he allowed two earned runs in six innings of work in picking up the victory. In that contest, Central jumped out to a fast start up 3-0 after one inning and extended that to 4-0 in the third inning. That’s where things stood until the fifth when Udall (0-8, 0-6) made things interesting with a pair of runs to cut the margin in half. Yet, the Raiders tacked on an insurance run in the sixth and held on to cap off the doubleheader sweep. CHS finished with a 13-7

edge in total hits for the con-test. Irvin helped his own cause at the plate with a team-high three hits. Boe Smith, Foley and Ethan Powell added two hits each for the Raiders. As for game one, it was all Central from basically start to finish. The Eagles actual-ly had a quick 1-0 lead, but CHS struck for four in the bot-tom half of the first and never looked back. The Raiders blew things open with three in the second, one in the third and five in the fourth before cap-ping off the run-rule victory in five innings. Central finished with 15 hits in the contest, including three each from Irvin, Hayden Powell, Foley and Cory Goad. Jake Haws added two hits for the victorious Raiders.

Game OneCentral-Burden 13, Udall 2

UDALL (0-7, 0-5): Fielder (ss) 1-2 1 1, Tren. Whiteman (rf) 1-3 0 0, Roberts (c/p) 1-3 0 1, Trev. Whiteman (p/c) 0-3 0 0, Peak (3b) 0-1 0 0, Patteson (cf) 0-1 0 0, Scurlock (1b) 0-2 0 0, Spencer (lf) 0-0 1 0, Miller (2b) 0-2 0 0. TOTALS 3-17 2 2.CENTRAL-BURDEN (3-4, 3-2): Haws (c) 2-3 3 0, Smith (cf) 0-2 2 1, Irvin (ss) 3-4 2 1, H. Powell (p/3b) 3-3 1 3, Foley (3b/p) 3-4 2 2, Vanderhagen (1b) 1-3 1 0, Goad (rf) 3-3 0 2, E. Powell (2b) 1-2 1 1, Toon (lf) 0-2 1 0. TOTALS 16-26 13 10.UDALL 110 00X X-2 3 0CENTRAL 431 5XX X-13 16 1

Game TwoCentral-Burden 5, Udall 3

UDALL (0-8, 0-6): Fielder (p/cf) 2-4 2 0, Rieth (2b) 1-3 0 1, Roberts (c) 2-2 0 1, Spencer (3b) 0-1 0 0, Patteson (cf/lf) 0-3 0 0, Tren. Whiteman (lf/3b) 0-3 0 0, Trev. Whiteman (ss) 0-3 0 0, Morgan (rf) 1-3 0 0, King (dp) 1-3 1 0, Miller (1b) 0-0 0 0, Peak (3b/p) 0-1 0 1. TOTALS 7-26 3 3.CENTRAL-BURDEN (4-4, 4-2): Haws (c) 1-4 0 0, Smith (cf) 2-3 2 0, Irvin (ss/p/3b) 3-4 1 1, H. Powell (p/ss) 1-4 0 0, Foley (3b/p) 2-4 2 1, Vanderhagen (1b) 1-2 0 0, Goad (rf) 1-2 0 1, E. Powell (2b) 2-3 0 0, Toon (lf) 0-2 0 0, Davis (rf) 0-0 0 0, Brans-cum (1b) 0-1 0 0. TOTALS 13-29 5 3.UDALL 000 020 1-3 7 1CENTRAL 301 001 X-5 13 0

Irvin strikes out 16 batters as Raiders cap

off sweep of Udall

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

DOUGLASS — Led by championship performances from Clark Loewer, Clayton Cook and Chance Cook, the Central of Burden High School track team won the boys’ divi-sion of the Douglass Invitation-al on April 2. “The kids competed real-ly well,” said CHS coach Ja-son Braun. “We kind of went light on Friday at Oxford due to having another competition on Tuesday. We used Tuesday as an experiment/workout day and had most of the kids stacked up in several events … some of them in events they had never done before just to try something new and see what they could do. They put some real work in and had a blast doing it. I was proud of them at this meet and enjoyed their enthusiasm.” The Raiders finished the meet with 110 points in the boys’ division to claim the championship ahead of run-ner-up Douglass with 87 points. Udall came in third with 77, followed by Caldwell at 69, Conway Springs 63, Winfield 61, Cedar Vale/Dexter 28, Le-on-Bluestem 25, Oxford 20 and Arkansas City Christian 10. Central won four events on the boys’ side, including Loew-er in both the 1600 (5:10.34) and 3200 (11:36.06). Clayton Cook had the top throw in the discus at 137-4, while Chance Cook was first in the 200-meter dash in 24.35 seconds. Clayton Cook also placed second in the shot put (44-2) and third in the javelin (122-6), while Chance Cook was the runner-up in the pole vault (11-0). Other individuals placing for the Raiders were Challen Jimenez, second in the 3200 (11:40.38) and third in the 1600 (5:14.22); Hunter Rier-son, third in the pole vault (10-6) and fifth in the 110 hurdles (19.39); Raymond Vaughn, third in the long jump (17-8 1/4) and fourth in the 200 (24.73); Tony Brogan, fourth in the 100 (11.82) and sixth in the pole vault (9-6); and Logan Braun, sixth in the 400 (1:03.65). CHS also placed second in the 4 x 100 relay at 46.83 seconds and fifth in the 400 at 4:24. The Central girls finished in fifth place with 63 points. Caldwell won the meet with 111 points, followed by Con-way Springs in second at 101, Douglass in third at 94 and Leon-Bluestem in fourth at 74. Rounding out the field behind Central were Cedar Vale/Dex-ter with 46, Oxford 19, Arkan-sas City Christian 18 and Udall 10. CHS won three differ-

ent girls’ events, including Bridgette Lawson in the 100 (13.21) and 200 (27.81). Bre-anna Williams also topped the list in the pole vault at 8-0. Wil-liams also took fourth place in the javelin at 80-3. Other individuals to score points for the Lady Raiders were Austyn Shore, second in the 3200 (15:15) and fourth in the 1600 (6:59.3); Mattie Ox-ford, fifth in the 200 (31.92); Alysha Stevens, fifth in the high jump (3-8); and Makala Veale, sixth in the 200 (32.28). Central placed in two girls’ relays — second in the 4 x 100 (55.98) and fourth in the 4 x 400 (5:49.58). The Raider track team was scheduled to compete in the West Elk Invitational on Tues-day. No information was avail-able from that meet as of press time. Up next, CHS will partici-pate in the Caldwell Invitation-al on April 16.

DOUGLASS INVITATIONALVARSITY BOYSTEAM SCORES

1. Central-Burden 110, 2. Douglass 87, 3. Udall 77, 4. Caldwell 69, 5. Conway Springs 63, 6. Winfield 61, 7. Cedar Vale/Dexter 28, 8. Leon-Bluestem 25, 9. Oxford 20, 10. Arkansas City Christian 10.

CENTRAL RESULTS100: 4. Tony Brogan, 11.82; 7. Raymond Vaughn, 12.09; 11. Hunter Rierson, 12.40.200: 1. Chance Cook, 24.35; 4. Raymond Vaughn, 24.73; 17. Marcus Woods, 49.30.400: 6. Logan Braun, 1:03.65.800: 9. Justin Clingerman, 2:40.50.1600: 1. Clark Loewer, 5:10.34; 3. Chal-len Jimenez, 5:14.22; 20. Shay Pippitt, 7:58.00.3200: 1. Clark Loewer, 11:36.06; 2. Challen Jimenez, 11:40.38; 7. Austin Henderson, 12:26.70.110 Hurdles: 5. Hunter Rierson, 19.39.4 x 100 Relay: 2. Central-Burden (Tony Brogan, Raymond Vaughn, Clayton Cook, Chance Cook), 46.83.4 x 400 Relay: 5. Central-Burden (Logan Braun, Tony Brogan, Hunter Rierson, Jus-tin Clingerman), 4:24.00.Pole Vault: 2. Chance Cook, 11-0; 3. Hunt-er Rierson, 10-6; 6. Tony Brogan, 9-6.Long Jump: 3. Raymond Vaughn, 17-8 1/4; 13. Justin Clingerman, 12-9.Shot Put: 2. Clayton Cook, 44-2; 15. Seath Long, 27-0.Discus: 1. Clayton Cook, 137-4; 17. Seath Long, 76-1; 19. Logan Braun, 72-0 1/2.Javelin: 3. Clayton Cook, 122-6; 20. Seath Long, 64-0.

VARSITY GIRLSTEAM SCORES

1. Caldwell 111, 2. Conway Springs 101, 3. Douglass 94, 4. Leon-Bluestem 74, 5. Cen-tral-Burden 63, 6. Cedar Vale/Dexter 46, 7. Oxford 19, 8. Arkansas City Christian 18, 9. Udall 10, 10. Winfield 0.

CENTRAL RESULTS100: 1. Bridgette Lawson, 13.21; 9. Makala Veale, 14.40; 16. Alysha Stevens, 18.53.200: 1. Bridgette Lawson, 27.81; 5. Mattie Oxford, 31.92; 6. Makala Veale, 32.28.1600: 4. Austyn Shore, 6:59.30.3200: 2. Austyn Shore, 15:15.00.4 x 100 Relay: 2. Central-Burden (Brean-na Williams, Mattie Oxford, Makala Veale, Bridgette Lawson), 55.98.4 x 400 Relay: 4. Central-Burden (Bridgette Lawson, Mattie Oxford, Breanna Williams, Austyn Shore), 5:49.58.High Jump: 5. Alysha Stevens, 3-8.Pole Vault: 1. Breanna Williams, 8-0.Shot Put: 8. Emma Garrison, 23-2 1/2; 11. Morgan Cook, 21-4 3/4; 13. Cera Krueger, 20-9 1/4.Discus: 7. Morgan Cook, 63-7; 8. Cera Krueger, 59-5; 11. Mariah Blankenbaker, 50-5.Javelin: 4. Breanna Williams, 80-3; 17. Cera Krueger, 44-0; 18. Mariah Blanken-baker, 38-2.

Central track team claims boys’ championship at

Douglass Invitational

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

ROSALIA — After suffer-ing a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in walk-off fashion in game one, the Sedan High School baseball team rallied from a seven-run deficit in the nightcap to beat Flinthills 16-11 and salvage a split of their Walter Johnson League doubleheader on Mon-day. Game two of the twin bill was called in the top half of the sixth inning due to darkness. It will count as an official game. “(Layton) Sears pitched a complete game in game one,” said SHS coach Rick Chrisman. “He pitched way too well to get a loss. The bats came to life in the second game, and we came back from a 10-3 deficit.” With the split, the Blue Devils improved to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the WJL. Sedan will remain on the road on Mon-day, April 15, when it travels to Howard for a league match-up against defending WJL co-champion West Elk. SHS rallied in game two to earn the split of the twin bill. Despite leading 3-0 in the first inning, Sedan found itself by as many as seven runs at 10-3 after Flinthills put up seven in the second and three more in the third inning. That’s where things stood until the fifth inning when the Blue Devils exploded for 11 big runs to take the lead for good. They later tacked on two more in the sixth before darkness forced the end of the game. Eli Campbell, who shared team-high honors in hits with Zach Chrisman with three,

picked up the win on the mound. Campbell allowed one earned run on one hit in the fi-nal two innings of relief. In addition to Campbell and Chrisman, Jonas Long had two hits to pace the Blue Dev-ils at the plate. As a team, SHS finished with 12 total hits. The game-two victory al-lowed Sedan to bounce back from heartbreak in game one. Sears picked up the loss on the mound for the Blue Devils de-spite a solid outing that includ-ed one earned run on six hits while striking out five in 6 1/3 innings of work. Offense was at a minimum for both teams in that contest, with Sedan leading 1-0 in the third inning and 2-1 in the sixth. Yet, the Mustangs bat-tled back to tie things up in the bottom half of the sixth before picking up one in the seventh to walk off with the win. Campbell and Sears both had two hits to pace SHS.

Game OneFlinthills 3, Sedan 2

SEDAN (3-3, 3-2): Halderman 0-4 0, Chris-man 0-3 0, Campbell 2-3 1, Sears 2-3 1, Dickens 1-3 0, Roggow-Harter 0-2 0, E. Long 1-3 0, J. Long 0-2 0, Joslin 0-2 0, Stone 0-0 0, Mendoza 0-0 0, Black 0-1 0. TOTALS 6-26 2.FLINTHILLS (6-1, 3-0): Individual statistics not available.SEDAN 001 001 0-2 6 XFLINTHILLS 000 101 1-3 6 X

Game TwoSedan 16, Flinthills 11

SEDAN (4-3, 4-2): Halderman 1-4 1, Chrisman 3-4 2, Campbell 3-4 3, Sears 0-2 2, Dickens 1-3 0, Roggow-Harter 1-3 1, E. Long 0-2 1, Stone 0-1 0, Joslin 0-1 0, Smilko 0-0 1, Darnall 0-0 1, Mar 0-0 0, Mendoza 0-0 1, J. Long 2-3 1, Black 1-2 2. TOTALS 12-29 16.FLINTHILLS (6-2, 3-1): Individual statistics not available.SEDAN 300 0(11)2 X-16 12 XFLINTHILLS 0 7 3 01X X-11 7 X

Blue Devils rally for victory over Flinthills

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

FREDONIA — Ashley Cook-son captured the championship in the 100-meter dash, leading the West Elk High School track team to a second-place finish in the girls’ division of the Eu-reka Invitational last Thursday. Cookson, who won the 100 in a time of 13.66 seconds, was one of two Patriots to take the top spot in an individual event. Devin Loudermilk claimed first place in the boys’ high jump with a leap of 6-4. “Our girls’ team finished well despite dealing with in-juries to Macy McClendon and Allie Caughron,” said WEHS coach Debbie Simmons. “All of our times are improving. Devin Loudermilk won the high jump and is only going to get better as his ankle gets stronger. Ash-ley Cookson also had a good meet. We have a lot of room for improvement. The kids just have to be willing to put in the hard work to get there.” The West Elk girls finished the meet with 81 points to finish in second place behind Burlington with 114. Eureka was third with 64 points, fol-lowed by Fredonia with 50, Caney Valley 49, Erie 47, Col-ony-Crest 45, Madison 44, Osawatomie 43, Neodesha 15 and Yates Center 3. Cookson placed high in three individual events. In ad-dition to first place in the 100, she also took second in the 200 with a time of 27.83 sec-onds and was fourth in the long jump with a leap of 15-4. Josie Ware was second in the 800 in 2:45.94 and fourth in the 1600 in 6:15.27. Alyssa Gilles-pie scored team points in three events, including third place in both the 200 (28.96) and triple jump (32-7), as well as sixth place in the long jump (14-5). Also placing in the meet for the West Elk girls were Allie Caughron, second in the 100 hurdles (17.10); Zoe Lamp-son, fifth in the 800 (2:49.56); Hannah Whetstone, fifth in the 3200 (14:35.33) and Hayley Helms, fifth in the 300 hurdles (55.22). WEHS also placed in all three relays — second in the 4 x 800 (11:10.20) and third in both the 4 x 100 (54.19) and 4 x 400 (4:45.67). On the boys’ side, West Elk scored 15 points in the meet to take 10th place over-all. Caney Valley won the team title with 136 points, followed by Fredonia with 81, Madison 79, Osawatomie 74, Eureka

58, Yates Center 42, Neodesha 31.5, Burlington 22.5 and Erie 18. Colony-Crest rounded out the field with 1 point. Loudemilk was the top performer for the WEHS boys in the high jump. Also scoring points for the Patriots were Nic Moreno, fifth in the long jump (17-10 1/2) and sixth in the 100 (12.17); the 4 x 400 relay team (4:14.23); and the 4 x 800 relay team (10:05.12). The meet was originally scheduled to be held at Eure-ka High School but was moved to Fredonia due to continued work on facilities at Eureka following last year’s tornado. West Elk was scheduled to host its own meet on Tuesday in Howard. No information was available as of press time. Up next, the Patriots will return to action on Thursday, April 18, at the Fredonia Relays.

EUREKA INVITATIONALBOYS

TEAM SCORES1. Caney Valley 136, 2. Fredonia 81, 3. Madison 79, 4. Osawatomie 74, 5. Eureka 58, 6. Yates Center 42, 7. Neodesha 31.5, 8. Burlington 22.5, 9. Erie 18, 10. West Elk 15, 11. Colony-Crest 1.

WEST ELK RESULTS100: 6. Nic Moreno, 12.17.200: 10. Devin Loudermilk, 25.19; 11. Nic Moreno, 25.24.400: 15. Colin Wilson, 1:02.75.800: 9. Curtis Ware, 2:26.17; 13. Colin Wil-son, 2:33.60.1600: 10. Daniel Hernandez, 5:52.58.3200: 8. Tim Whetstone, 12:16.36.4 x 400 Relay: 6. West Elk (Colin Wilson, Daniel Hernandez, Devin Loudermilk, Tim Whetstone), 4:14.23.4 x 800 Relay: 6. West Elk (Daniel Hernan-dez, Colin Wilson, Curtis Ware, Tim Whet-stone), 10:05.12.High Jump: 1. Devin Loudermilk, 6-4.Long Jump: 5. Nic Moreno, 17-10 1/2; 16. Koleton Branch, 16-3 1/2.Shot Put: 16. Koleton Branch, 29-0; 21. Kizer Berry, 25-2.Discus: 21. Kizer Berry, 69-6; 23. Koleton Branch, 64-3.Javelin: 26. Anthony Minton, 58-7.

GIRLSTEAM SCORES

1. Burlington 114, 2. West Elk 81, 3. Eure-ka 64, 4. Fredonia 50, 5. Caney Valley 49, 6. Erie 47, 7. Colony-Crest 45, 8. Madison 44, 9. Osawatomie 43, 10. Neodesha 15, 11. Yates Center 3.

WEST ELK RESULTS100: 1. Ashley Cookson, 13.66; 8. Hayley Helms, 14.43.200: 2. Ashley Cookson, 27.83; 3. Alyssa Gillespie 28.96; 8. Jadyn Allen, 31.42.400: 15. Avery McLean, 1:23.88.800: 2. Josie Ware, 2:45.94; 5. Zoe Lampson, 2:49.56; 8. Megan McClendon, 2:51.76.1600: 4. Josie Ware, 6:15.27; 9. Jadyn Al-len, 7:18.88.3200: 5. Hannah Whetstone, 14:35.33.100 Hurdles: 2. Allie Caughron, 17.10.300 Hurdles: 5. Hayley Helms, 55.22.4 x 100 Relay: 3. West Elk (Lampson, Cookson, Caughron, Gillespie), 54.19.4 x 400 Relay: 3. West Elk (McClendon, Walker, Whetstone, Allen), 4:45.67.4 x 800 Relay: 2. West Elk (Lampson, Mc-Clendon, Ware, McClendon), 11:10.20.Long Jump: 4. Ashley Cookson, 15-4; 6. Alyssa Gillespie, 14-5.Triple Jump: 3. Alyssa Gillespie, 32-7.Discus: 19. Jenna Clatt, 58-1.Javelin: 11. Hayley Helms, 78-7; 14. Avery McLean, 61-1; 17. Alanna Walker, 57-3.

Lady Patriots finish as runner-up at

Eureka Invitational

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

CEDAR VALE — Tim Whet-stone tossed a three-hit com-plete game, sending the West Elk High School baseball team to a 9-4 victory over previously unbeaten Cedar Vale/Dexter in the nightcap of a Walter John-son League doubleheader on Monday. WEHS managed just a split of the twin bill after losing game one earlier in the day to the Spartans 10-2. The Patriots, who are the

defending co-champions in the WJL with Oxford, won for the third time in the last four games. WEHS moved to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the WJL heading into Thursday’s non-league doubleheader at home against Yates Center. After that, West Elk will return to league action on Monday, April 15, when it entertains rival Se-dan. Whetstone kept the CVD bats at bay for the most part in game two on Monday. He

scattered three hits over seven innings of work, allowing one earned run while striking out eight and walking just one in picking up the victory. In addition to his command on the mound, he also helped his own cause at the plate as he joined Nolan McDow and Conery Noll with a team-high two hits each. Coming off a tough loss in game one, the Patriots set the tone early in the finale with two runs in the first inning and seven in the second for a com-manding 9-0 advantage. Cedar Vale/Dexter whittled away at the difference but managed just the three hits against Whetstone along the way. As for game one, the Patri-ots struggled at the plate, fin-ishing with just four total hits. They also had a tough time in the field with four defensive er-rors. West Elk had a 1-0 lead in the top half of the first before CVD tied things up with a run in the bottom half of the in-ning. The Spartans eventually grabbed control of things with two in the second and another

run in the third for a 4-1 edge. The teams exchanged runs in the fourth before the host team put the game out of reach with a five-run sixth. Whetstone had two hits to lead the way for the Patriots.

Game OneCedar Vale/Dexter 10, West Elk 2

WEST ELK (3-3, 3-2): McDow (2b/p) 0-3 0 0, Hanks (p/3b) 1-3 2 0, Noll (3b/p/2b) 1-3 0 0, Whetstone (ss) 2-3 0 1, Cannon (lf) 0-2 0 0, Kenyon (c) 0-3 0 0, Lassley (rf) 0-2 0 0, Silvey (cf) 0-2 0 0, Young (1b) 0-2 0 0, VanBuren (ph) 0-1 0 0, Treloggen (ph) 0-1 0 0, Cook (ph) 0-1 0 0. TOTALS 4-26 2 1.CEDAR VALE/DEXTER (5-0, 3-0): Rock (lf) 1-4 1 0, Catlin (p/ss) 1-3 1 2, Snyder (1b) 2-3 2 1, Young (cf) 1-3 1 0, Artherton (3b) 1-3 1 1, Wallace (2b) 1-4 1 0, Hen-derson (rf) 1-3 0 2, Anderson (dh) 2-4 2 1, Myers (c) 1-2 1 0, Wallace 0-0 0 0, Bragg 0-0 0 0. TOTALS 11-29 10 7.WEST ELK 100 100 0-2 4 4CVD 121 105 X-10 11 1

Game TwoWest Elk 9, Cedar Vale/Dexter 4

WEST ELK (4-3, 4-2): McDow (2b) 2-3 1 2, Hanks (3b) 1-4 2 2, Noll (ss) 2-4 2 1, Whetstone (p) 2-3 1 1, Cannon (lf) 0-4 0 0, Kenyon (c) 1-4 0 1, Lassley (rf) 0-2 1 0, Silvey (cf) 0-3 1 0, Young (1b) 0-3 1 0. TOTALS 8-30 9 7.CEDAR VALE/DEXTER (5-1, 3-1): Rock (lf) 0-1 0 0, Catlin (ss) 0-3 0 0, Snyder (p/lf) 1-3 0 0, Young (cf) 0-3 0 0, Artherton (3b/p/3b) 0-3 1 0, Wallace (2b) 0-3 0 0, Anderson (rf) 1-3 2 0, Criss (1b) 0-3 0 0, Myers (c) 1-2 1 2, Wallace 0-3 0 1, Rock 0-0 0 0. TOTALS 3-27 4 3.WEST ELK 270 000 0-9 8 3CVD 010 020 1-4 3 5

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BURDEN — This was one that the Central of Burden High School softball team would like to quickly forget. The Lady Raiders struggled with their pitching all day long as they dropped both ends of their Walter Johnson League doubleheader to Udall on Mon-day, 16-7 and 15-5. “All I can is pitching, pitch-ing, pitching, pitching,” said CHS coach Bruce Hafenstein. “We forgot to show up. Harley Branscum played good.” Central, which had won three of its previous four games going into the day, dropped to 3-5 overall, including 3-3 in league play. The Lady Raiders will hit the road to Oxford for a single varsity contest on Thurs-day before returning home on April 15 to take on the same Oxford team in a WJL double-header. Although the Lady Raiders had the bats going, finishing the day with 20 total hits, they could not slow down Udall. The Lady Eagles had 19 hits on the day and also took advantage of Central’s struggles in the cir-cle. In game one, the teams were deadlocked at 1-all after two innings when Udall struck for six runs to grab the lead. CHS came right back with five runs in the bottom half of the inning to get back within one, but the Lady Eagles controlled things from that point on. UHS scored two in the fourth, two in the fifth and five in the sixth to blow things open.

Central lost despite having a 13-10 edge in total hits for the game. Whitley Liebau and Cerena Cady had three hits each to lead the way, while Mickey Foley and Maci Bruce tacked on two each. Udall (3-5, 3-3) capped off the doubleheader sweep in game two by taking charge early. After a scoreless first in-ning, the Lady Eagles struck for six in the second and anoth-er in the third for a 7-0 advan-tage. Central got back in it with a four spot in the bottom half of the third, but Udall blew the game open from that point on with three in the fourth, two in the fifth and three in the sixth. Foley and Cady led the Lady Raiders with two hits each.

Game OneUdall 16, Central-Burden 7

UDALL (2-5, 2-3): Loos (cf) 0-3 1 0, Otis (ss) 1-4 4 0, Enderud (p) 3-4 2 6, Jones (1b) 0-2 1 1, Mercer (3b) 3-4 2 1, Ellers (c) 0-3 2 0, Tharp (2b) 1-3 0 1, Rebold (rf) 2-2 1 3, Houchin (lf) 0-2 1 0, Burley (cr) 0-0 0 0. TOTALS 10-27 16 12.CENTRAL-BURDEN (3-4, 3-2): Liebau (2b) 3-4 1 0, Veale (ss) 1-3 1 0, Price (cf) 0-2 0 0, Foley (p/rf) 2-3 2 1, Garrison (3b) 0-3 1 0, Cady (c/cf) 3-4 1 2, Branscum (lf) 1-4 1 0, Bruce (1b) 2-3 0 1, Hilario (rf) 0-1 0 0, Gillis 0-0 0 0, Cook (c) 0-1 0 0, Wunder-lich (p) 1-2 0 0. TOTALS 13-30 7 4.UDALL 106 225 X-16 10 0CENTRAL 105 001 X-7 13 2

Game TwoUdall 15, Central-Burden 5

UDALL (3-5, 3-3): Tharp (2b) 0-1 2 1, Loos (cf) 3-5 2 4, Enderud (p) 2-2 2 1, Jones (1b) 0-3 0 1, Mercer (3b) 0-2 2 0, Otis (ss) 1-3 2 1, Ellers (c) 2-4 1 1, Rebold (rf) 1-4 1 1, Brown (lf) 0-1 2 1. TOTALS 9-25 15 11.CENTRAL-BURDEN (3-5, 3-3): Liebau (2b) 0-3 0 0, Veale (ss) 1-2 1 0, Cook (c) 0-3 0 0, Foley (p/rf) 2-3 1 1, Garrison (3b) 0-2 1 0, Cady (cf) 2-2 1 0, Branscum (lf) 1-2 0 3, Bruce (1b) 0-1 0 0, Wunderlich (rf/p) 1-3 0 0, Bergeron (rf) 0-0 1 0, Kidd (1b) 0-2 0 0. TOTALS 7-23 5 4.UDALL 061 323 X-15 9 1CENTRAL 004 010 X-5 7 1

Central struggles in softball doubleheader

against Udall

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

ERIE — Tanner Groene shot a 97 to finish in 15th place to lead the Sedan High School boys’ golf team at the Erie Invi-tational on Monday. Groene was one of three golfers for the Blue Devils com-peting in the tournament. He was joined by Caleb Walker with a 20th-place finish at 100 and Jason Spradling in 30th at 113. “We only had three golfers at the Erie varsity tournament, so we did not have a team score, but individually we had a better day,” said SHS coach Lance Farrice. “Tanner did not have his best game today but still led our team. Caleb strug-gled a little at times but im-proved from last tournament. Jason had his best tournament. It was nice to see Caleb and Jason play closer to what I ex-pected at the start of the year. I think they’ll keep improving as the year goes on.” Sedan did not have enough golfers to earn a spot in the fi-nal team standings. Yates Cen-ter captured the championship with a score of 308, which was 40 strokes better than run-ner-up Caney Valley at 348. Jayhawk Linn came in third at 360, followed by Erie at 395, Chetopa 422 and Erie B 521. Easton Reynolds of Yates Center was the individual champion with a score of 70. Jack King of Yates Center was five strokes back of Reynolds for second place at 75. Taking third place was Trevor Watson of Caney Valley at 77. The Blue Devil golf team will return to action today at

the Eureka Invitational. That will be followed up on Tuesday, April 16, with a trip to the Fre-donia Invitational.

ERIE INVITATIONALTEAM SCORES

1. Yates Center 308, 2. Caney Valley 348, 3. Jayhawk Linn 360, 4. Erie 395, 5. Cheto-pa 422, 6. Erie B 521.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS1. Easton Reynolds, Yates Center, 70; 2. Jack King, Yates Center, 75; 3. Trevor Wat-son, Caney Valley, 77; 4. Reese Solander, Yates Center, 78; 5. Ryan Sellman, Hum-boldt, 82; 6. Treyton Compston, Jayhawk Linn, 83; 7. Keyler Watson, Jayhawk Linn, 83; 8. Mark Bogner, Erie, 84; 9. Anthony Rodgers, Caney Valley, 84; 10. Aaron King, Yates Center, 85.

TEAM RESULTSSedan: 15. Tanner Groene 97, 20. Caleb Walker 100, 30. Jason Spradling 113.

ERIE JV INVITATIONAL ERIE — Sedan captured sixth place as a team with a score of 325 at the Erie Junior Varsity Invitational on April 1. Zoe Smylie was the top Blue Devil golfer in 29th place at 74, followed by Danny Osburn in 30th at 75, Anna Spradling in 32nd at 82 and Alexis Bryan in 35th at 94. Jayhawk Linn won the team championship with a score of 198, which included a 45 from Trent Gray to claim the individual title.

ERIE JV INVITATIONALTEAM SCORES

1. Jayhawk Linn 198, 2. Caney Valley 230, 3. Erie #1 236, 4. Humboldt 247, 5. Cheto-pa 254, 6. Sedan 325.

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS1. Trent Gray, Jayhawk Linn, 45; 2. Kadyn Covey, Caney Valley, 46; 3. James Hess, Yates Center, 48; 4. Gabe Shaunessey, Jayhawk Linn, 48; 5. Drake Thomas, Jayhawk Linn, 51; 6. Mason Williamson, Pleasanton, 53; 7. Dakota Pease, Che-topa, 53; 8. Caype Johnston, Erie, 54; 9. Cody Wallace, Jayhawk Linn, 54; T-10. Tanner Church, Humboldt/Zalek Swisher, Erie, 54.

TEAM RESULTSSedan: 29. Zoe Smylie 74, 30. Danny Os-burn 75, 32. Anna Spradling 82, 35. Alexis Bryan 94.

Groene finishes in 15th place at Erie Golf Invitational

CEDAR VALE — For a fifth straight game, the West Elk High School softball team came out on the losing side of the scoreboard. The Lady Pa-triots suffered 19-9 and 17-6 setbacks to Cedar Vale/Dexter in a Walter Johnson League doubleheader on Monday.

WEHS dropped to 1-6 overall, including 1-5 in the WJL. The Lady Patriots have dropped five games in a row and have allowed double fig-ures in scoring to its opponent in all seven games, surrender-

ing an average of 15.1 runs an outing. Cedar Vale/Dexter re-mained unbeaten on the sea-son at 8-0 overall and 6-0 in league play. No further details were available from Monday’s league doubleheader as of press time. The West Elk softball team will remain on the road Thurs-day at South Haven for another WJL twin bill. That will be fol-lowed up on Monday, April 15, with a home matchup against Sedan.

WEHS drops softball pair against CVD

By BRIAN THOMASsports@taylornews.org

ROSALIA — In search of its first win of the season, the Se-dan High School softball team dropped both ends of a Walter Johnson League doubleheader to Flinthills on Monday. The Lady Devils fell 14-4 in game one before being shut out 15-0 in the finale. “Tonight was better offen-sively in the first game, even though we did not score many runs,” said SHS coach Randy Davis. “We had six hits and made them play some good de-fense. Defensively, Catlin Sher-man made several outstand-ing catches in center field. We still have to do a better job of throwing strikes and be men-tally tougher.” Sedan dropped to 0-6 over-all and in league play. The Lady Devils will try to pick up that elusive victory on Monday, April 15, when they travel to West Elk for another double-header. SHS has struggled to slow down the opposition so far this season, surrendering an aver-age of 16.7 runs per game. Yet, the Lady Devils were hoping a fast start in game one would give them some confidence. Sedan had the early lead in that contest. Following a double from Caitlin Williams, Teresa Harris’ RBI grounder brought her in for a 1-0 lead. But that was one of the few brights spots for the team in the contest. Flinthills tied things up with a run in the bottom of the inning and then took the lead for good with seven in the sec-

ond and four in the third. MacKenzie Thorne had an RBI single to score Sherman in the fourth inning. Maddie Mey-ers also scored on an infield out by Liana Ortiz. Sedan’s fi-nal score of the game came in the fifth inning as Hailey Bierle led off with a triple and eventu-ally crossed the plate on an out by Maddie Signer. Williams had two hits to lead the way for SHS in that contest. As for game two, Sedan managed just one hit along the way. Flinthills blew things open from the start with seven runs in the first inning and seven more in the second.

Game OneFlinthills 14, Sedan 4

SEDAN (0-5, 0-5): Williams 2-3 1, Bierle 1-2 1, Harris 0-3 0, Signer 0-3 0, Sherman 1-3 1, Meyers 1-2 1, Thorne 1-2 0, Ortiz 0-2 0, Bowers 0-2 0, Norris 0-0 0. TOTALS 6-22 4.FLINTHILLS (2-5, 2-3): Brown 1-2 2, Hin-nen 1-3 2, Martin 1-3 2, Muncio 1-3 1, So-rum 0-1 2,Olbrey 1-1 1, Weis 0-2 1, Kubec 0-3 1, Donner 3-3 2. TOTALS 8-21 14.SEDAN 100 21X X-4 8 XFLINTHILLS 174 2XX X-14 8 X

Game TwoFlinthills 15, Sedan 0

SEDAN (0-6, 0-6): Williams 0-2 0, Bierle 0-2 0, Signer 0-1 0, Sherman 0-1 0, Thorne 0-0 0, Meyers 1-1 0, Ortiz 0-1 0, Kunath 0-0 0, Beasley 0-1 0, Wood 0-0 0. TOTALS 1-9 0.FLINTHILLS (3-5, 3-3): Brown 1-2 2, Hin-nen 0-1 2, Martin 0-1 1, Muncio 1-3 1, So-rum 0-0 2, Humig 0-3 0, Olbrey 2-3 2, Weis 1-1 3, Donnr 0-1 2. TOTALS 5-15 15.SEDAN 000 XXX X-0 1 XFLINTHILLS 771 XXX X-15 5 X

Lady Devils remain winless following losses to Flinthills

By Kayla Ford Sedan Public Library’s Pa-tron of the Month for April is John Wilson! Congratulations! We asked John some ques-tions and this is what he said: What is your favorite thing about the library? If you don’t find it here, the staff will find it and get it for you most every time. How long have you been coming to the library? 7 years What is your favorite mov-ie or book? “Islands in the Stream,” by Ernest Heming-way

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 Aprl group of Spotlight Musicians consists of: Kindergarten – Jasmine Graves-Vaught; First Grade – Emma Nelson; Second Grade – Tinsley Albrecht; Third Grade – Corbin Crahan; Fourth Grade –Austin Dailey; Fifth Grade – Adison Henderson; Sixth Grade – Jaxon Gatton.

CES names Spotlight Musicians

Wilson is Sedan Public Library Patron of the Month

Controlling Grassy Sandbur

By Richard H FechterDistrict Extension Agent

Grassy sandbur is the “sticker” plant that looks like a grass. It will often invade thin lawns, especially in dry years. Therefore, the best control for this weed is a thick, healthy lawn. However, if your lawn is thin this spring and grassy sandbur was a problem last year, use a preemergence herbicide before the sandbur comes up. However, not all preemergence herbicides are effective. The three products that can help minimize grassy sandbur are oryzalin, pendimethalin and prodiamine. Oryzalin is sold under the trade names of Surflan and Weed Impede. It can be used on all warm-season grasses as well as tall fescue. It should not be used on cool-season grasses other than tall fescue such as Kentucky bluegrass. Oryzalin is also sold as a combination product with benefin as Green Light Amaze. As with oryzalin alone, it can be used on all warm-season grasses as well as tall fescue. It should not be used on cool-season grass-es other than tall fescue such as Kentucky bluegrass. Apply Amaze or an oryzalin product about April 15 when redbud trees approach full bloom.Pendimethalin is sold commer-cially as Pendulum as well as several other names. On the homeowner side, it is sold as Scotts Halts. Pendimethalin is

best applied as a split applica-tion with the first half applied about April 15 and the second about June 1. Alternatively, make the first application when redbud trees approach full bloom and the second six weeks later. Prodiamine is sold un-der the commercial name of Barricade. It is also the ac-tive ingredient in a number of homeowner products. It can be used on all of our common lawn grasses. Apply as is done for oryzalin, about April 15 or when redbud trees approach full bloom. Only one applica-tion is needed per year. None of the “weed pre-venters” will give complete control but each should help. Quinclorac (Drive) can provide some postemergence control especially if the sandbur is in the seedling stage. Quin-clorac is also found in a num-ber of combination products that control both broadleaf weeds and crabgrass such as one of the following: Ortho Weed-B-Gon Max + Crabgrass Control Bayer All-in-One Lawn Weed and Crabgrass Killer. Monterey Crab-E-Rad Plus Fertilome Weed Out with Crabgrass Killer Trimec Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer Bonide Weed Beater Plus Crabgrass & Broadleaf Weed Killer Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns Plus Crabgrass Killer Again, the best control for grassy sandbur is a healthy, thick lawn.

Extension News

The Masonic Public School Essay Contest was recently held, where students had to submit an essay based on strength-ening character, improving moral and spiritual outlooks and broadening mental horizons. Martha Sanders, a junior at Se-dan High School, was the winner of the local award and re-ceived a $500 scholarship for her essay entitled “The Golden Rule.” She was presented the award at a local meeting held at the Keystone Masonic Lodge, No 102 in Coffeyville. Martha is the daughter of Clark and Amy Sanders of rural Sedan.

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Four local gymnasts competed in the Oklahoma State Cham-pionships in March and brought home several top honors.Abby Campbell-Level 6 Sr. A

Abby competed March 17 in Bartlesville, Okla. She was the Oklahoma State Champion in both beam (9.6) and floor (9.5). She took 2nd place on vault (9.15). Her team took 2nd place at the Championship. Grace Prince-Level 4 Sr. 1

Grace competed March 31 in Stillwater, Okla. Grace was the Oklahoma State Champion in floor (9.575). She took 2nd place on bars (9.85) and vault (8.9). Grace took 2nd place all around with a score of 37.225. Her team took 5th place at the championship.

Makayla Henson-Level 3 Sr. 3 Makayla competed on March 30th in Stillwater, Okla. Makay-la took the title of Oklahoma State Champion on vault (9.675), beam (9.575), and Bars (9.6). She took 2nd place on floor (9.625). Makayla took 1st place all around with a score of 38.475.Kayreen Measles-Level 3 Sr. 3 Kayreen competed March 30th in Stillwater, Okla. Kayreen took the title of Oklahoma State Champion on floor (9.725). She took 2nd place on vault (9.65) and beam (9.525). Kayreen took 2nd all around with a score of 38.325. The level 3 team consists of eight gymnasts including Makay-la and Kayreen. They went undefeated this season with 10 first place team awards. They are also ranked number 10 in the na-tion.

Abby Campbell Grace Prince Makayla Henson Kayreen Measles

Top honors awarded to local gymnasts

When was the last time you were required to negotiate something? For most of us we immediately think of negoti-ations pertaining to big ticket items like cars or houses, but in reality, we are constantly do-ing some sort of negotiating.

Your son or daughter wants to have a later curfew, but you, as a parent, think the current one is just fine. So, what do you do? You probably negotiate a compromise. Did you really think it through, or did you just react? Did you have an idea of what points you were willing to concede, and which ones were non-negotiable? Probably not.

Each and every day we are faced with opportunities to ne-gotiate. Sometimes they are major purchases or business deals, but others are just mun-dane facets of life. Regardless, doesn’t make sense to try to negotiate the best deal possi-ble? The art of successful ne-gotiation requires knowing as much about the position of the

other side as you know about your own. What are you trying to “win”? What does the other side “need” in order to “make a deal”? And finally, where is that “sweet spot” where both parties are willing to walk away satisfied? Do your research first, and know your limits. Know when the other side is trying to take advantage of you. Silence can be a wonderful tool in negoti-ations, so don’t talk too much. State your position and let the other side respond. Don’t be afraid to walk away if you’re not making progress, and re-member, no deal is better than a bad deal. ARPI provides business and community coaching throughout the United States. If you have a business ques-tion for Jack, his phone is 620-249-2108 or email him at jack.newcomb@totelcsi.com. You can also visit the ARPI website, www.advancingruralprosperi-ty.com.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month and April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day. Elk Valley staff and students wore their colors to educate, advocate, and inspire!

It is state testing time at Elk Valley USD 283. Students have worked hard this year improving their reading and math skills. It’s pretty cool when, on one of the testing days, the Elk County Sheriff’s Department arrived for breakfast to cheer the kids on!

Elk Valley School News

The Knit and Crochet Group will meet Monday, April 15, 1-4 p.m. at the Sedan Se-nior Center.

Elk County Council on Ag-ing will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m., in the Howard Housing Au-thority community room.

The Howard City Library book talk is the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. On April 16, we will discuss the book, “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak. This book is available at the library and as an e-reader on the Cloud li-brary. Please come join us.

The SHS class of 1969 will be celebrating their 50th year reunion on Saturday, May 25 in the Blue Devil Room at Buck’s BBQ, starting at 11 a.m.

April 12 and 13 are the registration dates for the Inde-pendence Historical Museum & Art Center (IHMAC) Young Art-ists Exhibit (formerly known as the Verdigris Valley Youth Artists Exhibit or VVYAE). The sixth annual exhibit will be held at IHMAC from April 16-27. The Exhibit is open to any-one from sixth through twelfth grades. Registration informa-tion can be found at IHMAC at 123 N. 8th in Independence or call 620-330-3515.

A Good Friday service will be held on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m., at the Howard Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to join in worship.

Sedan recycling will be on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. across from Dollar General.

Elk County recycling trailer will be in Howard on April 12 and 13 from 9-11 a.m.

The 5th Annual FOCCAS Doggie Vaccination Clinic will be on Saturday, April 20, from 1-3 p.m. at the Sedan 4-H building.

The 2019 Sedan High School Alumni Banquet will be held in the school cafeteria located in the Old Gym on Sat-urday, May 25 at noon. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased for $25 per person at the First National Bank of Sedan. Phone reservations can also be made by calling Amy Lampson at 316-650-6697 pri-or to May 18. Tickets will be available after May 18 until the day of the banquet for $35 per person.

The Carter-Rader Post #149 has announced several upcoming meeting dates: On May 1 at noon, the monthly meeting will be held at the Cox Building. Hostesses are Mavis Helms, Kay Howell, and Rita Dixon. There will be Memorial Day weekend activities on May 24-25. On May 27, the Legion will set up the Avenue of Flags, host the 10:30 a.m. memorial service, followed by the bas-ket dinner at 11:30, in the Cox Building. Hostesses Karen Ind-ermill, Kate Perkins, and Mar-cia Taylor. On June 5 at noon, the monthly meeting will be held at the Cox Building. Hostesses are Kate Rader and Shirley Winn. The Annual Picnic will be held Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at the Cox Building in Howard. Hostesses are all members of Legion and Ladies Auxiliary.

A grief support group meets each Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., at the Moline Com-munity Room. This meeting time is open to anybody and all kinds of grieving. For ques-tions call 620-222-7474.

Buy a Brick on Sedan’s Yel-low Brick Road. Our new style laser printed brick is available online at www.thatsmybrick.com/sedanksybr for $50 for a 4x8” Brick with 3 lines of 18 characters and graphics are available. Put your name on our sidewalk with over 11,000 others.

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held at 7 p.m., Friday nights at the Epiphany Episcopal Church which is lo-cated 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.

Cowboy Church is held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Chau-tauqua County Farm Bureau Meeting Room in Sedan at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and you don’t have to be a cowboy to attend. For more informa-tion, contact 620-647-3376 or 620-647-3591.

Community Women Prayer Warriors meets every Wednes-day at 10 a.m. in the Fellow-ship Hall of the First Christian Church in Sedan. Ladies from all denominations are invited to join us for a time of prayer. Elk County Men’s Fellow-ship meets the second Satur-day of each month for break-fast and fellowship at 7 a.m. at the Moline Christian Church. All men are invited.

The Knights of Columbus Council 14817 holds and all- you-can-eat breakfast on the third Sunday of each month at St. Mary’s Hall in Moline from 7-9 a.m. A free will donation is accepted and the public is in-vited to attend.

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Vows unite Curtis Austin and Lillie Mull The white stone chapel at “The Hollow” was the springtime setting for the wedding of Lillie Mull and her promised groom, Curtis Austin. The bride wore a pale blue dress with satin sleeves and a white knitted shoulder shawl. She was escorted down the aisle by Zane Andrews who wore a dark blue suit and a purple and red bow tie. Matching attire was worn by the groom who waited at the altar, his face beaming. The matron of honor was Daisy Andrews, who also wore a light blue dress with simple but elegant lines. White heels with straps adorned the bride and her maiden. Rev. Mark Williams of the Brookville Methodist Church said holy words then proclaimed Curt Austin and Lillie Mull to be husband and wife. Hilda Andrews played the piano and softly sang from the keyboard, “Love in the Twilight.”

Eyes a’ twinkling, shine evermore, Take my hand, o’ evening light. Bathe us in your Heavenly glow, And allow us to hear again … The song in the twilight When two souls unite tonight … tonight… tonight.

Rudy and Kathy Taylor have spent almost a half century working in a small newspaper in the town where they grew up — Caney, Kansas. They now publish three newspapers in cooperation with their son, Andy Taylor, and daughter, Jenny Diveley, and Rudy has turned into an author with two books already in distribution with two more to be released this fall. In addition to Jenny and Andy,

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Secrets from the edge of the woods

A last word from Jeb Bell

It was well after dark when I turned out the

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This is the gripping and beautiful story of Clarence the Angel from “It’s a Wonderful Life!” fame, and a Kansas newspaper editor who has received a heart-tugging, personal letter from

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My FriendClarenceStacks of Big Chief writing tablets were found in the shack where a quiet hermit spent his lifetime.

He touched lives, and lost his own, as he wrote about the daily episodes he observed in his rural Oklahoma community.

You’ll always remember this man named Jimmer.

Jimmer Tales

The iconic Bellar farm, located southwest of Howard, is a busy place when the ground is just right for planting corn — which is now. Last week, they were busy planting, and looking for-ward to fall when it will be corn harvest time. A few of their bins are shown at left, where the store grain which is used for grinding and blending into livestock feed. And, when there’s an abundance and the grain prices are good, Ben Bellar loads up an 18-wheeler and heads south to sell it at the Port of Catoosa, or an area grain elevator. The Bellar ground had already been worked, starting March 21, and an application of anhydrous ammonia applied as fertilizer. (Facebook photo)

Corn planting is underway

The iconic Bellar farm, located southwest of Howard, is a busy place when the ground is just right for planting corn — which is now. Last week, they were busy planting, and looking for-ward to fall when it will be corn harvest time. A few of their bins are shown at left, where the store grain which is used for grinding and blending into livestock feed. And, when there’s an abundance and the grain prices are good, Ben Bellar loads up an 18-wheeler and heads south to sell it at the Port of Catoosa, or an area grain elevator. The Bellar ground had already been worked, starting March 21, and an application of anhydrous ammonia applied as fertilizer. (Facebook photo)

Corn planting is underwayThe iconic Bellar farm, located southwest of Howard, is a busy place when the ground is just right for planting corn — which is now. Last week, they were busy planting, and looking for-ward to fall when it will be corn harvest time. A few of their bins are shown at left, where the store grain which is used for grinding and blending into livestock feed. And, when there’s an abundance and the grain prices are good, Ben Bellar loads up an 18-wheeler and heads south to sell it at the Port of Catoosa, or an area grain elevator. The Bellar ground had al-ready been worked, starting March 21, and an application of anhydrous ammonia applied as fertilizer. (Facebook photo)

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MISCELLANEOUS: Choice hay for sale. Used appliances and furniture. Chairs, Divan, Fridge, Washer, Dryer and Stoves. Call Henry Bell, 918-533-6000 or 620-597-2680. LA48-20tp

_____________________________STEEL CARGO/STORAGE CONTAINERS available In Kansas City & Solomon Ks. 20s’ 40s’ 45s’ 48s’ & 53s’ Call 785 655 9430 or go online to Chuckhenry.com for pricing, availability & Freight. (KCAN)

_____________________________PRESSURE WASHERS: Hot water pressure washers, new or reconditioned, parts or service, most makes, soaps and chemicals, Puma air compressors. Wholesale Washer Company. 620-583-2421. PS14-8tp

_____________________________ELECTRIC STOVES: Used electric stoves for sale, Howard Housing, 620-374-2386. PS15-2tb

BIDS / NOTICESINVITATION TO BIDMOTOR GRADER

Montgomery County will accept sealed bids for the purchase of one Motor Grader for the Road and Bridge Department in the Clerk’s office PO Box 446, Independence, Kansas 67301, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Bids will be opened the next day and a recommendation will be made at the following Commission meeting. Any questions should be directed to Montgomery County Public Works 620-330-1170. MG-M15-2tb

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INVITATION TO BIDPICKUP TRUCKS

Montgomery County will accept sealed bids for the purchase of two new pickup trucks for the Road and Bridge Department in the Clerk’s office PO Box 446, Independence, Kansas 67301, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Bids will be opened the next day and a recommendation will be made at the following Commission meeting. Any questions should be directed to Montgomery County Public Works 620-330-1170. MG-M15-2tb

_____________________________INVITATION TO BID

TRACTOR WITH BOOM MOWER Montgomery County will accept sealed bids for the purchase of one Tractor with Boom Mower for the Road and Bridge Department in the Clerk’s office PO Box 446, Independence, KS 67301, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Bids will be opened the next day and a recommendation will be made at the following Commission meeting. Any questions should be directed to Montgomery County Public Works 620-330-1170. MG-M15-2tb

_____________________________INVITATION TO BID

RADIO TOWER REMOVALMontgomery County, Kansas, will accept sealed bids at the Office of the County Clerk, PO Box 446, Independence, KS 67301 until Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm, for the removal of the radio tower from the roof of the Montgomery County Courthouse located at 217 E. Myrtle in Independence, KS. For a copy of the bid packet or for any questions, contact the Public Works Department at 620-330-1170. MG-M15-2tb

_____________________________DUST CONTROL FOR 2019

Montgomery County Public Works has available the application for Dust Inhibitor. The cost of this treatment is at the rate of $1.42 (sales tax included) per linear foot. Applications must be returned by Tuesday, April 30, 2019. For more information or to obtain an application call the Montgomery County Public Works Department at 620-330-1170. MG-M13-3tb

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MEETING and MOWING BIDSThe annual meeting for the Lafayette Township Cemetery Association will be held April 15, 2019 at 5 p.m. Interested parties are welcome to attend this meeting at the Grafton Community building. At this time we will open bids that were received by April 13, 2019 for mowing the three cemeteries in the township. Send bids to Dixie Selter at 505 N. Montgomery, Sedan, KS 67361. PS13-3tb

_____________________________MOWING BIDS

Taking bids for mowing at Casement and Greenwood Cemeteries until April 16. For specs contact Sue Kill 620-725-3951 or suek0079@att.net. PS14-2tp

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MAINTENANCE BIDSThe Oakhill Cemetery Board #13 will accept bids for mowing and maintenance until April 24. Bids must include proof of insurance and type of equipment. No one under 18 years of age may be hired. Send bids to: Oakhill Cemetery #13 P.O. Box 131, Chautauqua, KS 67334. PS15-2tb

BIDS / NOTICES

BULLS FOR SALE: Registered Angus and Sim-Angus bulls for sale. Tested and ready to go. Excellent dispositions and EPD’s. Hillcrest Genetics, 620-330-2109. PS1-tfn

_____________________________HORSE: BLM Mustang Horse free for a good home. Gentle, older mare great for 4-H and pleasure riding. Coggins and vaccinations completed in March. Includes halter, lead rope, blanket and assorted tack. Will deliver. Please text or call my cell 620-714-0025 and leave message. PS15-1tp

HELP WANTEDGRAIN HAULER. Needing a Class A CDL driver. Two years minimum experience. Hazmat not required but preferred. Call Kent at (620) 336-3912. MC-15-4tb

_____________________________CHILD NUTRITION SITE MANAGER

Coffeyville Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Child Nutrition Site Manager. Experience in food service management and computer proficiency are required. Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. For more information or to apply visit www.cvilleschools.com. MG-C15-2tb_______________________________

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSFOR LIFEGUARDS

The City of Caney is now accepting applications for lifeguards. Applications can be found at the city’s website www.caneyks.com or picked up at Caney City Hall, 100 W. 4th. MG-C14-2tb

_____________________________POOL MANAGER: The City of Sedan is taking applications for Pool

Manager. Applicants are required to work weekends. All applications must be returned to Sedan City Hall by April 15, 2019, at 4 p.m. PS14-2tb

_____________________________PART-TIME SUMMER PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Submit the application, a resume, and a brief list of dates unavailable to Rolling Prairie Extension Office. Please submit all information by May 1. Application is available at www.rollingprairie.ksu.edu. Call 620-725-5890 for more information. PS14-2tb

_____________________________QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

TCI Fabrication currently has an opening for Quality Control Inspector within our architectural metal fabrication shop. Applicants must be familiar with fabrication processes, welding, AWS codes and machine shop practices. Candidates must also be highly motivated, reliable and able to perform inspection of in-process and completed parts, be able to track quality issues, and complete documentation of returned parts. Position requires good communication skills along with basic computer skills. TCI offers an excellent benefits that includes health, dental, 401K, paid holidays and vacation. Applications can be obtained at our office at 933 Fillmore, Fredonia, Kan., or on our website at www.tcifabrication.com. MG-T13-3tb

_____________________________CNA: Taking applications for CNA for first, second and third shifts contact Katie Rakestraw. Part-time day and evening Nurse position. Full tine Activity Director/Transportation Aide, must be CNA. Contact Bob Cutherbertson. Part time housekeeper, weekends apply to Shelly Gibson. Call 620-236-7248. EOE LA1-tf

_____________________________LIFEGUARDS AND CONCESSION

WORKERSThe City of Oswego is now accepting applications for lifeguards and concession workers for the Oswego pool. Applications are available at the city’s website www.oswegokansas.com or at the City Office at 703 5th St. The city is an equal opportunity employer. LA10-tf

_____________________________CHARGE NURSE: Pleasant Valley in Sedan is hiring a night (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) charge nurse to work in a person centered care setting with residents in Memory Care Environment. Responsible for care of approximately 20 residents. Position is full time with extensive benefit package. Interested persons please complete application on line at www.americareusa.net or call 620-725-3153 and ask for Kathryn or Kris. PS14-2tb

_____________________________RN and LPN: Greenwood County Hospital has two full-time opportunities for RN’s and LPN’s working 7 p.m.-7 a.m. on the nursing floor. Kansas license required. Excellent salary with outstanding benefits. GWCH is a tobacco free campus and drug free workplace. GWCH also conducts post

employment offer drug screening. Please apply online at www.gwch.org. PS15-2tb

_____________________________MOLINE JOB OPENING: New Beginnings Enterprises, Inc. has an immediate opening for direct support staff for residential services in Moline, KS: Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every other weekend. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma/GED or work experience equal to four years, and able to pass background checks and pre-employment drug screen. Applications may be filled out at 116 W. Main, Moline, KS 67353. Applications will be taken until position is filled. PS15-tfn

_____________________________MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR: Howard Housing Authority is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor. Applicant must be reliable, able to pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license. Howard Housing is a low income HUD housing authority with 42 apartments. Interested applicants may contact Barb to pick up an application and job description at Howard Housing Authority, 134 E. Washington, Howard, KS. EOE. PS15-2tb

_____________________________PULLING UNIT: Pulling unit hand needed for Jones and Buck. Applications may be picked up at Jones and Buck from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday-Friday. PS15-3tb

_____________________________HELP WANTED at Circle L Cafe, 715 4th Street, Oswego KS. Apply in person at Circle L Cafe. LA15-2tc

_____________________________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 Tina ext. 301 or Lori ext. 303 1-800-926-6869. (KCAN)

_____________________________AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-682-6604. (KCAN)

WATER TREATMENT OPERATORPublic Wholesale Water Supply District #4 is seeking to fill a full-time Water Treatment Operator. Responsibilities include operat-ing the water treatment plant, maintaining booster pump stations and water distribution system. PWWSD#4 offers competitive pay, KPERS (retirement plan), monthly insurance stipend and vacation & sick leave. Possession of a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license is required. Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen. Sal-ary will be based on experience. Submit your letter of interest and resume to pwwsd4@wavewls.com For more information call 620-332-3037 or 620-336-2721. MG-P15-2tb

Public Wholesale Water Supply Dist. #4

The City of Cherryvale is seeking to fill two full-time public ser-vice worker positions. These positions entail working with crews that operate and maintain city equipment, the water distribution system, the sanitary sewer system, the storm water system, the public parks system, and city streets. These positions are part of the Public Works Department and the position requires knowledge of underground utilities, drainage system repair, and maintenance. The successful candidate will preferably have ex-perience operating equipment (i.e. backhoe, dump truck, snow plow, etc.) and must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL, and water and sewer operator certification from the State of Kansas within two years of hire. Excellent benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance and KPERS retirement plan. Salary range is $8.75 - $15.00 DOQ. These positions are open until filled. The City of Cherryvale is an EOE. Apply online at hrepartners.com. MG-C14-2tb

CITY OF CHERRYVALE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.

Welding InstructorInstructors’ responsibilities encompass all courses assigned, committtees

assigned, or other activities required or agreed upon between faculty members and administration as specified in the LCC Master Aggreement and LCC

Policy/Procedures Manual. Instructors must demonstrate computer literacy in appropriate computer software and be able to demonstrate fluency in written

and oral communications.

For a complete listing and qualifications,go to: http://www.labette.edu/hr/jobs/index.html

Call 620-820-1234 or Email hr@labette.edu

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is accepting applications for a part-time “seasonal” position in the Parks Dept. Main job duties will be mowing and weed-eating. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. An application may be

downloaded from the city website at:

www.oswegokansas.com; picked up at the city Office - 703 5th St.; by calling 620-795-4433.

The city is an equal opportunity employer.

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PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICE

Published in the Prairie Star on April 3 and 10, 2019

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 286,

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, KANSAS (SEDAN)

The Board of Education of Unifi ed School District No. 286, Chautauqua County, Kansas (Sedan) (the “District”), has adopted a resolution declaring it advisable to construct, furnish, equip and acquire improvements at District buildings, including (a) classrooms and storm shelter addition, new secure en-trance and security improvements at the elementary school, (b) new secure entrance and security improvements at the Jr.-Sr. High School, (c) roof replace-ment and improvements at the High School gymnasium, (d) HVAC replace-ments and eneregy waste reduction improvements and (e) all other neces-sary improvements appurtenant there-to (the “Project”), at an estimated cost of $6,240,000, to be paid from general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) of the District. Notice is hereby given to the qualifi ed electors of the District that a bond election has been called and will be held on May 7, 2019, for the purpose of submitting to the qualifi ed electors of the District the following proposition: Shall the following be adopted? Shall Unifi ed School District No. 286, Chautauqua County, Kansas (Sedan) (the “District”), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $6,240,000, to pay the costs to construct, furnish, equip and acquire improvements at District buildings, in-cluding (a) classrooms and storm shel-ter addition, new secure entrance and security improvements at the elemen-tary school, (b) new secure entrance and security improvements at the Jr.-Sr. High School, (c) roof replacement and improvements at the High School gym-nasium, (d) HVAC replacements and eneregy waste reduction improvements and (e) all other necessary improve-ments appurtenant thereto; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10-101 et seq.; K.S.A. 25-2018(f); K.S.A. 72-5457; and K.S.A. 72-5458 et seq.? To vote in favor of any question

submitted on this ballot, darken the oval to the left of the word “Yes.” To vote against it, darken the oval to the left of the word “No.” YES NO

**********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The additional information provided in this section has been prepared by the District, its fi nancial advisor and its bond counsel. The Capital Improvement Fund (“CIF”) has been established in the trea-sury of the State of Kansas to assist school districts with making principal and interest payments on voted gener-al obligation bond issues. The amount of CIF funding each school district re-ceives is based on a formula prescribed by statute and implemented by the State Board of Education (“Bond State Aid”). Based on the current formula, the Dis-trict expects to receive Bond State Aid in the approximate amount set forth below to assist with making the principal and interest payments on the Bonds. No as-surance can be given that Bond State Aid will continue at this or any amount in future years. The following additional informa-tion is provided by the District with re-spect to compliance with the provisions of K.S.A. 10-120a and K.S.A. 12-6,122. This information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable by the District, including the District’s fi nancial advisor. Certain portions of this information are based upon projections made by the District and its fi nancial advisor. No assurances can be given by the District that these projections will be accurate as of the date of issuance of the Bonds due to changing market conditions, any changes in assessed valuation of the District, changes in the amount of state fi nancial aid received by the District and other matters unknown or unavail-able at this time. The projected rates of property taxation to be used to pay the principal of and interest on the Bonds are based upon the current assessed valuation of the District, the assumed principal repayment schedule and the average interest rates from recent bond issues for similar types of fi nancings and the current level of Bond State Aid the District would receive with respect to the Bonds, all as shown below.

Times, Places and Voting Locations At the close of business on Tues-day the 16th day of April, 2019 the books for registration of voters will close in Chautauqua County and will remain closed until the 8th day of May, 2019. The polls will open at 7:00 o’clock A.M. and will close at 7:00 o’clock P.M., on May 7, 2019, Election Day. The vot-ing places in the District, and the area each voting place will serve, will be as follows: Sedan Community Building, 1960 Kansas Rd. Sedan for the following Pre-cincts; Caneyville, Center, Lafayette, North Sedan & Summit. First Christian Church, 204 N. Chautauqua, Sedan for the follow-ing Precincts; Chautauqua-Belleville, Hendricks, Salt Creek, South Sedan & Washington. Peru City Hall, 601 E. 6th Street, Peru for the following Precincts; Little

Caney & Peru- Belleville. The election will be conducted by Chautauqua County Election Offi cer and the method of voting will be by ballot. Registered voters are eligible to vote by advance voting ballot upon application to the County Clerk of Chau-tauqua County, Kansas, at the County Courthouse, 215 N. Chautauqua St., Sedan, Kansas 67361, pursuant to K.S.A. 25-1117 et seq. In person early voting will begin in the Clerk’s Offi ce, at the Courthouse on Wednesday, April, 17th, 2019 through noon, Monday, May 6th, 2019. Please call the Chautauqua County Clerk if you need information regarding this election or your polling location: 620-725-5800. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of my offi ce this 1st day of April, 2019. /s/ Niki Collier, Chautauqua County Election Offi cer

PUBLIC NOTICEPublished in the Prairie Star on

April 10 and April 17, 2019 The Chautauqua County Rural Wa-ter District #4 will be having the annual meeting on April 18, 2019 at 6 p.m. at 321 E. Main, Sedan, Kansas.

PUBLIC NOTICEPublished in the Prairie Star on

April 10, 17, and 24, 2019HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ, P.A.815 Union, P. O. Box 9Coffeyville KS 67337(620) 251-1300 / (620) 251-9411 (fac-simile)Douglas G. Ott, #13856IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHAU-TAUQUA COUNTY, KANSASSITTING AT SEDANIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LADONNA H. SMITH a/k/a LADONNA SMITH, DECEASEDCASE NO. 2019-PR- 6

NOTICE OF HEARINGTHE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PER-SONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notifi ed that a Peti-tion has been fi led in this Court by Char-lene Burns, daughter of LaDonna H. Smith a/k/a LaDonna Smith, deceased, praying: That descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Chautauqua County, Kansas, to-wit: Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, Gilman’s Ad-dition to the City of Sedan, Kansas And The North 65 feet of the North 110 feet of Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block 1, Gil-man’s Addition to the City of Sedan and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at the time of her death. You are required to fi le your written defenses thereto on or before the 6th day of May, 2019, at 9:00 A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Sedan, Chautauqua County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. CHARLENE BURNS, PETITION-ERHALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ815 Union, P. O. Box 9Coffeyville KS 67337(620) 251-1300Attorneys for Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICEPublished in the Prairie Star on

April 10, 2019CITY ORDINANCE NO. 920

SUMMARY On March 27, 2019, the City of Se-dan, Kansas, adopted City Ordinance No. 920. This Ordinance sets out and requires water service and sanitary sewer serve within the City of Sedan. The Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of this summary in the Prai-rie Star, the offi cial city newspaper. A complete copy of City Ordinance No. 920 is available at www.cityofsedan.com, or at Sedan City Hall, 111 EE. Cherokee St., Sedan, Kansas.Attested on April 10, 2019 /s/ Sherry L. Miller, City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICEPublished in the Prairie Star on

April 10, 2019CITY ORDINANCE NO. 921

SUMMARY On March 27, 2019, the City of Se-dan, Kansas, adopted City Ordinance No. 921. This Ordinance regulates the sale of cereal malt beverage and beer containing not more than 6% alcohol by volume, within the City of Sedan, Kan-sas. The Ordinance become effective upon publication of this summary in the Prairie Star, the offi cial city newspaper. A compile copy of City Ordinance No. 921 is available at www.cityofsedan.com, or Sedan City Hall, 111 E Chero-kee St., Sedan, Kansas.Attested on April 10, 2019. /s/ Sherry L. Miller, City Clerk

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Montgomery County Chronicle Page Bx

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_____________________________THOMAS TREE SERVICE: Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding, have chipper, grapple and bucket truck. Insured. Call for free estimates, 620- 879-2532 or 620-249-8773 (cell) or 918-214-3361 (cell). MC-T18-tfn

SEPTIC TANKS - Sold and installed. Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556. PS1-tfn

_____________________________WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620-249-2867. PS1-tfn

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The following was taken from the Chautauqua County Commission meeting minutes on April 1: Chairman Rodney Shaw called the regular meeting to order and opened with prayer on April 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the com-mission room of the courthouse. Commis-sioner Jack Carpenter, Clerk Niki Collier, Deputy Clerk Becky Smilko, and County Counselor Zoe Newton were all present. Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the minutes of March 29. Com-missioner Shaw gave the second and the motion passed 2-0. Road & Bridge Superintendent Joel Haden stated rock had been applied to the following locations; Bronco Rd. from 29 to Rd. 31, Eagle & Rd. 4, Gallop near Rd. 3, Rd. 5, and Rd. 32, Kansas & Rd. 2, and Rd. 18, Dalton & Rd. 3, Rd. 11, and Rd. 21, Heritage & Rd. 2, and Independence Rd and Rd. 31. Mr. Haden reported that culverts have been installed at Ranch & Rd. 12 and Bronco & Rd. 17, two ditches were worked on and a tree was removed at Wilson Cemetery. Jennifer McNown joined the meeting and advised the Board that the Federal Funds Exchange Program was ap-proved and will now reimburse $.90 cents on the dollar allowing for approximately $43, 000.00 to be reimbursed to the Coun-ty. Mrs. McNown also reported that people have started calling to purchase chemicals and requested when the Commissioners

purchase chemical they do it with a pur-chase order. Commissioner Massey joined by phone and discussed the new tractor bids. Discussion was held and the Board approved O’Malley’s bid. Les Talley joined the meeting to dis-cuss a possible fi re citation and was in-structed to follow the procedures outline in Ordinance 2018-01. Emily Powell of Solid Waste joined the meeting and at 8:54 a.m. Commission-er Shaw moved for a 10-minute executive session for Attorney-Client privilege. Com-missioner Carpenter gave the second and the motion passed 2-0. The executive ses-sion was extended and the open meeting continued at 9:10 a.m. Commissioner Shaw moved for a 15 minute executive session for Attorney-Cli-ent privilege. Commissioner Carpenter gave the second and the motion passed 2-0 at 9:11 a.m. The open meeting contin-ued at 9:25 a.m. Mrs. McNown provided the requested chemical information and purchase order. The Board reviewed past sales and creat-ed a list of chemicals to order. Richard Hambleton informed the Commissioners he would be mowing on Saturday. Commissioner Shaw moved to ad-journ the meeting at 9:45 a.m., second-ed by Commissioner Carpenter, motion passed 2-0.

The following was taken from the Elk County Commission meeting minutes on March 25:Call to Order Chairman Kaminska called the regu-lar meeting to order at 1 p.m. in the Com-mission Room of the Courthouse. Com-missioners Kaminska, Evans, and Coble were present as well as County Clerk Kerry Harrod.Minutes Approval Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Coble seconded the motion to approve the minutes of March 11 as pre-sented. Motion carried 3-0.Public Forum William Bischof stated a load of card-board was sold to International Paper for the amount of $1,157.85 on March 11, 2019. Mr. Bischof stated the E-Waste pick up date is scheduled for May 4, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m. located at the Moline Rodeo Grounds. Beth Koehler stated SKT was ready to take down the temporary free WiFi. The Commission would like to thank SKT for all their help and stated it would be okay to take down the free WiFi. Rural Fire Todd Winscher stated the truck Chris Hare is working on is coming along great. EMS Ken Mitchell presented Jason Clatt’s resignation letter as training program manager effective March 31. Mr. Mitchell stated Joseph Mueller is willing to take the position and presented a wage increase request. Commissioner Coble moved and Commissioner Evans seconded the motion to increase Joseph Mueller’s pay by .50 cents for the training program manager position. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Mitchell stated a deer was hit by the ambulance. The monitor in the back up ambulance still needs replaced. Mr. Mitchell will work on getting bids for the monitor.Register of Deeds Stephanie Ollenborger will be pur-chasing three new computers from Advan-tage Computer in the amount of $2,640.00 which will be paid out of her technology fund. Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Coble seconded the motion to approve the purchase of three new com-puters from Advantage Computer in the amount of $2,640.00 to be paid out of the technology fund. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Ollenborger stated SKT has installed the new fax line and the new number is 620-374-5020. County Clerk Kerry Harrod stated the SEK District meeting has changed locations. The new location is 1400 N. Main in Erie.Public WorksRoad Don Sanders presented the request to exchange federal funds. The exchange rate for 2019 is $0.90 state funds/$1.00 federal funds. Elk County’s portion of the federal funds to be exchanged is $42,168.65. Commissioner Coble moved and Commissioner Evans seconded the motion to accept and sign the request to exchange federal funds under the feder-al-aid fund exchange master agreement in the amount of $42,168.65. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Sanders stated he has lost an employee to a higher paying job within the County.Noxious Weed The general notice was published in the Prairie Star last week and there has al-ready been feedback from some property owners. Nick Miller is attending the spring training for noxious weed directors and will be gone all week. Mr. Sanders stated the mowers are running and the sprayers are ready. Maintenance Don Sanders stated there is a custo-dial position open at this time and a notice has been published in the Prairie Star for the position. Interlocal Agreement A discussion was had regarding an interlocal agreement/automatic aid agree-ment between Elk County, the cities within the county, and the adjoining counties. An automatic aid agreement will be drawn up and reviewed at the next meeting. Elk County Council on Aging Joan Murphy and Donna Kaminska were present to speak with the Commis-sion regarding the Elk County Council on Aging’s budget and organization. Mrs. Murphy presented print outs of their fi nan-cials and stated the reason they requested an early distribution was because KDOT has been running behind on their pay-

ments. This has been putting a fi nancial strain on ECCA. There are four active senior centers that ECCA helps fi nance which are Elk Falls, Grenola, Howard, and Longton. Longton Senior Center has de-veloped a community club with crafting and exercise classes. Elk Falls Senior Center has the stone soup, library and wireless internet. Mrs. Murphy stated they do have a couple of fund raisers each year to help with fi nances. ECCA has two full time and one stand in drivers and three full time and one part time housekeepers. The vans run everyday and anyone can utilize this service. It is not based on age or income. Day trips are available but they need to be booked at least a month in advance. A housekeeping program is also available for anyone needing housekeeping services. ECCA will also fi ll out LIEAP applications, homestead applications, help with part D prescription drug changes in October thru December. ECCA hosts health, den-tal, and toenail trimming clinics in Howard throughout the year. Please contact ECCA for more information at 620-374-2403. KCAMP Larry Sharp presented the Annual Risk Management Services Usage Report. Discussion was had regarding Attorney As-sist, Kansas Legal-Based Jail Guidelines, KCAMP on-line University, On-Site Train-ing and Seminars, Risk Avoidance Grant, Roads Scholar Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Think HR. Sunlight Children’s Advocacy Proclamation Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Coble seconded the motion to proclaim April as child abuse prevention month. Motion carried 3-0. Please wear blue April 5, 2019 in support of child abuse prevention.Siren Maintenance Agreement Beth Koehler stated she received an email from Blue Valley Public Safety regarding preventive maintenance on the sirens. A discussion was had and it was determined that more research needs to be done on the sirens before we make an agreement with Blue Valley Public Safety for annual preventive maintenance. Communication Tower Beth Koehler stated a tower climb on the northeast tower was done last week. There are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed on the pole where the antennas attach. The readings have been submitted so the fi nal tuning on the amplifi er can be completed. Mrs. Koehler received a quote for the backup fi re com-munication equipment in the amount of $8,352.00. This does not include repro-gramming the road department radios. Policy Handbook 50.08 Discussion was had regarding policy 50.08 regarding FLMA. This policy will be put on the April 8, 2019 agenda for further discussion. Policy Handbook 50.00-50.06 Policies 50.00-50.06 will be put on the April 8, 2019 agenda for review. Commissioner Discussion Chairman Kamnska stated she at-tended the Kansas Property Tax Law Class and it was very informative. Chairman Ka-minska was named County Commissioner of the year by the Director of Property Val-uation Division because she was the only County Commissioner that has ever taken this class. The KCCA Conference will have a session on Agriculture Law and how it ef-fects fencing, noxious weed, and etc. The conference will be held April 30-May2, 2019 at the Courtyard Marriott in Junction City.Abatements Commissioner Evans moved and Commissioner Coble seconded the mo-tion to approve abatements RE19-36 and RE19-37. Motion carried 3-0.Warrants The warrant fund totals are as follows: County General $14,618.17, Am-bulance $433.77, Employee Benefi ts $2,396.00, Fire Equipment Reserve $14,707.18, Rural Fire District $236.33, Health $2,994.75, Mental Health $21,713.60, Intellectually Disabled $15,290.47, Road $98,866.44, Noxious Weed $6,340.46, Kansas 911 $297.95. Commissioner Coble moved and Com-missioner Evans seconded the motion to approve the warrants in the amount of $177,895.20. Motion carried 3-0.Adjournment Commissioner Coble moved and Commissioner Evans seconded the motion to adjourn at 4:25 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.

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