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$1.00 PER ISSUE Negligence not shown by deputy in 2015 shootout County Commission and Kansas Court of Appeals Deputy Michael Grimes af- rules that local victim ter Henderson sustained a gunshot wound to the neck in middle of gunfire while being stuck in his truck during the exchange of gun- exchange between fire between Mexican fugitive Alejandro Garcia and Deputy deputy, fugitive cannot Grimes on May 28, 2015. The sue for negligence gunfight ensued after Garcia commandeered Henderson and his vehicle on Sunflower BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] Road north of Coffeyville. Garcia was a fugitive who INDEPENDENCE — A Cof- had fled to Kansas after hav- feyville man who was inno- ing been involved earlier that cently caught in the crossfire day in shooting an Oklahoma of a shootout between Mexi- police officer. Garcia’s two co- can fugitive and a Montgom- defendants were captured in ery County Sheriff’s Depart- Oklahoma, but Garcia made it ment deputy in 2015 cannot to Kansas and commandeered sue Montgomery County for High school humor Henderson’s truck. Caney Valley High School senior Jace Kaminska shares a moment of humor with his parents, Carrie and Mike Kaminska, af- negligence, the Kansas Court Deputy Grimes learned of of Appeals ruled last week. ter the family was introduced at Senior Night on Tuesday in the CVHS Gymnasium. All high school senior athletes and their the situation and followed David Henderson of Cof- parents and guardians were saluted on Tuesday, which was the final regular season home sports event of the winter season. Henderson in his patrol car. feyville filed the lawsuit PHOTO BY SHERI THOMPSON When Henderson eventually against the Montgomery stopped his pickup truck to let Garcia out in a private drive- way east of Liberty, Grimes tried to apprehend Garcia. But Garcia got out of Hender- CRMC issues response to CBS News story son’s pickup truck and shot at Grimes. Grimes retreated, fell Lack of details about CRMC’s charity care gives medical services debt collec- insured. Since 2018, CRMC from the Medicaid program backwards, and returned fire. tion. has provided $3,552,122 that also supports vulnerable One of his bullets hit Hender- false impression about current medical debt CRMC director of govern- in charity care. In addition, patients. son in the neck. Garcia es- mental affairs Melissa Sum- CRMC wrote off $6,193,504 in • CRMC has a generous caped. situation in Montgomery County, official says mer said there was a lack bad debt. charity care program, said Henderson sued the Mont- of information in the story, In the most recent years Summer. “CRMC does every- gomery County Commission COFFEYVILLE — Cof- printed by Pro Publica, which which thereby gave misper- for which information is thing it can to help patients and Deputy Grimes for negli- feyville Regional Medical is a non-profit investigative ception and misinformation available, hospitals nation- navigate through our finan- gence. In due course, the local Center has responded to the journalism organization, CBS about the status of medical wide provided more than $95 cial assistance process. Infor- district court granted summa- CBS News story that aired reported on the current is- debt collection. billion in total benefits to their mation on how to apply for ry judgment in favor of the this week regarding the med- sues of healthcare systems • The story failed to men- communities including finan- charity care or financial as- commission and Grimes. It ical debt collection in Mont- across the county. Howev- tion that CRMC provides char- cial assistance to patients sistance is also clearly print- found them not liable under gomery County. er, the CBS reporter focused ity care to the most vulnera- who needed help paying their ed on all patient bills and on the public duty doctrine and In its reporting, which on Montgomery County, the ble citizens, including those bills and $30 billion to cover stems from a 2019 news story county’s judicial system, and who are impoverished or un- the cost of underpayments • see CRMC, page A3 • see RULING, page A7

Local family, medical personnel can The heart of the matter testify to the importance of CPR

BY ANDY TAYLOR from certain death, Dan Roth was to with the unmistakable sound of a man [email protected] experience a sudden shock of voltage struggling for life, she knew the only Everyone in Dan Roth’s life was flowing from a defibrillator machine thing that kept him from dying was doing everything they could to save his that carried the minimum equivalent CPR. life in the early morning hours of Jan. of 10 automobile batteries. Roth, a math teacher at Indepen- 15. And, then there’s Piddle, the Roths’ dence High School, had completed CPR His wife, Tammy Roth, had been dog, would not leave his master’s side. training more than 15 years ago as a doing chest compressions for 13 long The Australian Kelpie dog simply did foster parent. As a school teacher, she minutes, waving off fatigue and ex- not seem fazed by the cacophony of also knows the importance of teachers haustion as her adrenaline-fueled body movement and noise on that bedroom having proper CPR knowledge when a attempted to revive her husband from floor. So, Piddle remained snuggled up student, staff member or visitor under- certain death. next to Dan Roth. goes cardiac arrest. Their 16-year-old son Kenny “Clear the dog,” the paramedic However, Tammy took the issue of ignored freezing cold temperatures shouted as he was preparing to admin- CPR even more personally when she as he ran barefooted — and wearing ister voltage to Roth’s heart. and all other IHS teachers took part only a t-shirt and gym shorts — some Piddle sauntered away reluctantly. CPR training in August. 500 feet to the end of his driveway in All eyes were now on Dan Roth. “Our Building Leadership Team order to use a flashlight to signal an The trained paramedics, an ex- committee suggested the need for all approaching ambulance. hausted wife, a breathless and bare- staff to be properly trained in CPR,” Their 14-year-old daughter Karma footed son who also is a high school said Tammy. “So, I applauded our ad- was literally on her knees, praying to cross country runner, a dedicated ministration when they brought in CPR the God above that a miracle would daughter who was the faithful link trainers to present an in-service just somehow fall from heaven and trigger between Earth and Heaven, and yes, on proper CPR technique and to make a rhythm in father’s weakened heart. even Piddle, too — all of them watched all teachers certified.” A 911 dispatcher was on the tele- to see if Tammy’s repeated CPR ac- Little did Tammy Roth know at that phone with Tammy Roth as Tammy tions, plus a minimum of 140 volts of time last August that CPR would be continued to thrust her stiffened arms electricity from a defibrillator, could needed to save her husband. into Dan Roth’s chest, hoping the muster new life in Dan Roth’s body. That wasn’t the case in 1999. In a repeated movement — as well as the previous marriage, Tammy Roth expe- advice from the dispatcher — would rienced the devastation of a husband pump blood through his numb body. The value of CPR succumbing to a major coronary event. A group of Independence paramed- Tammy Roth knows the importance Her husband in 1999 was Tom Parks. ics ignored the grogginess of the early of CPR, known formally as cardiopul- He died in his sleep. Dan and Tammy Roth, in photograph taken last Christmas, morning hours and commandeered a monary resuscitation. “It was one of those cases where I are counting their blessings this month — after Dan sus- plan to pull Dan Roth from the grave. When her husband, Dan, awakened awoke and Tom was gone,” said Tom- tained a cardiac arrest episode. CPR administered by Tam- With his life literally moments away in the early morning hours of Jan. 15 • continued on page A8 my Roth is credited with saving Dan’s life. COURTESY PHOTO

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Crossword puzzle...... Page B10 Today’s Sports...... Pages B1-B8 Public notices...... Page A8-9 Chuckle FunnierU.com Classified ads...... Page B9-10 Obituaries...... Page A2 Presidential candidate Joe Biden says that SEE CHRONICLE SUBSCRIPTION Mickey Mouse could beat OFFER ON PAGE A8 Talented 4-H youths Bullpups roll over Cherryvale Girl power Trump. So, I guess we Local kids excel at Montgomery Coun- Caney Valley stays atop Tri-Valley Tri-Valley, SEK leagues hold first-ev- know who his running ty 4-H Club Day. Page A10 League with Tuesday win. Page B1 er girls’ conference meets. Page B4 mate is going to be. Page A2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 OBITUARIES Retired KHP trooper hired as Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $35 fee. To cles. His customizations were both functional submit a paid obituary, contact the Montgomery County and cosmetic. Lil was very much a partner in Chronicle at (620) 336-2100 or (620) 879-2156. Or, sub- Cal’s motorcycle life. Not only was she a fre- mit an e-mail to [email protected]. Caney’s interim police chief quent passenger, she helped produce custom riding clothes and motorcycle luggage. They CANEY — Kelly McIntosh, a retired trooper a full-time police chief. Applications are due were very active in the Retreads, a national with the Kansas Highway Patrol, was hired as Feb. 26 (see advertisement on the classified Calvin “Cal” Graham motorcycle organization. Caney’s interim police chief on Friday. advertisement page). CHERRYVALE — Calvin “Cal” Graham, Cal’s other passion may have been born on The decision came at a special meeting of McIntosh will fill the police chief post on a former groundskeeper of the Cherryvale the Kansas prairies, but they came to fruition the Caney City Council. an interim basis following the resignation of Country Club, was born in southeast Kansas in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Cal McIntosh, who resides north of Tyro, began police chief Ron Wade. Wade was selected to on Oct. 29, 1933 to Charles “Charlie” and Sar- was an expert rifle shot from a young age and his duties as interim police chief this week. He serve as Montgomery County Sheriff following ah Graham. Along with his older sister, Aileen, that skill would serve him well during hunting will continue to serve as the interim chief until the ouster of Sheriff Bobby Dierks. Wade as- the Grahams lived at the Cherryvale Country trips in pursuit of Bighorn Sheep, Mountain a full-time police chief can be hired. The City sumed the sheriff’s badge on Wednesday, Feb. Club where Charlie was the caretaker and Goats, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear and Prong- of Caney currently is seeking applications for 5. greenskeeper. horn Antelope. Cal had many a harrowing sto- Cal’s childhood was ry about time spent on the steep and icy slopes marked by hard work and of his beloved Cascade Mountains. the love of the outdoors. Survivors include his daughter, Shelly Charlie’s responsibilities Welsch, of Fort Collins, Colo.; three grandchil- Family of victim in fatal wreck to the country club were dren, Kristin Welsch, of Arvada, Colo., Dustin a family affair and Cal Welsch and Jessica Welsch, both of Fort Col- pitched in from a very ear- lins, Colo.; two nephews, Eric Cunningham of files wrongful death lawsuit ly age. He mowed fairways, Columbia and Jon Cunningham of Oklahoma worked as a trap boy at the City, Okla.; and special friend, Alecia Marshall BY ANDY TAYLOR hol and sleep aid medication. [email protected] trap range, maintained of Purdy. The Sullivan family said Rogers was negli- duck blinds and docks on the lake and worked In addition to his parents and his wife, Cal INDEPENDENCE — A wrongful death law- gent and “acted with reckless disregard and in the clubhouse kitchen during country club was preceded in death by his sister, Aileen suit has been filed against a Cedar Vale man gross and wantonness” by operating his vehi- events. Charlie was a renowned hunter and Vining. for a fatal drunken driving wreck that claimed cle while impaired and failing to maintain his fisherman in the area and Cal followed in his Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., the life of a rural Havana man in January vehicle under proper control. dad’s footsteps and enjoyed outdoor pursuits Saturday, Feb. 15, at Fairview Cemetery in 2019. The Sullivan family is seeking damages in for the rest of his life. Cherryvale with words of comfort spoken by The family of the late Kenneth Sullivan of excess of $75,000. Cal’s teenage years were spent going very Jon Cunningham. rural Havana filed the civil lawsuit against The civil lawsuit follows criminal charges fast, on both two wheels and four. At a very Friends may come by the funeral on Friday, Ronald Rogers of Cedar Vale in Montgomery that have been filed against Rogers by Mont- young age, Cal was selected by a local spon- Feb. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to pay their re- County District Court last week. In the lawsuit gomery County Attorney Larry Markle. Rog- sor to drive a stock car. His racing career was spect. petition, the Sullivan family said Rogers was ers is charged with involuntary manslaughter; successful, but short, ending in a crash that Memorial contributions may be made to impaired with alcohol on Jan. 16, 2019, when driving under the influence of alcohol; trans- badly broke his leg. Haven of the Ozarks and entrusted to the he drove his GMC Sierra 1500 truck into the port of an open container; and failure to wear His other gas-powered passion was motor- White Funeral Home, P.O. Box 890, Cassville rear of a farm tractor driven by Kenneth Sul- a seat belt. cycles. Cal came of riding age during the post- MO 65625. livan on U.S. 166 highway north of Caney. The The involuntary manslaughter charge is World War II motorcycle craze dominated by Funeral arrangements are under the direc- collision caused the tractor to overturn and the lead charge among the four. If convicted of Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Cal tion of the White Funeral Home and Cremato- land on top of Sullivan. Sullivan died in that involuntary manslaughter, Rogers could face would own bikes from both companies over ry of Cassville, Mo. wreck. anywhere from 38 to 172 months in prison. the years and ride many thousands of miles. The court petition said Rogers was travel- A hearing will be held March 19 to decide Cal enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after ing with alcohol in his truck. In addition, Rog- the date of Rogers’ preliminary hearing in the his high school days ended and trained to be a ers was impaired under the influence of alco- criminal case. heavy equipment and artillery repairman. He Clyde V. Perry served in both Germany and the United States. CHERRYVALE — Clyde V. Perry, 75, former The metal working skills the Army provided Cherryvale resident, died at his residence in would serve Cal well in the coming years. Haysville, Kan., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, After leaving the Army, Cal took a job with the day before his birthday. He had been in Ron Wade submits resignation to Continental Telephone Company installing ro- failing health. tary dial phone systems all over the country. He was born Feb. 6, 1944, at Raleigh, N.C., This new technology put him on a path for a to Vernon C. and Janie (Grissom) Perry. He USD 436 BOE; applicants sought very successful career and put him in the path grew up there and graduated from the Mill- of love of his life, Lillian Stoltz. Cal met “Lil” brook High School at Raleigh. BY ANDY TAYLOR management program, re- tionally, staff will coordinate [email protected] while installing phones in Minnesota and they Clyde served in the United States Air Force ported that overall active efforts with parents to pro- were married shortly thereafter on Dec. 27, during the Vietnam era, although he was sta- CANEY — The USD 436 daily participation, or ADP, in vide information regarding 1957. tioned in other places. Board of Education is less USD 436 has dropped by 1.12 the free/reduced program. Cal, Lil and their daughter, Shelly, criss- From 1986 to 1991 he was employed at the one person this week follow- percent during the 2019-20 • accepted the resignation crossed the country putting in phone systems, Vallassis Printing Co. in Wichita and in 1991 ing the resignation of board school year. While breakfast of Hannah Pembleton as high large and small, until Shelly became school- moved to Cherryvale to work for Vallis-Wn- member Ron Wade on Mon- and lunch counts have in- school art teacher. Pembleton aged and needed a less vagabond lifestyle. Cal groff Printing Co. day. creased at Lincoln Memorial and her husband will move to accepted a position with the phone company He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Wade submitted his resig- Elementary School, Caney Colorado following the 2019- in northwest Washington State where the fam- Church in Parsons. nation to the school board as Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 20 school year. ily would live for many years. On Feb. 6, 1972 he and JoAnn Hobson were he accepted the role of Mont- has seen increased breakfast • approved the 2020-21 Shortly after Lil’s passing in 1987, Cal made married in Raleigh, N.C. She survives of the gomery County Sheriff. Time meals but fewer lunch meal school calendar. The first day his way back to Missouri where he and Lil had home in Haysville. commitments as sheriff pro- counts. of school will be Thursday, always planned to retire. He spent his lat- Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb moted Wade to resign from Reed said the goal of the Aug. 20. Christmas Break will er years traveling and playing around in his 11, at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Par- the local school board. food nutrition department be held Dec. 22 through Jan. wood shop. Cal loved to tell stories and his sons. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Because of Wade’s resigna- was to increase participa- 4, and Spring Break will be many talents shined when he would recount Cherryvale. with military honors given by the tion, the vacated seat is now tion for the remainder of the held March 22-26. one of his adventures. His final years were in Brown-Bishop Post #704, Veterans of Foreign open to Caney city residents. 2019-20 school year. Addi- Cassville, Mo., where we enjoyed the peaceful Wars. Persons who reside within the beauty with his treasured friends. Memorials are suggested to Mrs. Perry to Caney city limits can apply for Besides his love for Lil and Shelly, Cal had assist with expenses. They may be left at or the position by filling out an two great passions as an adult. One, cultivated sent to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, application at the USD 436 at a young age, was his love of motorcycles. KS 67357. Online messages may be left at Board of Education office. “A Night of Southern The metalworking skills learned in the Army www.wallfuneralservices.com. Also at Monday’s school led Cal to be master at customizing motorcy- board meeting, the board: • learned of slightly lower Gospel Music” participation in the district’s student nutrition programs. Trina Reed, who serves as The Lefevre DEATH NOTICES director of the district’s food Quartet The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free dence died Tuesday, Feb. 4, service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date 2020, at Wesley Medical Cen- & Mercy’s Well of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further ter in Wichita. biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary. A graveside service was held Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Eleanor Downing Linda Matthews Mount Hope Cemetery in In- 210 N. 17th • Downtown Parsons OMAHA, Neb. — Coffeyville INDEPENDENCE — Linda dependence Movieline (620) 421-4240 native Eleanor Downing, age L. (McDiarmid) Matthews, The Zach Webb Family Fri., Feb. 14 thru Thurs., Feb. 20 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, age 78, of Independence died Funeral Service of Indepen- dence was in charge of ar- 2020 at Maple Crest Health Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at St. Sonic the Hedgehog* • PG rangements. Center in Omaha, Neb. John Medical Center in Tulsa, (1:15) (4:15) 7:15 9:40 Funeral services will be at Okla., after a brief illness. 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14 at the A celebration of life was Dolittle • PG First Church of God in Christ held Monday, Feb. 10 at Zion (1:10) (4:10) 7:10 9:40 Family Worship Center, 2802 Lutheran Church, Indepen- W. 1st, Coffeyville. Burial will dence. 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It also was announced the theme of the 2020 festival will be “Teamwork makes the dream work,” which is a tip Field Kindley homecoming candidates of the hat to the song “Team- Five Field Kindley High School senior girls and five senior boys are vying for the 2020 winter homecoming crowns, which will be presented at a coronation work” from the popular musi- ceremony at the Stoner-McClure Gym on Feb. 21. Vying for the queen and king crowns are (front row, left to right) Olivia Foulk, Grace Conn, Madison Adam- cal. Best known for the 1968 son, Amelia Maulsby, Destiny Smith, (back row, left to right) Christian Rodriguez, Mackey Ditmore, Dylan Moses, Jayden Crawford and Jorge Trujillo. PHOTO BY motion picture starring Dick BETH CONRAD V a n Dyke, “Chitty Chitty Bang Local business to expand into industrial park Bang” is a mem- BY ANDY TAYLOR ing and Heating for $22,000. facility is hampered with only Lee’s Heating and Cooling Commissioners congrat- orable [email protected] Brian Beecham, the new one garage bay, which slows worked with the Montgomery ulated Beecham and Lee’s musi- INDEPENDENCE — City- owner of Lee’s Cooling and the loading and delivery of County Action Council and Heating and Cooling for its cal that owned land at the West Lau- Heating, said acquiring the heating-cooling equipment, the City of Independence’s expansion to the industrial features rel Industrial Park has been land would allow the local Beecham said. Economic Advisory Board to park. such sold to a local firm for a busi- air conditioning and heating Beecham said he sought make the project possible. songs as Janet Demo, ness expansion. system business to expand other available buildings in “Truly At their Feb. 6 semi-month- its quarters. The company Independence to fit his needs. Generalissimo Scrump- ly meeting, Independence city has been housed at the for- However he found that con- tious,” “You Two, “ Toot commissioners agreed to sell mer City Publishing Building struction a new facility at the Sweets,” “Me Ol’ Bam-Boo.” a 2.2-acre tract of land at the at Walnut and 8th streets for industrial park was a more The show follows the foi- industrial park to Lee’s Cool- about 15 years. However, that cost-effective option. Calhoun seeks re-election bles of Caractacus Potts whose oddball inventions in- as Register of Deeds cludes the family’s noisy re- Marilyn Calhoun, Regis- the Nominating Committee on built car: Chitty Chitty Bang ter of Deeds for Montgomery the sate level of the Register Bang. One day at the beach, New computer software to assist clerk’s County, is seeking re-election. of Deeds Association. Caractacus reveals a fanciful A Republican, Calhoun’s Calhoun is a graduate of fable about the villainous Bar- office with tax rebate applications name Delta State University. She on Bomburst and his evil de- will ap- is a member of Republican signs on the Potts’ family car. BY ANDY TAYLOR nity college, typically refund county coffers. pear on Women of Montgomery Coun- The 2020 Neewollah fes- [email protected] the increase in the property Commissioners agreed to the pri- ty and of the Kansas Register tival will be held Oct. 23-31 INDEPENDENCE — Mont- taxes to a qualified candidate buy the $8,000 software. mary of Deeds Association. in Independence. This year’s gomery County commission- within the NRA boundaries Also at Monday’s meeting, election She is married to Dr. John festival holds the distinction ers on Monday agreed with a after the property taxes have commissioners agreed to ballot on Calhoun, a teacher at Tyro of Halloween falling in the fi- recommendation from county been paid in full. begin holding work sessions Aug. 4; a Community Christian School. nal day of the celebration. clerk Charlotte Scott Schmidt The NRA program has starting in March to discuss general They reside in Coffeyville and Demo succeeds Anne Ber- to buy computer software to been in effect for many areas various issues, such as 2021 election have four grown children, tie as Neewollah generalissi- handle the applications for a of Montgomery County for departmental budgets, coun- will be and five grandchildren. mo. At Saturday’s celebration property tax refund program. more than 10 years. How- ty health insurance plans, held on dinner at the Independence Scott Schmidt proposed ever, the district boundaries etc. Those work sessions will Nov. 2. Calhoun Country Club, Bertie ex- that the $8,000 comput- are often changed or expand- begin at 8 a.m., prior to each Cal- pressed her appreciation to er software would handle ed in order to accommodate Monday’s regularly meeting houn has served Montgom- the Neewollah board and vol- applications for the Neigh- growth and redevelopment in at 9 a.m. ery County as its Register of Student taken unteers and gave wishes to borhood Revitalization Act, blighted areas. Commissioners on Monday Deeds since November 2003. her successor. or NRA. The tax incentive Scott Schmidt said the also met in executive session A Gold-level certified register, into custody Demo, who has lived in program offers a refund for county clerk’s office oversees for 45 minutes with county Calhoun has served offices Independence since 1980, the increase in property tax- the applications from NRA counselor Paul Kritz and with the Southeast Kansas has been involved in numer- es that are derived from new candidates. The amount of Montgomery County Ac- Register of Deeds, including after guns are ous Neewollah committees construction or remodeling to application fees paid by the tion Council director Trisha as president, vice president, throughout the years, includ- a property within the district candidates will pay for the Purdon to discuss confiden- and secretary-treasurer. found at school ing Queen’s Brunch, Corona- boundaries. Local govern- annual maintenance agree- tial data related to private She also is on the site com- COFFEYVILLE — The dis- tion, Cast Party, Props, Doo ment entities, such as the ment for the new computer. businesses that apply for mittee at the state level in the covery of a non-lethal BB gun Dah Parade, Sponsorship county and city governments, However, the software itself economic development incen- Register of Deeds Associa- as well as an unloaded pistol and more. She most recently school board, and commu- will have to be paid through tives. tion. She has also served on in a student’s bag at Commu- co-produced the 2017 Nee- nity Elementary School on wollah musical “Mary Pop- Friday led to the student be- pins.” She is in her ninth year ing taken into custody. on the Neewollah board of di- Dr. Craig Correll, USD 445 rectors. CRMC: response issued to CBS News story superintendent, said a student Demo also has provided reported to parents of a friend numerous signs for various • continued from page A1 friends and neighbors. “For tients who come through the with them. CRMC has been a who brought a gun to school. Neewollah events and pa- many of our patients, having doors – no matter the time of cornerstone of Montgomery That led school and law en- rades. She is the graphics our website www.crmcinc. access to local prompt health day and regardless of their County for over 70 years. Our forcement to investigate the manager and sign designer org. Personal counseling has care is literally a matter of life ability to pay,” said Brian Law- administrative team, medical claim. The student’s bag was for Best Beverage Sales. been and is offered to all,” and death,” she said. rence, CRMC chief executive staff and associates are ded- searched, at which time law Demo is a member of the she said. “We hope this communi- officer. “CRMC has, and con- icated to our mission. This enforcement found two guns: Church of the Epiphany, Epis- • Summer said CRMC’s sole cation reassures the people tinues to, work closely with is our home, our citizens are a BB gun and a pistol with no copal, where she serves on purpose is to continue living of our region that CRMC has low income and uninsured our friends and neighbors, clip or ammunition. the vestry. She also is a mem- its mission of providing the been, and continues to be, patients on their individu- and we are committed to car- “There was never a threat ber of PEO Chapter EF, cur- highest quality healthcare to committed to treating all pa- al bills, including discussing ing for everyone.” made, and local police were rently serving as recording financial assistance options in the school building with the secretary. She is a member student when the guns were of Women for Independence, found. The student was taken where she serves as vice into police custody.” president, the Soroptimist In- ternational of Independence, and the Independence Histor- ical Museum and Arts Center. Warmth to arrive Janet is married to Drew Warmer weather is in store Demo, who was the 2007 gen- for Montgomery County for eralissimo. the weekend, according to the Janet and Drew are the National Weather Service in parents of three grown chil- Wichita. dren: Andrew Demo and his A cold front that brought wife Shelby, Paige Smith and IRA? Don't wait her husband Shawn, and snow and freezing tempera- tures on Wednesday will Courtney Demo. They also IRA? Don't wait move out in time for warmer have three grandchildren: weather on Friday and Satur- Cooper Smith, Diem Demo to contribute. day. Daytime highs will reach and Ryanne Demo. to contribute. the mid 50s on both days. 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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government OPINIONS for a redress of grievance. — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Profanity among the folks still creates a frown I remember like it was more I realize that words yesterday. matter, whether hurled in I was six years old and revenge, anger, humor or, said the word “darn.” And, in a strange twist, to justify my dad gave me a spanking. religious persuasions. In all his life, I don’t think They’d all get a spanking Dad ever uttered that word. from my dad, and the police In truth, the worst would be called, for word I ever heard him RUDY sure, because their speak was “mercy!” stinging hind ends And, that was when a TAYLOR would be evidence milk cow stepped on that might send him his foot and gave it a to jail. quarter turn before Still, I remember supper and cheer for a ball letting up. that day so well, and team that likely includes one I thought the I learned a lesson: of their sons or daughters. spanking was unfair, Don’t repeat the Never, during one of those because I overheard a words others speak 12 to 15 interviews, do we crew of city workers unless you know their hear profanity. Oh, they (Welch, Okla., where meanings; their con- probably whisper a few barn- Dad worked in a fur- OFF sequences; and their yard words as they try to get niture store) digging motives. a cow into a pen, but they’re out a water meter, the Over the past three careful whose little ears are and one of them Cuff weeks, Andy Taylor nearby. referred to “this darn and I have driven It’s not that way on TV, or OUR THOUGHTS hole.” hundreds of miles to on the Oscars’ program, or So, here we are, seven interview winners of Con- in the movies or along the decades later, and profane servation District awards. It sidelines of many sporting talk doesn’t seem to matter. always means pleasant trips events. We hear it from people in to farms and ranches, and My wife, still a purist True bravery high places during political interviewing families who when it comes to language, campaigns, from pro ath- live close to the land. They researches movies before we Courage, integrity should remain pillars of friendly discourse letes, movie stars and even work with livestock; spend watch them, reporting to me Bravery is not a virtue in 2020, or so it While many innocent people may cheer the local folks who sip coffee at hours upon end driving trac- how many dirty words are seems. gasbags for gutting the orphan, thoughtful the local diner. tors and combines; taking included in the script. True patriots who expose their hearts observers will provide a hand of support to I’m not trying to be Polly- spare time to chop unwanted And, true to what I and godliness often find themselves the courageous, albeit alone, heroes. anna, and yes, if you follow brush and trees from their learned in downtown Welch, ostracized, at least by those who walk in It may take years, even generations, me long enough, you might property; and still find time with memories of a stinging lockstep, proud of like views; speaking to fully appreciate those making such hear ugly words falling from to drive likety-split to town so rump to serve as a reminder, the same lines; and demanding similar courageous stands. But their time will my lips, too. they can sit in a high school we often turn off the darn guidelines for personal friendships. come. But the longer I live, the gym, chomp popcorn for TV. It is disappointing to watch, because Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Kansan who anarchy peeks through the curtains during climbed to the office of President, once such stands. wrote, “The supreme quality for leadership One doesn’t need to fill in the blanks with is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no names, because strict partisans of every real success is possible.” Life’s Little Lifesavers stripe would only belittle those in quiet The majorities may chant. The strong opposition. What matters is that individuals will flex their brawn. The religious might ... seeing a red cardinal perched three Taylor newspapers ... visiting KATHY with internal urgings — consciences, if even claim God directs it. But the humble on a limb and wondering why he’s at the front counter of a small-town you please — are not squelched, because will find accord with the Christ who so early ... taking a nap with a soft newspaper office ... making a birthday TAYLOR such Profiles in Courage are needed in this instructed his followers: A new command I throw over your knees ... hearing a call and relishing every moment ... nation, state, county and hometown. give you; Love one another, as I have loved baby fuss in church, and smiling at visiting a loved one in the hospital ... We hurt for those who quietly avoid the you. So you must embrace one another. the moment ... making cookies to eat staying hopeful in every corner of life duels, knowing their pathways are littered Therein is true bravery. during a Jayhawks’ basketball game when it gets a little crazy ... drinking with cruel words and even vengeance. ... reading the sermon notes from last coffee with the one who unconditionally — Rudy Taylor Sunday and looking up scriptures ... loves you ... staying inside on a cold, seeing a special telephone number rainy Sunday evening ... trying to be on the Call ID ... reading the natural gracious to everyone during 2020. resource conservation editions in all An age-old issue Top presidential candidates don’t have Father Time on their side

A full heart and great food Please don’t accuse us of discriminating January 2025. against our older population. No offense to our friends who are in However, we do want to be cognizant of their elder years, but they, too, would be make up local fundraisers the fact that the job of U.S. president car- the first to admit that memory loss and ries considerable stress and wear on the cognitive reasoning don’t just ebb and flow This week a friend posted of squeaking shoes in the the smiles from across the occupier of the Oval Office. . . . they simply fail. online a list of upcoming gym is irresistible. room, even with those whose That’s the way it has always been since One only has to recall the presidency of fundraisers in her area A community center, filled political and theological the days of George Washington; being the Ronald Reagan, who was questioned about where food would be served. to the brim with people from views vary from our own. commander-in-chief will age a person his age when he was elected at the ripe of We included a few of those the area, willing to shell out What a legacy we build quickly. 69 in 1980. By the time he proudly com- in our papers this week, too. a few extra bucks for a steak in those rooms. The money So, in looking at the apparent top pres- pleted eight years of service to our country, They range from church dinner to help local kids in a raised is, of course, a big idential candidates thus far in the 2020 Reagan showed the obvious tell-tale signs suppers to Ameri- fundraiser is enough benefit to whatever organi- election, we have to believe that age might of wear and tear on his memory. can Legion raffles to JENNY to make me throw an zation is hosting the event. be an issue. That’s our worry, too. school organizations extra twenty in the But the value is so much If President Donald J. Trump is re-elect- We are on the cusp of possibly electing prepared with walk- DIVELEY bucket. greater than whatever is ed, he will be age 74 when he assumes the a president whose body and mind are far ing tacos. Pancake breakfasts found in the till at the end of oath on Jan. 20 2021. Michael Bloomberg, beyond the grasp of modern medicine. One group even on a Saturday morn- the night. The support goes who is waiting to drain his considerable The nation’s top job is one that deserves a starts the cold, winter ing are common fare well beyond the wallet and wealth into the election, will be age 77. person who can weather the demands and months each year around here, most the stomach, and for a few Bernie Sanders? He will be age 79 next stresses that the world applies to its broad with a dinner of ebel- often with Veterans moments, we share in an January, and Joe Biden will be age 78. shoulders. skivers, which are a behind the counter, experience with friends and That means those candidates will be A person’s age can never lie about the European delight that flipping the flapjacks foes who all are there for the near or well within their octogenarian human body. is somewhere be- and pouring the syr- same purpose. Pick A years when they complete their term in — Andy Taylor tween a pancake and up. So, in these cold, winter a popover. Little, The post from the days before spring, put a few This editor is a bit friend was a reminder of these special events on of a food snob. Pot- Talk A that these aren’t just your calendar and try to go, luck meals make me Little opportunities to eat. even when it is easier to stay shake with fear when We all have micro- warm inside the comfort of I think about the waves a few feet from your home. I can promise kitchens from which some our recliners and can fill our a different kind of warmth PUBLIC FORUM entrees emerge. Family and tummies easily with a few awaits you. One that sinks a few friends are the only pushes of a button. It’s about beyond the skin and warms ones who top my list of plac- communion with others, in from within. Because our Taylor expresses thanks for term as commissioner es to eat, outside of my own real life. We feel the solid nourishment is not found in Editor: chise fees and property evaluations declining kitchen and well-researched handshakes, appreciate the food alone, but starts with a As you might know I recently finished my we will likely have to tighten our belt a little restaurants. I’m just too side hugs, and acknowledge full heart. four years plus nine months as Coffeyville city more. I am confident in our city staff which, observant and have seen commissioner which includes three terms as of course, includes our city manager Mr. Mark one too many sneezes get Vice Mayor and wish to say a few things in Hall. Mark has the experience and leadership wiped on a pant leg, one too closing my service. to help us through these challenges. I have re- many cats sitting on kitchen First, learning the process of city govern- cently been told this commission has been one counters, and way too many ment has been very gratifying. I have real- of the best in a while and I am confident that dirty floors to not have a full ly enjoyed participating in training seminars this new commission will represent us well. realization that sometimes including the Kansas Open Meeting Act, the In closing, my grandparents, James and germs, cat hair, and dirt find Kansas League of Municipalities and training Lucille Taylor, came to Coffeyville in 1945 to a special place right in the from professors John Divine and John Nalban- start the “Taylor Bag Company”. Coffeyville middle of lasagna. dian. I feel good about my contributions to was a great place for them and has been a But community fundrais- this commission; however, some of you know great place for me and mine as well. I love ers in our neck of the woods that a few of my objectives were not met. Coffeyville, my hometown. get a special ranking in our Coffeyville, like many small cities, is facing Jim C. Taylor Jr. lives. The smell of a church some challenges. With our population decline Coffeyville, Kan. basement intermingled losses from the flood, unstable sales tax, fran- with hot rolls, chicken, and powdery perfume is one that draws me into the fold. A high school cafeteria just before a basketball game that holds smiling faces, the Want to buy a Chronicle subscription? pleasant aroma of sloppy joes, and the enticing sounds See advertisement on page A8 Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A5 OPINIONS CBS News, Pro Publica stories only fuel The delivery of fake news misinformation about medical debt issue CBS News did Montgomery County a huge in many court hearings. A person is brought As a non-profit hospital, CRMC cannot levels of enforcement, from the basic (a letter disservice this week by airing a news report to court through a subpoena or via a letter of turn away patients based on their ability to or telephone call) to a more sophisticated filled with erroneous information and misper- summons. When they don’t show up or refuse afford healthcare. Obviously, CRMC regulates approach (a claim filed in district court). ceptions. to alert the court to their whereabouts, then itself in how far it can provide medical care Once a debt collection matter enters the The news report stems from an inves- the judge has no other choice but to force to an uninsured person. And, in those cases sphere of the courtroom, then the dynamics tigation conducted in 2019 by Pro Publica their appearance through an arrest warrant. when uninsured people have high volumes of changes. Defendants have to abide by laws regarding the collection of outstanding med- And, that’s what is happening in Montgom- medical debt, they encourage the patients to when a court summons is issued. Unlike ical debt through a private attorney based in ery County. Period. enroll in their charity care program. That’s ignoring a letter or refusing to answer tele- Coffeyville, Michael Hassenplug. The story al- And, it’s not news. when the hospital is able to waive various phone call from a mean-sounding attorney, leges that Montgomery County’s court system What triggers the CBS and Pro Publica levels of outstanding medical debt. a person who is charged in court of holding forces the incarceration of holders of news meter is the underlying story: a In all cases — whether it be for insured debt cannot ignore the law. outstanding medical bills if they are ANDY poor Kansas county with high rates or uninsured patients — CRMC attempts to Should debt holders thumb their nose at a unable to pay off their debt and if they of unemployment and uninsured develop a monthly payment plan. My wife court summons, then they punch a ticket to miss a court date. TAYLOR residents who have no avenues for and I know that firsthand. After my wife went the local jail. CBS News’ Megan Oliver inter- paying off their medical bills. It’s the through a pair of out-patient procedures at But, even before the issue reaches the lev- viewed an area resident who claims type of story that quivers the chins of CRMC over the past two years, we amassed el of throwing people behind bars, the courts to have been jailed because he was bleeding heart liberals. It’s also the quite a medical bill. Our health insurance attempt to mediate a debt reduction plan. unable to pay his medical debt, even storyline that is intended to connect was able to pay for much of the medical In many cases, such attempts yield positive though he had two jobs. the dots between a myriad of compli- care, but the high deductibles and non-in- fruit. In others, it ends in an uncomfortable The headline on the CBS News cated political issues: medical care in sured costs were still our responsibility. And, struggle, due to the high costs of medical pro- website boasted “County in Kansas rural America, hospital sustainability, that meant working with CRMC to develop a cedures and the escalating level of uninsured jailing people over unpaid medical My Medicaid expansion, mean-spirited payment plan that has taken several years to patients. debt,” and the Pro Publica article Montgomery attorneys, and unsympathetic courts. complete. Those issues along with the absurd costs that appeared in 2019 made a direct County Again, that’s the picture that CBS I’ll even tell you how much our payments of medical procedures and the growth of an connection between medical debt and News and Pro Publica is trying to are: $88 per month. And, in working with impoverished population in a rural setting the local jail. “Ambulance. Judge. Jail” pro- paint . . . and more than likely had in their CRMC business office to develop a payment are worthy of a public discussion. They are nounced the Pro Publica headline . . . leading producers’ and reporters’ minds before con- plan, we found CRMC to be beyond gracious debatable matters that are heard daily at the readers to think that a trip to a local hospital ducting interviews on the ground. in the level of monthly payments we pay. local, state and federal levels. No one has will some put people behind bars. Here is why the story is wrong . . . As long as CRMC was able to get some- ever offered a good, workable solution. Shamefully, those headlines aren’t true. The CBS News story never mentions Cof- thing out of their patients, they found it to However, those issues are separate from Montgomery County does not jail people feyville Regional Medical Center, but the Pro be better than the alternative: a collection what happens in the local courtroom or in because they are unable to pay off their Publica story does highlight CRMC’s financial agency. the office of a local debt collector. medical debs. The incarceration is triggered condition as it serves a predominantly poor CRMC turns over its debt collection to a That’s why it is frustrating to see big-city whenever a defendant refuses to appear in clientele. third-party firm, which hires the likes of Has- media thrust its cameras and its arrogance court. Period. That’s nothing new. Nor is it The Pro Publica also draws a line between senplug to be its enforcer. Regardless of what on a county that already faces plenty of newsworthy. CRMC’s debt load and the local attorney who your take is on Hassenplug or his personality, struggles without the realms of mispercep- Bench warrants, which are the arrest is portrayed as squeezing patients of their the lawyer makes a living collecting out- tions and misinformation overwhelming the orders made by a local judge, are common final pennies and the last of their integrity. standing debt. And, he does so with varying truth.

LOCAL NEWS CRMC Foundation dedicated to improving medical imaging

team and see what they Donation is part of CRMC could do for you. I am glad I Foundation’s 18-month did.” Such a story is a testament capital campaign to CRMC’s ongoing efforts to improve its medical imaging . COFFEYVILLE — Cof- . . so that people like Lay- feyville resident Pat Lyon ton can get the quick care knows the benefits of having and quality attention they a strong medical imaging deserve. department at Coffeyville That’s why the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Regional Medical Center Having faced chronic pain Foundation recently pre- after a failed back surgery sented CRMC chief executive with nerve damage 25 years officer Brian Lawrence with ago, Layton spent 10 years $299,082 for upgrades to the traveling to medical provid- hospital’s medical imaging ers that were more than one department. hour away from her Cof- The foundation began an feyville home. 18-month campaign, “Imag- The travel and the pain ine the Future in Focus” in proved too much for Layton September 2018 to support to bear. expanded services in medical Layton was overjoyed to imaging through interven- learn that CRMC provided tional radiology and new pain management services equipment which provid- through its enhanced med- ed upgrades to the depart- ical imaging department. ment making it completely That meant Layton could get digital. the relief quickly . . . without The majority of funds re- spending her time on the ceived during the campaign road. were through donors who (Left to right) Amy Heinz, radiology technician; Dr. David Gutschenritter, interventional radiologist; Brian Lawrence, CRMC “I am very pleased now participated in the Kansas chief executive officer; and Christy McCullough, interventional radiology nurse/breast health nurse navigator. COURTESY PHOTO that I can receive my pain Community Service Tax Cred- management treatment in it program. Through the tax gift. Foundation officials are high-quality medical images, procedures such as epidural my hometown of Coffeyville,” credit program, donations “If you are suffering from thrilled with the success of right at the point-of-care. steroid injection, facet joint said Layton. “All my treat- made to the CRMC Founda- chronic or acute pain caused this project and the new and Digital radiography is the injections, medical branch ments have had zero wait tion of $250 or more quali- by a known injury or illness, enhanced services avail- gold standard for x-raying blocks, nerve blocks, spinal time, the doctor was very fied for a 70 percent credit Coffeyville Regional Medical able to the community. The patients. chord stimulation and other thorough and I was in and on Kansas income taxes. Center now offers many inno- “Imagine the Future in Fo- The campaign allowed neurostimulation approach- out in no time. If someone is The Kansas Community Ser- vative types of interventional cus” campaign completed the for the installation of the es. New interventional in need of pain management vice Tax Credit program is a radiology treatments to pro- transition of CRMC’s Medical Siemen’s Artis Zee Multi-Pur- radiology procedures include I would highly recommend benefit to both the organiza- vide you with effective pain Imaging Department from pose Fluoroscopy System, chest tube and chest port going to CRMC and speaking tion receiving the donations management, and in some computed radiography (CR) which is specifically de- placement, gastrostomy tube with the pain management and the donor making the cases, eliminate the source to 100 percent digital radiog- signed to meet the escalating placement, nephrostomy, of your pain altogether,” said raphy – meaning CRMC now demands of interventional radiofrequency ablation and Dr. David Gutschenritter, provides 100 percent digital radiology and fluorosco- cryoblation for tumors, vas- interventional radiologist. imaging to its patients. Dig- py – it is a multi-purpose cular access procedures and Coffeyville Regional Med- ital radiography enables the imaging solution. It allows more. ical Center and the CRMC near-immediate rendering of expanded pain management CRMC also added a two- bed patient prep and recov- ery area for interventional radiology. Other upgrades were made to current x-ray MONTGOMERY COUNTY equipment to digital radi- ography and CRMC added additional x-ray packaging for orthopedic patients. Chronicle Earlier in 2019, CRMC in- Volume 135, No. 7 • February 13, 2020 stalled a new state-of-the-art Hologic Genius 3D Mammog- The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the raphy unit. A 3D exam allows Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor News- doctors to examine your paper Family. The Montgomery County Chronicle is published 52 times per year including the breast tissue layer by layer. last edition of the calendar year. Periodical postage is paid at Caney, Kansas. POSTMASTER: So, instead of viewing all the Send address changes to: The Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. complexities of your breast Rudy and Kathy Taylor...... Owners and Publishers tissue in a flat image, as with Andy Taylor...... Editor conventional 2D mammog- Emalee Mikel...... Advertising Director raphy, fine details are more Brian Thomas...... Sports editor visible and no longer hidden Jenny Diveley...... Billing and technology by the tissue above or below. Lillie Taylor...... Junior Editor For more information about CRMC’s medical imag- HOW TO CONTACT US: ing department, call Christy Caney office: 202 W. Fourth, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. (620) 879-2156, (620) 879-2855 fax. McCullough, interventional Independence office: 422 W. Main, Independence, KS 67301. (620) 331-5040. radiology nurse, at (620) E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.taylornews.org 252-1179. Page A6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 Liberty finds community’s name in Hollywood lights

By ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] LIBERTY — The biggest thing to hit little Liberty (ever since a horse-drawn wagon filled with nitroglycerine overturned and exploded in 1921, nearly tearing the town of Liberty into shreds) will occur in 2020. Searchlight Pictures, which was formerly known as 20th Century Fox, an- nounced this week that it will release the movie “The French Dispatch of the Lib- erty, Kansas Evening Sun“ in July. Starring Bill Murray, the movie is set in Paris in the 1950s and focuses on Mur- ray’s character of an Amer- ican newspaper editor from the midwestern United States who attempts to push his style of journalism through his magazine, which is called “The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun.” Of course, the movie, which is directed by Wes An- derson, is fictitious . . . . but the fact that Liberty, Kan., is brought into the cinema viewfinder will undoubtedly cause some (including those in Hollywood) to pause and wonder, “Where in the world Shown above is the official movie poster for “The French Dis- is Liberty, Kansas?” patch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun.” Searchlight Pictures released the movie poster Liberty’s name is seen in the sign for “The French Dispatch,” a newspaper set in Paris in the Wes Anderson co-wrote the in France [who] creates on Tuesday, and a trailer of 1950s. PHOTO BY SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES script with Roman Coppola, his magazine. It is more a the movie was released on Jason Schwartzman, and portrait of this man, of this real world.” The company was former- Anderson’s style of cinema Wednesday. Hugo Guinness. journalist who fights to write Anderson has worked ly known as Fox Searchlight is known for its unique film The movie is consid- “The story is not easy what he wants to write. It’s with Searchlight on four of Pictures, but Disney recently angles and absurdist humor. ered a comedic drama and to explain,” Anderson told not a movie about freedom of his films, including his most dropped “Fox” from the title That’s why the film is rated R has an ensemble cast that indiewire.com in an April the press, but when you talk recent projects, 2018’s “Isle since it acquired the Mur- due to graphic nudity, sexual includes Elisabeth Moss, interview. “It’s about an about reporters you also talk of Dogs” and 2014’s “The doch family’s film assets last references and salty lan- Henry Winkler, Benicio del American journalist based about what’s going on in the Grand Budapest Hotel.” March. guage. Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Lea Seydoux, Owen Wilson, Frances McDormand, Timothee Chalamet, and Bill Murray. Also in the film will be Saoirse Una Ronan, who was recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress through her role in “Little Women.” In addition to directing, Church Directory

NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: Fourth Jason Sperling, pastor. 2515 S. 10th, Independence, Kan. Tommy Duncan, pastor. 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-2440. Valley Victors Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Celebration Service, 336-3504. Website: www.fsbccherryvaleks.com. Sunday Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m. Free School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening a.m.; Youth Group on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 4-H Club holds Clothing Closet every third Saturday of the month from 9 Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Bible Study & Youth, 6 p.m. a.m. to noon. Information on our New Life Groups at NLBindy. LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. recent meeting org. Email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL: 10th and Sunday morning service, 9 a.m. (nursery available); Identi- NewLifeBaptistIndependenceKansas. Church phone: (620) Magnolia streets, Independence, Kan. Rev. Kevin Peterson, ty Youth Group, 6 p.m., Sunday; Wednesday Craft Group 1 SYCAMORE — The regular 332-6802. pastor. We strive to be a Christ centered caring congregation p.m.; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday; Wednesday monthly meeting of the Valley prayerfully and faithfully teaching, preaching and sharing the Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. P.O. Box 175, Liberty, KS 67351. Call Victors 4-H Club was called FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Todd Reed- true word of God in a joyful manner. If you do not have a (620) 330-3432. See more information on our Facebook to order at Sycamore Town- er, pastor; Jeremy Alford, family pastor. 220 S. Penn, Inde- church home we welcome you to come and worship with us. page @ Liberty Methodist Church-Kansas. ship Hall by President Emma pendence, Kan. Sunday services: 9:50 a.m. Sunday School, Services are each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., church office 620- Lewis on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Members answered roll call 11 a.m. Worship Service. Where Faith & Families Come To- 332-3300 or [email protected]. Have a good day in 305 W. by stating their favorite farm gether. A Southern Baptist Convention Bible Church. More the Lord. Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Susan Knewt- animal. There were 20 mem- info at fbionline.org. son. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 bers present. WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Jerry D. Davidson, min- a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is Flag leaders Joshlyn John- CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pas- ister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, available every Sunday. son and Logan Rathbun led tor. 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian the club in the 4-H pledge and School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Zacha- motto. Song leaders Joshlyn Sunday Night Service (during summer), 6:30 p.m. ry Pinaire. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) Jonson and Magdalene Huser TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Scott Wittenberg, pastor, 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Indepen- led the club in singing the 4-H CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Micah Booe, minister. (580) 395-0221. 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS, (620) 879-5604. dence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. Spirit. Secretary Cami Lewis 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. read the minutes from last and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Come worship with us. month’s meeting. Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Brian Ingalls, minister. P.O. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts County 4-H Days, club Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www. Box 307, Tyro, KS; (620) 289-4433. Service Times: 8:30 a.m. served. Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. George picnic, and 4-H enrollment deadlines were discussed. cheryyvalechristian.org. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Youth Rau, pastor. Call 541-403-1740. Find Hope in Christ Jesus at Logan Rathbun moved to ad- Classes, 7 p.m. New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. 4th, Cherryvale. CHERRYVALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: journ the meeting. The next Pastor Jeffrey L. Owen, club meeting will be called to 305 E. Main. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles order on Feb. 18 at Sycamore ship 10:30 a.m. Call (620) 217-9665 for other service times. 200 S. Penn, Independence, KS. Rev. Earl J. Haggard, pastor. north of Dearing at the corner of county roads 3900 and Township Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday services: “Chapel Service” (casual) at 8:30 a.m., 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and Cami Lewis, club secretary CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: Joshua Gault Chapel; “Wings of Worship” (contemporary) at 10:35 Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 879- a.m., Wesley Center; and “Sanctuary Service” at 11 a.m. a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, 2839. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Website: (traditional); Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m., nursery genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. crosspointcaney.com. available. Youth meets Sundays at 4 p.m. Worship televised on Ch. 10 at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. HOPE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, CANEY: George Var- COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - DISCIPLES OF ghese, pastor, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS (417) 259-1290. CRMC Auxiliary CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Robert Spencer, Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church during KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship; Wednesday Service and Wednes- will sponsor Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before day Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m; Ladies Fellowship & Fitness, Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Men’s Fel- baked food sale a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. lowship & Fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. COFFEYVILLE — Love FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FELLOWSHIP REGIONAL CHURCH OF CANEY: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: sweets? CRMC Auxiliary is 100 E. 4th hosting a bake sale on Friday, Trevor Darr, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. Street, Caney, KS. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. John P. Wilson, pastor. 201 S. 5th Street, Independence, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. until (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: KS (620) 331-0241 Worship hours are: 10:00 a.m. – June sold out. The bake sale will Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Stan Basler, through August, 10:45 a.m. September through May Chil- be located on the first floor of Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney Unit- dren’s Sunday School class meets during Worship services the hospital by the Auxiliary p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Imprint ed Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community For Church news, activities, and calendar visit our website at Gift Shop and they will also Children’s Ministry, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. intersect. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. which follows Sunday http://fpc-indy-ks.org/or our Facebook page at https://www. be stationed on the 2nd floor school at 9:30 a.m. Community meal open to all on the 2nd facebook.com/lizsmithmoore2/ Our church e-mail address waiting room by Acute Care. CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: James Hum- and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. The bake sale is one phrey, pastor. 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-879- out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing Box 612. Our Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to of many fundraisers that 2101. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, Christ’s love. You matter to God, and you matter to us. 12:30 p.m. the CRMC Auxiliary hosts 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. throughout the year. A por- For events see our Facebook page and Instagram. COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 W. 9th Street tion of the proceeds will go The cost to have your church listed in toward various projects in (corner of 9th & Willow), Coffeyville, KS. Pastor Dick Smith. CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: this advertisement is $10 per month. the hospital. Don’t forget to Stan Bryan, minister. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services, 10:45 a.m. & stop by Coffeyville Regional North Hwy. 169, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-3948. Sunday 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, To have your church listed, call Emalee Medical Center this Friday to Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 Mikel, ad director for the Montgomery pick up some nice homemade Study, 7 p.m. p.m. Phone: (620) 251-3980; www.coffeyvillefbc.com. County Chronicle, at 1-800-592-7606. treats and support the Auxil- 2-5-2020 iary. Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A7 Michigan firm to conduct electrical rate study for C’ville By ANDY TAYLOR UFS will spend about three [email protected] months to perform and con- COFFEYVILLE — A Michi- duct the study and rate anal- gan firm will provide a cost of ysis. service and rate study of the IN OTHER NEWS from City of Coffeyville’s electrical Tuesday’s meeting, the Cof- rates. feyville City Commission: At Tuesday’s meeting of the • were introduced to new Coffeyville City Commission, city clerk Melissa Allen, who commissioners agreed with will replace Allison Pryor in the recommendation from that position. Allen is a former Mike Shook, electrical utili- secretary at Roosevelt Middle ty director, to sign a contract School. with Utility Financial Solutions • appointed Bob Magill, (Left photo) Emma and Leo Dodson on their day of their wedding in 1955 and (right photo) upon the observance of their 65th of Holland, Mich., to perform 3305 W 1st, to a four-year wedding anniversary. COURTESY PHOTOS the study. The firm will be term of the Coffeyville Re- paid $26,000 for the study. gional Medical Center board Shook told commissioners of trustees. Magill was an ad- UFS was contracted in 2014 ministrator of Ashley Clinic in Independence couple celebrates 65th anniversary to perform an electrical rate Chanute from 1988 to 2012. INDEPENDENCE — Anniversary Lutheran Church in Independence by They also have 11 grandchildren and 15 study. It was recommended at • learned that the City cards are encouraged for Emma Jean Pastor Charles Nieman. They have lived great-grandchildren. that time that electrical rate of Coffeyville will receive a and Leo Dodson of rural Independence in the Independence area their entire Help the Dodsons celebrate their blue studies be conducted every $268,500 Community Devel- on the observance of their 65th anniver- married life. sapphire anniversary by sending cards three to five years in order opment Block Grant through sary. They have four children: Mike Dod- to Leo and Emma Dodson, 3327 CR to keep electrical rates con- the Kansas Department of Emma Jean Nitz and Leo Dodson son, Jesse Dodson, Ramona Dodson, and 2800, Independence, KS 67301. sistent with demands and to Commerce to help finance the were married Feb. 19, 1955, at the Zion Renate Bowman, all of Independence. maintain the cost of the elec- Coffeyville’s handicapped ac- trical utility. cessibility sidewalk project. The study will provide a cost of the electrical service, a five-year financial projection, and a three-year rate design for Coffeyville’s electrical cus- Telemedicine arrives at Independence health center tomers. PARSONS – Labette Health dence Healthcare Center ical director. continued support of our do- its current services and care has expanded its telemedi- Emergency Room Director. “Telemedicine supports nors, we are able to offer this for its communities, along cine program to include the Across the country, tele- our mission to serve our pa- new service to our patients with the new telemedicine te- CHS forensics Independence Healthcare medicine has become a stan- tients by offering the best care and our communities.” chonology. Center’s Emergency Room. dard medical practice for possible in our communi- Labette Health Indepen- The emergency room is students are The equipment was funded improving access to medi- ties,” said Anthony Vaughan, dence Healthcare Center staffed, 24/7, with physicians, through Labette Health Foun- cal care – especially in rural Labette Health Foundation Emergency Room is designat- physician assistance and ad- among medalists dation and is an expansion of communities. Through the executive director. “It’s a new ed as a Level III Trauma Cen- vanced nurse practitioners. CHERRYVALE — Two Cher- Labette Health’s current part- use of advanced technology, era of caring and with the ter and will continue to offer ryvale High School forensics nership with Bryan Health. telemedicine gives health- students were medalists at Telemedicine is the use of care providers access to a forensics meet in Pittsburg technology to electronically board-certified physicians last weekend. exchange medical informa- and specialists for patients In the Student Congress tion and provide medical ser- presenting complex medical FKHS forensics students earn medals event, Sara Blackburn placed vices to patients by board-cer- needs. COFFEYVILLE — A Field Kindley High silver medals, the duo will perform at the second in novice house and tified physicians. “This advanced technology School duet acting team has punched a ticket state forensics championships in May. Hannah Chappell placed sev- “The specialized equip- provides access to board-cer- to a state competition. Also at Saturday’s meet, McKellips placed enth, as well as serving as the ment provides real time eval- tified specialists for consult At a forensics competition in Pittsburg on seventh in poetry and missed competing in fi- presiding office for the novice uation by specialists through in time-critical diagnoses, al- Saturday, the FKHS duo acting team of Ains- nals by four points. Daniel Reck earned sixth chamber. high definition video, in con- lowing potentially lifesaving ley McKellips and Daniel Reck placed second place in humorous interpretation. CHS forensics students will junction with audio of patient treatment to be initiated here in improvised duet acting. By virtue of their compete at a meet in Cof- examinations,” said Becky in our ER,” said Dr. Melinda feyville this Saturday, Feb. 15. Mitchell, BSN, RN, Indepen- Allen, emergency room med- C’ville FFA Chapter to hold chili feed COFFEYVILLE — Coffeyville’s FFA Chapter the Coffeyville FFA Chapter. will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an A chili meal with two cookies and a drink open house, chili feed and silent auction from will be served per person with a suggested do- REMODELING 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28 at the CCC nation of $5. Vo-Tech School. A silent auction with items made by the The event will also coincide with National FFA students in the welding shop will also be SALE FFA Week. held. Donations from local businesses will be The event is sponsored by the Coffeyville included in the silent auction. We are getting new FFA Booster Club with all proceeds benefitting carpet! If you BUY IT, we don’t have to move it! Ruling: negligence cannot be proven

• continued from page A1 act or omission of any of its plain view of the fleeing fel- Love Seats Coffee Tables employees while acting with- on shooting at him, but that found them immune from li- in the scope of their employ- would have meant the certain ability. ment.” sacrifice of his own safety and Henderson then appealed However, Grimes was per- the potential sacrifice of his to the Kansas Court of Ap- forming a discretionary func- own life. peals. The appellate court tion when Henderson was “Grimes understood that affirmed the district court’s accidentally injured in the serious consequences would previous ruling. exchange of gunfire, the court flow from whatever decision In the district court hear- contended. he made. His decisions reflect End Tables ing, Grimes and the county “Grimes made such choic- a course of conduct grounded Sofas commission believed that the es here—those choices led to in legitimate options requir- public duty doctrine shielded Henderson’s injury,” the ap- ing an exercise of reasonable them from liability because pellate court said in its rul- judgment to select one option police owe the duty of pre- ing. “Grimes did not know over the others. serving the peace to the gen- how far away backup was or “These are precisely the eral public, not to any one in- when they would arrive. He kind of decisions that the Kan- dividual. could have chosen to remain sas Legislature intended to Additionally, Grimes and in his patrol car until backup place beyond judicial review. the county commission were arrived, but that would have Because this kind of stop nec- Every item in the store is marked down for entitled to immunity due to permitted Garcia’s likely es- essarily involves high risk, a the Kansas Tort Claims Act. cape and potential injury of myriad of situations, and rap- this sale! Many items at or below cost! That act provides that “each others. And Grimes could idly changing circumstances, governmental entity shall be have chosen not to return the procedural guidelines for Entertainment liable for damages caused suppressive fire while lying these stops permit a broad Book Cases by the negligent or wrongful on his back, on the ground, in range of discretion.” Although Garcia is not a party in this case, he was con- Centers victed in Montgomery County District Court of attempted Tickets on sale now! capital murder, one count of kidnapping, one count of burglary and one count of Bedroom Sets Knights of Columbus interference with a law en- forcement officer. He was sen- Beds tenced to life in prison with- Steak Dinner & Dance out the possibility of parole Saturday, Feb. 22 for 25 years. Dinner 6-7 p.m. • Dance to follow St. Andrew Church Gym • Independence Sale ends Feb. 29, 2020 • Financing & Delivery Available Cost: $40.00 per couple or $20.00 single • Tickets available at Joe’s Barber Shop or you can contact any Don’t Be Knights of Columbus member or call (620) 926-0250. Late! Sponsored by St. Andrews The deadline for placing a story or advertisement is 211 N. Penn • Independence • (620) 331-5730 In service to One. In service to All. 5 p.m., Monday. Page A8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 The heart of the matter

• continued from front page ambulance is en route to the kept pumping away, hoping scene. That proactive effort that her actions would kick- my. “And, here I am more has been the norm for the start a beat in his heart. than 20 years later, and I’m past two years in Indepen- While Karma was praying CPR certification now mandated experiencing a similar situa- dence, said fire-EMS chief and as Tammy continued her tion with Dan.” Shawn Wallis. CPR on her husband, Kenny On the night of Jan. 14, “Our protocols call for the was told to fetch a flashlight for coaches, club sponsors Tammy had stayed up late dispatchers to have medical and run to the end of the Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or a High School Activities Association. to grade papers so that the information at their desks,” driveway in order to signal CPR, is such a priority at Independence “I myself have had to use CPR on a stu- grades could be posted to the said Wallis. “Rather than the approaching ambulance. High School that all coaches and club spon- dent here in Independence,” said Seiler. school’s computer system. just simply relay informa- Running is second nature to sors are required to hold CPR certification “No one ever knows when that moment Dan had already been in tion about the location of an Kenny Roth. The Indepen- as well as knowledge in automated exter- comes when your knowledge and experi- bed. Nothing seemed wrong emergency to the first re- dence High School junior nal defibrillator, or AED. ence in CPR is going to be needed. That’s or irregular as Tammy sponders, the 911 dispatcher is active in cross country, Kurt Seiler, IHS assitant principal and why it’s important for all coaches and club slipped under the blankets stays on the line and helps where he competes in athletic director, said the school now brings sponsors to be CPR certified. And, because and went to sleep with her the caller with immediate long-distance runs. in trainers in order to keep coaches and so many of our faculty and staff are coach- husband by her side. first aid or medical informa- However, this sprint would sponsors certified on a three-year basis. es and club sponsors, it means that the That all changed after mid- tion, such as how to perform test every element of his CPR certification for coaches and club bulk of work force in this building is CPR night Jan. 15 when Dan CPR.” endurance levels. Knowing sponsors is required by the Kansas State and AED certified. showed the signs of a dying Tammy Roth then began there was no time to waste man. With a cough, a gurgle the 13 longest and most men- for the ambulance, Kenny and the clutch of a chest, tally anguishing minutes of grabbed the flashlight in the Dan Roth was showing signs her life . . . repeatedly thrust- family’s kitchen and ran out- husband.” Independence division of the A miracle event of a man with a heart quickly ing her locked and stiffened side, braving below-freezing Wallis said CPR is a critical Montgomery County Rural Something miraculous going south. arms squarely into Dan’s temperatures and wearing life-saving component, but Fire Department. The ambu- happened in that ambulance Tammy awakened quickly, sternum in order to simulate only a pair of gym shorts and it only is successful in about lance crew included medics as it sped from the Roth saw her husband’s condition the pumping of the heart. a t-shirt. 45 percent of cardiac arrest Shaycee Bowman and John home to the Independence and yelled for her teenage incidents. Gates, and EMS Shawn Wal- emergency room. son, Kenny, age 16 for help. “The timing is so critical,” lis, Brian Bennett and David Perhaps it was medicine Remember that CPR was “ . . . everything came together perfectly said Wallis. Rolland. The 911 dispatcher that was being administered futile atop a bed mattress Tammy Roth’s efforts were was Maryssa Peck. through IVs. (Tammy said she remem- that night to save Dan’s life. And, it had to nothing short of a miracle, The medics continued CPR Perhaps it was the voltage bered at that very moment Wallis said. That’s because but quickly determined that from the defibrillator that seeing a “Dateline NBC” be only through the grace of God that those the repeated thrusts on an- Dan, who had been uncon- restored a beat back into Dan segment in which a person other person’s body can wear scious for almost 15 minutes, Roth’s heart. failed at CPR when it was ad- things were aligned together to save Dan.” out any person performing was in need of an electrical Or, maybe it was the fer- ministered atop a bed), Tam- TAMMY ROTH the CPR. shock. They used the defibril- vent prayers coming from the my and Kenny pulled Dan to “In cases when CPR is ad- lator to administer 140 volts petite-sized teenager . . . and the floor. Tammy then called ministered by our crews, we to his heart. received by God Above. 911, reported the necessary The Roth’s 14-year-old He also was barefooted. trade off about every three or The shock did not trigger Whatever happened that information about the Dan’s daughter, Karma Roth, And, he had to forgo the pain four minutes in order to stay an immediate response. CPR morning, Dan Roth was on condition and the location of was awakened. Seeing her of his bare feet striking cold fresh and not get fatigued,” efforts then continued for a course toward a new life. He the Roth home in a secluded mother perform CPR on her rocks and frosty grass as said Wallis. “A person per- few seconds, but not before was transported to Free- area south of Independence. father, the teenager asked he dashed to the end of the forming CPR is applying a an EKG monitor noticed a man Hospital in Joplin, Mo., The dispatcher then released what she could do. driveway, which was some lot of physical exertion, and brief signal. In medical ter- where cardiologists doted the information to the local “I told her to go in the 500 feet from the family it can really wear the body minology, it’s called a Return over his condition, installed ambulance crew and stayed other room and pray like she home. down quickly.” of Spontaneous Circulation, a pacemaker and defibril- on the line as she spoke to has never prayed before in The illumination com- Tammy Roth performed or ROSC, which is when the lator unit in his chest, and Kenny, who was relaying the her life,” said Tammy. ing from Kenny’s flashlight CPR — without a break — for heart shows movement. returned him home two days chest compression informa- So, Karma made the direct caught the attention of the 13 straight minutes. To the rest of the world, later. tion from the dispatcher to call to Heaven through a ambulance as it rumbled Tammy credits physi- it’s call a Second Chance. However, everyone as- his mother. prayer. down the gravel road. cal-endurance training that Dan Roth’s heart, which sociated with pulling Dan Preparedness is a key God answered. Medical help had arrived. she had been taking since had not pumped a drop of Roth from the brink of death element within the Indepen- Meanwhile, Dan Roth last summer as the reason blood in 17 minutes, was admits that it was Tammy dence 911 dispatch center. seemed to be getting worse. A quivering heart her body failed to give out finally ticking. Blood was Roth’s CPR that ultimately That’s because all dispatch- His skin color had begun during CPR. Last year, she flowing from his heart to his On that bedroom floor saved his life. For without ers have medical information to turn blue, and his eyes said she was 30 pounds limbs. His color was return- in the early morning hours those constant and continued on flip cards that are re- showed no reaction. overweight and wanted to ing to normal. And, medics of Jan. 15, Dan Roth was thrusts to simulate the pump- layed to the caller while the Meanwhile, Tammy Roth shed the pounds by enrolling were able to get a few grunts undergoing ventricular ing of the heart, this story in a five-kilometer training from Dan when they asked fibrillation. That’s when the would likely be an obituary, program. She ran the 5K run him questions, another sign lower chambers of the heart not a celebration of second at Neewollah, after having that he was responding, fail to pump blood. Those chances. lost the weight. She was albeit groggy and largely un- heart chambers are simply “No medical event under- so thrilled with the results aware of what was happen- PUBLIC NOTICES quivering or convulsing, due scores the importance and of the weight loss that she ing. to lack of normal rhythm in value of learning CPR quite (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020) continued to run on a regular “I honestly don’t remem- the heart. Without the heart like this one,” said Wallis. basis in hopes of competing ber anything until I got to the pumping blood under a nor- “Tammy’s ability to perform in other 5K runs. emergency room,” said Dan. MONTGOMERY COUNTY mal beat, the body is crash- CPR is what saved her hus- “I don’t remember being Medics raced Dan Roth in REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ing — quickly. band’s life. It was key.” physically tired from the an ambulance to the emer- “The whole key to CPR At last Thursday’s Inde- Montgomery County is seeking qualified consulting firms for pre-con- CPR, but I was mentally gency room at the Labette is beginning those chest pendence City Commission, struction engineering and project management in the category equivalent drained,” she said. “It was an Health Independence Health- to the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Work Category: 212 compressions as quickly all medical personnel and emotional experience, to say care Center. Wallis was in his – Highway Design-Minor Facility for the project listed below. as possible,” said Wallis. dispatcher who were in- the least.” own vehicle, following the Relocation of county road due to river bank erosion in Montgomery “Getting that blood pumping volved with the Roth situa- And, for the person who ambulance. Wallis said he County 2 miles south and 2 miles east of Independence, Kansas. Tech- through the body — and to tion were saluted as heroes. is receiving the CPR, the re- remembered thinking that nical proposals are due on or before February 28, 2020 to be delivered by the brain — is critical. And, They were given lifesaving peated thrusts often can lead Dan Roth was in a tough sit- mail to Montgomery County Public Works: P.O. Box 663, Independence, KS in this case, Tammy was the awards for their work. 67301. Interested consulting firms must be pre-qualified by KDOT in the to broken ribs. That’s fairly uation, even though his heart key to saving the life of her Dan and Tammy Roth work categories noted above. common in CPR, especially rhythm had been restored. were also present, as was when performed repeatedly “I was thinking he would their teenage son Kenny. over a long period of time, be in the same shape on At the event, Wallis was said Wallis. the gurney when he arrived joined by director of pub- Dan Roth did not receive a at the emergency room as lic safety David Cowan in single broken rib. when he left his house,” said acknowledging the narrow CANEY, INDEPENDENCE, Tammy Roth’s continued Wallis. “And, I was shocked chances for cardiac arrest thrusts were finally stopped when I saw him coming out survival. However, they noted when Independence’s ambu- of the ambulance. He was that teamwork — from the lance crew arrived, followed seated upright and talking to dispatcher’s information to COFFEYVILLE, CHERRYVALE by Bill Caflisch, chief of the the medics.” Tammy Roth’s CPR to medics’ defibrillator — all came to- gether in perfect sequence to Your best source of news is the Montgomery provide Dan Roth with a new lease on life. County Chronicle, published every Thursday. PUBLIC NOTICES Tammy Roth returned to IHS several days after the Have it delivered to your mailbox for $52.00 (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020) event. Her first discussion: per year or to your email address as an telling students about the im- MONTGOMERY COUNTY TREND portance of CPR. At USD 446, electronic version for $35.00 per year. students who enroll in eighth PUBLICATION FOR THE 2020 VALUATION grade physical education and YEAR health at Independence Mid- dle School take CPR class as Residents in Montgomery County can subscribe to the Montgomery County Chronicle by This publication is to give a brief overview of values in the county for part of their health curricu- checking one of the following subscription options (make checks payable to the Mont- the 2020 valuation year. Values on individual properties may not follow the lum. patterns of increase or decrease as there are many variables that determine However, Roth told the gomery County Chronicle): property value. Those described below are from studies performed in this IHS students that they need office using valid sales from three to four years. Regular subscription ...... $52.00/year A study of the residential real estate market in Independence using 290 to take CPR training . . . and Fill out all mailing information in fields below sales showed no trend. Coffeyville using 169 valid sales showed a slight reengage themselves in CPR decrease of approximately 2.8%. Small cities including Cherryvale, Caney, training in order to be certi- Electronic version subscription ...... $35.00/year Tyro, Dearing, Liberty, Elk City and Havana, using 123 valid sales, showed fied. Include your email address in fields below a decrease of approximately 3%. No trend was used in the rural model. “It’s an opportunity for you These statistics are derived from multiple regression analysis. Though to save the life of a mother, these indices show a picture of overall decline in the cities, each individual NAME ______father, son or daughter,” said property is valued using property data, comparable sales, and resources Roth. “How many chances that may deviate from the statistics. do you have to do that? And, ADDRESS ______Commercial real estate indicated an increase in value of approximately what do you have to lose?” 1.2%. However, few properties sold that were able to be used in the study. Tammy Roth also said the CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______Therefore, looking at the overall decline in property values in the area, no trend was applied. Individual properties may see decreases due to depre- experience with her husband provided a chance for her to EMAIL ADDRESS (required) ______ciation, condition and location. Some properties may increase in value due to corrections in data discovered during the re-inspection process and final be directly influenced by God. valuing process but an overall decline in commercial values is anticipated. “I know a lot of people are CREDIT CARD NUMBER (MASTER CARD, VISA, AMERICAN EXP. DISCOVER): Land devoted to agriculture had an increase of approximately 11%. Ag- saying that CPR was pivotal riculture use land is valued by the State of Kansas Property Valuation Di- in saving Dan’s life, which ______EXPIRATION:______vision. The county is responsibility in making sure the land is listed in the it was. However, everything correct soil type and use (i.e. dry crop, native grass, tame grass). came together perfectly that NAME ON CARD ______SECURITY CODE # ______Vacant land was valued based on several factors. An allocation of land night to save Dan’s life. And, to building ratio from sales, and vacant lot sales in cities. For the 2020 valu- Mail this coupon with payment to: Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333 ation year, rural lots over 5 acres were changed to native grass rather than it had to be only through vacant lots. Tree and brush covered parcels are now listed as native grass. the grace of God that those Everyone has the right to appeal a value and the best time to do that is in things were aligned together the spring. There are no taxes due at that time and we are discussing value. to save Dan.” she said. Our office is always open to questions and concerns about any of our pro- cedures and processes. Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A9 USD 445 reports: daily meals, ESOL numbers on the rise Breakfast Program, the Fresh the total USD 445 enrollment, 17 was 202,406; the volume students. There are 10 dif- Coffeyville school district provides English as Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is 1,813 students, qual- of lunches rose to 214,258 in ferent languages and three Second Language (ESOL) services to more than the Summer Food Service ify for free or reduced meal 2018-19. dialects spoken in USD 445. Program, and the Child and assistance. The remainder of The largest expenses in the The languages are Acateco, 250 students; 10 foreign languages spoken Adult Care Food Program. the student body, which con- food service department are Quanjobal, Maya, Spanish, More than 70 percent of stitutes 23 percent, are not el- food and food supplies (about Vietnamese, Telugu, Waray By ANDY TAYLOR en an overview of the USD the revenue for the food ser- igible for the free or reduced 50 percent) and labor and Waray, Portuguese, Thai and [email protected] 445 food service program. vice program is derived from meal assistance program. benefits (43 percent). Tagalog. The first three are COFFEYVILLE — USD Michael Speer, assistant su- state and federal government The number of meals Also at Monday’s meeting, dialects. 445’s food service depart- perintendent, said the food reimbursements. Actual stu- served has increased steadily the board received an over- The ESOL program has ment churns out an average service department remains dent fees constitute about 10 over the previous three school view of the English as Second eight staff members who pro- of 21,193 lunches and al- a large-ticket program, with percent of the revenue, Speer years, he said. Total breakfast Language, or ESOL, program vide the translation services most 14,000 breakfasts each between $1.3 million and $1.4 said. meals served in the 2016-17 for foreign-speaking students. for those 251 students. month, USD 445 Board of million spent annually on stu- The overwhelming majority year were 118,460. In com- Lisa Stockton, ESOL director, IN OTHER BUSINESS Education members learned dent nutrition. of students in USD 445 quali- parison, the breakfast num- said USD 445 now has 251 to- transacted at Monday’s meet- Monday. USD 445 participates in five fy for free or reduced meal bers jumped to 135,202 in the tal students who are deemed ing, the school board: At the monthly school specific food nutrition pro- assistance based on their 2018-19 school year. English as Second Language • accepted the resignation board meeting, the USD 445 grams: the National School parents’ incomes. Speer pre- For lunches, the number of pupils. An ESOL student is a of Billi Hedrick, RMS lan- Board of Education was giv- Lunch Program, the School sented data that 77 percent of lunch meals served in 2016- student who has a first lan- guage arts teacher; Vanisa guage that is not English or Shufeldt, food service em- has a language other than ployee; and Shiann Bonham, English in the home. Early Learning Center teach- Of the 251 ESOL students, er assistant. 77 are considered “new- • agreed to seek requests comers,” which are students for proposals, or RFPs, for who are in their first three a new dishwasher for the years of school in the United Student Nutrition Center, States. The student is con- painting and brick-stucco sidered a newcomer for the cleaning at Community El- first three years of schooling. ementary School, electrical For example, if USD 445 has switching gear replacement a student who started school at Roosevelt Middle School, in the United States on Oct. handrail replacement at the 24, 2019, the student would Stoner-McClure Gym at Field be deemed a newcomer until Kindley High School. Oct. 24, 2022, no matter what The proposed handrail re- grade the student is in. placement will coincide with Stockton said all ESOL stu- the anticipated replacement dents are required to take of the lower-level bleachers a state assessment test that in the gymnasium. Both the measures their English profi- railings and bleachers are Independence High School forensics students who competed at the Pittsburg Invitational Tournament last Saturday were (left ciency in four areas: reading, original to the construction of to right) Gracie Landsaw, Wyatt Blevins, Sophia Carr, Adin Freeman, Samantha Jay, Anna Wesselowski, Madeline Rutledge, writing, listening and speak- the gymnasium in 1972. ing. Each section of the test is The board has not ap- Mason Carter, Kayla Freel, Claire Rutledge, Mahria Goodman and Devon Mitchell. COURTESY PHOTO scored on a 1-5 grading scale proved an RFP for new with 5 being the best. If a stu- bleachers until the hand rail- dent scores a 4 or 5 in each ing issue can be replaced. IHS forensics students claim silver at Pittsburg of the domains then he or she • approved the hiring of is considered proficient in En- Jenna Speer as high school INDEPENDENCE — Independence Kayla Freel qualified for state com- ledge, third place. glish and will be exited from theatre musical assistant; High School forensics students earned a petition by winning third place in poetry • Domestic extemporaneous speaking: services. Joni Pratt, as middle school second-place team trophy at an invita- interpretation. Gracie Landsaw, sixth place. Parents also have the abil- lead secretary; and Corrissa tional tournament in Pittsburg on Satur- Other medalists from Independence • Foreign extemporaneous speaking: ity to exit their child from Walker as payroll/insurance day. included: Kayla Freel, seventh place; Sophia Carr, ESOL services. However, these clerk at the district office. Madeline Rutledge was among Inde- • Poetry Interpretation: Gracie Land- fourth place. students still have to take the * * * * * pendence’s gold medalists, earning the saw, sixth place. • Duet acting: Devon Mitchell and state test until they score a 4 School board members at top award in domestic extemporaneous • Dramatic interpretation: Claire Rut- Wyatt Blevins, fourth place. or 5 in all domains, she said. Monday’s meeting were Gail speaking. ledge, sixth place. • Prose interpretation: Gracie Land- The challenge confront- Misch, Darrel Harbaugh, The duo of Anna Wesselowski and • Original oration: Madeline Rutledge, saw, sixth place; Anna Wesselowski, ing the ESOL program is the Karen Rittenhouse, Robert Mason Carter qualified for state with a fourth place. third place. wide breadth of languages Roesky, Jason Barnett, Jerry first-place win in improvised duet acting. • Informative speaking: Madeline Rut- spoken among the 251 ESOL Hamm and LaKisha Johnson.

PUBLIC NOTICES (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle, Thursday, Feb. 13, 20 and 27, You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 3rd IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE 2020) day of March, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City of DIVISION Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due IN THE INTEREST OF: COFFEYVILLE course upon the Petition. K. J. C., Minor Child, Year of Birth 2006, a male. Case No. 18 JC 12 I MARCIA SCOTT, PETITIONER K. R., Minor Child, Year of Birth 2007, a male. Case No. 18 JC 13 I IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LONNY W. ALLEN, DECEASED HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ K. W., Minor Child, Year of Birth 2010, a male. Case No. 18 JC 14 I CASE NO. 2020-PR- 5 C 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Coffeyville KS 67337 (620) 251-1300 NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING Attorneys for Petitioner Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 TO: SHONETTA WALLACE, ANY UNKNOWN PARENT OR GRANDPAR- AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ENT and all other persons who are or may be concerned: THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: ______You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that You are hereby notified that on February 4, 2020, a Petition was filed in this the children named above are each a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find Court by Sarah L. Hamilton, daughter of Lonny W. Allen, deceased, praying for (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2020) that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the Issuance of Letters of Administration. parents unable to care properly for the children, the conduct or condition is un- You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 10th likely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should day of March, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the children. of Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 24th day of February 2020, at will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA S. SOLES a/k/a PAM 1:00 p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody course upon the Petition. and control of the children. The hearing will determine if the parents should be All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four SOLES, DECEASED CASE NO. 2020-PR- 4 C deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the children. (4) months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to appear and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response SARAH L. HAMILTON, petitioner NOTICE OF HEARING AND to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that each child Coffeyville KS 67337 THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: named above is a Child in Need of Care, removing the children from the custody (620) 251-1300 You are hereby notified that on January 23, 2020, a Petition was filed in this of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Attorneys for Petitioner Court by Marcia Scott, sister of Pamela S. Soles a/k/a Pam Soles, deceased, Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating praying for Issuance of Letters of Administration. the parents’ parental rights. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 3rd An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the children: Dan ______day of March, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Reynolds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-8100. You have the (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 6, 13 and Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without 20, 2020) be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an course upon the Petition. attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Karen (4) months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, Miller, 410 E. Taylor, Caney, KS 67333; 620-879-2272. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ANITA ALONZO MARCOS, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Date and time of hearing: February 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. AN ADULT. MARCIA SCOTT, PETITIONER Place of hearing: Independence Judicial Center, Independence, KS 67301, Case No: 2020-PR-000003-I-GA HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ 2nd Floor (Proceedings Pursuant to K.S.A Chapter 59) 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 /s/ Deborah Lewis Coffeyville KS 67337 Clerk of the District Court (620) 251-1300 NOTICE OF HEARING Attorneys for Petitioner The State of Kansas to Juan Alonzo Miguel and Anita Alonzo Marcos, and all others who may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of ______(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 Montgomery County, Kansas, by Maria Alonzo Francisco, praying that she be (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020) appointed as guardian for Anita Alonzo Marcos, an adult born 2000, in Guatema- and 13, 2020) la. You are required to answer pleadings to such Petition on or before February RESOLUTION NO. 20-021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT 20, 2020 in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas. If you fail to do so, Montgomery County, Kansas COFFEYVILLE the Petition will be set for hearing without further notice to you. DATED at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, this 27th day of Jan- Maria Alonzo Francisco, Petitioner uary, 2020. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF JACQUELYN M. TROTTER, DE- Gabriela A. Vega, KS# 21249 WHEREAS: a motion was made by Commissioner Beverly to rescind Mont- CEASED AND LARRY E. TROTTER, DECEASED Addair Thurston, Chtd. gomery County Resolution 07-150 and to implement Resolution No. 20-021 to CASE NO. 2020-PR- 1 C 1600 Poyntz Avenue authorize the Transient Tax to remain at five percent (5%). The distribution of Manhattan, KS 66502 dollars of that tax will be 45 percent to the City of Coffeyville, 45 percent to the NOTICE OF HEARING AND 785-776-2000 (P) / 785-776-2088 (F) City of Independence, 5 percent to the City of Caney, and 5 percent to the City of Attorney for the Petitioner Cherryvale effective with the publication of this resolution. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Board of County Commissioners will serve as the Oversight Committee THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: for Tourism with a yearly report being filed with the Commission by the Conven- You are hereby notified that on January 20, 2020, a Petition was filed in this ______tion and Visitor Bureau no later than February 15th for the preceding year. Court by David O. Trotter, son of Jacquelyn M. Trotter, deceased, and Larry E. (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 6, 13 and Motion was seconded by Commissioner McManus. Trotter, deceased, praying for issuance of Letters of Administration. 20, 2020) Roll call vote: Commissioner McManus, yes; Commissioner Brown, yes; You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 25th Commissioner Bever, yes. day of February, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., Board of County Commissioners of Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE Montgomery County, Kan. will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due Larry McManus, chairman course upon the Petition. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DARRELD E. VAN TEIGHEN a/k/a Fred Brown, member All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate of Larry E. DARRELD E. VAN TIEGHEN, DECEASED Robert Bever, member Trotter, deceased within four (4) months from the date of first publication of this CASE NO. 2020-PR- 2 C ATTEST: Charlotte Scott Schmidt, county clerk Notice, as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. DAVID O. TROTTER, PETITIONER NOTICE OF HEARING HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: ______815 Union, P. O. Box 9 You are hereby notified that on January 21, 2020, a Petition was filed in this (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 13 and 20, Coffeyville KS 67337 Court by Marcia Scott, daughter of Darreld E. Van Teighen a/k/a Darreld E. Van 2020) (620) 251-1300 Tieghen, deceased, praying for issuance of Letters of Administration. Attorneys for Petitioner Page A10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 4-H youths reveal talents, skills INDEPENDENCE — Mont- gomery County 4-H youth showcased their ability at public speaking and presen- tations during Montgomery County 4-H Club Day last Sat- urday at the Independence High School. Once a year, the 4-H pro- gram gathers for youth to participate in public speak- ing, extemporaneous speak- ing, demonstrations, model meetings, dance, novelty tal- ents, vocals, and instrumental judging events. These events give youth the opportunity to practice in a safe, friendly en- vironment and get feedback from judges. Purple ribbon participants with a high score are able to Homecoming royalty compete at the Regional 4-H Day in March. Those 4-H Independence High School crowned its 2020 winter home- members are denoted with an coming king and queen on Friday. They are IHS seniors Davi- asterisk. on Lewis (left) and Jenna Eytcheson. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY Participants at Saturday’s CHRONICLE Montgomery County 4-H Days included: • Senior instrumental music: Morgan Lasco, blue; *Alaina Dillon, purple; Emma Evans named USD 446 Thompson, blue • Junior instrumental mu- sic: Lucas Dillon, purple; teacher of the month *Evalyn Axthelm, purple INDEPENDENCE — Ash- “When the counseling posi- • Senior vocal music: *Ki- ley Evans has been saluted tion became available at Jef- ara Islam, purple. as the USD 446 February ferson, it allowed me to use • Junior vocal music: *Eve- 2020 “Quality Teacher of the my passion for teaching to lyn Axthelm, purple Month” further my advocacy for men- • Senior dance: Audrey Evans, a counselor at tal health. Now, I am able to Hoggatt, purple; *Sarah Jefferson School, is in her help our Jefferson students Schwatken, purple fourth year in USD 446. Her become successful, healthy, • Junior dance: *Alys- nomination states, “Mrs. Ev- resilient middle school stu- sa Hoggatt, purple; Evalyn ans is always full of positive dents!” Axthelm, purple spirit. She is kind, caring and She and her husband, • Group Dance: *Sycamore compassionate. She Craig, live in rural Sunflowers, purple. is always the go- Caney with four of • Novelty talent: Ashlee to person for both five boys on the cat- Hoggatt, purpose. students and staff tle ranch where she • Model meeting: *Valley whenever anyone grew up. They enjoy Victors, purple; Peppy Pro- needs anything. outdoor activities gressive, blue; Fawn Creek, She is a strong col- such as hunting, purple; Caney Pioneers, red; laborator, problem fishing, kayakingSycamore Sunflowers, pur- solver and has a and collecting Indi- ple. Joshlynn Johnson of the Valley Victors 4-H Club explained how to make washable slime during listening ear. She an artifacts. They • Multimedia: *Jake Love, her demonstration talk at the Montgomery County 4-H Club Day on Saturday. ANDY TAYLOR / MONT- has implemented are also history blue; *Caelie Love, purple; GOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE programs to help Ashley Evans buffs and enjoy ex- Will Love, blue. students start their ploring small mid- • Readings: *Evalyn *Alaina Dillion, purple. *Harper Stallsmith, purple; Kaiser, blue; Alivia Kaiser, day on the right foot as well west towns rich in history. Axthelm, purple, *Serentiy • Intermediate Demonstra- *Owynn Clubine, purple; blue; Emma Thompson, blue. as teaches positive mindset USD 446 Superintendent Garner, purple tions: *Adyson Clubine, pur- Jentry Stallsmith, blue; Ben- Junior Public Speaking: while emphasizing our school Rusty Arnold said the “Qual- • Extemporaneous (county ple; *Maggie Chandler, pur- ton Spillman, blue; Garrett *Regan Edwards, purple; character traits. We are so ity Teacher of the Month” only): Ashley Chandler, pur- ple; Joshlynn Johnson, blue; Schenk, blue. *Damien Evans, purple; Ash- very lucky to have her as part program was established to ple; Gabe Schenk, purple. Ashley Hoggatt, blue; Audrey • Senior Public Speaking: lee Hoggatt, blue. of our Jefferson team.” recognize exemplary teach- • Senior Demonstrations: Hoggatt, blue. *Gabe Schenk, purple; *Han- Evans graduated from ers who motivate students to *Sydnee Clubine, purple; • Junior Demonstration: nah Graybill, purple; Hannah Caney Valley High School. She achieve excellence, work with has a bachelor of science in others in the educational en- psychology from Kansas State vironment, and maintain pos- University, a bachelor of sci- itive relationships with par- ence in elementary education ents and students. from Newman University, and Sponsors of the Quality Caney Fire Dept. plans benefit breakfast she is presently in the Mas- Teacher of the Month pro- ters of Science program at gram include Diane Fryback, CANEY — A “Breakfast ties that are helped through those attending will be en- the Caney FANSS and mailed Southeastern Oklahoma State 102.9/My Town Media; Brent With a Hero! and Touch the Caney’s mutual aid. The cost couraged to walk through the to: Caney FANSS, PO Box 203, University for school counsel- Littleton, owner Dairy Queen; Trucks!” event will be held of the cutters is $6,000. fire station and also check out Caney, KS 67333. ing. Les and Kellie Puderbaugh, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 to Sponsoring the breakfast is the emergency vehicles. This Caney FANSS encourag- Evans said she was a stay- owners Big Cheese Pizza; 11 a.m. at the Caney Fire Sta- Caney FANSS (Fire Auxiliary would also be a good time to es all to attend the breakfast at-home mother for several Montgomery County Chron- tion, 127 N. Spring. N Support Society). bring your camera to take on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the years after graduating from icle; Quality Motors; and the All proceeds from the The breakfast will consist pictures of yourself with these Caney Fire Station. college. She began her edu- Independence Daily Reporter. breakfast will go towards the of three pancakes and two vehicles and first responders. cation career as kindergarten Zach Jolly, sales associate purchase of a new set of cut- sausages for $7 or two pan- There will also be a photo teacher before venturing into of Quality Motors present- ters for the Jaws of Life for cakes and one sausage for booth available. elementary counseling. ed Ashley with the keys to a the Caney Fire Department. $5. The meal price includes For those who cannot at- “I knew right away that 2020 smoke metallic Ford This equipment is desper- choice of one drink: coffee, tend the breakfast, monetary Miller named I had found my passion so I EcoSport, which she will have ately needed, not only for the tea, orange juice or milk. donations will be accepted returned to college to get my the use of during the month of local fire department, but for First responders will be to help purchase the cutters. to Dean’s List teaching degree,” she said. February. the surrounding communi- on hand to interact with, and Checks can be made out to at Benedictine ATCHISON, Kan. — Bene- dictine College has recognized those students who have dis- tinguished themselves ac- ademically during the last Get More. Pay Less. semester. Anna Miller of Inde- pendence was recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall Affordable, All-Inclusive semester, which ended De- cember 10, 2019. 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If I We have Let your family be a part of don’t show up for a meal or apartments Our family at indsor lace an activity, someone comes W P available on Tyler 1354 Taylor Road 2904 W. 8th • 106 Tyler • Coffeyville, KS looking for me. at’s really & 8th Streets nice.” Independence, KS (620) 251-0214 • www.windsorplace.net – Pearl Patton (620) 331-1662 Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B1 SPORTS Lady ’Nado rebound from Bullpups remain atop TVL loss to claim Caney Valley humbles TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE Cherryvale, 71-45, in BOYS’ BASKETBALL victory over Tuesday contest STANDINGS LEAGUE OVERALL Parsons By BRIAN THOMAS Caney Valley 5-0 12-5 [email protected] Erie 3-1 13-3 Field Kindley girls CANEY — After the Eureka 3-1 12-4 mid-season tournament in Cherryvale 2-2 12-4 Humboldt 2-2 9-6 Burlington, the Caney Valley improve to 5-11 overall, Fredonia 2-2 8-9 High School boys’ basketball 3-5 in SEK League Bluestem 0-4 5-10 team had some soul search- Neodesha 0-5 2-13 ing to do. But since the start By BRIAN THOMAS of Tri-Valley League play, the Monday, Feb. 10 Erie 65, Baxter Springs 60 [email protected] Bullpups have been virtually PARSONS — Up by one at unstoppable. Tuesday, Feb. 11 halftime, the Field Kindley Despite trailing by eight Caney Valley 71, Cherryvale 45 High School girls’ basketball points early in the contest, Humboldt 58, Neodesha 28 team pulled away in the sec- the ‘Pups got things going Fredonia 66, Bluestem 46 Eureka 57, Madison 54 ond half for a 63-43 South- and eventually rolled to a 71- east Kansas League victory 45 victory over Montgomery Thursday, Feb. 13 over Parsons Tuesday night. County rival Cherryvale in a Bluestem at Humboldt “It was another slow start key TVL matchup Tuesday Friday, Feb. 14 in the first two quarters,” night. Fredonia at Humboldt said FKHS coach Anita Walk- “We’ve got to do a better Eureka at Bluestem er. “Jalisea Seanior really job of starting the game,” Northeast-Arma at Neodesha stepped up on both ends and said CVHS coach Jim Deaton. Erie at Yates Center brought the energy the team “I don’t know if the Senior needed to pull away. They Night festivities had anything streak come to an end last never gave up and turned it to do with it. We had three week with an overtime loss to up a notch and earned them- uncharacteristic turnovers Erie, the Chargers have lost selves another victory.” right off the bat, and we two of their last three games. The Lady ‘Nado won for weren’t getting out on their They will also take Friday the third time in the last shooters. But our kids didn’t off from game action before four games as they improved hang their heads. The team returning home on Feb. 18 to 5-11 overall and 3-5 in we saw the last half of the to entertain Fredonia in a the SEK. Field Kindley will first quarter and all the sec- league contest. remain on the road on Friday ond quarter was the team I’ve “I needed about five more at Chanute — the last of 11 been waiting to see. We got a timeouts tonight,” said Caney Valley senior Trey Richey keeps the roundball away from the grips of Cherryvale’s consecutive games away lot of transition buckets. I just CHS coach Aaron Rehmert. Landon Bennett during Tuesday’s contest in Caney. Richey finished the contest with 15 points from home. After that, FKHS thought it was a well-rounded “They’re a really good team. while Bennett had 12 points in the Chargers’ cause. PHOTO BY SHERI THOMPSON will finally return home on game.” I don’t think we played very Feb. 18 to take on Fort Scott, Caney Valley has now won well tonight, but they are which will be the first home six consecutive games to im- so tough. We came out and quarter. at 53-30 at the end of three 12 points each, while Zaine appearance for the ‘Nado prove to 12-5 overall. The hit some shots early. That’s Momentum quickly shift- quarters as the ‘Pups cruised Lantz tacked on 10. since Jan. 7. Bullpups — two-time defend- about all we hit all night. We ed directions. The Bullpups to their sixth straight win. CANEY VALLEY 71, CHERRYVALE 45 Earlier in the season, the ing TVL champions — also re- couldn’t get an inside-out- CHERRYVALE (12-4, 2-2): G. Hooper 3 (2) 0-0 ran off eight straight points Four players reached dou- 12, Bennett 1 (3) 1-2 12, Lantz 2 (2) 0-0 10, Ad- Field Kindley girls beat Par- mained perfect in league play side game going. That third to take their first lead of the ble figures in scoring for the kison 1 3-3 5, Sawyer 2 0-1 4, Barnett 1 0-0 2, sons 49-40 in Coffeyville to at 5-0, winning each of those quarter, it kind of snowballed game. The teams eventually Bullpups, including Melchiori Monroy 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (7) 4-6 45. snap a 38-game losing streak CANEY VALLEY (12-5, 5-0): Melchiori 8 (2) 0-1 games by an average of 34.2 where we turned one mistake ended the first quarter tied at with a game-high 22 points, 22, Kaminska 8 0-2 16, Richey 5 (1) 2-2 15, Davis in SEK play. The Lady ‘Nado points an outing. CVHS has into two, three, four and five 14-all. Jace Kaminska 16, Richey 15 1 (3) 0-0 11, Scott 1 (1) 0-0 5, Billingsley 1 0-0 2, were hoping to complete a now extended its league win pretty quick. We’ve just got to Caney Valley started to Cowell 0 0-0 0, Rogers 0 0-0 0, Brandon 0 0-0 0, and Davis 11. Rose 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 24 (7) 2-5 71. season sweep of the Lady Vi- streak to 20 straight games get tougher. grab control of things before Cherryvale was paced by CHERRYVALE 14 9 7 15 — 45 kings on Tuesday, but things dating back to a 60-59 home “It will be great to get back halftime. The Bullpups grad- Hooper and Bennett with CANEY VALLEY 14 17 22 18 — 71 were tight during the early loss to Erie on Feb. 17, 2017. into the gym just to practice. ually opened up their lead as stages of the contest. The ‘Pups will take Friday Then we get back to work DaRon Davis’ three-pointer FKHS had a 13-10 lead af- off from game action before next week. We’re in a good in the final minute of the half ter one quarter, but Parsons returning to the court on Feb. spot right now, but we’ve got gave them a 10-point edge. SEK LEAGUE GIRLS’ WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS narrowed the gap to just one, 18 at Dewey (Okla.). to string together some wins Cherryvale scored a late bas- 22-21, as the teams went into “One of the things we’ve to keep a higher seed in our ket to get back within eight, the intermission. got to do is get healthy,” Dea- sub-state. We need to get on 31-23, at the intermission. Field Kindlkey’s Reck, The second half belonged ton said. “I usually try to build a streak here and get some CVHS left no doubt of the to the Lady ‘Nado. Field a team around at least an momentum going into sub- final outcome with a huge Kindley exploded on a 23-6 eight-man rotation, but we’ve state.” third-quarter explosion. Ortiz earn top medals; run in the third quarter got some guys that are sick or Cherryvale actually had Back-to-back treys from Trey to extend its lead to 45-27 dealing with medical condi- the upperhand early in the Richey and Davis were part of heading into the final period. tions. We’ve got to get healthy contest, scoring the game’s an 8-0 run out of the locker Indy’s Allen claims gold That proved to be more than if we’re going to make a seri- first eight points, including room. Later, the Bullpups ran By BRIAN THOMAS and our girls looked like they enough for FKHS as it went ous run.” three-pointers from Gavin off nine straight points, in- [email protected] belonged on that mat. I think on to cruise from there to the On the other side, Cherry- Hooper and Landon Bennett. cluding a steal and layup from CHANUTE — For the first Coffeyville girls looked funda- victory. vale dropped to 12-4 overall Another trey from Bennett Camdyn Melchiori, to push time ever, the Southeast mentally sound and have set and 2-2 in the TVL. Since had the Chargers up 11-4 the lead up to 23 at 48-25. Kansas League has awarded themselves up for a great sea- • see LADY NADO, page B2 watching their 10-game win midway through the opening Caney Valley’s lead stood championships in girls’ wres- son this year but also years to tling … a big step forward for come.” the sport as a whole. It was Fort Scott won the first-ev- definitely a successful league er SEK team championship debut for both Field Kind- in the sport with 108 points. ley and Independence high The Tigers distanced them- schools on Tuesday at the in- selves from runner-up Cha- ENJOY LIFE AGAIN! augural SEK Girls Wrestling nute with 68. Field Kindley Championships at Chanute came in third at 59, followed High School. by Labette County in fourth Alisa Reck and Melissa at 48, Independence fifth Ortiz captured titles at 116 at 36 and Pittsburg sixth at Feeling tired, depressed, low energy, struggling to lose weight, or and 123 pounds, respectively, 17. Parsons did not record a wishing that you could feel better? Schedule an appointment today to lead the FKHS squad to a team point in the event. third-place team finish in the “Girls SEK went great,” for a hormone evaluation, especially before starting a new league. 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1-10-2020 sent to Emalee: “Wonderful Winter Sale” special: 4 col. (7.50 inches) wide by 7.5 inches tall. Page B2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 SPORTS State-ranked Parsons shows its strength against ’Nado squad well on its way to the A close first half evolves into a second-half SEK championship. FKHS blowout as Vikings outpace Golden Tornado by a trailed by just one, 15-14, af- ter one quarter and was still 39-20 margin in final two periods putting up a fight before half- time as it went into the locker By BRIAN THOMAS but we made them earn it. It room down eight at 32-24. [email protected] was definitely a much better Things started to slip away PARSONS — Over the past loss than what we’ve had pre- from the ‘Nado in the second couple weeks, it has been viously. We just need to build half. The Vikings pushed the tough for Field Kindley High and take a step forward Fri- margin into double digits School boys’ basketball coach day.” at 47-34 at the end of three Tyler Thompson to find much Unfortunately, Tuesday’s quarters before outscoring positive out of his team’s result was another setback the Golden Tornado 24-10 in performances. Yet, despite a for the Golden Tornado, who the final period to put things blowout loss to state-ranked dropped to 3-13 overall and out of reach. Parsons on Tuesday, the Gold- 1-7 in the SEK. Field Kind- Leading the way for Field en Tornado may have some- ley has now dropped four Kindley was Tariq Logan with thing to build on heading straight games — all by 25 18 points, while Darell Jones down the stretch in the regu- points or more — and 13 of tacked on 10. lar season. its last 15 games overall since As for Parsons (15-1, 8-0), The ‘Nado put up a fight a season-opening victory over it was led by Ezekiel Lyons for three quarters before Nowata (Okla.). with 26 points and Dariq Wil- eventually suffering a 71-44 FKHS will remain on the liams 11. loss to the Vikings at Harold road Friday at Chanute be- C. Johnson Gymnasium. fore finally making a return PARSONS 71, FIELD KINDLEY 44 “I’m proud of our guys to- FIELD KINDLEY (3-13, 1-7): Logan 5 (2) 2-3 18, appearance home on Feb. 18 Jones 3 4-6 10, Graham 3 1-2 7, Herring 2 1-2 5, night,” said Thompson of his against Fort Scott. That will Rooks 1 0-0 2, Bromley 1 0-0 2, Barrett 0 0-2 0, squad’s performance against not only be the team’s first Newton 0 0-0 0, Viets 0 0-0 0, Wintjen 0 0-0 0, Rippe 0 0-0 0, Slavin 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (2) 8-15 the second-ranked team in home game in six weeks but 44. Class 4A by the Kansas Bas- will open up a three-game PARSONS (15-1, 8-0): Lyons 6 (2) 8-11 26, Wil- ketball Coaches Association. homestand to close out the liams 5 1-2 11, Smith-Reece 4 0-1 8, Houk 2 (1) 0-0 7, Johnson 3 0-0 6, Thomas 2 2-2 6, Webb 2 0-0 “We played Parsons tough all regular season. 4, Hickles 0 2-2 2, Hogan 0 1-2 1, Hogan 0 0-0 0, the way through. They inched Despite its recent strug- Swanson 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 24 (3) away from us as the game 14-20 71. gles, the Golden Tornado put FIELD KINDLEY 14 10 10 10 — 44 went on. They’re a good team, up a fight against a Viking PARSONS 15 17 15 24 — 71

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• continued from page B1 Dodd with 17 points and Jadyn Heck 11. FIELD KINDLEY 63, PARSONS 43 Cherryvale’s Mariah Monroy found herself on the hardwoods during Tuesday’s physical con- Kylie Speer knocked down five three-point- FIELD KINDLEY (5-11, 3-5): Speer 3 (5) 0-0 21, Seanior 8 1-2 17, Peck 3 6-10 12, Flanders 3 0-0 6, Porter 2 0-0 4, Collins 1 1-4 3, Cook 0 0-0 0, test at Caney Valley. Cherryvale held off Caney Valley to earn a 51-45 victory. PHOTO BY SHERI THOMPSON ers as part of a game-high 21 points for the Strickland 0 0-0 0, Mason 0 0-0 0, Maulsby 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 20 (5) 8-16 Lady ‘Nado. Two other FKHS players reached 63. PARSONS (0-15, 0-8): Dodd 5 (1) 4-4 17, Heck 5 1-4 11, Patterson 2 4-4 8, double figures in scoring, including Seanior Anderson 2 0-2 4, Hinman 1 0-0 2, Baldwin 0 1-4 1, Sawyer 0 0-0 0, Webb 0 with 17 points and Adyson Peck with 12. 0-0 0, Schibi 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (1) 10-18 43 Parsons, which remained winless at 0-15 FIELD KINDLEY 13 9 23 18 — 63 Lady Chargers pull away PARSONS 10 11 6 16 — 43 overall and 0-8 in the SEK, was led by Nakia

late to claim 51-45 win SEK League: girls’ wrestlers flex muscle By BRIAN THOMAS a 16-all tie, the ‘Pups led the [email protected] TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE rest of the half and went into • continued from page B1 dence girls’ wrestling teams CANEY — Heading into the intermission up 20-19. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL as they participate in the All- SOUTHEAST KANSAS LEAGUE Tuesday night’s Montgomery CHS eventually turned up looking forward to this week- Class Regional Tournament at GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIPS County matchup with Caney STANDINGS the heat in the second half TEAM SCORES:1. Fort Scott 108, 2. Chanute 68, end and looking to get our Paola. Other teams compet- 3. Field Kindley 59, 4. Labette County 48, 5. Inde- Valley, the Cherryvale High LEAGUE OVERALL and went on a big run during first girls’ regional title. It is ing in that regional — sched- pendence 36, 6. Pittsburg 17, 7. Parsons 0. School girls’ basketball team Eureka 4-0 14-2 the third quarter to seize con- Cherryvale 4-0 13-3 an exciting thing for wres- uled for Friday and Saturday FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS: wanted to continue its pur- trol of things. Kelsi Lantz’ 116: Alisa Reck pinned Elizabeth Gutierrez, In- tling, and I can’t wait to see it — will be Anderson County, suit for a possible Tri-Val- Erie 3-1 10-6 three-pointer was part of a dependence, 0:22; def. Rebeccah Jones, Pitts- Caney Valley 3-2 4-13 expand and improve.” Atchison, Atchison County, burg, 7-1. Reck finished in first place in weight ley League championship. 9-0 run by the Lady Char- Neodesha 2-3 3-11 Field Kindley had two Baldwin, Basehor-Linwood, class. For three quarters, the Lady gers that gave them a 28-21 123: Melissa Ortiz def. Kaylee Beams, Chanute, Fredonia 1-3 7-10 championship performances Bishop Ward, Blue Valley, Chargers got all they could lead with 5:08 left in the third 7-2; pinned Zoe Newman, Fort Scott, 1:39; def. Humboldt 0-4 7-8 from Reck and Ortiz during Blue Valley North, Blue Val- Amanda Stalder, Chanute, 10-5. Ortiz finished in handle from the Lady Bull- quarter. Bluestem 0-4 4-11 the league tournament. ley Southwest, Burlingame, first place in weight class. pups before finally pulling After a bucket from Caney 130: Bri Frank pinned by Emily Smith, Fort Reck went 2-0 in the event Burlington, Caney Valley, Scott, 5:21; lost by disqualification to Delila away. Monday, Feb. 10 Valley’s Kamryn Kamins- Erie 52, Baxter Springs 51 with a pin of Independence’s Chanute, Cherryvale, Colum- Bloemer, Chanute. Franks finished in third place CHS won for the ninth time ka, Cherryvale continued its in weight class. Elizabeth Gutierrez (0:22) bus, Doniphan West, Erie, in 10 games as it held off its Tuesday, Feb. 11 surge by scoring six more 143: Juana Juan pinned by Abbie Jones, and a 7-1 decision over Re- Fort Scott, Fredonia, Gard- Labette County, 3:03; pinned by Kelly Newton, biggest rival 51-45 in a key Cherryvale 51, Caney Valley 45 points, including a steal and Neodesha 51, Humboldt 47 beccah Jones of Pittsburg. Or- ner-Edgerton, Highland Park, Independence, 3:21; pinned by Hannah Vann, Fort TVL matchup. layup from Lexi Umbarger to Scott, 0:52; def. Maliyah Walls, Chanute, 12-7. Fredonia 35, Bluestem 29 tiz had one additional match Holton, Humboldt, Iola, JC “We didn’t even make many expand its lead into double Juan finished in fourth place in weight class. Eureka 60, Madison 10 en route to her title as she Harmon, Jefferson West, 155: Tamera Rutherford pinned Lena Aguilar, adjustments,” said Cherry- digits at 34-23. went 3-0 with decisions over Kansas City-Piper, Kansas Chanute, 3:31; pinned Jordan Cardwell, Indepen- vale coach Kelsey Overacker, Thursday, Feb. 13 The Lady Chargers ap- dence, 3:45; pinned by Alexis Rusk, Fort Scott, Kaylee Beams of Chanute City-Schlagle, Kansas City- 1:12. Rutherford finished in second place in weight whose squad used a 19-6 run Bluestem at Humboldt peared to have things well un- (7-2) and Amanda Stalder of Sumner, Kansas City-Turn- class. in the third quarter to open der control leading 38-26 at 170: Kenzi Smith pinned Brandi Reed, Chan- Friday, Feb. 14 Chanute (10-5), as well as a er, Kansas City-Washington, things up. “That was really Fredonia at Humboldt the end of three quarters. In ute, 0:23; def. Mercedes Angeles, Pittsburg, 4-2; pin over Zoe Newman of Fort Labette County, Lansing, pinned Hannah Williams, Chanute, 1:50; pinned by what we planned on doing the Eureka at Bluestem fact, CHS extended its lead to Scott (1:39). Lawrence, Lawrence-Free Jade Russell, Fort Scott, 1:37. Smith finished in whole game. Coming into this, Northeast-Arma at Neodesha as many as 14 points on two second place in weight class. In addition to those cham- State, Leavenworth, Louis- we knew we would probably Erie at Yates Center occasions in the fourth period. pionship performances, FKHS burg, Mission Valley, Olathe INDEPENDENCE RESULTS: see a zone. We just couldn’t Yet, Caney Valley would not 109: Alexis Allen pinned Yose Garnica, Chanute, also had several other strong East, Olathe North, Olathe 0:14; pinned Nicole Montojo, Fort Scott, 1:54; won finish inside the whole game. I go away, getting back within was sick, and when she can’t showings — Tamera Ruth- Northwest, Olathe South, by technical fall over Laynee Joyce, Chanute, 18- would hate to see our shooting seven, 48-41, with 1:45 to go. 1. Allen finished in first place in weight class. play, we kind of have to erford, second at 155; Ken- Olathe West, Osawatomie, percentage. We brought some An old-fashioned three-point 116: Elizabeth Gutierrez pinned Alyssa Ramsey, change our whole game plan. zi Smith, second at 170; Bri Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Paola, Chanute, 3:37; pinned by Alisa Reck, 0:22; pinned intensity in that third quar- play from Lantz with just The girls really stepped up Frank, third place at 130; and Parsons, Pittsburg, Prairie by Cheyenne DeVoe, Chanute, 2:03; pinned by Al- ter. We separated ourselves less than a minute remaining yssa Ramsey, Chanute, 4:34. Gutierrez finished in and did a good job. We were Juana Juan, fourth at 143. View, Royal Valley, Sabetha, sixth place in weight class. a little bit. Caney is always sealed the deal for Cherryvale getting contributions from ev- Allen continued her sol- Santa Fe Trail, Shawnee 136: Aryiess Montoya pinned by Olivia Lee, a tough team for us to play. as it remained unbeaten in Labette County, 1:16; pinned by Breya Brown, erybody. I was really proud of id season by taking the SEK Heights, Shawnee-Mill Valley, They get hyped to play us no league play. Fort Scott, 0:57. Montoya finished in third place them. They played hard the championship at 109 pounds Shawnee Mission Northwest, in weight class. matter what. Coach (Emily) Lantz hit a pair of whole game. Cherryvale is a for Independence. She went Shawnee Mission South, 143: Kelly Newton lost to Maliyah Wells, Cha- Washburn does a great job three-pointers as part of a nute, 3-6; pinned by Hannah Vann, Fort Scott, good transition team. We talk- a perfect 3-0 in her bracket, Shawnee Mission West, Silver with that team. A win is a win, team-high 13 points for the 1:04; pinned Juana Juan, Field Kindley, 3:21; ed a lot about not letting them pinning both Yose Garnica Lake, Spring Hill, Tonganox- pinned by Abbie Jones, Labette County, 0:26. but I was a little disappointed Lady Chargers. Umbarger get long rebounds and get out of Chanute (0:14) and Nicole ie, Topeka, Topeka West and Newton finished in third place in weight class. with our play tonight.” and Katelyn Plumley followed 155: Jordan Cardwell pinned by Alexis Rusk, on fastbreaks on us. The girls Montojo of Fort Scott (1:54) Washburn Rural. The Lady Chargers re- with 11 points each. Fort Scott, 1:55; pinned by Tamera Rutherford, did a good job of sticking with before wrapping things up 3:45; pinned Lena Aguilar, Chanute, 0:57. Card- mained unbeaten in league Caney Valley was led by the game plan. with a win by technical fall well finished in third place in weight class. play at 4-0 while improving Kaminska with 14 points, “Right now, I think we are over Laynee Joyce of Chanute to 13-3 overall on the season. while Jaleigh Webster tacked showing that we can play with (18-1). CHS will step away from the on 11. anybody. I’m excited with Four other IHS wrestlers court on Friday but will jump CHERRYVALE 51, CANEY VALLEY 45 back into action on Feb. 18 what we’ve got coming up. CHERRYVALE (13-3, 4-0): Lantz 3 (2) 1-1 13, competed at the league tour- February is We’ve really turned it around. Umbarger 4 3-4 11, Plumley 5 1-5 11, Monroy 2 nament, including Aryiess with a home league game 0-0 4, Bunyard 1 1-2 3, McGhee 1 1-2 3, Catlin 1 against Fredonia. Hopefully we can get it to- 0-0 2, Allen 1 0-0 2, Hann 1 0-0 2, Raida 0 0-0 0. Montoya, third place at 136; Glaucoma TOTALS 19 (2) 7-14 51. “I don’t want to take away gether and everything falls Kelly Newton, third at 143; into place for us as we get CANEY VALLEY (4-13, 3-2): Kaminska 5 4-6 14, Jordan Cardwell, third at from our win, but we did take Webster 4 3-4 11, Richardson 2 (1) 2-2 9, Cum- Awareness a step back in some ways to- ready for sub-state in a couple mins 1 2-3 4, O’Shields 2 0-1 4, Moore 0 2-2 2, 155; and Gutierrez, sixth at of weeks.” Mayfield 0 1-2 1, Simmons 0 0-1 0, Clopp 0 0-0 0, 116. night,” Overacker said. “They Hockett 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 (1) 14-21 45. Month On paper, Tuesday’s con- still found a way to finish. Our CHERRYVALE 11 8 19 13 — 51 The postseason begins test may have appeared to be CANEY VALLEY 9 11 6 19 — 45 this weekend for both the Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of girls play hard every night. We seem to lack in some areas a mismatch, but in a county Field Kindley and Indepen- blindness in the U.S. because it strikes without at points, but I never question rival, nothing is a given. pain or other symptoms. If it is diagnosed and our heart and effort.” As expected, Cherryvale treated early, doctors can help a patient control Meanwhile, Caney Valley started strong and led 6-0 at the 3:06 mark of the open- the disease through surgery or medication. If you — which had won four of its havenʼt had an eye exam recently, call and make previous six games following ing quarter, but Caney Valley came right back, getting with- an appointment so we can check you for an 0-10 start to the season glaucoma. — dropped to 4-13 overall in two at 11-9 after eight min- and 3-2 in TVL action. CVHS utes of action. Rebecca Dobbins, O.D. will step out of league play on The Lady Bullpups took ad- 301 W. 11th • Coffeyville, KS 67337 vantage of the Lady Chargers’ Feb. 18 when it travels across (620) 251-1540 • (800) 894-1540 struggles on the offensive end the border to take on Dewey NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! (Okla.). and grabbed their first lead at 14-13 early in the second HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 to 5, Ask about evening appointments on Thursdays! “I was proud of my girls,” We accept most insurance, Mastercard, VISA and Discover Washburn said. “Saige (Scott) period. With the exception of Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B3 SPORTS Field Kindley, Indy swimmers test late-season times at Parsons

By BRIAN THOMAS Skaggs, 27.18; 9. Ivan Conley, 27.76; Owen Clapp, [email protected] 28.67; Jerry Mattes, 28.92; Creighton Beaver, 30.95; Venice Delamarter, 31.62; Robin Wilson, PARSONS — Field Kindley 31.70; Anthony Paolini, 33.66; David Sanchez, High School’s Tate Thorn- 33.86. burg qualified for state in 100 Butterfly: 4. Venice Delamarter, 1:36.46. 100 Freestyle: 7. Damien Lang, 1:02.75; 8. Owen the 100 freestyle while Kyle Clapp, 1:07.30; 9. Ivan Conley, 1:11.06; David San- Jackson earned consider- chez, 1:18.77; Robin Wilson, 1:20.87. ation time in the same event. 200 Freestyle Relay: 3. Independence A (Damien Lang, Jerry Mattes, Quint Skaggs, Ivan They helped lead the Golden Conley), 1:50.46; 6. Independence B (Creighton Tornado boys’ swim team Beaver, Robin Wilson, Anthony Paolini, David San- chez), 2:09.18. to a second-place finish in 100 Breaststroke: 5. Quint Skaggs, 1:26.02; 6. the Parsons Invitational last Creighton Beaver, 1:28.88; 7. Jerry Mattes, 1:29.42. Thursday. 400 Freestyle Relay: 5. Independence A (Jer- ry Mattes, Owen Clapp, Damien Lang, Quint FKHS recorded 506 points Skaggs), 4:27.97; 6. Independence B (David San- to earn the runner-up spot chez, Anthony Paolini, Robin Wilson, Venice De- behind the combined squad lamarter), 5:25.96. of Parsons, Fort Scott, Cha- nute and Labette County. Venice Delamarter of Independence finds his stride in the 100 meter butterfly during last Thursday’s Parsons Invitational Tour- Meanwhile, Independence nament. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Jackson qualifies for took third place with 273 points. state competition “The boys did a great job,” es in events. Finishing second the top three in one event. did great as well.” 100 Butterfly: 3. Ty Langworthy, 1:15.56. COFFEYVILLE — Jackson said ‘Nado coach Tracey 100 Freestyle: 3. Tate Thornburg, 51.47; 5. Kyle were Thornburg in the 50 The 200 freestyle relay Both the Field Kindley Jackson, 54.56; 6. Levi Givens, 1:01.22; John El- earned a state-qualifying Childress. “Now we need to freestyle (23.27), Lucas team of Damien Lang, Jerry and Independence swim liott, 1:12.66; Zachary Lowrance, 1:17.53; Jayden time in the 50 freestyle as the get ready for the league meet Hanna in the 500 freestyle Mattes, Quint Skaggs and teams were scheduled to Crawford, 1:23.66. 500 Freestyle: 2. Lucas Hanna, 7:38.10; 4. Alex Golden Tornado swim team at Osawatomie.” (7:38.10) and Naden in the Ivan Conley finished third in visit Osawatomie on Wednes- DeAnda, 8:42.87; 5. Andrew Stukesbary, 8:51.05. made its final home appear- The 100 freestyle was a 100 breaststroke (1:13.52). a time of 1:50.46. day to compete in the Inter 200 Freestyle Relay: 1. Field Kindley A (Sol Han- ance of the season on Feb. big event for Field Kindley The 200 medley relay “The Parsons meet is a League Meet. No information na, Nicholas Naden, Kyle Jackson, Tate Thorn- burg), 1:39.21; 4. Field Kindley B (Lucas Hanna, 4 at its own Field Kindley at Parsons with top perfor- (2:09.31) and 400 freestyle fun meet because the pool was available from that meet Donald Madison, Ty Langworthy, Levi Givens), Triangular. mances. Thornburg placed relay (3:52.76) also took the is smaller, so you aren’t as of press time. 1:51.05; Field Kindley C (John Elliott, Alex DeAn- da, Zachary Lowrance, Mark Hooper), 2:05.68. FKHS placed first in the third in a time of 51.47 sec- PARSONS INVITATIONAL runner-up spot. swimming as far and you 100 Backstroke: 1. Levi Givens, 1:14.72; 3. Donald event with 237 points, fol- onds to qualify for state. TEAM SCORES: 1. Parsons/Fort Scott/Chanute/ Also placing high for the don’t get to the part of the Labette County, 2. Field Kindley 506, 3. Indepen- Madison, 1:19.25; 5. Mark Hooper, 1:37.25. lowed by the combined team FKHS won three events ‘Nado in third place were race where you are tired,” dence 273. 100 Breaststroke: 2. Nicholas Naden, 1:13.52; 8. Zachary Lowrance, 1:30.93. of Parsons, Labette County, during the meet, including Lucas Hanna in the 200 said IHS coach Kathy Clapp. FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS 400 Freestyle Relay: 2. Field Kindley A (Sol Fort Scott and Chanute in Sol Hanna in the 200 IM with freestyle (2:37.47), Andrew “The computer converts the 200 Medley Relay: 2. Field Kindley A (Donald Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Kyle Jackson, Tate Madison, Sol Hanna, Ty Langworthy, Lucas Han- second place at 185. Indepen- a time of 2:41.80, Levi Givens Stukesbary in the 200 IM time to what it would be in a Thornburg), 3:52.76; 4. Field Kindley B (Don- na), 2:09.31; 5. Field Kindley B (Mark Hooper, ald Madison, Ty Langworthy, Levi Givens, Mark dence came in third at 98. in the 100 backstroke in (3:40.71), Jackson in the 50 regulation length pool so the Zachary Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, Jayden Hooper), 4:26.76; Field Kindley C (Alex DeAnda, “The guys did a great job,” 1:14.72 and the 200 freestyle freestyle (23.96), Ty Lang- times are a little faster still. Crawford), 2:29.37. John Elliott, Andrew Stukesbary, Jayden Craw- 200 Freestyle: 3. Lucas Hanna, 2:37.47; 4. John ford), 5:18.25. Childress said. “Some did relay team of Hanna, Nick worthy in the 100 butterfly This does work to motivate Elliott, 2:47.21; 5. Alex DeAnda, 2:58.18. some events they are not use Naden, Jackson and Thorn- 200 IM: 1. Sol Hanna, 2:41.80; 3. Andrew Stukes- INDEPENDENCE RESULTS (1:15.56) and Donald Mad- the boys because it feels so 200 Medley Relay: 4. Independence A (Creigh- to doing and really stepped burg in 1:39.21. bary, 3:40.71. ison in the 100 backstroke fast and our times showed it. 50 Freestyle: 2. Tate Thornburg, 23.27; 3. Kyle ton Beaver, Owen Clapp, Venice Delamarter, Ivan up and helped the team Conley), 2:22.78. The Golden Tornado had (1:19.25). There was an improvement Jackson, 23.96; 6. Nicholas Naden, 25.98; Jayden take first place. I’m proud of Crawford, 33.55. 200 Freestyle: 6. Anthony Paolini, 3:08.48. other top-three performanc- Independence placed in from everyone and the relays 50 Freestyle: 7. Damien Lang, 26.98; 8. Quint them.” Jackson’s time of 23.51 seconds not only gave him first place in that event but Balanced scoring aids Cherryvale in win against Fredonia also landed him a spot at state competition. That was By BRIAN THOMAS Tri-Valley League matchup. Although CHS never did deliver a sixth consecutive loss, was led by one of five first-place finishes [email protected] Cherryvale improved to 12-3 over- the knockout in the second half, it Kelbe Edwards with nine points. for the ’Nado at the meet, FREDONIA — Four players scored all heading into Tuesday’s Tri-Valley still maintained a comfortable lead CHERRYVALE 59, FREDONIA 43 which included individual CHERRYVALE (12-3): Umbarger 2 (2) 3-4 13, McGhee 3 (1) in double figures to lead a balanced League contest at Montgomery Coun- the rest of the way, including a 44-30 4-6 13, Plumley 3 5-8 11, Monroy 4 3-7 11, Lantz 1 (1) 3-5 8, Bun- performances from Sol Han- attack for the Cherryvale High School ty rival Caney Valley (see related sto- edge at the end of three quarters of yard 0 2-4 2, Allen 0 1-2 1, Kaiser 0 0-0 0, Raida 0 0-0 0, Kuehn na in the 200 IM (2:54.50) girls’ basketball team in its 59-43 vic- ry). play. 0 0-2 0, Catlin 0 0-0 0, Holt 0 0-0 0, Hann 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 and Naden in the 100 breast- (4) 21-38 59. tory over Fredonia last Friday at Wil- The Lady Chargers set the tone Umbarger and McGhee had 13 FREDONIA (6-10): Edwards 3 3-4 9, Wood 2 (1) 1-4 8, Ivey 1 (1) stroke (1:16.17). Also the son Gymnasium. early in the contest, jumping out to points each to pace Cherryvale, while 2-4 7, Black 1 3-6 5, Moya 1 (1) 0-0 5, Hawley 1 2-4 4, Ostrosky 200 freestyle (1:41.33) and This was a non-league contest be- 2 0-2 4, Reddick 0 1-2 1, Sommer 0 0-0 0, Reed 0 0-0 0, Pursell 400 freestyle (4:03.05) relay a 17-10 lead in the opening quarter Plumley and Monroy tacked on 11 0 0-0 0, Back 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (3) 12-26 43. tween the two teams. They will meet before building a double-digit advan- each. CHERRYVALE 17 16 11 15 — 59 teams took the top spots in again on Feb. 18 in Cherryvale for the tage of 33-19 at the intermission. Fredonia (6-10), which suffered FREDONIA 10 9 11 13 — 43 those events. 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(Left photo) Cherryvale’s Meghan Humaciu finds herself squinting while attempting to remove herself from the underside of her Humboldt opponent during Monday’s Tri-Valley League Girls’ Wrestling Championship. (Right photo) Caney Valley senior Cassidy Anderson locks her arms around the frame of Cherryvale’s Abi Bryson during Monday’s match in the league meet. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Local girls compete in first-ever TVL League meet By BRIAN THOMAS pinning Kennedy Mead of Eureka (0:51) be- nah Meeks at 130 pounds, Bryson at 136 and Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Olathe West, [email protected] fore closing things out with a pin of Abi Bryson Meghan Humaciu at 143. Bryson went 1-1 in Osawatomie, Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Paola, Par- CANEY — Caney Valley High School’s Cas- of Cherryvale (0:37). her weight class, while Meeks and Humaciu sons, Pittsburg, Prairie View, Royal Valley, sidy Anderson and Grace Pinkerton captured Pinkerton also won the 235-pound title. As both went 0-2. Sabetha, Santa Fe Trail, Shawnee Heights, championships in their respective weight the only girl competing in that weight class, Also competing in the league tournament Shawnee-Mill Valley, Shawnee Mission North- classes to lead the Bullpups at the inaugural she earned byes in each round to take first were Alyssa Boswell, 0-2 for third place at west, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mis- Tri-Valley League Ladies Wrestling Champi- place. 116 pounds; and Lilly Gillman, 0-3 for fourth sion West, Silver Lake, Spring Hill, Tonganox- onship Monday evening. Although Cherryvale did not win any of the place at 123. ie, Topeka, Topeka West and Washburn Rural. CVHS tied Fredonia for fourth place in the weight classes, it had a group of five wrestlers The postseason begins this weekend for TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE LADIES CHAMPIONSHIP final team standings with 14 points each. that led the Chargers to a second-place finish both the Caney Valley and Cherryvale girls’ TEAM SCORES: 1. Eureka 37, 2. Cherryvale 27, 3. Humboldt 20, T-4. Caney Valley/Fredonia 14, 6. Erie 6, 7. Leon-Bluestem 0. Eureka won the TVL championship with 37 in the final standings. wrestling teams as they participate in the All- CHERRYVALE RESULTS points, followed by Cherryvale in the run- “I was very excited for all of our ladies of the Class Regional Tournament at Paola. Other 116: Alyssa Boswell pinned by Hannah Reddick, Fredonia, 4:36; lost to Bai- ner-up spot with 27 and Humboldt in third TVL since this was the first time that we got to teams competing in that regional — scheduled ley Harrison, Eureka, 0-7. Boswell finished in third place in weight class. with 20. Also, Erie finished in sixth place with have their own TVL championship,” said CHS for Friday and Saturday — will be Anderson 123: Lilly Gillman pinned by Breanna Ross, Erie, 2:00; pinned by Sierra Miller, Eureka, 1:29; pinned by Jayden Rosenhoover, Fredonia, 1:12. Gillman six, while Leon-Bluestem took seventh with coach Casey Lickteig. “My girls have worked County, Atchison, Atchison County, Baldwin, finished in fourth place in weight class. no points. hard all season, and I was proud of how they Basehor-Linwood, Bishop Ward, Blue Valley, 130: Hannah Meeks pinned by AeLeiOnna Cox, Eureka, 3:37; pinned by “I’m very proud of all the effort our school AaLeiOnna Cox, Eureka, 1:40. Meeks finished in second place in weight class. represented themselves and our school. We Blue Valley North, Blue Valley Southwest, 136: Abi Bryson pinned by Cassidy Anderson, Caney Valley, 0:37; pinned and administration and parents have support- were the second-largest team in the TVL and Burlingame, Burlington, Chanute, Colum- Kennedy Mead, Eureka, 0:39. Bryson finished in second place in weight ed girls’ wrestling,” said Bullpup coach Jerod therefore helped to gain us points in the tour- bus, Doniphan West, Erie, Field Kindley, Fort class. 143: Meghan Humaciu pinned by Cheyenne Harris, Humboldt, 3:38; pinned Rigdon. “They have had a huge hand in pro- nament and ultimately a second-place team Scott, Fredonia, Gardner-Edgerton, Highland by Cheyenne Harris, Humboldt, 2:15. Humaciu finished in second place in moting this. Our two seniors have grown up in title. It’s great that all of us coaches and ad- Park, Holton, Humboldt, Independence, Iola, weight class. the sport, so this was special for them to final- ministration are wanting to highlight our girls JC Harmon, Jefferson West, Kansas City-Pip- CANEY VALLEY RESULTS ly be a part of something like this. For us to be as well as the sport of wrestling. I think that it er, Kansas City-Schlagle, Kansas City-Sumner, 136: Cassidy Anderson pinned Kennedy Mead, Eureka, 0:51; pinned Abi Bryson, Cherryvale, 0:37. Anderson finished in first place in weight class. able to host this and help make it happen is a is only going to grow with time. I’m excited at Kansas City-Turner, Kansas City-Washington, 235: Grace Pinkerton received bye; received bye; received bye. Pinkerton great reflection on our school district.” the opportunities it affords our girls.” Labette County, Lansing, Lawrence, Law- finished in first place in weight class. Anderson went 2-0 to claim the 136-pound Cherryvale finished as the runner-up in rence-Free State, Leavenworth, Louisburg, weight class. She opened the tournament by three different weight classes, including Han- Mission Valley, Olathe East, Olathe North,

CANEY VALLEY, FIELD KINDLEY COMPETE AT CIRCLE INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT With boys’ wrestling season nearing end, competition level escalates

By BRIAN THOMAS Field Kindley had three for Cherryvale as Dylon Mor- 113: Dalton Morrill pinned by Dillen Hook, 132: Spencer Morgan pinned by Colton Bacon, pinned Josh Kramer, Larned, 2:04; pinned Gar- [email protected] Larned, 3:02; pinned by Wyatt Stritzke, Labette Council Grove, 1:20; pinned by Sheridan Graber, rison Spoonts, Eureka, 3:50; lost by technical other individuals place in the rill went 4-2 at 138 pounds to County, 2:05. Remington, 1:11. fall to Jace High, Douglass, 1-18; pinned Mason TOWANDA — Competing tournament, including Ethan take fifth place. 126: Dakota Weber pinned by Justice Gardner, 138: Devon Vincent pinned Trevor Taylor, Le- Gottchalk, Ellis, 4:03. Camp finished in fifth place in one of its toughest tourna- Camp, fifth place at 170 Other Cherryvale wrestlers Smoky Valley, 3:26; pinned by Gage Born, Girad, on-Bluestem, 3:28; lost by technical fall to Mat- in weight class. 3:50. thew Reynolds, Douglass, 0-17; pinned Mattia 182: Braiden Bachman pinned Aaron Ghar- ments of the season, the Field pounds; Nick Morris, fifth at competing in the tournament 132: Isaiah Castorena lost by injury default to Ponzetta, Stafford, 2:04; pinned by Jarrett An- malkar, Parsons, 5:44; pinned by Cale Young- Kindley High School wres- 220; and William Stokesber- were Clifton Sinclair, 1-2 at Josh Adams, Leon-Bluestem, 4:00; lost by injury gle, Chaparral, 1:21. er, Ellis, 1:34; def. Zane McGuffey, Cheney, 3-2; tling team earned a tie for ry, sixth at 152. 145; Ethan Schierlman, 1-2 default to Elliot Helten, Garden Plain. 145: James O’Connor lost by technical fall to pinned by Domanic Clopton, Hesston, 0:38. 138: Dylon Morrill pinned Mattia Ponzetta, Francis Stuhlsatz, Garden Plain, 3-18; pinned by 195: Matt Redden pinned by Kaleb Kroenke, sixth place at the Circle Invi- Also competing for FKHS at 152; Dalton Morrill, 0-2 Stafford, 0:29; lost to Matthew Reynolds, Doug- Clifton Sinclair, Cherryvale, 3:58. Frontenac, 2:25; pinned by Tayler Brown, Flint- tational over the weekend. were Devon Vincent, 2-2 at at 113; Dakota Weber, 0-2 at lass, 2-12; def. Rex Johnson, Ellis, 3-0; def. Ryder 152: William Stokesberry lost by technical fall hills, 3:41. FKHS finished the tour- Norstrom, Hillsboro, 4-2; lost in sudden victory to Wil Jameson, Frontenac, 0-15; pinned Owen 220: Nick Morris pinned Josh Boore, Girard, 138; Jacobi Sharpe, 2-2 at 126; Isaiah Castorena, 0-2 at to Jason Hecht, Hesston, 6-8; won by disqualifi- Thiel, Remington, 3:21; def. Malachi Holmes, Hes- 1:43; pinned by Dylan Helbing, Central-Burden, nament with 84 points to tie 160; Braiden Bachman, 2-2 132; Brad Morris, 0-2 at 160; cation over Matthew Reynolds, Douglass. Morrill ston, 7-0; pinned by Brennan Lowe, Eureka, 2:21; 2:29; def. Tylar Cheek, Towanda-Circle, 5-0; both Douglass and Ellis for at 182; Joe Franks, 1-2 at and John Kelley, 0-2 at 182. finished in fifth place in weight class. lost by injury default to Dylan Schneider, Nicker- pinned Gavin Girty, Flinthills, 1:47; pinned by 145: Clifton Sinclair pinned by Samajay Alboyd, son, 2:51. Stokesberry finished in sixth place in Michael Schneider, Nickerson, 0:57; def. Nathan the No. 6 spot in the final 113; Jesse Hall, 0-2 at 120; Both Field Kindley and Larned, 1:21; pinned James O’Connor, Field Kind- weight class. Whitsitt, Hesston, 3-1. Morris finished in fifth team standings. Frontenac Spencer Morgan, 0-2 at 132; Cherryvale are scheduled ley, 3:58; pinned by Ethan Luckner, Clearwater, 160: Jacobi Sharpe lost to Dylan Gantz, Staf- place in weight class. captured the championship James O’Connor, 0-2 at 145; to compete in their league 0:59. ford, 3-13; pinned Richard Zeller, Smoky Val- 285: Brady White pinned Peyton Becker, 152: Ethan Schierlman pinned by Zeke Haag, ley, 1:23; pinned Trenton Arheart, Buhler, 0:47; Cheney, 1:08; pinned Connor Baughman, Par- with 220 points, followed by and Matt Redden, 0-2 at 195. tournaments this week — the Ellis, 0:52; pinned Dylan Metzger, Stafford, 1:29; pinned by Dylan Gantz, Stafford, 4:33. sons, 0:33; pinned Gabe Brown, Halstead, 2:43; Larned in second at 153.5 Cherryvale also competed Golden Tornado at the SEK pinned by Malachi Holmes, Hesston, 0:45. 170: Ethan Camp pinned Ava Mull, Larned, def. Cord Dodson, Cherryvale, 3-2. White fin- and Nickerson in third at 139. 160: Brad Morris pinned by Konnor Pfeifer, El- 0:56; pinned by Mason Gottchalk, Ellis, 3:57; ished in first place in weight class. in the Circle Invitational and Dual Tournament in Chan- lis, 1:13; pinned by Andre Patton, Hillsboro, 0:27. Brady White once again placed 16th overall with 59 ute and the Chargers at the 182: John Kelley pinned by Zane McGuffey, led the way for the ‘Nado in points. Tri-Valley League Invitation- Cheney, 1:02; pinned by Kaleb Wise, Halstead, 0:36. the heavyweight division. Cord Dodson won his first al in Fredonia. Both of those 195: Wyatt Gillman pinned Matthew Maxson, White went a perfect 4-0 on two matches at 285 pounds tournaments are scheduled Council Grove, 3:28; pinned Davontae Black, the day, capped off with a 3-2 by decision before suffering for today. Cheney, 3:41; def. Toby Woodworth, Ellis, 6-1; pinned by Kaleb Kroenke, Frontenac, 4:22. Gill- victory over Cord Dodson of defeat at the hands of Field CIRCLE INVITATIONAL man finished in second place in weight class. TEAM SCORES: 1. Frontenac 220, 2. Larned 153.5, 285: Cord Dodson def. Clayton Elliott, Doug- Cherryvale, to finish in first Kindley’s White in the finals 3. Nickerson 139, 4. Hesston 99, 5. Eureka 95, T-6. lass, 6-2; def. Ethan Parrott, Hesston, 3-1; lost to place at 285 pounds. Earli- Field Kindley/Douglass/Ellis 84, 9. Council Grove to settle for second place. Wy- Brady White, Field Kindley, 2-3. Dodson finished 76.5, 10. Chaparral 75.5, 11. Parsons 74, 12. Buhler er in the tournament, White att Gillman also placed sec- in second place in weight class. 73, 13. Smoky Valley 63.5, 14. Hillsboro 61, 15. FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS also pinned Peyton Beck- ond at 195 pounds, winning Remington 60, 16. Cherryvale 59, T-17. Cheney/ 113: Joe Franks pinned by Nichole Moore, Halstead 51, 19. Girard 49.5, 20. Garden Plain 44, er of Cheney (1:08), Connor his first three matches before Nickerson, 1:12; def. Juliene Wald, Hesston, 6-1; T-21. Central-Burden/Clearwater 21, 23. Labette Baughman of Parsons (0:33) pinned by Caden Adkins, Eureka, 2:02. being pinned by Frontenac’s County 16, 24. Stafford 13, 25. Flinthills 12, T-26. 120: Jesse Hall lost to Jace Goodman, Council and Gabe Brown of Halstead Kaleb Kroenke in the final. Leon-Bluestem/Towanda-Circle 7. Grove, 3-7; pinned by Charlie Major, Hillsboro, (2:43). One more individual placed CHERRYVALE RESULTS 4:36. Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B5 SPORTS ’Dogs earn league win against ‘Nado By BRIAN THOMAS “We already beat them twice the SEK. After that, Indepen- the remainder of the half. [email protected] this season, so you just don’t dence will return home on The Bulldogs scored eight INDEPENDENCE — A little know what to expect when Feb. 18 to entertain Chanute. straight points to extend over a week after rolling past you play them a third time. I On the other side, Field their lead to as many as 16 Montgomery County rival thought the kids played real Kindley’s struggles continued and went into the intermis- Field Kindley, the Indepen- well on defense. I’m pleased as it suffered a third straight sion up 34-19. dence High School boys’ to hold a team like that to blowout loss in Montgomery Field Kindley would not basketball team was at it 42 points. When you do that, County. Including its two re- completely go away, though. again last Friday as it cruised you give yourself a shot to cent losses to Independence, In fact, the ‘Nado got back to a 68-42 victory over the win games.” the Golden Tornado also within 10 at 38-28 following Golden Tornado in a South- The Bulldogs — at 9-6 dropped a 26-point decision a three-pointer from Taquise east Kansas League matchup overall and 4-3 in the SEK at county foe Caney Valley Newton. The Bulldogs fol- at the IHS gymnasium. — moved back into the state on Feb. 3. FKHS returned to lowed that with an 8-2 run “You can’t ever let up, rankings this week at No. 10 action on Tuesday at Parsons and went into the final period so I was on the edge of my in Class 4A by the Kansas (see related story). ahead 46-33. seat the whole time,” said Basketball Coaches Associa- In last Friday’s contest, the Three-pointers from IHS coach Marcus Lanning, tion. IHS faces a tough chal- ‘Nado could not overcome Amauryon Farley and Jaden whose squad took down Field lenge on Friday when it visits their own offensive woes McGrath were part of an Kindley 54-29 in a non- Parsons, which is ranked No. early in the contest. Despite 8-0 run by the Bulldogs to league contest on Jan. 28. 2 in 4A and all alone atop taking a quick 2-0 lead, open the fourth quarter. That FKHS surrendered 17 un- basically put the game out answered points and missed of reach as the ‘Nado got no nine consecutive shots to fall closer than 17 points the rest in a big hole. of the way. SEK LEAGUE “That’s kind of been our McGrath nailed four treys thing all year,” said Field to finish with a game-high SEK LEAGUE GIRLS’ SEK LEAGUE BOYS’ Kindley coach Tyler Thomp- 21 points for Independence. BASKETBALL STANDINGS BASKETBALL STANDINGS son. “Teams have really TJ Turner and Davion Lewis LEAGUE OVERALL LEAGUE OVERALL started packing the paint be- also hit double figures in Labette County 7-1 12-4 Parsons 8-0 15-1 cause that’s our strength get- scoring with 12 and 11 Chanute 6-2 10-5 Pittsburg 6-2 10-6 ting to the rim. That makes points, respectively. Pittsburg 5-3 7-9 Independence 4-3 9-6 it tough to get to the rim. We The Golden Tornado were Independence 4-3 8-7 Fort Scott 3-4 6-9 played hard. I’m proud of led by Tariq Logan with 17 Field Kindley 3-5 5-11 Chanute 3-5 5-10 my guys with the effort they points and Newton 13. Fort Scott 2-5 3-12 Labette County 2-6 5-11 Parsons 0-8 0-15 put forth. Independence took INDEPENDENCE 68, FIELD KINDLEY 42 Field Kindley’s Amelia Maulsby finds herself trapped amid a Field Kindley 1-7 3-13 FIELD KINDLEY (3-12, 1-6): Logan 3 (2) 5-10 17, advantage of every mistake Newton 3 (2) 1-1 13, Viets 0 4-5 4, Jones 1 0-2 2, pack of Independence defenders during Friday’s game in the Tuesday, Feb. 11 me made. It felt like anything Graham 1 0-0 2, Herring 1 0-1 2, Barrett 1 0-0 2, Tuesday, Feb. 11 IHS Gymnasium. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Labette County 60, Fort Scott 31 we did wrong, they score off Bromley 0 0-0 0, Slavin 0 0-0 0, Rippe 0 0-0 0, Labette County 50, Fort Scott 37 Rooks 0 0-2 0, Wintjen 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 10 (4) Field Kindley 63, Parsons 43 Parsons 71, Field Kindley 44 of. It was just a lot of little 10-21 42. Pittsburg 44, Chanute 43 Pittsburg 68, Chanute 55 things. It was not an effort INDEPENDENCE (9-6, 4-3): McGrath 4 (4) 1-2 thing … it was just those 21, Turner 5 2-2 12, Lewis 5 1-2 11, Paige 1 (1) 3-4 Friday, Feb. 14 8, Farley 2 (1) 0-0 7, Coller 1 0-1 2, Ewing 1 0-0 2, Lady Bulldogs gain OT Friday, Feb. 14 little things.” Merrick 1 0-0 2, Johnston 0 2-2 2, Cole 0 1-1 1, H. Field Kindley at Chanute Field Kindley at Chanute IHS had a 17-7 lead after Smith 0 0-0 0, Bertie 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 20 (6) 10- Pittsburg at Fort Scott Pittsburg at Fort Scott 14 68. Independence at Parsons one quarter and continued to FIELD KINDLEY 7 12 14 9 — 42 victory against ’Nado Independence at Parsons maintain a double-digit lead INDEPENDENCE 17 17 12 22 — 68 By BRIAN THOMAS good chunk of the game, in- [email protected] cluding a six-point advantage INDEPENDENCE — In a at 35-29 early in the fourth strange quirk of the sched- quarter. FKHS battled its way Bullpups crush Humboldt in Friday action ule, the Independence and back, eventually taking a one- Field Kindley girls’ basketball point lead at 38-37 following By BRIAN THOMAS to a 60-59 home loss to Erie on Feb. 17, Three Caney Valley players scored in teams played for the second an old-fashioned three-point [email protected] 2017. double figures for the contest, includ- time in 11 days on the IHS play from Adyson Peck with HUMBOLDT — A dominant third CVHS had a 31-23 lead at the inter- ing Camdyn Melchiori with a game-high gymnasium court. But unlike 2:53 left in regulation. quarter allowed the Caney Valley High mission but blew the game wide open in 20 points. Trey Richey followed with 15 the previous matchup be- IHS’ Jenna Eytcheson hit School boys’ basketball team to roll past the second half with a 28-4 run in the points, while Jace Kaminska tacked on tween the two teams — a non- a free throw to tie things up Humboldt, 70-32, in a Tri-Valley League third quarter. That allowed the ‘Pups to 13. league victory by the Lady at 38-all, but FKHS respond- matchup last Friday. extend their advantage up to 59-27 at Humboldt (8-6, 1-2) was led in scoring ‘Nado — this contest went the ed with free throws of its The Bullpups won their fifth consec- the end of three quarters. With a running by Conor Haviland with 17 points. way of the Lady Bulldogs. own, including one from Ky- utive game, improving to 11-5 overall clock the entire fourth period, Caney Val- CANEY VALLEY 70, HUMBOLDT 32 IHS overcame a late defi- lie Speer with 1:20 remaining and 4-0 in the TVL heading into Tues- ley outscored Humboldt 11-5 in the final CANEY VALLEY (11-5, 4-0): Melchiori 4 (2) 6-7 20, Richey 7 1-2 cit to force overtime and then to give the Lady ‘Nado a 40- day’s home finale against Montgomery quarter to cap off the blowout victory. 15, Kaminska 6 1-3 13, Rose 3 1-1 7, Davis 1 (1) 0-0 5, Billingsley 0 (1) eventually pulled away in the 0-0 3, Cowell 1 0-0 2, Sutton 1 0-0 2, Brandon 1 0-0 2, Scott 0 1-2 1, 38 edge. Eytcheson tied the County rival Cherryvale (see related sto- Earlier in the contest, the Bullpups set Martin 0 0-0 0, Postrach 0 0-0 0, Rogers 0 0-0 0, French 0 0-0 0. extra frame to capture a 50- score up at 40-all with a pair ry). CVHS won its four TVL games by an the tone early by jumping ahead 21-8 TOTALS 24 (4) 10-15 70. 45 victory in a Southeast Kan- of free throws with a little average of 36.2 points per game. Caney in the opening quarter. The Cubs made HUMBOLDT (8-6, 1-2): Haviland 8 1-2 17, Orth 4 0-0 8, Wilhite 1 0-0 2, Hull 1 0-0 2, Lassman 1 0-0 2, Meadows 0 1-2 1, Page 0 0-2 0, sas League game last Friday. over a minute to go. Valley — the two-time defending league things interesting before halftime, nar- Coronado 0 0-0 0, Hottenstein 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (0) 2-6 32. “It always helps to have a Following a Field Kindley champion — also extended its league rowing the gap down to eight at the in- CANEY VALLEY 21 10 28 11 — 70 full roster,” said Lady Bull- turnover, Independence had a HUMBOLDT 8 15 4 5 — 32 win streak to 19 in a row dating back termission. dog coach James Cole, whose chance to take the final shot. squad avenged a 38-29 loss With time winding down, to the same Field Kindley Eytcheson’s shot banged off squad on Jan. 28. “The last the backboard and missed, Caney Valley girls secure fourth triumph of season time we had players playing sending the game into over- in positions they don’t nor- time. HUMBOLDT — A 16-4 run League victory over Humboldt proved to 4-12 overall and 3-1 The ‘Pups continued their mally play. They now have a Eytcheson opened the in the third quarter opened Friday night. in league play heading into recent surge of success with better understanding of what overtime frame with a things up for the Caney Valley Since an 0-10 start to the Tuesday’s showdown at home another impressive win over I’m asking. For them to follow three-pointer to give the Lady High School girls’ basketball season, the Lady Bullpups against Montgomery County the Cubs. In that contest, CVHS the game plan from beginning Bulldogs the lead. Shonase team as the Lady Bullpups won for the fourth time in rival Cherryvale (see related jumped out to a 15-8 lead after to the end, didn’t panic at all Collins put in a shot inside the earned a 53-42 Tri-Valley six games. Caney Valley im- story). one quarter and extended that even when we went down, paint to get the ‘Nado back advantage to 25-17 at the in- they kept that intensity up within one, but IHS eventu- termission. and had that will to win.” ally put distance between the Caney Valley left no doubt Independence snapped a teams at the free throw line. of the final outcome. The Lady brief two-game skid as it im- In fact, Independence hit sev- Bullpups went on a 16-4 run in proved to 8-7 overall and 4-3 en of its eight attempts in the the third quarter that pushed in the SEK. The Lady Bulldogs final 2:20 of overtime to seal their advantage up to 41-21 will hit the road on Friday to the deal. at the end of three quarters. take on winless Parsons be- Leading the way for IHS Although Humboldt outscored fore returning home on Feb. was Eytcheson, who hit a pair CVHS 21-12 in the final peri- 18 to face Chanute. of three-pointers and was od, the ‘Pups had more than On the other side, Field 7-of-8 at the foul line for her enough to lock up their third Kindley — winner of its previ- 13 points. Kayley Thorpe also league win in four games. ous two games — fell to 4-11 reached double figures with Saige Scott had a game-high overall and 2-5 in league play. 10 points. 13 points to lead the way for The Lady ‘Nado returned to Field Kindley was led by Caney Valley. Kamryn Kamins- the court on Tuesday at Par- Speer with 15 points, which ka also reached double figures sons (see related story). included four three-pointers. in scoring with 10 points. “We seem to have a lot Peck also had 12 points. CANEY VALLEY 53, HUMBOLDT 42 INDEPENDENCE 50, FIELD KINDLEY 45 (OT) CANEY VALLEY (4-12, 3-1): Scott 3 (1) 4-4 13, of trouble when it comes to FIELD KINDLEY (4-11, 2-5): Speer 0 (4) 3-4 15, Kaminska 5 0-0 10, Simmons 3 2-4 8, Mayfield 0 fouls,” said FKHS coach Ani- Peck 4 (1) 1-1 12, Maulsby 1 (1) 0-0 5, Collins 1 3-6 (2) 0-0 6, Richardson 1 2-2 4, Webster 1 2-2 4, ta Walker. “That’s an intricate 5, Morgan 0 (1) 0-0 3, Cook 0 (1) 0-0 3, Mason 1 Hockett 0 (1) 0-0 3, Cummins 1 1-2 3, Moore 0 1-4 0-1 2, Seanior 0 0-0 0, Isle 0 0-0 0, Porter 0 0-0 1, McVey 0 1-2 1, O’Shields 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 (4) part of defense that it takes 0. TOTALS 7 (8) 7-12 45. 13-20 53. awhile to develop, to learn INDEPENDENCE (8-7, 4-3): Eytcheson 0 (2) 7-8 HUMBOLDT (8-6, 1-2): Snyder 2 (2) 2-2 12, and react. But they’re learn- 13, Thorpe 0 (3) 1-2 10, Powell 3 3-4 9, Veile 4 0-0 Wools 3 2-2 8, Dangerfield 2 2-2 6, Haviland 0 (1) 8, Rutherford 1 3-8 5, Ri. Reichenberger 0 (1) 0-0 3-4 6, Myers 2 1-4 5, Johnson 0 (1) 0-0 3, Hart 0 ing. I’m proud of them. Yes, 3, Ballinger 0 2-4 2. TOTALS 8 (6) 16-26 50. 2-2 2, Wilson 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 9 (4) 12-16 42. it’s a tough loss, but it’s an- FIELD KINDLEY 8 5 15 12 5 — 45 CANEY VALLEY 15 10 16 12 — 53 INDEPENDENCE 8 11 11 10 10 — 50 HUMBOLDT 8 9 4 21 — 42 other step moving forward.” The Lady Bulldogs led a

The best coverage of local sports and school events can only be found in the Montgomery County Chronicle! Subscribe today! Page B6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 SPORTS Pirate men suffer setback against Butler Grizzlies By BRIAN THOMAS cent (35-of-54) of its shots, was led by Ndon- [email protected] go Ndaw with 23 points. Also reaching dou- EL DORADO — Despite trailing by just one ble figures were Javaunte Hawkins with 18 point at halftime, the Independence Commu- points, Grehlon Easter 16, Marque English 16 nity College men’s basketball team struggled and Kamron Brice 14. in the second half of its 97-79 Jayhawk Con- ference loss to Butler Monday night at the Power Plant. ICC nears century mark ICC dropped to 19-7 overall and 10-6 in con- ference play — all alone in fourth place in the against Neosho County Eastern Division standings. The Pirates were CHANUTE — Bouncing back from a heart- scheduled to entertain Montgomery County breaking loss at Cowley four days earlier, the rival Coffeyville Wednesday night at the ICC Pirates rolled to a 99-75 victory over Neosho Field House, but no information was available County in a Jayhawk Conference contest on from that contest as of press time. Up next, In- Feb. 5. dependence will hit the road for back-to-back ICC trailed 32-31 at halftime when it took games at Cloud County on Saturday and Allen control in the second half. The Pirates explod- on Feb. 19. ed for 68 points after the break to roll past the On Monday, the teams were locked in a bat- Panthers to the victory. tle throughout the first half, with the Grizzlies Independence finished the contest shoot- holding a slim 44-43 edge at the intermission. ing 50 percent (33-of-66) from the floor. Za- Unfortunately, the Pirates were unable to hir Porter had a game-high 32 points to lead hang tough after the break. Butler outscored the way for the Pirates. Also scoring in double Independence 53-36 in the final 20 minutes to figures were Demetric Horton with 14 points, roll to the victory. followed by Marlo Brown with 12 and McCla- ICC hit just 38.5 percent (30-of-78) of its nahan 11. shots in the contest, including 8-of-32 (25 per- Five players reached double figures for cent) from three-point range. Leading the way Neosho County, including Jae-Min Yang with offensively was Tim Dalger with 15 points, 16 points, James Taylor 14, Jonathan Bree- followed by Jaden McClanahan with 13, Sam’i land 13, Corbett Kimberlin 11 and Daniel Ti- Roe 12 and TJ Collins 11. tus 10. Butler (20-6, 13-4), which hit 64.8 per-

Coffeyville’s Faith Simpson, a freshman from Palisades, Neb., keeps her grips on the basket- CVHS wrestlers have busy weekend; ball while confronted by a pair of Allen Counthy players during Monday’s game in Nellis Hall. Simpson ended the contest with a double-double: 26 points and 18 rebounds. Stanton, Anderson are medalists By BRIAN THOMAS 138, Trey King at 170 and CVHS had several strong [email protected] Caiden Rupert at 182. Each performances, including first- SILVER LAKE — With the of those wrestlers went 0-2 in place finishes by Heath Ellis postseason right around the the tournament. at 113C, Astin King at 126B, Lady Ravens keep corner, the Caney Valley High Shawnee Heights captured Walls at 138B, Trey King at School wrestling team has the team championship with 170A, Rupert at 182B, and been stepping it up in compe- 175.5 points. Marysville fin- Anderson at girls 136. tition. ished as the runner-up with “Burlingame went well,” Jake Stanton and Cassidy 175 points, followed by Wich- Rigdon said. “Everyone won Allen County at bay Anderson both finished as the ita West in third at 114. matches. We got some more runner-up in their respective The Caney Valley wrestling needed mat time.” By BRIAN THOMAS and never looked back from double-double with 14 points weight class to lead the Bull- team returns to the mats to- In addition to those cham- [email protected] that point on. and 11 rebounds. pups at the Silver Lake Invita- day at the Tri-Valley League pionship performances, the COFFEYVILLE — With Faith Simpson finished tional on Saturday. Invitational in Fredonia. After Bulldogs had five other wres- three straight wins, the Cof- with a double-double at 26 CVHS recorded 18 points that, the Bullpups will com- tlers compete in the tourna- feyville Community College points and 18 rebounds for Close contest yields in the tournament to finish in pete in the Class 4A Regional ment — Stanton, second place women’s basketball team has Coffeyville. Alana Kramer 20th place overall. Tournament, which is sched- at 113A; Dylan Thompson, jumped back into a tie for first also reached double figures victory for Ravens “Silver Lake was pretty uled for Feb. 21-22 in Gar- second at 160B; Griffen Peck, place in the Jayhawk Confer- in scoring with 11 points. COFFEYVILLE — In a tough,” said Bullpup coach nett. second at 182A; Drake Sta- ence-Eastern Division stand- Allen (7-18, 2-14), which defensive battle the whole Jerod Rigdon, whose squad SILVER LAKE INVITATIONAL pleton, second at 195B; and ings. was held to just 29.6 per- contest, CCC rallied from 10 TEAM SCORES: 1. Shawnee Heights 175.5, 2. competed for a second Marysville 175, 3. Wichita West 114, 4. Ottawa Harris, fourth at 106B. On Monday, the Lady Ra- cent (16-of-54) shooting in points down at the end of straight day after participat- 110, T-5. Anderson County/Wamego 101.5, 7. BURLINGAME JAMBOREE vens rolled to a 74-55 victo- the contest, was led by Ariel three quarters to capture a ing in the Burlingame Jam- Holton 97, 8. Salina South 73, 9. Rock Creek 63.5, CANEY VALLEY RESULTS 10. Wellsville 58, 11. Riley County 50, 12. Mission Boys 106B: Braydon Harris pinned by Hunter ry over Allen in a conference Walker with 13 points and thrilling 48-46 come-from- boree on Friday. “Jake turned Valley 49, 13. Silver Lake 46, 14. Maur Hill Mount Clifton, Perry Lecompton; pinned by Levi Lantis, matchup at Nellis Hall. Alejandra Handie with 10. behind win over Cowley on it on against some good kids. Academy 40, 15. Southeast-Saline 39, 16. Prairie Baldwin; pinned Trevor Woodward, Burlingame. Harris finished in fourth place in weight class. CCC improved to 22-5 over- The Lady Devils suffered their Feb. 5 at Nellis Hall. Our JV wrestlers did very View 37.5, 17. Leavenworth 33, 18. St. Marys 23, 19. Jefferson West 20, 20. Caney Valley 18, T-21. Boys 113A: Jake Stanton pinned Mason Bahn- all and 12-5 in the conference fourth straight loss. The Lady Ravens were dig- well also. The highlight of Atchison County Community/Royal Valley 11, 23. maier, Perry Lecompton; pinned by Connor Col- — tied with Butler for first ging their way out of a hole the weekend had to be Cass. Wabaunsee 6. lins, Burlingame. Stanton finished in second place in weight class. place heading into Wednes- from the start, trailing 12-6 CANEY VALLEY RESULTS She avenged a loss to the No. 106: Braydon Harris pinned by Ethan Seager, Boys 113C: Heath Ellis pinned Isaac Hayes, Os- day’s Montgomery County Coffeyville earns win after one quarter and 20-12 2-ranked girl in the state on Maur Hill Mount, 0:15; pinned by Julian Long, kaloosa; pinned Javier Malumbres, Burlington. showdown at Independence. at halftime. In fact, Cowey Friday and then won a huge Leavenworth, 0:46. Ellis finished in first place in weight class. 113: Jake Stanton pinned Eli Shoup, Rock Creek, Boys 126B: Astin King pinned Kristoffer Eng- The Lady Pirates are also in at Cloud County eventually pushed its lead to finals match on Saturday 1:50; pinned Devin Dultmeier, Silver Lake, 3:47; berg, Emporia; pinned Ostin Howland, Burlin- the thick of the conference CONCORDIA — The Lady double digits at 35-25 at the against another top quality pinned by Brock Ferguson, Shawnee Heights, game. King finished in first place in weight class. Boys 138B: Colton Walls pinned AJ Wyatt, Bur- race just a half game back Ravens picked up a big road end of three quarters. opponent. She is right where 1:54. Stanton finished in second place in weight class. lingame; pinned Miguel Ortiz, Emporia; pinned of those teams in third place win on Saturday as they took Down the stretch, CCC she needs to be headed into 126: Astin King pinned by Carson Ochoa, Sa- Colton Johnson, Humboldt. Walls finished in first at 11-5. No information was down Cloud County 55-49. made some big plays and regionals.” lina South, 0:21; pinned by Ty Lewis, Shawnee place in weight class. Boys 160B: Dylan Thompson pinned by Shalonn available from Wednesday’s closed the game on a 23-11 Heights, 0:24. CCC led throughout the Stanton went 2-1 at 113 Girls 136: Cassidy Anderson def. Ellington Ho- Wright, Burlington; pinned Giovani Gonzalez, contest in Independence as of contest, including 17-9 after run to rally for the victory. pounds to finish in second gle, Silver Lake, 8-1; pinned Maya Ogden, Royal Emporia; pinned Garreth Palmer, Burlington. press time. one quarter, 31-22 at halftime Limited to just 30.6 per- place. He opened with pins Valley, 5:10. Anderson finished in second place in Thompson finished in second place in weight weight class. class. Coffeyville continued its re- and 43-33 at the end of three cent (19-of-62) shooting in of Eli Shoup of Rock Creek 138: Colton Walls pinned by Kolby Roush, Boys 170A: Trey King won by forfeit over Na- cent surge by jumping out to quarters. the contest, the Lady Ravens (1:50) and Devin Dultmeier of Holton, 1:54; lost by technical fall to Richard than McElfresh, Emporia; pinned Zach Franklin, Uniontown. King finished in first place in weight a big lead against Allen. The Coffeyville struggled for a were led by Simpson with 15 Silver Lake (3:47) before be- Blevins, Ottawa, 0-16. 170: Trey King pinned by Brandon Jeffries, Sali- class. Lady Ravens had a 22-8 edge good portion of the game of- points, while Ania Markows- ing pinned by Brock Ferguson na South, 2:32; pinned by Sean Wunder, Shawnee Boys 182A: Griffen Peck pinned by Willie Baker, after one quarter of play and fensively. The Lady Ravens ka tacked on 11. Both players of Shawnee Heights (1:54). Heights, 2:30. Baldwin; pinned Mason Bayless, Perry Lecomp- ton. Peck finished in second place in weight class. went into the intermission up finished with double-doubles 182: Caiden Rupert pinned by Chase Farley, shot 41.1 percent (23-of-56) Anderson won both of Wellsville, 1:16; pinned by Trenton Sheaves, Riley Boys 182B: Caiden Rupert pinned River 38-24. from the floor, including 2-of- as Simpson had 14 rebounds her matches in the girls’ County, 1:56. Kaufman, Humboldt; pinned River Kaufman, CCC put the game well out and Markowska finished with Humboldt. Rupert finished in first place in weight 13 (15.4 percent) from three- 136-pound weight class, class. of reach in the second half. point range, and was just 13. earning an 8-1 decision over Boys 195B: Drake Stapleton pinned by Wayne The Lady Ravens outscored 7-of-16 at the free throw line. Cowley had a team-high 14 Silver Lake’s Ellington Hogle Roher, Burlington; def. Jonathan Wren, Baldwin, 6 Bullpups earn gold 8-5. Stapleton finished in second place in weight the Lady Devils 20-13 in the Kramer led all CCC scorers points from Shontrice Austin and a pin of Maya Ogden of class. third quarter to go up 58-37 with 16 points. Simpson had a and 12 from Kalyne Daniels. Royal Valley (5:10). medals at Burlingame Girls 136: Cassidy Anderson pinned Kamron Also competing in the tour- BURLINGAME — One day Clay, Burlington; def. Giana Culbert, Burlingame, 2-0; pinned Caitlin Bolton, Emporia; won by for- nament for Caney Valley were earlier, the Bullpups partici- feit over Kayla Powell, Baldwin. Anderson fin- Braydon Harris at 106, Astin pated in the Burlingame Jam- ished in first place in weight class. Chargers have four in double King at 126, Colton Walls at boree on Friday. digits in victory over Fredonia CCC opens baseball season with losses FREDONIA — Four players scored in dou- The Lady Chargers set the tone early in the ble figures to lead a balanced attack for the contest, jumping out to a 17-10 lead in the EL DORADO — It was a Butler, Coffeyville actually Starting pitcher Alex Galvez Cherryvale High School girls’ basketball team opening quarter before building a double-digit tough start to the season for jumped ahead in game one of picked up a no-decision after in its 59-43 victory over Fredonia at Wilson advantage of 33-19 at the intermission. the Coffeyville Community the doubleheader with a run allowing no earned runs on Gymnasium. Although CHS never did deliver the knock- College baseball team. The in the top half of the first in- no hits while striking out sev- This was a non-league contest between the out in the second half, it still maintained a Red Ravens managed just one ning. With a pair of runners en in five innings of work. two teams. They will meet again on Feb. 18 in comfortable lead the rest of the way, including run on the day as it suffered on base, Trey McClelland At the plate, the Red Ra- Cherryvale for the Tri-Valley League matchup. a 44-30 edge at the end of three quarters of 2-1 and 4-0 losses to Butler doubled to left field to score vens finished with five total “Tonight was a good inside-out night for play. in a non-conference double- Jackson Wilcox for a 1-0 ad- hits. us,” said CHS coach Kelsey Overacker, whose Umbarger and McGhee had 13 points each header on Saturday. vantage. As for game two, Cof- squad won for the eighth time in its last nine to pace Cherryvale, while Plumley and Monroy At 0-2 overall, CCC will Unfortunately, that would feyville could not generate games. “We were able to see a good combi- tacked on 11 each. next head to Edmond, Okla., be the only run for the Red much at the plate, finishing nation of Lexi (Umbarger) and Belle (McGhee) Fredonia (6-10), which suffered a sixth con- this upcoming weekend for Ravens in the entire double- the contest with just two hits. putting up some big points for our guards and secutive loss, was led by Kelbe Edwards with four games on the University header. The Grizzlies scored Meanwhile, CCC was its own then Katie (Plumley) and Mariah (Monroy) nine points. of Central Oklahoma campus. a run in the bottom half of worst enemy in the field with working inside. We got in foul trouble a little, The Red Ravens will take on the seventh to even things four defensive errors. and it kinda slowed us down in the second CHERRYVALE 59, FREDONIA 43 Northern Oklahoma-Enid up. That’s where things stood Butler jumped ahead 1-0 CHERRYVALE (12-3): Umbarger 2 (2) 3-4 13, McGhee 3 (1) 4-6 13, Plumley 3 half, but the kids finished strong. We need to and the Oklahoma Christian until the bottom of the ninth in the first inning before tack- 5-8 11, Monroy 4 3-7 11, Lantz 1 (1) 3-5 8, Bunyard 0 2-4 2, Allen 0 1-2 1, Kaiser junior varsity on Saturday when Butler came through ing out two runs in the fourth keep finding the hot hand and really focus on 0 0-0 0, Raida 0 0-0 0, Kuehn 0 0-2 0, Catlin 0 0-0 0, Holt 0 0-0 0, Hann 0 dominating the boards.” 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (4) 21-38 59. before closing out the week- with a run to walk off with the inning for a 3-0 edge. The FREDONIA (6-10): Edwards 3 3-4 9, Wood 2 (1) 1-4 8, Ivey 1 (1) 2-4 7, Black end with games against Cloud victory. Grizzlies added one more in- Cherryvale improved to 12-3 overall head- 1 3-6 5, Moya 1 (1) 0-0 5, Hawley 1 2-4 4, Ostrosky 2 0-2 4, Reddick 0 1-2 1, ing into Tuesday’s Tri-Valley League contest Sommer 0 0-0 0, Reed 0 0-0 0, Pursell 0 0-0 0, Back 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (3) County and Seminole State CCC lost the contest despite surance run in the sixth for at Montgomery County rival Caney Valley (see 12-26 43. (Okla.) on Sunday. its pitching allowing just two the final margin. CHERRYVALE 17 16 11 15 — 59 In the season opener at hits in nine innings of action. related story). FREDONIA 10 9 11 13 — 43 Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B7 SPORTS Lawson hits 100th career victory ICC softball team opens By BRIAN THOMAS in the tournament. He closed 32, 22. Independence 31.5, 23. Jayhawk Linn 17, the end goal and not let her season with split wins [email protected] 24. Andover Central 8. out the tournament at 5-1 INDEPENDENCE RESULTS take her foot off the gas. If BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The Independence Commu- ROSE HILL — Ian Law- overall to take third place. 120: Cooper Anderson lost to Garett Kalivoda, she keeps working hard and nity College softball team split its season-opening double- Clay Center, 3-5; pinned by Peyton Richardson, son chalked up his 100th ca- Lawson opened with three focused, she can bring back header against the Oklahoma Wesleyan University junior reer victory while also taking Bonner Springs, 1:48. straight wins, including by 132: Zak Al-Bureni pinned Trace Compton, Jay- the gold from Salina and be varsity on Monday. ICC opened with a 9-6 victory before third place at 160 pounds to technical fall over Clay Cen- hawk Linn, 1:11; pinned by Gabe Maki, Andover, the first ever girls’ champion dropping game two 10-2 in five innings. lead the Independence High ter’s Austin Brandt (17-1) and 5:00; def. Jace Tapia, Bonner Springs, 2-1; lost to for IHS.” TT Totty, Burlington, 0-2. The Lady Pirates were originally scheduled to open the School wrestling team at the pins of Derby’s Treyton Rush- 160: Ian Lawson won by technical fall over Allen went 3-0 in her season last Friday at home against North Arkansas, but Rose Hill Invita- er (0:38) and An- Austin Brandt, Clay Center, 17-1; pinned Treyton weight class to take first place, those games were postponed due to the weather. tional over the Rusher, Derby, 0:38; pinned Eli Aoudad, Andale, dale’s Eli Aoudad 2:48; pinned by Cael Johnson, Burlington, 1:13; pinning Wichita North’s La- Now at 1-1 overall, Independence will return to action weekend. (2:48). He suffered def. Treyton Rusher, Derby, 9-4; def. Cooper rissa Garcia (0:49) and Wel- today with a home doubleheader against Labette. After Chard, Salina Central, 4-0. Lawson finished in IHS finished the his lone defeat lington’s Anna Cullens before that, ICC will hit the road for back-to-back twin bills at 24-team tourna- third place in weight class. to Cael Johnson 182: Cole Farris pinned Tommy Rogers, Rose earning a 6-0 decision over North Arkansas on Sunday and Neosho County on Feb. ment in 22nd place of Burlington but Hill, 3:46; pinned by Brayden Dillow, Chanute, Lakin’s Isabell Ortiz. 18. overall with 31.5 bounced back for 1:26; lost to Cole Finney, Winfield, 2-6. Three other Independence 285: Sir Grant lost to Hunter Scott, Mulvane, No further information was available from Monday’s points. Chanute a pair of decisions 4-16; pinned Jordon Montemayor, Rose Hill, 1:07; wrestlers competed in that season-opening doubleheader as of press time. captured the team over Rusher of Der- lost by technical fall to Bailey Vesco, Baldwin, tournament, including Ar- championship with by (9-4) and Coo- 1-16. yiess Montoya in fourth place 213.5 points, fol- per Chard of Salina at 136B with a 0-3 record, lowed by McPher- Central (4-0). Kelly Newton with a 1-2 mark son in second at Ian Lawson No other IHS Indy’s Alexis Allen is at 143, and Jordan Cardwell 148.5 and Derby in wrestler was able with an 0-2 record at 155. Lady Pirates climbing third at 136. to place in their weight class. top medalist at Wichita The IHS girls’ wrestling “Rose Hill was a tough Also competing were Cooper WICHITA — Alexis Allen team competed at the inaugu- tournament,” said Bulldog Anderson, 0-2 at 120 pounds; won the 109-pound weight ral Southeast Kansas League Jayhawk East ladder coach Zack Camacho. “Ian class to lead the IHS girls’ Zak Al-Bureni, 2-2 at 132; Girls Championships Tuesday By BRIAN THOMAS under 50 percent for the competed really well and is wrestling team at the Wichita Cole Farris, 1-2 at 182; and in Chanute (see related story). [email protected] game at 24-of-49 overall, in- peaking at the right time, Sir Grant, 1-2 at 285. South Tournament on Satur- WICHITA SOUTH GIRLS TOURNAMENT EL DORADO — A five- cluding 9-of-21 from three- but we have some slack to day. INDEPENDENCE RESULTS The Bulldog wrestling game win streak has the point range (42.9 percent). pick up on for the rest. They team will next compete in “The girls are still wres- 109: Alexis Allen pinned Larissa Garcia, Wichi- ta North, 0:49; pinned Anna Cullens, Wellington, Independence Community Independence had another are close, but we are having tling tough and working on the Southeast Kansas League 0:00; def. Isabell Ortiz, Lakin, 6-0. Allen finished College women’s basketball big performance inside from a hard time in some of these improving on the basics,” in first place in weight class. Dual Tournament today at team right in the thick of the Brittany Reeves, who re- close matches and we need Pittsburg. Camacho said. “Alexis also 136B: Aryiess Montoya pinned by Cara Huben- et, McPherson, 0:35; pinned by Yalitza Arroyo, race for the Jayhawk Confer- corded a double-double with to pick up the intensity. They did what she has done all ROSE HILL INVITATIONAL Wichita North, 1:19; pinned by Kyleigh Gould, ence-Eastern Division cham- 17 points and 15 rebounds. are all fully capable to make a TEAM SCORES: 1. Chanute 213.5, 2. McPherson year and remains undefeat- Wellington, 1:45. Montoya finished in fourth place pionship. Also scoring in doubles fig- run for a state medal though, 148.5, 3. Derby 136, 4. Bonner Springs 120, 5. Sa- ed. It is just awesome to see in weight class. lina Central 111, 6. Mulvane 106, 7. Valley Center 143: Kelly Newton pinned by Kammie Schanz, The Lady Pirates picked up ures were Elizabeth Esan and and that’s what we will train the success she is having, and Mulvane, 0:51; def. Dakotah Whitt, Douglass, 6-2; 105.5, 8. Andover 90.5, 9. Andale 87, 10. Winfield a huge road win on Monday Deairah Mays with 16 and 15 for the next two weeks.” 81, 11. Rose Hill 77.5, T-12. Clay Center/Hutchin- I am proud of her for making pinned by Jennifer Herrera, Wichita South, 0:23. 155: Jordan Cardwell pinned by Holli Giddings, as they slipped past confer- points, respectively. Lawson hit a career mile- son 68, 14. Burlington 61.5, 15. Concordia 61, 16. a name for herself. We just Wellington 57, T-17. El Dorado/Maize South 56, McPherson, 1:26; lost to Egypt Allen, Wichita ence leader Butler 68-60 in a Butler was led by Tamara stone with his 100th victory need to keep her focused on Heights, 0-7. 19. Augusta 49.5, 20. Baldwin 38, 21. Fort Scott pivotal showdown at the Pow- Nard with 21 points, followed er Plant. by Zayda Perez with 11 and With its fifth consecutive Camille Downs 10. victory, ICC improved to 14-9 overall and 11-5 in the con- Ravens beat Allen County; team now 19-8 ference for third place in the Lady Pirates prove standings. The Lady Pirates By BRIAN THOMAS second half but still managed The Red Ravens shot 44.4 The Tigers — averaging went into Wednesday’s ac- [email protected] to hold on for the victory. percent (24-of-54) from the nearly 110 points per game successful at Neosho tion just a half game behind CHANUTE — It was all COFFEYVILLE — Jumping Coffeyville shot 51.7 floor but came up big at the going in — were held under both Coffeyville and Butler in Lady Pirates from start to fin- out to a double-digit lead percent (31-of-60) from the free throw line, where they their season average. Cof- first place with identical 12-5 ish in an 85-65 thumping of early in the contest, the Cof- floor. The Red Ravens had were 20-of-25 (80 percent). feyville ended Cowley’s string marks. Neosho County on Feb. 5. feyville Community College four players score in dou- Three players reached of six straight games sur- Independence handed But- This was the fourth straight men’s basketball team spent ble figures, led by Meikkel double figures for CCC, passing the 100-point mark. ler just its second home loss win for ICC, which jumped the rest of Monday’s contest Murray with 26 points. Tony including Tylor Perry with 19 CCC actually kept the of the season but needed a out to a 22-7 lead after one against Allen holding off Hutson followed with 19 points, Hutson 13 and Mur- Tigers in check throughout strong second half to pull off quarter and extended that to the Red Devils in an 82-74 points, while Manny Crump ray 12. Murray finished with the first half and went into the win. 42-21 at halftime. Jayhawk Conference victory and Kymani Dunham tacked a double-double as he added the intermission ahead 44- The Lady Pirates trailed Although the Lady Pan- at Nellis Hall. on 11 points each. 12 rebounds. 41. But Cowley broke loose most of the first half, includ- thers were able to cut into This was the second As for Allen (15-11, 9-7), Cloud County’s top scorer after the break, exploding for ing 14-9 after one quarter, that margin by outscoring straight win for the Red it was led by a double-dou- was Iyen Enaruna with 20 55 points as it rallied for the before battling back within Independence 31-21 in the Ravens, who improved to ble performance from Joel points, followed by DJ Sims win. two at 26-24 heading into the third quarter, ICC recovered 19-8 overall and 11-6 in Boyce with 24 points and 10 with 14 and Jay Lewis 11. Murray had 28 points and intermission. in the fourth quarter to cap conference play. Heading rebounds. Malik Hardmon was one of five double-fig- ICC’s big quarter came off the victory. into Wednesday’s game at had 20 points, while Trez ure scorers for Coffeyville. right after the break when it Reeves had 25 points and Montgomery County rival Hankins added 15. Larry White followed with 16 outscored Butler 31-19 in the 19 rebounds to lead the way Independence, CCC stood all points, while Crump put in CCC unable to stop third period. That sent the for Independence. She was alone in third place in the 15, Hutson 12 and Perry 10. Lady Pirates from a halftime one of five ICC players to Eastern Division standings powerful Cowley Cowley, which knocked deficit to a 55-45 advantage reach double figures, joining behind Cowley and Butler. COFFEYVILLE — Facing down 14 three-pointers in Ravens earn road heading into the final 10 min- Mays with 18 points, Mai- No information was available one of the highest-scoring the game, was led by Cevin utes of action. Independence sa Marcal and Kaitlyn Ras- from Wednesday’s CCC-ICC win at Cloud County teams in the country, the Red Clark with 20 points, fol- needed to maintain that mo- mussed with 12 each, and contest as of press time. CONCORDIA — Despite Ravens held tough but still lowed by Mike’l Henderson mentum into the final quarter Esan with 11. Up next, Coffeyville will re- leading by just one at half- came up short in a 96-91 loss with 16, Martaveon Jones 13, and did just that as it picked Neosho County was led turn home for back-to-back time, the Red Ravens were to Jayhawk East leader Cow- Deng Bol 12 and Shemarri up a key road win to stay in by Jessica Jones and Chrissy games, including Saturday’s able to put some distance ley on Feb. 5 at Nellis Hall. Allen 11. the conference race. Brown with 18 points each. matchup with Neosho Coun- between them and Cloud The Lady Pirates shot just ty. County in the second half as Against Allen, the Red Ra- they earned a 74-68 victory vens led by 10 points a little over the Thunderbirds on more than five minutes into Saturday. the contest and eventually CCC led 32-31 at the DATEBOOK went into the locker room intermission but eventually up 38-32 at the intermission. outscored the T-Birds 42-37 100 E. 4th Ave.., participants need to • The Lucky 13 FCE will hold its meet- THURSDAYFEB13 bring a current utility bill and a picture ing at Sycamore Landing, Coffeyville. CCC never could completely in the final 20 minutes of • Caney Valley Food Pantry, Ridgeway ID with them. See detailed story found shake the Red Devils in the action. and Taylor streets, open from noon to 2 elsewhere in this issue. p.m., questions can be answered at this • Caney City Council will hold its FEB time about the food pantry. FRIDAY 21 monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the council • Chair yoga is held every Friday at • The Caney Community Betterment meeting chambers. The meeting is open the Caney City Library, 1 p.m. Group will hold its monthly meeting to the public. • Movie time at the Caney City Library, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caney City Council “Midway” will be shown at 11 a.m. and Chambers, City Hall. also on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. • The American Red Cross Blood TUESDAYFEB18 • Game Night for Grownups at the Drive will be held at the Independence • Chair yoga is held every Tuesday at Coffeyville Public Library, 6 to 8 p.m., Civic Center from 11:15 a.m to 5:15 p.m. the Caney City Library, 1 p.m. large variety of video, board and card • Cherryvale City Council will meet at games available. For ages 18 years and 6 p.m., at City Hall, 123 W. Main. older. FRIDAYFEB14 • After School Fun, 4 p.m., at the Cof- • “Building Stronger Communities,” • Valentine’s Day — spread a little feyville Public Library for kids under 11. hosted by the Grant Writers of Montgom- love today. Come and make crafts, watch movies, ery County and the Independence Public • Coffeyville Regional Medical Center play board games and science experi- Library, workshop from 11 a.m. to noon, Auxiliary is hosting a bake sale from 9 ments. Held each Tuesday of the month. contact the IPL for more information. a.m. until sold out. The bake sale will be • The Valley Victors 4-H Club will hold located on the first floor of the hospital its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Syc- by the Auxiliary Gift Shop and they will amore Township Hall. FEB also be stationed on the 2nd floor wait- SATURDAY 22 • The Caney Valley Antique Power As- • Caney FANSS (Fire Auxiliary N ing room by Acute Care. sociation will hold its monthly meeting at Support Society) will host a fundraiser • Chair yoga is held every Friday at 7 p.m. in the CVAPA meeting room. breakfast (“Breakfast With a Hero! and the Caney City Library, 1 p.m.; also Touch the Trucks!”) from 8 to 11 a.m. at Make and Take Valentine craft. the Caney Fire Station, 127 N. Spring. A WEDNEDSDAYFEB19 menu of pancakes, sausage and choice • Senior Painting will be held at 1 p.m. of drink will be served for two prices $7 SATURDAYFEB15 in the library; Senior Time at the Caney and $5 according to quantity. Proceeds • Feed Your Brain Club, Caney City Li- City Library, 2:30 p.m., come and enjoy from the event will go toward buying brary, meets from 8 to 9 a.m. popcorn and the movie “A Beautiful Day cutters for the Jaws of Life for the Caney In the Neighborhood. Paint with Pam Fire Department. Bring cameras for pic- MONDAYFEB17 will be held at 4:30 p.m. Please note the ture taking as emergency vehicles will • Presidents’ Day — most federal, time changes for these events. be on hand for photo ops. See detailed state and some local government offices • Preschool Story-time at the Cof- story found elsewhere in this issue. will be closed, as will banks. feyville Public Library for kids 00-5 and • Feed Your Brain Club meets at the • Caney Lions Club will hold its dinner their parents/guardians, 11:15 a.m. Caney City Library, 8 to 9 a.m. meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lions Den at Come and enjoy stories, crafts and more. • Coffeyville Regional Medical Cen- Caney Valley Recreation Center, 403 E. ter is offeringa Safe@Home class from First Ave. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the fourth floor • Caney and Tyro’s newly developed THURSDAYFEB20 conference room at CRMC. See story • Caney Valley Food Pantry, Ridgeway income based government food distri- elsewehre in this issue for more details. and Taylor streets, open from noon to 2 bution program (TEFAP) will take place p.m., questions can be answered at this from 4 to 6 p.m. in the basement of the time about the food pantry. Fellowship Regional Church of Caney, Page B8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 13, 2020 LOCAL NEWS USD 446 BOE approves property tax rebate program By ANDY TAYLOR “The zones that were ap- coach; Brenda White, Jeffer- [email protected] proved by the board this week son School bus duty; Zach INDEPENDENCE — USD were previously on the books May, substitute custodian; 446 Board of Education mem- and had expired, and the and Dale Reynolds, middle bers on Monday agreed to City of Independence simply school assistant golf coach. take part in property tax re- wanted to renew those zone The board also hired Anne bate program that intends to boundaries,” said Arnold. Mills and An Nguyen as Kids create new construction and Also at Monday’s board Crew workers. remodeling of local homes meeting, Arnold gave an up- • approved the 2020-21 and businesses. date on the USD 446 trans- school calendar. The first day The board agreed with a portation facility that is un- of school for USD 446 will recommendation from Su- der construction north of be Friday, Aug. 14. Christ- perintendent Rusty Arnold to Independence High School. mas Break will be held Dec. partner with the City of Inde- Arnold said construction is 22-Jan. 4, and Spring Break pendence on renewing three nearly completion. He said he has been set for March 15-19, Neighborhood Revitalization was hopeful the facility will 2021. Act, or NRA, zones inside the be turned over to the local • learned that Randy Wat- Independence city limits. school district by mid to late son, Kansas commissioner of Under the NRA program, March. education, will visit USD 446 a qualified property owner IN OTHER BUSINESS on Tuesday, Feb. 25. can receive a refund on the transacted at Monday’s meet- • was reminded that the increased property taxes that ing, the school board: board will hold a goal setting are derive from new con- • accepted the resignation retreat at 9 a.m., Tuesday, struction, remodeling or re- notices of Lina Miller, Jeffer- Feb. 25 at the Phil Eastep habilitation of their property. son School music teacher; farm northeast of Indepen- The refunds are eligible for Robert Hamilton, high school dence. 10 years. The rebates are 100 science teacher; and Jessica • met in executive session, percent of the increased tax- USD 446 Board of Education members and Independence High School technical education Childress, elementary third which is closed to the press es for the years one through director Al Speicher (left) watch IHS student Maurin Coltrane use a special router device to grade teacher. and public, at intervals to- five, and 50 percent of the create scrolled messages on a wood tablet. Coltrane demonstrated the new router at the start • accepted the hiring of taling 110 minutes to discuss increased taxes in years six Rick Bruce, high school sci- confidential information re- of Monday’s USD 446 Board of Education meeting. COURTESY PHOTO through 10. Properties within ence teacher and assistant lated to job personnel. No the Kansas Historical Regis- softball coach; Nicholas Grim, decisions were made publicly ter area of Independence are The board’s decision to not take part in a countywide time that making tax rebates bus driver; Marcus Lanning, following the closed-door dis- granted a 100 percent tax re- take part in the NRA zones Neighborhood Revitalization eligible on a countywide basis middle school assistant foot- cussion with school adminis- bate for increased taxes for in Independence is different Act program in 2019. Arnold was not the original intention ball coach; Paul Marquez, trators. the full 10 years. from the board’s decision to said the board felt at that of the tax rebate program. high school assistant softball

Cherryvale FFA students earn honors at district ag communications contest

CHERRYVALE — Cherry- individually. Kelci Sale placed placed third overall. Abigayle vale High School FFA Chapter seventh overall with project Mahurin placed fifth, and Na- members last week competed on web design while Meghan talee Davis placed ninth. in the Southeast District Ag- Humaciu placed ninth over- In the meat judging com- ricultural Communications, all in a press release contest. petition, Cherryvale’s A team Meats Judging and Job Inter- Other team members and placed fifth overall. Team view Contest in Erie. projects are Abigayle Ma- member Cord Dodson earned In agricultural communi- hurin, blog writer, and Ally the silver medal overall. Oth- cations, Cherryvale placed Poole, video script writer. er team members includ- third overall with two team In the job interview con- ed Cooper Crain, Makenna members placing in the top 10 test, Cherryvale’s B team Kuehn and Jerin Cobb.

KDOT grant will assist with upgrades

on Independence Airport runway Caney Valley’s meat judging A team at the Southeast District FFA Meats Contest in Erie last INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Air- quires airport sponsors to share in the project week included (left to right) Trey Richey, Keaton Herrmann, and Brenden Anderson. COURTESY port is one of 23 projects statewide that have costs by paying a minimum of 5 percent of the PHOTO been selected for Kansas Airport Improve- total project. The KDOT’s Division of Aviation, ment Program (KAIP) funding by the Kansas which manages the program, considered 113 Department of Transportation. project applications this year with a combined KAIP funds are used for planning, con- total project value of more than $27 million. Caney Valley’s FFA meat judging structing or rehabilitating public use general The selection board identified $4.2 million aviation airports in Kansas. of improvements to address the top 15 per- The City of Independence is expected to re- cent most impactful airport improvements ceive $A212,250 to remove and replace run- across the state. team wins southeast district title CANEY — Caney Valley High School’s FFA In the B team competition, Caney Valley fin- way markings. “Aviation represents $20.6 billion in total chapter had its meat judging team claim first ished in seventh place out of 15 teams. Trey Another local airport, the Parsons Tri-Cities economic impact for the state of Kansas,” said place in the Southeast District Meats Contest Newby had the best finish on Caney Valley’s Airport northeast of Cherryvale, will receive Bob Brock, KDOT director of aviation. “We’ve in Erie last week. B team by finishing in 12th place individual- $225,000 to acquire two 10,000 gallon fuel assessed the remaining $23.5 million of needs The Caney Valley A team amassed a score ly. Others B team member included Maggie tanks and a card reader. and are working with communities to identi- of 1,589 points, which was 19 points ahead of McVey, Seth Hedges, Colton Walls, Morgan KAIP receives $5 million annually through fy best-value strategic improvements through the second-place team, Eureka. Hall and Austin Carinder. the T-WORKS transportation program and re- KAIP.” Three of the four A team members from Brian Anderson, Caney Valley FFA advisor, Caney Valley finished in the top 10 individ- said the B team proved itself at the meet. ually. Emma Pool won the overall individual “Many of these B team members had never title while Brenden Anderson finished in sixth been in a meat locker until today,” he said af- Gov’t commodities to be distributed Feb. 17 place. Keaton Hermann finished in ninth place ter the meat judging contest. “I’m super proud CANEY — Next Monday, Church of Caney, 100 E. 4th sons there are residing at the individually. of them trying something new.” Feb. 17, will see the opening Ave., and those attending address. Also on the A team was Trey Richey. of the new distribution site should use the entrance on The food assistance pro- for the USDA’s TEFAP (The South Main Street from 4 to 6 gram will be manned by Emergency Food Assistance p.m. volunteers from the Caney Program) free food allotment For the Caney site, re- Valley Agape Food Network Betterment group to meet tonight in Caney for those living in Caney and cipients must bring a cur- and Food Pantry, including Tyro. This program is income rent utility bill with a 67333 Carol Sanders who is orga- CANEY — The Caney Community Better- and breakfast; based and is given out on a (Caney) or 67364 (Tyro) zip nizing the project, along with ment Group will hold its monthly meeting at • Updates on Caney Mayfest and also the first come, first serve basis code and a picture ID, pref- Richard Anderson of Trinity 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Caney 150th anniversary celebration of Caney to be every even numbered month erably a Kansas driver’s li- Lutheran Church who is in City Hall Council Meeting Room. held in 2021; with February and April be- cense or Kansas ID so these charge of the volunteers, and The meeting agenda includes: • Several other items, along with Valentine ing around the third week of can be processed quickly. In- Jeff Wyrick, campus minister • Report from Caney City Administrator refreshments and a $25 gift certificate give- those months. come guidelines start with a at the Fellowship Regional Fred Gress concerning the Caney Grocery away. The government food com- maximum gross monthly in- Church of Caney. Store, Caney Swimming Pool, EPA, sewer and Members are encouraged to attend the modities will be distributed come of $1,354 up to $4,704 The food products are 100 water projects; meeting as well as anyone interested in help- at the Fellowship Regional depending on how many per- percent American grown and • Discussion about the possibility of a bed ing Caney advance as a community.

Indy City Commission pops the cork on of Sunday beer sales debate By ANDY TAYLOR complex and complicated matters to hit local governments. Commissioners agreed to let the issue come to their atten- [email protected] Chubb said there was confusion because of the legal definitions tion from the local vendors or citizens. Caflisch said that if local INDEPENDENCE — Prospects of Sunday’s packaged beer in state law as they pertain to cereal malt beverages, beer or stores wish to have Sunday beer or alcohol stores, then the and alcohol sales in Independence stores were discussed by alcohol. Those state laws pertaining to alcohol sales are usually store owners need to make their request known to the commis- the Independence City Commission at its Feb. 6 meeting. amended annually by the Kansas Legislature, thereby causing sion for further action. However, commissioners learned that it may take a six pack further confusion by sellers, distributors and local govern- (or more) of suds for local officials to follow the complicated ments who allow Sunday sales. maze of red tape to allow Sunday alcohol sales. However, Chubb said that the bottom line about Sunday beer Mayor Leonhard Caflisch said he had been approached by sales was simple: a local ordinance must be created to permit citizens concerning the prospects of allowing Sunday beer sales local stores to sell packaged alcohol and beer on Sundays. Until SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY in Independence. He said Coffeyville and Dearing now allows that happens, local stores will be prohibited from selling pack- The USD 436 Board of Education has a board Sunday beer sales. Neighboring states also have modified their aged beer, wine, and flavored alcohol drinks on Sundays. alcohol laws to allow Sunday beer sales. If an ordinance is passed, it is subject to a protest period and vacancy. The position is open to any regis- Kansas law allows for local communities to decide whether possibly a citywide vote, he said. tered voter who lives within the Caney city lim- to allow packaged beer and alcohol sales at local sales. Howev- Chubb also said he had heard through local circles that some its. Applications are available at the USD 436 er, each community’s can only regulate Sunday beer and alco- local stores are in favor of Sunday sales while others are not. hol sales as state law now allows. Without a unified or clear voice from the local merchants re- Board of Education office, 700 E. Bullpup Blvd., Asked for his perspective on local beer and alcohol laws, garding Sunday alcohol and beer sales, it would be difficult for Caney, Kan. Deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, March 6. city attorney Jeff Chubb said the issue was among the more the commission to propose such a measure, he added. Thursday, February 13, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B9

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Excellent is taking applications for FOR RENT IN LONGTON: 1 bed/1 microwave, washer and dryer stay, up trash and emptying the garbage dispositions and EPD’s. Hillcrest custodian. Responsibilities: cleaning, bath Apartment for rent in Longton, corner lot. at all fields as needed. Bids may be Genetics, 620-330-2109. PS43-tfn mowing, assisting with vehicle and Kan. Call today for more details Faith Realty Judy Nungesser, Realtor 620-330-3688 E-mail: [email protected] POSITIONS AVAILABLE PS3-tfn TCI Industrial Services is taking applications for: EXPERIENCED MILLWRIGHTS: Applicants must be familiar with REAL ESTATE crane and rigging operations, welding and plant maintenance. PART-TIME Director’s Assistant: SEPTIC TANKS - Sold and installed. INDUSTRIAL SERVICES WELDERS: Applicants must be familiar Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374- with the following skills: GMAW, SMAW, Pipe Welding, and Pipe The ParsonsDECEMBER Area Community Foundation 3, 2019 is seeking a 2556. PS1-tfn Fitting along with being proficient in math and tape measuring Director’s Assistant. Applicant must have basic bookkeeping ______skills and pass a weld test. skills andLCC computer Cardinal proficiency Event in Word, Center Excel and social WICKHAM TRUCKING for your media, along with a motivation to help improve the rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620- Positions are permanent full time and does require out state and 1306 Main, Parsons 725-3317 or 620-249-2867. PS1-tfn overnight travel. greater Parsons Area7 andam the to capability 7 pm to communicate ______PIANO TUNING & REPAIR: Phil Applicants must have: professionallyEach and PACF effectively. Endowed Please Fund send Receives resume a by email Adams, Independence, KS. 620-926- • Good attendance and have strong work skills along with be- to [email protected] of the $30,000 Match:or mailed to 1388. Go to www.pianotuningrepair. ing highly motivated. PACF, PO Box 894, Parsons, KS 67357 by February 14. Celebrate Parsons Katy Days Festival Parsons Arboretum Foundation net. MC50-tfn • Knowledge and experience in welding and operations of Curious Minds Discovery Zone Parsons Educational Foundation ______First Baptist Church Lay Leadership (General & Technology Ed. Funds) hand tools, and be proficient in measurements. Labette Assistance Center Parsons Senior Center THOMAS TREE SERVICE: Tree • Leadership skills along with good communications skills. LCC Funds for Athletics & Arts Proud Animal Lovers Shelter trimming, removal and stump Labette County Fair HELP WANTEDSoutheast KS Respite Services Labette Health Foundation Parsons State Hospital Endowment grinding, have chipper, grapple and TCI offers an excellent benefit package and pay is based on ex- OakLabette Grove School County Fund Public Works is nowAssociation accepting applications for: PACF Touch the Future Fund bucket truck. Insured. Call for free perience. Applications can be obtained at our office located at 933 estimates, 620- 879-2532 or 620- Fillmore, Fredonia, KS 66736, or on our website at www.tcifabrica- EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CDL is preferred, pay scale is between $13.38-$15.05, wage is Commensurate with Experience. 249-8773 (cell) or 918-214-3361 tion.com. MC-T7-2tb Please Join Us for a Community Event (cell). MC-T18 toEXPERIENCED Give Where DIESEL You Live MECHANIC and Support to work in the Altamont Shop. Local Organizations! CDL is preferred, pay scale is between $14.49-$16.34, wage is For more informationcommensurate or to donate with Experience.online: ADOPTION pacfgivingtuesday.com These positions require strong communication, interpersonal, and ADOPTION: Loving dads wanting organizational skills and be able to meet and work with the public. to adopt newborn; unconditional love and a life of opportunity awaits. CANEY POLICE CHIEF These are full time positions with all County benefits including medical Expenses paid. 845-260-1314, insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay. [email protected], www. thomasjordanadopt.com. (KCAN) POSITION AVAILABLE Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. They can be The City of Caney, Kan., is accepting applications for picked up at the Public Works building at 901 S. Huston in Altamont, Chief of Police position. Responsibilities include the the County Clerk’s Office in the Courthouse at Oswego or can be filled operation and oversight of dispatch center and law out online at labettecounty.com. MISCELLANEOUS enforcement activities including personnel for both ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE departments along with the Animal Control Depart- Labette County is a drug free and tobacco free workplace. All new hires are subject to a drug screen, range of motion assessment, and ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank ment. Will work closely with the Director of the Caney levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, physical evaluation. Labette County is an EOE. Emergency Medical Services(ambulance). Position payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. requirements are available upon request at fgress@ Call 855-462-2769 (KCAN) caney.kscoxmail.com. Benefits include health in- ______surance, KPERS, Life Insurance, vacation and sick PROPERTY DEMOLITION BID A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over leave. Residency in the city limits is required within six The City of Mound Valley is accepting bids for the demolition a million families find senior living. months and EMT Certification is required during the of all structures located at 110 West 4th Street, Mound Valley, Our trusted, local advisors help find next available training session. City Council will select solutions to your unique needs at no the final candidate and pay scale is subject to qualifi- Kansas, with the exception of the garage. cost to you. Call 1-785-329-0755 or cations and experience. Applications are due not later Bids will be received at the office of City Clerk until 4:00 1-620-387-8785. (KCAN) than Feb. 26, 2020. MG-C6-3tb p.m., March 3, 2020. Bids will be publicly opened at the 7:00pm

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The City of Mound Valley reserves the right to Bartlett Co-op • Cash in advance this position include maintenance, repair, & installation accept the bid based upon the lowest total bid per structure or • VISA, American Express or Master- of HVAC systems, plumbing, boilers, electrical, carpentry, Oswego Card exterior & interior of buildings and school grounds, and for all structures combined, again excluding the garage. • Credit given only to those with estab- other duties as assigned. Requires physical exertion and (620) 795-2113 lished accounts. The City of Mound Valley reserves the right to accept or applicants must be able to work indoors & outdoors reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities should they OFFICES year-round. This assignment is a year-round position. 711 Fourth • P.O. Box 269 Applicants should have at least 2 years of HVAC occur as may best benefit the City of Mound Valley. Oswego, KS 67356 experience (Preferred), & be able to diagnose & trouble Proof of Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation (620) 795-2550 shoot electrical components. A complete job description (620) 795-4712 fax Insurance shall be furnished with the bid. Liability insurance is available on the district website. Applications may be [email protected] shall require a minimum of $500,000.00 submitted on line at www.usd506.org or picked up at P.O. Box 417 the District Office located at 401 S. High School Street, The City of Mound Valley reserves the right to make any Sedan, KS 67361 Altamont, KS 67330. investigation deemed necessary by the Mound Valley to (620) 725-3176 [email protected] determine the ability of the bidder to do the project. Bidders shall furnish to the City of Mound Valley such information as 422 W. Main Independence, KS 67301 requested to determine the bidder's qualifications. The City of (620) 331-5040, ext. 2 Mound Valley further reserves the right to reject any bid if the [email protected] Now Has 2 Locations! City of Mound Valley deems the bidder not properly qualified to 202 W. Fourth • P.O. Box 186 complete the project. Caney, KS 67333 205 W. 9th, Coffeyville Bids shall be guaranteed for a period of thirty (30) days (620) 879-2156 (620) 251-2200 (620) 879-2855 fax from the date and time set to receive bids. The project shall [email protected] East of Dearing, KS (620) 948-3400 be completed in thirty (30) days from the date of the Notice to DEADLINE (3 miles east of Dearing or west of Coffeyille Country Club on Woodland Ave.) Proceed. Deadline:...... Monday, 5 p.m. New & Used • Antiques • Furniture • La-Z-Boy Recliners Bid Packets are available at Mound Valley City Hall. Page B10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, October 3, 2019 MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS Ranch management workshop set for Feb. 27 DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. 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FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504-Oswego is currently accepting Fawn Creek 4-H Club hears about recent projects applications for a District Food Service Director. This is a 10-month position. The schedule will be full-time, 40 hours per week, during TYRO — The regular monthly meet- the club to get Cherryvale Youth Fair the January birthdays. They also led the the 10 months of August through May. This position entails over- ing of the Fawn Creek 4-H Club was t-shirt designs turned in to Sharon Blaes club in singing “If You’re Happy and You seeing and managing the daily operations for our three district stu- called to order on Monday, Jan. 13 by by Wednesday. Sharon Ward had cop- Know It.” dent attendance centers. Duties will include menu development in Junior President Levi Good with the help ies of the new record books to look at. Levi Good told the club about his conjunction with USDA and state guidelines, cost and inventory of President Hannah Greybill. Hannah Greybill had a message from participation in a wildlife contest. Josi- controls, management of staff, accurate accounting practices, and The meeting was held at the Tyro her mom thanking everyone who helped ah Good talked about cracking geodes. Christian Church. with the Salvation Army bell ringing and And, Silas Good demonstrated how to communications with school district of cials. The vacancy is for the Trey Newby, secretary, took roll as decorating the Brown Mansion for the make a bottle for a bucket calf. During 2020-21 school year and will remain open until filled. members answered with a Kansas fact. Christmas season. announcements Keaton Herrman told INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED in this position should submit their There were 19 members and three lead- During new business, Maggie McVey about the livestock judging team’s re- application to: Douglas Beisel, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. ers present, along with guest Hailey moved to have a model meeting practice cent trip to the Denver National Western Box 129, Oswego KS 67356. [email protected]. 620-795-2126. Clark. Also attending were numerous on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at Tyro Christian Stock Show. The team was fourth overall Applications can be found at: www.usd504.org. family members. Church. The motion was seconded and and second high team in oral reasons. JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of educa- Council member Hannah Greybill told passed. A discussion was held about Teammates were Brenden Anderson, tion. JOB START DATE: August 2020. APPLICATIONS DUE BY: that Club Days will be held on Feb. 8 at when to take the trees and decorations Cord Dodson, Luke Falkenstien, Kea- March 2, 2020 or until filled. LA7-1tc the Independence High School. The Dis- down at the Brown Mansion. ton and alternate Dexter Small. Maggie trict Foundation Gala is Jan. 16 in Gi- Keaton Herrman, vice-president, an- McVey moved that the meeting adjourn, U.S.D. 504-Oswego Board of Education rard. Record books will be different next nounced the program, and song leaders, the motion was seconded and carried. year and the new forms are online. Carly Ryan and Mickayla Farmer, led Meeting was adjourned. In leaders’ reports, Julie Newby told the club in singing “Happy Birthday” to Maggie McVey, club reporter ESTATE GUN AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 15. at 11 a.m. Big D’s - 219 West Pine St. - Columbus CROSSWORD PUZZLE Inside with Seating 50 Guns including lots of New Pistols in boxes, Ammo, Fishing Tackle, New Reels, Approx. 150 to 200 Sportsman Items including THEME: BLACK HISTORY 48. Kane and Goldberg, TV Lots of Knives, most new in blister packs and boxes. MONTH characters 50. Georgia ____ university Guns Sell around 12:00 Our website: www.delbertrowden.com ACROSS 52. Poseidon’s domain Auctioneers: Delbert Rowden 620-762-2416 and Jack Garner 1. Sell illegally 53. MXN, as in currency 417-438-0468 and Mike Torchia 6. Crime scene evidence 55. Snowman Olaf’s favorite 9. “From California to the New thing York Island,” e.g. 57. *2019 eponymous movie 13. Berth deck in relation to character LAND AUCTION poop deck 61. Errand runner, at court 56.6± Acres • Labette County, Kansas 14. Poetic over 65. Matter of debate Offered in Three tracts! 15. Chocolate cake ingredient 66. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 16. Like Solitaire player 68. Ineffectual vomiting 17. Go a-courting 69. Giblets part 18. Packing 70. *Famous movie director, PROPERTY SHOWING: 19. *”Go Tell It on the Mountain” Spike Saturday, February 22 author 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 9:00 to 11:00 AM 21. *South Africa’s first black 72. Played at military funerals president 73. Flow alternative L-2000173 23. Bag, ‡ Paris 74. Nostradamus and such Monday, March 2 • 7:00 PM 24. Schooner pole at the Parsons Recreation Commission 25. #1 on Billboards Chart, e.g. DOWN 200 South Heacock Avenue • Parsons, Kansas 28. One way to memorize 1. Hunk of something • Great pasture, farm house, and new building site selling as three tracts 30. *Civil rights activist and 2. Flavored with kola nuts • Great location on Highway 59 between Parsons and Altamont Ferguson opponent 3. Absent without leave • Small starter/hobby farm or rental investment property with great access 35. Single pip cards 4. Gives a helping hand For property details, please contact: 37. Give a shot of novocaine 5. Antebellum 39. Call forth 6. Pillow filler Mark Baker, Agent 40. Long John Silver’s walk 7. ____colonial or ____classical Pittsburg, Kansas 41. Sauna product 8. Oven emanation? Business: (620) 670-4068 43. Dashing style 9. Lady’s man [email protected] 44. Pariah, for medical reasons 10. Ne plus ultra Auctioneer: Boyd Harris www.FarmersNational.com/MarkBaker 46. Back arrow key 11. Famous Coward www.FarmersNational.com 47. As opposed to gross 12. Man Ray’s genre Real Estate Sales • Auctions • Farm and Ranch Management • Appraisals 15. Back of a saddle Insurance • Consultations • Oil and Gas Management • Forest Resource Management 20. Popular Byzantine artwork National Hunting Leases • Lake Management • FNC Ag Stock 22. Nile viper 24. Reminder of times past when she won Olympic medal 56. Canada flyers 25. *First African American to 34. Busybody, in Yiddish 57. Handle of #45 Down win Best Actress Oscar 36. Work detail 58. Most populous continent Conservation Tree Sales 26. More slippery 38. Bid, past tense 59. Invitation request 27. Allegro and lento, in music 42. Coffee shop order 60. Regrets Kansas Forest Service 29. *Nobel Peace Prize laure- 45. D’Artagnan’s weapon of 61. Commoner Order now through May 1st. ate, 1984 choice 62. Diamond’s corner Shipping will begin mid‐March. 31. Like fair share 49. Get the picture 63. Walkie-talkie word 32. Arch and ball location, pl. 51. *Harlem Renaissance poet 64. Japanese money, pl. Order online at 33. *On Debi Thomas’ foot 54. Fur shawl 67. *Du Bois kansasforests.org or call 1-888-740-8733 “Care of Natural Resources and Service to People Through Forestry” Want to buy a Chronicle subscription? See advertisement on page A8