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S l I e a n s i 0 d q u n n 2 ep i c e n t e 0 en -2 de 70 nce, KS • 18 ReporterYESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 2020 VOL. 140, NO. 11 $0.75 10EST. PAGES 1881 • 1 SECTION City staff, USD 446 School Board commission ■ School board adopts to students and staff is the attend retreat use, possession or promotion tobacco-free grounds of any tobacco product by any policy student or staff is prohibited in ■ Search is on for city any district facility, in school manager BY STEVE MCBRIDE vehicles, at school-sponsored Contributing Writer activities, programs or events BY TAINA COPELAND and on school-owned or oper- [email protected] he USD 446 School ated property at all times. Board met in the Inde- It will also apply to any A special meeting held Tpendence High School guests who are visiting a Monday afternoon in the Vet- Community Room for their school facility or function. The erans Room of Memorial Hall regular monthly meeting, policy states, the use of any was for the Independence where they discussed a gamut tobacco product by parents, City Commission to review of issues and topics. The main contractors, volunteers and all and consider city manager topic was the adoption of a other visitors are prohibited in applications. comprehensive Tobacco-Free any district facility, in school, The entire meeting was school grounds policy. vehicles, at school-sponsored held in executive session and Rusty Arnold, superinten- activities, programs or events no action was taken, accord- dent of schools, opened the and on school-owned or oper- ing to Interim City Manager discussion of a tobacco-free ated property at all times. Kelly Passauer, who said, “I school grounds policy with The policy indicates that have not heard at this point a statement. “It’s really all student violations will result where they are in the process about vaping but it’s more in disciplinary actions as out- of the city manager selec- comprehensive than just lined by the school district. tion.” about vaping. There is a real Disciplinary actions may in- The Commission, along push across the state to try clude parent/guardian noti- with City of Independence to get the vaping and tobacco fication, participation in to- staff, gathered at the In- use under control with mi- bacco and electronic nicotine dependence Country Club nors,” he stated. He added the delivery systems education Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 Kansas State Board of Edu- program, referral to a cessa- p.m. for a Strategic Planning cation is encouraging Kan- tion program and/or com- Retreat. The retreat is an sas school districts to adopt munity service. Student viola- annual event and included and implement a tobacco-free tions may be reported to law Barb Beurskens, Lacey Lies, school grounds policy. Arnold enforcement if use or posses- April Nutt, Dave Cowan, informed the board the dis- sion is deemed to be illegal. The drawing shows the new bus access ramp area at Independence Middle School. Mike Passauer, Terry Lyba- trict basically operates with The board approved the policy Courtesy Graphic rger, Shawn Wallis, Jerry a tobacco-free policy now for as presented. Harrison, Kelly Passauer, Arnold presented a draft of a Dean Hayse, Louis Ysusi and the students, employees and into the building. A ramp will that was not the fault of the guests. new bus access ramp area at Leonhard Caflisch. the middle school. He stated be provided for handicap ac- district. The district would re- A full report on the retreat “When we have guests come cess into the building. A bid ceive a total amount of $5,900 who will stand outside or in when the new bus ramp ac- will be in the Friday edition cess area was initially put in, has been received for the side- after the deductible to put to- of IDR. the parking lot and we sim- walk at $9,626,” said Arnold. ward the purchase of a new ply ask them not to do that on it took the school out of com- The City announced the pliance and a new ramp was The board approved the van. The district received two Peter Pan Rd. improvement school grounds. We want the purchase of a 10-passenger bids, with Quality Motors re- whole grounds to be tobacco- required to be installed. “It project is progressing as nor- (the ramp) will be coming off van to replace a van the insur- mal and has an “anticipated” free,” he said. ance company deemed to be The policy states pertaining of 10th St. and lead up to four completion date of March 31. steps for a straight entrance a total loss from an accident ❖ See SCHOOL, page 2

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38 Special to Bring Southern Rock to Kansas State Fair

STAFF REPORT at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at eral admission – $20 in admission, all fairgoers the Nex-Tech Wireless the grandstand seat- have the opportunity to HUTCHINSON — Hold Grandstand. The iconic ing area and $45 in the choose their great seat on tight because 38 Spe- rockers are the second Bud Light Party Pit. The in the grandstand.” cial is bringing their sig- act to be announced in Bud Light Party Pit is a All tickets include $7 nature brand of south- the Fair’s grandstand standing-room only ex- gate admission through A COLD BURN — First snow and time to burn the brush ern rock – which has concert series. perience that is up close Aug. 15. pile, said IDR reader Virginia Huffman in her email. Many spawned several gold Tickets go on sale next to the stage. “It’s an inexpensive say after the first snow of winter is the best time to burn brush piles as it is usually a light fall and the snow doesn’t and platinum albums at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. “We want this to be a way to see this celebrat- penetrate compact piles of brush sufficiently to prevent – to the 2020 Kansas 17. The Fair’s ticket of- concert where fans can ed classic rock band burning. If you would like to have your photo considered State Fair. fice will be open from 8 come with family or have and spend a day at the for the front page of the Reporter, email the photo, along The band, known for a.m. to 5 p.m. that day a reunion with friends,” Kansas State Fair,” Jen- with information, to: [email protected]. smash hits “Hold on to accommodate walk-in said General Manager It is suggested to take the photos with a camera as they Loosely” and “Caught traffic and phone calls. Robin Jennison. “With are much larger and can be worked for print easily. Subject suggestions include people and animals. Courtesy Photo Up in You,” will perform Ticket prices are all gen- seating being general ❖ See 38, page 3

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WWW.INDYDAILYREPORTER.COM 2 ∙ DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 City - County Obituaries AMBULANCE RUNS PAMELA S. “PAM” SOLES SETH ALAN EYTCHESON Motor Vehicle Accident, 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, 2375 CR 4100 Pamela S. “Pam” Soles, 64, of Seth Alan Eytcheson, age 25. To Trauma Call, 9:44 a.m. Tuesday, So. Penn Ave Liberty passed away Sunday, most he was known as “Big Hoss”, Slip or Fall, 11:21 a.m. Tuesday, N. Penn Ave January 12, 2020 at her home. but he had a few more names….to Fire Alarm, 11:23 a.m. Tuesday, Standard Motors She was born on November grandpa, he was Sethy Lou, to his Slip or Fall, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Mulberry Street\ 18, 1955 at Coffeyville to Dar- uncle, he was Pugsley and many Motor Vehicle Accident, 7:29 p.m. Tuesday, Elk City reld E. and Laura Mae (Andres) friends refer to him as a brother. Lake Dam VanTeighen. Pam grew up in Cof- He was a much loved son and Assault, 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, N. 10th St. feyville where she attended Holy brother; to Nicholas he was “Bro”, Medical Emergency, 9:37 p.m. Tuesday, So. Penn Ave Name Catholic School and grad- to Noah he was “Paffy” because Medical Emergency, 10:39 p.m. Tuesday, N. 8th uated from Field Kindley High Pamela S. “Pam” he couldn’t pronounce Sethy and Seth Alan Medical Emergency, 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, 3000 CR School. Soles forever and always he will be his Eytcheson 3700 On December 24, 1980 she momma’s “Moose”. Seth went to Emergency Transfer, 1:52 a.m. Wednesday, Indy ER married Ronald E. Soles at Miami, Oklahoma. Follow- be with his grandpa, “Paw Paw” Gene and with his to Freeman ing their marriage they made their home in the Cof- Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January feyville and Liberty area. Ron preceded her in death 11, 2020 at 5:08 a.m. at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa, on February 18, 2015. Oklahoma. Pam was employed at Western Publishing Co. for Seth was born on July 17, 1994 in Independence, several years and later became a Home Health Care Kansas to Darryl Eytcheson and Carol (Runyon) Con- Et-Cetera caregiver. ley. He grew up in Caney, Kansas where he attended She loved being outdoors spending time, she en- grade school. When he was in the 7th grade he moved CHAPTER DA CONVENES joyed fishing and swimming, painting, arts and crafts to Coffeyville, Kansas. In no time at all he became ev- and playing pool with the girls. eryone’s friend. Seth had the ability to make everyone Chapter DA, PEO, met Jan. 14 at the Indepen- Survivors include one son, John Soles of Indepen- around him happy; he could fill a room with laughter. dence Country Club for a lunch meeting with Barbara dence; one sister, Marcia Scott and husband, Randy; Seth found a family of friends within the Coffeyville Schmidt and Suzanne Read as co-hostesses. The pro- and many nieces, nephews and friends. FFA and the Auto Mechanics classes during his time gram for the month was Founders Day, “Remember- She was preceded in death by her parents, her hus- at FKHS. He graduated Field Kindley High School in ing Our History.” The next meeting will be Feb. 11 at band, one sister, Judy VanTeighen; and one brother, 2013. the Country Club. Darreld D. “Butch” VanTeighen. Seth was a dedicated and hard worker. He started A Memorial Service celebrating Pam’s life will be at working for Braums when he was only 14 years old. VALLEY VICTORS SOUP SUPPER 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Fairview He worked there for a year and a half. During high Cemetery Veterans Memorial Patio with Pastor Mark school he worked for the South Coffeyville Stockyards. The Valley Victors 4-H Club will hold its annual Wilson of the First Church of God officiating. Inurn- Other places that he worked were Spears, Acme, Mont- soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Jan. 18 at the ICC West ment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. Following gomery County Jail and he was currently working at Campus. Admission is $6 per person. All proceeds will Pam’s wishes cremation has taken place. Textron Cessna since last July. benefit the Valley Victors 4-H Club. The annual soup Friends may sign the register book on Thursday Seth was a collector, and it depended on who you supper is the only fundraiser of the calendar year for from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes asked if it was “trash” or “treasure”. At the age of 4 the Valley Victors 4-H Club. A silent auction featuring Funeral Home in Coffeyville. he was fixing broken things without any help. He had dozens of items will be held during the event. Bids will To leave a message for the family please visit www. this gift of tinkering around with things and making close at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. dwbfh.com. them work again. Some of those things were dirt bikes David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in and 3-wheelers. He learned a lot from his Paw Paw. 55 AND BETTER DANCE FRIDAY charge of arrangemtns. They spent countless hours fiddling and tinkering with things in the garage and he just soaked in everything The Independence 55 and Better Dance will be Fri- BEVERLY J. ZIMMERMAN he possibly could learn from him and through that day, Jan. 17 at ICC West Campus, 2615 W. Main St. formed an unbreakable bond. in Independence from 7 to 10 p.m. Joe Harris will Beverly J. Zimmerman, 88, In- It was 6 months ago that he had a life changing provide music from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and to- dependence, Kansas passed away event. He went on a blind date with Christy Ryburn. day’s country. Singles and groups are welcome. Par- on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Seth was a very simple guy, so the last few hours of ticipants are encouraged to bring finger foods to enjoy Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. that date were spent laying in the bed of his truck look- during the dance. The 55 and Better Dance is held Funeral Services will be 10:00 ing at the stars with the most amazing woman by his every first and third Friday of the month. a.m. on Saturday, January 18, side. He was bit by the love bug, because when you 2020 with interment to follow in the know, you just know and he had received his “Bless- Lutheran Cemetery, Independence, ing”. By November the two were talking marriage and he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with weather Kansas. Friends may register from 10:00 a.m., to 6:30 p.m. Friday, her. Their time got cut way too short. He is now one of Beverly J. those bright stars, shining bright, so she can look up Normal for today...... 42 and 20 January 17, 2020 with the family Zimmerman Records...... 73 (1952) and -9 (1885) greeting friends from 4:30 p.m. to and know he’s still with her every day. Sunrise...... Friday 7:40 a.m.| sets 5:27 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Webb & Rodrick Chapel. Please send me- Seth recently shared a post with others that reads: Lake level...... 798.03 feet | outflow 943 CFS morials in honor of Beverly to AWOL or they may be left “…I made it through to fight another day all I gotta say with the chapel. is if I can make it through this twice any one can make The family request that you wear yellow in honor of it through anything.” Seth was the kind of person who Forecast for Montgomery County: A 20% chance always thought of others. He was kind, caring, help- of rain after 3 p.m., mostly cloudy with a high near Beverly’s favorite story. Beverly was born June 22, 1931 in Coffeyville, Kansas ful and giving, never expecting or needing anything in 38 and northeast winds at 8 to 13 mph. A chance of return. Everyone knew he was the one you could call rain and snow before 11 p.m. Thursday night, then to Joseph D. and Emma P. (Barlow) Mercer. She gradu- ated from Coffeyville, Kansas school. Beverly married on, the one you could trust, that no matter what he rain with a low around 33 and an east wind at 6 to 13 would drop everything to be there for someone. Seth mph gusting as high as 18 mph; chance of precipita- Wayne H. Zimmerman on December 15, 1950 in Inde- pendence, Kansas. The couple then made their home impacted so many lives. All the people who had the gift tion is 90%. of knowing him, knew their life was better for having Rain Friday with a high of 47 and south winds in Independence, Kansas. Beverly owned and operated Zim’s Apparel on Laurel Street. After, she then oper- him in it. around 10 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 29 mph; Seth always had his can of Copenhagen, loved his chance of precipitation if 100%. ated Zim’s Enterprises which was a vendor route serv- ing South East Kansas and North East Oklahoma along sweet tea, loved food, but hated 3 things: black lico- with being a distributor for the Kansas City Star News rice, green jello salad and asparagus. He loved the lottery Paper. Beverly was employed by Tom Salter before be- Fast and Furious movies and Paul Walker with a pas- coming employed by Electra, and finally ACC Standard sion. He loved playing video games like GTA, CoD, and Forza. In true Seth fashion, his gamer tag was “Big TOPEKA, KAN. - These Kansas lotteries were drawn earlier this week. Motors for 21 years working in the 21st Street plant before moving to the Oak Street plant. Beverly was a Country”. He loved cars, he was in the middle of fixing Super Kansas Cash...... Jackpot: $350,000 longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was his Paw Paw’s truck, it is a tan 1990 Ford F150. In his Mega Millions...... Jackpot: $103 million an animal lover and certainly adored her cats. Beverly honor, those that were helping him are going to fin- Powerball...... Jackpot: $296 million also loved camping, fishing, and playing Dominos where ish fixing it in his honor. He always wanted his baby she was known as the “Domino Queen” at Grand Villas. brother to have it. index She’d even played her final game of dominos on Thurs- Seth made all those around him happy. He leaves day before her passing. One of Beverly’s last big enjoy- behind his momma, Carol Conley and his step father, Stephen Conley who he was very close with; his father, Obituaries...... 2 ments was a meet and greet with the Oak Ridge Boys Opinion...... 4 performing at Memorial Hall with a backstage pass. Darryl Eytcheson or “Old Man” as Seth called him and Comics...... 5 Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother Monya Eytcheson; big brother and protec- Sports...... 6 husband of 57 years Wayne, one daughter Cheryl Hall tor, Nicholas Eytcheson and wife, Rachel; baby brother, Classifieds...... 9 Noah Eytcheson; sister, Ariesse Conley; loving fiancé, Education...... 9,10 and a granddaughter Amanda Zimmerman. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Steve (Jacque) Christy Ryburn and her daughter, Mikayla Hasting Zimmerman, Rogers, Arkansas; Kevin (Sue) Zimmer- that he formed a special bond with right away; special REPORTER OBITUARY POLICY man, Independence, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, Shane nieces, Alexiah, Madi and Kimber Eytcheson; maternal grandmother, Martha Runyon; paternal grandfather The Independence Daily Reporter publishes death notices at Zimmerman, Courtney McAlister, Brian Reedy, Ian En- no charge. A death notice includes name, age, date of death nis, Erin Shaw, John Zimmerman, and Angela Zimmer- and step grandmother, David and Linda Eytcheson; and service information. Anything more than a standard man; 8 great grandchildren, Danielle Reedy, Austyn numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended notice will be priced at $60 without a photo and $70 with a Cravey, Addison Cravey, Emma Cravey, Jason Shaw, family and many friends. photo (up to 500 words). Micah Shaw, Elizabeth Shaw, Kristin Shaw and Rana He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfa- Please submit all obituaries ther, “Paw Paw” Gene Runyon; paternal grandmother, to [email protected] Zimmerman; one great, great grandson James Reedy; two sisters-in-law Nina Brown, Cawker City, Kansas Judy Hardeman. The deadline to be in the Tuesday through Saturday and Marcene ( Lynn) Tennyson, Tulsa, Oklahoma. To Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, January publications is 11am the day before publication. Any leave a special message for the family please visit www. 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Veterans Patio at Fairview obituaries received after the above deadlines will be webbrodrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Pastor Mark Wilson published the next available publication day entrusted to the care of Webb & Rodrick Chapel and with the First Church of God will officiate. Burial will Crematory. follow in Restlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at David W Barnes Fu- AUDREY ORTEGA neral Home in Coffeyville. The family will greet friends on Friday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. Services for Audrey Ortega will be Friday, January until 8:00 p.m. 17th at 1:00 P.M. at Havana Church. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. These may be left with David W Barnes funeral home or mailed in care of David W Barnes Funeral Home 306 N Cline Rd, Vocal ensemble from Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave a message for the family online, visit www. Germany to perform dwbfh.com David W. Barnes Funeral Home is in charge of ar- What happens when PITTSBURG — Calmus Vocal Ensemble, a group of rangements. five noted musicians from Leipzig, will perform at 7:30 you don’t advertise? p.m. on Jan. 24, in the Sharon Kay Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall at Pittsburg State University. Tickets are on sale now. • School Board Founded in 1999 in Germany, the a cappella quin- Con’t from Page 1 tet Calmus embodies the rich choral tradition of its home- town of Leipzig. The group’s members are all graduates ceiving the board’s approval at $29,550. Very little. of Leipzig‘s renowned St. Thomas Church Choir School, An approval of Math textbooks supplements for and offer the unique combination of a pure soprano voice consumables and online resources K-8 Math was with four male voices ranging from bass to countertenor. given by the board in the amount of $24,385.18. The ensemble covers a range of music, from renais- A district insurance quote for the school year sance and baroque masters through great German ro- 2020-2021 was approved in the amount of $247,950 mantic works, all the way to contemporary choral reper- from Newkirk, Dennis and Buckles. The quote toire, as well as pop songs and jazz numbers. amounts to an increase of $34,185 — or 16.9% — Tickets are free to full-time PSU students with valid from the year before. However, the total increase student ID. Individual tickets for the public are $12 will be $45,400 when including the new bus fleet. general admission, or $8 for those over 65 and under Approval of school board meetings was set to 18. Tickets may be purchased at the PSU Ticket office in continue to be held on the second Monday of each (620) 331-3550 | 320 N. 6th | Independence, KS the Garfield Weede Building, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday month at 7 p.m. in the IHS Community Room. The through Friday, online at www.pittstate.edu/tickets, or next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 10 in the Inde- at the door prior to the concert based on availability. pendence High School Community Room at 7 p.m. DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 ∙ 3 Indy Community College Part Two ■ Jan. 13 for minimum wage jobs job training, resulting in nership, would they send able for students to pre- son with the previous in the food industry. Al- special education fund- somebody down for some pare food, reducing the year with three full-time reorganization len agreed they should ing to cover transpor- teaching?” cost of supplying all the staff. Sadhoo said he meeting consider any limitations tation costs. She men- Allen said the most food for culinary classes. would provide a compari- in job opportunities in tioned Neodesha High limiting factor is that Sherwood said although son and where expenses BY SUSAN SCOVEL a more rural area and School (NHS) having a the size of ICC restricts tabling the discussion will likely trend for the Contributing Writer whether available jobs greenhouse program for program growth beyond would further delay plans upcoming festival. would result in a livable their special education 12 students. Brannum’s to search for an instruc- Sadhoo recalled the de- Dr. Mark Allen, vice- wage. students. Classes are stated position was no tor in the spring, it was cision to reduce the num- president of Academic At the school Allen only offered mornings further action should important to consider ber of personnel came af- Affairs, reintroduced a came from previously, with qualified instructors be taken without more the impact of $100,000 ter the board rejected the proposal to revive the there was opportunity for employed half-day. NHS in-depth research. Os- in program costs before request to increase the Culinary Arts program at students to apply credits has partnered with Ft. burn agreed, adding she preparing the college’s festival budget. “What Independence Commu- toward a hotel manage- Scott Community College wanted to see details budget for next year. The they’re doing, that’s not nity College beginning ment degree and employ- to offer dual credit class- about fund allocations, a board voted to table fur- a budget. That’s not all with the Fall 2020 se- ment as an executive es although Ft. Scott plan identifying benefits ther discussions to allow the money that’s spent.” mester. At the November chef. Trustee Osburn doesn’t have a culinary to the college and more time for ICC to research Sadhoo explained he 2019 meeting, the Board inquired where the pro- program. concrete numbers of in- options. sees the expenditures in of Trustees agreed to ta- gram cost would result in Therefore, Greenbush terested students rather When discussions their budget but the Inge ble further discussions cuts elsewhere. Finance is receptive to transferra- than relying solely on an- turned to payables, Eu- Festival only accounted at the request of John Director Jonathan Sad- ble credits toward an as- ecdotal impressions. banks questioned addi- for discretionary funds Eubanks until January hoo said hiring adjunct sociate’s degree through “I don’t see it as vi- tional expenses tied to without considering the when Eubanks, Kevin professors for a class size ICC. Osburn said the able with a teacher and the William Inge Festi- larger expenses of salary Brannum and Ashley of 12 might reduce costs director of Greenbush only 12 students.” Bran- val, including a second and benefits. Osburn were seated on enough for the program is willing to speak with num said, “Since the col- $3,000 contract pay- Eubanks asked about the board. to at least pay for itself. ICC about successes and lege has gone through it ment for video and edit- an expense for an airline The initial $100,000 Allen said he learned the challenges associated several times before, we ing services made after ticket for a student, with budget encompasses state is looking at the with a culinary program. need to make sure it’s ac- the board was told all ex- Sadhoo explaining there salary and benefits for way technical funding Osburn offered Allen tually going to work. Re- penses were accounted may be confidentiality a full-time instructor, is allocated and Allen is her contact information ally have a high level of for, questioning whether issues connected with with recruitment efforts concerned they will lose and notes, saying, “They certainty.” Allen agreed, that expense was includ- Title IX that couldn’t be starting in May with the the program if it isn’t (Greenbush) are an awe- saying the culinary pro- ed in the original budget shared in a public fo- kitchen housed at ICC sufficiently funded and some resource for our gram he was associated presented in December rum. Osburn and Sher- West fully equipped for the program no longer high schools. They really with was well developed by the artistic director wood joined Eubanks in classes. He mentioned a affordable. try to partner with com- with eight full-time facul- of the festival, Hannah asking for clarification less preferable option to Trustee Brannum munity colleges to try to ty and industry partner- Joyce-Hoven. on expenses across sev- hire adjunct instructors, asked Allen if he had duplicate and get more ships with hotel and res- Sherwood said she was eral categories, including as they would not neces- researched information of the dual credit pieces. taurant chains in Tulsa. concerned there was a purchase of Neewollah sarily be fully invested Brannum had provided I would encourage us to If students were not will- disconnect between how play tickets, football and in the program’s suc- since the board last met look into it and maybe we ing to locate to a much Sadhoo accounted for marketing, with Sadhoo cess. According to Allen, and Allen said he had could save some money larger metropolitan area expenses and the budget responding or offering to Jaicey Gillum, coordina- just begun the process. there and perhaps grow it might be difficult to presented with Joyce- check how departments tor of ICC Now, believed Trustee Osburn shared the program to where it’s find better paying jobs. Hoven, who told board were reporting expenses. there was growing inter- information about not just purely offering Trustee Norman members last year’s fes- Sherwood questioned est in the culinary field Greenbush, a southeast classes but we’re actually Chambers asked if the tival stayed within bud- the purchase of $472 for by students enrolled Kansas education ser- trying to augment a com- kitchen could be offered get. Sadhoo surmised Neewollah play tickets in ICC Now, a program vice center located in munity benefit with a lot to another business to Joyce-Hoven meant she and Cordell Jordan said that allows high school the more rural area be- of the different schools generate some income stayed “within the pa- they were tied to an in- students to earn col- tween St. Paul and Gi- around.” and DeFever cited ICC’s rameters of her budget” creased sponsorship lev- lege credit for approved rard. Greenbush had a Brannum added it previous instructor mak- and he added the festi- el with tickets supplied courses they complete commercial kitchen in- might be more prudent ing use of the kitchen val is by no means self- for staff attendance at while still in high school. stalled initially to save to utilize the commercial for community cooking sustaining. He said there the musical. The program would be money on catering and kitchen for community classes. DeFever sug- are two transfers made Osburn asked to pull capped at 12 students. provide educational op- purposes prior to begin- gested asking businesses to the Inge program, the financials report from Trustee Val DeFe- portunities. Osburn said ning such a program about the need and ex- one in the amount of a the Consent Agenda and ver expressed concerns high school students are while researching fund- panding those inquiries $40,000 grant from ICC make it a separate item with the limited number being bussed in for culi- ing to defray some of the beyond just Indepen- and the other to cover for discussion and ap- of students and in the nary classes that include costs. He said ICC should dence, adding, “There’s any remaining shortfall. proval before looking at past the program cost a high school practical investigate potential nothing worse than pre- In 2019, the shortfall the payables. The trust- exceeded what could math class. partnerships with four- paring a kid for a job amount was $170,000. ees voted to make this a be recouped in tuition There is a greenhouse year institutions, noting that’s not there.” Brannum asked what permanent change to the and fees. She asked if on site for growing sup- K-State already offers a Sadhoo mentioned the anticipated savings agenda. such a program would plemental produce. Spe- nutrition program. “One pursuing partnerships would be in the coming IDR will publish Part only prepare students cial education students of my questions is, if we with restaurants where year with one full-time Three of the ICC meeting also use the kitchen for had a good enough part- consumables are avail- staff member in compari- in the next edition.

those steps to the stage and hear that TOPEKA crowd roar, it’s a real rush to the head. 38 Special It feels like we’re getting ready to strap • ourselves in and it just takes off from Con’t from Page 1 there.” Voting freedom law won’t nison added. Fair officials are still finalizing the re- Spanning five decades, 38 Special maining Nex-Tech Wireless Grandstand helped write the classic rock soundtrack concert series. Teen ventriloquist Darci be ready for implementation of the 1970s and 1980s. Founded by Lynne Farmer was the first act added young friends Don Barnes, Donnie Van to the Fair’s current lineup with tickets Zant (brother of the late Ronnie Van going on sale in December. Darci Lynne for 2020 elections Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd fame) and Ken will perform at 3 p.m. Sept. 20. Lyons, the band has released 15 al- Fair officials also advise fairgoers to be BY TAINA COPELAND bums since 1976 with sales surpassing cautious when purchasing tickets. Etix [email protected] $20 million. is the only authorized seller for Fair tick- Other hits include “Fantasy Girl,” ets. Tickets can be purchased through TOPEKA — Stating the program “Rockin’ into the Night,” “If I’d Been the Etix by visiting the Kansas State Fair’s won’t be finalized until 2021, Kansas One,” “Back Where you Belong,” “Chain website — www.kansasstatefair.com or Secretary of State Scott Schwab has Lightin’” and “Second Chance.” Barnes by stopping in at the Administration predicted regulations necessary to said the band works hard to keep the Building at 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchin- implement a state law allowing resi- energy high and the music true. son. After the on-sale date of Jan. 17, dents of Kansas to vote at the polling “The magic’s still there,” Barnes said. the ticket office will open in the spring station of their choice won’t be com- “It’s an emotional high for us to keep when all the Fair’s concerts have been pleted in time for the 2020 elections ‘bringing it’ after all these years. When announced. in August and November. Secretary of State Scott Schwab told the those lights go down and we all walk up For more information, call the Fair at Schwab told members of the Sen- Senate elections committee Tuesday that 620-669-3600. ate’s election committee on Tuesday rules and regulations to accompany a new that technical considerations in the state law designed to let voters cast bal- 105 counties in the state made the lots at the location most convenient for process of drafting rules complex, them won’t be ready until 2021. State leg- islators shared disappointment the change including cell phone coverage prob- won’t apply to the August and November lems, according to the Topeka Capi- elections in 2020. Evert Nelson | The Capitol tal-Journal. Kansas Gov. Laura Kel- Journal ly signed the voting reform bill last year after inspiration by a proposal “They also know Mike Pompeo, a from officials in Sedgwick County. potential presidential candidate in “They are not going to be ready by the future, is still looking into it,” this year simply because we don’t Schwab said. want to screw up,” Schwab said. “If To shield the polls books used in we rushed it through for this year, I Kansas to monitor individuals who promise you there would be a lot of cast votes from hacking, the secre- mistakes.” tary of state’s office intends to use Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, D- millions of dollars in federal fund- Wichita, said Sedgwick County vot- ing, adding he has plans to hire a ers expected to be able to cast ballots state employee to work in his office at the polling station “most con- as an election security commission- venient” to them in the 2020 elec- er. Schwab said, in the future federal tion, rather than an assigned loca- grants may be used to help counties tion. Faust-Goudeau recommended update their election machines. Schwab’s office conduct a statewide If a political candidate believe a public-service campaign to notify photograph or video image of them potential voters of the delay. posted to social media was intention- “Back home in Wichita ... a lot of ally distorted to present a “false im- people are looking forward to this. pression,” the candidate should con- They thought it would be ready tact his office immediately. Schwab for the August primary,” Faust- said his office will appeal to social Goudeau said. media companies to take down the Schwab is convinced foreign gov- offending representation. He added, ernments would make an attempt to the 2020 Legislature “should re- interfere with the United States elec- sist the temptation” to aggressively tion process in a “bid to make it ap- change Kansas election law. pear democracies were unstable.” He “Please do not do much drastic added, agents of Iran, China, Russia change in elections. If you change and North Korea are aware of the one thing in a law, it creates a lot retirement of U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, of things on our end to make sure R-Kan. and that candidates seeking clerks are trained appropriately,” he his seat include Kris Kobach, Susan said. “When you start getting those Wagle, Roger Marshall and Barbara moving pieces in an election year, it Bollier. can create a lot of voter confusion.” 4 ∙ DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Opinion — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Do Canadians Want to Defer to Harry and Meghan? One thing Canadians tabloids. But as Harvard tend to be is sensible. And law professor Noah Feld- so it is surprising how man opined: “Freedom of many would consider mak- expression demands that ing Prince Harry and his Froma stories about royals be wife, the former Meghan Harrop given substantial license. Markle, king and queen of That’s a price that they Canada. Harry is a ben- should have to pay for their eficiary of the lucky sperm substantial privileges.” club, and Meghan was TV The public was billed per- actress from Los Angeles. haps $41 million for secu- Do Canadians really want to defer to these rity costs at Harry and Meghan’s wedding. two, even under their current titles, His The queen gave them Frogmore Cottage, Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex and nicely situated on the Windsor estate. The Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sus- house needed structural repairs for which sex? British taxpayers spent about $3 million. A writer for Toronto’s The Globe and The estimated $6.5 million in annual ex- Mail called their possible part-time resi- penses given to Harry and Meghan, and dence in Canada “the fairy-tale ending we Prince William and his family, are large- all deserve.” Ottawa needs to issue a na- ly paid for by Prince Charles. His money tionwide dignity alert. comes from the Duchy of Cornwall -- a Trump’s In-Kind Contribution to Bernie Polite applause is due to the nearly vast private estate that includes farm- 4,000 residents of East Sussex, England, lands and coastal areas, residential and The directed killing of nent, as both contemptu- who petitioned their council to avoid refer- commercial properties. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, ous and the worst briefing ring to Harry and Meghan as the Duke and The royals’ deal has been that, in return Iran’s blood-soaked field he ever had. Duchess of Sussex. They called such titles for deference, six palaces, castles and es- marshal in the “forever The general may have “non-democratic” and urged their council tates, and enormous public subsidies, war” of the Middle East, Patrick gotten the justice he de- to not afford the couple “any hospitality or they perform mainly ceremonial duties, has begun to roil the poli- Buchanan served in that SUV de- courtesies above and beyond that of an or- keep their complaints to themselves and tics of both the region and parting Baghdad airport, dinary member of the public.” behave as models of rectitude. the USA. but the unintended conse- This was before Harry and Meghan set Rectitude was in decline even before A stunned and shaken quences of his execution off a convulsion by announcing that they Prince Andrew’s romp with sexual preda- Iran retaliated by firing a are now coming in. would offload their tedious royal duties tor Jeffrey Epstein. Harry’s mother, the dozen missiles at two U.S. Trump has elevated and live half the time in North America. late Princess Diana, turned the world into bases in Iraq. Yet, before the Middle East wars as a Harry and Meghan are free humans. her fashion runway -- all the while griping launching the attack, Iran signaled that its major issue in 2020, not his strong suit. And they would not be the first couple to about the media attention. Divorced from retaliation would be strictly proportionate, For, as the military says, “The enemy gets divorce themselves from family. But, boy, Charles, she died in a car crash in Paris to avoid an escalation. a vote!” as to how much blood, including are they tawdry -- if you buy into the royal alongside her playboy lover, Dodi Fayed. U.S. forces were warned where the mis- American blood, will be shed in 2020. mystique. Now you have Harry and Meghan work- siles would hit. Result: zero U.S. casualties Also, by sending the 82nd Airborne to “We intend to ... become financially in- ing their brand -- for example, publishing in the two strikes. Kuwait and Iraq, Trump underscored the dependent, while ... continuing to hon- pictures of their newborn, Archie, peek-a- Hours after the Iranian missiles hit the truth: We are still mired in the “endless our our duty to the Queen, the Common- boo style on their Instagram account. They U.S. bases, however, an apparently pan- wars” of the Middle East despite his prom- wealth, and our patronages,” they said in declined doing a traditional official royal icked Iranian officer at an air defense mis- ise to extricate us. a statement. Sounds nice, but they want baby picture. sile battery launched and shot down a Fractures have appeared in the conser- to monetize membership in the royal fam- And who will foot the bill for their enor- Ukrainian airliner leaving Tehran airport vative-populist coalition that put Trump in ily while avoiding the work. Harry and mous security expenses? Britain? Cana- with 176 people aboard. office. War Party interventionists, who have Meghan’s new website, Sussexroyal.com, da? Perchance they themselves? For days, the ayatollah indicated he did long sought to have the United States do to looks like it sells fancy bath towels. And As an American, I can say, “Happily, not not know the cause of the disaster had Iran what Bush 43 did to Iraq, are exhila- maybe it will. They’ve applied to trade- us.” been one of Iran’s own surface-to-air mis- rated by what they believe the Soleimani mark their Sussex Royal brand -- books, siles. killing portends -- an inevitable war with clothing, charities and such. Follow Froma Harrop on Twitter @Fro- Thus, while hundreds of thousands had Iran. Harry complains that British newspa- maHarrop. She can be reached at fharrop@ been marching last week in nationalist Trump has also energized the anti-war pers have mistreated Meghan. True, some gmail.com. To find out more about Froma solidarity to honor the dead general, to- majority in the Democratic Party, spe- coverage of the biracial Meghan has been Harrop and read features by other Creators day, thousands of Iranians are marching cifically the candidacy of Bernie Sanders, ugly, but for the most part, it’s been the writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators against the ayatollah, accusing his regime whose anti-war and anti-interventionist usual onslaught of tabloid abuse. webpage at www.creators.com. of having known the truth and lied to the credentials are as long-standing and solid Both have launched suits against the nation. as is his fidelity to socialism. In Iraq, a nonbinding vote has been tak- Sanders voted against both the Bush II en in parliament to demand a full U.S. mil- Iraq War that Sen. Joe Biden voted to sup- itary withdrawal from Iraq for the execu- port, and George H.W. Bush’s Desert Storm tion of Soleimani. President Donald Trump expulsion of the Iraqi army from Kuwait. Trying to Get a Handle on the Past is threatening the Iraqis with sanctions if With the killing of the general and the Baghdad follows through and expels the possibility of a U.S.-Iran war rising, Bernie Dear Annie: I am a don’t require Michael’s par- 5,200 U.S. troops still there. is the Democratic candidate whose anti- 32-year-old married man ticipation. Call the Rape, NATO allies with units in Iraq are silently war credentials are the longest and stron- with two children. I am try- Abuse & Incest National seething, as they received no warning we gest and whose position of avoiding war ing to come to terms with Dear Network’s hotline anytime were about to take down the general. with Iran is most in sync with the majority my childhood. I grew up if you need someone to talk Here, the political fallout from the execu- of the party he seeks to lead. in a dysfunctional family, Annie to: 800-656-4673. Annie tion of Soleimani has only just begun. Sanders could ride anti-war sentiment with an alcoholic father Dear Annie: Though Democrats, after denouncing Soleimani to victory in Iowa and New Hampshire and and a mother who had nu- Lane your answer to “Craving as a war criminal and serial killer of Ameri- have the wind behind him going into South merous affairs. Kicks” was good, I think it can soldiers, are accusing Trump of carry- Carolina and Super Tuesday. My elder brother, “Mi- was slightly incomplete. ing out, without the consent of Congress, His socialism may be a bridge too far for chael,” was my world. He She said she felt com- never happened and I must a premeditated act of war on a nation on most Americans, and an insuperable ob- is only three years older pletely free, present and which Congress hasn’t authorized war. stacle to his ever becoming president, but than I am, but he practi- be imagining the whole powerful when she scored thing. Trump’s claim that the general had to be should he win the nomination, he could oc- cally raised me. He is the her first soccer goal and taken down to abort an “imminent” attack cupy in 2020 the space Trump occupied in one who got me dressed As God is my witness, I was indeed recalling those remember what happened on Americans, including attacks on not one 2016, as the anti-interventionist, anti-war and ready for school every feelings. But I submit that but four U.S. embassies, is being derided. candidate. morning, fed me, helped between us. I am not look- any endeavor also has the ing to accuse. I just want The justice of killing the general seems less And if Bernie ran a “Come Home, Amer- me with my homework, and potential to give those exact the issue now than the wisdom of the act, ica” campaign, half a century after the tucked me in at night. to understand. He has told feelings of freedom, power every member of the family, and a storm is brewing over whether Trump slogan’s author, George McGovern, lost in When I was 12 years and presentness when it is and his aides have been dissembling. history’s largest landslide, Sanders could old, my parents were going including our divorced par- pursued with practice and ents, that I am some kind Nancy Pelosi has already pushed through change the face and future of American through a nasty divorce, then success is achieved. the House a nonbinding resolution assert- politics. and our home had become of a pervert with bizarre, It depends on the intensity sick fantasies about him. ing that Trump has no authority to carry a war zone. I began to cling of the pursuit, the amount out acts of war against Iran without Con- Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of “Nix- to my brother even more for Unfortunately, the family of focus and practice, and believes him. gress’ consent. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Trump on’s White House Wars: The Battles That comfort and safety. how crowd-pleasing ac- supporter from Florida, stunned the presi- Made and Broke a President and Divided I am ashamed to admit My therapist says that complishments are. It does there is little I can do to dent by voting for the Pelosi resolution. America Forever.” To find out more about that our relationship be- not have to be soccer. Suc- Sen. Mike Lee broke with Trump to de- Patrick Buchanan and read features by oth- came inappropriate and get Michael to admit to our cessful professionals in past, that I need to reach nounce the briefing that Congress received, er Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the sexual in nature. To this all sports and in other en- about attacks on Americans being immi- Creators website at www.creators.com. day, I am not sure how it peace of mind on my own. deavors -- music, acting, happened. It was never the Is there anything you can academics -- experience the same after that, and we suggest to get him to at same power, freedom and never discussed what we least sit down with my ther- presentness, which come had done. apist and me? -- Recovering from concentration and fo- About a year ago, I start- Dear Recovering: I am cus. This makes me wish ed to go to therapy to deal so sorry for what you went I had practiced the piano with my past. I still love Mi- through, but I’m very glad more. -- Kathy in Virginia chael and want to try to un- to hear that you’re in thera- Beach derstand what we did and py. I believe that your ther- Dear Kathy in Virginia how it happened. apist is right -- that there Beach: I’m printing your I approached him about is little you can do to get letter because I agree com- meeting with my therapist, Michael to admit the past. pletely. Great points. And but he reacted with anger. I encourage you to stay in it’s never too late: Go tickle He claims to have no mem- therapy, as I believe you’ll those ivories! ory of any sexual encoun- find that you have many ters between us. He says it pathways to recovery that Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com. To find out tweet / repeat more about Annie Lane and read features by other Cre- ators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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port YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW IHS girls fend off ort Bulldogs beat Fort Scott with Scott at ome strong fourth quarter in Indy BY IAN OLIVER berger hit a corner triple to tie lead after the Bulldogs were BY IAN OLIVER ulldogs eat Writer the game at 8-8 and freshman able to rattle off 16 consecu- ulldogs eat Writer Abby Veile hit two free throws tive points. The offense of the At home on Tuesday, Jan- to take the lead with one min- Lady ‘Dogs began to struggle Defending their homecourt uary 14, the Independence ute left in the half. Fort Scott again after that though, and against the Fort Scott Tigers Lady Bulldogs were able to quickly answered however, as Fort Scott seized the oppor- on Tuesday, January 14, the pull away with a 34-29 win they sunk a three to force the tunity with a long run of their Independence Bulldogs were against Fort Scott (1-6, 1-3). score to 11–10 in favor of the own, scoring 15 unanswered able to post a 51-44 win. The Lady Tigers struck fi rst Tigers as the teams went into and putting the Tigers ahead The ‘Dogs played suffocating with a three, but after that, the break. 29-26 with just over two min- defense and dominated the the two teams struggled offen- The Bulldogs were prone to utes left in the fi nal period. boards all night long, which sively, resulting in the Lady long stretches without scor- The Bulldogs, in their sec- set the stage for the victory. Bulldogs trailing 5-2 at the ing in this defensive-minded ond hot streak of the night, The Bulldogs were able to end of the fi rst quarter. Both game, but they were able to were able to put eight points get on the scoreboard fi rst teams hit a three near the be- make up for it with a couple on the board and restrict the and got some momentum ginning of the second quarter, of runs that put the ‘Dogs on visiting Lady Tigers from scor- going early with two blocks but again, they struggled to top at crucial points. The fi rst ing at all in crunch time. and three buckets for the fi nd the basket until nearly of these two runs spanned the Senior point guard Jenna Bulldogs, giving the hosts an two minutes were left in the end of the third and the begin- Eytcheson led the way in the early 6-0 lead. The Bulldogs second. ning of the fourth quarter and fi nal stretch, scoring six of offense went dormant for the Indy junior Richelle Reichen- gave the hosts a large 26-14 the fi nal eight points to pave remainder of the fi rst quarter, the way for a win for the Lady but they were able to rely on Bulldogs. When Eytcheson their defense to keep the lead caught fi re, so did the rest of and did just that, with an 8-3 the ‘Dogs; as she scored 15 of advantage after one. The Bull- her 17 points in the second dogs got some offense going to Independence High School senior forward Davion Lewis in action half en route to a 34-29 tri- start the second and sprung in the Bulldogs loss to Parsons at home on Tuesday, January 7. umph. Six Bulldogs — includ- out to a 15-7 lead with fi ve Nick Dailey | File Photo ing Eytcheson — were able to minutes left in the quarter. ‘Dogs were able to hold the Ti- on defense, you can see that put some points on the board, The Bulldogs played stifl ing gers to just one basket in the in the offense..how he goes with junior Rhylie Powell scor- defense the entirety of the fi rst fourth but scored fi ve baskets hard to the basket..you have ing six and Veile adding fi ve. half, heading into intermis- of their own along with six free a lot more confi dence when Independence Head Coach sion with a 19-10 lead. throws to push the Bulldog you play good defense. Over- James Cole acknowledged Both teams started the third lead to 51-44 when the fi nal all, our kids found the open the contributions from vari- stanza hot, forcing the game buzzer sounded, moving the man on offense and we con- ous members of the squad, to 31-20 with four minutes Bulldogs to .500 (4-4, 2-2) on tinued to communicate well saying, “Right now, we’re try- left in the quarter. The Bull- the season. on defense.” ing to fi gure out some things dogs offense went cold how- Lewis and senior guard Lanning also touched on offensively to see what’s the ever, which opened the door Jaden McGrath led the way the team’s post presence and best combination to make this for Fort Scott to make an 11-4 for the Bulldogs, each scoring rebounding advantage, con- team go.” He also mentioned run and cut the lead down to 13 points in the win. Senior cluding, “We are strong inside, the ability of the team to han- just four to end the third. post TJ Turner added eight so we need to make sure that dle adversity and ended this IHS senior big man Davion and junior guard Jaxon Paige we do dominate on rebound- statement by simply saying, Lewis helped to break the chipped in seven for the Bull- ing and limit teams like that “a win is a win.” game open early in the fourth dog win. which shoot outside to just The Lady Bulldogs (5-3, 3-1) period with three consecutive “I think he (Lewis) played one shot.” will seek to keep their momen- baskets, pushing the lead to well on both sides of the Indy returns to action this tum alive when they travel to double digits at 41-31. Fort ball tonight,” Bulldogs Head Friday, January 17th as they Lady Bulldogs senior point guard Jenna Eytcheson uses a step- Scott then responded with a back dribble to create space against her defender during Altamont to face the Labette Coach Marcus Lanning be- matchup against Labette Independence’s home win over Parsons on Tuesday, January 7. County Grizzlies (6-3, 3-1) 10-4 run, yet again cutting gan. “That gives us a lot of en- County (1-8, 0-4) in Alta- Nick Dailey | File Photo this Friday, January 17th. the lead down to just four. The ergy and when he plays good mont. Minus Deon Dotson ansas bounces bac with win at lahoma BY GARY BEDORE Not Tuesday when Dotson, KU’s two 3s in that run. the fi rst half and was 4 of 7 from 16 defi cit into a 25-20 lead with Te ansas City tar sophomore starting point guard and It was 42-40 KU at 11:22. The Jay- the line. Overall, KU hit 38.7% of its 4:08 left in the half. Garrett had fi ve leading scorer, sat on the bench. He hawks went on a 14-5 run and led fi rst-half shots; OU 28.1%. points and Azubuike four in that NORMAN, Okla. — Devon Dot- injured his hip in the fi rst half of 56-45 at 4:41. Moss hit his fi fth 3 KU used a 9-0 run to turn a 20- surge. son wore a gray hooded sweatshirt Saturday’s home loss to Baylor. of the game in that surge. Azubuike and blue sweatpants instead of his Kristian Doolittle had 13 points made two free throws, Garrett hit a usual Kansas basketball jersey No. as did De’Vion Harmon for OU. 3 and two free throws, and Tristan 1 on Tuesday night at Lloyd Noble “Yesterday before practice we Enaruna and David McCormack Center. thought he probably would be able made buckets. His absence from the Big 12 road to play, but he just hasn’t respond- KU avenged last year’s 13-point battle against Oklahoma, because ed quite as well to treatment as we defeat and a 5-point setback in of what coach Bill Self called “a hip hoped,” Self said of Dotson before 2017-18 at Lloyd Noble Center, pointer, a very deep bruise,” was no- the game. “He’ll be out today and where KU is 20-19 all-time. ticeable — but not devastating this who knows how long he’ll be out? The Jayhawks, who lost by 12 night — as the No. 6-ranked Jay- “Anybody that’s ever had one (hip to Baylor on Saturday with Dotson hawks managed a 66-52 victory in pointer) and most football players limited the second half because of the Sooners’ 11,562-seat arena. get them more than basketball play- his injury, improved to 96-13 follow- Senior Isaiah Moss, who was ers … it’s very uncomfortable and ing a loss in the 17-year Self era. making his fi rst start for KU, scored certainly can be painful. If it gets hit Azubuike scored eight points with 20 points on 6-of-11 3-point shoot- or if you change direction it kind of eight rebounds and two blocks as ing while Udoka Azubuike had 16 pulls on that muscle or that bruise KU led 28-27 at halftime. Garrett points and 14 boards. Starting and the muscles kind of around it had eight points and four boards point guard Marcus Garrett added pull on that bone,” Self added in a the fi rst half, but was 2 of 6 from 13 points, fi ve assists and fi ve re- pregame interview with Greg Gur- the line and KU as a team was 2 of bounds as KU snapped a two-game ley. 8. Moss hit two 3s and had eight losing streak in Norman. KU (13-3, 3-1 Big 12) bounced points in the fi rst half KU hit just 2 Moss’ six 3s were a KU high and back from Saturday’s home loss to of 9 3s before halftime. tied a career high. He hit six versus Baylor in handing OU (11-5, 2-2) its OU was led by Doolittle and Har- Minnesota during his days at Iowa. second straight league loss. mon, who had eight points apiece. KU, of course, had its starting This one was tied at 32 in the Doolittle had six boards in the half, lead guard in those two previous In a file image, Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts to a play during the second second half when a 10-4 KU run while Brady Manek had fi ve boards half against Milwaukee on December 10, 2019, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, losses at OU. opened a 42-36 lead. Moss made and fi ve points. OU hit 5 of 13 3s Kan. RichSugg | Kansas City Star | TNS ese Chiefs fans almost missed all the  reworks in Kansas City’s comeback victory BY SAM FARMER he didn’t want to tell his wife, who owns the Los Angeles Times tickets. “They were down 24-0, and I told my bud- KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City dy of mine I was with — we had club-level Chiefs have plenty of offensive pyrotechnics. seats, great seats — I said, ‘Let’s go. I’m not Just not enough real ones. going to sit here and watch this nightmare,’ ” Late in Sunday’s 51-31 divisional playoff he said. “I said, ‘We’ll go to a sports bar, and victory over the Houston Texans, the Chiefs we’ll sit there and eat some barbecue, and posted a message to their fans on the Arrow- drool in our cocktails.’ So out we go, and we head Stadium video boards. hear all this roaring and cheering and all this “Chiefs fans,” it read, “we are sorry to re- stuff. The Chiefs had scored.” port but, due to your support and the Chiefs It was great timing for the fi ckle fans, be- continually fi nding the endzone, we have run cause there’s no reentry at Arrowhead once out of touchdown fi reworks. Please direct all you’ve left the stadium. The two scrambled of your complaints to your nearest Fans First back to their seats … and witnessed the booth.” comeback. There’s obviously a touch of trolling to “We’re in the club seats, and we don’t that alert, but it’s entirely conceivable that have a suite, but the suite just to the right the team could have exhausted its supply. of us was full of Houston Texan executives. Kansas City, which roared back from a 24-0 They’re all cheering. I’ve got rabbit ears, so defi cit, set an NFL postseason record with I’m hearing all this stuff. I’m about to walk touchdowns on seven consecutive drives (fol- up there. My friend says, ‘You can’t walk up lowed by a fi eld goal on the eighth). It was the there, you’ll get us thrown out of here.’ So biggest comeback in club history. at the end of the game we walk out and they “I didn’t know that until this morning,” have about four or fi ve police offi cers in front coach Andy Reid said sheepishly of the de- of the door to their suite. pleted supply of fi reworks. “I guess that’s a “I asked a police offi cer, ‘Can I go in there? I good thing.” want to ask how they enjoy their crow they’re The weather wasn’t fair on that frigid af- going to have to eat.’ And he says, ‘No, sir. ternoon, but there were some fair-weather Enjoy the victory. You have a nice day and Chiefs fans. One of them, a retired execu- behave yourself.’ tive of a shipping company, agreed to tell his “The lesson for me as far as the Chiefs go story of leaving the game to the Los Angeles is, it’s not over until the fat lady sings. But Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes carries the game ball o the  eld after the Chiefs defeated Times on the condition of anonymity. He was the Houston Texans 51-31 Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. RichSugg | she was warming up (Sunday), she was say- Kansas City Star | TNS too embarrassed to use his name, and said ing, ‘Mi-mi-mi …’ ” DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 ∙ 7 U.S. & World An Australia in flames tries to cope with an ‘animal apocalypse’ BY JOSEPH SERNA AND with smoke were clear on them during a single night the widespread wildlife SUSANNE RUST Monday. For weeks, the last week when winds car- deaths in Australia, have Los Angeles Times wildlife park has become ried embers over firefight- some scientists question- a refuge for animals res- ers and overwhelmed their ing if these unnaturally KANGAROO ISLAND, cued by volunteers and defenses. intense blazes pose a Australia - Sam Mitchell passers-by. A father and son threat to the conventional balanced himself on a eu- The carcasses of ani- trapped in their car were wisdom, at least in Aus- calyptus branch 30 feet mals litter the shoulders killed along a main high- tralia. above the ground as his of the roads that run way and laid to rest this Derek Lee, principal meaty right fist clutched across the island’s rugged week. Firefighters on oth- scientist with the Wild a koala, which wailed landscape. Most are dead, er fronts that night had to Nature Institute and a like a pig with breath- and others are in such make difficult choices of researcher at Penn State ing problems. The dark bad shape they unchar- which homes to save and University, said he is gray marsupial batted its acteristically move toward which to abandon. skeptical of the “1 billion” 3-inch black claws in the humans, either unable to “It makes it hard, be- animals killed in the fires, air helplessly, and min- see or starved and disori- cause you got locals there but he acknowledges that utes later Mitchell crawled On Kangaroo Island, three injured koalas with burned paws are ented. that want you to help something in Australia is down. He and the animal treated in a temporary hospital tent at theKangaroo Island Wild- At the park, there’s a them but realistically, in out of whack. Others say were safely on the ground. life Park. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS) pop-up tent where crews the end, my crews lives there is a long history of Across much of Austra- more devastating. Accurate numbers on tend to medical equip- are in danger and I’ve wildlife dying in fires in lia, volunteers and pro- Scientists estimate that, animal losses are hard to ment including IV drip got to protect them from California, but the impact fessionals are fighting to so far in Australia, fires come by as the disaster bags, bandages, gauze something that we might has gotten little attention contain widespread blaz- have killed from hundreds continues to unfold, with and saucers filled with not come out of,” said until now. es, with many also taking of millions to more than 1 some fire officials saying iodine. Nearby are laun- Gary Jenkins, a volunteer Robert Fisher, a Cali- risks to save wildlife be- billion native animals. The blazes will continue to dry baskets where koalas firefighter who battled the fornia-based supervisory ing killed by the millions. toll illustrates that, while burn into March. But al- are nestled, their burned flames. “It was probably scientist for the U.S. Geo- Kangaroo Island, a popu- humans can adapt some- ready the damage to nat- paws wrapped and ban- one of the worst things I logical Survey, said that lar tourist destination and what to intensifying fires - ural heritage has become daged. have been through.” wildlife often die in big wildlife park off Australia’s through better emergency clear. The endangered Three weeks ago, the Some are calling the blazes, but those losses southeast coast, has been planning, more fire crews Kangaroo Island dunnart, scene at the park Mitchell Australia fires an animal are overshadowed, or not home to some of the worst and “home hardening” - a mouselike marsupial, and his wife, Dana, own apocalypse, a preview of reported, because of the damage to the nation’s delicate ecosystems are relies on low-lying veg- was much different. Their what could happen in Cal- threat to the human pop- biodiversity. Fires have far more vulnerable. etation for protection from low-slung ranch-style ifornia as fires intensify ulation. overrun nearly half of the “Most Australian land- birds. That largely is gone, home had a small setup and burn hotter, as they In the 2009 Station fire 1,700-square mile island, scapes are in tune with as is most of the home of of cages and pens in the are expected to do under in Los Angeles, he said, and rescuers including small-scale summer fires, the glossy black cockatoo. back for about 20 koalas many climate change sce- “I saw thousands, if not Mitchell have been going but not the fires of the pro- Much of the landscape is and other animals, which narios. hundreds of thousands of tree to tree, trying to save portion and intensity that black and smoldering. was enough to treat an ir- That prospect concerns dead animals ... deer, fish, what they can. we are observing now,” “We’re not sure if they’ll regular stream of ailing many fire ecologists, who turtles.” “There’s not much that said Katja Hogendoorn, a be able to come back. It wildlife while they could long preached that Cali- Fisher couldn’t explain isn’t threatening koalas at professor at the University might be the breaking continue to operate their fornia and other Western why there’s been so little the moment,” said Mitch- of Adelaide’s school of ag- point for them,” said Mi- park, cafe and other at- states have a long fire his- focus on the animal car- ell, who has owned and riculture, food and wine. chaela Haska, the wild- tractions for tourists. tory, with flora and fauna nage in American fires. run the Kangaroo Island “These incomprehensi- life park’s head keeper, But then the fires came. adapted to survive - and He speculated the cause Wildlife Park the last sev- bly large and devastating speaking of the splashy Two grew moderately out even thrive after - season- has something to do with en years. fires are caused by a com- colored cockatoos. Males of lightning strikes on Dec. al fires. the past loss of iconic In terms of human fa- bination of lower rainfall are blackish brown, with 20 and were on their way “We have a saying that creatures in the United talities, Australia’s blazes and higher temperatures, red tail bands; females are to being controlled when pyro-diversity begets eco- States, which no longer this year have been less both consequences of cli- dark brownish with some a third lightning strike on diversity,” said Dominick has the equivalent of koa- severe than some previous mate change, and here to yellow spotting. Dec. 30 created a monster DellaSala, chief scientist las, emus and kangaroos. bush fires, with roughly stay and worsen, unless On Kangaroo Island, blaze. Within five days, it with the Ashland, Ore.- “We already wiped out 27 people killed this sea- drastic action is undertak- Mitchell’s 50-acre prop- consumed about a third of based Geos Institute, who the buffalo and grizzlies. son compared with 75 en worldwide,” she added. erty is surrounded by the island and, according has studied forest fire Can you imagine if thou- during the nation’s 1983 “As the driest and hottest burn scars but was mi- to Mitchell, about 80% of ecology extensively in the sands of grizzlies were “Ash Wednesday” inferno. continent, Australia is at raculously untouched by the koala’s island habitat. western United States. burned? People would be But the impact on wild- the forefront of this envi- the blazes, and skies that The fire has destroyed But the recent super- going crazy,” he said. life this year has been far ronmental disaster.” had been choked for days 65 homes here, some of hot fires in California, and News Analysis: New US-China trade deal leaves the thorniest problems unresolved BY DON LEE in view of a rising tendency among Americans Los Angeles Times to see China as an adversary, the result could become a new cold war. WASHINGTON - After nearly two years of a That would potentially lead toward a more bruising trade war, the new U.S.-China trade isolated and embattled Beijing, with reduced deal to be signed Wednesday gives President access to Western markets that now support Donald Trump some immediate benefits and a Chinese economy still dependent on trade allows both sides to put off the most difficult and foreign technology. issues. Eventually, China might be able to shift But below the ceremonial veneer of a White more assuredly to domestic consumption and House signing event and Trump’s extrava- home-grown innovation. But the transition, gant tweets on his achievement, the hard even if ultimately successful, would put enor- reality of the so-called Phase 1 agreement is mous political pressure on a regime already that it does not even begin to address the po- becoming more and more authoritarian. tentially dangerous gulf that exists between The so-called Phase 1 agreement being the United States and China on trade and signed Wednesday includes pledges by China economic policy. to boost U.S. exports by about $200 billion The two nations remain on the cusp of over two years, including farm goods, energy long-term decisions that will have potentially and manufactured products. Whether China harsh consequences for both. can meet these commitments - they may run The United States already has moved to re- afoul of World Trade Organization rules and strict Chinese investments in America, deny strain relations with other trading partners - licenses for Chinese telecom firms and black- the increased purchases will nonetheless be list others, notably Huawei. Research collabo- welcomed by important Trump constituents rations are coming under scrutiny and more in rural America and on Wall Street. Chinese international students are being de- Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s top trade offi- nied visas. cial, has said the 86-page agreement also in- “That means that the fundamental tensions cludes Chinese commitments on intellectual between the U.S. and China will not subside, property, financial services and technology even if the administration has achieved some transfer. Analysts, however, said there was incremental progress as well as met certain little to indicate that China had gone beyond political goals that could calm the relation- what it was already planning and that the ship for the short-term,” said Claire Reade. real question was whether Beijing would car- Reade served as the first chief counsel for ry them out in meaningful ways. China trade enforcement at the Office of the Beijing, for its part, is getting a small roll- U.S. Trade Representative. back of tariffs. And as a good-will gesture, Over time, the relationship between the Washington withdrew its designation of Chi- world’s two economic superpowers seems all na as a currency manipulator, although the but certain to go in one of two directions. label had little basis or practical significance. In the best-case scenario, both govern- The two sides also are expected to restart ments would pull back from confrontation, the kind of broad economic dialogue that was expanding - not curbing - their mutual de- begun by President George W. Bush in 2006. pendency on trade, and at least ameliorating For much of the last four decades since some of Washington’s most serious grievanc- China’s historic economic opening, the U.S. es. approach had been to mostly engage and try Those would include industrial espionage to cooperate with Beijing in part to encourage and Beijing’s heavy subsidies for its many it to adopt a more liberal, rules-based eco- state-owned enterprises that most econo- nomic system. mists say undercut foreign rivals and distort But the last few years have seen President global markets. Xi Jinping elevating the Chinese Communist Turning toward a strategy of compromise Party to a degree not seen since Mao Tse-tung and short-term sacrifice instead of confronta- and tightening its grip in all facets of Chinese tion would be difficult for both sides under society. the best of circumstances, and especially so That has hardened attitudes in the United for the Chinese Communist Party and its States toward China and fueled skepticism elites, who are deeply invested in the status that Beijing will ever give up its industrial quo. policies, even if they aren’t efficient and will But the alternative represents a darker and invariably bring conflicts with the United even more hazardous road ahead. If the hard-line, nationalistic turn in both countries continues, as seems highly possible ❖ See US-CHINA, page 8 8 ∙ DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 U.S. & World • US-China trade Con’t from Page 7 States. The one difference, Paul noted, is that The practical outflow of Xi’s adoption of Trump has made extensive use of tariffs and Maoist ideology is China’s doubling down on has kept most of them in place as leverage for state-owned enterprises and the party’s top- future talks. That could push more U.S. mul- down intervention in the economy to build tinationals with operations in China to look global influence and leadership in critical sec- for new places for production and supplies, tors such as robotics, aerospace and artificial mostly in other parts of Asia. intelligence. At the same time, Trump’s tariffs and Chi- “Xi Jinping made clear that their system is nese retaliatory duties on American goods working very well and that they’re not going have not only squeezed farmers but caused a to try to make their society or their economic shrinking of business spending in the United system look like Western capitalism,” said States and volatility in stock markets. Hank Paulson, former Treasury secretary “It’s going to take an all-out strategy from in the Bush administration. He founded the the administration,” said Paul, and Trump Paulson Institute in 2011 to focus on U.S.- may not want to do anything to risk disrupt- From left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), left, former Vice President Joe Biden, second from left, and for- China issues and has been in regular contact ing financial markets and the broader econo- merSouth Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, right, listen as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) makes a point during with senior Chinese officials. my ahead of the November election. the Democratic presidential primary debate at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, “This is not the China we would like to Analysts of all stripes agree that the Unit- 2020. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/TNS) have, but it is the China we got,” Paulson ed States would do well to partner with Eu- said in an interview. “We are stuck with each rope and Japan in pressuring China to make other, and both sides have got to figure out structural reforms, but Trump has by and a path forward which preserves global peace, large pursued trade actions unilaterally. And stability and sustained economic growth in a he has alienated once-stalwart allies by slap- Sanders, within striking rules-based system.” ping tariffs on them as well, and lashing them The decisions that shape the future are by with harsh rhetoric over their trade practices. distance of an Iowa victory, no means entirely centered in Washington. “When we talk about decoupling or an eco- “Xi Jinping faces the trade-off between: nomic iron curtain, I will tell you, I don’t find Does he want control or is he so concerned any other countries that are looking to de- runs into the politics of about prospects for economic growth that he couple from China’s economy,” Paulson said. takes a more hands-off approach?” asked Da- “We need a new framework that recognizes gender at debate vid Bachman, a China expert at the Univer- today’s realities and we need to enlist our al- sity of Washington in Seattle. At the moment, lies - which are a huge strategic advantage.” BY JANET HOOK Warren said persistent us trillions of dollars,” he he said, there’s nothing to indicate that Xi is Robert Atkinson, president of the Informa- Los Angeles Times sexism is undeniable. said. backing away. tion Technology and Innovation Foundation, “Bernie is my friend, He confronted Biden Up to now, Trump’s approach to China has a think tank that has been sharply critical of Sen. Bernie Sanders, and I am not here to try over his vote in 2002 to been a hodgepodge of disparate and some- China’s mercantilist behavior, said European sidelined briefly by a heart to fight with Bernie,” she authorize President George times-conflicting policies on trade, technology officials have essentially told him: “Why would attack and consistently said. “But, look, this ques- W. Bush to use military and national security, reflecting differences we work with the Trump administration when underestimated by his ri- tion about whether or not force in Iraq in the most within the administration between China they want to put tariffs on our cars?” vals, has clawed his way a woman can be presi- personal terms he has hardliners and those advocating a more co- Atkinson and other analysts doubt they’ll into a position that comes dent has been raised, and used on the debate stage. operative tack in dealing with China. see anything substantive beyond the first- as a surprise to many - it’s time for us to attack it He referred to briefings the Trump has been consistent in demanding stage deal. within striking distance head-on. Senate and House received more Chinese purchases of U.S. goods and “This may be as far as we’re going to go,” of winning the Democrat- “And I think the best from Vice President Dick reducing the large American trade deficit, and said Bachman, of the University of Washing- ic caucuses in Iowa and way to talk about who can Cheney and Secretary of he has had modest success. Less clear are his ton. “I think this (Phase 1) was really an at- grabbing crucial early mo- win is by looking at peo- Defense Donald Rumsfeld convictions and resolve in taking on China to tempt to put the China dispute on the back mentum in the 2020 nomi- ple’s winning record. So, about Iraq having weapons make fundamental changes to its economic burner until after the election, with expecta- nating contest. can a woman beat Donald of mass destruction, which system. tion that the Chinese will step up their agri- But his position is fragile Trump? Look at the men proved to be false. “My take on Phase 1 is that it largely re- cultural purchases significantly and that the enough that as the state’s on this stage. Collectively, “Joe and I listened to stores the status quo,” said Scott Paul, presi- Trump campaign can claim that farmers got Feb. 3 caucuses grow they have lost 10 elec- what Dick Cheney and dent of the Alliance for American Manufac- a good deal.” closer, Sanders has tried tions. The only people on George Bush and Rums- turing, a labor-industry proponent for fair As for the future of the U.S.-China relation- to solidify his standing by this stage who have won feld had to say. I thought trade. “I’m not optimistic that we’ll get a ship, he said: “We’re going to be sort of stuck intensifying attacks on ri- every single election that they were lying. I didn’t be- Phase 2 deal that’s going to dramatically alter in between some cooperation-competition ri- vals. they’ve been in are the lieve them for a moment,” the landscape. valry on the one hand, and then out-and-out In Tuesday night’s de- women. (Minnesota Sen.) Sanders said. “I took to the “And in that way,” he said, Trump “will cold war on the other. bate, that meant two big Amy (Klobuchar) and me.” floor (of the House). I did have adopted the pattern of past administra- “How we describe that and what that moments - a confrontation Relations between the everything I could to pre- tions where they just kick the can down the means in real practice is just going to have with former Vice President two longtime friends and vent that war. Joe saw it road on these very tough issues.” to be something we work out,” he predicted. Joe Biden on foreign policy allies in progressive causes differently.” and trade and a far more do not appear to have been Calling the Iraq and fraught encounter with mended: They conspicu- Vietnam wars “great po- Sen. Elizabeth Warren on ously did not shake hands litical disasters,” Sanders New evidence against Trump is likely to emerge the politics of gender. at the end of the debate said, “Both of those wars On both, Sanders at- and appeared to exchange were based on lies. Right tempted to balance the testy words. now, what I fear is that we during Senate impeachment trial, Schiff says need to draw strong con- Tension between the two have a president that is ly- trasts with rivals and was, perhaps, inevitable. ing again.” BY SARAH D. WIRE AND “So there are limits I think managers will march across motivate his supporters Sanders’ hopes of consoli- The two also tangled on JENNIFER HABERKORN to the ability of Sen. McCo- the Capitol building to notify against the risk of pro- dating the support of the what may be the biggest Los Angeles Times nnell to prevent meaningful the Senate that the articles of voking a backlash against party’s left wing ultimately difference between them evidence from being consid- impeachment passed by the negative campaigning in depends on winning over - their opposing views WASHINGTON - House In- ered,” he said. House in December are ready a state where voters are voters who currently back of what it takes to beat telligence Committee Chair- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to be delivered. The Senate is “Iowa nice.” Warren. He has only a Trump. man Adam B. Schiff expects D-Calif., announced ear- tasked with weighing wheth- Democrats in Iowa re- limited amount of time to Biden says winning will new evidence to come out lier Wednesday her choice er to remove Trump from member a cautionary tale accomplish that goal be- take someone with his during the course of the Sen- of Nadler, Schiff, Democratic office. It must vote before about the risks of going cause Sanders’ path to the experience and appeal to ate impeachment trial, add- Caucus Chairman Hakeem the articles can be officially negative: Sen. John Kerry nomination turns heav- a broad ideological spec- ing a possible element of Jeffries of New York, and presented. Once that vote surged to victory in the ily on a strong showing in trum. surprise to the proceeding Democratic Reps. Zoe Lof- occurs, Schiff and the other Iowa caucuses in 2004 Iowa and New Hampshire. Sanders sees that as a and potentially complicating gren of California, Jason managers will march across after the front-runners, After those two states retreat to status quo lead- Republican efforts to reach a Crow of Colorado, Val Dem- the Capitol again, likely on Howard Dean and Richard vote in early February, the ership that will lead to the speedy conclusion. ings of Florida and Sylvia Thursday, and read the arti- A. Gephardt, engaged in competition moves to state party’s defeat. “There’s going to be new Garcia of Texas. Schiff, a for- cles to the gathered senators. bitter negative campaign- where Biden is stronger “The only way we beat evidence coming out all the mer prosecutor, was tapped It is just the third time in ing - an episode dubbed - Nevada and especially Trump is by a campaign of time. And if this is conduct- to lead the group. U.S. history the Senate has their political “murder- South Carolina. energy and excitement and ed like a fair trial, then that “The emphasis is on liti- been asked to decide wheth- suicide.” As he showed in his race a campaign that has, by new evidence should be ad- gation. The emphasis is on er allegations against a presi- In recent days, Sand- four years ago against Hill- far, the largest voter turn- mitted. If it’s relevant, if it’s comfort level in the court- dent warrant conviction and ers’ campaign co-chair ary Clinton, Sanders is not out in the history of this probative, if it sheds light on room,” Pelosi said in describ- removal. has claimed Biden’s record afraid to draw a sharp con- country,” Sanders said at the guilt or innocence of the ing the legal experience her “President Trump has on race “betrayed black trast. As the debate went the debate. “And I believe president, then it should be choices brought to the pro- done nothing wrong. He voters” and Sanders has on, he directed harsher that our campaign has admitted,” said Schiff, who ceedings. looks forward to having the called some of Warren’s words to Biden, especially the strongest grass-roots was appointed Wednesday The so-called House man- due-process rights in the advisors liars. on trade. The former vice movement.” the lead House manager agers will give opening and Senate that Speaker Pelosi By contrast, the Vermont president has supported Indeed, that grass-roots prosecuting the case against closing statements, lay out and House Democrats de- senator’s tone on the de- trade agreements with energy has put Sanders President Donald Trump. the facts collected in the nied to him, and expects to bate stage was restrained. Asian nations, China and squarely in the middle of Schiff, D-Calif., spoke to House investigation, and will be fully exonerated,” White “Joe and I have a fun- the original North Ameri- the fight. The Des Moines the Los Angeles Times on cross-examine witnesses if House press secretary damental disagreement can Free Trade Agreement, Register/CNN poll released Wednesday as the House vot- they are allowed. Stephanie Grisham said in a here, in case you haven’t all of which Sanders op- Friday found him narrowly ed largely along party lines to “The task before us is a statement. noticed,” Sanders said, posed. in first place. That is a re- approve Schiff and six other grave one, but one demand- The articles, charging ob- referring to Biden as they Those “trade agreements markable spot for a can- representatives, including ed by our oath,” Schiff said struction of Congress and sparred over trade policy, were written for one rea- didate who was initially Judiciary Committee Chair- on the House floor before abuse of power, were brought but he stayed mostly away son alone. And that is discounted by others as man Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., the vote. “The House manag- following an investigation from attacks that might to increase the profits of a fringe leftist figure, de- as managers in the trial. ers will take the case to the into Trump’s attempt to get seem personal. large multinational cor- rided as a political retread The vote cleared the way Senate and to the American the president of Ukraine to The exchange with War- porations,” he told Biden. after his 2016 campaign, for the impeachment articles people.” open investigations into his ren proved more difficult. They “cost us some 4 mil- criticized as too old for a to be forwarded to the Sen- The managers were con- political rivals at the same When asked directly lion jobs, as part of a race Democratic Party looking ate, where pretrial proceed- firmed 228-193. Rep. Collin time he was withholding about the explosive claim to the bottom.” for generational change, ings are expected to start Peterson of Minnesota was nearly $400 million in aid that he told the Massa- Biden earlier questioned and generally disregarded Thursday. the only Democrat to vote to Ukraine. Trump said that chusetts senator in a pri- whether “there’s any trade by his rivals as unlikely to Some Senate Republicans against the resolution. there was nothing improper vate meeting in 2018 that agreement that the sena- win the nomination. have indicated they think the Pelosi was said to be aim- about his conversations with he did not believe a woman tor would ever think made Instead, he has proven scope of evidence weighed by ing for a more diverse group the president or his handling could win the presidency, any sense.” to be remarkably resilient. the Senate should be limited than the 13 white men who of the aid. he clearly appeared eager The two also disagreed He has been the top fund- to the evidence gathered dur- acted as House managers The initial procedural mo- to deescalate the hostili- on foreign policy, which raiser in every quarter but ing the House investigation. during the impeachment tions of the Senate trial, in- ties. took on new significance one. He recovered quickly But Schiff predicted that trial of President Bill Clinton cluding the swearing in of “As a matter of fact, I in the wake of the killing of from his heart attack and Senate Majority Leader Mitch in 1999. Chief Justice John G. Rob- didn’t say it,” Sanders Iranian Gen. Qassem Su- won the eagerly sought en- McConnell, R-Ky., would run It’s a role that can make or erts Jr. to preside over the said. “I don’t want to waste leimani, the Iranian retal- dorsement of Rep. Alexan- into difficulty if he attempted break careers, and there was trial and of senators to a a lot of time on this, be- iatory missile strikes and dria Ocasio Cortez of New to block information. lobbying behind the scenes special oath as jurors, are cause this is what Donald the downing of a commer- York. “It will be hard, I think, for as members jostled for one expected to occur Thursday. Trump and some of the cial aircraft by Iran. Through it all, his sup- the senators to ignore new of the plum positions. Pe- Opening arguments from the media want.” As he has with increas- porters have proven to be and probative evidence,” losi got to decide how many House managers and the Warren was not nearly as ing urgency on the cam- immovably committed. The Schiff said. “What are they managers to choose. After White House lawyers are ex- ready to let Sanders off the paign trail, Sanders ap- question remains wheth- gonna say? ‘We’re not going the Clinton trial, some of the pected to begin Tuesday. hook, and her response led pealed to voters’ weariness er he has hit a ceiling or to look at that. We don’t want Republican House managers Republicans control the to the night’s most memo- with foreign entangle- can grow his support. The to see it. We’re going to close faced a backlash; at least one Senate, and with 67 votes rable exchange. ments. three weeks between now our eyes and close our ears lost his reelection bid - in an needed to remove a president While Sanders had in- “The American people and the Iowa voting will and just pretend it didn’t odd twist of fate, he lost to from office, it is all but cer- sisted that everyone knows are sick and tired of end- provide a decisive answer. happen or (that) we didn’t Schiff. tain Trump will be acquitted. a woman can beat Trump, less wars which have cost learn this fact’? Later Wednesday, the (First published in the Independence Daily Reporter January 16, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONT- GOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FI- NANCE, INC., Plaintiff, v. TIM D. SEARS, et. al. Defendants. Case No. 2019-CV-000085-I-CM Chapter 60 Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, in the case above numbered, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the front door of the Mont- gomery County Judicial Center, 300 E Main Street, Independence, Kan- sas on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. of said day, the follow- DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday,ing described January real estate 16, 2020 situated∙ in9 the County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, to-wit: •Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 Lamont’s First Addition to Dearing, Mont- gomery County, Kansas, including one (1) new Southern Energy TX E Education Monarch Manufactured Home VIN: DSTEX10108AB, which is perma- nently affi xed to the real property pursuant to an Affi davit of Perma- nently Affi xed Manufactured/Mobile LCC announces fall honor roll students CLASSIFIEDClassifieds NEW Home and Application to Eliminate Title recorded at Book 575, Page 382, DEADLINES 182 Property commonly200 Public known as 103 E. Elm St., PARSONS — The following full- Cherryvale; Kimberly D Haymaker, Daily-11 a.m. Day Before For Rent Dearing, NoticesKS 67340 (the “Real Prop- time students have been honored Dearing; Kaia Grace Waun, Dennis; erty”), to satisfy the judgment in the Saturday- 3 p.m. Thursday FURNISHED EFFICIEN- above entitled case. The sale is to for their academic achievements for Kylee Jane Kennedy, Galesburg; be made without appraisement and CY apartments, starting at subject to the redemption period as the Fall 2019 semester at Labette and Joshua Dean Pralle and Tony Minimum Charge- 1 day, up to 15 words, $115 weekly. Cable, utili- provided by law, and further subject Community College. Students who Lee Zamora, Independence. $8.25 ties paid. 620-205-7043. to the approval of the Court. TF MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF were enrolled in at least 12 hours of Call the office 620-331-3550 to place your ROBERT DIERKS STORAGE BY Mary, Submitted by: courses and earned a 4.0 grade point Dean’s List: Bethany Lee Byrd, ad. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Dis- 130 S. 25th, 620-330- SANDBERG PHOENIX & VON GON- average are listed on the President’s Aubri Jean Stewart and Wendy Lee cover cards, or you can pre-pay for your 0690, all metal, dry. TARD P.C. TF Michele M. O’Malley KS# 20760 Honor Roll and students in at least Triebel, Cherryvale; Brittany Rose ad at our offices at 6th and Chestnut 4600 Madison Ave., Suite 1000 12 hours of courses earning a 3.5 McConnell, Coffeyville; Traci D. Lee, streets. CLIMATE CONTROL stor- Kansas City, MO 64112 The Reporter reserves the right to edit, age, available, Witwer Stor- Tel: 816-627-5546 Fax: 816-627- GPA qualified for the Dean’s Honor Dennis; Nicole Suzanne Munoz, In- age, 1691 CR 4325, Cof- 5532 Roll. The faculty, staff and admin- dependence; Gunnar Joshua De- 104classify orNotices reject any ad submitted. [email protected] feyville, 620-251-8542. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF istration of LCC congratulate these Weese, Mound Valley; Ciera Michele The Independence Daily Reporter does not TF SANDBERG PHOENIX & von GON- students on their accomplishments. Perry, Chelsea Jan Steen and Madi- accept responsibility for the character of DEVORE STORAGE, secured TARD P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- Assisted Living LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- son Elizabeth Tomlinson, advertisers requesting its readers to make perimeter, reasonable rates, TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED at easy access, 216 Cement, FOR THAT PURPOSE. President’s List: Elizabeth Anne Neodesha; and James Edward cash investments in business ventures. 620-331-8407, 620-926- January 16, 23, 30, 2020 Kitterman, Caney; Isabelle Redford, Smedley, Thayer. Eagle Estates 0197. Various sizes available. ______The Reporter does suggest you check thor- TF (First published in the Independence oughlyWhere with your Your Chamber Family of Commerce, Daily Reporter January 9, 2020) KING APARTMENTS- large two IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF credit bureau,Is Our or your Family local banks before bedroom, central heating/air, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS $495 month, 620-330-2791. SITTING IN INDEPENDENCE Zion Lutheran School Honor Roll youEnjoy make investmentshome cooked with concerns meals, you TF EQUITY BANK, fka FIRST housekeeping, laundry, FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN, know little or nothing about. TWO BEDROOM house, 229 S Plaintiff PRINCIPALS HONOR ROLL Owynn Clubine 4th B-HONOR ROLL personal care and 14th, no appliances, no pets, vs. Abby Cagle 8th Grade Grade Charlee Lemon 8th CLASSIFICATION INDEX call anytime 620-330-0295. No. 2019 CV-78 I Topicmedication assistance. Number TF RANDY L. CLOSE, Adyson Clubine 8th Grade 24 Hour caring staff TARYN L. CLOSE Grade Jackson Barriger 3rd ANNOUNCEMENTS (100) And G. KATHLEEN HARGIS, Food Specials ...... 101 200 Public Defendants. Lexie Reed 8th Grade Garde Bryant Heapes 6th RN on call 24/7 NOTICE OF SALE Eva Thompson 8th Grade Business Opportunities...... 102 Notices TO THE ABOVE NAMED PER- Cominget yor Attractions amily ...... 103 e a art SONS AND ALL PERSONS WHO Grade A-B HONOR ROLL (First published in the Independence ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: Noticeso ...... 104 or amily at By virtue of an Order of Sale issued Charlee Barriger 6th Colin Mayhood-Hoyt 5th Daily Reporter January 16, 2020) Lost & Found ...... 105 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONT- to me out of the said District Court Jenna Bates 7th Grade Grade Grade GOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS in the above titled action, I will on Lodge1 Notices aylor ...... 106 Road January 30, 2019, at 2:00 o’clock Braelyn Fabrizius 5th CIVIL DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMIndependenceENT (120) VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FI- p.m., at the South Door of the Mont- Logan LuPardus 6th Gabriel Clark 4th Grade Grade NANCE, INC., gomery County Judicial Center, 300 Help Wanted20112 ...... 121 Plaintiff, East Main, Independence, Kansas, Grade Roxsi Wilson 4th Grade Jobs Wanted ...... 122 v. offer for public sale and sell to the TIM D. SEARS, et. al. highest bidder for cash in hand, the Jaxson Bryant 6th Grade Zack Slaton 4th Grade A.A. MEETINGS: Daily at following described real estate locat- noon;MERCH ANSundaysDISE (130) at 6pm; Defendants. Jana Velasquez 3rd Auctions ...... 131 Case No. 2019-CV-000085-I-CM ed in Montgomery County, Kansas: Kale’a Achong 4th Grade Grade Jacob Fields 3rd Grade Mondays at 7pm; Wednes- Chapter 60 Lots 77, 78 and 79, Glenwood Ad- daysRummage at S7pm.ales ...... 132 Al-Anon meet- Title to Real Estate Involved dition to the City of Independence, Kristina Achong 4th Logan Musgrove 3rd Mckaylee Carter 3rd ings-Farm Eeveryquip. & TuesdaySupplies ...... 133 at 7pm. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Montgomery County, Kansas Grade Grade Grade 213 W. Oak, Independence. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that (commonly known as 405 South TFLivestock & Equip...... 134 under and by virtue of an Order of 14th, Independence, Kansas) Sale issued to me by the Clerk of The above described real es- Pets & Supplies ...... 135 the District Court of Montgomery tate is taken as property of the I121ndoor GoodsHelp ...... 136 County, Kansas, in the case above defendant Michael J. Chaput Outdoor Goods ...... 137 numbered, the undersigned Sheriff and is directed by said Order of Wanted of Montgomery County, Kansas, will Sale to be sold without appraise- Merchandise for Rent ...... 138 offer for sale at public auction and ment to satisfy said Order of Sale. sell to the highest bidder for cash in Richard George Kansas State University students COFFEYVILLEFree ...... 139 PUBLIC hand at the front door of the Mont- Acting Montgomery SchoolsMerchandise is currentlyWanted ...... 140 accepting gomery County Judicial Center, 300 County Sheriff E Main Street, Independence, Kan- Jeffrey A. Chubb (#09915) applicationsSERVICE (150) for the position EMERT CHUBB REYNOLDS, LLC of Lead Building Secretary at sas on Thursday, February 6, 2020, earn fall semester honors Services...... 151 at 2:00 p.m. of said day, the follow- 204 East Laurel - P.O. Box 747 Roosevelt Middle School. Posi- ing described real estate situated in Independence, KS 67301 MANHATTAN — More than 4,220 Steward and Kaitlyn Uhls, of Sedan. tionAuctioneers...... 152 is a 9 month position with the County of Montgomery, State of (620) 331-1800; (620) 331-1807-fax benefitsVEHICLES, including ACCESSORIES health, (160) den- Kansas, to-wit: [email protected] Kansas State University students Montgomery: Dane Rigby, Caney; tal and life insurance. Start- •Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 Lamont’s Attorneys for Plaintiff Autos ...... 161 First Addition to Dearing, Mont- have earned semester honors for Lauren Cannon and Jordan Carind- ing wage of $12.40 per hour January 9, 16, 23, 2020 withTrucks consideration ...... 162 given for gomery County, Kansas, including their academic performance in the er, Cherryvale; Marley Barnett and one (1) new Southern Energy TX E ______experience.Motorcycles ...... 163 Secretarial expe- Monarch Manufactured Home VIN: fall 2019 semester. Nicholas Wintjen, Coffeyville; Eliza- rienceRecreational and VehiclesAssociates ...... 164 Degree DSTEX10108AB, which is perma- Students earning a grade point beth Rogers and Sydney Tucker, is preferred. Must have a high nently affi xed to the real property schoolVehicle Adiplomaccessories or ...... 165 G.E.D. For pursuant to an Affi davit of Perma- average for the semester of 3.75 or Havana; Richard Garris, Madeline moreVehicles information Wanted ...... 166 or to apply nently Affi xed Manufactured/Mobile above on at least 12 graded credit Kyle, Alexis Palmer, Danielle Rath- Home and Application to Eliminate visitPROP ERTY www.cvilleschools.com. (180) Title recorded at Book 575, Page 382, hours receive semester honors along bun and Cy Smith, Independence; JAN18 commonly known as 103 E. Elm St., with commendations from their and Johnna Dunham, Neodesha. Real Estate for Sale ...... 181 Dearing, KS 67340 (the “Real Prop- Property for Rent ...... 182 erty”), to satisfy the judgment in the deans. The honors also are recorded 151 Services above entitled case. The sale is to Mobile Homes ...... 183 be made without appraisement and on their permanent academic re- Wilson: Vayu Gilbert, Altoona; subject to the redemption period as cords. Caroline Kimberlin, Buffalo; Emily Property Wanted ...... 184 provided by law, and further subject LOWRYAuctions ...... 185CONSTRUCTION, new to the approval of the Court. Woodcock, Freodnia; and Emily Wo- MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF Chautauqua: Jacen Clapp, Nio- haska, Neodesha. construction,PUBLIC NOTICES room ...... 200 additions, ROBERT DIERKS steel buildings, remodeling, Submitted by: taze, and Hollie Duncan, Allison roofing, insurance claims. SANDBERG PHOENIX & VON GON- Locally owned since 2001. TARD P.C. We do it all, 620-330-1943. Michele M. O’Malley KS# 20760 4600 Madison Ave., Suite 1000 TF Kansas City, MO 64112 RINCK’S SEPTIC Cleaning, Tel: 816-627-5546 Fax: 816-627- Area students land on Butler serving southeast Kansas for 5532 [email protected] 30 years. Honest, reliable and ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF reasonable. 620-205-9752. SANDBERG PHOENIX & von GON- Community College honor rolls TF TARD P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- DRAIN CLEANING profes- TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Butler Community College in El for the Dean’s Honor Roll. sional service. New equip- FOR THAT PURPOSE. ment. Call today – clean January 16, 23, 30, 2020 Dorado recognizes students who today. Plumb Crazy Plumb- ______have received the President’s or President’s honor roll: Thomas ing, Indy cell 620-332-9010. Dean’s Honor Roll from the college. Easter of Independence TF Butler recognizes students who O’SHIELDS SEPTIC Tank Cleaning. Installation maintain a 4.0 grade point average Deans honor roll: Justin Spra- and repairs. For reliable for the President’s Honor Roll and dling of Sedan service and inspection a 3.50 - 3.99 grade point average call John, 620-289-4705. TF ALWAYS A great gift idea; automatic garage doors, Independence Overhead Local students named to the fall 2019 Deans Doors, Inc., 115 W. Main, Independence, 620-331-2445. Honor Roll at Fort Hays State University TF BENNETT BACKHOE- HAYS – Local and area students Montgomery: Felicia Jo Wal- trenching, rock hauling and driveway repair, 331-5149. are among the 1,596 students lace, Caney, is a junior majoring in TF named to the Deans Honor Roll for psychology; Treasure Lynn Blake, TIM SACK Construction- the fall 2019 semester by deans at Cherryvale, is a senior majoring in additions, garages, decks, Fort Hays State University. education; Dustin M. Hurlbutt, Cof- privacy fences, painting, 40 years experience. The Deans Honor Roll includes feyville, is a senior majoring in gen- Call 620-779-1571. undergraduate students only. To be eral studies (general business); Jor- TF eligible, students must have com- dan Lynne Stafford, Coffeyville, is a MATH AND science tutoring, pleted 12 or more credit hours and senior majoring in elementary edu- Miss Patti has a Masters earned a minimum grade-point av- cation; Alicia Nicole Sanders, Elk in Microbiology from UMKC and has taught erage of 3.60 for the semester. Full- City, is a senior majoring in psychol- internationally; public, time on-campus and FHSU Virtual ogy; and Bobbie L. Barton, Indepen- private, and home schoolers College students are eligible. dence, is a senior majoring in agri- welcome. 620-719-0175. cultural business, and Shayla Dawn JAN29 STUMP GRINDING, fast, Chautauqua: Rylee Brynn Kelley, Miesner, Independence, is a junior friendly service. Very Cedar Vale, is a senior majoring in majoring in education. affordable, licensed and psychology. insured. Gene 620-779-0934. FEB8 TREE TRIMMING Services- Insured, free estimates, 620-550-1499. JAN25

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Box 1832, Pittsburg, KS 66762.  10 ∙ DAILY REPORTER ∙ Thursday, January 16, 2020 Education IMS Second Quarter Honor Roll PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Kendall Green Andrew Blackard 7TH GRADE Adison Morse Tucker Gregory Graci Hall Quinlan Boyer Karsen Akins Alayna Murphy Nova Hall 6TH GRADE Shyan Hall Abigail Bright Angelina Armstrong Brian Norvell Connor Hayes Shannon Akeman Jayci Hayward Kenton Christian Luke Benedict Brady Palmer Willie Hayes Dannee Anderson Gage Hull Hunter Clifford Jessica Bigley Pinky Patel Tripp Henderson Charlee Barriger Courtney Jabben Jordan Cole Macoy Birde Caleb Pendleton Jesse High Roberts Bennin D’asia Jones Cohen Dailey Lajay Bowers Dawsyn Seifert Summer Hise Madelin Beshear Tatum Littlepage Max Elkins Tannar Buchholz Harley Senn-House Charles Holmes Michelle Carranco Cameron Mavers Jaden Emert Jimmie Bunyard Adriana Smith Gabriel Jaimes William Currens Raegan Rosenhoover Merci Foreman Jace Bynum Jaidlin Sneller Apollos Johnson Keely Daily Presley Schabel Bryson Fulk Kadence Byrd Francisco Solano Byon Johnson Callie Anne Fairbank Callie Schlorholtz Andrea Garcia Laney Chism Kyanne Stephenson Tionne Johnson Lucas Frederiksen Zachary Scott Javius Gullick Matthias Coltrane Jonathon Tettleton Anastin Journot Corrick Ghering Logan Sprague Zoe Hallett Treya Connelly Kylan Turner Diamon Kirkland Reece Giles Joseph Veile Jaimi Herrera Nicholas Connors Abby Uncapher Dillon Kuehn Kenny Herndon Jessica Wells Addisyn Hodge Makayla Cooley Remington Waldner Addison Lanning Lilly Hines Tanner White Caven Jabben Bryson Cushing Sierra Weaver Joshua Lawrie Kolton Hough Sullivan Wooldridge Deion Jones Charles Dashiell Brooklynn White Cami Lewis Aliya Johnson Lestat Kinney Kordelle Dee Sabryna White Olivia Lyon Audrey Kaiser Stanley Kowalczyk Jazmin Ellis Michael Williams Sasha McBride Georgia Kleiber 8TH GRADE Kellen Lanning Chloe Estes Jacey Zoch Aislyn McCollam Kaylea Lemos Bethany Beshear Makenna Larimore Kayla Farrow Austin Morrow Alan Mah Ollie Byrd Mason Lawrence Victoria Fish 8TH GRADE Hailey Neil Kevin Mah Kylee Davis Jaden Lawrie Connor Fontes Kyra Barker Brooklyn Nichols Brooklyn Mattix Adriel De La Cruz Naomi Lewman Arianna Garcia Kaden Barnhart Andrew O’Brien Sadee McCollam Jonathan Fairbank Landon Long Dale Graham Tabitha Barrager Scheridan Penrod Ethan Messenger Caitlyn Felton Shelby Lowry Trinity Henderson Briar Belgarde Arwen Pottroff Mossie O’Brien Hadley Hines Jaden Mathews Diana Hernandez Tyler Bell Santos Rivera Emma Pomeroy Ella Johnston Esme’ McAfee Esbeidi Hernandez- Alexandrea Blattner Hailey Robinson Madyson Reister Alexandra Jones Trista Miller Juarez Christian Blattner Kenna Romine Violet Robins Elizabeth Kippenberger Colton Minick Natali Herrera Baylee Boland Addison Rosenhoover Lorraine Rose Hannah Kippenberger Patrick Mitchell Aleena Hilson Traci Brook Riley Salisbury Brock Sanders Sarah Lasater Madison Morrow Leo Hoffman Mattily Brumley Drake Shaw Nicholas Shannon Deamien Lewman Jeryn Newman Joshua Hogge Dalous Coleman Abigail Shelton Ethan Small Ayushree Patel Richard Pereira James Horning Madison Cowles Hayden Simmons Katelyn Spencer Priscilla Raschen Jaidyn Price Tanner Howard Claire Cox Wyatt Small Kaleb Stair Lindsay Reichenberger Yaziel Resto Isabella Hughes Ryan Darnell Anthony Stewart Seth Warriner Jayliegh Riedle Damian Romine Emonie Inman Aiden Denney Maximilian Sutherland Joshua Watts Molly Rigney Eli Sanders Jennisyn Jarnagin Lucas Dillon Angel Tempelmeyer Tristen Whitaker Lucy Robins Jonathan Serrano Molly Johnson-Russ Marianna Durham Kanoa Toda Lilian Whittet Sadie Rodgers Kamen Sprague Keiton Jones Zoey Elkins Caydence Warren RyLyn Winebrenner Jenna Schaper Kaylie Stanek Fiona Jordan Camdyn Eytcheson Marcus Williams Lanie Wooldridge Emma Spencer Brenden Swearingen Makhiya Julius KayLee Felton Melanie Williams Ella Swearingen Karsyn Taylor Isabelle Kaiser Blissanne Fiebelkorn AarynMarie Wilson 7TH GRADE Mallory Waters Alexander Vineyard Carter King Madisyn Fienen Alexis Winebrenner Garen Bales Truman York Brennon Wall Gabriellia Kinnamon Dusten Fischer- Asgari Hunter Winebrenner Alexis Brown Ranaan White Toby Lawless Leo Ford Troy Wren Dylan Cooley SCHOLASTIC HONOR ROLL Devin Williams Kaden Lemos Annabelle Francoeur Kohen Wright Addison Cope Brianna Wilson Ivan Macias Isabella Garrett Alyssa Yeubanks Claire Driskel 6TH GRADE Jacob Youk Aliviya Martinez Trevor Goza Reece Eytcheson Caden Barker Payten Minick Ember Green Megan Foster Kyle Bever Ava Morris Ty Wyatt Green January USD 446 Students of the Month STAFF REPORT for our kindness project. She is kind INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a good all-around student. She dis- to her classmates and teacher, she Savannah Groff is a 9th grade stu- plays respect for authority, has good On Jan. 10, four USD 446 students always does what she is supposed dent at Independence High School. She work ethic and has a very competitive, were recognized as the District Stu- to do without complaint, and she is is the daughter of Douglas and Kristi positive personality. She is also willing dents of the Month. Administrators a hard worker. I am glad she is in Groff. Her teacher wrote, “Savannah to help others in need.” and students gathered to recognize my class!” the students at Community Nation- al Bank of Independence. JEFFERSON SCHOOL The “Student of the Month” pro- Bladen Coles is a 4th grade stu- gram, initiated in 2007, honors one dent in Darrell Clifton’s class at Jef- student per building (K-12) each ferson School. He is the son of Tris- month during the regular school ta Coles. His nomination form said, session. Teachers and staff mem- “Bladen is a hard worker who comes bers nominate students based on to school each day ready to learn. attitude, diligence in the classroom He was nominated for his friendly and respect for others. demeanor and kindness toward “Kindness” is the character trait everyone. Bladen chooses kind in for January. Thank You to Commu- every situation. His genuine smile nity National Bank, Independence lights up his whole face and makes Daily Reporter, Montgomery Coun- the day of anyone on the receiving ty Chronicle, Independence Cine- end of it.” mas, Pizza Hut, Taco Inn and Sonic Drive-In whose continued support INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL makes this program possible. Austin Morrow is an 8th grade student at Independence Middle EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL School. He is the son of David and Cambria Elder is a kindergarten Nicole Morrow. Teachers said, “Aus- student in Mrs. Beshear’s class at tin gives 100%, completes his as- Eisenhower Elementary School. She signments on time, is well-behaved is the daughter of Brent Alvarez and and is a positive influence to oth- Lauryn Elder. Cambria was nomi- ers. He is also polite and very orga- nated by her teacher, Mrs. Beshear. nized.” Her nomination said, “Cambria has USD 446 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Pictured, first row, left to right: Austin Morrow, Savannah Groff, shown kindness by bringing money Bladen Coles and Cambria Elder; second row: Mark Hayward, principal at Independence Middle School; Carmen Hewitt, assistant principal at Independence High School; Michael Harrison, principal at Jefferson School; and Brad Carroll, principal at Eisenhower Elementary School. Courtesy Photo Alison Andrews recognized as USD 446 January 2020 ‘Quality Teacher of the Month’ STAFF REPORT future. I tell my students all the time they are the Alison Andrews is future and I am excited a 3rd grade teacher to see the amazing things in USD 446 Indepen- they will accomplish with dence. She started her hard work and determi- employment with USD nation!” 446 as a paraprofes- She is on the Site Coun- sional, then subbed in cil at Jefferson School the district a few years and also serves as a dea- and started teaching in con at The Presbyterian 2013. Church. She loves spend- “Mrs. Andrews was ing time with her family nominated for her kind, when she isn’t teaching. caring demeanor and She and her husband her commitment to stu- love to make new recipes, dents. She values each walk their puppies and of her students and demonstrates workout together. She also loves hav- kindness and compassion. ing mother/daughter time with her She teaches uses best practices and daughter Morgan. Her son, Jordan, is makes learning fun for her students. expecting his first child in March and Teacher of the Month” program was Media; Brent Littleton, owner Dairy She likes to involve community mem- she can’t wait to meet her new grand- established to recognize exemplary Queen; Les and Kellie Puderbaugh, bers in her classroom and is known daughter. teachers who motivate students to owners Big Cheese Pizza; Montgom- for her veteran recognition in the fall.” Andrews graduated from Indepen- achieve excellence, work with others ery County Chronicle; Independence Andrews stated, “I became a teach- dence High School in 1992. She grad- in the educational environment and Daily Reporter; and Zach Jolly, sales er because I was passionate about uated from Pittsburg State University maintain positive relationships with associate of Quality Motors. Quality making learning fun and building in 2012 with a bachelor degree in El- parents and students. Motors presented Andrews with the lasting relationships with students. I ementary Education. A big “Thank You” to sponsors of keys to a 2020 Alto Blue Ford Fusion, feel it is important to let each child According to USD 446 Superin- the Quality Teacher of the Month pro- which she will have the use of during know you care about them and their tendent Rusty Arnold, the “Quality gram: Diane Fryback, 102.9/My Town the month of January.