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$1.00 PER ISSUE New bleachers coming to FKHS gymnasium the decades, and the wooden Bleachers to be replaced benches and footpads have on lower level only; to be replaced due to contin- ual wear and tear, he add- upper level to be ed. The existing bleachers also addressed at later date are not suitable or conducive for persons with mobility is- BY ANDY TAYLOR sues because of the lack of [email protected] aisle hand rails. Nor do the COFFEYVILLE — Improved existing bleachers have areas bleacher seating will come to designated for wheelchairs, Field Kindley High School’s which is required by feder- Stoner-McClure Gymnasium al handicapped accessibility for the 2020-21 school year. codes. USD 445 Board of Edu- The new bleachers, which cation members on Monday will have plastic molded seat- agreed to replace the lower ing, will include seat backs in level bleachers in the gymna- the central area on the west sium at a cost of more than side of the gymnasium. Both $168,000. The new bleachers the east and west sides of the for the lower level will re- gymnasium’s new bleachers place the existing seating that will have designated areas for was original to the gymnasi- placement of wheelchairs, he um’s construction in the early said. Aisle hand rails also are 1970s. included in the new bleach- The seating on the upper ers. Area women assist food distribution at Caney pantry level will be addressed at a The new bleachers will also later date, said Michael Speer, reach further onto the gym Residents from “City On A Hill” in Sedan came to Caney last Friday, March 6, to help pack food for the Caney Valley Food assistant superintendent and floor than the existing ones Pantry. Dorothy Shaffer of rural Niotaze made arrangements for the women to come and help with the project which provides business manager. due to the additional spacing produce and other groceries on a monthly basis for the elderly and those in need. City On A Hill, located west of Sedan in a The existing lower-level between the individual rows hilltop home, provides a home and recovery rehabilitation to individuals who are fighting with substance use disorders. Com- bleachers are in constant re- of seats. Additionally, the new munity participation is a part of their treatment and they are often seen going to exercise classes, attending church or helping pair and maintenance due bleachers will have access to with projects such as the food pantry in Caney. Sedan is home to two such homes, the other one being KISA Life Recovery to their aging and condition, the mezzanine level, which which is located south of town along Highway 99. RUDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Speer said. Pulleys and rig- ging have been replaced over • see BLEACHERS, page A2 ICC official: information is vital to halting coronavirus contain information as to how stu- Bowhay said ICC was working region to ascertain their plans about Although no sign of coronavirus at local college campus, dents and college employees can im- with state officials to prepare a plan the remaining weeks of the 2019-20 proactive measures, including education, are deployed prove their hygiene habits, thereby should a campus pandemic devel- college year. Bowhay said he had lessening the chances of developing op. Food service staff were working been alerted to some colleges and BY ANDY TAYLOR Vincent Bowhay, vice president coronavirus symptoms. with residency hall staff to create universities on the west coast opt- [email protected] for student affairs, told trustees that The college staff also will track a plan for housing students who ing to close their campuses and, in- INDEPENDENCE — Efforts to ed- ICC staff and faculty have developed the destinations of students when might require a two-week quar- stead, have their students finish the ucate the Independence Community a plan in dealing with coronavirus they depart for spring break next antine should they test positive for 2019-20 college year through online College students, staff and faculty concerns, including having 50 hand week. the coronavirus, which is officially courses. about the coronavirus have been sanitizer stations located across the Food service employees also have known as Novel COVID-19. “We are in constant contact with elevated, ICC trustees were told at campus. Bowhay also said college been alerted to the need for elevated Bowhay also said he was in con- their monthly meeting on Monday. staff is handing out pamphlets that sanitation in the cafeteria. tact with other colleges across the • see CORONAVIRUS, page A2 Airport to get noticed at Kansas Airstrip Attack

fairly easy, said Jason Huang. First-ever speed competition at “We’re already familiar with Indepen- local airport to feature dozens of dence because of our planning in 2019,” he said. “However, producing a two-day show high-performance vehicles is more than talking about ideas on paper. There is a considerable amount of logistics, BY ANDY TAYLOR plus getting permission to use a public air- [email protected] port.” INDEPENDENCE — Only one month Revvolution Shift-S3ctor specializes in remains until the Independence Airport high-performance and modified car racing becomes the epicenter for a national drag and trap speed competition on public- racing competition. ly-owned airports across the country. The Los Angeles-based Revvolution Shift-S3c- company’s show in Independence marks tor has organized the Kansas Airstrip the first time it has ventured into Kansas, Attack on Saturday and Sunday, April 18- thereby opening a door to racing fans, car 19, at the Independence Municipal Airport. buffs and even airplane pilots. The national, high-performance speed “There are a lot of moving parts to one of racing competition was originally scheduled our shows, but we use the half-mile runway to be held in Independence in May 2019 but for our racing,” said Jason Huang. “But, we was canceled due to rain. also are aware that airplanes need to land Jason and Caroline Huang of Revvolution Shift-S3ctor, which is based in Los Angeles, Ca- Jason Huang and wife Caroline of and takeoff. So, we will pause the races Shift-S3ctor were in Independence last whenever necessary to allow the runway to lif., were at the Independence Municipal Airport in February to make preparations for the month to meet with local officials and make be used by the airplanes.” upcoming Kansas Airstrip Attack, a national drag and speed racing competition featuring preparations for the 2020 show. Because Allowing the Independence Municipal high-performance vehicles and motorcycles. The Independence Municipal Airport is the Shift-S3ctor had drawn up plans for May only airport in Kansas to have the distinction of hosting a national speed and drag racing 2019, organizing the April show has been • see RACING, page A2 competition. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Opinions...... Pages A4-A5 Today’s Sports...... Pages B2-B6 Public notices...... Page B8 Chuckle FunnierU.com Classified ads...... Pages B7-B8 Obituaries...... Page A2 Michael Bloomberg SEE CHRONICLE SUBSCRIPTION spent over 500 million OFFER ON PAGE A8 dollars to get American A gift from the crown Bibles and bunnies Allen is All-Area MVP Samoa. Which I think is Miss Kansas shows artistic talent at Unique church ministry puts kids on Indy’s Alexis Allen named All-Area visit to Caney school. Page A5 the hunt for rabbits. Page B1 Wrestler of the Year. Page A5 a Girl Scout cookie…? Page A2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 Racing: airport will get ample notice

• continued from page A1 power Camaros, Corvettes, benefit from the surge of Porsches, and Mustangs on racing fans into Montgomery Airport to be used as a the runway, plus big-dollar, County on April 18-19. national drag race event exotic vehicles such as Lam- Racing fans can purchase required not only the bless- borghinis and Ferraris in the tickets in advance by going ing of the Independence mix. to https://airstripattack.co. City Commission but also Not only will drag racers Tickets are $20 each day for the approval of the Federal compete for cash prizes and adults and $10 per day for Aviation Administration, season points, but amateur children, or $30 for adults which oversees and manages racers also will get their and $20 for children for the air traffic across the nation. chance to run the one-half entire weekend. Additionally, the Kansas De- mile sprint on the local run- Tickets will also be partment of Transportation way. available for sale at the gave a thumb’s up to having As of last month, Jason gate. However, full-weekend a Kansas-based airport be- Huang already had almost tickets are available only in come a venue for profession- 100 racers registered . . . advance, not at the gate. al and amateur racing. and ready to rev their en- Children under the age of “Half-mile, side-by-side gines on the Independence 3 will be admitted free. racing is definitely unique to Airport runway. Full details about the an airport, and the Indepen- “Not only is it a great drag Kansas Airstrip Attack on dence Airport will become racing experience, but it also April 18-19 can be found at the only place within several is a great car show experi- https://airstripattack.co. states to experience this,” ence for people who have a Shift-S3ctor’s 2020 air- said Jason Huang. “This passing interest or a serious strip attack season begins in event will put the Indepen- passion for vehicles,” said Hondo, Texas, on April 4-5 dence Airport on the map in Jason. and continues at the Inde- Holy Name honors top students a bigger way.” The Huangs said Indepen- pendence Airport on April What will racing fans see dence and the surrounding 18-19. Holy Name Catholic School of Coffeyville recognized its R Students (Respect, Reverence and when they attend the two- area will benefit economical- Other airstrip attacks will Responsibility) for the month of February recently. The honored students are (left to right) day Kansas Airstrip Attack? ly from the infusion of racing be held in Colorado Springs, Maria Clare Felipe-Andres, kindergarten; Leaf Sanchez, sixth grade; Avery O’Connell, fourth The quality of vehicles that fans to the community. Not Colo., on June 20-21, Mar- grade; and Lennox Manley, second grade. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE will compete are among the only will hotels report brisk ion, Ind., on Aug. 15-16, finest, high-performance business, but local restau- Abilene, Texas on Oct. 24-25, vehicles on the racing rants, convenience stores and Coalinga, Calif., on Nov. circuit. Look for high-horse- and other businesses will 14-15. OBITUARIES Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $35 fee. To who loved his family and Coronavirus: ICC taking precautions submit a paid obituary, contact the Montgomery County friends deeply. Friends Chronicle at (620) 336-2100 or (620) 879-2156. Or, sub- and family will always re- • continued from page A1 mit an e-mail to [email protected]. • Pursue strategic leadership member all the good times • Maintain a clear distinction between the they had with Dave. state officials about the coronavirus issue, and Board’s and staff’s roles He is loved and survived we feel it is prudent to be prepared and well • Strive for collective decisions David “Dave” by his brother and wife, planned should a campus pandemic strike • Focus on the future Steven and Terri Meyer, ICC,” said Bowhay. “As of today, we’re simply • Follow the statutory duties under KSA 71- Rodney Meyer and their daughters Melis- educating staff, faculty and students about 201 INDEPENDENCE — David “Dave” Rodney sa, Erin, and Andrea, and ways to avoid the coronavirus. Information • Execute powers designated by municipal, Meyer, born Nov. 25, 1946 in Independence, son Andrew. Also, by his and education will go a long way to stopping federal and Kansas statutes. passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 after a son and wife, Ryan and Najla Meyer, and his the virus.” • Operate in all ways mindful of its civic battle with cancer. two grandchildren, Emma and Trevor Meyer. Being an inland state has made Kansas trusteeship obligation to the citizens it rep- Dave was a long-time resident of Titusville Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., largely immune from the serious impact of the resents. and Mims area and a member of the Frater- Saturday, March 21 at the Zion Lutheran coronavirus. However, state officials are close- • Enforce upon itself discipline to govern nal Order of the Eagles #3581, the Loyal Order Church, 219 S. 10th, Independence. Dave will ly monitoring the spread of the virus after with excellence, allowing no officer, commit- of Moose among others. His life was split be- be laid to rest next to his mother and father, one Kansas resident — who lives in Johnson tee, or individual to impede fulfillment of this tween Alaska, Kansas and Florida. He loved to Bettie and Walter Meyer, at Mount Hope Cem- County — tested positive for the virus. Closer responsibility. Discipline will be applied where travel the open road and drive cross country etery in Independence immediately following to Montgomery County, two residents in Tul- appropriate in matters such as attendance, between states. the service. sa County, Okla., also have tested positive for policy-making principles, respect of roles, and He was a Ford man and loved cars, re- To leave the family a special message of coronavirus. speaking officially with one voice. storing several during his lifetime. Dave is condolence, visit www.pottsfuneralhome.com. On a topic related to campus safety, trust- • Direct, control and inspire the College best remembered as a man with a big heart, ees approved a recommendation from Bow- through careful establishment of the broadest hay to sign a contract with Rave Mobile Safety values and perspectives in the form of written App. Rave will serve the college’s emergency policies. notification service to the campus community. • Notify the President’s office before con- ICC currently uses TextCaster as its current ducting any business on campus or one-on- DEATH NOTICES emergency notification system. one with employees of ICC. Bowhay said the Rave app has additional The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free friends will be from 4 p.m. to • Set any meetings with staff and faculty as features that can locate a student’s cellular service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date 6 p.m., Monday, March 16, at a representative of the Board at a mutually telephone using GPS. That feature alone will of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further the David W. Barnes Funeral agreed upon time/date with the employee(s) serve as an additional safety resource for stu- biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary. Home in Coffeyville. and the President of the College. dents who feel they are in some sort of danger. • Focus on intended long-term impacts on Also at Monday’s ICC’s meeting, college Vic Holloway Holy Name Catholic Church in Roger Anthony students and community (strategy) rather trustees took no action on an offer to assume than on the administrative or programmatic CHERRYVALE — Longtime Coffeyville Sullivan ownership of a private tennis court in the means of attaining those effects (operations). Cherryvale resident Vic Hol- Mass of Christian Burial SOUTH COFFEYVILLE — Woodland View subdivision of Independence. • Be an initiator of policy, not merely a re- loway died Tuesday, March will be held at 10 a.m., Thurs- Roger Anthony Sullivan, age William Fitzpatrick offered the donation of the actor to staff initiatives. 10, 2020 at Freeman Medical day, March 12 at Holy Name 44, of South Coffeyville died tennis court next to the Fitzpatrick home to • Use the expertise of individual members Center in Joplin, Mo., after Catholic Church. Burial will Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the college. to enhance the ability of the Board as a whole, having sustained a heart at- follow in Calvary Cemetery. Coffeyville Regional Medical College trustees said they appreciated the rather than to substitute their individual val- tack earlier in the week. David W. Barnes Funeral Center. gesture but chose to not take any action on the ues for the group’s values. Services are pending with Home is in charge of arrange- Graveside services were offer. • Monitor and regularly discuss the Board’s the Wickham Family Funeral ments. held Wednesday, March 11, Trustees also spent considerable time de- own process and performance, and ensure the Home of Cherryvale. at Robbins Cemetery west of bating a proposed policy that delineates the continuity of its governance capability by con- Mary Virginia Coffeyville “governing style” of the college trustees. The Bonnie Lee Chapter tinual training and development. Armstrong David W. Barnes Funeral proposal was written by Dr. George Knox, ICC Trustees debated the wording and intent of INDEPENDENCE — Bon- INDEPENDENCE — Mary Home was in charge of ar- interim president. Knox’s proposal calls for some of the proposed style philosophies pro- nie Lee Chapter, age 88, of Virginia Armstrong, age 87, rangements. the college’s governing style to: posed by Knox. They agreed to table the first Independence died Monday, of Independence and a for- • Emphasize outward vision reading of the proposed policy until their April March 9, 2020, at Labette mer longtime Coffeyville res- James D. Roberts • Encourage diverse viewpoints meeting. Health Center in Indepen- ident, died Friday, March 6, COFFEYVILLE — James D. dence. 2020 at her home. Roberts, age 86, of Coffeyville Memorial graveside ser- A funeral service will be at died Monday, March 9, 2020 vices for Bonnie Lee Chapter 2 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at his home surrounded by will be held Friday, March 13 at the Lewark Church of God family. Bleachers: FKHS gym to see upgrade at Mount Hope Cemetery in with Pastor Darrin Brown of- A funeral service will be • continued from page A1 six years ago, but the board TCI Fabrication Inc., of Fre- Independence. ficiating. held at 2 p.m., Monday, March chose to forego the purchase donia, Kan., on a proposal The Zach Webb Family Burial will follow in Rob- 16, at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chap- will require the existing rail- in hopes of getting a few more for the railing that surrounds Funeral Service of Indepen- bins Cemetery west of Cof- el. The family will receive ing to be modified to allow years out of the aging seats. the mezzanine level of the dence is in charge of arrange- feyville. friends on Sunday, March 15, access from the lower level to However, the time has Stoner-McClure Gymnasium. ments. David W. Barnes Funeral at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. the mezzanine area. come to replace those bleach- The railing will have to be Home is in charge of arrange- There will be total seat- ers due to maintenance . . . removed due to the new low- Joe Leon Fernandez ments. Catherine Louise SOUTH COFFEYVILLE — ing capacity of 798 seats on and school pride. er-level bleachers (the railing Bullock the new bleachers, which is Joe Leon Fernandez, age 80, Clyde Earl Foster “Our students are extreme- is bolted to the wall on the INDEPENDENCE — Cath- about 150 seats less than the ly proud of their school,” he lower level of the gym). of South Coffeyville died Sun- COFFEYVILLE — Clyde erine Louise Bullock, age existing bleachers. said. “They want to be proud He also said future railing day, March 8, 2020 at Wind- Earl Foster, age 76, of Cof- 83, died Thursday, March 5, Another unique feature of their school. And, having replacesments or upgades sor Place in Coffeyville. feyville died Tuesday, March 2020, at St. John’s Medical about the new bleachers is improved seating will help will have to conform to safety A Rosary Vigil Service was 3, 2020 at his home. Center in Tulsa, Okla. they will be molded with the the students and sports fans standards in order to prevent held Wednesday, March 11, at A gathering of family and Cremation has taken place school colors (purple and feel more comfortable about persons from falling through under the direction of Potts gold) and incorporate the ac- their school facilities.” the rails. One option is to Chapel and graveside services ronym FKHS into those colors Funding for the new have a glass panel inserted in are planned to take place at when the bleachers are fold- bleachers will come from the lieu of iron railings, thereby a later date at Mount Hope ed or fully extended. USD 445 capital outlay fund, guaranteeing persons from Cemetery in Independence. Speer said the school board which now assesses 5 mills falling onto the lower level examined the replacement through the school district’s while also allowing spectators of the gymnasium bleachers annual tax levy. at the upper level to not have Heartland Seating Inc., of their view of the gym floor im- St. Patrick’s Day Special – Shawnee, Kan., will remove peded by the iron railings. the existing bleachers and in- Speer said a representative March 12-15 stall the new ones when the of TCI Fabrication would vis- Cookie Platters – current 2019-20 school year it a future USD 445 Board of Celebrate early with a Always A concludes in May. Education to offer a presen- On a related note, Speer tation and discussion to their Reuben Sandwich Great Choice! said he was working with proposal. or Dog – We also offer giant subs & party platters. Rain expected this weekend ARCADE & GAMING Call for pricing. Rain showers are likely late this weekend, according to the National Weather Service forecast. 1036 1/2 W. Main The NWS office in Wichita said Friday’s skies will be cloudy 110 S. 18th • Parsons • www.cosmic-castle.com Cherryvale • 620-336-2910 with daytime highs in the mid-50s. Rain showers are expected HOURS: Thurs. 5-9 • Fri. & Sat. 11-9 • Sun. 12-9 after 8 p.m., and will continue through Saturday morning. Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A3

School of Top Flight Black Hawk helicopters arrive at Independence High School

Wednesday proved to be a day of military education at Independence High School, where representatives of the Kansas Army National Guard presented a program about military ser- vice. One of the highlights of the program was the display of two Black hawk helicopters. Members of the Kansas Army National Guard’s 108th Aviation Regiment stationed at Forbes Field in Topeka flew the two helicopters to Independence as part of the program. Students not only toured the helicopters, but several area teachers and school administrators were able to log free rides aboard the Black Hawks. (Top left photo) To get a real perspective as a member of the helicopter crew, IHS student Zoe Mitchell donned one of the 15-pound survival vests worn by the soldiers who are aboard the transport helicopters. (Top right photo) Independence resident Aaron Shrader is a pilot for the 108th Aviation Regiment. As an IHS graduate, Shrader gave his perspective of serving in the U.S. military as a part-time career. (Bottom right photo) IHS counselor Sam Carnes got the front-row seat perspective in the Black Hawk, sitting in the pilot’s perch, where he was surrounded by a dashboard filled with dozens of gauges, switches and dials. (Bottom left photo) IHS students (left to right) Jude Stafford, Kiki Sprague and Creighton Beaver admired the military hardware while sitting in the Black Hawk seats. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE City to use eminent domain to acquire abandoned rail bed to contact rail companies to month. E911 system. captain. Abandoned rail bed to be transformed into trail ascertain the ownership, said IN OTHER BUSINESS The old system is no longer • thanked the First South- system; Coffeyville City Commission also buys new Paul Kritz, city attorney. transacted at Tuesday’s meet- serviceable and is need of re- ern Baptist Church of Dear- Also at Tuesday’s meeting, ing, commissioners: placement. ing for a $4,500 donation to playground apparatus for North Park commissioners agreed to pur- • agreed to sign an en- The new operating system the Coffeyville Police Depart- chase a new playground ap- croachment agreement with would ensure uninterrupted ment’s Fill A Cruiser Event. BY ANDY TAYLOR used to further connect the paratus for North Park at a the Midland Theatre Foun- service and 24-hour technical • tabled a decision for the [email protected] first phase of the trail adja- cost of $19,475. Revenue to dation for a new emergency support. second consecutive meeting COFFEYVILLE — The legal cent to the Sherwin-William pay for the apparatus comes exit to be built on the north The new system and in- concerning the applications process of eminent domain plant. The trail will connect from a lease agreement be- side of the Midland Theatre. stallation will cost $235,552 of Lisa Collins and Allen Gillis will be used by the City of Cof- the existing pathway to an tween CVR Energy and the The new emergency exit will from Action Communication as representatives to the Cof- feyville to acquire ownership area at LeClere Park. City of Coffeyville. CVR cur- require an encroachment on of Bartlesville, Okla. feyville Recreation Commis- of an abandoned rail bed that The City of Coffeyville re- rently leases a city-owned a city alley of more than 5.5 • presented service awards sion. No reason was given by will be used in a rail-to-trail cently was awarded a Kansas paved lot as a laydown and feet. to City of Coffeyville em- the commission for tabling project. Department of Transporta- storage yard for the ongoing • purchased eight Heckler ployees who had attained a Collins’ and Gillis’ applica- City commissioners on tion grant to further develop turnaround at the Coffeyville & Koch 416 special opera- service milestone. They in- tions for commission consid- Tuesday agreed to proceed the rail-to-trail project. refinery complex. CVR will tions rifles for the Coffeyville clude (10 years) Jason Kas- eration. with eminent domain to ob- Current ownership of the pay the City of Coffeyville Police Department. The guns tler, Kevin Midgett, Jimmy • agreed to adopt a $31,949 tain ownership of the aban- abandoned rail bed is unclear, $17,500 for the yearly lease will cost $14,360. Money Bradshaw, David Westervelt, cost increase to the City’s doned rail bed that will be despite attempts by city staff plus an additional $2,500 per from the asset forfeiture fund Bruce Fouts, Bruce Dodson, self-funded health insurance will be used to purchase the Jarod Ward, Mike Shook, benefit for city employees rifles. The asset forfeiture Travis Rosson; (15 years) for the 2020-21 plan year. fund is derived from property Dustin Adams, Jason Matney; The $31,949 will be a one- confiscated during drug in- (20 years) Rosemary Sortore, time-only pledge to cover the vestigations and raids. Steve Smith, Shane George, projected unfunded balance This Week’s Menu “The taxpayers aren’t pay- Wayne Warren; (25 years) associated with the 2020-21 ing for these rifles, the drug Pete Caresio, Steve Pratt, pay year. Mar. 16-20 dealers already have,” said James Santagata; (30 years) The $31,949 pledge was Capt. Darin Daily. Jason Donaldson, Lawrence part of the overall health in- Mon. - Chicken & Sausage • agreed to replace com- Hilton. surance agreement, which Gumbo puter workstations and soft- • congratulated Coffeyville has a maximum exposure of ware to support the Cof- Police Captain Darin Daily for $1,991,545.36. Tues. - Salisbury Gravy feyville Police Department’s attaining the position of cap- • congratulated the Cof- radio communications, emer- tain. Daily, who has been a feyville Police Department for Over Mashed Potatoes gency paging services, com- member of the Coffeyville Po- receiving the Gold AAA Kan- Wed. - Salsa Verde Chicken munication with surrounding lice Department since 1997, sas Traffic Safety Award from communication centers and received his captain pin after AAA Kansas. Thurs. - BLT w/ Potato to aid in the City’s former having assumed the oath of Salad Fri. - Vegetable Fried Rice No meat options - Brief business items at commission meeting Fridays During Lent INDEPENDENCE — Brief business was con- • agreed to advertise for two road and ducted at Monday’s meeting of the Montgom- bridge employee positions. ery County Commission. • agreed to solicit bids for materials for the Among the items of business conducted in road and bridge department’s annual asphalt the 30-minute meeting, commissioners: overlay program and chip-and-seal program. • agreed to renew a service agreement with Jim Wright, public works director, said the de- Huber and Associates for the maintenance partment anticipates overlaying 12-14 miles 219 N. Penn Ave. of the county courthouse’s AS400 computer with asphalt and applying a chip and seal mix- Independence, KS mainframe system. The annual service agree- ture on 36 miles of county roads this summer. 620-714-5030 ment will cost $4,436, which is $119 less than • agreed to seek bids for a 3/4-ton pickup last year, said Jason Clubine, information tech- truck that will replace another public works nology director. department truck that was involved in a wreck. Page A4 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government OPINIONS for a redress of grievance. — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Save this newspaper due to reduced toilet paper supply

Toilet paper apparently is in short supply, slick paper wipes or ruining perfectly good thanks to Earthlings hoarding the delicate newspapers for bathroom duty. stuff. And, yes, we have joined the hoarders by All of us fear that the coronavirus will picking up a couple extra packages of toilet keep paper factory employees paper when we shop for groceries. from going to work, thus no RUDY Thanks to Google searches, I learned TP will be made until better something about the history of toilet paper days ahead. TAYLOR which dates back to medieval China when Of all the fears that have they used 2-foot by 3-foot sheets of rice pa- emerged from this pandem- per. I assume it was ripped into small pieces ic, an absence of toilet tissue before use. paper bothers me the most. Before the advent of modern toilet paper, Everyone uses it, and nothing many different materials were used for the can replace it. same purpose. Depending upon the coun- Well, not in today’s world try, weather conditions, social customs and anyway — in modern-day status, people used leaves, grass, ferns, corn bathrooms. OFF cobs, maize, fruit skins, seashells, stone, As a kid, our toilet was way moss, snow and water. out by the chicken house, and the The Romans used something called a sea- its paper supply consisted of sponge on a long stick to conclude their trip a stack of old newspapers, a Cuff out back. Sears and Roebuck catalog So, writing this silliness makes me want OUR THOUGHTS with lots of pages missing, and to run out and buy a few more rolls of the when we could afford it — real toilet paper precious paper that all of us take for grant- which was saved for Sundays when we had ed, and hoping that we never learn the finer company. aspects of using a sea-sponge, snowball or a What tax cut? I have no desire to return to outhouses, rock to -- well, you know! Don’t fall for politicians’ promotion of “payroll tax cut”

Big-time politicians like to tout cutting day” is the answer to many workers who, payroll taxes as a way to help suffering it appears, might be forced to stay home in Americans make ends meet — specifically, quarantine fashion as they recover from a Life’s Little Lifesavers those lucky enough to have jobs. positive coronavirus test? But the term itself is a farce. There is no It sure sounds good. Workers can stay . . . reading a spine-tingling nov- . working on a jigsaw puzzle - a little KATHY el . . . daffodils, crocus and hyacinths at a time . . . when you have only 2 or tax on payroll. Rather, there are state and home and still collect paychecks. The gov- adding beautiful color to early spring 3 items in the grocery check-out and TAYLOR federal income taxes which are deducted ernment will pay for it. yards . . . remembering when there someone lets you cut in line in front from each paycheck an employee earns. Not hardly. was no place to buy anything after 6 of them . . . kids singing on the school Of course, Medicare and Social Securi- Going back 40 years, presidential candi- p.m. . . . overcoming writer’s block . . . bus . . . starting our day by reading ty are deducted from paychecks, too, but date George H.W. Bush called such propos- getting rid of things that take up valu- several Bible scriptures . . . having a nobody in Washington dares touch them — als “voodoo economics.” Ironically, it was able time . . . wishing everyone would feeling of self worth . . . a minute of and certainly will not reduce the amount aimed at Ronald Reagan who later became keep washing their hands often after thought is worth more than an hour paid by wage earners. Those two taxes also one of the most successful presidents in the coronavirus is history . . . special of talk — “Set a watch, O Lord, before are paid by employers who pay almost as history. “work” days that turn out to be fun . . my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” much as those receiving the paychecks. But talk of payroll taxes, and such, Employers also kick in money for unem- dropped in the wastebasket mighty fast. ployment taxes, with no contribution from Regardless of how such plans are workers. pumped up, there remains only one place So, if nobody plans to reduce Medicare where state and federal governments get Let’s all find the balance and Social Security taxes, it only leaves the their money — from the folks who hold income tax deductions taken out of work- jobs, own businesses, buy products and ers’ paychecks. Employers don’t help with provide services that are in demand. that keeps our lives in tune this one — it’s actually up to the employee The other option, which we predict will to determine how much he/she wants tak- pop up its ugly head in the coming weeks The chaos that appears to be exploding ple at arms length. en from each paycheck. Then, on April 15 and months, is to print more money, there- across the globe right now from COVID-19, or At the end of each day, when a global news each year, each American gets the honor of by spiking the national debt. Surely, con- better known as Coronavirus, has left me in a story is consuming my mind, I ask myself, paying Uncle Sam his or her federal income servatives would oppose such a measure, state of confusion. “How does this affect me right now?” That taxes. Ditto with state of Kansas income right? As a news junkie, I have read and watched simple question is usually answered with a taxes that come due the same day. Fact: The national debt today is $25.3 all of the news stories, warnings, press confer- simple response…it doesn’t. If employees opt to pay a higher amount trillion, and it’s heading toward $30 trillion ences, and opinions until my head is spinning There are some who live in the “hot zones” out of each check, they can do that. That faster than you can say “the government and the result is a shortness of breath and a across the world who truly have to go to way, they might get money back when will pay for it.” cough. Well, maybe the last couple of bed each night with worry in their they figure their taxes. Conversely, if they Way too many schemes for tax relief en- symptoms aren’t actually happening JENNY heart about keeping themselves and chose to reduce the amount deducted from circle taking money from one pocket and but the head spinning is for sure. their families safe. But right now, checks during the year, they probably will poking it into the other. Then with the left Last week I was talking with some DIVELEY in southeast Kansas, the things that pay a large sum to the IRS and State of hand, starting the printing presses. friends about the word “balance.” truly change my day are sports meet- Kansas on tax day. It’s the very unfortunate American way. Without getting too Feng shui, we came ings at the high school for my son, So, where do Washington politicians — Rudy Taylor to the conclusion that most things in parent-teacher conference sched- get off bellowing that a “payroll tax holi- life can be treated with a little bit of ules, making sure there are plenty of balance. Extreme measures are rare- healthy snacks in the pantry so my ly good for the body, soul and pocket- hands don’t wander toward the snack book. cakes, and returning a phone call to a So after I saw pictures of store Pick A friend who needs to hear my voice. shelves wiped clean from hand sanitiz- Little, That’s where we find the balance. PUBLIC FORUM ers, toilet paper, and soap, I knew that After consuming so much information, our world is off balance right now. My Talk A our hearts are left with fear, yet our know what is right for you to are. But that can be ignored morning news shows are off balance days are filled with hope. A path to integrity: do. Anything less would be or obscured. We may choose with the first half of the program de- Little So yes, let’s diligently wash our less than you are and lacking what we know is wrong over voted to the new virus, leaving other hands, but good grief, let’s do that 365 never forgetting who in integrity. Like the elderly what we know is right — what top stories buried beneath the hype. days each year for our entire lives. Cough into man your priority can be one. feels over what feels right — Now, I’m not saying this illness isn’t some- your elbow, a tissue, or the back of your knee, you are If we don’t reclaim our and fall away. thing to be aware of and have concern for. for all I care. And if you do feel a little yucky, Editor: values, the world takes over. Years ago, I promised to However in our neck of the woods, we have stay home. Binge watch some television, heat Integrity is doing the right Moral integrity comes from remember who I was created ample social distance, which is the recom- up some canned soup, and conjure up some thing when we know in our a character of uncorrupted to be. Never forget. And, of mended three feet of personal space. Well, we memories of your childhood when you stayed hearts it is the right thing virtue of truth, fair dealing course, I have. I have gotten have space, and plenty of it. home from school and felt like you were King to do. It is being loyal to the and uprightness. Of lives with distracted from humility and Our cattle continue to roam in rolling pas- or Queen of the World. lives to which we have been depth, wisdom, and sincerity, compassion. tures, the wind turbines continue to spin with But let’s be reasonable and find that bal- called. It does not make any not compatible with a motiva- Now when I lose touch with vigor, and our public transportation mostly ance that keeps us in line. We have the space, difference if someone else is tion of deception, expediency those values, I have a memo- consists of calling a neighbor to catch a ride to we have our midwest sensibility, and we have watching. or shallowness. ry that helps me get back on the store. plenty of supplies should the virus land at our I am indebted to Ronald Integrity means not lying my feet. For me, that memo- I’m not exotic enough to have any claims of back door. Greer for helping me find to ourselves. It is living a life ry is of an acquaintance who international travel, and even our friends are We also have the ability to control our fears words explaining my beliefs. consistent with who we are needed help getting through mostly limited to mission trips taken during and keep on living each day with hope, attend- He tells this story. It is my sto- within. What we think, what life. the summer break. And while we all have em- ing meetings, watching our diets, and loving ry. An elderly man said, “As I we say, and what we do are in You know who are you. Be bedded that midwest hospitality, we also have our friends. have aged, my priorities have harmony and follow a moral aware and don’t fall away enough conservative nature to keep most peo- changed and narrowed. I am or ethical code. Values such from the person you were down to one. I focus on it dai- as humility, kindness, com- created to be. You’ll know the ly and my life is guided by it. passion, truthfulness, justice, right thing to do. It is ‘Don’t fall.’” tolerance, doing no harm are Keep the main thing, your MONTGOMERY COUNTY Don’t fall away from who essential to a life of moral in- integrity the main thing. you are created to be. If you tegrity. Don M. Foster Chronicle know who you are, you will We have to know who we Cherryvale, Kan. Volume 135, No. 11 • March 12, 2020 The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor News- Auto | Home | Life paper Family. The Montgomery County Chronicle is published 52 times per year including the last edition of the calendar year. Periodical postage is paid at Caney, Kansas. POSTMASTER: Have the right insurance coverage to protect what matters most? Send address changes to: The Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. 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Website: www.taylornews.org Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,* Western Agricultural Insurance Company,* Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services PC026 (1-18) Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A5 OPINIONS The sad saga of ‘The Traveler’ How an Oklahoma family welcomed a stranger, only to hold a funeral the next day News about the global pandemic but the victorious euphoria was columns. family, which included by young read, “Here rests a traveler . . . called coronavirus, combined with short lived in the rural hamlets of That all changed one night when grandmother at the time, didn’t known only to God.” most Americans contending with an Oklahoma and Kansas due to the a traveler on horseback arrived at know was that the traveler was The Spanish influenza epidemic awful influenza strain, caused me spread of the Spanish influenza, the Walker home. It was a cold and suffering from the Spanish flu. At killed 675,000 Americans. Some 50 to recall a story told by my grand- which, ironically, got its start at dreary late fall night. The traveler some moment during the night, the million to 100 million people died mother about the Spanish Camp Funston (now Fort told my great-grandfather that he traveler died . . . sitting in the chair worldwide — which is the equiva- flu in 1918. ANDY Riley) in Kansas. had been on horseback for the bet- that offered his final respite from lent to 225 million people today. That story now rests in TAYLOR My great-grandparents ter part of a full day, had fallen ill, pain and under a quilt that was The magnitude of that global cemetery west of Bluejacket, were far off the grid from and needed a warm place to stay provided to him for quick warmth. pandemic would take years to Okla., where a traveler lies civilization. The only mode the night. The Walker home was Aware of the dangers of having study, and the full size of death in a grave. That journeyman of communication for Spike the only place with an illuminated an influenza-stricken corpse in the would not be known for several died without ever giving his and Pearl Walker was to lamp in the window, he said. house, my great-grandfather did years after its spread. name. take a horse-drawn wagon My great-grandfather, who was a the only thing that he knew was However, the Spanish influenza He was simply too sick to either nearby Welch or coal miner by profession, was never appropriate: bury the dead man as was more than a mere scare in the and too tired to even tell Bluejacket. Local news was the type to deny needs to a strang- quickly as possible. global winds. It hit the farthest cor- people who he was. My collected in the newspapers, er. So, the traveler came into the So, my great-grandfather Walker ners of the globe — including one But, my grandmother the Welch Watchman and Walker home, albeit sneezing and gathered a few brave neighbors to small cabin in northeastern Okla- remembered him well. Montgomery the Bluejacket News. And, hacking while finding a warm spot dig a grave in a nearby cemetery. homa where a kind-hearted family It was late 1918. My County those same papers also told next to the fireplace. Within min- The body of the dead traveler was took in a lonely, scared, sickened grandmother was only 8 of the spread of mysterious utes, the worn-out traveler was fast placed in the hole, while the grave traveler one night, only to send him years old and living with seven influenza virus, which many news- asleep, exhausted by a full day’s diggers made sure to wrap their to the Great Beyond the next day other brothers and sisters, plus her paper referred to as “fever and ride in a frontier he knew nothing faces with handkerchiefs to pre- without ever knowing his name. parents, in a crudely-built shack ague.” Whatever that malady was, about. vent the inhalation of any air-borne Such is the great tragedy of sick- amid coal mines in a hilly area of its appearance was made known The traveler never told my germs from the deceased traveler. ness as it spreads across the planet. northern Craig County, Okla. The to the Walker family through local great-grandfather his identity. A tombstone was later placed on Great War had ended in Europe, rumor mills and local newspaper What my great-grandfather’s that traveler’s gravesite. It simply LOCAL NEWS Miss Kansas shows artistic talent to Caney Valley students BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] CANEY — The reigning Miss Kansas left her mark at Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. High School on Monday. Miss Kansas, Annika Woo- ton, spoke to the student body about the period of distract- ed driving, including texting while driving. Wooton spent 15 minutes speaking to stu- dents about the perils of being distracted while driving. “It takes five seconds for the mind to readjust from looking at a cell phone to look- ing through your windshield,” she said. “But, so much can happen within those five short seconds.” Wooton presented statistics about the number of vehicle collisions and wrecks that in- volve distracted driving, with many of those drivers being in the peer age group as most high school students. Wooton asked students to put away the distractions, such as cell phones, while driving. “Focus on driving,” she said. “Put away all of those things that distract you.” Miss Kansas, Annika Wooton, spoke to Caney Val- Following her presentation, ley Jr.-Sr. High School students about the dangers Wooton, who is an accom- of distracted driving during an assembly on Mon- plished artist, did a live paint- day. Wearing a paint smock (right photo), Wooton ing of a Bullpup mascot. Woo- also showed her artistic talents by doing a “speed ten used her artistic talent to painting” of the Bullpup mascot. Wooton’s artistic win the Miss Kansas crown abilities are used in displaying her social impact and also perform for the Miss initiatives during her state and national presenta- America competition. Speed tions. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE painting, in which a mural is drawn in only a matter of minutes, has become a unique know what you are painting tion and earned the top prize throughout the state work- Miss Kansas. ally. She has been awarded art form for crowd presenta- until your turn the canvas for social impact initiative for ing closely with Ascension In addition to her work nearly $33,000 in cash schol- tions, she said. She painted upright, thereby showing the her work as an arts advocate. Via Christi – CMN Hospital, with her social impact initia- arships through the Miss the Bullpup mascot image in image.” At the Miss America con- Kansas Department of Wild- tive, Annika is both artisti- Kansas and Miss America slightly more than three min- An Overland Park native, test, Wooton received a life, Parks and Tourism, and cally and musically talented. competitions to apply toward utes. And, she painted the im- Wooton was crowned Miss non-finalist talent award for Kansas Department of Trans- While she claimed the title her education and bachelor’s age upside down for a unique Kansas on June 8, 2019 and her speed painting rendition portation, establishing rela- of Miss Kansas with a vocal degree of fine arts and design crowd affect. represented the state at the of Chief Justice Ruth Bader tionships and learning more performance, Annika’s skills in illustration and animation “Speed painting is about Miss America contest in De- Ginsburg, a painting that she about the individuals of all as a speed painter have been from the University of Kan- crowd presentation,” she cember. She was a top 15 fi- completed in 90 seconds. ages for whom she will advo- demonstrated throughout the sas. said. “So, the crowd might not nalist in the national competi- Miss Kansas travels cate throughout her year as state and recognized nation- County clerk Charlotte Scott Schmidt seeks re-election in 2020 Charlotte Scott Schmidt, and human resources provid- ing budgets for 15 cemetery tion. All election work, with the every day efforts will continue Independence, and a son-in- announced this week that she ed a solid background to draw districts, 12 townships and 3 exception of the poll workers, to reduce expenditures in the law, Wilbur Schwatken of Syc- has filed for re-election to the from in meeting my responsi- drainage districts, assisting is conducted by the regular County Clerk’s Office. Reduc- amore.EagleEstate1x35 1/11/05 2:34 PM Page 1 position of Montgomery Coun- bilities and directing the of- in preparation and finaliza- staff in the clerk’s office. ing costs is always a priority.” ty Clerk as a Republican. fice of county clerk,” she said. tion of the county budget and • overseeing the Neighbor- Schmidt has served as Schmidt is com- “In addition to my checking all budgets to ensure hood Revitalization Program president of the Women’s Re- Assisted Living pleting her seventh experience I am levy limits do not exceed stat- for unincorporated areas with- publican Club of Montgomery four-year term in fully accredited by utory limitations. in the county has also been County, is a Certified Kansas at office, having been the Kansas County This office is responsible added to the duties of the coun- Master County Clerk, Certified first elected in Clerk’s Association for: ty clerk. Training award from Kansas Eagle 1992. Prior to that having complet- • establishing taxing levies • providing assistance in Division of Emergency Man- election she had ed all certification based on valuations for each preparing homestead applica- agement, serves as Freedom Estates nine years of coun- requirements re- taxing district; tions for county residents. of Information Officer, Public Where Your Family Is Our Family ty government quired.” • preparing tax roll for col- “I feel very strongly that all Information for the County experience which The county lection of taxes by the county county employees owe cour- and is currently in charge of Enjoy home cooked meals, included service clerk is responsible treasurer; teous, efficient service to the Human Resources. housekeeping, laundry, personal care as deputy county Scott Schmidt for all county com- • all accounting procedures residents and taxpayers of Her family includes four and medication assistance. clerk. mission files and including payment of invoices; Montgomery County and it is children: two daughters, Liz 24 Hour caring staff Schmidt is a lifelong resi- documents and is required by payroll officer; my responsibility to admin- Schwatken of Sycamore and LPN/RN on call 24/7 dent of Montgomery County. state law to serve as clerk to • serving as public informa- ister the office in a way to Karen Davis of Cherryvale, She and her husband, Henry the board of county commis- tion officer and serves, by Kan- provide these services but to and two sons, Jeffrey Barn- Let your family be a part of Schmidt, reside southeast of sion, recording all minutes sas law, as the financial officer also keep within the budget hart (deceased at as an infant) Our family at Independence. and resolutions passed upon for the county. set aside for the department and Scott Barnhart (deceased “I felt then and even more at all meetings held by the • serving as county election and continually strive to cut 2019). 1354 Taylor Road so now that my previous ex- board. officer, which includes conduct- any unnecessary expenses,” Also included in her fami- Independence, KS perience in county govern- The county clerk is person- ing all elections held within the she said. “Budgets for elec- ly circle are her daughter-in- ment, banking, accounting ally responsible for prepar- county and all voter registra- tion have been reduced and law, Amy Barnhart of rural (620) 331-1662 Page A6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS USD 446 will serve as pilot district Woodworkers’ art fair underway INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Historical Mu- for TeamMates Mentoring Program seum and Art Center, 123 N. 8th, will hold a woodwork- ers’ art fair from March 11-25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BY ANDY TAYLOR ulty as mentors at Jefferson and grade school classes. have already started to build Admission is $5 per person. [email protected] Elementary School and Inde- Duane and Melissa Small of the fencing and haul in gravel Woodcraft fans are encouraged to tour the woodwork- INDEPENDENCE — USD pendence Middle School. The Independence are now work- for the driveway.” ers’ exhibits. 446 is one of 10 Kansas program will later expand to ing with Wright to procure • learned that Indepen- For more information, contact the museum at (620) school districts to be involved Independence High School. greenhouse materials, which dence High School will host 331-3515. in a unique mentoring pro- Rusty Arnold, USD 446 su- will cost slightly more than a Career Fair on Wednesday, gram. perintendent, said the initial the projected $28,000. April 8 for students in eighth USD 446 Board of Educa- cost to USD 446 is $7,500 USD 446 will kick in the through 12th grades. Stu- tion members learned that followed by $1,500 annually. additional money to pay for dents will have the opportuni- Parent-teacher conferences set Independence schools will be Implementation costs for all the purchase of materials and ty to work on resumes, prac- COFFEYVILLE — Parent-teacher conferences in USD a pilot school for the Team- future Kansas school districts construction of the green- tice interview skills, visit with 445 are scheduled for next week. Mates Mentoring Program. will be $15,000. house, which will be located colleges, and talk to military Parents of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will be The program was started by The board agreed to invest on the IHS campus. personnel. Brad Neuenswan- held Tuesday, March 17 while parents pre-kindergarten retired University of Nebras- the $7,500 as a pilot school • watched a video from the der, deputy commissioner of through sixth grades can meet with teachers on Wednes- ka football coach Tom Osborn district in the mentoring pro- Independence Public Library education, will open the ca- day, March 18. Parents of seventh through 12th grade stu- and has received the en- gram. regarding library projects reer fair that morning in the dents can meet with teachers on Thursday, March 19. dorsement and assistance of IN OTHER BUSINESS and programs for 2019. Jeri IHS Performing Arts Center. All parent-teacher conferences will be held from 4 p.m. retired Kansas State Univer- transacted Monday’s meet- Hopkins, library director, not- • accepted the retirement to 7 p.m. at each school. sity football coach Bill Snyder. ing, the school board: ed that the library has seen a of Carl Boldra as physical ed- The Southeast Kansas Ed- • congratulated IHS ju- 14 percent increase in usage ucation teacher and athletic ucation Service Center in nior Alexis Allen for being ever since it unveiled its Open coach and the resignations Wooly Women to meet Saturday Greenbush has secured fund- crowned champion at the Access hours in January. of Melissa Long as Eisenhow- ELK CITY — Wooly Women, a crochet club for local ing for 10 districts, including Kansas High School Girls’ • learned that the com- er School para/aide, Mar- women, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 14 at Independence, to receive half Wrestling Championship. Al- pletion of the new USD 446 tin McWilliams as IMS office the Elk City Library. Wooly Women will meet the second the funds for the first year len ended the year not only transportation facility is de- secretary, Eileen Stinson as Saturday of each month at the library. The women are of the program. Michael Mc- as a first-ever state champion layed due to lack of door bus driver, Michelle Metcalf making purple hats for shaken babies. For more informa- Cambridge, a former USD in the 109-pound weight class frames. The door frames as high school art teacher, tion or to make yarn donation, contact Julie Lay at (620) 446 instructor who is now but also boasted of a perfect have been ordered, the doors and Samantha Oliver as fifth 330-6138. employed at Greenbush, was 30-0 record. themselves are on site. Once grade teacher. credited for including Inde- • learned that an IHS ju- the door frames have arrived, • accepted the hiring of pendence in the 10 schools nior Lux Wright had success- then contractors will install Karrie Mathes as high school that will serve as pilot dis- fully written a $28,000 grant the frames and the doors. art teacher and Michelle Fos- Legislative coffee set for March 21 tricts for TeamMates in Kan- through CVR Energy for po- “Once we get the doors up, ter as Eisenhower School INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County Farm Bu- sas. tential construction of a new things will move quickly with para/aide. reau will hold a legislative coffee featuring state lawmak- TeamMates will involve greenhouse for vocational-ag- the painting and finishing,” • agreed to compensate ers at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 21. community members and fac- ricultural, high school science said Arnold. “Our own crews USD 446 administrators for The legislative coffee will be held at the Montgomery being shorted $50 per month County Farm Bureau office, 217 W. Myrtle, Independence. in a match through the 403b Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Match Retirement Program. Invited to attend are State Sen. Dan Goddard, R-Par- USD 446 has offered a 403b sons; State Rep. Doug Blex, R-Independence; State Rep. Two local students selected Match Retirement Program Jim Kelly, R-Independence; and State Rep. Richard Proe- to school administrators hl, R-Parsons. since 2013-14. Administra- tors are allowed to partici- for PSU Honors College pate in the 403b match along with the annuities in their Caney church to hold benefit lunch PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State Universi- contracts. Several adminis- CANEY — The Cornerstone Church of Caney will hold ty has announced selections to the Honors trators since that time have its chicken and noodle dinner on Friday, March 13 with College, which has a mission of providing a been shorted either the $50 serving starting at 11 a.m. and until all the food is gone. more meaningful educational experience for per month match they were The menu will be chicken and noodles, green beans, high-achieving students. entitled or their contract an- mashed potatoes, roll, drink and dessert for a price of $7 It was not an easy decision, said Honors nuity amount. Rusty Arnold, per meal. College Director Craig Fuchs. superintendent, said he had In addition to eating at Cornerstone Church, 900 S. “Each year, we get an applicant pool of in- reviewed administrators con- Ridgeway, Caney, carryout and delivery meals will be credibly talented and high-achieving students tracts and verified how much available. Delivery meals can be arranged by calling 620- who are interested in our program,” he said. was owed as well as utilized 879-5220. “I wish we could take them all!” the U.S. Department of Labor Everyone is invited to attend the church’s chicken and Through a two-tier selection process, which Voluntary Fiduciary Correc- noodle dinner on March 13, starting at 11 a.m. includes both a paper application review and tion Program online calcula- an on-campus interview, the selection com- tor to facilitate accuracy and mittee narrows the pool down to the top 30 Madeline Murdock Leann Trout ensure consistency in calcu- student scholars, each of whom are offered Caney Betterment Group to meet general education courses as freshmen and lating interest owed for each positions in the program. Those students are CANEY — The Caney Community Betterment Group sophomores. As juniors and seniors, they be- year. All funds owed to an expected to continue to excel academically will have a number of items on its agenda when it meets come integrated into the Academic Honors administrator for the annuity once enrolled at PSU, but also become in- Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caney City Hall program. Students of all levels are encour- shortfall/underpayment will volved in student clubs and organizations, as council meeting room. aged to participate in research, research pre- be placed in a current annui- well as assume leadership roles across cam- Updates will be presented on Caney Mayfest, the Caney sentation, and study abroad experiences. ty. pus in a variety of ways. Grocery Store, new swimming pool and the three Path- Among the Honors College selections for Additionally, the board “They are expected to make PSU a better finder Projects chosen by attendees of the recent “Fram- the 2020-21 school year are two from Mont- agreed to pull $79,152.24 place because of their presence, and we think ing Caney’s Future” meeting. Discussions will also be held gomery County: Field Kindley High School se- from the district’s Contingen- they do just that,” Fuchs said. “The Honors on several other programs. nior Madeline Murdock, who plans to major cy Reserve Fund to pay for College is a very important aspect of our uni- Members of the Caney Community Betterment Group, in biology or pre-medicine, and Independence the additional payroll neces- versity and community.” as well as anyone who would like to be a part of a positive High School senior Leann Trout, who plans to sary for those shortened an- Honors College students receive scholar- step forward for the community of Caney, are encouraged major in biology nuities. to attend. ships and enroll in intellectually stimulating

Drivers’ education enrollment set INDEPENDENCE — Drivers’ education enrollment at Unique benefit concert to feature harps, bell choir Independence High School will be held March 2 through INDEPENDENCE — A unique musi- efit concert for the Zion Lutheran School Joyful Harps includes 10 harpists April 8. cal concert will come to Zion Lutheran at 3 p.m., Sunday April 4 in the Zion Lu- from the Tulsa area. The 10 harps will Forms may be picked up and returned in the IHS main Church in Independence on Saturday, theran Church sanctuary, 10th and Mag- complement the Jubilation Ringers bell office. Cost is $150 per student. April 4. nolia streets. choir for a unique concert filled with A mandatory parent-student meeting will be held at 6 Joyful Harps of Tulsa will join the The concert is free; however, a free- Christian music for the Easter season. p.m., Wednesday, April 8 at Independence High School. Jubilation Ringers of the Independence will donation offering will be taken with Enrollment for the class, which will not exceed 96 stu- First United Methodist Church in a ben- all money given to Zion Lutheran School. dents, will be held on a first-come, first-served basis.

Beekeepers group to meet tonight Caney rec board updated on spring sports season INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County Beekeep- ers Association will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12 at CANEY — A number of any option on the lighting The board conversed Plans to advertise for part- Independence Community College West Campus, 2016 W. items were discussed when project. about hosting a pickle-ball time summer help were also Mai. the Caney Valley Recreation Brett Anderson, rec di- tournament during Caney’s discussed. Joe Butler, an arborist who was referred by the Kan- Commission board of direc- rector, reported on the prog- Mayfest celebration. Other The meeting was then sas State Extension and Research Service, will present the tors met for its monthly meet- ress of the dugouts at the items discussed were the new adjourned. Board members program. He has extensive knowledge of trees and shrubs ing on Feb. 26. The original high school girls’ field, new Fun-Agers group meeting on present were Nick Cunning- and will give information on the different species that pro- meeting had been postponed fencing going up on the west Wednesdays at the rec cen- ham, Aaron Richey, Tony duce nectar and pollen that bees use for spring colony from Feb. 12. complex field, and other field ter; the possibility of work- Chaffin, Bubba Matthews buildup as well as for honey production. Caney insurance agent improvements. Updates were ing with the SEK Boys and and Travis White. The board Because spring planting time is quickly approaching Frank LaForge explained given about the concluded Girls Club on future options meets the second Wednesday this program can be a help to beekeepers. There will also changes to the commission’s season of basketball and oth- and grant possibilities; plus of each month, 7 p.m., at the be time during the meeting for questions and answers so insurance policy and the er issues. Poisonideas on how to offer AirIvy Soft Caney &Valley Recreation Oak Cen- that anyone needing information can get their questions board unanimously approved The upcoming soccer pro- games at the recreation cen- ter, 403 E. First Street, Caney. answered by seasoned beekeepers. a payment of $17,219 to La- gram as well as baseball ter as a rental possibility. A door prize, courtesy of Mann Lake Bee Supply, will Forge Insurance. The board and softball were briefly dis- be given. As always, the association’s meetings are open to also asked LaForge to look cussed, and announced of the public. into costs of a full coverage plans to host a 12-and-under Poison Ivy & Oak policy. baseball and softball tour- Prevention For more information call 620-331-9394. Board members approved nament in Caney at the local Poison Ivy & Oak unanimously to disapprove fields on April 25-26. 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One student from each class- in their competitions at the room is nominated for the monthly recognition. The students of the month include (front row, left to right) Alivia Jones, Jentry Stallsmith, Brooklyn Randell, Regional 4-H Day from Mont- gomery County were: Gavin Thompson, Charli Lay, Presley Davis, (middle row, left to right) Abel Allan, Austin Freisberg, Colton Dean, Mystery McBride, Josh Wade, Chloe Tucker, • Sarah Schwatken: senior (back row, left to right) Lillee Merryman, Elijah Artherton, Layne Denny, Grace Prince, Ashtyn Walls, and Zaydie Shy. Not pictured: Sawyer Freisberg. PHOTO BY classic dance and talent. SHERRY OWEN • Sycamore Sunflowers: se- nior folk dance. • Sydnee Clubine: senior demonstration or illustrated USD 445 emphasizes reaching socio-emotional needs talk. • Evelyn Axthelm: junior BY ANDY TAYLOR to parents for ways to ease or relieve about USD 445’s socio-emotional pro- than one dozen other workshops and music solo vocal. [email protected] stressful environments and conditions grams. She said the programs are not symposiums that deal with stressful • Serenity Garner: public COFFEYVILLE — With additional within the home, intended for students to face softer conditions among students. speaking, intermediate. resources and staffing added in the • offering “recovery zones,” which repercussions for their behavior, nor IN OTHER BUSINESS transacted at Other competitors from past two years, considerable empha- are areas inside each school for stu- does it allow students to leave the Monday’s board meeting, the board: Montgomery County includ- sis on the social and emotional needs dents to decompress whenever their classroom in hopes of getting free • accepted the retirement notice ed: of USD 445 students remains a top anxiety levels increase, time in a designated “chill zone.” In of Karen Hall as Community Elemen- • Evelyn Axthelm: junior priority, USD 445 Board of Education • hosting “student of concerns fact, students must still adhere to tary School music instructor and the music solo instrumental, blue. members were told Monday. meetings” with faculty, where a stu- school handbook and school board resignations of Darrin Wegner, as • Kiara Islam: senior vocal Speaking at the board’s monthly dent’s specific area of social-emotion- policy when it comes to their educa- high school assistant track coach, Ty- solo, blue. meeting, the board received a pre- al trauma is discussed so that faculty tion. lar Dougan as Early Learning center • Regan Edwards: project sentation from Alexis McMillin, USD will know how to deal with the stu- However, the USD 445 socio-emo- teacher assistant, Austin Schooper talk, blue. 445 student services coordinator and dent’s needs, and, tional interventions allow for students as high school language arts teacher, • Damien Evans: project director of the district’s socio-emo- • by creating barometers, which with higher rates of stress, anger or and Emily Booth, lead pre-kindergar- talk, blue. tional intervention programs. McMil- are kid-friendly and appropriate for anxiety to find their “cool zone” in ten teacher. • Evelyn Axthelm: reading, lin said USD 445 began studying ways each school, that show a student’s dealing with their stresses. The end • accepted the hiring of Ashleigh blue. to reach students who show toxic or stress, anxiety or anger level. For ex- goal is to get high-stressed students Shields as girls’ assistant swim coach, • Gabe Schenk: public dangerous stresses before the Kansas ample, students at Roosevelt Middle to return to the classroom and their Curtis Chapman as high school boys’ speaking, blue. State Department of Education de- School and Field Kindley High School studies, she said. head tennis coach, and Roman Lopez • Alyssa Hoggatt: junior clared socio-emotional intervention use a “heating index,” based on a tor- Because USD 445 was a pioneer as high school assistant track coach. classic dance and talent, blue. as one of its five aims in its Kansas nado’s 5.0 scale, to show a student’s in the area of socio-emotional inter- • hired two principals for the 2020- • Ashlee Hoggatt, senior folk Can initiative. feelings. The scale ranges from an F1, vention, other school districts and 21 school year. They include Angela dance and talent, blue. USD 445 set the footprint for so- which is calm, to an F5, which is a educational entities tour the Cof- Linthacum as grades 3-6 principal • Harper Stallsmith, junior cio-emotional intervention by: toxic meltdown. feyville schools to see the intervention at Community Elementary School, demonstration or illustrated • increasing the number of school The students use those same ba- programs first hand. McMillin said and Mark Scott as Roosevelt Middle talk, blue. counselors (USD 445 now has enough rometers when they discuss their 36 other school districts in Kansas School assistant principal. • Owynn Clubine: junior counselors to fill a 1:250 student ra- emotional and stress issues with men- and Oklahoma have toured USD 445 • agreed to hold a special board demonstration or illustrated tio), tal health therapists and other coun- because of its socio-emotional pro- meeting at noon Wednesday, March talk, blue. • parent involvement meetings, selors, McMillin said. grams. And, USD 445 administrators 18 at the USD 445 Board of Education • Adyson Clubine: interme- where counselors offer suggestions McMillin also busted a few myths have presented programs to more office. diate demonstration or illus- trated talk, blue. • Alaina Dillon: senior demonstration or illustrated talk, blue. IMS Quiz Bowl teams finish season with many medals • Valley Victors: model meet- ing, blue. INDEPENDENCE — The Independence Middle School Quiz Bowl program finished its season in style with both squads bringing home med- Volunteers als from the Pittsburg tourna- ment on Monday. begin work Amanda Allen, IMS Quiz Bowl instructor, said the A squad finished in first place of hosting with a 5-1 record and B squad won a tie-breaker for third place with a 3-3 record. festival A squad participants in- INDEPENDENCE — The cluded Wyatt Small, Adriel vast amount of “volunteer de la Cruz, Jack Fairbank, power” needed to stage the Cami Lewis, Dylan Cooley William Inge Theater Festival and Hadley Hines, while the got a boost Friday night when B squad included Lexi Brown, some 45 people showed up for Aly Murphy, Max Sutherland, an orientation program at the Bethany Beshear, Madison Independence Public Library. Cowles, and Kaylee Felton. The 39th annual festival To round out the season, honoring the late William the IMS A team posted a 27- Inge, renowned playwright 16 overall record, which in- from Independence whose cluded a pair of first-place works have been produced Representing Independence Middle School at the Pittsburg tournament on Monday were (left to right) Madison Cowles, Kaylee finishes, two second-place nationally and abroad since finishes, and three third- Felton, Bethany Beshear, Hadley Hines, Dylan Cooley, Wyatt Small, Jack Fairbank, Max Sutherland, Adriel de la Cruz, Aly Mur- the 1950s, will be May 13-16 place finishes. phy (top row, left to right) Cami Lewis, Lexi Brown. COURTESY PHOTO on the Independence Commu- The B quad amassed an nity College campus and at 18-22 record. The B team March 3, the IMS A team 0-3 finish. thias Coltrane; B team includ- finish in third place in pool sites large and small across had two first-place finishes, finished with gold medals The A squad included ed Aly Murphy, Lexi Brown, play and fourth place in the city. and two third-place finishes. on a 3-0 record while the B Adriel de la Cruz, Wyatt Donnie Miles, Hadley Hines, single-elimination, tourna- Hannah Joyce, produc- * * * * team finished not as well but Small, Jack Fairbank, Cami Max Sutherland and Bethany ment-style competition. ing artistic director for ICC’s At a meet in Parsons on gained experience with an Lewis, Dylan Cooley and Mat- Beshear. The B squad finished in William Inge Center for the * * * * second place in pool play, Arts, described the festival At a meeting in Fort Scott but didn’t fare well in tour- and introduced several com- on March 2, the IMS A team nament-style play, finishing mittee chairmen who spoke finished with a 5-4 record, with a 3-3 overall record for in greater detail about regis- which allowed the squad to the day. tration duties, transportation, hospitality, daytime events SATURDAY EVENING and technical assistance for productions. 14 MARCH • 6 TIL 8 “This festival is the only one of its kind in America,” Make 2020 the year Joyce told the group, “and it to see 20/20! could only happen in Inde- JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION OF pendence. To do a four-day festival of this caliber takes a village, and our community supports every aspect of it.” Many dozens of people are PAINTINGS needed to help, she said, and participants at the meeting Friday filled out simple forms indicating areas of interest in helping and availability & POTTERY for tasks that range widely How long has it been since you’ve had an eye exam? Annual from assembling goodie bags BY AL LETNER exams are important for maintaining eye health. Take better to providing housing for ac- care of your eyes in 2020 - call for an appointment today. tors, airport transportation, bringing snack foods to per- formance sites, and lending Rebecca Dobbins, O.D. technical expertise for stage 301 W. 11th • Coffeyville, KS 67337 productions. (620) 251-1540 • (800) 894-1540 Volunteer recruitment goes NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! on. For more information, vis- it the website ingecenter.org, HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 With Evening Hours On Thursday or email [email protected] SARA LYTLE GALLERY•414 COMMERCIAL•OSWEGO KS We accept Mastercard, VISA and Discover or call 620-332-5491. Page A8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 Community Elementary School’s students of the month Community Elementary School in Coffeyville held its Student of the Month assembly on Monday. Teachers nominate the students for the monthly recognition.

Top left photo: Third and fourth grade students who earned the student of the month honor were (front row, left to right) Jeramie Harris, Jaklyn Williams, Quinn Felix, Amaya Gomez, John Vaughn, Connor Dobbins, (back row, left to right) Cole- man Crider, Julio Mendoza, Khloe Robles, Ali Cornett, Juliah Deffebaugh, Cadence Keylon. Not pictured: Aah’lice Jackson.

Top right photo: Fifth and sixth grade students who earned the monthly recognition were (front row, left to right) Jacob Daniels, Bennett Thompson, Natalie Rex, Briayla White-Wood- worth, Ahily Lopez-Miranda, (back row, left to right) Amalia Kawik, Micah Waggoner, Colton McIntire, Nolan Nash, NaRiyah Parker. Bottom photo: Kindergarten, first and second grade students who earned the student of the month honor were (front row, left to right) Makenzie Barnes, Lillian Woods, Angela Ma- tias-Cardona, Aaliyah Vernon, Addyson Thurman, Phoebe Datson, Diliana Francisco Andres, Blaze Morgan, (back row, left to right) Maci Brown, Novalee Franks, Henry Mendoza, Kennadi Freedle, Ta’Kaijah Starr, Jairo Andres Pascual, Jax Murdock, Claire Collins, Yoselin Miranda-Orozco. Not pic- tured: Isabel Andres, Jace Witwer, Antony Lopez Reyes. PHOTOS

BY ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE New phone-intercom system coming to USD 447 facilities the school district currently some additional money per In another major mainte- fied, bitumen material. Thayer School gymnasium floor to be replaced; leases its telephones through year (about $8,470 annual- nance discussion at Monday’s IN OTHER BUSINESS board to consider roof project at Cherryvale Kansas Communities. The ly). However, locking in to meeting, the board discussed transacted at Monday’s board telephones operate through K12itc’s managed service a roof project at Cherry- meeting, the board: Middle-High School VOIP (Voice Over Internet contract for five years will vale Middle-High School and • accepted a $267 dona- Protocol) system, meaning save USD 447 more than agreed to award a bid at a tion from Community Nation- BY ANDY TAYLOR Monday agreed to acquire a telephone communication $71,000 annually, Kiblinger special meeting at 7:15 p.m., al Bank & Trust through its [email protected] new intercom/phone system is transmitted online rather said. Monday, March 16 in the Charger Debit Card program. CHERRYVALE — A tele- through K12itc, Inc. at a cost than through a conventional School staff visited a school CMHS Library. The board is • accepted the hiring of phone system with frequent of more than $138,000. The hard telephone wire. district in North Kansas City, examining replacement of Alex Meses as high school as- connectivity issues combined new system will involve re- Additionally, the intercom Mo., to observe their K12itc portions of the roof on the sistant softball coach and Ro- with aging intercom systems placement of all telephones systems at Lincoln-Central system. middle school wing and atop chelle Sherwood as preschool at local schools have forced in all district buildings, plus and Thayer schools are not The school board on Mon- the middle-high school li- paraeducator. The board also the USD 447 Board the Ed- installation of a new inter- working properly and cannot day also agreed to replace the brary. Both portions of that accepted the resignations of ucation to invest in a new, com system that can transmit be serviced due to their age Thayer School gymnasium roof have outlived their lifes- Kristi Houston as USD 447 districtwide communication siaudio messages simultane- and inability to obtain parts. floor, which is been among the pan and are showing consid- board clerk, Jena Darnell system for the 2020-21 school ously to all school facilities. Replacing the entire tele- high-priority maintenance is- erable signs of leakage and as fourth grade instructor, year. Dr. Shelly Kiblinger, USD phone and intercom system sues for the school board. The wear, Kiblinger said. Harry Hester as head high The USD 447 board on 447 superintendent, said districtwide will require board voted to acquire a new The board is currently school football coach, Aaron gymnasium floor for $62,400 examining proposals from Rehmert as head high school from Lankford Enterprises Heckman and Associates of boys’ basketball coach, and Inc., of Bucyrus, Kan. Lank- Independence, and DCS Ser- Carl Prater as custodian. ford Enterprises submitted vices of Wichita, Kan. The The board also accepted Wade to seek election as sheriff the lowest bid among three board is seeking a roofing the termination of Rhienna firms that provided quotes for proposal showing a 20-year Kent as preschool paraedu- Ron Wade, who was named the nod of Gov. Laura Kelly in Feb- the gym floor project. warranty and using a modi- cator. Montgomery County Sheriff in Jan- ruary. uary, has filed for election to a four- Wade has spent his entire adult year term. career in law enforcement. Prior to Wade, a Republican from Caney, being named sheriff, Wade served announced his campaign plans this as Caney police chief, a position he week. had held since 2016. He previously CANEY, INDEPENDENCE, Wade was nominated by the was employed as a deputy and de- Montgomery County Republican tective in the Montgomery County Party to replace Sheriff Bobby Di- Sheriff’s Department. Ron Wade . . . erks after Dierks resigned due to A native of the Havana commu- COFFEYVILLE, CHERRYVALE Montgomery allegations of using his office to nity, Wade and his wife Amy reside County Sheriff thwart the arrest of a girlfriend in in Caney. seeks election 2018. Wade’s nomination received Your best source of news is the Montgomery County Chronicle, published every Thursday. Have it delivered to your mailbox for $52.00 County GOP sticks to state platform per year or to your email address as an opposing Medicaid expansion bills electronic version for $35.00 per year. 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Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A9 Hallway disturbance outside courtroom leads to 2 arrests bond, which, in this case, is McCutcheon is accused of ment in the Meeks’ murder, courtroom; Martinez was sit- Mother, stepmother of murder victim arrested $1,000. committing. then Gettler will reconsider ting in the front row. At one after attacking defendant in hallway; judge says The bond reduction from “The only thing I could de- McCutcheon’s bond. point in the hearing, Judge that February hearing incited termine was what was before “That will change the play- Gettler admonished Shamblin disturbance was not proper way to resolve issues a protest on Feb. 18 by sever- me, and in your case, they ing field, and I would have to for making a vocal outburst. al dozen family members and are drug charges, not murder reassess your bond,” he said Shamblin and Meeks left friends of Kimberly Meeks. charges,” said Gettler. “The of his response to any po- the courtroom immediately BY ANDY TAYLOR by shooting that killed Kim- Thursday’s hearing was charges are filed by the coun- tential murder charges filed after the hearing. McCutch- [email protected] berly Meeks of Coffeyville. held solely to set the date for ty prosecutor’s office, not the against McCutcheon. eon then left the courtroom, INDEPENDENCE — Emo- That shooting occurred on McCutcheon’s arraignment court.” Gettler also said he had being accompanied by her at- tions boiled into a physical al- Dec. 14, 2019, in Indepen- hearing in the drug offens- There are two primary fac- learned that the Montgomery torney and an assigned depu- tercation outside a Montgom- dence. McCutcheon has not es. Judge Jeffrey Gettler set tors that would cause a judge County Attorney’s Office had ty. ery County courtroom when a been charged with crimes re- her arraignment hearing for to determine whether to low- filed an additional charge Once in the hallway, Sham- mother and stepmother of a lated to the drive-by shooting. Tuesday, April 14. er a defendant’s bond. This against McCutcheon in the blin and Meeks physically murder victim attacked a de- McCutcheon was repre- It was during Gettler’s dis- would include whether the past week: trafficking contra- attacked McCutcheon and fendant in a courthouse hall- sented in Thursday’s hearing cussion about McCutcheon’s defendant was a flight risk band into a correctional facil- charged McCutcheon’s moth- way. by her court-appointed attor- arraignment date that he of- and whether the defendant ity. er, Amy Lewis. The incident Security had already been ney: Brian Rickman. Three fered an explanation as to his would be considered a dan- Sitting in the gallery at the created a boisterous event heightened in the Montgom- weeks ago, McCutcheon was justification for lowering Mc- ger to the community. Other Montgomery County Judicial that caught the attention of ery County Judicial Center allowed to be released from Cutcheon’s bond three weeks factors are considered, in- Center courtroom were sev- the other security detail inside for Thursday’s hearing for the Montgomery County Jail ago. cluding a defendant’s ties to eral members of Meeks’ fami- the courtroom. Several depu- Megan McCutcheon, who is after she met bond require- Gettler said judges are re- a community, including em- ly, including Kimberly’s moth- ties and bailiffs were needed charged with various felony ments when her bond was sponsible for examining only ployment, family situation, er, Amanda Shamblin, and to separate Meeks, Shamblin drug offenses. McCutcheon lowered from $100,000 to the filed charges to determine etc., he said. stepmother, LeTicia Martinez and McCutcheon. also has been identified in $10,000 professional surety whether a defendant should Should Montgomery Coun- Meeks. Shamblin was sitting No injuries were reported. previous court hearings as or cash. A professional surety have a reduced bond. In this ty Attorney Larry Markle adjacent to a Montgomery However, sheriff’s deputies being the alleged driver of a bond requires a defendant to case, Gettler focused on the choose to file charges against County Sheriff’s Department took Shamblin and Meeks into vehicle used during a drive- pay 10 percent of the posted various drug offenses that McCutcheon for her involve- deputy in the back row of the custody. On Friday, the two women appeared in court in front of Judge Gettler. Law enforcement is recommend- ing charges of assault against Meeks and a charge of battery Michael Freisberg appointed to USD 436 board seat against Shamblin. The two women will return to court to- Also at Monday’s meeting, ed at Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. ing main entrance. Possible day (Thursday) for their first Board also authorized Vargas to develop plans for the board authorized Super- High School. Now that the construction or repositioning formal appearance, where intendent Blake Vargas to junior-senior high school’s of the main office might be modified, secure-entry entrance at Lincoln School charges will be formally pre- make contact with contrac- entrance has been modified included in a new entrance, sented. tors to discuss plans for a to assure safety and security as will construction of office Both woman were given BY ANDY TAYLOR persons to express interest modified, single entrance at of students and staff, the em- space for school counselors. [email protected] $2,500 OR bonds (own recog- in replacing Wade. The other Lincoln Memorial Elementa- phasis will now go to Lincoln, In other business trans- CANEY — Michael Freis- nizance), meaning they will two candidates were Valerie ry School. said Vargas. acted at Monday’s meeting, berg of Caney was named not have to pay any money for Hurd and Dickie Rolls. Creating a modified en- Vargas said schools across the board approved the to the USD 436 Board of their release from jail if they Freisberg and his wife, trance at the grade school the nation are modifying resignation of Jessica Wheat Education on Monday to fill promise to return to court for Sara, reside in Caney with has been on the board’s their entrances with a as junior-senior high school the unexpired term of board their next hearing. their three sons: Austin, priority list for several years. secure-entry system. Mod- math instructor and accepted member Ron Wade, who Gettler admonished both Sawyer and Bowen. All three However, the board chose ifications at Lincoln would the hiring of Zach Williams resigned in February. women, saying that they need sons attend Lincoln Memorial to delay the project until a require some sort of archi- as an assistant track and Freisberg was one of three to adhere to the court process Elementary School. similar project was complet- tectural changes to the exist- field coach. in order to resolve differenc- es. “How you handled yourself outside this courtroom is not the way to resolve your prob- lems,” Gettler said. Shamblin replied that she was aware of her actions and her behavior. She vowed not to lash out toward others in Church Directory the court hearings. One person has been charged in that December NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: Fourth drive-by shooting: Benjamin J. Mason of Coffeyville. He is Jason Sperling, pastor. 2515 S. 10th, Independence, Kan. Tommy Duncan, pastor. 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-2440. charged with premeditated Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Celebration Service, 336-3504. Website: www.fsbccherryvaleks.com. Sunday Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 first-degree murder and at- Free 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m. School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening a.m.; Youth Group on Wednesday at 7 p.m. tempted first-degree murder, Clothing Closet every third Saturday of the month from 9 Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Bible Study & Youth, 6 p.m. as well as various drug of- a.m. to noon. Information on our New Life Groups at NLBindy. LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. fenses. He was later charged org. Email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL: 10th and Sunday morning service, 9 a.m. (nursery available); Identi- with five counts of sexual NewLifeBaptistIndependenceKansas. Church phone: (620) Magnolia streets, Independence, Kan. Rev. Kevin Peterson, ty Youth Group, 6 p.m., Sunday; Wednesday Craft Group 1 exploitation of a child due to 332-6802. pastor. We strive to be a Christ centered caring congregation p.m.; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday; Wednesday images found on his cellular prayerfully and faithfully teaching, preaching and sharing the Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. P.O. Box 175, Liberty, KS 67351. Call phone showing a minor under FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: 220 S. true word of God in a joyful manner. If you do not have a (620) 330-3432. See more information on our Facebook the age of 18 in sexually ex- Penn. Ave, Independence, KS. Todd Reeder, senior pastor. church home we welcome you to come and worship with us. page @ Liberty Methodist Church-Kansas. plicit conduct. Mason is scheduled to ap- Jeremy Alford, family pastor. Sunday Worship Services, 8:15 Services are each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., church office 620- CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: pear in Montgomery County a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (available for 332-3300 or [email protected]. Have a good day in 305 W. District Court on Tuesday, all ages) Wednesday Community Meal, 5:45 p.m., Children/ the Lord. Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Susan Knewt- March 17. Youth Activities, 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at son. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 620-331-6290 or visit our website at fbionline.org. WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Jerry D. Davidson, min- a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is ister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, available every Sunday. CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pas- 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian tor. 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Zacha- Blood drive School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; ry Pinaire. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) Sunday Night Service (during summer), 6:30 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Scott Wittenberg, pastor, 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Indepen- to be held (580) 395-0221. 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS, (620) 879-5604. dence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Micah Booe, minister. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. next week NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee Come worship with us. COFFEYVILLE — March is and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Brian Ingalls, minister. P.O. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts Red Cross Month. The Cof- Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student Box 307, Tyro, KS; (620) 289-4433. Service Times: 8:30 a.m. served. Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. George feyville community is invited Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Youth Rau, pastor. Call 541-403-1740. Find Hope in Christ Jesus at to be a part of this movement cheryyvalechristian.org. Classes, 7 p.m. New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. 4th, Cherryvale. and help save lives by donat- ing blood Wednesday, March CHERRYVALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Jeffrey L. Owen, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles 18, from 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., 305 E. Main. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- 200 S. Penn, Independence, KS. Rev. Earl J. Haggard, pastor. north of Dearing at the corner of county roads 3900 and or Thursday, March 19, from ship 10:30 a.m. Call (620) 217-9665 for other service times. Sunday services: “Chapel Service” (casual) at 8:30 a.m., 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, at St. Gault Chapel; “Wings of Worship” (contemporary) at 10:35 Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7th and Elm streets. CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: Joshua a.m., Wesley Center; and “Sanctuary Service” at 11 a.m. a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, To make an appointment or Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 879- (traditional); Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m., nursery genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. to learn more, download the 2839. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Website: available. Youth meets Sundays at 4 p.m. Worship televised American Red Cross Blood crosspointcaney.com. on Ch. 10 at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. HOPE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, CANEY: George Var- Donor App, visit redcross- ghese, pastor, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS (417) 259-1290. blood.org or call 1-800-RED COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - DISCIPLES OF SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Robert Spencer, Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church during CROSS (1-800-733-2767). CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship; Wednesday Service and Wednes- Completion of a RapidPass KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before day Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m; Ladies Fellowship & Fitness, online health history ques- Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Men’s Fel- tionnaire, available at red- Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 Wednesday, 7 p.m. lowship & Fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. crossblood.org/RapidPass. a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. FELLOWSHIP REGIONAL CHURCH OF CANEY: 100 E. 4th FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Street, Caney, KS. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. John P. Wilson, pastor. 201 S. 5th Street, Independence, Trevor Darr, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. KS (620) 331-0241 Worship hours are: 10:00 a.m. – June Dates set for (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Stan Basler, through August, 10:45 a.m. September through May Chil- Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney Unit- dren’s Sunday School class meets during Worship services TCC’s ROCKS Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 ed Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community For Church news, activities, and calendar visit our website at TYRO — The Tyro Christian p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Imprint intersect. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. which follows Sunday http://fpc-indy-ks.org/or our Facebook page at https://www. Church announces the dates Children’s Ministry, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. school at 9:30 a.m. Community meal open to all on the 2nd facebook.com/lizsmithmoore2/ Our church e-mail address for its ROCKS (VBS) event to and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. take place May 26-May 29. CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: James Hum- out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing Box 612. Our Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to The theme will be “The Great phrey, pastor. 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-879- Christ’s love. You matter to God, and you matter to us. 12:30 p.m. Adventure.” ROCKS is for kids 2101. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, ages 4 years old through those COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: going into the sixth grade. 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. 300 W. 9th Street The cost to have your church listed in For events see our Facebook page and Instagram. (corner of 9th & Willow), Coffeyville, KS. Pastor Dick Smith. There will be bus stops in Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services, 10:45 a.m. & this advertisement is $10 per month. area towns for those kids at- tending. Each day, ROCKS will CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Stan Bryan, minister. 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, To have your church listed, call Emalee start at 9 a.m. and finish at 12 North Hwy. 169, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-3948. Sunday 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 Mikel, ad director for the Montgomery noon. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible p.m. Phone: (620) 251-3980; www.coffeyvillefbc.com. County Chronicle, at 1-800-592-7606. For questions, call the Study, 7 p.m. church office at 620-289- 3-5-2020 4433. Page A10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 DATEBOOK ery Friday at the Caney City ons Den at the Caney Valley through 12th grades, 4 p.m. also accepted during hours of THURSAYMARCH12 Library, 1 p.m.; Caney City Rec Center. WEDNESDAYMARCH18 to 7 p.m. operation. • Caney Valley Food Pantry, • USD 445-Coffeyville par- Library, the movie “Spies in • Al-Anon meeting, Epis- • Free movie matinee at • Game Night for Grown- Ridgeway and Taylor streets, ent-teacher conferences, Disguise,” will be shown at 4 copal Church, 400 E. Maple, Coffeyville Public Library, Ups at the Coffeyville Public open from noon to 2 p.m., pre-K through sixth grade, 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m., showing of “A Library, held the third Friday questions can be answered at p.m. to 7 p.m. • Treasure Thrift Shop, 219 Beautiful Day in the Neigh- of the month, 6 p.m., the li- this time about the food pan- • Senior Time at the Caney W. 4th Ave., Caney, open 11 borhood.” Movie intended brary has a variety of video, try. City Library, senior genealogy a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are MARCH for 40+ years old but all ages board and card games or • The Caney Community TUESDAY 17 at 1 p.m. also accepted during hours of • St. Patrick’s Day — Saint are welcome to attend. Coffee bring your own, for 18+ years Betterment Group will hold • Preschool Story-time at operation. Patrick is the patron saint and cookies will be served. of age. its monthly meeting at 6:30 and national apostle of Ire- the Coffeyville Public Library p.m., in the Caney City Hall land. He is credited with suc- for kids 0-5 and their parents/ council meeting room. All SATURDAYMARCH14 cessfully spreading Christian- guardians, 11:15 a.m. Come FRIAYMARCH20 SATURDAYMARCH21 members, and anyone inter- • Saturday morning car- ity throughout Ireland - hence and enjoy stories, crafts and • Chair yoga is held every • Saturday morning car- ested in seeing the promotion toons at the Caney City Li- the Christian celebration of more. Friday at the Caney City Li- toons at the Caney City Li- and advancement for Caney, brary, 9-10 a.m. his life and name. brary, 1 p.m. showing of the brary, 9-10 a.m. are invited to attend. • The Wooly Women will • USD 445-Coffeyville par- movie “Jumanji: The Next • Children’s story time at • Little Green Men, a sci- meet at 10 a.m. at the Elk ent-teacher conferences, THURSDAYMARCH19 Level,” at 4 p.m. the Elk City Library, 10:30 • First day of spring. ence fiction discussion group, City Library. Wooly Women pre-K through 12th grade, 4 • Treasure Thrift Shop, 219 a.m. • USD 445-Coffeyville par- will meet at the Independence will meet the second Saturday p.m. to 7 p.m. W. 4th Ave., Caney, open 11 ent-teacher conferences, 7th Public Library at 6 p.m., of each month at the library. • Independence Lions Club a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are meets every second Thurs- The women are making pur- will meet at 6 p.m., at Egg- day. ple hats for shaken babies. bert’s in Independence. • The Montgomery County For more information or to • Caney Valley Antique Beekeepers Association will make yarn donation, contact Power Association month- meet at 6 p.m. at the Inde- Julie Lay at (620) 330-6138. ly meeting, CVAPA meeting pendence Community College room, 7 p.m. West Campus, 2015 W. Main. • Chair yoga at the Caney Anyone interested in bee- MONDAYMARCH16 City Library, 1 p.m.; CanKan keeping is invited to attend. • Spring break for USD Friends of the Library meet- • The Coffeyville Women’s 446-Independence, Monday, ing at 7 p.m. Connection luncheon will be March 16 - Friday, March 20. • Genealogy and research held at 11:30 a.m., at the Cof- • Montgomery County assistance at the Coffeyville feyville Community College Commission will meet at 9 Public Library, 1-3 p.m., held Student Union. The entrance a.m., in the lower level of the every Tuesday afternoon. is on the west side of the Montgomery County Judicial • After School Fun, 4 p.m., building. Center in Independence. at the Coffeyville Public Li- • Elk City Pride meeting at brary for kids under 11. Come 7 p.m. and make crafts, watch mov- FRIDAYMARCH13 • The Caney City Coun- ies, play board games and • Cornerstone Church of cil will meet at 6 p.m. in the science experiments. Held Caney will sponsor its chick- council meeting room of City each Tuesday of the month. en noodle dinner, with serv- Hall. The meeting is open to • Teen Science Lab, Cof- ing starting at 11 a.m. and the public. feyville Public Library, or continuing until all the food • Cherryvale City Council kids 11-17 years old, free to is gone. Menu is chicken and regular meeting, 6 p.m., in attend. The library will pro- noodles, mashed potatoes, the council meeting room at vide fun materials for teens to green beans, hot roll, dessert the Cherryvale City Hall. explore and create using sci- and drink, $7 per meal. Car- • Valley Victors 4-H Club ence, technology, engineering ryouts and delivery available meeting, 7 p.m., in the Syca- and mathematics. Held every by calling 620-879-5220. The more Township Hall. third Tuesday of the month, 4 public is invited to attend. • Caney Lions Club dinner p.m. • Chair yoga is held ev- meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the Li-

Shelter Insurance Foundation to offer scholarship to IHS senior

INDEPENDENCE — This cal recipient. The committee The name of the recipient will spring, the Shelter Insur- will consider each applicant’s be announced at the close of ance Foundation will award a scholastic achievements, ed- the school year. $2,000 scholarship to a grad- ucational goals, citizenship, The student may apply the uating senior at Indepen- moral character and par- scholarship funds toward tui- dence High School. Shelter ticipation and leadership in tion, fees, or campus housing agent Karla Boyle sponsors school and community activ- for any course of study begin- and partially funds this schol- ities. ning the fall after the recipi- arship. The scholarship is given ent’s high school graduation A committee of local high without regard to race, dis- and leading to an academic school officials and commu- ability, religion, national ori- degree to any accredited col- nity leaders will select the lo- gin, or gender of applicants. lege or university. 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Textron Aviation uses Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B1 Georgia group brings ministry, rabbit hunts to area boys BY RUDY TAYLOR sic lessons on handling a shotgun. [email protected] When they arrived in the field, TYRO — It wasn’t exactly Cam- the adult guides made sure none of ouflage Day at the Tyro Christian the boys carried a gun. They were Church . . . but last Sunday morn- handed the shotguns only when it ing it looked like it. was time to shoot — again under Several rows of men and boys close supervision. sat near the front of the church and Terry and Connie Brake, and enjoyed the praise-and-worship their son, Darren, did a lot of cook- service then nodded in agreement ing for the group — big breakfasts, as TCC minister Brian Ingalls deliv- lunch on tail gates in the pastures, ered his sermon. and night-time feasts. But “the rest of the story” A special treat was eating bar- involved a lot more than going to becued rabbit and rabbit stew that church. The 14 or 15 boys were in was prepared by Dan Peck and the midst of a rabbit-hunting camp Darren Brake. hosted by “30-30-Ministries” based On Sunday morning, all of them in Georgia. It was a lucky time went back to the field and shot for the boys who spent two days more rabbits, then drove back to hunting in a 1,000 acre pasture for church, still wearing their hunting rabbits, using two dozen dogs that attire, muck boots and orange “30- the Georgia visitors brought along. 30 Ministries” caps. Every boy, and every adult shot They headed back out to the at least one rabbit — and many of field after lunch for more hunting. the hunters bagged lots more. The According to Allen, “Everyone shot boys ranged in age from 12 to 17. rabbits. We made sure of that.” Ben Allen of Sedan, who is A highlight of the camp was a known for putting together out- drawing where TCC church mem- ings for deer hunters from out-of- ber Kyle Heady won a new shotgun. state, got to know several Georgia The boys came from the area hunters about four years ago. He around Tyro, as well as Bartlesville routinely helps them find lodging, and Sedan. local hunting guides and good hunt- Allen said he was certain that ing land. In the process, he makes another rabbit hunting camp will plenty of friends from all over the be held again, but a date has not country. been set. Overall, the “30-30 Min- When the original hunters istries” organization has held 138 returned home they told a friend, such camps. Brad Gill, about their Kansas expe- Since the first one in 2011, the riences. Gill is editor of a prominent ministry has partnered with folks hunting magazine that serves the in Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, These local boys were among 14-15 who attended the 30-30 Ministries Rabbit Hunting Camp last weekend at southeastern part of the U.S.A., Alabama, Kansas, and even South Tyro. They hope to hold another camp next year. COURTESY PHOTO “Georgia Outdoor News.” Africa to hold the hunting camps. Gill’s first question was, “Do they Allen said Kansas is known for have rabbits in Kansas?” Tyro Christian Church where Allen But their purpose was to hold the at the Tyro church. They hunted its vast numbers of wild cottontail That comment led to getting in and his wife, Sue, are active mem- hunting camp, which was centered on Saturday, enjoyed a fish fry that rabbits. touch with Allen who told stories of bers. around many times of Christian night, and also enjoyed eating the Gill commented, “We’re excited rabbits hopping across the prairies While in this area, the seven devotions and personal testimonies. very rabbits they shot during the to continue making relationships in vast numbers. And, that infor- hunters from Georgia stayed at They arrived on Friday and met day. with like-minded sportsmen who mation led to Gill planning a “30-30 the Bittersweet Rose Lodge locat- their campers who had applied Before they loaded up and went have an interest in taking youth Ministries Rabbit Hunting Camp,” ed north of Havana, and they did online. Local hosts provided food to the field, the boys were given hunting and fishing during a week- to be co-hosted by men from the some rabbit hunting on their own. and the campers slept in the gym plenty of safety instructions and ba- end where the main focus is Jesus.” CMS Quiz Bowl team wins home tourney to conclude season CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale Middle Harry Hester, CMS Quiz Bowl instructor, at Neodesha. dix Small, McKenna Mata, Vanessa Cranford, School’s Quiz Bowl program ended the spring said the season-ending championship comes Representing CMS on the Quiz Bowl circuit Brooklyn Palmer, Jamaal Mason, LiliAnn season in winning style — earning first place after the Quiz Bowl team placed second at a during the spring season were Ady Goodwin, Whittley, and Nathaniel Lowe. at a home meet last Thursday. meet in Caney, third at Humboldt and fourth Allee Martin, Carley Fox, Josie Conner, Mad- Page B2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 SPORTS Mitch Rolls is KJCCC Div. II Coach Ravens in familiar territory Coffeyville ready for fourth consecutive of the Year appearance in NJCAA Men’s National Tournament; Montgomery County native Mitch Rolls, now the head Red Ravens will play South Plains next Monday women’s basketball coach at Labette Community College, By BRIAN THOMAS on Monday, March 16, at the [email protected] made a name for himself in Hutchinson Sports Arena. The the Kansas Jayhawk Commu- COFFEYVILLE — When the Texans — 22-9 on the season nity College Conference. Coffeyville Community Col- — earned an at-large bid and Last week, Rolls was lege men’s basketball team will be representing Region V named the KJCCC Division II took time away for the holi- from the Southwest District. Women’s Basketball Coach day break in December, there Coffeyville will have nearly of the Year after taking the was a lot of uncertainty sur- two full weeks off in prepara- Lady rounding the squad. The Red tion for the national tourna- Cardinals Ravens stood at 10-5 overall ment. to a con- and had just dropped back- “It’s a good thing and bad ference to-back conference games to thing,” Herkelman said. “You title and Barton and Pratt. get healed up and rested, but a Region Two months after the it is still two weeks until the 6 champi- team returned to the court, next game in Hutch. It’s tough, onship. something happened that ap- and it’s a difficult deal. But we Now in peared to be unimaginable have some experience playing his fifth at the time. The Red Ravens in the national tournament season at recovered from a third-place with our sophomores. We’ll the helm Rolls finish in the Jayhawk Confer- have a good plan going for- of the ence-Eastern Division to cap- ward once we know who we Cardinals, Rolls led the Lady ture the Region VI champion- play and when we play.” Cardinals to 25-4 overall re- ship. The Red Ravens capped off cord and a 9-1 league mark. “We struggled bad early an impressive 4-0 run through The Cardinals ranked fourth in the year,” said CCC men’s the region tournament with in the KJCCC in scoring coach Jay Herkelman. “But an 83-81 come-from-behind offense this season at 74.6 we’ve overcome it and im- victory over Butler in the points per game. Defensively, proved. To get to this point, championship game last week the Cardinals were tough with this conference, winning in Dodge City. this Region VI tournament, In that contest, CCC trailed allowing only 54.4 points per Coffeyville Community College sophomore Meikkel Murray congratulates CCC head coach Jay beating the three teams we Butler 44-39 at the intermis- outing. Opposing teams shot Herkelman when the CCC coach was named to the college’s athletic hall of fame during a cer- had to beat to win the region sion and watched that margin only 34.7 percent and 27.1 emony on Feb. 15. Herkelman is leading the Red Ravens to their 11th NJCAA National Tourna- percent from distance. title, that’ll give us confidence grow to double digits follow- ment appearance since 2002. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Making its first appear- in the national tournament to ing a 13-0 run by the Griz- ance at the national level overcome things.” zlies in the second half. Cof- since 2010, Labette will be As Region VI champion, the feyville chipped away at that game-winning bucket to send the previous two meetings be- A year ago, the Red Ravens the No. 2 seed in the 16-team Red Ravens will be represent- difference and eventually had the Red Ravens to the victory tween the two teams during finished as the Region VI run- NJCAA Division II Women’s ing the Plains District in next things tied up at 81-all with and championship. the regular season. ner-up but earned an at-large Basketball National Tourna- week’s National Junior College 2.1 seconds left. With posses- It was quite a showing for Since taking over the CCC bid to the national tourna- ment next week in Port Hu- Athletic Association Division I sion in front of the Red Raven CCC during the tournament, men’s basketball program ment. They went on to beat ron, Mich. Labette will play Men’s National Tournament at bench, Tony Hutson lobbed which included earlier wins during the 1994-95 campaign, Kaskaskia (Ill.) and Florida No. 15 Union County, which Hutchinson. With a 26-8 over- the ball to Meikkel Murray un- over Dodge City (97-63) and Herkelman has now directed Southwestern State before played in the national title all record, CCC earned the No. der the basket. Murray — the Barton (92-79) before an 87- the Red Ravens to 11 nation- falling to Ranger (Texas) in game last year, in the first 15 seed in the 24-team tour- Jayhawk East Player of the 83 upset victory over 16th- al tournament appearances the national semifinals. round on Tuesday, March 17 nament and will take on No. Year and Most Valuable Play- ranked and Jayhawk East since 2002. That includes a Monday’s opponent, South at noon. 18 seed South Plains (Texas) er of the Region VI Tourna- champion Cowley in the semi- current string of four consec- Plains, was one of eight teams Rolls is a native of Caney in a 2 p.m. first-round contest ment — eventually put in the finals. The Tigers had won utive trips to Hutchinson. to earn an at-large bid for and began his prep career as the national tournament. The a freshman at Caney Valley Texans lost to Clarendon (Tex- High School before transfer- as) 86-80 in the championship ring to Field Kindley High game of the Region V Tour- School. Following graduation, NJCAA DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP nament Saturday in Abilene, Rolls played his collegiate HUTCHINSON SPORTS ARENA • HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Texas. ball at Colgate University A year ago, South Plains claimed the region champi- before dabbling briefly in the MONDAY, MARCH 16 tral Georgia Tech winner, 8:30 p.m. onship to advance to the na- FIRST ROUND: tional tournament. The Tex- Game 1: (16) Moberly Area (27-6) vs. (17) Northern Okla- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 homa-Tonkawa (28-4), 10 a.m. Game 13: (4) Salt Lake (29-4) vs. Western Wyoming/Ange- ans beat Trinity Valley (Texas) Game 2: (9) Ranger (28-3) vs. (24) Columbia State (23-10), lina winner, Noon and Eastern Florida State be- Ty Messner Noon Game 14: (5) John A. Logan (28-5) vs. Tallahassee/Shelton fore falling to Vincennes (Ind.) Game 3: (15) Coffeyville (26-8) vs. (18) South Plains (22-9), State winner, 2 p.m. in the semifinal round. It was competes in 2 p.m. Game 15: (3) Clarendon (29-3) vs. Murray State/Cowley the third straight season SPC Game 4: (10) Vincennes (28-5) vs. (23) Central Georgia winner, 6 p.m. reached the Final Four of the nat’l college Tech (23-10), 4:30 p.m. Game 16: (6) Florida SouthWestern State (29-2) vs. Colby/ NJCAA Tournament. Game 5: (13) Western Wyoming (30-4) vs. (20) Angelina Monroe winner, 8 p.m. The Texans are led by head (23-9), 6:30 p.m. coach Steve Green — now in his 20th season with the pro- tournament Game 6: (12) Tallahassee (27-6) vs. (21) Shelton State (28- THURSDAY, MARCH 19 gram. This is the 10th time he A Caney native recently 5), 8:30 p.m. QUARTERFINALS: has led South Plains to the na- competed in a national post- Game 17: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, Noon tional tournament during his season basketball tourna- TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Game 18: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner, 2 p.m. tenure. Green has compiled ment in Joplin, Mo. Game 7: (14) Murray State (25-6) vs. (19) Cowley (26-6), Game 19: Game 13 winner vs. Game 14 winner, 6 p.m. more than 500 wins during Ty Messner is a freshman 10 a.m. Game 20: Game 15 winner vs. Game 16 winner, 8 p.m. his time at SPC. member of the Trinity Bible Game 8: (11) Colby (27-5) vs. (22) Monroe (24-9), Noon The winner of the Cof- College FRIDAY, MARCH 20 SECOND ROUND: feyville-South Plains game men’s SEMIFINALS: Game 9: (1) Pearl River (28-0) vs. Moberly Arean/North- will advance to the second basket- Game 21: Game 17 winner vs. Game 19 winner, 5 p.m. ern Oklahoma-Tonkawa winner, 2 p.m. round and take on No. 2 seed ball team, Game 22: Game 18 winner vs. Game 20 winner, 7 p.m. Game 10: (8) Gulf Coast State (24-7) vs. Ranger/Columbia Indian Hills (Iowa) in a 6:30 which State winner, 4:30 p.m. p.m. contest on Tuesday, compet- SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Game 11: (2) Indian Hills (30-3) vs. Coffeyville/South Plains March 17. The Red Ravens ed at the CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: winner, 6:30 p.m. suffered a 70-68 loss to the Associ- Game 23: Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. (CBS Sports Network) Game 12: (7) USC Salkehatchie (27-4) vs. Vincennes/Cen- Warriors (30-3) on Nov. 16 in ation of Ottumwa, Iowa. Christian College Messner Athletics (ACCA) National Championship Tour- Cherryvale’s state tourney hopes fall short nament in Joplin on March 4-7. “We’ve been knocking down the final Tri-Valley League The Lady Chargers took an after eight minutes of action. Messner began his high Lady Chargers suffer shots early in games lately, standings. early 2-0 lead on a pair of free FHS extended its string school basketball career at 46-26 defeat to and tonight we just couldn’t “Through all of the adver- throws from Kelsi Lantz, but of points to 11 in a row be- Caney Valley High School but seem to buy one. We knew sity this year, I am beyond that was one of the few bright fore CHS finally ended that transferred to Tyro Communi- Frontenac in class 3A they would be a tough team, proud of this group,” Over- spots for Cherryvale in the run with a three-pointer to ty Christian School, where he and we let their pressure get acker said. “We had high contest. Frontenac responded get back within six at 11-5. graduated. Following gradua- sub-state finale to us a little bit. We made a expectations coming in. Al- with the next nine points, in- Later in the second quarter, tion, he earned a place on the couple of runs at them, but though we didn’t make it, I cluding a bucket at the buzz- roster at Trinity Bible College By BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] we made some mistakes that know we had a lot surprised er, to take a seven-point lead • see LADY CHARGERS, page B3 in Ellendale, N.D. wouldn’t let us complete the we were even here tonight. GALENA — For a second At the ACCA tournament, comeback.” That shows how competitive straight season, the Cherry- Trinity Bible lost two games Cherryvale — seeking its and how much heart this vale High School girls’ bas- including a 108-61 blowout first state tournament berth group has. ketball team stood just one loss to Barclay College and a since 2009 — lost in the sub- “We get those three kids win away from a trip to state. narrow 93-81 loss to Baptist state championship game for back from the ACL injuries Unfortunately, the Lady Char- Bible of Missouri. a second straight season. One next year, and I have no gers’ run came to an end on Trinity Bible rebounded to year earlier, the Lady Char- doubt in my mind that we will Saturday with a 46-26 loss to finish the tournament with a gers dropped a 63-46 deci- be a team to watch again next top-seeded Frontenac in the 101-86 win over Association sion to Columbus in the title year. We will miss our seniors championship game of the Free Lutheran Bible School. game of the Class 3A Caney Lexi, Belle and Faith. They Class 3A Galena Sub-State In that game, Messner, who is Sub-State Tournament. were a prime example of hard Tournament. a starting point guard, had 23 CHS — the No. 3 seed in work and commitment, great “Tonight, we came out and points, which included seven the bracket — was coming kids and I expect to see them got some good early looks that three-point field goals. off a 66-56 semifinal win over do great things in their fu- didn’t fall,” said Kelsey Over- Messner played in 35 Galena last Friday. With Sat- ture. It’s a long season, and it acker, who now has a 31-15 games during the 2019-20 urday’s loss, the Lady Char- takes a lot of people to make overall record with two sub- season, starting in all but con- gers closed out the 2019-20 it successful. We are holding state championship appear- test. He averaged 9.7 points campaign with a 17-6 overall our heads high, and we are ances in her first two seasons per game and a had a 41.3 record, which included a tie ready to do whatever it takes as Lady Charger head coach. percent field goal percentage. for second place with Erie in to get past this round.” Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B3 SPORTS Bulldogs bow to Ottawa; season ends at 14-8 By BRIAN THOMAS ters and had a five-point ad- [email protected] vantage at 42-37 with about OTTAWA — In a way, it was three minutes to go. The Bull- a bit of a miracle that the In- dogs got a trey from Jaden dependence High School boys’ McGrath to get back within basketball team was just one two, but the game eventual- win away from a spot in the ly came down to free throws. state tournament. The Bull- The Cyclones hit six straight dogs had to rally from dou- free throws in the final min- ble digits down in the fourth ute to seal the deal and end quarter to survive a sub-state the Bulldogs’ season. semifinal game against Fort McGrath connected on Scott earlier in the week. three long-range shots as On Saturday, IHS put up part of a team-high 11 points a fight the entire way before for the Bulldogs. dropping a hard-fought 48- With the sub-state cham- 42 decision to Ottawa in the pionship, Ottawa (16-6) ad- championship game of the vanced to the Class 4A State Class 4A East Sub-State No. 4 Tournament in Salina, where Tournament. it earned the No. 5 seed. The “It’s tough to have to talk Cyclones will take on No. to a group of kids when you 4 Augusta (18-4) in today’s know their season is over,” quarterfinal round. In other said IHS boys’ basketball first-round matchups, it will coach Marcus Lanning, whose be No. 1 Parsons (21-1) vs. squad was coming off a 51- No. 8 Rose Hill (12-10), No. 2 40 come-from-behind victory Kansas City-Piper (21-1) vs. over Fort Scott on March 4. No. 7 Buhler (15-7), and No. 3 “The bottom line is they bust- Bishop Miege (18-4) vs. No. 6 ed their tail. Ottawa is going Andale (16-6). Departing their coaching posts at the end of the 2019-20 school year are (left) CHS head football coach Harry Hester and to the state tournament, and CLASS 4A EAST SUB-STATE NO. 4 (right photo) CHS head men’s basketball coach Aaron Rehmert. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE they got our best shot.” BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP Ottawa 48, Independence 42 Saturday’s loss snapped INDEPENDENCE (14-8): McGrath 0 (3) 2-3 11, the Bulldogs’ five-game win Lewis 1 (2) 1-2 9, Farley 1 (2) 0-0 8, Ewing 3 1-1 7, Coller 0 (1) 2-2 5, Turner 0 2-4 2, Cole 0 0-0 0, streak as they closed out the Paige 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 5 (8) 8-12 42. 2019-20 campaign at 14-8 OTTAWA (16-6): Johnson 7 (1) 1-2 18, Mc- Charger Nation faces openings Cullough 4 2-3 10, Moore 4 1-3 9, Lane 0 6-8 6, overall. IHS was the No. 5 Gollier 2 1-2 5, Beets 0 0-0 0, Quillen 0 0-0 0. overall seed in the East re- TOTALS 17 (1) 11-18 48. gion. The team also finished INDEPENDENCE 9 12 9 12 — 42 at key coaching positions Southeast Kansas League ac- OTTAWA 14 6 14 14 — 48 tion at 8-4 for third place in By BRIAN THOMAS bounced back from a 3-6 record in and I had made a while back,” Reh- the final standings. [email protected] 2018 to post a 5-4 mark. They ad- mert said. “It is 100 percent about my Independence definitely Bizarre late-game CHERRYVALE — In the span of two vanced to the postseason for the 12th family and spending more quality time went down fighting against an run saves Indy in weeks, Cherryvale High School is in time in program history after winning with them. This decision was com- Ottawa team that reached the search of new head coaches for foot- their final three games of the regular pletely my own. I will continue to teach championship game by way semifinal round ball and boys’ basketball. season to finish third in Class 2A-Dis- in the district and coach middle school of a 66-36 victory over anoth- INDEPENDENCE — Trail- Charger football coach Harry Hes- trict 5. CHS capped off the season with football and track, but I needed to give er Southeast Kansas League ing by 12 points with just ter announced his resignation from the a 42-13 loss to Conway Springs in the up something, and basketball was cer- team, Chanute, in the semifi- over seven minutes left in the program on Feb. 26. That was followed opening round of the playoffs. tainly the most time-consuming and nal round. game, it seemed it was just up by the resignation of boys’ basket- “I thought we responded well to demanding for me.” IHS trailed throughout the a matter of time before the ball coach Aaron Rehmert on March 6. things,” Hester said. “We had some It was a tough ending to the sea- first quarter. An old-fash- Bulldogs’ season would come Both coaches announced their resigna- injuries, some sickness and other ad- son for the Chargers, who lost for the ioned three-point play from to an end. Yet, IHS produced tions through social media. versity, and we bounced back. Losing fourth time in the last six games to fin- Easton Ewing had the Bull- its best quarter of the season, “After 12 years as the head foot- the first two district games in a row, ish at 14-7 overall. That included a tie dogs within one, but back- storming all the way back ball coach of Cherryvale High School, we were able to fight back and get for fourth place in the final Tri-Valley to-back buckets from Kobe for a 51-40 victory over Fort I have decided to resign from my posi- the three seed. I thought we showed League standings with Humboldt. Johnson gave the Cyclones a Scott in the semifinal round of tion,” Hester said. “This decision was a against Conway that we could compete “Above all, I am grateful for this 14-9 edge after eight minutes Class 4A East Sub-State No. 4 difficult one and was my own. I believe with the better teams in the state.” group of young men and all they have of action. at the IHS gymnasium. the program is on better ground now Hester said he was thankful for his poured into this season,” Rehmert Ottawa continued to lead Independence finished the than when we took it over. My whole time with the Charger program. said. “We went through some adver- at 18-14 midway through game on a 33-10 run to rally plan is to get recharged, redirected “To the players, through the good sity, and some young guys stepped up the second period before the for the victory. and rested. I’m ready to re-evaluate and the bad, thank you for helping and took on expansive roles. This team Bulldogs ran off a string of “As bad as it was the first my priorities, then figure out where to make me a better human, man, hus- accomplished so much, and I am proud seven straight points to grab three quarters, we were just direct my passion, energy and inspira- band, and father,” Hester said. “I pray of them.” their first lead of the game the same on the other side in tion.” that I did the same for you. To the Rehmert just completed his seventh at 21-18. By halftime, IHS the fourth quarter,” Lanning Prior to becoming head football coaches I had the pleasure of sharing season as head coach of the Chargers maintained its advantage as it said. coach at CHS, Hester spent time at my ride with, whether we coached to- and his 10th season overall as a coach went into the locker room up The first three quarters Girard Middle School and as assistant gether or against each other, thanks. at the high school level. During his ten- 21-20. proved to be a disaster for In- coach at Cherryvale High School be- The fraternity of football coaches is ure with Cherryvale, he has compiled The Cyclones eventual- dependence as it trailed 7-2 fore becoming the head football coach second to none and only we can under- an overall record of 72-77. ly started to take control of after one quarter, 17-11 at at McLouth High School. He returned stand what each other goes through on “It has been a great honor and bless- things in the second half. halftime and 28-18 at the end to Cherryvale, where he spent the past a yearly basis. Thanks for making me ing for me,” Rehmert said. “I will miss Ottawa scored eight of the of three quarters. In fact, an 12 seasons on the Charger sideline. better each year.” the boys more than anything but, at the first nine points of the third early bucket in the fourth pe- During that stretch, he directed CHS Rehmert announced his resignation same time, am greatly looking forward quarter to open up a 28-22 riod had the visiting Tigers up to a 70-46 overall record, which includ- at the conclusion of the 2019-20 cam- to spending more time with my own lit- lead. Independence quickly 30-18 with 7:12 remaining. ed Tri-Valley League championships in paign. The Chargers capped off the tle ones. I want to thank everyone for responded as Davion Lewis Back came Independence. 2008, 2009, 2015 and 2017. He also season on March 2 with a 74-57 home all of the support along the way. Play- knocked down consecutive The Bulldogs chipped away at won two district titles (2008 and 2009), loss to Baxter Springs in the quarterfi- ers and coaches that I’ve had over the three-pointers to tie things up the margin on the hot shoot- two bi-district titles (2009 and 2013) nal round of the Class 3A Galena Sub- years … love you guys so much and at 28-all. ing of McGrath, who scored and one regional crown (2013). State Tournament. thanks for everything.” Yet, IHS never could regain 16 of his game-high 20 points This past season, the Chargers “This was a decision that my wife the lead. Ottawa grabbed a 34-30 lead after three quar- • see BULLDOGS, page B4 Lady Chargers: Cherryvale unable to conquer powerful Frontenac • continued from prevoius page hurry for the Lady Chargers. run in the final three minutes day’s quarterfinal round at last Friday. points to push the margin Trailing 23-15, CHS surren- to seal the deal. the Hutchinson Sports Arena. CHS jumped out to a dou- back up to eight at 54-46. the Lady Chargers scored dered seven of the next eight Lantz hit a pair of Other first-round stateble-digit lead in the first half, Later, CHS scored eight un- five straight points to cut a points to the Lady Raiders. three-pointers as part of a matchups include No. 1 including a 30-18 edge mid- answered, including back-to- 10-point deficit down to five Cherryvale hit a three-pointer team-high 10-point perfor- Nemaha Central (23-0) vs. way through the second pe- back three-pointers, to push at 15-10. By halftime, the at the buzzer but still trailed mance for the Lady Chargers. No. 8 Osage City (13-10), No. riod. But Galena fought its its advantage up to 62-49. Lady Raiders extended their 32-19 heading into the final Meanwhile, the Lady Raid- 4 Phillipsburg (20-3) vs. No. way back and got within five, Cherryvale later knocked lead up to seven at 19-12. quarter of play. ers were led by Heather Ar- 5 Cheney (20-3), and No. 3 34-29, as the teams went into down some free throws in the Despite the deficit, Cherry- CHS never could get with- nett with 13 points, followed Halstead (20-3) vs. No. 6 Scott their respective locker rooms final minute to seal the deal vale was still within striking in single digits the rest of the by Karma Fields with 10. Community (20-3). at the intermission. and punch its ticket into the distance in the second half. way. Meanwhile, Frontenac With the sub-state cham- CLASS 3A GALENA SUB-STATE The Lady Bulldogs pulled championship game. Yet, things went downhill in a GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP pulled away late with a 9-2 pionship, Frontenac (21-2) Frontenac 46, Cherryvale 26 within three on a couple of Mariah Monroy hit five — which also beat Baxter CHERRYVALE (17-6): Lantz 1 (2) 2-2 10, Monroy occasions in the third quarter, shots and was 9-of-12 at the Springs 48-20 in Friday’s sub- 2 3-4 7, Catlin 1 (1) 0-0 5, Umbarger 0 (1) 0-0 3, including 38-35. Yet, Cher- free throw line en route to a McGhee 0 1-2 1, Kaiser 0 0-0 0, Raida 0 0-0 0, state semifinal round — ad- Allen 0 0-0 0, Hann 0 0-0 0, Bunyard 0 0-0 0. ryvale had an answer each game-high 19 points for the vanced to the Class 3A State TOTALS 4 (4) 6-8 26. time, including an old-fash- Lady Chargers. Catlin fol- FRONTENAC (21-2): Arnett 5 3-5 13, Fields 5 Tournament in Hutchinson. 0-1 10, Pyle 2 (1) 0-0 7, Butcher 2 1-3 5, Hipfl 2 0-0 ioned three-point play from lowed with 17 points, while We sell gently Used & The Lady Raiders earned the 4, Lakey 1 1-2 3, Ginavan 1 0-0 2, Brown 0 2-2 2, Morrigan Catlin. Just before Lantz put in 11 and Lexi Um- No. 2 seed in the state brack- Frankenberry 0 0-0 0, Meyer 0 0-0 0, Hill 0 0-0 the buzzer, Catlin hit anoth- barger tacked on 10. NEW prom formals 0, Hogard 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (1) 7-13 46. et and will take on No. 7 seed CHERRYVALE 2 10 7 7 — 26 er bucket to bump the Lady Galena (16-6) was led by Jefferson West (15-8) in to- FRONTENAC 9 10 13 14 — 46 Chargers’ lead up to nine, Mia Sarwinski with 18 points, NOW Renting 48-39, heading into the final Raylynn Downey 14 and Riley Tuxedo’s eight minutes of action. McNemar 11. Galena would not go away CLASS 3A GALENA SUB-STATE Lady Chargers move GIRLS’ SEMIFINAL The early in the fourth quarter. Cherryvale 66, Galena 56 The Lady Bulldogs scored the CHERRYVALE (17-5): Monroy 5 9-12 19, Catlin past Galena, 66-56, first seven points, including a 5 (2) 1-1 17, Lantz 2 (1) 4-8 11, Umbarger 1 (2) 2-3 From Fine Things to Fun Things 10, Allen 3 0-0 6, McGhee 0 (1) 0-0 3, Raida 0 0-0 in semifinal game steal and layup to narrow the 0, Hann 0 0-0 0, Bunyard 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 16 (6) and Everything in Between! gap to two at 48-46 with 6:16 16-24 66. GALENA — The Lady GALENA (16-6): Sarwinski 5 (1) 5-6 18, Downey to go. 316 Main, Parsons 620-778-4000 The best source Chargers advanced to the 4 (2) 0-2 14, McNemar 3 5-12 11, Scarrow 1 (2) 0-0 The Lady Chargers an- 8, Newman 1 3-8 5, Clifford 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 sub-state championship game Wed-Sat 10am-5 pm • Sun 1 pm-5 pm for local sports! swered that run once again, (5) 13-28 56. with a 66-56 victory over host CHERRYVALE 19 15 14 18 — 66 CLOSED Monday & Tuesday this time with six straight (after hours appointments available) Galena in the semifinal round GALENA 11 18 10 17 — 56 Page B4 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 SPORTS Wichita Collegiate delivers fatal punch to ’Pups “Jace Scott did a great job defend- have some young guys coming up come to an end in the semifinal nal victory over No. 5 seed Antho- Ranked third in class 3A, ing their 6-6 guard Gradey Dick. who have watched those older guys’ round of the sub-state tournament. ny/Harper-Chaparral. The Spartans Wichita Collegiate claims He was able to get a few looks in work ethic, and they’re anxious for Four Caney Valley players improved to 20-3 with their 12th their half-court game, but most of an opportunity to play.” reached double figures in scor- consecutive victory. semi-final game with 69-59 his points came in transition. Trey Third-seeded Caney Valley ing, including Trey Richey with 21 With the sub-state championship, Richey really had a good game, reached the semifinal round of sub- points, Jace Kaminska 13, and Kae- Collegiate earned the No. 2 seed at win over Caney Valley especially on the offensive end. state after beating Wichita Trinity hl Smith and DaRon Davis 10 each. this week’s Class 3A State Tourna- Jace Kaminska had the tough task Academy 68-64 in a quarterfinal Camdyn Melchiori — the team’s ment in Hutchinson. The Spartans By BRIAN THOMAS of defending their 6-10 post and contest three days earlier in Caney. leading scorer throughout the sea- were scheduled to take on No. 7 [email protected] held him to two points. We trailed Meanwhile, Collegiate — the No. son — was limited to just two points Colby (16-7) in Wednesday’s first CHENEY — Despite a 10-game by only five points with under three 2 seed in the bracket — earned its in his final game as a Bullpup. quarterfinal game at the Hutchin- win streak, the Caney Valley High minutes, but we had to start foul- semifinal spot by thumping No. 7 Other seniors also making the final son Sports Arena. School boys’ basketball team knew ing. They were 19-for-22 from the seed Kingman 60-28. appearance of their Caney Valley Other first-round matchups at it would be facing its toughest chal- free throw line and were able to ice The Bullpups hung tough for careers were Richey, Kaminska and Class 3A State had No. 3 Beloit (20- lenge of the season in the semifinal the game.” much of the game as they were tied Saje Cowell. 3) taking on No. 6 Nemaha Central round of the Class 3A Cheney Sub- The loss not only snapped the with the Spartans at 15-all after Wichita Collegiate was led (17-6), No. 1 Haven (21-2) going up State Tournament. Bullpups’ 10-game win streak but one quarter of play. In fact, CVHS in scoring by Gradey Dick with against No. 8 St. Marys (13-10), and In the Bullpups’ way was Wich- also put an end to their season with stayed within striking distance 24 points, including a pair of No. 4 Galena (18-5) facing No. 5 ita Collegiate — a team that was an overall record of 16-6. That in- heading into the intermission as it three-pointers and a 6-of-6 effort Burlington (18-5). ranked No. 3 in Class 3A according cluded a third consecutive unblem- trailed just 33-29. from the free throw line. Also CLASS 3A CHENEY SUB-STATE to the Kansas Basketball Coaches ished Tri-Valley League champi- Yet, the Spartans eventual- reaching double figures for the BOYS’ SEMIFINAL Association. Although the ‘Pups put onship. Caney Valley has won 22 ly started to put a little distance Spartans were Charlie Goree with Wichita Collegiate 69, Caney Valley 59 CANEY VALLEY (16-6): Richey 7 (2) 1-2 21, Kaminska 5 3-3 up a valiant effort, they still came consecutive league games dating all between the two teams. Collegiate 18 points — including six treys — 13, Smith 3 (1) 1-2 10, Davis 1 (2) 2-3 10, Scott 0 (1) 0-2 3, up on the short end of a 69-59 loss the way back to February of 2017. outscored Caney Valley 20-16 in the and Wesley Fair with 13. Melchiori 1 0-0 2, Cowell 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (6) 7-12 59. to the Spartans at Cheney High “I’m so proud of this team,” third period to double up the ‘Pup Collegiate went on to beat WICHITA COLLEGIATE (19-3): Dick 6 (2) 6-6 24, Goree 0 (6) 0-0 18, W. Fair 3 7-10 13, Duarte 3 2-2 8, Fox 0 2-2 2, School. Deaton said. “We’re really going deficit at 53-45 at the end of three top-seeded Cheney (20-3) 63-50 in Ashley 0 2-2 2, Thornton 1 0-0 2, Chugg 0 0-0 0, O’Hearn 0 “I thought we played really well to miss our seniors. They’ve set a quarters. That proved to be too Saturday’s sub-state championship 0-0 0, Ramsey 0 0-0 0, M. Fair 0 0-0 0, Beaubrun 0 0-0 0. with the exception of a few min- TOTALS 13 (8) 19-22 69. high standard for our program and much for CVHS to overcome down game. The Cardinals had reached CANEY VALLEY 15 14 16 14 — 59 utes,” said CVHS coach Jim Deaton. helped it reach new heights. We the stretch as it watched its season the title game with a 63-47 semifi- COLLEGIATE 15 18 20 16 — 69 CCC track athlete wins NJCAA indoor shot put title COFFEYVILLE — A na- The Red Raven men’s team place, triple jump, 47’ 8. tional track title has been earned a 7th place finish at • 4x400 meter relay earned by a Coffeyville Com- the national meet with a team team(sophomores Destine munity College track athlete score of 33 points while the Scott of Little Rock, Ark., at the NJCAA National In- CCC women’s team earned Tristan Lavan of Houston, door Championships held in a 13th place finish with 13 Texas, Josh Moore of Vance- Lynchburg Va., last weekend. points. boro, N.C., and Jaiden Ven- Red Raven sophomore Other Raven top perform- tour of Bensalem, Pa.): fifth Mustafa Fall of Suva, Fiji, was ers on the men’s side includ- place, 3:15.07. the top finisher for the Cof- ed: The Red Raven women’s feyville men’s team, winning • Sophomore Chris Banks team earned points in three a shot put national title with of Edmond, Okla.: seventh events. Point earners were a school-record (and Fiji na- place, high jump, 6’ 8.5”. • Sophomore Nu’uauasa- tional record) toss of 18.35 • Freshman James Bell of la of Oceanside, Calif.: fifth meters, or 60 feet 2.5 inch- Newark, N.J.: eighth place, place, shot put, 48’ 1.75”. es. Fall edged out Courtney high jump, 6’ 6.5”. • Sophomore Nelia Simeon Lawrence of Cloud County for • Sophomore James Brown of Miami, Fla.: fourth place, the national indoor shot put of Atlanta, Ga.: third place, weight throw, 54’ 6”. championship. Coffeyville Community College’s Mustafa Fall shows the championship distance in the NJCAA long jump, 24’ 2”. • Freshman Kristina In talking about Fall’s ac- shot put event (18.35 meters, or 60 feet, 2.5 inches). COURTESY PHOTO • Freshman Henry Kiner of Tchoumak of Toronto, Can- complishment, CCC head Humble, Texas: eighth place, ada: eighth place, women’s track coach Robert Wood Freshman Dennis Ahene- earned team points for the ing fourth in the competition long jump, 23’ 4”; seventh throw, 49’ 11”. said, “Mustafa worked his tail Adu of Toronto, Canada, also Ravens in the shot put, plac- with a put of 16.22 meters. off and did all the right train- ing . . . when you do that, this is what happens.” In addition to his shot put title, Fall also placed seventh MONTGOMERY in the weight throw with a Business Card distance of 52’ 3.5”. COUNTY Chronicle Directory Bulldogs: To place your ad here OVERLEES–WOODS IHS boys Lumber Company end season Call Emalee 4100 Nowata Road • Bartlesville, OK 422. 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One week later at the WRESTLER OF THE YEAR came officially sanctioned as All-Class East Regional Tour- Alexis Allen...... Independence a championship event by the nament in Paola, she went Kansas State High School Ac- FIRST TEAM 2-2 to tivities Association. Not only cap NAME...... WT...... YR...... SCHOOL were female athletes able off her to compete against other Alexis Allen...... 109...... JR...... Independence season. females on the mats, but they Cassidy Anderson...... 136...... SR...... Caney Valley “Al- had a shot at becoming state Abi Bryson...... 136...... FR...... Cherryvale isa is champions by season’s end. Alisa Reck...... 116...... JR...... Field Kindley a solid For a first-year sport, it Tamera Rutherford...... 155...... JR...... Field Kindley wres- was a banner year for teams tler in the Montgomery County and Chronicle and Prairie Star by some of these girls, and I com- coverage area. A total of just hope they are inspired Abi Bryson peted Reck 24 girls competed in the Alexis Allen . . . Independence High School junior is All-Area enough to give it a try.” 136 pounds well sport during the 2019-20 Girls’ Wrestler of the Year. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Cherryvale High School for someone who is only in campaign, with two of those their second year of wres- Although girls’ wrestling individuals qualifying for the weight class during the certain, she deserves every- tling,” said FKHS coach OTHER FIRST TEAM: was a new championship inaugural Girls’ Wrestling Inaugural Girls’ Wrestling thing going her way. No one Spencer McGlothin. “She sport in the state of Kansas, State Tournament in Salina. State Tournament on Feb. 27 has worked as hard as she does an amazing job being Cherryvale High School’s Abi And by the end, one of those at Tony’s Pizza Events Center has for this. I thought she Cassidy a leader in our room and Bryson made quite a splash athletes — Independence’s in Salina. was dominant all season. setting the bar for our team. Anderson during her freshman cam- Alexis Allen — made history The junior opened up Knowing how to win no She is definitely the more 136 pounds paign. as the first-ever state cham- tournament action with a matter what isn’t something vocal of our girl leaders. She Bryson went 13-8 in pion at 109 pounds. 6-2 decision over Abilene’s you can teach. Losing just Caney Valley High School does a great job of advocat- her first season at the high Since the completion of the Skyleigh Pflaster. After that, isn’t an option to her, and Throughout the season, ing for herself and putting school level, winning the season two weeks ago, the she earned a 7-4 decision that separates her from a lot Caney Valley High School’s herself in a position where championship of the Cherry- Montgomery County Chron- over Lakin’s Isabell Ortiz to of people. Anytime you go Cassidy Anderson proved she she can improve. She is the vale Invitational, while also icle and Prairie Star would land a spot in the 109-pound undefeated in any sport, it’s was one of the top wrestlers type of person that wants to finishing as the runner-up like to recognize some of the championship match. She an impressive feat.” in the wrestle against boys so she at Labette County and third members from the inaugu- capped off perfection on the Allen said she understands state of can improve and prepare for place at Independence. She ral class for the sport with season by pinning Welling- the importance of what she Kansas the regional tournament.” went 1-1 to finish as the the first-ever All-Area Girls’ ton’s Anna Cullens (4:42) in achieved this season, espe- at 136 Tri-Val- Wrestling Team. In this first the finals to claim the state cially as she tries to break pounds. ley season of girls’ wrestling, we championship. through barriers for the The League have elected to choose the “Of course being a state sport of girls’ wrestling. senior Tamera run- top five individuals from area champion was my No. 1 “It’s a big accomplish- capped ner-up Rutherford schools as First Team honor- priority, but I wasn’t sure if ment,” Allen said. “I’ve off her at 136 155 pounds ees. That will also include a that’s what I would achieve,” always had to compete with Bullpup pounds Girls’ Wrestler of the Year for Allen said. “I came into the the boys, even at practices. career Field Kindley High School Anderson in the the 2019-20 season. As the season ranked No. 6 at 109 But now the sport just keeps with an Another junior that pro- inaugu- sport continues to grow in fu- and eventually at one point growing and growing and to appear- vided leadership for the Field ral TVL ture years, so will the all-area I wasn’t even ranked. My know that I’m apart of that ance at the Inaugural Girls’ Kindley High School wres- Ladies team expand with additional coaches and teammates is amazing. People do not re- Wrestling State Tournament tling team this season was Cham- Bryson spots in upcoming seasons. helped me tremendously alize that, yes, girl wrestlers in Salina. Tamera Rutherford at 155 pion- Six schools in the area to get where I am with an are tough, but we are still Anderson closed out her pounds. ship in Caney and picked up competed in girls’ wrestling undefeated record of 30-0. I also girls. We like to do our season with a 28-4 overall Rutherford capped off her a win at the first-ever East in its inaugural season — In- was very nervous going into makeup and hair, but we also record. Ranked No. 2 in her junior campaign with a 24- Regional Tournament in dependence, Field Kindley, state knowing I had a huge like to make people cry. Girls weight class by the Kansas 12 overall record. She went Paola on Feb. 15. Caney Valley, Cherryvale, target on my back.” are just as tough maybe even Wrestling Coaches Associa- 2-1 “Abi had a stellar season West Elk and Central of Bur- Allen’s championship was tougher then the boys.” tion, she went 2-0 to claim at the as a freshman and is a natu- den. We hope these honors not only historic in terms Camacho definitely con- the first-ever Tri-Valley SEK ral wrestler who dominated are an indication of the hard of girls’ wrestling — the siders Allen a pioneer of League championship and Girls throughout the season,” said work and dedication all these first-ever female champion the sport as he hopes her later finished as the run- Cham- CHS coach Casey Lickteig. individuals provided to the at 109 pounds — but she also state-championship run will ner-up in the All-Class East pion- “She was a hard working girl sport this season. earned the seventh wres- spark more interest in the Regional Tournament at ships in that was a committed team tling state championship in sport across Independence Paola High School. At state Chan- member to getting better and Independence High School and the surrounding area. competition in Salina, she ute to pushing her partners in the WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: history. Previously, Todd “I mean, what a great split her four matches to finish room everyday.” Layton claimed four straight opportunity,” Camacho said. finish in fourth place overall. as the Rutherford Alexis Allen titles from 1984-87, while “You can work with one of “She had a great season league 109 pounds Jozee Thompson earned the best wrestlers in the and provided herself, her run- back-to-back crowns in 1996 state … a true pioneer for family, her school and myself ner-up. One week later, Independence High School Alisa Reck and 1997. the sport. I hope that at least so many high points,” said 136 pounds she just missed out on a As with anything new, The state title capped off intrigues girls in the high CVHS coach Jerod Rigdon. state-tournament berth, there are usually pioneers an impressive season that school to at least consider “It was as good a season as Field Kindley High School finishing 3-2 in the All-Class that lead to bigger and better also included a Southeast coming out and giving it a we have had here at Caney The biggest girls’ squad East Regional Tournament in things. In the sport of girls’ Kansas League champion- try. I know that the girls with the competition she this season was at Field Paola. wrestling, there is no bigger ship and a Regional title that stuck it out this year faced weekly and rose to the Kindley High School with a “Tamera is our second pioneer this season than from a student-athlete with truly enjoyed their time, and challenge each week. She total of eight members com- junior who is really setting that of Independence High a grade point average above Alexis is a part of that. I also just kept knocking off all peting. One of those leaders the pace for this team,” School’s Alexis Allen — the 4.0. hope that it inspires young these ranked competitors. As for the Golden Tornado was McGlothin said. “This girl got 2019-20 Area Girls’ Wrestler “The best thing about her girls at all the schools below a coach, it makes you proud Alisa Reck. the farthest in the regional of the Year. is she is confident but not IHS. What an opportunity for when your wrestlers do all The junior went 24-11 at bracket and just came up Allen capped off a perfect arrogant,” said IHS wrestling them to follow in the foot- the talking through their 116 pounds during only her short in the blood round.” season, going 30-0 to capture coach Zack Camacho. “She steps of one of the original actions and you don’t have to second season of competitive the first-ever state cham- is going to make everyone state champions. She is say much.” wrestling. She captured the Watch next week’s issue pionship at the 109-pound very proud, but one thing is definitely going to be idolized Southeast Kansas League for All-Area Boys’ Wrestling CCC baseball team earns split wins against Highland

By BRIAN THOMAS 8-3 in game two of a Jayhawk 12-4 and the Scotties posting a home doubleheader today Kennett had two hits apiece. with two. [email protected] Conference-Eastern Division a 6-4 victory in game two. and another twin bill in Cha- The victorious pitcher was Two days earlier, CCC COFFEYVILLE — After doubleheader on Saturday. Splitting the confer- nute on Saturday. Zack Cushing, who allowed made the long trip north to dropping two of the first three Highland picked up victory ence-opening series, Cof- In Saturday’s finale, CCC one earned run on three hits Highland to open up confer- games, the Coffeyville Com- in game one of the twin bill feyville moved to 6-11 overall broke open a 1-1 tie after while striking out 12 and ence play last Thursday. The munity College baseball team with a 19-7 victory. Two days and 2-2 in the Jayhawk East. two innings with a run in the walking four in the com- Red Ravens started the day salvaged a split of its four- earlier in Highland, the teams The Red Ravens will next third, three in the fourth and plete-game effort. with a big victory, breaking game conference series with split those games as well, take on Neosho County in a one in the fifth. With the Red Earlier on Saturday, CCC open a 3-2 lead after four in- Highland, beating the Scotties with the Red Ravens winning four-game series, including Ravens leading 6-1, the Scot- jumped out to a fast 4-0 lead nings with three in the fifth, ties scored a pair in the sixth. after two innings but watched three in the sixth and three But Coffeyville tacked on in- the Scotties storm back in the more in the seventh. surance tallies in the seventh later innings. In fact, High- Coffeyville had 12 hits in and eighth innings to put the land trailed 6-4 after five in- the contest, including three Make 2020 the year game away. nings before striking for 11 from Carlberg, and two each The Ravens had a 14-3 runs in the sixth inning to from Luis Mendoza, Rindt 210 N. 17th • Downtown Parsons to see 20/20! edge in total hits for the game. take charge. HCC added four and Higgins. Rindt, Kay and Movieline (620) 421-4240 Quinton Carlberg led the way more in the seventh to finish Carlberg each had home runs Fri., Mar. 13 thru Thurs., Mar. 19 with three hits, which includ- things off. for the Red Ravens. ed a pair of doubles, and two The Red Ravens had just On the mound, Raymond Sonic the Hedgehog • PG RBIs. 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But Highland (1:00) (4:00) 7:00 9:30 301 W. 11th • Coffeyville, KS 67337 struck for three runs in the (620) 251-1540 • (800) 894-1540 sixth and held on down the stretch to salvage the split. *–No Passes Late Afternoon Matinees & Early NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! Evening Shows Daily Fri. & Sat. Only No Late The Scotties had a slight Shows Sun.-Thu. (Early Matinees Sat. & Sun. Only) HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 With Evening Hours On Thursday 8-6 advantage in total hits for www.parsonstheatre.com We accept Mastercard, VISA and Discover the game. Page B6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, March 12, 2020 SPORTS Independence tennis team prepares for 2020 season By BRIAN THOMAS son on the courts. Independence will serve as the [email protected] “This is the biggest tennis team host for this year’s Southeast Kan- INDEPENDENCE — Experience I have coached, and it has me real- sas League Tournament, which is will be a key for the Independence ly excited for the future of Bulldog scheduled for April 30 at the Ken High School boys’ tennis team this tennis,” Ferguson said. “We have Brown Tennis Courts in Riverside spring with the return of five state two seniors who are returning state Park. The Bulldogs will be seeking qualifiers from last year’s squad. qualifiers, two juniors who are two- an eighth straight league champi- The Bulldogs open the 2020 sea- time state qualifiers and another onship. One week later will be the son today at the Iola Invitational, junior who qualified for state last Class 4A Regional Tournament at which will also include Columbus, year. So we have some experienced Parsons on May 9. That will lead Parsons and host Iola. Overall, IHS players returning. We also have into the Class 4A State Tournament, has a total of 31 players on the some really good sophomores and which will be held May 15-16 at the roster, including three seniors, 10 freshmen out for tennis this year.” Kossover Tennis Center in Topeka. juniors, eight sophomores and 10 Not only do the Bulldogs have “The expectations are very high freshmen plenty of available bodies this sea- for this year’s squad,” Ferguson “This has been the best start of son, they have experience that will said. “With returning five state qual- practice in my three years of coach- be key to another long run. Back ifiers, our goals are to win SEK and ing,” said IHS boys’ tennis coach in the lineup are five state qualifi- regionals and qualify all six of our Shane Ferguson. “With the season ers from a year ago, including Saw- boys for state. We want to be per- approaching so quickly, we have re- yer Hayward, Dominique Mendoza, forming at our very best and hope- ally been focusing on every stroke at Samson Mah, Ryan Stoner and Sam fully finish in the top three at state. practice but a little extra focus on Grice. Ultimately, you always want to win serving as it was our weakness last Hayward and Mendoza finished state, and we have the talent, but season.” as the regional doubles champions there are some really good schools Independence is coming off an- after taking second place in No. 1 out there. I just want to see all six other banner season in its illustrious doubles at the SEK Tournament. boys qualify for state and play well program’s history. They went on to cap off a 17-10 sea- at the state tournament. What hap- IHS earned a seventh consecutive son following a ninth-place finish at pens from there will determine it- Southeast Kansas League champi- state. Mah and Stoner were the No. self. I just want to see them perform onship, sharing the title with Par- 2 doubles champions at SEK and well at the state tournament.” sons in the annual SEK Tournament took third place at regionals. They at the Ken Brown Tennis Courts closed out the season at 14-5. Also, INDEPENDENCE BULLDOGS in Riverside Park. It was the 48th 2020 BOYS’ TENNIS SCHEDULE Grice was second place in No. 2 sin- March 12...... Iola Invitational...... 3 p.m. league title ever for the Bulldogs, in- gles at SEK, fourth at regionals and March 30...... Independence Invitational...... 3 p.m. cluding a stretch of 28 of the last 30 12th at state in singles for a 24-14 April 2...... Independence Invitational...... 3 p.m. crowns since 1990. overall record. April 3...... Independence Invitational...... 3 p.m. One week later, IHS distanced it- “Tennis is a unique sport because April 7...... Arkansas City Invitational...... 9 a.m. April 9...... Parsons Invitational...... 3 p.m. self from Parsons to earn the Class we play in 20 tournaments,” Fergu- April 11...... Goddard Invitational...... 8:30 a.m. 4A regional championship in Chan- son said. “Last year with only about ...... Neodesha Invitational...... 9 a.m. ute. A year after having its 13-year 20 kids, we had all but one person April 13...... Parsons JV Invitational...... 3 p.m. reign as regional champion come letter.” *April 14...... Labette County Invitational...... 3 p.m. to an end, the Bulldogs returned to April 17...... Parsons Invitational...... 3 p.m. The Bulldogs face yet another April 18...... McPherson Invitational...... 9 a.m. the top of the standings for the 14th challenging schedule this spring Among the returning players from the 2019 state tournament team is IHS April 20...... Fort Scott JV Invitational...... 1 p.m. time in the past 15 seasons since with several varsity and sub-varsity senior Samson Mah. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE April 21...... Circle Invitational...... 1 p.m. 2005. tournaments along the way. Follow- April 23...... Campus Invitational...... 3 p.m. In addition to the regional ti- ing today’s opener at Iola, IHS will Other varsity tournaments will Wichita (April 25). The regular sea- April 24...... Winfield Invitational...... 3 p.m. #April 25...... Tournament of Champions...... 8 a.m. tle, Independence qualified all six take 18 days off from competition include Arkansas City (April 7), Par- son will conclude on May 5 at the *April 27...... Labette County JV Invitational...... 3 p.m. individuals for the Class 4A State before making its first home ap- sons (April 9), Goddard and Neode- Neodesha Invitational. ^April 30...... SEK League Tournament...... 9 a.m. Tournament in Pratt. Although the pearance at the Independence Invi- sha (April 11), Labette County (April “The Independence Bulldog May 4...... Independence JV Invitational...... 3 p.m. Bulldogs were not in contention for tational on March 30. That will be 14), Parsons (April 17), McPherson schedule will always be challeng- May 5...... Neodesha Invitational...... 3 p.m. a state title, finishing seventh place (April 18), Circle (April 21), Campus ing,” Ferguson said. “It is my belief *May 9...... Class 4A Regional...... TBA the first of three straight home tour- +May 15-16...Class 4A State...... TBA overall in the final standings, it still naments, which will include events (April 23), Winfield (April 24) and that it is one of the strongest sched- *At Parsons #At Wichita capped off another impressive sea- on April 2 and April 3. the Tournament of Champions in ules in the state … at least in 4A.” ^At Independence +At Topeka CCC beats Oklahoma squad to earn season’s first wins By BRIAN THOMAS Lady Ravens improved to 2-8 out fast in game one of the Beck with three hits, while fourth and two in the fifth to home games against Connors [email protected] overall on the season. CCC doubleheader, taking a 5-0 Tyra Owl and Aryiel Herrera take the lead for good. State. POTEAU, Okla. — After was scheduled to host Mont- advantage in the third inning. had two each. The Lady Ravens finished In the opening game, Con- eight straight losses to open gomery County rival Indepen- Carl Albert struck for four Brittany Wilkins picked up the game with nine hits. nors State had control from the season, the Coffeyville dence in a non-conference runs in the bottom half of the win in the circle for CCC, Madison Tadrus had a team- start to finish, scoring three Community College softball doubleheader on Monday, but that inning to cut the margin allowing four earned runs on high three hits for CCC, while in the first, one in the second team chalked up its first two those games were postponed to one, but the Lady Ravens eight hits while striking out Beck finished with two. Beck, and three in the fourth for a wins on Saturday, sweeping due to the weather. Up next, answered with a pair in the two and walking two in the Tadrus and Phynix Coleman 7-0 advantage. The same was Carl Albert State (Okla.) 7-5 Coffeyville will open up Jay- fourth. Although Carl Albert complete-game effort. each had a home run for Cof- the case for game two, with and 6-5 in a non-conference hawk Conference-Eastern picked up a run in the sev- As for game two, Cof- feyville. the visitors jumping ahead doubleheader. Division action today against enth, Coffeyville was able to feyville once again jumped Regan Dry went the dis- 6-0 in the second inning. Prior to that, CCC suffered Hesston before hitting the hold on for its first win of the ahead early at 3-0 in the sec- tance in the circle for CCC No official stats were avail- 10-1 and 14-7 losses at home road to Highland on Saturday season. ond inning. Carl Albert came to pick up the win, allowing able for the Lady Ravens from against Connors State (Okla.) for another conference twin The Lady Ravens had a back to tie things up at 3-all three earned runs on 10 hits. that doubleheader as of press last Thursday. bill. 10-7 edge in total hits. Lead- after three innings, but CCC Two days earlier, the Lady time. With Saturday’s wins, the On Saturday, CCC jumped ing the way was Addison responded with one in the Ravens dropped a pair of ICC Pirates finally puts notch in win column after beating Barton

By BRIAN THOMAS tured an 8-4 victory over the moved to 2-10 overall and from those games as of press trailing 2-0 after three the game with 11 hits. Four [email protected] Cougars in game two. Earlier 1-3 in the Jayhawk West. The time. The Lady Pirates will innings. Independence players had two hits each for GREAT BEND — Putting in the day, ICC was on the Lady Pirates were scheduled remain at home today for a responded with three in the the Lady Pirates, including an end to a 10-game losing losing end of a 12-2 decision. to visit Montgomery County non-conference doublehead- fourth and a run in the fifth Samantha Elliot, Summer streak, the Independence Prior to that, Indepen- rival Coffeyville on Monday, er against North Iowa Area. to take the lead. Although Strickland, Kiana Turner and Community College softball dence opened up confer- but those games were post- ICC snapped its long losing Barton was able to tie things Cassi Smith. Turner had the team salvaged a split of its ence play on March 4 with poned due to the weather. streak by picking up a victory up with a pair in the bottom team’s only home run in the Jayhawk Conference-West- 13-1 and 13-0 home losses ICC was also scheduled to in game two of Saturday’s half of the fifth, ICC added contest. ern Division doubleheader to Dodge City at Volunteer host Pratt in a conference doubleheader at Barton. four runs in the sixth to take Earning the victory in the with Barton on Saturday. Field. doubleheader on Wednesday. The Lady Pirates had to the lead for good. circle was Brooke Victory, The Lady Pirates cap- With Saturday’s split, ICC No information was available rally in that contest after Independence finished who allowed four earned runs on 10 hits while striking out two in the complete-game effort. Earlier in the day, ICC suffered a 10th straight loss when it suffered a blowout loss to Barton. The Cougars jumped ahead 5-0 in the first inning before Independence scored a pair in the third to narrow the gap. But Barton put the game out of reach with three in the fourth and four in the fifth to seal the deal. ICC finished the game with just one hit. Independence opened up conference play on March 4 with a pair of home losses to Dodge City. ICC managed just one run the entire day — a single tal- ly in the fifth inning of game one’s loss. The Lady Pirates finished with just seven hits total for the day.

State tournament to see seven wrestlers from Caney The Caney Wrestling Club competed at the District 2 Tournament last Saturday. This tournament qualifies the top winners to the Kansas State Championships, which will held this weekend in Topeka, Kan. Only the top four finishers in each weight class advance to the state tournament. Caney took 14 young men and seven qualified for the state meet. They include (left to right) Hagen Ellis, Samuel Denton, Austin Freisberg, Kaine Stapleton, Sawyer Freisberg, and Bowen The best source Freisberg. Not pictured is Bryson Seever. “These young men fought very hard against mostly larger squads from the Wichita area and did very well,” said for local sports! wrestling coach Michael Freisberg. “They are very proud to represent Caney in Topeka.” COURTESY PHOTO Thursday, March 12, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B7

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pages appear in the GARAGE SALE IN ALTAMONT: STEEL CARGO / STORAGE FULL-TIME OFFICE CLERK • SWIMMING POOL MANAGER: available online at elkcountyks.org, by following newspapers: March 21, 7 am. to 3:30 p.m., 620 CONTAINERS AVAILABLE In Kansas The Montgomery County Attorney’s The City of Chetopa is accepting calling 620-374-2580 or in person at S. Wabash, Altamont. Clothing kids City & Solomon Ks. 20s’ 40s’ 45s’ Office Adult Division in Independence applications for Swimming Pool 127 N. Pine in Howard. Applicants are to adults, starting at 0-3 months, $5 48s’ & 53s’ Call 785 655 9430 or go has an immediate opening for a full- Manager for the 2020 season. subject to drug screen and background Prairie Star grocery sack. LA11-2tp online to chuckhenry.com for pricing, time office clerk to work in a fast- Applications and job descriptions are check. EOE. PS11-2tb availability & Freight. Bridge Decks. paced legal office. Experience with available at the city complex 618 N. ______Labette Avenue 40’x8’ 48’x8’6” 90’ x 8’6” 785 655 criminal law is preferred but will 11th St., and should be returned to the TRUCK DRIVER: Crazy K Inc. is ITEMS FOR SALE 9430 chuckhenry.com. (KCAN) consider other qualified applicants. city clerk. seeking an experienced Class A CDL Montgomery Duties include but are not limited to: • SEASONAL MOWING POSITION: flatbed truck driver for local deliveries. County “WINDOW SHOPPING” ALL computer data entry, preparing legal The City of Chetopa is accepting This position can transpire into long Chronicle MATCHING BATHROOM documents, telephone etiquette, and applications for a Seasonal Mowing haul if you wish as well. Please contact COLLECTION - Value over $150/Sell VEHICLES other general office duties. Attention to Person for the 2020 season. This the office at 620-378-4700 for more all for $50. Includes: 2 Carpet Rugs, details is a must. Applicant must have position involves mowing with a tractor information. LA11-4tp 2015 SPORTSMAN CLASSIC 190, Fabric Shower Curtain, 2 Bath Towels, excellent computer organizational, and and bush hog, a commercial riding lawn ______19’ CAMPER TRAILER, new swaybar 2 Hand Towels, 2 Smaller Towels, Oval communication skills and have no prior mower and weed eating. Applications TRUCK DRIVER: Convoy Systems hitch, good title, easy to tow. In excellent Hinged and much more. Booth #11 criminal convictions, excluding traffic are available at the city complex 618 is hiring Class A drivers to run from condition, new bed, everything works, Black Crow Trading Co., downtown infractions. Mail or deliver resumé to N. 11th St. and should be returned to Kansas City to the west coast. $8,500. Call 620-333-2855. LA11-2tp Oswego. LA10-1tp Montgomery County Attorney’s Office, the city clerk. Position will be open until Home Weekly! Great Benefits! www. ______300 E. Main, Independence, KS filled. LA10-2tc convoysystems.com Call Tina ext. 301 SCRAPBOOKING SUPPLIES FOR 67301. MG-M11-2tb ______or Lori ext. 303 1-800-926-6869. SALE: Collection $75 includes: BID NOTICES ______LIFEGUARD AND (KCAN) Rolling Tote; Case with lots of new OFFICE ASSISTANT: Howard CONCESSION WORKERS ______scrapbook paper; 2 albums; decorative INVITATION TO BID Housing Authority is looking for a part- The City of Oswego is now accepting AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Get scissors; Artwork books, fonts and PICKUP TRUCK time front office assistant. Please stop applications for the position of Lifeguard FAA approved hands on Aviation graphics w/CD’s; Stickers, Die Cuts, Montgomery County will accept in at 134 E. Washington in Howard or and Concession Workers. Application mechanic training. Financial aid for Embellishments; Card Stock, lots and sealed bids for the purchase a new call 620-374-2386 for information. and job description are available online qualified students - Career placement lots of misc. Booth #11 at Black Crow pickup truck for the Road and Bridge PS11-2tb at www.oswegokansas.com at the assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Trading Co., downtown Oswego. Department in the Clerk’s office PO ______Oswego City Office, 703 Fifth Street or Maintenance 888-682-6604. (KCAN) LA10-1tp Box 446, Independence, Kansas BOOKKEEPER: Public accounting by calling 620-795-4433. The city is an ______67301, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, firm is accepting applications for an equal opportunity employer. LA11-4tc USED APPLIANCES FOR SALE: call April 1, 2020. Bids will be opened the experienced bookkeeper. QuickBooks ______620-597-2680 or 918-533-6000. next day and a recommendation will payroll processing is required. Benefits POOL MANAGER: The City of FOR RENT LA-36-tfp be made at the following Commission include paid time off, single health Sedan is taking applications for Pool OFFICE FOR RENT: Office in ______meeting. Any questions should be insurance, cash retirement plan. Salary Manager. Applicants are required to downtown Oswego, located next The deadline for placing a classified directed to Montgomery County Public is commensurate with experience. work weekends. All applications must door to Labette Avenue. Ideal for advertisement is 5 p.m., Monday. Works 620-330-1170. MG-M11-2tb Send resumé to PO Box 783, be returned to City Hall by March 20, insurance, real estate, accounting or ______Independence, KS 67301. MG-9S-3tb 2020, at 4 p.m. PS10-2tb other business that might need office ANNUAL MEETING AND MOWING ______space that includes three rooms plus ALL UTILITIES PAID BIDS: The annual meeting of the JANITOR: Part-time janitor opening NURSE’S AIDE: Taking applications restroom. Freshly painted, clean, Belmore Apartments I Lafayette Township Cemetery Board at the Caney City Library. $7.25 Nurse’s Aide, all shifts, 6-2, 2-10 and 525 Plum Street, Chetopa, KS ready to move in. See Rena at Labette is March 31 at 5 p.m. at the Grafton average 8hrs/week. 620-879-5341 10-6. Contact Katie Rakestraw, RN 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Avenue to see the office. 620-795- Community Building. Bids for mowing or [email protected]. Ask for DON 620-236-7248. EOE. LA-6-tfc Appliances Furnished 2550. LA9-tfp the three cemeteries in the Township Jennifer Rosson. MG-C10-2tb ______HUD/Section 8 Vouchers Accepted ______Rental Assistance May Be Available to Those Who Qualify will be opened at this time that were ______CEDAR VALE FRIENDSHIP MEALS FOR RENT IN CANEY: Houses for rent received no later than March 30. Send The City of Chetopa is accepting CENTER MANAGER: 9:30 a.m.- in Caney. Two and three bedrooms, car bids to Charlene Sturges, P.O. Box 272, applications for the following positions: 1:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, Wonderful ports, storage sheds. No pets. Call No Income Restrictions Sedan, KS 67361. Interested parties • CITY HELPER: The City of Chetopa opportunity working with older adults. Call for more Inforamtion: 620- 879-2532. tf 620-236-7870 are welcome to attend the meeting. is accepting applications for City Experience with food service helpful. KS Relay 711 ______PS11-3tp Helper. This position involves helping Some record keeping. High School This institution is an eual opportunity provider and employer FOR RENT IN SEDAN: Nice, with electric, water, sewer, trash and diploma or GED required. Apply at 609 furnished, two bedroom apartment at road/alley maintenance. Applicants Cedar or call 620-758-2675. EOE. 149 E. Main, Sedan, Kan., $500 per should possess a CDL or be able to get PS10-2tb Real Estate month beginning April 15, 2020. Call LIVESTOCK one within 90 days of hire. Applications ______•57 ACRES, hunters paradise or Tom at 620-216-0515. PS8-6tb are available at the city complex 618 RECYCLING OFFICE POSITIONS: building site, 4 miles N of Oswego on BULLS FOR SALE: Registered Angus N. 11th St. and should be returned to Elk County Recycling Department York Rd...... MAKE OF- and Sim-Angus bulls for sale. Tested FER •OSWEGO, 320 Union, 2-BR, the city clerk. Position will be open until has part-time positions available. and ready to go. Excellent dispositions new siding, new roof, all new every- filled. Information and applications are thing, beautiful...... $49,900 and EPD’s. Hillcrest Genetics, 620- •OSWEGO, 420 Wisconsin, 2/3-BR, 330-2109. PS43-tfn REAL ESTATE CH/A, 1-car garage...... $9,900 •CHETOPA, 312 North 6th, 2-BR, nice house remodeled, cathedral ceil- FOR SALE OR TRADE: Office and 2 ings ...... $29,900 bedroom apartment at 149 E. Main, •ALTAMONT, 2-BR, new metal roof, Sedan, Kan. $60,000. Office rented for new flooring, nice...... $32,000 REAL ESTATE CENTER $700/mo. Will trade for land. Call Tom •OSWEGO, 611 4th, 2-B, 2-BA , ev- www.ksrealestate.com erything new all over...... $77,900 at 620-216-0515. PS7-8tb •CHETOPA, 4-BR 2-BA, CH/A, cov- ______ered deck, nice housse...... $54,900 Computer Science Instructor We will sell your home or land. •CHETOPA, 3-BR, 2-BA, over AUCTION We can find that right house for you! $10,000 cherrywood cabinets, new Saturday, March 21 • 1 p.m. Instructors’ responsibilities encompass all courses roof, not in city limits...... $73,500 assigned, committees assigned, or other activities HOWARD: 344 E. Randolph, NEW •CHETOPA, Business Location 624 4000 Road, Coffeyville PRICE $72,500. Beautiful, Victorian, on major highway with outbuild- Land and home: 3.5 miles west of required or agreed upon between faculty members three bedroom, two bath, oak with ings...... $34,900 buildings Edna on U.S. 166 Hwy. 150 acres and administration as specified in the LCC Master cherry inlay floors, new roof and ...... $30,000 inventory +/- tillable, pasture, hay meadow. guttering in 2019, kitchen remodel HUD Broker 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, brick, ranch- Agreement and LCC Policy/Procedures Manual. in 2010, full bathroom downstairs Check our Listings! style home. Barn, outbuildings, 2 Instructors must demonstrate fluency in written and oral and upstairs, insulation in the attic chesnuttauctioneers.com ponds, natural gas well. 412 Commercial St. communications. For a complete listing, qualifications, and under the floors, CH/A, two car Oswego, Kansas and how to apply, go to: Job Openings detached garage. Chesnutt & Chesnutt Also to be auctioned at Call 620-820-1234 or Email [email protected] HOWARD: 707 E. Monroe, Auctioneers • Realtors $18,750. Three bedroom, one bath, Oswego 795-2365 above location: 1614 S. Walnut (U.S. 169 Hwy.), hardwood floors, all window coverings Jerry 236-7348 stay, kitchen stove, microwave, washer Cody 795-2298 Coffeyville: and dryer stay, corner lot. Email: [email protected] Commercial building (42x56) with Faith Realty 2,352 square feet, built in 1988 on Judy Nungesser, Realtor 1.3 acres. About half of the buiding 620-330-3688 is finished with individual rooms. WELDING E-mail: [email protected] Admissions Assistant PS3-tfn SUPPLIES 533 N. Penn Independence, Kansas The Admissions Assistant will coordinate campus visits, We honor all Thompson process identification cards, assist with all walk in visitors Bros. present leases Clayton Farlow, broker/owner and phone calls, enter student schedules, and process AREA SERVICES paperwork related to drop/add, student data information, Bartlett Co-op 620-331-7550 SEPTIC TANKS - Sold and installed. grade changes, student confirmation forms, transcripts, Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374- Oswego David Alexander, auctioneer class rosters, and reports requested by college offices while Classified Ads Classified 2556. PS1-tfn (620) 795-2113 620-331-3595 maintaining a consistent atmosphere depicting excellence in ______RATES PER WEEK customer service. For a complete listing, qualifications, and WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, Up to 25 word...... $10.00 how to apply, go to: Job Openings sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725- Each additional word...... 20¢ Call 620-820-1234 or Email [email protected] 3317 or 620-249-2867. PS1-tfn Display ads, per column inch...... $10.00 69th Annual Chisholm Trail Angus Sale Kanas Classified Ad Network.... Call for ______rates Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 1:00 p.m. PIANO TUNING & REPAIR: Phil Location: Winfield Livestock Auction Adams, Independence, KS. 620-926- TERMS 1388. Go to www.pianotuningrepair. • Cash in advance (2 miles West of Winfield, KS on Hwy 160) • VISA, American Express or Master- net. MC50-tfn Card *44 bulls* ______• Credit given only to those with estab- THOMAS TREE SERVICE: Tree lished accounts. *17 females* Financial Aid Director trimming, removal and stump grinding, have chipper, grapple and bucket OFFICES Offering live viewing and bidding on the internet. The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the truck. Insured. Call for free estimates, 711 Fourth • P.O. Box 269 Visit www.cattleusa.com and click on Winfield Livestock Oswego, KS 67356 general management and administration of the Office 620- 879-2532 or 620-249-8773 (cell) (620) 795-2550 Auction to get approval for online bidding. of Financial Aid works closely with the Business Office, or 918-214-3361 (cell). MC-T18 (620) 795-4712 fax For a catalog or brochure of sale, contact [email protected] the Admissions Director and Student Affairs Staff. Bill McIntire, Sales Manager, 620-435-6646 For a complete listing, qualifications, P.O. Box 417 John Brazle, Auctioneer, 620-221-4364 and how to apply, go to: Job Openings Sedan, KS 67361 MISCELLANEOUS (620) 725-3176 Bulls are free from known genetic defects. Call 620-820-1234 or Email [email protected] [email protected] ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & 422 W. Main Independence, KS 67301 bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax (620) 331-5040, ext. 2 VEHICLES FOR SALE returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax [email protected] You are hereby notified that Vail's Automotive at 2262 13000 Rd. debt FAST. Call 855-462-2769. Now Has 2 Locations! Oswego, KS 67356 will hold a public auction on March 16, 2020 (KCAN) 202 W. Fourth • P.O. Box 186 ______Caney, KS 67333 at 10:00 a.m., for the following vehicles: 205 W. 9th, Coffeyville A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over (620) 879-2156 YEAR: 1999 1996 2005 (620) 879-2855 fax (620) 251-2200 a million families find senior living. MAKE: Hyndai [email protected] East of Dearing, KS Kia Jeep Our trusted, local advisors help find MODEL: Sephia Grand Cherokee Elantra solutions to your unique needs at no (620) 948-3400 VIN #: KNAFB1212X5764636 1J4FX58S1TC392993 KMHDN56D65U152659 DEADLINE (3 miles east of Dearing or west of Coffeyille Country Club on Woodland Ave.) cost to you. Call 1-785-329-0755 or Deadline:...... 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(KCAN) RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG SouthLaw, P.C. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within ______CANCER AND 60+ YEARS OLD? Courtney George (KS #26186) four (4) months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by 13160 Foster, Suite 100 BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Call now! You and your family may law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 LAWRENCE A. BOWMAN, petitioner Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 be entitled to a SIGNIFICANT CASH (913) 663-7600 HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ channels and 3 months free premium AWARD. Call 866-327-2721 today. Free (913) 663-7899 (Fax) 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Attorneys for Plaintiff movie channels! Free next day Consultation. No Risk. (KCAN) Coffeyville KS 67337 (221867) installation! Call 316-223-4415. ______(620) 251-1300 (KCAN) NEW AUTHORS WANTED! 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N., Minor Child, Year of Birth 2015, A female Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 18 JC 48 I (C) (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District TO: LAUREN NICOLE JENNINGS, BRIAN JEFFERY NOBLE, ANY UN- Court in and for the said County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, in a certain KNOWN PARENT OR GRANDPARENT and all other persons who are or may cause in said Court Numbered 19CV97I, wherein the parties above named be concerned: were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the high- that the children named above are each a Child in Need of Care. The Court est bidder for cash in hand at 02:00 PM, on 04/02/2020, at the Main Door of may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which the Courthouse in Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, the following renders the parents unable to care properly for the children, the conduct or con- described real estate located in the County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, to dition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the wit: parent should be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed LOTS 2, 3 AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 4, BLOCK 3, BROOKS ADDITION for the children. TO THE CITY OF CANEY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 16th day of March 2020, at Ron Wade, sheriff 1:00 p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custo- Montgomery County, Kan. dy and control of the children. The hearing will determine if the parents should Respectfully Submitted, be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the children. By: The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written Sara Pelikan, KS # 23624 response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 that each child named above is a Child in Need of Care, removing the children St. Louis, MO 63141 from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until Phone: (314) 991-0255 further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order Fax: (314) 567-8006 permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights. Email(s): [email protected]; [email protected] An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the children: Heath Attorney for Plaintiff Lampson, 400 N. 14th St., Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-4329. You have the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who Did you know an undercount in Kansas means that ______desires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 27, and March your community could miss out on approximately one or both parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for 5 and 12, 2020) $52,466.40 in federal funding (over 10 years) for Lauren Jennings: Karen Miller, 410 E. Taylor, Caney, KS 67333, 620-879-2272; for Brian Noble and the unknown father: Michael Hassenplug, P.O. Box 1177, each household that is missed in the 2020 Census? IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT Coffeyville, KS 67337, 620-251-8300. COFFEYVILLE Date and time of hearing: March 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Make Kansas Count in 2020 by Place of hearing: Independence Judicial Center, Independence, KS 67301, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRIAN JEROME MCCULLOUGH, DE- 2nd Floor completing your census form. CEASED /s/ Deborah Lewis Case No. 20 PR-7 C Clerk of the District Court NOTICE OF HEARING AND ______(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, March 5 and NOTICE TO CREDITORS 12, 2020) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED You are notified that on February 24, 2020, a Petition was filed in this Court IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE by Vicki J. McCullough, an heir, devisee and legatee of Brian J. McCullough, DIVISION deceased, requesting the issuance of letters of administration of the Estate of Brian J. McCullough, deceased. You are required to file your written IN THE INTEREST OF: defenses to the petition on or before the 17th day of March 2020, at 9:00 a.m., T. R. A. S., Minor Child, Year of Birth 2010, A X female in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, sitting at Coffeyville, at Case No. 17 JC 53 C which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Learn more at www.kansascounts.org Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice TO: MICHAEL DEAN STINE, ANY UNKNOWN PARENT OR GRANDPAR- under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor ENT and all other persons who are or may be concerned: is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be that the children named above are each a Child in Need of Care. The Court forever barred. may find that the parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which VICKI E. MCCULLOUGH, Petitioner renders the parents unable to care properly for the children, the conduct or con- SCHNEIDER LAW OFFICE Conservation Tree Sales dition is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the Curt T. Schneider SC #06722 parent should be terminated, and a permanent custodian should be appointed 204 W. 8th Street for the children. P.O. Box 562 Kansas Forest Service A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 16th day of March 2020, at Coffeyville, KS 67337 Order now through May 1st. 1:00 p.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custo- 620/251-6530 Shipping will begin mid‐March. dy and control of the children. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the children. The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to ______Order online at appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle, Thursday, March 12 and 19, kansasforests.org response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. 2020) or call 1-888-740-8733 Failure to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that each child named above is a Child in Need of Care, removing the children PUBLIC NOTICE “Care of Natural Resources and Service to People Through Forestry” from the custody of parent, parents or any other present legal custodian until CITY OF HAVANA further order of the Court, or finding the parents unfit, and entering an order The City of Havana ordinance mowing rates have changed immediately as of permanently terminating the parents’ parental rights. 10-09-2020. An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the children: Dan Vegetation growth 6” and over: Minimum 1 (one) hour @ $100.00. Reynolds, P.O Box 747, Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-1800. You have Each additional 30 minutes is $50.00. the right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or Don Hodges, Mayor without an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who de- Karla Watson, President sires an attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one Council Members: or both parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Everleen Gartrell Karen Miller, 410 E. Taylor, Caney, KS 67333, 620-879-2272. Joel Gaff Date and time of hearing: March 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Zack Wade Place of hearing: Independence Judicial Center, Independence, KS 67301, Rockford Springer 2nd Floor /s/ Deborah Lewis Clerk of the District Court ______(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle, Thursday, March 12 and 19, 2020) ______(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, March 5, 12 and 19, 2020) PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING CITY OF HAVANA AT COFFEYVILLE Attention All Property Owners In the City of Havana Notice of Enforcement of Ordinance No. 50 To all persons owning lots in the City of Havana, Kansas: If lots are not mowed by Monday, April 15, 2020, the City of Havana will move in and mow said lots. After this time all reasonable and customary Did you know the Montgomery charges (Amended April 19, 1999) for mowing and hand labor will be assessed to their property tax. It was amended on May 6, 1998 that the grass will be cut County Chronicle serves as the again at anytime of the year when it is six (6) inches or taller without further notice. official legal newspaper for 10 By the order of the Mayor and City Council, City of Havana. local governments? Don Hodges, Mayor