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98th ANNUAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4-H FAIR Cherryvale Virus outbreak hikes sewer causes county rates by $2 BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] CHERRYVALE — Cherry- tally to soar vale sewer customers will see a $2 increase to their monthly Windsor Place of The announcement of the base fee effective in October outbreak at Windsor Place in an attempt to meet bond Coffeyville reports came through a press state- and interest payments tied to ment from Monte Coffman, a sewer bond that retires in COVID-19 outbreak in Windsor Place executive di- 2035. rector. The $2 increase will bring one unit; Montgomery Coffman said that prior to the monthly base fee from County’s total caseload late last week, the facility had $8.19 to $10.19, which rep- only three staff members and resents a 24 percent increase. now above 110 no residents with confirmed Jonathan Booe, city admin- cases of COVID-19. Those istrator, suggested a hike of three employees were im- BY ANDY TAYLOR between [email protected] mediately quarantined away 25 to 33 An outbreak of COVID-19 from the facility per protocols. Sewer hike percent to infections at a Coffeyville Testing in the Windsor needed the sew- nursing facility has pushed Place nursing units was done er rates in Montgomery County’s virus on Friday out of an abundance in order order to caseload to beyond 100 for of caution, Coffman said. All meet exist- the first time since the glob- the testing results came back to make ing debt to al pandemic hit Kansas in by Sunday morning showing the sewer March. 20 residents and 12 staff pos- monthly system. He Rick Whitson, county itive for the virus. payments said the emergency management di- All the test results were balance rector, said the number of limited to one particular unit on bond in City of COVID-19 cases hit 112 on at Windsor Place. Cherry- Tuesday after having had 74 “All those residents are vale’s sewer fund falls be- the previous Friday. Approx- able to remain in that unit tween $60,000 to $90,000 imately 32 people connected and be cared for there,” he per year because of the City’s to Coffeyville nursing facility said. “The positive employees commitment to meeting bond Windsor Place (20 residents are self-quarantined at home 4-H fair royalty named and interest payments. The and 12 staff members) have for 10 days per protocol.” Dexter Small (left) of the Sycamore Sunflowers and Hannah Graybill of the Fawn Creek City of Cherryvale refinanced Coffman said Windsor tested positive for COVID-19 4-H Club were crowned the 99th Annual Montgomery County 4-H Fair King and Queen its sewer bond in 2017 in or- Place staff had conducted ever since residents were during coronation at the Public Style Revue at the First United Methodist Church of der to take advantage of low- temperatures checks on all er interest rates. However, tested last week. Independence’s Wesley Chapel on Tuesday evening. Small and Graybill will now preside facility residents and staff the size of the monthly bond Of the 112 cases (past over the 4-H fair events that continue today (Thursday) at Riverside Park and continue and current) in Montgomery members each shift every day payments increased with sub- through the weekend. For more details about the Public Style Revue and the 4-H fair, County, 57 are now currently since mid-March. All other fa- sequent years, thereby put- see story on page A3. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE active. • see COVID-19, page A9 • see SEWER, page A9 Inge Festival funding cut peeves theatre supporters 41.702 mills, which is a hair’s adamant to not increase the tal value of taxable properties projected 10 percent enroll- posed cuts is elimination of Trustees propose width in difference from the college’s tax rate. However, — is projected to drop by $4.1 ment loss and various refunds the college’s contribution for elimination of Inge 41.703 mills that were as- keeping a lid on the tax rate million ($141,455,916 total from the spring 2019 semes- the William Inge Theatre Fes- sessed in the 2019-20 school was compounded by a diffi- for 2019-20 as compared to ter due to COVID-19, the hold- tival, which is named in hon- Festival funds for one year. cult tax valuation situation. $137,280,888 for 2020-21). the-line trustees are forced to or of the Independence-born year while college looks During previous budget The college’s total assessed With fewer dollars in the make about $500,000 in bud- discussions, trustees were valuation — which is the to- tax base, combined with a get cuts. Among those pro- • see INGE, page A9 to restructure theatre festival for 2022

BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — Plans by Independence Community College’s trustees to tempo- rarily suspend its support for the William Inge Theatre Fes- tival is troubling certain sup- porters of the local fine arts community. However, trustees and ICC staff insist that the college’s proposed budget, which calls for no new dollars to the Inge festival for 2021, is based on the current realities of eco- nomic hardships. At Monday’s ICC trustees meeting, trustees gave ap- proval to publishing the col- lege’s proposed 2020-21 bud- get plan. A summary of that budget is printed elsewhere in this issue of the Montgom- ery County Chronicle. A pub- lic budget hearing will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 3 to hear citizens’ concerns and questions about the college’s spending plans for the 2020- 21 budget year. The proposed budget calls for the college’s projected tax rate to remain largely un- changed from the 2019-20 ’Nado graduates celebrate graduation school year. According to the Almost two months after their planned commencement, Field Kindley High School seniors were able to throw their graduation hats in the air at the conclusion budget summary, the college’s of graduation exercises at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday. The FKHS commencement was postponed to Friday due to COVID-19 concerns. PHOTO BY KIM tax rate is projected to be BAKER JONES

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Opinions...... Page A4 Today’s Sports...... Pages B3-B5 Public notices...... Pages B6-B7 Chuckle FunnierU.com Classified ads...... Page B9 Obituaries...... Page A2 A gorilla in a Miami zoo received the COVID-19 SEE CHRONICLE SUBSCRIPTION nasal test. The gorilla is OFFER ON PAGE A9 In the beginning . . . New coaches for Bulldogs Healthy grant gonna be fine. The person Independence was incorporated as a Smith, Byrd assume head coaching Montgomery, Labette counties to that administered the test town — 150 years ago today. Page B1 duties at IHS basketball. Page B3 share $200,000 grant. Page A6 is not expected to recover. Page A2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 Nursing facility owner OBITUARIES Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $50 fee. To submit a paid obitu- 4th grade when her family moved to Caney. ary, contact the Montgomery County Chronicle at (620) 331-5040, ext. 2, or She graduated from Caney High School in1952. It was in fined for violating (620) 879-2156. Or, submit an e-mail to [email protected]. Caney schools where she met her one and only love, Ferd Es- tes, and they were later married in 1955. In 1954, she graduated from Coffeyville Junior College as patient, employee data Wanda Lee Cunningham Valedictorian. COFFEYVILLE – The own- edge, the defendants failed to CHERRYVALE — Wanda Lee Cunningham, age 81, of Cher- After her marriage and two children, she graduated Summa er of a closed Caney nursing secure or properly dispose of ryvale passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home in Cher- Cum Laude from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Educa- home has been fined for fail- the patient and employee re- ryvale. tion. ing to protect patient and em- cords as required by law. Wanda Lee Cunningham was born March 6, 1939 to Ralph Sylvia was too busy and happy raising her own family to ac- ployee records, Kansas Attor- The lawsuit stated that as and Jenny (Scannel) Yeubanks. She attended Labette County cept a full-time teaching job, however she did some substitute ney General Derek Schmidt holders of personal informa- High School and graduated in 1957. teaching in Atchison, Kan., and was a little proud that many said. tion, defendants are subject She was united in marriage to Harry A. Cunningham on years later she could help some of her grandchildren with Al- James R. Laidler of Pitts- to the requirements of the April 8, 1958 in Cherryvale, and he sur- gebra. burg, owner of Caney Guest Wayne Owen Act, which is vives at the home. During the years of W.W.II, her father, Mike Waggoner, was Home, Inc., agreed Monday to part of the Kansas Consumer Wanda worked at the Parsons State too old for the draft so he worked in defense plants located pay $150,000 in civil penal- Protection Act. The lawsuit Hospital as a purchasing agent for 47 Colorado and Indiana. As soon as school ties, plus $6,379.28 in inves- alleged the defendants failed years until retiring in 2004. She enjoyed was out for the summer, her mother, tigative fees and expenses for to comply with those require- watching Hallmark Christmas movies, brother Jim and she would go to join violations of the Wayne Owen ments by failing to implement making ceramics, playing the piano, her father wherever he was working. Act, which is part of the Kan- and maintain reasonable pro- drinking coffee on the porch, bowling It was these summers in Colorado that sas Consumer Protection Act. cedures and practices to pro- and spending time with her grandkids. she loved the mountains and that later The consent judgment, which tect personal information, and She is survived by her husband, Harry became her favorite area to vacation in. was approved Monday by Dis- by failing to take reasonable Cunningham; a son Jeff Cunningham and Sylvia claimed to be a “jack of all trict Judge Jeffrey Gossard steps to destroy or arrange wife Tina of Cherryvale; a daughter, Tracy Wenino, of Cherry- trades and a master of none.” She re- of Montgomery County, also for the secure destruction of vale; a brother, Larry Yeubanks and wife Jane of Derby, Kan.; paired windows in the home, hung wall- requires Caney Guest Home, records containing personal grandchildren, Courtney and husband Travis MacDonald, Tay- paper, reupholstered chairs, made most Inc., to submit a plan for the information when the records lor Cunningham and husband Kenan Booe, Hadon Wenino, of her children’s clothes when they were young, was an avid secure destruction of the doc- no longer are to be used. Cole Wenino and Josh Cunningham; and a great-granddaugh- reader and taught piano for many years. uments within 60 days. Gos- “Personal information” in- ter, Adelyne Cunningham. She loved sports and watching her children play ball. When sard suspended $100,000 of cludes information such as a Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and brother, there was no league for the boys after Little League, she formed the penalties on condition of social security number, driv- Blaine Yeubanks. a Pony League and recruited boys to play. When there was no compliance with the judg- er’s license number, financial Celebration of life services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July league for grade school age girls to play softball, she formed ment. account number or credit or 23, at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 E. 4th, Cherryvale, that league and later spent a summer on tour as the “commis- Schmidt filed the lawsuit in debit card number that can KS 67335. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until sioner” and made pennants for the winning teams. She later December 2017 after Caney be misused to commit identity service time. took up quilting and made well over 100 quilts giving them Nursing Center, previous- theft or otherwise harm the Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cherryvale away to family and friends. ly operated by Caney Guest person whose information is Food Bank and may be left at or sent to the funeral home. While she had many interests, her first love was her Lord Home, Inc., closed earlier compromised. It also includes during all her lifetime. She quietly tried to be an example of in February 2017. Schmidt any information, such as one of Christ’s followers. Her other love was for her family, alleged that the defendants medical records, for which a her family, her husband Ferd, and all those whom God sent to knew there were unsecured security obligation is imposed William Edward Fausnaught them. patient and employee records by federal or state statute. CHERRYVALE — William Edward Fausnaught, age 80, of She is survived by her husband Ferd Estes; five children, contained in the building. The Under Kansas law, business- Independence, passed away at his home, Thursday, July 16, Michael Estes and his wife Cathy; Patricia Horton; James Estes former nursing home had es that collect the personal 2020. and his wife Karen; Elizabeth Anderson and her husband Ken- been burglarized, left un- information of others have a William Edward Fausnaught was ny; and David Estes; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Kraus and her secured and had been tres- duty to safeguard it. born March 21, 1940 in Chester, Pa., to husband Tyler; Caitlin Ramsey and her husband Chris; Rachel passed upon, which exposed A copy of the judgment can Ralph and Alberta Fausnaught. Renfro and her husband Marc; Jonathan Estes; Lindsey Cacoz- the personal information on be found at www.InYourCor- He was united in marriage to Billie za and her husband Joe; Brandon Higday and his wife Melissa; the records to potential dis- nerKansas.org/judgments. Sue Hillyard on August 25, 1979 in Inde- Jacqueline Horton; John Horton and fiance Natalie Williams; closure. Despite this knowl- pendence, and she survives at the home. Ashley Beurskens and her husband Brett, and Kyler Estes. He served faithfully in the United States Great-grandchildren are Hollie, Owen, Heidi and Taylor Air Force. Higday; Joey and Gianni Cacozza; Logan and baby girl Kraus; William worked for the Cherryvale Aethan Renfro, Jace Williams and several much loved nieces Police Department, where he served 18 and nephews. years as assistant chief of police until his retirement. He also Sylvia is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Jim, worked in San Bernardino, Calif., in the sheriff’s office. four aunts, several uncles, son-in-law Jack Horton, sister-in- He enjoyed going to the casino. He was a loving husband, law Wilna Waggoner and several cousins. father and papa. He will be remembered for his service as A Rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 27, at the a correctional officer and serving in the Air Force. He was a Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Caney. Funeral mass will be member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and Masons. held following at 10 a.m. In addition to his wife, Billie Sue, William is survived by his Graveside services will be held in the Sunnyside Cemetery, children, William Fausnaught of Tulsa, Okla., Michael Faus- Caney. naught of North Carolina, Jennifer Fausnaught of Cherryvale, Memorial donations may be sent to: Sacred Heart Altar So- Michael Botts of Alexandria, Va., Stacie LuPardus of Indepen- ciety or The Journey Home of Dewey, Okla. dence; a brother, Marty Fausnaught of Springdale, Ark.; and Arrangements are being made by David W. Barnes Funeral several grandchildren, Kimberly, Brandi, Stephanie, Shelby, Home, Coffeyville. Amber, Michael, Jackie, Christopher, Mikayla, Elijah, Noah, Caleb, Lonnie, Ty and Logan. William was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Do- ris Givens; and brothers, Donald Fausnaught and Ralph Faus- naught. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 E. 4th, Cher- ryvale. DEATH NOTICES Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free for Children and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary.

Sylvia Ann (Waggoner) Estes Gary Baker to hold a private memorial CANEY— Sylvia Ann (Waggoner) Estes, 86, passed from this COFFEYVILLE — Gary service. Jo Ann will be in- world on July 21, 2020, into the glorious next life with her Lord Baker, age 79, of Coffeyville urned at Fairview Cemetery at The Journey Home in Dewey, Okla. She was with the family died Friday, July 17, 2020 at next to her husband and par- she loved so much surrounding her. Coffeyville Regional Medical ents. Sylvia was born to Walter (Mike) and Dorothy (Aitken) Wag- Center fom complications due A book signing will be held goner on Jan. 19, 1934, in Coffeyville. to Covid-19. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs- She started her schooling at Garfield School until the mid- Cremation has taken place day, July 23, at Ford-Wulf- under the direction of Ford- Bruns Chapel, 2405 Wood- Wulf-Bruns Chapel. land Ave., Coffeyville. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 28, at Duane Albert Rousselle the First Southern Baptist CHERRYVALE — Duane Al- Church, 2701 W 8th, Cof- bert Rousselle, age 97, of Bar- feyville. tlesville died Friday, July 17, Arrangements were han- 2020 in Cherryvale. Tyro Community dled through Ford Wulf Burns Graveside services were Chapel. held at Fairview Cemetery Rita F. Dixon in Cherryvale, on Tuesday, Christian School HOWARD — Longtime Elk July 21 under the direction of County resident Rita F. Dixon, Potts Chapel. Enrollment age 73, of Howard died Fri- day, July 17, 2020 at Wesley Sharon Flo Russell Medical Center in Wichita. COFFEYVILLE — Sharon for 2020-2021 School Year Funeral services were held Flo (Tatman) Russell, age 74, Tuesday, July 21, at the How- of Coffeyville died Friday, July Friday, July 24, 2020 ard United Methodist Church 17, 2020 at Windsor Place in Noon to 6pm under the care of Ford-Wulf- Coffeyville. Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville. A private family memorial School Office service will be at St. Paul’s Lavona “Bonnie” Episcopal Church in Cof- Preschool through 12th Grade feyville. Inurnment will be Alice Rauch in the The Chapel of Resur- Call for Kindergarten Screening Appointment COFFEYVILLE — Lavona rection Columbarium at St. “Bonnie” Alice Rauch, age 87, (Bring immunization record & birth certificate) Paul’s Episcopal Church. of Coffeyville died Wednesday, Friends may sign the reg- For more information, call the TCCS Office July 15, 2020 at Coffeyville ister book on Thursday, July Regional Medical Center. (620) 289-4450 or [email protected] 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at A private family graveside the David W. Barnes Funeral Visit us at www.tyrochristianschool.org will be held and a memori- Home in Coffeyville. al service will be planned at Transportation available from Caney, Coffeyville, a later date when the world Edwin A. Bruington Dearing, Independence & Bartlesville. heals and family and friends INDEPENDENCE — Edwin can gather to embrace and Alvin Bruington, age 95, of In- support each other again. “A Christian Education Through dependence died at his home, Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel is Sunday, July 19, 2020. Christ-Centered Curriculum” in charge of arrangements. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Tyro Community Christian School is a Jo Ann Spradlin Church on Friday, July 24 at COFFEYVILLE — Jo Ann 10 a.m.with interment imme- non-denominational Christian school. Spradlin, age 86, of Cof- diately following at Calvary feyville died on July 16, 2020 Cemetery in Independence. at Windsor Place in Coffeyville Potts Chapel of Indepen- Due to Covid-19 restric- dence is handling arrange- tions, the family has decided ments. Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A3 Heroism abundant at 4-H Style Revue

male): Sarah Schwatken, grand State board INDEPENDENCE — Heroes who have emerged from the champion; Hannah Kaiser, re- COVID-19 pandemic were the serve champion. focus of attention at the Mont- • Clothing buymanship (male): Dane DeTar, grand champion and gomery County 4-H Fair’s reserve champion. says no to Public Style Revue on Tues- * * * * * day night. Other events at the 99th It was an event filled with Annual Montgomery County 4-H youths showing off their 4-H Fair will include: best clothing (both purchased Thursday, July 23: Kelly’s order and prepared at home) while • 7 p.m.: Rabbit Show, east side of 4-H being judged on their model- building ing and clothing craftsman- • 6 p.m.-9 p.m.: Livestock entries (also 8 Local school boards will now have to decide when ship skills. a.m. to noon Friday). However, the event focused — and how — to start the 2020-21 school year Friday, July 24: on heroism under the theme • 8 a.m. Donuts sponsored by Frontier BY ANDY TAYLOR “Being a Hero is Always in Farm Credit. [email protected] Style!” • Entry of ALL INSIDE (non-animal) exhib- TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education on Wednes- Interspersed between its. All entries must be in place by 11:30 a.m. • 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Conference judging of day denied Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order to delay the start more than one dozen 4-H all foods and photography exhibits of the 2020-21 school year. youths modeling their cloth- •11 a.m.: Conference judging electric and A split board voted 5-5, which was one vote shy of affirming ing in the Wesley Chapel of woodworking. the order. Because of the split vote, the order is thereby rejected. the First United Methodist • Noon: All animal exhibits in place. • 1 p.m.: Judging of some inside exhibits If it had been approved, the order would have delayed the Church were various videos of and poultry start of the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. first responders, farmers and • 5:30 p.m.: Presentation of Grand Cham- Board member Jim Porter of Fredonia, who represents south- medical professions. Local pion Inside Exhibits, west of inside exhibit east Kansas, was among the five board members who voted to 4-H youths asked those per- building. affirm Kelly’s order. sons about their work during • 5:30 p.m.: Snow Cones provided by Montgomery County Farm Bureau The board’s rejection of Kelly’s executive order, which was the COVID-19 pandemic and • 6 p.m.: 4-H Food Auction, west of inside intended to give additional time for local schools to plan how how it has impacted their exhibit bldg to prepare classes and schools in the midst of an escalating lives. • 7:30 p.m.: Swine Show COVID-19 environment, means that local school boards will de- • 10 p.m. - 4-H Exhibit Building closes And, superhero capes were termine for themselves when to start classes for the 2020-21 not needed during the Public Saturday, July 25: year. Local superintendents said they would hold special meet- Style Revue as multiple dis- • 8 a.m.: Breakfast sponsored by Labette ings in the coming days to allow the local boards to decide when plays of various “hero” uni- Health — and more importantly, how — to start the school year during forms adorned the Wesley • 8 a.m.: Dairy goat show a pandemic. Chapel room. Police uniforms, • 9 a.m.: Bucket calf exhibitor interviews • 9 a.m.: Dairy cattle show The board’s decision on Wednesday focused solely on the gov- firefighter bunker gear, nurse • 9-10:30 a.m.: Conference judging for ernor’s executive order concerning the delay in the opening of scrubs, and a pair of farming arts and crafts the 2020-21 school year. The governor’s executive order con- overalls allowed participants • 2 p.m.: Barnyard Scavenger Hunt, west cerning the wearing of facial masks and mandate social distanc- and spectators to remember of 4-H building. • 6:45 p.m.: Arts and Crafts Awards at ing in public schools was not considered by the board. the heroic actions of everyday Show Ring Commissioner Randy Watson said he would confer with all citizens to combat COVID-19 • 7 p.m.: Sheep show followed by meat Kansas school superintendents on Thursday at 12:30 p.m., to and provide food for the goat show discuss the ramifications about the board’s vote and to discuss world. • 10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Building closes how the governor’s executive order concerning the wearing of Prior to the Public Style Sunday, July 26: facial masks would be allowed. Revue, the 4-H fair crowned • 8 a.m.: Exhibit Building Opens. During Wednesday’s meeting, the state school board heard an its king and queen. They are Regan Schenk was all smiles when the 4-H youth from Caney • 8 a.m.: Biscuits & Gravy sponsored by appeal from Dr. Lee Norman, who serves as secretary of the Kan- Dexter Small of the Syca- donned her clothing during the 4-H Fair Public Style Revue at Community National Bank & Trust sas Department of Health and Environment, seeking affirmation more Sunflowers and Hannah the First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Chapel on Tues- • 9 a.m.: Inspirational Celebration, exhibit building of Kelly’s executive order. Norman said the number of COVID-19 Graybill of the Fawn Creek day evening. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE • 10 a.m. – Sweepstakes Contest Registra- cases had escalated tremendously in Kansas since June. He said 4-H Club. They will award tion in the 4-H Exhibit Building allowing schools to open in August — without proper training of ribbons during the remainder • 7 p.m. - Bucket calf showmanship fol- staff nor modifications to school facilities — would further exac- pants included Maggie Chan- lowed by beef Show of the 4-H fair, which con- gan Schenk grand champion; erbate the COVID-19 numbers. dler, Adyson Clubine, Graig • 8-10 p.m.: Dismiss exhibits and non-sale tinues tonight (Thursday) at Halo Hurd, reserve champion. “Schools are not safe islands in an unsafe community where Edwards, Alyssa Hoggatt, • Clothing buymanship (fe- animals Riverside Park and continues • 10 p.m.: 4-H Exhibit Building closes there is a marked increase in COVID-19 cases,” he said. Magdalene Huser, Alivia Kai- male): Regan Schenk, grand through Monday. After Wednesday’s meeting, Gov. Laura Kelly issued this state- ser, Cami Lewis, Cherie Niver, champion; Halo Hurd, reserve Small will be a senior at Monday, July 27: ment: “The cases of COVID-19 in Kansas are at an all-time high Benton Spillman, Emma Lew- champion. • 8 a.m.: Clean-up and sale setup Cherryvale High School while and continue to rise. Our decisions must be informed by public is, Regan Schenk, Sydnee Clu- • Clothing buymanship (male): • 5:30 p.m.: Buyers’ Supper - Fairgrounds Graybill will attend her fresh- Owynn Clubine, grand champion. health experts not politics. This vote puts our students, faculty, bine, Maggie Chandler, Regan • 6:45 p.m.: Presentation of awards at sale man year at Kansas State ring their families and our economy at risk. Edwards, Serenity Garner, University. Level 3, ages 12-14: • 7 p.m.: Livestock Premium Auction. Top “I will continue to work with our school districts to ensure the Audrey Hoggatt, Hannah two animals in each species sell first. Fol- Named first runner-up for • Clothing construction: Adys- safety and wellbeing of our children and ask every school district Kaiser, Alyssa Hoggatt, Halo lowing sale, final clean-up will be held. king was Everett Henry of the on Clubine, grand champion; to delay the start of school.” Valley Victors 4-H Club; first Hurd, Owynn Clubine and Alivia Kaiser, reserve champion. runner-up queen honors went Sarah Schwatken. • Construction modeling: Aliv- to Sara Schwatken of the Syc- Top winners in each cate- ia Kaiser, grand champion and amore Sunflowers. gory and age level were: reserve champion. • Clothing buymanship (fe- Second runner-up titles Level 1, ages 7-8: male): Adyson Clubine, grand went to Brady White and De- • Clothing construction: Mag- champion; Maggie Chandler, re- ziree Lee, both of the Peppy dalene Huser, grand champion. serve champion. Progressive 4-H Club. • Clothing buymanship (fe- Other royalty candidates male): Magdalene Huser, grand Level 4, ages 15-18 included Wyatt Allen and Lily champion. • Clothing construction: Han-

Anderson of the Caney Pio- nah Kaiser, grand champion. Level 2, ages 9-11: neers, Silas Good of the Fawn • Construction modeling: Han- • Clothing construction: Regan nah Kaiser, grand champion; Syd- Creek 4-H Club, and Emma Schenk, grand champion; Regan Lewis of the Valley Victors. nee Clubine, reserve champion. Edwards, reserve champion. • Clothing buymanship (fe- Public Style Revue partici- • Construction modeling: Re-

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government OPINIONS for a redress of grievance. — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Our president will honor a special friend on Friday

I remember asking Congressman Jim Ryun, nals of the University of Kansas where he set during one of this trips to Oswego some 20 world records in the mile (3:51.3) and the years ago, if he remembered visiting my half-mile (1:44.9). He received such honors as house when we both were teen- Sports Illustrated magazine’s “Sportsman of agers. the Year” and the same title with ABC’s Wide Of course, he acted like he RUDY World of Sports and Track and Field. did. TAYLOR He ran in three successive Olympics, bring- Which he didn’t. I could tell. ing home medals and more fame. When you’re a former inter- Over the years, he developed a keen inter- national sports star like Ryun, est in politics and finally ran for the office he and a U.S. Congressman and held from 1997 to 2007, thus his reason for living in a fancy place like Law- making occasional stops at our newspaper of- rence, your mind surely zips fice in Oswego. right by a routine Sunday after- So, this special friend will receive the Pres- noon in 1961. His parents were idential Medal of Freedom on Friday at the friends of our minister and his White House, and I will beam with pride to wife, and the whole bunch of OFF say I know him. them were invited to our house He surely will respond at the ceremony with for after-church dinner. the personal comments, no doubt acknowledging College romance in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic Jim and I spent a couple folks who have made him the man he is today. hours talking sports, girls and Cuff Don’t worry — he won’t mention that af- school. At the time, he had been ter-church dinner in Caney, Kansas back in cut from high school participation in the big 1961. It was just a blip on the windshield of OUR THOUGHTS Wichita school he attended. I felt for him be- Jim Ryun’s spectacular life. cause he was big, tall and clumsy — I thought. But from our living room on Friday, watch- In truth, his long legs and beefy lungs ing on television, I’ll glow with admiration as boosted him to become the fasted high school the entire world applauds an old friend — runner in history, pacing the mile run in under even if he does fib when he says, “Sure, I re- True trailblazer four minutes. member you, Rudy!” America needs more examples like that of John Lewis He went on to become a legend in the an- John Lewis left a loving imprint on our activists across the infamous bridge in Sel- nation, and his absence from the political ma, Ala., in 1965, and took the blows of and civil rights clubs and the fumes of teargas many times, scene will be no- and gladly went to jail to show the depth of Life’s Little Lifesavers ticeable. his beliefs. His methods His Christian faith was the corner- . . . being supportive of whatever the Kansas aroma of fresh cut hay KATHY were peaceful stone in his life, and he took opportunities decisions school boards, administra- . . . eating a “loaded” baked potato . . TAYLOR yet bold. He was throughout his life to preach in churches, tors and teachers make regarding the . taking a mid-day nap to rejuvenate never afraid to especially those seeking the direction of restructuring of school for 2020-21 yourself . . . praying not for things, but speak up, walk equality. due to COVID-19 . . . when someone for wisdom and courage . . . stop blam- with purpose and Lewis was known for his friendly nature, is relating a circumstance or import- ing others for your problems and try remind those in caring soul and courage to speak to power. ant event in their life, don’t try to top harder to better yourself . . . “Life is power that ours We can only hope others will follow his them with your own story or feelings . ten percent what happens to you and is a government example, especially those engaged in daily . . smile a lot — it doesn’t cost a think ninety percent how you respond to it.” of, by and for the squabbles on extreme sides of the political and makes everyone feel better . . . (Charles Swindoll) people. aisle. Lewis was the youngest among the well- God bless the memory of this great known civil rights leaders of the 1960s, American. marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King — Rudy Taylor Our Samson will simply move and others. He walked arm-in-arm with to the tenor section of the choir After taking several class- that the needed surgery trail wherever he goes, his Follow the money es through my education in didn’t happen for Samson in sad face causes everyone to human anatomy, combined his early days. But because feel sorry for him no matter Voters owe it to themselves to study disclaimers in advertisements with my proficient use of of those missed ag classes, it the circumstance, and our With contested races in the upcoming papers or broadcast stations. Candidates Google, my knowledge of the wasn’t until a conversation wallets seem to be continually (Aug. 4) election, everyone is being hit with themselves stand behind these ads, and human body is just enough to with friends that I found out open for the next level of his political advertising. if an opponent is to be attacked, there is be dangerous. I know most he is still completely intact. needs. That’s a good thing, because the flow of proof printed at the bottom of the adver- of the parts, At our previous residence, Last week we were gone information is paramount to voters being tisement showing who wrote the campaign JENNY the common he had several acres of solid for several days, requiring properly informed. check, and the candidate’s name. illnesses, ground and fence to prevent boarding, which led to ad- But everyone should beware of one type But the lines start to blur as the election DIVELEY causes, treat- any need for exploration. But mission to a “doggy suite,” of advertising — usually arriving in glossy, grows closer. The “blind” ads, which mostly ments, and within a few hours of our including themed bedding, a oversized cards in their mail — which are come from out-of-area sources, are known functions. move to the new locale, we couch for lounging, scheduled funded by some illusive Super Pac that for distorting an opponent’s face and mak- But during knew that the dirt is soft, the snuggle time with the atten- leaves no paper trail. ing accusations that require no verification. that educa- lights are bright, and the girls dant, and a noticeable dis- We can thank the U.S. Supreme Court Remember, since 2010, this has been a tional career, are evidently just around the appointment to return to his for these behind-the-curtain ads follow- legal process — but a sad one. the one hall- corner. traditional digs at home. ing the 2010 Citizens United decision. That That makes it vitally important for every way I never That led to a complete We’ll see if this recom- edict gave corporations and labor unions voter to read and learn the facts in each Pick A went down doggy excavation of the side mended procedure cures the the right to pay into huge political action political race. The first place to check is Little, was the ag yard, several escapes and escape routine we are now committees, with no limits on donations, the bottom of each advertisement to see if hallway, leav- calls from neighbors that he accustomed to every day. His and their identity is hidden. a candidate actually paid for it. That way, Talk A ing my knowl- was sniffing around a few fellow friends at the dog park So, as the election gets closer, the mis- you can praise or blame the candidate for edge of the blocks away, the installation have peered at him with jeal- truths grow with intensity in these mail- the statements made and which issues are Little animal world of a new electric fence, and as ousy, apparently due to his ings, leaving even the candidates out of the portrayed. way below of press time of this paper, he abundant external evidence. loop on approving them. By law, the can- Wise voters will look at the fine print. par. But from is in la-la land at the vet, get- But now he will be without, didates cannot inquire about who donates Others will blow with the wind and al- years of watching the “Price ting the appropriate services. following suit with the rest of to these PACs, and contributors’ identity is low fat cats in big corporations and labor is Right,” I know that Bob The poor dog is unaware the canines. also masked to the general public. unions to influence their decision at the lo- Barker would end every show of what is about to occur. And if I could go back and These fraidy-cat mailers should not be cal ballot box. with that famous phrase, “Be Meds are prescribed for his repeat some of those forma- confused with the legitimate ads in news- Check the bottom of each ad to see who, or sure to have your pets spayed recovery, extra special food is tive educational years, a basic papers, on-air commercials, yard signs, or what, might be putting money into a cam- or neutered!” prepared for pampering, and ag class would surely be add- mailers which are paid for by the candi- paign for public office. By doing so, you can Those words never really the “cone of shame” has been ed. But thanks to Bob Barker date or his/her campaign committee. These be a better informed voter at the Aug. 4 meant much to me, until our ordered by the doctor to pre- and Google, we have come up forms of advertising actually spur the lo- primary and Nov. 3 general election. recent move from the small vent any post-surgery compli- with a solution to help transi- cal economy with dollars spent with local — Rudy Taylor town to the middle of the city. cations. tion our furry baby from the printing companies, ad agencies, news- Everyone has adjusted well, Getting Samson for our country to the city, where the except our three year old dog, family has turned our world temptations are just beyond Samson. upside down. He chewed ev- the fence line. Apparently there are some erything he could find in his external pieces of evidence early days, his hair leaves a

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Thank you! Chronicle The Cherryvale FFA Alumni organization express- es its thanks to the many people who attended the Volume 135, No. 30 • July 23, 2020 The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the annual barbecue during the Cherryvale Youth Fair Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor News- paper Family. The Montgomery County Chronicle is published 52 times per year including the at Logan Park. Special thanks goes to PrairieLand, last edition of the calendar year. Periodical postage is paid at Caney, Kansas. POSTMASTER: Sonic Drive-In of Cherryvale, Harris Auction Service, Send address changes to: The Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. and the Montgomery County Chronicle for their Rudy and Kathy Taylor...... Owners and Publishers Andy Taylor...... Editor efforts to assist and promote the barbecue. Emalee Mikel...... Advertising Director Brian Thomas...... Sports editor Jenny Diveley...... Billing and technology Lillie Taylor...... Junior Editor Your support is greatly appreciated! HOW TO CONTACT US: Caney office: 202 W. Fourth, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. (620) 879-2156, (620) 879-2855 fax. Independence office: 422 W. Main, Independence, KS 67301. (620) 331-5040. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.taylornews.org Cherryvale FFA Alumni Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A5 The 24-7 news cycle consumes Chronicle editor

The joke around the Taylor family the 1927 Coffeyville race riots — a sub- the story of a person’s life, other when is that Montgomery County Chronicle ject that he has known about since he a person was born and when a person editor Andy Taylor has only one hobby: was a child. died,” said Taylor. “It takes a newspa- running a newspaper. “My grandfather, H.K. ‘Skeet’ George, per to tell a person’s story. That’s why The 24-7 news cycle rotates like witnessed the race riots first hand and getting the basic data from a site like gears in his brain, as he attempts to told stories about it when I was a child,” findagrave.com allowed me to go into gather as much local news for each said Taylor. “I also found a story he newspaper archives at newspapers.com issue as possible. wrote in 1961 about that event. That led to find details of a person’s passing. It That means vacations are limited, me to dig deeper into the newspaper ar- made for a gripping story.” family events are few, and weekends chives that are available on the internet. It was also during his research into are often interrupted for Taylor, a My interest quickly grew.” the Spanish flu that Taylor discovered fifth-generation journalist who cut his Taylor also credits another recent several ancestors who survived the epi- teeth in the newspaper history feature to his demic but not without enduring consid- trade at the Chronicle. online sleuthing. When erable illness and physical stress. “I’ve been sniffing Your Chronicle COVID-19 began enter- A love of history is synonymous with newspaper ink since ing the national head- Andy Taylor’s style of journalism. That’s I was a baby, and it’s celebrates 135 years lines earlier this year, also why Taylor has penned one book, never stopped,” he How your newspaper works many news stories told “Images of America: Independence” and said. about the last viral has plans to write other books about Taylor quips that his epidemic taking place local history. constant quest for news is the result of in 1918 and 1919, when the Spanish Taylor said he credits his dogged not having much interest in anything influenza outbreak crippled the global detective work to a passion for finding else. He gets bored at the thought of population. Taylor used an online da- details to a story — something that is watching television. He doesn’t have tabase called findagrave.com to locate instilled in him through his family but the income to tinker on a vintage car or people buried in local cemeteries who also bolstered by several key journal- invest in woodworking equipment (two died in late 1918 or early 1919. Taylor ism instructors when he attended the things that he says he would someday then referenced those death dates and University of Kansas. like to do). names with articles that were found at “History is journalism, and jour- So, when he gets to his Independence newspapers.com, which is a national nalism is history,” he said. “And, I’ve home each evening, he usually pulls out database of newspapers. been blessed to have been given a zest his laptop computer and starts scouring The end result was an intriguing for writing and a love for history. Plus, cyberspace for local news and features. feature that put not only names and I’m just dang nosey. I’m always on the Taylor’s persistent nose in the com- dates together of those local people who prowl for a good story.” puter is how he has developed a love for succumbed to the Spanish flu but also Taylor and his wife, Amy, live in In- writing historical, non-fiction feature exposed details of a flu victim’s life and dependence with their daughter, Lillie, stories. That was the case last month times. who will be a junior at Independence when he wrote a two-part series about “A cemetery tombstone does not tell High School. Andy Taylor

$1 million grant will With this issue, the Chronicle turns 135

Publication of this issue using the Chronicle and go toward Coffeyville of the Montgomery County its sister newspapers to Chronicle marks a unique deliver their message. Even milestone for this newspa- in a multi-faceted media street improvement per: it celebrates 135 years age, there is still a need for this week! community newspapers. The City of Coffeyville is among 36 Kansas cities selected for Vol. 1, No. 1 of the Cana One silver lining with funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Chronicle was published the global pandemic? The City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP), which in Caney on July 24, 1885 Chronicle’s readership is funds improvements to state highways that extend through cit- with a woman at the edi- up! The public’s insatiable ies. tor’s seat. Her name was desire to seek information KDOT officials announced last week that Coffeyville will Retta Reynolds, and she and know the goings-on receive $1 million through the CCLIP program for the recon- was the sister of Cleve- within their community struction of South Walnut Street, or U.S. 169 highway, from land J. Reynolds, a local have made the Chronicle a 15th Street south to as far as the money will take it. newspaperman who had sought-after resource. The grant is a 90-10 requirement, meaning KDOT will fund interests in publications We earnestly believe the 90 percent of the project while the City of Coffeyville will pay throughout Montgomery COVID-19 pandemic will 10 percent, or $110,000. County in its earliest years. someday end, but we are The cities will receive a combined total of approximate- The front page of the July 24, 1885 issue of The Cana Retta Reynolds’ owner- hopeful that people’s desire ly $18.5 million in funding under the CCLIP for the 36 cities Chronicle. ship of the Chronicle would to read sound journalism across Kansas. This total includes $8.9 million in state fiscal transfer to her brother will never leave the earth. year 2022 and $9.6 million in state fiscal year 2023. Cleveland would die in to upset the apple cart that within a year, but Cleveland So, Chronicle subscrib- Coffeyville’s project is deemed “Pavement Repair,” which 1895 at the age of 35. has been pushed far too J. Reynolds would continue ers, let’s remove our facial will involve full-depth pavement replacement without changes Cleveland’s lone-surviving long by the powerful. to sling the ink at other masks for one moment to the overall geometric characteristics and may also address daughter, Treva, would die Although the newspaper publications in Montgomery as we raise our collective drainage issues. in 1898 at the age of 4. has survived wars, rumors County. Over the course of 135 of war, and many commu- glasses and take a sip in Sadly, both Retta and her years, the Chronicle has nity calamities, the current celebration of the Chroni- brother would die at young fattened, dieted, sweated, COVID-19 pandemic has cle’s 135th birthday. ages due to a respirato- bled and loved. That is the certainly been a particular And, may we, within ry disease that appears circle of life for most news- hardship on advertising. the Chronicle, hope and to have been genetic in papers — as they battle However, we are grateful pray that the subscribers’ nature. Retta would die economic conditions, fickle for the many advertisers dollars will soon breed like in 1890 at the age of 27; advertisers, and a chance who continue to believe in rabbits!

LCC awards scholarships to local students

PARSONS — The Labette endowment gifts and annu- nal Scholarship; Kelci Sale, Faith Tate, James & Mary Community College Founda- al contributions to the LCC Cardinal Scholarship. Stewart Memorial Endowed tion & Alumni Association re- Foundation and Alumni Asso- • Coffeyville: Sarah Gor- Scholarship; Molly Thomp- cently awarded scholarships ciation. In addition, a signifi- don, Cardinal Scholarship; son, Avis C. Arnett Scholar- for the 2020-2021 academic cant portion comes from the Clara Rucker, Dr. Charles H. ship; Callie Younger, Cardinal year. A selection committee, proceeds of the annual Auc- Miller Memorial Scholarship; Scholarship. consisting of members from tion for Scholarships. Audrey Stice, Treva M. McCo- the Foundation and Alumni Among the local scholar- ley Scholarship; Lacey Yates, Association Board of Direc- ship recipients: Cardinal Scholarship; Joshua tors, utilized anonymous in- • Caney: Isabella Kitter- York, Cardinal Scholarship. formation received from on- man, Cardinal Scholarship • Independence: Charles line scholarship applications • Cherryvale: Amelia Ar- Bryant, Labette Health/LCC Whitson joins to determine awards based cher, Kenneth Knox Memorial Foundation; Sarah Bryant, on scholarship criteria. Scholarship; Bethany Byrd, Labette Health/LCC Foun- The LCC Foundation was Treva M. McColey Scholar- dation; Alexis Mitchell, Car- C’ville Police able to award over $102,258 ship; Piper Hey, Cardinal dinal Scholarship; Cherie in the form of scholarships to Scholarship; Faith Holt, Car- Niver, Cardinal Scholarship; Department 284 LCC students. dinal Scholarship; Meghan Autumn Scott, Cardinal COFFEYVILLE — The Cof- Scholarship funding is Humaciu, Cardinal Scholar- Scholarship; Kara Swearin- feyville Police Department provided by donations from ship; Carson Niemier, Cardi- gen, Cardinal Scholarship; has a new member on the lo- cal beat. She’s Jodie Whitson, an Independence native who successfully graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement VOTE MONTGOMERY CO. SHERIFF Training Center (KLETC) Fri- RON WADE day afternoon. Jodie successfully complet- ed 14 weeks of tough train- EXECUTED OVER 800 DRUG SEARCH WARRANTS AND TOOK DOWN 113 METH LABS ing including physical agility, ESULTS learning the Kansas laws in R IN ONE YEAR, HELPING CREATE SAFER COMMUNITIES the classroom, Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC), Handgun qualifications, be- OVER 31 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT came a certified operator of XPERIENCE the Intoxilizer 9000 machine, E FROM PATROL OFFICER TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF and re-certified in what OC (pepper spray) feels like first hand, just to name a few. AS A LIFE-TIME RESIDENT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY Jodie has previously A DVOCATE I WILL CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES worked in the Montgomery County Jail in Independence. Jodie began her first pa- LAW ENFORCEMENT IS MY PASSION, trol with the Coffeyville Police EADER YOUR VOTE COUNTS Department on Monday. She L BUT LEADING AND HELPING PEOPLE IS MY PURPOSE has completed her on the job field training during her time AUGUST 4 off from KLETC during the Paid political advertisement by Ron Wade for Sheriff • Stacy Yackshaw, treasurer COVID-19 break from classes. Page A6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS Deadline is July 31 for tag renewals Any person whose last name starts with J, K or L must renew their vehicle license plate(s) no later than July 31, 2020. This includes, autos, 12M trucks, motorcycles, mo- torbikes and RV trailers. There is NO extension of the expiration date due to COVID-19. For questions, call the Montgomery County Treasurer/ Auto Tag Office at 620-330-1100.

St. Andrew School registration set INDEPENDENCE — Registration for new and returning students in Preschool through eighth grade at St. Andrew School will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the school office. At this time parents will have an opportunity to verify all data entered in the student data base and to pay sup- ply and registration fees. St. Andrew School is founded upon a mission statement to educate the whole person according to the Gospel val- ues of community, faith, hope, love, courage, reconcilia- tion, service, and justice. It is a family oriented school. Accepting the $200,000 Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative from Blue Cross and Blueshield of Kansas were represen- Enrollment for preschool and daycare will also be tak- tatives of Live Healthy Montgomery and Grow Labette. They include (left to right) Marci Roberts, Live Healthy Montgomery en at this time. County;Joan Vitt, Parsons Area Community Foundation; Laura Moore, City of Parsons; Jim Zaleski, City of Parsons; and Janie Call the school office at (620) 331-2870 if you have any DeVore Gillis, Coffeyville Area Community Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Tyro School enrollment to be held Local health efforts receive $200K TYRO — Tyro Community Christian School’s pre-school through 12th grade classes are currently enrolling for the 2020-21 school year. grant through insurance company Enrollment will be Friday, July 24 from noon to 6 p.m. TCCS is a non-denominational Christian school which serves preschool-12th grade students. The school is ac- TOPEKA — Blue Cross and Blue Shield “We are excited to recognize our $300,000, for a total of up to $500,000. credited by the Association of Christian Schools Interna- of Kansas (BCBSKS) has announced it second cohort of Pathways grantees,” “We are excited to begin our collab- tional (ACSI) and is in its 35th year of operation. has selected Live Healthy Montgomery said Matt All, president and chief exec- oration with Grow Labette and start Call the school office at 620-289-4450 to make an ap- County and Grow Labette along with 23 utive officer of BCBSKS. “We have been working towards a healthier region for pointment for Kindergarten screening. For more informa- other communities in Kansas as grant- rooted in Kansas for over 75 years and southeast Kansas,” said Marci Roberts, tion: 620-289-4450 or email tyrochristianschool@gmail. ees for its second phase of Pathways to a have a commitment to our neighbors representative for Live Healthy Mont- com, or visit this web site www.tyrochristianschool.org. Healthy Kansas initiative. This includes to strengthen the health of all Kansans. gomery County. 12 returning communities that were Through our Pathways initiative, we are The Pathways grant addresses the selected in the initiative’s first phase of making strides toward this goal by help- three behaviors of focus – physical ac- grants. ing remove barriers to accessing healthy tivity, commercial tobacco prevention, Pathways to a Healthy Kansas is the foods, increasing physical activity and and healthy eating – that reduce risk for largest community grant program ever preventing commercial tobacco use. We serious health conditions though six ar- Police: Caney man died funded by BCBSKS. Since the initiative are thrilled to continue this program eas or work, or pathways. The pathways began in 2016, BCBSKS has donated with our new Pathways grantees.” include Community & Social Context, of natural causes more than $11.7 million in grants and The grant funding includes a coordi- Neighborhood & Physical Environment, CANEY — The recent death investigation at 204 South Fawn assistance to communities throughout nation grant of $200,000 for each com- Food, Healthcare, Education, and Eco- in Caney, which resulted in an autopsy to determine the cause Kansas. The Pathways program was munity. In addition, both Montgomery nomic Stability, and strive to improve of death is complete. created to inspire long-lasting, commu- and Labette counties will have the op- conditions that are the drivers of health Police chief Kevin Kitterman said that last Wednesday, Ron- nity-wide health and wellness in com- portunity to apply for non-competitive in a community. ald Ross, age 76, was found deceased in his home. Due to sus- munities across Kansas. implementation grants amounting to picious circumstances at the home the body of Ross was sent to Frontier Medical in Kansas City for autopsy. Kitterman says the results of the autopsy showed the cause of death appeared to be of natural causes. The family has been VSV livestock virus on the rise locally notified and the scene will be released to the family. Montgomery County is Agriculture’s Division of An- fecting 17 Kansas counties, sheep, goats, llamas, and al- leading the state in the num- imal Health said today that mostly in southeastern and pacas. ber of confirmed farming four properties in Montgom- south-central Kansas. More Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Wreck victim was taking premises with positive cases ery County have positive cas- than 70 farm facilities in Animal Health Commissioner of vesicular stomatitis virus, es, the mosts of any Kansas Kansas are now under quar- for the Kansas Department of client to work in Caney or VSV, in horses and cattle. county. As of noon Monday, antine; 88 Kansas premis- Agriculture, said VSV is typi- The Kansas Department of there were 28 total cases af- es have been released from cally characterized in horses HAVANA — A Parsons man who died in a two-vehicle acci- quarantine. by lesions which appear as dent on U.S. 75 and County Road 2600 near Havana on July The KDA also said there crusting scabs on the muzzle, 14 was a State of Kansas employee taking a client to a job in were eight suspect or pend- lips, ears, coronary bands, or Caney. Can your child see to learn? ing cases of VSV in Montgom- ventral abdomen. Other clin- Paul T. Workman, age 63, Parsons, died in the wreck and his ery County and 12 premises ical signs of the disease in- passenger, Lindon A. Allen, 47, Parsons, suffered injuries and Don’t forget to schedule a comprehensive vision exam for your chil- now under quarantine. Two clude fever and the formation was taken to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. He was released dren to make sure vision problems don’t affect their ability to learn. local properties have been re- of blister-like lesions in the the next day. leased from quarantine. mouth and on the dental pad, Workman was employed by Parsons State Hospital and Rebecca Dobbins, O.D. VSV is a viral disease that tongue, lips, nostrils, ears, Training Center. He was driving Allen to his job in Caney, ac- NEW primarily affects horses and hooves and teats. Infected an- 301 W. 11th • Coffeyville, KS 67337 PATIENTS cording to Cara Sloan-Ramos, spokesperson for the Kansas De- (620) 251-1540 • (800) 894 -1540 WELCOME! cattle, but also is known to imals may refuse to eat and partment of Aging and Disability Services, which oversees the occasionally affect swine, drink. state hospital. HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Ask about evening hours Call for an appointment!

A TYPICAL POLITICIAN CITY OF CHERRYVALE Who says one thing And then votes (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020) while campaigning, differently in the Senate. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2021 BUDGET SEN. DAN GODDARD The governing body of the City of Cherryvale, Montgomery County Kan, will meet at 6:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 at the Cher- ryvale City Hall, Council Chambers, 123 W. Main, Cherryvale, KS for the purpose of answering objections of taxpayers relating to the PRO-LIFE proposed use of funds and the amount of tax to be levied. Detailed budget information is available at Cherryvale City Hall and will be available at this hearing. WHAT GODDARD SAYS: WHAT GODDARD DID: Budget summary: Proposed Budget 2021 Expenditures and Amount of Current Year Estimate for 2020 Ad Valorem Tax establish “I … do not believe a single tax Joined all democrats and voted the maximum limits of the 2021 budget. The Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation. dollar should support abortion.” to protect funding for Planned 1 And “I support the right to life.” Parenthood. 7 And voted to use 2 And “None of our tax dollars taxpayer money for scholarships should fund abortions.” 6 of Kansas Doctors who perform abortions.8 2ND AMENDMENT WHAT GODDARD SAYS: WHAT GODDARD DID: “I believe every law-abiding Joined all democrats and citizen has the right to keep voted to restrict Kansans’ 2nd and bear arms.” 1 And, he will Amendment right.3 And opposed always “support and defend the reducing the conceal carry Constitution of the United permit fee from $132.50 to $75.4 States with particular emphasis And refused to support our on … the right to keep and military by not allowing active bear arms.” 2 duty military personnel under 21 to conceal carry.5 REPRESENTING VOTERS WHAT GODDARD SAYS: WHAT GODDARD DID: “I am an independent thinker In four years did not introduce and not hesitant about standing any legislation.10 Accepted up for what is right for the over $40,000 in gifts and people of Kansas” 2 And I “can’t contributions from lobbyists – be bought and will kick special including tickets to basketball interests and career politicians games and meals in excess of out of Topeka.” $100 each.11

Can We Trust Anything Dan Goddard Says? 1) Wichita Eagle Survey (July 2016) | 2) Coffeyville Journal (11/5/16) | 3) kslegislature.org (HB 2278 – SJ 820) | 4) kslegislature.org (HB 2278 – SJ 812) | 5) kslegislature.org (HB 2278 – SJ 812) | 6) Newspaper Insert (Nov. 2016) | 7) kslegislature.org (HB 2044 – SJ 352) | 8) kslegislature.org (SB 381 – SJ 1378) | 9) Political postcard (Oct. 2016) | 10) kslegislature.org/members/sen_goddard_dan | 11) ethics.kansas.gov/lobbying/statistical-charts Paid for by Friends of Virgil, Jason Moore, Treasurer Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A7

THE MIDLAND MAGIC The Midland Theater: 10 reasons to support

BY BRENT ORTOLANI, board member who have indicated a lack of available Midland Theater Foundation, Inc. meeting space. Many county residents have undoubted- 7. The Midland also could help local ly heard a lot about the Midland Theater residents create lasting memories through recently. The Midland Theater Foundation weddings and other special events. Board of Directors, along with the new 8. A new Midland would be broadly ver- Coffeyville Reawakening initiative, is con- satile, capable of hosting live theater, film ducting an aggressive fundraising effort to screenings, lectures, concerts, and more. restore this masterpiece. The lobby and adjoining Alamo building I would like to offer 10 reasons that could serve as art exhibition spaces, and the historic Midland deserves all of our its educational mission would provide an support. opportunity for partnerships with area 1. A restored Midland is educational institutions. ‘Rock of Ages’ comes to Coffeyvillestage the key to the revitalization 9. The Midland would The Coffeyville Children’s Summer Theatre will present “Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition” of downtown Coffeyville. The enhance local sales taxes, both this week at the Spencer-Rounds Theatre on the CCC campus. The story follows a love tale theater’s rebirth would spur directly and indirectly, help- between rock and roll singer Drew, portrayed by Garret Knight (left) and aspiring stage sing- new downtown development, ing the City to further improve er Sherri (portrayed by Jaedon Cook). Surrounded by a litany of rock and roll hits from the including restaurants and shops downtown Coffeyville. 1980s, “Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition” will be a throwback to the day when heavy metal which will improve the tax base 10. Along with the Per- music bounced between MTV videos and Walkman headphones. Because of COVID-19, the in Montgomery County. kins Building, courthouse and musical will be only for immediate family members of the cast at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through 2. A new Midland would Terminal Building, the Midland further encourage tourism in is one of our most historic struc- Saturday, and at 2 p.m., Sunday. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Coffeyville, attracting visitors tures. Sometimes local residents from across the region who will don’t realize what we have in spend money in our communi- Coffeyville. The CCC Alumni ties. Ortolani Center, formerly a gas utility IHS graduates earn scholarships 3. The Midland is a link building, is one of the few float- Alexis Clapp, Terra Daniels is attending Wichita State dence High School in 2017. to our past and our future. Most area ing, full glass pavilions in the Midwest. and Ashley Johnson each re- University, majoring in ex- The Mercy Auxiliary Schol- residents have fond memories about their Coffeyville has lost too many of these ceived a $1,000 scholarship ercise science, psychology arships are given annually to experiences at the Midland. Now it’s time historic buildings. Photographs at the recently from the Mercy Aux- – pre-physical therapy and those pursuing a degree in to provide members of upcoming gener- newly located Dalton Defenders and iliary scholarship fund. graduated from Indepen- the medical field. ations the opportunity to make their own Coffeyville History Museum and Lanning’s Clapp is attending Kansas dence High School in 2018. Johnson also received a memories. café in downtown Coffeyville reveal doz- State University, majoring Johnson is attending Kan- $500 scholarship from the 4. The arts have spurred significant ens if not hundreds of lost buildings, many in microbiology, psycholo- sas University, majoring in Community National Bank & development in small communities across with major architectural significance. gy – pre-oncology and grad- applied behavioral science Trust/USD 446 Educational the U.S. The renowned Crystal Bridges Several buildings, such as the Carnegie uated from Independence – pre-occupational therapy, Foundation scholarship fund, Museum of Art in Bentonville, Arkansas Library and Journal Building, appear to High School in 2019. Daniels graduating from Indepen- and Levi Kemp also received has led to a renaissance in the visual arts be at risk now. this $500 scholarship. He in that community. Tourists come from We cannot afford to lose another one of will be attending Pittsburg across the nation to visit the restored these buildings. State University to major in buildings in downtown Columbus, Indiana. For much of its 150-year history, Cof- Call Ahead for accounting and finance. Both And, the Coleman Theater has become a feyville has served as an economic engine scholarship recipients gradu- crown jewel of downtown Miami, Oklaho- for southeast Kansas. Major employers Subway Catering! ated from Independence High ma. have thrived here, providing jobs for 5. Some have described the Midland as area residents and profits for owners and • Sandwich Platters School in 2017. Two of these scholarships are given annu- the soul of Coffeyville. After losing almost shareholders. These employers provide • Wrap Platters ally to a graduate of Indepen- half of its population in the last few de- a livelihood for residents and a tax base • Cookie Platters dence High School who is a cades, Coffeyville needs a shot in the arm for schools. Hundreds of individuals and to lift its collective spirit and morale. The families, including current and former • Giant Subs junior or senior at a Kansas college. Midland could ignite a new enthusiasm in Coffeyville residents have come forward The forms to obtain these the community and surrounding areas. with financial support for the Midland. scholarships are available at 6. With the adjacent events center in If Coffeyville is to thrive once again, the Community National Bank the Alamo building, the Midland will serve Show Must Go On. 1036 1/2 W. Main • Cherryvale and are due on June 30 of as a conference center for area employers 620-336-2910 each year.

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Page A8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 CCC to increase Methodist churches discuss policy statement An anticipated division eral issues, such as same sex Hatfield. but have eternal life. among the United Methodist marriage, sexual orientation As a result of those conver- • We believe that Jesus Church over various issues of credentialed clergy, and sations, the Elk City-Havana Christ is the only way to salva- student fees by has local Methodist churches the liberal vs. literal interpre- Parish has adopted a State- tion and eternal life, through discussing their congrega- tation of Biblical scripture, ment of Beliefs which reflect his blood atonement on the tion’s stance on interpreta- which has been at the core their theology, Biblical stance Cross. tion of scriptures. of several long-standing dis- and principles. • We anticipate with great $10 for 2020-21 The United Methodist agreements within the United “Frankly, both churches joy the Second Coming of Church’s General Conference Methodist Church. have been concerned about Christ. BY ANDY TAYLOR Lisa Fischel as theatre in- was scheduled to vote on sev- This year’s General Con- how their communities view • We hold the Apostles [email protected] structor, Michelle Seger as ference vote will be taken in them as a result of decisions Creed as our affirmation of COFFEYVILLE — Antic- nursing instructor and Kristi 2021 (it was originally sched- being made at the denomi- faith. ipated reductions to Cof- Brautman as sociology/crim- uled for 2020 but delayed national level,” said Hatfield. • We love all of God’s chil- feyville Community College’s inal justice instructor. The Torkelson due to COVID-19). Prior to “They want to publicly say dren and welcome all persons tax base as well as projected board also accepted the re- the General Conference vote, what they profess as local into worship without regard to fewer dollars from state cof- tirement notice of Sally Pres- each congregation will vote congregations.” race, creed, gender or sexual fers have prompted CCC lead- son as administrative assis- earns degree on which side of the denomi- The Statement of Beliefs of orientation. ers to increase student fees tant in the CCC Foundation national split they wish to be: the Elk City-Havana Parish of • We believe that the mis- for the 2020-21 school year. and also approved the resig- from MUS&T a liberal, progressive denom- the United Methodist Church sion of the church is to make College trustees on Mon- nation of Delice Downing as ROLLA, Mo. — This spring, ination or a conservative de- includes: disciples of Jesus Christ day approved an across-the- CCC head volleyball coach and more than 1,100 students re- nomination. • We believe the Bible as through intentional evange- board fee increase of $10 per Lisa Cummings as English in- ceived degrees from Missou- The Elk City-Havana Par- it is written; the inerrant in- lism, service, seeking justice credit hour. structor. ri University of Science and ish of the United Method- spired Word of God. and the moral transformation The current rate for in- • renewed a contract with Technology. The graduates ist Church has been having • We embrace the Virgin of the world by the ministry of state and out-of-state fees is Big Time Billboards in the were honored during a virtu- those conversations lately. Birth and all other miracles of Christ’s Gospel. $46; the new rate will be $56 amount of $14,400 for the use al Celebration of Graduates, Terry Hatfield, parish pastor, the Old and New testaments • We believe in the sanctity per credit hour. The current of a static billboard for three hosted on the university’s said while no local votes have as true acts of God. of human life from pre-born online fee charge is $81, the years. Facebook page on Saturday, been made on the denomina- • We proclaim the Gospel of through death. new rate will be $91. The The billboard will be paid May 16. An in-person com- tional split the congregations the life, teachings, death and • We believe in marriage as current international fee rate through a federal grant that mencement ceremony is ex- have been studying where bodily resurrection of Jesus a union only between a man is $108; the new rate will be markets non-traditional ca- pected at a later date. they stand on the issues. Christ. and a woman. $118 per credit hour. reer paths at CCC. Among the local gradu- “They want to be clear • We believe that Jesus • We believe that only cler- Tuition rates will remain • approved athletic in- ates was Nathan Torkelson for themselves and for the Chris is literally “God with us.” gy who maintain Biblically unchanged for the 2020-21 surance policies with Aspen of Cherryvale, who earned a community who they are as • We believe that God so appropriate heterosexual re- school year. American for the Base Poli- bachelor of science degree a church of Jesus Christ, no loved the world that he gave lationships should be creden- Jeff Morris, vice president cy coverage ($208,829), and in nuclear engineering. He matter which denomination his only son, that whoever be- tialed to the Christian minis- of finance, said the student Liberty Mutual for the Cat- graduated magna cum laude. they choose to affiliate,” said lieves in him should not perish try. fee hike was warranted as astrophic Policy coverage CCC grapples not only with ($5,500). fewer revenue dollars from • approved the purchase local and state sources but of two new serves from CDW also an expected increase in for $19,195.10 for the campus the delinquency rate and an security camera system. The expected decrease in student new serves will replace exist- enrollment. ing services that are now sev- On a related note concern- en years old and starting to ing the state of CCC’s finances have hardware malfunctions. during the COVID-19 pan- • approved the purchase of demic, Morris said he antici- a human simulator device for pated a higher rate of delin- the CCC nursing program for quent property tax owners $47,369 from Laerdal. The for 2020 due to the slowdown equipment will be purchased in the economy triggered by through CCC’s Technical Di- COVID-19. CCC has historical- vision Capital Outlay funding ly built in a 3 percent delin- and the CCC Nursing Program quency tax rate in its annual activity account where stu- budget. However, Morris said dent fees have been collect- he believed the delinquency ed for simulation equipment rate will likely reach more needs. than 7.0 percent. Therefore, • renewed insurance cover- the college’s proposed 2020- age for various types of insur- 21 budget which is now being ance for a total of $233,824. constructed for the trustees’ Insurance coverage includes consideration, will factor in a property, liability, crime, auto, 7.3 delinquency tax rate. and work comp policies. Also at Monday’s meeting, CCC president Marlon Thorn- burg alerted trustees about the decision by the NJCAA, which is the governing orga- nization of community col- lege sports, to move most fall sports to the spring 2021 se- Church Directory mester. The change in schedules does pose several challenges, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, EPISCOPAL: 400 E. Maple, CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Stan Bryan, minister. COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 W. 9th Street Thornburg said. This includes Independence, KS 67301. Telephone: 620-331-4794. Holy North Hwy. 169, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-3948. Sunday (corner of 9th & Willow), Coffeyville, KS. Pastor Dick Smith. transportation resources, Eucharist at 11 a.m. on Sundays beginning June 28. Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services, 10:45 a.m. & Study, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, availability of athletic train- CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, EPISCOPAL: 702 Osage 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 ers, and availability of bus Street, Neodesha, KS 66757. Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m. on Sun- FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: p.m. Phone: (620) 251-3980; www.coffeyvillefbc.com. drivers. days beginning June 28. Tommy Duncan, pastor. 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) There could be multiple 336-3504. Website: www.fsbccherryvaleks.com. Sunday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: Fourth scenarios when multiple CCC NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-2440. sports teams will travel out of Jason Sperling, pastor. 2515 S. 10th, Independence, Kan. Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Bible Study & Youth, 6 p.m. Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Celebration Service, a.m.; Youth Group on Wednesday at 7 p.m. town on the same day during 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m. Free ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL: 10th and the spring season. However, Clothing Closet every third Saturday of the month from 9 Magnolia streets, Independence, Kan. Rev. Kevin Peterson, LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. with limited bus transporta- a.m. to noon. Information on our New Life Groups at NLBindy. pastor. We strive to be a Christ centered caring congregation Sunday morning service, 9 a.m. (nursery available); Identi- tion at CCC, there will have to org. Email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at prayerfully and faithfully teaching, preaching and sharing ty Youth Group, 6 p.m., Sunday; Wednesday Craft Group 1 be questions about scheduling NewLifeBaptistIndependenceKansas. Church phone: (620) the true word of God in a joyful manner. If you do not have p.m.; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday; Wednesday 332-6802. a church home we welcome you to come and worship with Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. P.O. Box 175, Liberty, KS 67351. Call and location of events. us. Services are each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Church services (620) 330-3432. See more information on our Facebook Additionally, CCC has sev- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: 220 S. can be heard at 10:30 a.m. on KBIK (102.9 FM). To obtain a page @ Liberty Methodist Church-Kansas. eral CDL-certified drivers to Penn. Ave, Independence, KS. Todd Reeder, senior pastor. worship service bulletin, contact the church office 620-332- handle bus transportation, Jeremy Alford, family pastor. Sunday Worship Services, 8:15 3300 or [email protected]. CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 305 W. Thornburg said. If multiple a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (available for Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Susan Knewt- WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: vehicles are needed to trans- all ages) Wednesday Community Meal, 5:45 p.m., Children/ Jerry D. Davidson, min- son. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 Youth Activities, 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at ister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is port athletes on the same day, 620-331-6290 or visit our website at fbionline.org. 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian available every Sunday. the college will need to hire Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. more CDL-certified drivers. CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pas- ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Zacha- IN OTHER BUSINESS tor. 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Scott Wittenberg, pastor, ry Pinaire. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) transacted at Monday’s meet- School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; (580) 395-0221. 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS, (620) 879-5604. 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Indepen- ing, trustees: Sunday Night Service (during summer), 6:30 p.m. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. dence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. • approved the hiring of CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Micah Booe, minister. TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Brian Ingalls, minister. P.O. NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Come worship with us. 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee Box 307, Tyro, KS; (620) 289-4433. Service Times: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship and 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Youth served. Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. George Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student Classes, 7 p.m. Rau, pastor. Call 541-403-1740. Find Hope in Christ Jesus at Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www. New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. 4th, Cherryvale. cheryyvalechristian.org. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: 200 S. Penn, Independence, KS. Rev. Earl J. Haggard, pastor. CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles Benefit golf CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: Joshua Sunday services: “Chapel Service” (casual) at 8:30 a.m., north of Dearing at the corner of county roads 3900 and Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 879- Gault Chapel; “Wings of Worship” (contemporary) at 10:35 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and 2839. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Website: a.m., Wesley Center; and “Sanctuary Service” at 11 a.m. Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 tournament crosspointcaney.com. (traditional); Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m., nursery a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, available. Youth meets Sundays at 4 p.m. Worship televised genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. canceled COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - DISCIPLES OF on Ch. 10 at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, HOPE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, CANEY: George Var- COFFEYVILLE — Cof- KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Robert Spencer, ghese, pastor, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS (417) 259-1290. feyville Regional Medical Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church during Center and the CRMC Foun- Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before Sunday Morning Worship; Wednesday Service and Wednes- dation have canceled the Bill a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, day Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m; Ladies Fellowship & Fitness, Read Memorial Golf Tourna- Wednesday, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Men’s Fel- FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: lowship & Fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ment fundraiser, scheduled Trevor Darr, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. FELLOWSHIP REGIONAL CHURCH OF CANEY: 100 E. 4th for Aug. 22, due to COVID-19 (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: Street, Caney, KS. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: concerns. Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; John P. Wilson, pastor. 201 S. 5th Street, Independence, “Exposing our valued com- Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Stan Basler, KS (620) 331-0241 Worship hours are: 10:00 a.m. – June munity members to the vi- p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Imprint pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney Unit- through August, 10:45 a.m. September through May Chil- Children’s Ministry, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ed Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community dren’s Sunday School class meets during Worship services rus causing COVID-19 is not intersect. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. which follows Sunday For Church news, activities, and calendar visit our website at something we are willing to CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: James Humphrey, school at 9:30 a.m. Community meal open to all on the 2nd http://fpc-indy-ks.org/or our Facebook page at https://www. risk, nor take lightly,” said pastor. 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-879-2101. Sunday and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living facebook.com/lizsmithmoore2/ Our church e-mail address Dr. Michelle McGuirk, CRMC School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. Chief Medical Officer. “Indeed, Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. For events see our Facebook Christ’s love. You matter to God, and you matter to us. Box 612. Our Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to within our close-knit commu- page and Instagram. 12:30 p.m. nity we have seen an increase in diagnosed cases.” The foundation will study The cost to have your church listed in this advertisement is $10 per month. To have your church listed, possible dates in 2021 to host call Emalee Mikel, ad director for the Montgomery County Chronicle, at 1-800-592-7606. 06-18-2020 this fundraising event. Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A9 Festival: budget cuts applied to ICC’s annual theatre event

• continued from page A1 this year, considering our budget cut festival funding contradicted the Festival volunteer, said eliminating Jordan also emphasized that the plans and our revenue forecast. college’s mission statement, which the festival’s funding would jeopar- existing personnel associated with playwright. I promise you this: we are totally was to provide cultural enrichment dize the festival’s matching grant the Inge festival will be retained in Since the first festival in 1983, the committed to the festival. However, and promote civic involvement. opportunities that it has received other positions at the college with annual theatrical event has brought we may need some restructuring in “I hope you will find a way to save to bring professional playwrights the goal of returning them to the such luminaries as Arthur Miller, order to get more funding from oth- it,” Emert said of the festival. “It is to Independence. The festival’s art- Inge festival for 2021-22. Stephen Sondheim, August Wilson, er sources.” sad to sit and watch it die. ists-in-residence program is funded Eliminating the college’s con- Edward Albee, and many other Trustee Ashley Osborn said she “I am greatly both by grants tribution to the Inge festival is one playwrights to the Independence. believed the elimination of the festi- concerned that and ICC’s bud- of several budget reductions being The college’s annual contribu- val funding’s for one year was based you are putting “I hope you will find a way to get contribu- planned in the college’s overall bud- tion to the festival has ranged from on an “economic logic standpoint.” the nail in the save it. It is sad to sit tion. get. Other budget cuts involved not $170,000 to $200,000 in previous She said the college trustees did coffin.” Following filling several staff positions, includ- years. not want to harm academics in the Paul Molinar, and watch it die.” the meeting, ing an information systems employ- The impact of the festival’s bud- 2020-21 budget plan but needed ICC theatre in- ICC executive ee as well as the sports information get allotment means that the 2021 room within the budget plan to hold structor who — TIM EMERT, former ICC trustee vice president director. festival will likely be postponed. the line on taxes. That meant look- previously lived Cordell Jordan The proposed budget calls for This comes on the heels of the 2020 ing at expenditures that have little in New York City, said the Inge Fes- said the college staff and trustees the ICC’s spending authority to be festival being postponed due to to do with academics, she said. tival is known throughout the pro- would visit with the Independence $15,224,364, which is down from COVID-19. “I don’t believe that the ICC tax- fessional theatre community. He Community College Foundation and the $15,488,921 that was spent Interim president Dr. George payers across the board should have said the festival is what gives ICC its the William Inge Theatre Festival during the 2019-20 school year. Knox said the trustees’ proposed re- to pay $200,000 a year for a festival unique niche. Foundation about ways to continue The amount of levied taxes for duction of the festival’s funding for that is not supported by everybody “Before I moved to Independence, the artists-in-resident program. the 2020-21 budget is projected to 2021 was designed to be a tempo- in the area,” she said. I knew about the Inge Festival, but Jordan emphasized that while be $5,724,888. For the sake of com- rary move. However, supporters of the Inge I did not know about Independence the festival will likely be postponed parison, ICC collected $5,899,136 “Let me stress that the Inge Fes- festival disagreed. Tim Emert, a Community College,” he said. in 2021, other ancillary programs, in property taxes for the 2019-20 tival is not going away,” said Knox. former ICC trustee and Board of Re- Lea Shepard, a retired high school such as the artists-in-residence pro- school year and $5,899,703 for the “This is just a temporary move for gent, said the trustees’ decision to theatre instructor and longtime Inge gram, should continue. 2018-19 school year.

Sewer: $2 hike to monthly base fee will go toward bond payment

• continued from page A1 the sewer fund set aside for will likely move away. pursue anytime a utility fund a $2 increase to the month- tax rate of 71.068 mills. capital improvements to the That brought a quick retort is low on money, he empha- ly base fee will be the most • heard a presentation ting a dent in the sewer fund’s sewer system. However, that from another councilor, who sized. palatable to customers. They from Trish Purdon, director balance, Booe said. would require additional in- said the utility funds have to “The water fund is self suf- said they would review the of the Montgomery County He said a 33 percent in- creases to the base fee. represent current realities. ficient, and it’s able to main- revenue scenarios in 2021 Action Council, about recent crease would raise base fees Councilors felt somewhat “We can’t stay at $8.19 per tain its funds and pull its own to see if more adjustments developments regarding in- to $10.98 per month. That squeamish about a sewer month forever,” said council- weight,” he said. “Yet, we should be made. dustrial projects as well as would be enough revenue to rate increase of 33 percent, or Leslie Overall. don’t want to have to subsi- During the discussion COVID-19 response. meet monthly bond and inter- especially as the City of Cher- Booe said that unless more dize one account with anoth- about the sewer rates, Booe • discussed plans to install est payments. Anything less ryvale will impose a monthly revenue is brought in to prop er account for the long term. presented a survey of peer a temporary plexiglass win- than that would likely cause $1.67 stormwater fee in Jan- up the sewer fund, the council We may have to make the cities in Kansas. In all re- dow at the front counter of the sewer fund not to come uary 2021. Councilor Rick may have to transfer money transfer in the short term in sponses in the survey, Cher- the Cherryvale City Hall as out even. Valverde said with additional from the City’s water fund as order to bring in money into ryvale had the lowest sewer protective barrier between Booe said he also wanted increases to fees and taxes, a short-term measure. That’s the sewer fund.” rates. Most comparable cit- customers and city staff. to see some revenue within some Cherryvale residents not a measure he wishes to Councilors agreed that ies have a monthly base fee • learned that the Cherry- ranging from $14 to $23, the vale Fire-Rescue Department survey showed. received a $1,000 grant from The City of Cherryvale has a regional pipeline grant. The $2.6 million remaining on grant will be used to buy new its sewer bond, which will flashlights for the fire trucks amortize in 2035. The City’s and ambulance and to pur- yearly bond payment is about chase a sterilization light to $155,000, Booe said. be used in the ambulance. Yes, even Santa Claus IN OTHER BUSINESS • learned that the Cherry- transacted at Monday’s meet- vale Police Department had ing, city councilors: a total of 221 occurrences, • approved the publication including 44 traffic stops, is making a wish of the City of Cherryvale’s during the month of June 20. proposed 2021 budget plan. • learned that the Cher- Booe said the proposed bud- ryvale Municipal Court had get calls for the tax rate to 21 cases, as of June 22, that this summer . . . remain largely unchanged. were set for arraignment and The 2019 budget assesses a three cases set for trial. Nine tax rate of 71.069 mills; the cases were set for diversion . . . like subscribing to the proposed budget calls for a or review. Montgomery County Chronicle COVID-19: virus outbreak through Christmas 2021 (ho, ho, ho!) reported at nursing facility

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Page A10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 Caney buys used ambulance as second vehicle BY ANDY TAYLOR and continued maintenance [email protected] costs. Replacing those two CANEY — A pre-owned vehicles will be a new ambu- ambulance that has been lance, which is in the process loaned to the Caney Police De- of being completed at an as- partment for several months sembly plant in Missouri, and was purchased on Monday for the pre-owend ambulance $25,000. from Osage Ambulance. The ambulance, which has City councilors also agreed been loaned to the City of with a recommendation from Caney by Osage Ambulance, Gress to purchase a rebuilt will serve as a back-up ambu- Ford Crown Victoria from lance for the Caney commu- Ron Tate Auto of Bartlesville nity once a brand-new ambu- for $5,600. The vehicle will be lance arrives in early August. used by the Caney Police De- In the spring, the council partment as a patrol vehicle Congressional candidate makes local visit agreed with a recommenda- and will replace a 2002 Ford Jacob LaTurner, who serves as the Kansas State Treasurer, was in Caney on Friday afternoon for a campaign stop as he seeks tion from police chief Kevin Explorer that is the oldest the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District. While stopping at the Caney Valley Recreation Kitterman to replace the de- vehicle in the department’s partment’s two existing am- fleet. Center, LaTurner spoke to Caney police officer Zach Ellison. LaTurer is a native of Galena, Kan. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE bulances because of their age Tyro ROCKS events Alleged shooter to appear in court today INDEPENDENCE — Two Horner at the Third Street er shooting is Jonathan De- with attempted aggravated Coffeyville men who are al- Apartments on June 14. wayne Hall, 902 Ayers, of Cof- robbery, aggravated assault to be held via video leged to be involved in a Today’s hearing will assess feyville. Hall is charged with with use of a deadly weapon, TYRO — Tyro Christian Church ROCKS and Junior ROCKS shooting the status of Bellamy’s legal aggravated assault in connec- and criminal discharge of a for 2020 was scheduled to be held July 28-31 for in-person ses- death in representation and set a date tion with that shooting. weapon following a separate sions each evening, with classes for 4 year olds through those June will for a preliminary hearing. He could face 11 to 34 incident a 305 E. 9th, Cof- going into sixth grade in the fall. Jeff Davis, TCC children’s appear If convicted of premeditat- months in prison if convicted. feyville, on March 24. minister said that due to the safety of the children, work- in Mont- ed first-degree murder, Bel- Hall and Bellamy also are Hall is charged with ag- ers and new state restrictions, the TCC ROCKS, which is the gomery lamy could face life in prison charged with several crimes gravated assault with a dead- church’s VBS, nor the ROCKS Carnival will be held as usual at County with no chances at parole af- in a separate incident in ly weapon and attempted the church building. “However, we will be videotaping ROCKS District ter 50 years. March. Court documents indi- aggravated robbery in that where it can be seen by everyone,” said Davis. Court Connected with the Horn- cated that Bellamy is charged March incident. Lessons, as well as skits, music, missions, examples of crafts today and comments from ROCKS directors and staff will be avail- (Thurs- Bellamy able on www.tyrorocks.com, TCC Children’s Facebook page, day) for TCC Facebook page, YouTube and CDs starting July 28 and a first continuing through July 31. Those who would like a CD should formal Another drive-in concert near Edna call the church office at 620-289-4433. appear- “We are disappointed not to be meeting together at the ance. EDNA — With the success of the first drive- vehicle (up to six people), go to ticketmaster. church, but excited to try this new ‘online’ adventure,” Davis Ethan in concert event, Encore Live has begun the com to purchase your tickets. said. Bella- process of their next concert with Blake Shel- The Blake Shelton concert is Saturday, July ROCKS t-shirts will be available for $7 plus tax through my, 605 ton featuring Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. 25. Bar O Bar Drive-In gates will open at 7:30 Thornton Graphics in Caney. T-shirts can be ordered online W. 1st, The upcoming concert will be held on Satur- p.m., and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. Bring until July 26 at https://stores.thorntongraphics.com/tyro_vbs. of Cof- day, July 25. your lawn chairs, blankets, games for your Davis encourages all children to watch “The Great Adven- feyville Hall The concert will be held at various drive-in family. ture,” which is the 2020 ROCKS theme, online. “We are sure faces movie theaters as well as the Bar O Bar Drive- Vendors already lined up for this event are even adults will learn from these lessons,” said Davis. a charge of premeditated In, which is located in a hay meadow one mile Costa Cuisines, Boone’s House, Scott Rexwin- For more information or questions concerning ROCKS 2020 first-degree murder in the north of Edna. kle BBQ and a Glow Stick vendor. call the church office at 620-289-4433. fatal shooting of Otis “Red” Tickets are on sale, the cost is $114.99 per

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­ INDEPENDENCE OFFICIALLY INCORPORATED 150 YEARS AGO TODAY

Decked in long coats and fashionable dresses, Independence residents avoid the mud of Penn Avenue to pose for a picture in the early 1870s. COURTESY INDEPENDENCE HISTORICAL MUSEUM and ART CENTER the beginning . . . How Independence was born 150 years ago INBY ANDY TAYLOR ers. a mayor and five councilmen — [email protected] However, the land for which In- setting into motion a century and a Independence — a community dependence would be located was, half of municipal elections. that has known how to party since in 1869, still under the legal owner- Winning that first election were its earliest inception — was offi- ship of the Osage tribe. By virtue of J.B. Craig as mayor, and W.T. Bish- cially and legally organized as a the 1865 Canville Treaty, the land op, F.D. Irwin, G.H. Brodie, Thom- city 150 years ago today . . . with- exchange between the Osage tribe as Stevenson and Alexander Wald- out any fanfare. and the U.S. government would not schmidt as councilors. No parades. No floats. No fire- occur until July 1870. Also in July 1870, the U.S. Post works. So, when the land was officially Office established its presence in Instead, the only sound heard deeded to Uncle Sam, the Indepen- Independence. Additionally, Inde- was the signing of a legal document dence Township Company could be pendence had its first connection to by a judge on July 23, 1870. officially recognized and the com- the outside world with the creation Ho-hum. munity of Independence could be of a stage line between Indepen- However, such mundane mea- formed. The signing of the incorpo- dence and Oswego. sures as the signing of an incor- ration document on July 23, 1870, Ironically, the area known as poration document are what is re- allowed Independence to meet le- Independence had been beaten to quired for a town to gain its official gal muster. the punch by a town called Colfax. and legal status. Judge Emerson also appointed That community was located about While July 23, 1870 was the several people — most of whom a mile and a half northwest of In- day when J.D. Emerson, a probate were from the original Oswego dependence and was founded by judge, signed a document calling delegation — to serve as trustees. George A. Brown. It already had for the incorporation for “the in- Among the town’s “founding fa- streets and alleys built by the time habitants of the town of Indepen- thers” were E.E. Wilson, J.H Pugh, Within the archives of the Independence Historical Museum and Art Independence was incorporated. dence,” the community’s first seeds J.E. Dunlavy, R.F. Hall and and O.P. Center is this authentic certificate from the Independence Town Com- But, Brown was persuaded to give were actually planted one year Smart. pany dated in November 1870. up Colfax and bring his communi- earlier. The trustee board met on July ty-building desires to the new town It was in August 1869 when a 26, 1870 and appointed Hall as driven faster than a trot or greater November, the town had 700 citi- of Independence. group of businessmen from Oswe- chairman. Following the selection speed than seven miles per hour; zens, which allowed Independence Independence actually had a go made the long trek to what is of J.B. Craig as trustee clerk on horses and mules shall be hitched to qualify as a third-class city un- nickname bestowed by Osage Indi- present-day Independence for con- Sept. 15, the trustees passed their or fastened when left; no one shall der Kansas law. By being an offi- ans. Because of the abundance of sideration of starting a community. first ordinance: the selection of drive on sidewalks except at street cial third-class city, an organized prairie grass on the west side of the This group of rugged and deter- date and time for future meetings . crossings) and the prohibition of city government could be offered, Verdigris River, the earliest settlers mined settlers formed an organiza- On Sept. 21, 1870, the trust- gaming houses, brothels “or bawdy with local officials chosen by vot- had to use the grass as makeshift tion called the Independence Town ees created the second, third and houses” and and prohibition of ers. In was at an election at Bun- roofs for their crudely-built cab- Company, whose purpose was to fourth ordinances, which con- leaving dead animals on sidewalks. ker’s Cabin (one of the community’s ins. Seeing the thatched roofs, the create a legal entity for which to cerned guidelines for sidewalks, When the incorporation docu- first structures located near where Osage Indians referred to the early plat a community and ultimately to the speed of horses that traveled ment was signed, Independence the current Independence Middle village as Pashe-to-wah, or “Hay- sell land to prospective newcom- on city streets (“no animal could be had about 400 inhabitants. By School is located), citizens elected town.”

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150th anniversary to be celebrated with multiple events BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — Sev- eral events commemorating Independence’s 150th anni- versary will take place this weekend. In downtown Indepen- dence, an event will be held tonight (Thursday) at 6 p.m., to commemorate the historic buildings in the downtown business district. Recognition will be given to those proper- ties on the National Register of Historic Places. Special emphasis will be given to the new plaques that have been applied to various downtown buildings to show their earliest origin and date constructed. An outdoor reception will be held at the Community National Bank & Trust build- ing at Myrtle Street and Penn Avenue beginning at 6 p.m. Special tours, by appoint- ment only, of the Community National Bank and Trust building will be held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Plaques have been installed on multiple downtown Independence properties to denote each structure’s origin. The plaques will be officially commemorated On Saturday, July 25, sev- tonight (Thursday). ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE eral events will take place, including: • Auto-Rama Car Show several events on Saturday, plaque at 2 p.m. This includes the presenta- presentation by Osage Nation • Farmers’ Market at 8th on Myrtle Street, from Penn including walking tacos from Music by the local band tion of the 150th Anniversary chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. and Chestnut streets, starting Avenue to 8th Street, 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Straight Away will be held at Community Art Assemblage Standing Bear was originally at 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Soda Fountain, 3 p.m. and reception for local artist scheduled to appear at the • A sidewalk sale featuring Additionally, the Profes- cake and punch beginning at Several previously planned Jim Hayward, originally Independence Historical goods from downtown busi- sional Building will celebrate 1 p.m. at the soda fountain, activities for the sesquicen- scheduled for Friday, July 24. Museum and Art Center on nesses. its 100th birthday with and the unveiling of a bronze tennial have been postponed. Also postponed is the Sunday, July 26. Caney meat market opening delayed due to issues about carcass waste administrator Fred Gress. the concerns of the city coun- plans have already concluded make it meet proper zoning City administrator raises red flag about lack Harris said he has already cil. That’s why I want to as- that a waste collection system laws. of engineering analysis concerning carcass blood arranged for a Collinsville, sure you that there will be will catch and contain the an- The Caney Planning and Okla.-based waste company no blood entering the sewer imal blood. Zoning Commission unani- in municipal sewage system to remove the animal car- lines. Period.” Councilor Lori Patter- mously agreed with the re- casses and blood waste sev- Other municipal govern- son said having an engineer zoning request and recom- BY ANDY TAYLOR Councilors were unani- eral times each week. ments typically require an en- study the sewer issue at the mended the change to the [email protected] mous that they stood behind He said the waste collec- gineer to explore the sewage proposed meat market will council. CANEY — The reopening plans by rural Caney resi- tion system will include large and waste collection systems assure the city council that Councilors also agreed to of a Caney meat market will dent Josh Harris to reopen barrels that will catch and of meat processing plants as a it will not risk any damage to have an engineering study the have to wait for several more the meat market but needed collect animal blood when condition of opening. Howev- the community’s sewer sys- capacity of a privately-owned weeks so that further engi- additional information about slabs of meat are placed on er, it is usually up to the meat tem. water line extending to a ru- neering information can be Harris’ plans to remove car- large hooks in the slaugh- market owner to pay for that Prior to the council’s deci- ral neighborhood outside the obtained about the meat mar- cass blood from the facility. ter room. Harris also said he engineering plan, not the lo- sion regarding the engineer- city limits. Councilors heard ket’s waste system. The council’s chief concern anticipated very little blood cal government, said Gress. ing study, councilors agreed a request to have a water City councilors on Monday is whether animal carcass on the slaughter room floor Councilors agreed with unanimously to rezone the line extended to Delbert and voted unanimously to rezone blood will flow into the City’s when he washes down the fa- Gress’ recommendation to property to B-1. Gress said Melissa Randall, who plan to the former Regiers Meat Pro- sewer system and ultimately cility after each slaughter. gather cost estimates from the former Regiers Meat Pro- build a new home south of cessing at Fifth and Spring be discharged into the sew- “I’ve explained this to Mr. civil engineers regarding a cessing, which had been a county road 1550, also known streets into the B-1 zone but age treatment plant. State Gress and to others on the study on the meat market’s meat market for multiple de- as East Third Street. delayed a decision on agree- laws forbid animal carcass council that there will be no proposed waste collection cades before its closing about However, city adminis- ing to the conditions of the blood from entering a munic- blood going into the sewer,” system. Those cost estimates 10 years ago, was not listed trator Fred Gress said the specific meat market’s waste. ipal sewage system, said city he said. “I totally understand will be announced publicly among the uses in the B-1 council should seek an engi- when councilors convene for zoning district. While it is not neering analysis on the exist- a special meeting within the known how previous meat ing line to see if it can supply next two weeks. markets at that location were water not only to the Randalls Harris said he did not think allowed to operate, Gress said but to other people who may he should shoulder the engi- the property needed to be re- wish to connect to that line. CITY OF CHERRYVALE neering costs, considering his zoned into the B-1 district to “What I don’t want to see is another Caney Heights is- (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23, 2020) sue,” said Gress, referring to the north Caney subdivision CITY OF CHERRYVALE • CITY TREASURER’S REPORT that has faced multiple water pressure issues because of SECOND QUARTER 2020 water capacity issues. IN OTHER BUSINESS con- ducted at Monday’s meeting, Caney city councilors: • agreed with a request from a local citizen to elim- inate the school zone speed limit on South High Street near the Delaware Indian facility. The facility formerly was a daycare and preschool but has been vacant for sev- eral years. • agreed to a request from the Caney Community Better- ment Group to hold an annual corn hole tournament on Sat- urday, Sept. 19 in the down- town business district. On a related note, the Get a SuperCheck® today and be prepared for council agreed with a request whatever tomorrow brings. Contact us today. from Forastero’s to have a beer garden set up at that tournament. • approved a series of res- Agent Photo Agent Photo olutions that will allow the City of Caney to authorize im- provements and payments for the City’s sewer system and for the new Caney Swimming Pool, which is now under con- struction. Additionally, councilors Thomas Jackson Anna Lawless agreed to refinance a series 217 W Myrtle 217 W Myrtle of general obligation bonds Independence Independence that had been issued for wa- (620) 331-4992Agent Info Here (620) 331-4992Agent Info Here [email protected] [email protected] ter system improvements in order to take advantage of re- duced interest rates, thereby saving as much as $35,000 over the remaining term of the bonds. • learned that the Caney Police Department had re- ceived its new uniforms. The Auto | Home | Life | Business | College | Retirement new uniforms are more tradi- Disclosure Here One deductible per occurrence. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,* Western Agricultural Insurance tional in style as compared to Company,* Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services MC032 (1-18) the tactical-style uniforms. Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B3 SPORTS Veteran SEK League coach to lead Bulldog program

BY BRIAN THOMAS 2004, 2006, 2017 and 2018). [email protected] In the 1999-2000 season, the Grizzlies knocked off Field INDEPENDENCE — A familiar face in the Southeast Kan- Kindley — the No. 1 team in Class 4A — and eventually went sas League will be taking charge of the Independence High on to finish as the state runner-up, falling 66-57 to Kansas School boys’ basketball program. City-Sumner in the championship game. Brad Smith, who spent 25 years as the head coach at “I was blessed to work with some great young people at Labette County High School, has accepted the head coaching LCHS for 25 years, and it was very hard to leave,” said Smith, position for the Bulldogs. Smith takes over the program from who has a career record of 354-324. “25 years in one school previous coach Marcus Lanning, who left that role to become is a long time. Building a basketball program takes time, and the athletic director and assistant principal at IHS. I had very good assistants and players to help me do this. “I’m really excited to coach basketball again,” Smith said. There are countless memories. Not too many coaches stay “I’m thankful for the Independence School District and ad- this long at one place. I was very fortunate.” ministration showing the confidence in me to lead their boys’ Lanning spent the last 10 seasons as the IHS boys’ coach, basketball program. Last year was the first basketball season leading the Bulldogs to a 141-79 record and three SEK I missed since I was a seventh grader 45 seasons ago. I still championships (2011-12, 2013-14 and 2014-15). Last season, have a passion to coach basketball. However, what I missed Independence finished 14-8 overall and in third place in the most was working with young student-athletes.” final league standings. Smith will return to coaching after a one-year hiatus fol- Although it will be an adjustment for Smith as he transi- lowing his retirement from coaching and teaching at LCHS. tions to another coaching job in the SEK, his familiarity with He learned of the open coaching position at IHS following a Lanning and Independence will benefit as he moves forward. discussion with Lanning earlier this month. “Independence is a very good situation for me,” Smith said. “After talking about the basketball program, I told him I “Marcus was one of my student teachers at LC, and I have would seriously consider his offer and get back with him in a very good relationship with him. I have a lot of respect a timely fashion,” Smith said. “After talking to my wife and for what he has built at Independence. I know his expecta- family, I called Marcus back and accepted the position. I tions are very similar as mine will be. I want my teams to thought the timing at LC was right to step down, but I really be hard working, disciplined and fun to watch. We will have missed the kids. It is hard just to stop doing something I have Brad Smith, who spent 30 years as the head boys’ basketball good team values that everyone will enjoy to watch shine done for 35 years. I never lost my passion and care for my coach at Labette County High School, will now pace the Inde- through on the court. players. I thought I might get another chance to coach. I had pendence boys’ program. PHOTO BY SEAN FRYE / PARSONS SUN “What excites me the most is the players. I feel we will other opportunities to coach, but this was the best situation have some very good young basketball players, and they will for me.” He eventually found his way to Altamont, where he spent be eager to compete and become a very good basketball team Smith has been a head coach in Kansas for more than the next 25 years as head coach of the Labette County boys’ for several years. I’m excited to do something new and differ- three decades, including 25 seasons at LCHS. He began his basketball program. With the Grizzlies, he posted a record ent. I know the Independence community is very supportive career as an assistant at Maize High School (1984-88) before of 289-262, which included three Southeast Kansas League of this high school, and that is something very positive to be a becoming the head coach there for six seasons. During that championships (2003-04, 2005-06 and 2008-09). He also led part of.” time, he racked up a mark of 65-62. LCHS to five Class 4A state tournament appearances (2000, Byrd to lead IHS girls’ program; high hopes abound for 2020-21

By BRIAN THOMAS coach at Colby Community will come in handy has he id plans when so many things Byrd said he is looking for- program, I want to take pride [email protected] College. has been limited in how much change. We have been able ward to the challenges ahead in being able to do things the INDEPENDENCE — After A graduate of Tyro Com- contact he can have with his to get some practices in this as he takes over the Lady right way. My main goals for spending the past two sea- munity Christian School, Byrd new team due to the ongoing summer, but all the other Bulldog basketball program. my team are to show integrity sons on the boys’ basketball previously spent six years as COVID-19 pandemic. coaches are dealing with the “One of the things that de- and personal growth both on bench, Brycen Byrd will take a girls’ basketball coach at “One of the most difficult same things. As long as we fines me as a coach is that I and off the court. I am really on a new role at Indepen- Udall High School, including parts of this summer is that are able to stay on the same have high expectations,” Byrd excited to have the opportuni- dence High School. Byrd was the final five seasons as head there is so much uncertain- page as a team, we’ll be able said. “I want things to be done ty to lead this program, but I recently announced coach. The past ty,” Byrd said. “It has really to take on the challenges of correctly. I think it is impera- also want to develop the lead- as the new head two seasons he has been difficult to communicate this year … whatever it looks tive to stress fundamentals ers that are already in place.” girls’ basketball been an assistant with everyone and make sol- like.” and attention to detail. In my coach at IHS. for the IHS boys’ “I have been re- program, includ- ally fortunate to be ing last year’s 14-8 a part of the boys’ squad that took program,” Byrd third place in the said. “During that SEK. time, I got to know “I was excit- a lot of the return- ed when the girls’ ing players. Under head coaching po- the leadership of sition came open,” Coach (Marcus) Byrd said. “I feel Lanning, I have Brycen Byrd that I have learned been able to ex- a lot the past two perience a program that is years, and I think that I can structured and successful. I use my experience to push have seen first hand how high the program forward. I really the expectations are, and I’m enjoyed being a head coach at looking forward to establish- Udall, and I was really look- ing a successful and consis- ing for the right opportunity tent program for the girls.” for me and my family to go af- Byrd takes over the Lady ter a head coaching position Bulldog basketball program again.” after the departure of James There is often a lot of Cole, who directed the squad change when it comes to a to an 11-10 overall record new head coach. Fortunately and third-place finish in the for Byrd, he has been able to Southeast Kansas League in witness the IHS girls’ basket- his only season at IHS. Cole ball program in person and left Independence to become is familiar with many of the the head women’s basketball players on the team. That

Results from Indy City Rec tennis tourney INDEPENDENCE — Here are the latest results from the In- dependence City Rec tennis tournament. • Age 8 and under boys’ singles: Henry Reynolds def. Otto Hart, 7-2, 7-2; Zachary Bright def. Josiah Villamil, 7-5, -2; Rex Reynolds def. Cooper Stockton, 7-0, 7-5; Crosby Stanley def. Sawyer York, 5-7, 7-4, 7-4; Kason Emert def. Carter Hogan, 7-0, 7-4; Ames Thorton def. Zachary Bright, 7-4, 7-1. • Age 8 and under boys’ doubles: Kason Emert/Rex Reyn- olds def. Zachary Bright/Carter Hogan, 7-2, 7-3; Josiah Villam- il/Cooper Stockton def. Henry Reynolds/Sawyer York, 8–6, 3-7, 8-6. • Middle school team tennis: Ethan Small/Tavin Littau def. Keith Sanders/Layne Beurskens, 6-2; Mercy Foreman/Allen Mah def. Kaitlyn Spencer/Ava Morris, 6-5; Presley Schabel def. Aujene Dunn, 2-0; Callie Schlorholtz/Sadie York def. Brooklyn Mattix/Kaylea Lemos, 6-2; Zack Stott/Sarah Veile def. Matthew McLenon/Brayden Littlepage, 6-2; JD Veile tied Josh Hogge, 2-2. Team scores: Silver team 14, Gold team 11, Red Team 10, Blue team 7. • High school team tennis: Brecken Bertie/Darmarus Dunn def. Samson May/Colin Carnes, 6-0; Joey Kyle/Hayden Camp- bell def. Aiden Denney/Karma Roth, 6-2; Dustin/Elijah def. Brandon/Wyatt, 6-5; Kale Groff/Tia Gregory def. Kristina Mor- rison/Ian O’Rourke, 6-2; Hannah Kippenberer/Riley Salisbury def. Ellis Kippenberger/Addison Rosenhover, 6-1; Ryan Stoner/ Luke Schlorholtz def. Easton Morris/Willie Hayes, 6-2. Team totals: Ryan Stoner’s team 14, Brecken Bertie’s team 14, Sam- son Mah’s team 11, Tia Gregory’s team 9. • High school/Adults (Monday night): Ryan Stoner def. Chad Schlorholtz, 8-1; Luke Bass def. Brecken Bertie, 8-1; Gina McLenon def. Jaidyn Shultz, 6-3; Jaidyn Schultz def. Karma Roth, 6-0; Aiden Denney def. Willie Hayes, 6-1; Elijah def. Col- in, 7-2; Ryan Stoner def. Willie Hayes, 6-1; Brecken Bertie def. Chad Schlorholtz, 6-3; Chris Shultz def. Zack Schroeder, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1; Aiden Denney def. Dom Mendoza, 8-6. Page B4 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 SPORTS Virus concerns push bulk of juco sports to spring tional tournaments beginning Football, basketball, June 2. volleyball, soccer, golf Men’s and women’s golf will begin practice on Jan. 10 to start competitions in with competition beginning on Jan. 22. Tournaments will spring 2021 semester run through the spring with national competition held in By BRIAN THOMAS May. [email protected] Not only will these chang- After spending most of es affect fall sports, but they the spring sidelined due to will also force a delay in the the COVID-19 pandemic, the basketball season as the NJ- National Junior College Ath- CAA postponed first-semester letic Association has decided action. to push back the start of its Men’s and women’s bas- 2020-21 sports seasons. ketball teams generally start In a recent announcement, their regular seasons the first the NJCAA postponed its week of November. The reg- fall sports seasons until the ular season normally con- spring of 2021. That includes cludes the last week of Feb- the football seasons at both ruary, with the region and Independence and Coffeyville national tournaments slated community colleges. Also af- for March. fected are the sports of volley- For the 2020-21 calendar ball, men’s and women’s soc- year, basketball has been cer, and men’s and women’s pushed back to the second se- golf. mester. Although teams may “My first reaction was dis- have 60 calendar days for appointment and frustration practice and scrimmages in that we weren’t getting to the first semester, the official Local teams like the Independence Community College football squad, as seen in this preseason 2019 photo, should be pre- go ahead with our season as start of practice for the reg- planned,” said CCC athletic paring for the start of the 2020 fall sports campaign. However, COVID-19 issues across the nation have prompted the NJCAA ular season will be Jan. 11. director Jeff Leiker, who was to push most fall team sports to the spring 2021 semester. FILE PHOTO Competition will start shortly set to return as head foot- after on Jan. 22. Teams may ball coach at the school this director Eric Figurski. “We oshi) Harris had gotten full Jayhawk Conference mem- as well as available dates due play a maximum of 22 games. fall. “After having lost spring felt that we had done every- commitment from his staff ber will likely play its sev- to spring sports that will also All regular season, region practice and our summer thing in our power to prepare and players to take this seri- en-game conference slate as be in season. and district competition must school, I was looking forward for the season. Our football ously and not jeopardize each well as one non-conference “My biggest challenge in be completed by April 10. The to the fall season to get back players had arrived on cam- other or the community, and game … possibly against the moving fall sports to spring national tournaments will be- to normal. We will move for- pus, been in quarantine, been then we got the news that we Iowa Community College Ath- is scheduling,” Leiker said. gin on April 19. ward and adapt the best way tested, and the small amount had to wait it out for anoth- letic Conference. The KJCCC “Making sure we have enough “You certainly spend all of we can.” of students that tested posi- er semester. It was tough, but and ICCAC — which includes transportation and getting your time planning and pre- Although regular-season tive — only two of 169 tests you cannot argue it. You want Iowa Western, Iowa Central workers to help with events. paring for a normal season,” competition will not take of students and staff — were to be on the right side of his- and Ellsworth — have had a In order to fit all sports in, we said ICC men’s basketball place until next spring, foot- contract traced and put into tory.” scheduling agreement for the will most likely be looking at coach Bill Morosco. “I know ball teams will still be able to isolation immediately, along Practice for the football previous six seasons. holding contests on days we our student-athletes and practice this fall for 60 calen- with all contract-traced stu- regular season will resume Harris — the Jayhawk normally wouldn’t. For ex- coaches were looking forward dar days from Aug. 15 to Nov. dents. on March 1, 2021, with the Conference Coach of the Year ample, some sports that play to a full 30-game schedule. 15 and may have three scrim- “We were just going to be- first game set for March 25. last season — said he wasn’t on a weekday might play on That being said, it’s abun- mage dates against outside gin to phase in our small-pod There will be a maximum of surprised by the decision to a Sunday. I anticipate we will dantly clear that these are competition. approach to the voluntary eight regular-season games delay the 2020 football sea- be working around some of exceptional times and, across “It was tough to hear be- offseason program. We fol- that will run through May 22. son. the already established spring our country, almost everyone cause so many students rely lowed every recommendation There will be no bowl games “I wasn’t really shocked, schedule. Athletic directors in is being asked to make sacri- on the opportunities that of CDC, KDHE, NJCAA and in the spring, but the nation- seeing what’s been going on the league are still meeting to fices to help ensure the safety come from the season, but KJCCC and were prepared to al championship game will be in Kansas at the FBS levels discuss schedules.” of themselves and others. this situation warrants seri- make the steady, safe push held on June 3. and just some of the other Just like football, the sports “I think the biggest chal- ous action,” said ICC athletic for the season. Coach (Kiy- It is believed that each levels in the NCAA, along with of volleyball, men’s and wom- lenge we’ll see is creating a some juco conferences in the en’s soccer, and men’s and sense of urgency in the fall NJCAA being outspoken and women’s golf will be allowed practice season. This will voting on not playing this to practice during the fall sea- certainly be one of the most fall,” said Harris, who led the son. unique aspects of the 2020- Pirates to an 8-2 record and Volleyball will begin its 21 season. Just like teach- conference championship a regular-season practices on ers, as coaches we prepare year ago. “I was always op- Jan. 11, with competition be- lesson plans to teach and de- timistic about us playing in ginning Jan. 29. There will be velop certain habits by differ- late July. I think the biggest a maximum of 21 competition ent times. There won’t be as challenge is going to be keep- dates. The regular season, re- much time to reteach or im- ing our team together and gion and district competitions plement new tactics in Jan- showing our kids that there is must be completed by April 3, uary when the games start, purpose for the fall. Fall ball with the national tournament so building habits that won’t is going to be important for so set for April 15-17. fade during the extended “The Right Choice for State Senate District 15” many.” Men’s and women’s soccer winter break will be critical.” “The Right Choice for State Senate District 15” Of course, the NJCAA’s de- will begin their spring cham- “The Right Choice for State Senate District 15” It will be a quiet first se- cision not only affects football pionship season with practic- mester for sports throughout but also all other fall sports. es on March 15. Competition the junior college ranks. But “You have my personal assurance that I will always That could potentially cause will begin on April 2 with a barring any additional chang- “You“The have Right my personal Choice assurancefor State Senatethat I will District always 15” a scheduling mess for athletic maximum of 14 games. All es, the post-holiday portion of remember I represent you – the taxpayer. directors as they face chal- competition must be complet- the calendar will be non-stop Myremember Motto is: I represent ‘Putting Taxpayers you – the First’taxpayer. ” lenges with rescheduled dates ed by May 24, with the na- action for about five months My Motto is: ‘Putting Taxpayers First’ ” involving nearly every com- “YouMy Motto have is: my ‘Putting personal Taxpayers assurance First’ that ” I will always petitive sport by the NJCAA. remember IWe represent can you –Count the taxpayer. 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Paid for by Friends of Virgil, Jason Moore, Treasurer Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B5 SPORTS CNB Tennis Classis experiences CVHS grad is selected as a adjustments, more brackets NAIA Academic All-American INDEPENDENCE — A major overhaul of Zack Schroeder, Gavin Webster and Matt Ysu- SALINA, Kan. — Troy Wat- the Community National Bank & Trust Tennis si, that idea was adopted. After sign-ups, six son, a Kansas Wesleyan Uni- Classic, played in Independence, has seen ad- teams composed of at least one male and one versity senior from Coffeyville, ditional brackets added and the length of tour- female, were formed with the ideal scenario was named to the 2019-20 nament play expanded. for a team to challenge another team in three Academic All-America NAIA This year, the 46th annual tournament fea- matches - singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Men’s At-Large Second-Team, tured the popular mixed doubles divisions for On Friday, July 10, all six teams played 8-game as selected by the College kids 10 and under and kids 11 to 14. Little pro-sets with points awarded for every game Sports Information Directors boys played with their moms, grandmas, aunts won. Second round match-ups were then de- of America (CoSIDA). and others on Monday, June 22, and Wednes- termined for the matches on Saturday. One The NAIA Academic day, June 24, while little girls played with their final round was played starting at noon, so All-America program is finan- dads, grandpas, uncles and others on June 23 each team got to compete against three other cially supported by the NAIA and 25. The United States Tennis Association teams. Organizers said points from the three national governance structure is now stressing the Non-Elimination Tourna- matches were not officially totaled but winners to assist CoSIDA with han- ment Generation, therefore that format was were aware of who they were. dling the awards fulfillment adopted for these youth divisions. There were The tournament was billed as an “anniver- aspects for the 2019-20 NAIA no brackets, no winners, no losers, no trophies sary” tournament so anyone who had ever Academic All-America teams. and no sign-ups. competed in a previous tournament was invit- Despite the cancellation of All the kids just came to the courts with ed to play, and it was noted that the level of spring competition during their opposite parent to play tennis for at least play was the strongest it had ever been. Other COVID-19, CoSIDA continued three matches and received a complimentary alumni players are already planning on at- its sponsorship of the Aca- towel from CNB&T. tending next year using the same format. demic All-America awards Organizers said there were slightly fewer Last year 40 high school and adult men and program. Student-athletes teams this year with 37 as compared to 47 in women competed in the Men’s A and Men’s B were selected based on career 2019 and 43 in 2018, but a lot more tennis was Singles and Doubles and the Women’s Singles statistics. played with a total of 53 matches. and Doubles divisions with 43 such players Nominees to the CoSIDA The high school and adult divisions were competing this year. Last year there were 37 Academic All-America pro- also completely changed. Zack Schroeder orig- total matches played in those divisions over a gram must have at least a inated a “team challenge” concept and after 10 day time, and this year 66 matches were 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and Troy Watson . . . named to the 2019-20 Academic All-Ameri- some tweaking by the task force of Ken Brown, played in less than 24 hours. must have attended their cur- ca NAIA Men’s At-Large Second-Team. COURTESY PHOTO Sam Carnes, Gina McLenon, Molly Reynolds, rent institution for at least one full academic year and have men. His career win-loss record reached sophomore athletic Over his career in 99 stands at 2197-608 (.783 win eligibility status. rounds, Watson has a 75.1 percentage). The at-large program for scoring average and has won The Caney Valley High COLLEGES the Academic All-America four tournaments, 13 top-five School graduate is a three- program includes the sports of finishes and 22 top-10 finish- time Academic All-KCAC hon- fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice es. oree and will be named as a Area students earn degrees at Oklahoma State Univ. hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, His best scoring season Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Ath- STILLWATER, Okla. — according to the Office of the of science in mechanical en- swimming and diving, tennis, was in 2018 when he had a lete for a second time in 2019- Oklahoma State University Registrar. gineering; Jack Ronald Gerl- water polo for both men and 74.3 scoring average. In the 20. awarded degrees to 3,840 Among the local gradu- er of Coffeyville, bachelor of women; bowling, crew and 2019-20 season, which was Watson completed his un- students this past spring, in- ates were Colton Ryan Stal- science in natural resources field hockey for women; and cut short by the pandemic, he dergraduate degree in ac- cluding 2,432 Oklahomans, ford of Coffeyville, bachelor ecology and management. volleyball and wrestling for had a 74.5 scoring average. counting this spring.

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1817 Main Parsons 620-421-1427 Page B6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23, 2020) (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 16 and 23, Year of Birth 2003, A male 2020) Case No. 19 JC 18 I (C) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE DIVISION NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 38-2237 IN THE MATTER OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN IN THE INTEREST OF: N. J. J., Minor Child Year of Birth 2016, A X female TO: JOSHUA ALBRITTON, CHRISTINA LONG, ANY UNKNOWN GRAND- CITY OF COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Plaintiff‐ Case No. 17 JC 29 I (C) PARENTS and all other persons who are or may be concerned: Condemnor) You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that vs. the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE ATCHI- NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents SON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY (Defendant‐Landown- unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change ers or Other Interested Parties) PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 38-2237 in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, Case No. 2020 CV – 11 C and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. TO: ELIZABETH BATTAGLEAR, ALL UNKNOWN GRANDPARENTS, and all Matter Involving Real Property A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 31st day of July 2020, at 10:00 other persons who are or may be concerned: a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the NOTICE OF PROCEEDING TO CONDEMN of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to LAND AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written re- in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, CONSIDER PETITION sponse to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 31st day of July 2020, at 10:00 You are hereby notified that on May 12, 2020, the City of Coffeyville, Kansas, Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and filed an Eminent Domain Petition in the District Court of Montgomery County, a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived Kansas, seeking the condemnation of certain lands and the real property inter- or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. ests therein in Montgomery County, Kansas, all as set forth in said Petition. parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ paren- The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to The Court has ordered the Petition shall be taken up and considered on Au- tal rights. appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written re- gust 12, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., at the Montgomery County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Dan Reyn- sponse to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure City Hall Building, 7th & Walnut, Coffeyville, Kansas. olds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301, 620-331-1800. You have the right to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the Plaintiff-Condemnor to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an at- Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is has the power of eminent domain and whether the taking is necessary to the torney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents Plaintiff-Condemnor’s lawful corporate purposes. If so, the judge will appoint but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the three (3) disinterested residents to serve as appraisers and will entertain sug- pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you. Christina Long: Mi- parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ paren- gestions from any party in interest relating to the appointment of such apprais- chael Hassenplug, P.O. Box 1177, Coffeyville, KS 67337; 620-251-8300. Joshua tal rights. ers, at least two (2) of whom are required to have experience in the valuation of Albritton: Jim Villamaria, 400 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762; 620-235-1806. An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Dan Reyn- real estate. The appraisers so appointed will view and appraise the value of the Date and time of hearing: July 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. olds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-1800. You have the right lots and parcels of land found to be necessary and determine the damages and Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an at- compensation to the interested parties resulting from the taking. 67337 torney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney HALL, LEVY, DeVORE, BELL, OTT & KRITZ, P.A. /s/ Deborah Lewis but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Clerk/Judge of the District Court Coffeyville, KS 67337 pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Michael Hassenplug, (620) 251-1300 P.O. Box 1177, Coffeyville, KS 67337; 620-251-8300. Attorneys for Plaintiff-Condemnor Date and time of hearing: July 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS ______67337 (Published in Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23, 30 and Aug. /s/ Deborah Lewis ______6, 2020) (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020) Clerk of the District Court IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS ______LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. (Plaintiff) In compliance with K.S.A. 25-4610 a test will be made on the 27th of July, (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 16 and 23, vs. 2020 at 3:00 P.M. in the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office on the Election Sys- 2020) ESTATE OF JEFFERY D. ERSKIN, DECEASED a/k/a ESTATE OF JEFFREY tems and Software (ESS) optical scanning machine to ascertain that the equip- D. ERSKIN, DECEASED; MARY J. ERSKIN a/k/a MARY JO ERSKIN f/k/a ment will correctly count the votes cast for the Primary Election to be held August IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE MARY JO MCCOY, DECEASED; ADAM SCOTT MCCOY; MELISSA VEATCH; 4th, 2020. The test shall be observed by at least two election officials, who shall DIVISION JILLIAN LEE BARTON a/k/a JILLIAN LEE BRATON; BRYAN JOSEPH MC- not be of the same political party and shall be open to representatives of the COY; STATE OF KANSAS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; UNITED STATES political parties, candidates, the press and the public. IN THE INTEREST OF: OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY – INTERNAL REVENUE Charlotte A. Scott Schmidt N. F. W., Minor Child SERVICE; SOUTHERN TIRE MART a/k/a SOUTHERN TIRE MART, LLC; and Montgomery County Clerk/Election Officer Year of Birth 2005, the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, credi- A X female tors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of Case No. 17 JC 28 I any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and ______assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corpo- (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 30 and rations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, credi- Aug. 6, 2020) NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication tors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the COFFEYVILLE TO: KAELEM WILSON, ALL UNKNOWN GRANDPARENTS, and all other unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors persons who are or may be concerned: and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, (Defendants) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF COLLEEN J. MARSH, DECEASED You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that Case No. 2020-CV-30-I CASE NO. 2020-PR- 24 C the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the (Title to Real Estate Involved) parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents NOTICE OF HEARING unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, NOTICE OF SUIT You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Cindy and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. TO ALL OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND ALL OTHER PER- Manley, sole heir of Colleen J. Marsh, deceased, praying: A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 31st day of July 2020, at 10:00 SONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED: That descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and You are hereby notified that a Second Amended Petition to Foreclose Mort- Montgomery County, Kansas, to-wit: control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived gage has been filed in the Montgomery County District Court by Central National Lot Nine (9), Block Two (2), West End Place Addition to the City of Coffeyville, of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. Bank praying for foreclosure of a real estate mortgage on the following described Montgomery County, Kansas The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to real property, to wit: and all personal property and other Kansas real estate owned by decedent at appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written re- Lots 17 and 18, Block 1, CARSON AND BALDWINS FIRST ADDITION to the the time of her death. sponse to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure City of Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 18th to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the which has a common street address of 510 E. 5th Street, Cherryvale, Kansas day of August, 2020, at 9:00 A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Cof- Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is 67301, and you are hereby required to answer or otherwise plead to said Petition feyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents on or before September 3, 2020, in the Montgomery County District Court at be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the Independence, Kansas. If you fail to answer or otherwise plead, the Petition will course upon the Petition. parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ paren- be taken as true, and judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon CINDY MANLEY, PETITIONER tal rights. the Petition. HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Dan Reyn- Aaron O. Martin, #24170 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 olds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-1800. You have the right CLARK, MIZE & LINVILLE, CHARTERED Coffeyville KS 67337 to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an at- P.O. Box 380 (620) 251-1300 torney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney Salina, KS 67402-0380 but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents to Tel. (785) 823-6325; Fax (785) 823-1868 pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Michael Hassenplug, [email protected] ______P.O. Box 1177, Coffeyville, KS 67337; 620-251-8300. (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle, Thursday, July 16, 23, and 30, Date and time of hearing: July 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. 2020) Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS 67337 ______IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT /s/ Deborah Lewis (Published in Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23, 30 and Aug. COFFEYVILLE Clerk of the District Court 6, 2020)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS L. HAGAN, DECEASED IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT CASE NO. 2020-PR 23 C ______COFFEYVILLE (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 16 and 23, 2020) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NOTICE OF HEARING LORRAINE CAROLYN BOWMAN, DECEASED AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE CASE NO. 2020-PR- 3 C THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: DIVISION You are hereby notified that on July 10, 2020, a Petition was filed in this Court by Paul Nesdahl, the step-son of Dennis L. Hagan, deceased, praying for issu- IN THE INTEREST OF: NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: ance of Letters of Administration. A. J. L. V. Minor Child You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of July, 2020, a Petition was filed You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 11th Year of Birth 2014, A X female in this Court by Lawrence A. Bowman, Executor of the Estate of Lorraine Caro- day of August, 2020, at 9:00 A.M. of said day, in said Court, in the City of Cof- Case No. 18 JC 58 I (C) feyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will • continued on next page be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due NOTICE OF HEARING-PUBLICATION course upon the Petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 38-2237 (4) months from the date of first publication of this Notice, as provided by law, TO: SIERRA VERNON, BRANDON TRAMELL, ANTHONY VERNON, ALL and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. UNKNOWN GRANDPARENTS and all other persons who are or may be con- PAUL NESDAHL, PETITIONER cerned: HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ COLLEGES You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 the child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the Coffeyville KS 67337 parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents (620) 251-1300 unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change Attorneys for Petitioner in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, Local students on honor and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the child. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 31st day of July 2020, at 10:00 ______a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and rolls at Univ. of Kansas (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 9, 16, 23 control of the child. The hearing will determine if the parents should be deprived School of Business and 30, 2020) LAWRENCE — More than of their parental rights and the right to custody of the child. 7,500 undergraduate stu- • Ashley Johnson, Indepen- The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to dence: College of Liberal Arts & appear before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written re- dents at the University of Sciences SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) sponse to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure Kansas earned honor roll dis- to respond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the tinction for the spring 2020 • Erin Latimer, Independence: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences NOTICEO T RESPONDENT: Gloria Laticia Love Court from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that the child is semester. a Child in Need of Care, removing the child from the custody of parent, parents • Emily Lattin, Independence: PETITIONER’S NAME: Kyle Jeffrey Love Local students who earned Case No. D20-01313 or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding the School of Health Professions honor roll distinction include: CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIF. parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ paren- • Aubree Lawrie, Indepen- tal rights. • Kendra Gardner, Caney: Col- dence: College of Liberal Arts & You have 30 calendar days after the Summons and Petition are served on An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Dan Reyn- lege of Liberal Arts & Sciences Sciences you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the olds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301; 620-331-1800. You have the right • Sydney Coons, Coffeyville: • Rindy Marquez, Indepen- to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without an at- petitioner. A letter, phone call or court appearance will not protect you. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences dence: School of Pharmacy torney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an attorney If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affect- • Emma Herkelman, Cof- • Madeline O’Rourke, Inde- ing your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both parents feyville: School of Education pendence: School of Education children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you. Sierra Vernon: Michael Hassenplug, P.O. Box 1177, Coffeyville, KS 67337; 620-251-8300. Bran- • Daphne Lin, Coffeyville: Col- • Noah Ring, Independence: For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer don Tramell: Jim Villamaria, 400 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762; 620-235-1806. lege of Liberal Arts & Sciences College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), Date and time of hearing: July 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. • Meaghan Rettele, Coffeyville: at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting • Brooklinn Royer, Indepen- Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS School of Pharmacy your local county bar association. dence: College of Liberal Arts & 67337 • Sam Hilger, Independence: Sciences NOTICE: Restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic /s/ Deborah Lewis partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes Clerk of the District Court further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforce- ment officer who has received or seen a copy of them. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver ______form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 16 and 23, Student graduates from Harding the court waived for you or the other party 2020) SEARCY, Ark. — Matheus during a virtual ceremony on Superior Court of Contra Costa County Ribeiro of Coffeyville is one Aug. 15. 751 Pine Street, PO Box 911 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE Martinez, CA 94553 DIVISION of more than 800 students Ribeiro received a bachelor B. Sharp, deputy clerk who received their diploma of business administration in Date: April 30, 2020 IN THE INTEREST OF: and will be recognized as a information systems and in- A. R. S. A., Minor Child Harding University graduate ternational business. Thursday, July 23, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B7 PUBLIC NOTICES • continued on next page before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response to the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to re- Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 lyn Bowman, deceased, praying for a final settlement of the estate, approval of spond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court TO: JUSTIN HOUSER, ROBERT HOUSER, ANY UNKNOWN GRANDPAR- his acts, proceedings, and accounts as Executor, allowance for attorney’s fees from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that each child is a ENTS and all other persons who are or may be concerned: and expenses, determination of the heirs, devisees, and legatees entitled to the Child in Need of Care, removing the children from the custody of parent, parents You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that estate and assignment to them in accordance with the Will of Lorraine Carolyn or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding each child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the Bowman, deceased. the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 18th parental rights. unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change day of August, 2020, at 9 A.M. of said day in said Court in the City of Coffeyville, An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the children: Dan in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Reynolds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301, 620-331-1800. You have the and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the children. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 7th day of August 2020, at 10:00 the Petition. an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and Y LAWRENCE A. BOWMAN, PETITIONER attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both control of the children. The hearing will determine if the parents should be de- HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for you: Michael prived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the children. 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 Hassenplug, P.O. Box 1177, Coffeyville, Kansas; 620-251-8300. The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to appear Coffeyville KS 67337 Date and time of hearing: August 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. before this Court on the date and time shown, or to file your written response to (620) 251-1300 Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS the petition with the Clerk of the District Court prior to that time. Failure to re- Attorneys for Petitioner 67337 spond or to appear before the Court at the time shown will not prevent the Court /s/ Deborah Lewis from entering judgment as requested in the petition, finding that each child is a Clerk/Judge of the District Court Child in Need of Care, removing the children from the custody of parent, parents ______or any other present legal custodian until further order of the Court, or finding (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23 and 30, the parents unfit, and entering an order permanently terminating the parents’ 2020) ______parental rights. (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23 and 30, An attorney has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child: Dan Reyn- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE 2020) olds, P.O. Box 747, Independence, KS 67301, 620-331-1800. You have the DIVISION right to appear before the Court and be heard personally, either with or without IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., JUVENILE an attorney. The Court will appoint an attorney for any parent who desires an IN THE INTEREST OF: DIVISION attorney but is financially unable to hire one. The Court may order one or both B. L. P., Minor Child C. M. H., Minor Child parents to pay child support. An attorney has been appointed for Justin Houser: Year of Birth 2007, A X female Year of Birth 2015, A X male IN THE INTEREST OF: Jim Villamaria, 400 W. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762; 620-235-1806. Case No. 18 JC 70 I Case No. 18 JC 71 I A. M. H., Minor Child T. V. H., Minor Child Date and time of hearing: August 7, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Year of Birth 2016, A X female Year of Birth 2018, A X male Place of hearing: Coffeyville Courthouse, 102 W. 7th St., Coffeyville, KS 67337 Case No. 18 JC 51 I Case No. 18 JC 52 I NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication /s/ Deborah Lewis Clerk/Judge of the District Court Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 TO: MELISSA HARTPENCE, ANY UNKNOWN GRANDPARENTS and all NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this court alleging that each child named above is a Child in Need of Care. The Court may find that the Budget Form CC-J STATE OF KANSAS parents are unfit by reason or conduct or condition which renders the parents unable to care properly for a child, the conduct or condition is unlikely to change NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING in the foreseeable future, the parental rights of the parent should be terminated, 2020-2021 BUDGET and a permanent custodian should be appointed for the children. INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE A hearing on the petition is scheduled for the 7th day of August 2020, at 10:00 The governing body of Independence Community College, Montgomery County, will meet on a.m. At the hearing the Court may issue orders relating to the care, custody and (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020) control of the children. The hearing will determine if the parents should be de- August 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom Video Conference prived of their parental rights and the right to custody of the children. for the purpose of answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds, and the amount of The parent(s), and any other person having legal custody are required to appear NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2020-21 BUDGET Thtaxe governing to be levied, body and of Independence to consider amendments.Community College, Detailed Montgomery budget information County Kan, willis available meet at 7:00 at t hep.m., ICC Monday, Business Aug. 3,Office 2020 via Zoom Video Conference for the purpose of answeringand will objections be available of taxpayers at this hearing. relating to the proposed use of funds and the amount of tax to be levied, and to consider amendments. Detailed budget information is available at the ICC Business Office and will be avail- (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, July 23, 2020) able at this hearing. BUDGET SUMMARY BudgeThet summary:Expenditures The andExpenditures the Amount and Amountof 2020 of Tax 2020 to beTax Levied to be Levied (as shown (as shown below) below) establish establish the the maximum maximum l imitslimits of the MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN. 2020-21 budget.of the 2020-2021 The Estimated budget. Tax Rate The in "theEst. far Tax right Rate" column in isthe shown far right for comparative column, shown purposes, for comparative and is subject purpos to changees, depend- AUDITOR’S QUARTERLY REPORT ing on the final assessed valuation.is subject to slight change depending on final assessed valuation. April through June 2020 2018-2019 2019-2020 Proposed Budget 2020-2021 Actual Actual Actual Actual Budgeted Amount of Est. Expend. & Tax Expend. & Tax Expend. & 2020 Tax to Tax Transfers Rate* Transfers Rate* Transfers be Levied Rate* Current Funds Unrestricted General Fund 10,508,563 41.758 11,699,213 41.703 11,648,373 5,724,888 41.702 Postsecondary Tech Ed 1,273,518 1,555,079 1,385,127 xxxxxxxxx xxx Adult Education 52,288 52,288 52,288 0 0.000 Adult Supp Education 0 xxx 0 xxx 0 xxxxxxxxx xxx Motorcycle Driver 0 xxx 0 xxx 0 xxxxxxxxx xxx Truck Driver Training 0 xxx 0 xxx 0 xxxxxxxxx xxx Auxiliary Enterprise 2,137,908 xxx 2,091,680 xxx 2,108,356 xxxxxxxxx xxx Plant Funds xxx xxx xxxxxxxxx xxx Capital Outlay 114,000 90,661 30,220 0 0.000 Bond and Interest 0 0 0 0 0.000 Special Assessment 0 0 0 0 0.000 No Fund Warrants 0 0 0 0 0.000 Revenue Bonds 0 xxx 0 xxx 0 xxxxxxxxx xxx Total All Funds 14,086,277 41.758 15,488,921 41.703 15,224,364 xxxxxxxxx 41.702 Total Tax Levied 5,899,703 5,899,136 xxxxxxxxxx 5,724,888 Assessed Valuation 141,283,168 141,455,916 137,280,888 Outstanding Indebtedness, July 1 2018 2019 2020 G.O. Bonds 0 0 0 Capital Outlay Bonds 0 0 0 Revenue Bonds 0 0 0 No-Fund Warrants 0 0 0 Temporary Notes 0 0 0 Lease Purchase Principal 4,290,423 3,102,000 2,195,000 Total 4,290,423 3,102,000 2,195,000 * Tax Rates are expressed in mills.

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Page No. WILDCAT EXTENSION DISTRICT CHEROKEE TOWNSHIP (Published in the MontgomeryNOTICE O CountyF BUDGET Chronicle HEARING Thursday, July 23, 2020) State of Kansas (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020) Special District The governing body of 2021 NOTICE OFWildcat BUDGET Extension District # HEARING14 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The governing body of Wildcat ExtensionMontgomery District C ounty#14, Montgomery County, will meet at 6:00 The governing body of Cherokee Township, Montgomery County, will meet at 6:00 p.m., Wednes- will meet on August 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. at 120 E. Buffalo, Girard, KS 66743 for the purpose of hearing and p.m., Wednesday,answering o bjectionsAug. 12, o 2020,f taxpayers at 120 relating E. Buffalo, to the proposed Girard, use oKansas,f all funds 66743, and the foramo untthe of purpose tax to levied. of hearing day, Aug. 5, 2020, at the Cherokee Township Hall for the purpose of hearing and answering ob- and answeringThe proposed objections budget can of be taxpayersviewed at an relatingy of the district to the extension proposed offices use and of will funds be av ailableand the at this amount hearing. of tax jections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of funds and the amount of tax to be levied. to be levied. The proposed budget can be viewed at any of the Wildcat Extension offices and will be Detailed budget information is available at the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, SUPPORTING COUNTIES available at this Montgomeryhearing. County (home county) Crawford County, Labette County, Wilson County Independence, and will be available at this hearing. Proposed Budget 2021 Expenditures and Amount of 2020 Ad Valorem Tax Budget summary: BUDGET SUMMARY Budget summary: Proposed Budget 2021 Expenditures and Amount of 2020 Ad Valorem Tax establish Proposedthe maximum Budget 2021 limits Expenditures of the 2021 and Amountbudget. of Estimated 2020 Ad Valorem Tax RateTax establish is subject the maximum to change limits depend- establish the maximum limits of the 2021 budget. Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depend- ing on theof final the 2021 assessed budget. Estimatedvaluation. Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation. ing on the final assessed valuation.

Prior Year Actual 2019 Current Year Estimate for 2020 Proposed Budget Year for 2021 Actual Actual Budget AuthorityAmount of 2020 Estimate FUND Expenditures Tax Rate* Expenditures Tax Rate* for Expenditures Ad Valorem Tax Tax Rate* General 1,264,820 1.353 1,854,114 1.383 1,982,195 1,108,790 1.321 Debt Service

Totals 1,264,820 1.353 1,854,114 1.383 1,982,195 1,108,790 1.321 Less: Transfers 0 0 0 Net Expenditures 1,264,820 1,854,114 1,982,195 Total Tax Levied 1,113,918 1,164,085 xxxxxxxxxxxxx Assessed Valuation: 823,163,029 841,843,329 839,088,399

Outstanding Indebtedness, Jan 1, 2018 2019 2020 G.O. Bonds 0 0 0 Revenue Bonds 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 Lease Pur. Princ. 0 0 0

Total 0 0 0

*Tax rates are expressed in mills.

Doug Toburen Governing Body Chair Page No. 1 Page B8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 Independence Public Library announces upcoming programs

INDEPENDENCE — Services and programs Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck. Meet- All entries will be seen in the library, and pos- • June 27: Musical Trivia Contest at 4:30 at the Independence Public Library continue ings are at 6 pm. sibly in the Independence Daily Reporter. Sub- 4:30 p.m. Calling all musical fans! An event for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list- Book discussions online take place once per mit your entries to Miss Charlene by dropping a everyone: children, tweens, teens, and families. ing of some of those services and programs. month, next up on July 31 is “Grimm for Grown print out version in an envelope in the library’s We will use teams based on everyone in your Ups.” drop box addressed to “Youth Department” virtual group. Upcoming For Adults: or submit online to: https://forms.gle/AJ9s- Create a team name when joining the Zoom The library continues to provide book dis- Youth Activities for July: FRhRKRJDANsg9. meeting room. Teams cannot exceed 6 people. cussions online. The Science Fiction/ Fantasy • Summer Activity Bags - Activity bags avail- • Tuesdays: Virtual Storytime @ Home - Ev- Register for the event online at https://forms. Group, Little Green Men meet online on the able for pickup in the library foyer Tuesdays to ery Tuesday, Miss Charlene will lead a mem- gle/fDo2Miuxj8d8TS1o6. second Thursday each month. Coming up on Fridays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. orable story time with stories, shaker songs, * * * * Aug, 13 will be discussion on “The Many Faces • Scary Story Contest (all month of July) - and themed craft to foster pre-reading skills Check iplks.org or the library’s Facebook of Lord Voldemort.” Burning to tell a spooky story? What about a through a prerecorded video posted on our pages for more information. Call the library at The Short Story Group, Drabble Rousers, wicked poem? Submissions are due by July 31. Facebook page (@iplks) at 10 a.m. 331-3030 or email [email protected]. meet alternate Mondays online as well. Com- Miss Charlene will contact the contest win- Afterward, follow the link in the comment ing up on July 27 will be discussion on “The ners by the end of August to receive their prize. section for a themed craft activity.

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• Counseling and SEL • Counseling and SEL RATES PER WEEK Medicalodges, Columbus 101 Lee Avenue Columbus, Kansas 66725 • Testing, evaluation and accreditationUp to 25 word...... $10.00 • Testing, evaluation and accreditation • Curriculum and Instruction Each additional word...... 20¢ • Curriculum and Instruction Online Only Auction • Bidding is Open Now! • Technology and Remote Learning/PBLDisplay ads, per column inch...... $10.00 • Technology and Remote Learning/PBL Bert Yates - Living Estate - 914 Hwy 99, Sedan, Kansas • Teacher Support Kanas Classified Ad Network.... Call for • Teacher Support Auctioneer’s Note: Large sale! Recommend previewing to see everything! Will be 1-2 more sales at this location. • Master or advanced degree stronglyrates preferred • Master or advanced degree strongly preferred *Comprehensive benefit package available with the district paying *Comprehensive benefit package available with the district paying Tractor, Implements, Tools, Shop, Outdoor: IH Farmall Cub, running when parked; quick attach: 3 pt load mover, 1 bottom TERMS plow, Kub Klipper rotary mower, front blade, disk; 3pt 6’ King Kutter blade; IHC No.9 Sickle Mower; Craftsman 5HP chipper, nice; up to $615 per month to purchase district health insurance. up to $615 per month to purchase district health insurance. • Cash in advance chain link fence; 4 cyl motor; loader for older tractor; Allis salvage tractor, misc tractor parts; scrap iron; metal picnic table base; used Caney Valley• VISA, American Express or Master- Caney Valley tin; truck box; Reddy heater; galvanized items; lots of mechanic, garden, hand tools; NIB router; battery chargers; buffers, drills; 6’ Card Unified School• Credit givenDistrict only to those with estab- Unified School District industrial bench (wood/metal); shop vacs; wheel barrow, lawn chairs; chains; boomer; come-a-long; 1500 PSI power washer; CH 700 E. Bullpuplished accounts. Blvd. 700 E. Bullpup Blvd. Fluxcore 85 Pro-Welder; push mowers; 2.5ton cherry picker; engine stand; 12-2/G wire; ladders; Newer Craftsman 10” table saw; propane tanks, heater; floor jacks; hand truck; Hi-Lift jack; bolt cutters; vises; bench grinder, air bubbles; Delta miter saw; port air Caney, KS 67333OFFICES Caney, KS 67333 compressor; car ramps; Grizzly 15” scroll saw; well water pump; sump pump; BBQ grill; Snap-On 3/8 impact; grinders, sanders, buf- 711 Fourth • P.O. Box 269 fers; 12v and hand winch; 220V ext cord; tap/die set; engine stand; trailer jack; John Deere chainsaw; vtg indust drill press; towbar/ (620) 879-9200 / fax (620)Oswego, 879-9209 KS 67356 (620) 879-9200 / fax (620) 879-9209 (620) 795-2550 load stabilizer hitch; Stihl 017 chainsaw; weed eaters District applications are available at the(620) above 795-4712 address fax or District applications are available at the above address or Antiques, Collectibles: Fire Chief peddle car; Unique Art Mfg Co. Lil Abner metal toy piano set; Maytag 1 cyl kickstart motor and visit our website at www.caney.com. [email protected] visit our website at www.caney.com. washer; Briggs (WMB) 1 cyl motor; sm steel wheel; CI New Home treddle sewing base; CI 101 Ranch boot jack; Delco battery sign It is the continuing policy of U.S.D. 436 to provide equal opportunity to each individual in all aspects of employment It is the continuing policy of U.S.D. 436 to provide equal opportunity to each individual in all aspects of employment (rough); CI oval pot; marble bench tops; NIB Tiara, depression, jadeite, Fostoria, crystal glassware; oil lamps; CI Vogelzand Boxwood P.O. Box 417 or the provision of services without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, age, sex, or the provision of services without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, age, sex, stove; wood boxes &crates; carbide car light; CI school desk; oil heater; wire basket and chicken; model planes/engine; sleds; glass national origin, disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor.Sedan, KS 67361 national origin, disability, veteran status or any other non-job related factor. (620) 725-3176 showcase; nice quilts; tractor décor; bicycles; Atwater-Kent radio speaker (Victrola style); aluminum pitchers/cups; license plates; [email protected] Flintstones glasses; hand bench grinder; silverware; small collectible items; kids library table; vtg scooter; croquet set, bird cage; crosscut saw; Daisy BB; Vtg 3-wheeler helmet and box; 16' wood ladder; wagons; masonic; model airplanes; razors; Coleman lan- 422 W. Main tern; Pyrex bowl set; bird cages; Cape Cod Avon, more! Independence, KS 67301 (620) 331-5040, ext. 2 Household: New 4whl walker/chair; kitchen household items; FS maple bed frame; sewing, more [email protected] Terms: Cash, check or credit card.

202 W. Fourth • P.O. Box 186 Now Has 2 Locations! Preview: Thursday, July 23 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Bids begin closing Sunday, July 26 at 5 p.m. Caney, KS 67333 205 W. 9th, Coffeyville Pay and pickup: Monday, July 27 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. If you cannot or are not prepared to pay and pick (620) 879-2156 (620) 879-2855 fax (620) 251-2200 up at the scheduled time, please do not bid. Call with questions. Register and bid at the website below. [email protected] East of Dearing, KS Midwest Auctions - Midwest Real Estate (620) 948-3400 DEADLINE (3 miles east of Dearing or west of Coffeyille Country Club on Woodland Ave.) Geo Sterling Eisele - Realtor/Auctioneer Deadline:...... Monday, 5 p.m. New & Used • Antiques • Furniture • La-Z-Boy Recliners Cell: 620-779-5659 • www.biddinghereonline.com Page B10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, July 23, 2020 LATT UTY Tracking cellence Unifi ed School District 506 Home of the Grilies PO • 0 S H S S • A S 0 • 202 • F 20

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USD 506 ALTAMONT GRADE SCHOOL LABETTE COUNTY • Standard of Excellence met annually EDNA GRADE SCHOOL • Highly successful athletic programs • Achieve the Standard of Excellence • High levels of technology integration ENROLLMENT on Kansas State Assessments year • Pre-school program DATES & TIMES after year • New science lab • Excellent band and competitive FOR THE 2020-2021 • Student laptops with wireless access athletic programs Preschool Program Call for information - SCHOOL YEAR • A community that cares about its Must be 3 years old by Aug. 31. school GRADE SCHOOLS • New science lab Wednesday, Aug. 5 • Student laptops with wireless access 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Preschool Program Call for information - Thursday, Aug. 6 Must be 3 years old by Aug. 31. MEADOW VIEW GRADE SCHOOL 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. • A Standard of Excellence School • A tradition of exceptional student LABETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL athletes Tuesday, Aug. 4 • Strong parental support 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. • State of the art science lab Wednesday, Aug. 5 • Student laptops with wireless access 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 MOUND VALLEY GRADE SCHOOL Preschool Program Call for information - 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Must be 3 years old by Aug. 31. • Two time recipient of the Governor’s * Enroll each student Achievement Award at his/her school • Multiple state awards for outstanding academic success • Meeting all students’ needs through CHECK US high quality instruction • New science lab OUT ONLINE! • Student laptops with wireless access Preschool Program Call for information - LABETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Visit our website: Must be 3 years old by Aug. 31. • Nationally recognized programs in Agriculture, Business, Electronics, www.usd506.org Family/Consumer Sciences and Theater • A dedicated and caring staff committed to student success Labette County Schools USD 506 • Innovative I3 Project www.icubedproject.com Or follow @GrizzlyNation on • “LCA“ renowned for accelerated Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, BARTLETT GRADE SCHOOL learning opportunities, credit Snapchat, & The Cube for live • Governor’s Achievement Award Recipient recovery, dropout events. • The small public school with a private recovery and prevention school feel • Highly competitive athletic programs #beaGrizzly • We treat your children like our own at the regional and state levels #weRlabette • New science labs & 3D Printer • New science lab • Student laptops with wireless access • Student laptops with wireless access Altamont Grade School Bartlett Grade School Edna Grade School Meadow View Grade School Mound Valley Grade School Principal Mrs. Tiffany Flatt Principal Mr. Spence Allison Principal Mr. Tim Traxson Principal Mr. Chris Kastler Principal Mrs. Melissa Green P.O. Box 306 • 705 E. 6th P.O. Box 4676 • 201 W. 2nd P.O. Box 220 • 220 W. Myrtle 1377 21000 Rd. 402 Walnut Altamont, KS 67330 Bartlett, KS 67332 Edna, KS 67342 Parsons, KS 67357 Mound Valley, KS 67354 (620) 784-5511 (620) 226-3414 (620) 922-7210 (620) 421-1857 (620) 328-3121 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Labette County High School Principal Mr. Shane Holtzman • Interim Assistant Principal Stacy Smith • Counselor Crystal Witty• Counselor Jack Leake • Athletic Director Sean Price P.O. Box 407 • 601 S. High School St. • Altamont, KS 67330 • (620) 784-5321 • [email protected] Superintendent - John Wyrick • [email protected]