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$1.00 PER ISSUE Githens Medical providers collaborate on COVID-19 hired as tact workers who are critical to the Local medical providers COVID-19 medical care, school teach- conduct first-ever mass ers and staffs, and all remaining unvaccinated persons from the first USD 447 vaccine clinic on Wednesday phase. The third phase of the schedule, BY ANDY TAYLOR which is slated to begin in March and top chief [email protected] continue through late April or May, INDEPENDENCE — Medical pro- will target all persons age 16-64 who CHERRYVALE — A product viders throughout Montgomery Coun- have severe medical issues, all other of Cherryvale-Thayer school ty put their collective efforts in motion critical workers, and all remaining system will return to his on Wednesday with a mass inocula- unvaccinated persons from the previ- hometown to serve as the tion clinic at the Independence Civic ous phase. USD 447 superintendent. Center. The fourth and fifth phases, will At a special meeting of the The event marked the first time target all remaining population USD 447 Board of Educa- since the rollout of the COVID-19 vac- groups. tion on Monday, the board cines for multiple medical providers Because the datelines of the vac- approved a job agreement to pool their resources in achieving cine schedule are based on vaccine with Travis Githens to serve the administration of dozens of vac- availability, the schedules may change as the school superintendent cines at one site. over the course of the vaccine distri- effective July 1. Wednesday's clinic targeted se- bution, Whitson said. Githens will replace the nior citizens age 65 and older. They However, the collaborative efforts current superintendent, were invited to attend the clinic of all Montgomery County medical Dr. Shelly Kiblinger, when through their primary care providers providers are essential in getting uni- she retires at the end of the or through the Montgomery County fied and universal information avail- 2020-21 school year. Health Department. able to all persons, Whitson said. The board selected Githens The collaborative clinic was the Whitson said that while the vac- from a pool of applicants outcome of a meeting last week with cine rollout may be perceived as be- provided medical partners from the Mont- ing slower than expected, it is being by the gomery County Health Department, achieved based on populations and Kansas Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, designated demographics. Associ- Labette Health, Wilson Medical Cen- “All vaccines that any of these lo- ation of ter, and the Community Health Cen- cal healthcare systems has received School ters of Southeast Kansas. Also joining have been administered to the des- Boards, the conversation was Rick Whitson of ignated demographic,” he said. “The who the Montgomery County Emergency state distributes everything that they conduct- Management Office. receive immediately, and the county ed the “All agreed that the effort to pro- does as well.” executive Lisa Shoop, a nurse with the Montgomery County Health Department, loads vide the vaccine to the population Kimberly Whitaker, who serves as search was paramount, and that information a syringe with vaccine during Wednesday's inoculation clinic at the Indepen- the COVID-19 compliance officer with for the Githens sharing and collaboration between dence Civic Center. The clinic allowed multiple medical providers to put their Community Health Centers of South- district. systems were crucial,” said Whitson. combined efforts together in reaching as many targeted people as possible at east Kansas reminds residents that The The mass inoculation clinic on one site. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE the rollout of the vaccine will continue board made their selection Wednesday delivered 200 primary to take time . . . and patience. After after an extensive search doses to the senior citizens. Carolyn all, the vaccines themselves were only for the candidate that most which, in Kansas, was intended to January, targeted emergency person- Muller, county health department, approved for emergency distribution closely matched desired follow a “hub and spoke” distribution nel, frontline medical workers, and said she hoped the mass inoculation in mid-December. To get vaccines in attributes compiled through a system. residents of nursing homes, assisted clinic that was held Wednesday will the arms of all targeted population recent public survey and the As of Monday, more than 1,720 living centers, and other senior con- continue to be repeated at multi- groups will take patience. comments of patrons, faculty, vaccinations have been administered gregate living areas. ple sites throughout in Montgomery "As I tell people, this is an ongo- and staff. within Montgomery County, and the The second phase of the vaccine County for the duration of the vaccine ing marathon, not a mad sprint," she Githens, who now serves Montgomery County Health Depart- schedule began last week and will schedule. said. as superintendent in USD 114 ment was scheduled to receive 500 continue through February and into However, since December, the roll- Whitaker said Montgomery County Riverside in northeastern more vaccines this week. March. That phase will target senior out of the COVID-19 vaccines from school teachers and staffs will begin Kansas, interviewed with the In Kansas, the first phase of the citizens, age 65 and older, residents pharmaceutical manufacturers Mod- receiving vaccines next week. board on Jan. 27. He spent vaccine schedule, which took place in in congregate settings, high-con- erna and Pfizer has been beset with the entire day visiting the slow distribution and logistics, frus- schools and interacting with trating both Americans and American students, staff, and admin- medical providers. Gov. Laura Kelly istrators. During this time, County’s case count now surpasses 3,000 and Dr. Lee Norman, secretary of the he was able to ask ques- Kansas Department of Health and En- Montgomery County’s total COVID-19 caseload sur- and Monday, Feb. 1. tions about the schools and vironment, have provided updates to passed the 3,000 mark on Monday, with the county re- Montgomery County also saw its death count rise to 46 district, and he had questions the vaccine schedule on a weekly ba- porting 3,017 total cases (past and present) ever since the on Monday, which is an increase of three since last Friday. asked of him by administra- sis, with KDHE serving as the desig- first cases arrived in the state in March 2020. Statewide, KDHE reported 1,983 new cases on Monday, tors and staff. nated state agency that is overseeing The Kansas Department of Health and Environment re- bringing the statewide total (past and present) to 276,668. Githens completed the day the vaccine distribution. ported Monday during its tri-weekly COVID-19 report that Kansas also saw 30 new deaths on Monday and 72 new with a formal interview and Compounding the rollout was the Montgomery County had an increase of 22 cases from its hospitalizations. This brings the statewide death total to • see GITHENS, page 2 maze of vaccine distribution paths, previous two reporting periods between Friday, Jan. 29 3,809 and total hospitalizations to 8,489.

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Pioneer lawyer who fought for civil rights remains unknown lineages that escaped the cruelty of slavery, his upbringing William Abram Price was among the and childhood are largely silent. Exodusters who founded Little Caney Colony, Price did graduate from Wilberford University in Xenia, Ohio, which is the nation’s oldest private, historically black successfully defended family in discrimination university. He was educated in the years following the Civil War, becoming one of the few persons of color to receive a lawsuit against Independence school district college education. Price then moved to Texas in the embryonic years of Re- BY ANDY TAYLOR construction, although it is unclear exactly when he moved [email protected] to the Lone Star State. Initially a farmer in Matagorda William Abram Price likely took his middle name from County, Price matriculated into Republican Party politics — the Bible — honored by the name of the father of the an- the dominant party for Black Americans following the Civil cient Hebrews. War — and actively campaigned on behalf of GOP candi- Even though the tribe of Zion found themselves on a dates. 40-year sojourn through the wilderness, so, too, did the While learned and educated, Price found himself accused families of Black southerners who placed their hopes on the of being a thief in a petty crime. In October 1871, Price internal compass of William Abram Price . . . and his quest was indicted for theft of a cast iron wheel, which was likely for the new promised land in southern Kansas. In fact, except for a few yellowing documents buried a wheel or pulley for a cotton planter. The wheel was the Yet, throughout county courthouses in Texas and Kansas under 150 years of oppressive dust, the story of William property of a neighbor or business rival: Asa W. Thompson. and in state capitols in Austin and Topeka, you’ll find noth- Abram Price and his importance to Black America after the An all-white jury believed Price was guilty of the theft, but ing to show his existence. Civil War is largely unforgotten. set his punishment at only $1. No memorials. * * * * A new trial ordered, which rendered the same guilty de- No statues. Relatively little is known about William Abram (W.A.) cision. However, this time, the jury assessed Price’s punish- Not even a single photograph. Price’s early years. Other than he was born in Alabama as a ment at “five minutes in the county jail.” Absolutely nothing. free child of mixed African American and Native American • see PRICE, page 2

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Page A2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021 Githens: CHS grad to become Price: pioneer lawyer set in motion new USD 447 superintendent early civil rights history in Kansas • continued from front page unique way by establishing The ruling was considered • continued from front page ten through second grade, attended Thayer “colonies” across eastern a landmark decision because School for his third grade year, and complet- Price appealed his light Kansas. it put state-sanctioned dis- dinner with the USD 447 Board of Education. ed his education in Cherryvale. verdict, which ultimately was One such family colony crimination on the legal line. “I’m honored to be coming back to my Githens is currently in his first year as su- dismissed by the Matagorda was the Little Caney Colony, While the ruling favored alma mater, Cherryvale-Thayer schools,” perintendent in USD 114-Riverside. He spent County attorney. located in southeastern Chau- the Knox family, it did little said Githens, who is a graduate of Cherryvale the previous four years as the jr.-sr. high However, that one brush tauqua County. Based in the to sway the institutional dis- High School. “I’m looking forward to the op- school principal in USD 284 Chase County. with the law — both as a de- tiny hamlet of Cascade, which crimination that was preva- portunities and challenges that lay ahead in Prior to beginning his administrative career, fendant and as an observer was due west of Caney, the lent across many spectrums continuing the great work being done in the Githens taught fifth grade, special education, of the legal process — set in colony became a refuge to of the United States. It would district and to help advance the cause for the and social studies in several school districts, motion his new career. about 200 families from Tex- not be until the U.S. Supreme kids of USD 447. I look forward to serving the including Jayhawk-Linn and Fredonia. He Although information as and Louisiana, bringing Court’s 1954 decision Brown community that has given me so much as a also spent seven years as the associate vice about his ascendancy into with them their culture and vs. Board of Education of foundation of who I am and the successes I've president for career and technical education the law profession is not their agricultural techniques. Topeka (it, too, was based had in my life. I owe much to my formative at Independence Community College. known, W.A. Price became At the Little Caney Colony, on a Kansas situation) that years in Cherryvale. I’m humbled to have the Githens obtained his education specialists “Judge Price,” a justice of the African Americasns attempt- ultimately banned the use opportunity to serve.” degree and master’s degree in educational peace of Matagorda County ed to grow cotton — and even of race as any measure for Githens has the distinction of being a stu- leadership from Pittsburg State University, in January 1872. A justice of rice — along the creek and discrimination. The Knox dent of both Cherryvale and Thayer schools. and his bachelor’s degree in elementary edu- the peace did not require any river bottoms of the Little decision in 1891 was one He attended Cherryvale schools in kindergar- cation from Kansas State University. legal training as a require- Caney River. They succeeded of about 10 state cases ment for office. for the most part, even get- — most of which came from That would change on Oct. ting one of the colony leaders southeast Kansas — that set 11, 1873 — a truly histor- — an ex-slave from Louisiana the foundation for the U.S. PUBLIC NOTICES ic date for Texas and for named Alfred Fairfax — to Supreme Court in reaching the war-torn South — as it invest in a cotton gin. The its decision in the landmark marked the first time for a Fairfax Ginning Company Brown ruling, noted Justice (Published in the Montgomery County Sara Pelikan, KS # 23624 ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CON- Black man became a licensed became known far and wide Carolyn Wright of the Fifth Chronicle on Thursday, Jan. 28, Feb. Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 CERNED: attorney in that state. W.A. across southern Kansas and District U.S. Court of Ap- 4 and 11, 2021) Bonial & Associates, P.C. - You are hereby notified that a Peti Price was now recognized as northern Indian Territory for peals, writing in an analysis 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 tion has been filed in the above court an attorney of law and able its ability to harvest cotton in the Thurgood Marshal IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF St. Louis, MO 63141 by Adam Zachariah Caldwell, request- MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., Phone: (314) 991-0255 ing a judgment and order to change to defend clients across the in voluminous terms. Fairfax Law Review in 2019. SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE Fax: (314) 991-6755 his name from Adam Zachariah Cald- state — from the tiniest ham- was the investor, but the one- “The Knox case helped Email(s): shawn.scharenborg@bo- well to Amanda Nichole Caldwell. The lets to the Texas Supreme time Texas lawyer named lay the foundation for later IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE nialpc.com; sara.pelikan@bonialpc. Petition will be heard in Montgomery Court. W.A. Price was the company challenges for school segre- OF CLEONARD C. RUHL, com County District, 102 W. 7th, Cof- In 1875, Price became treasurer. gation,” she wrote. “For W.A. DECEASED Attorney for Plaintiff feyville, Kansas 67337, on the 17th a district attorney for Fort CASE NO. 2020-PR-12 day of February 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The African American Price, that victory symbolized Bend County, Texas. That If you have any objection to the colonies not only were af- a journey from a humble made him the first Black man NOTICE OF HEARING ______requested name change, you are re- forded opportunities to invest justice of the peace office in (Published in the Montgomery County to serve as a district attorney in cheap land but they also Texas to the thriving black THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL quired to file a responsive pleading Chronicle on Thursday, Jan. 21, 28 in Texas. PERSONS CONCERNED: on or before the 17th day of February had a chance to mark a free community of Little Caney, and Feb. 4, 2021) 2021, in this court or appear at the Within a span of two ballot. Although initially a Kansas.” You are hereby notified that on the hearing and object to the requested 21st day of January, 2021, a Petition years, W.A. Price blazed IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF name change. If you fail to act, judg- farmer by necessity in the Lit- * * * * was filed in this Court by Christopher MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS a trail in the Black legal tle Caney Colony, W.A. Price Price would not live long Ruhl, Administrator CTA of the Estate ment and order will be entered upon SITTING AT COFFEYVILLE the Petition as requested by Petitioner. community in Texas — be- could not remove himself to see the fruits of his legal - of Cleonard C. Ruhl, deceased, pray SCHNEIDER LAW OFFICE coming the first man of color from the allure of politics and labors. He died at his home ing for a final settlement of the estate, IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION 204 W. 8th Street in that vast state to serve as the law. He became one of west of Caney of consump- approval of his acts, proceedings, and OF ADAM ZACHARIAH CALDWELL accounts as Executor, allowance for P.O. Box 562 a licensed attorney, a judge Kansas’ first African-Ameri- tion on May 6, 1893 at the Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Coffeyville, KS 67337 attorney’s fees and expenses, deter- and a county attorney. can lawyers and assigned his age of 48. 620-251-6530 mination of the heirs, devisees, and NOTICE OF HEARING Those claims of legal stat- name to a Topeka law office Newspapers across the legatees entitled to the estate and 620/251-2321 (fax) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ure during the years of Re- that became one of Kansas’ area gave limited coverage assignment to them in accordance construction would collapse only all-Black law firms. to his passing, even though with the Will of Cleaonard C. Ruhl, de- following the presidential ceased. Price served as president it was relegated to minor election 1876. In that disput- of the Colored Men’s Protec- news on inside pages rather You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 23rd (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021) ed election that ultimately tive Union, represented Kan- than preserved on page 1. day of February, 2021, at 9:00 o’clock was decided in Congress, sas in the National Colored The Sedan Times-Star of May A.M. of said day in said Court in the Montgomery County Appraiser Trend the new administration of Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., 12, 1893 wrote, “The funeral City of Coffeyville, Montgomery Coun- Rutherford B. Hayes agreed and, in 1882, was part of the was very largely attended ty, Kansas, at which time and place to extract federal troops committee sent to petition and nearly every colored the cause will be heard. Should you Publication for the 2021 Valuation Year from southern states, thereby Congress to give Oklahoma person in the county being fail therein, judgment and decree will The 2021 valuation notices will be mailed March 1. This publication allowing the old Confederacy Territory to African-Ameri- present together with a large be entered in due course upon the Pe- gives a brief overview of the 2021 valuation year. Many things drive market tition. to rebuild their war-ruined can settlers in 1884. number of white people. value; location location, location, interest rates, supply and demand, and CHRISTOPHER RUHL, petitioner states as they saw fit. Price also dabbled in “Deceased was a man of now pandemics. Mass appraisal uses a large number of sales to determine HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & What ensued was an all- journalism, applying his large intelligence and consid- KRITZ values. These factors reflect in the sale prices and indicate changing market out effort by southern sympa- voice and pen at the Cof- erable learning. He was one 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 trends. thizers — begrudged by their feyville-based “African-Amer- of the best-known colored Coffeyville KS 67337 Values on individual properties may not follow the patterns of increase losses in the Civil War — to ican Advocate,” which was men of Kansas, and was a (620) 251-1300 or decrease listed below as there are many variables that determine individ- Attorneys for Petitioner eliminate any attempts by Af- “published in the interest of lawyer by profession, though ual property value. rican Americans to attain or the Negro race of Southern he was not actively engaged These statistics are derived from multiple regression analysis using hold on to positions of power. Kansas and the Freedman of in practice of late, instead sales for 2018-2020. These are mass appraisal statistics and indicators of ______Across the southern Unit- the five civilized tribes of the living with his family on the (Published in the Montgomery County market trends overall. ed States in the late 1870s, Indian Territories.” farm. Chronicle on Thursday, Jan. 28, Feb. A study of the residential real estate market in Independence showed a white vigilante forces, along Price’s growing influ- “Mr. Price was an orator 4 and 11, 2021) 3.5% upward trend, Coffeyville showed a 2.7% upward trend, Small cities: the Ku Klux Klan, instituted ence in law and journalism and a politician. When at his Caney, Cherryvale, Tyro, Dearing, Liberty, Elk City and Havana showed a IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF a systemic war of retaliation allowed him to serve as an best, his speeches were real- collective downward trend of 3.8%, while rural showed a positive trend of MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS against African American attorney in several early-day ly eloquent, and his influence 4.8%. The overall residential index study as well as a paired sales trend men who had been elected civil rights cases in Kansas. with his people was second MEB Loan Trust IV (Plaintiff) study indicated a fairly flat trend, with Caney showing a slight upward trend. to county, state or federal One such case ultimately to none and his services vs. The index value used in final valuation takes the previous year value times offices. They used all actions would become a major legal were always in demand by Marjorie A Barrager, et al., (Defen- the index. An index of 1.00 will have no change in value. dants) of humiliation — including decision. Price took up the his party during a political In the three approaches to value, commercial real estate indicated a flat Case No. 20CV22I threats of shootings and cause of an African-American campaign. He was sent to all trend with little to no increase or decrease applied in replacement cost val- K.S.A. 60 lynchings — to subject du- father in Independence in parts of the state to where ue. In the income approach, Hotel/motel models indicated a slight decrease, Mortgage Foreclosure ly-elected or duly-appointed Montgomery County. Jordan there were colored people to (Title to Real Estate Involved) downtown row, office, retail remained stable. A cap rate study resulted in African Americans from their Knox complained about the make speeches. a higher cap rate indicating a lower income value for some types of in- positions. unfairness of having to send “Deceased came to Chau- come producing property. A study of economic adjustment factors indicated NOTICE OF The impact of that mass his two young daughter, tauqua County among the Independence at 100%, (previously at 95%), Coffeyville 90%, Caney and uprising against freed slaves Bertha, age 8, and Lilly, age first colored people, and was SHERIFF’S SALE Cherryvale 70%, small cities 50% and Rural 100% with varying percentages led to the era of Jim Crow 10, to the city’s Fourth Ward always a leader and adviser Under and by virtue of an Order of considering location. The market approach was strong in Independence and Sale issued by the Clerk of the Dis- laws — a systemic and legal School, which was the re- among them . . . being looked Coffeyville with commercial sales to use in studies. trict Court in and for the said County effort to separate people quired attendance center for up to and respected as such.” Land devoted to agriculture in native or tame grass had an increase of Montgomery, State of Kansas, in a based on their skin color. all African-American children History would not re- certain cause in said Court Numbered of approximately 3%. Land devoted to agriculture in cultivated or irrigated Rather than continue to in Independence. Instead, call W.A. Price until Justice 20CV22I, wherein the parties above had varied increases and decreases with an average of 1%. Land devoted live under racial oppression Knox argued that his children Wright’s analysis that ap- named were respectively plaintiff and to agriculture is valued by the Property Valuation Division of the Dept of defendant, and to me, the under- African Americans across the should be able to attend the peared in that 2019 law re- Revenue of the State of Kansas. The county is responsibility for listing the signed Sheriff of said County, direct- south looked north for a land Second Ward School, which view. In a study co-written by land with the correct soil type and use (i.e. dry crop, native grass, and tame ed, I will offer for sale at public auction of hope and freedom. was only 130 yards from the Dallas-based attorney John grass) and the price per acre is provided by the state. and sell to the highest bidder for cash Their North Star guided front door of the Knox home. G. Browning, Wright wrote in hand at 02:00 PM, on 02/18/2021, Land used for residential use in the cities had little change. Rural home them to a new promised In that case (Knox vs. that Price’s influence on the at the Main Door of the Courthouse in sites increased to account for the cost to add amenities to vacant land mak- land: Kansas. Board of Education of In- legal system in Texas and Independence, Montgomery County, ing it a usable home site. Commercial land values vary with some commer- * * * * dependence), Price argued Kansas would be appreciated Kansas, the following described real cial corridors increasing slightly and other areas decreasing. estate located in the County of Mont- Beginning in 1879 and that the Kansas Legislature . . . even though history has The appeal process allows those who do not agree with their value to gomery, State of Kansas, to wit: continuing through 1881, had not given the boards of removed much evidence of THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY state their case to the County Appraiser’s Office. Our office is always open southern Kansas became a education in cities the size W.A. Price’s life and career. to questions and concerns about any of our procedures and processes. SITUATE IN COUNTY OF MONT- beacon for African Americans of Independence “the power “Price’s legacy is mea- GOMERY AND STATE OF KANSAS, Phone 620-330-1050 or email [email protected]. from southern states like Tex- DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE to establish separate schools sured not in monuments FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL as, Louisiana and Arkansas. established for white children or historical records but in ESTATE, SITUATE IN MONTGOM- This diaspora, which became and colored children, for no human terms — the count- ERY COUNTY, KANSAS, TO-WIT: known as the Exoduster other reason than that they less African-Americans who LOT 3, BUSH`S SUBDIVISION OF movement, found southern- are colored children.” followed him into the legal BLOCK 2, WHITEMAN`S ADDITION “OWN YOUR OWN ers seeking new homes along On Jan. 16, 1891, the profession. TO THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, the southern Kansas border. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS. Kansas Supreme Court “His importance can- SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, BUSINESS From Baxter Springs to the agreed with Price, granting not be denied — not only RESERVATIONS, EASEMENT, COV- AND MANAGE YOUR east to Sedan to the west, a the writ of mandamus and for the trail he blazed for ENANTS, OIL, GAS, OR MINERAL OWN SCHEDULE” more than 90-mile strip on awarded the Knox family every black lawyer in Texas RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. the north side of the Kan- their legal costs. The state’s to follow him but for the Ron Wade, sheriff sas-Indian Territory border high court noted in its ruling, important role he played Montgomery County, Kan. became the destination of “If the board has the power, on the winding path to the If you don’t have a K-Lawn Dealer in Respectfully Submitted By: immigrant African Americans because of race, to establish civil rights touchstone for Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 your area, we are looking to add a few Contact us today at seeking a place to relocate. quality dealers to our 10-state network. separate schools for children the 20th century, Brown Key benefits include: 8 0 0 - 4 45 - 9116 Many exodusters — in- of African descent, then vs. Board of Education. Or visit us online at cluding ex-slaves and even the board has the power to William Abram Price went k-lawn.com/np revered attorneys — would establish separate schools for from advocating in Texas find difficulty setting up persons of Irish descent or courtrooms to shepherding The deadline K-Lawn Dealers earn the extra income that makes a great family life possible. temporary homes in the German descent, and if it has a flock of ‘Exodusters’ and towns of southern Kansas. the power, because of color, finally to championing two for placing a • Earn up to $50,000 in supplemental income The State of Kansas estab- to establish separate schools little girls who wanted to go each summer lished the Freedman’s Relief • Provide income stability for your family for black children, then it has to the same school as their Association, or FRA, to assist the power to establish sepa- white peers in Independence, classified ad is • Manage your own lawn fertilization, weed and insect control business those migrant families, but rate schools for red-headed Kansas. At every junction, • Part-time or full-time, you decide and manage the African American families children and blondes. We do and to every challenge and 5 p.m., Monday. your own schedule themselves would take on not think that the board has setback, W.A. Price remained home building in their own any such power.” undaunted.” Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A3 OBITUARIES

Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $50 fee for up to 500 words. Van De Veer; and multiple grandchildren, Samantha Lewis, Memorial donations are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Obituaries that are 500-plus words will be priced at the regular display Christopher Lewis, John (Michelle) Lewis, Tonya Linn, Heath- Program and may left at or mailed to the funeral home. advertising rate of $6.00 per inch. To submit a paid obituary, contact the er Tilley, Travis Van De Veer, Tori (Brian) Gorman, Tristen Van Montgomery County Chronicle at (620) 331-5040, ext. 2 or (620) 879-2156. De Veer, and Remington Van De Veer; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Carolyn J. Allan David Leslie DeMott CANEY — Carolyn J. Allan of Caney passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at the Forrest Manor facility in Dewey, Okla. COFFEYVILLE — David Leslie DeMott, age 63, of Coffeyville Larry Dean Hooper Cremation has taken place with Potts Chapel of Caney. The passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional CHERRYVALE — Larry Dean Hooper, age 74, of Cherryvale memorial service is to be announced. Medical Center. passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. Carolyn was born Aug. 27, 1928 in Dedham, Mass. She was He was born June 8, 1957 in Sacramento, Calif., to Leslie Larry was born May 5, 1946 in Pettigrew, Ark., to Denver the daughter of H. Sumner Willis and Jane (Wilson) Willis. She Wayne and Patricia Rae (Kimbrel) DeMott. When he was young and Betty (Martin) Hooper. Larry grew up was raised in Dedham and graduated high school in 1946. his family moved to Wichita, Kan., where and attended schools in Arkansas. She married the love of her life, John W. Allan, on May he completed his education. He served his country in the U.S. Army, 25, 1949 in Ded- David was a veteran serving in the U.S. receiving an honorable discharge. On ham. They made Navy. Following his honorable discharge May 19, 1967, he was united in marriage their home in Ded- he returned to Wichita, where he lived to Debbie K. Gross at Miami, Okla. They ham and later raised until moving to Coffeyville in 1997. were married nearly 54 years, she sur- three children in On Jan. 31, 1999 he married Diana vives at the home. Norfolk, Mass. McCraken in Las Vegas, Nev. Following Larry worked for Buzzi Unicem USA They moved to their marriage they made their home Cement Plant for 44 years in Indepen- Maine and in 1988 in Coffeyville. David was employed as a dence and was plant manager until his moved to Florida for machine operator at Spears Mfg. Co. in retirement in 2008. the sailing. In their Caney. He was a member of the Independence latter years, they David attended the Southern Baptist VFW, American Legion, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever moved to Caney to Church when he was growing up and was a member of V.F.W. and National Rifle Association. be closer to family. Post #1022 in Coffeyville. He loved to bowl and was an avid Larry enjoyed fishing, hunting, bass fishing at Lake Fork, Carolyn was loved by many, leaving a loving and lasting Kansas City Chiefs fan, but most of all loved spending time with Texas, woodworking, working on the farm and just working in memory. She loved to garden, spent counting countless hours his family. general. nourishing her flowers, which gave her the name of “the flow- Survivors include his wife, Diana DeMott, of the home; one In addition to his wife, Debbie, Larry is survived by his chil- er lady.” daughter, Leslie Ann Hartley and husband Jordan of Coffeyville; dren, Larry Hooper II of Chetopa, Tony Hooper of McGregor, Carolyn was a tender and loving mother. Her faith in Jesus his mother, Patricia Smith of Coffeyville; two sisters, Pam San- Texas; brothers and sisters, Vicky Hooper, Marty Hooper, Kim guided her. She so loved her Lord. ford and husband, P.K. of Coffeyville, and Barbara Murphy and Hooper, Jerry Baughman, Gary Hooper, Johnny Baughman, She was also a ham radio expert, baker, and an avid reader husband, Tony of Stockton, Mo.; stepmother, Nancy DeMott of Micheal Hooper, Jenny Lee Spatt, Mary Perry, Genevieve Ram- of the Bible and numerous books. She was an experienced Wichita; stepsister, Eileen Beal and husband, Brian of Grove, sey, Anita McCoy, Rosie Baughman and Rhonda Sherwood; sailor, being the crew for John on their numerous sailing trips Okla.; stepbrother, David Daughtery and wife, Melissa of Wich- grandchildren, Samantha Hooper, Dusten Hooper, Teya Hoop- from Nova Scotia to the Bahamas. ita; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. er, Larry Hooper III, Donuld Hooper, Huntur Hooper and Bayn Those preceding her in death were her husband, John; a He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Wayne De- Hooper; great grandchildren, Evan Dean Hooper, Amina Hart, son, John S. Allan; and a granddaughter, Allison Allan. Mott; his stepfather, Dean Smith; and stepson, Scott Hawley. and Bellamy Boe Hooper. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Nancy Following David’s wishes cremation has taken place and no Larry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Cowell and Janice Knight; three grandchildren, Chris Allan, service is scheduled at this time. Hooper; and sister, Linda Barksdale. Aaron Knight, and Jesse Knight; and nine great-grandchil- To leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com. Celebration of life services were held Friday, Jan. 29, at dren. David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 E. 4th, Cherryvale. arrangements. Macie “Pauline” Lewis DEATH NOTICES INDEPENDENCE — Macie “Pauline” Lewis of Independence passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at her home. The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free Kan. gional Medical Center. A celebration of life was held Monday, Feb. 1 at the First service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date Services are pending under Funeral services will be Baptist Church under the direction of Potts Chapel. of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further the direction of locally-owned held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church and can Zach Webb Family Funeral 4, at the Coffeyville First As- be left with the funeral home. Service of Independence. sembly of God Church, 1504 Macie Pauline Lewis was born July Gary E. Herriman A private family inurnment Information may be found W. 8th, Coffeyville. Burial will 24, 1935 in St. Clair, Mo. She was the LIBERTY — Gary E. Herri- will take place at a later date at webbfamilyfuneralservice. follow at Robbins Cemetery daughter of Wayne Oscar and Blanche man, age 81, of Liberty died at Restlawn Memorial Park com. west of Coffeyville. Lee (Hemker) Tate. She was raised in St. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at St. Cemetery in Coffeyville. Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel is Clair and graduated high school in 1953. John Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. Connie L. Kindrick in charge of arrangements. After high school, she attended Missouri Graveside services were Brandon Duane Smith INDEPENDENCE — Connie State University, graduating in 1957 with held Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the COFFEYVILLE — Brandon L. Kindrick, age 70, of Inde- Shirley Jean Roberts her teaching/physical education degree. Liberty Cemetery under the Duane Smith, age 42, of Cof- pendence died Thursday, Jan. COFFEYVILLE — Shirley On Dec. 21, 1957, she married the love of direction of the David W. feyville died Friday, Jan. 29, 28, 2021, at Wilson County Jean Roberts, age 85, of Cof- her life, Harvey Lewis, in St. Clair. After a Barnes Funeral Home of Cof- 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Neodesha. feyville died Monday, Feb. 1, year of teaching, they moved to Indepen- feyville. Medical Center. Services may be held at a 2021 dence where Harvey began working for A funeral service was held later date under the direction Full obituary and service Sinclair Oil. Sue Carpenter Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the South- of locally-owned Zach Webb information will be available Pauline loved to play fastpitch softball in her younger years COFFEYVILLE — Deanna view Church of God in South Family Funeral Service of In- at www.fordwulfbrunschapel. and continued to play competitive softball until her early 40s. Sue Carpenter, age 72, of Cof- Coffeyville; burial followed in dependence. com. Later she was an avid bowler, achieving many trophies and feyville died Sunday, Jan. 31, Spring Hill Cemetery north of Information may be found awards. She also enjoyed golfing. She and Harvey sang in a 2021 at Windsor Place Nurs- Coffeyville. at webbfamilyfuneralservice. Curtis W. Lavine gospel quartet named the “Gospel Heirs.” ing Home in Coffeyville. com. INDEPENDENCE — Curtis She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Following Sue’s wishes, Charley N. Hixon III Walter Lavine, age 86, of In- Preceding her in death were her parents, and two sisters, cremation has taken place INDEPENDENCE — Char- Patricia Ann Follett dependence died Friday, Jan. Beulah Gratzer and Bernice Eads. and the family will hold a me- ley N. Hixon, III, age 61, of In- COFFEYVILLE — Patricia 29, 2021, at his home sur- Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Har- morial service at Grace Fel- dependence died Wednesday, Ann Follett, age 78, of Cof- rounded by his loving family. vey; her brother, Wayne Oscar Tate of St. Clair; three children, lowship in Coffeyville at 11 Jan. 27, 2021, at the Kansas feyville died Saturday, Jan. A private graveside com- Harvey (Teresa) Lewis Jr., Michael (Debbie) Lewis, and Debra a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6. Medical Center in Andover, 23, 2021 at Coffeyville Re- mittal service will be held in Mount Hope Cemetery. Cele- bration of life services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, at Crystalbrook Church in In- dependence. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Crys- talbrook Church. Arrangements are being handled through the Zach Webb Family Funeral Ser- vice, Independence. Further information may be found at webbfamilyfuner- alservice.com.

Randall Martin Cardwell COFFEYVILLE — Randall “Randy” Martin Cardwell, age 43, of Coffeyville died Monday, Jan. 25, 202,1 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Cof- feyville. To leave a message of condolence or share a mem- ory, visit www.fordwulfbrun- schapel.com.

Eldon R. Malone INDEPENDENCE — Eldon Raymond Malone, age 72, of Independence passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Due to COVID the family will hold private family ser- vices. To leave the family a spe- cial message of condolence, visit www.pottsfuneralhome. com.

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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 — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION for a redress of grievance. Prudes we are, but the TV must behave itself each night

Watching TV has become a ly limits our choices. necessity rather than a luxu- Amazingly, we have found ry. With all the many shows to restore our restrictions RUDY confidence in the entertain- we’ve placed ment industry. Ironically, the upon ourselves TAYLOR best ones are British and Ca- during this nadian produced. pandemic, the Our favorites: “The Par- boob tube has adise,” “The Heartland,” become our “The Crown,” “Anne With best way to An E,” “Signed, Sealed and occupy time at Delivered,” “When Calls the probably would never have night, and on Heart,” “Downtown Abbey,” watched many of these shows weekends. “All Creatures Great and if the pandemic hadn’t come As a news Small,” “Mr. Selfridge,” “Call OFF about. Believe me, we’d glad- junky, one the Midwife,” “Home Fires,” ly ditch TV watching alto- might think I “Land Girls,” and many more. the gether if we could get back would spend Kathy has converted me to to some type of worldwide plenteous time watching lots of fix-it-shows Cuff normalcy. But in the mean- listening to such as “Home Town”, “Fixer time, the 75-year-olds who pundits give Upper,” “Property Brothers,” live at our house, prudes that their views on politics — and “Love It Or List It” and “Ex- OUR THOUGHTS we are, are enjoying our eve- believe me, I’ve done plenty treme Makeover.” nings and winter weekends of it. But mostly, Kathy and We even spend time gazing by finding good programs to I choose to watch Hallmark at mansions in the Caribbe- watch, and every one of them movies, the Cowboy Channel, an, “Alaska: The Last Fron- is Rudy-and-Kathy rated — if Medical marijuana HGTV and several special tier,” “Girl Meets Farm” and, that’s any measure of great- shows that emerge from Net- of course, Ree Drummond’s ness. flix or Prime Video. “Pioneer Woman.” Prospects for medical pot in Kansas will only create more societal woes And, here’s the best part: We’re purists when it We also follow our KU Jay- We get to turn on “closed cap- comes to foul language. We hawks in basketball and the Gov. Laura Kelly is right to push Medic- There are more than 2,100 of them in tions” so we can understand simply won’t watch a TV epi- Kansas City Chiefs at every aid expansion in Kansas. It needs to hap- the state. all the words. sode or movie that’s peppered opportunity. pen. Whether the State of Oklahoma is awash Can life get any better? with vulgarity, which definite- The crazy thing is: We But her proposal to pay for this expan- with money in the wake of legalizing mar- sion with the sale and taxation of medical ijuana four years ago is anybody’s guess. marijuana is crazy. But Kansas needs to look hard at its neigh- “We have designed a bill that pays for bor to the south to see how it peddles the itself and more,” the governor said this leafy medicine — if that’s truly what’s going week, making Kansas legislators fall over on. backward with laughter. Laura Kelly is normally rather boring. Life’s Little Lifesavers Those of us living along the Oklahoma/ She needs to maintain that reputation Kansas border can verify that marijuana which has served her well. Mary Jane ad- . . . taking a virtual vacation to a both sides of a problem before trying KATHY shops line the highways once you enter the vocacy is way outside her wheelhouse. Caribbean island . . . making special to help . . . doing your best to create TAYLOR Sooner state. They’re trashy, unnecessary, Medical professionals, economic devel- treats to eat while watching the 2021 a good self image in your children . . . and over abundant. opment proponents and business leaders Super Bowl on TV . . . students learning ideas to try to make your job better . . The way we see it, if medical marijua- who also are advocating Medicaid expan- proper finger placement for keyboard . looking at the stars twinkle on a cold, na is a good idea, it should be dispensed sion are whacked at the knees by the gov- usage . . . bedsheet changing day and frosty night . . . sewing a button back by registered pharmacists in certified drug ernor’s silly advocacy of loosening our laws sleeping on clean sheets that night . . . on shirt so it is wearable again . . . the stores — not shops with catchy names like on marijuana in Kansas. If anyone wants or buying your Valentine’s Day cards and handiness of Post-It notes . . . starting “The Joint Cannabis Club,” “The Rustic needs the stuff, let them drive into Oklaho- candy early . . . celebrating a birth- and ending your day talking to God — Leaf,” “Riding Dirty,” “Jude’s Farm,” ”Ig- ma and park in front of a place called “The day entering a new decade . . . hearing He’s ready to listen. gy’s Green Rush,” “Earth Wind and Flow- Smelly Cloud.” er,” “The High Choice.” They’re all real places, folks. You get the idea. — Rudy Taylor Breaking free from Groundhog Day requires love and care for others A quest to discover “Okay, campers, rise and shine! Don’t for- house. get your booties because it’s cooooollld out For those who haven’t seen “Groundhog It’s imperative that society learns the history of Black America there today!” The radio announcer repeats Day,” one of our top 10 favorite movies, the the same line each morning, after Sunny and main character starts the movie as an egotis- It was meant to be an educational story . ment of silent history as being akin to “stir- Cher play on the radio alarm in the famous tical, self-centered jerk. He continues to live . . but to one reader, it was far from it. ring the pot.” scene from Bill Murray’s movie, “Groundhog the same day over and over, Groundhog Day, In December, this newspaper produced We offer no apology for bringing to light Day.” until he learns to love and care about others, a two-week series concerning the Indepen- a history that has been buried and cultural- That movie is one that when scroll- when he finally escapes the curse. dence race riot of 1920. The story explored ly forgotten for far too long. Throughout the ing through the television guide, if it is JENNY It kind of feels like we may be in that the details of the riot itself upon the ob- more than 150 years of Montgomery Coun- on, we watch it. Kind of like the movie, DIVELEY same predicament of needing to learn servance of the 100th anniversary of the ty’s existence, African-American history has “Twister.” You just can’t help but be a hard lesson about listening to others, event. The series also focused on the man been relegated not to the bottom shelf of the drawn into it. sharing burdens, and loving each oth- whose actions on that fateful day in Decem- museum or library but to an area where no This week we celebrated Groundhog er. ber 1920 led to a lengthy prison sentence. shelf exists at all. Day on Tuesday. With the mountains Darn…as much as I would love to say Nobel Green’s amazing catharsis while as a How foolish and sad it is to know that of snow blanketing the east coat, it that I don’t always need that lesson, inmate in a state prison is the type of story society has thrust African American history was no surprise that the furry marmot talk to me after watching the nation- that people need to read to remind society into such a void of silence. saw his shadow, predicting six more al news. My burden sharing and hug that there are cases of prisoners who do We vow not to let that happen. weeks of winter. In the midsection of Pick A longing is scant. find reformation and redemption while be- In researching a story to observe Black the country, we have escaped a brutal But we’re going to get there. The hind bars. History Month this week, we stumbled upon winter, although forecasts for the com- Little, groundhog ritual performed each Imagine our disbelief when we received the life of William Abram Price (see story ing weekend predict that we may be in Feb. 2 is only a fun celebration, with a message via Facebook from a reader on page 1). Who even knew that there was for some bitterly cold temperatures. Talk A no truth to what the rat supposedly when the first installment of the two-week a Black colony located due west of Caney in But this year, Groundhog Day seemed says in the old man’s ear. The movie series hit the street: “The Chronicle should the Chautauqua Sand Hills . . . or that with- a little less about the weather, and Little we love is just that…a movie. It was get the Stir the Shit Pot Award for writing in that colony would be a revered lawyer more about our minds. It does feel like filmed almost 30 years ago and full of about racism at a time when Antifah and whose actions set a foundation for future the past year has been some of the same days, Hollywood effects. Black Lives Matter are everywhere. If there racial discrimination lawsuits? over and over again. We’re better than a talking rodent, more is a riot in Independence, we’ll know exact- That’s not stirring the pot . . . that’s turn- The same routines, once those are estab- powerful than any Hollywood blockbuster, ly who caused it and who started it. Why ing our conventional history on its head and lished after thousands of change. and while I still love my cable news channels, don’t you write about the black kids who asking a question that deserves to be an- The same cable news, though it appears to we are better than the headlines that hurt so bully the white kids?” swered, “Why hasn’t anyone told this story move quickly it is the same song, second verse. much. This is not the first time some clueless before?” Our hearts and minds have grown weary of New days, new routines, firm schedules, bigot has attempted to thrust his or her ig- But, the answer rests not just in the op- postponements, cancellations, missing family, family vacations, and friendly hugs are just norance under our collar. And, it won’t be pressive actions of our past but also in the divided opinions, remembering your mask, around the corner. With a little love and un- the last. Racist morons have sadly lived and attitudes and perceptions of today. That is and longing for a good, long hug from some- derstanding, we can make that turn together. bred in the United States since the first ar- precisely the purpose behind each of those one other than those in the four walls of our rogant European put his boot on American stories. soil. Some call it stirring the pot. We just call What is bothersome is the instantaneous it learning from our past . . . so that we reaction. It’s discomforting to see a person don’t repeat it. who views a historical analysis into a seg- — Andy Taylor MONTGOMERY COUNTY Chronicle PUBLIC FORUM Volume 136, No. 5 • February 4, 2021 The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor News- God gave Jerry Bright an appropriate last name paper Family. The Montgomery County Chronicle is published 52 times per year including the last edition of the calendar year. Periodical postage is paid at Caney, Kansas. POSTMASTER: Editor: enjoyed visiting with him and gel to watch over and help Send address changes to: The Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. This is a tribute to my was a better person after vis- protect us as we have a very friend, Jerry Bright of Inde- iting with him. special part of him left in our Rudy and Kathy Taylor ...... Owners and Publishers pendence, who died several He has left a bright light hearts and memories. Andy Taylor ...... Editor weeks ago. shining in the hearts and lives Please honor Jerry Bright’s Emalee Mikel ...... Advertising Director I often told Jerry Bright of of many including myself. No legacy by volunteering or Brian Thomas ...... Sports editor Jenny Diveley ...... Billing and technology Independence that God gave one can fill Jerry’s shoes, but contributing to the Commu- Lillie Taylor ...... Junior Editor him the right last name, as his bright spirit, smile, caring nity Mission for Improved he is one of the very best at spirit and heart for compas- Housing and by doing a ran- HOW TO CONTACT US: making people’s lives and the sion, friendship and deep de- dom act of kindness everyday world brighter. sire to help others will fill our in honor of Jerry. Caney office:202 W. Fourth, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333. (620) 879-2156, (620) 879-2855 fax. His contagious smile, com- hearts. Jon Risner Independence office: 422 W. Main, Independence, KS 67301. (620) 331-5040. passion, caring and desire to Jerry was an “angel” on Independence, Kan. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.taylornews.org help others brightened the earth. Let’s hope God gives lives of many people. I always him wings to become an an- Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A5 LOCAL NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS Democrats will meet via Zoom The February meeting of the Montgomery County Dem- Hayse suggests Memorial Hall ocratic Party is being held via Zoom at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4. Vincent Bowhay, vice president of student affairs at In- dependence Community College, will be the guest speak- as option for City Hall offices cer. See Montgomery County Kansas Democrats on Face- BY ANDY TAYLOR temporary City Hall for eventual sale to now-defunct organization. book for more information. [email protected] a developer or interested buyer. The building also has served a variety INDEPENDENCE — Independence city Mayor Louis Ysusi and Commission- of other functions over its lifetime, in- commissioner Dean Hayse continued to er Leonhard Caflisch did not respond to cluding as an automobile dealership and express opposition to the commission’s Hayse’s suggestion for using Memori- restaurant. CHS homecoming coronation set plans to renovate the 1916-era City Hall al Hall as the site of future city offices. IN OTHER BUSINESS transacted at CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale High School’s winter because of Hayse’s concerns about debt However, Caflisch said he agreed with the commission meeting on Jan. 28, city homecoming coronation is set for Friday, Feb. 5 in the and operational costs. Hayse that a marketing plan should be commissioners: CHS Gymnasium. Hayse, who has previously said at developed for the future sale of the tem- • approved an ordinance to establish Cherryavle will host the Fredonia Yellowjackets for meetings of his desire to see city offices porary City Hall. an Independence Land Bank based on homecoming. The coronation will take place between the remain at the temporary City Hall (for- Also at the Jan. 28 commission meet- the recommendation of the City Econom- varsity girls’ and varsity boys’ basketball games (estimat- mer Mercy Hospital), presented a differ- ing, commissioners announced that a ic Development Advisory Board and the ed time to be between 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.) ent vision at the commission’s Jan. 28 now-vacant retail store and church in Independence Housing Authority. This year’s homecoming queen candidates will include meeting. Hayse suggested putting city downtown Independence will soon face The program will allow the City of CHS seniors Camdyn Forman, Harley Allen, and Mariah administration offices in the unused of- the wrecking ball. Independence to acquire or convey sur- Monroy. King candidates are Landon Bennett, Devin Saw- fice spaces at Memorial Hall. After multiple months of trying to as- plus residential properties in distressed yer and John Kelley. He said many areas of Memorial Hall certain ownership of the vacant building condition and have them prepared for Because of crowd restrictions, the coronation will also were underutilized but were costing at 201 E. Main, city commissioners vot- ownership and rehabilitation by private be live streamed for public viewing. money to maintain. ed to proceed with the demolition of the developers or investors. Hayse said the commission’s current dilapidated structure. Commissioners • signed a contract with TranSystems, plans regarding City Hall, which call for agreed to receive demolition bids for the Inc., for the design and inspection of the Indian Education Cmte. to meet a phase 2 of the 1916-era City Hall and removal of the property, which has been sewer improvement project at 2nd, Lo- COFFEYVILLE — The regularly scheduled meetings of construction of an addition to the tem- hampered by partial roof collapses over cust and Westminster streets. the Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) Parent Committee and the Ti- porary fire-EMS vehicle facility, will lead the past six months. • TranSystems, Inc., will be paid tle VII Indian Education Parent Committee will be held on to excessive square footage for admin- David Cowan, assistant city manager, $201,000 for design and inspection of Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Coffeyville Field Kindley High istrative offices. He said he believed the said a structural engineer examined the the sewer improvement project. School Library, 1100 W. 8th. The JOM meeting will start excessive square footage for administra- property last week and believed it was • recognized Independence police of- at 6 p.m. followed by the Title VII Parent meeting at 6:30 tion purposes will come at a time when nearing a state of total collapse, a belief ficer Daniel Bowers, who was presented p.m. many organizations are streamlining verified by several architects in Indepen- with a meritorious award. Bowers was The mission of the Indian Education is to support the their office spaces or even working from dence. Cowan said it was important for recognized for stopping a wanted per- efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and or- home. the commission to proceed with demoli- son on Oct. 3, 2020. During the arrest, ganizations, and other entities to meet the unique educa- Hayse asked commissioners to push tion bids quickly so that the actual struc- the wanted man resisted Bowers. A tional and culturally related academic needs of American ahead with his vision to examine a cost ture removal can begin. passing citizen stopped to help. Bowers Indians. One of the most important components of both benefit analysis of utilizing Memorial The property formerly was a Dollar declined the help but had the presence of the Johnson-O’Malley and Title VII programs is parent in- Hall for administrative offices. General Store site before a new store mind to request the person remain as a volvement. Additionally, Hayse asked commis- was built on East Main Street. In re- witness. To serve on the Title VII Indian Education Parent Com- sioners to discuss how to market the cent years, it served as a church for a Once restrained, the man continued to mittee or the JOM Parent Committee, a person must be resist and refused to follow instructions. the parent or guardian of a Title VII or JOM verified child. Bowers exercised patience and demon- School board members or spouses, school administrators strated exceptional professionalism or spouses, school employees or spouses, and Cherokee through the contact. Nation personnel with signature authority overt Title VII Eminent domain to be sought for The award is presented to Officer contracts or spouses cannot serve on the committee. Bowers for exhibiting superior profes- For more information, contact Coffeyville USD 445 In- sionalism during a difficult confronta- easement at downtown property dian Education Program Director Kris Crane at 620-252- tion. 6420 ext. 13201 or via email at [email protected] INDEPENDENCE — Eminent domain will be needed to acquire a temporary con- • approved the renewal of a five-year struction easement at a now vacant auto parts store. lease with the Experimental Aircraft Independence city commissioners on Monday agreed to adopt an ordinance that Association #980 for use of city-owned allows the commission to exercise eminent domain to acquire right-of-way ease- property at the Independence Airport. What’s all the buzz about bees? ment for street improvements at the former O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 224 W. Main. • learned that Independence City Hall INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County Beekeep- Mayor Louis Ysusi said planned streets improvements, which includes handi- will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 10 so ers Association will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 at capped accessibility requirements, in the 200 to 300 block of West Main Street will that city staff can undergo training with the Parish Center of St. Andrew Catholic Church, 414 E. require the City to acquire a temporary construction easement and eliminate the Incode software. Myrtle, in Independence. south driveway. • learned that all emergency and Wear a mask and social distancing will be in effect. City staff and engineers from TranSystems have not been able to have O’Reilly law enforcement first responders have Beekeepers seem to have a language of their own, us- Auto Parts corporate office return calls. Therefore, the City opted to pursue eminent received their second doses of the ing words and terms that seem foreign and confusing to domain in order to acquire the temporary construction easement along the south COVID-19 vaccines. non-beekeepers. To shed light on the beekeeper’s lan- and west sides of 224 W. Main and to eliminate the south driveway to comply with • learned that the City’s receipt of guage, Matt Gillman will present a program explaining the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. property tax revenues in January 2021 the terms and also how they apply to the art of beekeep- At their Monday meeting, the commission also agreed to a recommendation from was $81,000 more than what was re- ing. If you are interested in honeybees, this program may Independence Community College to block four parking stalls on the south side of ceived in January 2020. Total proper- be of great interest to you. As always, the association’s the 100 block of West Myrtle street from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Feb 5 for a ty tax receipts for January 2021 was meetings are open to the public. farewell party for ICC head football coach Kyioshi Harris. $1,529,115.49. A door prize will be given during the meeting. For more information call 620-331-9394, 620-249- 4864, or 620-331-6847.

Drug investigation nets 2 arrests in Caney Get your fill of sausage, waffles CANEY — Two Caney the residence. During the ing Taylor be charged with and have open lines of com- ELK CITY — One of Montgomery County’s oldest tra- residents were arrested on search warrant, investigators possession of methamphet- munication, the results speak ditions will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 when the Carson Monday, Feb. 1 following a seized what is suspected to amines, possession of drug for themselves.” Lodge Masonic Lodge in Elk City hosts the 56th Annual narcotic search warrant in be methamphetamines, mari- paraphernalia, and child Wade also expressed ap- Whole Hog Sausage and Waffle Supper. the 1000 block of North High juana, and drug parapherna- endangerment. It has been preciation in his department’s Sausage and waffles will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 Street in Caney. lia. requested that Hopkins be relationship with other law p.m. at the lodge in downtown Elk City. Sheriff Ron Wade said in- Two of the occupants of charged with possession of enforcement agencies in the Suggested donations are $5 for adults and $3 for chil- vestigators from the Mont- the home, Kimberly Taylor, marijuana, and possession of area and praised his investi- dren age 12 and younger. gomery County Sheriff’s De- age 40, and Stefanie Hopkins, drug paraphernalia. gators and Caney Police De- partment worked with Caney age 19, were taken into cus- “I am very pleased with partment for getting drugs off Police Department to develop tody based upon the evidence the outcome of this investi- the streets. Blood drive set for Feb. 9 in Indy information that led to ob- found in the home. gation,” said Wade. “When INDEPENDENCE — The American Red Cross’s bi-month- taining a search warrant for Investigators are request- agencies share information ly blood drive in Independence will take place Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Independence Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make your appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1- 800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

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04jan2021 Sent to Emalee - Mo Co Chronicle 7.5 x 6 ad (4 col x 6) 01feb2021 Sent to Emalee to run again Page A6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021 Special election in Cherryvale to decide sales tax renewal ous city administrations took Voters will determine advantage of lower interest whether to renew rates and refinanced those bonds, thereby allowing the existing 1 percent sales debt to retire in 2035. If the existing 1 percent tax to retire sanitary sales tax is renewed by city sewer system debt voters on April 6, it will take effect on Oct. 1 and continue through 2031. BY ANDY TAYLOR Booe emphasized the im- [email protected] portance of renewing the CHERRYVALE — Cherry- sales tax, because it generates vale city voters will go to the roughly $253,000 per year in polls for a special election revenue. Over the course of This property at 2313 N. Penn in Independence is being eyed by Dollar General Store as the potential site for a new retail on Tuesday, April 6 to decide 10 years, that revenue has store. The property is now zoned residential (R-1), but Dollar General Store is seeking the property to be classified as C-1 whether to renew a 1 percent extended to more than $2.53 citywide sales tax to finance million. (commercial). The rezoning request was initially denied by the Independence Planning Commission. The Independence City the existing sanitary sewer “If the voters don’t renew Commission last Thursday returned the request to the planning commission for further explanation and justification of its system debt. the sales tax, it wouldn’t be denial. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE City councilors on Monday good for local taxpayers,” he voted unanimously to autho- advised. rize the special election on More details about the April 6. April 6 election will be forth- Dollar General Store’s rezoning Jonathan Booe, city ad- coming at future city council ministrator, said an existing 1 meetings. percent sales tax is dedicated IN OTHER BUSINESS con- to retiring the debt of a sewer ducted at Monday’s city coun- request returns to planning board system improvements project cil meeting, councilors: that began in 2001. The sales • conferred with Mike BY ANDY TAYLOR ed 5-2 to recommend that and a large parking lot. She on behalf of Dollar Gener- tax requires renewal every Bilings of the U.S. Department [email protected] Dollar General Stores not be said the drainage in the North al Stores, said many of the 10 years. City voters renewed of Agriculture Rural Develop- INDEPENDENCE — A allowed to rezone the prop- Penn Avenue area, from Tay- concerns expressed not only the sales tax in 2011. ment offices about a USDA request by Dollar General erty from residential (R1) to lor Road to the north to Ber- at the Jan. 5 planning com- Booe emphasized that the grant that the City of Cher- Stores to develop a residen- commercial (C1). muda Street to the south, mission meeting but also election is not asking resi- ryvale is seeking for the pro- tial property on North Penn The planning commission’s already suffers with consid- at Thursday’s city commis- dents to raise taxes; the elec- curement of police vehicles. Avenue as a site for a second rezoning recommendation erable surface water runoff sion meeting can be relieved tion is merely asking to renew • learned that the next store in Independence will be was taken up at Thursday’s during storms. through “engineered solu- an existing one. council meeting will be held returned to the Independence city commission meeting. City She said she feared the tions.” “We are not adding a tax at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Planning Commission for fur- commissioners heard con- drainage issues would be el- He said he failed to deliver to the books,” he said. “This City. Hall due to the normally ther study. cerns from several residents evated with a retail store at information and documenta- is an already-existing tax, and scheduled date, Monday, Feb. City commissioners on about projected increase in 2313 N. Penn Ave. tion to the planning commis- we’re asking people to simply 15 being a federal holiday Thursday voted unanimously light pollution, trash, and ve- Several other residents sion for its consideration at renew it.” (Presidents’ Day). to ask the planning commis- hicle traffic in an area that is spoke in favor of the rezoning its Jan. 5 meeting. He asked The sanitary sewer system • named Lt. Trent King of sion to further study Dollar primarily reserved for resi- request. that he would be given a project that began in 2001 the Cherryvale Fire-Rescue General Stores’ rezoning re- dential houses. Kathleen Reynolds, 729 N. chance to address the multi- had a debt load that was orig- Department to the position of quest for the property at 2313 Kurt Seiler, who resides 11th, said she was in favor of ple concerns to the planning inally set to expire in 2043, acting fire-rescue chief until a N. Penn Avenue. On Jan. 5, at 300 Crestview Drive, ex- the proposal because it would commission. Booe said. However, previ- new chief is hired. the planning commission vot- pressed concerns to the city add a store to an area of town He also said the specific commission about his previ- that is underserved by retail rezoning category (C1) for ous experience living adja- opportunities. the proposed Dollar General cent to a Dollar General Store. “It would be nice to have a Store fits the intention of the Seiler said he formerly lived place to drive in our area of city’s zoning code. Most retail next door to a Dollar General town without having to drive areas on North Penn Avenue Store in Neodesha and had to out to the west side of town are zoned C2, which is a more contend with increased trash or downtown to get the items intense qualification. Howev- and vehicle traffic on a daily that are needed,” she said. er, C1 zones are designed to basis. She also said that many promote retail goods and ser- “When my family looked of the concerns expressed vices in residential areas. at moving to Independence, by opponents concerning the City commissioners said we specifically looked for an specific Dollar General Store they wanted more informa- area away from retail stores plans were engineering is- tion from the planning com- because of our experiences in sues that could be resolved mission and an explanation Neodesha,” said Seiler. “Now, with proper construction and as to their justification for de- our quiet neighborhood that planning. nying the rezoning board. we specifically sought out is David Shatney, who resides “The bottom line is that this trying to be taken away from adjacent to the proposed Dol- is a land use question, and I us again. lar General Store, said he fa- guess I don’t understand why “The cons outweigh the vored the rezoning request this is a land use issue we are pros for this project.” because it would promote confronted with,” said com- Linda Hernandez, who re- more business. missioner Dean Hayse. sides one block away from “I think approving this re- Commissioners agreed to the proposed Dollar General zoning request would show return the rezoning request Store, said the drainage prob- that we, as a community, are to the planning commission lems in that neighborhood willing to expand,” he said. for its study at its March 3 would only be increased with Alan Betchan of AAB Engi- meeting. construction of a retail store neering, which builds stores CANEY, INDEPENDENCE, COFFEYVILLE, CHERRYVALE

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Mail this coupon with payment to: Montgomery County Chronicle, P.O. Box 186, Caney, KS 67333 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A7 In Caney, prospective development stirs questions about downtown habitation

on the ground-level floor, • heard a request from • accepted a bid from Should people be thereby denying the develop- Josh Harris to allow the Linzle Stephens to install a allowed to live in upper er a chance to reside in that driveway at his proposed 92-foot sidewalk at the new building. meat processing plant at Caney Swimming Pool com- floors of downtown Gress asked councilors Fifth and Spring streets to be plex. At five feet wide, the to visit the issue when they built wider than the 20-feet sidewalk will be handicapped buildings if no business convene for their Feb. 15 maximum width as stipulated accessible and blend in with exists on ground level? meeting. in city ordinances. the parking lot that will be Gress said Caney’s cur- Harris asked the council resurfaced at some point in rent ordinance concerning to allow him to build the 2021. BY ANDY TAYLOR second-floor habitation was driveway at 24 feet wide on • heard a request from [email protected] passed in 2011. That same the south side of his meat councilor Keith Rogers to CANEY — Whether people ordinance also spells out the processing plant. modify the city’s requirement should be allowed to live in requirements for persons to Harris said he was under for employee residency. Rog- second-story buildings in the live in ground-level business a time constraint because a ers recommended that the downtown business district buildings. concrete crew will build the current policy be modified when no primary business is City councilors also driveway on Friday of this so the emergency personnel occupying the ground level learned of the immediate week. be required to live within the was the focus of discussion at need to purchase three Councilors said they 879 telephone exchange area Monday’s Caney City Council replacement vehicles for the wished Harris would have and all other city employees meeting. Caney Police Department. waited to plan his driveway be allowed to live within a The issue was broached Two weeks ago, the project until the width issue 30-mile radius of Caney. by city administrator Fred council approved a request was decided by the council. • authorized a drawdown Gress, who informed council- by police chief Kevin Kit- The council said it would re- of $10,184.59 for the Caney ors of a prospective business terman to replace several visit Harris’ driveway width United Methodist Church as developer from California police cruisers due to age issue at its Feb. 15 meeting. part of a Community De- FKHS royalty crowned who wishes to buy several and maintenance needs of On a related note, Harris velopment Block Grant for Field Kindley High School crowned its 2021 winter home- downtown Caney business vehicles in the current fleet. asked that his meat pro- COVID-19 relief. The grant coming king and queen on Tuesday. The homecoming queen properties. However, police vehicles cessing plant be allowed to is used for organizations to is Andre Caulkins (left) while the queen is Tamera Ruther- The developer has indi- that were identified to be process elk and bison. The fill various food and nutrition ford-McCullough. PHOTO BY KIM JONES cated a desire to reside in a acquired were sold prior to addition of two species to needs in a community. second-story building in one the City of Caney making the the list of allowed meat to of the buildings while the purchase arrangements. be processed will require properties are being redevel- Councilors agreed to consideration from the Caney oped and rehabilitated for a increase the authority for Planning and Zoning Com- new business. the police department from mission. USD 445 students bestowed However, to allow a person $30,000 to $50,000 in order • authorized city adminis- to reside in a second-story to purchase pre-owned vehi- trator Fred Gress to sign an building in downtown Caney cles that might be available operations and maintenance has one caveat under Caney’s on the market. agreement with the U.S. various awards, recognition existing ordinances: there The City of Caney plans to Army Corps of Engineers COFFEYVILLE — Field Kindley High School at their Good Behavior Assembly last Wednes- must be an occupied busi- apply for a U.S. Department concerning the Caney levee has named its students of the month for Janu- day, Jan. 27. ness in the ground level floor of Agriculture grant to assist system and emergency evac- ary. The RMS students who were recognized before the second story can in the purchase of those uation plan. They include freshmen Peyton Pauzauskie were: be habited. three vehicles. • agreed to pursue partic- and Joseph Neuenschwander; sophomores • Most Improved Students: Lawson Wright, In the case of the pro- IN OTHER BUSINESS ipation in the Environmental Diane Ramirez and Drew Stukesbary; juniors 7th grade; Destiny Roig, 8th grade. spective development, no transacted at Monday’s meet- Protection Agency’s Redevel- Eutiva Dasch and Daric Voss; and seniors Amy • Hardest Worker Award: Dayra Domin- business is now located ing, city councilors: opment Assistance Program. Turner and Kevin Frazier. quez-Ensaldo, 7th grade; Jada Wilson, 8th * * * * grade. The Nado Booster Club has announced its • Leadership Award: Brooklyn Bradshaw, outstanding athletes for last week. 7th grade; Axel Erne, 8th grade. Last week’s top athletes included Neveah • Citizenship Award: Corrick Gherring, 7th Mission Construction awarded Mason and Anna Elliott, girls’ basketball; grade; Kianna Brown, 8th grade. Tariq Logan and DeAndre Shobe, boys' bas- • Fine Arts Awards: Mekinze Ornelas, 7th ketball; Sol Hanna, boys’ swim; Faith Smith grade; Hayden Bates, 8th grade. contract for bridge project and Maggie Barnett, cheer; Jakiia Logan and • Athlete Awards: Sam Stukesberry, 7th Elissa Lopez, dance; and Matt Redden and grade; Aaron Tunstall, 8th grade. BY ANDY TAYLOR missioners that prior to Montgomery County Tana Abelchew, wrestling. • Students of the Month: Chloe Keylon and [email protected] switching from conventional health insurance * * * * Angilo Fulcher, 7th grade; Kenedi Redden and INDEPENDENCE — Mission Construction to self-funded insurance in 2015, Montgom- Roosevelt Middle School honored students Brayden Magana, 8th grade. of St. Paul was declared the low bidder for a ery County was spending about $3 million bridge replacement project at Racket Creek per year on health insurance through Blue on Sweeney Hill Drive northwest of Indepen- Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. At that time, dence. Montgomery County was anticipating a year- At their weekly meeting Monday, county ly increase in premiums of 20 percent, which Coffeyville man dies in wreck commissioners approved the $448,905 bid would put the yearly health insurance cost submitted by Mission Construction for the about $3.2 million. INDEPEPNDENCE — A Coffeyville man died 3700 when it collided with a 2006 Chevy Im- project. The project will require closure of Boulanger said that by switching to the of injuries on Friday morning in a two-vehi- pala driven by Jimmie Bunyard age 40, of Cof- county road 5400 along Sweeney Hill Drive self-funded insurance program, the county cle wreck near county roads 3700 and 3600 feyville. Bunyard was westbound on county during the span of the project, which should has consistently spent between $2.8 million to south of Independence. The wreck happened road 3600. take about 160 days to complete. $2.9 million per year on healthcare for em- shortly before 9:30 a.m. Bunyard did not sustain injuries; however Jim Wright, public works director, said the ployee. Sheriff Ron Wade said a 1992 Chevrolet Buie was transported to Labette Health in In- project will likely begin in June or July, during Boulanger cited increased usage of the 1500 truck driven by Rickey D. Buie, age 63, dependence where he died of his injuries. a stretch of time of limited rainfall. current self-funded plan through discount- of Coffeyville was northbound on county road An autopsy will be performed. Mission Construction, which has performed ed healthcare providers Coffeyville Regional various road and bridge projects for Mont- Medical Center and Labette Health as one rea- gomery County and the cities of Independence son for health costs not escalating. and Coffeyville, has developed a reputation Commissioners also heard a report from of extending its completion of projects past Donnie Collier representing the Independence Collision lands Ottawa man in jail the contract time, said commission chairman VFW Post. The post is organizing its third Robert Bever. He asked Wright if he believed Veterans Roundup in late August in Indepen- A two-vehicle wreck at the stop sign. of Corrections and booked Mission Construction would be able to com- dence. U.S. 169-160 highway inter- After further investigation, into jail on charges of felony plete the project in the specific timeframe. The roundup allows VFW volunteers to reg- section south of Cherryvale it was determined that Da- DUI, criminal use of weapon, Wright responded that the contract between ister claims on behalf of military veterans and on Friday morning has land- vison was driving under the device attachment used to si- Mission Construction and Montgomery Coun- their dependents for Veterans Administration ed one driver in jail. influence of alcohol. Sheriff lence firearm, and operating ty will allow Montgomery County to assess a benefits. A black Chevrolet Cruz Ron Wade said Davison was a car without a required igni- daily fee on the contractor for each day it does Montgomery County has provided a dona- driven by Jeffery Dean Da- transported to the Mont- tion interlock device. not complete the project in the contractual tion to the VFW Post for the previous two Vet- vison Jr., age 37, of Ottawa, gomery County Department timeframe. erans Roundups that were held in Indepen- Kan., lost control while driv- Also at Mondays meeting, commissioners dence. ing onto the on ramp of U.S. were given a yearly update regarding the Collier also noted that claims representa- 160. The black Chevrolet Cruz county’s self-funded health insurance pro- tives through the Robert J. Dole Veterans Ad- rear ended a 2015 Dodge Du- gram for employees. Speaking to the com- ministration Hospital in Wichita will be in In- rango driven by Mandy Ann mission was Micah Boulanger, representing dependence on a regular basis each month to Smith, age 44, of Cherryvale EMBS Insurance. Boulanger reminded com- assist with the high volume of claims benefits. while she was stopped at a

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Page A8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021 Finalists named for ICC presidency; public forums set

INDEPENDENCE— Inde- versity, Harold Abel School pendence Community College of psychology; a post-mas- has announced the names of ters graduate certificate in the two finalists for the posi- executive human resource tion of ICC president. management and consulting They are Dr. Michael from Capella University, Har- Calvert and Dr. Kimberly Mc- old Abel School of psycholo- Dowell Long. gy; a master of management Calvert is a former ICC from the University of Mary; football coach and currently a bachelor of science in social serves as president of Pratt and behavioral science (mi- Community College. nor in philosophy/theology) Long now serves as pro- from the University of Mary; vost and vice president for an associate of arts degree academic affairs at Newman in psychology from Bismarck University in Wichita, a posi- State College and associate of tion she has held since 2016. science in biology from Bis- The interview process will marck State College. include community meetings Dr. Long was recently rec- by virtual public forums. ognized in the Wichita Busi- Virtual public forums will ness Journal, August 2020 Is- The Independence Historical Museum and Art Center, 123 N. 8th, contains the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, “Cross- take place on Friday, Feb. sue in the Women Who Lead roads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibit, which is sponsored by the Independence Public Library, is open through March 7. ANDY 5, for Dr. Long and Friday, in Education segment. TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Feb. 12 for Dr. Calvert. The community forums will be About Dr. Calvert . . . held at 11:30 a.m., each Dr. Michael Calvert, PhD, day and can be accessed Programs planned for Crossroads exhibit has served as president of at https://us02web.zoom. Pratt Community College INDEPENDENCE — The Indepen- The Independence Public Library will • When Freedom Changed America: 7 us/j/81826484985. Forums since 2013. Previous to the dence Public Library in partnership with build on the photographs, hands-on ac- p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the museum. for ICC staff, students and president's position at Pratt, the Independence Historical Museum tivities, and audio and video clips pro- • Family Yoga: 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. faculty will be held at differ- Calvert served as campus and Art Center in Independence, opened vided by the Smithsonian in the “Cross- 13. ent intervals during those two presi- the “Crossroads: Change in Rural Amer- roads” exhibition to tell the history and • Water, Energy, and Rural Kansas, days. dent/col- ica,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling culture of local rural life in Kansas and presented by Rex Buchanan: 6 p.m., The public is invited to par- lege vice exhibition, this week. spark conversations about our state’s Thursday, Feb. 18. ticipate in the 11:30 a.m., vir- president The “Crossroads” exhibit, which future. Together with the Historical Mu- • A Boomerang’s Approach to Re- tual forums. In each forum, of Cen- opened Jan. 23, will continue to be open seum and Art Center, and collaboration imagining Rural Tourism, presented by there will be a brief introduc- tral Com- through March 7 at the Independence with the Independence Chamber of Com- Julie Roller Weeks: 6 p.m., Thursday, tion of each candidate, fol- munity Historical Museum and Art Center, 123 merce and Independence Main Street, Feb. 25. lowed by a question-and-an- College N. 8th. the coalition will build a companion ex- For more information about “Cross- swer session. Due to time in Grand The “Crossroads” Kansas tour is spon- hibit showcasing, Independence’s rich roads” in Independence contact the li- constraints of each interview Island, sored by Humanities Kansas in partner- history. brary at 620-331-3030 or visit iplks.org. session, some questions may Neb., ship with the Smithsonian Institution’s The exhibit will also several classes not be asked. from Museum on Main Street program. for the public. They include: Calvert 2012-13; About Dr. Long . . . dean of humanities and social Dr. Kimberly McDowall science, 2011-2012; dean of Long, PhD, has served in her Butler Learning Centers from DATEBOOK current role of provost and 1998-2011; interim vice pres- vice president for Academic ident for academics 2010; in- Affairs at terim dean, Advanced Tech- FEB5 • The Independence USD every Monday at 7 p.m. at the p.m., Civic Center, 410 N. FRIDAY 446 Board of Education Cornerstone Church of Caney. Penn Ave., Independence. Newman nology Center, 2009 at Butler • Cherryvale High School monthly meeting at the In- • The Cherryvale Senior • The Coffeyville City Com- Univer- Community College; associ- 2021 Winter Homecoming dependence High School Li- Citizens bingo event will be mission will hold a meting at sity in ate dean, Butler of Andover, coronation will take place brary, 7 p.m. held at 1 p.m., 107 E. Main. 6:30 p.m. in the commission Wichi- Butler Community College, between the varsity girls’ • The Coffeyville Board of Cost is a $1 donation, and meeting room at City Hall. ta since 1996-98; head football coach, and varsity boys’ basketball Education will hold its month- snacks are provided. You 2016. Butler Community College, games sometime between 7 ly meeting at the board office must be 55 years old or old- Her pre- 1993-96; associate dean of and 7:15 p.m. FEB at 5 p.m. er to play; grandchildren are WEDNESDAY 10 vious po- student services at Dana • City of Independence and • USD 436-Caney Valley welcome with grandparent. • Caney United Methodist sitions College, Blair, Neb., 1982- the Independence Chamber Board of Education meeting, • VFW Bingo Night, Inde- Church free community to- include 84. of Commerce virtual First Fri- 6:30 p.m., in the Board of Ed- pendence VFW, 113 E. Myrtle, go meals served from 5 to 6 assistant Long Calvert has roots at ICC day event, 7:30 a.m., live on ucation meeting room. bingo packs $7, doors open a p.m. in the church parking vice pres- and served as head football the City’s Facebook page. • Caney Pioneers 4-H Club 5 p.m., games start at 7. lot, menu is “breakfast for ident for academic affairs at coach from 1985-89. • USD 436-Caney Valley monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in • Al-Anon meets at the supper.” Those wanting a de- the University of Mary, Bis- Dr. Calvert currently High School Winter Home- the Caney Trinity Lutheran Independence Episcopal livered meal should call 620- marck, N.D., 2008-16; profes- serves or has served on nu- coming Coronation will take Church. Church, 400 E. Maple, 7 to 879-2648. sor/faculty member positions merous groups and commit- place at halftime of the varsi- • The Fawn Creek 4-H Club 8:30 p.m. each Monday. • The Caney Valley Rec- with University of Mary and tees including the American ty boys' basketball game. Chicago School of Profession- Association of Community will hold its monthly meeting reation Board will hold its al Psychology; academic dean College (AACC); Association at 7 p.m. at the Tyro Christian FEB9 monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in at Rasmussen College; and of Community College (AACC) FEB6 Church. TUESDAY the Rec Center, 403 E. 1st. SATURDAY • City of Independence Re- adjunct instructor at Aakers Trustees; Member of Council • Carson Masonic Lodge in • The City of Tyro will hold cycling and Large Debris and College. of Instructional Administra- Elk City will hold the 56th An- its monthly council meeting FEB11 at 7 p.m. at the Tyro Christian Junk Drop Off is held every THURSDAY Prior to entering into edu- tors (KCIA); Kansas Council nual Whole Hog Sausage and • The Caney Community Church. Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 cation, Dr. Long served as an of Instructional Administra- Waffle Supper at the lodge Betterment Group will hold • The City of Havana will p.m. at the Sanitation Yard, organizational consultant for tors (KCIA). Kansas Nurs- in downtown Elk City from 5 its monthly meeting at 6:30 hold its monthly council 21st and Maple. Brynmor Associates; manag- ing Foundation Board; ACC p.m. to p.m. p.m. at Caney City Hall in the meeting at 6 p.m. in the Ha- • American Red Cross er and marketing director at Commission on Student Suc- council meeting room. Eureka Manufacturing Com- cess; AACC Commission on vana City Hall. Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 FEB8 • Montgomery County pany & Recreation Supply Research, Technology, and MONDAY Company. Emerging Trends; NJCAA • The Cherryvale USD 447 Commission will meet at 9 Dr. Long also holds a po- Presidents Advisory Council, Board of Education regu- a.m., in the lower level of the sition of accreditation liaison current vice chair; past pres- lar meeting will be held at 7 Montgomery County Judicial officer with the Higher Learn- ident and executive commit- p.m., in the Cherryvale Mid- Center in Independence. ing Commission for Newman tee; a member of the Kansas dle-High School Library. • Caney Boy Scouts meet University and has served as Jayhawk Community College a HLC Team Chair since 2019 Athletics Conference; chair Bundle and a HLC Peer Reviewer of EduKan Board of Direc- & since 2014. tors and President of Council In her current role, Dr. of presidents and member of Our Oreo Save Long serves as chair of the executive committee. 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In honor of the 2021 Super two men in jet packs and 300 Bowl to be played this Sun- pigeons day, Feb. 7 between the Kan- 5. Tom Brady sas City Chiefs and the Tam- 6. The first Super Bowl pa Bay Buccaneers, Kathy’s tickets cost $12 each; the Trivia Challenge is based on 2021 tickets range in price Super Bowl questions. Some from least expensive of are easy, some a little more $5,138 each to $18,450 and difficult, but hope you will some upwards to $40,000 learn something along the each. There will be a limited way! number of seats available, much are tickets for the 2021 mascots? 14,500 for fans to purchase QUESTIONS: Super Bowl? 12. What is the name of the along with 7,500 free tickets Super Bowl Trivia 7. How much do Ameri- trophy presented to the win- given to health-care workers 1. How did the Super Bowl cans spend on beer for Super ning Super Bowl team? 7. $1.3 billion start? Bowl Sunday? 8. Also 1.3 billion 2. What two cities have 8. How many chicken ANSWERS: 9. Patrick Mahomes of the hosted the most Super Bowls? wings are consumed on Su- 1. It grew out of the merg- Kansas City Chiefs 3. What four NFL teams per Bowl Sunday? er of the NFL and rival Amer- 10. Antacids have never won a Super Bowl 9. Who is the youngest ican Football League in 1966. 11. Kansas City Chiefs with game? quarterback in NFL history The agreement called for an the mascot of K.C. Wolf will 4. Who was the headliner to start in two Super Bowls at end-of-season champion- go against the Tampa Bay of the first Super Bowl half- the age of 25 or younger? ship game, and although the Buccaneers with the mascot time show? 10. What increases in con- merger was not finalized un- of Captain Fear. 5. Which player has the sumer sales about 20% the til 1970, the first such game, 12. It is called the Vince most Super Bowl rings in his- day after the Super Bowl? then called the AFL-NFL Lombardi Trophy in honor tory? 11, What two teams are World Championship Game of the legendary Green Bay Homecoming royalty 6. How much did the first playing in the 2021 Super was played in Las Angeles Packers coach Vince Lom- Super Bowl ticket cost? How Bowl LV and what are their on Jan. 15, 1967, featuring bardi. Each winning team re- Independence High School crowned its winter homecoming the NFL’s Green Bay Pack- ceives the seven pound ster- queen and king at Friday’s IHS-Bonner Springs basketball ers and the AFL’s Kansas City ling silver trophy, designed games. Holders of the royalty crowns were Alexis Allen (left) Chiefs. The Packers defeated by Tiffany & Co. silversmiths and Travareus Wilson. Both are IHS seniors. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOM- the Chiefs 35-10. The name in a Rhode Island workshop, ERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Order a Cookie “Super Bowl” first appeared and the trophy belongs to in 1969, along with the use of that winning team forever. Platter for your Roman numerals. The use of Miniature trophies are made Valentine or for Roman numerals is used be- and presented to the win- Anderson brothers earn cause a football season runs ning players each year. The kids school over two calendar years winning team’s players also honors at recent meets 2. Miami and New Orleans receive custom designed Su- parties! 3. Detroit Lions, Cleveland per Bowl rings worth at least Browns, Houston Texans and $35,000 each, usually en- Two Caney brothers who dent at Kansas State Univer- Call for prices! Jacksonville Jaguars crusted with diamonds and a compete at the collegiate live- sity, competed at the Cattle- 4. The Super Bowl I half- logo. stock judging circuit earned men’s Congress Collegiate time show featured the Three * * * * * honors at separate events in Livestock Show on Jan. 13 in 1036 1/2 W. Main Stooges, trumpeter Al Hirt, Happy Super Bowl Day, recent weeks. Oklahoma City, Okla., where Cherryvale • 620-336-2910 two college marching bands, Feb. 7, 2021! Andrew Anderson, a stu- he finished third place overall while also receiving first place in reasons and first place in sheep/goat judging. The K-State team finished in fourth place in the colle- giate division. At the Sioux Empire Live- stock Show in Sioux Falls, S.D. last weekend, Anderson swept the livestock events, Church Directory earning first place individual- ly, first place in sheep judging and first place in reasons. He CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, EPISCOPAL: 400 E. Maple, CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Stan Bryan, minister. COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 W. 9th Street also was on the KSU judging 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. team that placed first overall. 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. & Younger brother Brenden Study, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, Anderson, a freshman at But- CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, EPISCOPAL: 702 Osage 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 ler County Community Col- 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. lege, competed in the junior days beginning June 28. Tommy Duncan, pastor. 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) college division at the Sioux Empire Livestock Show. Bren- 336-3504. Website: www.fsbccherryvale.net. Sunday School, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: Fourth den finished in sixth place in NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-2440. reasons, 10th place in beef 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 judging and was on the sec- Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Celebration Service, a.m.; Youth Group on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ond-high team overall. 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m. Free ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL: 10th and Andrew and Brenden are Clothing Closet every third Saturday of the month from 9 Magnolia streets, Independence, Kan. Rev. Kevin Peterson, LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. the sons of Brian and Jennifer 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- Anderson. 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 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 us. Services are each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Church services (620) 330-3432. See more information on our Facebook 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. Lucky 13 FCE Penn. Ave, Independence, KS. Todd Reeder, senior pastor. worship service bulletin, contact the church office 620-332- Jeremy Alford, family pastor. Sunday Worship Services, 8:30 3300 or [email protected]. CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 305 W. group conducts a.m. and 11 a.m.; For more information, contact us at 620- Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Susan Knewt- 331-6290 or visit our website at fbionline.org. WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Jerry D. Davidson, min- son. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 recent meeting ister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is Family Community Educa- CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pas- 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian available every Sunday. tion Lucky 13 met on Jan. 21 tor, 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. with all reciting the Pledge of drive-in worship service , 9:30 a.m.; Sunday indoor worship ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Zacha- Allegiance. Devotions were service in sanctuary, 10:30 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Scott Wittenberg, pastor, ry Pinaire. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) given by Erma Houston who (580) 395-0221. 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS, (620) 879-5604. 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Indepen- shared Psalms 27:45, a prom- CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Micah Booe, minister. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. dence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. ise from God. 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee Roll call was answered by and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Brian Ingalls, minister. P.O. NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Come worship with us. stating a mountain we had Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student Box 307, Tyro, KS; (620) 289-4433. Service Times: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts been on. The name of the Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Youth served. Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. Find lesson was “The Top of the Mountain,” given by Evelyn cheryyvalechristian.org. Classes, 7 p.m. Hope in Christ Jesus at New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. Russell. The ladies told of ex- 4th, Cherryvale. periences they have had while CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Joshua on a mountain. Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 879-2839. 200 S. Penn, Independence, KS. Rev. Dr. Dyton L. Owen, CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles Erma Houston provided a Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, pastor. Sunday services: “Chapel Service” (casual) at 8:30 north of Dearing at the corner of county roads 3900 and wonderful cake for the group. 10:45 a.m. Website: crosspointcaney.com. a.m., Gault Chapel; “Wings of Worship” (contemporary) at 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and The next meeting will be Feb. 10:35 a.m., Wesley Center; and “Sanctuary Service” at 11 Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 18 at Sycamore Landing, COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - DISCIPLES OF a.m. (traditional); Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m., a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, Coffeyville. Betty Nevell will CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, nursery available. Youth meets Sundays at 4 p.m. Worship genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. present the lesson and Evelyn KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; televised on Ch. 10 at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. Russell will serve as hostess. Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: HOPE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, CANEY: Doyle Brum- Nancy Hamilton, Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Robert Spencer, mett, pastor, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS (918) 914-9486. Sun- public relations a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; day Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church during Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before Sunday Morning Worship; Wednesday Service and Wednes- FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, day Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m; Ladies Fellowship & Fitness, Trevor Darr, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Men’s Fel- Assisted Living (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: lowship & Fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; FELLOWSHIP REGIONAL CHURCH OF CANEY: 100 E. 4th Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 Street, Caney, KS. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: Eagle p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Imprint John P. Wilson, pastor. 201 S. 5th Street, Independence, Children’s Ministry, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Stan Basler, KS (620) 331-0241 Worship hours are: 10:00 a.m. – June Estates pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney Unit- through August, 10:45 a.m. September through May Chil- Where Your Family Is Our Family CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: James Humphrey, ed Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community dren’s Sunday School class meets during Worship services Enjoy home cooked meals, pastor. 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-879-2101. Sunday intersect. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. which follows Sunday For Church news, activities, and calendar visit our website at housekeeping, laundry, personal care School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth 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. and medication assistance. Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. For events see our Facebook and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living facebook.com/lizsmithmoore2/ Our church e-mail address page and Instagram. out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. 24 Hour caring staff LPN/RN on call 24/7 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 12:30 p.m. Let your family be a part of Our family at The cost to have your church listed in this advertisement is $10 per month. To have your church listed, 1354 Taylor Road call Emalee Mikel, ad director for the Montgomery County Chronicle, at 1-800-592-7606. Independence, KS 02-01-2021 (620) 331-1662 Page A10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021

Former ICC chief hired at Indiana State University

Former Independence Community College presi- dent Daniel Barwick is the new director of development for Indiana State University’s College of Health and Human Services, the university an- nounced. Indiana State University is located in Terra Haute, Ind. Barwick comes to ISU from Caney Valley High School homecoming candidates named the Mortarboard, a higher ed- Caney Valley High School will crown its winter homecoming king and queen at coronation ceremonies on Friday evening, Feb. 5 in the CVHS Gymnasium. The ucation media and consulting coronation will take place at halftime of the CVHS varsity boys’ basketball game against Humboldt. Five CVHS seniors girls and five VHSC senior boys are vying firm, where he served as the organization’s president. for the queen and king titles. The candidates include (left to right) Jake Stanton, Trinity Kirchner, Grady Postrach, Mary Beth Cummins, Kaehl Smith, Maggie Previously, he was presi- Simmons, Mikey Bradley, Gracee Burk and Tucker Killian. Not pictured: Riley Bright. PHOTO BY ASHLEY ROPER dent of Independence Com- munity College for eight years. Barwick also held faculty and administrative positions MCAC’s Purdon among business leaders at Alfred State College in Al- fred, N.Y., for more than 15 years. He led the institution’s pushing lawmakers for Medicaid expansion advancement operation, in- cluding the successful com- pletion of the college’s first BY RUDY TAYLOR months following the closure that 47 rural hospitals in agreed to expand Medicaid. to protect the health of our capital campaign. [email protected] of Mercy Hospital at Inde- Kansas are in immediate risk The Kansas Department of workforce and our economy,” The executive director pendence in 2015. of closing. Health and Environment Kelly said. “Getting 165,000 of the Montgomery Coun- “Workforce is crucial, but The 2020 election results estimates 165,000 children Kansans health care, inject- ty Action Council, Trisha if the workforce severely dimin- and adults in Kansas would ing billions of dollars and Purdon, is closely following is unhealthy due ished the chances benefit from Medicaid expan- thousands of jobs into our the Kansas Legislature as it to the lack of of passing Med- sion, an estimate inflated by local economies, and pro- First Friday considers the possibility of available afford- icaid expansion the financial impact of the tecting our rural hospitals Medicaid expansion. able health care, in Kansas, which COVID-19 pandemic. will be critical to our recov- speakers Purdon is part of a state- the community conservative “After the elections last ery from the pandemic. By wide network now pushing loses its ability Republicans fall, it became much more combining a broadly popu- for extending health care to even compete have blocked for difficult for us to get this lar, commonsense medical announced coverage to more low-income for new jobs,” the past decade. through the legislative marijuana policy with our INDEPENDENCE — The families. Purdon said. Former Gov. process,” said April Holman, efforts to expand Medicaid, Independence Chamber of She says the lack of Medic- Purdon and Sam Brownback executive director of the Al- the revenue from the bill will Commerce and the City of aid expansion in Kansas others taking part Trish Purdon vetoed a Medicaid liance for a Healthy Kansas. pay for expansion.” Independence invite the com- hurts efforts to recruit busi- in the Alliance expansion plan in “At the same time, there This Medicaid Expansion munity to watch the First Fri- nesses. for a Healthy Kansas push 2017, and Senate leadership are dozens of communities bill includes the same com- day information session on She points to Coffeyville for Medicaid expansion say prevented a plan passed by across the state who are ponents of the compromise Friday, Feb. 5, from 7:30 a.m. and Independence in partic- rural hospital would real- the House from getting a vote being represented by elected legislation that was debated to 9 a.m. on the City’s Face- ular which is at a disadvan- ize much-needed financial the past two sessions. officials who are not putting in 2020, but with the follow- book page. tage because the community benefits by joining the sur- Under the Affordable Care those practical consider- ing exceptions: First Friday is an informa- is losing workers to nearby rounding states in extending Act, the federal government ations and the needs of their • The re-insurance pro- tional forum featuring lead- Oklahoma, Missouri and government-funded health pays for 90% of the cost of constituents before politics.” gram has been removed. ers from local businesses, Arkansas — states that have care coverage for more Medicaid services for states Rex Bruce, superinten- • The Medicaid Expansion industries, government and expanded Medicaid. low-income families. that agree to expand eligibil- dent of the Sublette school Surcharge paid by Kansas civic organizations who share Purdon says Montgomery Data from the Center for ity to families earning up to district, also is working hospitals to offset the state relevant, timely updates on County lost 1,600 available Healthcare Quality and Pay- 138% of the federal poverty alongside Purdon and others, general fund costs of ex- Independence events and is- workers in a span of 18 ment Reform (CHQPR) shows level. So far, 38 states have such as Allison Mulch, direc- panding Medicaid has been sues. tor of nursing for Goodland removed. Dairy Queen of Indepen- Regional Medical Center, and • In place of these two dence will serve as the event others. Keith Richard, execu- programs, a proposed med- sponsor of the First Friday tive director of the Guidance ical marijuana bill has been presentation. Due to the pan- Center, a community mental inserted. demic, the event will be live- health center in northeast • This bill is modeled after streamed only. Kansas, is another key Ohio’s framework and simi- Among the speakers of the spokesperson for the Alliance lar to the bill that has been event: for a Healthy Kansas. proposed by House Republi- • Doug Harlin of the VFW cans. Post #1186 will share infor- Medical marijuana • The fiscal note of this mation about the downtown portion of the bill should American flag project, future On Monday of this week, more than offset the state plans to expand the display Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said general fund costs of Medic- and how the community can she wants to pay for expand- aid Expansion. financially support the proj- ed Medicaid by legalizing Kelly said getting this ect. — and taxing — medical much-needed health care, • Rusty Baker and Mark marijuana. plus protecting rural hos- Ferrell will provide follow-up Kelly claims quality health pitals across the state, will reports about two recent coverage for 165,000 Kan- be critical to any potential hunting events, Bird Hunters sans could be a key plan to recovery from the pandemic. United National Finals and break the logjam that has The Kansas Hospital the National Upland Classic delayed Medicaid expansion Association is supportive of Series Kansas State Champi- for years. KanCare Expansion and the onships and the economic im- Great partners are “After nearly a year of benefits its members believe pact these events had on the challenges brought on by will bring to Kansas. local economy. COVID-19, we need to use valuable players on the • Key portions of the above • Trish Purdon, executive every tool at our disposal director of the Montgomery County Action Council, will Windsor Place team. share information about new grants and loans available for local business and industry I was a carpenter back in 2008 when the economic crisis hit. The company that pertain to the COVID-19 I was working for let me go. Upon Lisa’s advice, I took the transportation pandemic. job at Windsor Place as a temporary position. Turned out I loved it and I’ve • Joanne Smith and Bar- bara Ames will share news been here for 11 years. I enjoy talking with the residents as we take them about the new Fab Food Lab on trips, errands and to doctors’ appointments. It’s our job to get them grant project. where they need to go safely and make them comfortable while we’re doing For more information it. The residents are the favorite part of my job. about First Friday contact the Independence Chamber of – Joseph Barron, Transportation Commerce at 620-331-1890.

I’ve worked in nutrition at nursing centers for over 22 years. I was working at another facility when a friend recommended that I apply at Windsor Place. That was thirteen years ago. I love the environment at Windsor Place. It’s a family setting. That makes it very easy to get to know all the other employees on a personal level. Windsor Place provides a lot of opportunities for education and advancement. Other staff members and the administra- tion go above and beyond to look after you. I love what I do. I truly do. At one time I thought I wanted to be a nurse. It turned out that wasn’t the right choice for me, but I did fi nd I could play another important role in health care as director of nutrition. Mealtime is something all the residents look forward to. COVID has lead to so many restrictions, it’s more impor- tant than ever to offer the residents really good food. My team has been super through all the changes brought about by COVID. They’ve remained fl exible and dedicated to the residents. I’m very proud of them. – Lisa Barron, Director of Nutrition Windsor Place 2921 W. 1st • Coffeyville (620) 251-5190 • www.windsorplace.net Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B1 SPORTS Journey to state wrestling tourney begins this week

gionals 3 and 4, will be held at Girls' Division II district tourney to be held in Anderson County High School Independence on Friday; class 4A boys' district in Garnett. On that Saturday, the boys will take the mats — meet also at IHS, class 3A-1A meet is at Mound City Class 4A Sub-State 2 at Cha- nute High School and Class By BRIAN THOMAS Uniontown and Wellsville. 3-2-1A Sub-State 2 at Marion [email protected] The top four finishers in High School. Both of those Postseason action officially each weight class at the dis- sub-state include qualifiers gets underway this weekend trict tournament will advance from Regionals 3 and 4 from for area high school wrestling to the next qualifying tourna- the respective classifications. teams. ment, which will be the re- The sub-states round will District Tournament play gional round on Feb. 12-13. determine qualifiers for state begins on Friday with Girls’ The boys will take the competition. The top four Division II action. Indepen- mats on Friday, Feb. 12. IHS wrestlers from each weight dence High School will serve and FKHS will participate in class will advance to state, as the host for District 8 ac- Class 4A Regional 4 — which which will be held on Friday, tion, which will start at 4 p.m. includes qualifiers from Dis- Feb. 26, for the girls and Sat- at the IHS gymnasium. Join- tricts 7 and 8 — at Burlington urday, Feb. 27. State for Divi- ing host Independence in that High School. Caney Valley and sion II, which includes classes district will be Montgomery Cherryvale will be in Class 4-1A, will be held at Tony’s County foes Cherryvale and 3-2-1A Regional 3 (District 5 Pizza Events Center in Salina. Field Kindley, as well as Cha- and 6 qualifiers) at Eureka That will be the same location nute, Columbus, Erie, Fredo- High School. for boys’ Class 4A. The Class nia, Girard, Labette County, On Saturday, Feb. 13, the 3-2-1A State Tournament will Parsons and West Elk. girls return to the mats as In- be held at Gross Memorial One day later on Feb. 6 will dependence, Cherryvale and Coliseum in Hays. be the eight boys’ districts in Field Kindley will be in Divi- This year’s wrestling for- both Class 4A and 3-2-1A. In- sion II Regional 4 at Burling- mat was altered from its orig- dependence will also serve as ton High School. That region- inal two-week postseason to the host school for 4A District al will include qualifiers from four weeks to reduce poten- 8 as it will welcome in Chan- District 7 and 8. tial exposure to the COVID-19 ute, Columbus, Field Kindley, The top four finishers virus during the ongoing Frontenac, Girard, Labette from each weight class will pandemic. All regular-sea- County and Parsons. Mean- once again advance to the son competition concluded in while, Caney Valley and Cher- next stage of the postseason, January with the addition of ryvale will travel to Jayhawk which will be the sub-state district and sub-state tourna- Linn High School in Mound round on Feb. 19-20. ments this season. The new City for 3-2-1A District 6, This time, the girls will format is currently only for joining Elk Valley, Erie, Fre- compete first on Friday, Feb. the 2020-21 school year. Cherryvale's Morrigan Catlin (#11) led all players with 15 points in Tuesday's contest in Erie. donia, Humboldt, Jayhawk 19. Sub-State 2, which in- Cherryvale jumped to a 9-0 lead and never looked back, taking a 53-48 decision against the Linn, Southeast-Cherokee, cludes the qualifiers from Re- Red Devils. SEAN FRYE / PARSONS SUN Bulldogs get first league win as Lady Chargers get battle Smith returns to former home late charge only to come up Victorious IHS coach experiences bitter sweet short in a 45-40 loss to Class tested with win at Erie moment as he returns to Labette County Gym 5A Bonner Springs in a non- By BRIAN THOMAS Chargers scored five straight dropped to 5-6 overall and league contest last Friday [email protected] points that put some distance 0-2 in league play. By BRIAN THOMAS IHS trailed 9-6 early in the at the IHS gymnasium for ERIE — Scoring the game’s between the two teams. Cherryvale 68, Leon-Bluestem 54 [email protected] contest but tied things up on homecoming. LEON-BLUESTEM (5-6, 0-2): To. Lovesee 9 (1) first nine points, the Cherry- Leading the way for Cher- 4-8 25, Donner 0 (3) 0-0 9, Cooper 2 1-3 5, Em- ALTAMONT — Winless a three-pointer from Brecken “Again, we took a quality vale High School girls’ bas- ryvale was Morrigan Catlin mons 2 0-2 4, Witty 2 0-0 4, Standfast 2 0-0 4, in its first four Southeast Bertie. Later in the opening team to the last possession of ketball team set the tone with 15 points. Mariah Mon- Potter 1 0-0 2, Korte 0 1-2 1, Hiedeman 0 0-1 0, the game,” Smith said. “We Ta. Lovesee 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 (4) 6-16 54. Kansas League games, the quarter, Davis Merrick hit early as it captured a 53-48 roy followed with 13. CHERRYVALE (7-4, 1-1): Catlin 7 6-6 20, Monroy Independence High School another trey as the Bulldogs had our chances at the end. Tri-Valley League victory over Erie (9-4, 1-2) had 13 8 (1) 0-0 19, Reister 5 3-6 13, Lantz 2 5-8 9, Allen boys’ basketball team picked eventually had a 14-11 ad- The grit this team showed Erie Tuesday night. 2 0-1 4, Plumley 1 0-0 2, Bunyard 0 1-4 1, Raida 0 and the improvement we points from Maddie Kramer 0-0 0, Roegner 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 25 (1) 15-25 68. up a much-needed victory vantage after eight minutes “Tonight was a battle, and and 11 from Ryleigh Brant. BLUESTEM 9 15 16 14 — 54 on Tuesday, taking down of action. Independence con- continue to make will pay off the girls found a way to fin- Cherryvale 53, Erie 48 CHERRYVALE 13 17 21 17 — 68 Labette County 51-36 at Har- tinued to maintain the lead in the rest of the season.” CHERRYVALE (8-4, 2-1): Catlin 3 (2) 3-4 15, ish,” said CHS coach Kelsey Monroy 5 (1) 0-1 13, Reister 1 (1) 3-5 8, Plumley 0 rison Gymnasium. throughout the first half and IHS found itself down 34- Overacker. “We didn’t finish 7-10 7, Lantz 2 1-4 5, Allen 1 1-2 3, Bunyard 0 2-2 “We played four complete went into the intermission up 25 during the early stages very well and missed several 2, Roegner 0 0-2 0. TOTALS 12 (4) 17-30 53. of the fourth quarter but ERIE (9-4, 1-2): Kramer 5 3-3 13, Brant 4 (1) 0-0 11, Monroy scores 26 quarters with solid defense 22-17. free throws, but those things Clevenger 1 (2) 0-2 8, Pasquarelli 3 0-0 6, Stark throughout the game,” said In the second half, the chipped away at that dif- will normally fall. Our defen- 1 3-4 5, McGowen 0 (1) 0-1 3, Ellis 1 0-0 2, Duff 0 points in Cherryvale's IHS coach Brad Smith. “I’m Bulldogs were able to extend ference. Still trailing by six, sive intensity is picking up, 0-0 0, Pemberton 0 0-0 0, LaRue 0 0-0 0. TO- Cooper Smith was fouled on TALS 15 (4) 6-10 48. proud of our grit and how their advantage further. and we want to keep pushing CHERRYVALE 16 14 9 14 — 53 victory over Oswego hard they played.” IHS pushed the margin into a three-point shot and made that. We want to start find- ERIE 14 6 14 14 — 48 CHERRYVALE — Monroy This was a reunion of sorts double digits at 35-25 after all three free throws to get ing our identity and put some scored a game-high 26 points for Smith, who made his first three quarters. Although the within three, 43-40, with 2.7 teams away. Erie came out to lead the Lady Chargers to trip back to Labette County Grizzlies got within seven at seconds left. Unfortunately, and battled all night. We’ve Lady Chargers get a 57-39 victory over Oswego as a visiting coach. Prior to 41-34 in the final period, In- Bonner Springs was fouled got to do a better job of play- in a non-league matchup last his arrival in Independence, dependence responded with and sank both free throws to ing our game and not the TVL victory over Thursday. he spent 25 seasons as the eight straight points to take seal the deal. other teams. It was a big win Leon-Bluestem This was the makeup Grizzlies head coach from charge. Earlier in the contest, the overall.” game from a contest origi- 1994-2019, leading them to Easton Ewing knocked Braves had a 14-7 lead after CHERRYVALE — After The Lady Chargers earned nally scheduled for Dec. 11 at three SEK championships, down nine shots and was one quarter, but the Bulldogs opening league play with a their third straight win as the Wildcat Winter Classic in five Class 4A state tourna- 7-of-8 at the free throw line battled back and narrowed loss to Neodesha, the Lady they improved to 8-4 overall Yates Center. That game was ment appearances and a for a game-high 25 points. the gap to three at 24-21 Chargers bounced back to and 2-1 in the TVL. Cher- postponed due to issues from state runner-up finish in Bertie also reached double heading into the intermis- take down Leon-Bluestem 68- ryvale will return home for COVID-19. 2000. figures with 10 points, in- sion. By the end of three 54 in another TVL matchup back-to-back league contests The final outcome was nev- “It’s the first time I have cluding three treys. quarters, Bonner Springs still last Friday. — on Friday against Fredonia er in doubt as CHS jumped been there since I left,” said Labette County (4-8, 2-3) had a 30-25 advantage. “It was a long week,” Over- and on Feb. 9 against Mont- ahead 22-10 in the opening Smith, who posted a 289- was led by Eli Hestand and Ewing recorded 23 points acker said. “We needed to gomery County rival Caney quarter and went into the in- 262 overall record during Alex Meister with 14 points to lead all scorers for the end with a big league win, Valley. termission up 30-17. The host his time at LCHS. “LC was each. Bulldogs. and they got the job done. I CHS ran out to a 9-0 lead team extended its advantage special to me and my family. Independence 51, Labette County 36 Cortland Hervey and Jayce was proud of the overall team INDEPENDENCE (2-11, 1-4): Ewing 9 7-8 25, and held Erie scoreless the to 44-29 at the end of three It was something I wasn’t Smith both scored 10 points effort. It was a quick-paced Bertie 0 (3) 1-2 10, H. Smith 1 (1) 2-4 7, Merrick first 4 1/2 minutes of the quarters. really looking forward to go 1 (1) 0-0 5, Johnston 2 0-0 4, Mavers 0 0-0 0, L. to pace Bonner Springs (6-6). game, and both teams fought Smith 0 0-0 0, C. Smith 0 0-0 0, Julian 0 0-0 0, Bonner Springs 45, Independence 40 game. The Red Devils battled Monroy put in 12 buckets back. Bitter sweet is proba- through being tired.” Wilson 0 0-0 0, Unruh 0 0-0 0, Puderbaugh 0 0-0 BONNER SPRINGS (6-6): Hervey 5 0-0 10, back, though, and eventually as part of her game-high 26 bly the way to describe my 0. TOTALS 13 (5) 10-14 51. Smith 4 2-3 10, Stimac 3 3-6 9, Hernandez 4 0-0 CHS jumped ahead 13-9 in cut the margin to just two, 16- points. emotions. My team now is LABETTE COUNTY (4-8, 2-3): Hestand 4 6-9 8, Young 2 0-0 4, Womack 1 0-0 2, Cruse 1 0-0 2, the first quarter and gradual- 14, Meister 3 (2) 2-3 14, Carnahan 2 0-1 4, Eaton 1 Sprague 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 20 (0) 5-9 45. 14, at the end of one quarter. Oswego (0-8) was led by very important to me and our ly opened things up the rest 0-0 2, Brock 1 0-0 2, Vinson 0 0-0 0, Peak 0 0-0 INDEPENDENCE (1-11): Ewing 7 9-11 23, C. Smith Cherryvale regained con- Mae Albertson with 14 point coaching staff. That is how 0, Baker 0 0-0 0, Hodge 0 0-0 0, Kohler 0 0-0 0, 1 5-5 7, H. Smith 2 1-3 5, Bertie 0 (1) 0-1 3, Paige 1 of the game. The Lady Char- trol of things before halftime. and Allie Vail with 10. we approached this game.” McCarty 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (2) 8-13 36. 0-0 2, Merrick 0 0-0 0, Johnston 0 0-0 0, Wilson gers extended their lead to INDEPENDENCE 14 8 13 16 — 51 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (2) 15-20 40. The Lady Chargers went on a Cherryvale 57, Oswego 39 With Tuesday’s victory, the 30-24 at the intermission and OSWEGO (0-8): Albertson 7 0-2 14, Vail 2 (1) LABETTE COUNTY 11 6 8 11 — 36 BONNER SPRINGS 14 10 6 15 — 45 14-6 run in the second period Bulldogs snapped a four- INDEPENDENCE 7 14 4 15 — 40 pushed that to 51-40 at the 0-0 10, Dinnsen 1 (1) 2-5 7, Folk 2 2-3 6, Strickland to head into the break up 30- 1 0-0 2, Trotnic 0 0-0 0, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Blumer game skid as they improved end of three quarters. 0 0-0 0, DeCow 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 0-0 0, Ladene 20. to 2-11 overall and 1-4 in the Catlin recorded 20 points 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 13 (3) 4-10 39. Late spurt not Things got much closer CHERRYVALE (6-4): Monroy 11 (1) 1-2 26, Catlin SEK. IHS will remain on the to lead the way for Cherry- in the second half. Erie cut 4 1-3 9, Raida 1 (1) 2-2 7, Plumley 3 0-0 6, Allen 1 road Friday when it travels enough as IHS falls in vale, followed by Monroy with 1-1 3, Umbarger 1 0-2 2, Bunyard 1 0-0 2, Lantz 0 Assisted Living the difference in half at 39- to Pittsburg. It will follow 19 and Jailee Reister 13. 1-2 1, Fox 0 1-2 1, Kaiser 0 0-0 0, Reister 0 0-0 0. at 34 at the end of three quar- TOTALS 22 (2) 7-14 57. that up on Feb. 9 with a homecoming game Torrance Lovesee had ters. Although the Red Devils OSWEGO 10 7 12 10 — 39 home game against Mont- INDEPENDENCE — Down a game-high 25 points to CHERRYVALE 22 8 14 13 — 57 got within two at 45-43 in gomery County rival Field by nine early in the fourth Eagle pace Leon-Bluestem, which the fourth period, the Lady Kindley. quarter, the Bulldogs made a Estates Where Your Family Is Our Family Enjoy home cooked meals, CCC volleyball team finds energy in season's first match win housekeeping, laundry, personal care and medication assistance. HESSTON — After opening with a the Jayhawk Conference-Eastern Di- and Malia Mack 10. Heather Stiles re- City. CCC came up on the short end of pair of losses, the Coffeyville Commu- vision. Coffeyville returns to action on corded a team-high 32 assists. Mean- a five-set loss to the Blue Devils (20- 24 Hour caring staff nity College volleyball team picked up Saturday at Fort Scott before hosting while, Cloe Mills and Jennifer Jensen 25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-21, 9-15). LPN/RN on call 24/7 its first win of the season on Monday Neosho County and Rose State (Okla.) had three digs each for CCC. Two days later, Coffeyville made Let your family be a part of with a four-set decision over Hesston. in a triangular on Feb. 8. Coffeyville was originally scheduled up its game at Highland and fell in Our family at The Lady Ravens, who were ranked In the match against Hesston, the to open the season on Jan. 25 at High- straight sets (23-25, 12-25, 23-25) to No. 2 in the NJCAA Division II presea- Lady Ravens finished with 50 kills, land, but that match was postponed the 12th-ranked Scotties. 1354 Taylor Road son poll, captured a 26-24, 22-25, 25- 37 assists and 12 digs as a team. Two due to winter weather. Instead, the No statistics were available from Independence, KS 19, 27-25 victory over the Larks. players had double figures in kills, Lady Ravens opened up their slate the KCK or Highland matches as of CCC moved to 1-2 overall and in including Bridgette Graham with 13 last Thursday at home against Kansas press time. (620) 331-1662 Page B2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021

SPORTS Jason Martin introduced as new ICC football coach

“He has been a vital part Kiyoshi Harris resigns of the program, and a key to accept position with to the culture of success for student athletes in the class- Boise State University room and the community as well,” said Jordan. football program A veteran of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, Martin made INDEPENDENCE — Inde- the move to Independence in pendence Community College 2016 and has since helped announced last week that 65 Pirate defensive players defensive coordinator Jason earn NCAA Division 1 schol- Martin is named the new arships. His players have head football coach of the matriculated to compete at Pirates. Georgia, Tennessee, Wash- Martin replaces Kiyoshi ington State, Cal, and Colora- Harris, who is do, among countless leaving the college other Division-1 to accept the role of programs. director of player At the helm development for the of the Pirates’ Boise State Universi- defense, Martin’s ty football program. corps has been the Martin continues foundation of two the tradition of the Jayhawk Confer- Jason Martin (middle) was named Independence Community College’s new football coach last week. He is photographed with ICC Pirates after ence Championships serving as defensive in both 2017 and his wife, Jessica, and their children: Ava, Taj and Jayla. Not pictured is son Maison. COURTESY PHOTO coordinator and Harris 2019. During the secondary coach for the last 2019 campaign, his defense of hard work as a loyal coor- coach. head football coach,” Harris as though we have made four and a half years. held opponents to an average dinator and assistant. In 2019, Harris took over said. “My wife and I have life-long relationships while “I’m excited to continue 18.8 points per game, helping ICC linebackers coach and an ICC squad that had gone thoroughly enjoyed our time here.” the tradition of graduating the Pirates to eight wins and special teams coordinator 2-8 in the season prior to him in Independence and feel and developing young men,” a second KJCCC title in three Steve McCollom will become taking the reins. Martin said. “Our culture years. the new assistant head coach Harris will join new Boise wouldn’t be possible without Prior to his current run in and defensive coordinator for State head football coach this community, administra- the KJCCC, Martin coached the Pirates. Andy Avalos, who recently tion, and faculty.” at the Division 1 level as the Harris will make the leap took the job in Idaho after Pep rally to honor Harris ICC interim president Cor- quality control defensive to Division 1 after serving at serving as defensive coordi- Independence Community College will hold a pep rally in dell Jordan described Martin backs coach at UCLA. Now as ICC for over three years with nator for the Oregon Ducks. front of the ICC Foundation Office, 111 W. Myrtle, at noon Fri- as a “natural choice” to step the head coach at ICC, Martin his first two seasons in the “I want to publicly thank day, Feb. 5, to congratulate Kiyoshi Harris as he accepts a new into the head role position af- plans to continue building role of associate head coach, Independence Community position with Boise State University. ter establishing a foundation upon the great success of offensive line coach, and re- College and the community Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged. on the recruiting trail and on the ICC Pirates which he has cruiting coordinator, and last of Independence for all of The public will be welcome to park and show their support the field. helped create through years season in the role of head the support I have felt as from their vehicles.

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SPORTS ’Nado swimmers win final home meet; IHS is runner-up

By BRIAN THOMAS thony Paolini, Anthony Siebels, Jackson Horning, [email protected] David Sanchez), 5:21.00. COFFEYVILLE — Making its final home appearance of the season, the Field Kindley FKHS swimmers end High School boys’ swim team took first place in its own Campus Invitational Field Kindley Triangular on Tuesday. Meet in fifth place FKHS recorded 68 points WICHITA — With 203 to finish atop the standings, points, the Field Kindley ahead of runner-up Indepen- swimmers finished in fifth dence with 51. Fort Scott took place overall at the Campus third place at 32. Invitational last Thursday. “The boys did a great job,” Derby won the meet with said FKHS coach Tracey 591 points, just ahead of run- Childress. “The relays really ner-up Haysville-Campus at dropped some time tonight. 450 and Winfield in third at They did a great job.” 310. Also competing were The Golden Tornado won Liberal in fourth at 241 and seven different events during Wichita Trinity in sixth at 59. the meet. Individually, the “The boys did very well,” ‘Nado had first-place finishes Childress said. “They keep from John Barry Elliott in the improving on their technique 200 freestyle with a time of and keep trying very hard to 2:39.41, Andrew Stukesbary drop their times. The relays in the 200 IM at 3:01.84, Sol are really improving.” Hanna in the 100 butterfly at The top FKHS perfor- 1:18.99, and Nicholas Naden mance in the meet came from in the 100 breaststroke in Naden, who finished in fourth 1:18.59. place in the 100 breaststroke Field Kindley also won with a time of 1:20.01. CAMPUS INVITATIONAL three relays at the meet — the TEAM SCORES: 1. Derby 591, 2. Haysville-Campus 200 medley in 2:07.88, the 450, 3. Winfield 310, 4. Liberal 241, 5. Field Kind- ley 203, 6. Wichita Trinity 59. 200 freestyle in 1:54.12, and Competing in his final home meet of his high school career, ieldF Kindley senior Nicholas Naden found his stride in the 100 FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS the 400 freestyle in 4:26.74. meter breaststroke during Tuesday's meet in Coffeyville. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE 200 Medley Relay: 5. Field Kindley A (Lucas Independence was unable Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Sol Hanna, Xavier Clark), 2:07.15; 9. Field Kindley B (John Barry Elliott, Zach- 100 Butterfly: 1. Sol Hanna, 1:18.99. Anthony Paolini, 3:24.00. to take the top spot in any of terfly. There were a couple relay. ary Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, Caden Isle), 100 Freestyle: 2. Xavier Clark, 57.59. 50 Freestyle: 3. Owen Clapp, 27.96; 4. Ven- the events but was able to cut 2:31.36. of guys who weren’t quite Up next for both the Field 200 Freestyle Relay: 1. Field Kindley A (Lucas ice Delamarter, 31.16; 5. Max Sutherland, 32.00; 200 Freestyle: 9. Lucas Hanna, 2:38.03; 10. some of its times along the as fast, which is likely due to Kindley and Independence Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Sol Hanna, Xavier Clark), James Schroeder, 32.36; Creighton Beaver, John Barry Elliott, 2:39.10; 11. Andrew Stukesbary, 1:54.12; 3. Field Kindley B (Caden Isle, Zachary 32.48; Anthony Siebels, 33.14. way. quarantines and the amount swim teams will be the Inter 2:42.91. Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, John Barry El- 100 Butterfly 2. Venice Delamarter, 1:28.50. 50 Freestyle: 11. Xavier Clark, 26.80; 12. Nicho- “The team had some fast of practice they have missed. League Meet, which is sched- liott), 2:05.84. 100 Freestyle: 3. Jerry Mattes, 1:11.56; 4. Wyatt las Naden, 26.86; 13. Sol Hanna, 27.03; Caden Isle, swims with several of the 100 Backstroke: 2. Lucas Hanna, 1:23.20. Small, 1:17.00; 5. David Sanchez, 1:17.16; Anthony We have a week to prepare uled for Feb. 10 at Osawato- 37.39. 100 Breaststroke: 1. Nicholas Naden, 1:18.59. Siebels, 1:18.56. boys making cuts in time in 100 Freestyle: 8. Xavier Clark, 59.73; 14. Andrew for our league meet, which is mie High School. 400 Freestyle Relay: 1. Field Kindley A (Lucas 500 Freestyle: 2. Max Sutherland, 8:29.93; 3. FIELD KINDLEY TRIANGULAR Stukesbary, 1:11.74; 15. Zachary Lowrance, 1:18.71; their events,” said IHS coach where we hope to peak and Hanna, Sol Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Xavier Clark), Anthony Paolini, 10:41.60. TEAM SCORES: 1. Field Kindley 68, 2. Indepen- Caden Isle, 1:30.44. Kathy Clapp. “Owen (Clapp) 4:26.74; 2. Field Kindley B (Caden Isle, Zachary 200 Freestyle Relay: 2. Independence A (Jerry see their best swims of the dence 51, 3. Fort Scott 32. 500 Freestyle: 8. Sol Hanna, 6:59.00. Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, John Barry El- Mattes, David Sanchez, Max Sutherland, Owen continues to cut time off of FIELD KINDLEY RESULTS 200 Freestyle Relay: 5. Field Kindley A (Lucas season.” liott), 5:06.30. Clapp), 2:02.70; 4. Independence B (James Shro- 200 Medley Relay: 1. Field Kindley A (Lucas Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Sol Hanna, Xavier Clark), his 50 freestyle, which re- The Bulldogs did manage INDEPENDENCE RESULTS eder, Anthony Siebels, Wyatt Small, Venice De- Hanna, Nicholas Naden, Sol Hanna, Xavier Clark), 1:49.23; 11. Field Kindley B (Caden Isle, Zachary 200 Medley Relay: 2. Independence A (David lamarter), 2:15.00. flects the work he puts in to take second place in five 2:07.88; 3. Field Kindley B (John Barry Elliott, Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, John Barry El- Sanchez, Owen Clapp, Venice Delamarter, Jerry 100 Backstroke: 3. James Shroeder, 1:33.33; 4. Zachary Lowrance, Andrew Stukesbary, Caden liott), 2:07.33. at practice. James (Shroed- events on Tuesday, which in- Mattes), 2:21.67; 4. Independence B (Creighton Creighton Beaver, 1:34.53; 5. Wyatt Small, 1:39.00. Isle), 2:30.68. 100 Backstroke: 8. Lucas Hanna, 1:21.34. er) and Venice (Delamarter) Beaver, Jackson Horning, Max Sutherland, Wyatt 100 Breaststroke: 3. Owen Clapp, 1:25.16; 4. Jer- cluded both the 200 medley 200 Freestyle: 1. John Barry Elliott, 2:39.41; 3. 100 Breaststroke: 4. Nicholas Naden, 1:20.01; 11. Small), 2:36.00. ry Mattes, 1:33.00; 5. Jackson Horning, 1:37.29. both cut significant time off Zachary Lowrance, 3:07.21; 5. Caden Isle, 3:39.36. John Barry Elliott, 1:33.76; 14. Zachary Lowrance, relay and the 200 freestyle 200 Freestyle: 2. Jackson Horning, 2:54.24; 4. 400 Freestyle Relay: 3. Independence A (An- of their backstroke and but- 200 IM: 1. Andrew Stukesbary, 3:01.84. 1:35.00. Cherryvale's win spurt falls against state-ranked Erie

By BRIAN THOMAS [email protected] Cherryvale Chargers cruise past ERIE — In a matchup of squads unbeaten in league play, the Cherryvale High School boys’ Leon-Bluestem, 89-50, on Friday basketball team dropped a 60-52 decision CHERRYVALE — Earning a fifth straight to state-ranked Erie in a Tri-Valley League win, the Chargers scored a season-high in matchup Tuesday night. points with an 89-50 blowout win over Le- The Red Devils entered the contest ranked on-Bluestem in a Tri-Valley League contest No. 3 in Class 2A by the Kansas Basketball last Friday. Coaches Association. “Bluestem came out shooting real well in “It was a tough game tonight,” said CHS the first half,” said Vigil, whose squad was coach Rodney Vigil. “The kids played hard. playing its sixth game in 11 days. “We were Erie is a very disciplined team.” able to get some good looks in transition and The Chargers had their five-game win our half-court sets. We started to wear them streak come to an end as they fell to 9-3 over- down towards the end of the half. We came all and 2-1 in the TVL. Cherryvale will return out strong on both ends in the third. We had home for the next two games, including Fri- balance scoring and hit the boards well. We day against Fredonia and a Feb. 9 matchup get a few days to get our legs under us before with Montgomery County rival Caney Valley, we head into a tough February.” which has claimed the last three league cham- Despite leading by just three at 20-17 after pionships. one quarter, Cherryvale took control the rest CHS was in Tuesday’s contest the entire of the way, exploding for 58 points over the way. Trailing 19-15 after one quarter, the second and third periods to build a 78-45 ad- Chargers played the Red Devils even in the vantage. second period and went into the intermission The Chargers had five players score in dou- down four at 34-30. ble figures — Briggs Adkison with 15 points, After the break, Cherryvale continued to Hooper 14, Sawyer 13, and Landon Bennett put up a fight and got back within a posses- and Wright 12 each. sion at 45-42 at the end of three quarters. Leon-Bluestem (3-8, 0-2) had a team-high Down the stretch, though, the Red Devils held 13 points from Jake Emmons, followed by on, outscoring the Chargers 15-10 in the final Landen Wilson with 12 and Cooper Larsen 10. Cherryvale 89, Leon-Bluestem 50 period. LEON-BLUESTEM (3-8, 0-2): Emmons 4 (1) 2-2 13, Wilson 3 6-9 12, Larsen Three CHS players reached double figures 5 0-0 10, Jackson 1 (1) 0-0 5, Walden 2 0-0 4, Strum 0 (1) 0-0 3, Laidler 0 (1) in scoring, including Devin Sawyer with 14 0-0 3, Montgomery 0 0-0 0, Brewer 0 0-0 0, Hughes 0 0-0 0, Reyes 0 0-1 0, Cherryvale's Briggs Adkison finds an open path toward an attempted layup during Tuesday's Willhite 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (4) 8-12 50. points, and Kolbyn Hooper and Rayden Wright CHERRYVALE (9-2, 2-0): Adkison 5 (1) 2-2 15, K. Hooper 4 (2) 0-0 14, game in Erie. Adkison finished the contest with eight points. SEAN FRYE / PARSONS SUN with 10 each. Sawyer 5 (1) 0-0 13, Bennett 3 (2) 0-0 12, Wright 6 0-0 12, Hay 1 (2) 0-0 8, Monroy 3 0-0 6, Schafer 1 (1) 1-1 6, Knight 1 0-0 2, Robertson 0 1-2 1, Elam 0 As for Erie (12-1, 3-0), Mark Bogner and 0-0 0, Linn 0 0-0 0, Vigil 0 0-0 0, A. Hooper 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 29 (9) 4-5 89. a rescheduled contest last Thursday. eventually played with a running clock mid- Eric Dillinger shared for game-high honors BLUESTEM 17 15 13 5 — 50 This was the makeup of a contest orig- way through the final period. with 15 points each. CHERRYVALE 20 28 30 11 — 89 inally set for Dec. 11 as part of the Wildcat The top scorer for Cherryvale was Bennett Erie 60, Cherryvale 52 Winter Classic in Yates Center. That game with 20 points, while Sawyer put in 10. CHERRYVALE (9-3, 2-1): Sawyer 5 (1) 1-2 14, K. Hooper 2 (2) 0-0 10, Wright Cherryvale 54, Oswego 18 5 0-0 10, Bennett 1 (2) 0-0 8, Adkison 4 0-1 8, Schafer 1 0-0 2, Monroy 0 0-0 was postponed at the time due to issues from OSWEGO (2-8): Walker 2 3-8 7, Thomas 1 (1) 1-2 6, Landes 1 0-0 2, Harri- 0. TOTALS 18 (5) 1-3 52. CHS boys bury Oswego, 54-18, COVID-19. son 0 2-2 2, Frisbie 0 1-2 1, Goddard 0 0-0 0, George 0 0-0 0, Teal 0 0-1 0, ERIE (12-1, 3-0): Bogner 5 (1) 2-2 15, Dillinger 7 1-2 15, Ruark 3 (1) 0-0 9, CHS dominated the contest from start to Gray 0 0-0 0, Wolf 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 4 (1) 7-15 18. Lehman 3 2-2 8, Duling 1 (1) 2-2 7, Pasquarelli 3 0-0 6, Bartholomew 0 0-0 0, CHERRYVALE (8-2): Bennett 6 (2) 2-2 20, Sawyer 2 (2) 0-0 10, K. Hooper Smith 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 22 (3) 7-8 60. in lopsided, non-league bout finish, leading 18-7 after one quarter of play 3 1-2 7, Adkison 2 0-1 4, Schafer 2 0-0 4, Monroy 1 0-0 2, Hay 1 0-2 2, Vigil 1 CHERRYVALE 15 15 12 10 — 52 CHERRYVALE — Leading by double digits and extending that to 33-13 at halftime. The 0-2 2, Robertson 1 0-0 2, Wright 0 1-2 1, Elam 0 0-0 0, Knight 0 0-0 0, Linn ERIE 19 15 11 15 — 60 in the opening quarter, the Chargers cruised Chargers pushed the margin to 25 at 41-16 0 0-2 0, A. Hooper 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (4) 4-13 54. OSWEGO 7 6 3 2 — 18 to a 54-18 non-league victory over Oswego in at the end of three quarters. The game was CHERRYVALE 18 15 8 13 — 54 Field Kindley girls suffer 30-point loss to Ottawa on Tuesday By BRIAN THOMAS Valley one day earlier, watched its Lady ‘Nado still went into halftime 0 0-0 0, Morris 0 0-0 0, Gollier 0 0-0 0, El. Keebaugh 0 0-0 one quarter and 30-13 at the inter- [email protected] 0. TOTALS 18 (4) 10-20 58. season record drop to 3-9 overall. down by 17 at 29-12. FIELD KINDLEY (3-9): Speer 0 (3) 2-2 11, Strickland 0 (2) mission. The Purple Dragons scored COFFEYVILLE — A disastrous After a four-game homestand, the The final blow came just after the 0-0 6, Mason 1 (1) 0-0 5, Moore-Kendrex 1 0-2 2, Porter 1 the first eight points of the third end to the opening quarter proved Lady ‘Nado will take a week off be- break as Ottawa exploded on a 21-6 0-2 2, Peck 0 2-4 2, Titus 0 0-0 0, Burnett 0 0-0 0, Elliott 0 quarter and blew the game wide 0-0 0, Riley 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 3 (6) 4-10 28. to be too much to overcome for the fore returning to the court on Feb. run to open up a 50-18 advantage, OTTAWA 21 8 21 8 — 58 open with a 28-9 run in that period. Field Kindley High School girls’ bas- 9 at Montgomery County rival Inde- sending the final period into a run- FIELD KINDLEY 6 6 6 10 — 28 That gave the visitors a 58-22 edge ketball team. pendence. ning clock. that sent the game into a running The Lady ‘Nado surrendered FKHS trailed 3-0 out of the gate, Speer finished with three made clock the final quarter. 18 unanswered points during that but Kylie Speer hit back-to-back three-pointers as part of her team- Purple Dragons breathe fire Speer recorded 10 points to lead stretch en route to a 58-28 non- three-pointers to give the host high 11 points for Field Kindley. on Lady ’Nado, 69-28 the way for FKHS. league loss to Ottawa Tuesday night team a 6-3 advantage. That lead Ottawa (4-9), which snapped a Pittsburg 69, Field Kindley 28 COFFEYVILLE — Down 14 points PITTSBURG (9-1, 3-0): Petty 8 (2) 4-4 26, Fornelli 8 3-4 at Stoner-McClure Gymnasium. was short-lived, though, as the Cy- seven-game losing streak, had a 19, Minnifield 3 3-7 9, Hunt 3 0-2 6, Ki. Mussa 0 (1) 0-0 3, Hall “Defense … defense … defense,” clones ran off 18 consecutive points game-high 15 points from Brooklyn after one quarter, the Lady ‘Nado 0 2-2 2, Ka. Mussa 1 0-0 2, McCabe 1 0-1 2, Morey 0 0-0 0, said FKHS coach Anita Walker. “We to close the quarter, building a 21-6 Hadl, as well as 10 points each from dropped a 69-28 decision to Pitts- Talent 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 24 (3) 12-20 69. burg in a Southeast Kansas League FIELD KINDLEY (2-8, 1-5): Speer 1 (2) 2-2 10, Mason 3 0-2 need to be more disciplined and advantage of their own. Sofia Ficken and Summer Spigle. 6, Flores 1 3-4 5, Titus 0 (1) 0-0 3, Kendrex 1 0-0 2, Porter communicate.” That proved to be costly for Field Ottawa 58, Field Kindley 28 matchup last Friday at Stoner-Mc- 0 2-4 2, Strickland 0 0-0 0, Burnett 0 0-2 0, Elliott 0 0-0 0, OTTAWA (4-9): Hadl 5 (1) 2-3 15, Ficken 4 2-2 10, Spigle 5 Clure Gymnasium. Peck 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 6 (3) 7-14 28. Field Kindley, which was coming Kindley. The teams played fairly 0-1 10, Titus 0 (2) 2-2 8, Nichols 1 (1) 0-2 5, Evans 0 4-8 4, E. Field Kindley trailed 19-5 after PITTSBURG 19 11 28 11 — 69 off a 59-49 home win over Caney even in the second period, but the Keebaugh 1 0-0 2, Curtis 1 0-0 2, McGrath 1 0-2 2, Callahan FIELD KINDLEY 5 8 9 6 — 28 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B5

SPORTS Lady ’Pups drop road game at Leon

By BRIAN THOMAS 11 points to lead the way for the ‘Pups. gether and get better every game.” [email protected] Bluestem (6-6, 1-2) was led by Kirstyn Things looked good for the ‘Pups early LEON — Trailing by 16 points af- Cooper with 22 points, followed by Tor- in the contest as they had a 13-12 advan- ter one quarter, the Caney Valley High rance Lovesee and Lauren Donner with tage after one quarter. Neodesha scored School girls’ basketball team struggled 16 each. the first six points of the second period from start to finish in a 70-41 Tri-Valley Leon-Bluestem 70, Caney Valley 41 and led by as many as eight points be- CANEY VALLEY (0-13, 0-3): Kaminska 4 3-7 11, Scott 3 3-6 9, League loss to Leon-Bluestem on Tues- Washburn 3 0-6 6, Hightower 2 0-0 4, Owens 2 0-0 4, Simmons 2 fore taking a 27-20 lead into the inter- day. 0-0 4, O’Shields 1 1-2 3, Cummins 0 0-0 0, McVey 0 0-0 0, Moreland mission. “Bluestem played well,” said CVHS 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (0) 7-21 41. CVHS hung tough for much of the sec- LEON-BLUESTEM (6-6, 1-2): Cooper 3 (4) 4-5 22, To. Lovesee 7 coach Emily Washburn. “We just had no 2-6 16, Donner 1 (4) 2-2 16, Emmons 1 3-8 5, Korte 1 (1) 0-0 5, Witty ond half, getting within five at 35-30 late answer.” 1 2-2 4, Hiedeman 1 0-0 2, Jimenez 0 0-0 0, Potter 0 0-0 0, Crissup in the third quarter. But trailing 38-32 The Lady Bullpups remained winless 0 0-0 0, Ta. Lovesee 0 0-0 0, Standfast 0 0-0 0, Turner 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 15 (9) 13-23 70. after three periods, the ‘Pups watched on the season at 0-13 overall, including CANEY VALLEY 11 18 8 4 — 41 the Lady Bluestreaks score seven of the 0-3 in the TVL. Caney Valley will return BLUESTEM 27 21 20 2 — 70 first eight points in the fourth quarter to home on Friday to entertain Humboldt open up a double-digit lead. before traveling to Montgomery County Saige Scott finished with 16 points rival Cherryvale on Feb. 9. Bluestreaks beat Lady ’Pups to lead the way for Caney Valley, while Playing for the third time in five days, Maggie Simmons tacked on 11. including a second straight night, CVHS by a baker’s dozen, 52-39 Neodesha (8-2, 2-0) was paced by had a tough time containing the host Li- NEODESHA — Leading by one after Amy Smith with 16 points. ons. Bluestem stormed out of the gate to one quarter, the Lady Bullpups were un- Neodesha 52, Caney Valley 39 CANEY VALLEY (0-11, 0-2): Scott 4 (2) 2-6 16, Simmons 5 1-3 11, a 27-11 in the first quarter and went into able to maintain that advantage the rest Hightower 3 0-0 6, Kaminska 1 2-2 4, Washburn 1 0-5 2, Cummins 0 the intermission up 48-29. of the way in a 52-39 Tri-Valley League 0-2 0, O’Shields 0 0-0 0, Owens 0 0-0 0, McVey 0 0-0 0. TOTALS Caney Valley never could recover loss to Neodesha last Friday. 14 (2) 5-18 39. NEODESHA (8-2, 2-0): Smith 7 2-6 16, Johnson 4 0-1 8, Tomlinson from that point on. Being outscored 20-8 “Missed opportunities is our MO,” 3 2-5 8, K. Stover 2 4-8 8, Ostroe 1 (1) 0-0 5, Kemper 1 (1) 0-0 5, C. in the third quarter, the Lady Bullpups Washburn said. “We have to be able to Stover 1 0-0 2, Booth 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (2) 8-20 52. found themselves down 68-37, forcing a CANEY VALLEY 13 7 12 7 — 39 convert on easy baskets and make free NEODESHA 12 15 11 14 — 52 running clock the entire final period. throws to win. I do see areas of improve- Kamryn Kaminska had a team-high ment. We have to continue to work to- Pirates earn votes in NJCAA polls

By BRIAN THOMAS ble digits, ICC continued that 21 (6) 14-19 74. off seven unanswered points [email protected] NW KANSAS TECH 22 38 — 60 trend on Saturday by jump- INDEPENDENCE 41 33 — 74 during a key stretch that al- INDEPENDENCE — Up by ing ahead 41-22 at halftime. lowed the team to build a 19 at halftime, the Indepen- Although Northwest Kansas 10-point advantage. dence Community College Caney Valley’s Anthony Rogers (#13) attempts a short jump Tech had the advantage in ICC men earn first Dalger knocked down men’s basketball team rolled the second half, it still came eight buckets, including shot under the basket while facing pressure from Field Kind- to a 74-60 Jayhawk Confer- up well short against a Pirate home win against three treys, and was 9-of-11 ley’s Zach Slavin during Monday’s game. PHOTO BY SHERI MONTGOMERY ence victory over Northwest team that remained unbeaten at the free throw line for a Kansas Tech on Saturday at through four games. Barton since 1997 game-high 28 points. Mikale the ICC Field House. Ke’various Taylor had 17 INDEPENDENCE — Earn- Stevenson followed with 17 With that win, the Pirates points to lead the way for ing its first home win over points, while Madison Mon- improved to 4-0 overall and the Pirates, followed by Tim Barton in more than two de- roe tacked on 10. ’Nado boys show 2-0 in conference play. They Dalger with 11. ICC knocked cades, the Pirates broke open As for Barton (1-1, 0-1), also received votes for this down six three-pointers in a five-point lead at halftime to Desean Munson finished with week’s NJCAA Division I the game, including four from pick up a 79-69 win over the 15 points, followed by Jaheim poll. ICC traveled to Colby Taylor. Cougars on Jan. 27 at the ICC Holden and Willie Lapoole aggressiveness on Wednesday for another Northwest Kansas Tech (0- Field House. with 12 each, and Justin Har- conference matchup, but no 2, 0-2) was led by Hantz Lou- This was Independence’s mon 11. score or game information is-Jeune with 17 points. first home win over Barton Independence 79, Barton 69 was available from that con- Independence 74, NW Kansas Tech 60 BARTON (1-1, 0-1): Munson 7 1-3 15, Holden 4 NORTHWEST KANSAS TECH (0-2, 0-2): Lou- since 1997. 4-4 12, Lapoole 6 0-1 12, Harmon 5 1-2 11, Price 1 against Bullpups test as of press time. Inde- is-Jeune 7 (1) 0-0 17, Kabuya 3 2-3 8, Chambers 2 The visiting Cougars led (1) 3-3 8, Warrior 3 2-2 8, Brooks-Harris 0 (1) 0-0 pendence will remain on the (1) 0-1 7, Kennedy 2 1-2 5, Cox 2 1-2 5, Pelton 0 (1) 3, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-0 0, Koehler 0 0-0 by six points twice in the first 0. TOTALS 26 (2) 11-15 69. By BRIAN THOMAS got a lot to fix if we want to road Saturday at Dodge City 2-2 5, Shelley 1 2-2 4, Francois 1 2-4 4, Percy 0 (1) [email protected] 0-1 3, Grajales 1 0-0 2, Lacewell 0 0-0 0, Parker 0 half, but a 9-0 Pirate run al- INDEPENDENCE (3-0, 1-0): Dalger 5 (3) 9-11 28, make a playoff run.” Stevenson 3 (2) 5-5 17, Monroe 2 6-8 10, Taylor before returning to the Field 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (4) 10-17 60. lowed them to take a 39-34 COFFEYVILLE — It was a The teams appeared ready House on Feb. 10 to take on INDEPENDENCE (4-0, 2-0): Taylor 2 (4) 1-2 17, 2 5-7 9, Etienne 2 (1) 0-0 7, Artis 0 (2) 0-0 6, halftime edge. Cash 0 2-2 2, Mogbo 0 0-0 0, Alexander 0 0-0 0. complete reversal of fortunes for a battle from the start. Hutchinson. Dalger 3 (1) 2-3 11, Stevenson 4 1-1 9, Monroe 3 3-4 9, Alexander 2 5-5 9, Etienne 3 2-4 8, Artis 2 In the second half, the TOTALS 14 (8) 27-33 79. Monday night in a non- In the first quarter alone, BARTON 34 35 — 69 After winning its first three (1) 0-0 7, Mogbo 2 0-0 4, Bussey 0 0-0 0, Paul 0 teams were tied at 57-all with league boys’ basketball con- 0-0 0, Mathews 0 0-0 0, Cash 0 0-0 0. TOTALS INDEPENDENCE 39 40 — 79 the teams had six ties and games of the season by dou- seven minutes to go. ICC ran test between Field Kindley four lead changes before the and Caney Valley. ‘Nado took a 24-21 advan- A struggling Golden tage after eight minutes of Tornado team put together play. its best offensive showing of FKHS started to open Lady Pirates earn first loss of season the season against a surging things up a bit before the Bullpup squad in an 82-70 break. Ethan Viets nailed By BRIAN THOMAS Lauryn Vierira and Chloe period, the Lady Pirates went decision at Stoner-McClure a three-pointer to push the [email protected] KJCCC STANDINGS Andrew had 25 and 22 points, on to grab a third straight Gymnasium. ‘Nado lead up to nine at 37- INDEPENDENCE — With DIV. 1 (WOMEN) EAST DIVISION respectively, to lead the way win. “It was the best team 28. Caney Valley was able to an eight-point lead after one CONFERENCE ALL GAMES for Northwest Kansas Tech West and Delani Harris offensive game we’ve played make a bit of a run before quarter, the Independence W L W L (2-0, 2-0). shared team-high honors in a long time,” said FKHS halftime, narrowing the gap Community College women’s Butler 2 0 3 0 Northwest Kansas Tech 76, Independence 71 with 13 points each for Inde- coach Tyler Thompson, to five at 43-38. Independence 1 1 3 1 NORTHWEST KANSAS TECH (2-0, 2-0): Vieria basketball team appeared on Cloud County 1 1 2 1 8 (2) 3-6 25, Andrew 3 (5) 1-1 22, Meeringa 0 (3) pendence. Laurie Cren added whose squad’s previous best That seemed to give the its way to a fourth straight Coffeyville 1 1 2 1 0-0 9, Harvey-Williams 0 (2) 2-2 8, Da Silva 3 0-0 10 points for the Lady Pirates. offensive output was 57 Bullpups some life. In fact, Cowley College 0 2 2 2 6, Seck 2 0-2 4, Rieder 1 0-0 2, Harris 0 0-0 0. win to open the season. Neosho County 0 2 1 3 Barton (1-1, 0-1) was led points in a victory at Cha- CVHS scored eight of the first TOTALS 17 (12) 6-11 76. Instead, the Lady Pirates Allen College 0 2 0 4 INDEPENDENCE (3-1, 1-1): Ngorka 3 (2) 4-5 16, by Tiffany Dortland with 17 nute on Jan. 8. “We were 10 points out of the locker were outscored each of the West 3 (2) 0-0 12, Marcal 5 2-2 12, Elder 3 3-4 9, points and Queen Ulabo with Bazylewicz 3 (1) 0-0 9, Cren 0 (2) 0-0 6, Cart- aggressive but smart, took room, capped off with DaRon final three quarters as they DIV. 1 (WOMEN) WEST DIVISION wright 1 (1) 0-0 5, Rasmussen 1 0-0 2, Curtis 0 13. good shots and stayed locked Davis’ bucket that gave the suffered a 76-71 loss to CONFERENCE ALL GAMES Independence 81, Barton 72 W L W L 0-0 0, Lopez 0 0-0 0, Khan 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 in for four quarters. Our visitors a 46-45 advantage. (8) 9-11 71. BARTON (1-1, 0-1): Dortland 1 (4) 3-6 17, Ulabo Northwest Kansas Tech in a Hutchinson 2 0 3 0 NW KANSAS TECH 13 22 19 22 — 76 4 5-8 13, Oduah 1 (1) 4-4 9, Anderson 4 1-2 9, defense could’ve been better, That was the first Caney NW Kansas Tech 2 0 2 0 Jayhawk Conference match- INDEPENDENCE 21 17 17 16 — 71 Johnson 2 4-10 8, Leveque 1 (1) 0-0 5, Rumford 1 but they got the stops when Valley lead since it was 16-15 up Saturday at the ICC Field Seward County 2 0 2 0 2-3 4, Flute Player 1 2-2 4, Kirchoff 1 0-0 2, Willt they had to. I’m proud of the in the opening quarter. Garden City 1 0 2 0 0 1-2 1. TOTALS 16 (6) 22-37 72. House. Barton 1 1 2 1 INDEPENDENCE (3-0, 1-0): West 1 (2) 5-6 13, way we competed tonight.” Field Kindley quickly re- Independence dropped to Dodge City 1 1 2 1 ICC takes down Harris 2 (3) 0-0 13, Cren 2 (2) 0-0 10, Ngorka 3 Field Kindley had strug- sponded with seven straight 3-1 overall and 1-1 in confer- Pratt 0 2 1 1 3-6 9, Marcal 2 5-8 9, Elder 4 0-0 8, Bazylewicz 3 gled all season long on the Colby 0 0 1 0 1-2 7, Cartwright 1 1-2 3, Lopez 0 (1) 0-0 3, Curtis points and never trailed from ence play. The Lady Pirates Barton in home win 1 0-0 2, Rasmussen 1 0-0 2, Khan 1 0-0 2. TOTALS offensive end, averaging that point on, holding a 58- were hoping to get back on INDEPENDENCE — A 21 (8) 15-24 81. just 43.4 points per game BARTON 20 17 13 22 — 72 55 lead after three quarters. track Wednesday at Colby, period, it still had a 38-35 ad- strong third quarter helped through their first 11 outings. INDEPENDENCE 22 22 20 17 — 81 FKHS eventually put the but no information was avail- vantage at halftime. send the Lady Pirates to an Yet, it was able to explode in game well out of reach in able from that contest as of The Lady Pirates continued 81-72 victory over Barton Monday’s non-league contest, the final period. The ‘Nado press time. Up next, ICC will to hold on to a slim one-point on Jan. 27 at the ICC Field avenging last year’s 66-41 extended their lead into travel to Dodge City on Satur- lead at 55-54 after three House. loss at Caney Valley. The double digits at 73-63 with day before returning home to quarters. Unfortunately, Independence led through- Golden Tornado improved 2:16 remaining and led by as take on 11th-ranked Hutchin- Northwest Kansas Tech out- out the entire contest, push- to 3-9 overall on the season many as 16 points at 81-65 son on Feb. 10. scored Independence 22-16 ing a 22-20 lead after one heading into Tuesday’s non- This Week’s Menu in the closing moments. Things were looking good in the final period to hand ICC quarter to 44-37 by halftime. league home contest against The Golden Tornado had for the Lady Pirates during its first loss of the season. The Lady Pirates then deliv- Ottawa (see related story). Feb. 8-12 a balanced scoring attack the early stages of Saturday’s Rapuluchi Favor Ayodele ered the knockout by outscor- On the other side, Caney with three players reaching contest. ICC jumped out to a Ngorka had 16 points to pace ing the Lady Cougars 20-13 Valley watched its four-game double figures in scoring. 21-13 lead after 10 minutes the Lady Pirates, followed by in the third period for a 64-50 Mon. - White Chicken win streak come to an end as Logan had a game-high 26 of play. Although it was out- Eriel West and Maisa Marcal edge. Although Barton out- it dropped to 6-5 on the sea- Lasagna Soup points, which included three scored 22-17 in the second with 12 each. scored ICC 22-17 in the final son. The three-time defend- treys, while Viets put in 21 ing Tri-Valley League cham- and Caden Herring added 19. Tues. - Beef Stroganoff pion returned to league play Free throws proved to be a on Tuesday at Leon-Bluestem big difference with the ‘Nado Wed. - Pasole Soup (see related story). going 11-of-14 at the charity Spectators to be allowed in juco games “Without a doubt, it was stripe, compared to just 2-of- Fans can begin attending be increased, decreased, or venues. our worst defensive effort 5 for Caney Valley. Viets went Thurs. - Meat Loaf Kansas Jayhawk Community remain steady. • There will be no conces- of the season,” said CVHS 9-of-10 at the foul line. College contests on a limited • All fans must wear masks sions allowed. coach Jim Deaton. “We didn’t Caney Valley was led in basis beginning Feb. 6. for both indoor and outdoor KJCCC member institutions Fri. - Chicken & Sausage guard them off the dribble scoring by Kaehl Smith with After having no fans in at- or pass. The (Tariq) Logan 22 points, followed by Davis Gumbo tendance throughout January kid just completely domi- with 16. and the first week of Febru- nated us. He knocked down Field Kindley 82, Caney Valley 70 CANEY VALLEY (6-5): Smith 7 (2) 2-3 22, Davis ary, the conference presi- threes against our zone and 5 (2) 0-0 16, Billingsley 1 (2) 0-0 8, Rogers 4 0-2 dents and athletic directors got to the rim when we went 8, Brandon 4 0-0 8, Scott 3 0-0 6, Rose 1 0-0 2, agreed to allow fans up to 25 man. He’s a great player and Martin 0 0-0 0, Stimpson 0 0-0 0, Carinder 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 25 (6) 2-5 70. percent of the venue capaci- really exposed us defensively. FIELD KINDLEY (3-9): T. Logan 8 (3) 1-1 26, Vi- ty beginning with the Feb. 6 Offensively, our shot selection ets 3 (2) 9-10 21, Herring 9 1-1 19, Slavin 3 (1) 0-0 games and events. Key points was poor at times. We would 9, Rooks 2 0-2 4, J. Logan 0 (1) 0-0 3, Wintjen 0 219 N. Penn Ave. 0-0 0, Rippe 0 0-0 0, Caron 0 0-0 0, Stotts 0 0-0 that were passed during the get to the basket and score 0, Shobe 0 0-0 0, Welch 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 25 (7) Independence, KS meeting include: and then settle for an outside 11-14 82. CANEY VALLEY 21 17 17 15 — 70 • This decision will be re- 620-714-5030 shot the next trip without FIELD KINDLEY 24 19 15 24 — 82 viewed March 1 at which running our offense. We’ve time the capacity limit may Page B6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021 SPORTS Lady ’Nado stop Bullpup attack Caney Valley boys By BRIAN THOMAS make quick work [email protected] COFFEYVILLE — A 10-0 run late in the third quarter of Bluestem Lions lifted the Field Kindley High School girls’ basketball team By BRIAN THOMAS to a 59-49 victory over Mont- [email protected] gomery County foe Caney Val- LEON — One day after a disappointing performance against ley in a non-league contest Montgomery County foe Field Kindley, the Caney Valley High Monday night at Stoner-Mc- School boys’ basketball team got back on track Tuesday night Clure Gymnasium. with an 86-41 rout of Leon-Bluestem in a Tri-Valley League “We had a better flow on matchup. offense,” said FKHS coach “It was a nice win,” said CVHS coach Jim Deaton, whose Anita Walker. “We moved squad was coming off an 82-70 loss in Coffeyville on Monday. the ball more. Defensively, “We were able to play everyone a lot of minutes. I thought we have to have more ener- we defended with some intensity and did a good job on the gy and effort. We allow too boards. Offensively, we scored in transition and in the half many second-chance points court. We continued our balanced scoring with four guys in or wide-open shots. I’m proud double digits.” of the girls for earning them- The Bullpups won for the fifth time in six games as they selves a win.” improved to 7-5 overall and 3-0 in the TVL — tied with Erie The Lady ‘Nado picked up for first place in the standings. It was the 25th consecutive just their third win of the sea- league victory for Caney Valley, which has claimed the last son as they improved to 3-9 three Tri-Valley League championships. CVHS will next host overall. Field Kindley jumped Humboldt on Friday before heading to Montgomery County back into action on Tues- rival Cherryvale on Feb. 9. day with another non-league The ‘Pups lit up the scoreboard from the start, exploding home game against Ottawa for 25 first-quarter points in building a quick 16-point advan- (see related story). tage. They continued to have things going offensively before As for Caney Valley, it re- halftime, using a 28-5 run in the second period to extend their mained winless on the season lead to 53-14 at the break. at 0-12 overall heading into From there, it was smooth sailing for Caney Valley, which Tuesday’s Tri-Valley League went on to extend its league win streak. contest at Leon-Bluestem (see DaRon Davis had a game-high 17 points to pace CVHS, related story). while Jack Billingsley followed with 14. Kaehl Smith and Jace “We lost but played much Scott added 11 each. As a team, the Bullpups knocked down better,” said CVHS coach Emi- 11 three-pointers, including four from Billingsley and three ly Washburn. “We still have to from Davis. find a way to make easy shots Bluestem (3-9, 0-3) was led by Jake Emmons with 15 points and take care of the ball.” and Cooper Larsen with 10. FKHS had a 31-14 lead at Caney Valley 86, Leon-Bluestem 41 halftime, but things got inter- CANEY VALLEY (7-5, 3-0): Davis 3 (3) 2-3 17, Billingsley 1 (4) 0-0 14, Smith 4 (1) 0-0 11, Scott 3 (1) 2-2 11, Martin 4 0-0 8, Rogers 4 0-0 8, Rose 2 (1) 0-1 7, Stimpson 2 1-2 5, Carinder 1 (1) 0-0 5, Brandon esting in the second half. The 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 24 (11) 5-8 86. Lady Bullpups chipped away LEON-BLUESTEM (3-9, 0-3): Emmons 4 (1) 4-4 15, Larsen 5 0-1 10, Wilson 2 1-2 5, Walden 1 0-0 2, Strum 0 2-2 2, Laidler 1 0-2 2, Reyes 0 2-2 2, Wilhite 1 0-0 2, Jackson 0 1-2 1. TOTALS 14 (1) 10-15 41. at the margin. Saige Scott CANEY VALLEY 25 28 19 14 — 86 hit a three-pointer midway BLUESTEM 9 5 15 12 — 41 through the third quarter to get the ‘Pups back within sin- gle digits at 33-25. Bullpups destroy Neodesha, 80-46 CVHS wasn’t done yet as it NEODESHA — One day after pulling off a dramatic victory actually got as close as three, at the buzzer, the Bullpups were in cruise control last Friday, 34-31, following a steal and using a strong second half to pull away for an 80-46 Tri-Valley layup from Scott with 3:23 League victory over Neodesha. to go in the period. But the “We were a little sluggish early in the game,” said Deaton, Lady ‘Nado responded to that whose squad was coming off a 66-65 victory at Inola (Okla.) challenge scoring the next 10 Caney Valley's Mary Beth Cummins and Field Kindley's Chaunte Porter battle for control of last Thursday. “We were creating turnovers in our half-court points to open up a 44-31 ad- the basketball during Monday's game in the Stoner-McClure Gymnasium. Also pictured is Field trap, but we weren’t converting them into points. We really vantage heading into the final Kindley's Kyleigh Flores (#5). PHOTO BY SHERI MONTGOMERY did a good job in the third quarter of scoring in transition. I quarter. thought DaRon did an excellent job of finding the open man, Caney Valley was unable to and it led to a lot of layups. We had balanced scoring, with four make another run in the con- and eventually had a 16-8 ‘Nado, followed by Kyleigh Field Kindley 59, Caney Valley 49 CANEY VALLEY (0-12): Scott 5 (3) 2-3 21, Ka- players in double digits. Overall, I was pleased with our effort, test. CVHS got no closer than edge after one quarter. Field Flores and Adyson Peck with minska 3 2-2 8, Simmons 2 3-4 7, Washburn 3 1-3 especially after a tough win at Inola and that late night.” eight the rest of the way as Kindley followed that up by 11 each, and Teagan Titus 7, McVey 1 1-2 3, O’Shields 0 2-2 2, Cummins 0 1-2 The Bullpups, who extended their TVL win streak to 24 Field Kindley closed out the outscoring Caney Valley 15-6 with 10. Peck recorded her 1, Hightower 0 0-0 0, Owens 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 (3) 12-18 49. straight, broke open an 8-8 tie with the final six points of the non-league victory. in the second period and went sixth double-double of the FIELD KINDLEY (3-8): Speer 3 (2) 1-2 13, Flores first quarter for a 14-8 advantage. CVHS eventually opened up Earlier in the contest, the into the break with a 17-point season. 2 (2) 1-4 11, Peck 4 3-7 11, Titus 2 (2) 0-0 10, Por- ter 4 1-2 9, Mason 2 1-2 5, Strickland 0 0-0 0, a double-digit lead at 37-24 at the intermission before blowing Lady Bullpups scored the lead. Scott finished with a game- Burnett 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 17 (6) 7-17 59. things open after the break. Caney Valley outscored Neodesha game’s first four points, but Kylie Speer had 13 points high 21 points to lead Caney CANEY VALLEY 8 6 17 18 — 49 26-17 in the third period to extend the margin to 22 at 63-41. FKHS ran off seven in a row to lead the way for the Lady Valley. FIELD KINDLEY 16 15 13 15 — 59 Four players reached double figures in scoring, including Davis with 22 points, Smith with 16, Billingsley with 15 and Tanner Rose with 10. As for Neodesha (2-9, 0-2), it was led by Maddux Johnson with 17 points and Phoenix Carpenter 11. Lady Ravens now 2-1 overall, 1-1 in league Caney Valley 80, Neodesha 46 CANEY VALLEY (6-4, 2-0): Davis 7 (1) 5-6 22, Smith 7 2-2 16, Billingsley 3 (3) 0-0 15, Rose 2 (1) 3-7 By BRIAN THOMAS the conference win. CCC led 20-7 after one quarter and 10, Scott 2 3-4 7, Martin 2 0-2 4, Rogers 2 0-0 4, Brandon 1 0-0 2, Stimpson 0 0-0 0, Carinder 0 0-0 [email protected] 0, Rees 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 26 (5) 13-21 80. Devin Wright finished with a game- extended that to 35-19 by halftime. In NEODESHA (2-9, 0-2): Johnson 1 (4) 3-3 17, Carpenter 5 1-2 11, Strange 3 (1) 0-1 9, Songer 1 1-1 3, Bell COFFEYVILLE — After dropping a high 20 points to lead the way for the fact, the Lady Ravens’ advantage grew 0 (1) 0-0 3, Springer 1 1-2 3, Adams 0 0-1 0, Toms 0 0-4 0. TOTALS 11 (6) 6-14 46. heartbreaker at Hutchinson in the con- CANEY VALLEY 14 23 26 17 — 80 Lady Ravens, while Faith Simpson put in to as many as 21 points at 45-24 with NEODESHA 8 16 17 5 — 46 ference opener, the Coffeyville Commu- 11. 5:26 remaining in the third quarter. nity College women’s basketball team As for Pratt (1-1, 0-1), it was led by But things went downhill in a hurry bounced back for a 65-57 victory over Jada Moss with 13 points and Cassie On- for Coffeyville the rest of the contest. Pratt Saturday at Nellis Hall. wugbfor with 11. Hutchinson closed the period on a 17-3 Caney Valley squeaks past Okie team The Lady Ravens won despite shoot- Coffeyville 65, Pratt 57 run to get back within seven at 48-41 INOLA, Okla. — Scott’s rebound and putback with three- PRATT (1-1, 0-1): Moss 3 7-19 13, Onwugbfor 3 (1) 2-4 11, Mathis ing just 31.3 percent (20-of-64) from the 3 (1) 0-0 9, Wiebe 2 2-2 6, Taylor 0 (1) 2-2 5, Zeller 1 (1) 0-0 5, heading into the final quarter. That mo- tenths of a second remaining lifted the Bullpups to a thrilling floor in the contest. Defensively, CCC held Humphrey 1 2-2 4, Daniels 1 1-2 3, Washington 0 1-2 1, Taylor 0 0-0 mentum carried into the fourth period. 66-65 non-league victory over Inola (Okla.) last Thursday. the Beavers to 18-of-69 shooting overall 0, Garrett 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 14 (4) 17-33 57. The Blue Dragons outscored the Lady This was an added game to the ‘Pups’ schedule after their COFFEYVILLE (2-1, 1-1): Wright 8 4-5 20, Simpson 4 3-5 11, Lay 2 (26.1 percent). 4-4 8, Cullom 1 6-7 8, Scott 0 (2) 2-2 8, Davis 2 1-2 5, Gilmore 1 1-1 Ravens 29-15 in the final 10 minutes of trip to the Caney Valley (Okla.) Invitational was recently can- Coffeyville improved to 2-1 overall 3, Carter 0 2-4 2, Munroe 0 0-0 0, Josey 0 0-0 0, Aeschliman 0 0-0 action to rally for the win — their sev- celled, resulting in three missed games. and 1-1 in the Jayhawk Conference. The 0. TOTALS 18 (2) 23-30 65. “I’m really proud of our team,” Deaton said. “This was a PRATT 13 9 21 14 — 57 enth straight over Coffeyville. Lady Ravens were set to visit Garden COFFEYVILLE 17 13 18 17 — 65 Simpson recorded 25 points for Cof- hard-fought game with a quality opponent on the road. We City on Wednesday, but no information feyville, with Dariauna Carter tacking on shot the ball extremely well from the outside, and that opened was available from that game as of press 15. up the floor for us to penetrate to the rim. This is the second time. CCC will next host Seward County Coffeyville gives up lead, Meanwhile, Hutchinson (2-0, 1-0) had straight game to have four players in double-digit scoring. Saturday before traveling to Great Bend 16 points from Kayhla Adams, 15 from When we have that kind of balance, we are a tough team to on Feb. 10 for a matchup against Barton. falls to Hutchinson, 70-63 Tor’e Alford and 14 from Lojong Gore. guard.” The Lady Ravens had a tough time Hutchinson 70, Coffeyville 63 Caney Valley trailed 58-55 after three quarters but got HUTCHINSON — Leading by 21 points shaking Pratt in the contest. Up 17-13 COFFEYVILLE (1-1, 0-1): Simpson 10 5-7 25, Carter 3 (2) 3-4 15, within one, 65-64, with just a little more than 20 seconds re- in the third quarter, the Lady Ravens Lay 3 1-2 7, Gilmore 1 2-5 4, Cullom 2 0-1 4, Aeschliman 0 (1) 0-0 3, after one quarter, they were able to ex- Wright 1 1-2 3, Scott 1 0-0 2, Munroe 0 0-0 0, Josey 0 0-0 0, Daw- maining. CVHS ran the clock down before missing a shot in watched that lead evaporate down the tend the margin to eight at 30-22 head- son 0 0-0 0, Lewis 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 21 (3) 12-21 63. the closing seconds. That’s when Scott grabbed the rebound stretch as they suffered a heartbreaking HUTCHINSON (2-0, 1-0): Adams 0 (4) 4-4 16, Alford 4 (1) 4-5 15, ing into the intermission. and put it back in for what would be the game-winner. 70-63 loss to 12th-ranked Hutchinson Gore 2 10-15 14, Ervin 1 5-7 7, Haidara 3 0-7 6, Ogle 1 (1) 0-0 5, But the Beavers hung tough after the Grassity 0 (1) 1-4 4, Suttington 0 (1) 0-0 3, Newsom 0 0-0 0, Morris Both teams lit things up from long range throughout the in the Jayhawk Conference opener for break, pulling back within five at 48-43 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (8) 24-42 70. contest, resulting in a total of 23 made three-pointers — 12 by both teams on Jan. 27 at the Hutchinson COFFEYVILLE 20 15 13 15 — 63 at the end of three quarters. CCC had Inola and 11 from Caney Valley. Sports Arena. HUTCHINSON 7 12 22 29 — 70 enough to hang on down the stretch for Four CVHS players reached double figures in scoring, led by Davis with 19 points. Billingsley followed with 15 points, while Smith put in 13 and Scott added 11. The Longhorns (4-6) were led by Hank Parsons with 18 points and Caden Thomas with 14. Caney Valley 66, Inola 65 The Independence Lions Club CANEY VALLEY (5-4): Davis 6 (2) 1-2 19, Billingsley 0 (5) 0-0 15, Smith 2 (3) 0-0 13, Scott 4 (1) 0-0 11, Rogers 3 0-0 6, Martin 1 0-0 2, Rose 0 0-0 0, Brandon 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 16 (11) 1-2 66. INOLA (4-6): Parsons 0 (6) 0-0 18, Thomas 4 (1) 3-3 14, Ford 0 (3) 0-0 9, Cummins 4 0-0 8, Norman has postponed its annual ham 1 (1) 0-0 5, Sherrod 2 0-0 4, Spurlock 0 (1) 0-0 3, Miller 1 0-0 2, Brown 1 0-0 2. TOTALS 13 (12) 3-3 65. CANEY VALLEY 22 17 16 11 — 66 and bean feed, traditionally held INOLA 24 16 18 7 — 65 the first Saturday of March, due to yet-to-determined date due to COVID-19 concerns. Independence Lions Club Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B7

SPORTS Lady Bulldogs surrender to Labette County

By BRIAN THOMAS Abby Veile recorded 18 rhythm offensively.” [email protected] points to lead the way for In- IHS broke open a 9-9 tie ALTAMONT — In a match- dependence. after one quarter by taking up of contenders in the South- Three players reached a 20-16 advantage into the east Kansas League, the Inde- double figures in scoring for intermission. But the second pendence High School girls’ Labette County (9-2, 4-0), half went downhill for the basketball team ran into a including Madison Brannin Lady Bulldogs in a hurry, par- buzzsaw Tuesday night. with a game-high 26 points, ticularly the third quarter in The Lady Bulldogs trailed Anna Dean with 12 and Elsie which they were outscored by 18 points at halftime and Sorrell with 10. 19-5 by the Braves to trail 35- never recovered in a 70-29 Labette County 70, Independence 29 25. INDEPENDENCE (7-6, 4-1): Veile 5 8-13 18, loss to state-ranked Labette Smith 0 (1) 1-2 4, Ry. Reichenberger 0 (1) 0-0 3, In the final period, Inde- County at Harrison Gymnasi- Thorpe 0 (1) 0-0 3, Powell 0 1-2 1, Ri. Reichen- pendence was able to get back um. LCHS entered the contest berger 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-2 0, Mar. Ballinger 0 within five, but a three-point- 0-0 0, Stover 0 0-0 0, Eytcheson 0 0-0 0, Felton ranked No. 7 in Class 4A by 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 5 (3) 10-19 29. er from Bonner Springs’ Jen- the Kansas Basketball Coach- LABETTE COUNTY (9-2, 4-0): Brannin 5 (4) na Knight pushed the margin es Association. 4-4 26, Dean 4 4-4 12, Sorrell 5 0-0 10, Wilson 2 (1) 0-3 7, Perez 3 0-0 6, Stewart 1 1-2 3, Smith back to eight and ended any “That was a rough game,” 0 (1) 0-0 3, Carnahan 1 0-0 2, Pegues 0 1-2 1, hopes of a comeback. said IHS coach Brycen Byrd, Forbes 0 0-2 0, Hayward 0 0-0 0, Dewey 0 0-0 0. Veile went 12-of-16 at the TOTALS 21 (6) 10-17 70. whose squad lost for the INDEPENDENCE 9 6 7 7 — 29 free throw line to lead the fourth time in the last five LABETTE COUNTY 20 13 21 16 — 70 Lady Bulldogs with 18 points. games. “They were able to Bonner Springs had two get us out of rhythm from players in double figures, in- the beginning, and we didn’t Homecoming game cluding Pirsten Leslie with 12 respond. I know that we are points and Mariyah Noel with capable of playing at a much doesn’t favor IHS; 11. The Braves (3-7) won for higher level than what we a second straight game after showed tonight. We gave up team falls 47-36 ending a seven-game losing too many transition opportu- Independence sophomore Rylie Reichenberger escapes the clutches of a Bonner Springs de- INDEPENDENCE — Up by streak. Bonner Springs 47, Independence 36 nities and turned the ball over fender during Friday’s homecoming game in the IHS Gymnasium. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRON- four at the break, the Lady BONNER SPRINGS (3-7): Leslie 1 (1) 7-12 12, too much on offense.” ICLE Bulldogs struggled in the sec- Noel 4 (1) 0-2 11, C. Hassett 3 (1) 0-0 9, Myers The Lady Bulldogs suffered ond half of their 47-36 non- 1 (1) 1-4 6, VanCleave 2 2-2 6, Knight 0 (1) 0-0 3, their first league loss of the dogs trailed by two at 6-4, but ter for IHS before halftime. IHS never recovered from league setback to Bonner Graham 0 0-5 0, Campbell 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 11 (5) 10-25 47. season, falling to 7-6 overall Labette County went on a big LCHS scored the first six that first half. In fact, things Springs last Friday at the IHS INDEPENDENCE (7-5): Veile 3 12-16 18, Thorpe and 4-1 in the SEK. Indepen- run to take charge. The Lady points of the second period got out of hand for the Lady gymnasium. 2 (1) 1-1 8, Ri. Reichenberger 1 (1) 0-0 5, Ry. Re- dence will travel to Pittsburg “We gave up too many of- ichenberger 1 0-0 2, Jones 1 0-0 2, Stover 0 1-2 1, Grizzlies scored 11 straight and quickly pushed its lead Bulldogs in the second half. Mar. Ballinger 0 0-0 0, Powell 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 8 on Friday before returning points to push their lead up to up to 22 at 32-10. Indepen- LCHS went on a 21-7 run fensive rebounds,” Byrd said. (2) 14-19 36. home to take on Montgomery 13 and eventually had a 20-9 dence ended a 6 1/2-minute in the third period to push “We played hard but just BONNER SPRINGS 9 7 19 12 — 47 INDEPENDENCE 9 11 5 11 — 36 County rival Field Kindley on advantage after one quarter drought without a field goal its lead up to 54-22, forcing couldn’t finish enough plays. Feb. 9. of play. but still went into the inter- a running clock the entire They hit some big shots and Early on, the Lady Bull- Things did not get any bet- mission down 33-15. fourth period. were able to get us out of #6-ranked Ravens remain undefeated, brace for Seward at home By BRIAN THOMAS uled to visit Garden City on Tylor Perry was one of 2 1-4 5, Holt 1 3-3 5, Smith 0 (1) 0-0 3, Ellis 1 0-0 course, that came after the Coffeyville 88, Hutchinson 68 [email protected] 2, Diallo 1 0-4 2, Benortham 0 1-2 1, Anderson 0 COFFEYVILLE (3-0, 1-0): White 5 8-10 18, Perry Wednesday, but no informa- three Red Raven players to 0-0 0, Randle 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 21 (9) 22-36 91. Blue Dragons made things 0 (5) 1-1 16, Browning 4 (1) 2-2 13, Keita 3 4-4 10, COFFEYVILLE — A three- tion was available from that score in double figures as he PRATT 32 26 — 58 interesting with an 11-0 run Bettis 1 (2) 0-0 8, Brittingham 4 0-0 8, Ellis 0 (2) point halftime lead turned contest as of press time. Up finished with 21 points. Blaise COFFEYVILLE 35 56 — 91 midway through the second 0-0 6, Butler 2 0-0 4, Smith 0 (1) 0-0 3, Holt 0 2-2 into a blowout by game’s end 2, Diallo 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 19 (11) 17-19 88. next, Coffeyville will host Keita followed with 16 points, half that cut the Raven ad- HUTCHINSON (1-1, 0-1): Mayers 7 3-3 17, Kuath for the Coffeyville Communi- Seward County on Saturday while Hayden Brittingham vantage to just one at 56-55. 5 2-2 12, Selebangue 4 3-6 11, Bujdoso 3 4-6 10, ty College men’s basketball before returning to the road tacked on 14. Perry account- Yet, Coffeyville had a re- Taylor 3 (1) 0-0 9, Robinson 1 (1) 0-3 5, Baker 0 CCC men deliver (1) 0-0 3, Gabriel 0 1-2 1, Okon 0 0-0 0, Collins 0 team. The Red Ravens ex- on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at ed for four of the team’s nine sponse by going on a 25-9 0-0 0, Carmichael 0 0-0 0, Hale 0 0-0 0, Braster ploded for 56 points in the Barton. made three-pointers in the statement to Hutch run in the final nine minutes 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 23 (3) 13-22 68. second half of their 91-58 COFFEYVILLE 42 46 — 88 Pratt gave Coffeyville ev- game. of the contest to put the game HUTCHINSON 36 32 — 68 Jayhawk Conference victory erything it wanted during the Pratt (1-1, 0-1) was led with 88-68 victory out of reach. over Pratt Saturday at Nellis first half as the Red Ravens by Malcolm Whitlow with 21 HUTCHINSON — The Red Four CCC players reached Hall. KJCCC STANDINGS had a slight 35-32 heading points and Harrison Eghan Ravens opened up conference double figures in scoring — With the victory, CCC im- into locker room at the break. with 14. play with an impressive 88- Larry White with 18 points, DIV. 1 (MEN) EAST DIVISION proved to 4-0 overall, in- Coffeyville 91, Pratt 58 The second half was a much 68 victory over 14th-ranked Perry 16, Markeith Browning CONFERENCE ALL GAMES cluding 2-0 in the Jayhawk PRATT (1-1, 0-1): Whitlow 4 (2) 7-7 21, Eghan 4 W L W L different story. In fact, CCC (2) 0-0 14, Thomas 2 (1) 0-0 7, Montiel1 (1) 0-2 13 and Keita 10. Hutchinson on Jan. 27 at the Coffeyville 2 0 4 0 Conference for a tie for first 5, Rhymes 2 0-0 4, Hill 0 (1) 0-0 3, Morris 1 0-0 controlled play on both ends Hutchinson Sports Arena. Hutchinson (1-1, 0-1) was Independence 2 0 4 1 2, Weston 0 1-2 1, Ayala 0 1-2 1, Eziukwu 0 0-0 0, place in the Eastern Division of the court, outscoring the paced by Matt Mayers with 17 Cloud County 1 1 3 1 Bailey 0 0-0 0, Sa. Fisher 0 0-0 0, St. Fisher 0 0-0 CCC built a 42-36 advan- Allen College 1 1 2 2 standings with Independence. Beavers 56-26 in the final 0. TOTALS 14 (7) 9-13 58. points, Majok Kuath 12, Bry- tage at the intermission but Cowley College 1 1 1 3 The Red Ravens — ranked COFFEYVILLE (4-0, 2-0): Perry 1 (4) 7-7 21, 20 minutes of action to blow ant Selebangue 11 and Isaiah Butler 0 1 2 1 Keita 6 4-4 16, Brittingham 6 2-4 14, Bettis 0 (3) eventually took control of No. 6 in this week’s NJCAA Neosho County 0 2 2 2 things wide open. 0-0 9, Butler 1 (1) 2-4 7, Browning 2 2-4 6, White things in the second half. Of Bujdoso 10. 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SPORTS ’Nado doesn't have enough answers against Ottawa

By BRIAN THOMAS four of those from long range scoring by Noah McCullough to open the second — a of three quarters. Courtney 4 (1) 4-5 15, Turnbull 2 6-9 10, McCoy [email protected] 4 0-0 8, English 1 (1) 0-0 5, Butcher 0 (1) 0-0 3, — as part of a game-high with 15 points, followed by stretch of 16 consecutive Logan’s 24 points led the McKehnie 1 0-0 2, Wiemers 1 0-0 2, O’Hara 0 0-2 COFFEYVILLE — Coming 27 points. This came on the Jake Titus with 14 and Tuck- points overall — for a 23-7 way for the ‘Nado. 0, Thornton 0 0-0 0, Roelfs 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 18 off its best performance of heels of a 26-point effort er Baldwin 12. advantage. By halftime, PHS As for Pittsburg (5-5, 3-1), (5) 21-31 72. FIELD KINDLEY (2-9, 2-4): Logan 6 (4) 0-0 24, Ottawa 58, Field Kindley 53 the season, the Field Kindley against Caney Valley one day had a commanding 32-16 it was paced by Javon Grant Viets 1 (2) 0-0 8, Slavin 3 0-2 6, Talbott 0 (1) 0-0 OTTAWA (6-7): McCullough 7 1-5 15, Titus 5 (1) 3, Herring 1 1-4 3, Wintjen 0 0-0 0, Rooks 0 0-0 High School boys’ basketball earlier and 24 points last 1-2 14, Baldwin 5 2-2 12, Richards 4 0-1 8, Beets 1 edge. with 27 points, Malakai 0, Rippe 0 0-0 0, Stotts 0 0-0 0, Shobe 0 0-0 0. team put up a fight before 4-4 6, Bloomer 0 (1) 0-0 3, Nitchel 0 0-0 0, Ma- Friday in a 72-44 home loss Field Kindley never made Courtney with 15 and Jack- TOTALS 11 (7) 1-6 44. son 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 22 (2) 8-14 58. coming up short in a 58-53 to Pittsburg. a serious run in the second son Turnbull 10. PITTSBURG 13 19 20 20 — 72 FIELD KINDLEY (3-10): T. Logan 7 (4) 1-1 27, Pittsburg 72, Field Kindley 44 FIELD KINDLEY 7 9 16 12 — 44 non-league loss to Ottawa Field Kindley had the Herring 5 3-4 13, Slavin 1 (1) 1-1 6, Viets 0 (1) 2-4 half, trailing 52-32 at the end PITTSBURG (5-5, 3-1): Grant 5 (2) 11-15 27, Tuesday night at Stoner-Mc- early lead against Ottawa, 5, Rooks 1 0-0 2, J. Logan 0 0-0 0, Rippe 0 0-0 0. Clure Gymnasium. TOTALS 14 (6) 7-10 53. jumping ahead 10-6 and OTTAWA 10 18 15 15 — 58 “We played alright and holding a 12-10 advantage FIELD KINDLEY 12 8 15 18 — 53 showed a lot of growth from after one quarter of play. The the last couple weeks,” said Cyclones scored 11 of the FKHS coach Tyler Thomp- first 14 points of the second P'burg overwhelms son, whose squad scored period to grab the lead and a season-high in points on went into the intermission up Field Kindley, 72-44 Monday in an 82-70 home 28-20. COFFEYVILLE — A 16-0 win over Montgomery County The teams continued to run in the first half allowed foe Caney Valley (see related battle in the third quarter, visiting Pittsburg to roll past story). “We just didn’t have with Ottawa holding a 43-35 Field Kindley 72-44 in an enough to finish the come- edge. FKHS made things SEK contest last Friday at back. I’m proud of how we interesting in the fourth Stoner-McClure Gymnasium. competed. We will work to period, narrowing the gap to “We did some good things, take that next step going two, 50-48, with 3:01 to go. but we had too many mis- back into league play.” Unfortunately, the Golden takes and unforced errors,” The Golden Tornado Tornado could not get over Thompson said. “Our margin dropped to 3-10 overall with that hump. The Cyclones of error is small, and we Tuesday’s loss. They will take chewed up much of the clock have to a better job of doing a week off before returning down the stretch and hit a little things right.” to Southeast Kansas League pair of free throws with 21.6 FKHS had an early 4-0 action on Feb. 9 at Montgom- seconds to go up five and lead, but Pittsburg tied ery County rival Indepen- seal the deal. things up at 7-all midway dence. In addition to Logan, through the opening quarter. Tariq Logan had yet Caden Herring also reached The Purple Dragons scored another big game for the double figures for the ‘Nado the final six points of the ‘Nado. The 6-1 senior guard with 13 points. period for a 13-7 advantage knocked down 11 shots — Ottawa (6-7) was led in and then ran off 10 straight ICC volleyball team drops to 0-3 after loss to Butler on Monday INDEPENDENCE — The Independence in straight sets (7-25, 9-25, 15-25) to Seward Community College volleyball team dropped County — ranked No. 3 in NJCAA Division I.ty to 0-3 overall and in the Jayhawk Confer- — ranked No. 3 in NJCAA Division I. ence-Western Division with a straight-set loss In the match against the Saints, Amelia Wrestlers compete at Kansas Districts Dual Throwdown to Butler on Monday at the ICC Field House. Maulsby had four of the Lady Pirates’ 10 kills. Two Independence wrestlers, Dannee Anderson (left) and Callie Fairbank (right), represented The Lady Pirates remained winless with a Lison Stoffel recorded eight assists, while Tobi Independence on the first team of the Kansas District 2 team, which competed at the Kansas 20-25, 8-25, 18-25 setback to the Grizzlies, Roberson finished with seven digs. Districts Dual Throwdown in Rose Hill, Kan., on Sunday. Both local girls were selected to be who earned their fourth straight win by sweep Independence was set to begin a three- part of the team of girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. There were a total of six teams to open the season. No individual statistics match homestand this evening with a confer- from all corners of the state. Each girl had five matches. Anderson finished 4-1 and Fairbank were available from that match as of press ence matchup against Hutchinson. After that, finished 3-2 on the day. The team from District 3 were the state champions, leaving the girls time. the Lady Pirates will step out of conference in District 2 as runners up. Both girls are seventh graders at Independence Middle School. Prior to that, ICC hit the road last Thursday play Friday against Northeastern Oklahoma for their second match of the season, falling A&M before hosting Garden City on Feb. 8. COURTESY PHOTO LOCAL and STATE NEWS Abortion amendment goes to Kansas voters in 2022

BY TIM CARPENTER believe a primary election provided the better Kansas Reflector opportunity to pass an abortion amendment, TOPEKA — An amendment to the Kansas because Republican turnout could overwhelm Constitution will be placed on August 2022 voting by Democrats. On the other hand, put- ballots statewide giving voters an opportunity ting an abortion amendment on the November to overturn a state Supreme Court decision de- 2022 general ballot could be a drag on Kelly’s claring the constitution grants women the right re-election. to end a pregnancy. Sen. John Doll, a Garden City Republican, The Kansas Senate approved the proposed urged Senate peers to move the statewide vote amendment 28-11 on Thursday by the two- up to November 2021 because passage would thirds majority necessary to place it before expand opportunity for the Legislature to voters. Members of the Kansas House crossed more aggressively control abortion. His tweak that hurdle Jan. 22 on a party-line vote of 86- was rejected in line with an effort to keep the 38. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has no veto amendment uniform with the version adopted authority of proposed constitutional amend- by the House. ments. Opposition to a quicker statewide vote on the In 19 months, a simple majority of people abortion amendment exposes lawmakers who participating in the 2022 primary election will aren’t fully committed to “life” because some of decide whether to add the abortion amend- those same people refuse to vote for expansion ment to the state’s foundational document. A of Medicaid health services or to follow guid- robust campaign to influence voters is expect- ance on wearing a mask during the COVID-19 ed. pandemic, he said. “We are here by a dangerous precedent by “I want to save lives,” said Doll in his speech our Supreme Court. Kansans don’t want an urging support of a statewide vote nine months unregulated abortion industry,” said Louisburg earlier. “I don’t want people calling me and Republican Sen. Molly Baumgardner, who ob- calling me a murderer or a baby killer.” jected to arguments of amendment opponents. Kelly said prior to the Senate’s vote on the “We all know that when we discuss issues re- amendment that she had always believed ev- lated to abortion, emotions run high. Often ery woman’s reproductive decisions should be time we have an interesting mixture of truth, State Sen. Pat Pettey, D-Kansas City, offered a change to theproposed abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution’s Bill of Rights that would preclude restrictions that could jeopar- left to her, her family and her physician. half-truth and falsehood.” “While I know others do not share my be- dize the life of mothers or block abortion to victims of rape or incest. (SHERMAN SMITH/KANSAS REFLECTOR) Language of the amendment provoked out- lief,” Kelly said, “I don’t think those supporting rage among opponents because it would make this amendment are aware of the consequenc- clear the Legislature might restrict abortion ment. government interest to be viewed as constitu- es it will have for the state of Kansas and our in Kansas even in instances when the moth- The April 2019 ruling by the Supreme Court tional. reputation.” er’s life was in danger or in cases of incest or in Hodes and Nauser v. Schmidt concluded the The court’s precedent puts at risk abortion House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer, a Wich- rape. Proponents of the amendment argued right to personal autonomy embedded in the restrictions that include clinic sanitation, pa- ita Democrat, said House Concurrent Resolu- every abortion restriction in state law was in Kansas Constitution’s Bill of Rights offered rental consent and public funding of abortion, tion 5003 was an extreme measure intended to jeopardy of being struck down in wake of the women the authority to determine whether to said Sen. Kellie Warren, a Leawood Republican create a path toward a complete and total ban Supreme Court’s activist intervention, while continue a pregnancy. The court ruling was and chairwoman of the Senate Judiciary Com- on abortion in Kansas. skeptics also portrayed it as a bold step toward in response to a challenge of a 2015 state law mittee. “Stripping the rights of bodily autonomy is an outright ban on abortion in Kansas. banning dilation and evacuation abortion, a Sen. Pat Pettey, a Democrat from Kansas an all-out attack on women with no exceptions Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, a procedure used in 95% of abortions in the sec- City, Kansas, proposed adjustment of the con- for the horrors of rape, incest, or saving the life Lenexa Democrat, said the abortion amend- ond trimester. stitutional amendment to make certain abor- of the mother,” he said. ment was neither reasonable nor necessary. “The Value Them Both amendment protects tion was within reach of women in jeopardy of When the measure was debated by the She said the proposed amendment “weapon- the bipartisan-supported limits on the abortion dying during pregnancy and to women subject- House, the Republican majority defeated four ized” fear. She also said Kansas lawmakers industry that protects both women and their ed to trauma of rape and incest. She said rejec- amendments proposed by Democrats. The list would have “blood on our hands” if the U.S. babies, said Jeanne Gawdun, a lobbyist with tion of her suggestion put Senate Republicans included a plan to hold the statewide vote at Supreme Court were to reverse Roe v. Wade Kansas for Life. “Thank you to the state sena- on record as backing an outlandish form of the general election in November 2022 and the and the Kansas Legislature erased the legal tors who backed the measure and struck down government intervention into lives of Kansans. primary in August 2021. Also blocked was an right to abortion. extreme amendments that would leave vulner- In 2020, a constitutional amendment on amendment to retain a right to abortion for a “Bans on abortion lead to unsafe, unreg- able women behind.” abortion cleared the Senate with the two-thirds woman who could die by carrying the pregnan- ulated procedures,” Sykes said. “Bans force Kansans for Life and other anti-abortion majority, but Republicans in the House were cy to term or if the women were victims of rape physicians to forgo their oaths and allow their organizations were alarmed by the Supreme humbled by failure to hit that benchmark. or incest. In addition, the House deflected a re- patients to die.” Court’s decision, which didn’t preclude abor- Champions and dissenters of the Value quest to include repeal of the state’s death pen- She also said bad-faith actors would spend tion regulation, because the justices pointed Them Both amendment questioned why the alty because “life before conception and the life millions of dollars misleading the voting public to use of the “strict scrutiny” standard that state would wait until August 2022 to settle of the living are potentially conflicting issues.” about consequences of the abortion amend- mandated any regulation reflect a compelling the question. Advocates of the amendment Thursday, February 4, 2021 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B9 LOCAL and STATE NEWS FCMHC offers free parenting courses in February

Four County Mental Health 101 S. 8th; Cherryvale, Unit- @ means Connections transportation offered 2 Coffeyville FCMHC, 10-11 Esteem: Feb. 4, Coffeyville FC- 10-11 a.m. (ask when registering). has announced the Febru- ed Methodist Church, 305 W. % means baby-sitting is available (ask when a.m. MHC, 2-3 p.m. Establishing Sleep Routines ary parenting program class 3rd, (downstairs); and Fre- registering). Attachment Parenting: Feb. Caring For Kids with Type I for Toddlers: Feb. 11, Indepen- schedule which follows. The donia, Four County Mental 9, Independence FCMHC, 10- Diabetes: Feb. 18, Coffeyville dence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. programs are held at Inde- Health Center, 437 N. 6th, *@% Incredible Years –Tod- 11 a.m. FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Four Steps to Responsibility pendence, Four County Men- activity room. Call 620-331- dlers (14 sessions): Continued Balancing Work and Family Childhood Trauma - How (Love and Logic): Feb. 8, Cof- tal Health Center-North, 1101 3480 to register for the pro- into March, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, During COVID: Feb. 1, Inde- to Help Your Child Through It: feyville FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Donald Ave.; at Coffeyville, grams at least the day before Coffeyville FCMHC, 1-3 p.m. pendence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 24, Neodesha FCMHC, 2-3 Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, Four County Mental Health the class. There is no charge 12 Essential Parenting Being the Best Father You p.m. and Consultants (Love and Log- Can Be: Feb. 3, Coffeyville FC- Dealing with Big Feelings – ic): Feb.15, Coffeyville FCMHC, Center, 1601 W. 4th, Prairie to attend any class. Skills: Feb. 3, Fredonia FCM- MHC, 2-3 p.m. Teaching Kids to Self-Regulate: 10 a.m - noon. Room; Sedan, Four County The following symbols HC, 10-11 a.m. Building Strong Families: Feb. 17, Coffeyville FCMHC, Helping Kids Cope with Mental Health Center, 220 denote special items to the Addressing Child Motiva- tion: Feb. 17, Fredonia FCM- Feb. 1, Coffeyville FCMHC, 2-3 2-3 p.m. Grief: Feb. 16, Coffeyville Lee Street; Neodesha, Four classes: HC, 2-3 p.m. p.m. Essential Life Skills to Teach VCHC, 10-11 a.m. County Mental Health Center, * means KDHA approved classes for day care providers and foster care licensing. Adolescent Challenges: Feb. Building Your Child’s Self Your Kids: Feb. 23, Coffeyville, Helping Parents Raise Resil- ient Teens: Feb. 10, Coffeyville FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Helping Your Child Learn How to Read: Feb. 8, Indepen- dence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Helping Your Child Over- come Remote Learning Road- blocks: Feb. 18, Independence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Hormones and Wheels (Love and Logic): Feb. 17, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Learn Their Language – Ef- fective Communication with Teens: Feb. 9, Coffeyville FCM- HC, 10-11 a.m. Let’s Talk the Talk – Discuss- ing Risky Behavior With Your Kids: Feb. 3, Fredonia FCMHC 2-3 p.m. Love Me Enough to Set Lim- its (Love and Logic): Feb. 10, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Nurturing the Blended Fam- ily: Feb. 25, Cowley FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Painless Parenting for the Preschool Years (Love and Log- ic): Feb. 1, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Parent Education Support Group: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Inde- pendence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m.; Feb. 22, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Parenting Doesn’t Have to be Rocket Science (Love and Logic): Feb. 11, Coffeyville FC- MHC, 10 a.m. – noon. Parenting Kids with Anxiety Disorders: Feb. 1, Indepen- dence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Parenting the Love and Log- ic Way (6 sessions): Continued into March; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Independence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Parenting With a Positive Attitude: Feb. 24, Neodesha FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Plugged-in Parenting: Feb. 15, 22, Independence FCMHC, 1-3 p.m. Real World Parenting Solu- tions: Feb. 15, Independence FCMHC, 10 a.m. - noon. Repairing Bonds Broken By Addiction: Feb. 15, Coffeyville FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Responsive Discipline: Feb. 18, Independence FCMHC, 10- 11 a.m. Self-Care for Parents: Feb. 10, Neodesha FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Sibling Rivalry (Love and Logic): Feb. 3, Coffeyville FCM- HC, 10 a.m. – noon. Simple Parenting Strategies for Raising Great Kids in Com- plicated Times (Love and Log- ic): Feb. 4, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10 a.m – noon. Social Emotional Learning In the Home: Feb. 25, Cof- feyville FCMHC, 1-2 p.m. Teaching Kids About Healthy Boundaries: Feb. 11, Indepen- dence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Teaching Kids Home Alone Skills: Feb. 8, Coffeyville FCM- HC, 1-2 p.m. The Effects of Substance Abuse On the Family: Feb. 11, Coffeyville FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. The Happiest Baby On the Block: Feb. 8, Independence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. The Happiest Toddler On the Block: Feb. 8, Indepen- dence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. The Irritable Baby: Feb. 4, Independence FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. The Secrets of Step-Parent- ing (Love and Logic): Feb. 24, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. Toddlers and the Devel- opment of Self: Feb. 24, Cof- feyville FCMHC, 1-2 p.m. Trouble Free Teens (Love and Logic)L Feb. 25, Coffeyville FCMHC, 10-11 a.m. When Food Becomes an Ob- session For our Child: Feb. 18, Coffeyville FCMHC, 1-2 p.m. Words That Work With Your Toddler: Feb. 17, Fredonia FC- MHC, 10-11 a.m. Words to Never Say to Kids: Feb. 23, Independence FCM- HC, 10-11 a.m. Your Child’s Behavior – Dealing With Meltdowns and Tantrums: Feb. 4, Indepen- dence FCMHC, 2-3 p.m. Page B10 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, February 4, 2021

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Lead sale is to satisfy an outstand- commissions 120 N. 32nd St., Parsons, KS ing lien debt by prior owner generating and marketing 67357 will hold a public auc- ALE CHERRYVALE pursuant to KSA 58-220. essential to build client base tion on Feb. 10, 2021 at 10 • “Buddy”, sorrel quarter from which attractive revenues a.m., for the following vehi- horse gelding, approximate FIRE-EMS DEPT. FIRE-EMS DEPT. can be earned. Position best cles: suited to entrepreneurial age 12 years old, no papers 2003 mindset, ready to hit the ground • “Cinco”, grey quarter horse YEAR: Fire Chief/EMS Director running, and able to see the full gelding, approximate age 6 MAKE: Saturn The City of Cherryvale is accepting applications for Fire Chief/EMS Director. potential this unique opportunity years old, no papers Vue • “Cupcake”, black minia- MODEL: The Fire Chief is the direct supervisor over all personnel and operations within offers. For details and to Cherryvale Fire/EMS. 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Experience should -in clude three (3) years supervisory experience at the level of fire/EMS Captain clude three (3) years supervisory experience at the level of fire/EMS Captain SOLD AT AUCTION or higher; or any equivalent combination of experience andTERMS training which pro or higher; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which pro- To All Persons Concerned: vides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.• Cash Candidates in advance must have current vides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Candidates must have current • VISA, American Express or Master- You are hereby notified that valid Kansas driver’s license and current Kansas Emergency Medical Services SEK Auto Sales Inc. at 120 N. Card certification, preferable at the Paramedic Level. EMT and AEMT applicants will certification, preferable at the Paramedic Level. EMT and AEMT applicants will 32nd St., Parsons, KS 67357 • Credit given only to those with estab- also be considered. Successful candidates must be willing to meet residency lished accounts. will hold a public auction on requirements withing six (6) months of employment, and complete a pre-em requirements withing six (6) months of employment, and complete a pre-em- Feb. 17, 2021 at 10 a.m., for ployment medical examination, background check, and drugOFFICES screen. The City of ployment medical examination, background check, and drug screen. The City of the following vehicles: Cherryvale offers excellent training opportunities with711 Fourtha competitive • P.O. Box salary 269 and Cherryvale offers excellent training opportunities with a competitive salary and YEAR: 1997 an excellent benefits package including health, vision,Oswego, and dental KS 67356 insurance, as an excellent benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, as MAKE: Chevy (620) 795-2550 well as KPERS retirement and options for FSA and 457 Deferred Comp Plan. well as KPERS retirement and options for FSA and 457 Deferred Comp Plan. MODEL: Blazer Applications, resume and cover letter will be accepted(620) at795-4712 City Hall fax until filled. Applications, resume and cover letter will be accepted at City Hall until filled. 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