On Memorial MONTGOMERY COUNTY Day, let us remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice ALWAYS CLEAN & NEWSY THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020 • 16 PAGES • $1.00 PER ISSUE KDHE chief worries holiday could push COVID-19 numbers ecutive order to limit mass Dr. Lee Norman uses gatherings to 10 people or recent outbreak at less, endangered the health of many people. northeast Kansas lake That’s why people who feel invincible or immune to the as justification for virus should think twice, he said. social distancing “They know better . . . and yet they do it anyway,” said BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] Norman. “I’m not pleased that people show lousy judg- TOPEKA — A recent out- ment.” break of COVID-19 through a Norman hopes that Kan- mass gathering at a northeast sans will remain cautious Kansas lake justifies the need and aware of COVID-19 as to maintain safe distances they enter the Memorial Day from others during the dura- weekend. tion of the global pandemic, “I have not worried about the state’s top medical official any weekend this much since said Monday. Easter, because I know there Dr. Lee Norman, secretary will be many gatherings for of the Kansas Department of Memorial Day,” said Norman. Health and Environment, said “We cannot throw caution the Shawnee County Health to the wind now. There is no Department was investigating cure. There is no vaccine.” a COVID-19 outbreak stem- Norman continued to urge ming from a gathering of more Kansas to practice safety by than 20 people at Lake Perry wearing a facial mask in pub- in early May. News of that lic, maintain six-feet distance outbreak was announced over Thumbs up for graduation from others, and limit inter- the weekend by the Shawnee Saturday proved to be a festive time for graduates at Field Kindley High School, who were treated to a street cruise by the actions in gatherings. Con- County Health Department. Coffeyville’s Reawakening organization. The street cruise also allowed seniors to be photographed on the Field Kindley front tinued hygiene should also be Media reports indicate that practiced, he said. lawn. That’s where FKHS seniors Deja Kuehn and Madison Adamson were photographed with the FKHS mascot under a balloon the mass gathering involved Norman said in Monday’s archway. Taking the picture on a cellular phone was Adamson’s mother, Crystal Myers. Photos from the street cruise are posted alcohol and close social inter- on the Montgomery County Chronicle’s Facebook page. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE action between participants. • see COVID-19, page A3 As of Monday, that out- break had resulted in 10 pos- itive COVID-19 infections; at least 20 people at the event have now been required to be in a two-week quarantine. Zoning OKd for new Casey’s store in Caney A rookie member of the To- the current Gunny Sack and the ad- Zoning Commission heard Casey’s rent Gunny Sack property. The east- peka Police Department con- Casey’s General Store to make joining office spaces to the north, plus request for zoning variances on two ern-most half of the Gunny Sack is tracted the virus after coming $1 million investment through remove the existing fuel tanks. Once issues connected to the current Gun- now zoned as residential. Councilors into contact with one of the in- the property is cleared, Casey’s Gen- ny Sack property. Those variances in- on Monday agreed to rezone the en- dividuals after the event. The construction of new facility eral Store will erect a 3,500-square- volve placement of the large canopy tire property as commercial at the re- police department has had to feet retail convenience store with 12 that will cover the 12 gasoline pumps quest of Casey’s General Store. close its recruitment academy BY ANDY TAYLOR fuel pumps, plus a separate pump is- and the size of the underground fuel Casey’s General Store is not asking in order to curtail the spread [email protected] land for diesel fuel. tanks themselves. Because of the vast for any tax incentives from the City of the virus to other officers. CANEY — Details concerning the The new Casey’s General Store size of the canopy and the fuel tanks, of Caney, Gress said. He said the in- Details of the event were construction of a new Casey’s Gener- will be almost 1,000 square feet larg- the canopy structure and under- vestment that the Ankeny, Iowa-based still being gathered by health al Store were revealed at Monday’s er than the existing Casey’s store at ground tanks will overlap the bound- corporation plans for its new Caney department officials, but Nor- meeting of the Caney City Council. 101 N. McGee. The new store will in- aries of the property setback lines. store will be about $1 million. man said the gathering, which Announcement about the new clude a larger kitchen area that will The planning and zoning com- “This will be a great project for the clearly violated the state’s ex- store, which is proposed for construc- produce a wider variety of pizzas and mission recommended a variance in Caney community,” he said tion on the site of the existing Gunny sandwiches. The new store also will zoning laws to allow the canopy and Casey’s General Store also has Sack, 606 N. McGee, came as council- include more than one dozen walk- tanks to overlap the setback lines; city agreed to finance extension of a city • ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Social ors approved several zoning hurdles up refrigerated coolers that will hold councilors on Monday approved the water main to the property. The ad- distancing will be practiced, to allow the project to move forward. canned and bottled beverages, plus request unanimously. ditional access will require a city wa- encouraged at Caney’s Memo- City administrator Fred Gress said frozen goods. Additionally, councilors cleared up rial Day Service. Page A6 Casey’s General Store proposes to raze Last week, the Caney Planning and a zoning matter involving the cur- • see CASEY’S, page A3 $40.6 million upgrade coming to regional rail system

be responsible for investing South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad will benefit more than $12 million of its from systemwide upgrades; federal grant provides own money into the program. Of the 433-mile network of $27 million assistance to rail system the South Kansas and Okla- homa Railroad, 239 miles Repairs totaling $40.6 A large portion of the will be upgraded, enabling million will be made in $40.6 million investment the tracks to handle addition- the coming year along the comes through a $27 million al stress caused by transport- South Kansas and Oklahoma grant from the U.S. Depart- ing heavier railcars. With the (SKOL) Railroad, a short- ment of Transportation’s completion of this project, line rail service that covers Federal Railroad Adminis- 95 percent of the SKOL will southeast Kansas and north- tration (FRA) to the Kansas be able to safely transport east Oklahoma. Department of Transporta- 286,000 lb. railcars, said The SKOL’s three subdi- tion. KDOT then awarded the Tracie VanBecelaere, Watco visions are targeted with grant to Watco Companies, spokesperson. new money to help replace which is the parent compa- VanBecelaere said the im- rails and ties, and improve ny of the South Kansas and proved capacity efficiencies bridges and turnouts in an Oklahoma Railroad. The will be gained by enhancing effort to make the company’s Oklahoma Department of the track infrastructure, rail network safer for traffic. Transportation will serve as which will allow the track Additionally, the repairs will a match participant in the speed to increase from 10 allow the SKOL to accommo- grant. miles per hour to 25 miles date heavier railcars. Watco Companies will per hour on the SKOL’s Tulsa, Moline and Neodesha subdi- visions. Cherryvale serves as the INSIDE THIS ISSUE central hub of the SKOL net- Opinions...... Page A4 work. The Tulsa subdivision Today’s extends from Cherryvale to Public notices...... Page B2 Tulsa and includes the towns Classified ads...... Page B7 Chuckle FunnierU.com of Independence, Caney, Ha- This map of the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad network shows the company’s three Obituaries...... Page A2 vana, Copan, Dewey, Bartles- subdivisions: Tulsa, Moline and Neodesha. MAP COURTESY OF WATCO COMPANIES Frontier Airlines will ville, Collinsville and Tulsa. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE start taking everyone’s The Tulsa subdivision is Winfield, while the Neodesha line railroads. The heavier operational “chokepoints” CHRONICLE? SEE OFFER ON temperature before directly connected to the Port subdivision extends from 286,000 lb. cars are sup- and bottlenecks due to insuf- PAGE B5 they board their plane. of Catoosa and its shipment Cherryvale to Fredonia to planting the lighter-loaded ficient operating capacity on Humboldt to Columbus. cars and are now the indus- main lines, in rail yards and Please arrive nine hours points along the Arkansas River. VanBecelaere said infra- try standard, especially on in locations where railroads before your flight. The Moline subdivision structure upgrades are the the nation’s Class I railroads. extends from Fredonia to costliest constraint on short- Lighter-loaded cars cause • see SKOL, page A3 Page A2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020 OBITUARIES Obituaries are printed in their entirety for a $50 fee. To submit a paid Service. Pump Co. after 62 years of hard work, obituary, contact the Montgomery County Chronicle at (620) 331-5040, ext. In his free time John’s passion was fishing. He was known service and dedication. 2 or (620) 879-2156. Or, submit an e-mail to [email protected]. as a bit of a “River Rat” because his favorite fishing spot was In 1955 Jim’s father and uncles built the Chetopa River. the Golden Spur Motel in Coffeyville. It John lived life his own way, much like one of his favorite then was passed along to Jim who re- Karla “Kim” Soles singers, Johnny Cash, you could say that the sinners consid- named it the Regal Inn and he was the CANEY — Karla “Kim” Soles, age 61, of Caney passed away ered him a saint and the saints considered him a sinner. To owner and operator of the motel for over on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Okla. those that loved him, he was a son, brother, husband, father, 25 years. Kim was born June 3, 1958 in Hugoton, Kan., to Lee Roy grandfather, uncle and friend. On one very special Valentines Day in and Shirley (Tomlinson) Seibel. She grew up in Duncan, Okla., John was preceded in death by two wives, Carol and Twi- 1946, he married his sweetheart, Max- where she earned her high school ed- la; a son, Mark “Chopper” Housel of Cherryvale; a daughter, ine L. Wilson, in Coffeyville, this year ucation. She attended and completed Shannon Gragg of Cherryvale; a granddaughter, Johna Housel celebrating 74 wonderful years togeth- Barnum and Bailey’s Clown College and of Cherryvale; his parents, Pauline and Theodore of Cherry- er. The couple made their home in Cof- later went on to earn her bachelor’s de- vale; a sister, Evelyn Fink of Grove, Okla.; and two brothers, feyville. They had two children, James “Jim” Cook, Jr. and Pa- gree. Charles Housel of Independence and brother Mike Housel of mela L. Cook. She had earned her LPN and before Cherryvale. In 1982 Jim and Maxine moved to rural Labette County and health issues prevented she was study- He is survived by his sister, Molly Parker of Cherryvale; have resided there ever since. ing to earn her RN degree as well. two brothers, Bob (Rose) Housel and Ted (Sonja) Housel, all Jim was a member of the Assembly of God Church which he On Dec. 16, 1979 she was united in of Cherryvale; three sons, Tim (Shana) Housel of Coffeyville, and Maxine attended regularly. He was a member of the Key- marriage to Robert Frank, Jr. Of that Jeff (Kathy) Housel of Edna, John “Johnny” (Janie) Housel, stone A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge #102 in Coffeyville. For 43 union two children were born. The cou- Jr., of Cherryvale; three daughters, Vicki Housel of Las Vegas, years he raised charolais cattle. He loved horses and enjoyed ple divorced in 1997. Nev., Kimberly Harris of Independence, and Melissa Gragg of hunting, boating, fishing and all the family gathering, his time On May 14, 2016 she was united in Lenexa, Kan.; as well as 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchil- with his loving family and friends was what always meant the marriage to David Soles in a beautiful dren and numerous nieces and nephews. most. park in Edmond, Okla. They made their home in Oklahoma Cremation has taken place with the family receiving friends Jim is survived by his wife, Maxine; a son, James Cook, Jr., City and Caney. from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21, at the First Southern Bap- and wife, Christine; his sister, Shirley Roberts; four grandchil- As a teenager, Kim had traveled to Spain and when her tist Church, 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, with social distancing ob- dren, Amy Hough, Darrin Cook, Mandie Wall and Ryan (Erin) daughter was living in England she was able to visit there served due to current Covid-19 situation. Wall; 10 great-grandchildren, Kylie, Kaitlyn, Claire, Malia, Ja- as well. She loved the outdoors and camping. She enjoyed A private family memorial services will be held at 10:30 cob, Dalton, Brennon, Gavin, Fletcher and Caroline. reading, pottery and quilting. She loved the time she spent as a.m., Friday, May 22, also at the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Daisy a professional clown and donated her services on countless Public graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, Mae; his daughter, Pamela L. Wall; his six brothers, Donald, occasions including helping at Camp Funny Bone. She also May 22, at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale with social dis- Frankie, Marvin, Bill, Raymond and Jack; and his sister, Betty volunteered with the Red Cross Disaster Relief. Kim was in- tancing also being observed. Wintle. credibly proud of the fact that she was celebrating 16 years of Memorial remembrances are suggested to the John Rich- Graveside services will take place with the family at Fair- sobriety and was a strong supporter of AA. ard Housel Sr. Memorial Fund to help establish a memorial at view Cemetery in Coffeyville where Jim will be laid to rest. Kim is survived by her loving husband, David Soles, of the the river in Chetopa, Kan. Memorials can be sent or mailed to Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s home; son, Robert Israel Frank and spouse, Audrey; daughter, Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 E. 4th, Cherryvale, KS Association and may be left at the funeral home or mailed in Kristy Michelle Vairetta and spouse, Joe; three granddaugh- 67335. C/O David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline Road, Cof- ters; two grandsons, mother, Shirley Seibel; one sister; three feyville, Kansas 67337. brothers; her loved and very special service dog companion, David W Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville will be in Gracie, along with several other close relatives and friends. charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her father Lee Roy Seibel. James D. Cook To leave a message for the family online, visit www.dwbfh. Memorial contributions can be made to a fund that has been COFFEYVILLE — James D. “Jim” Cook, Sr., age 93, of Edna com. set up for the family in handling her final expenses at Commu- passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Coffeyville Regional nity National Bank. Medical Center. Private funeral services will be held with burial to follow at Jim was born Sept. 22, 1926 in Coffeyville to William Frank Donald “Don” D. Burchett Sunnyside Cemetery in Caney. Cook and Daisy Mae (Knisley) Cook. He grew up in Coffeyville where he attended local school and graduated from Field INDEPENDENCE — Donald “Don” D. Burchett, 87, longtime Funeral arrangements are under the direction of David W pastor of Independence, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. Kindley High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, at Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation. To leave a message for the family online visit www.dwbfh. Cremation has taken place with services to be held at a later com. earning the rank of corporal. He was honorably discharged. Upon returning from duty he built his own business in the date due to the Covid 19 situation. pump jack industry. He became the owner and operator of Full obituary details will follow. Cook Pump Company in Coffeyville. The Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 E. 4th, Cherry- John Richard Housel, Sr. Jim recently retired just this year from his successful Cook vale, is handling arrangements. CHERRYVALE — Cherryvale resident John Richard Housel Sr., known to many as “Big John,” passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center after courageously battling Alz- heimer’s and cancer. He was age 81. John was born Oct. 13, 1938, to The- DEATH NOTICES odore and Pauline (Morris) Housel. He The Montgomery County Chronicle publishes death notices as a free in Bartlesville, Okla. Arrangements are being graduated Cherryvale High School, class service. The death notice contains only the name of the deceased, date Memorial celebration of handled through the Zach of 1957. John loved and married three of death, and time and location of a funeral and burial service. Further life services may be held at a Webb Family Funeral Ser- amazing women: Carol Sue Mangan, biographical information can be contained in a paid obituary. later date; arrangements are vice, 1475 S. 10th, Indepen- Twila Jean Moore, and Jeanne Marie being handled through the dence. Gragg. Together their love blended a William “Wes” Riley formerly of Cherryvale, and a Zach Webb Family Funeral family of eight children. CORDELL, Okla. — Former native of Caney, died Wednes- Service, 1475 S. 10th, Inde- Annie (Nash) Wood John had an entrepreneurial spirit Coffeyville resident William day, May 13, 2020 in Tulsa, pendence. INDEPENDENCE — Annie and a creative mind. He founded Hou- “Wes” Riley, age 90, of Cord- Okla. Mary (Nash) Wood, age 82, of sel-Miller, Inc. and patented the Housel Hub in 1973. During ell, Okla., died Saturday, May Cremation has taken place Cathy O’Mara Independence died Tuesday, the big oil-boom of the early 1980s, he began several business 16, 2020, at the Cordell Chris- with services to be held at a ELK CITY — Cathy O’Mara, May 12, 2020 at Cherryvale ventures. Listing just a few: Diamond Oil, Inc., Central States, tian Home in Cordell. later date. age 61, of Elk City died Tues- Nursing and Rehab Center in Inc., Mar-John Drilling, Inc., Jo-Con, Inc. and Cherryvale Well A memorial service will be Wickham Family Funeral day, March 17, 2020, at Cherryvale. held at a later date in Cof- Home, 216 E. 4th, Cherryvale, Montgomery Place in Inde- A private family service feyville under the direction of is in charge of arrangements. pendence. will take place at Missouri Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. A memorial celebration of Veterans Cemetery in Jack- Gerald Riedle life will be held 11 a.m., Sat- sonville, Mo., under the di- Kenneth L. Corle BARTLESVILLE — Gerald urday, May 23, at the gazebo rection of Potts Chapel of In- Thank you, Cherryvale! CHERRYVALE — Kenneth Eugene Riedle, age 54, died in Oak Hill Cemetery in Elk dependence. I would like to thank the employees of the City of L. Corle, 69, of Coffeyville, Thursday, May 7, 2020, at City. Inurnment will follow in Jane Phillips Medical Center Oak Hill Cemetery. Cherryvale for their loyal service during the virus pandemic. A special thank you to the Public Works Department for their efforts in the Citywide Cleanup last week. Although it rained Youth arrested in break-in, damage at local funeral home almost every day, they were there regardless, in CHERRYVALE — A juvenile Police chief Jimmy Holt Wickham, funeral home own- age, the identity of the arrest- muddy conditions, helping the citizens. I was arrested over the week- said that following the imme- er, said the juvenile’s image ed youth cannot be disclosed. appreciate everyone’s hard work. Thank you! end for the break-in and van- diate investigation into the was captured on the funeral Wickham said damage to dalism of the Wickham Fami- break-in, police were able home’s security cameras. the funeral home was consid- — Mayor Gary D. Minnich ly Funeral Home last Friday. to arrest a juvenile. 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discussions that shaped the erating project delivery for improvements” as a way to Among local projects in the IKE Plan pipeline are IKE program and modernized these 40 projects and for the limit costs (for example, uti- addition of passing lanes on U.S. 169 in Neosho how transportation should be delayed T-WORKS projects, lizing passing lanes rather delivered in Kansas. Serving which we remain committed than four-lane expressways County, U.S. 400 in Cherokee County as co-chairperson of those to constructing,” the Gov- where applicable). statewide discussions was ernor said. “Transportation Lorentz also said the pro- State Rep. Richard Proehl, investments provide short- gram will continue to commit Governor Laura Kelly and program as a long-term R-Parsons. term and long-term economic to multimodal transportation Kansas Department of Trans- transportation improvement Previously, the only proj- benefits to communities and with public transit, aviation, portation (KDOT) Secretary plan for Kansas. ects in KDOT’s development we’re committed to capturing short-line rail and bike/pe- Julie Lorenz announced last While previous transporta- pipeline were the remaining as many of those opportuni- destrian programs. week that preliminary engi- tion improvement programs T-WORKS projects. The de- ties as we can.” KDOT to get more projects Additionally, the plan pro- neering work will begin on 40 have set out all transporta- velopment pipeline includes The 2009 American Re- shovel ready. motes investment in broad- highway modernization and tion improvements over a all the phases of work prior to covery and Reinvestment Act, In KDOT’s southeast Kan- band and new technologies in expansion projects, including 10-year phase, the IKE plan construction such as design, the last stimulus for transpor- sas district (District 4), sever- order to provide high-speed several in southeast Kansas. will be a rolling program, acquiring right-of-way or tation infrastructure, prior- al projects made the list of 40. internet access to many areas These are the first proj- which means major highway moving utilities. KDOT is not itized shovel-ready projects. They include construction of of rural Kansas. ects to move forward under modernization and expansion committing to constructing Currently, discussions are passing lanes (two miles each “These transportation in- the Eisenhower Transporta- projects will be selected every these 40 projects, but this will underway for a new federal segment) along U.S. 169 high- vestments come at a critical tion Legacy Program (IKE), two years rather than once a allow the necessary advance stimulus bill for infrastruc- way from the Montgomery time for our state’s economy. which was created in March. decade. work to begin. ture, which will likely have County-Wilson County line A robust development pipe- The IKE plan will serve as a More than 2,000 Kansans “I’ve directed KDOT to similar requirements. Today’s to Thayer, U.S. 169 highway line will help jumpstart our follow-up to KDOT’s T-Works participated in local consult explore all options for accel- announcement will allow from K-47 to Earlton, U.S. economic recovery by creat- 400 highway east of Chero- ing jobs and allowing the state kee, and U.S. 400 in Green- to take advantage of potential wood County, from Piedmont federal stimulus dollars,” said to Severy. Kelly. “I’m thankful to the Other southeast Kansas Legislature for passing IKE, a projects that are in the first critical employment tool that two years of the IKE plan will help put more Kansans include the widening and back to work.” adding shoulders along K-7 “A modern transportation highway in Bourbon County system moves people, freight and Crawford counties (21 and technology and these 40 total miles) and construction projects will allow us to do all of a four-lane expressway on those things better in every K-68 highway in Miami Coun- region of the state,” Secretary ty (between the junctions of Lorenz said. “We’ve select- U.S. 169 highway at Paola ed smaller projects, which and U.S. 69 highway at Louis- can advance to construction burg). quickly, and larger projects The IKE plan also will that will employ many people emphasize new partnership in all phases of development The Gunny Sack convenience store at 606 N. McGee has been a Caney fixture since the early 1980s. Casey’s General Store, programs (Cost Share, Local or construction.” which owns a convenience store at 101 N. McGee, plans to acquire the Gunny Sack, demolish the store and adjoining offices, Bridge) between the state and More information about and remove the underground fuel tanks. In its place will be a new Casey’s General Store with 12 gasoline pumps and a nearly local governments to address IKE, including the list of 40 3,500-square-foot store. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE more needs. projects selected, is available The IKE plan also will put at http://www.ksdot.org/IKE. emphasis on what Lorentz asp Casey’s: convenience store clears zoning hurdles calls “right-sized, practical • continued from front page pability will allow for place- Gunny Sack, said on Tuesday Whenever Rolls and Ca- ment of more fire suppression that the Casey’s corporation sey’s reach an agreement on ter main on the west side of at the school campus. had not yet reached a final the purchase of the property, Taylor and McGee streets to While the zoning issues deal with him concerning the Casey’s General Store will be- Golden Gales dance team be extended to the east side have now been cleared, the purchase of the Gunny Sack gin demolition of the existing of McGee street. Casey’s General Store proj- property. site. The extension of that city ect still has several issues to However, Rolls seemed fa- At Monday’s meeting, announced at FKHS water main also will provide resolve, namely property ac- vorable to reaching a deal Gress said Casey’s officials COFFEYVILLE — The 2020-21 Golden Gales dance team at an additional benefit to the quisition of the Gunny Sack with the Casey’s corporation. indicated that demolition and Field Kindley High School have been announced. They include: nearby neighborhood. Gress property. “We’ve been here going on construction will take about • Seniors: Elly Gossard, Anna Hoy, Jakiia Logan, Adyson said the enhanced water ca- Dickie Rolls, owner of the 36 years now,” said Rolls. three months to complete. Peck, Makayla Ross, Izzi Smith, Kylie Speer, • Juniors: Lena Harrell, Dezi Lee, Elissa Lopez, Faith Smith, Kenzi Smith, • Sophomores: Jaeden Cook, Autumn Rippe, Jenna Wasson, Jordan Wilson, and COVID-19: Norman concerned about mass gatherings • Freshman: Sidney-Lynn Burnett, Hope Hall, Peyton Pau- • continued from front page In terms of deaths, Kansas has had positive cases in those plants with six zauskie, Olivia Ransom, Riley Wintjen. 173 deaths as of Monday. Meanwhile, deaths. The Gales are coached by Stacey Cook. press conference that social distanc- Iowa has posted 351 deaths while Ne- The most deaths have occurred in ing and stay-at-home orders in Kansas braska has had 123 total deaths. long-term care facilities, such as nursing have proven favorable to Kansas when In Kansas, more than half of the total homes. There have been 99 deaths and compared to two other peer states. In number of infections are derived from 573 infections in the 25 cluster cases in- examining the COVID-19 infection and “clusters,” which is when the virus has volving long-term care facilities across 4-H fair still on schedule, death numbers of Iowa (which has a transmitted to two or more people at the Kansas. similar population as Kansas) and Ne- same event. There have been 95 total While Norman did express concern braska (which has a similar land size clusters, 47 of which are inactive and about many citizens’ perceived disre- board president says as Kansas), the Sunflower State has 48 are active. Of those 95 clusters, there gard toward mass gatherings, the KDHE INDEPENDENCE — The Montgomery County 4-H Fair is fared better. As of Monday, Kansas’ total have been 4,013 positive cases and 129 secretary said there was one glimmer of still on schedule for July 23-27, said 4-H fair board president COVID-19 infections was 8,340. In Iowa, deaths. The largest-number of clusters positive news from the release of Mon- Craig Newby last week. the total number of infections on Monday have occurred in meat-packing plants day’s COVID-19 information: Kansas has In a message via Facebook, Newby said Gov. Laura Kelly’s was 14.651; Nebraska posted 10,348 across Kansas. There have been 1,964 had only one death between the release reopening plan should allow for the annual fair to open with- positive cases. of statistics on Friday, May 15 and Mon- out restrictions. Both Iowa and Nebraska did not issue day, May 18. While the 4-H fair will be held July 23-27 at Riverside Park any stay-at-home orders while Kansas “Only one death over the weekend,” in Independence, the fair’s horse show will be held Saturday, was among the first states in the country • ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Gov. Laura Kelly he said. “I know that is still one death June 20 at the Pippin Arena south of Independence. to encourage Kansans to stay indoors, he will open phase 2 ahead of schedule, as too many . . . but it does show a positive More details will be announced in future issues of the Mont- said. metrics show positive trends. See page B1. trend.” gomery County Chronicle.

SKOL: regional rail system to receive major upgrades via $40 million investment

• continued from front page try,” said Sen. Moran. “This of the team members who He added, “The improve- in Montgomery County. The repair business grew to in- grant will allow the South had worked so hard on get- ments will alleviate frustra- South Kansas and Oklahoma clude the purchase of former interchange with each other, Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad ting the funding when they tions our team members had Railroad was borne through Santa Fe, Union Pacific, and she said. Railcars with larger to modernize their railways, heard the news. in not being able to serve the company’s founder, the Burlington Northern railroad loading capacity provide increasing the speed of “This was a very robust our customers in the most late Dick Webb, as a railcar lines in southeast Kansas and higher operating efficiency transportation and permit- application process, and I’d efficient manner. Being able repair shop in Coffeyville in northeast Oklahoma. by reducing labor, fuel and ting heavier shipments to like to thank all of the Watco to move at higher speeds, 1985. The Coffeyville railcar maintenance costs while move across the region. I’m team members who assisted. reducing trip times, and increasing capacity and syn- excited for the new economic Without them, it would never turning cars around quick- ergy for rail operations and opportunities this grant will have happened.” er is a benefit to all parties rail shippers. afford our farmers and man- Said Jerry Waun, SKOL involved.” With the track upgrades, ufacturers in rural Kansas.” general manager, regarding It will take a few months including a proposed 140,000 Many Watco team mem- the planned upgrades along to collect bids and get ma- new crossties, the SKOL will bers worked for months on the railroad, “The SKOL terials ordered but Waun is be able to operate at Class the project and provided team is more excited about expecting to see the work 2 levels safely. On the Tulsa valuable assistance with receiving the grant than starting in late fall 2020. Sub, for example, the SKOL their areas of expertise. Lau- anyone. The improvements While Watco Companies is restricted today to running ra McNichol, Watco senior are changes the team has is in the transportation and at 10 mph or less. The rail vice president, government wanted to see for a long time, supply chain business in line averages 35-40 track- and industry relations, and they were just very expensive North America and Austra- caused slow orders a month, project lead, had the privi- upgrades to take on.” lia, it has its early origins and a fully loaded train of lege of being with many of 100 railcars takes more than those who helped when she 26 hours and three crews to received the exciting news of make the round trip between the federal grant. Your Choice - $6 – Deal of the Day Owasso and Cherryvale. The “I had just finished a Watco chief named to efficiency gains through the presentation at the Railroad Daily Footlong or 6” Combos upgrades will reduce that General Managers Summit Mon. - Teriyaki Chicken same trip by half. BC&BS of Kansas board and saw I had a message on Tues. - Oven Roasted Chicken U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, my cell phone,” McNichol TOPEKA — An Independence native was among four direc- R-Kan., assisted with the recalled. “When I saw who tors elected to a term on the board of directors of Blue Cross Wed. - Turkey Breast team’s efforts in obtaining it was from, I knew exactly and Blue Shield of Kansas, the state’s largest insurance com- Thurs. - Italian BMT the funding. what the call was about, and pany. Fri. - Tuna “Farmers and businesses I stepped up in front of the Rick D. Baden of Pittsburg was named a director to the in- Sat. - Black Forrest Ham that have made their homes team and played the mes- surance company. Baden, who was raised in Independence, in rural communities rely on sage from Senator Moran, is now president and chief financial officer for Watco Compa- Sun. - Meatball Marinara rail transportation to move announcing that we had nies, a Pittsburg-based transportation company that includes, their products to markets received the funds. It was the among its companies, the South Kansas and Oklahoma Rail- 1036 1/2 W. Main • Cherryvale around the state and coun- best feeling to see the faces road. 620-336-2910 Page A4 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government OPINIONS for a redress of grievance. — FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. CONSTITUTION Remembering foil-covered coffee cans with wildflowers Memorial Day falls earlier than usual this get there — Pleasant View. year — next Monday, May 25. With the added I still remember where they’re all buried: restrictions associated with the Covid-19 family names like Coats, Taylor, Sherrick, virus, it might be easy to glide right by Craig and Horton. After my mother’s this national holiday. RUDY death in 1993, nobody makes that But we dare not. annual trek, but I’m glad I remember As a little boy, my family called it TAYLOR the location of graves where my rela- Decoration Day, usually highlighted tives are buried. by the first picnic of the warm season, Kathy and I still decorate our and riding with my brother and sisters parents’ graves located in Caney and and parents to area cemeteries where Dewey, but we never go back to my my mother stuffed fresh-cut peonies, Oklahoma roots to place flowers on iris, roses and roadside wild flowers graves. And, we certainly don’t pick inside tall coffee cans. We then placed perennials and wildflowers located on them on loved ones’ graves. a weedy, abandoned farmstead. Many of the flowers came from a OFF Instead, we buy artificial flowers and wooded site where my great-grand- greenery, and Kathy takes special parents homesteaded. Then the State the care to creatively arrange them. of Oklahoma did extensive road work I rather like this routine. It’s the in front of their place, requiring them Cuff only time in the year that we visit our to move across the road. The old two cemeteries and it always conjures place, built in the late 1800s (Indian sweet memories of parents, grand- Territory at the time) turned to weeds and parents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters. OUR THOUGHTS today it’s hard to find. I’m also glad to see recent years’ Memorial Except in May. Days dedicated to our American Veterans. Nobody except my only surviving sibling, The avenues of flags we see in area cemeter- Karen, remembers the yearly trips to Grand- ies; the sound of rifle salutes; and an echo of ma’s old homestead to pick flowers for place- Taps from a mournful bugle — all of it goes Unique graduations ment on tombstones. together to create new memories for this Unbelievably, the motley floral beds still generation. Seniors of 2020 will talk about this year for the rest of their lives poke their colorful heads up today, if only for But the memory of foil-covered coffee cans a few days. With all our relatives now gone filled with farmstead flowers brings me home Lots of creative planning has gone into pictorial banners dangling from downtown from that rural community, there’s certain- when Decoration Day rolls around. the celebrations of May, including figuring lamp posts, or many other ways these se- ly nobody left to snip blooming flowers and And, Memorial Day is even better because ways to present diplomas to high school niors have been feted so beautifully. place them in tin foil-covered coffee cans and it honors all our heroes. seniors and give them tributes that will al- The absence of routine commencement head to cemeteries in Bluejacket, Welch and That’s why next Monday will be a Godly, way be remembered by the graduates. and baccalaureate ceremonies has not one that required crossing two pastures to heart-tugging day. Fact is, the seniors of 2020 will remem- quenched the spirit of victory that each ber every thoughtful measure of these member of the 2020 class feels so deeply. springtime events, all held in their honor They’re so young, and they must cultivate but carefully fashioned to avoid spread- a future for themselves, whether in further ing the dastardly virus that has claimed so academic studies or finding jobs that will many lives. sustain them. Life’s Little Lifesavers Keeping up with rapidly changing They simply don’t have time to sulk or schedules has become a challenge to re- feel sorry for themselves. . . . the sad, loving emotions of dec- cles pulling campers and boats on the KATHY porters working for Taylor Newspapers. So, here’s to the spirit exhibited by these orating cemetery graves of loved ones highway, anticipating arriving at their Receiving the latest news from a school young people, their parents, teachers and . . . taking a break while mowing the destination . . . completing a DIY proj- TAYLOR principal, mayor, minister or county com- community friends. Their gumption has lawn and sitting in the shade to drink ect with a sense of accomplishment . . missioner will change 24 hours later, and been noticeable — a rehearsal for adult some ice tea . . . watching several kids . experiencing the dining out process the news story must be edited, or scrapped life that will be flush with obstacles that ride their bikes down the street, act- of designated spacing, etc., during the altogether. haven’t yet sprung up. It’s just that way in ing carefree and happy. . . thoughts “re-opening businesses” of Covid-19 . . None of our area schools have held their this daily run-through that we all experi- of a family picnic during Memorial . the unusual and creative ways school graduation tributes in exactly the same ence as we open our eyes each morning, Day weekend . . . vegetable garden administrators are providing for 2020 way as a school in a neighboring town, breathe in some fresh air, gaze at dawn’s plants growing taller and bushier . . . high school graduations . . . “May we resulting in confusion by folks who might new light, and utter a silent prayer that the beautiful, sad, tender and patriotic think of freedom not as the right to do have children, grandchildren or friends our dreams might be realized. moments felt while attending a local as we please, but as the opportunity to craving that epic walk across the stage to A giant size portion of patience and faith Memorial Day Service . . . seeing vehi- do what is right.” (Peter Marshall) receive a high school diploma. will take us through this crisis. And, thanks But thanks to rural Kansas ingenuity, to those laboring, or studying, or singing, many ways have been plotted to express or walking six feet to our sides, 2020 will congratulations to the Classes of 2020, be talked about for many decades to come. and without exception, the kids have been We will laugh, cry and learn from the grateful. pathway on which we now stroll. Purging is never easy, especially Thankfully, this newspaper has stayed God bless the good that has come from the course with printing photos, selling it. And Lord help those who have suffered graduation tribute pages and carrying so much from the effects of this sickening when it means leaving friends news about the events planned to honor virus that has taken so much from this spe- these seniors. And, we’ve been amazed at cial generation. Last weekend we filled The tables began to thin the page and recalled those the posters hung along highway fences, or — Rudy Taylor our shop from front to back out, we condensed each sweet, chubby, baby hands with tables, shelves, clothes, evening, and finally were left turning the pages, we found purses, tools, toys, and home with a couple boxes to take joy in knowing those books decor. A poster board sign to the thrift store, and a ton returned to sweet hands and in the yard, a newspaper of weight literally lifted off fulfilled their purpose once ad, and a Facebook our shoulders. again. Roger Janzen . . . video later, the steady JENNY That sale was All of our “things” hold stream of people DIVELEY representative of the memories, but we do better In elder years, rural Montgomery County farmer was unafraid of challenges searched through our unexpected change to hold on to the memo- belongings for three we all face. We be- ries and not the stuff. Our Montgomery County lost a valuable and vocation choice. It days and wiped it out come so comfortable friendships we have devel- cherished friend this month with the pass- was music. He be- clean. with all of the things oped here are deeply rooted ing of Roger Janzen of rural Independence. gan adulthood as a One year ago, that surround us, that and difficult to leave. But we Roger was the epitome of optimism — music teacher (in- I would have told it becomes difficult to know we can’t stay stagnant even though the topsy-turvy world of agri- cluding a stint as you we were in our see how cluttered it in order to have “friend culture would give any farmer a just cause the music teach- forever home and our Pick A has become. time.” Instead, we embrace to be bitter. Of course, Roger would shake er at Sedan High forever community. God has a way of those memories and plan his head in unison with fellow farmers who School) before ex- But the dirty politics Little, purging our lives, re- for the new memories we often bemoaned low commodity prices, changing his baton and corrupt power setting our focus, and will create in the future with unpredictable weather patterns, confusing for the tractor. that sometimes drive Talk A eliminating the junk those same friends, just in a trade policies, and the constant chase to But, music con- education, my hus- that fills our closets, new place. eradicate pesky weeds. tinued to fill his band’s chosen career, Little never gets used, and So, dear reader, the next However, Roger’s radiant grin was heart throughout his life. A booming voice were overwhelming weighs us down. few weeks are exciting for known to lift spirits . . . and give a glimmer at the Independence Church of the Naz- and it left us knowing that There were a few items this editor, while still caus- of hope to an industry that is known for arene, Roger’s vocals could reverberate we needed to look elsewhere. that were tough to part with. ing some anxiety and tears. repeating the phrase “maybe next year.” against the timbers . . . and effect the soul. So, with lots of prayer, One stack of books we read Much like that sale, we have It was within the past five years that We distinctly recall Roger belting out a tears, and late night discus- to our boys when they were been purged. The people Janzen expanded his farming operations beautiful rendition of “The Holy City” for sions, we are making big babies was given to a friend who mean the most and the to include fertilizer and herbicide applica- Easter some 15 years ago. It is an ancient changes, which led to the who has two little kids of things we do value the high- tion. He hired a core group of workers to hymn with a high registry of notes, requir- sale in the shop. Most people her own. They had been est are held closely. be the worker bees, but held them in high ing a person with strong chops and a hefty wanted the bigger items, like kept safe in a tote, tucked in We hope the influence we esteem and with gratitude . . . as evident set of lungs to nail it. the tools and gun cabinet. a corner of our basement, have given others through by the Friday morning breakfasts he pre- And, nailed it he did . . . with a touch But word got out that the never touched since the day our time in this community pared for his employees. from the heavens supporting that famous hanging clothes were really we moved in. Their purpose brings that joy to them today, He built a quality facility and bought chorus, “Jerusalem, Jerusalem . . . lift up nice, which drew in a new was not being fulfilled, and as we leave it in our wake. equipment at a time when most people in your gates and sing! Hosanna in the high- crowd. while I read those words on the agricultural community would question est. Hosanna to your King!” the smarts of such a major investment. We It was memorable. distinctly remember asking Roger why he Our thoughts and prayers are with Rog- chose to expand his business in his elder er’s wife, Edna, and their three children years. He replied, “Col. Sanders was in his and 10 grandchildren as they mourn the 70s when he decided to create Kentucky loss of their husband, father and grandfa- Auto | Home | Life Fried Chicken. Look what happened to that ther. decision!” Roger Janzen’s influence will be missed Have the right insurance coverage to protect what matters most? Point taken. in so many ways across the region. Get a SuperCheck® to make sure. Ironically, farming wasn’t Roger’s first — Andy Taylor Thomas Jackson Anna Lawless 217 W Myrtle 217 W Myrtle Independence Independence (620) 331-4992 (620) 331-4992 [email protected] [email protected] QUOTABLE “…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice.” Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company,* Western Agricultural Insurance Company,* Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company*/West Des Moines, IA. *Company providers of Farm Bureau Financial Services PC026 (1-18) — PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN Thursday, May 21, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page A5 PUBLIC FORUM LOCAL NEWS Kansans to face various voting options for 2020 elections Editor: COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives, includ- ing the 2020 elections. Although there are no plans to change the August 4 primary election or November 3 general election, election officials throughout Kansas are implementing addi- tional measures to protect the health of voters and election workers while also maintaining the security of Kansas elec- tions. Kansas voters will be able to cast their ballot in-person on election day, through advance in-person voting or by advance mail ballot. All Kansas registered voters may request an ad- vance mail ballot without needing an excuse (K.S.A 25-1120). Voters with a permanent illness or disability may apply for a ballot to be mailed prior to every election. COVID-19 has also led to an increase in misinformation on- line and through social media. Election related misinformation is especially prevalent, and we ask that you think twice before sharing. There will be no drastic changes to Kansas elections in 2020. Finally, the first election deadlines are approaching. The candidate filing deadline is noon on June 1. The deadline for a voter to change their party affiliation is June 1 for the primary election. If you have not registered to vote, now is the time! The deadline to register to vote for the primary election is July 14. By acting now to register to vote, change your party affiliation or request an advance mail ballot, you will help ease the bur- den on our local election offices. Thank you for the privilege of serving as your Kansas Secre- tary of State. If you need assistance, please call 785-296-4561 or email [email protected]. Family fun at Caney’s ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ Scott Schwab Jeff Kitterman, father of Caney Valley High School senior Isabella Kitterman (wearing graduation hat and robe) hams it up Kansas Secretary of State while as a passenger in a vehicle during Sunday evening’s “Shoot and U and Trip Down Memory Lane” — a unique street cruise to honor the CVHS senior class. Each senior was allowed to take part in the street cruise, which included stops in the downtown business district, the Caney Valley High School football stadium, Lincoln Memorial Elementary School, and Caney Valley Jr.-Sr. Resident asks: are ‘essential’ High School. Hundreds of spectators lined Caney’s streets to observe the unique event, which was held in lieu of a traditional graduation ceremony due to COVID-19. Superintendent Blake Vargas said school officials were studying possible dates for a workers truly important more formal and traditional graduation ceremony in the summer. Photos from the street cruise are posted on the Montgomery Editor: County Chronicle’s Facebook page. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE Everywhere you turn these days, the term “essential” work- ers is getting thrown around. The term is used for doctors and nurses. In Coffeyville there is a little sign in the yard of the hospital that says “Heroes Work Here.” So, while about 60,000 Americans have died from the Local woman arrested following chase Corona Crud, 250,000 Americans die in one year from medical mistakes. Also, 60 percent of all bankruptcies are medical bill INDEPENDENCE — A rural Indepen- chase through the Once at the residence, the owner of the related and 75 percent of those HAD insurance. Heroes? dence woman who took law enforcement field and positioned vehicle advised that Tonia Kay Harris Cops are another group of these “essential” workers. These on a reckless chase on Peter Pan Road, themselves on coun- would be driving the vehicle. The owner guys have their own special set of rules and even their own Bill only to be caught the next day while hid- ty roads surrounding of the residence stated that Harris was of Rights in many states. They abuse their wives at four times ing in a closet, faces multiple criminal the field where they not there at that time. the national average, their government unions allow them to charges. were able to see a Deputies returned on Sunday and murder innocent people with “qualified immunity” because Sheriff Ron Wade said a deputy at- subject run from the were able to apprehend Harris, who was they were scared and when the family sues, the taxpayers pick tempted to pull over Tonia Kay Harris vehicle. hiding in a closet. up the tab for their being scared to the tune of tens of billions of rural Independence shortly before Deputies ap- Harris was arrested and booked on of dollar. 10:45 p.m., Saturday due to driving with proached the vehicle the following charges: Then, they lie on their hours, get an extra $150,000 a year inoperable tail lights. However, Harris on foot and cleared Harris • Fleeing or attempting to elude a law for that, plant evidence, forget to turn on cameras, lie on offi- refused to stop, and the deputy began a the vehicle for any enforcement officer, cial documents to falsely obtain “no knock” warrants, then let pursuit of Harris on Peter Pan Road. other suspects. The deputies then began • Theft of property/services, their girlfriends off of a DUI charge or give each other “profes- Other deputies joined the pursuit at to follow footprints in the mud until they • Interference with law enforcement sional courtesy” (double standards), shoot chihuahuas for fear, Oak and 21st streets. The pursuit pro- could no longer see them. officer, and pin medals on themselves for not killing anybody when ceeded through the soccer field on Peter Officers cleared thearea and re- • Criminal damage to property, and they raided the wrong house. Heroes? Essential? That’s just Pan Road. sponded to the address that the vehicle • Driving while license cancelled/sus- two examples. Wade said deputies suspended the was registered to on Peter Pan Road. pended/revoked. Here’s an idea: all “non essential” people in America should stop working, get on welfare, food stamps, Medicare and all that. Let the “essential” people do all the work, pay taxes, pay for government bonuses and benefits, boob jobs for their girl- friends and casino play with “essential” people pay. Any bets Blackert to be director of Neewollah musical that they would shut essential mouths after that? INDEPENDENCE — Nee- commenced at BJU’s Vesper large ensemble cast produc- teaches history, Bible, music Marc Shelton wollah Generalissimo Janet program with the play “Hit- tion, which was written and and drama at Tyro Communi- Coffeyville, Kan. Demo has announced that ting Home.” directed by Barbara. ty Christian School where she Barbara Blackert will direct She has been teaching fine In 2015, Barbara directed also directs the yearly musi- the 2020 Neewol- arts in middle and the delightful, off-Broadway cals. James Maritt played critical lah production of high school for 26 musical, “The Spitfire Grill” For more audition infor- “Chitty Chitty Bang years in between at ICC. Barbara directed her mation go to Neewollah’s Bang.” raising a family of first Neewollah production website www.neewollah.com role in Coffeyville’s education Audition instruc- five with husband, in 2017, the musical, “Mary or by emailing headquar- Editor: tions can be found Harty Blackert. Poppins.” She currently [email protected]. Regarding the recent passing of James Maritt of Coffeyville . at www.neewollah. Harty is a former . . com. theatre technical James Maritt was a true American citizen in every sense of Blackert, a Dear- director at Inde- the word. He was a person of great integrity, loyalty, and patri- ing resident, re- pendence Commu- Get Top Market Dollar for Your Cattle Every Friday at 11 a.m. otism. He was no stranger to hard times and hard work. James ceived her bachelor nity College and was a positive person who sought the good in all people. FREE On-the-Farm Appraisals – Trailers Available – Receiving Cattle of science in speech Blackert Cowley College and James Maritt was an excellent Coffeyville Board of Educa- education and the- was recently hired All Day & Evening Thursdays – Feed, Water & Pens Available tion member. He understood the meaning of accountability. ater arts from Bob as the theatre in- For more information or to consign cattle, The next time you pass by the Education Center in Coffeyville, Jones University. Her act- structor a Coffeyville Commu- take note of the bell at the front of the building. James and his ing experience includes such nity College. please call 1-800-825-1549 or Moble (918) 331-7702 class (then) at the Vocational School made that possible. roles as Audrey in “Ride, Together, Barbara and James Maritt spent his time on earth in an exemplary man- Ride,” Fanny Crosby in “Songs Harty, have written, directed, SOUTH COFFEYVILLE STOCKYARDS,INC. ner, and inspiration to so many. His presence was a sermon in in the Night,” Jeanne Guyon in and produced many inspi- 903 S. WILLOW STREET •SOUTH COFFEYVILLE,OKLAHOMA motion. “On Holy Ground,” Mrs. Barta rational plays over their 30 LOCATED JUST 1 MILE SOUTH OF COFFEYVILLE OFF HWY. 169 Farewell, James Maritt. in “Macaroni at Midnight,” years of marriage. The most Jerry Hamm Corrie ten Boom in “The Hid- recent was “Unrestrained,” a Looking for a Good Run & Ring Full of Buyers This Friday Coffeyville, Kan. ing Place,” Cornelia in “Our Hearts Were Young And Gay,” Janet Mckenzie in “Witness ABOUT THE PUBLIC FORUM: The Montgomery County Chronicle will For The Prosecution,” and consider submissions for the Public Forum. Submission deadline is 5 p.m., Mrs. Clayton in “The Drums of Monday. Submissions should be around 300 words or less. The Montgom- ery County Chronicle reserves the right to edit and reject any submission. Oude.” Her directorial debut For the Grad ... MONTGOMERY COUNTY Get the vehicle they want with payments Chronicle you’ll love! Volume 135, No. 21 • May 21, 2020 The Montgomery County Chronicle (USPS 088340), formerly the Cherryvale Chronicle and the Caney Chronicle, is a family-owned and operated newspaper published by the Taylor News- paper Family. 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Website: www.taylornews.org www.greatplainsfcu.com Page A6 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020 RADIO TRANSMITTER WILL ALLOW SERVICE TO BE BROADCAST ON VEHICLE RADIOS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Public invited to Caney’s Memorial Day Service BY KATHY TAYLOR frequency radio transmitter where- that with everyone abiding by the salute. Representatives from vari- on Sunday evening, May 24. The [email protected] by the program will be broadcast on pandemic safety rules of social dis- ous local military organizations will flags will be removed at 5 p.m. on CANEY — A couple of technology your car radio. tancing and 10 or less in a group, lay wreaths on the veterans’ mon- Monday, 25, and as always, volun- benefits will be added to Caney’s Me- The long-standing Caney event they felt the Caney Memorial Day ument in honor of those who have teers are welcome to come and help morial Day Service to take place on that garners a large crowd, encour- Service could be held. served their country/given their life raise and remove the large number Monday, May 25, at 11 a.m. (weath- ages those attending to abide by the The featured speaker will be Andy in the military. Those representa- of flags. er permitting) at Veterans Memorial practice of six feet spacing between Taylor, Montgomery County Chroni- tives will be: Sara Shively, repre- McBride, who is the Memorial Park, across the street from Sunny- individuals standing or sitting in cle editor. Taylor was scheduled to senting Gold Star Mothers; Carolyn Day Service director and emcee, is side Cemetery. lawn chairs with no more than 10 speak at last year’s event which had Shively, American Legion Auxilia- pleased this sacred event will be Dale McBride, Caney Ameri- people in a certain group. Facial to be cancelled due to heavy rains ry; and Becky Wheatley, Blue Star presented this year, weather permit- can Legion Post 138 commander, masks can be worn at your own dis- and flooding in the area. Taylor is a Mothers. ting, with pandemic rules observed. said the entire program will be live cretion. Caney native and now resides in In- “Taps” will be provided by Mi- “Everyone is needing something streamed on the Caney Community McBride said he has visited with dependence. chael Estes, Caney. special to attend and socialize for Betterment Group’s Facebook page. Fred Gress, Caney city administra- The scouts (Boy and Girl Scouts) McBride said the Avenue of Flags a bit, and the Caney Memorial Day He also said that Brad Thomison, a tor, and also Rick Whitson, direc- will present the flag ceremony, and will be placed along Highway 75 on Service will certainly do just that,” former Caney native, will provide tor of Emergency Management for members of the Caney American Le- Friday, May 22, as will the flags he said. “And, hopefully the rain will the sound system as well as a low Montgomery County, and both said gion will give the honor guard gun raised at Veterans Memorial Park stay away.” Alumni gathering cancelled, but connections to graduates still a priority CANEY— Saturday, May annual dues need to be paid proving to be cost prohibi- an extra special event for The Caney Valley Historical information about the 150th 24 would have been the date and that organizational tive and the response from next year, which will also be Society is sponsoring the birthday celebration will be the Caney Alumni Homecom- costs are continuing with the the letters was only at about Caney’s 150th birthday. We 150th anniversary of Caney, shared as it becomes avail- ing would have been held, administering of four alumni 10 percent, said Gina. For hope everyone will keep this along with the Caney Com- able McBride said. but due to the COVID-19 pan- scholarships and support to questions, emails can be sent in mind, and plan to attend munity Betterment Group demic and federal and state the USD 436 school district. to: [email protected], all the events for 2021.” and the City of Caney. More guidelines about gathering Information about dues or call her at 918-230-9670. of groups and social distanc- and other ways to contribute “While canceling the event ing, the alumni homecoming to the association can be is disappointing, we realize officers cancelled this year’s found on its website at: www. that the health and safety of event. caneyalumni.org or its Face- everyone is our first priority,” Gina McBride, alumni book page. The organiza- said Caney Alumni Associ- Where can I buy an issue of the homecoming secretary-trea- tion no longer mails annual ation president Dale Mc- surer, reminds alumni that letters to alumni as this was Bride. “We will be planning Montgomery County Chronicle? Jump Start 1036 W. Main • Cherryvale Gunny Sack 512 Northeast • Coffeyville 606 N. McGee • Caney Applications being accepted 401 W. Main • Independence McGee & Third streets • Caney

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Members of the IHS senior Marshall Day Ashlyn Janasek Hadley W. Mitchell Alexis J. Smith class of 2019-20 include: Jarier O. Diaz Hernandez Samantha M. Jay Darian J. Montgomery Kara E. Swearingen Zakariya J. Al-Bureni Ciara J. Dixon Aniri Jiminez Stormy J. Musgrove Faith Tate Jared W. Alliston Micah J. Dozier Ashton C. Johnson Scott M. Neyland Kobe R. Thompson Emily M. Bagwell Elyzabeth Eisele Sylvia E. Keath An T. Nguyen Leann G. Trout Hannah M. Ballard Jenna E. Eytcheson Kaydn D. King Cherie D. Niver Renee F. Trout De’Andre T. Bell Amauryon T. Farley Kate Kleiber Trenton J. Oliver Antoney L. Turner Kaylee N. Bollig Dylan M. Farmer Damien M. Lang Briana N. Paolini Justin C. Turner Bryson L. Bright Cole S. Farris Ian E. Lawson Pooja Patel Mandakh Uran Alexis J. Brimm Jenna P. Fox Josafat Lemus Ryan L. Piper Lindsey S. Waters Maeson K. Bryant Kate M. Gordon Davion L. Lewis BaiLeigh J. Reister Kierstan L. Watts Ethan G. Cannon Tyler R. Goza Jillian R. Lingenfelter Mya J. Rincker Brooklyn A. Weller Lynnsey D. Charter Matthew Grant Nathan J. Lyons-Kebert Trevor D. Rinne Bailey J. Werner Autumn L. Chism Soli A. Groff Samson J. Mah Michaela J. Rose Anna E. Wesselowski David W. Chism Carly A. Gustin Hailey A. Marshall Madeline R. Rutledge Charles A. White Clever M. Christman Jason L. Hall Chloe A. McDill Kylie M. Scammey Adam J. Whittet Damian D. Clark Sawyer J. Hayward Michael J. McGrath Addison M. Schmitt Allison G. Wilson Maddison Cochran Amy D. Hendricks Sabrina McManus Jordin J. Schmitt Mackynzie R. Wilson Joshua Cole Micah D. Hogge Anthony Medrano Rodrigo Serrano Blaydan H. Winebrenner Yollianna Cole Dwayne T. Holeman Jared A. Metcalf Cooper M. Short Laney S. Wood Brayden J. Collier Hannah R. Jabben Jacob S. Miller Isabella J. Shuster-Yaus Callie N. Younger Aerial J. Darnell Sydnee P. Jackson Kaeleigh J. Miller Lavender R. Simmons Alexandra G. Jakubowski Cloe D. Mills Quint R. Skaggs

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2 sewer project, which in- treatment plant, Caney’s to- At Monday’s meeting, city • agreed to retain the Trust of Caney for the pur- Council OKs sewer volves replacement of many tal sewer improvements will administrator Fred Gress told stop signs at the intersection chase of a new ambulance. improvement funding, sewer lines throughout the carry a $4.29 million price city councilors that work on of Rose and High streets. A The $151,000 lease-purchase community. Speaking to the tag. However, of that amount, the sewer treatment plant property owner in that neigh- arrangement will come with a which calls for 1.325 council remotely at Monday’s $2.74 million will be carried and the sewer lines will likely borhood has asked the city 3.275% rate for 60 months. meeting was Mike Billings of in the form of a loan, payable begin in the summer. Encom- council to consider removing • awarded bids for the pur- percent interest rate on the U.S. Department of Ag- over 40 years. USDA will not pass Engineering of Kansas the east-west stop signs at chase of water plant and pool riculture, which announced penalize the City of Caney if City is the general contractor that intersection in an effort chemicals from Brentag for 40-year loan that the USDA loan for the it chooses to pay off its loan for the upgrades to the sew- to keep motorists from “peel- $58,324.64 project will come with an in- prior to the 40-year term. er treatment plant; Sapulpa ing out” and squealing tires at • agreed to hold a public BY ANDY TAYLOR [email protected] terest rate of 1.375 percent. Other funding sources for Construction Company of the intersection. hearing at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Billings said that interest rate the sewer projects includes: Sapulpa, Okla., is the general Councilors said that by re- May 27 in City Hall regarding CANEY — Caney city sew- was among the lowest, if not • $600,000 from a Com- contractor for phase 2, which moving the east-west inter- the City of Caney’s application er customers will be given a the lowest, he had ever seen munity Development Block includes replacement of sew- section stop signs, Rose Street to a Community Development break in the form of a histor- for a municipal improvement Grant, er lines throughout the com- will carry more traffic at high- Block Grant that, if awarded, ically-low interest rate that project. • $265,000 from a USDA munity. er speeds. will allow the City to assist lo- will be applied to a multi-fac- Combined with the phase Grant. IN OTHER BUSINESS • accepted a lease-pur- cal organizations with the dis- eted funding package for 1, which involves repairs • $693,000 in supplemen- transacted Monday, council- chase arrangement from tribution of food to the Caney Caney’s sewer improvement and upgrades to the sewer tal funding through USDA. ors: Community National Bank & community. projects. City councilors on Mon- day discussed the funding package for the City’s phase Recovery from illness, injury or surgery IHS senior earns is easier at Home N Sight scholarship to

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© Ascension 2020. All rights reserved. Thursday, May 21, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B1 Governor: phase 2 will begin ahead of schedule indoor and outdoor swimming Kelly says Kansans should remain cautious about pools; COVID-19 even though trend lines are improving • Indoor leisure spaces Kansas Dept. of Labor announces such as arcades, trampoline TOPEKA — Gov. Laura as quickly and safely as pos- parks, theaters, museums and processing of FPUC back payments Kelly on Tuesday afternoon sible, while exercising neces- bowling allies will be allowed announced that the second sary caution to keep Kansans to open on May 22; TOPEKA – Kansas Secretary of Labor ing payout of back payments of FPUC. phase of the state’s reopening healthy.” • State-owned-and-oper- Delía García confirmed that with the re- These are primarily individuals with inac- of businesses and institutions Phase 2 will last until ated casinos will be allowed cently increased bank limits for payouts, tive claims, which requires additional pro- will move ahead of schedule. Sunday, June 7, assuming to open once their re-open- KDOL successfully processed $99,828,060 gramming to pay out. The KDOL IT team Kelly said the modified sec- the current trends continue. ing plan has been approved in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Com- is currently working to address the issues ond phase of her “Ad Astra: A Phase 3 is expected to begin by the Kansas Department of pensation (FPUC) overnight. that kept their claims from processing and Plan To Reopen Kansas” pro- on Monday, June 8, with mass Health and Environment; FPUC is the additional $600 weekly pay- will ensure issuance of those payments as gram will take effect on Fri- gatherings of more than 45 • In-person group exercise ment added to an eligible claimant’s weekly soon as possible. day, May 22 instead of June individuals prohibited. classes will be allowed to be- benefit amount that is available for weeks “This is great news for people who 1, which is when the second Among the elements of gin with groups of no more from March 29, 2020 to July 25, 2020. The have been patiently awaiting their $600 phase was originally targeted phase 2: than 15 at a time. Locker more than $99 million represents not only back payments,” García said. “I am confi- to begin. • Mass gatherings will be rooms remain closed except the weekly payments due, but the vast ma- dent our IT staff will process the remain- Kelly said positive trends increased from 10 to 15. The for restroom facilities; jority of back payments that were remain- ing 2,000 claimants back payments soon. related to COVID-19 have al- mass gathering limit will be • Everything opened in ing. Payments should hit bank accounts by These payments provide much needed re- lowed her to consider an early increased to 45 on June 8 if Phase 1 and Phase 1.5 re- Monday or Tuesday at the latest and debit lief for Kansans who are struggling to feed reopening in phase 2. various metrics being studied mains open pursuant to the cards could see the money as early as later their families and pay their bills.” restrictions outlined in Exec- today or Saturday. For more information or to apply for utive Order 20-34. KDOL has now paid out more than $331 unemployment benefits, go to www.Get- Among the venues not al- million in FPUC payments. At this point, KansasBenefits.gov or www.PUA.GetKan- “I would like to be clear: lowed to open until phase 3 only about 2,000 claimants are still await- sasBenefits.gov. moving forward in Kansas’ include bars, night clubs (ex- cluding curbside and carryout reopening plan does not mean services); outdoor and indoor itive COVID-19 infection, and businesses. The committee one’s face; that COVID-19 no longer large entertainment venues multiple police officers who is called SPARK (Strengthen- • Remaining home when sick with a seating of 2,000 or have been in contact with the ing People and Revitalization or running a fever; threatens our communities.” more); fairs, festivals, carni- infected officer are now on of Kansas) and will be led by • Following isolation and vals and parades; and swim- quarantine. Lyle Butler of Manhattan and quarantine orders issued by — GOV. LAURA KELLY ming pools (other than back- “The trend lines statewide Cheryl Harrison-Lee of Gard- state or local health officers; yard pools). have been going in the right ner. Butler is a retired direc- • Wearing a cloth face mask • summer camps (with the direction, but the threat of tor of the Manhattan Area when in public; “Throughout the COVID-19 meet the governor’s muster. exception of licensed child- COVID-19 is still ever present, Chamber of Commerce, and • Working remotely, if possi- ble. pandemic, all of my adminis- • All businesses and ac- care facilities). especially to those in a high- Harrison-Lee serves on the EagleEstate1x35 1/11/05 2:34 PM Page 1 tration’s decision-making re- tivities previously slated for Kelly said the trend lines risk category,” she said. “Even Kansas Board of Regents. garding our reopening efforts reopening in phase 2 will be regarding COVID-19 have if you are not in a high-risk Throughout all phases, has been driven by data – not allowed to do so with the ex- been moving in the right di- category, COVID-19 is still a Kansans should continue to Assisted Living dates,” Kelly said. “Because ception of bars, taverns and rection to allow for an early persistent threat.” adhere to hygiene and social at of the great work Kansans swimming pools (this will be entry into phase 2. However, Kelly also announced the distancing protocols, includ- and businesses have done to allowed in phase 3). she emphasized the critical creation of a 15-member com- ing: Eagle keep others safe, data now in- Among the businesses that nature of the COVID-19 vi- mittee to institute a reopening • Washing hands frequent- dicate we are seeing a more will be allowed to reopen in- rus, as evident by the mass and revitalization of Kansas ly, while avoiding contact with consistent decline in hospi- clude movie theaters, bowling outbreak of infections that oc- Estates Where Your Family Is Our Family talizations, COVID-19-related alleys and museums. curred at a party at Lake Per- deaths and a consistent de- • Organized sports tour- ry in northeast Kansas in ear- Enjoy home cooked meals, crease in disease spread. This naments and practices will ly May. That party, in which housekeeping, laundry, personal care puts our state in a position to be allowed to move forward, more than 20 people were in and medication assistance. safely move into a modified but participants must adhere attendance, led to the infec- 24 Hour caring staff version of Phase 2. to the guidelines and social tions of 10 participants plus LPN/RN on call 24/7 “I would like to be clear – distancing guidelines laid out the quarantining of all other moving forward in Kansas’ by the Kansas Recreation and non-infected persons. Let your family be a part of reopening plan does not mean Parks Commission with con- One of the infected indi- Our family at that COVID-19 no longer sultation of many sports or- viduals came into contact threatens our communities. ganizations. Those guidelines with a member of the Tope- 1354 Taylor Road Modifying Phase 2 to keep are available at covid.ks.gov. ka Police Department after Independence, KS some restrictions allows us • Community Centers will the lake event. As a result, (620) 331-1662 to reopen Kansas’ economy be allowed to open, except for that police officer has a pos- Page B2 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020 Independence considers Sunday beer, alcohol sales; store owners Studying Sunday suds share differing opinions BY ANDY TAYLOR Coffeyville allows liquor sauce,” he said. “That’s not City of Independence does [email protected] stores to be open on Sun- the same for the local liquor not receive sales taxes on INDEPENDENCE — days. Cherryvale recently stores, which are limited on beer or liquor sold at liquor Should Independence allow voted to allow Sunday liquor what we can sell.” stores, because those taxes alcohol and beer to be sold at store activity but is awaiting Allowing stores to peddle are assessed and collected local stores on Sundays? a 60-day period for the law beer or liquor on Sundays through the State of Kansas, That is the question con- to go into effect. will, Borovetz argued, “cre- not local governments, she fronting Independence city At Thursday’s meeting, ate an additional burden for said. commissioners — even as commissioners heard various us.” Interim city manager Kelly they confront liquor stores opinions about the proposal “It will not create anything Passauer said the proposal with varying opinions about from liquor store owners. positive for our business,” he had been suggested in recent the issue. Patrick Conway, who, along said. city staff meetings to seek At Thursday’s Indepen- with his wife, Michelle, were Commissioners questioned ways to bolster the local dence City Commission, concerned about the loss information provided to them economy in the face of the commissioners chose to of store revenue to other from city staff regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. She table a proposed ordinance communities if Sunday liquor proposal. The information said one option discussed at to permit the sale of cereal sales were not allowed local- claimed that Independence those meetings was to allow malt beverages and alcoholic ly. Whether the City of Independence should allow the sale of sees about $500,000 in lost beer and liquor to be sold on liquor on Sundays. Commis- “We view our business as alcohol and beer on Sundays will continue to be debated at revenue from Sunday alcohol Sundays, especially as other sioners said they wanted being open and being avail- upcoming Independence City Commission meetings. sales to other communities. surrounding communities more information about the able when people need them, That volume of alcohol sales have allowed it. proposed sale of beer and and if that means their liquor and Jeremy Hallett, said he justify the additional over- surprised commissioners, “I think this issue has liquor on Sundays, which store (Sawyers), then they stood opposed to the pro- head costs. who said they were surprised more to do about consumer was suggested by city staff. will be open,” he said. posal. Borovetz said most Meanwhile, if beer and how that number was de- choice,” she said. Commissioners said they Conway said he could view alcohol consumers in Kan- liquor is allowed for sale on rived. City commissioners said wanted more details about both sides of the proposal sas have been engrained to Sundays, the local liquor Commissioners also they wanted to study the the economic benefit with but said he believed the purchase their beverages on stores would be in compe- questioned how the City of proposal further and re- the local stores being able to liquor sales tax decision Fridays or Saturdays, know- tition with bigger stores, Independence would benefit ceive more details about the sell their beer and/or liquor should rest with the liquor ing that liquor or beer will such as grocery stores and from the additional sales economic benefits and legal on Sundays. store operators. If those not be sold on Sundays. Walmart, which have more to of beer and liquor on Sun- ramifications. For decades, Kansas has operators want to be open By allowing beer and/or offer to consumers as com- days. Lacey Lies, city finance Commissioners also said prohibited the sale of any on Sunday, then they should liquor to be sold locally on pared to liquor stores. director, said the only direct they might hold a work ses- type of alcohol or beer on be given that option. If those Sundays, Borovetz ques- “A store like Walmart taxes created would be from sion in the coming weeks to Sundays per the creation operators discover that they tioned whether the local already has its overhead in the local sales taxes that are discuss the proposal directly of “blue laws,” which limit are not making enough profit liquor stores would have place on Sunday before they added to the price of beer at with local liquor store own- consumer activity on Sunday. through Sunday sales to jus- enough business sales on are selling everything from grocery stores and conve- ers and other stakeholders. However, the Kansas Leg- tify being open on Sundays, that one day of the week to toilet paper to spaghetti nience stores. Otherwise, the islature has, in recent years, then the operator should be relaxed many of those blue able to decide to close the laws by allowing communi- store, he added. ties to decide for themselves Liquor store owner Mike whether to allow beer and Borovetz, who was speaking alcohol to be available on not only for himself but also PUBLIC NOTICES Sundays. on behalf of fellow liquor (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 14, 21 and the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development In Montgomery County, store owners Doug Parham 28, 2020) Block Grant funds under the Meal Programs category. A specific project application to be discussed will be to supplement various IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., SITTING AT programs that provide access to nutritious foods during the COVID-19 crisis. COFFEYVILLE The estimated project cost is $100,000 with the grant request for $100,000 of the project cost. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLARD GRAHAM, DECEASED Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of the City’s CASE NO. 2020-PR- 16 C CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons with disabilities. Requests should be submitted to the City Independence Clerk’s office by noon on June 1, 2020. NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: ______You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of May, 2020, a Petition was chiropractors (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 21, 2020) filed in this Court by John Douglas Graham, an heir and son of Willard Graham, deceased, praying for probate of the Last Will and Testament of Willard Graham and issuance of Letters Testamentary. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 9th hold food drive day of June, 2020, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., of said day, in said Court, in the City of City of Caney Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will The City of Caney has filed a pre-application with the U.S. Department of Ag- be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due riculture, Rural Development, for financial assistance to acquire and/or develop ChiroCares Giving Back Day began May 19; course upon the Petition. new ambulance unit and related equipment. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four The area to be served by the proposed project is: The City of Caney and the food drive continues through May 29 months from the date of first publication of this notice, as provided by law, and if surrounding area within Montgomery County. their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. A meeting regarding the proposed project will be held on June 1, 2020 at 6:00 JOHN DOUGLAS GRAHAM, petitioner p.m. at the following location: City Hall, 100 W. 4th Ave., Caney, Kansas at the INDEPENDENCE – Sever- er ChiroCares annual event, HALL LEVY DeVORE BELL OTT & KRITZ Regular City Council Meeting. al Independence chiroprac- as established by ChiroCon- 815 Union, P. O. Box 9 The public is invited to attend this meeting and to provide comments on the tic clinics, including Inde- gress, a national organization Coffeyville KS 67337 proposed project as long as the governors AD ASTRA plan to reopen Kansas is pendence Chiropractic, Dr. representing State Chiroprac- (620) 251-1300 followed. Amanda Johnson, Kelly Spine tic Associations across the Attorneys for Petitioner & Sport, and Null Chiroprac- U.S. and in Puerto Rico. Mov- tic, will proudly participate ing forward, every May 19 ______in National ChiroCares Giv- will be designated as National (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 21, 2020) (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 21, 2020) ing Back Day beginning this ChiroCares Giving Back Day week. as a way for doctors of chiro- PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Through this initiative, practic to help those in their PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE these local practices, Chiro- local communities. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR CDBG FUNDS Congress, and Chiropractic Dr. Logan Null of Null Chi- City of Cherryvale – Economic Development State Association across the ropractic states, “During such CITY OF CANEY nation, along with their mem- an unprecedented time in our The City of Cherryvale will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall at 123 W. Main St., Cher- The City of Caney will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May bers, are encouraged to or- history, our practices are hon- ryvale, Kansas for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to 27, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall, 100 W. 4th Ave., Caney, KS, ganize and participate in dif- ored to do our part and give the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to ferent efforts that give back back to the community that Block Grant funds under the Economic Development category. the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community to their local communities we serve. We hope our past, A specific project application to be discussed will be to help local businesses Development Block Grant funds under the CDBG-CV category. during the global COVID-19 present, and future patients during the COVID-19 crisis. The estimated project cost is $300,000 with the grant request for $300,000 of the project cost. Other project proposals introduced at The specific project application to be discussed is for Meal Pro- pandemic. are able to join us on May 19 the hearing will be considered. grams within the city limits of Caney. The maximum amount of the “A National ChiroCares through May 29 and help con- Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of the City’s grant request will be $100,000 meal programs. Giving Back Day not only tribute to a bright and healthy CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be made symbolizes the power of pos- future among our neighbors. available to persons with disabilities. Requests should be submitted to the City Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of itivity within the chiroprac- We look forward to having Clerk’s office by noon on June 1, 2020. the City’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan. tic profession, but it further you join this effort!” exemplifies that doctors of For more information, ______The City of Caney Council Meetings are currently limited to 10 chiropractic are committed check out these practices’ (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 21, 2020) healthcare providers and pil- Facebook and other social people until further notice due to Governor Kelly’s Executive Or- ders. Citizens who wish to participate by phone may call the City lars of their communities, who media pages or call one of the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE are ready and willing to help offices: Independence Chiro- Clerk’s office at 620-879-2772 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday those who are in need,” states practic (620) 331-5240, Dr. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT APPLICATION – Friday to request the conference call information. Dr. Steve Chapman of Inde- Johnson (620) 331-3600, Kel- City of Cherryvale – Meal Program pendence Chiropractic. “Let’s ly Spine & Sport (620) 577- Reasonable accommodations will be made available to persons work together to strengthen 2463, and Null Chiropractic The City of Cherryvale will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2020 at with disabilities. Requests should be submitted to the City Clerk, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall at 123 W. Main St, Cherry- (620) 331-1520. at 620-879-2772, before noon, May 26, 2020. and rebuild our communities, vale, Kansas for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to while enhancing healthcare and quality of life for those who are in need.” To help boost positivi- (Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, May 21, 2020) ty, compassion and general Get Ready for Summer... well-being in the local com- NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDING THE 2019-20 BUDGET munity, these local chiro- practic offices began hosting a physical and virtual food drive starting on May 19 in honor of ChiroCares 2020. The drive continues through Friday, May 29. To participate in the event, drop off non-perishable food items at any of the four office With Prescription Sunglasses locations: Independence Chi- ropractic, 720 West Laurel to protect your eyes. Think about taking (across from temporary city care of your eyes this summer with hall); Dr. Amanda Johnson, 1605 N. Penn; Kelly Spine & prescription sunglasses and disposable Sport, 111 W. Main; and Null Chiropractic, 204 E. Chestnut. contact lenses. Drop off times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Rebecca Dobbins, O.D. Friday, until May 29, 2020. If 301 W. 11th • Coffeyville, KS 67337 you would like to participate (620) 251-1540 • (800) 894-1540 virtually, visit feedingameri- NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! ca.org to donate money to the HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 With Evening Hours On Thursday Kansas Food Bank. We accept Mastercard, VISA and Discover May 19 marks the first-ev- Thursday, May 21, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B3 For 2020 election cycle, June 1 is deadline to file for office Noon June 1 is the deadline for Kansas res- idents to announce their candidacies for local, county, state and national offices. 4 Caney council seats As of Wednesday, the following residents had filed their candidacy papers with the of- to be decided in 2020 fice of the Montgomery County Clerk. An as- CANEY — Caney city voters will go terisk next to a candidate’s name indicates to the polls in the 2020 election cycle as that he or she is an incumbent. part of the every two-year rotation of city The candidates include: council positions. Montgomery County Commission, District 2: The four council candidates whose • Republican: Larry McManus*, 2503 Quail seats are up for election in 2020 include: Run, Independence. • Ward 1: Marianne Ranes • Democrat: None. • Ward 2: Ralph Anthony • Ward 3: Debbie Wood Montgomery County Commission, District 3: • Ward 4: Shirley Davis • Democrat: Fred Brown*, 105 Timberlane, Caney city residents have until noon Coffeyville. Tuesday, June 1 for file for office. Official • Republican: Mike Cordray, 500 Michele paperwork must be signed at the Mont- Lane, Coffeyville; Gene Tucker, 2444 CR 4500, gomery County Clerk’s Office in Indepen- Coffeyville. dence.

Montgomery County Clerk: Parker Township, treasurer: • Republican: Charlotte Scott Schmidt*, 4336 KSHSAA Citizenship Award winners named • Republican: Mereda Tucker, 2444 CR CR 4000, independence. Independence Middle School was honored to present this year’s KSHSAA Citizenship Award 4500, Coffeyville. to two outstanding students. The awards went to Jonathon Fairbank (left), son of Jonathan • Democrat: None. and Teresa Fairbank; and Tionne Johnson, daughter of LaShon Lawrie. These awards are Sycamore Township, trustee: Montgomery County Treasurer: bestowed to the girl and the boy in the eighth grade class who have proved to be the most • Republican: Jacqueline Adams, 541 Sum- • Republican: Nancy Clubine*, 2501 N. Penn, mit, Sycamore. outstanding citizens of their school. Criteria for the awards are respect, responsibility and Independence. reverence. COURTESY PHOTOS • Democrat: None. Sycamore Township, treasurer: • Republican: Liz Schwatken, 3563 CR Montgomery County Register of Deeds: 5800. • Republican: Marilyn Calhoun*, 207 Washi- * * * * ta, Coffeyville. ICC music instructor teaches For the positions in the Kansas Legislature, • Democrat: None. the local candidates thus far are: Kansas Senate, 15th District: Montgomery County Sheriff: aspiring jazz directors via web • Republican: Dan Goddard*, Parsons; Virgil • Republican: Ron J. Wade*, 204 E. 6th, Peck, Havana. INDEPENDENCE — In- iewicz told aspiring jazz in- one sub- Caney; Chris V. Williams, 2203 W. 2nd, Cof- • Democrat: None dependence Community structors about cover warm- urban) to feyville. College’s music instruc- ups, swing/groove, rhythmic statewide • Democrat: None. Kansas Senate, 14th District: tor presented a webinar on interpretation, literature and region- • Republican: Bruce Givens*, El Dorado. Wednesday to encourage choices, and improvisation. al promi- Montgomery County Attorney: • Democrat: None. and train jazz band directors Prior to joining the ICC nence. In • Republican: Lisa D. Montgomery, 2820 N. across the nation. staff, Markiewicz worked 2012 his 8th, Independence. Kansas House of Representatives, 11th Dist.: Dr. Lawrence Markiewicz, in the New York metro area jazz band • Republican: Jim Kelly*, Independence. ICC’s director of instrumental as a professional conductor won the 14th Judicial District Judge, Position 3 • Democrat: None. ensembles, provided his wis- of orchestras, brass bands, New Jersey • Republican: Jeffrey W. Gettler*, Indepen- dom about jazz directorship wind bands, and jazz en- Association dence. Markiewicz Kansas House of Representatives, 12th Dist.: during the webinar “How to sembles. Always active in for Jazz • Democrat: None. • Republican: Doug Blex*, Independence. Succeed If You Are a Jazz education, Markiewicz spent Education • Democrat: None. Band DIrector Who Never two decades in the classroom state championship and re- 14th Judicial District, Magistrate Judge Played Much Jazz.” where he shepherded two ceived the award for best • Republican: Robert W. Lattin, Indepen- Kansas House of Representatives, 7th Dist.: In this webinar, Mark- programs (one urban and sight reading. dence; Rebecca Stewart, Sedan. • Republican: Richard Proehl*, Parsons. Over the past 25 years, • Democrat: None. • Democrat: None Markiewicz has consistently Thus far, the Republican Party nomination been sought after as a clini- By virtue of two or more candidates ap- for the Kansas Senate, 15th District, between cian/conductor/guest artist pearing on the Republican party ticket for the Goddard and Peck will have to be decided in Need More across the United States, En- Montgomery County Commission, District 3; an Aug. 4 primary election. gland, and Japan. In 1998 14th Judicial District, Magistrate Judge; and * * * * Space? he became the first honorary and the Montgomery County Sheriff, a prima- For the U.S. Congress seats from Kansas, and only American member ry election will be called on Tuesday, Aug. 4 We are now offering the following candidates have filed for office: limited dine-in seating for of the British Youth Band As- for those three races. The winner of each race sociation, and has presented will advance to the general election on Tues- U.S. Senate: Carry Out social distancing! sessions at state, regional and day, Nov. 3. • Democrat: Barbara Bollier, Overland Always Available! Check our Facebook national music clinics. * * * * Park; Robert L. Tillman,Wichita. page for details! The election ballot for 2020 also will include • Republican: Roger Marshall, Great Bend; all township trustee and treasurer positions in Brian Matlock, Kansas City; Steve Roberts, Montgomery County. As of Wednesday, the fol- Overland Park; Gabriel Mark Robles, Topeka. lowing people had announced they would seek U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District: Gaming info available upon request. ARCADE & GAMING C’ville museums the following positions: • Republican: Jake LaTurner, Topeka. Arcade Games currently closed due to Parker Township, township trustee: open to public • Democrat: None. Corona Virus. • Republican: Joseph Staudt, 4362 CR 2400, COFFEYVILLE — Two Cof- Coffeyville. 110 S. 18th • Parsons • www.cosmic-castle.com feyville attractions have re- Hours: Thurs. 5-9 • Fri. & Sat. 11-9 • Sun. Noon-9 opened their doors after sev- eral months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lavender Landscapes Nursery The Dalton Defenders & ICC art teacher’s efforts featured in book Coffeyville History Museum IN- “Marking Time: Art In The incarcerated art students • Large Selection of Trees reopened on Monday, May DEPEN- Age Of Mass Incarceration” from two facilities into con- 18. For at least three weeks, DENCE authored by Rutgers Profes- versation and collaboration,” •Shrubs • Grasses • Pottery the museum will be under — Inde- sor Nicole R. Fleetwood and Fleetwood wrote about Mc- • Birdbaths • Concrete Urns new hours: Monday-Saturday pendence published by Harvard Press. Guire. “Lessons combined from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Communi- Before coming to ICC, JD drawing exercises, writing • Fountains • Annuals & Perennials day. ty College spent two years teaching an prompts, and analysis of The Brown Mansion re- Visual Art art appreciation class inside readings and images about Memorial Day Planters opened Tuesday, May 19, Professor six New Jersey state prisons. social justice, the history of going forward with regular JD Mc- “His curriculum called racial captivity, and mass in- Mulch & More hours: Tuesday through Sat- Guire was McGuire Contraband Scholars brought carceration.” urday with guided tours at 1 recently Lavender Landscapes Nursery p.m. and 3 p.m. written about in a book titled 14076 Hwy. 59 (3/4 mile north of Jct. 59/160) Altamont, KS • (620) 784-9985 Hours: Wed.-Fri.Wed.-Sat. 10-6, 10-6, Sat. Sun. 10-2 1-5 “Together We’ll Grow!” On Memorial ENROLL IN SUMMER & Day, reflect on FALL CLASSES TODAY! 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PAGE 2 OF 2 Page B4 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020 Decision to open Cherryvale city pool will be made June 1 itors must also wear a face Cherryvale City Hall mask (or one will be provided reopens to the public to you). Persons who feel sick or but with restrictions have been ill should refrain from visiting City Hall. In- BY ANDY TAYLOR stead, ill persons can con- [email protected] duct business by telephone or CHERRYVALE — A decision email, Booe said. on the opening of the Cherry- IN OTHER BUSINESS vale Swimming Pool at Logan transacted at Monday’ meet- Park will have to wait until at ing, city councilors: least June 1. • agreed to hold a public City councilors on Monday hearing at the council’s meet- agreed to delay a decision on ing on June 1 concerning the the pool’s opening until the City of Cherryvale’s appli- New dental clinic taking shape council’s meeting on June 1. cation to a new Community Progress continues to be made at the new Reynolds Family Dental office at Maple and West Main streets in Cherryvale. Molly In the meantime, the council Development Block Grant Reynolds, local dentist, said she is hopeful to have the new office in operation in the summer. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE and city staff will await guid- through the Kansas Depart- ance from Gov. Laura Kelly ment of Commerce. The new and other health officials as grant, if awarded, would be to when municipal swimming devoted to providing funds to Lightning is cause of fire at local house pools can open in the midst of local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19. Additionally the INDEPENDENCE — Lightning is the and remove personal belongings before shortly before 7:30 a.m., smoke and Speaking at Monday’s grant will allow funds to be cause of a fire that damaged an Inde- the water breached the ceiling. Ventila- flames were coming from the structure. meeting, city administrator given to local food organiza- pendence home on Friday morning. tion was established to force out the heat Upon a brief search into the source of the Jonathan Booe said Kansas tions that provide food in the Shawn Wallis, fire-rescue chief for the and smoke. fire, firefighters learned that a window communities were facing midst of a pandemic. Independence Police Department, said After the fire was extinguished and air conditioning unit had fallen from its tough decisions regarding the • renewed the City of Cher- firefighters were dispatched to 3135 smoke had cleared, firefighters found frame and landed inside the apartment, opening of their pools for the ryvale’s property and casual- Crown Drive shortly before 8:30 a.m., the area where a lightning bolt had causing a fire to ignite near a bed. Upon summer season. A recent sur- ty insurance plan through the after the home’s owner called in a report struck the house. The bolt struck an area entry into the apartment, firefighters vey of Kansas municipal gov- Gill Insurance Agency. that the home was struck by lightning near the chimney and traveled through discovered the fire had burned itself out ernments showed 15 commu- • approved the purchase of and that smoke was now coming from the structural trusses into the attic. but a few hot spots remained on the floor nities will not open their pools a 1979 Chevy Silverado one- the attic area. The house sustained smoke and wa- and near a bed. for 2020, nine will open their ton truck for the Cherryvale Upon arrival at the home, firefighters ter damage. The house was locked at the time the pools on June 1 or thereafter, Public Works Department. observed smoke coming from the attic. No injuries were reported. fire was called in. and about 15 will open their The truck will be purchased Montgomery County Rural Fire Depart- The home was owned by Jon Viets. The investigation into the fire was pools after June 15. for $5,500 from Curtis Whit- ment firefighters from Independence Firefightersalso responded to a fire turned over to the Independence Police Guidelines from the Cen- tley. Whittley, who is a city and Cherryvale were also dispatched to at 2009 1/2 N. Penn on Thursday, May Department, Wallis said. ters for Disease Control sug- councilor, abstained from vot- the scene. 14. Wallis said the structure was a small No injuries were reported. gest cities have hand sanitizer ing due to the conflict of sell- Once inside the attic, firefighters were apartment complex. stations located prominently ing the truck to the City. able to knock down the flames quickly When firefighters arrived at the scene at local pools. Additionally, the CDC suggests signage to educate pool patrons to the need for hand sanitation as well as social distancing. However, Booe said the prospects that small kids will adhere to those guidelines is nil. “With kids, social distanc- ing and hygiene will be diffi- cult,” he said. “They’ll want to Church Directory jump and play around other kids, pick their nose and then NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHERRYVALE: jump right back in the pool.” Fourth Lifeguards and pool man- Jason Sperling, pastor. 2515 S. 10th, Independence, Kan. Tommy Duncan, pastor. 717 E. 6th, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) and Montgomery streets, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-2440. agement will have a difficult Discipleship Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Celebration Service, 336-3504. Website: www.fsbccherryvaleks.com. Sunday Sunday School (all ages), 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 enough time maintaining safe 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6 p.m. Free School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening a.m.; Youth Group on Wednesday at 7 p.m. swimming practices without Clothing Closet every third Saturday of the month from 9 Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Bible Study & Youth, 6 p.m. having to worry about social a.m. to noon. Information on our New Life Groups at NLBindy. LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Booe, pastor. distancing and proper hy- org. Email: [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL: 10th and Sunday morning service, 9 a.m. (nursery available); Identi- giene, Booe said. NewLifeBaptistIndependenceKansas. Church phone: (620) Magnolia streets, Independence, Kan. Rev. Kevin Peterson, ty Youth Group, 6 p.m., Sunday; Wednesday Craft Group 1 Booe described himself as 332-6802. pastor. We strive to be a Christ centered caring congregation p.m.; Choir practice, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday; Wednesday being “at a loss” in determin- prayerfully and faithfully teaching, preaching and sharing Bible Study, 7:30 p.m. P.O. Box 175, Liberty, KS 67351. Call ing what to do with the local FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: pool. While he understands 220 S. the true word of God in a joyful manner. If you do not have (620) 330-3432. See more information on our Facebook the need for the City to Cher- Penn. Ave, Independence, KS. Todd Reeder, senior pastor. a church home we welcome you to come and worship with page @ Liberty Methodist Church-Kansas. ryvale to practice safety and Jeremy Alford, family pastor. Sunday Worship Services, 8:15 us. Services are each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Church services healthy standards at the pool, a.m. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (available for can be heard at 10:30 a.m. on KBIK (102.9 FM). To obtain a CHERRYVALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 305 W. he also understands the pool all ages) Wednesday Community Meal, 5:45 p.m., Children/ worship service bulletin, contact the church office 620-332- Third, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2375. Pastor Susan Knewt- has an important place in the Youth Activities, 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at 3300 or [email protected]. son. Worship 11:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 community. 620-331-6290 or visit our website at fbionline.org. a.m. Preschool is open from September to April. Nursery is “If you take the pool away WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Jerry D. Davidson, min- available every Sunday. for the season, that is just one CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF CANEY: Brad Sanders, pas- ister. (620) 778-6575. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Church, less thing for our kids and tor. 900 S. Ridgeway, Caney, KS. (620) 879-5220. Sunday 11 a.m. Mailing address for the church: Wayside Christian ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Zacha- families to enjoy,” he said. On a related note, coun- School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; Church, 508 S. Spring, Caney, KS 67333. ry Pinaire. 202 S. Liberty, Cherryvale, KS. Parish Hall: (620) cilors agreed to reopen City Sunday Night Service (during summer), 6:30 p.m. 336-2599. All mail and calls to St. Andrew Parish in Indepen- Hall to public access effective TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: Scott Wittenberg, pastor, dence, KS: (620) 331-1789. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. Tuesday. The public can con- CHERRYVALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Micah Booe, minister. (580) 395-0221. 108 N. Bradley, Caney, KS, (620) 879-5604. duct business at City Hall by 319 E. Main, Cherryvale, Kan. (620) 336-2533. Free coffee Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Church, 10 a.m. NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Come worship with us. practicing social distancing and doughnuts on Sunday mornings, 10:15 a.m.; Worship Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts (at least six feet apart). Vis- Service, 10:45 a.m. Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Student TYRO CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Brian Ingalls, minister. P.O. served. Sunday worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. George Service. Love God, Love People, Serve the World. Go to www. Box 307, Tyro, KS; (620) 289-4433. Service Times: 8:30 a.m. Rau, pastor. Call 541-403-1740. Find Hope in Christ Jesus at cheryyvalechristian.org. and 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Youth New Hope Christian Church, 908 E. 4th, Cherryvale. Classes, 7 p.m. CHERRYVALE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Jeffrey L. Owen, CROSSROADS COMMUNITY OF CHRIST: three miles 305 E. Main. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning wor- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: north of Dearing at the corner of county roads 3900 and ship 10:30 a.m. Call (620) 217-9665 for other service times. 200 S. Penn, Independence, KS. Rev. Earl J. Haggard, pastor. 2600. Pastors are Melissa McIntosh. Leslie Brooks, and Sunday services: “Chapel Service” (casual) at 8:30 a.m., Johnna Hugo. Church school 10 a.m., Worship service 11 Congrats CROSS POINT BAPTIST CHURCH OF CANEY: Joshua Gault Chapel; “Wings of Worship” (contemporary) at 10:35 a.m. Crossroads is a welcoming congregation to all races, Eaton, pastor. South 75 Highway, Caney, KS (620) 879- a.m., Wesley Center; and “Sanctuary Service” at 11 a.m. genders and orientations. Phone 620-331-9294. KELCI 2839. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Website: (traditional); Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m., nursery crosspointcaney.com. available. Youth meets Sundays at 4 p.m. Worship televised HOPE CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, CANEY: George Var- SALE on Ch. 10 at 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. ghese, pastor, 301 N. McGee, Caney, KS (417) 259-1290. COFFEYVILLE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - DISCIPLES OF Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.; Children’s Church during CHRIST: Gordon Willhite, pastor. 906 Elm Street, Coffeyville, SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fr. Robert Spencer, Sunday Morning Worship; Wednesday Service and Wednes- KS. (620) 251-1710. Sunday Church at Study, 9:30 a.m.; priest. 303 N. Hooker, Caney, KS. Sunday Mass, 11 a.m.; day Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m; Ladies Fellowship & Fitness, Sunday Church at Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Church mission: Weekday Masses on Monday, 8 a.m.; Confessions are before Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Men’s Fel- Community-wide breakfast last Saturday of every month, 8 Mass; CCD/PSR Classes on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.; Altar Society, lowship & Fitness, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. a.m. to 11 a.m.; Game Day on Mondays, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDEPENDENCE: FELLOWSHIP REGIONAL CHURCH OF CANEY: 100 E. 4th John P. Wilson, pastor. 201 S. 5th Street, Independence, Trevor Darr, pastor. 918 W. Chestnut, Independence, KS. Street, Caney, KS. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. KS (620) 331-0241 Worship hours are: 10:00 a.m. – June (620) 331-3810. www.fsbindependence.com. SERVICES: through August, 10:45 a.m. September through May Chil- Sunday Morning Bible Study for all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; CANEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Stan Basler, dren’s Sunday School class meets during Worship services Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6 pastor. 114 N. High, Caney, KS. (620) 879-2648. Caney Unit- For Church news, activities, and calendar visit our website at p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Imprint ed Methodist Church: where God, tradition and community http://fpc-indy-ks.org/or our Facebook page at https://www. CHS Class of Children’s Ministry, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. intersect. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. which follows Sunday facebook.com/lizsmithmoore2/ Our church e-mail address school at 9:30 a.m. Community meal open to all on the 2nd is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. 2020 CANEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: James Hum- and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Come be a part of living Box 612. Our Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to We are proud phrey, pastor. 407 N. Spring, Caney, KS. 620-879- out God’s mission. Reach out and transform lives by sharing 12:30 p.m. 2101. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship, Christ’s love. You matter to God, and you matter to us. of you! 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. The cost to have your church listed in For events see our Facebook page and Instagram. COFFEYVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 W. 9th Street (corner of 9th & Willow), Coffeyville, KS. Pastor Dick Smith. this advertisement is $10 per month. Love, Mom, CHERRYVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Stan Bryan, minister. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Services, 10:45 a.m. & To have your church listed, call Emalee Dwight, and North Hwy. 169, Cherryvale, KS. (620) 336-3948. Sunday 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Adult Bible Study, Office “Ivy Room”, Mikel, ad director for the Montgomery Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Preaching, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible 6:30 p.m.; Youth, “R.C.” Kids, Main Church Social Hall, 6:30 County Chronicle, at 1-800-592-7606. Study, 7 p.m. p.m. Phone: (620) 251-3980; www.coffeyvillefbc.com. Tyler 4-26-2020 Thursday, May 21, 2020 Montgomery County Chronicle Page B5 Deacon from Shannon Motl appointed to CCC board Caney to be BY ANDY TAYLOR atre instructor position at State Fair • approved the purchase of Quick- billboards to advertise the available [email protected] Community College in Missouri. Launch software for the management non-traditional programs in the re- ordained as COFFEYVILLE — A familiar face in Blackert is no stranger to Cof- of student network accounts. The gion. the Coffeyville community will join the feyville, as he and his wife, Barbara, software will be paid out over five • learned that the CCC campuses Catholic priest ranks of the Coffeyville Community reside in Dearing. Blackert years. The total cost for the will be closed to the public until at College trustees. comes to CCC after having first year is $44,570, with a least June 1. Some face-to-face class- on Saturday CCC trustees on Monday appointed served as the technical the- $20,000 grant being used es at the Coffeyville Technical Campus Shanna (Gordon) Motl to the trustee atre director at Cowley Col- to supplement the college’s and the Columbus Technical Campus A Caney native will be or- position that was left vacant with the lege in Arkansas City, Kan. funding for that program. have resumed in a small group set- dained on Saturday, May 23, resignation of Robert York. He also spent eight years at Therefore, CCC’s net cost ting, said Marlon Thornburg, CCC to the priesthood in the Cath- Motl was one of six persons who Independence Community for the first year of the soft- president. olic Church. sought the trustee position. Other College as the technical the- ware is $24,570. Students affected will be contacted A total of three deacons will candidates included Max Williams, atre director. • learned that CCC has by their instructors. be ordained by Bishop Carl A. Jim Robertson, Larry Johnson, Keith Trustees also approved been awarded a $21,102 Thornburg said most Summer I Kemme at 9 a.m. at Church of Osborn and Rick Hensley. the hiring of Teri Robinson Perkins V Non-Traditional classes in June will be moved to an the Magdalen in Wichita. Motl, a Field Kindley High School as part-time student health Motl Outreach Grant through the online format except for microbiolo- The event is closed to the and CCC graduate, now serves in the nurse. Kansas Board of Regents. gy. Microbiology will be conducted in public, because of the coro- research and development division of Positions that remain The grant will focus on a hybrid format with labs in a limited navirus crisis, but it will Tyson Retail Value Added Products. unfilled include math instructor and marketing and recruiting of students face-to-face format. be streamed online. Visit She and her husband, Jonathon, computer instructor. for non-traditional career fields avail- Summer II classes will be deliv- CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org have two children: Bennett and Leslie. ALSO AT MONDAY’S CCC MEET- able at CCC, including women in au- ered online as originally scheduled, for a streaming link. Also at Monday’s meeting, the ING, trustees: tomotive service, collision, electrical, he said. Face-to-face classes and ac- The Rev. J. Trevor Buster trustees approved the hiring of Harty • approved a one-year contract fire science, machining, and welding; tivities are anticipated to resume as said he Blackert to be CCC’s new theatre in- agreement with the CCC Professional men in medical assisting and nursing. scheduled starting in August. has been structor. Blackert will replace Ryan Employees Association for a one year Marketing will utilize radio, TV, so- The CCC residence halls will be waiting Mahannah, who has accepted a the- contract for FY2021. cial/digital media, blip and traditional closed through July 12. eagerly to celebrate Mass for the first time, to Kelly retiring as Indy city judge; Kusiak to be replacement hear con- fessions, INDEPENDENCE — Inter- operation said the versity School of Law in To- specializes in estate planning to anoint im Independence city man- of the munici- peka. In 2015, Kusiak joined and administration, business the sick, ager Kelly Passauer has an- court.” pal court Kelly in establishing Kelly & formation and advice and civ- to offer Buster nounced the retirement of The re- schedule Kusiak Law Office LLC, and il litigation. blessings, William “Bill” Kelly as Inde- sponsibil- also will Kelly retired from private law A longtime Independence to dive into a parish and meet pendence Municipal Judge, ity of the change practice in September 2018. resident and graduate of In- the people of God there. after 41 years of service in munici- effective In recent years, Kusiak dependence High School, Ku- He has been preparing and that position. pal court June 1, had served as municipal siak earned her undergrad- working toward this day for Local attorney Joslyn Ku- judge is with pro- judge pro tem, appointed by uate degree from Missouri the better part of a decade. siak has been appointed to to preside ceedings Kelly to preside over munic- State University and her law Deacon Buster said he’s replace Kelly in the judge- over all sched- ipal court in the event of his degree from Washburn. After Kelly Kusiak fallen in love with the church, ship, and the transition will municipal uled on absence, and she also has law school, she spent three with her people, with her lit- offbe effective June 1. court cas- Wednes- served as the Neodesha Mu- years practicing in Wichita any gallon urgies and with her saints. “The City has been privi- es, including first appearanc- days only. nicipal Judge since Febru- handling civil litigation. She ® “I know that the plan God of EasyCare Ultraleged Premium, to have Judge EasyCare Kelly on Platinum, es, arraignments and trials, A native of Independence ary 2019. These experiences currently serves on the board has for me has already ex- $ ® staff for more than four de- and to determine sentences and a longtime local attorney, have afforded Kusiak the op- for Kansas Continuing Legal WeatherAll Ultra Premium, WeatherAll Extreme ceeded my expectations in cades, and I personally want for defendants found guilty. 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While Kelly served Elk City, Neodesha and Cher- Kusiak will continue her pri- Delegate to the American Bar take this next step.” pleased to welcome the high- as a City of Independence em- ryvale. vate law practice, where she Association. Woodsman Oil Stains are He currently is finishing his ly qualified Joslyn Kusiak to ployee during his tenure, go- He established his Indepen- not available in all states last semester of seminary at depending on local lawsthe role and look forward to ing forward the role will be dence law practice, Kelly Law St. Catherine of Siena Church, and ordinances.working with her to contin- structured as an independent Office, in 1975, after graduat- recently taking classes online ue the tradition of exemplary contractor position. Passauer ing from the Washburn Uni- because of the pandemic. Coffeyville blood drive exceeds Buster said the events sur- rounding the Covid-19 crisis 7 goal; next event is July 14-15 has weighed heavily on his COFFEYVILLE — Coffeyville Community Blood donors re- mind. But his only recourse sponded to the request for helping to fill the shelves of blood has been to obey the guide- banks. The blood drive was held Thursday, May, 14 and Fri- lines and prayer. day, May, 15 at the First Baptist Church. “In a way, it has been a The goal for the two days was 92 units and 102 units were grace for me to realize my collected. own littleness and my need Appreciation goes to the nine volunteers who worked 47 for God. Rather than relying hours assisting the donors and Red Cross staff, as well as the on my own talents or skills, I First Baptist Church for the use of their facility. Coffeyville am forced to rely on the grace Journal, Independence Reporter, Montgomery County Chroni- of God.” cle, KGGF, Community State Bank, and local churches helped Deacon Buster was born to promote the event. The cooperation by donors and volun- and raised in Caney and grad- teers in adapting to the changes necessary to keep everyone uated from Caney Valley High safe at this drive is also very much appreciated. School in 2009. He is the son The next community blood drive will be held at the First of Steve and Janette Buster. Baptist Church in Coffeyville on July 14-15 He grew up attending the Anyone who wants to make an appointment to donate at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church TrueValuePaint.com next drive may go to redcrossblood.org to access the schedule. in Caney.

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Final six lines of a sonnet Page B8 Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, May 21, 2020 Recent rainfall takes toll on county roads; bridge will need replaced BY ANDY TAYLOR 2019. ed that the current policy at of Coffeyville for the purchase Kritz to raise his level of pay for COVID-19 responses. If [email protected] However, no funds have the $10,000-plus level re- and installation of a new boil- from $125 per hour to $140 awarded, the grant would al- INDEPENDENCE — Recent been granted to Montgomery main. er for the Montgomery Coun- per hour. The cost for us- low the county, through the heavy rainfall has caused County through FEMA, he Commissioners said they ty Courthouse. ing Kritz’s legal assistant for Montgomery County Action damages to culverts, road said. would consider the proposal • agreed to allow the road county business will increase Council, to provide financial surfaces and even one bridge “I got a phone call two at their next meeting on June and bridge department to from $45 per hour to $60 per assistance to local business- in the county’s road sys- weeks ago from FEMA ask- 1. hire three temporary season- hour. es affected by the COVID-19 tem, county commissioners ing if we had removed the Commissioners on Wednes- al employees for the summer • held a public hearing pandemic. learned Wednesday. debris from roads yet,” said day also: season. concerning the county’s ap- The grant is administered Jim Wright, public works Wright, noting that the debris • accepted a $49,000.67 • agreed to a request plication to a Community through the Kansas Depart- director, said the intense was removed weeks after the bid from Shufeldt Plumbing from county counselor Paul Development Block Grant ment of Commerce. rainfall last week caused one late May 2019 storm. “This is major problem for a bridge our first contact with FEMA in on county road 2300, south many months.” of county road 5800, north- Also at Wednesday’s meet- east of Elk City. The intense ing, commissioners heard a rainfall caused portions of the request from Wright, along asphalt and rock surrounding with Jim Phelps, county main- the drainage tubes to erode tenance director, seeking a and wash away, thereby leav- modification to the county’s ing the asphalt road surface procurement policy. Under to fail. As a result, county the current policy, items less road crews barricaded the than $999 can be obtained road from traffic. However, through a department chief. unknown persons moved the The next level of procure- barricades and drove the frail ment are for items ranging bridge, thereby causing the from $1,000 to $2,000. Those asphalt surface to buckle fur- items have to be obtained ther, Wright said. through verbal or informal Because the bridge failure quotes from the vendor. is deemed an emergency sit- Higher level of procure- uation, Wright received per- ment ($3,000-$9,999 dollars) mission from the county com- must go through an informal mission to begin negotiating bid process; anything over the purchase of right of way $10,000 will require the item around the bridge so that re- to be purchased through a pairs can be made. formal bid “We have a plan to make Wright and Phelps sug- it drivable for the rest of the gested that the procurement year, but it needs to be re- levels increase because of the placed in its entirety,” said cost of goods and services has Wright. risen in recent years. Wright said the county’s “Quite honestly, it’s hard to road and bridge department find anything we need for less was continuing to meet the than $999,” said Phelps. demands of road and culvert The two department chiefs damage sustained during suggested that the procure- 2019, which was the wettest ment levels be increased by year on record. Montgom- $2,000 at each level. So, un- ery County qualified for as- der their proposal, the first sistance through the Feder- level of procurement will be al Emergency Management $0-$2,999. The second level Preparing for graduation parade Agency, or FEMA, from the will be $3,000-$4,999, fol- Ashley Isle, a senior at Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville, applied the 2020 balloons to the grill of her vehicle in prepa- heaviest storm that fell ex- lowed by $5,000-$9,999. ration for the FKHS graduation street cruise sponsored by Coffeyville’s Reawakening. FKHS seniors were encouraged to dec- actly one year ago: May 20, The two men recommend- orate their vehicles for the street cruise. Isle said she planned to attend Coffeyville Community College beginning in the fall 2020 semester before pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology. ANDY TAYLOR / MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE City seeks grant for COVID-19 responses INDEPENDENCE — The Kansas to further assist busi- Civic Center. awarded, local government City of Independence is cur- nesses and organizations with The Kansas Department entities will be responsible for rently working through the COVID-19 recovery. A public of Commerce (KDOC) an- establishing local guidelines, application process for a new hearing is required as part of nounced the CDBG-CV pro- administering, and distribut- CDBG (Community Develop- the application process and gram earlier this week as an ing funds. ment Block Grant) program was held 9 a.m. Wednesday, opportunity for “non-entitle- • Grants will be awarded introduced by the State of May 20, at the Independence ment” city and county govern- on a first-come, first-served ments within the state (which basis among the cities and includes Independence) and counties that apply. Funding provides funding to be used is not guaranteed. for economic development • Businesses/organizations and community meal pro- interested in participating in grams within their jurisdic- the program are encouraged tions. The maximum possible to complete an online survey grant award for the City is to help the City determine Congratulations to $400,000, with $300,000 of how many/what businesses Colben Dodson on that funding available to local will be eligible. Lies said this graduating from NEO and businesses and the remaining information will help the City Cord Dodson on graduating $100,000 to be used for meal administer the program more from Cherryvale High School programs. quickly and strengthen its ap- Class of 2020! Not the way we Independence director of plication to KDOC. The sur- wanted your year to end, but we finance Lacey Lies explained vey can be found at: https:// are proud of you! there are several important www.surveymonkey.com/r/ criteria and considerations CDBG-CVMGCty Love, Mom, Cammie, Grandpa related to this process: • The individual award Steve and Grandma Kathy • Only government entities amount per business/entity can apply; businesses may not will be dependent upon the apply directly to the KDOC. If number of jobs retained with- Class of 2020 in the business, but the fund- ing is intended to be used for working capital. • Home-based businesses CLASS OF congrats! and farms/agricultural busi- USD 506 – INCOMING KINDERGARTEN2019 INFORMATION nesses are eligible to apply under the state guidelines. Further restrictions may be Students must be 5 future imposed by City/County Com- the I AM DONE! adventure superstar let’s missions. years old on or before “There is no guarantee for begins party! funding, but we’re working Aug. 31, 2020 hard to complete the appli- NO ROUND UP THIS YEAR! cation process and are hope- At enrollment parents ful we will be successful and, Please call your grade school of choice therefore, have a new avenue should bring with them: for supporting our communi- ty,” Lies said. • Updated and set up an appointment. More information about the program may be obtained Immunization Record by contacting Lies at laceyl@ Altamont Grade School – 620-784-5511 independenceks.gov or Tri- • Birth Certificate sha Purdon, executive direc- • Social Security Number tor of Montgomery County Bartlett Grade School – 620-226-3414 Action Council, at tpurdon@ Edna Grade School – 620-922-7210 actioncouncil.com. Mound Valley Grade School – 620-328-3121 Meadowview Grade School – 620-421-1857 Courthouse, tag office will be Call or email the school for additional information closed Monday The Montgomery County Courthouse and Cofeyville Tag Office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Me- morial Day. The next scheduled Mont- gomery County Commission USDUSD 506506 SchoolsSchools •• www.usd506.orgwww.usd506.org meeting will be Monday, June 1.