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December 26 is the CNAs/CMAs 360th day of the year (361st in leap years) in the In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census Finding it hard to find a Gregorian calendar. Five should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the job that fits your days remain until the end first census that took place while Quirinius was governor schedule? We can help: of the year. of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to regis- •Full time • Part time 887 – Berengar I is • PRN • Flexible hours ter. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in for school schedules elected as king of Italy by Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because • Alternating Shifts the lords of Lombardy. He he belonged to the house and line of David. is crowned with the Iron Come Visit with us at Crown of Lombardy He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to Joy Home 419 N. Pacific, Oxford 1489 – The forces of the be married to him and was expecting a child. While they Catholic Monarchs, Ferdi- were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she nand and Isabella, take USD #357 Belle Plaine control of Almería from the gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in has an immediate opening for Nasrid ruler of Granada, cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no the following position: guest room available for them. Muhammad XIII.  1st Shift Maintenance 1776 – American Revo- And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, Worker lutionary War: In the Battle of Trenton, the Continental keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Apply online at Army attacks and success- Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord www.usd357.org fully defeats a garrison of shone around them, and they were terrified. or contact the District Hessian forces. Office at 620-488-2288 But the angel said to them, for more information. 1799 – Henry Lee III's eulogy to George Washing- “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will USD #357 is an Equal ton in congress declares cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town Opportunity Employer. him as "first in war, first in of David a Savior has been born to you; peace and first in the hearts Joy Home of his countrymen". (Not to he is the is a cozy home plus in a be confused with Washing- Messiah, country-like setting. ton's funeral on December Whether you need a little 18.) the Lord. help or a lot, we have a full 1805 – Austria and This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby range of services with a France sign the Treaty of caring & attentive staff! Pressburg. wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” When you live at Joy 1825 – Advocates of lib- Home, you’re part of our eralism in Russia rise up Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared family. 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Pacific, Oxford 1860 – The first ever 620-455-3224 inter-club English associa- whom his favor rests.” tion football match takes BELLE PLAINE FRIENDSHIP MEALS place between Hallam and Luke 2:1-14 Sheffield football clubs in MENU Sheffield. 12/26 Shepherds pie, corn, 1861 – American Civil strawberries, roll, milk War: The Trent Affair: Belle Plaine Treats Community to Christmas Carols 12/30 Soft tacos, salsa, Confederate diplomatic en- mexican rice, corn, straw- voys James Murray Mason berries, cinnamon roll, milk and John Slidell are freed by the United States gov- 12/31 Oven fried chicken, ernment, heading off a pos- mash with gravy, sible war between the spinach, mandarin oranges, United States and the roll, milk United Kingdom. 1862 – Four nuns serv- Sumner County ing as volunteer nurses on government offices will board USS Red Rover are close for business at noon the first female nurses on a on December 31st for the year-end audit and will U.S. Navy hospital ship. remain closed Jan. 1 in 1862 – The largest mass- observance of the New hanging in U.S. history Year’s Holiday. took place in Mankato, Minnesota, where 38 Na- US Post Offices will not tive Americans died.[2] be open or delivering mail 1871 – Gilbert and Sul- on Jan. 1. livan collaborate for the A group from the Belle Plaine Church of Christ took a road trip to Wellington and Winfield to sing carols to residents of first time, on their lost nursing homes. They rounded out their merry evening by singing carols to residents in Belle Plaine. City offices will be closed opera, Thespis. The two Photos by Heather Bristor Jan. 1. would not collaborate Area Senior Centers again for four years. Shopping With Heroes Emergency officials from all over Sumner County teamed up with local children at the Wellington Wal- 1919 – Babe Ruth of the Argonia Red Sox is sold to Mart on Saturday to shop for Christmas gifts and visit 620-435-6806 the New York Yankees by with Fire Dog and Santa. Children were able to pur- owner Harry Frazee, al- chase a gift for either themeselves or a family member, Belle Plaine legedly establishing the thanks to generous donations from the community. 620-488-2945 Curse of the Bambino su- The event, in it’s third year, was started by Deputy perstition. Josh Carnaggio and has grown each year to include ap- Caldwell 1941 – U.S. President proximately 200 youth this year. 620-845-6926 Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill establishing the Conway Springs fourth Thursday in Novem- 620-456-2933 ber as Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Mayfield 1963 – The Beatles' "I 620-434-5300 Want to Hold Your Hand" and "I Saw Her Standing Mulvane There" are released in the 316-777-4813 United States, marking the beginning of Beatlemania. Oxford 620-455-2965 1972 – Vietnam War: As part of Operation Line- South Haven backer II, 120 American B- 620-892-5238 52 Stratofortress bombers attacked Hanoi, the largest Wellington single combat launch in 620-326-3942 Strategic Air Command history Hot lunches for citizens 1991 – The Supreme So- over 60 at a discounted viet of the Soviet Union cost. Meals are available meets and formally dis- for the general public and solves the Soviet Union, Left: Sumner County Sheriff’ Darren Chambers with one of the small shoppers at Saturday’s event. Right: Sumner guests of seniors. Please ending the Cold War. 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THE BELLE PLAINE NEWS/THE OXFORD REGISTER, Thursday, December 26, 2019 Page 2 Serving Eastern Sumner County Obituaries Anna Jean Collins Betty S. Lowe Dorothy Evelyn (Bunch) Rowan Anna Jean Collins, of Betty S. Lowe, of Welling- Dorothy Evelyn (Bunch) Derby, Kansas, died Monday, ton, Kansas, died Monday, Rowan, 89, of Wellington, December 09, 2019 at Via December 09, 2019 at her passed away December 5, Christi - St. Francis in Wi- home in Wellington, Kansas 2019 at Botkin Health and chita, Kansas at the age of at the age of 80. Rehab in Wellington, KS. 85. Betty was born the daugh- Funeral services were Anna was born the daugh- ter of Jewell and Audra held Wednesday, December ter of Thomas Lawson and (Williams) Harmon on Tues- 11, 2019 at the St. John’s Olive (Stevens) Ferguson on day, June 13, 1939 in Salli- Lutheran Church. Visitation Saturday, October 20, 1934 saw, . will be Tuesday from 9:00 in Wayne West, Virginia. On June 7, 1957, Betty and A.M. until 5:00 P.M at the Survivors include son, Jim Willis Lowe were united in Shelley Family Funeral Sheppard (Judy) of Welling- marriage in Sequoyah Home. Visitation with the ton, Kansas; son, Daniel County. Together they cele- family present will be brated 54 years of marriage (Marc), Joel Nichols (Rhian- Sheppard of West Virginia; guson and grandson, David non), Terrence Nichols, Alicia Wednesday, December 11, daughter, Tina Collins Ponder. before his passing in 2012. 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until in Wellington. She enjoyed Betty was a homemaker Harris, Shannon Harris, Mark (Mike) of Wichita, Kansas; Memorial services for Harris, Mitchell Lowe, Jace time of service at the St. gardening and sharing with son, Michael Sheppard; son, Anna will be held at 2:00 for most of her life. She John’s Lutheran Church 1030 anyone who would listen worked at Wellington Health Lowe, Abby Lowe and Der- Scott Sheppard; siblings: p.m., Tuesday, December 17, rick Lowe, great-grandchil- Mission Rd, Wellington. In- about the accomplishments Doris Johnson, Mary Queen, 2019 in the Chapel of and Rehab later in life and terment will be at Sumner of her grandchildren. made many life-long friends. dren: Wyatt, Brooklynn, Jerry Ferguson, Phillip Fer- Cornejo-Day Funeral Home Isabella, Presley and Lucas Memorial Gardens in Dorothy won 2nd place in the guson, Marlin Ferguson, ,Wellington , Kansas. Inter- Betty enjoyed cooking, Wellington. A memorial has “slipper kicking contest” dur- sewing, gardening and craft- Nichols, Braedon Norris, Linda McEwen, Lawson Fer- ment will be private. Craig and Jackson May and been established with the St. ing the Wellington Centen- guson and numerous grand- To share a memory or ing. Her pride and joy were John’s Lutheran Church and nial celebration in 1971. her children and grandchil- Hollis Nichols . children, leave condolences, please She was preceded in death may be left with the Shelley Dorothy is survived by her great-grandchildren, great- visit www.cornejodayfuner- dren. She enjoyed attending Family Funeral Home 704 N. grandchildren: Samuel n all of their sporting events by her parents and husband, great grandchildren, nieces alhome.com. Willis Lowe. Washington, Wellington, KS Rowan of Baltimore, Mary- t and nephews. Arrangements are by and school functions. 67152. land and Gabby Rowan of Betty was involved in Girl Visitation will be held at She was preceded in death Cornejo|Day Funeral Home the funeral home from 1:00 Dorothy was born Febru- Baltimore, Maryland; and by her parents, son, Tony & Crematory, Wellington, Scouting for many years with ary 11, 1930, the daughter of her sister, Lela Fowler of her daughters. She bowled on p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Sheppard, brother, Gary Fer- Kansas. December 26, 2019 with the Fred and Hattie (Sinclair) Blackwell, OK; niece, Mindy guson, brother, Johnny Fer- Tuesday afternoons with the o family being present from Bunch in Renfro, OK. She Evans (Stan) of Clearwater 2 Women's Bowling League. moved to Wellington when and nephews: Fred Fowler She loved participating in the 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial services for she was 14 and graduated (Jan) of Houston, TX, Rick S Nancy “Carolyn” Wilson Cherokee Nation Satellite from Wellington High Rowan (Elaine) of Oklahoma Group, Greater Wichita Area Betty will be held at 10:30 Nancy “Carolyn” Wilson, a.m., Friday, December 27, School in 1948. On June 4, City, OK, Dwight Rowan of 75, of Atlanta, Kansas, Cherokee Community, where 1948, Dorothy was united in Wellington, and Craig Day she learned about her heritage 2019 at St. John's Lutheran passed away early Saturday Church, Wellington, Kansas. marriage to Eugene Rowan. (Linda) of Braman, OK. morning, December 14, 2019 and culture. Betty was a faith- She worked at Nichols Elec- She is preceded in death ful member of St. John's Interment will be Saturday, at her home. December 28, 2019 at the tric for decades from the age by her parents, loving hus- Born August 27, 1944 in Lutheran Church and was in of 18 until the store closed. band, Gene, son, Steven E. the kitchen weekly to help Sallisaw Cemetery, Sallisaw, Topeka, Kansas, she was the Oklahoma. Dorothy was a member of the Rowan and a brother, Vernon daughter of Martin Ross and with Fellowship time. She St. John’s Lutheran Church Bunch. will leave an empty spot in In lieu of flowers, a me- Margaret Armista (Beal) morial fund has been estab- Pressgrove. She was raised the hearts of her family that no one can replace. lished in her loving memory and received her education in to the St. John's Lutheran W.H. DAWSON Tecumseh, Kansas and grad- Survivors include daugh- MONUMENT COMPANY ter, Taryn Nichols (Mike) of Church in Wellington, Kansas uated from Highland Park and the First United Established 1880 High School in Topeka. As a Wellington, Kansas; daugh- ter, Lisa Harris (Bill) of Lin- Methodist Church in Salli- Monuments & Markers child, Carolyn lived with her saw, Oklahoma. Contribu- family on Anderson Island in Her family includes her lithgow, Scotland; son, Kevin You’re always welcome Lowe (Jayme) of Wellington, tions may be mailed or left Washington for a short time. husband Jerry W. Wilson of with the funeral home. 1317 Main Street, Winfield, KS 67156 620-221-1800 Following high school, she Atlanta; her children, Mike Kansas and her sister, Vir- ginia Stites of Sallisaw, Okla- To share a memory or 1817 North A, Wellington, KS 67152 620-326-5211 attended Emporia State Uni- Pressgrove and wife, Sonja leave condolences, please versity. of Topeka; Angela Holland homa; grandchildren: Joshua 1 (800) 479-1809 Nichols, Audra Brownlee visit www.cornejodayfuneral- Carolyn was married to and husband, Jimmy of Win- home.com. www.dawsonmonumentcompany.com Edward Speagle on October field; Joe Speagle of Ben- 17, 1963 in Topeka. The cou- tonville, AR; Andy Speagle ple moved to Bessemer, Ala- and partner, Linsey of Ft. C. Three kings C. A precious perfume reappeared bama for a short time before Collins, CO; Kathy Speagle Bible Quiz D. Both A and C D. None of the above C. Moved ahead of them h returning to Topeka, and later of Scranton; Lesa Kent and E. None of the above and stopped over the place st moving to Wichita. To this husband, Mark of Burden; How well do you know the 12. In Matthew, what does where Jesus was n union, four children were Bill Wilson and wife, account of the birth of 6. According to the Bible, “wise men” or “Magi” D. Was just a mirage ri born. The couple later di- Melanie of Oxford; her Jesus? Take this quiz and how did Mary and Joseph refer to? E. None of the above Y vorced. brothers, Marty Pressgrove you may find that even get to Bethlehem? A. Men of the educated m Carolyn began working at and wife, Barbara of Baldwin after more than 2,000 A. Camel class 18. The wise men stopped w Beech Aircraft in 1978 where City; Bill Pressgrove and years, you can always learn B. Donkey B. Eastern kings in Jerusalem... (Matthew b she met Jerry W. Wilson. She wife, Jan of Cedar City, UT; something new! C. Walked C. Men who studied the 2:2) and Jerry were united in mar- John Pressgrove and wife, D. Joseph walked, Mary stars A. To inform Herod p riage on April 28, 1979 at Art Ginger of Tecumseh; and her 1. Joseph was originally rode a donkey D. Sages about Jesus d Wilson’s home in Burden, 21 grandchildren, 35 great from... (Luke 2:3) E. Horse-drawn chariot B. To find out where m Kansas. The couple made grandchildren, and numerous A. Bethlehem F. Who knows? 13. What is myrrh? Jesus was D their home in Atlanta, and nieces and nephews. B. Nazareth A. Middle Eastern money C. To ask about the star “ Carolyn remained at Beech In addition to her parents, C. Hebron 7. How many angels spoke B. A drink D. To buy presents c Aircraft until retiring in Carolyn was preceded in D. Jerusalem to the shepherds? (Luke C. An easily shaped E. None of the above c 2006. death by a son, Tony Wilson, E. None of the above 2:10) metal in She was a very active and a brother, Dan Press- A. One D. A spice used for bury- 19. Where do we find the ti member of the Atlanta com- grove. 2. What does the Bible say B. Three ing people Christmas story? munity. She was a member of Memorial services will be that the innkeeper said to C. Multitude E. None of the above A. Matthew in Cornerstone Christian held at 1:00 P.M., Monday Mary and Joseph? (Luke D. None of the above B. Mark in Church in Atlanta, past pres- December 23, 2019 at Cor- 2:7) 14. How many wise men C. Luke L ident of the Good Guys CB nerstone Christian Church in A. “There is no room in 8. What did the angels came to see Jesus? D. John p Club, a member of the K&O Atlanta. Inurnment will fol- the inn.” say/sing? (Luke 2:14) A. 3 E. All of the above c Steam & Gas Engine Associ- low at the Atlanta Cemetery. B. “I have a stable you A. “Glory to God in the B. 6 F. Only A and B ation, and bowled weekly The family will greet friends can use.” highest, etc.” C. 9 G. Only A and C m with Miller’s Five in Au- on Sunday afternoon from 2 C. “Come back later and B. “Alleluia” D. 12 H. Only A, B and C p gusta. She was elected to the to 4 P.M. at Miles Funeral I should have some vacan- C. “Unto us a child is E. We don’t know. en Atlanta City Council in 2008 Service. cies.” born, unto us a son is 20. When Joseph found la and served as Mayor from A memorial has been es- D. Both A and B given” 15. Where did the wise Mary was pregnant, what 2010 until present time. She tablished in Carolyn’s name E. None of the above D. “Joy the world, the men find Jesus? (Matthew happened? B also served on the Atlanta for the Atlanta Community Lord is come” 2:11) A. They got married Labor Day Committee, serv- Building Fund. Contributions 3. A manger is a... E. “Glory to the new- A. In a manger B. Joseph wanted to 1 ing as chairman for many may be made through the fu- A. Stable for domestic born King” B. In a stable break the engagement h years. neral home. animals C. In Nazareth C. Mary left town for c B. Wooden hay storage 9. What is a heavenly D. In Saudi Arabia three months bin host? E. In a house D. A and B 2 C. Feeding trough A. The angel at the gate F. None of the above E. B and C ( D. Barn of heaven m B. The angel who serves 16. When the wise men 21. Who told (made) Mary w 4. Which animals does the refreshments in heaven found Jesus he was... and Joseph go to Bethle- h Bible say were present at C. An angel choir (Matthew 2:11) hem? (Luke 2:1-5) Jesus’ birth? D. An angel army A. A babe wrapped in A. The angel chorus 3 A. Cows, sheep, goats E. None of the above swaddling clothes B. Mary’s mother e Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) B. Cows, donkeys, goats B. A young child C. Herod t is a United States-based conservative advocacy organi- C. Sheep and goats only 10. There was snow that C. A boy in the temple D. The shepherds r zation and interest group, founded in 2007. Its president D. Miscellaneous barn- first Christmas... D. A grown man E. Caesar Augustus u yard animals A. Only in Bethlehem M and founder is Daniel C. Weber, a retired insurance E. None of the above B. All over Israel 17. The “star in the east” How do you think you did? agency owner. AMAC is a membership organization for C. Nowhere in Israel that the wise men fol- The answers are on page 3. 4 people age 50 and over. 5. Who saw the star in the D. Somewhere in Israel lowed... (Matthew 2:9) s east? 11. What is frankincense? A. Stayed in the same Merry Christmas and have a t Join For $16 Per Year A. Shepherds A. A precious metal place their entire journey Happy New Year! p https://amac.us/join-amac/ B. Mary and Joseph B. A precious fabric B. Disappeared and b o w a The Oxford Register The Belle Plaine News i

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d h n s n. e - - r The Mulvane Wrestling team traveled to Wichita for the Bishop Carroll Invitational last week, the last tour- l nament before the Christmas break. The Wildcats will resume action on January 11th for the Herington Invi- - tational. f Photo by Clement Heck Upcoming Area School Events d By Kasey McDowell 1/3 No school, Oxford (teacher workday) f The Mulvane Wrestling team hosted the Andale Indians in a dual last Thursday, December 19th for the first league dual y 1/3 BB Oxford vs. Moundridge @ Oxford 4pm of the season. The Indians slipped past the Wildcats as they won in a very close 39-36 final. Mulvane had 2 wins by fall and 1/1 First day of Boys & Girls Bowling r 2 wins by decision, and 3 wins by forfeit. r Seniors Jon Meek, Jaxen Young, and Hunter Scott all had open frames and won by forfeit. Senior Gage Russell and Koen 1/6 Oxford JHBB @ Caldwell 4pm k Schanz both won by fall while junior Chadwick Stahl and sophomore Trent Moses both won by decision. 1/7 Belle Plaine vs. Med. Lodge @ BP, 6pm a 1/8 Picture day, Oxford f y Walk Off the Holidays with a First Day Hike 1/10 First day of Speech & Drama 1/13 HS Scholars Bowl @ Oxford 4:30pm of Campground #3 at 10 1/23 HS Scholars Bowl @ Belle Plaine 4:30pm h a.m. to hike on the X- - Country Ski Trail. The 1- . mile route is through easy Have school news or events you’d like to share? n terrain; all ages welcome. Please email us at [email protected] or Crawford State Park – call us at 620-488-2234! Meet at the beach shelter The Life of the Rocks Trail is 1 to 2 miles house at 10 a.m. to hike the 2-mile Deer over easy terrain, while the Little Jerusalem Run Nature Trail, which includes easy to Badlands Off Trail is a 1-mile hike through moderate terrain suited for all ages. advanced terrain. Both hikes are open to all – Meet at the ages. Walnut River Cabins at 1 p.m. for a 2- – Meet at the park of- mile Walnut River Trail hike. The easy fice at 3 p.m. for the Eagle Trail hike. All to moderate terrain is perfect for hikers ages are welcome for the 2.5-mile trail of of all ages. easy terrain. Elk City State Park – Meet at 11 a.m. Milford State Park – Meet at the Crystal at the Overlook trailhead for a 1-mile Trail parking lot near the Walnut Grove hike on the Table Mound Hiking Trail. Campground at 1 p.m. to hike on the Crystal The trail’s moderate terrain is open to Trail. The 2.18-mile trail includes moderate hikers of all ages. terrain and is open to hikers of all ages. PRATT – First Day Hike events will be the family-friendly terrain hikers will en- – Meet at the – Meet at the day use held on New Year’s Day at 22 of Kansas’ counter. Odds are you will see wildlife – Fall River maintenance shop at 2 p.m. to area in the Wild Horse Campground at 10 hike the three-quarter-mile Post Oak Trail. e state parks, providing the perfect opportu- perhaps even bald eagles – so be sure to a.m. to hike the 1.5-mile Jack-O-Lope Trail. nity to walk off some of those holiday calo- bring binoculars. The moderate terrain is ideal for hikers of all The easy terrain is ideal for all ages. ries, enjoy nature, and welcome in the New After the hike, many state parks will offer ages. – Meet at the park of- Year with family and friends. If you need refreshments and snacks in the park office, Flint Hills Trail State Park – Meet at the fice at 1 p.m. for a 2-mile hike around sev- more convincing, free First Day Hike t-shirts but hikers are encouraged to bring their own old depot in Ottawa at 2 p.m. to hike 2 miles eral campgrounds. Hikers of all ages are of easy terrain perfect for all ages. d will be available on a first-come, first-serve water and snacks to enjoy during the outing. welcome to enjoy the easy terrain. basis. Leashed pets are also welcome. Green Recreational Trail in Pratt – Meet at Prairie Dog (Norton) State Park – Meet at “We are excited to host First Day Hikes as While the guided hikes are free, partici- 1 p.m. at the KDWPT barn/shop to hike 1 the Nature Trail parking lot at 8 a.m. for a part of this national effort to get people out- pants will need a vehicle permit to drive into mile of easy to moderate terrain, open for all 1.4-mile hike over moderate terrain open to doors and into our parks,” said Linda Lanter- the park. Daily vehicle permits are available ages to enjoy. all ages. man, Parks division director for the Kansas for $5 at self-serve stations located in each – Meet at the park – Meet at the park Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. park. Some park offices will be open to sell office at 10:30 a.m. to hike on the Hidden office/cabin at 10 a.m. to hike the 1-mile “First Day Hikes are a great way to cure daily vehicle permits as well as $25 annual Springs Nature Trail. The 1.5 miles of easy Dune and Prairie trails, which include easy cabin fever and burn off those extra holiday passes for those looking to make hiking at terrain is recommended for hikers age six to moderate terrain. All ages welcome. calories by starting off the New Year with an Kansas state parks a habit! and up. Tuttle Creek State Park – Meet at the invigorating walk or hike in one of our beau- Consider attending a First Day Hike near Historic – Meet at park office at 10:30 a.m. to hike the Western tiful state parks.” you. More information, including news if the trail head at 10 a.m. to hike the Historic Heritage Trail. This hike is open to hikers of All states, including Kansas, began offer- hikes are cancelled due to weather, may be Lake Scott Multi-Use Trail. The moderate all ages and includes easy terrain covering 1 ing First Day Hikes in 2012 after originating found on select state park Facebook pages. terrain hike is 1 to 2 miles long and is open to 3 miles. in more than 25 years ago. – Meet at the to all ages. – Meet at the trail Last year in the U.S., more than 75,000 peo- park office at 10 a.m. to hike the 1.25-mile – Meet at the park head at 10 a.m. to hike the 3-mile ple participated in 1,300 guided hikes that moderate terrain Bluffton Trail, open to hik- office at 10 a.m. to hike the Split Boulder Trail over easy terrain. Hikers of all ages are covered more than 150,000 miles. ers of all ages. Trail. The 1.6-mile trail can be navigated by welcome. First Day Hikes are generally one to two – Meet at the park of- hikers of all ages. Wilson State Park – Meet at the Cedar miles of exercise and led by knowledgeable fice at 2 p.m. for the 1.5-mile West Side Na- Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park – Trail parking lot at 1 p.m. to hike 1 mile park staff who offer an educational experi- ture Trail hike; easy to moderate terrain. All Meet at the park office at noon for one of over easy terrain. All ages welcome. ence, as well. Native prairies, rugged wood- ages welcome. two hikes: Life on the Rocks Trail hike or Visit ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks. lands and scenic lake shores may be some of – Meet at the entrance the Little Jerusalem Badlands Off Trail hike.

Bible Quiz Answers rectly to the shepherds. usually traveled in caravans of ten to for the one born “King of the Jews.” They twelve, along with a full entourage for would have found out later that his name 1. A. He worked and lived in Nazareth, but 8. A. Luke 2:14. protection. was Jesus. But that aside, B is still the he was returning to Bethlehem - “his own only possible answer.) city” (See Luke 2:3). 9. D. The word means “army” - literally 15. E. Read Matthew 2:11 (see next an- thousands. Now, since there was a “multi- swer) 19. G. Isn’t it amazing how God divinely 2. E. The innkeeper didn’t “say” anything tude” of the heavenly army” (hosts), there inspired these two gospel writers to write (See Luke 2:7). The Bible doesn’t even could easily have been from 10,000 - 16. B. Read Matthew 2:11 When the Shep- His exact words, but he used their inter- mention an “innkeeper” because the “inn” 100,000 angels there that night! No won- herds found Jesus (Luke 2), he was a ests and professions to recall different as- was probably more like a guest room in a der the shepherds were “sore afraid"! “babe” in a manger. The Greek word used pects of Jesus’ birth. Matthew, a tax house. in Luke 2 is for a “newborn baby”. How- collector, records the genealogy of Jesus 10. D. Another trick question. There is al- ever, by the time the Magi appeared, Jesus (used for taxation) and the “magi” - men 3. C. Feeding trough - Interestingly ways snow on Mt. Hermon! had been moved from the manger to a of means from a foreign country. Luke, a enough, most mangers in New Testament house (verse 11) and the Greek word used physician, records the pregnancy and times were made of stone. If you visit Is- 11. C. Frankincense was used in the tem- in Matthew is for “toddler or young child”. birth. rael today, you can see stone mangers ple worship of the Lord. It represents his He was probably somewhere between 12- used by Solomon to feed his horses at deity because he is truly God born in 24 months old. In many of our Christmas 20. E. Joseph wants to “put her away” se- Megiddo. human flesh. programs, we bring the magi and the shep- cretly and Mary left town to see her herds to worship Jesus together at the cousin. Matthew 1:19 and Luke 1:39, . 4. E. The Bible doesn’t say, we just as- 12. A, C, or D would be correct. The word manger. Nice thought and it makes for a 56 The phrasing here is ambiguous. This sume that since Jesus was born in a stable “Magi” literally means “star-gazers”. Al- beautiful scene, but it didn’t happen that question is really asking what happened a that there were various barnyard animals though there is no Biblical record of ex- way. The shepherds were there the night first because A, B and C all happened present. This is really a double assumption actly who they were or their point of Jesus was born. The magi came months eventually. D would be correct if you re- because the Bible doesn’t mention a barn origin, the magi are possibly descendants later. versed the order. The correct order is or a stable. However, the feeding trough of the “wise men” of Babylon. They were probably C, B, A. David’s answer is E so was used by animals so a stable or barn the professors and philosophers of their 17. C. Read Matthew 2:9 Most people miss that’s what I’m going with, but if you pre- adjoining a home would be a reasonable day. They were trained in history, religion, this question. The star did not stay sta- fer C, that works too. inference. prophecy and astronomy. They were also tionary over the manger or the house. This trained in what we would call astrology. verse makes it clear that the star moved 21. E. “There went out a decree from Cae- 5. E. This is a “trick” question. The “in front” of the magi and guided them till sar Augustus... everyone into his own “magi” saw the star. However, the Bible 13. D. Herod was buried with over 150 lbs. it “stood over where the young child city... “ (Luke 2:1-5). This is a tricky ques- doesn’t say how many there were and of Myrrh wrapped in his burial was.” tion because Caesar Augustus never met they were not kings, but astronomers (see clothes. Myrrh was used in embalming in Mary and Joseph and almost certainly answer 14). those days. John 19:39 tells us that Jesus’ 18. B. Read Matthew 2:2. They assumed never even heard of them. He “made” body was bound in linen wrappings along Herod would know. I find it fascinating them return to Bethlehem only in the it 6. F. Although the modern “pictures” in my with 75 pounds of myrrh and aloes. The that although the scribes knew exactly sense that he gave the order for the cen- h Children’s Bible show Mary on a donkey gift of myrrh pictures his suffering and where the Messiah was to be born (accord- sus, forcing Joseph and Mary to make the with Joseph beside her, the Bible doesn’t death. ing to Micah 5:2), they were not inter- difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethle- say! ested enough to travel the four or five hem in the latter stages of Mary’s preg- es 14. E. We don’t know. They were magi, miles to Bethlehem to see for themselves. nancy. 7. A. Luke 2:10. A semi-trick question be- not wise men - but the Bible doesn’t give (Several commenters note that the Magi 28, cause verses 13-14 record what the angel the number. Many people assume that wouldn’t have known Jesus’ name. Very David Langerfeld’s Christmas IQ Quiz cour- company said as they praised God to- there were three because of the three true, which is part of what makes this quiz tesy of Keep Believing Ministries. m gether. However, only one angel spoke di- gifts. However, in ancient times these men tricky–and so much fun. They were looking BP-OX 12.26.2019 .qxp_BP NEWS/OXFORD REGISTER 12/23/19 6:31 PM Page 4

THE BELLE PLAINE NEWS/THE OXFORD REGISTER, Thursday, December 26, 2019 Page 4 Serving Eastern Sumner County 2020 Elections Gearing Up Locally - Local Lawmaker Q&A S As 2020 nears, the elec- to try to be in tune to com- to not take negative op- icating an Ark City bridge as a politician has differ- C tion will be on the horizon munity District 80 events tions personally have been processed into law to help ent views on major legis- If you have questions V shortly, and area lawmak- for the rest of the year and an asset to my work. Senator Alley in the Sen- lation, that office has been you would like us to ask ers are deciding to file for have a life. Whether I deserve to ate, stop or slow down incredible in listening to local or state legislators, a reelection soon. My family and close work years 3 and 4 will be other bills in committee, the voice of a Freshman send them to NewsBelle W State Representative Bill friends after watching my up to the voters of the learn the committee legislator in order to help [email protected]. W Rhiley of the 80th District first 90 days of work have 80th District to decide in process, learn the Com- serve our citizen. It is usu- m has officially filed for re- been supportive of work- August and November. mittee as a Whole process, ally administrative agen- H election. 79th District ing for 2 more sessions. I The voters are the final learn the House voting cies and S Representative Cheryl still have another 90 day employers. I will add that process and to work in a their role of c Helmer said she is also fil- session to work in 2020 I have mailed out to many beautiful breath-taking doing the F ing for reelection, but as and to learn more about of the voters of the 80th building for the great peo- fair and g of right now, she is still the 100's of topics that are House District with what I ple of the 80th District. equal thing walking and discussed in Topeka. I do could afford a survey on for everyone w Representative Rhiley not see this a career as do questions coming up in So personally, how was that individ- r took a moment to speak to some legislators in Topeka the next session. I would your experience as a first uals and in- w The Belle Plaine that work to get daily at- appreciate if you received term lawmaker? dividual s News/Oxford Register tention. a survey that you would The experience was citizens get tr and answer a few ques- This is also why I have fill it out and return it to wonderful. I love to learn lost in the g tions. not learned political my mailing address. new information. I love shuffle. N Why would you want to speak/language, I get up learning. One of the best They have t serve for a second term: early ever morning, go to Tell us about some of part of my job and seldom been very tr This is a difficult deci- the office, read 100's of your accomplishments mentioned, is constituent willing to l sion for me to file for year proposed bills, talk to peo- during your first term. services, being able to listen to our t 3 and 4. Most citizens, in- ple in the know about top- My accomplishments help citizens with chal- input when cluding my family, do not ics, and then make many were the ability to craft lenges that are being road there is a s realize the change in life tough votes. My work several bills, present a blocked or slowed down honest griev- G style this takes to work 90 ethic, willingness to learn couple bills to commit- by State government. ance or f days in Topeka and then and listen, and willingness tees, get part of a bill ded- Even though the Governor hardship. th 2 The Majority Record n a by Kansas Majority Leader Dan Hawkins ice. They are the first ones limited abortion. That is itics should not play a role about it here but I’m mak- They had to find a way to a out there making sure we where the Governor in the Court. Yet when ing an exception this impeach him in order to th can get to where we need stands on the issues and Governor Kelly has her week. This week, in the justify their past three th to go. It’s dangerous work elections have conse- first selection to the Court, culmination of a witch years of hysterics. and their service is appre- quences. she selects a longtime hunt, President Trump Here we stand today. D ciated. Now on to a few The true disappointment friend whose family has was impeached by the The President has been a political notes before we is the Governor selected a helped fund the Gover- House of Representatives. impeached but he will not e head into the weekend. Justice in a process that nor’s various campaigns. It was truly a sad day in be removed from office. w stinks to high heaven. It That doesn’t sound like a our nation’s history. The actions of Democrats th Kickback Kelly has been revealed that non-political, merit-based In 2016 President Trump in Congress have proved W It’s definitely starting to In the most non surpris- Wilson’s husband is a process. That sounds like promised to shake up our to validate the President. m feel a lot like Christmas ing, totally expected, not long-time contributor to the swamp. nation’s capital. There was D.C. is a swamp. The C out there. I want to send a at all shocking news of the Governor Kelly. Her hus- We’ve had some fun in no guarantee what we’d swamp will stop at noth- S special thank you to all week, Governor Kelly ap- band has contributed thou- past editions of The get but since coming into ing to protect itself. Based 7 the road crew workers at pointed her good friend sands of dollars to various Record referring to the office the President has on polling the people of w KDOT, local units of gov- Judge Evelyn Wilson to Kelly campaigns through- Governor as Lawless worked to do everything this country are not being c ernment, and everyone the Kansas Supreme out the years. The Democ- Laura. Well, it seems the he claimed he would do. swayed by this swamp l working in emergency Court. It was never in rats tell us over and over Governor has more nick- Even before the President music. President Trump’s management/law enforce- doubt that the Governor that Supreme Court Jus- names than Carter has was officially in office, popularity is rising, and he ment for their service last would select a left-wing tices need to be selected pills. It’s time to add the radical left was out to leads all the top Democ- week during the snow and Justice who supports un- based upon merit and pol- Kickback Kelly to the vo- get him. RESIST was the rats in the polls. I was cabulary. word of the day and proud to vote for Presi- protests were staged dent Trump in 2016 and G Swamp Music against a man who had yet I’m even more excited for To F When I’m out traveling to take even one official the opportunity to vote for 30 the state, I often get asked action. Since he became him in 2020. 2020 is the in my thoughts on President President the Democrats time to wash away the Trump and what’s going have been desperately swamp with a red wave S on in D.C. The Record is searching for a way to im- nationally and in Kansas. av K focused on the Kansas peach him. Not finding a 78 legislature and state is- silver bullet they decided Until Next Time he F sues, so I haven’t written to move forward anyway. The Record will be back 48 early next week with a ch pre-Christmas edition. For those of you getting to- gether with family this C dr weekend I wish you safe th travels and an early Merry B C Christmas! As always, 80 watch for updates on Twitter, Facebook, and In- A stagram. O Until next time, ba ta Dan ta

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THE BELLE PLAINE NEWS/THE OXFORD REGISTER, Thursday, December 26, 2019 Page 5 Serving Eastern Sumner CountyTH Southwestern Cowley College Elects Board of Trustees College Shooting Vicim Identified During last week’s Cowley nity College Trustees, Ned Gra- pointed Dr. Gloria Walker to for the Board at a monthly re- On December 18, 2019 Colleg Board meeting, Dr. Rittle ham; a trustee representative for serve as Treasurer of the Board, tainer fee of $400. at approximately 1:08 am, presented JoLynn Foster with a professional negotiations, Glen- and appointed David W. Andreas Winfield Fire/EMS and plaque in recognition of her four nis Zimmerman; a Winfield Police Depart- years of service to the Board of trustee representative ment responded to the Trustees. to the Cowley College Honor Apartments at “It’s been a worthwhile experi- Foundation Associa- Southwestern College (lo- ence,” Foster said. “My thought tion, Nancy Burger; a cated in the 1700 Block of of retirement is you don’t sit trustee representative Fowler) for a report of a down. I have enjoyed my time on to the Tiger Booster gunshot victim. the Board and think I have Club, Brian Sander- Upon investigation, it grown.” holm, three trustees to was determined that the Dr. Rittle also presented serve on the Finance resident of the apartment Trustee Jill Long with a plaque sub-committee, Jill was the victim of the gun- recognizing her time as Board Long, Dr. Harold Ar- shot wound and was Chair. nett, and Bob Juden); transported to the emer- “Thank you for sharing your three trustees to serve gency room at William expertise with us,” Dr. Rittle on the Academic sub- Newton Memorial Hospi- said. committee, Glennis tal. The victim was then During the meeting, Bob Juden Zimmerman, Nancy transported by air ambu- was named the Chairman of Burger, and Ned Gra- lance to a Wichita hospi- Cowley College’s Board of ham; three trustees to tal, where he later died. Trustees during the school’s reg- serve on the Board pol- The victim in this ular monthly meeting. icy sub-committee, shooting, identified as Mr. This will be the second stint as Gary Wilson, Ned Gra- Gabriel Luna, 32, died Chairman for Juden, who has ham, and Bob Juden; from his injuries during been a Board member since and Brian Sanderholm the evening hours of Dec. 2013. was named trustee des- 20, 2019. This incident is Other officers elected for the ignated to open bids re- now being investigated as upcoming year: vice chairman, ceived for college a homicide. Nancy Burger; nominating com- purchases. It is believed that this is mittee consisting of Bob Juden The Board also ap- o an isolated incident and and Nancy Burger; a past Chair- pointed Tiffany there is no immediate person, who shall serve as an ad- Vollmer to serve as threat to the public. visor to the Chairman of the Clerk of the Board, ap- The Winfield Police Board, Jill Long; Kansas Department is asking for Association of Community Planning Commission Vacancy Notice Dr. Rittle presented JoLynn Foster with a plaque in anyone who has knowl- College Trustees voting The application period for the vacancy on the Planning recognition of her four years of service to the Board t edge about the shooting or delegate, Dr. Harold Arnett; Commission has begun for a 15-day extension period to of Trustees at last week’s Cowley College Board meet- who may have witnessed an alternate delegate to the 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2020. The appointment will be for ing. s Kansas Association of the remainder of the term which expires April 30, 2021. the shooting to contact the Photo by Rama Peroo Winfield Police Depart- Community College The Planning Commission establishes regulations re- ment at (620)221-5555 or Trustees, Glennis Zimmer- stricting the use of land and the locations of buildings and man; Association of Com- structures within the City. This includes restricting height Cowley County Crime and bulk of buildings and structures, the area of yards, Stoppers at either 221- munity College Trustees to serve as Attorney d voting delegate, Gary Wil- courts and other places surrounding them and restricting 7777 or through their the density of the City’s population. 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THE BELLE PLAINE NEWS/THE OXFORD REGISTER, Thursday, December 26, 2019 Page 6 Serving Eastern Sumner County Area Briefs Cowley, Sumner County committee mem- on June 19, 2019 at the Troop H: Crawford County after you see deer near a ument. County FSA Committee bers impact the administra- Kansas Highway Patrol – 1 trooper roadway. The STIP is a project Election Results tion of FSA within a Training Academy. Labette County – 1 trooper Always wear your seat specific publication that (Winfield, KS – Dec. 13, community by applying New troopers and offi- Lyon County – 1 trooper belt. Statistics show that lists all KDOT adminis- 2019) – Linda A Ellis, their knowledge and judg- cers will be stationed in Neosho County -1 trooper most people injured or tered projects, regardless County Executive Direc- ment to help FSA make the following counties: Troop K (Capitol Police): killed in deer-related colli- of funding source, and in- tor, announced that Casey important decisions on its Shawnee County – 2 offi- sions were not wearing cludes projects for coun- Woner of Rock, KS was commodity support pro- Troop A: Johnson/Wyan- cers seat belts. ties and cities as well as elected to the Farm Serv- grams, conservation pro- dotte Counties - 4 new The most serious crashes projects on the State High- ice Agency Cowley grams, indemnity and troopers Avoiding Collisions occur when drivers lose way System. The list of County Committee, to rep- disaster programs, emer- Troop B: Douglas County with Deer control of their vehicles projects being amended to resent his local administra- gency programs and eligi- – 1 trooper Deer activity on and near trying to avoid an animal. the STIP can be viewed at tive area (LAA) during the bility. Franklin County – 1 Kansas' roadways poses a Do not take unsafe evasive https://bit.ly/ 2SdPS9D recent county committee More information on trooper seasonal traffic hazard. Be- actions. It is usually safer The approval of the STIP s election. county committees, such Jackson County – 1 cause deer-breeding season to strike the deer than an- amendment requires a pub- a “County Committee as the 2019 fact sheet, can trooper runs from October and into other object such as a tree lic comment period, which h members are a critical be found on the FSA web- Shawnee County – 1 December, law enforce- or another vehicle. concludes Jan. 1, 2020. To w component of the day-to- site at trooper ment officers routinely in- Motorcyclists need to be make comments on the D day operations of www.fsa.usda.gov/elec- Troop C: Geary County – vestigate a large number of especially careful; fatality amendment, contact m FSA,”said Ellis “They tions or at a local USDA 1 trooper vehicle-deer crashes this rates are higher in deer- KDOT’s Division of Pro- w help deliver programs at Service Center. Riley County – 1 trooper time of year. The Kansas motorcycle accidents than gram and Project Manage- o the county level and work Saline County – 1 trooper Highway Patrol advises all in deer-car crashes. ment at (785) 296-2252. a to serve the needs of local 2019-14: KHP’S Troop D: Logan County -1 motorists to be aware of If you hit a deer, pull This information is avail- f producers. All recently Newest Troopers and Of- trooper this potential danger and to over onto the shoulder, able in alternative accessi- elected county committee ficers Graduate from Sherman County – 1 use extra caution. The fol- turn on your emergency ble formats. To obtain an members will take office Training Academy trooper lowing defensive driving flashers, and watch for alternative format, contact in January 2020 and will Recruit Class #59’s grad- Thomas County – 1 techniques could ensure traffic before exiting your the KDOT Office of Public be joining the existing uation was Thursday, De- trooper your safety this fall and vehicle. Do not try to re- Affairs, (785) 296-3585 g committee.” cember 5, 2019 Troop E: Finney County – winter: move a deer from the road- (Voice/Hearing Impaired- s Every FSA office is The new class of Kansas 2 troopers Stay alert, pay more at- way unless you are sure it 711). n served to by a county com- Highway Patrol troopers Scott County – 1 trooper tention to the road and is dead; an injured deer mittee made up of local and officers hit the road Seward county -1 trooper roadside, and intentionally could hurt you. If you have KDoA to Host Local s farmers, ranchers and this Thursday as they grad- Troop F: Butler County – 1 look for deer. Be espe- a cellular phone, dial *47 Information Sessions m foresters who are elected uated from the Kansas trooper cially alert at dawn and (*HP) for the nearest Information about the In- c by local producers. Nearly Highway Patrol Training Cowley County – 1 trooper dusk, the peak movement Highway Patrol dispatcher dustrial Hemp Research I 7,800 FSA county commit- Academy in Salina. The Sedgwick County -1 times for deer and when or *KTA for assistance on Program has been pre- tee members serve FSA of- Patrol’s 31 newest troopers trooper visibility is low. the Kansas Turnpike. sented at several events in f fices nationwide. Each and officers will enter the Sumner County – 2 troop- Slow down at deer-cross- Anyone involved in a ve- early 2019. You can see th committee has 3 to 11 field training phase of our ers ing signs, which are posted hicle-deer crash that re- the information presented f elected members who training program. Troop G (Kansas Turn- where deer-vehicle colli- sults in personal injury or by KDA at the links below. m serve three-year terms of KHP Recruit Class #59 pike): Emporia area – 2 sions have repeatedly oc- property damage that totals Jan. 17: Sumner County b office. began 23 weeks of training troopers curred, and near woods, $1,000 or more is required Ag Day in Wellington — A parks, golf courses, and to immediately report the KDA Presentation in Belle Plaine Police Report streams or creeks. At a re- crash to the nearest law en- Jan. 31: Kansas Hemp s T Call Date/Time: 12/16/2019 03:49:32 AM Occurrence #: 19-519 Officer: Will Narron - 063 duced speed, you have a forcement agency. Failure Development Group in Incident Type: Assist Other Agency Officer assisted motorist better chance of avoiding a to report any traffic crash Wichita — KDA Presenta- s Location: 700 Blk N Oliver Rd, Belle Plaine deer. is a misdemeanor and may tion t Deer usually travel in result in suspension of Feb. 12: Wildcat Exten- m Call Date/Time: 12/17/2019 05:47:41 PM Occurrence #: 19-520 Officer: Darrell A Moody - 065 groups. When one deer driving privileges. sion District in Parsons — a Incident Type: Suspicious Activity Officer responded to call about suspicous activity crosses the road, there may KDA Presentation a Location: 900 Blk N Linden St, Belle Plaine be others about to cross. KDOT requesting com- Feb. 21: Haskell County r Call Date/Time: 12/18/2019 09:39:10 PM Occurrence #: 19-521 Officer: Brett Sarchet - 064 Slow down and watch for ments on STIP amend- K-State Research and Ex- Incident Type: Suicide Threat Officer responded to a call for a suicide threat others to dart into the road. ment tension in Sublette — Location: 200 Blk S Farmers St, Belle Plaine Slow down when ap- The Kansas Department KSRE Presentation Call Date/Time: 12/19/2019 10:45:31 AM Occurrence #: 19-522 Officer: Will Narron - 063 proaching deer standing of Transportation (KDOT) Apr. 24: Kansas Associa- Incident Type: Found/Recovered Property Officer returned dog to owner. near roadsides. They have requests comments on an tion of County Planning

Location: 900 Blk N Elm St, Belle Plaine a tendency to bolt, possi- amendment to the FFY and Zoning Officials in

Call Date/Time: 12/19/2019 04:49:58 PM Occurrence #: 19-523 Officer: Will Narron - 063 bly onto the roadway. Use 2020-2023 Statewide Russell — KDA Presenta- Incident Type: Found/Recovered Property Officer took report of found property emergency flashers to Transportation Improve- tion In warn oncoming drivers ment Program (STIP) doc- M Location: 800 Blk N Sumner St, Belle Plaine T Call Date/Time: 12/19/2019 08:09:16 PM Occurrence #: 19-524 Officer: Brett Sarchet - 064 M

Incident Type: Driving Complaint Officer spoke with a juvenile over a driving complaint P Location: 1100 Blk N Washington St, Belle Sheriff Darren Chambers Weekly Booking Report Plaine DATE OF NAME Age HOMETOWN CHARGES Call Date/Time: 12/20/2019 07:27:15 AM Occurrence #: 19-525 Officer: Craig Divoll - 061 ARREST T B Incident Type: Theft / Misdemeanor Officer took a theft report Probation Violation; Theft; Theft by Kimzey, Robert John 25 Wellington, Kansas 12/16/2019 Location: 400 Blk N Logan St, Belle Plaine Deception a Taton, Devin Jeffry 31 Argonia, Kansas Probation Violation 12/17/2019 Call Date/Time: 12/20/2019 11:13:04 PM Occurrence #: 19-526 Officer: Darrell A Moody - 065 a Kidnapping; Domestic Battery; Niceley, Zachary Kyle 24 Oxford, Kansas 12/17/2019 M Incident Type: Animal Complaint Officer responded to a dog at large call Criminal Restraint; Criminal Threat Location: 400 Blk W 6th St, Belle Plaine Myers, Zachary James 31 Wellington, Kansas Probation Violation 12/17/2019 W Hurst, Desirae Lynn 27 Wichita, Kansas Probation Violation 12/17/2019 Call Date/Time: 12/21/2019 12:32:56 PM Occurrence #: 19-527 Officer: Craig Divoll - 061 a Operate a Motor Vehicle without a Incident Type: Civil Matter Officer took a report of a Civil Matter Valid License; Possession of q Bozman, Devon Bryce 19 Winfield, Kansas 12/18/2019 Location: 500 Blk N Lincoln St, Belle Plaine Marijuana/ Possession of c Paraphernalia y Call Date/Time: 12/22/2019 01:14:35 PM Occurrence #: 19-528 Officer: Craig Divoll - 061 Williams, Daniel Joseph 50 Haysville, Kansas Probation Violation (Arrest & Detain) 12/19/2019 re Incident Type: Littering Officer investigated illegal dumping Oklahoma City, Gutierrez, Miguel Angel 29 Serving Sentence Location: 800 Blk S Line St, Belle Plaine Oklahoma 12/19/2019 M Probation Violation (Arrest & Detain) P Call Date/Time: 12/22/2019 08:05:15 PM Occurrence #: 19-529 Officer: Darrell A Moody - 065 Gray, Jason Wayne 40 Mulvane, Kansas 12/19/2019 // Failure to Appear 3 Incident Type: Suspicious Activity Officer responded to a citizen assist call Ridge, Jermaine 47 Wichita, Kansas Serving Sentence (48 Hours) 12/20/2019 9 Location: 900 Blk N Linden St, Belle Plaine Musgrove, Melissa Dawn 33 Park City, Kansas Probation Violation 12/20/2019 Burns, Wesley Ray 30 Winfield, Kansas Probation Violation (Arrest & Detain) 12/20/2019 Local Tillery, Steven Anthony 29 Wichita, Kansas Serving Sentence (24 Hours) 12/22/2019 Jones, Kyle Anthony 20 Oxford, Kansas Serving Sentence (48 Hours) 12/22/2019 City Leadership Domestic Battery; Possession of Asbury, Christopher Andrew 26 Wellington, Kansas Marijuana; Traffic Contraband in 12/23/2019 Belle Plaine: Mayor Greg Harlan; City Council Members David Armstrong, Bryan Nolan, Corr/Care Facility Dennis McGinnis, Allen Hisken, Phila Storts. City Council meets on the 1st and the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7pm, Council Chambers, 401 N. Merchant County Oxford: Mayor David Olmsted; City Council Members Brian Mayfield, Anthony Navrat, Jr., Loren Schleining, Carolyn Cooney, and Daniel Spoon. Sumner County Clerk/ Sumner County City Council meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month following the 1st Monday at Sumner County 7pm, 115 S. Sumner Election Officer Sheriff Darren Debra A. Norris Chambers Treasurer/ Udall: Mayor Steve Brown; City Council Members Randall Smith, Damon Wilson, Michael Dannetta Cook Grahem, Ryan Moore, Jason Tharp. 501 N. Washington, Rm 101 610 E. Hillside Wellington, KS 67152 Wellington, KS 67152 501 N Washington Ave City Council meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm, 110 S. Main Wellington, KS 67152 Wellington: Mayor Shelley Hansel; City Council Members Kip Etter, Joe Soria, Kelly Phone: 620-326-3395 Phone: 620-326-8941 Fax: 620-326-2116 Email: dchambers@ 620-326-3371 Hawley, Jim Valentine, Kevin Dodds, Jennifer Heersche. City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Drivers License: Tuesday of each month. E-mail: co.sumner.ks.us [email protected] 620-326-2098 Fax: 620-326-8172 School Board Belle Plaine BOE meets on the second Monday of each month, 6:30pm Oxford BOE meets on the second Monday of each month, 7pm State Udall BOE meets on the second Monday of each month, 6pm South Haven BOE meets on the second Monday of each month, 7pm Executive Branch Judicial Branch Legislative Branch The Kansas executive The Kansas Supreme The Kansas legislative branch of government is re- Belle Plaine Public Oxford Public Library Udall Public Library branch exists to uphold the Court heads the Kansas judi- laws enacted by the legisla- cial branch, which includes sponsible for making and Library 115 S. Sumner 109 E. First maintaining laws. Members of 222 W. 5th Ave. Oxford, KS 67119 Udall, KS 67146 tive branch. This branch con- the Supreme Court, the sists of six elected statewide Court of Appeals and the both the Kansas House of Belle Plaine, KS www.oxfordkslib.org/ (620)782-3435 Representatives and Senate (620)488-3431 [email protected] officers state's district courts. These courts uphold the rights of are elected in by the voters [email protected] www.kslc.org Hours: of Kansas. Wed. & Sat. 10am-1pm. Governor individuals and businesses, Laura Kelley (2019) and they decide cases by ap- Hours: Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri. 3pm-6 pm KS Senate Mon. 1-8pm Monday: 9-12 and 1-5 Closed Sun. & Mon. Lt. Governor plying the Kansas Constitu- Lynn Rogers (2019) tion, laws passed by the Larry Alley (R) Tues. 1-6pm Tuesday: 9-12 and 1-5 Wed. 10am-12pm, 1pm-6pm Wednesday: 9-12 & 1-7 Librarian Secretary of State Legislature and case law. Scott Schwab (2019) KS House Thurs. 1-8pm Thursday: 9-12 and 1-5 Bertha Rhoads District 79 Friday 10am-12pm, 1pm- Friday: 9-12 and 1-5 Board Members Attorney General Chief Justice: Derek Schmidt (2019) Hon. Carol A. Beier Rep. Cheryl Helmer (R) 6pm Closed Sat and Sunday Diana Whiteman District 80 Sat 10am-12pm (620) 455-2221 - President State Treasurer Hon. Marla J. Luckert Jake LaTurner (2019) Hon. Lawton R. Nuss Rep. Bill Rhiley (R) Sue Rutter District 82 Loree Hisken, Director Librarian - Vice President Ins. Commissioner Hon. Dan Biles Vicki Schmidt (2019) Hon. Eric S. Rosen Jesse Burris (R) Assistant Librarians Karen Parsons Doris Rubadeau District 116 Chloe Hunt Assistant Librarian - Secretary Hon. Lee A. Johnson Hon. Caleb Stegall Kyle Hoffman (R) Amber Warne Laura Anderson Norma Ciskowski - Treasurer Hon. 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Dave Says Winners Wisdom Social Security Matters By Dave Ramsey by Jim Stovall By Russell Gloor my experience that couples James Garner and Abigail $2 you are over the limit, have a high probability of Breslin. Five additional nov- or if you’re subject to the a successful marriage if els have been made into “first year rule” they will they agree on four things, movies. take back your entire ben- in detail, before the big For his work in making efit for any month you ex- day—kids, money, reli- television accessible to our - ceed the monthly limit. In gion, and in-laws. With nation’s 13 million blind and the year you reach your kids, the big question is do visually impaired people, FRA (but before your Dear Dave, you want them? If so, how The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity se- FRA) the “penalty” for I’m getting married next many and when? Are you exceeding the limit is less going to let them run wild, lected Jim Stovall as the En- P summer. My fiancé and I Ask Rusty – How Can severe - $1 for every $3 or are you going to provide I Couldn’t Have Said It trepreneur of the Year. - are in agreement about Better Myself Stovall has been featured in We Change Social Secu- over the limit. What you h how to handle money, and structure and make them As many of you know, I The Wall Street Journal, rity’s Earnings Limit? may not be aware of is we both follow your plan. behave? have been dealing with the Forbes magazine, USA that when you reach your Do you recommend pre- When it comes to passing of my mother, and I Today and has been seen on Dear Rusty: How do full retirement age, Social marital counseling? If so, money, something it have been overwhelmed by Good Morning America, we change the Social Se- Security will give you what do you feel are some sounds like you two are al- the outpouring of support CNN and CBS Evening curity earnings cap time credit for any months of the important areas of ready in agreement on, get and encouragement from so News. He was chosen as amount? Do I need to go you did not receive bene- agreement for couples be- all your cards out on the many of you around the the International Humanitar- through my Congress- fits because you exceeded - fore they get married? table, and construct an in- world. My mother taught ian of the Year, joining me, at times like this, no Jimmy Carter, Nancy Rea- man? Social Security is the earnings limit and re- Allison telligent game plan for withholding my benefit ceiving that time credit at your finances that you both matter how devastated you gan, and canonized Saint may feel, you must find the Teresa of Calcutta as recipi- because they say I earned your FRA will result in Dear Allison, agree on. Staying away seed of a greater good and too much. The system is your benefit being in- c ents of this honor. Congratulations! I’m from debt, living on a writ- turn something bad into Steve Forbes, president very unfair! Signed: Dis- creased. For example, if, glad you’re both on the ten, monthly budget, and something amazing. I was and CEO of Forbes maga- gruntled Worker over the years before you same page with your fi- saving for the future are contemplating how to do zine, said, “Jim Stovall is reached your FRA, Social nances, too. important parts of this. this when I received a draft one of the most extraordi- Dear Disgruntled: Security withheld 12 I’ve worked with thou- Also, be in agreement of the following press re- nary men of our era.” More The Social Security earn- months of benefits due to sands of couples and nu- on religion. Statistically lease from my dear friend recently, he presented a $1.5 ings test has been a part of you exceeding the earn- merous marriage speaking, two people from and mentor, Don Green, million donation to Oral Social Security’s rules and ings limit, when you reach - counselors over the years. the same faith have a better seeking my approval before Roberts University, his alma they sent it out. mater, to help create the Sto- regulations since the orig- your full retirement age In that time, I’ve learned chance of making a mar- inal Social Security Act of Social Security will recal- riage work. And finally, The Napoleon Hill Foun- vall Center for Entrepre- fights over money—and dation and its executive di- 1935. In fact, benefits culate your benefit to ac- when it comes to your fu- neurship. the resulting problems rector, Don M. Green, have “Because of our partner- were originally paid only count for those 12 months from those disagree- ture in-laws, you need to announced the establishment ship and appreciation for if someone was not work- by changing your claim w. ments—are probably the learn who they are and of the Florene Finn Stovall Jim’s work, it only seems ing at all, and if a benefi- date to 12 months later biggest cause of divorce in what you’re getting into. Napoleon Hill Foundation right to establish this schol- ciary worked after they than when you actually America. In my opinion, What are they really like? Scholarship at the Univer- arship in Florene’s honor,” started collecting, they applied. That will increase in-depth pre-marital coun- What are the boundaries sity of Virginia’s College at said Green. “Jim has been so lost all benefits. The law your benefit somewhat seling is an absolute must. when it comes to their in- Wise. The scholarship hon- helpful to the Foundation has undergone changes and, as a result, you may The idea of entering into fluence on your lives? ors the memory of Olympic and recognizes the value ed- over the years to bring it be able to eventually re- something that’s supposed All these topics should weightlifting champion and ucation has, that I can think author Jim Stovall’s mother. of no better way to memori- to where it is today, which coup some, or all, of the to be a lifelong commit- be discussed at length, is to limit the amount of benefits which were with- dealt with, and agreed The Stovall Scholarship alize his mother.” ment, without thoroughly will be awarded to students earnings someone can held (depending upon upon before the rings are Green has worked to es- addressing all the issues— who have a deep apprecia- tablish several scholarships have while collecting So- your longevity). and potential issues—is a exchanged. God bless you tion and love of music. at UVA Wise during his time cial Security prior to their How can we change the really bad idea. two, Allison! Florene Finn Stovall, as executive director and is full retirement age before earnings cap? Well, the With that said, it’s been —Dave mother of four, was known responsible for initiating taking back some benefits. earnings limit already in- for her deep appreciation more than one million dol- If the earnings limit is creases automatically each Legal Notice and interest in music. She lars in endowed gifts and exceeded, and you have year with changes to the - (Published in The Belle Plaine News / Oxford Register began piano lessons at the scholarship to the College. not yet reached your full National Wage Index. But on Thursday, December 26, 2019 3t1aft0ts) age of 6 and continued well Florene Finn Stovall died into her later years. She vol- retirement age, Social Se- if you mean how can we In the 30th Judicial District Court November 30, 2019 in curity typically withholds of Sumner County, Kansas unteered over the course of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her hus- eliminate it, I’m not opti- In the matter of the petition of 27 years playing piano for band of 67 years, George; your benefits until they re- mistic that is possible Molly Marie Kysar Case No. 19 CV 000183 church services and coordi- son, Jim and wife Crystal, of cover what you owe for since it would require full To Change His/Her Name to: Div. No. 3 Molly Marie McFerson nating talent shows for Uni- Tulsa; son, Bob and wife exceeding the limit. The Congressional approval as versity Village Retirement Lisa of Springfield, Mis- limit is adjusted annually well as Executive Branch Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 Community in Tulsa, Okla- souri; grandson, Brad Sto- based upon changes to the approval to do so, and homa. vall of Springfield, National Wage Index, and since Congress is now Notice of Hearing - Publication The Stovall family’s con- THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY Missouri; granddaughter, the annual limit for 2020 more focused on Social BE CONCERNED: nection with The Napoleon Lauren Ward and husband is $18,240, up from Security’s broader issue of 9 You are hereby notified that Molly Marie Kysar filed a Petition in the Hill Foundation began years Ryan of Springfield, Mis- $17,640 last year. There is the Trust Fund being de- above court on the 20th day of December, 2019, requesting a judgement ago with a friendship be- souri; and her brother, Gene 9 also a “first year rule” pleted in about 2035 and order changing his/her name from Molly Marie Kysar to Molly tween Green and Florene’s and wife Norma of Sarasota, 9 Marie McFerson. which will subject those (which will result in an The Petition will be heard in Sumner County District Court, 501 N. son, Jim Stovall. The Foun- Florida survive her. 9 Washington Ave, Wellington, Kansas, on the 3rd day of February, 2020, dation went on to compile a Gifts may be made in who haven’t yet reached across-the-board cut in 9 at 9:00 a.m. series of articles written by memory of Florene Stovall their full retirement age benefits unless Congress If you have any objection to the requested name change, you are re- Jim, in the Wisdom for Win- through the UVA Wise and claim benefits mid- acts sooner). Neverthe- quired to file a responsive pleading on or before January 29, 2020 in this ners book series published 9 court or appear at the hearing and object to the requested name change. If Foundation, 1 College Av- year to a monthly limit less, you should certainly you fail to act, judgement and order will be entered upon the Petition as by Sound Wisdom. Stovall enue, Wise, Virginia. Gifts (1/12th of the annual feel free to bring your 9 requested by Petitioner. was also the featured may also be made online at limit) for the remainder of concerns about Social Se- speaker for The Napoleon www.giving.virginia.edu/wi that year. The earnings curity’s “earnings cap” to 9 Molly Kysar Hill Day in 2016. se noting that it is in mem- Petitioner, Pro Se limit increases signifi- the attention of your Con- 9 301 N. Line St., Belle Plaine, KS 67013 Jim Stovall has been an ory of Florene Finn Stovall. cantly (by about 2.6 gressional Representa- 972-207-1976 investment broker, President For more information, 9 of the Emmy Award-win- times) during the year you tives. Congressional 9 please contact the Office of ning Narrative Television Advancement at reach your full retirement Representatives are al- 9 Answers to Puzzle on page 5 Network and platform 276.376.4523. age (FRA), and goes away ways willing to hear and 9 entirely once your FRA is understand the concerns 9 speaker. 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From snowy scenes to Chrismas dreams, Christmas has been a feast of the senses this year. Bottom left photo by Casey Cullens. Other Photos by Belle Plaine News/Oxford Register Staff Southbound Travel Just Got a Lot Easier Pres. Trump to Deliver State of the Union Feb. 4 Last Friday,Speaker the U.S. House of Repre- Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) sentatives," Pelosi wrote invited President Trump in the letter to Trump. to deliver his annual State The letter was penned of the Union address on two days after the House Feb. 4. voted along party lines to "In the spirit of respect- impeach President Trump. ing our Constitution, I in- Legal Notice vite you to deliver your (Published in The Belle Plaine News / Oxford Register on State of the Union ad- Thursday, December 26, 2019 dress before a Joint Ses- 1t1aft0ts) sion of Congress on RESOLUTION 12-09 Tuesday, February 4, PUBLIC NOTICE 2020 in the Chamber of Notice is hereby given pursuant Legal Notice to the provisions of K.S.A. 25- (Published in The Belle Plaine 2022, of a vacancy in the mem- News / Oxford Register on bership of the Board of Education Thursday, December 26, 2019 of Unified School District No. 1t1aft0ts) 358, Oxford Sumner County, Kansas, and that such vacancy Ordinance No. 1680 Summary shall be filled by appointment of the Board of Education (for the On December 19, 2019, the City remainder of the unexpired term of Belle Plaine, Kansas, adopted or until the next general election) Ordinance No. 1680, an Ordi- not sooner than 15 days follow- nance Prohibiting the Possession ing publication of this notice. of Vapor Products by Minors. A complete copy of this ordinance Such vacancy exists by reasons US 166 is finally open between Wellington and Arkansas City, thanks to the new bridge installed by KDOT over the past is available at http://www.bpks of no candidates ran nor were .org or at city hall, 401 N. elected for the District 1, Position year. Merchant. This summary 1 Board Member Position, previ- Photo by Belle Plaine News/Oxford Register Staff certified by Brady Short, City ously represented by Bryon Attorney. White. New, wider U.S. 166 bridge at Arkansas City opens During the project, crews had to work around repeated A bigger and better U.S. 166 bridge over the Arkansas flooding on and near the river, starting in December 2018 River opened at Arkansas City on Thursday, Dec. 19. and then again in May of 2019. It replaces a bridge built in 1937 that was 20 feet narrower “Through it all, work never stopped,” said Engineering Area Upcoming Events than the new bridge, which is 44 feet wide including shoul- Technician Specialist Robin Gregory, who oversaw the proj- ders. The new bridge also will be able to handle oversize ect for KDOT at the site. loads better. The new bridge is a steel-beam-supported structure, with Jan. 1 - Happy New Year! The new structure is built with more than 2 million tons of nine piers across the river and set into bedrock. steel and more than 3,000 cubic yards of concrete. The bridge was built under a $6,368,390 contract. The Jan. 2 - Belle Plaine Women’s Club, 1pm at the KDOT appreciates the patience of motorists who had to main contractor was A.M. Cohron & Son Inc., based in At- Community Center use other routes after the old bridge was demolished and lantic, , with an office in Emporia. while the new bridge was constructed. Jan 7 - Belle Plaine 4H, 6:30-9:30p, at the Commu- Wellington Humane Society Pet of the Week Sponsor nity Center the pet of the week!

We’d like to feature an adopt- Jan. 15 - Free CPR Class, Contact Wellington able pet each week. Would you Fire/EMS for more information. like to help? Place your busi- ness logo in the Pet of the Week ad. Get exposure, get Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day these pets adopted for only $20 per week! Call or email to start your sponsorship today! Jan 29 - Kansas Day

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Please take us on March 28-29 - Argonia Cup, annual collegiate rock- vacation! etry competition. Registration deadline is March 1. Overseas or over an hour away, we want to go More info: argoniacup.com Stewart and Ellen with you! are ready for adoption this week at Take along a copy of The Do you have an event you would like featured in Belle Plaine News and The Wellington Humane Society Serving Sumner County! The Oxford Register Their brother, Leno, has been spoken for, but these to can’t wait to find a home! our Upcoming Events section? and snap a pic of where you The trio, who were surrendered to the facility, were named Call us at 620-488-2234 or email us at took us. We just might publish after talk show hosts. your photo in the next edition! [email protected]! PO Box 128 Belle Plaine, KS 67013 The Wellington Humane Society Serving Sumner County is located at 203 W. Phone: 620-488-2234 Hillside Rd. If you would like to schedule a visit to adopt this cutie, please call E-mail: (620) 440-4375. They are open Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5pm [email protected]