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Emporia’s recovery Locally, members of the business community are also feeling Gov. Laura Kelly announced a the frustration of finding a balance goal to start reopening the Kan- between planning to reopen and sas economy as early as May 3 — keeping the the community safe the date a statewide stay-at-home amid a pandemic. order is set to expire — during a Emporia Area Chamber of Comdaily briefing merce President Thursday afJeanine McKternoon, but “According to the White House, enna estimates with infection it will take Emthe Kansas Department of rates still risporia between Health and Environment, the ing both locally 18 months - two and around the health department — according years to fully state, the date recover once to everybody — they are may get pushed the city is able back even farto reopen. The wanting to see 14 days of no ther. local chamber increases in positive tests.” The state is working with has struggled to Ignite Emporia JEANINE MCKENNA, get enough sup- Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President to write a Relief plies from the and Recovery federal governPlan that would ment and pribe presented to vate companies in competition board members as early as Monwith other states, as the governor day. The plan will give recommengrapples with the idea of lifting the dations and guidance for a multiple restrictions put in place to contain phase reopening of the local econoutbreaks. According to the Associ- omy, once certain conditions are ated Press, Kansas has had among met. the lowest testing rates of any “We are writing our own [relief state, 7.32 per 1,000 residents as of and recovery plan],” she said. “AcThursday. cording to the White House, the “We are nowhere near where we Kansas Department of Health and need to be with testing supplies,” Environment, the health departKelly said during a recent news ment — according to everybody conference. “It’s the biggest frustra- — they are wanting to see 14 days tion that I have.” of no increases in positive tests. The Kansas Chamber of Com- That’s what we are looking for, so merce released more than 40 rec- we know before we can even get to ommendations gathered from the phase one, we are 14 days out each state’s business community to help day we show a new case.” restart the state’s economy as the That means the clock resets COVID-19 pandemic begins to ease each time another positive is conearlier this week. firmed. “The Kansas business commu“Each day, we hope we can start nity’s priority is ensuring its em- the counting of ‘one’ all the way up ployees are safe and healthy while to 14,” McKenna said. “What we working to provide the much-need- have done is sort of a document ed support, services and products that we hope to send out to our during this global crisis,” State members that is information for Chamber President and CEO Alan them to look at and start prepping. Cobb said. “At some point, possibly Things like, what’s in phase one soon, the health crisis will subside that I can start prepping for as we to the point where business and go into phase two and phase three?” society can begin to reopen. To enThe document will include comsure Kansas is ready, state and local munication and marketing tips to government officials and business help businesses keep in front of leaders should work together to their customers even if they cannot develop specific health metrics and have regular, face-to-face contact as safety criteria, that when met, will usual. give businesses, their employees “We are working really hard to and citizens confidence in the safe- get information out so they can ty of their workplaces so we can be- start preparing, start looking,” gin to reopen the Kansas economy.” McKenna said. “We are also putting The Relief and Recovery Agenda together to the board, a proposal of reflects related health and econom- putting together a community-wide ic data as well as input from cham- recovery and response team to take ber members and other business care of the community as a whole.” organizations from across the state, representing all industries and Please see Recovery, Page 3 business sectors. By Ryann Brooks

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While the debate surrounding the reopening of the United States economy has served to cause political disagreements and even protests in certain areas around the country, local economic groups believe there is still a long way to go before a decision can be made. “We have a lot of different economic engines in this community,” said Kent Heermann, president of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas. “We have an economic sector in education with the university, the tech college and our K-12 schools. You have a big agricultural community, a manufacturing community, a retail community, a hospitality community and all of them are impacted in different ways.” So far, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a rather mixed effect on Emporia’s industry-based economy, serving to close the doors of many smaller businesses but providing increased opportunities for production facilities, especially those specializing in food-based products. “Our industries that are engaged in the food processing sector, whether that be meat processing or pet food, are actually doing quite well,” Heermann said. “They are considered essential industry,

Over 2,800 readers responded to the above poll which was posted to The Gazette's Facebook page Monday. As of Friday afternoon, 1040 were in favor of opening the economy with 1768 against.

and many of them are working overtime to keep up demand. You have a huge challenge when it comes to keeping a production facility open during a stay-at-home order. They’ve had to introduce a lot of protocols for the health and well-being of their employees and add to their sanitation protocols, which are already very thorough in these types of facilities.” While Heermann admitted to being unsure whether recently-discovered COVID-19 hotspots at major employers like Tyson would force any sort of temporary plantwide shutdown, he maintains confidence that such industries are taking reports seriously and will come to the right conclusions. “These are businesses that obviously deal with food safety everyday,” Heermann said. “There’s

a term referred to as ‘good manufacturing practices,’ and all these food plants have those in place to ensure the best decisions are being made. Many of the principles apply to how they handle situations like a pandemic. For instance, a lot of them have started to take temperatures of employees as soon as they walk in for their shifts … So, most of these plants are very, very clean and very, very sanitized and even more so in those common space areas like bathrooms and things like that. What happens though, is obviously employees aren’t at their plants all the time and employers can only control what happens in their facilities. So, when they go home, to the store, or other placPlease see Industry, Page 3

COVID-19 NUMBERS CONTINUE TO RISE IN LYON COUNTY By Ryann Brooks brooks@emporia.com

Lyon County Public Health reported 16 new test positives for COVID-19 Friday afternoon, bringing the county’s total to 196 since the first local cases were reported in March. There are currently 159 active cases with two hospitalizations. There are 37 recoveries on record. The state reported 2,777 cases from 76 counties with 111 deaths reported as of 11 a.m. Friday. Some questions have arisen over the discrepancy between Lyon County’s COVID-19 numbers and those reported by the state. According to public health officials, the county’s totals include cases that have not been finalized in the KDHE reporting system and may not match. Lyon County Public Health officials are working with KDHE to reconcile local and state data more consistently. “We brought it to KDHE’s

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OBITUARIES

Elwilda B. Hoobler

Elwilda B. “Willie” Hoobler, 86, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Burlington. She was born March 31, 1934 in Merino, Colorado the daughter of Earl and Elin Carlson How. Her family moved near Gridley, Kansas when she was a young girl and later settled west of Burlington. Willie married the love of her life, Roy Eugene Hoobler, on December 9, 1952 in Emporia. During their early years of marriage they lived on a farm southeast of Madison. In 1961 Willie and Roy moved to Madison and in 1963 they made their home at their current address. Willie was an avid softball coach and player. She was always up for Bingo and enjoyed playing cards at the Madison Senior Center. Willie and Roy are members of the Madison United Methodist Church where she was a member of the U.M.W. Circle #3. She loved family gatherings and spending time with those closest to her. Willie spent many years cleaning homes and looking out for older local residents, helping with their day to day needs. Willie will live on in the hearts of her devoted husband of 67 years, Roy Hoobler of their home in Madison; a daughter, Deborah Haag and her husband Tony of Olpe; a son, Bernard Hoobler of Madison; sisters, Doris Finical of LeRoy, Kansas, Jean Zorn of El Dorado, Kansas and Eileen Hollowell of Marion, Kansas; two grandchildren, Heather Luby of Emporia and Andrew Haag of Olpe; seven greatgrandchildren, Nolan and Emma Fuzzell, Drew Haag, Theron Mays, Chase Langley, Paxton Luby and Harley Haag; several nieces and nephews as well as a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melissa Mays; a great-grandson, Henry Haag; sisters, Erlene Couch and Edna Stewart; brothers, John How and Walter How. Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held in Blakely Cemetery in the near future. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Senior Center and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box #488, Madison, Kansas 66860. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.

Anita Madrigal Thomas Anita Madrigal Thomas, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 27, 1944 in Council Grove, to Louis O. and Carmen (Juarez) Madrigal. She is survived by her 3 siblings, Lupe, Louise and John. She was a 1962 graduate of Council Grove High School. She graduated from Wichita Business College in 1963. She worked at various locations in Council Grove including Kansas Instruments and Axe Equipment. She retired in 2008. If you lived in Council Grove you knew Anita, she volunteered at St. Rose Catholic Church, CG Thrift Store and was the founder of Teen Graffiti which started the After Prom Party in 1989. She served for 15 years on Council Grove City Council. She was president of St Rose Altar Society, taught catechism and was a member of Flint Hills Kiwanis. She volunteered with Relay for Life, Washunga Days and many other local events. Anita was a 5-time cancer survivor and served as unofficial support network for dozens of local women in Morris County from the 1970’s until she left this world. She shared her kind spirit and fierce attitude with many other survivors. Anita was a strong advocate for Hispanics in Morris County for decades. She was raised by first generation immigrants and was passionate about helping others. From working as an impromptu translator with the Sheriff ’s Department to ensuring Hispanic families were treated fairly and had opportunities to succeed, she was always there to lend a hand. If you asked Anita, her true joy was her family. She is survived by her husband, Alvin “Bud” Thomas, married for 50 years. She was born to be a mother. She is survived by her two children and their families, Stephanie and Matt Holloway as well as Chris Thomas and his fiancé’ Hanna Gorham. The next chapter and loves of her life were her grandchildren, Joshua Holloway, Sophia Holloway, Fallon Goedeke and Alvin Thomas. Her eyes sparkled when she talked of her kids and grandkids. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; spending time with her family, her strong faith and the joy of helping others. Anita had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Anita’s memorial fund: Anita Thomas Memorial at Farmers & Drovers Bank, 201 W Main Street, Council Grove, KS 66846. A celebration of life is planned for Fall 2020 in Council Grove. Condolences may be left at www.sawyerchapel.com.

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Connie Miller

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Connie Miller, 74 years of age, has gone home to her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2020. She is the daughter of Samuel and Corina Stoner of Albert Lea, MN. Connie has four siblings. Her brother, Dale Stoner and sister, Jackie Miller survive her and brother, Roger Stoner and sister, Sondra Allen preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jessica Miller daughter of Darold Miller and Carrie Hinz and Joseph Peres son of Kim Nuessen and Robert Peres. Connie met the man of her dreams, Gaylerd Miller, and they were married on March 12, 1966. They have four beautiful children, Darold Miller and wife Suzanne, Theresa Miller the “smart” one that never married, Kim Nuessen and husband Joe, and Lisa Gonsalez. Connie was best known for her beautiful smile, kindness, corky sense of humor, silliness and compassion for others. She worked at Hopkins, Koss Construction and different packing plants. Her most important and favorite roll was being a Grandma to Justin and wife Rachel, Katie and Kami Miller; Matthew, David and wife Janessa Peres; Riley, Jaden, and Lindsey Nuessen; Anthony Gonsalez and Madison Miller. She also was a Great-grandma to Brayden Jordan; Ashlee, Jessa and Cash Miller; Mason, Gracie and Makenzie Peres. All whom she will be watching over from heaven. In Loving Memory to a wonderful wife, mother and grandma.

NORMA JEAN STINNETT Norma Jean (Burch) Stinnett, 80, of Emporia, entered Heaven peacefully on Sunday, April 19 surrounded by her family in spirit and love. Norma was born on March 12, 1940, in Emporia, the daughter of Jarvis and Anna (Brewer) Burch. She attended school in Council Grove for many years before the family moved to Wichita where she graduated high school, met her husband Gene Stinnett and began to build a life that would include three children together. Eventually returning to Emporia, Norma attended Kansas State Teachers College and embarked on a career in bookkeeping, along with raising her family following divorce. Norma started her professional life in accounting with Schulte, Klein, Gaeddert & Agler, CPA Firm before transitioning to a long career with the Emporia Unified School District. Her role as the Clerk of the Board of Education and Insurance Risk Manager garnered life-long friendships with coworkers, bosses and community members, over 33 years before her retirement in 2010. She was also the Historian for the school district, maintaining archives that dated back to the mid-1850s. Her love for cooking made her locally famous throughout the community with her award-winning chili at the annual Chili Days. Her name appears frequently on plaques at the district’s central office. Throughout her career, Norma held leadership roles in many professional organizations and service clubs as well as her church. She joined the Emporia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association in 1977 and was named Woman of the Year in 1979. Her time with ABWA saw her serve as President and value her opportunities to be involved with local scholarship award programs. Norma enjoyed serving as the treasurer for the Lions Club and Emporia Area Retired School Personnel and she remained an integral part of the USD 253 School Board after retirement. As a dedicated life-long member of the First Baptist Church, she loved singing in the choir, held many different positions in the church, and, after retiring from the school district, worked as the church secretary. Her faith was incredibly strong, and she valued her church family. Norma’s greatest joy was being with family and supporting her children and grandchildren in every way. She especially loved watching her son, Gary, compete at the drag races. Her heart will live on in her children: Ricci Balkenhol, Gary Stinnett (Joyce), Lori Siebenaler (John) and her nine grandchildren: Ryan Balkenhol (Jennifer), Lyndsey Kucza (Jacob), Kathryn Balkenhol (Ian), Christopher Stinnett, Chad Stinnett (Sarah), Jason Stinnett (Shannon), Levi Lapping, Kori Rael Lapping and Teagan Lapping. She will live on in memories for her nine great-grandchildren: Ansen, Corbin, Holden, Henry, Maggie, Lincoln, Blake, Brendan and Brayden. Her life was full of love with many cousins, nieces, nephews and wonderful in-laws, all of whom she considered forever family. Norma is survived by two sisters: Kathleen Dalton (Fred) and Christy Schreck, both of Emporia. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alfred Earl Burch; sister, Mary Ann Ryer and son-in-law, Barry Balkenhol. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is tentatively planned for May 30th. Condolences may be sent to Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home and memorial contributions in her honor to First Baptist Church, 801 Constitution, Emporia, KS 66801.

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Carol Lou (Houser) Thomas, of Emporia, went to be with her Lord and sisters, Monday, April 20, 2020. She was born to the late Robert and Mildred (Benedict) Houser on December 19, 1938 in Moline, Kansas. She was married to James M Thomas April 7, 1957 in Emporia, Kansas. Together they made a home and worked hard on a farm near Admire, Kansas. After 43 years of farming they retired and moved to Emporia. During retirement Carol enjoyed growing herbs in her herb garden and working on genealogy. Carol loved reading books, all kinds of books, and was a member of the Page Turner book discussion group at the Emporia Public Library. She was also part of the ‘Lunch Bunch’, a group of women who graduated from Emporia High School in 1956 and met for lunch once every month. She cherished those friendships. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. What she loved most of all was her family. She taught them the love of walking through the woods and how to enjoy a good outdoor fire. She was dearly loved by her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and her greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mildred Houser; her sister, Sylvia Burnell and her twin sister, Karen Lowry. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Thomas; her children, Kathleen (Ronald) White of Midlothian, VA, Stacy (Barbara) Thomas of Wichita, KS, and Jeff (Beatriz) Thomas of Wayzata, MN; her grandchildren, Tara Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Ashley White, Michael Thomas, Kyle Thomas, Mark Thomas, Bradley Thomas, Eric Thomas, Nathaniel Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas, Will Thomas, Ana Maria Thomas, and Cecilia Thomas; her great grandchildren, Aidan, Adalynn, Makaio, Kainoa, Harrison, Clara, Ellie, and Luke; her brothers, Rodney Houser of Damascus, OR, Gordon Houser of Newton, KS, Donald Houser of Emporia, KS and Ronald Houser of Madison, KS. Private graveside services will be held at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Kansas. At a later date a memorial service will be held to celebrate Carol’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Friends of the Library or the First United Methodist Church, Emporia, KS. Contributions may be sent to Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box #175, Emporia, Kansas 66801. Condolences may be sent to the family online through the funeral home website; www.robertsblue.com.

E. DELORES GIBSON E. Delores Gibson (85) passed at her home in Maize surrounded by family, April 23, 2020. Delores was born on February 20, 1935 in Olpe, Kansas, the daughter of Roy Emmett and Jennie Lee Mays Langley. She was a graduate of Emporia High School. On June 13, 1954, she was united in marriage with Don Gibson. Together, they owned and operated Gibson’s Hallmark Card and Gift in Great Bend and later provided preneed planning for Bryant-Christians Funeral Home in Great Bend as well as Roberts Blue Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia. Surviving family members include sons, Steve (Sue) Gibson of Great Bend and Rodney (Donna) Gibson of Maize; daughter, Tammie (Brad) Bugner of Wichita; grandchildren, Stephanie, Chase, Ashley, Dalton, Brooke, Chad, and 7 great grandchildren; sister, Lois Lynn Jones of Kansas City, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don; son, Randy; brothers, Joe Langley and Gene Langley; sisters, Melba Wingert, Myra Lee Jones and JoAnn Herrman. A private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Serenity Hospice in care of the funeral home. You can leave online condolences at www.robertsblue.com.

Topeka officer who was being dragged shot and wounded driver TOPEKA — A motorist who was shot and wounded by an officer who was being dragged by the suspect’s car has been released from the hospital and taken to jail, police in Topeka said. Dujontez Jaimandre Jerome Owens, 19, has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, aggravated battery of an officer while fleeing and other counts, police said in a news release. The shooting happened Sunday afternoon when, police say, a Topeka police officer was dragged by

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Owens’ car following a traffic stop. A preliminary police investigation showed that Owens took off during the traffic stop, and the officer became entangled. The officer fired his service weapon, hitting Owens at least once. The officer then became free. Police say Owens drove about two blocks before losing control and crashing into a house. The officer, who has not been named, has been placed on paid leave, as is standard procedure, while the shooting is investigated.

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INDUSTRY From PAGE 1 es in public, I think that’s where you seeing most of those cases come from.” In thinking on the situation as a whole, Heermann said the closest comparison he could make in terms of a negative impact on the economy was the 2008 Financial Crisis. He estimated nearly 20 percent of Emporia’s jobs are currently in the manufacturing sector, an area of industry he believes will be able to sustain the majority of existing employees even throughout the pandemic. The majority of problems, Heermann said, would appear in the realm of small businesses, many of which have been forced to layoff full- and part-time staff members. The cancelation of major economic drivers in the community such as the Glass

RECOVERY From PAGE 1 The team would be a multifaceted approach at addressing how the pandemic affected each sector of the local economy. Some of those sectors include tourism and hospitality, arts and culture, manufacturing and industries, small businesses and anchor institutions. “We really want to be active and progressive,” McKenna said. “We need to see what is going well and what are things we need to do to rebound.” It’s important to do this right, she said, and not try to do too much too soon. “If we say, in the next 2 - 3 months we are open for business again as normal whatever normal is by then — it’s still going to take 18 months — 2 years to probably completely return,” McKenna said. McKenna said chamber staff is still working to find opportunities for the business community, though the office is currently closed to the public.

Blown Open and 2020 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships could serve to exacerbate the problem. “There will be a day in the future where we can reopen and get back to some sense of normalcy,” Heermann said. “There are states already beginning that process … But, I don’t think we can be certain on a date. You can open a have some business operating as normal, but it will be a while before the consumer confidence is back, something I think the Gazette poll reflected. So, we can open, but the question will be: Is the public ready to go out? Will the total confidence come back when we have a vaccine? It’s all about that perception of safety … It seems like we haven’t plateaued yet, and the truth of the matter is that some of our businesses might not be back after it does.”

Ignite Emporia Much of the recovery effort will be led by Ignite Emporia, McKenna said, which had just officially launched in the weeks before COVID-19 appeared in Kansas. A housing study is still ongoing, though parts of the process have been pushed back so the data more accurately reflects the needs of the community. Overall, the top priorities of the campaign have now shifted to business retention. “Workforce development was No. 1 before this all hit,” McKenna said. “Housing was second and then we went to business retention. Well, business retention has shot up to No. 1 now. That’s a big factor with Ignite Emporia and Ignite Emporia will play a big part in our recovery efforts for our community.” McKenna said it was important to remember that multiple organizations and agencies will need to play a part in the recovery efforts both locally and statewide. “We all need to be talking and figuring out how we do this together,” she said. .

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PETER PAN PARK IS NEIGHBOR TO NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT IN EMPORIA Special to The Gazette

So many dream of owning a home walking distance to a vibrant park or a riverbank ripe for fishing, yet close to town. Now this dream can become a reality as developers Carlos Hernandez, Jimmy Hernandez and Lynn Cunningham are building 11 homes with local contractor Grimmett Construction. The new development, called Riverside Court, boasts the Cottonwood River to the south, Peter Pan Park, with its new splash pad and deluxe disk golf course to the east, Riverside Elementary School to the north and mature Cottonwood trees to the west. The homesites truly provide the privacy and comfort of country living with all the conveniences of thriving within the city limits. The first three homes are expected to be completed by early summer and will be three-bedroom, two-bathroom, ranch-style homes on slabs. They will be priced affordably, under $200,000. The remaining homes will continue being built with a completion goal of two years. Homesites are available for purchase for those desiring to build a custom home but will have the stipulation that the construction be completed within two years. Scott Grimmett, owner of Grimmett Construction, will be overseeing the entire project from street development to home construction and is a local business owner with 27 employees. He has a reputation for providing quality craftsmanship and has been one of the leading contractors in Emporia for over two decades. Local surveyor, Steve Brosemer of GeoTech and engineer Buck Driggs of Driggs Design Group, surveyed plotted and completed the required infrastructure plans, and are pleased the project is moving forward so quickly.

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Lynn Cunningham, associate broker/realtor with Ek Real Estate was the person behind the dream. After seeing the vacant land, Cunningham knew it would be a beautiful place to put in a neighborhood. She called a few clients she had worked with on other real estate transactions and pitched the idea. As a local realtor, Cunningham has watched the scarcity of available homes under $240,000. “Homes priced accordingly have gone on the market and often times have had multiple offers the same day,” Cunningham said. Jimmy and Carlos Hernandez are two more developers committed to building affordable housing in Emporia. Although both live in Kansas City at the present time, they frequent Emporia and are committed to helping the housing market. Carlos Hernandez is a widowed father of four who retired from IT Management at Cerner Corporation. Since 2017 he has been investing

in real estate, with a focus on affordable housing. “We see the Emporia housing market as an opportunity to continue our mission of providing affordable housing and quality-built homes for our clientele,” Carlos Hernandez said. Jimmy Hernandez is a retired federal agent whose mom was born and raised on the south side of Emporia. “I have fond memories of playing with cousins at Peter Pan Park and walking the Cottonwood River,” he said. “We still have family gatherings in Emporia and are pleased to be putting up much needed housing on the south side.”

Housing and construction are considered essential work during the Covid-19 quarantine, so Riverside Court is continuing to provide families with income during the pandemic. The homes will be eligible for first-time home buyer grants and new owners will not be subject to special taxes as the developers have taken out an infrastructure loan that will be paid back through the Rural Housing Incentive District program. Those with questions on the homes or lots are encouraged to contact Lynn Cunningham with Ek Real Estate at 208-610-7503 or eksellsks@gmail.com.

GLIK’S EMPORIA TO CLOSE PERMANENTLY By Adam Blake adam@emporia.com

Glik’s Emporia announced its official closure in a post to social media Monday afternoon. Opened in August of 2017 inside the Flinthills Mall, the store was part of a national chain of more than 60 locations specializing in “brands and styles specifically chosen for your community ... from flattering denim styles, on-trend tops, the latest shoes and charming accessories.” “We are sad that Glik’s is leaving the Flinthills Mall,” Mall General Manager Clarence Frye said. “Their decision was primarily based on store performance. The pandemic and stay-at-home order has certainly not helped their situation. Our office has been doing what we could to promote the store through social media and our website, but they just didn’t garner the following and loyalty base like other clothing stores in the mall. Unfortunately, it also puts five employees in the line

UPDATE From PAGE 1 attention Monday and they realized what the problem was,” Public Information Officer Verlin Conkle told The Emporia Gazette Thursday evening, adding that both KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman and Gov.

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An image posted to the Glik’s Emporia Facebook page Monday afternoon announced the store’s closing.

looking for new jobs too.” Frye said the mall did not currently have a new tenant in place, but was in the process of looking to fill that space and for other vacant shops. “We are also looking for new tenants for the other va-

cant shops like the old Sherry’s Dance Studio, Sears, KansasWorks and Jock’s Nitch,” he said. “With Glik’s departure the mall drops from just over 80 percent occupancy to 78 percent. Given the current circumstances, we don’t expect that we

Laura Kelly had mentioned the issues in daily briefings this week. “In the beginning, all of the tests went to KDHE and their own lab was running the tests. As the volume began increasing, they began allowing other labs to run tests.” So far, Lyon County has the highest number of known COVID-19 infections in the immediate

area. As of Friday, Coffey County had 48 positives, Wabaunsee County had 6, Osage County had 5, Morris County had 3, Greenwood County had 2 and Chase County reported 1. However, the number of infections is likely higher because many people have not been tested and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.

will have anyone knocking on the office door looking to jump in soon.” Frye said he and the other Flinthills Mall staff have been taking the unexpected downtime at the shopping center as an opportunity for training as well as repairs and painting. “Sutherland’s, Scooter’s Coffee, Petsense, Focus Workforce and Davita are the only storefronts open to the public at this time,” he said. “Coach’s, NexTech Wireless and Hibbett Sports are offering pick-up and curbside service. We look forward to getting our stores open, people back to work, walkers in the mall and mall customers enjoying the Flinthills Mall shopping.” Glik’s management made

an additional post to social media discussing the decision. “Unfortunately we are forced to say goodbye so much sooner than we ever expected,” the post reads. “We will not be able to reopen our doors at our Emporia Glik’s location after all of this is over as we had hoped … We wanted to thank you all for your support and for your business thus far and we wanted to make sure you could still enjoy a closing sale even though we couldn’t experience that in person. “Thank you for inviting us into this community and it is with a heavy heart that we have to leave. We hope to see your faces visit our website our check up on

our other local social media pages. If you’re worried that you’ll miss out on the constant fashion inspiration you were seeing on social, please make sure to follow us at @gliksofficial on Facebook and Instagram to keep that rolling since we won’t be posting anymore on this page after this. “Hope that you’re all staying safe and well. If you have any further questions, comments or concerns about this please feel free to reach out to us in the comments or via email at customerservice@gliks.com.” More information on this week’s closing sale can be found on the local store’s Facebook page, @GliksEmporiaKS, and is expected to run through April 27.

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EDITORIAL

Reopening

HIS WEEK AROUND the country debates and protests waged on how and when to reopen businesses to get the economy going again.

Florida and Georgia seem to be taking the lead. Florida reopened beaches and Georgia rolled out an aggressive plan to reopen non-essential businesses. Health experts are sounding off on the consequences of reopening too soon saying more rounds of COVID could last into the fall and cause businesses to be closed longer or be shut down again. Certainly, we all want business to get rolling again sooner than later, however, according to a recent Gazette poll, people seem to land on the side being more cautious about opening back up. We agree that we need to be cautious about reopening and it is good to see the Emporia community is also willing to be patient. Unfortunately with the explosion of cases in Emporia, ranking it as one of the most affected cities in Kansas, our reopening may take longer than others. Hopefully, we are reaching our peak of infections and with increased measures and testing our COVID rates can get it under control. In the meantime stay home, social distance, and support all the local businesses that you can.

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C O M M E N TA RY

Generation Alpha or Generation C THERE WAS THE Greatest Generation born before 1946, the baby-boomers of the post-War years, and then a series of generations X, Y and Z that also included millennials and xennials. Now what will we call this generation of youngsters growing up now? “Generation Alpha” was proposed for the cohort of persons born after 2010. This seemed like an appropriate jump-off after exhausting the alphabet - just begin down the Greek alphabet. Then Ed Yong, writing in The Atlantic, proposed that babies born in the post-coronavirus era should be called “Generation C.” And with many citizens staying at home, this time of felt vulnerability will certainly change the zeitgeist or “spirit of the time” going forward. There is a sober recognition that the continual rush of social progress has slowed. Assumptions of ever-more-prosperity that began with the baby boom generation are now obviously seen as false assumptions, although in reality, most children have not surpassed their parents for the last 30 years. But now, developed societies can only hope to hold the line and not fall backward for the next few years. That will definitely provide our new generation with a different perspective on life. But it will not just affect the attitudes of babies born from 2010 onward, but also for current K–12 kids, college students and young adults who find them-

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selves in a troubled labor market, perhaps laid off or unable to find a job. This “Generation C” is therefore not defined by time of birth, but by living through this unusual time of uncertainty. Not since 1918 has the United States seen such a life-threatening health challenge. That influenza was by far the most devastating disease of modern times, taking an estimated 675,000 American lives from the very young, the middle-aged adults and the elderly. There were far more American deaths from the Flu of 1918 than there were American casualties from the World War I at the time. Thirty percent of our medical personnel were occupied supporting the military in World War I. The first clearly reported cases were from Kansas and our transportation of troops was a major factor in spreading the pandemic worldwide. Aside from treating the symptoms, there was no cure or vaccine. Most extended families had members who died. The average life expectancy of Americans plummeted by 12 years. Communities were left with local actions to mitigate the spread of the flu. Some closed schools. Others used limited quarantines. Face masks were widespread. The great Flu of 1918 had a much higher number of deaths than the current pandemic with over 40 million Americans infected. So did it produce a unique “generation”? That is difficult to determine. There was the post-war euphoria and the Roaring Twenties. And then a

Great Depression. History is extremely complicated. The future of our “Generation C” will just have to “play out.” On the education side, some of us were looking forward to Generation Alpha. They are the first generation to have parents who are computer savvy, having grown up in the Internet age. Prior students had pre-Internet parents who were easily impressed by school administrators who spent huge sums of money to put their students in front of computers—of course, that had to be superior education. But it was inferior education. Performance on genuine assessments have continued to decline and the parents of Generation Alpha should be less gullible. Having experienced the shortcomings of digital media, the parents of Generation Alpha would value the genuine faceto-face teaching and superiority of printed reading materials for their children. However, this once-a-century pandemic disaster may change this scenario. Perhaps a multiage “Generation C” will settle for ineffective modes of delivery, virtual impersonal lectures, fake labs, hands-off abstractions, and a simulated life. We already see split messages, with the Ed-Tech Industrial Complex proclaiming the superiority of their digital media, while the veteran teachers are calculating the COVIDslide, a likely loss twice the normal summer-slide in skills and abilities. Except for sports. We will definitely want to return to real ball games with real spectators.

They Needed Proof WE HAVE A new addition to Emporia. It is the Trolley House Distillers. Due to their patriotic support they have committed their investment toward helping our frontline health care workers, they are now producing a fine hand sanitizer. I am writing this history in order to intrigue you to go see all of the other fascinating historical items that they have in their new business (when they open). And to encourage you to give them the support that they gave to many of us. I am sure that anyone that enjoys whiskey will be happy to drop by. (That goes for me, too). And you religious folks should be tolerant in the fact that Rev. Elijah Craig, a Baptist preacher, is credited with inventing American Bourbon when he charred his oak barrels for his distilling product to age in. Thereby the preacher gave America — and the world — bourbon. Originally to “proof” something was to check its quality. Medieval armorers would proof armor by firing crossbow bolts at it. Later on, early guns were proofed by overloading them and firing them to make sure they would not blow up. Gunpowder was checked for strength and lack of dampness with various devices that measured the result when you ignited a charge. Proof is also a measurement of alcohol (either by volume ABV or by weight ABW) content in a spirit. This is now usually done with a hygrometer to determine the specific gravity of a fluid and this will give you a result. This is also somewhat boring compared to how it used to be done and is still used in some parts of the world because of either: 1. lack of equipment, 2. because it is fun. I am referring to setting fire to the whiskey, with or without some explosives to boot. In England and America, the old method was to mix the spirit to be tested with gunpowder and then set alight. If it was over 100 proof (50 percent alcohol or more) it ignited. If it merely wet the gunpowder down so it

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would not flash it was less than 100 proof or more water than flammable alcohol. In Russia the way distillers of Samagon (bootleg vodka) tested their spirit (to convince buyers) is to put a match to it and see how well it burns (if at all). If you got a clear blue flame it is 100 proof or more and good quality, yellow flame or oily smoke is not a good sign. A further method of testing (for high proof) is to put some whiskey in a small bottle and shake it. If it beads, and how large the beads are will tell you the proof. (I know this stuff in that I am from Atchison, where whiskey was made but not bottled for many decades. This is another fascinating story in and of itself.) Pioneers in America would stock up on whiskey for their travels West as it was a medium of exchange that didn’t spoil and was in great demand. Flatboats were constructed from timber upstream on the Missouri, Mississippi, or other rivers. When farmers would come down river they would take their boats apart and sell the lumber. They would convert their grains to whiskey and store it in the boats. This brought a higher dollar in the big towns downstream and they could transport their harvest in smaller ways than the bulkier grain. Whiskey was a great incentive and award on Lewis and Clark’s great journey up the Mighty Mo (Missouri River) to see just what had recently been purchased for our new country. “On July 4, 1804, the Corps of Discovery celebrated the first Independence Day west of the Mississippi River. They began the day by firing a small cannon and ended the day the same way. They wore their dress uniforms at the morning and evening ceremonies, and received an extra ration of whiskey. They named two creeks near Atchison — Independence Creek and Fourth of July Creek. A private named Joseph Fields had the misfortune of being bitten by a snake. Captain Lewis doctored his wound with bark. From “Lewis and Clark in Kansas”, Kansapedia, Kansas Historical Society The Atchison area has a long history with respects to whiskey. They have had a long

time distillery in Atchison that concealed the fact by naming the plant something far removed for drinkable whiskey. This plant even had an effect on the Freemasons of Atchison. In that the petition (application) to become a Freemason at one time said that no Mason could sell whiskey. When the Grand Master of the Masons of Kansas found that many of its members worked for the distillers, there arose a problem. It was resolved by saying that no Freemason could sell “illegal” whiskey. The enterprising, tea totaling, Mormons were known to trade in whiskey. Few Mormons would admit to this, but it was a fact. Even present day Mormons set up a museum in Kansas City about the riverboat Arabia that sank in the Missouri River. They were transporting a large shipment of whiskey and present day Mormons, who went looking for the wreck, were looking for any remaining whiskey in particular. (Go see this great museum in Kansas City which was organized by some present day Mormons) When pioneers bought their whiskey they wanted “proof” that it was not watered down. Just as ancient men were concerned that gold might not be pure, our American pioneers were suspicious of being cheated with watered down whiskey; so they wanted “proof” that it was the real thing. They would get a “proofing pan” and fill it with a sample of whiskey that they were going to buy for their trek west. They would fill it up to the level where gunpowder would be poured in a divot that was elevated just slightly above the whiskey. If the whiskey was 101 proof (50 percent+ alcohol) or more then the whiskey would burn. (see the drawing) So when you pick up a bottle of whiskey or other spirits today and see the word “proof” on the label you will now know where that word came from. Kansas has had issues and phobias about whiskey too. Does anyone recall our Attorney Gen. Of Kansas that would arrest the pilots and the stewardesses for serving a cocktail while flying over Kansas? So there you have it. Do you need more proof?

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EMPORIANS AND THEIR NEIGHBORS

CONNECTED BY MORE THAN PROXIMITY a couple of years before the Runkle family moved to Emporia. Runkle had no prior connection to Emporia, but does not believe that his move here was simply coincidental. I f the connections weren’t uncanny already, it

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Emporian Jerry Runkle, center, has his photo taken with his biological half-sister Jodi Swander, and half-brother, Alan Sleder.

Adopted Emporia man forms relationship with biological half-siblings By Linzi Garcia

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What makes family all the more special is how it grows unexpectedly. Jerry Runkle’s family relations hit a growth spurt around the year 2000 with the addition of a half-brother and half-sister. Runkle’s adoption story teaches that family is most important, no matter the time apart or the blood relation. Runkle was born in 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, and was put up for adoption. A married couple from Iowa, Jerry and Wilma Runkle, gave the boy a home and a sister (Jane Kunz). His adopted father was a college professor, and his mother a housewife. Runkle said his parents were open about how he was adopted. Though Runkle knew that he was adopted, Missouri concealed any information about adoptees’ biological families, unless the biological family agreed to be in contact. As Runkle got older, he became interested in being in contact with his biological mother. He shared his information with a court-appointed representative in an effort to reach out to her. “I sent information about myself to the court-appointed person, and she came back saying that my mother didn’t want to know me,” Runkle said. Runkle’s biological mother did not share with her husband or children at the time that she had a child prior to them. She was concerned her family would not accept him. Runkle let the interest

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simmer for several years. He reached back out again, without success. Runkle believes “everything in life happens for a purpose,” and continued to live his life. He and his wife Candace got married in Pennsylvania three years into the four he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He and his family moved around the country 10 times in 10 years. Eventually, the Runkle family settled in Emporia, where Runkle was offered a job at the Safeway plant. He never anticipated staying in Emporia long, though he ended up making it home. Around the year 2000, Missouri laws began to change and allowed adoptees access to their deceased biological parents’ obituaries. Runkle did not immediately hop on the opportunity, but let the idea sit with him for “a long time,” he said. “My wife and I decided that we would pursue this a little more,” he said. “I didn’t know whether this would upset my mother — well, her family.” Runkle decided to write a letter to his biological family that explained who he is and the situation at hand. He expressed his interest in speaking with them, and only two days later, he received a call from his half-sister Jodi Swander and half-brother Alan Sleder. He discovered that his half-sister lives in De Soto and his half-brother lives in Wichita. Runkle lived right in between his siblings this whole time. Runkle and his siblings met and even set up a family reunion with their children. “It’s really been a happy situation,” he said. “It’s made my life much more complete.” Ru n k l e ’s h a l f - s i s t e r shared with him pictures of his biological family, including an image of his grandfather, a World War I veteran. He learned that his biological father was killed in World War II. He also learned that his half-brother went to Emporia State University just THE WHITE CORPORATION 517 Merchant St. Emporia, Kansas 66801

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is possible that the Runkle family had met his half-sister before. Runkle’s adopted mother was on an adoption board in Kansas City with her church group for some time. Runkle’s half-sister adopted her daughter through the same agency and attend-

“I’ve had a wonderful life, ed the organization’s annual picnic. Additionally, Run- and there is not a thing I kle’s half-brother’s grand- would change,” he said. children are also adopted. Runkle and his siblings talk every Sunday. He said this experience has augmented his love for his family and made his life even better.

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CITY’S FINANCIAL POSITION STRONG AHEAD OF UNKNOWN Grant previously came to commissioners in February with the project, which at the time came in with a $3.6 million price tag. The new project has narrowed the scope to include only the most essential and

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is guesstimate,” Harrouff said. “We have done that until we have a plan in place, but we don’t know what it’s going to be with our March sales tax numbers until the end of May.”

ment of Health and Environment.

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Public Works Director Dean Grant also discussed amended options for replacement and rehabilitaStormwater tion projects of lift station nos. 1 (located at 1836 runoff Merchant St.), 2 (located at requirements 1304 East St.), 5 (located at Commissioners also 1042 Whilden St.), and 15 heard a report on a new (located at 99 B Cherokee Kansas Water Pollution Ln.) Control Permit and Authorization to Discharge which was issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. The permit gives the city the authority to discharge its stormwater from city limits, but increases the Calvary Chapel requirements for best manFellowship agement practices and surface water monitoring per1130 E. 9th Avenue • 620-229-3186 formance and compliance. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. The permit is running Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. on a point-based system Brad Bowen, Pastor through the Kansas Depart“Simply teaching the word simply”

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Amy Welch with the Noxious Weeds Department speaks with the commission.

Goodman reported that to approve a bid from Van his office will return to full Diest Supply Company in staff next week. an amount not to exceed $187,000. Road and Bridge Emergency Manager Jim Brull with Road and Jarrod Fell presented a Bridge asked the commis- payment request for the insion to consider bids for stallation of a new fiber to cutback asphalt. This al- run from the police departlows the county to obtain ment to the courthouse, asphalt from any vendors, for the public safety radio as needed. The commission project. Fell explained the motioned to approve all of conversation around the the bids received for 2020, need for the fiber as a way and the motion carried. to avoid possible failure Brull also reviewed with points in the connection. the commission the County The commission approved Engineer’s and Road Super- a payment to ValuNet Fiber visor’s Annual Report, the in the amount of $9,903.11. Crushed Rock Distribution Fell also provided a brief Report and the Budget COVID-19 update. More Comparison report. tests are being done. The Brull presented the Kansas Department of commission with the letter Health only tests individof agreement with Benuals who have at least two esch for the annual rousymptoms. Currently, four tine bridge and inventory county residents are hosinspection, in the sum of pitalized with the corona$9,000. Four bridges will be inspected. The department virus. is required to do in-service Public Comment bridge inspections every Robert McClelland, Altwo years. The commission len resident, commended approved the agreement. Goodman for reopening his Noxious Weeds office to full staff. He asked Amy Welch with the about security measures Noxious Weed Department provided during Zoom asked the commission to meetings. The commission approve an annual chem- did not express concern, ical bid. This allows the mentioning that informacounty to start spraying tion shared over Zoom has and selling chemicals to the not been confidential or farming community. Welch necessary for encryption. received three bids, and af- The county is taking extra ter discussion about prices steps and staying aware of comparable to last year, Zoom’s settings for videothe commission motioned conference protection.

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Lyon County Commission discussed the need for further COVID-19 adjustments at the courthouse and in the community during a regular action session Thursday morning at the courthouse. The meeting was also livestreamed to the community. County Controller Dan Williams requested that the commission approve the installation of plate glass for courthouse offices, in order to separate personnel from the public. The installation will be done through AAA Glass Service for $28,812.30. This is to help protect the residents and employees of Lyon County from the coronavirus. The commission approved the request. The commission also approved the purchase of work stations from Navrat’s Office Supply for additional separation between employees and the public. The stations are for the Register of Deeds Office and will be purchased for $12,832.31 in total. During commissioner reports, Commissioner Scott Briggs brought forth the topic of reopening the county. He and Chairman Rollie Martin have talked to a variety of different officials and citizens. “We’re going to have to do what we can when we can,” Martin said, adding that we must embody personal responsibility, meaning whatever it takes to protect oneself and others. Briggs said this is more a citizen protection and public health issue than it is a political issue. He extended his gratitude for emergency and other essential personnel. He would like all official entities to be present when deciding when and how to reopen the county. Currently, the county is still debt-free — a fortunate position to be in. County Counselor Marc

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and as of the end of 2019, all but one fund was meeting those reserve requirements. Because we have those reserves and all of our funds are in good financial position, we have a good start for the issues that are going on right now.” Harrouff said the declines in sales tax and revenues — which began in March and will not be reflected in city reporting until May — will be better weathered because of the funds in the city’s reserves. Adjustments will be made to the current budget as well, she said. She said the city is still looking at what adjustments are necessary and what projects may need to be put on hold. “It’s an evolving situation because we can speculate what is happening out there due to all of the closures, but until we actually see some numbers all we can really do right now

The City of Emporia is in good financial shape for the coming months ahead, according to a report heard by the Emporia City Commission Wednesday morning. The commission met virtually via Zoom and the meeting was streamed live on Facebook. The report was Greg Vahrenberg, managing director for Raymond James and Associates, who has worked with the city as a financial consultant for more than 20 years. The report comes as the city is bracing for the coming economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of cities are looking at their financial condition, fund balances, the cash that they have and how much of a financial impact they can stand,” he said, adding that Emporia’s debt profile was favorable at this point. Vahrenberg said the city’s efforts to maintain reserves over the last 10 - 15 years has put it in a much better position heading into the unknown, a point which City of Emporia Finance Director Janet Harrouff explained in an interview with The Emporia Gazette after the meeting. “The financial situation for the City of Emporia really is in good shape,” she said. “They implemented minimum reserve requirements about 15 years ago

necessary improvements at this time. A full list of proposed options can be found on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting at www.emporia-kansas.gov/index.php/ city-commission.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 4602 W. 18th Ave. • (785) 521-2110 Pastor Tim Tessin Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Sun. Afternoon - 2:00 p.m. Wed. Evening - 7:00 p.m.

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Grace United Methodist Church South Ave. at Neosho

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www.graceunitedmethodistchurchemporia.com Nursery/Handicapped Accessible Rev. Brenda Ulrich, Pastor

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Sunday Worship .................... 9:30 a.m. Cookies & Coffee .................. 10:30 a.m. Classes...................................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Youth Group............ 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for Children ...... 6:30 p.m.

807 Constitution - (620) 343-3112 Pastor - Rob Clausen

Emporia Presbyterian Church

802 Commercial 620-342-0375 Rev. Phyllis Stutzman, Pastor 9:30 am Fellowship Time 10:45 am Worship

310 Whildin St. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 6 p.m. Lloyd Steinshouer, Pastor 573-300-3811 Derek Jackson 620-344-2795 cedarcrossmbc.com

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Messiah Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

1101 Neosho Street • 342-8181 Pastor Edward Hosch Worship - 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday School - 9:45 Saturday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Saffordville United Methodist Church

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

A Church with a Heart for you 12th and Market Streets Pastor Lorraine Bailey Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 am Church Office 342-1582 www.fccemporia.org

Cornerstone Baptist Church 315 S. Commercial 343-6061 Pastor James E. Scott

1½ miles north on Lake Kahola Road (2450 YY Road) Reverend Marilyn Christmore, Pastor 620-412-9455

9:30 a.m. Morning Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

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620-342-6186 Pastor: Garen Forsythe Worship 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Equipping Classes/Life Groups www.12thAvenue.org (620) 342-8830 2023 W. 12th Ave.

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) Rev. Peter Rehwaldt

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Service 6:00 p.m. Small Groups 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Studies

Sunday School 9:45 AM (all ages) Morning Service 10:45 AM Evening Service 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening Service 7:00 PM Nursery Provided For All Services Bus Ministry

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Tri-Parish Methodist Church Sunday Worship Allen UMC 8:15 a.m. Miller UMC 9:00 a.m. Admire UMC 10:00 a.m.

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ROLLING HILLS BAR AND GRILL TAKES IT ONE DAY AT A TIME By Linzi Garcia

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EDITOR’S NOTE: COVID-19 has impacted every part of our lives since it first appeared in Kansas a little more than two weeks ago. From local shops, restaurants and bars having to drastically alter the way they do business, to shutting down many forms of entertainment, the coronavirus’ reach has been tremendous. In the coming days, The Emporia Gazette will be speaking with local business owners and area residents to see how the pandemic is effecting their lives. Today, The Gazette speaks with Angie Brockelman, owner of Rolling Hills Bar and Grill in Americus.

How has business been impacted by COVID-19 so far?

“It’s a lot slower right now,” Rolling Hills Owner Angie Brockelman said. “Probably about 60 percent on most days, 50 on others, just depends.” “We do carryout. We deliver to a few people, but we don’t normally do that, because we don’t have the staff on for that.”

Q A

How has this impacted your staff?

Q A Q

How is business morale?

“They’re doing okay, actually. I am able to kind of keep the cooks busy. The patrons are awesome; they’re supporting my servers pretty good, so they’re getting by, and they’re sticking with us. Their hours have been cut, but they’re still doing pretty good.”

“It’s good. We still have a good time here.”

What are you doing to stay positive and hopeful?

“We keep each other up. We laugh together. We’re like family around here. We keep each other pretty positive around here.”

Q A

Do you have a longterm plan?

“Not really. We just take it day-by-day. We’re just ready to get our people back in here, so we can have a good time with them again. We really miss everybody a lot. That’s probably the hardest thing — being in here with an empty restaurant. Our guests, they become like family to us, too, so we really miss them a lot.”

What’s the best way for the community to support you?

“Just keep ordering. Keep ordering and keep tipping my servers …. if you’re able to.” “That’s about all we can do right now.”

always stay busy, whether it’s cleaning something, ordering something, running to get something, cooking, serving, whatever I have to do to keep my doors open.”

Q A

What adjustments have you had to make personally?

“I’m still busy as ever. I always have tons of work to do. I have to pick up some of the slack, because I had to cut some hours here and there. I

Is there anything that you’ve learned?

“I have learned that our customer base is awesome and they really do want to keep my doors open. I am so appreciative to them, and they’ve just been extremely supportive. You

don’t realize how much they care about you until something like this happens.” “It makes me working my

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In mid-March, a fear-induced global sell-off triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic ended the longest bull market in U.S. history – leading us into our first bear market in 11 years. Bear markets are commonly defined as a decline of at least 20 percent from the market’s high point to the low during the selloff. If you compare your investment portfolio today to what it looked like at the beginning of the year, you are likely to be unhappy with what you see. But there’s also a potential upside to bear markets, as you may be able to capitalize on the fact that stock prices have come down across the board. Investing in a bear market is possible, but it’s important to approach it with the right mindset. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Diversify your portfolio During a bear market, your focus should generally be on preservation. Diversification can help you accomplish this. Essentially, diversification is just a fancy word that means “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” While it’s true that the trend is downward during a bear market, not all stocks will go down at the same rate. It’s possible that some might even thrive. Review your portfolio to see if it is properly balanced between stocks, bonds, and cash that align with your goals, time horizon and your ability to manage risk. By having a portfolio that covers various sectors, you can mix your winners and losers to help reduce overall losses.

Keep a level head Bear markets are painful but temporary. The U.S. stock market has recovered from every previous bear market. Of course, the past is no guarantee of future results, but historically even the worst markets have been temporary dips in a general march higher for stocks. If you are in a well-diversified portfolio, your bear

called low during a bear market, employ a strategy called dollar-cost averaging. Dollar-cost averaging involves making regular investments of consistent dollar amounts over an extended period of time. This allows you to build a portfolio and help protect against wild fluctuations while continuing to accumulate assets. It’s a smart strategy in general, but one that can really pay off during a bear market. After all, it’s market experience will be not about timing the market, very different from that of it’s about time in the market. the S&P 500. Sticking to your plan is key, so resist the Look to the future urge to change the risk proIt’s hard to predict how file of your portfolio or make long a bear market will last, sizable shifts out of stocks or and in some cases, they can be quite drawn out. As such, into cash. don’t invest in a bear market Don’t attempt to with the hopes of buying and getting rich within time the market low the year. That’s unlikely to Rather than aim to buy happen. Instead, take a longstocks when they’re at a so- term approach to investing,

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FOR ALL THE CHANGES, NFL DRAFT KIND OF LOOKED, WELL, NORMAL The Associated Press

For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday night. Quarterbacks were in demand. Ohio State(the top three picks played there) and the Southeastern Conference (a record 15 picks) dominated. The Patriots traded out of the first round. And Commissioner Roger Goodell even got booed, if only digitally. “I do believe this draft is going to be the most memorable we have ever had,” said Goodell, noting that it is accompanied by a “DraftA-Thon” to benefit six organizations on the front lines battling the coronavirus pandemic, which is what forced the NFL to cancel all in-person draft events. The first round wasn’t all that remarkable for the picks. Beginning with Joe Burrow of national champion LSU, three quarterbacks went in the top six. Hardly unusual. For months, the Heisman Trophy winner from LSU was linked with the Bengals. Cincinnati began the draft by sending his name to Goodell in the basement of his home. This digital/remote/virtual draft — take your choice — was up and running. With no apparent glitches. Of course, there were no fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip. No bear hug between Goodell and Burrow; the

commissioner said he would miss those, even if his body wouldn’t. This most basic selection show had team personnel making picks from their homes and players sitting on their own couches while learning their future employers. The NFL canceled all draft activities in Las Vegas when the national shutdown of large gatherings began. The league had gone full-bore into free agency last month and, now, seven rounds of the draft through Saturday. “I just believe that our job is to continue on and operate within whatever guidelines are necessary to keep our personnel safe, whether it’s players or coaches or their executives or league personnel,” Goodell said. “We need to make sure that we’re doing things safely and put public safety No. 1, but we also need to carry on. We need to move toward the future. We need to make sure that we’re prepared when we come out of this to be in a position to start our season on time and play our season. That’s our role.” Normalcy, at least among the picks, was the order of the evening, though. First came Burrow, a transfer from Ohio State in 2018. In his spectacular senior season, he threw for 60 — yes, 60 — touchdowns with only six interceptions. The Tigers beat six top 10 teams on their way to the national title. “To jump up to No. 1 over-

NCAA MOVES TOWARD ALLOWING ATHLETES TO BE PAID SPONSORS The Associated Press

The NCAA is moving closer to allowing Division I athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals they can strike on their own as early as next year. Re c o m m e n d e d r u l e changes that would clear the way for athletes to earn money from their names, images and likeness are being reviewed by college sports administrators this week before being sent to the NCAA Board of Governors, which meets Monday and Tuesday. If adopted, the rules would allow athletes to make sponsorship and endorsement deals with all kinds of companies and third parties, from car dealerships to concert promoters to pizza shops, according to a person who has reviewed the recommendations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the details were still being discussed and debated. The recommendations are expected to form the foundation for legislation the NCAA hopes to pass next January so it can take effect in 2021. Changes could still be made before January. No school-branded apparel or material could be used by athletes in their personal endorsement deals, according to the recommendations reviewed by the person who spoke to the AP. Athletes would be required to disclose financial terms of contracts to their athletic departments, along with their relationships with any individuals involved. Athletes would be allowed to enter into agreements with individuals deemed to be school boosters, the person said. The NCAA would create a mechanism to evaluate potential deals for fair market value and spot possible corruption. An athlete could compromise their eligibility

for failing to disclose details of a financial agreement or relationship, the person said. The recommendations also call for allowing athletes to sign autographs for money, sell their memorabilia, and be paid for personal appearances and working as an instructor in their sport. “Trevor Lawrence could have his own passing academy,” the person said, referring to the Clemson quarterback. The recommendations come from a working group set up 11 months ago and led by Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith and Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. The need for change was sped up by pressure from state lawmakers. California was first to enact a law that would make it illegal for NCAA schools to prohibit college athletes from making money on endorsements, social media advertising and other activities tied to name, image and likeness. Dozens of states have followed California’s lead, some more aggressively than others. California’s law does not go into effect until 2023 while a Florida bill awaiting the governor’s signature would go into effect July 2021. NCAA leaders have gone to Congress looking for help to fend of a patchwork of state laws and create a national standard. In one way, the recommendations go even beyond the free-market approach of the California law, which would restrict athletes from making sponsorship deals with companies that conflict with a school’s existing business relationship. For example, an athlete could not sign a deal with Nike if the school had a contract with Under Armour. The working group’s recommendations would keep the NCAA out of that decision. leaving it to each school to decide whether it will allow an athlete to sponsor a competing brand, the person told the AP.

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL football draft Thursday.

all is crazy to me,” Burrow said. He joins a team that went 2-14 last season and desperately needs a jolt of energy. “If you go in thinking, ‘Oh, this is the year we’re going to make the playoffs, this year we’re going to win a playoff game,’ it gets too daunting,” Burrow said. “You’ve got to focus on the process.” Full Coverage: NFL Bengals coach Zac Taylor was confident Burrow could turn the franchise around. “We will never pick at No. 1 again,” Taylor said. “We don’t want to pick in the top 10 again. We’re looking at this as the only time you’re going to get this caliber player to add him to the program, so obviously this is a big deal.” The second overall selection, Ohio State All-America edge rusher Chase Young, also was predictable. Washing-

ton fielded several offers for that spot, but many scouts and personnel executives felt Young was the best player in this crop. At 6-foot-5, 264 pounds, Young led the nation with 16 1/2 sacks and forced fumbles with six last season. The All-American won the prestigious Bednarik and Nagurski awards in 2019, leading the Buckeyes to the Big Ten title. He joins a Redskins team that went 3-13 and allowed 435 points. “I feel like I’m the best player in this draft,” Young said. “What I bring to the table and how I prepare, I definitely believe I’ll make a pretty big impact on the field.” If not for the NFL’s obsession with finding the latest, greatest quarterback prospect, Young might have been the top overall selection. That QB infatuation led Miami to Tua Tagovailoa and the Los Angeles Chargers to Justin Herbert — no surprises there. But Green Bay took a chance at No. 26 by taking Utah State QB Jordan Love. Alabama’s Tagovailoa went fifth, followed in the next spot by Oregon’s Herbert. They were preceded by Ohio State’s Jeff Okudah, the highest-rated cornerback, to Detroit, and Georgia tackle Andrew Thomas to the Giants. Tagovailoa’s health issues didn’t turn off the Dolphins. The Alabama quarterback went to a team that was accused going into last season of “Tanking for Tua.” Tagovailoa comes off major hip surgery, which made his landing

spot one of the first round’s biggest uncertainties. “For me and my family, whoever decided to take a chance on us, that’s where I belonged,” Tagovailoa said. “My biggest thing is I’m trying to prove this was the right decision.” One change he’ll need to make in Miami: No. 13 is not available. The Dolphins retired it for Hall of Famer Dan Marino. “I understand No. 13 is retired, and it should be,” Tagovailoa said. “Whatever number I’m given by the organization, if it’s 78 or 99, I’ll wear it.” Blessed with a quick release, excellent mid-range accuracy and nimble feet, Tagovailoa threw 76 touchdown passes in 24 starts the past two seasons. He helped the Crimson Tide to the 2017 national title. Herbert had a strong postseason, including a terrific Senior Bowl week that raised his stock. At 6-foot-6, 236 pounds, he has the size the pros like, and he’s a good athlete. But he also is not as accurate passing as he’ll need to be. Los Angeles had a burning hole at quarterback after letting go of longtime starter Philip Rivers. Plus, the Chargers plan to move into a new stadium and could use someone to help sell tickets. “This is a special opportunity. Words can’t describe how excited and thrilled and fired up I am for this,” Herbert said. It took until the 13th spot

before a trade was made: Tompa, oops, Tampa Bay moving up one spot to get tackle Tristan Wirfs of Iowa to help protect new/old QB Tom Brady. The Buccaneers got that pick from NFC champion San Francisco. Wide receiver is the deepest position in this draft, but it took until the 12th selection for one to go. Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III, perhaps the fastest man in this group (4.27 in the 40), was the first-ever draftee by the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Jon Gruden loves speed, and he got a burner who scored 24 touchdowns among 98 career receptions. New England, which will go into a season without Brady for the first time since 1999, sent its 23rd overall spot to the Chargers, adding a second- and third-rounder. The Chargers were eager to bolster their defense with Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray. The Packers, despite needs at receiver, offensive line and linebacker, traded up from No. 30 to 26th and selected for the future with Love. Aaron Rodgers, of course, sat for a few years in Green Bay behind Brett Favre. Love might do the same behind A-Rod. LSU had five first-rounders, with LB K’lavon Chasson (No. 20, Jacksonville), WR Justin Jefferson (22, Minnesota), LB Patrick Queen (28, Baltimore) and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (32, Super Bowl champ Kansas City) joining Burrow.

SUPER BOWL CHAMPION CHIEFS PICK LSU RB EDWARDS-HELAIRE The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City Chiefs used the final selection in the first round of the NFL draft to add another threat to their offense. As if they didn’t have enough already. After the phones went silent in their attempt to trade out of the first round, the Chiefs used the No. 32 pick Thursday night on LSU standout Clyde Edwards-Helaire. He was the only running back taken in the first round, and he joins an offense led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill, and tight end Travis Kelce that helped to deliver the Chiefs their first Super Bowl championship in five decades. “This guy we view as an extraordinary running back and a rare talent with the things he can do,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. “We had a pocket of guys — some were offensive linemen, some were corners, some were linebackers. The way it worked out and where we picked and what was left, he was the best player and it made sense for us.” The Chiefs return lead running back Damien Williams and signed former Raiders running back DeAndre Washington in free agency. But given the way the Chiefs churned through running backs last year, losing several to season-ending injuries, it made sense to add a versatile pass-catching threat out of the backfield. “This guy can consistently make plays when there’s really nothing there to be made,” Veach said. “Throwing him in there with Tyreek and Sammy and Travis, I think it could be really exciting.” Edwards-Helaire also comes to the Chiefs with very little wear and tear on his body.

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LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Edwards-Helaire was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the final pick of the first round of the NFL draft.

The 5-foot-7 junior ran just 215 times for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns while catching an astounding 55 passes for 453 yards and another score for the national champions last season. Edwards-Helaire showed up when it mattered most, too, running 16 times for 110 yards in LSU’s victory over Clemson in the title game. “I just feel like this is the perfect fit,” Edwards-Helaire said. “Just how versatile the offense is, and you know, they were big on being able to get their running back out in space, and I felt like that’s where I absolutely thrived.” The Chiefs came into the draft in the most enviable of positions: They were able to retain most of their own free agents, including cornerback Bashaud Breeland and wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, ensuring 20 of 22 starters from their title team would be back for a season that could begin after an abbreviated off-season. The few holes the Chiefs did have were plugged by value signings in free agency. Veteran offensive lineman Mike Remmers was brought

in to replace the departed Cam Erving at swing tackle, and cornerback Antonio Hamilton was signed to replaced Kendall Fuller, who signed a big-money deal with Washington. The Chiefs also brought in Ricky Seals-Jones to back up star tight end Travis Kelce, and they managed to grab DeAndre Washington from the AFC West rival Raiders to provide some depth at running back. That gave the Chiefs plenty of latitude at No. 32. It was the first time in three years that Veach was due to pick on the opening night of the draft. His first draft came after the Chiefs sent their first-round pick in 2018 to Buffalo as part of the deal that allow them to move up and select Patrick Mahomes the previous season. Then last year, Veach sent their first-round pick to Seattle in the days before the draft to get pass rusher Frank Clark, who turned in a Pro Bowl season in helping Kansas City to the championship. Trading out of the first round again remained a distinct possibility, though. The Chiefs had a league-low five

picks — one each of the first five rounds — and were keen to pick up a couple more selections later in the draft. But when the Packers traded up to select quarterback Jordan Love, the phones suddenly went silent in Kansas City. That was just fine with the Chiefs, who had a pocket of players on which they still had first-round grades. They ultimately decided to go with undersized and often-overlooked Edwards-Helaire, choosing him over more high-profile running backs such as Georgia’s D’Andre Swift and record-setting Wisconsin standout Jonathan Taylor. “Our priority going into the draft was really add talent,” Veach said, “and you know, certainly every team has philosophies and that’s no different for us. But I mean, never lose sight in this process, you’re just collecting really good players. There’s value placed on certain positions and we do the same thing, but when you have a guy you think is a Pro Bowl running back, that’s a high value too. We think this guy can be great.”

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“JOY AT WORK: ORGANIZING YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE,” by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein, Little, Brown Spark, 2020 Have you already cleared out your closets and the attic during your downtime lately? Are you a fan of the KonMari method by Marie Kondo? Then you may be interested in reading her new book so that you can tackle your office space whether at home or offsite. Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein came about after the author recalled her early days working in an office environment. This is how she got her start in the decluttering movement. Can one find joy at work? Can file folders spark joy? It is hard to say something sparks joy when it is a necessary item for work. It might be better to ask yourself, “will this help me prosper?” Ms. Kondo suggests that there is a functional joy. Having a functional stapler is a good thing. If your stapler does not work correctly it will cause undue stress in your day. Consider

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getting a new one to bring some happiness to your office. Maybe even one that is in your favorite color. Not only does the book address the paper clutter, but it also talks about the digital clutter that can swarm the office. The emails, voicemails, and full engagement calendar. In any job there are activities that we do not want to do, but the key is to emphasize those that do spark joy. Ms. Kondo says that tidying up at work is not just about having a tidy desk, but to “begin a dialogue with yourself.” This dialogue may be centered around your current job and how to make it better, or it could clear some men-

tal space to think about a career change. This topic is carried further by the chapters written by Mr. Sonenshein. If you do not have a designated workspace, this book can still be applicable. The author wrote about tidying up personal conflicts and your attitude towards your coworkers. I never thought about applying the concepts to relationships. We tend to hang on to anxieties, failures, and criticism from others. He suggests writing the negative thoughts on a piece of paper, honoring the message by taking a key lesson from it, and then discarding the paper by shredding it. Through stories from their clients, the authors help to inspire the reader to examine the physical and emotional clutter that builds in our work lives. Many of us spend most of our lives working. We should do our best to tidy up and make sure we can go to the office with as much joy as we can. This title is available as an eBook and audiobook for free checkout through the Sunflower eLibrary with a valid Emporia Public Library card.

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The David Traylor Zoo of Emporia is inviting community members to create their own animal habitats the Home Town Habitats contest. The contest gives people a chance to win an Emporia Friends of the Zoo family membership and a gift basket from the zoo’s gift shop. Entries are due by Friday. Education Coordinator Dehlia Sutton said she and Zoo Director Lisa Keith settled on the idea after coming across a post on social media where a neighborhood had created a “zoo” with homemade exhibits. The idea seemed like a great way to keep the community involved with the zoo during its temporary closure. “We kept bouncing ideas off together to see what we could do to keep the community involved,” Sutton said. “It’s such neat idea because it’s a learning opportunity for the kids. They can do some research about their animals and learn about their habitats.” And, it gives families a chance to work together — or independently — as they flex their creative muscles. There’s no limit to the number of entries per family, so everyone in a household who wants to create their own habitat and submit an entry can do just that.

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Habitats can be created using just about anything and anywhere — indoors or outdoors — with any kind of materials. “This is for kids and adults, and there’s no age limits on this,” Sutton said. “If your favorite animal at the zoo is the lemur, do some research and come up with a creative habitat. Your imagination is your only limitation.” Sutton said people are not limited by the animals currently housed at Emporia’s zoo either. The chance to win an EFOZ membership can be an exciting incentive, Sutton said. While Emporia’s zoo is free, an EFOZ membership will grant you reduced-admission prices to zoos around the country. “If you become an EFOZ member you can actually bring your membership card to zoos all around the country,” she said. “An EFOZ

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member can go to the Sedgwick County Zoo and it’s 50 percent off of your entry in. I have family that lives in Arkansas and we can go to the Little Rock Zoo and it’s 50 percent off of the entry there. I don’t think people realize you can use your membership at other zoos and gift shops.” To enter, simply fill out an entry form and send a photo of your habitat to emporiazooed@emporia-kansas. gov by Friday. A winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced on May 7. Forms can be found under the “Latest News” tab at www.emporiazoo.com or www.facebook.com/Emporia-Zoo-367697018444. We have also attached the form to this story online at www. emporiagazette.com.

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The generosity of Augusta Shepherd (BSB ‘44 Business Administration) and her late husband, R. Hershel Shepherd, continues with Emporia State’s newest Shepherd Scholars. With annual and major gifts from Augusta, son Jim Shepherd, daughter Joyce and Craig French, daughter Judy and David Hawkins, and the family businesses, the initial $150,000 gift in 1994 has grown. Each year since 1995, the Shepherd Scholars Program has honored Emporia State’s most outstanding students, as determined through a robust and competitive application process. Normally, the new Scholars meet the Shepherd family during a luncheon at the Sauder Alumni Center. This year, with campus closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting came via Zoom. Shepherd Scholars from this area are: Kathryn Kienholz, a Modern Language and Health and Human Performance major from Emporia, Kansas. Salman Mostafa, a Business Data Analytics major from Emporia, Kansas. Marisleysis Velazquez, a Psychology and Modern Language major from Emporia, Kansas. Rose Wahlmeier, a Nursing major from Burlington, Kansas. Eligible students have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, meet, at a minimum, the traditional definition of “junior” classification by having completed at least 60 credit hours at the time of application, and have at least two semesters’ worth of coursework remaining before graduation. About Emporia State University

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Emporia State University offers over 200 academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and The Teachers College. For three consecutive years, ESU is the only public university in Kansas to have earned national recognition as a College of Distinction, an honor for universities that demonstrate innovative application of

high-impact education. In addition, U.S. News and World Report data shows ESU students have the lowest student debt of all Kansas public universities. U.S. News also cited ESU’s School of Business as a best value for both in-state and out-of-state students and ranked the online graduate education program in the Top 100 programs in the nation. For more information, visit www.emporia.edu.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Traveling, attending events and communicating with people who share your sentiments will make your day more enjoyable. Romance is featured, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you keep things in and a positive lifestyle change looks promising. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Take a step forward. Stop perspective, you’ll figure out what to do next. Stop talk- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Practice what you preach. procrastinating and letting others interfere in your busiing and start living up to the promises you make. Show A levelheaded attitude will encourage positive change. ness. Be responsible and do things the way you see fit. discipline when faced with temptation. Keep the past at a distance and learn from your experi- Expand your mind, philosophy and awareness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Organize your time and ences. Surround yourself with people who offer positive SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Take a breather, rethink stick to your schedule. A change may not be welcome, but support. your next move and do your best to sidestep opposition,

arguments and untrustworthy people. Concentrate on AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You can stabilize your life and gain confidence if you are diligent and pay yourself, your talents and being positive. close attention to detail. A romantic gesture will lead to a SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Be straightfor- more intimate relationship with someone special. ward, or you will end up in a difficult situation. Get along with everyone, and avoid being challenged. Nurture the PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Your situation is facing changes. Before you make a move, consider what’s best for relationships that contribute to your emotional well- you. Someone will try to intervene if you hesitate. Quesbeing. tion motives, honesty and integrity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may crave ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Use your charm to get your change, but taking your time can spare you from making a way. Reconnecting with someone from your past will be mistake. Look at every angle, assess your current holdings revealing and will help you make a decision you’ve been and consider the long-term effects before making a move. reluctant to make. Romance is featured.

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DEAR ANNIE: I thought you missed something very important in your response to the young lady who was scared to see a male doctor. Her mom is doing her a great disservice in not paying attention to her daughter’s fears about seeing a male doctor. I would like to say that any upright OBGYN would understand her fears and do his best to put her fears to rest. And in this day and age, most male doctors would have a female nurse in the office during the entire procedure. The nurse would help the young lady feel at ease, even holding her hand and talking to her about what the doctor is doing and possibly engaging in small talk to get her mind off this fearsome experience. I doubt if this is the first time the doctor has faced this situation, and he probably knows how it should be handled. I have two daughters, and they both went through the same thing, fears and all. How this procedure is handled now will follow her all of her life. It won’t be the most pleasant thing, but it does get easier as time goes on. -- Mom in N.C. DEAR READERS: A great many of you wrote to say that a female nurse would most likely be in the room. Thank you for pointing out my oversight. And if a female nurse is not present, Mom and daughter should insist upon one before allowing the procedure to go forward.

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM TAXATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES The Governing Body of Emporia, Kansas, will meet on May 6, 2020, at 1:40 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, Civic Building, 522 Mechanic, Emporia, Kansas, for the purpose of hearing a request by Simmons Pet Foods KS Inc., 417 Warren Way, Emporia, Kansas, for an exemption from taxation for the real property expenses associated with the 2018-19 business expansion. The total real property expense associated with the 201819 business expansion was $31,719,935.00. The Governing Body will consider a request for a 10-year property tax exemption on the real property improvements associated with the expansion. Detailed information is available at the City Manager's office. For further information, please contact Mark McAnarney, City Manager, 522 Mechanic, Emporia, Kansas 66801 or (620) 343-4252. Oral and written comments will be recorded and become a part of the City of Emporia, Kansas Official Record. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons needing assistance. Requests for accommodation should be submitted to Mark McAnarney, City Manager, 522 Mechanic Street, Emporia, Kansas 66801 or (620) 343-4252 by May 5, 2020. Kerry Sull, City Clerk

(First Published in the Emporia Gazette on April 25, 2020). REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Kansas Department of Transportation’s Work Category: 212 – Highway Design – Minor Facility RFQ City of Emporia, KDOT CCLIP Project 56 KS-5412-01 at US-50 Highway & Prairie Street (City Project No. PV1909). The City of Emporia, Kansas is requesting statements of interest, qualifications, and experience for preliminary engineering and project management in the category equivalent to the KDOT’s Work Category: 212 – Highway Design- Minor Facility and for roadway construction inspection in the equivalent to KDOT’s Work Category: 241 – Construction Inspection & Testing. Description: The City of Emporia has received funding for this project through KDOT State Fiscal Year 2022 City Connecting Link Improvement Program, which is an intersection geometrics and signalization improvement project on US-50 (6th Ave) & Prairie Street. Schedule and Deadlines: Anticipated Schedule: Evaluation and ranking of proposals shall take place about three (3) weeks after the submittal date, at which time all firms (that submitted proposals) will be notified of the ranking. Negotiations with the highest ranked firm will commence about two (2) weeks after notification. Notice to proceed should be issued approximately 3 weeks after notification of the firm selection. A KDOT Three-Party agreement would be expected after firm selection. Evaluation Factors Factors for evaluation and weight: 1. Ability to perform the desired services within the time prescribed – 15 pts; 2. Past performance of the firm – 15 pts; 3. Training of staff – 15 pts; 4. Previous experience with similar work and knowledge of project procedures – 15 pts; 5. Commitment of resources that could limit performance (ex.: staff, equipment) – 15 pts; 6. Firm’s familiarity with project area – 15 pts; 7. Accessibility of firm’s office – 10 pts (max.). The highest ranked firm will be asked to enter into negotiations with the City of Emporia for an agreement. In the event the City of Emporia can not reach an agreement with the highest ranked firm, it will terminate negotiations with the said firm and commence negotiations with the next highest ranked firm, and so on, until an agreement is reached for a satisfactory scope of services for a fair and reasonable number of hours and/or fee, or the City of Emporia decides to pursue other alternatives. Instructions for Technical Proposal Certification by Prospective Participants, Certification by Prospective Participants & Supplemental Data Sheet Preliminary Review Committee Report Selection Committee Report The consultant’s proposal must not exceed 15 pages (excluding resumes and Tax Clearance Certificate) to address the topics listed. Describe processes and procedures proposed by consultant to meet the KDOT funding year project completion deadline listed above. Describe processes and procedures, included best practices, that will be used to perform the tasks and produce the deliverables described above under “Request for Proposal”. Include in the proposal items such as: Any sub-consultant and their role (If any) that will be performing service on the project. All sub-consultants must complete the Special Attachment No. 10 (“Tax Clearance Certificate”). Questions about this request for qualifications shall be sent to the: City of Emporia Engineering Department James M. Ubert, P.E. City Engineer 522 Mechanic Emporia, KS 66801 620.343.4260 office, 343.4262 fax

(First Published in the Emporia Gazette on April 25, 2020). IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of LOIS M. BUSH, Deceased Case No: 2020 - PR - 000019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on April 8, 2020, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Marvin R. Bush, Executor named in the “Last Will and Testament of Lois M. Bush”, deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of the first publication of notice under K.S.A 59 - 2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. /s/ Marvin R . Bush Petitioner John S. Waugh #18465 P. O. Box 278 Eskridge, Kansas 66423 Telephone (785) 449-2452 Fax (785) 449-2251 E-Mail : waughlaw@embarqmail. com Attorney for Petitioner

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY , KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICKY MILLER a/k/a RICK MILLER, Deceased Case No . 2020 - PR - 000014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED : You are notified that on March 4, 2020, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration was filed in this Court by Pamela K . McCarter and an Order Appointing Pamela K . McCarter Administrator was filed April 9, 2020. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate months from the date of first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 59 2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. PAMELA K . McCARTER , Petitioner KRUEGER LAW OFFICE BY : THOMAS A . KRUEGER ( # 06089 ) 501 Commercial, P.O. Box 728 Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 342-2499 Attorneys for Administrator

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(First Published in the Emporia Gazette on April 25, 2020). Public Hearing Notice Due to social distancing and the prohibition of gatherings of 10 or more people to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, physical access to the meeting will be limited. In accordance with Kansas Open Meeting Act (KOMA) the meeting can be viewed on Facebook Live, or joined via phone. Please contact Joe Foster at 620-343-4268 for additional information. Written comments can also be submitted tojfoster@emporia-kansas.govor mailed to the City of Emporia, Planning and Zoning Office, 521 Market Street, Box 983, Emporia, KS 66801 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE EMPORIA-LYON COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, May 19, 2020 IN THE CITY COURT ROOM IN THE CIVIC BUILDING AT 518 MECHANIC STREET TO CONSIDER: APPLICATION 2020-04: A request of Dan Smoots to annex approximately 5-acres of property located at to the west of 4700 W. Hwy 50 into the City of Emporia to connect to city utilities. APPLICATION 2020-05: A request of Dan Smoots to rezone an approximately 5-acre portion of the parcel located to the west of 4700 W. Hwy 50 from C-2, Restricted Commercial to I-1, Light Industrial for potential development as authorized under Article 26-1 of the Zoning Regulations. The legal description of the subject property is: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 20 SOUTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE 6th P.M., LYON COUNTY, KANSAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 12 S. 89°05'28” E. 1267.36 FEET; THENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 12 N. 00°54'32” E. 103.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 50 AS DESCRIBED IN TRACT 1 OF CASE NO. 25582 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS, ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF EMPORIA, KANSAS, AS DESCRIBED ON DOCUMENT NO. 2015-04360; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID CITY OF EMPORIA TRACT N. 00°32'25” E. 945.70 FEET; THENCE N. 89°05'08” W. 263.00 FEET; THENCE S. 00°32'25” W. 948.94 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 50; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 50 S. 89°47'27” E. (HIGHWAY 50 TRACT: S. 89°03' E.) 263.30 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.73 ACRES THE BASIS OF BEARINGS ON THIS DESCRIPTION IS THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 12 BEING S. 89°05'28” E. (HIGHWAY 50 TRACT: S. 88°21' E.) All interested persons are invited to attend and express their views. Contact the Emporia–Lyon County Metropolitan Area Zoning Office at 343-4268 for additional information. Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

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(First Published in the Emporia Gazette on April 18, 2020). (First Published in The Emporia Gazette April 18, 2020) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A.G.W., MINOR Case No. 2020-AD-000005 NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO DETRECK JULIAN FOSTER AND ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-named Court by Brian Scott Neuenschwander, Petitioner, praying for an Order and Decree of said court that the Petitioner be permitted and authorized to adopt Amelia Grace Whitney, as his own child; that an Order and Decree of Adoption of the said child by the petitioner be made and entered by said Court; for an order terminating the parental rights of the natural father of said child; that the name of the child upon adoption by the Petitioner be changed; and that he have all other proper relief. If you claim an interest in this child, you are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of May, 2020, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. of said day, in the District Court of Lyon County, in the City of Emporia, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said Petition. ATHERTON & HUTH LAW OFFICE DEBORAH A. HUTH, S.C. # 14987 415 Commercial P. O. Box 624 Emporia, KS 66801-0624 (620) 342-1277 Fax (620) 342-2343 deb@athertonhuth.com Attorney for Petitioner

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RIVERSIDE 4-HERS COMPLETE SOCIAL DISTANCING PROJECT The Emporia Gazette

embers of the Riverside 4-H Club recently completed a media project via social distancing, urging the community to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The message reads, “Please stay home so we can our fair in August.”

Taylor Pringle

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Volume 147, Issue 67

April 25 and 26, 2020

REYER’S COUNTRY STORE OFFERS ECLECTIC SUPPLIES By Linzi Garcia

linzi@emporia.com

Reyer’s Country Store, located still at 501 E 7th St in Strong City, is providing a myriad of home goods available for in-store purchase. Customers can expect to find everything from pet and livestock feed to plants and seeds to cards and puzzles at Reyer’s. Co-owner Lana Reyer said she and her husband Kim are there to “help the community” through this family business, and they are doing so by providing food and entertainment. “There’s been a lot of requests from the community that they want to plant gardens,” Reyer said. “Normally we do not carry seeds, but this year, we have already made three orders of seeds.” Reyer said it’s been fun to watch children come into the store and pick out the seeds and plants they want to include in their garden--a home activity to keep kids busy and teach them about plants during the stay at home order. She also has noticed that the sale of cattle feed is slowing down-an effect of the challenging current cattle market. Additionally, Reyer’s offers ammunition for a variety of firearms, as well as mail-order Wrangler jeans. The eclectic collection of goods is further bolstered by the Reyers’ willingness to make special orders for customers in need of things the store may not immediately have on hand. The local customer base has increased during the stay at home order, as local families are shopping locally more frequently. “I am happy and thankful to see a lot of local people maybe that worked in Emporia or went to Em-

C O U R T E S Y poria to buy groceries, and now … they’re coming here and trying to get things here, and we do appreciate that,” Reyer said. Reyer said she and her husband disinfect the store after customers come through, and some customers are waiting outside of the store while others shop, in order to best maintain social distance. Social distancing is enforced within the store, too. Reyer’s is now carrying Trolley House Distillery hand sanitizer, in

P H O T O S order to extend sanitation practices from the store to the home. The Reyers’ daughter was working with them but now stays home with her family. They were also used to having their grandchildren’s youthful vibrancy fill the store most days. Reyer said it has been challenging to not be so near to family now but that she and Kim are doing Please see Reyers, Page 3

VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE WARMS CAMPERS’ HEARTS

CHAMBER COMMENTS ON IMPACT OF RODEO CANCELATION By Linzi Garcia

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S C R E E N S H O T By Linzi Garcia

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Camp Wood brought campfires to living rooms across the region. Camp Wood Chief Operating Officer Ryne Witt, as well as five other counselors and educators offered a virtual campfire via Zoom last week. The Camp Wood folks treated this campfire like any other, start-

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ing with a message to leave the rocks on the ground during the gathering. Local families and Camp Wood friends were muted while the counselors taught cues for moving through the event’s songs and story. The counselors led about 40 participants through five repeat-after-me songs, including Princess Pat, Hey Burrito, and The Moose Song, paired with matching dance

G A R C I A / L E A D E R - N E W S moves. Participants who allowed video access could be seen dancing in their living rooms, yards and driveways. Smiles filled the screens, indicating that this virtual campfire was a success. Following the songs, Witt told a campfire story about a moose who went to college with his uncle on an antler scholarship. The virtual campfire concluded with the song

that campers always conclude every campfire with--Green Trees. Virtual “campers” crossed their arms over one another and swayed, as if everyone was holding hands and swaying together in person. On Friday, Camp Wood offered the first virtual chapel session. More details for accessing the Zoom gathering can be found on Camp Wood’s Facebook page.

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The Leader-News spoke with Chase County Chamber of Commerce Director Toni Schneider for an update on how the community and its businesses are doing, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what I hear most of us are dealing with this (stay -at-home order) fairly well,” Schneider said in an email to chamber members. “Of course it presents different challenges to different people. Many people in our community are stepping up to help out wherever they can and for that we are very grateful!” The small businesses are putting their best feet forward to continue business as effectively as possible. Local essential businesses are taking things hour by hour as new restrictions develop and nation-wide discussions of opening occur. The county will still feel the impact of large event cancelations that were scheduled for this summer, Please see Chamber, Page 3

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SAFEGUARDS AGAINST PRAIRIE FIRES: PART III By Dawn Sisson

Chase County Historical Society

Dangers of great losses was what the pioneers faced when prairie fires roared across the prairies. Taking out crops, timber, outbuildings, homes, towns and unfortunately lives. Some of the ways to avoid this danger was by early preparedness. Some included cutting high grass and weeds before they became to tall, back burning around homesteads and crops, warning new settlers of the danger of unattended fires, and later instructions were given to plow around areas of potential hot spots. Also, these losses where of high expenses to the owners of the property. 1875, Sept. 2, Chase County Leader: “Farmers, in the hurry of haying, should not forget to protect themselves against prairie fires. Fire guards can be made now better than later in the season. In addition to the large quantity of hay that will be put up, much of the wheat will remain in the stack for months and a prairie fire would be very disastrous.” 1875, Nov. 19, Chase County Courant: “A million dollars will scarcely cover the losses by prairie fires in Kansas this fall” 1876, Sept. 7, Chase County Leader: “The season for prairie fires is approaching and it would be well for our citizens to cut down the weeds and tall grass on and about their premises. Before many weeks the now beautiful sunflower will be in the “sere and yellow leaf” and as dry as a powder horn, only requiring a stray spark to cause an untold loss of property. A fire guard around the south side of town would be a good thing and we don’t know any better way of spending a few dollars of the city funds. We have no doubt but what this hint is all that is required and every precaution will be made------when its too late.” 1879, Sept. 11, Chase County Leader: “The first prairie fire of the season took place west of

Robert Cuthbert’s on Spring Creek, on Wednesday of last week. Fifty-five rods of rail fence, belonging to Mr. Robert Cuthbert, were burned and a portion of his Osage gedge destroyed. This should be a warning to all persons. The season for prairie fires will soon be at hand, and it behooves farmers to prepare their fire guards. Thousands of dollars worth of propery is destroyed yearly that might be prevented by a little foresight. Don’t wait until the grass is dry. A little labor judiciously expended in time may save your property. Try it, just once.” 1879, Oct 2, Chase County Leader: “But for the fire guard burned by the Prairie Hill company, the prairie fire would have come into town last Saturday night. The city council should have a fire guard burned south of town immediately.” 1880, Sept. 24, Chase County Courant: “The time for prairie fires is close at hand, and we would say to new settlers, be careful how you set out fires on the prairies. Millions of dollars worth of property is destroyed annually by these fires, and it behooves every one not to recklessly set fire to the prairie.” 1914, Oct. 15, Chase County Leader: “PARKMAN WARNS OF PRAIRIE FIRES”, The state Marshal says rank growth of grass makes danger greater---Guards should be plowed---Mr. Parkman believes danger is real and pressing this year and He is urging Farmers to act at once.” “Topeka---Prairie fires have added to the fire danger in Kansas this fall according to Harrison Parkman, state fire marshal. And all on account of the heavy rains of a few weeks ago. Where kast year at this time there was nothing left of the pastures to catch fire, this year reports are coming in of rank growth of grass all over the west centeral part of the state. Miles and miles of prairie in another ten days will be

in proper condition to catch fire from a chance spark. “Fire guards should be plowed more thoroughly this fall than for years. Declared the state fire marshall. Now is the time to plow them. And see to it that they are wide enough, and plenty of them ploed up. The danger is real and pressing.” Parkman is engaged in the pleasant and profitable problem of cutting down the state fire loss. In the last eighteen months the daily loss from fire in the state has dropped from $15,000 a day, to a little over $9,000 a day. Credit generally is given the fire prevention measurers that have been put in steadily, through the Women’s clubs, through the boy scouts and through the newspapers. Kansas even has a regular course of fire prevention now in the public schools. Parkman has written a fire prevention text book. The state university has installed a correspondence course in fire preventon for those who cannot get it in the schools. In the old days in Kansas a prairie fire frequently would wipe out all vegetation in an entire county, and endangered all the lives in that district. On account of the rank growth of grass this fall, it is feared that there may be a repetition of this, though there have been comparatively few in late years. “Plow fire guards,” says Fire Marshall Parkman. And since the fire loss has decreased a third since Harrison Parkman began sending out his warning, the call probably will be heeded.”

April 25 and 26, 2020

SENIOR CENTER NEWS By Deb Haglund

We continue with meals and only meals! (Sad face) Again, we have a revised activity week...like no activities. We continue to do only out meals and pickups, but have plenty if you would like a meal or two. All you have to do is call 273-8511 and you can either pick the meal up... or we can deliver it, if it is within our meal delivery areas. We also have FROZEN meals for those that can heat food on their own. These are fully cooked meals that have been frozen. You simply thaw them out, put on a microwave plate and heat to temperature, or heat to temp in a conventional oven. These are very good and you can pick the ones you like the best. If you need help with groceries and we can work it into our schedule, we will do what we can to help there also. Get a list ready and give us a call. There is no guarantee what the store has in stock, but we will do our best. Again...we will all get through this and hopefully come out stronger and better. We miss seeing each of you, but want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending virtual hugs your way. Deb And as always, we want

to thank our many faithful volunteers, but REALLY DO NEED a few new ones. If you have been thinking about volunteering at the center, it would be the PERFECT time to start. And if you aren’t one that likes to commit, we can also use a few that can just fill in when our regulars can’t be with us, so again if you have been thinking about being a volunteer, call us! Our volunteers usually come to the center by 10 a.m. and leave shortly after 1 p.m., AND we

have a good time too! If interested, call the center at 273-8511 to visit about it. We have great meals so why not call in your reservations by at LEAST 9:30 a.m. the day you plan to eat? You can also call in earlier or even in the evenings, as we have an answering machine, and check it each morning. Please give us a call at 620273-8511. Again, stay healthy and we will hope this is all behind us soon!

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April 25 and 26, 2020

CHAMBER From PAGE 1 such as the Flint Hills Rodeo. The rodeo--originally scheduled for May 28-30-was canceled for the first time in 83 years. “A lot of the businesses are going to be missing out on business,” Schneider said in a phone interview. “A big part that we don’t always think about is the personal

impact. Rodeo has been traditionally like alumni weekend or homecoming--come back to Chase County to visit family and go to the rodeo.” Schneider said she has heard from community members that they are disappointed in the cancelation but that they would be uncomfortable attending such a large gathering during an emphatic time of social distancing. Though things may be challenging now, Schneider anticipates

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that when things return to some semblance of normalcy, the county will experience a surge of business. “They may not be happy about it, but, so far, the people that I have talked to have an attitude that this will pass, we’re going to get through this, and we will be excited to get back to normal,” Schneider said. “We can make it through this.” The chamber office is still closed, but personnel are working from home and

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in and what Reyer’s Country Store offers for the community, especially in a time of need. She hopes local residents will continue to support the store when the stay at home order has concluded. Overall, the Reyers have faith that everything will work out. Reyer’s Country Store

is currently open from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays.

From PAGE 1 the best they can, all things considered. Reyer holds a positive outlook now and for the future. She enjoys what she does, the people who come

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are still available via email and phone. “I hope we can continue to support our small town businesses when they were here for us when we needed them,” Schneider said.

LEGALS

LEGALS (First published in the Chase County Leader News 4/23/2020) CHASE COUNTY ORDER PROHIBITING DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITATION DURING COVID-19 In an effort to further mitigate the potential transmission of COVID-19, Candra Good, Chase County Health officer, has ordered that all door to door solicitation within Chase County cease, and not continue for the duration of the stay at home order. Any violation of this order is a class C misdemeanor. This mandate is effective on April 16, 2020. To stay updated on KDHE's recommendations and guidelines to help protect your families, please refer to KDHE'S COVID-19 website listed. http://www.kdheks.gov/ coronavirus/index.htm /s/Candra Good Candra Good Chase County Health Officer

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NEW LISTING 501 Ceder. Here is what you have been looking for, a newer ranch style home with many updates that is move in ready! This home offers 1,232 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and was built in 1999. With an open concept kitchen/living room, vaulted ceilings and a master suite, the house has all the modern amenities. Plus an attached garage and a full unfinished basement with an egress window, there is a lot of space with lots of potential. New flooring and new kitchen appliances all on a corner lot. A must-see! $119,900.00 501 UNION Cottonwood Falls Take a look at this clean, updated 1,100 sq ft home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath plus an office and an unfinished basement. Built in 1910, with lots of charm, hardwood floors and tall ceilings. The kitchen has been updated, along with the windows, siding and wrap around porch. It sits on a large corner lot with a 720 sq ft Morton bldg w/ stove, built in 2002 with a concrete floor. Property includes cider orchard. Come see for yourself! $74,900.00 NEW LISTING: 519 Mulberry - Corner lots with city water, sewer hookups and a 30/50amp electrical hookup, come and build your dream home or park your RV! $14,900.00

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312 Cherry St. Cottonwood Falls. Completely remodeled, 1+ bedroom, 2 bathroom home built in 1910. Home has 988 sq. ft. plus full unfinished basement (Could be finished) CH/CA & new roof, guttering, siding, windows, and so much more. Home has open floor plan and a master suite. Large lot 110’ x 88’ with privacy fence and detached garage. This home is move in ready and a must see! NEW PRICE $99,900.00

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NEW LISTING 301 E 7th St. Strong City 20 Unit Motel with brick exterior, owner’s living quarters, laundry room and garage. The ranch-style live in quarters offer approx 2,090 sq ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, including a master suite, office for checking in to the hotel, hardwood floors, limestone fireplace. Tons of charm and potential and priced to sell! Formerly the Prairie Fire Inn & Spa, the motel has not been in operation for a few years and needs you to bring it back to life! $59,900.00 311 Broadway - Known as Cottonwood Falls Collectibles, Established antique store w/ plus of an apartment. 2420 sq. ft. CA/CH, tin ceiling. hardwood, $65,000.00 313 Broadway - Great office or retail space. 3000 sq. ft. exposed limestone, CH/ CA finished basement $98,500.00

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Directory of Area Churches Cedar Point Community Church

Church Phone: (620) 274-4383 Worship Service, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 9 a.m.

Saffordville United Methodist Church Pastor Marilyn Christmore Church Phone: 279-4549 Home Phone: (620) 412-9455 email:christmorem@ gmail.com Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery available Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church (USA)

Church Phone: 273-6650 200 Maple Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Flint Hills Community Church

Matfield Community Church

Church Phone: 620-273-6777 Sunday School, 10 a.m. Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.

Matthew Regier, Pastor 620-877-7091 Coffee and Visiting 10:15-10:30 a.m. Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.

Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

Tim Woods, Pastor 620-388-2967 twoods@ greatplainsumc.org. Worship Service, 11 a.m.

Elmdale United Methodist Church Tim Woods, Pastor 620-388-2967 twoods@ greatplainsumc.org. Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

Father Andrew Seiler Mass: Sunday, 8:30 a.m.; and Tuesday & Thursday, 12:15 p.m.

Strong City Grace Lutheran Church Elder Paul Jones 273-6208 Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:20 a.m.

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April 25 and 26, 2020

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#MaskingMorris is still the theme for April. Morris County has managed another effective two week stretch of minimal COVID-19 activity: another eight negative tests during this timeframe with a couple very recent ones still pending results. But just to our south and southeast you all have heard of the big spike in positive testing coming largely from two employers in Emporia: Tyson Packing Plant and Simmons Pet Food. These “essential service” companies have kept their employment numbers basically intact during this period, and by nature of what they do, are very challenged in keeping their workers from commingling, both on the job and to a degree in their transit to and from their work shifts. So in an adjacent County to Morris, at least 50 recently tested COVID-positive citizens reside, and who knows how many potentially infected others who have yet to be tested. This reality needs to be a red alert to us in Morris County, where many may feel inclined to relax from the separation guidelines we have been living under. The suggested peak period of COVID activity for Kansans is now through at least the end of April…so IT IS NOT THE

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TIME TO RELAX, especially with what we are seeing less than 40 miles away. We really need to continue wearing masks when in public, hence the new slogan being touted, #MaskingMorris. We all want to get thinking about the return to a semblance of normalcy, but this silent killer has to be respected, and allowed to run its own course. Two more weeks of protecting ourselves and each other is very critical to thwarting COVID’s course from getting a foothold in Morris County! Please remain DILIGENT to the Governor’s Stay At Home Order through May 3rd. A most interesting statistic that is being validated week after week during this pandemic is that 4 in 5 (80 percent) infected carriers of COVID-19, have only minimal symptoms or none at all. Symptoms might just be like that of a chest cold, and not prompt you to be as guarded when around others. So this is when and where hotspots of positive tested groups can

spring up out of the blue. This is a virus we need to be fearful of – enough so to stay home, and when you must get out, please wear your masks. And thank you to all who are working to keep us fed and healthy during this craziest of times. Morris County Hospital is in the midst of its slowest several days since the outbreak emerged. We are probably one of the safest spots in the County as our staff is so tuned into looking for symptoms, as well as to the proper cleaning requirements and making regular wipe down efforts. So my message is to not put off visiting our providers if you are not well or if you must have routine lab work and prescription refills. We remain very much open and ready to assist with your medical concerns. And we are using telehealth technology to see you in your homes. Call 620-7675126 to learn more about that option of getting care Thank you and STAY SAFE.

SHERIFF’S REPORT News Release April 13 to April 19 4/13 Sheriff responded to assist a citizen in Cottonwood Falls. Fire Chief and Cedar Point Fire Department responded to the report of a grass fire near mile marker 311 on highway 50. EMS responded to one patient in Cottonwood Falls, they did not transport. 4/14 Fire Chief and Matfield

Green Fire Department responded to the report of a grass fire off the turnpike that was causing dangerous driving conditions. 4/15 Deputy responded to the report of a possible domestic disturbance in Strong City. 4/17 Call about a steer out on highway 177, owner was notified. EMS responded to a patient in Cottonwood Falls, they did not transport. 4/18 Deputy responded to

the report of a suspicious pedestrian downtown Cottonwood Falls. Deputies responded to the report of multiple pedestrians out at the Chase County State Lake, the lake is still closed locals and non-locals. 4/19 EMS responded to patient in Matfield Green. Deputy responded to the report of suspicious pedestrians in Cottonwood Falls. Deputy responded to a civil dispute in Cottonwood Falls.

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Ground alfalfa movement USDA-Kansas Dept. of Ag Market News

Hay market trade slow; Prices steady; demand light to moderate and the supply of hay is moderate. Most producers have been busy in the fields planting and spraying for insects and weeds. The cold snap seemed to set back some stands of alfalfa, worse in some areas than others, but is expected to bounce back. Rain would be welcome for both southwestern and south-central areas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there are some pockets of dryness developing in portions Kansas, but no changes were made there this past week, although the area of south-central Nebraska and central Kansas is trending toward the introduction of abnormally dry conditions. Abnormal dryness (D0) remained at 3 pct, moderate drought (D1) increased slightly to 4 pct, and severe drought (D2) remained at 2.4 pct. If you have any extra hay to sell and/or need hay here in Kansas, use the services of the Internet Hay Exchange: www.hayexchange. com/ks.php. SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, steady, alfalfa pellets steady to 5.00 lower; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 255.00-275.00. Dairy, 1.00/point RFV, Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00178.00. Stock cow, 140.00150.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 95.00-110.00, Ground and delivered locally to feedlots 140.00-150.00; Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 195.00-200.00, 17 pct protein 195.00- 210.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 300.00310.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, none reported. Sudan:

large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: none reported. The week of 4/12-4/18, 5,332T of grinding alfalfa and 265T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/sold. SOUTHEAST KANSAS Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 230.00-240.00. Dairy 1.00/ point RFV. Stock cow 150.00160.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa, 115.00-125.00. Ground and delivered, none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 125.00135.00, good, mid squares 105.00-120.00, large squares, 90.00-110.00, large rounds 60.00-65.00. Brome, good, small squares 125.00-150.00, mid to large squares 110.00120.00, large rounds 70.0080.00. Wheat Straw: mid and large squares 60.00-75.00, large rounds 55.00-65.00. The week of 4/12-4/18, 1,077T of grass hay was reported bought/sold. NORTH CENTRALNORTHEAST KANSAS Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay steady; movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares 9.50-10.50/ bale. Dairy 1.00/point RFV,

Supreme 185.00-225.00, Premium 170.00-195.00, Good 150.00-170.00. Stock Cow, 150.00-160.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, 100.00110.00. Ground and delivered 130.00-140.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, mid squares 90.00-100.00, large squares 85.00-100.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome, small squares 7.00-8.00/bale, large squares 95.00-105.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00; Sudan, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Wheat Straw: small squares 5.00-6.00/bale delivered, large squares 100.00-110.00 delivered, large rounds 60.00-70.00. The week of 4/12-4/18, 1,480T of grinding alfalfa and 590T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought/ sold. • Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise noted. Dairy alfalfa prices are for mid and large squares unless otherwise noted. Horse hay is in small squares unless otherwise noted. Prices are from the most recent sales. • C W F Certified Weed Free

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April 25 and 26, 2020

Quarantine Cruise 2020 With the statewide stay-at-home orders in place, it can get pretty lonesome and dreary. A group of Madison folks decided to add a little community fun to the mix, all while still following social-distancing rules. Over 40 vehicles joined the parade as they snaked their way through Madison neighborhoods last Saturday evening. The inspiration for the cruise came from Madison resident Marcie Harrison. “I got the idea of a cruise night after seeing a few smaller towns doing them shortly after all of this started. The more time went on I kept thinking it would be a great idea, but with the stay at home order I wasn’t sure how it would be perceived,” she said. “I felt like after a little over a month of most of us for the most part being isolated, it was needed more than ever.” People were invited to line up at the high school, but they were told they could not get out of their cars and had to limit their passengers in each vehicle to individual households. The long line of vehicles cruised around town for 45-minutes, bringing smiles to peoples faces, often criss-crossing their own train as more vehicles joined along the route. “What was funny was you could tell who knew about it and were waiting for us and you could tell the ones who couldn’t figure out what the heck was going on, but were running to get people out of their houses and hurrying up to get their cell phones out!” said Harrison. “We passed homes with kids in the yard with signs and elderly folks peering through front windows, waving with huge smiles on their faces. We passed folks who were yelling thank you from their porches and front yards and people who live in the country even came in to take in the cruise night as they were lined up in parking lots and along the streets.”

COMMISSIONERS DISAGREE WITH GOVERNOR ON REOPENING COUNTY By Tammy Seimears

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Greenwood County commissioners hold different opinions about who holds the decision making authority for when to move forward on opening the county back up after the last several weeks of sheltering in place due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued an executive order to keep the entire state on a stay-at-home order until at least May 3. Commissioner Chuck Spradlin voiced his frustration at the state’s continued lockdown at the commission meeting Monday morning, saying if needed the county should sue the governor in order to begin the process of opening back up immediately. The difference of opinion came after a review of KDHE (Kansas Department of Health and Environment) statistics by County Health Director Vickie Lindsey-Ross. Emergency Manager Levi Vinson added to the statistics, telling commissioners Kansas’ average for those hospitalized with COVID-19 has ranged between 27-34% of positive cases since the pandemic started. Please see County, Page 4

GWCH RECEIVES STIMULUS FUNDING FOR COVID CITY EXTENDS SHUT-OFF DEADLINE, MOVES FORWARD ON VIOLATION NOTICES Please see Cruise, Page 4

By Tammy Seimears

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The Madison City Council met via Zoom teleconference Monday night for their regular meeting. During their discussion of the COVID situation, the de-

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cision was made to extend any shut-off deadlines for residential water bills through May 3 to coincide with the governor’s current stay-at-home order. The council also decided to move ahead with violation notices, noting people are spend-

ing more time at home, with more time to work on current issues on their properties. The first round of violation letters is being put together for approval at the next meeting. City court will be scheduled in June, with hopes that quarantine restric-

tions are lifted by then. City Clerk Victoria Stewart reported the first set of large roll-off dumpsters will be set this week at the city park. Residents are encouraged to use social-distancing Please see City, Page 4

AREA SCHOOLS MAKE MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT ALTERNATE PLANS FOR HIGH RECEIVES STATE AWARD SCHOOL GRADUATIONS With COVID making a huge impact on everyday lives, special celebrations such as high school graduations are just one of the many events people have re-worked to still be able to hold in some form, whether it be virtual or in person. Area school boards, administration and staff are making plans to commemorate this special milestone and still keep with social-distancing requirements. Madison High School is planning to hold a virtual graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 7. Plans are to hold a Zoom online ceremony to gather online to recognize the 2020 seniors. The speaker will be Jola Casey. Graduates will be introduced, along with their scholarship awards. Madison Superintendent Stu Moeckel said as soon as it is safe to gather together again, later this year, an in-person graduation is planned. When the date is determined, more information will be released. Moeckel also said plans are being made to recognize students for their academic and athletic achievements, including naming the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Details

will be released as soon as they are finalized. Hamilton Superintendent Greg Markowitz said, “First and foremost, we want and need to do what is best for our seniors and their families who have already experienced considerable upheaval and stress in regards to the COVID impact on their senior year.” The Hamilton district is still in the planning stages and is gathering input from their seniors, parents and staff. Their administration team will meet next week to decide whether to hold a virtual ceremony on the original date of May 16 or to wait and plan an in-person event in the future. Eureka schools are planning a graduation parade on May 17. Students and their families will be in separate vehicles. After a parade through town, with stops at the high school for pictures, one vehicle at a time, they will be staging throughout town for friends and families to drive by and honk, wave or toss a card. Watch The Madison News for more information about upcoming celebrations as details become available.

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The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools, including USD 386 Madison/Virgil, as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since its inception in 2002, more than 1,700 awards have been presented to schools across the state. Certificates of Merit were presented by Kansas State Board of Education members. “We are proud to accept this award on behalf our of our students and staff,” said USD 386 Superintendent Stu Moeckel. “This honor symbolizes the support and leadership of the Board of Education, as well as the hard work and dedication of our teachers, staff, and students!” The Confidence in Public Education Task Force is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to strengthen confidence in Kansas public education and to increase awareness of the positive aspects of public education in the state. The Task Force was created in 1981.

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Members of the Task Force include American Association of University Women; Kansas PTA; Kansas Association of School Boards; Kansas National Education Association; Kansas State Board of Education; Kansas State High School Activities Association; Kansas Partners in Education; League of Women Voters – Kansas; and United School Administrators of Kansas.

By Tammy Seimears

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Greenwood County Hospital has received a share of the $17.5 billion dollar stimulus package passed by the US Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital CEO Sandra Dickerson told the board at their meeting Thursday night that the hospital received $412,688.94 which will be used to offset revenue losses the hospital is experiencing in their clinics and outpatient services. Although the finances look good for the month of March, Dickerson told the board to expect to see substantial changes in the April books due to the decrease in patient visits due to people worried about coming in to the clinic and hospital. Director of Nursing Rebecca Randall said the hospital is encouraging patients to come in for services as they have taken extra measures to make sure the hospital and clinic are safe for people to use. They have implemented curbside services and Please see Hospital, Page 2

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Lord, In this time when it is so easy to feel despair, meet us with your deliverance. All our hope is in You. Amen

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On April 13, 2020 Joseph Ehert was arrested for Flee and Elude, Driving While Suspended, No Insurance, Illegal Tags, Speeding, Racing on Highway, Fail to use Signal, a Failure to Appear warrant for Greenwood County and two Failure to Appear warrants for Wilson County. Joseph is currently in the Greenwood County Jail with a $25,000.00 cash surety bond for Greenwood County and a $200.00 cash only bond for Wilson County. On April 14, 2020 Samuel Lopez was brought in by

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a bondsman for a warrant for Failure to Appear. Samuel posted bond and was released. On April 17, 2020 Rick Wallace was arrested for Domestic Battery and Robbery. Rick posted bond and was released. On April 17, 2020 Antonio Veasey was arrested for two counts of Contribute to a Childs Misconduct, Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Using a Communication Device to distribute Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana. Antonio posted bond and was released.

OBITUARIES

Elwilda B. ‘Willie’ Hoobler Elwilda B. “Willie” Hoobler, 86, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Burlington. She was born March 31, 1934 in Merino, Colorado the daughter of Earl and Elin Carlson How. Her family moved near Gridley, Kansas when she was a young girl and later settled west of Burlington. Willie married the love of her life, Roy Eugene Hoobler on December 9, 1952 in Emporia. During their early years of marriage they lived on a farm southeast of Madison. In 1961 Willie and Roy moved Madison and in 1963 they made their home at their current address. Willie was an avid softball coach and player. She was always up for Bingo and enjoyed playing cards at the Madison Senior Center. Willie and Roy are members of the Madison United Methodist Church where she was a member of the U.M.W. Circle #3. She loved family gatherings and spending time with those closest to her. Willie spent many years cleaning homes and looking out for older local residents, helping with their day to day needs.

Willie will live on in the hearts of her devoted husband of 67 years, Roy Hoobler of their home in Madison; a daughter, Deborah Haag and her husband Tony of Olpe; a son, Bernard Hoobler of Madison; sisters, Doris Finical of LeRoy, Kansas, Jean Zorn of El Dorado, Kansas and Eileen Hollowell of Marion, Kansas; two grandchildren, Heather Luby of Emporia and Andrew Haag of Olpe; seven great-grandchildren, Nolan and Emma Fuzzell, Drew Haag, Theron Mays, Chase Langley, Paxton Luby and Harley Haag; several nieces and nephews as well as a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melissa Mays, a great-grandson, Henry Haag; sisters, Erlene Couch and Edna Stewart; brothers, John How and Walter How. Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held in Blakely Cemetery in the near future. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Senior Center and sent in care of the VanArsdale Funeral Home P.O. Box #488, Madison, Kansas 66860. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.

GREENWOOD COUNTY REPORTS SEIZED ASSETS TO KBI The Kansas Bureau of Investigation compiles data from lawful seizures each year, by county, of assets seized used in the commission of a crime. Statewide totals for seized property currency and property was $3,354,984.68. Out of that total, just over $2 million was forfeited by individuals arrested during crimes. The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office seized $9,900 in currency and $2,500 in property, all of which was forfeited. Forfeiture funds may be used for specific expenditures, including law enforcement operations, overtime expense, training, building costs, equipment, vehicles

and grant matches. Law enforcement agencies are required to submit reports accounting for their seizures and forfeitures. In a neighboring county, Elk County Sheriff’s Office is one of 17 Kansas law enforcement agencies to be in non-compliant status due to not submitting an annual report. KBI records show they were notified on more than one occasion by mail, email and phone regarding their non-compliant status and were given 30 days to work with KBI to make any necessary corrections. Elk County is not permitted to file any further state forfeiture actions until they are back in compliance.

telehealth, as well as additional cleaning procedures between patients. Registration may be made from the vehicle, with patients brought directly into exam rooms if necessary in order to reduce wait times and exposure to other patients. Dickerson said recent claim volume has been as low as 30 claims in a period that saw up to 120 claims during the same period pre-COVID. When asked if people should to come to the hospital for services, Dickerson replied, “Absolutely! If someone asks if it is safe to come up here for a service, yes it is! We’re doing everything we can to make it easy and safe for people to come get their service.” In other business, Dickerson reported the Kansas legislation made available to Kansas hospitals an additional $17.5 million dollars. Greenwood County Hospital should see $100,000 as their share as a critical access hospital. Dickerson reported Medicare has reduced their reimbursement for inpatient and swing bed services. Because the hospital is already halfway through their fiscal year, Medicare has deducted additional amounts to compensate for overpayment during the previous six months. In an effort to make sure the hospital does not owe money back to Medicare at the end of the fiscal year, approximately $270 will be held back from each service per day. Dicker-

son said reimbursement will revert back after the fiscal year ends on September 30, but there will be a shortage until then. The hospital recently received a grant from Growing Greenwood in the amount of $2,500. Other grants applied for include a $3,000 grand from Department of Health and Human Services for preparedness response and a $25,000 grant from the Kansas Health Foundation for response and recovery from COVID-19. Dickerson said they should hear back within 15 days if they received either grant. Dickerson said there are three positive COVID-19 cases in Greenwood County. She noted the news is reporting outbreaks in at least three plants in Emporia. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has authorized drive-thru testing because of these outbreaks with 15 minute results. “We are expecting an uptick in our numbers here in the county because there are a number of individuals living in our county who work for one of those plants in Emporia,” said Dickerson. “Here at the hospital we are preparing our response to a potential increase in number of cases. Based on information available to us today, we are estimating that the hospital will see an increase in need of hospital services within the next 10 to 14 days.” Randall reported 36 patients have been tested through the hospital, with 34 negative and two pending results.

MAN FLEES ON MOTORCYCLE DURING TRAFFIC STOP According to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, an attempt to stop a Longton man turned into a chase last week. A deputy attempted to stop Joseph Ehert, 42, on his motorcycle in Fall River for a registration violation. Ehert pulled over to the side of the road but when the deputy requested a driver’s license, he accelerated away. A short pursuit ensued before Ehert abandoned his motorcycle and fled on foot. He was apprehended a short time later.

Ehert was arrested for Flee and Elude, Driving While Suspended, No Insurance, Illegal Tags, Speeding, Racing on Highway, Fail to use Signal, a Failure to Appear warrant for Greenwood County and two Failure to Appear warrants for Wilson County. He is currently in the Greenwood County Jail with a $25,000.00 cash surety bond for Greenwood County and a $200.00 cash only bond for Wilson County.

April 25 and 26, 2020

SENIOR MOMENTS By Hartsel Storrer

Special to The Madison News

Great idea, Marcie Harrison, for the cruise Saturday night. It gave people something to do and still stay a good distance apart. I know I enjoyed seeing all of them go by. I think I counted 36 vehicles. My girls tell me that they use to do this for hours when they were in high school. I was so sorry to hear about Mary Russell. Her and I have had many laughs to-

gether. Our sympathy goes out to her family. We send our thoughts and prayers to Willie Hoobler’s family also. Caroll, the cook at the Senior Center, has really been busy putting out all of these meals. Thank you for your hard work. It is nice that the Senior Center is taking care of all of us old people. I have enjoyed seeing all the red bud trees this year. Does it seem like there are more then normal or is it just me?

SENIOR MENUS Week of April 27-May 1 MONDAY-Ham & beans, parslied carrots, potatoes & onions, strawberries, cornbread, milk. TUESDAY-Chicken & rice casserole, broccoli, pineapple, gelatin, garlic bread, milk. WEDNESDAY-Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/cream gravy, german mixed vegetables, glazed

blueberries, roll, milk. THURSDAY-Chili, crackers, mixed greens salad, salad dressing, applesauce, cinnamon roll, milk. FRIDAY-Tuna pasta salad, cuke & onion salad, mixed fruit, pudding, roll, milk.

April 25 and 26, 2020

In ways big and small we are all experiencing life alterations from COVID-19. Healthcare workers in all their various forms are the ones who are most acquainted with both the immediate and tickle-down affects stemming from the disease. Maybe you or someone you know, or love are on the frontlines fighting COVID-19. If so, the Apostle Paul writes a timely reminder for you (and the rest of us) in his second letter to the church in Corinth. Speaking of his own hardships endured in Asia, Paul says, “We were under

great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us , as you help us with your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.” (2 Corinthians 1: 8b-11) When I ran across these

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Deliverance words last week, I couldn’t help but think, “Wow!” I have talked to some who because of their jobs and positions, and others while coping with life changes at this time, feel extreme pressure. The nature of work or maybe even the loss of a job, seems

a bit like a death sentence. Some of us are discovering the peril of working from home while homeschooling children in different grades. All of us at some point or another has stared at life as we know it now and felt… despair.

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If I read this New Testament passage correctly, I must ask a question. “What if all of this COVID business is taking place so that we might not rely on ourselves but on God?” And would we all be a little more confident to place all our hope and trust in Him if we realized (or simply remembered) that He raises the dead and He delivers. He delivers from joblessness, anxiety over the unknown, fear of sickness, uncertainty in every area of life, from despair…HE DELIVERS! Many of us need to know God still delivers and some

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COUNTY From PAGE 1 Spradlin disagreed, stating Vinson’s figures did not agree with the information given by Lindsey-Ross. Vinson explained the KDHE numbers included the total positive cases to date in Kansas, not just the current active cases, which would change the percentages. He added the information he has received in his daily conference calls with state officials shows even with the high hospitalization rate, Kansas is still below the nationwide average. “It’s lower on about everything, especially in certain counties,” said Spradlin. “Some counties don’t have anything.” Spradlin went on to say he read the CDC (Center for Disease Control) is now estimating a million people have already had a fairly mild case of the virus back in February. He feels he most likely had the virus earlier this year when he was ill. “And the two cases we have are basically people that came from hotspots in other counties, so our county itself right now is not a hotspot,” said Spradlin. He said he felt the county and local cities should make the decision of when to open back up, not the state. Commissioner Paul Hodge agreed things need to begin opening back up. “At one point we’re going to have to start getting back to some kind of normal.” Spradlin said if the federal government mandated an order, it would still fall on the state to make the applicable decision, likewise with the county having final say over what the state orders. “If we’re in a constitutional situation here, it’s the lowest form of government (who has control),” he said. Hodge agreed. Lindsey-Ross said she did not think the county could pass an order with lesser restrictions than the state and referred the question to County Counselor Paul Dean. Spradlin stated, “My opinion is that the county, if we really wanted to, could make that decision.”

CITY From PAGE 1 measures when placing items in the dumpsters. When these are full, they will be replaced with empty dumpsters, for a total of eight in the spring and another six in the fall. A discussion was held regarding the scope of a project in the alley between Grant and Garfield. There was some confusion among council members and the city employee working on the project. Mayor Paul Dean said he would drive by and review the work done. The financial report, prepared by City Treasurer Mike Bartlow, was reviewed and approved by the council. Council president Earl Murphy said the state has contacted Rural Water and are recommending they visit with the city about ways to repair any issues. Manholes are a big source of water infiltration during heavy

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Dean replied, “My opinion is that it sits in the governor’s hands, after the supreme court’s ruling last week.” Spradlin pointed out there is a judge holding that decision up now, in agreement with two Kansas churches against the governor. “So that’s going out the window here shortly.” Dean explained, “We don’t have a supreme court case on the matter between the county and the governor. This isn’t something that’s been litigated. We may have a judge that’s holding something up but I think that was a unanimous decision last weekend that the governor was correct over the row with the legislative committee.” Spradlin asked what if Governor Kelly extends the stay-at-home order through the end of May? “I think it’s wrong,” he said. Hodge agreed. Commissioner Roy Ballard added that he thought if she did extend the order, they would be bound by it. “Maybe we’re the ones that should sue the state, the same reason that the churches sued,” replied Spradlin. Commissioner Ben Fox said he could see it going one of two ways; either the state decides specific counties to phase in the reopening, or the state would leave it up to each county to decide on their own. “Myself, I would rather see it go that way,” said Fox. Ballard agreed. “Governor Kelly, of course she’s on salary. She’s not out there working for a living,” said Hodge. “The one thing about work right now, they’re out of money. Something’s going to have to happen.” Vinson said discussions are being held at the state level regarding how to proceed. When the decision is made to move forward on reopening, it is undecided whether it will be at a statewide level, regional level or county level, as far as who mandates the plan. Commissioners expressed their hopes for county control. Vinson said he should have more answers by the middle of the week. Spradlin referred to the three-phase plan issued from President Trump. He felt the

county is already practicing most of phase one, stressing that people who are at risk are still strongly encouraged to shelter in place. Vinson said emergency managers are working in each county to develop plans for reopening. “I think regardless of which direction it goes, ultimately the social distancing will still remain in effect until there’s a vaccination available. I do believe that at some point soon we’ll get back to some semblance of what we would deem normal.” In other business, Commissioner Spradlin asked Road and Bridge Director Darrel Chrisman if he had heard anything about the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program recently signed into law. The Kansas Department of Transportation will administer funds throughout the state over the next ten years. The bill promises $8 million dollars for every Kansas county for infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges. Commissioners asked Chrisman to get with the county’s contracted engineer, Michael Maris, to get more information. Chrisman reviewed other projects, including: • Poor condition of GG Road, south of US400. Commissioner Hodge received a letter of complaint from residents. The road was recently court ordered to be repaired, as it had been allowed to deteriorate. The county agreed to do the initial work on the township road, with the township responsible for maintenance thereafter. • Commissioner Joe Morgan reviewed grader maintenance procedures with Chrisman. • Commissioner Roy Ballard reviewed plans to widen Hilltop Road. • Sunflower Road repairs are complete and Counselor Dean will file it as a plat. • Reece Road-Chrisman will contact Maris regarding plans. • 340th Road, four miles west of K99-two low water concrete slab crossings are in dangerously deteriorated condition, needing repair. A discussion was held regarding plans for the delin-

quent property tax sale. Dean reviewed the procedures, including the initial demand letter from treasurer, with those remaining unpaid receiving a letter from his office. He said the next sale is approximately 4-6 months out. Commissioners gave consensus to move forward with the sale. Currently there are 195 properties on the list. Dean expects approximately 40-50 will end up on the actual sale. The Eureka High School is planning a Senior Graduation parade on May 17. Plans were reviewed with commissioners by Lindsey-Ross. Lindsey-Ross said the Greenwood County Health Department has received substantial COVID grants and would like to purchase a pharmaceutical grade freezer with a portion of the funds. She had already been planning to purchase a refrigerator for vaccines. Deputy Clerk Deann McCaffree told commissioners they will be mailing every registered voter in the county an application for advance voting. They would like to encourage as many as possible to vote via mail in order to cut down the population at the polls in both the primary on August 4 and the general election on November 3. Commissioner Fox asked Greenwood County Hospital CEO Sandra Dickerson about grant funding awards. She replied they had been told critical access hospitals such as GWCH are supposed to receive $100,000. She noted revenue is down right now due to people not coming in for appointments and the money would be appreciated. She added there are grants out there, however due to GWCH being considered a public hospital because they receive tax revenue, they are not eligible for most grants. County Fire Chief Doug Williams updated commissioners on fire truck fleet repairs. He is also working towards getting bluetooth headsets for firefighters to use to communicate between the driver and those on the outside of the trucks during fires. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2020.

rains, as deteriorated construction allows excess rain water to be pushed through the sewer and into the lagoons. When a large amount of rain flows into the sewer lagoons, waste is pushed through to the creek without having enough time for normal bacteria to treat it. Murphy said he didn’t think the city was in violation status yet as they have been making regular improvements to the system over the last several years. Stewart reported to the council the bids received for relining aging manholes in the city. There are two options; epoxy for $200-250 per foot, which has a life expectancy of 15-25 years; and cement for $100-175 per foot, with a life expectancy of 7-15 years. Dean asked her to map out the number of manholes by zone, focusing primarily on the northwest portion of town which is the oldest. He noted there is approximately $80,000 budgeted to use for sewer projects this year.

Murphy brought up the issue of the heavy trash truck doing damage to city streets. He noted the truck drives along the edge of the streets to pick up trash cans and is breaking down the edges. Dean suggested encouraging people to put their trash cans farther out into the street so the truck doesn’t have to hug the edge so much. Permission was approved for the Main Street Mommas to haul some dirt in from the city lake in order to install more playground equipment. A discussion was also held regarding the elementa-

ry school’s donation of their old playground equipment to the city. Plans are to install it outside the ball field on the hill for younger children to use during games and practices. A thank you note was read from Margie Belt, thanking the city and school board for being proactive and taking action to protect the community. Dog tag registration will be extended through April 30. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at 7:00 pm.

April 25 and 26, 2020

The News Gnome welcomes Miss Reese! Wes and Anna Kathryn Curry are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Reese Evelyn Curry to The Madison News readership! Kathryn was born on April 20, 2020 at 2:13 pm, weighing 7 lbs, 14 ozs and measuring 19 3/4” long. She is welcomed home by two big brothers, 6 year old Kenyon and 4 year old John; and one sister, 2 year old Kathryn. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Kate (Kathryn) Poovey of Oxford, Ks, with great-grandparents the late Robert and Roberta Suhler, of Partridge, Ks. and the late Louis and Berta Jean Poovey of Oxford, Ks. Paternal grandpar-

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People genuinely embraced seeing others having such a good time. “Hearing the horns honking and people yelling and seeing the delight in their faces was more than I expected,” Harrison said. “My heart was totally bursting by the time we were done. I heard from so many since then, both people who brought cars in and people who were watching from home and I’m not sure whose heart was the fullest.” Several people contacted Harrison with great things to say after the cruise. “I had someone tell me their husband who has underlying health conditions hadn’t been out of the house since March 10th and for him to be able to sit out on his porch and see this was so special and their whole family thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said. “That’s what it’s all about. That is what it was meant to do, to bring some light and hope to a town, like so many others across the country, that are in mourning. Mourning the everyday interactions with their friends, family and classmates. We all took for granted the ability to run to the grocery store or post office and be able to visit and chat with our neighbors or to see the community at sporting events and visit or to be able to walk up and give someone a hug. All that has been lost and was taken away from us all so suddenly. My goal was to fill this town up with some excitement and some life for a short time on Saturday night while doing so safely in our own vehicles and still being compliant with the social distancing rules.”

ents are Gregg and Janell Curry of Madison, with great-grandparents Earl and Patsy Jean Murphy of Madison and Bernita and the late Stan Curry of Madison. Welcome to the world Miss Reese!

Harrison said one of the participants described the night as being therapeutic. “She told me seeing the smiles and people so happy to see other people was amazing,” said Harrison. “She even said she didn’t know half of the people they passed in their cars, but it didn’t matter. Just seeing people was so cool. I think it’s safe to say it was the most fun a lot of us have had in quite a while.” Plans are in the makings for more runs in the future. “I know there were people who didn’t join us because they didn’t have a fancy car,” said Harrison. “No fancy cars are needed. Next time we will stress this more. There were many folks in their every day cars and it didn’t matter. I’ve already had many requesting we do this again. I’m already working on a plan for another one in the next month or month and a half. I would like to do this three to four times a year just as a way to bring the community together and life back to our brick streets every now and then on a Saturday night. Make it a new tradition, no matter how simple it may seem. I hope our cruise night will get bigger and bigger each time.” Harrison summed it up, “Life will eventually get back to being busy and hectic. Maybe this will be a good thing to make people slow down and take the time to appreciate and interact with those that we all seem to miss the most during this time, our family, friends and neighbors.” A video of the event was posted on The Madison News Facebook page Saturday evening. There have been almost 7,000 views since it was posted.

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