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STORMONT VAIL HEALTH ‘EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED’ AFTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT UPDATED ZONING REGS By Ryann Brooks and Shayla Gaulding The Emporia Gazette

Stormont Vail Health is ramping up its opposition to a proposal to amend zoning regulations following a meeting of the Lyon County Commission Thursday morning, where commissioners expressed support for the measure. The proposed changes, which were introduced by Newman Regional Health as a way to “preserve” the role the hospital plays in Emporia and Lyon County, primarily aim to adjust Permitted and Conditional Uses within Commercial and Public/Civic Parcel Types with the addition of nine new categories for medical facility-specific uses while eliminating “Hospital” as a specific use within the zoning laws. The proposed amendments also emphasize the significance of conditional use permits for specific non-community hospital health facilities, outlining stringent regulations for their operation and establishment. At its meeting Thursday morning, the Lyon County Commission approved signing a letter of support for the zoning text changes. County Counselor Molly Priest said the letter of support comes

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Stormont Vail Health’s Cotton O’Neil Clinic operates out of space attached to Newman Regional Health.

before the City of Emporia Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Municipal Courtroom to consider the text changes proposed by Newman Regional Health to make changes to zoning requirements for medical facilities. “The difference would be that any medical facility coming in — and it does give a specific definition of medical facilities — would have to apply for a conditional use permit, which they do currently,” Priest said. “The extra steps that this puts in, they have to show the services that they are going to provide whether those are duplicative

of services already provided in the community, so that the city has that local control over medical services provided in the community and the potential effect that that might have on services that are already provided.” “It does not deny any new medical facility development, it is just an extra step to have some local control over potential effects from new developments and effects on current operations for the county-owned hospital,” she added. If the measure leaves the City Planning Commission, it would go to the Emporia City Commission

for action. Commission chair Rollie Martin said the ultimate responsibility for the hospital lands on the county commission. “The success of our hospital needs to be supported by the county commissioners. First of all, we need a good, quality community hospital. Secondly, it provides quality of life services for the area, the county and the city of Emporia, so I am in support of signing this letter of support,” Martin said. Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees member Luke Arndt thanked the commissioners for their support. “As always, we are open to collaboration and always have been open to collaboration when it warrants it and it makes sense for us and drives our mission, absolutely,” Arndt said. “We are not trying to block out competition. We are not trying to do that. We are just trying to make sure that we take care of our community and our largest community asset into the future. Not just now, but for decades down the road.” In a letter sent to The Gazette after the meeting, Stormont Vail Health said it was “extremely disappointed” with the action. “Cotton O’Neil Clinic has operated in Emporia for nearly 30

years, supporting and collaborating with Newman Regional, with all of the Cotton O’Neil providers serving on its medical staff and being the largest tenant in its facility,” said Communications Supervisor MollyPatt Eyestone. Eyestone said Stormont Vail Health was considering a $30 million investment in the community, making the commission’s support of the proposed regulations shortsighted. “Stormont Vail is opposed to the proposed text changes to the zoning regulations,” she said. “The organization notes that recently the Commission essentially rewrote the zoning regulations and implemented the new version in September 2023. For the proposed text changes to surface at this time as Stormont Vail considers further investing in the community and enhancing healthcare, demonstrates an air of special accommodation and favoritism versus truly promoting the community’s needs, especially as the proposed changes will have the effect of impeding, curtailing and stagnating the availability, advancement and enhancement of healthcare and hospital services for the citizens of Emporia and the surrounding area.” Please see Zoning, Page 5

Emporia native excited for Veterans Day COMMISSION APPROVES concert with 35th Infantry Division Band LETTER OF

SUPPORT FOR NRH IN ZONING TEXT CHANGES PUSH By Shayla Gaulding shayla@emporia.com

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Sfc. Andrea Gilligan-Sladky is excited to return to Emporia with the 35th Infantry Division Band Saturday for a special Veterans Day concert. By Ryann Brooks

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The 35th Infantry Division Band will make history this weekend at its debut appearance at Emporia’s Veterans Day celebration. The free concert is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Emporia State University’s Albert Taylor Hall. “As a military musician and a military band, we really do try to

perform on or as close to Veterans Day every year because it is such an important holiday to honor our veterans,” said band spokesperson and Emporia native Sfc. Andrea Gilligan-Sladky. “We have a concert that is specifically designed to celebrate our country and honor those veterans that are serving and have served our country.”

Sladky said that while the band has played in Emporia before, they have never had the chance to play in Emporia on Veterans Day. As an Emporia native, the chance to play in the Founding City of Veterans Day is incredibly special. And Sladky

isn’t the only Emporia native in the 35-piece band. “I went to Emporia High and went to Emporia State to get both my bachelors and master’s degree Please see Concert, Page 5

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The 35th Infantry Division Band will perform in Emporia on Saturday.

The Lyon County Commission approved a letter of support for Newman Regional Health, after the hospital recently asked the City of Emporia to implement zoning text changes for medical facilities. County Counselor Molly Priest said the letter of support, which would add additional steps to safeguard current medical service offerings in the county, comes before the City of Emporia Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Municipal Courtroom to consider the text changes. If the measure leaves the City Planning Commission, it would go to the Emporia City Commission for action. Commission chair Rollie Martin said the ultimate responsibility for the hospital lands on the county commission. “The success of our hospital needs to be supported by the county commissioners. First of all, we need a good, quality community hospital. Secondly, it provides quality of life services for the area, the county and the city of Emporia, so I am in support of signing this letter of support,” Martin said. Check The Emporia Gazette’s Friday print and online edition for more information. Please see County, Page 5


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Olpe UMC Thanksgiving Meal The Olpe United Methodist Church will serve its 90th annual Thanksgiving meal from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, at the church, 120 W. Listerscheid. The meal is free. The menu includes Ham, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry salad, sweet potatoes, salads, vegetable, homemade pie, brownies and other desserts, coffee, tea, fruit drink and more. Carry out or eat in at the handicapped accessible church Questions? Call 620-475-3863 0r 620-343-5544.

Lyon County Republicans Meet The Lyon County Republicans will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Lyon County Courthouse Annex. They will discuss the upcoming legislative session. All area legislators have been invited. For more information, please contact Chairman Larry Ellis 620-412-7671. All are invited.

Harvest Home Festival and Benefit Messiah Lutheran Church will host its Harvest Home Festival and Benefit starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Anderson Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Breakfast is biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, and pie. Specialty booths includes baked goods, candy, flea market, Christmas corner, jelly cupboard and more. A silent auction will be held from 8 - 11 a.m.

Naming John and Jane Doe A free seminar on forensic genealogy is coming 7 - 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Emporia State University’s Science Hall 72. Parental discretion advised for young children. Forensic Genealogy is using direct-to-consumer services like 23andMe to solve crimes and is one of the hottest new areas of forensic science! Come hear about this fascinating new area and learn how it was used to solve a cold case with Special Agent Todd Leeds and Forensic Scientist Jena Sparling of the KBI.

BUCK HOLMES Buck Holmes, 73, Clarksdale, Missouri, previously of Emporia, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1950, to Harry J. and Mildred L. (Hood) Holmes in Emporia, Kansas. He was a member of the United States Army. Buck enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was mowing or riding his side-by-side. He will be lovingly remembered for his great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eleanor Stanton. Survivors include his children, Jennifer Holmes and Eric Holmes; grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Brianna, Drayden and Erica; and siblings, John Holmes, Katherine Stutesman, Mary Fuhs, Jack Holmes and Carol Lingo. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.

WICHITA’S AIRPORT NOW OFFERS DAILY DIRECT Quilts of Gratitude presentation FLIGHTS TO 3 NEW CITIES. ONE STARTS SATURDAY Veterans Day Celebrations for Nov. 11

Come out to the Lyon County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. Nov. 12 for the annual Quilts of Gratitude presentation.

The Veterans Day Parade starts on Commercial Street at 9:30 a.m. The All Veterans Tribute Ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. - noon at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial, 931 S. Commercial St., following by the annual ham and bean feed at the American Legion from noon - 2 p.m., 2921 W. 12th Ave. A soup feed and raffle will also be held from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 1980, 932 Graphic Arts Rd. The 35th ID Army Band hits the stage at Albert Taylor Hall from 2 - 3 p.m. and the Lazy Wayne Band plays at the Emporia Granada Theatre at 7 p.m.

Salvation Army Christmas Assistance The Salvation Army will provide Christmas Assistance through Nov. 17. New this year. Families with children through age 17 and individuals over 60 may apply online at saangeltree.org. Those who are not able to apply online have the option to apply in person by appointment. Call 620-342-3093 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Christmas Cookies & Crafts Girl Scouts are invited to enjoy an evening of Christmas cookies and crafts from 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Lyon County State Bank community room, Ninth Avenue and Merchant Street. Scouts in grades K- 12 are invited to come have hot cocoa and cider while making Christmas decor. The event is free for adults and scouts. Register by Nov. 6. Register online at www.kansasgirlscouts.org.

Lebo Veterans Day Program Veterans and their families are welcome to the 24th Annual Veterans Day Program at the Lebo High School Gym at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Veterans from each of the five military branches will be recognized by our students, faculty, and band. A reception with cookies and coffee will be held from 1:10 - 2 p.m. in the Lebo High School commons area before the program. The program is free and open to the public. For any additional information contact Lebo High School at 620-256-6341.

By Lindsay Smith The Wichita Eagle

WICHITA — Travelers flying out of Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport now have the chance to book daily direct flights to Miami, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The airport announced all three new direct flights this summer, and flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix started last weekend, while the direct flights to and from Miami are slated to begin Saturday. Here’s what to know about the three routes out of ICT and some ballpark prices. From Wichita to Phoenix The airport announced the daily flights to Phoenix June 26, the first nonstop service offered between the two locations in more than three years. The route officially began Sunday from Phoenix, while the first departure from Wichita was Monday. The route is offered through American Airlines. In the press release, an American Airlines official said the airline was excited to offer this latest nonstop destination out of the

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Carol Louise Stock, 81, of Emporia, Kansas died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Emporia surrounded by her family. Carol was born on October 1, 1942 in Frankfurt, Kansas the daughter of George and Elinore (Lindsey) Tebbutt. She was a 1960 graduate of Marysville High School. On July 9, 1961, Carol married the love of her life, Larry Edward Stock, in Marysville, Kansas before they headed to Oscoda, Michigan and made Oscoda their home while Larry served 4 years in the United States Air Force at Fort Wurtsmith. They returned home to Kansas and eventually settled in Emporia in 1969 to raise their family. Carol worked as a Librarian for the Emporia Public Library for over 20 years before retiring to spend more time with her family. Carol was a member of the Christian Science Church, the Flint Hills Antique Power Association, and a proud Square Dance Callers “Taw” as she square danced with her husband as a member of the Thunderbird Twirlers, the Bluestem Swingers Square Dance Club and the Topeka Strato-Jets Square Dance Club. Carol is survived by her sons, Kevin Stock of Emporia, Jerry (Teresa) Stock of Claremore, Oklahoma; daughters, Renee Blasi of Colwich, Kansas, Susan Conrade of Topeka, Kansas; brother, Gene (Dee) Tebbutt of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Peggy (Earle) Allen of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Ginny Samples, Nevik Stock, Brice Stock, Denise Juenemann, Conner Blasi, Rachel Blasi, Amanda Conrade, Brittany Barnes, Amber Petermann, Zachary Stock, Cody Stock and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband on September 3, 2023; her parents; brothers, Francis Tebbutt and Harold Tebbutt and daughter-in-law, Brenda K. Stock. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Pastor Eddie Hosch of the Messiah Lutheran Church will be officiating. Interment will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery west of Emporia. The family will receive friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hand-In-Hand Hospice and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made thru: www.robertsblue. com.

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all that Miami has to offer and one-stop access to the largest network of destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean,” Puech said in the summer press release. B o o k i n g fo r d i re c t flights opened July 15 and is available on American’s website. Online shows a round-trip ticket to Miami from Wichita starting at $268.

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Emporia incumbents retain seats in school board, city elections

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affected voters were contacted, able to cast their correct ballots, and no other erroneous ballot styles were issued. “We were very transparent, we were open, we owned it and we will learn from our mistakes and move forward,” Vopat added. As with each election cycle, Vopat also extended her thanks to the election workers, security and others who helped the election run smoothly. “It takes a whole community,” she said. “I have a staff of about 25-30 people here in the courthouse on election night to help me pull this off, moving equipment, checking in equipment, helping my supervising judges unload. I have IT here to help with the scroll going in the [Commission] chambers, security, the visitors in the courthouse with the candidates, which is great to have. I can’t tell them thank you enough. My election board workers are amazing people and they do a great job. We do make mistakes; we did today but it’s OK. We’re good and we had a good election.”

Hartford Mayor Kenny Hamman — 86 Write-in— 7 Incumbents reigned vicHartford City Council Positorious in both Emporia tion 1 City Commission and USD Jennifer Hamman — 85 253 Board of Education racWrite-in— 8 es during the Nov. 7 general Hartford City Council Posielection. tion 3 The Emporia City ComWrite-in— 50 mission race presented a Hartford City Council Posirange of candidates vying for tion 5 seats, including incumbents Write-in— 49 Erren Harter, Jamie SaudNeosho Rapids Mayor (vote er, Becky Smith, and chalfor one) lengers Travis Hitt and Will Julia Buckridge — 24 Spencer. Voters were able to Dallas Shepherd — 46 vote for three candidates. Write-in— 2 The USD 253 Board of Neosho Rapids City Council Education race featured in(vote for five) cumbents Jeremy Dorsey, Matt Martin — 54 Art Gutierrez, Grant Riles Karla Mendoza — 53 and Leslie Seeley. Linda Brian Shank — 61 Forbes, Christy Grant and Tess Shepherd — 40 Sam Tovar were the chalWrite-in— 27 lengers. Voters were able to Olpe Mayor choose four candidates. Write-in— 84 Lyon County Clerk and Olpe City Council (vote for Election Officer Tammy Votwo) pat said she was pleasantly Cory Haag — 109 surprised with this year’s Rex Fisher — 113 voter turnout, which totaled Write-in— 57 22.42% of Lyon County’s eliOlpe Special Question: gible voters. Should the city approve a “I honestly didn’t think 0.5-percent sales tax increase we would get to 22%,” Vofor capital improvements? pat said. “It started out so Yes — 122 slow with early voting and No — 53 so slow this morning at Reading City Council (vote for the polling places. I didn’t Lyon County three) even think we were going to hit 18%, so to say that I’m Emporia City Commission Marc Atchison — 28 Billy Paige — 22 happy with almost 22.5% (vote for three) Kevin Sorensen — 22 is OK. I sure wish it would Erren Harter — 1,746 Write-in— 7 have been a lot more but the Travis Hitt — 1,108 USD 251 North Lyon County average is probably around Jamie Sauder — 1,349 Position 1 there.” Becky Smith — 1,527 Gary Heine — 84 While the election went Will Spencer — 1,311 mostly smoothly, Vopat said USD 253 Board of Education Write-in— 17 USD 251 North Lyon County an error with ballots in Pre- (vote for four) Position 2 cinct 36 — west of Emporia Jeremy Dorsey — 1,730 David Goldsmith II — 99 — presented itself early this Linda Forbes — 1,357 Write-in— 3 morning. The error placed a Christy Grant — 946 USD 251 North Lyon County small amount of voters with- Art Gutierrez — 2,005 Position 3 in the district of USD 251, Grant Riles — 1,639 Angie Calhoun-Brotz — 123 instead of USD 253. Leslie Seeley — 1,704 Write-in— 45 “We found early this Sam Tovar — 1,561 USD 251 North Lyon County morning that there was a Admire Mayor Position 7 mistake on one ballot style Write-in— 32 in Precinct 36. It was a mis- Admire City Council (vote for Matt Horton — 356 Write-in— 18 take that happened in 2020 two) USD 252 Southern Lyon Counwhen we did the redistrict- Write-in— 49 ty Position 1 ing. That mistake was not Allen Mayor discovered by us, it was not Write-in— 48 discovered by the state or Allen City Council (vote for ANSWERS TO LAST PRINTED CROSSWORD PUZZLE our vendor and then notices two) were always sent out to the Michael Houston — 52 voters and none of the voters Kristi Thomas — 38 caught it either — which I’m Write-in— 5 not passing the buck — this Americus City Council (vote was just the chain of events for three) that happened,” Vopat ex- Kayla Burton — 55 plained. “We didn’t have an- Bill Harmon — 57 other election like that until Nicolette Nuessen — 62 now and that’s why the error Write-in— 1 was found now.” Bushong City Council (vote Vopat said after the er- for three) ror was discovered, the six Write-in— 21 The Emporia Gazette

Gene Windle — 617 Write-in— 54 USD 252 Southern Lyon County Position 4 (vote for one) Becky Ballinger — 143 Justin Farr — 204 Brad Hoelting — 457 USD 252 Southern Lyon County Position 5 Emily Darbyshire — 636 Write-in— 38 USD 252 Position 7 (vote for one) Amanda Bess — 326 Michael Nunley — 49 Charles Steffes — 450 Write-in — 4

Chase County Flint Hills Extension District No. 13 Board Member at-large (2 positions) Lana J. Reyer — 410 Randy Peterson — 369 Cedar Point Mayor Write-in— 1 Cedar Point City Council (vote for three) Write-in— 8 Cottonwood Falls City Council (vote for three) Greg Campbell — 73 Mike Hastings — 108 Pat Larkin — 51 Ryan Spinden — 128 Travis Fleshman — 19 Elmdale Mayor Theresa Simmons — 5 Elmdale City Council (vote for five) Jim Fritch — 5 Ruth Green — 5 Tyler Jackson — 5 David Simmons — 5 Matthew Simmons — 5 Matfield Green Mayor Donnie Swift — 15 Matfield Green City Council (vote for five) Jesse Andersen — 16 Katherine Dean — 16 Tia Regier — 15 Brett Talkington — 6 Theresa VanAckeren — 14 Strong City Mayor (vote for one) Ron Sherwood — 18 Lydia Simmons — 95 Strong City City Council (vote for two) Justin Garr — 74 Donna Hardinger — 35

USD 386 Madison-Virgil Position 1 Gary Kile — 161 Write-in— 12 USD 386 Madison-Virgil Position 2 Write-in— 144 USD 386 Madison-Virgil Position 3 Write-in— 134 USD 386 Madison-Virgil Position 7 Jannette Luthi — 175 Write-in— 3 Severy Mayor Donna Wiss — 37 Write-in — 10 Severy City Council Ronald J. Robert — 45 Roy D. Higbee — 19 Greenwood Marc V. Warren — 33 USD 389 Eureka District 1 County Austin Evenson — 10 Climax Mayor Arthur Williams — 11 Write-in— 20 USD 389 Eureka District 2 Climax City Council Positions Luke Adkins — 71 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Write-in — 2 Write-in— 112 USD 389 Eureka District 3 Eureka Mayor Bruce Smith — 60 Stephen Coulter — 196 Write-in -1 Eureka City Council (vote for USD 389 Eureka District 7 three) Brandon Hall — 325 Cinda Beals — 137 Virginia Payne — 52 Jason Brandt — 139 Write-in — 2 Kevin Lawrence — 159 USD 390 Hamilton Position 1 Fall River Mayor Kara Nutsch — 94 M. Brendan Coulter — 12 Write-in — 6 Write-in — 4 USD 390 Hamilton Position 2 Fall River City Council (vote Stuart Woodie — 100 for four) Write-in — 1 David A. Vance — 13 USD 390 Hamilton Position 3 Norma Gay Jones — 12 Write-in— 45 Gary Brown — 13 USD 390 Hamilton Position 7 Write-in — 11 Brad Martin — 94 Hamilton Mayor Write-in — 1 Write-in-58 Hamilton City Council (vote for two) THE WHITE CORPORATION David Harris — 23 109 W. 6th Ave. Emporia, Kansas 66801 Larry Walford — 48 Write-in — 34 Printed Tuesday and Saturday Except New Years’ Day, July 4th, Madison City Council (vote Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and for three) Christmas Day. Evan Casey — 65 Entered at the post office in Tony Fankhauser — 70 Emporia, Kansas, for transmission Daryl May — 67 through the mails as periodicals postage paid at Emporia, Kansas. Jody Thomas — 39 Tuesday and Saturday EdiWrite-in — 1 tions delivered by mail in Lyon Virgil Mayor and adjoining counties inside the Write-in— 9 trade area $95.00 plus tax, per year; Virgil City Council (vote for six months, $46.75 plus tax; one month, $8.50 plus tax. two) By mail in Kansas outside trade Write-in— 18 Derek Kelsheimer — 63 Thomas Kirk — 39 Write-in — 2 USD 284 Chase County District 1 Megan Adcock — 154 Write-in — 2 USD 284 Chase County District 2 Lauren Jones — 162 Write-in — 5 USD 284 Chase County District 3 Matt Mourousas — 120 Write-in — 5 USD 284 Chase County atlarge Michael Cahoone — 118 Maci Harshman — 405

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ourteen years ago a small group of concerned Emporians got together to come up with a plan to address a serious need in our community: Food insecurity among children in Emporia schools who often go hungry on the weekends.

Food For Students was born and, since then, with the help of the Emporia School District and hundreds of community volunteers, over 35,000-weekend to-go bags of food have been put in the hands of students who need them the most. With these bags in hand, so many students have gone from fearing the end of the school week to going home on Fridays with a sense of hope and security. Time and time again stories are told of the impact these small bags of food make on a child’s life in Emporia. What makes Food For Students unique is it’s mission to help kids help themselves. For many children who rely on their school’s breakfast and lunch programs for their primary source of nutrition, weekends, and especially school breaks, can be scary times. But with these to-go bags of food, they have something they can count on to help them bridge that gap. In 14 years of operation, not one penny of donated funds has been spent on anything but the food to fill these bags. One hundred percent of donated funds are spent to purchase food to fill the bags. There is no paid staff and no overhead costs to operate Food For Students. It is truly a community effort. With an approximate annual operating budget of $45,000, FFS relies heavily on Match Day funds to make it through the year. And there’s not a better time to give than on a day when donations up to $1,000 are being matched! This year’s matching funds of $175,000 will be provided by: the Antes Charitable Family Fund; the Clint Bowyer 79 Fund; the ECF Fund for the Future; the Emporia Masonic Lodge No. 12, A.F. & A.M.; Joyce French; the Gilpin Family Fund; the WS & EC Jones Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee; the Laurent Charitable Family Fund; the Fred and Paula Neuer Fund; the Preston Family Trust; Merry and Charles Rayl; the Jane and Bernard Reeble Endowed Fund; and the Trusler Foundation. For the 2023/24 school year, FFS expects to fill and distribute over 4,500 bags between September and May. For every $10 donated on Match Day, two bags will be able to be filled and distributed to Emporia’s hungriest children. For every $20 donated, four bags will be filled; for every $30, six bags, and so on. There is no better day of the year to give to FFS than on Nov. 13, Emporia area Match Day. Please consider all the organizations participating in Match Day, but don’t forget about Food For Students. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of so many Emporia children. Donate online for 24 hours on Monday, Nov. 13 only at www.emporiamatchday.com. Donations may also be dropped off at the ECF Office that day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you, ahead of time, for supporting Food For Students this year. Ashley Knecht Walker Editor

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A Message from your local Stormont Vail Healthcare team STORMONT VA I L HEALTH is a local healthcare team, caring for 18,000 Emporia and Lyon County residents at our clinic in Emporia, contrary to what has been implied in the media. We have served Emporia since 1994 through our Emporia Cotton O’Neil Clinic. In August, Stormont Vail was invited by Newman Regional Health leaders to meet to discuss our strategic plan. At that meeting, Stormont Vail presented a high level view of our intention to expand in Emporia to meet the needs of patients who live in Emporia and the region but have chosen to have their health care needs met in Topeka, Kansas City and Wichita. Examples, from data available through the Kansas Hospital Association, include: ✦✦50% of Lyon County residents now leave the Emporia market for their outpatient surgeries and procedures. ✦✦5,000 imaging studies for Lyon County residents are conducted in healthcare facilities outside Emporia annually. Stormont Vail Health has provided safe, high quality care in the Lyon County area through its Emporia Cotton O’Neil Clinic for nearly 30 years, and served Kansans with health care for well over a century. Our Emporia team of 85 skilled individuals provides primary and specialty healthcare services (OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Occupational Health, etc.), imaging including diagnostics and mammography, and lab services. Team members include physicians, advance practice providers, nurses, radiology techs and lab professionals. We collaborate with numerous healthcare peers across the region’s physicians, clinics and community hospitals, including Newman Regional Health

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to ensure patients receive appropriate care close to home. While Stormont Vail’s Topeka hospital offers more advanced care than community or critical access hospitals with its trauma program, and intensive care units for infants, children and adults, our philosophy is that patients should receive their care close to their “home” community if services there are appropriate. Healthcare has evolved quickly to include new models of care and technology that allows more and more care to be delivered safely and conveniently outside the hospital setting. Our specialty care clinic’s Cardiology, Cardio Electrophysiology, Endocrinology, Allergy, Nephrology, Orthopedics and more, not only have locations in Topeka, but many provide care to patients in outreach clinics in our locations, such as in Emporia, or in space provided by other healthcare organizations. This means the specialty provider is travelling to provide care in a setting that makes it more convenient and accessible to the patient. Recognizing the changes in healthcare, Stormont Vail Health has positioned itself to give the best care possible across the region. We recently completed a new facility in Manhattan and at the request of the Junction City community stepped into support the clinic and hospital operations to keep healthcare viable and serving patients in that community. We have considered plans to expand in Emporia and met with representatives of Newman Regional Health to begin a dialogue. These plans have always included an environment within which exists a hospital that is financially sustainable. Cathy Pimple, CEO of Newman Regional Health, is to be commended for her passion and energy but the stance she has taken will prevent the community from moving forward with enhanced healthcare. The

zoning changes she is seeking will prevent Stormont Vail Health from moving forward with plans that include expanded services and economic development. The zoning changes will put a chill on any other healthcare organization wanting to invest in Emporia. We strongly oppose the proposed zoning changes. Stormont Vail has a track record of collaboration. Two examples are our nine-year membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, providing our patients and providers an opportunity to access another level of expertise for medical conditions through Mayo Clinic experts; and through our affiliation with Children’s Mercy for specialty services for children and adolescents. Stormont Vail is committed to being a high quality, high performing healthcare organization. This is evident through many healthcare designations, including our fourth American Nursing Credentialing Center’s Magnet designation this fall, which is earned for excellence in nursing and multidisciplinary teamwork. Patients and patient care are central to our focus. Stormont Vail is seeking to invest in the future of healthcare in Emporia by building a new facility where we can move our current services from poorly maintained and configured leased space in the Newman Regional Health building. Patients often heal better when they are close to home with the support of family and friends. We remain open to discuss with Newman Regional Health our plans to expand healthcare in Emporia, and hope that the community and their respective governing bodies will welcome the enhanced services, convenience and economic development and partner with Stormont Vail Health to create a healthier tomorrow for Emporia.

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Sauder sounds off on Stormont Vail TO DO NO HARM is part of an oath most believe medical professionals live by. This becomes a central question to be answered in Topeka’s Stormont Vail’s plan to build a new Surgery Center in Emporia. Stormont Vail recently informed Newman Regional Health officials that their strategic plan to capture more business in Emporia includes building a Surgery Center in our town. Stormont Vail already has a significant presence in Emporia currently collecting millions of dollars in services. They recently claimed they are out of space to justify their new plan. They also made it clear to the Newman people that they had no interest in a cooperative effort. Newman Hospital is in the best shape ever in the nearly 60 years I’ve lived in Emporia. Our hospital has added excellent doctors, added services including specialties, they deliver and care for babies and they have a

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plan to get better. AND maybe most important Newman operates an excellent Emergency Room! Where’s the problem you ask? Without question Stormont Vail’s new building will feature bells and whistles galore. Their presence could make some services now requiring a trip Topeka available locally. Their proposal will be very impressive. The problem isn’t with what Stormont Vail would bring. The problem is what Stormont Vail WILL NOT provide and the effect their new surgery center could have on Emporia’s medical delivery system. I won’t mess around — bluntly it is not hyperbole to suggest a Stormont Vail Surgery Center could mean in the closure of Newman Regional Heath within a short time frame! I REPEAT THIS COULD FORCE OUR HOSPITAL TO CLOSE!! If Stormont Vail is allowed to build it will capture many of

the procedures Newman now offers that are profitable, but they will NOT deliver or care for babies, operate a Emergency Room or offer rooms to keep patients over night. The Stormont Vail move is totally predatory! Bottom line! It is difficult to imagine a situation where Newman Hospital survives. To survive we’d see a large property tax increase for Lyon Countians to offset the losses. There is a move being considered designed to slow proposals like this with a zoning change to require such a facility to justify its need before a locally elected board. If a plan is solid and DOES NO HARM it would likely be welcome an approved. This is a protection that has been successful in other Kansas communities. Please get informed and visit with your commissioners. I’m Steve Sauder and there’s something to really think about!

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LONGTIME HOMEBASED BUSINESS TO OPEN STORE FRONT IN DOWNTOWN EMPORIA Courtesy Emporia Main Street

There is a new business downtown that will be opening its doors to help you get in touch with your creative side. Court’s Place, located at 9 West Ninth Ave. is a new business venue with a gift shop featuring goods from Handcrafted by Court and several local businesses. Inventory ranges from graphic tees, cups, hats, stationary, candles, home goods, and snacks such as Luther’s Jerky. In addition to all the great retail options, Court’s place will also hold a DIY Studio with weekly classes where crafters can paint and create all types of home décor and more. Courtney Steffes, Court’s Place owner, has been making custom apparel fashion since 2016 and participating in vendor events since 2017. While working in the IT industry after graduating from home office to storefront has Emporia State University in been a marathon”, said Stef2019, Steffes knew she want- fes. “I am looking forward to ed to find a way to turn her having my spare bedroom passion into a profession. back at our house and to In 2021, Steffes enroll being able to offer a creative in Emporia Main Street’s space for the community. Start Your Own I’ve been bless“There is such a Business class ed with a space to learn more that I have been unique group of small about launchable to custombusiness owners in ize and bring ing her concept. “The SYOB my full vision to Emporia and even c l a s s re a l l y life. I would not opened my eyes more resources to have been able to what was to get the reassist.” possible in our pairs, painting c o m m u n i t y, ” and moving doCourtney Steffes, said Steffes. ne without the Court’s Place owner “There is such help of my fama unique group ily and friends.” of small business owners in Before making the move Emporia and even more re- to her new permanent home, sources to assist. My favor- Steffes participated in Emite part of the course was the poria Main Street’s Show of ability to network!! We spent Hands — a Pitch Competione evening visiting other tion where entrepreneurs small businesses and getting present their business conto know them and their path cepts to the public and a to success — everyone’s is panel of judges. With the different! Our class was also funding that Steffes secured introduced to other profes- at Show of Hands, she was sionals; lawyers, insurance able to purchase new equipagents, bankers and realtors ment such as displays and a that provided insight into shirt press, advertising from their line of work and how KVOE, supplement her init impacted small business ventory, and cover additionownership.” al business expenses associAfter graduating from ated with the new location. the SYOB class, Steffes offiFor those who want to get cially opened Handcrafted creative, November and Deby Court. cember are already packed After operating for sev- with classes at Court’s Place. eral years out of her home From porch signs to seasonal office and pop-up locations, gnomes, to Christmas Crafts Handcrafted by Court will — there is a class for everybe making the transition to one! Shoppers can also get a Court’s Place. jump on their Holiday shop“This transition from ping during several of the

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per, who was killed in action in 1944 during World War II. According to Visit EmpoFrom PAGE 1 ria, the Emporia community rallied around King, and in music education,” she said. held the very first Veterans “To be a part of the Veterans Day celebration right here in Day parades in middle school Emporia in 1953. That same and high school and college, year, the Emporia commuand then now to turn around nity raised enough money to and do it with the military, be- send King and his wife, Gercause we are in the parade as trude, to Washington, D.C. to well that day, it’s pretty excit- garner support for an official nationwide veting. Two of our erans day. King To do that in the members out had a friend and of our 35-piece Founding City of supporter in Repband, Emporia’s our hometown, Veterans Day on the resentative Ed Rees of Emporia, so we’re pretty 70th anniversary of ... Kansas, who was excited about that. To do that your first celebration, strongly in favor of King’s idea and in the Founding City of Veterans that’s pretty exciting said ‘‘it would Day on the 70th for us to be a part of give the holiday a new meaning and anniversary of that history.” more widespread ... your first celpatriotic obserebration, that’s ANDREA vance.’’ pretty exciting GILLIGAN-SLADKY, President for us to be a Sfc. Dwight D. Eisenpart of that hishower signed the tory.” Veterans Day was first Act proclaiming Veterans Day organized and celebrated in into law on June 1, 1954, and Emporia in 1953 when local the first nationwide obsershoe salesman Alvin J. King vance of Veterans Day was on proposed either creating a Nov. 11, 1954. The 35th Infantry Division special day to honor all veterans or adapting Armistice Day Band has a rich and lengthy so that it was dedicated to all history of its own. Currently veterans. At the time, Armi- headquartered in Olathe, the stice Day honored only the band was formed on April veterans of World War I, and 18, 1922. It is under the comKing had been grieving the mand and control of the 69th loss of his nephew, John Coo- Troop Command of the Kan-

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Holiday events that Court’s Place will be participating in. “Downtown Emporia is such an exciting place to be,” said Steffes. “Quarter four is so important to retailers and I’m excited to join Emporia Main Street with their holiday selling efforts like Small Business Saturday, Quartermaina and Sip n Shop.” Seeing local entrepreneurs turn their concepts into a reality is very rewarding to community partners like Emporia Main Street. “We are really looking forward to having Court’s Place in the downtown mix of businesses,” said Casey Woods, Executive Director for Emporia Main Street. “Additional retail and experience opportunities are high on the list for customers. We are happy to see yet another SYOB graduate and Show of Hands participant open the doors to their own business and are excited to work with Courtney in the future.” The Grand Opening for Court’s Place is set for the evening of Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests will be able to enjoy cupcakes and light refreshments, shop the retail space, and enter to win a One Guided Canvas class and Handcrafted by Court merch. For more information on store hours and upcoming classes, please visit Court’s Place on Facebook at facebook.com/ handcraftedbycourt.

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United in Freedom POLITICIANS AND PUNDITS, publications and personalities keep telling us how divided we are as a nation. Republicans versus Democrats, Liberals versus Conservatives, all try to convince us that we are divided. No matter who the leader is, whether it is Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama or George Bush, we’re told by the opposite party that those leaders continue to divide the nation. There has been enough news about division in this nation to fill a google cloud 10 times over. If, as many say, we are so divided, what will unite the nation? Will we continue to look for someone who will unite the nation? We may indeed hope for that, like some super hero that drops out of the sky. Newsflash, superheroes are only for the movies. Maybe we should not look for who will unite us, but rather what will unite us.

COUNTY From PAGE 1 In further business, the commission approved Jim Brull to attend the 2024 National Association County Engineers Conference

ZONING From PAGE 1 According to Stormont Vail, “a significant number of Emporia Clinic patients” travel outside of Emporia for their healthcare needs. “By creating a unified clinic space and updated facilities, we will be able to provide more comprehensive care within Emporia,” Eyestone said. “This not only benefits our patients by improving their experience but also ensures that essential care remains accessible locally.” But Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple told The Gazette last month that Stormont Vail’s plan would be detrimental to the hospital’s future. As The Gazette reported on Oct. 31,

Freedom was on the ballot In the 2023 elections, there were a lot of “whos” on here in Lyon County. We have the ballot. But there was also a school board with a proven “a what” on the ballot. Free- record of focusing their enerdom was on the ballot. And gies on our students and not Freedom won. In the pro- concerning themselves with the extremes of cess Freedom gave our society. Freepeople something to dom and our stuunite around. dents won. Freedom was on Kansans, as our the ballot in Ohio, Senators and our Virginia and KenRepresentatives tucky. In all three return for the sesstates, a woman’s sion in January, reright (Freedom) to mind them of our reproductive healthMic McGuire history as a free care was protected. state. Because, in In Ohio, voters have said they want the right to an Kansas, there are still Freeabortion to be part of their doms that need to be prostate constitution. Whether tected: the Freedom to vote, one agrees with abortion or the Freedom to reproductive not is not the issue, the Free- healthcare choices, the Freedom to choose is the issue. dom to be recognized for who and what we are, the And Freedom won. Kansans should take no- Freedom to have safe schools tice that the country is still for children, the Freedom to looking at the defeat of the read literature and teach hisValue Them Both Amend- tory. Yes, remind them of our ment. Kansas is still being history, Kansas is a free-state. In the 2023 midterms, lifted up as the first example, after Roe v. Wade was over- Freedom was on the ballot turned, where a woman’s and Freedom will always be right to reproductive health- on the ballot. If, as many say, care was going to be protect- we are so divided, could it ed. One commentator even be that Freedom is what will said, “Kansas got it right” unite Kansas and the rest of on the issue of abortion. the states? Paid for by Mic McGuire Shouldn’t surprise any of us in Kansas, because Kansans for Kansas House/Justin Toso, Treasurer know Freedom.

in Palm Springs from April 15-18 and share registration and related travel expenses with the Kansas County Highway Association, with Lyon County Highway Department expenses not to exceed $2,500. Brull will be president of the KCHA next year.

Commissioners also approved the renewal of the ESRI contract for $9,280 with funds from corresponding department accounts: $6,490 from the Appraiser, $660 from the Clerk’s Office, $330 from Elections, $440 from Planning & Zoning and $1,360 from Road & Bridge.

Pimple said Newman Regional Health has two main modes of operations. One side is essential services, such as emergency, inpatient, and obstetrical services. Those services tend to run on a deficit. The other side is elective services, which tend to be the hospital’s revenue builders. In 2022, Newman Regional Health performed 569,994 tests and treatments, logged 109,758 outpatient visits and just over 14,000 emergency room visits. A total of 3,526 surgical procedures were performed, 348 babies were delivered and 10,765 hospice visits were completed. The hospital also admitted 1,147 inpatients for observation, 1,234 acute patients and 275 post-acute patients. “This is very expensive

care that comes at a loss for us,” Pimple said of the inpatient admissions. “Eightyfour percent of our care is outpatient. That’s what generates revenue to support the admissions. ... The revenue generated from elective services is vital for balancing the losses incurred in essential services. If those revenue streams are compromised, our ability to provide crucial care could be at risk.” If those revenue streams were compromised, Pimple said it could result in a decrease in local providers and potentially the decrease in availability for on-call specialists during emergency situations. Residents are encouraged to voice their opinions on the matter during the 6 p.m. Nov. 21 planning commission meeting at the Municipal Courtroom.

sas Army National Guard and represents the governor and the state’s citizen-soldiers. The band’s concert promises to be a compelling and immersive experience for attendees. Lasting approximately an hour, the performance will feature a mix of patriotic marches, engaging melodies, and a special tribute to military members. “We start the program usually with the marches or other patriotic music and then we add in some just crowd pleaser that are just entertaining and engaging for the audience, and then we will do a very pretty involved tribute to our military members before The 35th Infantry Division Band poses for a photo in Tonganoxie. the end of the concert and then just celebrate our country,” Sladky said. The band also aims to express gratitude not just to veterans but to their families and friends who have been a pillar of support. “We also recognize the fact that veterans can’t serve without support, their family, their friends, and so, we do a little bit of appreciation for those family members and friends that have supported veterans through their careers,” Sladky said. Emporia residents and visitors are encouraged to join in the celebration, honoring veterans and embracing the musical tribute offered by the 35th Infantry Division Band.

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The David Traylor Zoo is delighted to share the arrival of triplets among the cotton-top tamarins on Oct. 27. Born to mother Kasasa and father Hotlips, these precious infants, classified as critically endangered, mark a significant addition to the AZA’s Species Survival Plan. The goal of the Species Survival Plan is to ensure a healthy and genetically diverse zoo population to keep the species stable. The cotton-top tamarin, a diminutive New World monkey weighing less than a pound, inhabits the tropical forest edges and secondary forests of northwest Colombia in South America. These arboreal and diurnal creatures face critical endangerment primarily because over three-quarters of their native habitat has been lost to deforestation. The genders of the trio are yet to be identified, as Zoo Veterinarian Richard Mendoza plans to conduct a thorough examination after they’ve had ample time to

establish strong bonds within their family. Currently, Kasasa, Hotlips, and older sibling, Oopsy, are doing an exceptional job nurturing the trio. The infants seem healthy, actively nursing, and starting to take notice of their surroundings. As the babies become stronger over the next few weeks, they’ll gradually start experimenting with solid foods and will gradually explore their habitat,

venturing away from their parents. At present, the windows of the Tamarin enclosure are draped with curtains to afford Kasasa and Hotlips the essential privacy they require. This measure aims to ensure an environment free from distractions during this crucial period. For questions, please contact Lisa Keith, Zoo Director at lkeith@emporiaks.gov or 620-341-4365.

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ON THE SHELF: “EXIT INTERVIEW: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF MY AMBITIOUS CAREER” Reviewed by Jesse Lobbs

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Kansas Tourism has announced that The National Teachers Hall of Fame will receive one of their “big giant checks” as an Attraction Development Grant Award recipient for 2023. Carrie Doud, fiscal and grant manager of Kansas Tourism, will be in Emporia between 10 - 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16, to present a $16,000 to the staff and board of trustees. The grant is designed to enhance an existing state attraction, and the funding will be directed toward advertising and additions to the National Memorial to Fallen Educators. Located at 18th Avenue and Merchant Street on the ESU campus, the Memorial features three granite tablets etched with the names of 186 educators who have lost their lives THERE’S

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“in the line of duty.” The inspiration for the memorial was the Sandy Hook tragedy in December 2012. Money was raised across the country, and the original memorial was dedicated in June 2014, with two granite tablets and 114 names. In April 2018, through the work of U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and then-Rep. Roger Marshall, the memorial was deisgnated as the first and only national memorial in the state of Kansas. Efforts have continued to expand the story of the memorial nationwide. Each year in June, visitors attend the rededication ceremony as, sadly, new names are added. The mantra “No more names” is repeated each year, but that has not stopped the growing list of educators taken too soon while simply doing what they loved — working with America’s

schoolchildren. The tourism grant will help to share the stories, publicize this as a destination trip for travelers and enhance the visitors’ ability to learn more about the educators listed. Carol Strickland, NTHF emeritus director, said that this grant will definitely enhance the Hall of Fame’s ability to reach more people who probably have never heard of the Hall of Fame or the Memorial. “Hopefully, this will provide an open invitation for people across the country to visit Emporia, aptly nicknamed ‘Teacher Town, USA’ and to realize what an important piece of history this memorial is,” she said. “We appreciate Kansas Tourism’s recognition of what we are doing here and welcome their help in sharing that with the state and nation.”

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“Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career,” by Kristi Coulter, MCD Books, 2023, $29.00. The grass is always greener. I don’t know what smug (probably better off than me) individual said that, but it’s trotted out most regularly regarding our jobs. My job might be satisfactory or terrible, but there is always the fear that any next step could be much worse. In corporate America, that’s a given. You can chase opportunity and money up the career ladder, but your challenges are going to change. In “Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career,” Kristi Coulter chases the golden goose as far as she can at Amazon. Yes. That Amazon. Coulter was bored. She had a pleasant role, but she craved something more. For Coulter, it wasn’t about the paycheck so much as the next step, her unwavering ambition. She sought a proper corporate job. In the early 2000s, there was nowhere quite like Amazon. The memoir reveals a vicious organization in chaos, driven by data and data alone for anyone who is not on the infamous L8 and above (think C-suite). Employees lived in fear of Jeff (Bezos) sending a reply to any email with just a single question mark, reorganizations happened continually, and the fast-paced and gruelling company culture zoomed past any of its competitors. Individual contributors found the restrooms a safe place for a quick sob during their 15-minute lunches. Like most organizational behemoths, Amazon could not and would not accept that

it was the culture to blame. Maybe these losers just couldn’t cut it. The author found the rapidity of the work delicious. Coulter took reorgs as they came, taking on more and more responsibility and money without it impacting her in the least. That’s what she thought anyway. A glass of wine after a late dinner gave way to bottles. She ignored her health to ensure Amazon had what it needed. She countered equally eager and ambitious executives, engineering opportunities for her role’s expansion. Coulter deserved the recognition and power that, largely, only men had at the top of the organization. When Coulter is finally sidelined from the promotion that she most desires, she begins to take a harder

look at the company that has given her a lot. She recognizes what and how much she has to ignore to make it to the top. It wasn’t worth it. “Exit Interview” is a delectable memoir, equally horrifying and comical. Every corporate entity is a comedy of errors, a testament to etiquette to the tenth degree. It just has the heft of a tragedy to contend with. In particular, the excellence of this book comes down to gender. The corporate world is a minefield for women and the author exposes her own experience. Coulter is a good writer, noticing what even the insiders might miss. This is all packaged, in frustration-free packaging, into a frightening and funny look at our most infamous company.


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An Emporia State student-athlete alum has returned to her alma mater to focus on community relations. Erica Self earned three degrees from ESU over six years before taking the role of Director for Student and Community Engagement. “As a former ESU student-athlete, I was able to experience what it means to be supported and backed by Hornet Nation. This created a deep sense of Hornet Pride in myself and in

my family,” said Self. A Topeka native, Self began her undergraduate career with ESU in 2017 as a dual athlete. She played forward on the soccer team and specialized in 100 and 200 meters on the track team. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in business administration in 2020 followed by a master of business administration degree in 2022 and a master of science in information technology in 2023.

As an athlete, she saw firsthand the support the Emporia community shows Emporia State. Now, she has the opportunity to show how much Emporia State values the community. “Emporia State wouldn’t be here without this great community. We are putting extra focus on this partnership so Emporia and the surrounding area know

how much we appreciate them,” President Ken Hush said. This fall, Self was the university lead to ensure the Live at the Hive game day experience was top-notch for local fans, alumni and special guests who come to the games. Looking forward, Erica is focused on initiatives that increase engagement

on campus and within the community. “I am excited for the opportunity to assist in creating that same feeling of Hornet Pride in our community and for current and future Hornets,” Self said. Self is receptive to future partnerships within the Emporia community, including speaking op portunities. To reach her, email eself@emporia.edu.

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EMPORIA UNIFIED BOWLING TAKES EIGHTH AT REGIONAL By John Sorce john@emporia.com

The Emporia High School Unified Bowling team competed at the Hutchinson regional on Thursday afternoon. The Spartan team of Dessa Graddick, Drake Lutes, Angela Alvarado, Colton Swift and Nate Green finished eighth out of 11 teams with a team score of 675. Each school was allowed to have one team at regionals and the top five teams at each regional qualified for state.

Head coach Andy Battenfield was proud of his kids and how the first season of the program went. “I was very proud of our bowlers today,” Battenfield said. “Our team bowled the best series we have all season at 675. That just wasn’t enough to get us to the top five. I want to thank all of our bowlers who bowled this first season of Unified Bowling. It has been a fun learning year. I look forward to bringing back most of our team next year for The Emporia High School Unified Bowling team another great season.”

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EMPORIA STATE SOCCER TAKES DOWN TOP-SEEDED WASHBURN IN MIAA SEMIFINALS By John Sorce john@emporia.com

The Emporia State soccer team seems to have Washburn’s number this year. The fourth-seeded Hornets took down top-seeded Washburn 3-2 in the MIAA Tournament semifinals at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on Thursday afternoon. It is the second time the Hornets have beaten the Ichabods, who only have three losses on the season. The Hornets got on the board early when Hadlie Lowe scored in the 11th minute off an assist from Mackenzie Dimarco. ESU doubled its lead 20 seconds before the half as Paige Putter scored off an assist from Abby Bachman as Emporia State took a 2-0 lead into the half. Hannah Woolery scored just 15 seconds into the second half off an assist from Joanie Westcoat to give the Hornets a 3-0 lead. Washburn didn’t crack the scoreboard until the 80th minute and scored again three minutes later to make it a one goal game, but the Hornets were able to hold on in the end. Emporia State (11-5-4, 8-2-1 MIAA) will play No. 2 Central Missouri in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. It COURTESY ESU ATHLETICS will be the third straight year the two teams will face off in the cham- The Emporia State soccer team celebrates after defeating top-seeded Washburn in the MIAA Tournament semifinals on Thursday pionship, with the teams splitting afternoon. those matches.

ADDIE KIRMER SIGNS TO PLAY BASKETBALL AT EMPORIA STATE

EMPORIA STATE FOOTBALL SET TO CONCLUDE REGULAR SEASON AT FORT HAYS STATE

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Emporia High School senior Addie Kirmer will be playing basketball at the next level, and she won’t be going far. Kirmer signed her National Letter of Intent to play for Emporia State on Wednesday afternoon. Kirmer verbally committed to the Lady Hornets over the summer and said it was important for her to commit before the season to take the stress of making a college dicision away. She is excited to stay close to home and play her home games at White Auditorium. “[Staying home] was really important to me,” Kirmer said. “I have a lot of family close by, so that will be big and then my friends can come back and watch as well. I also grew up playing [at White Auditorium] and now being able to play there twice a week is going to be really cool.” Kirmer said the way Emporia State women’s basketball head coach Brian Ostermann cares for his players is what stood out about the program. She will also join former Lady Spartan Gracie Gilpin, who transferred to Emporia State this year after one year at Cowley College. A Lady Hornet basketball alum-

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Emporia’s Addie Kirmer signs her National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Emporia State on Wednesday afternoon.

na herself, head coach Carolyn Dorsey is excited to watch Kirmer don the black and gold. “A kid like Kirmer is going to play hard whether she was thinking about [the recruiting process] or not,” Dorsey said. “She loves the game and works hard at it and to see her at ESU is really cool, especially to join another former teammate. Seeing our kids get funneled there is something that we’ve wanted to happen. I’ll be excited to go watch her play and see her join our Lady Hornet alumni

group.” Dorsey feels Kirmer has grown a lot in the last year and feels she is ready to step up as a team leader this season. “She’s grown a lot over the summer,” Dorsey said. “I saw her do some things that I needed to see a lot more of and she’s developed her game farther. She’s in good shape and has been in the gym a ton. When I come here for little kids practice, I can usually find her somewhere in a gym and I think that says a lot about her.”

Emporia State’s Braden Gleason By John Sorce

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The Emporia State football team is on the road for perhaps the final time this season Saturday afternoon. The 7-3 Hornets will head to Hays to take on 7-3 Fort Hays State in a game that could have bowl game implications for the winner. “We’re both sitting with the same record, so it definitely does feel like a win or go home situation,” quarterback Braden Gleason said. “But our goal is to just

go 1-0 this week and whatever follows after that will happen.” Fort Hays has had quite a turnaround after finishing last season at 3-8. Head coach Garin Higgins sees some similarities between them and his own team. “They’re a good football team,” Higgins said. “The type of team that Hays is going to put on the field is very indicative of their head football coach. They’re tough and physical and they remind me a lot of ourselves. They’re very well coached and they’ve had a Please see ESU, Page 10


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build a program and win a National Championship.” But the Lady Hornets will have to replace quite a bit of its offensive production from last season. Tre’Zure Jobe, who averaged 22.3 points per game and scored 581 points last season, transferred back home to Wichita State for her final season of eligibility. Senior forward Faith

Paramore is the Lady Hornets’ top returning scorer, averaging 8.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. She started in 17 of the team’s 29 games. Emporia High School graduate Gracie Gilpin transferred into the program after one year at Cowley College. The sophomore guard expected to play a prominent role in the Lady Hornet offense after she averaged 11.5 points per game and was a 32% 3-point shooter in 30 games with the Tigers. “Gracie brings a spirit of toughness, grit, and ability to our program,” Ostermann said. “She can play and she works really hard, which will allow her to continue to get better. Having her ‘home’ is a bonus for everyone.” The team did get to go to Italy over the summer, and Ostermann noted that trip helped with team bonding and laying a foundation for the season. Emporia State was picked to finish eighth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll. They open the season this afternoon against Henderson State in the MIAAGAC Challenge. Tip off from White Auditorium is set for 3:15 p.m.

defense. Gleason feels the Hornet offense will have to match their intensity. “They play super hard and physical and are a really good, sound defense,” Gleason said. “We’re going to have to be ready to match their intensity and go out and execute our style of football.” With a potential bowl game on the line, there is a playoff feel to this game. But Higgins just wants to make sure his team goes out and

wins this game, and the rest will take care of itself. “We just been focused on having an opportunity to finish the year on a positive note at 8-3, and we’ll see what happens after that,” Higgins said. “This is a great group of seniors that has had a lot of success, and we’d just like for them to finish off the right way.” Kickoff from Lewis Field Stadium in Hays is set for 1 p.m.

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Coming off a season in which they won their first NCAA Tournament game, expectations are understandably high for the Emporia State men’s basketball team. The Hornets return four of their five starters and their top five scorers from a season ago. All four starters earned All-MIAA honors in Owen Long (First Team), Alijah Comithier (Third Team), Peyton Rogers-Schmidt (All Defensive Team) and Kaden Evans (Honorable Mention). Only Mayuom Boum does not return, who transferred to Division I South Dakota. Head coach Craig Doty, entering his sixth season leading the Hornets, said the team’s roster this year is in a unique spot. “Our roster is really unique where we had seven scholarships open up because our seventh man, eighth man, ninth man, etc. all got degrees and moved on and we return our top five scorers,” Doty said. “So, we’re positioned really well with our returners but we were also able to bring in some really talented players with those scholarships.” But now that the Hornets were able to check off an NCAA Tournament win off the list, the team is hoping for more this year and hopes the competition of the incoming veteran transfers are able to up everyone’s game. “We wanted to bring in some immediate impact guys because we weren’t good enough last year,” Doty said. “We did not win the MIAA or NCAA Tournament. We got beat in the round of 32 and I’m not satisfied with that. Our guys aren’t either and the expec-

The Emporia State women’s basketball team will begin a new era this season, as head coach Brian Ostermann has his first game as head coach this afternoon. Ostermann comes to Emporia after spending the last nine seasons as Associate Head Coach at Kansas State. Though he is no stranger to the MIAA as he started his career as a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri and spent four years as an assistant at Missouri Western. The move to Emporia State came based on opportunity and a prior relationship with Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford. “It always comes with timing and opportunity,” Ostermann said. “We obviously had great success with Coach Mittie at Kansas State and I enjoyed my time there. But I had a prior relationship with Mr. Spafford and this was an opportunity to coach in arguably the best Division II conference in the country. A program like Emporia State, where success has been pretty prominent over the last 25 years, make this a great place to want to

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Emporia State’s Alijah Comithier goes up for a dunk against Virginia Union University on Sunday night.

tation was that we would improve our roster for this season. Now we need to find a way to maximize those rotations.” Some of the impact transfers are junior guard Solomon Oraegbu (Ferris State), sophomore guard Cael McGee (Northern State) and senior guard Drew Tennial (Oklahoma Christian). Oraegbu made an immediate impact scoring 21 points in 33 minutes in the team’s season opener against UNC Pembroke on Saturday. Junior guard Kaden Evans said the players noted right away that there would be competition for playing time this year. The team is still adjusting and looking for what rotation of players will work best early on. “It was really competitive at first and that was an adjustment for us,” Evans said. “We have a lot of guys fighting for roles and a lot of guys want to be in the positions that they envision themselves being in with our team. I think we’ve done a good job of gelling together these last few weeks and just pushing ourselves forward to become a unit for the season.” Emporia State opened the season ranked No. 20 in the country in the National

Association of Basketball Coaches poll. But, especially in the transfer portal era, preseason rankings based on last season’s results carry less weight than in the past. Doty wants his team to remain focused on what they can control. “That poll really means nothing at this level,” Doty said. “We’re in the top 20 because we made the round of 32 last year. But there’s so much turnover these days with the transfer portal and I would say our conference poll is more indicative with coaches who are really keeping tabs of all the offseason movement. We’re just going to look at what we need to do on a day-to-day basis to get better.” Evans said the players are motivated in taking that next step. “We kind of had a bad taste in our mouth with how last year ended,” Evans said. “We know what our motto is and where we want to get to this year. That’s been our motivation and our focus going into this year.” Emporia State will begin the home portion of its schedule on Friday, Nov. 10 when it hosts Arkansas Tech as part of the MIAA/GAC Challenge. Tip-off from White Auditorium is set for 5:30 p.m.

ESU From PAGE 9 turnaround after going 3-8 last year. This has always been the best Division II conference in the country, but I really think it’s more evident right now than it’s ever been.” The Tigers enter Saturday’s game first in total defense and second in scoring

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Gracie Gilpin goes up for a layup at an ESU women’s basketball scrimmage on July 27.


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J.M. SMUCKER COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF HOSTESS By Ryann Brooks

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selling off brands like Chef Boyardee and Bumble Bee, took part in the acquisition. Apollo Global Management, known for turning around struggling brands before selling them, also joined the venture. Hostess emerged from this transition in 2013 with a more cost-efficient operational structure and no longer unionized. This acquisition encompasses a wide array of Hostess sweet baked snacks brands, including well-loved treats like Hostess Donettes, Twinkies, CupCakes, DingDongs, Zingers, CoffeeCakes, HoHos, Mini Muffins, and Fruit Pies. The deal also includes the Voortman cookie brand. Furthermore, the transaction encompasses ownership of several manufacturing facilities strategically located across Emporia, Kansas; Burlington, Ontario; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Arkadelphia, Arkansas (currently under construction). Additionally, a distribution facility in Edgerton, Kansas is part of the acquisition. This move brings approximately 3,000 employees into the J. M. Smucker Co. fold. The J. M. Smucker Co. plans to provide more details regarding the financial impact of this transaction during the second quarter fiscal 2024 results announcement scheduled for Dec. 5.

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J. M. Smucker Co. announced the successful closure of its acquisition of Hostess Brands, Inc. this week, following the signing of an agreement on Sept. 11. The $5.6 billion deal has Smucker paying $34.25 per share in cash and stock. In addition to this, Smucker will also assume around $900 million in net debt. “Please be assured, the Emporia bakery and its employees play a critical role in our ability to deliver for our consumers and we are excited to formally welcome them to our Company,” said Frank Cirillo, senior manager of corporate communications at J.M. Smucker. As The Gazette reported in September, shareholders of Hostess Brands Inc. will receive $30 in cash and 0.03002 shares of The J.M. Smucker Co. stock for each share they own. The deal marks a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating growth and generating substantial value for consumers, customers, and shareholders. “We are excited to formally welcome Hostess Brands and for the tremendous opportunity we have with the combined capabilities our businesses offer,” said Mark Smucker, Chair of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of J. M. Smucker Co. “Consumers’ increasing reliance on snacking to fit lifestyle needs and convenience choices has expanded the occasions where the category can deliver, and the sweet baked goods category is one of the largest and fastest growing in the industry. With the Hostess acquisition, we have a strong position in this highly attractive segment with popular brands that consumers love.” Smucker said the “synergy” of the merge “creates a compelling platform to drive sustainable growth.” “Hostess offers an expanded distribution model, including strength in the convenience store channel; a robust innovation engine; and extensive manufacturing capabilities,” he said. “This is complemented by the strong retailer relation-

ships in the grocery and mass channels we have at Smucker; along with our advanced commercial organization, highlighted by our industry-leading consumer insights and marketing; and our continuous productivity approach. The combination of these capabilities positions us to deliver on the aspirations we have for the business.” Hostess, famous for introducing Twinkies in 1930, followed up with a range of beloved treats like DingDongs, Zingers, and Sno Balls. The company has navigated changes in consumer preferences and tastes over the years while managing some of America’s most iconic brands. However, Hostess faced challenges in the 21st century, citing mismanagement and a lack of investment in brand innovation as key factors. The company noted that it struggled with higher pension and medical costs compared to non-unionized competitors. In 2012, Hostess began selling off its brands to different buyers. Wonder was sold to Flowers Foods, and McKee Foods acquired Drake’s Cake, which includes Devil Dogs and Yodels. The remaining assets, including Twinkies and other Hostess cakes, were purchased by Metropoulos & Co. and Apollo for $410 million. Metropoulos & Co., specializing in revitalizing and

accounts to a Roth IRA. By doing so, you could lower your RMDs in the future — while adding funds to an account you’re never required to touch. So, if you don’t really need all the money to live on, you could include the remainder of the Roth IRA in your estate plans, providing an initially tax-free inheritance to your loved ones. However, converting a tax-deferred account to a Roth IRA

version or a qualified charitable distribution, you will need to consult with your tax advisor, as both these moves have issues you must consider and may not be appropriate for your situation. But it’s always a good idea to know as much as you can about the various aspects of RMDs — they could play a big part in your retirement income strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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ly bump you into a higher tax bracket and possibly even increase your Medicare premiums, which are determined by your modified adjusted gross income. Are there any ways you could possibly reduce an RMD-related tax hike? You might have some options. Here are two to consider: ✦✦Convert tax-deferred accounts to Roth IRA. You could convert some, or maybe all, of your tax-deferred retirement

will generate taxes in the year of conversion, so you’d need the money available to pay this tax bill. ✦✦Donate RMDs to charity. In what’s known as a qualified charitable distribution, you can move up to $100,000 of your RMDs directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity, avoiding the taxes that might otherwise result if you took the RMDs yourself. After 2023, the $100,000 limit will be indexed to inflation. Of course, before you start either a Roth IRA con-

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You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement? To begin with, the rules governing these withdrawals — technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs — have changed recently. For many years, individuals had to begin taking their RMDs (which are based on the account balance and the IRS’ life expectancy factor) when they turned 70½. The original SECURE Act of 2019 raised this age to 72, and SECURE 2.0, passed in 2022, raised it again, to 73. (If you turned 73 in 2023, and you were 72 in 2022 when the RMD limit was

still 72, you should have taken your first RMD for 2022 by April 1 of this year. You will then need to take your 2023 RMD by Dec. 31. And going forward, you’ll also need to take your RMDs by the end of every year.) Not all retirement accounts are subject to RMDs. They aren’t re quired for a Roth IRA, and, starting in 2024, won’t be required for a Roth 401(k) or 403(b) plan. But if your account does call for RMDs, you do need to take them, because if you don’t, you could face tax penalties. Previously, this penalty was 50% of the amount you were supposed to have taken, but SECURE 2.0 reduced it to 25%. When you take your RMDs, you need to be aware of a key issue: taxes. RMDs are taxed as ordinary income, and, as such, they could potential-

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EXHAUSTED BY FAMILY’S LACK OF EFFORT DEAR ANNIE: My husband’s side of the family has been really close his whole life, and it’s a large family. When the pandemic hit, we lost touch with a lot of people. Then we lost a few members of the family in the last couple of years. Included in that loss was my husband’s grandfather, who always threw the summer barbecues. It was a great time and the ONLY time my kids ever got to see their cousins and great aunts. Now my husband and I are currently the only ones on his side of the family who own a house with a small yard and pool. We have been here 13 years and have had many get-togethers where we invited everyone, yet very few people would come. We always give lots of notice. But most are unwilling to drive the 50 minutes to our house after YEARS of us doing that same drive to see everyone. I’m starting to get annoyed when I see them at a funeral or they send me a message saying how they “miss us all and we should get together real soon!” Because we will then reach out and be blown off. Most of them refuse to even RSVP, which I find incredibly rude when I’m trying to plan food. The last incident was this summer. I gave everyone five weeks’ notice for a big family barbecue. My children were so excited to meet cousins they haven’t met before and to see the ones that they haven’t seen in years. Most people did not RSVP even after I reached out for one after weeks of silence. But a few families told me they were definite. So I planned for all the definites and for some that might show up. Only two people showed. Two people! After spending hundreds of dollars on food and making sure the yard looked

beautiful and the pool was clean, I had to listen to my children ask me all day long when their cousins would be here. They never came! It broke my kids’ hearts, and I’m not willing to see them like that again, and I’m not willing to waste my time and money anymore. Also, we are rarely invited to anything unless it’s a 48-hour notice for a kid’s birthday party. Am I wrong if I stop inviting everyone to get-togethers other than his siblings? I’m so annoyed, and I’m afraid I will snap the next time a family member whines that we should see each other more often. -Tired of Trying DEAR TIRED OF TRYING: Of course you are frustrated with your family. Not responding to an invitation is bad enough, but to RSVP yes and then not show up is a new level of rude. As frustrating as that all is, it’s important to at least try to see the situation from their perspectives. The most likely explanation is that they (SET ITAL) do (END ITAL) want to see you, but they are busy with hectic lives of their own and let your invite fall through the cracks. That’s not an excuse, but hopefully this mindset shift can help you let go of some of your resentment. Moving forward, I would focus on smaller get-togethers with only those family members who are willing to make the effort.

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DRAGGED DOWN BY HUSBAND’S DRINKING DEAR ANNIE: My husband and I have been married for 36 years, together for 40. He suffers from anxiety and depression and has chosen alcohol as his drug of choice. He thinks he is not an alcoholic because he can quit for weeks and even months at a time. We have four grown children and five grandchildren. The kids all talk about their dad’s drinking problem and have said things to him. I have also told him how much it hurts our relationship, but he continues. He’s not affectionate anymore, rarely goes out of his way to do nice things for me, yet he still wants to have sex. I can hardly stand it when he touches me because I harbor so much resentment toward him. I know the long-term effects of alcohol abuse, and he is already starting to show signs -- episodes of blacking out, memory loss and liver damage to name a few. He has gotten physical with me only once and choked me in front of two of the kids while drunk. He says he doesn’t remember it. I am at a point in my life that I want to travel and do things. I am the major breadwinner, and I feel like it’s my right to enjoy life. There was one point where I left him and, while separated, connected with a friend of ours going through a similar situation. We were of great emotional support for one another. This relationship became physical, and it was amazing -- tender and fulfilling for both of us. We both went back to our partners because of our children and grandchildren and wanting to keep our families whole. We still talk and support one another as friends. I have just grown so unhappy and don’t know what to do. -- Struggling in the Midwest DEAR STRUGGLING: Your husband is exhibiting frightening, unacceptable behavior. First thing’s first, you need to ensure your safety as well as that of your children and grandchildren. While you say he’s not physical often, violence to any degree is not OK.

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Since your husband will not seek care on his own, now is the time for a serious intervention. Between you and your children, hopefully an ultimatum will make him finally come to terms with how detrimental his addiction has become, to both himself and to others. Rehabilitation first and, eventually, marriage counseling second, if he is willing to commit to bettering your relationship. With all this going on, you might consider seeking out your local Al-Anon chapter for support.

DEAR ANNIE: I am writing regarding “No Visits for Nana,” the elderly woman whose adult daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren live two hours away and almost never visit. I find that many elders have unrealistic expectations for their family who are busy with work, school, etc., yet are not particularly amenable to making changes of their own. “Nana” needs to consider selling her home and moving into adult/ assisted living. She can do this near where she currently resides or closer to her family. It does sound as if she would benefit from more social interaction. She may or may not see her family as much as she would like but will probably see them a lot more frequently if she does this. -- Champion for Change

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DEAR CHAMPION: I wholeheartedly agree with you. If “Nana” doesn’t have much tying her down to her current community, a move, when and if feasible, is a no-brainer. Being closer to her family and having more opportunities to see them plus being surrounded by peers in an assisted-living setting equals a win-win.

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LEGALS (First Published in the Emporia Gazette on November 04, 2023). IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS In Re: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD VIN No. 1GCHK23204F194859 Case No. LY-2023-CV-300004 NOTICE OF SUIT (Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. 60-307) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE, OR MAY BE CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Lyon County, Kansas, by Matthew Brinkman, Plaintiff, praying for an order quieting the title to the following described personal property: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, VIN No. 1GCHK23204F194859 holding the Plaintiff to be the owner of fee simple title to the above-described personal property, free of all right, title, and interest of all other persons who are or may be concerned, and that they and each of them be forever barred and foreclosed of and from all right, title, interest, lien, estate, or equity of redemption in or to the above-described personal property, or any part thereof. You are hereby required to plead to said petition on or before the 18th day of December, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in said court, at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. MATTHEW BRINKMAN 519 Commercial Street P.O. Box 921 Emporia, KS 66801 P: (620) 343-6500 F: 620-343-1734 Counsel for Plaintiff (First Published in the Emporia Gazette on November 10, 2023). CHASE L. MILLER, K.S.C. #26905 Miller & Miller, Chtd. 702 Commercial, Suite II-B Emporia, Kansas 66801 (620) 343-2650 / Fax: (620) 343-9357 Chase@MillerandMillerChtd.com IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS KRISTOPHER JOHNSON JENNIFER JOHNSON PLAINTIFFS v. THE STATE OF KANSAS DEFENDANTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES; & THE STATE OF KANSAS KANSAS HIGHWAY PATROL; & ASHLEA BOYKIN, and any other unknown / unnamed Defendants claiming an interest herein; LY-2023-CV-000109 NOTICE OF SUIT (K.S.A. 60-1002) The State of Kansas to all persons who are, or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Lyon County, Kansas, by Kristopher Johnson and Jennifer Johnson, Plaintiffs, praying for an order quieting the title to the following described personal property: 2013 Dodge Charger VIN 2C3CDXCT5DH645006 The petition further seeks an order assigning title to said vehicle, holding the Plaintiff to be the owner of fee simple title to the above-described personal property, free of all right, title, and interest of all other persons who are or may be concerned, and that they and each of them be forever barred and foreclosed of and from all right, title, interest, lien, estate, or equity of redemption in or to the above-described personal property, or any part thereof. You are hereby required to plead to said petition on or before the 22nd day of December, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in said court, at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. Kristopher Johnson Jennifer Johnson

(First Published in the Emporia Gazette on November 10, 2023). IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE INTEREST OF: Chloe Murry, MINOR CHILD Case No. LY-2022-JC-000127 Year of Birth 2013 A Female CARSEN MURRY, MINOR CHILD Case No. LY-2022-JC-000128 Year of Birth 2012 A Male NOTICE OF HEARING-Publication Pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2237 TO: Steven Kordich, Maternal Grandfather or any Known or Unknown Relative of Chloe Murry and Carsen Murry. A Motion for Finding of Unfitness and Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in this court requesting that the court terminate parental rights. You are required to appear before this court on the Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM at 1:30 pm in Courtroom #5 or prior to that time and file your written response to the pleading with the clerk of this court. If, after a child has been adjudged to be a child in need of care, the court finds a parent or parents to be unfit, the court may make an order permanently terminating the parent's or parents' parental rights. Tracy McDaniel , an attorney, has been appointed as GAL for the children . Each parent or other legal custodian of the child has the right to appear and be heard personally either with or without an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney for a parent who is financially unable to hire one. Meghan Morgan, #23102 Assistant Lyon County Attorney 430 Commercial, Ste 202 Emporia, KS 66801 620 341 3263 (First Published in the Emporia Gazette on November 04, 2023). IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN HARLAN LEWIS, Deceased Case No. LY-2023-PR-300001 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on October 24, 2023, a petition was filed in this Court by Jane Elizabeth Paladino, an heir, devisee and legatee, and petitioner be appointed as Executor, without bond; petitioner be granted Letters of Testamentary. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 5, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the District Court, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of 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. Jane Elizabeth Paladino Petitioner /s/ Michael C. Helbert MICHAEL C. HELBERT, No. 08646 519 Commercial Street Emporia, KS 66801-0921 Telephone: 620-343-6500 Fax: 620-343-1734 mhelbert@helbert-allemang.com Attorneys for Petitioner

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BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, SENATORS DIVIDED ON HOW TO MOVE AHEAD ON BORDER SECURITY By Jennifer Shutt Kansas Reflector

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were at odds Wednesday on how lawmakers should improve border security, as they wrestle with how to handle a White House request for emergency spending. Mayorkas, speaking to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pointed to a sweeping proposal President Joe Biden released early in his term and repeatedly rejected the idea of making smaller changes to immigration policy. He instead told senators that a full overhaul is needed. “It is unanimous that our broken immigration system is in dire need of reform,” Mayorkas said. “On the very first day of this administration, President Biden presented Congress with a blueprint for that reform. We fully endorsed the need for policy changes, not in piecemeal form, but in a comprehensive form.” Several senators on the panel, however, called for Mayorkas and the Biden administration to work with Democrats and Republicans on a few bipartisan changes that could be agreed to quickly. Kansas Republican Sen. Jerry Moran noted that he’s seen a lot of attempts throughout the years for broad, comprehensive immigration bills, but nothing has made it to a president in decades. “While I might agree that comprehensive reform or changes are advantageous, it has been my experience in my entire time in Congress that we keep waiting for comprehensive reform and as a result we do next to nothing,” Moran said. “And I hope that you, the administration, will use this opportunity to seriously work with those of us who are willing to make changes to defeat this circumstance in our national security.” Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent, said that while it’s clear DHS needs the additional funding the White House has requested, the agency also must work with Congress on policy changes. “ I wo u l d e n c o u rage the Department of Homeland Security and the administration to also recognize what I think is fairly obvious, which is that policy must be changed in order for us to get control of the situation on the

border,” Sinema said. Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said that while she would support an overhaul of the country’s immigration laws, the Biden administration must recognize “that we need to make some incremental gains here.” “We need to be able to look critically at some of the policies that we have in place and admit that they’re just not working right now,” Murkowski said. “And so I hope you take that to heart.” Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray, a Washington state Democrat, encouraged GOP senators to work with Democrats “on common sense, bipartisan solutions to help us humanely manage encounters at the border, process claims of non-citizens seeking protection under our nation’s asylum laws, while continuing our country’s long tradition of welcoming people, who flee violence and persecution.”

White House requests The Biden administration sent Congress two emergency supplemental funding requests last month. The first, for national security, proposes aid to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and for U.S. border security.

The second, for domestic funding, includes child care, home heating assistance for low-income families and wildland firefighter pay. The $105 billion national security funding request asks lawmakers to approve $13.6 billion for the Department of Homeland Security. The $56 billion domestic spending supplemental request calls on Congress to provide $22 billion for the Department of Health and Human S ervices, about $16 billion of which would go to child care assistance. About $23 billion would go to several federal departments for disaster response and recovery. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra testified alongside Mayorkas on Wednesday, advocating for the child care funding. “Child care in this country is either unaffordable or unavailable for millions of Americans,” Becerra said. “The average cost of child care ranges from $5,000 to over $17,000 a year depending on where you are in the country. That’s like college tuition for most families.” Murray said the pandemic-era funding Congress approved to help parents afford childcare and help prop up those businesses expired at the

end of September “Unless we take action, more parents are going to be forced out of the workplace, small businesses are going to be left without the employees they need and families along with our entire economy are really going to feel the consequences,” Murray said. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, the top Republican on the committee, said she supports “improving access to quality, affordable childcare,” though she said that should be through the Child Care Development Block Grant program and not emergency funding assistance. That program provides financial assistance to low-income families. Becerra said he and his staff would be more than happy to work with Collins on a long-term solution, but he encouraged her and other senators to approve the emergency funding as well. “While we get to that long-term solution, we need something for the small businesses that are going to close tomorrow. We need something for those parents who are looking for quality childcare service today,” Becerra. “And without the stabilization funds, we will lose ground, we will lose businesses.”


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Volume 13, Issue 45

Friday, November 10, 2023

CHASE COUNTY PUBLISHES UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS By Shayla Gaulding shayla@emporia.com

Chase County showed up at the polls again for the 2023 general election on Tuesday. As of press time, a total of 537 ballots had been cast from Chase County’s 1,862 eligible voters, bringing the county to an impressive 28.84% voter turnout. Ballots postmarked by election day will still be elected until Monday, Nov. 13 per Kansas state statue. The unofficial final election results for city and school board races in Chase County are listed below. The canvass to certify the results is set for Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. Flint Hills Extension District No. 13 Board Member-at-large (2 positions) Lana J. Reyer — 410 Randy Peterson — 369 Rex Buchman (WI) — 2 Lisa Lauer (WI) — 1 Janice Glanville (WI) — 1 Barb Davis (WI) — 1 Ed Martin (WI) — 1 Randy Glanville (WI) — 1 Chris Burton (WI) — 1 Trey Hinkson (WI) — 1 Cedar Point Mayor Luke Wessel (WI) — 1 Cedar Point City Council (vote for three) Erin Wilson (WI) — 3 L Dow Wilson (WI) — 3 Samuel Roberts (WI) — 2 Cottonwood Falls City Council (vote for three) Ryan Spinden — 128 Mike Hastings — 108 Greg Campbell — 73 Pat Larkin — 51 Travis Fleshman — 19

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A banner waves outside Swope Park in Cottonwood Falls on Nov. 7, 2023, for the general election in Chase County.

ELMDALE MAYOR Theresa Simmons — 5 Elmdale City Council (vote for five) Jim Fritch — 5 Ruth Green — 5 Tyler Jackson — 5 David Simmons — 5 Matthew Simmons — 5 Matfield Green Mayor Donnie Swift — 15 Matfield Green City Council (vote for five)

Jesse Andersen — 16 Katherine Dean — 16 Tia Regier — 15 Theresa VanAckeren — 14 Chance O’Brien (WI) — 9 Brett Talkington — 6 Strong City Mayor (vote for one) Lydia Simmons — 95 Ron Sherwood — 18 Strong City City Council (vote for two) Justin Garr — 74 Derek Kelsheimer — 63

CHASE COUNTY FOOTBALL ADVANCES TO SECTIONAL ROUND, VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS NAMED ALL-LEAGUE

Thomas Kirk — 39 Donna Hardinger — 35 Yvonne Kirk (WI) — 1 Travis Fleshman (WI) — 1 USD 284 Chase County District 1 Megan Adcock — 154 Travis Fleshman (WI) — 1 Sandy Luder (WI) — 1 USD 284 Chase County District 2 Lauren Jones — 162 Macy Harshman (WI) — 1 Ed Martin (WI) — 1 Nathan Simmons (WI) — 1

Kayla Kampff (WI) — 1 Tiffany Harshman (WI) — 1 USD 284 Chase County District 3 Matt Mourousas — 120 Blank (WI) — 1 Warren Harshman (WI) — 1 Kerri Mourousas (WI) — 1 Brian Filinger (WI) — 1 Jeri Stout (WI) — 1 USD 284 Chase County at-large Maci Harshman — 405 Michael Cahoone — 118 Catherine Jones (WI) — 1

CEDAR POINT MILL, FIREHOUSE TO BE RESTORED AS PART OF GRAVEL RACING INITIATIVE

By John Sorce and Chris Adams Special to The Leader News

MOUNDRIDGE — Chase County High School football faced a tall challenge last Friday night in its regional playoff game. The Bulldogs locked up with the Moundridge Wildcats — ranked No.3 in 8-man Division I — in a season-ending or season-continuation scenario. In this case, it was season continuation, as the Bulldogs took care of business, 36-26, in an affair of miscues that resulted in Chase County securing a regional championship. It might not be the type of victory you want to necessarily remember as the entire game was riddled with penalties and turnovers, both teams guilty. But Chase County head coach Derick Budke didn’t see it that way at all. He said intense play kind of begets mistakes. “Fast paced, hard fought games come with penalties,” he said. “Guys can make mistakes when they elevate their level a little too much. Our guys played exactly how we needed to play to win the game.” Budke later put an exclamation point to his explanation in an email. “For us, the biggest stat of the night is there were zero plays that our guys didn’t play hard.” Chase County’s first possession was marked by penalties and dropped balls, but some effective running too. However, the Bulldogs turned it over on downs but picked off Moundridge’s Henry Hecox on the Wildcats’ first play

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from scrimmage. Chase County quarterback Wyatt Griffin didn’t waste time finding receiver Tag Groh for the first Bulldog score of the game. Groh had a strong performance, recording four TDs, gaining more than 200 all-purpose yards and logging two interceptions. Moundridge got its first points of the game at the beginning of the second quarter on a run by Kreighton Kanitz. The Wildcats’ offense basically comprised rushes from Hecox, and brothers Kreighton and Kaizer Kanitz — transfers from McPherson. The second quarter was marred by turnovers. The Bulldogs had an opportunity to extend their lead by eight but fumbled in the red zone. On the ensuing Moundridge series, the Wildcats ultimately became pinned on their one-yard line on third down. And a desperation throw by Hecox was picked by Groh at midfield. Next, a tipped Chase County pass landed in the hands of a

Wildcat defender. Yet, Moundridge fumbled, and the Bulldogs eventually scored. With 0.4 seconds left in the half, Griffin threw a pass across the field and into the end zone, hitting Groh on what appeared to be a corner route, increasing the Chase County lead to 20-12 after the 2-point conversion. Two Moundridge fumbles and a Bulldog interception started the third quarter. Each squad then traded scores, with the Bulldogs’ advantage at 28-20 early in the fourth quarter. With nearly 2:00 to go, Chase County back Brock Griffin reached the house on a short run, sealing the win. Moundridge managed to score, again, failing on the 2-point conversion and making the TD irrelevant. Bulldog volleyball players also earned All-Flint Hills League honors on Tuesday. Sophomore Madelyn Wilson was named to the First Team while senior Kinzie Rogers and sophomore Reace Harshman were named honorable mentions.

Drinkwater & Schriver Mill in Cedar Point, Chase County. The Chase County Leader-News

The Board of Directors of Drinkwater & Schriver Mill Inc announced the election of Damon Schimming of Wichita as President and Director of the organization at a special meeting on Oct. 28. DS Mil was founded in 2015 for the purpose of restoring the old grist mill in Cedar Point, known as the Cedar Point Mill. It is a Kansas non-profit corporation and recognized as a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization by the IRS. Schimming approached the mill last summer about throwing his support for the mill project by aligning one of his passions with the mission to restore the old mill. Schimming is an avid gravel biker and wants to have the mill host monthly gravel bike rides with a group called Luxury Gravel, named for the fine gravel on the roads around Cedar Point. In the spring and fall larger bike events are being organized by a group called Kandango. The old firehouse, which DS

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Mill owns, will be converted to Drinkwater Hall. It will be dedicated to Orlo Drinkwater, a Chase County pioneer and the founder of Cedar Point and the mill. Drinkwater Hall will be flex space, providing support for gravel bike riders, but mainly supporting DS Mill’s larger goal of restoring the mill. These rides and all of the activities will be dedicated to the restoration of the Cedar Point Mill. Remodeling the firehouse to become Drinkwater Hall is estimated to cost $50,000, with funding to come from private donations and grants that DS Mill will seek. “I like the direction the mill is headed,” said board member Susan Sauble Hague, whose father, Pat Sauble, was a longtime supporter of the Cedar Point Mill. “Damon’s a real crackerjack. We couldn’t have found a better person to lead our organization,” according to Dan Clothier, one of the founders of DS Mill. For more information, please contact Schimming at 316-3043166.


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SENIOR CENTER NEWS By Deb Haglund

On Veteran’s Day, we honor all who answered the service call. Soldiers young, and soldiers old fought for freedom brave and bold! The Senior Center will be “CLOSED” on Friday, November 10th to honor all of our veterans for “Veteran’s Day”! Thank you to all who served! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday! On Monday, November 13th, we will be celebrating “World Kindness Day”. A little kindness goes a long way and usually makes the one showing the kindness feel happier than the recipient. Let’s all be KIND!!! We will also pass out a Doodle Page before lunch and enjoy more great MUSIC by Nancy Brock after lunch. Thanks, Nancy. We will again be having Alexis Rocker and Jennifer Stout, our SHICK Representatives in to help with Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug enrollment on Tuesday, Nov. 14. If you have an appointment, be sure to bring in your Medicare Card and your Prescription Drug List, the dosage and how many you take in a 30-day

period. And if you DO NOT have an appointment, call us at 620-273-8511 ASAP and get one set up. You will be glad you did, as it could save you a lot of dollars. The 14th is also Natl. Pickle Day, and we will have a variety of pickles for your tasting pleasure. Come let us know what your favorite pickle is. And we’ll do some Famous Family Phrase Trivia, before lunch. It’ll be a fun day. Wednesday the 15th is our monthly Show & Tell Day for November. We love seeing what people bring in to share, so don’t disappoint us. Be looking for something fun you can bring in. We’ll do some Song Trivia, before lunch and enjoy having the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club in after lunch. Welcome gals and guys! Thursday the 16th is another one of our Popcorn Days. We usually have white, cheese and caramel to tantalize your taste buds, so hurry in to share some with us. It is also Fast Food Day, and I guess you could call Popcorn Fast Food??? We may try to have a couple other snack treats. But the best news for Thursday is that Janett Eidman will be in to entertain us with mu-

sic, during and after lunch. Thanks gal. Which brings us to Friday the 17th, which will wind our week down. We will celebrate World Peace Day…which sounds a little funny, as our world doesn’t seem very peaceful, but we have a lot of fun at the Senior Center and try to keep things as peaceful as possible, so it’ll be a great place to be. We’ll do some Music of the Past Trivia, before lunch, have Jene Burenheide in to take Blood Pressures from 11 a.m. until noon and of course, Friday always means BINGO!!! Come in, feel the peace, get your Blood Pressure taken and play some BINGO! It’s always fun, and you might win some $$$, but EVERYONE wins a prize. See you soon. VOLUNTEERING! Are you interested in volunteering? Currently, we have a need for someone to help in the kitchen on Mondays and Tuesdays, and we are always in need of fill-in volunteers! Volunteers truly do keep our operation running smoothly, and our volunteers are incredibly special to us! We really appreciate each one of you! Most volunteers come to the center

by 10 a.m. and leave shortly after 1 p.m., AND we have a FUN TIME! If interested, call the center at 620-2738511 or stop by, we love to visit! OUT-MEALS! Please remember that you can always get out-meals! Meals are available to pick up or can be delivered within our meal delivery area. FROZEN MEALS! Frozen meals are also available to pick up or can be delivered within our meal delivery area. The frozen meals are fully cooked meals that have been frozen. You simply thaw them out, put them on a microwave plate and heat to temperature, or heat to temp in a conventional oven. These are incredibly good, and you can pick the ones you like the best! Veterans are brave men and women who are still alive today. We thank them for their service and the price they chose to pay. Each day we live in freedom and our memory must not fade. The reason for this freedom comes from the sacrifices made! Please come in and see us! We absolutely love to see your smile!

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RANDY LEE MCCLURE Randy Lee McClure, 67, of Strong City, Kansas died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at The Center at Waterfront in Wichita, Kansas. Randy was born December 1, 1955 in California. He was the son of Wilford Howard Hemenway and Carrie McClure. Randy retired from Tyson Meats in April of 2020 after working 35 years as a maintenance engineer. He was a member of the Chase County Country Club and playing golf there was a favorite pastime. Randy enjoyed watching football, listening to music, playing golf and spending time with family. He also played in a band called the Mississippi Home Boys. On April 17, 1978 Randy married Sharrie Tate in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They later divorced. He then married Elizabeth “Beth” Jeanette Hartman on April 1, 1997 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She died February 15, 2020. Randy is survived by his sons, Clifford Lee McClure of Arkansas City, Kansas, Randy Lee McClure, II and wife Jordan Borth of Strong City; daughter, Mandy Marie Kern of North Fort Meyers, Florida; brother, Clifford Lee Murphy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother, Buddy Hemenway. Cremation is planned and a service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chase County Recreation Commission or the Chase County Country Club and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made thru: www.robertsblue.com.

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NEWS OF THE TWIN CITIES By Gayle Ingalls

“Don’t wait until the fourth Thursday in November to sit with family and friends to give thanks. Make every day a day of Thanksgiving!” – Charmaine J. Forde Many enjoyed the Trick or Trunk on Tuesday evening that ended up being in the Community Building due to the blustery wind and cold. There was a huge crowd turnout, both giving out treats and little ghosts and goblins along with parents. It was a fun evening. Thanks to the Chase County Recreation Committee for making this possible. Thanks especially to Ron and Bernice Albers for setting things up and taking them

down. Thanks also to the church for providing free hot dogs. It was a great evening. C o n g ra t u l a t i o n s t o the Chase County High S chool Bulldogs Football Team. I understand they played a very exciting game at Moundridge Friday evening and came away with the win. They will play on Friday night this week at home. Be sure and support the Dawgs. Many were in Council Grove Thursday evening for the first Junior High Basketball games. They all did a great job. I was able to visit with my greatniece and her husband and family and watch my great-great-niece play basketball and cheer. Boy, great great sounds real-

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The Way West TRANSFORMATION AND SURVIVAL

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As the great Civil War raged in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, President Abraham Lincoln signed, on May 20, 1862, the National Homestead Act into law. Settlement of the United States steadily marched westward since the founding of the country, pausing only for a moment as war split the nation into north and south. The idea of free land for the development of the western territories began to grow with the 1848 organization of the Free Soil Party which combined an anti-slavery stance with a proposed “free land” endowment to industrious settlers willing to clear and improve that gift of property. Their slogan, “Free soil, free speech, free labor, and free men,” brought the idea of organized settlement to national attention. By 1860, an early version of the homestead bill was vetoed by President Buchannan before ultimately succeeding under the Lincoln administration in 1862. The Homestead Act allowed landless people to gain precious land, an ideal that had previously seemed out of reach. Before them lay the chance to enjoy a life of self-preservation under the assumption of personal independence. However, for most homesteaders independence was merely an illusion as they fell into debt by merely trying to keep a responsible hearth and home for family. Many homesteaders were unprepared for harsh pioneering conditions. Almost from the beginning 1 6 0 - a c re h o m e s t e a d s were abandoned or sold at ruinous prices. The strong or downright lucky endured. Railroads spread web-like systems across the country bringing economic opportunity which, of course, necessitated additional debt. Towns sprung up every half-dozen to fifteen to twenty miles. By 1890 four out of every five (80%) of Americans lived in rural areas. Rural America seemed to be thriving, but the debt cycle subtly continued. By the turn of the century, industrial innovation produced a population

transition from farms to American urban centers. While rural populations diminished, the growing urban American population provided a considerable resource to sustain those who remained on the farm. The Industrial Revolution offered innovations in farm machinery and practices. Agriculture shifted from the previous emphasis on self-sustaining subsistence production to “export” distribution of excess production to burgeoning cities. The surge of the Industrial Revolution inversely served to veil the underlying weaknesses built into an erratic agricultural economy. The dawn of the 20th century brought the concept of “parity pricing” as a tool to stabilize prices for farm-raised commodities. Under parity pricing the financial exchange of agricultural production could equalize rapidly changing commodity values with the economic reality of the rest of the American economy. To achieve equality for rural families an adjustment up or down was proposed considering the costs of production. The intended result would be a working income equal to other sectors of the economy. Sounds fair. Farmers and ranchers were only feeding everyone else with that production. Just as the idea was taking hold farm prices stabilized and for the time being the idea of agricultural parity languished. During the years of 1909 to 1914, the rural economy operated on a par with urban income. Even so, the previous ten years of poor prices had taken its toll. Americans living in rural areas fell from the 1890 figure of 80% to 65% by 1915. At the same time, European powers stumbled into the conflict that ultimately drew the United States into “the war to end all war. ” Prices skyrocketed throughout World War I, but just as the war failed to end all war, agricultural prices failed in the years following the war. Corn, for example, tumbled from $1.30 per bushel in 1919 to 63 cents per bushel in 1920. The war years allowed the old cycle of debit vs.

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staying in business to become entrenched in America’s heartland. Farmers, who were encouraged to invest in new equipment and to produce more and more during the war found themselves deeply in debt, producing surpluses that were no longer needed. The “Roaring 20’s” passed them by with disintegrating prices and exorbitant debt barred them from the prosperity that their city cousins experienced. Cattle producers faired a little better after the post-war collapse began to rebound in the late 20’s. Meanwhile, the 1920s ground into the Great Depression of the 1930s with very little letup as the farm sector was swept away. Farm prices dropped a staggering 67% from 1919 to 1933. As early as 1929 the government had finally come to the realization that stable food pro duction was a matter of national security. The Hoover Administration introduced the Agricultural Marketing Act in an attempt to buttress the failing farm economy, but the effort didn’t go far enough and the farm economy continued to decline. By 1933, economists revisited the concept of parity pricing for agricultural commodities. The “Golden Years” of 1910-1914 were identified as the target of profitable years for America’s farmers. The Franklin D. Roosevelt administration passed the Agricultural Adjustment Act that year. A “floor” price was included to support certain commodity prices giving at least some farmers purchasing power equal to that of the urban workforce. Even so, the act didn’t go far enough to significantly enhance the rural economy. It would take another war to bring prosperity back to rural America in the continuing saga of agricultural transformation and survival on The Way West. “ The Cowboy,” Jim Gray can be reached at 220 21st RD Geneseo, KS Phone 785-531-2058 or kansascowboy@kans. com.

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RAINBOW GARDEN CLUB MEETING MINUTES By Vicki Thornton

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Chase County Rainbow Garden Club met on Nov. 2 at the Faith Methodist Church with 12 members in attendance. Business addressed involved the election of officers for 2024, planning for supporting the Adopt-A-Child program over the holi-

days and preparing for the CCJHS scholarship in the spring. The next meeting will be the Christmas luncheon at Hebrews on Dec. 7 at 12 p.m. with a collection of food items for the Pantry and a gift exchange among attendees. Please contact any member with questions about membership. Officers for 2024 in-

clude: ✦✦President: Cathy Schlup ✦✦Vice President: Angie Thompson ✦✦Secretary/Reporter: Leigh Ann Crofoot ✦✦Treasurer: Melinda Hinkson ✦✦Courtesy: Lori Kohlmeier ✦✦Historian: Sue Alexander

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CHASE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

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Willie Powell

have items from a burglary that occurred just five hours earlier in Oklahoma City. “The Sheriff ’s Office continues to work with outside agencies to determine

the extent of the investigation,” Welsh said in a post on Facebook. “Thank you to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office — Kansas for the assistance.”

SHERIFF’S REPORT 10/29/2023 Deputy completed a welfare check in Matfield Green. 10/30/2023 Deputy responded to a juvenile problem in Cottonwood Falls for criminal damage to property. Deputies, EMS, and Rescue responded to a non-injury, single-vehicle rollover, in Cottonwood Falls. 10/31/2023 On October 31, 2023, around 10:06 a.m., Chase County deputies were alerted to an individual on BNSF property just east of Strong City on Old Highway 50. During the investigation, deputies assisted by BNSF Police, were able to determine that Miguel Gonzalez, unconfirmed age, boarded a train illegally in California and

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SONGS OF THE FLINT HILLS Poems & lyrics celebrating Kansas Flint Hills by Annie Wilson – the “Flint Hills Balladeer”

The Chase County Leader-News

The Chase County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect on the Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Top 100 Most Wanted list Monday evening. According to Sheriff Jacob Welsh, around 11:05 p.m. Monday, a Chase County Deputy conducted a car stop for speeding on US Highway 50 close to the Lyon County line. The driver was identified as 43-year-old Willie Powell of Webster, Texas. Powell had a warrant out for his arrest through Louisiana for armed robbery and was taken into custody. Powell was taken to the Chase County Jail. During the investigation, Powell was discovered to

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then once in Chase County, began to offload goods that were on the train with the intent to sell them. The total value of items taken off the train is approximately $9,000. Gonzalez was arrested for felony theft and criminal trespass and booked into the Chase County jail. Formal charges are pending through the Chase County Attorney’s Office. Deputy completed a welfare check in Cottonwood Falls. 11/01/2023 Deputy responded to a report of a reckless driver on US HWY 50 near milepost 311. 11/02/2023 Deputy responded to a non-injury, car versus deer, accident on US HWY 50 near milepost 328. Deputies and EMS responded to a residence

in Cottonwood Falls. One patient was transported to Newman Regional Health. Deputy responded to a report of a disturbance in Cottonwood Falls. 11/03/2023 Strong City Fire and Rescue responded to a residential alarm in Cottonwood Falls. 11/04/2023 EMS responded to a residence in Cottonwood Falls. Transportation was not needed. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Spring Creek in Cottonwood Falls. EMS responded to a residence in Cottonwood Falls. Transportation was not needed. Deputies and EMS responded to an auto accident in Strong City. EMS was not needed.

An anthem to the Flint Hills Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie Out west of the woodlands on the prairie’s Great Plains, Is a land where the tall grasses long have laid claim, Where the Bluestem and Indian grasses still grow On the green rolling hills as they did long ago. Their steep rocky soil would never allow The farmers to bring in their disc and their plow. It protected our prairie when others were lost, And saved the last place native grasses grow tall. There are wildflower gardens on every hillside, With ground-nesting birds singing songs to the sky. There are rock-layered cliff banks that tell the Earth’s story, And sunset horizons of heavenly glory. You can wade down a gentle meandering stream, Ride horseback to places

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that look like a dream. You can hike to the ridge-top to see the sun rise, Or watch the flames leap in a real prairie fire. On the last stand of the Tallgrass Prairie, Where cattle roam free, and the cowboys are real. On the last stand of the Tallgrass Prairie, Our beautiful Kansas Flint Hills. Hear this song for free at: tallgrassexpress.com/last-stand-ofthe-tallgrass-prairie. Contact Annie: tallgrassexpress.com/contact.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ST. ANTHONY’S FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will be hosting its

15th annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, located at 221 Elm St. in

Strong City. All are welcome to this event. Dine-in, pick-up and delivery are available. Please call 620-366-1211.

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was a great crowd for the soup supper by the Grace Methodist Church Saturday evening at the community building. I’m sorry I didn’t go. I heard that everything was very tasty. Diane S anders and I attended the health fair that was held at the High School on Saturday. Thanks to all who put this on. I know many hours and hours of hard work go into making this happen. It is a great benefit for many. C o n g ra t u l a t i o n s t o Anne and Austin White, daughter of Jeff and Tammy Jirak of Marion. They were married in Pilsen on Saturday afternoon. A dinner and dance followed. Many from the area attended the beautiful ceremony and celebration. From pictures on Facebook, it looked like the Black Tie affair for the Strong City Preservation Alliance was a huge success. It’s so exciting to see the work being done on the Old Theater. St . Anthony ’s P SR classes and teachers hosted a breakfast Sunday morning with benefits going to the C-4 Food Pantry. It’s so wonderful to see the students work-

ing hard getting the meal ready, serving, cleaning up and everything in between to help out such a good cause. Thank you to all who worked hard on this and to all who attended and donated so generously. Ron and Jane Scott were in Lawrence on Wednesday and returned home on Thursday. They got to take care of their grandson, Xander Scott, son of Jeff and Meghan Scott. They always enjoy a fun visit. T h e T h a n ks g i v i n g community dinner is in the planning stages. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. There will be news in the paper for information and phone numbers to call for reservations. Hope to see you there. Don’t forget about the Chase County Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 25 at St. Anthony’s Hall in Strong City, beginning at 9 a.m. and going until 3 p.m. If you are interested in having a booth, call Deanna Wessel at 620794-6034. I hope everyone enjoys a great and safe week.

From PAGE 2 It was a beautiful fall morning when we buried my dear Aunt Norma McPhail and her son, Brad McLinden on Thursday morning. Our family has so many wonderful memories of her sweet family. Thank you to all who attended the services and also the St. Anthony’s Altar Society for serving a lovely luncheon for family and friends. It was very much appreciated. Thank you Father Andy for the lovely service also. Thanks to Gwen Runde for your assistance. You’re a doll. Jerod Phillips, Aunt Norma’s grandson was here for the service, along with his mother, Joni Wachholz. Jim Messman, Norma’s son-in-law was here from Texas, Chris Meyer, Dodge City and Gail and Alan Moeder, Great Bend were also out-of-town guests. Sympathy goes to Elmer Swift and his family on the loss of his wife, Emma Swift. Thoughts and prayers for all. I remember when Emma worked at the hospital in Emporia. It looked like there

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GREENWOOD COUNTY PUBLISHES UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES RESIGNATION Greenwood County FROM LONG TIME FIRE CHIEF

M. Brendan Coulter — 12 Write-in — 4 FALL RIVER CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR FOUR) David A. Vance — 13 Norma Gay Jones — 12 CLIMAX MAYOR Gary Brown — 13 Write-in — 20 Write-in — 11 CLIMAX CITY COUNCIL PO- HAMILTON MAYOR SITIONS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 Write-in -58 Write-in — 112 HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL EUREKA MAYOR (VOTE FOR TWO) Stephen Coulter — 196 David Harris — 23 EUREKA CITY COUNCIL Larry Walford — 48 (VOTE FOR THREE) Write-in — 34 Cinda Beals — 137 MADISON CITY COUNCIL Jason Brandt — 139 (VOTE FOR THREE) Kevin Lawrence — 159 Evan Casey — 65 FALL RIVER MAYOR Tony Fankhauser — 70 The Madison News

Daryl May — 67 Jody Thomas — 39 Write-in — 1 VIRGIL MAYOR Write-in — 9 VIRGIL CITY COUNCIL (VOTE FOR TWO) Write-in — 18 USD 386 MADISON-VIRGIL POSITION 1 Gary Kile — 161 Write-in — 12 USD 386 MADISON-VIRGIL POSITION 2 Write-in — 144 USD 386 MADISON-VIRGIL POSITION 3 Write-in — 134 USD 386 MADISON-VIRGIL

POSITION 7 Jannette Luthi — 175 Write-in — 3 SEVERY MAYOR Donna Wiss — 37 Write-in — 10 SEVERY CITY COUNCIL Ronald J. Robert — 45 Roy D. Higbee — 19 Marc V. Warren — 33 USD 389 EUREKA DISTRICT 1 Austin Evenson — 10 Arthur Williams — 11 USD 389 EUREKA DISTRICT 2 Luke Adkins — 71 Write-in — 2 USD 389 EUREKA DISTRICT 3 Bruce Smith — 60 Write-in -1

USD 389 EUREKA DISTRICT 7 Brandon Hall — 325 Virginia Payne — 52 Write-in — 2 USD 390 HAMILTON POSITION 1 Kara Nutsch — 94 Write-in — 6 USD 390 HAMILTON POSITION 2 Stuart Woodie — 100 Write-in — 1 USD 390 HAMILTON POSITION 3 Write-in — 45 USD 390 HAMILTON POSITION 7 Brad Martin — 94 Write-in — 1

IT’S NOT A JOB, IT’S A PASSION!

By Marcie Harrison The Madison News

Madison will have a new fire chief beginning Jan. 1 after longtime chief Tim Melton submitted his resignation at the city council meeting Monday Night. Melton will continue to serve on the department but will soon pass the hat to someone else. “Nothing is wrong, I’ve just simply done it long enough,” said Melton. He would go on to say, “We’ve got several who would be more than capable to step up and fill the role.” Melton indicated they would like to do an internal vote within the department and then bring that name to the council for approval before naming the new fire chief. “I never had anything but cooperation and 100% support from the City Council and I appreciate it greatly,” said Melton before he left the meeting. The council and Mayor Paul Dean begrudgingly accepted the resignation and had nothing but praise for Melton for all he has done and the way he has

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The Reed girls Hatten and Madden sitting on the front shelf of the new smoker trailer. By Marcie Harrison The Madison News

For young entrepreneur, Owen Reed, his love for grilling started right out of high school when his parents, Russ and Francie Reed, gave him a Big Green Egg ceramic grill for graduation. Owen took his cooking seriously right away and became an instant pitmaster. Most of his knowledge came from his own trial and error on how different cuts of meat cooked and how to properly manage the fire temperature for the best end result. But he also had some help along the way. “One of my first mentors from when I first started cooking was Bobby Doudican from

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The new smoker for Smokin O’s.

Bobby D’s in Emporia. He was always happy to share tricks and tips when I bounced different ideas off of him. He always had words of encouragement when I had maybe bitten off more than I could chew,” Reed said with a chuckle. As time went by, he switched from that initial ceramic grill to

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Reed smoking chickens for a recent event.

a wood burning offset smoker. made a trip to Texas to pick up his Wood-fired cooking became a real new 500 gallon offset smoker from passion of his and after a year or Johnson Custom Smokers. so of a small backyard sized trailer, Reed and his family recently Please see Smoked, Page 3

FFA MEAT JUDGING TEAM FINISHES SIXTH AT NATIONALS

The USD 386 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss a wide-range of issues. Beginning at 7:05 p.m., the board will hold an open enrollment policy hearing. Several items are up for approval, including current accounts payable, treasurer’s report, activity fund report, October PAWS meeting minutes, October Rec Meeting minutes, and a resignation. Discussion on a cooperative sports agreement is also on the agenda. Numerous informational items will be presented and discussed, such as KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation), the Entegrity Project, Parents As Teachers program, Transportation and Food Service updates, and board positions. Furthermore, the Board will address Fire Marshal findings and their plan for resolution. The board meets at 7 p.m. Monday in the Madison High School meeting room.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK Grant us a heart for those who seek You, O God, and the courage to share with them the good news of Jesus Christ and your love. Amen.

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The State Champion Meats Judging Team poses for a picture at the national competition. By Marcie Harrison The Madison News

The State Champion Meat Judging Team traveled to Indianapolis last week to compete in the National Meat Judging Com-

petition at Purdue University. The team who qualified for this competition last May, consisting of Luke Fankhauser, Brooke Gaines, Lane Darbro and Caylin Luthi competedPlease see FFA, Page 4in a

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Lily Hudson, Avery Miller and Jalynn Weakley take time to pose during the FFA National Convention.


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ARRESTS

To Te l l I t L i ke I t Is Well Joe Biden has done it again, we are on the verge of world war three, we only have less than thirty days of oil in our reserves, the border is a shambles, the drugs are pouring across the border and killing Americans, Joe Biden wants everyone to buy an electric car and nobody wants one or can afford one, the drilling has been shut down in the United States and Joe is begging Iran to produce more oil and all they want to do is kill all of the Jews as well as all of the Americans. Now we have to remem-

Earl M. Murphy ber that none of this is Joe Biden’s fault, he never does anything wrong, all of the

above is Donald Trump’s fault. Now there is one small bright spot in all of this, Joe Biden’s popularity is dropping like a rock in the swimming pool, it is down to thirty seven percent, I quess the one question that I have is who in the world are the thirty seven percent that still think that Joe Biden is doing a good job. At one time I knew several people that admitted that they voted for Joe Biden but it is getting very difficult to find anyone that will admit it today. Now it is my opinion that Joe Biden and

Kamala Harris are two of the dumbest people on the face of the earth. It has been said that Barack Obama has been pulling Joe’s strings, in other words Obama has managed a third term through Joe Biden. To tell it like it is, the saddest part of it is, we only have two more years for this raving maniac to serve unless he kicks the bucket before his time is up and then we will have Kamala Harris to contend with, can we make it? EMM

“CLEAN HANDS ARE KEY TO FOOD SAFETY” By Ben Sims

K-State Research and Extension

Whether it’s cooking in the home or in the middle of a parking lot during a fall tailgate party, one tried-and true food safety step can keep you safe. Washing your hands! This is your number 1 defense against foodborne illness because your hands can hold a lot of germs and dirt, including under your fingernails. Hands pick up bacteria during daily routines, including gardening, taking out the trash, driving, playing with pets and many other activities. When preparing food, wash your hands more than once, such as after you’ve handled raw eggs or meat or anything like that because that will help to prevent cross-contamination of food products. It only takes 20 seconds with soap and warm water. A helpful tip for kiddos is to have them sing the alphabet song to get through that 20 seconds and have fun doing it. Be sure to scrub

your hands. The bubbles are what is picking up the dirt and taking it away. If you are out tailgating, or anywhere a sink and warm water is not available, bring along a separate jug of warm water and soap in your cooking supplies. If you have a squirt bottle of soap that is half empty, add water to it and you’ve got a soap-and water mixture readily available. Or, if you are using a jug with warm water, put soap in it ahead of time and that’s your designated hand washing station. You can also bring along wash cloths in baggies, or use wet wipes. Using hand sanitizer alone is not a viable option. They don’t work really well unless your hands are clean to start with. They can be used in a pinch, but it’s best to wash your hands first and then use a hand sanitizer. Additional tips include: Keep raw meat separated from everything else,

particularly when taking it outside to picnics or tailgate parties. Put meat in separate bags during transportation, as well as at home. Use a separate plate to serve cooked meats. Use separate utensils for various foods you are cooking. If you don’t have a separate set of tongs, then wash the ones you have between uses. Keep hots foods hot, and cold foods cold. The temperature danger zone for foods is between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold foods should be store in an environment colder than 40 F, and hot foods should be held at 140 F or higher. For outdoor parties, this means bringing lots of ice, and perhaps multiple coolers.

Happy cooking, everyone! Information comes from K-State University food safety specialist and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center, Karen Blakeslee. For more information regarding Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, or K-State Research and Extension call the office at 620-583-7455, email me, Ben Sims, at benjam63@ ksu.edu, or stop by the office which is located inside the courthouse. Be sure to follow K-State Research and Extension- Greenwood County on Facebook for the most up-to-date information on Extension education programs and the Greenwood County 4-H program.

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On Oct. 29, Francesca Flemming was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession for drug parapherna- Hobbs lia. She is being held on a $5000.00 cash/ surety bond. On Oct. 29, Zachary Foote was arrested for driving while suspended. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety. On Oct. 29, Stephen Davis was arrested for Possession of marijuana, Possession of paraphernalia, allowing an unauthorized driver to drive

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Go and tell Corinth would have been an ‘ugly’ place to try to share the good news of Jesus Christ or almost anything else, for that matter. Idolatry was rampant and the rituals which were part of those beliefs are unbelievable. Immorality seems to have been the ‘norm’ in so many ways with the ugliest of behaviors hardly causing most to even bat an eye. And bigoty. This was a cosmopolitan society with people from all over the known world passing through and dwelling therein and believing and practicing almost anything one can imagine. Corinth … the very idea could almost make one cringe. It wouldn’t have been surprising had Paul taken a look, shook the dust of his feet, and traveled on to almost any place else. But not Paul! And, perhaps, it was because of a vision he had. In Acts 18:9-10, we read these words: “And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man shall attack you to

harm you; for I have many people in this city.” That God loved all the people in Corith, though He didn’t approve of their behavior, can’t really be questioned. God is love (1 John 4:8), and God so loved the world that He sent His Son for our salvation (John 3:16-17). But could it be that there was something special about the “many people in the city” of which the Lord speaks? Could it be that these were people whose hearts were ready for the good news? Could it be that these, to use a phrase from the heart and mind of Jesus, were hungering and thirsting after righteousness (Matthew 5:6)? Could it be that these were some among whom the seed could be sown that would bear fruit thirtyfold or sixtyfold or a hundredfold (Mark 4:20)? Could it be ……….. It’s quite likely that there are people like these in every community, large or small. These would be people in whom “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform” (William Cowper) to create a

hunger for Him, and a desire to know Him. These would be people for whom it would be a small step to move from indifference to involvement in the work of the kingdom. The sad thing is that sometimes the door never opens for these people. And it just might be that the door never opens because no one takes the initiative to share the Good News. As the Apostle Paul notes: “But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent?” (Romans 10:14-15). So my question today – a question for each one of us – is, who is there ‘out there’ for whom you or I might be the only ‘conduit’ through which the gospel message might flow, and to which that individual might respond? Go and tell ….

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evening goes smoothly when it comes to the meal. “There is usually a lot of stress when putting together a big event for the hosts, and I like to tell them to take dinner off their list of things to worry about, I have it covered,” Reed said. Smoked meats and made from scratch sides are his specialties. Brisket, ribs and whole chickens are regular requests. Maybe the favorite of Reed’s and what he considers the “showstopper” is a whole hog laying out on the table that always grabs people’s attention. If you want to elevate a party, prime rib or hand cut steaks are always a hit. He serves up some tasty cheesy potatoes or macaroni and cheese which he likes to have a hint of smoke in. They also provide desserts such as sheet cakes or even Dairy Queen ice cream upon request. Reed uses the smoker like a giant oven that allows him to cook almost everything in one spot. Even if something is on the menu doesn’t require any smoke, he is able to wrap it up tight with foil and cook

them right along with the other dishes. Most of the meats are served buffet style so that nobody walks away hungry. He takes pride in making sure no meat is sliced, pulled or shredded until guests are starting to line up to ensure the best flavor. “My fiancé Elizabeth Hodges and my parents have always been willing to jump in and help me in any way they can on the bigger events,” said Reed. Smokin’ O’s is offering up some specials for Thanksgiving this year for those wanting to eliminate some stress and spend more time with family. He is now taking orders for smoked brisket, turkey and spiral hams with sides of potatoes, macaroni and cheese and green beans. To get personalized quotes, you can reach out to Owen at 620-437-7722. “Working with people and providing good service and a quality product has always been what I enjoy doing the most,” said Reed. Be sure to check out his business on Facebook “Smokin’ O’s” to keep up with his new adventure.

From PAGE 1 “There are no dials or gauges to set the temperature, it’s just all old school cooking. These upgrades have allowed me to cook for larger crowds and provide multiple options for guests,” explained Reed. That is when he decided to start a custom catering business, Smokin’ O’s, to pursue his passion and take his BBQ skills one step further. Reed works full-time at Dairy Queen in Emporia — a business that has been in his family since 1982 when his grandparents Larry and Sharon Reed purchased it. Owen’s parents now own the business in which Owen has a large role in and is grateful for the staff who is accommodating when he has a big event to cater to come together to help cover shifts. Growing up in a food service environment has also given him the experience he needs to serve customers and exceed expectations with high quality products. Reed has been preparing the main dish for crowds of all sizes for years as any event with family and friends, he puts on his apron and makes the most delicious meals for all to enjoy. This year, he catered his biggest event ever — a wedding with three hundred guests. “I will do any sized event for corporate meals, weddings, banquets and receptions for all occasions,” he said. When people are planning big events there are so many things to worry about and do. Reed takes pride in making sure the

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~~ ANOTHER OF MADISON’S ‘OLD-TIMERS’ ~~ Levi Jacob Cunkle The rap on the door when unheard by the still, silent form within. Still the man must be awakened. There was a northbound train to catch. And so the pullman porter entered therein, but the passenger was gone. Deceased. With no sign of suffering or struggle, he had died in his sleep. This westbound train was in Moline, Kansas. Dr. L. J. Cunkle had asked to be awakened so he could catch the northbound Santa Fe train to Madison, Kansas. News of his death was a sad surprise, not only to his family, but to his community where he was highly respected. He was only 55 years old. Levi Jacob Cunkle was born at North Middleton, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1844. He was the second of eight children born to Jacob and Margaret Ruth Haas Cunkle. (Any relation to the Madison / Lamont Haases???) He graduated from the Bellevue Medical College, in New York, in 1865 and relocated to Ohio where he practiced his profession for the next five years. It was here that he met Nancy Ann Cable. They married at Miami, Ohio, on August 30, 1866. Three children were born to this union – Austin, Ione and a son that died in infancy. The Cunkles came to Greenwood County, Kansas in 1870 and purchased a farm about two and a half miles east of Madison. This, of course, was the old town. Dr. Cunkle began his practice, apparently, from his farm home. It wasn’t long, however, before he had an office and a drug store in town. In 1879, when the railroad came to Madison and built the depot where it is located today, Cunkle, along with the other businessmen, moved his practice and drug store to the new town. The drug store was placed on the northwest corner of 3rd and Main where the Madison Bank would later be built which, today, is the McIlvain Law Office. The doctor’s office seems to have been across the street to the south, probably in what is now Chubby Foods parking lot. To understand the kind of man L. J. Cunkle was, one might turn to one of the obit-

uaries that was written about him. “Dr. J. L. Cunkle, of Madison, one of the best-known men in Kansas, and one of the most successful and popular physicians in the west, died suddenly on a Southern Kansas train last Thursday morning and was buried Saturday. He was a strong personality and one of those men who strive to leave the world better than they found it.” Dr. Cunkle was a member of the Town Site Company that obtained the property where Madison would relocate (the current site) and ever the promoter of his community. In addition to his medical practice and the drug store, he also owned a livery stable which was on the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Avenue (southeast corner, it is believed). But Dr. Cunkle had bigger plans for Madison. An article in the November 3, 1899, issue of the Madison News, entitled A New Enterprise, shares his plan and preparation. He had rented the second story of the Michelin building and moved his operation into this facility after fixing it up. This provided a reception room, an office, an operating room and two convalescent rooms where patients who were seriously ill, or who had had surgery could stay and receive medical care. This would have been a ‘mini

hospital’ in Madison, Kansas! Alas! It seems to have never been utilized. There is no evidence to suggest that anyone else stepped up or stepped in atter L. J. Cunkle’s death even though he had a brother in Madison who was also a physician. Israel W. Cunkle was his name. Levi Jacob Cunkle had been to Kansas City, perhaps for a ‘medical meeting’. When his purpose there was complete, and he was ready to be homeward bound, the quickest way home, due to the schedules by which the trains ran, was the Southern Kansas train that would go through Moline. This he took with the intention to get a little ‘shuteye’ along the way. Instructions were given that he be awakened so he could catch the northbound train to Madison. But Dr. Cunkle was DOA – dead on arrival, November 16, 1899. A funeral service was held at the Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Pastor, Morgan Williams, and assisted by the Methodist Episcopal minister, R. I. Harkness. Pallbearers were J. W. Johnson, Robert Anderson, Carey Sowder, Wm. Martindale, Dr. Snider and C. E. DeMalorie, all community leaders in their day. Levie Jacob Cunkle was laid to rest at Number Eight Cemetery east of Madison.


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STUCO POWDER PUFF GAME ENTERTAINS The Madison News

The second annual STUCO Powder Puff was held Monday, Nov. 6. The games puts student athletes in different roles and is always good for lots of laughs. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA From PAGE 1 challenging contest and gave it their best shot. The national competition saw the absolute best that FFA had to offer from all over the United States with 172 participants from 43 states. When the results were unveiled, the team discovered they had ended their FFA Meat Judging careers with a 6th place overall finish nationally. Fankhauser, Gaines, Darbro and Luthi all ended up in the Gold Division individually as well (top third). “This group had an incredible run representing Madison, Greenwood County, and the State of Kansas,” said Coach and Instructor Latham Wiggins.

While the team was preparing and competing in the competition, three other FFA members were with them attending different events. Jalynn Weakley, Lily Hudson and Avery Miller were able to tour Elanco, a large pet health corporation and got to work at different jobs while there. According to Weakley, it helped some of them contemplate new ideas for possible future occupations for themselves. The three of them, along with sponsor Haley Isch, got to attend a Lainey Wilson concert while the Meat Judging Team was preparing for their competition. The FFA Members and Coach Wiggins would like to thank everyone who helped along the way with their coaching and support.

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The sixth place National Winners shown here after being presented with their plaque.

PROJECT CHRISTMAS UNDERWAY By Marcie Harrison The Madison News

Bob Robison has announced that Citizens State Bank will once again be partnering with the Madison Ministerial Alliance and Madison’s FFA Chapter to help make some Christmases a little brighter this holiday season. Citizens State Bank is now accepting monetary donations for this annual project that helps put Christmas presents under the tree for those in need within our community.

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Once all the funds are collected, the Madison

FFA members will do the shopping and wrapping

and Robison and his elves will deliver all the goods along with food items to Madison families in need. If you feel inclined to help, you can drop off donations at Citizens State Bank in Madison. Make checks payable to: “MADISON MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE.” Donations need to be dropped off at the bank by Dec. 8 so that there is adequate time to shop and wrap the gifts. It is a wonderful project that the community really shows up for year after year and this year will most likely be no different.

NEWS OF THE WEIRD Andrews McMeel Syndication

Be Careful What You Ask For A store in Swansea, Wales, that supports the Barnardo children’s charity has circulated a request to its donors, United Press International reported on Oct. 27: Please don’t send us your sex toys. “Please be mindful that we are a children’s charity and as such we have a range of ages on our wonderful volunteer team,” the statement read. “We therefore ask that you refrain from donating your used and unused marital aids! ... The branch has CCTV so that these items can be traced back to their owners.” In other words, we know who you are.

Ewwwww! Desirae Kelly of Farmington, Missouri, woke up at 5 a.m. on Oct. 24 to a strange feeling. “I actually felt something move in my ear,” Kelly

said in a TikTok video. Fox News reported that Kelly was in such discomfort, she started to cry in the waiting room at urgent care. As a nurse started to flush her ear with water, Kelly “felt whatever that was crawl out of my ear ... and I watched out of the corner of my eye something fall and land on my sweater,” Kelly said. “I watch this black spider with all eight legs crawl across the floor.” She said she screeched and threw up as the nurses trapped the spider in a container. “The nurses were so sweet and passed no judgment like I thought they would,” Kelly said. “I don’t think I could ever sleep without earplugs again.”

It’s Come to This A 75-year-old woman in Pavia, Italy, had to get the courts involved to get her two sons, ages 42 and 40, out of her house, CNN reported on Oct. 27. Mom described her sons as “parasites” who had been living

with her without contributing financially, even though both had jobs. Judge Simona Caterbi called the brothers “bamboccioni,” or big babies, and declared they have until Dec. 18 to vacate the woman’s home. “Once a certain age has been exceeded, the child can no longer expect the parents to continue the maintenance obligation within limits that are no longer reasonable,” Caterbi said. The brothers hadn’t decided whether they would appeal the decision.

What’s in a Name? Too many words, according to officials in Spain. Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, the 17th duke of Huescar, recently baptized his second child with a name 25 words long, Sky News reported. The name pays tribute to the baby’s mother and father, other members of the family and religious devotions. But register rules limit a child’s name to one compound name and two simple ones, and the duke

and his wife will need to shorten the name for legal purposes.

Inexplicable Two unsuspecting visitors to Wortham Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 26 were the victims of a teenager’s scream for attention, KHOU-TV reported. Alford Lasean Lewis, 19, and 18-year-old Kingston Miker cooked up a scheme wherein Lewis first tried to rob a man, and then sucker-punched another man in the back of the head, as Miker filmed the actions. “They did this for fun and posted it on social media, which is simply unacceptable,” said Ashlea Sheridan, a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Lewis was contrite: “You know, I just made a mistake, and everybody makes mistakes,” he told KHOU. “What people don’t see is that I shook his hand after and gave the man a hug.” Oh well, then. Case closed.

CITY From PAGE 1 conducted himself and led the fire department for a number of years. Tony Haag gave a lengthy update on the ballfield project and thanked the local donors thus far who have donated to help with all the major updates to the ballfield on the hill. Those donors to date include Larry and Sherry DeWitt, Greg and Lisa Kile, Klint and Darcy Henke, Luthi Cattle, Hal and Sheila Luthi, Dallas

and Sarah Luthi, Greg and Janell Curry, Bob and Lana Schindler, Shawn Garriott, Citizens State Bank, Harold and Karen Engle and Randall and Kris Schankie. In other business, the council agreed to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license renewal for Casey’s and to approve a requested extension on a violation at 107 E. Lincoln for six months. The council also received a resignation from Camp Host Shannon McGrath effective immediately. The council will look to start advertising for a camp host.


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