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Officer Sharp enjoys her job easy to go to work, and I am very honored in receiving this award, Sharp said.” As School Resource Columbus — Anne Sharp Officer and Patrol Officer has been voted favorite for the Columbus Police police officer, in Cherokee Department, is dedicated to County for 2014. “When you love your job it makes it working with the citizens
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to make Columbus a safe place for all to live, work, and play. Sharp began her career in law enforcement at the Cherokee County Sheriff ’s see police, 4
Anne Sharp has been with the Columbus Police Department since 2006. She was voted favorite police officer in Cherokee County for 2014.
Firefighter loves teaching kids fire safety that what we teach during Fire Prevention week, really impacts these children.” Don’t be fooled. It’s isn’t COLUMBUS — Known always easy. As an emergency as Firefighter Steven to the local children, Steven Burton responder, Burton is conis the lead driver for the Co- stantly faced with danger. “Whether cutting somelumbus Fire Department and also EMT Captain, serving in one out of a car, or forcing my way into a fully engulfed his current position for five house fire, the challenges are years. never the same,” Burton said. Burton looks forward Burton began his work to teaching kids about fire safety each fall when the de- with the fire department partment hosts Fire Preven- shortly after graduating from Columbus High School and tion week. completing the National Fire “Kids face’s light up when Academy & National EMT they see me, they tell their course at Missouri Southparents they know me and ern State University. He has I taught them fire safety,” achieved many National Fire/ Burton said. “That tells me
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EMT certifications throughout his career. Burton said he is motivated by God and his family, and the great group of people he works around. His hope is that the youth in the community can look to him as a positive role model. On his days off Burton can be found at Outback Archery & Tackle of Columbus which he owns and operates. He is an active church member and soon, a family man. (Shawnda Qualls is the managing editor of the Cherokee County News-Advocate and sekvoice.com. She can be emailed at shawnda.qualls@ sekvoice.com.)
Columbus Fire Department Captain and Lead Driver Steven Burton was voted favorite fire fighter in Cherokee County for 2014 by the readers of CCNA.
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Cherokee County Best of the Best Winners 2014 Accountant - DeAnn Auman Hill Attorney - Darrell Schumake Auctioneer - Delbert Rowden Auto Body Shop - Full Service Automotive Auto Mechanic - Troy Glasgow Bakery - Daylight Donut Bank - American Bank Bank Employee - Janette Crain at Commerce Bank Barber Shop - Sonny’s Beautician - Twyla Hayes, Envy Salon Beauty Shop - Tangles Salon, Columbus Breakfast - Weston’s Cafe Buffet - Oriental Garden Building Contractor - Crossland Construction Car Lot (New Car) - Jay Hatfield Car Lot (Used Car) - Jay Hatfield Car Salesperson - Brian Wellmeir Car Wash - Steve’s Car Wash, Columbus Catering Service - Josie’s Ristorante Cell Phone Service - Mobile Advantage Chicken - Marvins Chinese Restaurant - Rice House Chiropractor - Curtis Wheatley Church - First United Methodist Church, Baxter Coffee - Streetcar Station Convenience Store - Casey’s, Baxter Dentist - Dr. Herron Dessert - Van’s Steakhouse Discount Store - Wal Mart Baxter Electrician - Doug Qualls Evening Meal - Josie’s Ristorante Eye Doctor - Dr. Brook’s, Columbus Flea Market/Antique Store - Rt. 66 Flea Market Firefighter - Steven Burton Floral Shop - In the Garden French Fries - Sonic, Columbus Friendliest Employee - Kristy Jameson at Apple Market, Columbus Funeral Home - Derfelt’s Baxter Furniture Store - Westco Garden Center - True Value Columbus
Gift Shop - Evan’s Drug Golf Course - Baxter Country Club Grocery Values - Apple Market Hamburger - Red Ball Hardware Store - True Value, Columbus Heating and Air conditioning - KC Heating and Air Internet Provider - Columbus Telephone Insurance Agent - Richard Hilderbrand Investment Company - Kingrey Kellum Agency Lawn Equipment - Mosler’s Liquor Store - Cowtown Liquor Loan/Mortgage Company - American Bank Lunch - Van’s Steakhouse Medical Doctor - Jonathan Manzer, Manzer Clinic Mexican Food - Los Lunas Nail Tech - Denise Hallam Nurse - Terri Franklin - Medicalodges, Columbus Nursing Home Facility - Medicalodges, Columbus Oil change - Star Lube Paint Store - Wal Mart Painter - Roark Construction Pest Control - Halls Pest Control Pet Groomer - Animal Care Center Pharmacist - Brian Caswell, Wolkar Drug Pharmacy - Evan’s Drug Pizza - Pizza Hut, Columbus Plumber - Martin Plumbing, Galena Police Officer - Anne Sharp, Columbus Propane - Midwest Propane, Columbus Salad - Pizza Hut, Columbus Sandwich - Angels on the Route School Teacher - Lori Kellum Secretary - Linda White, Darrell Schumake’s office, Columbus Service Station - Fast Mart, Columbus Skilled Nursing Facility - Quaker Hill Manor Steak - Van’s Steakhouse Tanning - Mane St. Hair, Baxter Springs Tire Store - Columbus Tire Veterinarian - Animal Care Center, Mindy Mayfield, Columbus Waitress/Waiter - Sue Gast
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Continued from 2 Office where she worked from 1998-2005, completing Kansas Law Enforcement Training in 2004. It was in 2006 that Sharp was hired by the Columbus
Police Department. “I love being in a small community where you know everyone,” Sharp said. Although as an officer she doesn’t always meet the people she serves on good terms and is aware that occasionally she will upset someone, she maintains a
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positive attitude. “Not all end with happy endings,” Sharp said. “But once in a while you get one, it’s those moments that make it all worth it.” Sharp has completed training for the National Association of School Resource Officers. Sharp com-
pleted the Finding Words Kansas, a program aimed at helping officer learn the interview skills required when working with children that have been victims and which is important for her work with the area youth. Besides her training in
law enforcement, Sharp holds a Associate’s Degree in business from Barton County Community College. Sharp is active in local 4-H programs and is the County Wide Leader for the dog Project. Sharp also judges 4-H shows throughout Kansas. She enjoys
working outdoors, training her dogs, fishing and camping, and spending time with her family. (Shawnda Qualls is the managing editor of the Cherokee County News-Advocate and sekvoice.com. She can be emailed at shawnda.qualls@ sekvoice.com.)
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