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Drag races rescheduled for Saturday

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Three-peat

Thanks to rainy conditions on Oct. 6, the second annual Argonia Car Show & Street Race has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 13.

Registration fees are $30 for the drag race and $30 for the car show. Registration and check-in starts at 8 a.m.

Both the drag races and car show are free for spectators. Food vendors – Argonia PTO and Cow Tippers – will be on hand.

Full Moon Saloon will host a beer garden.

The car show starts at 10 a.m., and drag races begin at 1 p.m.

PTO raising funds for playground

By Michael Buhler Star-Argosy The Argonia PTO will use its fundraisers this school year to replace the play equipment in the playground of the Argonia Elementary school.

“We have decided to replace it because it is old, metal and gets really hot.

We are going to upgrade to something that’s plastic, more durable, and won’t burn our children,” said PTO president Melinda McCurley.

Fundraisers are held throughout the year. PTO members will be selling concessions at the Argonia Drag Races, which have been rescheduled for this Saturday. During that time, they also will offer a

See PTO, Page 10

Osner honored in ‘Mango Mania’ Project raised funds to help African school

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Karlee Osner, daughter of Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill owners Jenny and Clint Osner, received an honorable mention in the Mango Mania Display Contest, sponsored by the National Mango Board.

At Hired Man’s, Karlee set up a display with mangoes and educated customers about how to eat and cut the fruits. At the same time, she collected money for a school in Rwanda called Monsignor Felicien Mubiligi Catholic

Technical Secondary School.

“Since Karlee’s service project was geared toward raising funds for this school in Rwanda, for their Fruit Tree Project, this contest was perfect to enter, in the hopes (that) if she did win, she could donate her cash prize to the project,” Jenny Osner said. “If customers donated money to her project, Karlee gave them a free mango.”

The honorable mention came with a $200 cash prize, which went to the Rwandan school along with other donated funds.

Karlee connected with the Rev. Denis Kiyenje, the

See MANGOES, Page 10

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Molly Schmanke eyes a return during the 3-2-1A regional tennis tournament, held in Conway Springs. Schmanke and the rest of her Cardinals’ teammates advanced to the State tournament.

Cards win home tennis regional

By Sam Jack Star-Argosy sjack@tsnews.com

The Conway Springs Cardinals girls tennis team hosted a Class 3-21A regional Oct. 6. They came away with a regional title for the third year in a row.

All six varsity players qualified for the State tournament, putting the Cardinals in a good position to compete for a title this weekend.

“Year in, year out, we kind of shoot for a top-three finish (at State),” Cardinals head coach Chris Bellar said. “That’s always a good goal. I think we might be the only

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team that qualified all six entries, so that should give us an opportunity to compete well. There are some tough schools, but we look forward to the challenge.”

The Cardinals’ top doubles team, Kara Koester and Karlee Osner, continued their strong season, giving up only three games over the course of six sets on the way to the regional title.

They faced the Cards’ other doubles team, junior Nicole Campbell and senior Leslie Mies, whom they defeated in the regional final.

Campbell and Mies fought hard

See TENNIS, Page 10

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Karlee Osner poses for a photo with her mango display at Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill. She won an honorable mention in a national “Mango Mania” contest and donated her cash prize to help a school in Rwanda plant fruit trees.

Heavy rain drenches south-central Kansas

By Travis Mounts Star-Argosy news@tsnews.com

A fourth day of heavy rain Tuesday continued to cause problems throughout south-central Kansas, with reports of as much as 8 inches of rain since precipitation began to fall on Saturday.

Just over the county line, the Clearwater and Renwick school districts cancelled classes on Tuesday as officials fretted over deteriorating road conditions. Both districts have many miles of bus routes on dirt roads, and muddy conditions and water over the roads led school officials to shut down school.

Flood warnings extended from Russell to Fredonia, and included all of Sumner, Harper and Sedgwick counties from Monday into

Tuesday. The storm system brought more than 6 inches of rain between Conway Springs and Wellington, and at least 5 inches of rain in most other local areas, according to information from the National Weather Service website.

The Star-Argosy asked readers via Facebook to share how much rain they had received.

Margie Sprinkle reported 7.5 inches in Conway Springs, while Mart Bartonek of Conway Springs summed it up for many people when he simply wrote, “Enough.”

Early Tuesday, there were reports of water over numerous county roads across south-central Kansas, and an additional 1-2 inches of rain was expected Tuesday.

Eisenhower National Airport recorded 3.02 inches of rainfall on Monday, which was a daily record.

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Obituary

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Oran Sellers, Jr.

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Oran Sellers, Jr., of Argonia, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita at the age of 87.

Oran was born the son of Oran and Edna M. (Fortner) Sellers on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1930, in Milan.

On Dec. 24, 1950, Oran and Freda Mae Rose were united in marriage in Liberal. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Oran served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and later became a member of the American Legion. He was a Master Mason in the Harper Masonic Lodge #206. Oran was a retired farmer and proud that his family continues to operate their over 100-year-old farm.

Survivors include his sons, Alan Sellers and his wife, Beverly, of Milan, and David Sellers of Cheney; sister, Wanda McFarland of Valley Center; grandchildren, Matthew Sellers and his, wife Roberta, of Lenexa, Blake Sellers and his wife, Sarah, of Kansas City, Kan., Nicholas Sellers and his fiancee, Amanda, of Lenexa, Garred Sellers of Argonia, Patrick Mbahi Sellers of Milan, Brice Sellers of Milan, and Megan Sellers of Santa Monica, Calif.; and great-grandchildren, Harrison Oran and Peyton Rose Sellers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Freda; son, Roger Sellers; granddaughter, Hannah Rose Sellers; brothers, Meryl and Marvin Sellers; and sisters, Lorraine Hogue, Maxine Ellison and Evelyn Carr.

Visitation was held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, with the family present from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service for Oran was at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Argonia United Methodist Church, Argonia. Interment followed at the Argonia Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in his loving memory with the Argonia Fire Department and the Argonia United Methodist Church. Contributions may be mailed or left with the funeral home.

To share a memory or leave condolences, please visit www.cornejodayfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Cornejo-Day Funeral Home & Crematory, Wellington.

From the Star Files From October 1938 The golden anniversary party of the Conway Springs Grandmothers club was held at the Methodist church Tuesday, Oct. 4, and Mrs. J.A. Gunn, who gave the first party on Nov. 14, 1888, was again among those present. This year’s crowd was the record with 102 present.

The Orth and Berndsen families have perhaps set a record for keeping marriages within the families.

On last Monday morning, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Orth drove to Andale to attend the wedding of Orth’s sister, Miss Lydwina Orth, to Mrs. Berndsen’s brother, Mr. Carl Kraus. Three of Mr. Orth’s brothers have married three of Mrs. Berndsen’s sisters,

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Thursday: Argonia/Dixon Township Library open 1-5 p.m.; AJHS volleyball at Burrton (no football).

Friday: End of first nine weeks, school dismissed at 12:35 p.m.; Titans football vs Medicine Lodge at Attica, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Argonia Drag Races (rescheduled); AJHS volleyball at SCBL tourney in Oxford, 9 a.m.

Sunday: Church; Rec volleyball and flag football in Argonia, 1 p.m.

Monday: AJHS volleyball at SCBL tourney finals, location TBD, 5 p.m.; Titans JV football at Medicine Lodge, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Argonia/Dixon Township Library open 1-5 p.m.; AHS volleyball regional at Caldwell.

Wednesday: School dismissal at 12:35 p.m., teacher inservice; Fifth grade band instrument night, 4 p.m.

Thursday: Argonia/Dixon Township Library open 1-5 p.m.; Parent-teacher conferences, 4:30-8 p.m.

Do you have an event for the Argonia community calendar? Email Travis at news@tsnews.com.

Items for the Transitions page – obituaries, card showers and wedding, engagement, anniversary, birthday and birth announcements – are due by noon Monday for each week’s paper. Call 316-5400500 or email classifieds@tsnews.com to submit your item.

thus the marriage Monday made the fourth union between the two families.

If preliminary plans and early interest are any indication, this promises to be Conway Springs’ biggest fair, at least from points of exhibits and special displays. Inquiries have been coming from many more points than usual, all over Sumner county and from southern Sedgwick and eastern Kingman and Harper counties.

The firemen and their wives were guests of Chief Earl E. Meils at a hamburger fry at the Scout hut last Thursday evening. Five of the firemen who had served more than 10 years received small

From the Argosy Files

From 1958 Clark Achelpohl, University of Wichita student, was selected to perform with the University Marching Band.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Achelpohl, Clark plays tenor saxophone.

Barbara Ann Pearce will be among those members of the A Capella Choir of Friends Bible Academy at Haviland to sing at the Friends Yearly Meeting at the University Friends church in Wichita. Barbara sings second soprano in the

Thursday: CSMS volleyball at Douglass, 4:30 p.m.; CSMS football vs Independent, 6 p.m.

Friday: End of first nine weeks, school dismissed at 1 p.m.; CSHS tennis at State in Pratt, 10:30 a.m.; CSHS football at Chaparral, 7 p.m.

Saturday: CSHS volleyball at Clearwater, 8 a.m.; CSMS volleyball at Andale; CSHS tennis at State in Pratt, 9 a.m.

Sunday: Church.

Monday: CSHS FR/SO volleyball at Garden Plain, 5 p.m.; CSHS JV football vs Chaparral, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Conway Springs library open 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Parent-teacher conferences at CSMS and KTE, 3:30-8:15 p.m.; CSHS V/JV volleyball at Belle Plaine, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Conway Springs City Library, open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Thursday: Parent teacher conferences, 8 a.m.-8:15 p.m., all buildings.

Do you have an item for the Conway Springs calendar? Email Travis at news@tsnews.com.

40-voice choir.

Miss Nina Wells had the distinction of not changing her name at her marriage to Roy Wells, of Linwood, Calif.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roe announce the arrival of a baby daughter born at Joslin hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces and has been named Marsha Lynn.

John Smith, manager of the Mack-Welling Lumber company in Argonia for the past several years, has accepted a position with the

silver firemen badges. They were Earl Meils, chief; Raymond Cline, assistant chief; L.N. Hollowell, secretary-treasurer; A.G. Small and H.L. Montgomery. The other firemen are Dr. H.G. Moss, Donald Funk, Orie Pearce, Bill Potts and Dale Thompson.

Conway Springs will be host to the Sumner County Council of Religious Education (Interdenominational) when that body, composed of all Bible school officers and members, will meet in the Methodist church Tuesday, Oct. 25.

After a long fall of temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees, the weather man turned in a 45 degree cool snap Wednesday morning.

Clearwater Lumber Company at Clearwater.

Much interest was shown in the Hula Hoop contest sponsored by Argonia Hardware. Prizes were awarded to winners in each of the age groups. Valorie Pearce was winner in the pre-school group in the walking marathon. Keeping it above the waist the longest was Joyce Paxson, with Lou Ann Pearce and Allen Paxson tying for the most variety. Elaine Krone was also a winner. In

the 6 to 9 year age group, Nancy Greenwood won the walking, with Agnes, Irwin and Vicki Weishaar tying for the variety. Clara Marie Olmstead won the walking marathon in the next event, with Donna Jurgens having the most variety. Of those in the older ages, Sheila Sevier was the winner. All ages entered in one final variety Hula Hoop show, with Jackie Jurgens, Janis Tracy and Verlene Forrest announced as being the most accomplished.

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Local students take part in Safety Day The 2018 Progressive Agriculture Safety Day was held Sept. 21 at the Sumner County Fair Grounds and Caldwell Community Building.

Sponsored this year by KanOkla Networks and Wheatland RC&D, the safety day started 16 years ago. More than 3,000 area fifth-graders have participated.

This year, 179 fifth-graders from Argonia, Conway Springs, Anthony, Caldwell, Harper, Medford, South Haven and Wellington participated in 11 safety sessions.

The fifth-graders arrived at the event, enjoyed a morning snack and joined in songs led by South Haven’s superintendent, Dorsey Burgess, and Dave Prilliman.

Lunch was served, and KWCH meteorologist Ross Janssen wrapped up lunchtime with an interactive weather presentation.

“Our goal is to promote safety to our area youth,” said Kim Reilly, public relations coordinator for KanOkla. “We want them to be able to recognize hazards and dangers, to avoid accident and injury, and be prepared with a plan in case of an emergency.”

Clonmel-Schulte Knights of Columbus Council #3114 invites you to its

59thual Ann

Trap Shoot & Barbecue

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 St. John’s Church Parish Hall, Clonmel, Ks (13 miles southwest of Wichita on K-42)

KITCHEN OPEN 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Chili ♦ Chili Dogs ♦ Brats ♦ Sausage ♦ Dessert

Trap Shooting starts at 12 Noon Three Electric Traps Pitch, Bingo, Booths & Games for the Family

Bring the family and have a meal and some fun!

Contributed photos

TOP: Students wear “drunk goggles” and try to walk a straight line during the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. ABOVE: Buckets of fake blood played a role in a first-aid activity.

Commission will consider ‘met’ tower permits

By Sam Jack Star-Argosy sjack@tsnews.com

On Monday, Oct. 15, the Sumner County Commission will decide whether to grant conditional use permits for two meteorological towers (“met” towers) that will be used to determine whether conditions west and southwest of Conway Springs are favorable for a wind farm project.

The Star-Argosy reported in August that Engie North America is working to build a wind farm south of Milton and “west and slightly southwest” of

Conway Springs. If built, the farm would include 70 to 80 wind turbines and would have a capacity of about 200 megawatts.

The Sumner County Planning Commission first reviewed the “met” tower applications in August, but the hearings had to be repeated at the planning board’s Sept. 26 meeting after audio recording equipment malfunctioned.

At that Sept. 26 meeting, planning commission members voted 6-4 to approve one conditional use application and voted 7-3 to approve another.

“No” votes from the planning commission

would have represented a serious roadblock for Engie North America, but that could change soon.

On Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., the planning commission will review a package of changes to zoning regulations that would turn the planning commission into a purely advisory body; see public notice on Page 7.

Residents successfully thwarted a previous wind farm initiative after the Sumner County Commission had approved it. They noted in a lawsuit that the regulations as written required affirmative votes from both the county commission and the plan-

ning commission.

Partly because of the doovers on the “met” tower hearings, the planning commission again ran out of time before they could vote on needed approvals for a proposed biogas plant northwest of Belle Plaine. The biogas plant will be taken up for a third time at the next planning commission meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Raymond Frye Complex in Wellington.

The Oct. 15 county commission discussion and vote on the “met” towers will also be held at the Raymond Frye Complex, starting at 10 a.m.

Happenings at Spring View Manor

By Marian Scott Activity Director

The residents of Spring View Manor kickstarted the month of September with a cook-out on Labor Day. The month’s activities included crafts, pet visits and many games. They enjoyed Drive-In Time, where they watched a World War II documentary. Between the film and their memories, at the end there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

In honor of Janice May’s retirement, the residents made her a picture titled “A Heart Full of Love.”

They added colored thumbprints to fill the heart and presented the artwork to Janice at her farewell party. Entertainment was provided

by the Bennett Brothers.

Residents then ended the month watching the Conway Springs Fall Fest parade.

This month, Betty Roths celebrates her 30th year as Spring View’s office manager. We thank Betty for her dedication and hard work. Krystal Ivie has been hired as social service designee. She is available to answer any questions about Spring View Manor and to assist residents and their families.

We celebrated the birthday of Larry McNett on Oct. 4. We look forward to celebrating the birthdays of Doris Haines (Oct. 14) and Dorothy Stallbaumer (Oct. 15). We welcome new residents Merle Sanford, Karen Fishback, Debra Gideon and Nor-

Talk on railroads is Monday

Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society in Wellington will host “Railroaded: The Industry that Shaped Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Leo E. Oliva, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N. Jefferson, Wellington.

This presentation examines the complicated legacy of railroads in Kansas.

Leo Oliva is a historian with a research focus on 19th-century Kansas. He is the author of “Soldiers on the Santa Fe Trail,” six books for the Kansas Fort Series, and a founding member of the Santa Fe Trail Association and Fort Larned Old Guard.

ma Miller. Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Johnnie Branstetter.

Spring View Manor

welcomes trick-or-treaters from 6 to 7 p.m. on Halloween. Please park all brooms at the door, and come in and sit for a spell.

Your Church Directory ARGONIA Argonia Baptist Church 201 S. Plum • P.O. Box 177 • Argonia, KS 67004 • Pastor Kyle Carlson 620-446-2200 • Sun. Worship 1:30 p.m.

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Argonia Friends Church 202 N. Pine • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6622 • Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. • Wed. High School Youth 7 p.m. • Wed. Middle School Youth 4 p.m. • www.argoniafriends.org Facebook Argonia United Methodist Church 307 N. Main Street • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6431 Revs. Wes & Elizabeth Winger Young Sun. Worship 9 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship 10 a.m. • Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Facebook & Twitter • www.argoniaumc.com argonia-umc@havilandtelco.com Plains Church 102 N. Argonia Rd. • Argonia, KS 67004 620-435-6744 • Pastor Kirk Taylor • Bible Study 10 a.m. • Worship Service 11 a.m.

Nursery available • Wed. JH Youth 4 p.m. and HS Youth 7 p.m. www.plainschurch.org • Facebook Zion Lutheran Church 102 E. Cherry St. • Argonia, KS 67004 • Sun. School 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Worship Service 10:45 a.m. • Wed. Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Facebook CONWAY SPRINGS Conway Springs United Methodist Church 411 S. 8th St. • Conway Springs, KS 67031 620-456-2300 • Rev. Bryce Hansen Worship 9:30 a.m. • Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

Choir Practice 7 p.m. Wed. www.conwayspringsumc.org See Us On Facebook The Conway Springs Star and Argonia Argosy encourages you to attend the church of your choice!

First Baptist Church 101 S. 8th Street • Conway Springs, KS 67031 • Pastor Ron Rogers • 620-456-2815 Sun. Service 10 a.m.

Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study/Prayer 7 p.m.

Youth 7 p.m. Wed. First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 112 N. 7th St. • Conway Springs, KS 67031 620-456-2242 • Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m.

Nursery available St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 217 N. 6th, Conway Springs, KS 67031 Rev. Stuart M. Smeltzer • Masses weekdays 8:10 a.m., Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 8 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s School K-6th grade 620-456-2276 •www.stjoecs.org MILTON Milton Baptist Church 1213 N. Sycamore Rd. • Milton, KS 67106 620-478-2486 • Pastor Mike Justice Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sun. School 11 a.m. • Family Ministry Wed.: Light Dinner 6 p.m., Bible Study 6:45 p.m.

Wed. J.H. & H.S. Youth Group 6:45 p.m., Round Up Kids 6:45 p.m.

Milton United Methodist Church 1378 N. Argonia Road • Milton, KS 67106 620-478-2668 • Pastor Mike Howard Sun. School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

Sun. Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. miltonumc@havilandtelco.com See us on Facebook!

VIOLA Viola Baptist Church 105 N. Grice • Viola, KS 67149 Rev. Marc Neussen • Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.

Sun. Evening Bible Study 5 p.m.

Viola United Presbyterian Church 304 S. Grice • Viola, KS 67149 Pastor Craig Mead • Worship 9 a.m.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • 620-584-6652

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12. UNI vs. South Dakota

13. Wisconsin vs. Michigan

14. Colorado vs. USC

15. Texas A&M vs. South Carolina

16. Arizona vs. Utah

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Titans stop skid, rout Oxford Conway Springs

By Michael Buhler Star-Argosy

The Argonia-Attica Titans snapped a two-game skid on the football field in a big way last Friday night, rolling to a 70-20 win over Oxford in an 8-Man District 2 contest.

The Titans (4-2, 1-2 District 2) scored 30 points in the opening period, then added 40 more in the second quarter to enforce the 45-point mercy rule at halftime.

“We really felt like we had opportunities to win the last two games, but failed to capitalize on our

opportunities,” Argonia-Attica coach Luke Greenwood said. “We went into this game hoping to play cleaner football on the offensive side. We ended up with one penalty and one turnover, but other than that were pleased with the overall performance. It’s always good to get a win – especially your first district win.”

The Titans racked up 239 yards on the ground last Friday, led by a 174yard, four-touchdown performance from Blake Harnden.

“The O-line did a great job blocking down field

in the game,” Greenwood said. “Blake has exceptional vision and was able to do a good job of cutting off their blocks.”

Harnden also threw a 41-yard scoring pass to Miles Mans, while Adam Blanchat returned a kickoff 77 yards for a score and Aden Rausch had an eight-yard scoop and score touchdown on a fumble recovery. Mans and Xander Newberry also ran for scores last Friday.

“Non-offensive touchdowns have always been something we strive for,” Greenwood said. “To get the fumble return and the

kickoff return in the same game were great momentum type plays.”

The Titans are back in Friday against Medicine Lodge in another district contest that Greenwood calls a must-win game.

“Medicine Lodge is a very good team that is capable of beating you in several different ways,” Greenwood said. “We are going to need our best week of practice and preparation to make sure we play our best game on Friday night. If we play our best game, we feel we are capable of playing with anyone.”

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The Cardinals’ Chase Ast (42) and Zachary Mercer (10) lead the way for Collin Koester (8) on a big run against Remington. With help from the offensive line, Koester ran for five touchdowns in Friday’s victory.

drops pair of league contests

By Michael Buhler Star-Argosy

The Conway Springs Cardinals dropped a pair of Central Plains League matches on the volleyball court last Tuesday, falling 19-25, 15-25 to Wichita Trinity and 23-25, 25-18, 21-25 in a hard-fought loss to Garden Plain.

“Overall, I’m very proud of the way our girls played last Tuesday night,” Conway Springs coach April Zoglmann said. “They showed me a glimpse of the team I know they can be. We’ve struggled all season, but I’m glad to see that it’s starting to come together right before substate.”

Kayla Koester had five kills and two blocks against Trinity, while Alivia Lange added four kills and Madison Pauly had nine assists. Lizzy and Makenzie Curry added nine and eight digs, respectively.

“During the first set, we were staying with them pretty well,” Zoglmann said. “We had a lot of touches on blocks, but their middle hitter gave us trouble because she always found a hole in our defense with her tips. We struggled a little on serve receive, but made up for it on our serving. We’ve been struggling in that area and during that match, we only missed two serves.”

Makenzie Curry and Koester had career highs in kills against Garden Plain with 11 and 10 kills, respectively, while Madison Pauly had 16 assists and three blocks and Lizzy Curry had 15 digs.

“I wasn’t sure how this match would go,” Zoglmann said. “We’ve been playing some pretty tough competition and coming up short, so the mindframe had to be right. ... On the third set, there were some major, game deciding questionable calls from officials that really changed the momentum of the match. Both teams were again neck and neck.”

The Cardinals hosted Chaparral and Medicine Lodge earlier this week and head to the Clearwater invite on Saturday before finishing the regular season at Belle Plaine on Tuesday.

Koester’s 5 TDs help keep Cards perfect

By Travis Mounts Star-Argosy news@tsnews.com The end zone was a familiar place for Collin Koester in Conway Springs’ 68-20 home win over the Remington Broncos last Friday.

Koester scored four rushing touchdowns and added a touchdown on a kickoff return as the Cardinals remained perfect on the season and in district play. The Cardinals are 3-0 in District 6, and their 48-point victory moved them ahead of undefeated Chaparral, which bested Garden Plain 30-21.

Koester gave the Cardinals an 8-0 lead early in the game, scoring on a 13-yard touchdown run.

The Broncos responded, scoring less than three minutes later on a 52-yard

touchdown pass to tie the game.

Koester responded with touchdown runs of 48 yards and 50 yards to put the Cardinals ahead 24-8 in the first quarter.

“He’s been a quiet leader,” Cardinals’ head coach Matt Biehler said of Koester. “He runs very well and his passing is very good. The way our offensive line was able to give our backs room was good.

It seemed Collin had the hot hand.”

The Cardinals opened the second quarter with two more touchdown runs, a 2-yard run by Peyton Winter and a 15-yard run by Zachary Mercer, for a 38-14 lead.

Koester picked up his fourth touchdown on a 37-yard gain, and scored on a 65-yard kickoff return that gave Conway Springs

a 61-20 halftime lead. The Cardinals and Broncos combined for 49 points in the quarter.

Chase Ast added one more Conway Springs touchdown early in the third quarter.

The Cardinals feasted on the Broncos turnovers.

Four interceptions by the Conway Springs defense gave the Cardinals great field position on multiple occasions.

Koester led all rushers with 176 yards – more than the entire Remington team (106 yards). Mercer gained 70 yards, Winter added 45 yards, and seven other players had positive yardage.

Writh, Hilger and Joshua Koester each had 3.5 tackles, tied for the team high.

The Cardinals have had an easy time the past two

weeks, with Remington and Independent both winless and sitting at the bottom of the district. The final two district games will be much different.

On Friday, the Cardinals travel to Chaparral for a battle of unbeaten, top-5 teams. The winner will have the upper hand in the battle for the district title.

“Their quarterback is really good. He runs the offense really well and is a good defensive player.

Their defense is very stout, and they’re very good down there (at Chaparral),” Biehler said.

After that, Conway Springs hosts Garden Plain while Chaparral faces Hutchinson Trinity.

All four teams have been ranked in the top five and all will go to the playoffs.

Right now, the battle is for homefield advantage.

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Makenzie Curry gets ready for a serve during the Cardinals’ home matches last week.

Argonia repeats as SCBL champs Argonia Raiders

By Michael Buhler Star-Argosy

Calling last week a great week on the volleyball court for the Argonia Raiders might be a bit of an understatement.

The Raiders swept a triangular against West Elk and Caldwell last Tuesday to wrap up the regular-season South Central Border League title, then went to Central Burden on Saturday and won the SCBL tournament to cap the week.

Last Tuesday, Argonia defeated West Elk 25-15, 25-22 and Caldwell 25-16, 25-21 to cap a perfect 9-0 record in league play. Caldwell could have won a share of the league title had it beaten Argonia, but instead finished tied for second with Udall and Flinthills with identical 7-2 league records.

The Raiders continued their dominance against league foes last Saturday at the SCBL tournament, rolling past South Haven (25-5,

25-11), West Elk (25-13, 25-21) and Udall (27-25, 25-11) in Pool A to advance to the semifinals.

Argonia downed Flinthills 30-28, 25-12 to earn a rematch with Udall in the finals. The title match was a

three-set battle, with the Raiders pulling out a 25-22, 17-25, 28-26 win.

The Raiders finished the regular season with a triangular earlier this week and will head to Caldwell for regional play on Tuesday.

A&A Titans Football Aug. 24............ Titan Tailgate ......................................... 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 31............ at Central Christiam.................................... 7 p.m.

Sept. 7 ............. vs. Central (at Argonia) .............................. 7 p.m.

Sept. 14 ........... vs. Skyline (at Attica) ................................. 7 p.m.

Sept. 21 ........... at Caldwell .................................................. 7 p.m.

Sept. 28 ........... vs. Udall (at Argonia) ................................. 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 ............... at Oxford..................................................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 12 ............. vs. Medicine Lodge (at Attica) ................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 19 ............. at South Central .......................................... 7 p.m.

Oct. 25 ............. Playoff Game .................................................TBD

Argonia Raiders Volleyball Aug. 28............ at Attica....................................................... 6 p.m.

Sept. 4 ............. at Argonia ......................................................TBD Sept. 8 ............. at Norwich ...................................................9 a.m.

Sept. 11............ at Sedan ...................................................... 4 p.m.

Sept. 15 ........... at Dexter ......................................................9 a.m.

Sept. 18 ........... at Flinthills .................................................. 4 p.m.

Sept. 22 ........... at Central Burden.........................................8 a.m.

Sept. 25 ........... at Argonia ......................................................TBD Oct. 2 ............... at West Elk .................................................. 5 p.m.

Oct. 4 ............... SCBL tny. play-in games ............................ 5 p.m.

Oct. 6 ............... SCBL tny. ....................................................9 a.m.

Oct. 9 ............... at Argonia ......................................................TBD

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The Argonia Raiders are the SCBL champions for a second consecutive season.

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Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels Following is next week’s menu for Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels.

Monday: Turkey and noodles over mashed potatoes, carrots, banana in orange juice, gingersnap cookie, bread and milk.

Tuesday: Salmon bake, cauliflower rice, combo salad, peaches, pineapple bread and milk.

Wednesday: Chicken and cheese casserole, broccoli, beets, pears, garlic bread and milk.

Thursday: Pulled pork on a bun, oven baked potatoes, cole slaw, apricots, grape juice and milk.

Friday: Taco salad, salsa, refried beans, blueberries, chips and milk.

Conway Springs: Meals are served at the

Community Center, 310 W. Spring. The center is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with meals served at 11:45 a.m. To register for a meal, call 620-456-2933.

Argonia: Meals are served at the Argonia Housing Authority, 110 W. Cherry. The site opens at 11:15 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.

To register for a meal, call 620-435-6806.

Conway Springs City Council Minutes Editor’s note: Following are the unofficial minutes of the Sept. 25 Conway Springs City Council meeting. The minutes will be adopted at the next regular meeting, and are subject to change prior to being adopted.

In attendance: Mayor; Jessica Gerlach; City Council members; Theresa Lange, Jan Wiseley, TJ Sones and Daryle Smith.

Others in attendance were: Van Franklin, Michelle Franklin, Spanky Brooks, Chief Landon Wiseley, Dawn Cornejo, Michael French, Trinity Haskins, Gala Mies, Brandy Berntsen, Michelle Ravenstein, Joshua Janssen, and City Clerk Crystal Hinnen.

Mayor Gerlach called meeting to order at 7 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Public Forum. Trinity Haskins Presented hooded sweatshirts printed with the City logo, to the Council.

Brandy Berntsen of Triple B Construction, Inc. presented a bid for a new concession stand in the City Park.

Sones made a motion to approve the minutes of 9.11.2018. Wiseley seconded.

Motion carried 4-0 Sones made a motion to approve appropriations 1925. With the amendment, page 3, charges of $2,300.19 from account 20 (Public Safety) to 30 (EMS).

Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor asked for additions to the agenda. Wiseley added Scout Hut and web page. Sones added Concession Stand and shirts. Mayor added Old Business.

Chief Wiseley requested an executive session. Mayor added budget request under Fire Department. Brooks added Tire for grader and sweatshirts.

Sones made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Smith seconded.

Motion carried 4-0.

Sones made a motion to move into executive session, for 5 minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel pursuant to the non-elected personnel matter exception, K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1). The open meeting will resume at 7: 26 pm. Wiseley seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

7:26 pm meeting resumed. Mayor stating no binding action.

Chief Wiseley presented the Police Department’s monthly report.

Sones made a motion to repair the light bar and spot light on the Police Department’s patrol car. Parts not to exceed $800. Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Chief Wiseley reported Fall Fest was successful. Prairie Land Partners donated the use of ATV’s to the Police Department for Fall Fest.

The Conway Springs Police Department attended the funeral of the Sedgwick County Deputy Kunze, who was killed while on duty.

Director Cornejo to contact insurance company about student riders.

EMS to move into new building mid-October.

Fire Department request the past 2 years of financial statements.

Wiseley made a motion to purchase one tire for the City grader, not to exceed $2,000. Sones seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

An Air Conditioning unit has been donated for the Scout Hut. Maintenance to install.

Brooks reported, installation of water mains going well.

Sones made a motion to purchase 8 hoodies, for the maintenance department, from Teal Feathers at $30 per sweatshirt. Trinity Haskins to be reimbursed for expenditures of hoodies.

Wiseley seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Wilson and Co. to meet with City and contractors 9.26.2018.

Triple B Construction, Inc. distributed an updated bid to the Council. Council to discuss all bids next meeting.

Wiseley made a motion to go into executive session, with an invitation to Crystal Hinnen and Gala Mies if needed, to discuss non-elected personnel pursuant to the non-elected personnel matter exception, K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The open meeting will resume at 8:10 pm.

Lange seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

8:10 pm meeting resumed. Mayor stating no binding action.

Mayor appointed Gala Mies as Deputy City Clerk/Treasure at ¾ time.

Smith made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Appointment of Gala Mies.

Sones seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Smith made a motion to move Mies to pay grade 12 under Deputy Clerk/ Treasure. Sones seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Wiseley made a motion to have Gala Mies bonded and added to every checking account at Vintage Bank and Conway Bank. Sones seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Smith made a motion to have the signature cards at Vintage Bank and Conway Bank read; Jessica Gerlach, Crystal Hinnen, Gala Mies, Timothy Sones, and Daryle Smith. Sones seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Wiseley made a motion to allow the

Mayor to open an account at Vintage Bank named Projects and Improvements.

Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Council reviewed the pending list.

Smith to update Chief Wiseley on updates from the pending list and Council meeting.

Smith made a motion to allow the Mayor to sign the contract between the City and the Aging Project / Meals on Wheels.

Lange seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Mayor appointed Virginia Roth to the Library board.

Wiseley made a motion to approve the mayor’s appointment of Virginia Roth to the Library board. Sones seconded.

Motion carried 4-0.

Hinnen informed the Council of a ceremony in the City Cemetery, Saturday, September 29, 2018. This will be held for Lieutenant Tom Kirk, Am Combat Veteran, WW1.

Sones made a motion to have KRWA prepare a new website for the City at $500 for sign up fees and $100 per year after for maintenance. Smith seconded.

Motion carried 4-0.

Sones informed the Council that their shirts are in. Each Council member will pay $22 for their shirt.

Council agreed to allow the caboose open for the Halloween Bash, as long as it is supervised during the festivities.

Council discussed ideas for the new concessions stand. Council to table until next meeting.

City hall to get bids for cam lights installed on the spring house.

8:47 pm Wiseley made a motion to adjourn. Smith seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Argonia City Council Minutes Editor’s note: Following are the unapproved minutes of the Oct. 1 Argonia City Council meeting. The minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting, and are subject to change prior to being adopted.

The Argonia City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on 10/1/2018 at the City Hall Meeting Room. Mayor Rick Dolley presided. Council members Bob Randall, Don Phillips, Wayne Vineyard and Scott Jones were present. Also present were Austin Jones - Maintenance and Tara Pierce-City Clerk. Audience members present were Michelle Leidy-Franklin, Van Franklin, Chad Thuesen, Sonya French, Michael French, Paul Jacobs, Dixie Riedel, Scott Figg, Paul Conklin, and Felisha Noland.

A quorum was present.

Mayor Rick Dolley called the Regular Council Meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes: September minutes were presented. Randall made a motion, Phillips 2nd to approve September minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

• Bills: September bills were presented.

Jones made a motion, Randall 2nd to approve September bills as in the amount of $110,961.62. Motion carried 4-0.

OPEN FORUM Dixie Riedel of KMEA also known as Kansas Municipal Gas Agency presented to Council the services they provide to the City of Argonia. They work with the Clerk and Maintenance Department to review city ordinances, billing, guidelines for establishing the gas rates and assist with completing reports required by state and federal commissions, operator qualifications among many other services such as public awareness programs and emergency plan manuals. The City has membership benefits and each City has ownership with an equal vote on the Board of Directors. Mayor Rick Dolley and Councilman Wayne Vineyard are on the Board of Directors that does meet twice a year. The 2018 upcoming conference will be held on October 18th and 19th in Wichita and encouraged Dolley and Vineyard to attend and also the Maintenance Department to come if they would like to meet others in the industry in the breakout sessions.

Chad Thuesen spoke to council and updated them on his plans for his property and that he is trying to coordinate a time to meet with the City Inspector to follow up on the progress that he has made.

Paul Jacobs talked to Council regarding the river park area and how it needed more area for fishing. The Cornerstone Church has started up a cub scout troop and they have gained about 13 members. It would be hard to access the current area and have enough room for them all. They would also like more area for camping. Council will look into the area and see what it would take to clear the area and see if it would be something that could be done in the future.

Scott Figg updated Council on the Argonia River Park and its success. He stressed concerns of picnic tables and fire rings that are disappearing from the Park and suggestions on how to detour this from happening in the future.

A motion by Randall, 2nd by Jones, motion carried 4-0 to appoint Felisha Noland to the open Council position that would replace Jim Pierce and finish his term which would end in 2019. Mayor Dolley swore Noland into office and she immediately stepped into the role.

DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS • EMS – No Report • FIRE – Paul Conklin – Paul presented the Council with an invoice for Fire Prevention Week at the school. He also

stated that they plan to go to speak to the citizens at the Manor this year as well.

Vineyard made a motion, 2nd by Phillips, carried 5-0 to pay the bill to Foremost Promotions in the amount of $187.19 for the materials needed. Also discussed was repairs for a fire engine that were going to be needed. They have taken it to Mayfield to have the work done. Paul also discussed a valve that was going to need to be replaced that was going to cost around $800.00. No motion was made as the valve has already been ordered to fix the fire truck as needed.

Council asked Paul how many volunteers the Fire Department has at this time.

Paul said around 18.’

• JUDGE – No Report.

• Pool – No Report.

• Maintenance – Austin Jones: Jones gave a report to the Council in the absence of David Spence. He presented Council with a report that was given to the Maintenance Department from June on the Water Tower. There were a few issues that needed addressed or were suggested to make the tower more safe.

He also discussed a gentleman had been in contact with the Maintenance department regarding wanting to measure the pool to give an estimate on painting the pool. Council agreed that Austin contact them and let them give an estimate • Tara Pierce– City Clerk Pierce presented Council with a Cemetery CD that has matured. Council agreed that we will just allow the CD to automatically renew bringing the new maturity date to 4/3/21. Council also asked Pierce to check on the interest rate and annual percentage yield. Issues with the City Dump were also brought to the attention of the Council. People have been dumping items that can’t be put in the site. Due to the issues of the unwanted items, the dump will be locked at all times and anyone wishing to haul items into the dump will only be permitted to do so will have to come by the City Offices and obtaining a key. Cost of obtaining the key would remain at $5.00. The only items that can be dumped at the site will be only clean lumber, trees and brush. No other

material of any kind will be allowed. If a key is needed during the weekend hours Figg also commented he would oversee the site while he is taking care of the river park if anyone would need access during those hours. Jones mentioned that the lighting at the River Park doesn’t include a light near the gate that maybe we should take a look into that. Pierce will get with Sumner Cowley Electric and see what it would cost to put a light there. Pierce presented a proposed ad from Kansas RV & Parks in the amount of $154.00 to advertise our River Park in their upcoming printing for their directory. Vineyard made a motion, 2nd by Randall to place the ad in the amount of $154.00. Motion carried 5-0. A letter was presented on behalf of the Argonia After Prom requesting a donation. Scott made a motion, 2nd by Vineyard motion carried 5-0 to donate $100.00 to the Argonia After Prom. Pierce presented that she is starting the process of gathering new ideas and ways to do fundraising/sponsorship for Argonia Daze.

Even though the event is months away she would like to get the ball rolling. She presented to Council Royal Game Theater which is a Mobile Video Game Entertainment Theater. Royal Game Theater would charge a fee of $75.00 to travel to Argonia, $225.00 (2 hour minimum) and $100.00 thereafter. Total cost for 4 hours with the travel time would be $500.00. Motion by Jones, 2nd by Noland, carried 5-0. to pay Royal Game Theater $500.00 for their services during Argonia Daze.

MAYOR Rick Dolley said he’d like to go into executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel for approximately 15 minutes. Vineyard made a motion, 2nd

by Randall, carried 5-0 to go into executive session at 7:56 p.m. for 15 min. Council came out of executive session at 8:09 p.m. stating no binding action taken. Vineyard made a motion, 2nd by Randall, carried 5-0 to go back into executive session at 8:09 p.m. with Michael French to remain for 15 minutes. Council came out of executive session at 8:16 p.m. stating no binding action taken. Vineyard made a motion, 2nd

by Randall, carried 5-0 to enter back into

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Council came out at 8:47 p.m. to state no binding action.

COUNCIL Vineyard mentioned a property that was on the demolition list and said it needed to be put out for bid. Jones and Phillips mentioned two other properties that had been discussed as well. Council asked Pierce to contact the owner regarding one of the properties and what we needed to do to proceed. Pierce will get the information for Council needed and have at the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Randall seconded by Vineyard to adjourn.

Motion carried 3-0 On motion duly made, seconded and carried 3-0, the meeting thereupon adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE First Published in the Conway Springs Star and Argonia Argosy October 11, 2018 (1t)

O F F I C I AL N O T I C E TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on, December 12, 2018, at 7:30 P.M., the Sumner County Planning Commission, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N. Jefferson, Wellington, Kansas, will consider the following: CASE NUMBER 13PC-18 APPLICANT: Sumner County Board of County Commissioners AUTHORIZED AGENT: Jon Bristor, Planning & Zoning Director Purpose: Regulation Text Amendments & Additions ZONING REGULATIONS 1. Action Article Change VII

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As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and subject to conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose:

determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

Change to: An applicant for a change in zoning to “PUD” Planned Unit Development District must allow the Planning Commission to review, with recommendations to the Governing Body for final decision, that he/she has the ability to carry out the proposed plan and shall prepare and submit a schedule for construction.

9. Action Article Change XX

Such applicant also shall prepare and submit a Preliminary Development Plan for review and recommendation by the Planning Commission with final determination by the Governing Body which shall include:

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As reads: The following use of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and subject to such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

10. Action Article Change XXI

2. Action Article Change X

Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

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As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and subject to conditions as the Commission and the Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

3. Action Article Change XI

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As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body, and subject to conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

4. Action Article Change XII

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As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission, and under such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

5. Action Article Change XIII

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As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body, and under such conditions as the Commission may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

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Section 3.

Para 6.

As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body, and under such conditions as the Commission may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

7. Action Article Change XV

Page 45

Section 3.

Para 4.

Page 63

Section 3.

Para 35.

As reads: The following uses of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body, and subject to such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose:

11. Action Article Change XXII

Page 66

Section 3.

Para 28.

As reads: The following use of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and subject to such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

12. Action Article Change XXIII

Page 70

Section 3.

Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

Page 72

Section 3.

Para 9.

As reads: The following uses of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and under such conditions as the Planning Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

14. Action Article Change IV

Page 5

Section 3.

Change to: Any person intending to construct a residence for other than agricultural use shall prepare a plat in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, before requesting a zoning permit.

If tract is already a legal conforming tract/lot, as per the zoning office and sub-dividing is not required, a plat is not required.

Page 26

Section 8.

If the preliminary plan is disapproved, the Planning Commission shall set forth their reasons, in writing, to the applicant.

Upon approval of the Preliminary Development Plan by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall prepare and submit a final Development Plan which shall incorporate any changes or alterations requested. Alterations in the preliminary schedule of construction shall be submitted at this time. The final Development Plan and the Planning Commission’s recommendations shall be forwarded to the Governing Body for their review and final action.

Change to: Following the hearing, but within sixty (60) days, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to either grant approval, modify, or disapprove the preliminary plan, with final decision determined by the Governing Body.

If the preliminary plan is disapproved, the Governing Body shall set forth their reasons, in writing, to the applicant.

Upon approval of the Preliminary Development Plan, the applicant shall prepare and submit a final Development Plan which shall incorporate any changes or alterations requested. Alterations in the preliminary schedule of construction shall be submitted at this time. The final Development Plan and Planning Commission’s recommendations shall be forwarded to the Governing Body for their review and final action.

19. Action Article Change XVIII

Page 56

Section 5.

Para 2.

As reads: Following a rezoning hearing, as required by law and preliminary approval of the development plan, the Planning Commission shall submit the plan together with a record of the hearing plus its formal recommendations to the Governing Body for final approval.

Change to: Following a rezoning hearing, as required by law and preliminary recommendation of the development plan, the Planning Commission shall submit the plan together with a record of the hearing plus its formal recommendations to the Governing Body for final approval.

Page 56

Section 5.

Para 3.

As reads: When final approvals have been obtained, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit to operate the manufactured housing park.

Change to: When final approval has been obtained, the Zoning Administrator shall issue a permit to operate the manufactured housing park.

21. Action Article Change XXII

Page 66

Section 6.

As reads: HEIGHT REGULATIONS: No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height, or as recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

Change to: HEIGHT REGULATIONS: No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height, or as recommended by the Planning Commission with final approval by the Governing Body.

22. Action Add to Table of Contents

Article XXXVII

Page VII

Section 1, 2, 3.

Administration Section 1: Duties of the Zoning Administrator Section 2: Duties of the Planning Commission Section 3: Duties of the Governing Body 23. Action Add

Article XXXVII

Page 122

Section 1.

Para 1, 2, 3.

Administration SECTION 1. DUTIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:

Para 4.

As reads: Any person intending to construct a residence for other than agricultural use shall prepare a plat in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations and shall obtain the approval of the Plat by the Planning Commission and the Governing Body before requesting a zoning permit.

15. Action Article Change VII

Page 49

As reads: Following the hearing, but within sixty (60) days, the Planning Commission may grant approval, modify, or disapprove the preliminary plan.

20. Action Article Change XVIII

Para 48.

As reads: The following uses of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permits when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and subject to such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose:

13. Action Article Change XXIV

18. Action Article Change XVI

Section 5.

As reads: HEIGHT REGULATIONS: Except as otherwise provided in the height, area, bulk, and dimensional requirements of this Resolution, no building or structure shall exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height, or as recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

1. Maintain permanent and current records with respect to these regulations including amendments thereto. Keep minutes and agendas of all meeting and hearings.

2. Accept applications and filing fees.

3. Transmit Planning Commission recommendations to the Governing Body for its action.

24. Action Add

Article XXXVII

Page 122

Section 2.

Para 1, 2.

SECTION 2. DUTIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 1. Review and recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of cases to the Governing Body.

2. Make other determinations and decisions as may from time to time be required by these regulations and by the applicable sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.

25. Action Add

Article XXXVII

Page 122

Section 3.

Para 1, 2.

Change to: HEIGHT REGULATIONS: Except as otherwise provided in the height, area, bulk, and dimensional requirements of this Resolution, no building or structure shall exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height, or as recommended by the Planning Commission with final approval by the Governing Body.

SECTION 3. DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY:

Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is determined by the Governing Body subject to conditions as the Planning Commission may recommend and Governing Body may impose. The Governing Body may approve a Conditional Use permit, even if denial is recommended by the Planning Commission: (Procedures outlined in Article XXX (30).

16. Action Article Change X

All persons interested in said matter will be heard at this time concerning their views and wishes.

8. Action Article Change XIX

17. Action Article Change XVI

As reads: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body, and under such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose:

Page 59

Section 3.

Para 44.

As reads: The following uses of land may be allowed in this district by conditional use permit when submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Planning Commission and Governing Body and subject to such conditions as the Commission and Governing Body may impose: Change to: The following uses may be allowed by conditional use permit when submitted and reviewed by the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Governing Body. Final approval is

Page 32

Section 3.

Para 2.

Sub-Para i.

As reads: Other similar uses after approval of the Planning Commission and Governing Body.

Change to: Other similar uses as recommended by the Planning Commission with final approval by the Governing Body.

Page 48

Section 8.

1. Consider Planning Commission recommendations.

2. Take other actions as required from time to time including the consideration of amendments to these regulations.

Any protest against any of the provisions of the proposed regulation amendments and additions will be considered by the Planning Commission and may be continued without further notice. If you desire to have your opinion considered by the Planning Commission, you will need to be present at the scheduled meeting, in person or by legal representative.

These amendments shall apply to all of the unincorporated areas of Sumner County, Kansas, zoning jurisdiction.

As reads: An applicant for a change in zoning to “PUD” Planned Unit Development District must satisfy the Planning Commission that he/she has the ability to carry out the proposed plan and shall prepare and submit a schedule for construction.

The proposed changes may result in a change in number, letter sequence and may be for procedure clarification.

Such applicant also shall prepare and submit a Preliminary Development Plan for review and approval by the Planning Commission and the Governing Body which shall include:

SIGNED, this 1st Day of October, 2018. /s/ JON BRISTOR Director JB/kt

The South Door will be unlocked fifteen (15) minutes prior to the meeting.

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A lazy day at home was the right choice

Sometimes, you just need a day off…from everything.

This past weekend was already marked for lack of activity, largely due to the weather forecast calling for buckets and buckets of rain.

The predicted volume of rain didn’t start showing up until Sunday, which was just in time for me to follow some well-intended advice from my girlfriend Kim. She had been making note of the increasing volume of hours I’d been putting in at the office and on various projects that needed my attention, and by this past weekend, she wanted me to call a truce.

Who was I to argue with such good advice?

Okay, I’ll admit it. When it comes to slowing down a bit, I’m a pretty poor example of what it means to just relax and watch the world go by. I’m seemingly at my best when I’m moving at a fast pace, getting multiple things done at once. And at the end of the day, I collapse into bed to grab some rest.

“You need to take it easy today,” were the simple words of advice that Kim shared with me as she headed home on Sunday to take care of things at her house. I promised that I would take her suggestion under advisement, and she probably thought I would start working on projects the minute she pulled out of the driveway.

This time, I didn’t.

Something was nagging at me to slow down, even if it was just for a day. So I fixed myself some lunch, and picked up the Sunday newspaper.

Before I knew it, I had gotten through the paper, and lunch, and a second cup of tea, and I was starting to feel that itch I so often get to start working on something. Instead, I flipped on the television, and started binge watching episodes of a favorite show of mine that was gearing up for its season premier that evening.

By late afternoon, I texted a friend of mine who had wanted to go hit some golf balls at the driving

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range. My message to him was simple: “I don’t think I’m going to make it out of the house today.”

And by golly, I didn’t.

At this point in the day, I did divert myself for just a couple of hours from my goal of doing nothing. I started a load of laundry (only because I was out of clean underwear), turned some leftovers in my fridge into dinner, and did some editing work for the office that I had been putting off.

I know that for some people, that would have been plenty of projects for a Sunday evening, but for me it was a genuinely scaled-back approach to a day at home. I hadn’t really tackled any big projects, and I hadn’t gotten out of the house. Usually on a Sunday afternoon or evening I go to the gym, do some yard work and maybe even make it to the grocery store.

None of that transpired this past Sunday, and by mid-evening I was back to watching some more television and barely moving. And it certainly added to the ambiance of the evening that it was still raining outside.

By the next day, I felt rested and ready to get back to my normal pace.

I checked on my sump pump before heading to the office since it had been running non-stop all night, and then put in a 13-hour day of work before calling it quits late Monday evening.

Hopefully, my lazy Sunday won’t soon be forgotten.

I’m sure it would be good for me to figure out how days like that can become a more normal part of my life.

Even if it’s just once in a while.

What’s on your mind?

We welcomes letters to the editor from our readers and on local topics. Please email news@tsnews, or post letters to P.O. Box 544, Cheney, KS 67025. Letters should be limited to 300 words. Letters may be edited for length, clarity and libelous content. All letters must contain the writer’s name and hometown for publication, and a daytime phone number for verification.

One thread can be woven into many connections

Last Thursday, the world lost Bob Burkhart.

That name doesn’t really mean much to anybody around here, other than myself and my sons. But a lot of people knew Bob, and he represented so much of what is decent about this world.

His life also served as an example of how a single meeting, a chance connection, can weave itself into an amazing web of friendship and family.

He died suddenly after a short illness. He went into the hospital on Wednesday, and was gone by Thursday night.

A huge part of the last 18 years of my life is owed to Bob. I know Bob because my brother, Justin, knew Bob. Those two got to know each other through a fraternity connection.

Bob was the person who got my brother to become a Californian, and through them I have numerous friends and acquaintances in my life who are living

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in (or used to live in) northern California.

The Bay Area has become a second home to me, and I’ve had so many great experiences there. I’m a huge San Jose Sharks fan because of these experiences. My taste for wine grew. I’ve experienced Las Vegas.

I go out west regularly to see my brother and my nieces. And I have a network of friends out there, too. Really, I have a second life there, and it started with one connection. My friends from my second life are now in places like New England and Oregon.

I can make a pretty damn good homemade pasta sauce because of tips Bob gave me. I can walk into Teske’s Germania Restaurant, 1,500 miles from my home, and be

greeted by name, thanks to Bob. Many people have grieved over the sudden loss of our friend. I take comfort knowing we all became connected through this fine gentleman.

As I read through the various stories shared via Facebook, I became amazed at the number of people who I am still one connection away from meeting. I broke the news of Bob’s passing to the lady who taught a water exercise class that Bob was taking as part of his retired life in Las Vegas.

We’d never met, but we bonded over our memories. And our memories of the man were quite similar.

Both of my sons shared their memories on Facebook. They spent far less time with Bob, in part because of the expense of flying all of us to California.

My oldest son, Isaac, has always had a disdain for writing but shared a well-written, powerful piece.

To all of us, Bob was family.

Losing family and friends is a terrible but guaranteed part of our existence here. There really

isn’t a reason for you, the reader, to grieve Bob’s passing. But if you met him, you would have liked him. Nearly everybody did.

In a lot of ways, Bob didn’t like people, at least not “us” as a whole. He saw a lot of potential that the collective “we” failed to meet. But he loved “his” people and made new friends feel at home. He was as gracious of a host as I’ve ever met.

His last Facebook post read “Drinks well with others,” and that was so true. Bob loved to share a drink or a meal with friends, especially if he was the host.

What struck me most in the past week is what one meeting, one connection can turn into. That’s what I hope you take away from this column. Cherish the intricate threads that tie us to family and friends.

Bob had many loves – wine, hockey, his hometown college of Penn State, and renaissance faires among them. Yet another friend, Neil, used those last two loves to salute our shared friend.

“Our hats are off to you, Sir Robert of Penn.”

Community journalism matters because communities matter “Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.”

It’s become something of a mantra for me, in recent years.

Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least.

We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries, and donations being dropped off at local food pantries. We print the school honor roll, the court report, and in-depth stories on decisions made by planning commissions and town boards.

Sometimes we cover murders, abuse, and horrific car crashes, and when we do our community journalists often experience these tragedies as both reporters and neighbors – as both professionals and human beings. We cover the referendum that will determine whether a new school is built and our readers’ taxes will rise. We publish birth announcements, obituaries, and the various things that, when wedged between those two book ends, make up the lives that make up our communities.

I’ve learned more than I ever wanted to

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know about sewage, in order to cover the approval and construction of a new treatment plant.

I interviewed a survivor of the Iran hostage crisis about what it’s like to be held prisoner in a foreign land while the world looks on. I’ve interviewed grandmothers about their favorite holiday recipes.

Perhaps most importantly, I’ve interviewed little kids about what they want to be when they grow up, and what type of world they hope to inhabit.

I’ve even eaten lutefisk – a type of gelatinous Scandinavian fish that is usually only consumed as part of a dare – in the warm hum of a local church’s kitchen. (I even liked it, which I think qualifies as a kind of small-town gonzo journalism.)

People sometimes ask me why community newspapers are important. My reply is always the same.

It’s because everything in those pages is important to someone. Maybe the ribbon cutting isn’t flashy enough to go viral, and the Thanksgiving turkey recipe is not going to change culinary trends across the

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nation. But these things, these small things in communities across the county and across the world, are what give meaning and purpose to all of our lives.

The ribbon cutting is the culmination of a childhood dream. The donations at the food pantry will allow a family to gather around their table without worrying if there is enough to fill each plate. The honor roll goes on the fridge, of course, because it’s a reminder to a young student that she can flourish when she applies herself. The birth announcement marks the proudest, greatest moment of a mother and father’s life together. The face looking out from the obituary is one that a wife, and children, and grandchildren, will never kiss again.

The new school being paid

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for with the referendum is where a young student might develop an interest in science, growing up and developing a treatment for cancer or Alzheimer’s, allowing millions of people to live a little longer, and have their faces kissed by those who love them a few more times.

Journalism matters, now more than ever, because people matter. Community journalism matters, now more than ever, because roughly half the world’s population lives in small communities, and in the pages of their newspapers, they see themselves and the ones they love.

Editor’s note: Matt Geiger is executive editor of News Publishing Co. in Black Earth, Wis. His column appears here to mark National Newspaper Week, Oct. 7-13.

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Tennis From Page 1 for their second-place finish, beating a duo from Independent 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-3 in their semifinal match.

“Nicole and Leslie probably played their best

tennis of the year; to get to the regional final was a nice accomplishment for them,” Bellar said.

In singles, Loren May and Molly Schmanke both won two matches before falling in semifinals. May defeated the higher-seeded Taylor Pollock, of South Barber, 2-6, 6-2, (10-7) in her quarterfinal to clinch

a spot at State, while Schmanke had easier going early, losing only one game on the way to her semifinal and guaranteed State spot.

Schmanke took a set off the eventual regional champ, Maggie Mathes of Chaparral, losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Facing each other in

the third-place match, Schmanke beat May 6-3, 6-3.

The Class 3-2-1A Girls State Tennis Championship will be held at the Walter Blake Tennis Complex in Pratt on Friday and Saturday. Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. Friday and resumes at 9 a.m.

Saturday.

Mangoes From Page 1 director of the school, after a missionary priest visited the Osners’ home parish. Kiyenje sent a message describing how he and his students will use the money Karlee raised.

“Our students have been always longing to have as many fruits as possible to be part of their diet; now God has answered their prayers,” Kiyenje wrote.

“Mangoes are really loved here; they are part of the most common fruits loved by everyone. The donation is going to help us plant more mangoes and other fruit trees in our school garden.”

Kiyenje said that this is the right time of

year to plant fruit trees in Rwanda, and he intends to buy and plant them soon.

Karlee is planning more ways to raise funds for Kiyenje’s school in order to continue the fruit garden project. Her goal is to send another check next season so that the school can plant even more fruit trees.

“Sending money to Father Denis and his students in Rwanda is an amazing feeling,” Karlee said. “It’s nice to know that I am helping people across the world by helping them plant fruit trees as a food source.”

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Storm Restoration Specialist ABOVE: Loren May returns a shot during her first match at Friday’s 3-2-1A regional tennis tournament, which was hosted by Conway Springs High School.

LEFT: Nicole Campbell, left, and Leslie Mies congratulate each other after winning a point on Friday morning. They placed second, finishing behind teammates Kara Koester and Karlee Osner. The entire team will play at 3-2-1A State in Pratt next week.

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PTO From Page 1 50/50 raffle where the winner will split the money collected with the PTO. Students have the opportunity to help raise funds as well. “Pennies for Playground” started on Oct. 1.

Students bring in pennies as part of the fundraiser, but also have the chance to win a class pizza party for the class that raises the most money.

“We want to involve the kids as much as possible because this is their playground. We want them to be excited and engaged as we work toward our goal,” McCurley wrote on the PTO page of the school website.

During basketball season there will be a raffle to win an Argonia T-shirt quilt donated by Kira Froehlich. The winning ticket will be drawn during the last home basketball game.

A grant is available that would match money raised.

PTO members hope to have enough funds raised to apply for the grant in October 2019. At that time, they will have a better idea of what kind of equipment they can purchase.

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Argonia PTO members say the Argonia Elementary’s current playground equipment is outdated. They have started a fundraising effort to replace it.

McCurley said PTO members have been looking at equipment and have an idea of what they want. She said they want an all-in-one system with a combination of monkey bars and slides.

Those wishing to help support the PTO fundraiser may also donate any time by mailing checks directly to the PTO at 202 E. Allen, Argonia, KS 67004.

McCurley may be reached at 620-441-7347.

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