February 10, 2017

By Staff ReportsRIVERTON - On Monday, February 6, Sierra Moates and Halie Neal led River-ton students grades 3-8 in a “Start With Hello” assem-bly.Organized by SRO Bran-

don Hay, the “Start With Hello” program is by par-ents of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy re-garding awareness of social isolation and how to reduce it.Social isolation is the

By Dustin AndrewsBAXTER SPRINGS - Bax-ter Springs High School Se-nior Mason Hartley signed with MidAmerica Naza-rene University Thursday.Head Football Coach Tim

Parrish, said that Hartly earned the right to play at the next level.

By Staff ReportsPITTSBURG - Pittsburg State University President Steve Scott announced to-day the appointment of Douglas B. Ball as chief fi nancial offi cer and vice president for administration at PSU. Ball comes to PSU from Talon Companies in Sugar Creek, Mo., where he is vice president for fi nance.Pittsburg State University

President Steve Scott an-

overwhelming feeling of being left out, lonely, or treated like you are invisi-ble. As a result, many pull away from society, struggle with learning and social de-velopment and/or choose to hurt themselves or others. “Start With Hello” teaches

students the skills they need to reach out to and include those who may be dealing with chronic social isola-tion and create a culture of inclusion and connected-ness within their school.

Hartley was a three sport athlete, playing football, baseball and basketball.Parrish said that he had

come to rely on Hartley during the season on a per-sonal and business level. Parrish continued that Hart-ley scored on one out of every three passes to him

during last season.Mason’s mother Shelly

Hartley and Uncle Lynn Hartley were on hand for the signing.MidAmerica Nazarene’s

football team fi nished last season with an overall re-cord of 6 wins and 5 losses and in the conference with 3 wins and 2 losses.

nounced today the appoint-ment of Douglas B. Ball as chief fi nancial offi cer and vice president for adminis-tration at PSU. Ball comes to PSU from Talon Compa-nies in Sugar Creek, Mo., where he is vice president for fi nance.As CFO and vice president

for administration, Ball will oversee the offi ces of Hu-man Resources and Bud-get; Planning, Design and Construction; Purchasing; the Business Offi ce; and the Physical Plant, which in-cludes Building Trades and Custodial Services. His fi rst day at work will be Mon-day, Feb. 27.President Scott said Ball

stood out in a pool of strong candidates.“I was very pleased with

the high quality of the can-didates for this important position,” Scott said. “But

even in this strong pool, Doug’s credentials and ex-periences made him stand out. The depth of his ex-periences and the scale of operations he has overseen should prove useful in guid-ing the university through the fi nancial challenges we are facing. His passion for Pitt State will serve all of us well, as he helps us apply the best business practices and fi nancial management strategies to our work.”The president praised

Steve Erwin, vice presi-dent for student life, and the search committee for leading the national search and the campus communi-ty for their participation in the campus forums at which they met each of the candi-dates.“The campus was highly

engaged in this important search,” Scott said.

Ball, a Pittsburg State Uni-versity alumnus, said he was excited about returning to work at his alma mater.“I had a terrifi c experience

as a student at Pitt State, which prepared me well for my career and future,” Ball said. “ I’m excited to be joining the Pitt State staff and faculty in helping to create great experiences for the students of today and tomorrow.”Ball earned a BBA degree

in accounting from PSU in 1987, graduating magna cum laude. He later earned an MBA degree in fi nance from the University of Mis-souri-Kansas City.Ball began his profession-

al career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Kansas City. In 1990, he joined the Sprint Corpora-tion in Overland Park. He

was at Sprint for 24 years, rising from accounting manager and staff positions to director of accounting, director of fi nance-network, director of fi nance for sales and distribution and direc-tor of switched access. Ball joined Talon Companies in 2015.In addition to his profes-

sional accomplishments, Ball has continued to sup-port Pittsburg State Uni-versity through his service on the PSU Alumni Asso-ciation Board of Directors and on the Kelce College of Business Board of Advi-sors.Ball and his wife, Lisa

(BSE 1988), have two adult daughters: Emily, who lives in Memphis, Tenn., and Megan, a senior at Kansas State University.

Baxter Springs High School Scholars’ Bowl wrapped their season up last week. According to Cearrah Robin, Jr Sponsor, the teams did well. Besides Robin, the rest of the team is Sponsor, Leslie

Bowman, Varisty Team: Emily Spencer, Bailey Parker, Jade Weston, Allen Davis, and Anikin Maggard. Junior Varsity Team: Sami Warstler, Devon Pitts, Syd-

ney Brooks, Blake Lee, Conner Weeks and Mavy Elimo.

Photo by Teresa Falling

Photo by Michael Rodgers - Follow him on facebook at Michael Rodgers Photography for game photos, prints available by request.

BHS Varsity Scholars Bowl Team (Left to Right): Jade Weston, Jr; Anikin Maggard, So.; Emily Spencer, Jr. (Captain); Allen Davis, Jr.; Bailey Parker, Sr.

Workers calibrating the Dynamic Tampingexpress just south of 5th Street on Wednesday in preparation to begin working on all the closed crossings.

~ Friday, Feb. 10th ~• BHS vs Galena, 6pm

BHS Senior NightLionbackers will have Lion Gear Clearance Sale at Game.

• RHS @ Southeast 6pm• Quapaw - NO SCHOOL*• QHS @ Commerce 6pm• Daddy-Daughter Dance/

Date Nighte at the Ritz tickets will be available at BHS game

~ Saturday, Feb. 11th ~• Daddy-Daughter

Dance/Date Night at the Ritz. 6:30 pm, $20 per duo, $5 additional tickets at BHS home games or email lockeb@usd508.org, benefits BHS Choral Music Dept.

• All Tribes Education Consortium Valentine’s Dinner & Auction 6pm at Ottawa-Peoria Bldg. in Miami.

• Quapaw Middle School 6th & 7th Grade Academic Regionals~ Sunday, Feb. 12th ~

• President Lincoln’s Birthday

~ Monday, Feb. 13th ~• Baxter Board of

Education Meeting• Warstler Senior Awards

Banquet 6pm• Riverton - NO SCHOOL*~ Tuesday, Feb. 14th ~

• VALENTINE’S DAY*• Riverton Elem

Valentine Parties• BHS @ RHS at 6 pm~ Wednesday, Feb. 15th ~• RHS Select Choir will

be singing the National Anthem at MSSU Games at 5:15 and 7:15

~ Thursday, Feb. 16th ~• Quapaw Middle School

Valentine Dance ~ Friday, Feb. 17th ~

• QHS Basketball District Playoffs TBA

• QHS District Choir Contest

• BHS @ Southeast 6pm• RHS @ Frontenac 6pm~ Saturday, Feb. 18th ~• State Piano Festival at

Wichita State Univ.~ Sunday, Feb. 19th ~

• Rt. 66 Extravaganza at Galena Elks Lodge.

~ Monday, Feb. 20th ~• President’s Day - Banks

are closed.• Baxter & Quapaw Schools

out!*~ Thursday, Mar. 7th ~• Weather Spotter Class

at Columbus HS 6:30pm~ Tuesday, Mar. 7th ~

• City of Quapaw Tornado Drill & Siren Testing at 10 am.

*You have been warned!

Save The DateBaxter Springs Heritage

Center & Museum is looking for Volunteers for April 1st (No Joke). They will be having a cleanup

day, please plan on bringing gloves and yard tools.

RSVP to the Museum to receive a FREE t-shirt.

Call 620-856-2385.

TPC Marketplace April 1st, at Tennessee Prairie Church

More than 50 Booths filled with crafts. For

more info email Debbie at TPCMarketplace@gmail.com

Country Club on the HillAnnual Couple Shuffle Golf

Tournament from 6-9 to 6-11, mark your calendar.

Published Weekly on Friday. Issue Price FREE! Per CopyIssue #36 February 10, 2017

The Newspaper for the Community with News About the Community

Start With Hello Hartley Signs with MidAmerica Nazarene

OTTAWA COUNTY - Ot-tawa County District #2 Commissioner Chad Mas-terson would like to make everyone that may be af-fected by a local bridge clo-sure aware of it.The bridge that will be

closed is over Warren’s Branch on 675 Road, south of Peoria, it is going to be replaced.The closure is scheduled to

take place on Monday Feb-ruary 13th.Bed advised that the road

is expected to be closed for approximately 120 days.If you live in this area or

travel through it regular-ly please plan an alternate route.

Bridge to be Closed Next Week

BAXTER SPRINGS - Bur-lington Northern notifi ed local law enforcement that it would be closing their crossing on 12th Street in Baxter Springs on Wednes-day the 8th at 7 am.However, they neglected

to inform them that they would also be closing the crossings at 10th, 14th and 19th as well as the one at 12th. So as a result the only open crossing was

at 5th Street, which as we all know is a very narrow stretch for normal driving, not to mention being over-whelmed with wide loads and the normal traffi c that 12th/166 is built to handle.Wednesday was even more

bungled when the road clo-sure signs on the west side of town were not placed leaving tractor trailers to have to fi gure out how to turn around in residential

areas and divert back to the “Y” (or whatever that mess is called) at 5th & 166. The situation was remedied ea-sly later in the afternoon as signs were placed at 4 Cor-ners and the cemetery.Work is expected to be

completed this weekend, weather permitting (hope-fully they don’t decide to shut up shop to go fi shing).Joking aside, the crews are

working very fast.

Train Track Closure Causes Pain in the ___

PSU names new CFO, Vice President - Former Baxter Springs Resident

Baxter Scholars Bowl Teams Wrap Up Season

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Friday 2/3. Rooks, Timothy E; Booking

#: 2017-00128; Release Date: 02-02-2017 - 2:17 am; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 11:03 pm; Charges: OBSTRUCTING APPREHENSION OF PROSECUTION; FELON; Bond: $2500Cunningham, Tamara E;

Booking #: 2017-00133; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 1:40 pm; Charges: BOND REVOCATION; Bond: No bondTitus, Shawna L; Booking #:

2017-00131; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 1:30 pm; Charges: BURGLARY; BUILDING IS A DWELLING; THEFT OF PROP/SERVICES; FELONY; FIVE COUNTS OF FAILURE TO APPEAR; COURT COST: BAXTER SPRINGS KS; Bond: $12,629Cleave, Christopher L; Booking

#: 2017-00132; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 1:03 pm; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; Bond: No bondMoore, James N; Booking #:

2017-00130; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 9:50 am; Charges: POSSESS OPIATES/OPIUM/NARC DRUG AND CERTAIN STIM; USE/POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/HUMAN BODY; Bond: $5000 Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Friday 2/3. Ward, Mark T; Booking #: 2016-

01459; Release Date: 02-02-2017 - 2:17 pm; Booking Date: 12-12-2016 - 8:30 pm; Charges: ARREST BY LEO; WARRANT; FUGITIVE WARRANT; Bond: $20,000Turk, Kyle D; Booking #:

2015-01414; Release Date: 02-02-2017 - 7:16 am; Booking Date: 11-02-2015 - 1:50 pm; Charges: AGG ROBBERY; AGG ASSAULT; W/ DEADLY WEAPON; AGG ASSAULT OF LEO; W/ INTENT TO COMMIT FELONY; AGG BURGLARY; ROBBERY; AGG BURGLARY; FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE; RECKLESS DRIVING; SIX COUNTS OF SEXUAL EXPLOIT OF CHILD; POSS MEDIA OF <18; Bond: $150,000Stocker, Jeremy A; Booking

#: 2016-01175; Release

CHEROKEE COUNTY - Families And Children Together (F.A.C.T.) would like families with children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women to join them at their monthly meetings.FACT will have cooking

demos, activities and resources avialable as well as prizes at each event. If you have questions please call 620-762-2301.Upcoming Dates & Locations: Monday Feb. 13th and

RIVERTON - The First Baptist Church in Riverton (6895 SE Bluebird Lane), phone 620-848-3347. will be holding a signup for the commodity supplemental food program for seniors. The signup will be February 15th at 9:30 am at the Church. The

RIVERTON - Science students at Riverton Middle School are now able to take expeditions to literally anywhere in the world using the technology of Virtual Reality “VR” goggles. They recently went on a

guided VR fi eld trip to the Congo where they visited a

Date: 02-02-2017 - 7:16 am; Booking Date: 10-05-2016 - 1:32 pm; Charges: DWS; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; BOND REVOCATION; FLEE OR ATTEMPT TO ELUDE; ACCIDENT/PROP DAMAGE; RECKLESS DRIVING; FLEEING OR ELUDING A LEO; CRIM USE OF FINANCIAL CARD; MISDEMEANOR; THEFT BY DECEPTION; MISDEMEANOR; Bond: $20500 Inmates booked into the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Saturday 2/4. Jewett, Melissa D; Booking #:

2017-00143; Booking Date: 02-04-2017 - 3:32 am; Charges: VIOL OF PROTECTION ORDER; PROTECTIVE ORDER; Bond: No bondGudgen, Michael C; Booking

#: 2017-00142; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 8:00 pm; Charges: COURT ORDERED COMMITMENT; Bond: No bondMcneely, Catherine M; Booking

#: 2017-00141; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 3:50 pm; Charges: CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; MISDEMEANOR; Bond: $500Hart, Daniel L; Booking #:

2017-00140; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 10:00 am; Charges: PROBATION VIOLATION; Bond: No bondRichardson, Jordan L; Booking

#: 2017-00139; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:46 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondPurcell, Byron M; Booking #:

2017-00138; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:42 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondCervantes-Garcia, Victor H;

Booking #: 2017-00137; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:33 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondAustin, Kimberly S; Booking #:

2017-00136; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:33 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bond Miller, Madison M; Booking

#: 2017-00135; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:00 am; Charges: COURT ORDERED

Monday Mar. 13th at the Baxter Presbyterian Church, 133 E. 12th St., Baxter SpringsMonday April 3rd at the

Galena First Christian Church, 919 S. Main St., Galena.Monday May 1st, Baby

Shower from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Community Building in Columbus, 320 E. Maple.Monday June 5th at Riverton

First Baptist Church, 6895 Bluebird Ln, Riverton.All are from 10 am to 11:30

am unless noted otherwise.

program is available to seniors age 60 and over with an income of less than $1,287 per month.To participate you must have

a proof of current income, address and photo id. For more information please call 316-265-3663

National Rainforest. Students learned about many

diff erent endangered species. This expedition mainly featured gorillas. Students were able to see and

learn about the daily routine of gorillas using the VR goggles.

COMMITMENT; Bond: No bondSousa, Alexander N; Booking #:

2017-00134; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 12:17 pm; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 7:40 am; Charges: DWS; COURT COST: BAXTER SPRINGS KS; Bond: $1095 Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Saturday 2/4. Tessman, Jason E; Booking #:

2017-00086; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 8:17 pm; Booking Date: 01-23-2017 - 9:48 pm; Charges: ARREST BY LEO; WARRANT; Bond: No bondRedden, Israel L; Booking #:

2017-00040; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 1:16 pm; Booking Date: 01-09-2017 - 10:11 pm; Charges: CRIM DAMAGE TO PROP; WITHOUT CONSENT < $1000; BAXTER COURT COST; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; BRAWLING OR FIGHTING; Bond: $2095Sousa, Alexander N; Booking #:

2017-00134; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 12:17 pm; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 7:40 am; Charges: DWS; COURT COST: BAXTER SPRINGS KS; Bond: $1095Moore, James N; Booking #:

2017-00130; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 12:17 pm; Booking Date: 02-02-2017 - 9:50 am; Charges: POSSESS OPIATES/OPIUM/NARC DRUG AND CERTAIN STIM; USE/POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/HUMAN BODY; Bond: $5000Green, Robert S; Booking #:

2017-00126; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 12:17 pm; Booking Date: 01-31-2017 - 10:50 pm; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; Bond: $1000Thammavong, Steven; Booking

#: 2017-00101; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:17 am; Booking Date: 01-27-2017 - 9:17 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondEwert, Cooper R; Booking #:

2017-00025; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:17 am; Booking Date: 01-06-2017 - 9:48 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondFarbes, Akakia C; Booking #:

2017-00015; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:17 am; Booking Date: 01-04-2017 - 9:14 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER

JURISDICTION; Bond: No bondPeterson, Cody A; Booking #:

2016-01489; Release Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:17 am; Booking Date: 12-21-2016 - 9:00 am; Charges: JAIL CONTRACT BED; HELD FOR ANOTHER JURISDICTION; Bond: No bond Inmates booked into the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Sunday 2/5. Willis, Bruce A; Booking #:

2017-00144; Booking Date: 02-04-2017 - 9:23 pm; Charges: DRIVING WHILE HABITUAL VIOLATOR; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $4000 Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Sunday 2/5.NONE. Inmates booked into the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Monday 2/6. Hodges, Natasha H; Booking #:

2017-00149; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 11:00 pm; Charges: FAILURE TO APPEAR; Bond: No bondBouzek, Jenny L; Booking

#: 2017-00147; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 1:21 pm; Charges: USE/POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/HUMAN BODY; POSSESS OPIATES/OPIUM/NARC DRUG AND CERTAIN STIM; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCE; Bond: $5000Lee, Brock H; Booking #:

2017-00148; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 1:16 pm; Charges: POSS OF STOLEN PROPERTY; MISDEMEANOR; COURT COST: BAXTER SPRINGS KS; ARREST BY LEO; ON SITE ARREST; Bond: $1595Thomason, Steven S; Booking

#: 2017-00146; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 10:40 am; Charges: OPERATE VEHICLE WITH NO REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $3000Boyd, Trista G; Booking #:

2017-00145; Release Date: 02-05-2017 - 12:16 pm; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 8:43 am; Charges: OPERATE VEHICLE WITH NO REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; ANNUAL REGISTRATION OR LIC FEE; Bond: $1500 Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Monday 2/6. Jewett, Melissa D; Booking #:

2017-00143; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 4:16 am; Booking Date: 02-04-2017 - 3:32 am; Charges: VIOL OF PROTECTION ORDER; PROTECTIVE ORDER; Bond: No bondGudgen, Michael C; Booking

#: 2017-00142; Release Date: 02-05-2017 - 8:16 pm; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 8:00 pm; Charges: COURT ORDERED COMMITMENT; Bond: No bondBoyd, Trista G; Booking #:

2017-00145; Release Date: 02-05-2017 - 12:16 pm; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 8:43 am; Charges: OPERATE VEHICLE WITH NO REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; ANNUAL REGISTRATION OR LIC FEE; Bond: $1500Miller, Madison M; Booking

#: 2017-00135; Release Date: 02-05-2017 - 9:16 am; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 9:00 am; Charges: COURT ORDERED COMMITMENT; Bond: No bond Inmates booked into the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Tuesday 2/7. Houston, Orrin D; Booking

#: 2017-00153; Booking Date: 02-07-2017 - 3:25 am; Charges: POSSESS OPIATES/OPIUM/NARC DRUG AND CERTAIN STIM; USE/POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/HUMAN BODY; Bond: $4,000Bryant, Grant O; Booking #:

2017-00152; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 6:17 pm; Booking Date: 02-06-2017 - 3:06 pm; Charges: AGG BATTERY; CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM; Bond: $10,000McGowen, Charles W; Booking

#: 2017-00151; Booking Date: 02-06-2017 - 1:11 pm; Charges: DWS; MISDEMEANOR; UNK CONV; VEH; UNLAWFUL ACTS; E.G. REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $2500Jewett, Melissa D; Booking

#: 2017-00150; Booking Date: 02-06-2017 - 8:39 am; Charges: CRIMINAL TRESPASS; UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCE; THEFT BY DECEPTION; VALUE UNKNOWN; Bond: No bond Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Tuesday 2/7. Willis, Bruce A; Booking #:

2017-00144; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 10:17 pm; Booking Date:

02-04-2017 - 9:23 pm; Charges: DRIVING WHILE HABITUAL VIOLATOR; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $4000Bryant, Grant O; Booking #:

2017-00152; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 6:17 pm; Booking Date: 02-06-2017 - 3:06 pm; Charges: AGG BATTERY; CAUSE GREAT BODILY HARM; Bond: $10,000McNeely, Catherine M; Booking

#: 2017-00141; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 5:16 pm; Booking Date: 02-03-2017 - 3:50 pm; Charges: CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY; MISDEMEANOR; Bond: $500Gideon, Larry; Booking #: 2017-

00008; Release Date: 02-06-2017 - 10:17 am; Booking Date: 01-03-2017 - 10:45 am; Charges: FOUR COUNTS OF FAILURE TO APPEAR; ARREST BY LEO; WARRANT; Bond: $1500 Inmates booked into the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Wednesday 2/8. Laxton, John H; Booking #:

2017-00154; Booking Date: 02-07-2017 - 5:50 pm; Charges: CRIM POSS OF FIRARM BY FELON; FELONY/DRUG CONV; TWO COUNTS OF ARREST BY LEO; WARRANT; Bond: $2500 Inmates released from the

Detention Center within the last 24 hours, as of Wednesday 2/8. Houston, Orrin D; Booking #:

2017-00153; Release Date: 02-08-2017 - 3:17 am; Booking Date: 02-07-2017 - 3:25 am; Charges: POSSESS OPIATES/OPIUM/NARC DRUG AND CERTAIN STIM; USE/POSS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/HUMAN BODY; Bond: $4000McGowen, Charles W; Booking

#: 2017-00151; Release Date: 02-07-2017 - 11:17 am; Booking Date: 02-06-2017 - 1:11 pm; Charges: DWS; MISDEMEANOR; UNK CONV; VEH; UNLAWFUL ACTS; E.G. REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $2500Thomason, Steven S; Booking

#: 2017-00146; Release Date: 02-07-2017 - 11:17 am; Booking Date: 02-05-2017 - 10:40 am; Charges: OPERATE VEHICLE WITH NO REGISTRATION; VEH LIABILITY INSURANCE REQ; Bond: $3000

County Sheriff Jail Roster

Families And Children Together Events

Sign Ups for SeniorFood Program

RMS Students Use Virtual Reality In Classrooms

This month the Library is having a used book sale.Books for all ages (ranging

between 10-25 cents each) and decorating magazines (10 cents each). This is the time to stock up on your personal libraries.New Arrivals at the Johnston

Public Library in Baxter Springs for the week of February 10th include: Adult fi ction- “Turbo Twenty Three” by Janet Evanovich; “Snowfall on Haven Point” by RaeAnne Thayne.Adult nonfi ction- “The

Magnolia Story” by Chip and Joanna Gaines; “Dinner with the Smileys: One Military Family, One Year of Heroes, and Lessons for a Lifetime” by Sarah Smiley; “Hidden

TOPEKA - Some quick information for people who do not have bank accounts who want to cash their tax refund checks:The State Treasurer’s Offi ce

has been made aware of the diffi culty some tax-refund recipients are having in cashing their refund checks. Because of past check-fraud incidents, several large retailers will no longer cash state checks.However, with proper

identifi cation, a few fi nancial institutions will cash the

Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly; “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.Teen fi ction- “Heartless” by

Marissa Meyer.Children’s fi ction- “Raymie

Nightingale” by Kate DiCamillo; “Word of Mouse” by James Patterson; “Dork Diaries #11” by Rachel Russell; “Little Penguins” by Cynthia Rylant; “Otis and the Kittens” by Loren LongCall 856-5591 or email

johnstonpubliclibrarybsks@gmail.com to reserve a title.Don’t forget to bring in your

extra change for the elevator fund. The fund is getting closer to the amount needed to repair it, but it is still a ways out.

checks for a fee. Any institution cashing checks and needing to verify the validity of the check, may call the Treasurer’s Offi ce at 785-296-4150, (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F) or visit the Treasurer’s website at www.kansass ta te t reasure r. com (Financial Services>Payment Status and Search).The following banks will cash

refund checks for non-banked individuals (the fee is less than $10.00): USBank, UMB Bank and Kaw Valley Bank.

New Arrivals at the LibraryNo Bank Account? Where to Cash Your Refund Checks It’s important for residents to

feel safe, especially when in their own homes. With that in mind, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves is providing the following tips to help protect citizens from potential intruders or burglars:•Always keep your doors locked, even when you’re home. •Have adequate exterior lighting on at night.•Trim trees and shrubs (especially those close to the house) so that they cannot be used as hiding places for intruders.•An alarm system is excellent for home security. Don’t forget to contact the alarm company on a regular basis to test the system. •Don’t store and extra key under the fl oor mat, nearby fl ower pot, or other similar locations. Burglars are familiar with these.•Keep a detailed inventory of your valuable possessions, including serial numbers. Take a video or photographs of your home possessions (your insurance company may be able to assist you).•IF YOU SEE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR N E I G H B O R H O O D CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT!Sheriff Groves, when recently

asked about the use of force or deadly force stated, “Each incident is evaluated on a case by case basis, examining its own unique set of facts and circumstances, and while I’m not an attorney who can provide legal advice, the law in Kansas

states ‘A person is justifi ed in the use of force against another when and to the extent that it appears to such person and such person reasonably believes that such use of force is necessary to prevent or terminate such other’s unlawful entry into or attack upon such person’s dwelling, place of work, or occupied vehicle.’ The law continues to say, with regards to deadly force, ‘A person is justifi ed in the use of deadly force to prevent or terminate unlawful entry into or attack upon any dwelling, place of work or occupied vehicle if such person reasonably believes that such use of deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to such person or another.”“There is nothing requiring a

resident to retreat,” continued Sheriff Groves. In basic terms, a citizen is generally protected under the law if they are using the minimum amount of force necessary to protect themselves or their property. The force used should be reasonable in relation to the scenario.”“Many of our residents who

carry fi rearms, although they are not required to be permitted through the State of Kansas, still go through the Concealed Carry Training, which is a great opportunity for them to become more familiar with their fi rearm along with the laws governing when it’s legally appropriate to use. I would encourage anyone who carries a fi rearm, whether legally required to do so or not, to become familiar and profi cient in its use,” concluded Sheriff Groves.

Message from the Sheriff

COUNCIL GROVE - Following a late night of competition on Thursday, February 2, the RHS Scholars’

Bowl Team placed 2nd place in Regional competition, earning the team a trip to the State Scholars’ Bowl

Tournament in Russell, Kansas on February 11. A total of 16 3A teams competed. Participating team members

included Trevor Elliott, Bridget Tyree, Chase Kellogg, Devin Elliott, and Logan Elliott.

RHS Scholars’ Bowl Team Advances to State Competition

Tony Hodge and Calsea McQuary are using the new Virtual Reality Goggles.

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Obituarieswhen they moved to the lake. She was always active in the woman’s group at church. She was a longtime member of the Baxter Miner’s Camping Club. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts and spending time with her family.Guida is preceded in death

by her parents; husband; two brothers, Emanuel Brown, and Jim Brown; one grandson, William Gideon.Guida is survived by one

daughter, Debbie Batson and husband Joe of Quapaw, OK; two step-daughters, Shei-la Bentlage and husband Dr. Charles Bentlage of Joplin, MO; and Wanda Lowery of

LOWELL - Guida Inez Low-ery, 91, of Joplin, MO passed from this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.Guida was born on April 2,

1925 in Bokoshe, OK to the union of Ernest and Polly (Derryberry) Brown. She was united in marriage to Richard “Junior” Lowery on July 19, 1969 in Baxter Springs, KS. Guida worked at King Lou-ie Manufacturing in Baxter Springs for 30 years, retiring in 1963. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Baxter Springs and then at-tended The First Assembly of God Church in Grove, OK,

Bentonville, AR; one step-son, John Lowery and wife Sue of Fairland, OK; one broth-er, Larry D. Brown and wife Phyllis of Grove, OK; seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.Graveside services will be

held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Bax-ter Springs Cemetery. Pastor Aaron Zustiak will offi ciate. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:15 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers for the service are Coty Al-len, Remington Taylor, Shan Weston, John Lowery, Larry Brown, Dennis Frisbee.

Guida Inez Lowerywith Homestead Realty and a salesman with Zodiac Vans. After Alvie retired he worked at Ozark Salad and sold cars from their home. Alvie was an accomplished carpenter and built their last two homes. He also assisted and built many things for the churches that he and his Jeannie attended.Alvie loved his family and

was very proud of his three daughters. He was a member of House of Prayer in River-ton, KS and loved his church family and spending time at the church.Alvie was preceded in death

by his parents; brothers, Bill, Dennie; sisters, Wilmadean Green, Juanita Dickerson; granddaughter, Hope Brum-back.Alvie is survived by the one

and only love of his life, Jean-ie, three daughters, Ranae Brumback and husband Jim, of Baxter Springs, Ranalla Kay Jones of Joplin, MO, and Rajeana Schumacher and hus-band Matt, of Galena, KS; six grandchildren, Charity Brum-back Qualls, Travis Brum-back, Danielle Dunnic, Ressie Deaton Burrows, Raymond Deaton and Amanda Dyer Jeanes; along with fourteen great-grandchildren.A memorial celebration was

held at House of Prayer in Riverton, KS, on Thursday, February 9th at 11:00. Pastor Audie Tash, church family and friends led the celebra-tion. Alvie has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation.

BAXTER SPRINGS - Alvie Albert Jones, 86, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2017, at his home.Alvie was born March 5,

1930, in Picher, OK. to the union of William Edgar and Gertrude Mae Jones. He was united in marriage to Wanda Jean (Jeanie) Broddrick on June 4, 1950 in Eureka Springs, AR. They resided in Wichita, KS where Alvie worked at Cudahay Meat Packing, 7-UP Bottling, Clawson Floor Cov-ering and partnered with two of his best friends to own and operate Custom Floor Cover-ing. After returning to Baxter Springs Alvie opened Baxter Marine and then became a successful salesman at Meier Motors. He was also a Realtor

Alvie Albert Jones

JOPLIN - Nora Idalene Kitch of Joplin passed away on Sun-day, February 5, at Commu-nities of Wildwood. She was born on September 13, 1920, at Central City, MO, to Fannie (Allen) Overstreet and Eu-gene Overstreet. The family moved to Galena, KS when she was in the 2nd grade. Idalene graduated from Gale-

QUAPAW - Norma Combs Rehme of Miami, OK passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, OK. She was 87. Norma was born January 1,

1930 in Brownwood, TX to James F. and Consuelo (Pul-

JOPLIN - Kenneth Roy Steele, Joplin, died peacefully on February 5, 2017 in Jop-lin. He was born February 19, 1934 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Roy Everett Steele and Mildred P. Trammel Steele.He graduated from Joplin

High School in 1951 and from the University of Missouri in 1955 with a Bachelor of Sci-ence in Business Administra-tion. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1958, attain-ing the rank of Captain. Kenneth was an entrepre-

neur. Following his military service, he returned to Joplin and joined his father in operat-

WEBB CITY - Grace Ann Martin, age 72, passed away on February 3, 2017 at Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was one of nine children

born to Dan and Mildred Mar-tin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gale-na.She leaves behind brothers

Jerry and Linda Martin, Larry and Leatha Martin, all of Ga-lena, Rev. Jeff D. and Joyce Martin, Oronogo; a sister, Sheila and Lonnie Crowder, Carl Junction; a sister-in-law, Anita Martin, Pine Bluff , Ar-kansas; and many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.In addition to her parents, she

was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.At Grace Ann’s request, no

services are planned. A private family burial will be held at a later date.The family would like to say

thank you to Webb City Health and Rehabilitation Center and Integrity Hospice for all their help at this time. Arrange-ments are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.

na High School in 1938. She and William J Kitch were mar-ried on September 1, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 1985.During their 45 year mar-

riage, Idalene and Bill lived in Galena, St Louis, and Tulsa. After Bill’s death, she returned to Joplin to live.She and Bill loved square

dancing and were active in the Boot and Slippers Square Dance Club in Tulsa. Idalene was a homemaker for most of her life. She made porcelain dolls and taught doll making classes for several years from her home after returning to Joplin. She also loved old movies and accumulated a large collection of them. She enjoyed noisy family get-to-gethers and parties. Idalene

liam) Combs. She had lived in Vinita for 30 years before moving to Miami. She grad-uated from the University of Oklahoma. Norma worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for Eastern State Hospital in Vinita. She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Miami, OK. Norma was preceded in death

by a son Paul Alan Langston and a daughter Terry Lynn Langston and her parents. Survivors include her hus-

band Walter Rehme of the home, her son Mark Langston of Vinita, OK, her daughter Cheryl Gilbreath and hus-band David of Miami, OK, her daughter -in-law Beth Ann Langston of Collinsville, OK,

ing Ben Franklin dime stores, eventually growing that busi-ness to a chain of fourteen stores in the area. He was also involved in several other busi-nesses during his lifetime. Kenneth was a longtime

member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Joplin. He was also past president of the Joplin Chamber of Com-merce and a fi fty year member and Paul Harris Fellow of Ro-tary International. He served on the board of directors of Freeman Hospital, Communi-ty National Bank and United Way.Kenneth was a kind and gen-

tle man, awesome Dad and loving grandfather. He was an avid reader and traveler who loved his Mizzou Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals and coff ee club. Kenneth married Janice Car-

olyn Roper on August 24, 1960 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives at the home.Survivors include his wife

of 56 years, Janice; children, Douglas Steele, Brian Steele

was a member of First Chris-tian Church in Galena.She was preceded in death

by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Juanita Hin-man who died in 2008. She is survived by her nephew, Bill Hinman and his wife Bonnie; great-niece Beth Cooper and husband Eric; great-nephew Brad Hinman and wife Car-mi, and fi ve of their children; Will, Parker, Brody, Delaney, and Owen. She has also been blessed to have many other nephews, nieces, and cousins.Visitation will be at Derfelt

Funeral Home in Galena from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 9, 2017. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Galena.

6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be

Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Green Acres Baptist Church in Miami, OK. Rev. Wayne Wall will offi ciate. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Vinita, OK. Pallbearers will be John Hutchison, Charlie Payton, Sid Smith, Joe Dickey, Cody Wang and David Gilbreath. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, OK. Ser-vices have been placed in the care of the Paul Thomas Fu-neral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK.

and wife, Leigh, Kyle Steele; seven grandchildren, Jennie Steele, Morgan Steele, Connor Steele, Dillon Steele, Samuel Steele, Allie Steele, Peyton Steele; and one great grand-son, Talyn Steele. Kenneth was loved and respected by many. In addition to his parents,

Kenneth was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnna.Graveside services were held

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial services were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess offi ciating. The family received friends Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Parker Mortuary Chap-el. Pallbearers were Connor Steele, Dillon Steele, Samuel Steele, Mark Taylor, Sharrock Dermott and Allie Steele.In lieu of fl owers, contri-

butions may be made to the Rotary Foundation or to First Presbyterian Church in Joplin, both in care of Parker Mortu-ary.

Nora Idalene Kitch

Norma Combs Rehme

Kenneth Roy Steele

Grace Ann Martin

GALENA - Roy E. “Hoppie” Hopkins passed away on Feb-ruary 3, 2017 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation center.Hoppie was born Septem-

ber 23, 1939 in Galena to his parents, John and Minnie (Pilkenton) Hopkins. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. Hoppie married Car-ole Sanders Stanley Hopkins (Selsor) in 1961 and they re-mained married 18 years. On June 27, 1980 he married Reva Kay Poteet and they were mar-ried 36 years until his passing. Preceding him in death were

his parents, brother Chuck, and sisters Lucille, Nellie and Dorothy. Dorothy was instru-mental in his life along with her husband Carlos “Rex” Gandy. Surviving are his wife, Reva, Riverton, KS, broth-er, Jimmie Dale Hopkins and wife Dorothea, Riverton, KS, daughter, Karla Stanley Avico-la, Joplin, MO, son Will Mal-latt and wife Alicia, Riverton, KS, son Joseph Mallatt, Ga-lena, KS and daughter Jessica Hopkins Ashe of the home. Hoppie also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 6 great grand-children and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.Hoppie enlisted in the US

Army where his orders got mixed and he mistakenly got enlisted as a military police-man. When off -loading from the bus the Drill Instructor was shocked and surprised stating “holy cow, what are they go-ing to send me next”. Hoppie started his professional life working in construction lat-

er moving into amusements; fi rst opening his own business, Hoppies Amusements in Gale-na, KS with locations through-out the four state area. He also ran the Galena City Pool for several years and served as a Galena City Councilman. In 1988, Hoppie opened and op-erated Katie’s Café for 8 years. In 1995, he began working for Cherokee County and retired in 2003. Hoppie enjoyed cooking,

playing his guitar, fi shing, and above all spending time with his family who will miss him terribly. Arrangements are under the

direction of Derfelt Funeral home, Galena, KS. A memo-rial service was held on Tues-day, February 7 at 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Riverton, KS. In lieu of fl ow-ers, please feel free to donate to Joplin Health and Rehabil-itation Activities fund or the Riverton First Baptist Church.

Roy E. “Hoppie” Hopkins

MIAMI - Kenneth Wayne Blalock, 71, a resident of Mi-ami passed away at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Kenny was born on Sep-

tember 17, 1945 in Fairland, Oklahoma to Kermit “Jack” Lee and Goldie (Snowden) Blalock. Mr. Blalock grad-uated with the Miami High School Class of 1964, he then attended Bible College in Lincoln, Illinois where he received a Biblical Literature Degree, he then attended Pitt State University his Masters Degree and Teaching Certif-icate. He joined the United States Army in the years of

COLUMBUS - Lauretta C. Wing, 74 of Columbus for-merly of Weir, KS died on February 4, 2017 at the Grand Villas in Columbus.She was born October 12,

1942 in Independence, MO the daughter of Ray and The-resa (Glasgow) Clark.

1970 and 1971. On December 23, 1981 he married Cheryl Dawn (Berry) Blalock at the Bethany Christian Church in Miami. Kenny worked as a teacher for twenty-nine years before he retired while teach-ing at Baxter Springs Ele-mentary, after retirement he worked as a substitute teacher for twelve and a half years. He served on the Commerce Election Board, was a member of the First Christian Church since the second grade where he taught Sunday School Fel-lowship Class and Miami Lit-tle Theater for thirty years, also was on their board of di-rectors. He was preceded in passing

by his parents Jack and Goldie Blalock, and his brothers Bob, Levi, Leborn, John Burl, Andy, Marvin “Beasley”, Ju-lius Roy and Earl Blalock and a sister Lucy Wright.Survivors include his loving

wife Cheryl Blalock of the home, his children Amanda Jo Blalock of Lowell, Arkansas, Kenneth Wayne Blalock II of

She was united in marriage to Jerry Faucett for 23 years un-til his death in Dec 25, 1988, she later married Hershel Rex Wing on September 1, 2001 in Weir; he survives her of Co-lumbus.Lauretta worked for the Par-

sons Ammunition plant for several years, she also worked at Mt. Carmel hospital in Pitts-burg.Additional survivors include

a son Jerry Alan Faucett, a daughter Kim (Jeff ) Crain of Columbus; a sister Rose Mar-lier of Mapleton, KS, a brother Raymond (Sue) Clark of Pitts-burg; along with four grand-children 3 step-grandchildren and numerous great grandchil-

Springdale, Arkansas, Christi-na Ashley of Miami and Don-na Ashley of Joplin, his grand-children Dayton Power, Dayn Power, Dorian Power, Aalyla Faye Rochester and Lawrence Henry Rochester along with his brother Clayton McGoni-gle of New Lisbon, Wiscon-sin and sisters Belva Rupert of Commerce and Ann Seat of Huntsville, Arkansas and many nieces and nephews.A celebration of life ceremo-

ny was held at 10AM at First Christian Church in Miami on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with Pastors Brian Brubaker and Leon Weece offi ciating. Interment followed at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery under the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Mi-ami. Military Rite are being Provided by American Legion Post #147 of Miami.The family has asked that

memorial contributions be made to the First Christian Church in Miami in Kenny’s Honor.

dren.She is also preceded in death

by her parents and a sister Au-drey Whetzell.Memorial services were held

at 7 pm, Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Bath-Naylor Fu-neral Home in Columbus with Pastor Mike Jones offi ciating. The family received friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 pm until service time. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memo-rial donations may be made to the Medicalodge Activity Fund, these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Services are under the direc-tion of the Bath-Naylor Funer-al Home of Columbus.

Kenneth Wayne Blalock, Sr.

Lauretta C. Wing

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Grain Report4th Annual

Father/Daughter Date NightRefreshments • Dancing • Games • Photo Booth

Saturday February 18th from 6 to 8 PMat Liberty Hall, 8th & Main, Galena, KS.

$15 per Father/Daughter Groups

By Dustin AndrewsRIVERTON - The Softball

Prgrams at Riverton would like to thank Dustin and Ran-da Connell. The Connell’s saw the request that was put out on social media for help to install the garage doors on the new dugout at the softball fi eld.Secondly the group would

like some assistance installing their fence. Scott Donaldson said that the dugouts are near-ing completion and they are looking for ideas on fi nding materials cheaper as the bids

BAXTER SPRINGS - Alexis {Lexie) Davolt and Ben Colbert of the PSR group (Parrish School of Religion) collected food from the members of their local church, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baxter Springs for the Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry.

By Sheriff ’s Offi ceCOLUMBUS - With many

residents preparing to fi le their taxes, Cherokee County Sher-iff David Groves encourages residents to be on alert for po-tential scams.“This time of year, thieves

and scammers work overtime, because they are preying on the fear of residents who may be dealing with the United States Internal Revenue Ser-vice,” stated Sheriff Groves.“It is not uncommon for res-

idents to get an email from seem to be coming in higher than anticipated.A materials list is available

and they are willing to meet anyone interested in helping with the project to discuss it further.He adds that practice is com-

ing up soon and they will need help installing the fence itself as well as gates and the fence in front of the dugoutsIf you’re interested in helping

please contact Riverton High School at 620-848-3388 and ask for Coach Mitchell.

someone who appears to have an offi cial government email address or a phone call or text message from someone pos-ing as an IRS Agent. It’s im-portant for everyone to know the IRS will only make initial contact with citizens by offi -cial letter, should they need in-formation. If anyone contacts you by telephone, claiming to be an IRS Agent seeking infor-mation, don’t hesitate to hang up on them,” continued Sheriff Groves.“The IRS is very much aware

of many of these scam tech-niques, some of which include a phony IRS Agent calling a resident, off ering to settle their debt for pennies on the dollar if done immediately, and threat-ening to send the Sheriff to ar-rest them if they don’t comply. That’s not going to happen. I always encourage residents to hang up on anyone calling requesting personal informa-tion. Reputable organizations know better and you shouldn’t feel bad about hanging up on thieves trying to steal your

identity. Many times they may know a lot of information like your name and birthday but need your social security num-ber. Or they may know your social but not your birthday or address. Don’t assume that just because they already have a lot of information they are legitimate representatives of the IRS or any other organiza-tion. The piece of information you provide, could be all they need to complete thei r crime,” concluded Sheriff Groves.

Riverton Softball Needs Volunteers for Fence

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REAL ESTATE FARM AUCTION

ESTATE OF TED HOUSER

Selling 115 Acres!

Saturday, February 18th - Starting at 10:30 a.m.

Real Estate will sell at 12:30 p.m.

Located from Columbus Ford Jct. Hwy 7, 160 & 69 Hwys in Columbus, KS go south on Hwy 69, 5 miles to SE Lostine Rd., then turn east and go 2-1/2 miles to Auction up lane.

(GPS: 2505 SE Brush Creek Rd., Columbus, KS 66725)Legal Description of the 115 Acres is west 1/2 of the N/E 1/4 and N/E 1/4 & N/E 1/4 Less R/W.TAXES: $1,859.00

NOTE: Parcels will be sold individually and will not be sold together. If anyone should desire to buy the whole 115 acres, they will have to be the successful bidder on each parcel. If sold in parcels, they will be surveyed out for a legal description and furnished by the Estate.

PARCEL 1: Split Level Home, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Utility room C/H & Air with Barns, Shed, Grain Bins, sitting on 20 Acres. Pasture, Nice Ponds, Rural Water, 2 Car Carport and Large Garden Spot. USD 404 Riverton School District.

For Showing of Real Estate contact:Jack Garner, Auctioneer

417-438-0468Visit my website for photos

www.columbusauctionbarn.com120 N. Kansas Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725

Offi ce: 620-429-4400 Becky McDaniel, Broker

Also Selling: The contents of Ted’s Old Iron Museum. Very large quantity of Rare and Hard to Find Tools, Old Tractors, Implements, Sandstone Items, and a Complete Black Smith’s Shop. Several Old Hit & Miss Stationary Engines, Windmill, Old Plows, Stoves, Complete Old Time “Still”, Old Washing Machine, Kickstart Washing Machine Motors, Crocks, Iron Wheels Tractor, LOTS & LOTS MORE NOT LISTED – ACRES & ACRES OF GOOD COLLECTABLE ITEMS. Full Sale Bill Coming Later!

PARCEL 2: 40 Acres with Nice Well Stocked Lake, Small Cabin with Dock with Electric. Rural Water is available, but Buyer would have to pay for water meter to be set if they should desire to have Rural Water. Along with the lake, the rest is trees and native prairie meadow. Would be a nice place to build a new home or spend the weekends.PARCEL 3: 55 Acres Pasture all fenced with pond.

TERMS: $5,000.00 down on EACH PARCEL or if sold as a whole it would be $10,000 down; to be held in Escrow at First American Title, Columbus, KS. Balance due at closing within 30 days. Possession upon closing. All arrangements for fi nancing must be made prior to auction. Property and/or properties does not sell subject to buyer obtaining fi nancing. Auctioneer is Agent for the Sellers. If Buyer or Buyers desires to have property inspected, ALL inspections must be completed before Sale Day. NOTE: All inspections must be done at Buyer or Buyers expense before Sale Day. (ALL PROPERTIES SELL AS IS SALE DAY.)

Saturday, February 11th, 2017 • Starting at 11:00 a.m.Located at � e Farm, 417 North Madison Street, Weir, KS.

Directions: From Cherokee, KS go East on 400 Hwy. to 40th, then South 1-1/2 miles on the West side of the road.

AUCTIONEERS:Delbert Rowden 620-762-2416 • Jack Garner 417-438-0468 • Mike Torchia 620-674-2485

www.delbertrowden.com and www.columbusauctionbarn.com

Dustin Connell stands next to one of the newly installed garage doors at the softball fi eld in Riverton.

RIVERTON - The TEFAP Commodity Distribution for Baxter Springs, Galena and Riverton will be February 18th at the First Baptist Church in Riverton (6895 SE Bluebird

Lane), phone 620-848-3347. To participate you must meet feder income guidelines, single $1,287 per month and $451 for each additional family member.

TEFAP Commodity Distribution

Quapaw FFA is selling world famous Blue & Gold Sausage, Bacon and Chicken.

They have also added several items that were not on the traditional order like cookies and breakfast sandwiches. For a full list of what they’ve got or to put your order in fi nd a kid in FFA or call 918-674-2501 x 126.

Blue & Gold Available

Parrish School of Religion makes Donation to Local Food Pantry

2017 Riverton Winter Homecoming Queen Alyssa Stud-der with Tyler Gum.

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Good Quality Farm Machinery, Larry Albers Owner Is Retiring From Farming. Check Our Website For Photos And Full Listing:

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