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True Tales From The Tallgrass

Provided by the Lyon County Historical Society

Mark Patty, owner of Patty’s Mill west of Emporia, was grinding about 100 bushels of wheat a day , making excellent flour in 1871. But Patty had always had wanderlust. As early as 1849 Mark had joined the gold rush setting out for California. Patty kept a complete log of his trip to California, telling step by step how he got there.

Leaving Pleasant Hill, Ohio, he went by stage to Zaneville, walked to Dayton, Ohio, went by rail to

Cincinnatti where he took a steamer to Pittsburg, went by stage to Philadelphia, by rail to New York, and by the steamer “Philadelphia” to the Isthmus of Panama. He joined 18 others taking a canoe up the Chagris River to Panama City where they boarded a steamer to San Francisco, then up the river to Sacramento City and overland to Georgetown where he bought a mine for $400. Two years later he sold his mine for $900, then retraced his way back to New Orleans, up the Mississippi River to Cincinnati, and then

back to Dayton, Ohio.

Mark Patty and his family came to Lyon County in 1859, moving to the Cottonwood River nine miles southwest of Emporia. He didn’t begin building his flour mill until just after the Civil War at a cost of $25,000.

The location was on the southeast side of the river near the present junction of County Roads D and Rd. 160. In 1869 a partner joined Patty, and the Emporia News reported that the dam was a most substantial work of masonry, arched with steps.

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partner joined the firm, a man named Cyrus Stout who had years of practical experience in the milling process. The mill then was three stories tall, complete in every department. They had completed a contract to furnish 400 sacks of flour to Major Stubbs and were at work on a 54 X 20 foot warehouse eight feet high for the reception and care of grain. This structure alongside Patty’s impressive 12 room stone house, complete with a cheese factory in the basement, was quite an extensive establishment.

NHHS TRAP TEAM COMPETES AT STATE TOURNAMENT

SUMMER LONG, FAMILY FUN FISHING CONTEST What’s in Outdoors with Phil Taunton has teamed up with several sponsors for the Summer Long, Family Fun Fishing Contest May 1 - August 14.

Any youth 17 and under may enter with any of the four species. Must be caught after May 1, 2026. Categories are any species of catfish, bass including largemouth and spotted, crappie and sunfish.

There will also be a category of rough fish, turtle, crawfish, frog or “Anything you Catch.”

To participate email your photo of your catch to youthfishingks@gmail.com.

Include the name of the child with age, when and where fish was caught and a contact phone number.

Each week, a random winner from each category will win a gift certificate from

Council Grove Marina. At the conclusion of the contest, a Kansas Lifetime Hunting or Fishing License will be randomly drawn from all entries.

All entries with an added story of the experience will be considered for many more prizes! These prizes include: one of five $100 gift certificates, a $25 Cabela’s gift card and a year subscription to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks state magazine.

For more information, email youthfishingks@gmail. com or contact Phil at 620794-5373.

Follow them on Facebook at Whatsinthe OutdoorsKS or at FHLCHL for a video announcement of winners and weekly fishing reports! Also, listen live on Friday mornings to What’s In Outdoors on KVOE.

Special to the Flint Hills Shopper

NHHS Trap Team competed at the Kansas Trap Shooting State Tournament on June 20, 2026. Over the two day event, more than 110 high school teams were represented and over 1,500 student athletes competed. On June 20th the Class 1A competed and the 21st was the Class 2A competition. All competitors are placed into divisions based on their scores submitted during the season.

Over 800 shooters participated in the match on June 20, 2026. NHHS had two shooters in the varsity division, Cole Gerleman and Cooper Woodrow. They were competing against 326 other male shooters in this group. Competition was tough with shooters hitting 100/100 clays.

Cooper scored 90/100 and Cole scored 85/100. In the junior varsity male division (220 shooters), Kelton Bish and Leo DeDonder represented NHHS with Kelton shooting 88/100

and Leo 85/100.

NHHS did have a team competing in the novice division. Those competing in this division were Tagen Hoffer, Scott Anderson, Camden Way, Tucker Smith, Owen DeDonder, Cameron Hagemann, Grayson Hanlin and Tripp Darbro.

The competitors had 129 other male shooters they were up against. The team placed 8th overall. High shooter on the team was Tagen Hoffer with 72/100.

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THE 2026 SOS STRONG CAMPAIGN BEGINS JULY 7 The 2026 SOS Strong Campaign begins July 7 with SOS Strong Ambassadors joining in an effort to be upstanders in the fight against sexual and domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse and neglect. SOS Strong brings together individuals in the Flint Hills who are committed to helping end interpersonal violence. Ambassadors demonstrate that abuse is everyone’s problem.

SOS Strong will run from July 7 to August 14. SOS Strong Ambassadors will be announced at a private Kickoff event for Ambassadors and media representatives at 4:30 pm on July 7 at the SOS Community Advocacy and Service Complex at 1420 C of E Drive.

When individuals are strong in character, it builds strength in families, schools, and communities. In the SOS Strong Campaign, Am-

bassadors are featured from within the 5-county service area who display leadership, provide community support, and are dedicated to building support for SOS and victims. The Ambassadors represent SOS by helping bring awareness to these important issues and by raising $1,000 each to support SOS programs.

Each SOS Strong Ambassador has taken a pledge to lead by example, never blame victims, be a positive up-stander rather than a willing bystander, not engage in any acts of violence, stand up for someone in need and always use their voice to speak up for what is right. We thank these Ambassadors for their commitment to helping eradicate domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse and neglect, and encourage everyone to support their on-

going efforts.

With the community’s generosity, SOS can make 2026 another impactful and life-changing year.

Community members will be able to find information about the events and activities planned by SOS Strong Ambassadors on the SOS Facebook and Instagram at @soskansas.

To donate towards an SOS Strong Ambassador’s goal, visit soskansas.com/sosstrong. Donations can also be sent through Venmo to @SOS-CVEC with the Ambassador’s name in the comments. Another way to donate is to send a check made payable to SOS to 1420 C of E Drive, Suite 6, Emporia (or delivered in person to 1420 C of E Drive). Please write the name of the SOS Strong Ambassador in the memo field. SOS is grateful to the community for the generous support given.

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CHAMNESS 4-H CLUB

By Adrian Garcia, Club Reporter

This month's meeting was held on Sunday, June 14. This meeting was attended by 7 members and 1 leader. After roll call our song leader led in singing Down By The Banks.

During new business, our club voted to donate money to Radical Life, which is a non profit organization. We sang Happy Birthday to Jorga Turek. After all other business and upcoming events were discussed, we adjourned the meeting.

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EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS VENTRILOQUIST TO PERFORM 603 E. 12th Ave * 620-343-3160 • Bingo is Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 4-6 p.m. - Volunteers are needed • Brain Break, Mondays and Fridays, 10:00. For more information, call the center at the number above.

• Hermes Footcare every Thursday. Call 316-260-4110 for an appointment.

• Lunch - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Adults are $6 with kids

under five eating free.

Cash only. Menu is on Facebook.

Please call the senior center to reserve your meal.

• Coffee and Chat, every Monday at 9:00 • Art with Carol, 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.

• Stretching and Strength, 9 a.m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday • Flint Hills Country Jam (Live Music), third Sunday of every month, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

• MahJong, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

• Needlework, Wednesday, 6 p.m. and Thursday, 2:30 p.m.

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First United Methodist Church will host Brent Vernon & Sam on July 11, 6 p.m. at 823 Merchant St., Emporia.

The special event is for the whole family with singersongwriter, ventriloquist, and author-illustrator Brent Vernon and his pal, Sam. There will be a meal before the show starting at 5. A freewill offering will be accepted.

All are welcome for the meal and show.

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Serving begins at 6:30 am and ends at 9:30 am. Then You are invited to attend Chill Church at the First enjoy a fun-filled day in beautiful Olpe, Ks. The cost is a Congregational Church, 326 West 12th, every Tuesday free will offering. The handicapped accessible church is at 6:30 pm. at 120 W. Listerscheid in Olpe

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FOOD PANTRIES

The First Christian Church food pantry at 1702 W. 15th Ave. is open the last Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m or until food is gone. Enter on the west side of the building.

The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 823 Merchant, is open each Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. You are allowed to pick up food once a month.

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Trinity Lutheran Church, Burlington invites you to join them for worship on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. with Bible Study and Sunday School following at 10 a.m. They are located at 902 Kennedy Street in Burlington. Their phone number is 620-364-2283. Additional information can be found at https://www.tlcburlingtonks.org.

The Baby Closet at the First Congregational Church, The Countryside Baptist Church, 24606 Hwy 170, 326 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will be open every Tuesday Osage City, will hold Vacation Bible School July 15-17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every Thursday from 3 to from 6 - 8 p.m. The theme is “What A Tangled Web.” 5:30 p.m. They serve infants through 5 years old. All items are free. Items may include the following as supplies permit. Diapers,wipes, five clothing articles, two The Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist miscellaneous items, one large item and two essential Church Women in Faith will hold their Ice Cream Social pantry items.

Donations will be accepted. You may call 620-342on Saturday, July 18 at the Neosho Rapids Community 6854 if you have questions.

Building, 238 N. Main. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.

The menu includes homemade ice cream, pie, cake, sandwiches and a drink. A freewill donation will be accepted.

The Olpe United Methodist Church will be serving They will have a bake table and garden fresh vegeta- breakfast at the Olpe DownHome celebration July 18. bles available to purchase.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Lebo Community Food Pantry located behind the Lebo Baptist Church is open Mondays 5-7 p.m., Thursdays 9-11 a.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.noon.

This is open to residents of 66856 and 66868.

LYON COUNTY CHOICE

The Salvation Army at 327 Constitution will have Lyon County Choice Food Pantry by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Call 620-342-3093 the day before to make an appointment. Appointments will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Leave a message if there is no answer. Easy-open items for the homeless are available. Ask about dietary options for your health needs.

AMERICUS

The Americus Community Food Pantry will be open Tuesday, July 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

The pantry is at the Americus United Methodist Church and is open to residents in USD 251.

ALLEN

The Allen UMC Food Pantry is open Wednesday, July 8, from 4 - 6 p.m. Drive by the Allen United Methodist Church at 521 Grimsley Street and they’ll bring out a box of goodies to your car. This is open to residents of USD 251. A one-time form is requested.

HARTFORD

The Hartford Community Food Pantry, 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Wednesday, July 8, 4 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Clothing and some household goods are available.

This is open to residents of the USD #252 School District, Jacobs Creek and residents of Reading.

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Community Causes FAMILY BREAKFAST

The American Legion Post 5 will hold their family breakfast on July 11 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 2921 W. 12th Ave., Emporia. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, cinnamon rolls, coffee and orange juice for a suggested donation of $7.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

NLC Youth Association (NLCYA) Community Breakfast is available for Dine in or Carryout in Allen, Saturday, July 18, 7-10 a.m., NLC Community Center, 108 E 7th Street, Allen.

Menu includes sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs, fried potatoes, breakfast burritos, coffee/juice.

Cost is $8/person.

To Go Orders available!

Pre orders appreciated for large orders via Facebook message or call 620-5283777 during breakfast hours.

Outdoor seating available, weather permitting.

ST. JOSEPH BARBECUE

The 56th annual St. Joseph Barbecue will be on September 6, at Hoeltings Grove in Olpe. Gates open at 5 p.m. and your $50 ticket includes appetizers, the barbecue beef dinner at 7, dancing to the band “Brickhorse” from 8-12, desserts, and beer/setups. During the evening, a 50/50 raffle and Live Auction of six items will be held. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Knights Hall in Olpe.

If you are unable to at-

tend but would still like to support, sponsorships are welcomed, and your name will be prominently displayed at the barbecue and on social media.

You must be 21 to attend and advanced tickets are required.

All proceeds benefit St. Joseph Church Religious Education and Family Life programs.

To purchase tickets or donate, please call 620343-0321.

ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE

The North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Project, Inc. is collecting aluminum cans. Cans must be in a bag and dropped off at the North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Site, Bushong, in the caged area.

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BINGO IN BURLINGTON

Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird starts Join in on the bingo fun every second at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 Wednesday of each month at the Rock p.m. Concessions and bar service availCreek Country Club, 304 North 16th. able. Floyd Lewis Foundation

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K-STATE EXTENSION FLINT HILLS DISTRICT IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE TO YOU JESSICA MAYHEW OUR NEW AGENT SERVING MORRIS COUNTY 4-H AND AG & NATURAL RESOURCES CLIENTS IN BOTH CHASE AND MORRIS COUNTIES “We are excited to welcome Mayhew to our Flint Hills Extension team. She brings a passion for working with youth and community with three years of classroom Agriculture

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This opportunity to make a move to the Flint Hills to serve as a 4-H Agent with Ag. & Natural Resources responsibilities allow Ms. Mayhew to lean in to her love of youth development while also using her training and expertise in a wide variety of agriculture content areas. “I am excited to be able to use my degree on a wider spectrum combining work with youth, serving ag producers and promoting community development,” said Mayhew. “I love hav-

ing the opportunity to be a liaison between KState’s resources and the answers our producers are seeking to improve their business and livelihood.”

Mayhew will receive focused training through K-State Extension as well as on the job while shadowing Bartels and Deb Andres, Family & Community Wellness/4-H Agent. She is based in the Morris County K-State Extension Flint Hills District office at 315 W. Main St., Ste. A in Council Grove.

The office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 pm., but is closed between noon and 1 p.m. More information about local K-State Extension activities can be found at https://www. flinthills.k-state.edu/.

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NARFE

The Emporia Chapter of NARFE will be meeting Monday, July 13, 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Ranch, 3000 W 18th, Emporia. Any presently working or retired Federal Employee is welcome to attend.

After lunch, Amanda Gutierrez, director from Lee Beran Recreation Center will speak. A short business meeting will be held to discuss happenings to the benefits and other items of interest. You need to stay aware of what might or could happen to your benefits, we all worked or are working for in the future.

DOLLY MADISON RETIREES

The Dolly Madison Retirees will meet Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 a.m. at 627 Event Space, 627 Commercial St., Emporia.

FREE SUMMER MEALS

Emporia Public Schools will offer free summer meals through July 31. Meals are available Monday Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emporia Middle School and William Allen White Elementary. Children must be present to receive meals.

This is for all children ages 1-18.

Follow MealSpot on Facebook for updated menu information.

For questions, contact Emporia Schools Food Service at 620-3412382.

MINIATURE TRAIN SCHEDULE

The Sertoma Club’s Miniature Train in Soden’s Grove Park will begin the July portion

of its schedule with free rides for everyone. Free train rides throughout the month of July will be paid for by the Schnakenberg family in memory of Kent Schnakenberg who passed away on June 11. Kent and Natalie Schnakenberg have been longtime supporters of the train and have provided free rides to the community in recent years.

The season runs through the end of August. The train operates four times weekly: Wednesday - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday - 9 to 11 a.m.; Saturday - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The cost of a ticket to ride is 50 cents and remains unchanged since the Emporia Sertoma Club has operated the ride.

EMPORIA LIONS CLUB

The Emporia Lions Club will meet Wednesday, July 15, noon at ESU Memorial Union lower level. The cost of the meal is $12.

The monthly board meeting will Wednesday, July 22, noon at Lyon County State Bank meeting Room.

Emporia Lions Club is a volunteer service organization dedicated to serving people. If you’re interested in joining the club, email them at emporialions@gmail. com. The Emporia Lions Club can be found on Facebook.

VETERANS’ AFFAIR

Jamie Potter, Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, will have a new schedule. She will visit the Morris County Courthouse in Council Grove on the second Tuesday of February,

April June, August, October and December. She will visit Burlington the 2nd Thursday and Eureka the 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November. She will be in Eureka and Council Grove from 1-3:30 p.m. She will be in Burlington from 2-3:30 p.m.

She will do Chase County and Lyon County residents by appointment only.

Please call (620) 342-3347 in advance to ensure all information is readily available so all veterans, widows and dependents can receive better assistance.

KIWANIS CLUB

The Kiwanis Club of Emporia is a service club dedicated to children and helping out in the community. We meet the first three Tuesday nights of the month at Grace United Methodist Church, 2 Neosho Street.

We have a presentation/dinner on the second Tuesday of the month. The cost of the dinner is $12. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, we do a service project. We do not meet on the fifth Tuesday of the month. We welcome you to come to our club to meet and talk with our members. Bring your spouse and/or a friend. Please check us out on Facebook at Kiwanis Club of Emporia. If you have any questions, contact any Kiwanis member or email us at EmporiaKiwanis@gmail.com.

SENIOR MEALS

Neosho Rapids and Hartford Senior Friendship Meals are delivered Monday through Friday beginning at noon. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreci-

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ated; meal is $7 for those under 60. For reservations or cancellations in Neosho Rapids call (620) 342-8232.

Olpe Senior Friendship Meals are served on Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Knights Hall. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated; meal is $7 for those under 60. The second Monday of each month is the birthday dinner and games celebrating the birthdays of the month. For reservations or cancellations in Olpe call 620-475-3384 between 9:30 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m.

North Lyon County Senior meals are available in Allen for grab and go or home delivery. Meals are available Monday through Friday and must be ordered by 11 a.m. the previous day by calling 620-528-3414. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated, meal is $7 for those under 60. Call for more information.

Madison Senior Center, 224 W. Main, is serving Senior Meals Monday- Friday beginning at 11:30 a.m. Call 620-437-6402 for reservations. Delivery is available.

This is for Seniors 60 or older.

LYON COUNTY REPUBLICANS

The Republican candidates Art Freund, Russel Stukey and Mark Weiser for Kansas House District 76 will be the guest speakers at the Lyon County Republicans regularly scheduled precinct meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., on the 1st floor meeting room of the Lyon County Courthouse Annex. The Lyon County Republican meeting is open to the public.

RED CROSS NEEDS YOUR BLOOD DONATIONS The need for blood is constant blood in our lifetime.

Here is a list of upcoming Blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our Drives: July 15, 12 - 6 p.m., Emporia community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 Fitness July 16, 12 - 6:30 p.m., Twelfth seconds and most of us will need

Avenue Baptist Church July 17, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church Please help by making your appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross

Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. With the app you can schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.

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FRIDAY - JULY 10TH

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6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lions Club Food Stand Opens 8 -11 a.m. All Exhibits Entry, Exhibit Hall, Fredrickson Arena 4 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show - Fredrickson Arena 6 -10 p.m. Great Plains Amusement Carnival 7 p.m. 4-H Clothing Style Review, Community Building 7 - 9 p.m. Keith Leff Patriotic Magic Show on stage by Community Building

6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lions Club Food Stand Opens

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Vendors and Booths open in the Rec Building 9 a.m. 4-H Open Rabbit Show 9 a.m. 4-H Ambassador Pancakes and Games, Fredrickson Arena 1 p.m. 4-H Open Pet Show, Community Building 6 -11 p.m. Great Plains Amusement Carnival 6:30 p.m. Osage City Chamber of Commerce Parade, Downtown Osage City 7 - 11 p.m. Band Delta Haze, Stage Area 6 - 11 p.m. Eagles Beer Garden, Stage Area 6:30 p.m. 4-H Open Bucket Calf & Dairy Cattle Show 7 p.m. 4-H Open Beef Show, Fredrickson Arena 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lions Club Food Stand Opens 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Vendors and Booths open in the Rec 7 -9 p.m. Bingo sponsored by St. Patricks Altar Society Building 8 a.m. 4-H Breakfast provided by Lutheran Church 9 a.m. 4-H Open Swine Show, Fredrickson Arena 1 p.m. 4-H Open Dog Show, Fredrickson Arena 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lions Club Food Stand Opens 5 - 6:15 p.m. Registration and check in for pie baking 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Vendors and Booths open in the Rec contest, Community Building Building 6 p.m. Swedish Folk Dancers, Stage Area 8 a.m. 4-H Large Animal Round Robin Showmanship 6 - 10 p.m. Family Night at the Carnival, wristbands 8 a.m. 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship, $25 Fredrickson Arena 7 p.m. 4-H Open Sheep, Dairy and Meat Goat Show, 5 -10 p.m. Great Plains Carnival Fredrickson Arena 6 p.m. All 4-H Exhibit Award Ceremonies 7 p.m. Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Contest, Community 6:30 p.m. 4-H Livestock Sale, Fredrickson Arena Building 10 p.m. Community Fireworks

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COFFEY COUNTY FAIR Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights Exhibit Buildings Open to the Public Thursday - Saturday: 9 am to 9 pm 4-H: All schedules subject to change Watch for updates from the Extension Office!

Pre-Fair Events: Tuesday, July 21: 6 pm

G.W. Rice Horse Show 4-H/Open Class-Rodeo Arena

Wednesday, July 22: 7:30 am-1 pm 8-9 am 8 am-5 pm 10:30-12:30 pm 1 pm By 5 pm 5 pm 6-8 pm 7-9 pm

Open Class Entries (Obtain Entry Number in Fair Office) Check in Non-Conference Judging Foods and Crops/Horticulture Exhibits 4-H Judging (4-H & Crops Building Closed to Public) 4-H Cloverbud entries & presentations Open Class buildings closed 4-H/FFA Livestock in the barns 4-H/FFA Livestock Weigh-in Begins Free Root Beer Floats by Coffey County Farm Bureau East of Grandstands Savanna Chestnut and The Farm Hands sponsored by Coffey County Arts Council (Park)

Thursday, July 23: 8 am 8:30 am 9 am 9 am

10 am-4 pm 5-9 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm

Poultry Show* Dairy Show* Sheep/Meat Goat* 4-H Bake Sale in the 4-H Building (Free will donation) Rabbit Judging Contest at barn open to all, come and go Prizes Awarded Bounce Houses, Rock Wall, Berry-Go-Round & Kid Activities Bucket Calf Show* Pedal Power Tractor Pull sponsored by Coffey County Farm Bureau (East of Kelley Hall) Lawn Mower Races (Grandstands)

Friday, July 24: 9 am 9 am-9 pm 5-9 pm 5-9 pm 6 pm Parade:

Beef Show* Giant Lite-Brite by Coffey County Library at Kelley Hall Axe Throwing by The Axe Shedd Bounce Houses, Rock Wall, Berry-Go-Round & Kid Activities Theme is "Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights"

Saturday, July 25: 7-9 am 7 am 8 am 9 am-3 pm 9 am 10 am-12 pm 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 11 am-3 pm 11:30 am 4 pm 7 pm

Central National Bank Fair Breakfast (Under the Grandstands) Purple Ribbon Race 2K/5K/10K Fun Walk, Run, Bike sponsored by Kirchner Chiropractic (East of Kelley Hall) Swine Show* Kids Fun Zone (Park) Kids Races hosted by Burlington Rec Center Fun Stations (Vendors) Baby Contest hosted by Life Care Center Foam Party Kids Spray Down by Coffey County Fire Dept Bounce Houses, Rock Wall, Berry-Go-Round & Kid Activities Money Dig hosted by Citizens State Bank Livestock Contest Demolition Derby (Grandstands)

Sunday, July 26:

By Noon All animals released except Sale/Round Robin animals 9 am Horseshoe Pitch (West of 4-H Bldg) 8:30 am Worship Service (Show Arena) 10:30 am Round Robin Showmanship 2:30-4 pm Check out all building exhibits Open Class Premiums Pick Up in Kelley Hall (4-H Premiums will be given to club leaders) 5:30 pm Bucket Calf Scramble 6 pm Livestock Sale *Individual livestock barns closed to the public during species shows.

Longest consecutively run fair in the State of Kansas Follow us on Facebook @Coffey County Fair & Events

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Emporia Lions Club 2025-2026 Year Accomplishments The Club follows and shares reports on one local child’s Cancer Journey.

Thirty days Diabetes Awareness window display at the History Center in November, Lion Cassity was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellow $1,000 to LCIF possible Disaster Relief Four new butterfly & bee friendly plants added to the Lions Main Street flower bed; $1,000 to Lyon Co Extension Garden; IBT $1,000 Community Garden; $1,000 Hetlinger Greenhouse in the Environment.

Gave to the following o rga n i z a t i o n s : $ 1 2 , 5 0 0 Southwick House; $1,850 to Radical Life Champions; Red Rocks $1,200; CrossWinds Ag Outreach $2,500; Several Lions gave away $100 each in Random Acts of Kindness in December Humanitarian Efforts.Matched $1,000 in Red Kettle Christmas drive; GoodWay Gardens $2,500 helping fight Hunger in the community.

They collected 1,514 pairs of eyeglasses and the the Lion Volunteers did vision screening on 560 children last year.

In support of Lions Youth imitative they donated the following: 4-H Shooting Sports $500 for travel; $2,000 Ag Schol-

arship granted; $500 to sign Lab. In other numbers...

Farmer’s The Emporia Lions Market to develop Youth Vendors; $1,200 to Club only fundraiser was a Imaginarium for Kids De- very successful Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast the first Saturday in March; 604 meals, Net receipts $12,564.24.

The Club administers the Cleve Cook/Emporia Lion Club Memorial Fund $25,400 this year.

The fund is maintained by the Emporia Community Foundation.

The Club held the Lion Bob Grover Membership Drive in January and February which brought in 12 new Lions. Twentyseven Lions and others showed up on Flag Day out on Rd S over I-35.

These numbers all add up to a most flourishing year of the Lions International Motto: We Serve.

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CLASSIFICATION INDEX ANNOUNCEMENTS 10. Auctions 20. Notices 30. Card of Thanks.

40. Card Showers 50 Monuments & Cemetery Lots 60. Personals 80. Entertainment 90. Lost, Strayed, Found AUTOMOTIVE 110. Vans, RV's, Campers 120. Autos For Sale 130. Trucks For Sale 140. Tires, Parts, Accessories 160. Bikes, Motorcycle 170. Repair Services 180 Auto Rental 190. Construction Equip.

BUSINESS SERVICE 200. Rental Equipment 210. Business Services Offered 220. Painting 240. Home Health Services.

250 Child Care 270 Moving, Storage 350, Instruction, Schools EMPLOYMENT 380. Help Wanted 400. Work Wanted

840. Wanted to Buy LIVESTOCK 560. Pets, Supplies, Etc. FOR RENT 570. Livestock 850. Roomates Wanted 580, Rabbits 860. Rooms 590. Poultry, Supplies 870. Apartments MERCHANDISE 890. Farms, Land, Garden 600. Office Equipment 910. Business, Commercial 610. Musical Equipment 620. Lawn Garden Equipment 920. Offices 930. Houses 630. Garage Sales 640. Articles For Sale 940. Vacation, Resort 650. Antiques, Coins 950. Surburban 660. Building Materials 960. Wanted to Rent 670. Fuel, Firewood 970, Garages 680. Good Things To Eat 980. Mobile Homes 690. Food Markets 990. Mobile Home Spaces 700. Bazaars, Bake Sales FOR SALE 720. Crafts, Hobbies 1000, Real Estate Agents 730. Seeds, Plants, Flowers 740. Sporting Goods 1010, Business Property 750. Boats 1020. Farms, Lands, Tracts 760. Wanted To Buy 1030. Houses AGRICULTURE 1040. Suburbans 770. Hay, Feed 1050. Lots 780. Farm Equipment 1080. Vacation Property 790. Farm Employment 1090 Mobile Homes For Sale 795 Farm Miscellaneous STATEWIDE ADVERTISING REAL ESTATE 820. Wanted to Rent 1150. Statewide Ads

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RIVERSIDE 4-H CLUB

was held online. The meeting was called to order by President Leo DeDonder.

The roll call was, “Would you rather camp in a tent or a camper?” Reports of officers were given. Leader

By Joanna Miller, Leah Miller reminded the Club Reporter club of important upcoming events, including the The June meeting of Shopping in Style Workthe Riverside 4-H Club shop on June 13th and the

Southeast Area 4-H Challenge Day on June 18th.

Joanna told the club that there will be a foods project meeting on June 29th at 9:30 AM at the Miller UMC. Parliamentarian Cade Miller showed a video to the club about Roberts Rules of Order. Carter told the club about his building blocks project. Drew gave

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a talk on cattle vaccinations and demonstrated on his stuffed animal. For the song, Drew led the club in singing “Happy Birthday” to June birthdays. For recreation, Bates led the club in spinning in 7 circles. The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting of the Riverside 4-H Club will be July 8th at 7:00 PM.

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CHARLES DUNN ESTATE AUCTION Friday July 10  10:00 am 2412 Toledo Road, Emporia, KS

NOTE: At 10:30 WE WILL SELL IN 2 RINGS, 1 IS AIRCRAFT AND ANTIQUE CARS, THE OTHER IS BUILDING MATERIALS. MACHINE SHOP ITEMS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING. AIRCRAFT Piper TriPacer, 0320 engine, PA-22, 1946 Taylor Craft, BC-65, A65 engine, Rutan Varieze, Wrecked Taylor Craft F19, parts for same Pegas Air Kit, parts, pieces, no engine, Buck bar, riveters, impact air drill, drill sets, Smith airline torch head, many small tips, small tig torch Military parachute, Wooden propellers, Pair 31x13x6 airplane tires

PUBLIC AUCTION SAT JULY 11 @ 10:00 AM 106 Grant Street in Madison, KS Selling Guns, Gun Supplies, Ammo, Sporting Equipment, Antiques & Collectibles, Signs, Household, Lots of Tools, Lawn & Garden, Trailers, Old Motorcycles, Salvage / Metal, & Lots of Misc Lots of Shade!! Lunch Available. Selling due to death of husband Complete sale bill and some pictures at

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Auctioneers: Darwin W. Kurtz 785-448-4152 Daniel Wagler

2 DAYS OF ONLINE AUCTIONS (800+ Lots – Gold, Coins, Antiques, Toys, Glassware, Furniture, Truck, Mower) DAY #1: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Monday, 07/13/2026 DAY #2: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Tuesday, 07/14/2026 PICK UP/PREVIEW LOCATION: 401 Maple, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 2-DAYS - 800+ Lots - GOLD & COINS: 1992 American Eagle 1oz Good Proof; 1978 South American Gold Krugerrand; US Min Silver Proof Sets; Morgan Dollars x78 (1889 CC); Peace Dollars x42; ANTIQUES: Wood Juggling Pins; Red Wing Mixing Bowls; Jewel Tea Pitcher; Art Glass Paperweights; Rosbro Halloween Figurines; Paper Mache Rabbits; Embroidered Linens; Green Depression; Ice Cream Parlor Table & Chairs; Horse Weather Vane; Horse Drawn Plow; Quilts; Corning Ware, Pyrex; Colibri Quartz Pocket Watch; Jewelry (Sterling); Baseball Cards; License Plates; Vintage Clothing; Green Depression Aladdin Lamp; VEHICLE & MOWER: 2010 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 4x4, 185,586-mi, runs but has some issues; John Deere S240 Riding Mower, Hydro, 18.5-hp, 113.0-hrs; FURNITURE: Oak Table & Chairs; Upholstered Chairs; Singer Sewing Machine; Vanity; Bedroom Set; Piano Stool w/ Claw Feet; TOYS: Train Sets; Barbie Dolls; Star Wars Yoda Cup; Smurf Glasses; Cabbage Patch Kids; Atari w/ Games; Tonka Loader; Structo Semi Hauler; Great Plains Drill; GI Joe Conquest X-30 Fighter Jet; John Deere and Farm Toys (1/16 scale); COLLECTIBLES & MISC: John Wayne; Collector Spoons; Records; Oak Hand Crank Wall Phone; Horse Headed Dolls; Cast Horse & Buggy; Hallmark Ornaments; Vintage Santa; Wire Tree Sculptures x25; Cripple Creek Mountain Dulcimer; Autoharp; K-State Traffic Light; Tap Handles; Crown Royal Football Helmet; DVD/VHS; Longhorn Mount; John Deere Tape Measure; Much more, this a partial listing, see website for full listing, terms & photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com

LOTS PARTS, TOOLS, ETC For answers on Aircraft call Doug 620.366.2849 ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES 1924 Model T, Texas T electronic system, Very good, runner, 1930 Model A project car, good body and interior, 1937 Packard, project, good body and interior, 1984 Italian (Fiat) Pini Farina convertible sports car, has ran but has sat for years MACHINE SHOP ITEMS Lagun FTV-25 knee mill, 50” x 10’ table, Mitutoyo digital readout, Power feed axis, collets, Kurt 6” vise, GoodWay GW4440 engine lathe, 8” 6 jaw cam lock chuck, 2 steady rests, 3 phase, 5 HP, 2—3 phase convertors, Aloris tool post, Rotary table, 5” chuck for mill, Kalamazoo 6x6 horizontal band saw, Grizzly 48” box and pan brake, 48”, 12 ga. Mild steel, Grizzly T10717 50” heavy duty shear, 18 ga., 3’ straight edge, Delta Milwaukee surface grinder with magnetic chuck, K. O. Lee surface grinder Duracraft 16 speed floor model drill press Granite precision plate inspection table, 24x36 and stand, digital and Vernier height gauges Kennedy and other tool boxes, some FULL Lots tooling: micrometers and gauges, protractors, files, burr tools, die grinders, measuring wires, dial indicators, Tap handles, chuck keys, taps, tiny to large micrometers, digital vernier calipers, taps and bits, small to large, depth mic, Mitatoyo indicator holder, 6’ dial calipers, debur tools, screw extractors, 6” scales, 110 pc. Tap and die set, Surface gauges, end mills, center drills, tools steel, fractional, letter, numbers drill sets, mill clamps, Morse and taper drill chucks, Brazed lathe inserts, horizontal mill cutters, knurl tools, boring bar sets, R8 inserted tool cutters, tool holders, end mill holders, Carbide 2 flute end mill cutter, dove tail cutter, many Collets, spade drills, vise jaws, Helicoil insert tools, Jacobs keyless drill chucks, ¾” to 3/16” end mill bits, woodruff cutter, Thread chasers, specialty 5C Collets, metric reamers, lots Carbide cutters, etc, Precision levels, Bridgeport spindle 90 degree adapter, mics from tiny to 13”, C Clamps, small to large, Kant Twist clamps, 6”1/2 hp tool grinder, Dremel tools, Flute end mills, Magnetic V block, Dial indicators, radius gauges, jack screws, parallels, Carbide scribe, precision levels, several boxes taps, letter, number fractions, letter tracer set.

SO MUCH TOOLING, SOME LIKE NEW OR UNUSED Arbor presses of all sizes, Yates Y36 band saw, Large pedestal grinder, Drill presses, Large and old lathe MUCH MORE TOOLING (maybe a couple hours of selling tooling) For answers on Machine shop items call Monty 620.341.3525 WELDERS Thermal Arc Fabricator wire welder, HTP Mig 240 welder, 60 Plus boxes welding rod, Rolls and rolls of welding wire, Brazing rod 12 or more torch gauges, hoses, most unused, Unused Smith/Victor brazing tips, New Miller auto darkening weld helmet, Chaps, sleeves AIR COMPRESSORS Unused Ingersoll Rand Kohler gas air compressor, Eaton 7.5 hp 1 phase shop compressor, Campbell Hausfeld 6 hp 60 gallon shop compressor LIFT EQUIPMENT Unknown brand HD Warehouse forklift, propane, 1963 Minneapolis Moline MY40MB 4,000# propane warehouse forklift AUTOMOBILE LIFT Ammco 9,000# 2 post lift NATIVE LUMBER Approximately 2,000 board feet rough sawn and planed Native lumber, Walnut, cherry, all sizes and dimensions, sold in appropriate lots METAL AND STEEL 30 R panels, 12’. 26 ga., Various length commercial R panels, 18 36’ 4” C channel, 14 36’ 6” C channel, 8” C channel, 2x2x3/16 angle iron, 24’ 3x3 angle x 24’, 1” mechanical tubing, 14 ga., Barn door track, 200’ 2x2 square tubing, 14 ga, 4 pcs 8’ 3x3 tubing, 400’ 11 ga. 1 ½ mechanical tubing 60’ 3” pipe size mechanical tubing, 10” bench top, 3 pcs 3 x 2 ¼” angle x 7’, 2” TGP x 5’, Several pcs. Sheet metal, 16 ga. To 3/16”, 4 x 10, 2” tubing x 24’ 3” channel x20’, 21/2”x 12’ bar, 3” x 12’ pipe, 2x4x40 tubing, 2x6x40’ tubing, Plate steel up to 4’x 12’, some diamond plate, Several sizes bar stock, up to 6’, 25 pieces 4x8 plate steel, Rebar, 1”x4” x 7’ Solid BRASS Brass rods, 1” x 9’, 1” hex x 6’ BUILDING MATERIALS Plywood, Sheetrock, Insulation, 5 Pallets of bagged cement, set up and hard, PVC, 4x4’s, 2x6’s, Cribbing MORE Bulk bin, 4 sections, Like new concrete vibrator, Powder coating system, Box battery acid, Valve grinder, Engine hoist, FMC computer wheel balancer Sand blast cabinet, Sheet metal roller, Floor model tool boxes, Hand and handled tools, 2 new electric motors, Lots nuts and bolts, Curvomatic pipe marker Craftsman 3 hp table saw, Band saw, 90” blade, Belt sander, Concrete tools Router tooling, Shop saw, Chain saws, 6” Belt sander, OTC 30 ton portapower HEATING and AC America’s Heat Corn Furnace, Another corn stove, Unused Ashley Wood Burning stove, Goodman 13 seer, 2.5 ton unused AC condensing unit (stored inside) OTHER Traeger grill, VG, Weber grill, side burners, VG, Chattanooga hospital grade back stretcher, Kiln, Corvette engine MUCH MUCH MORE Photo’s at www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com Terms: Cash, check or plastic with 4% fee. Remove all items promptly

620.340.5692 Chuck Maggard Auctioneer/Sales 620-794-8824

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GOLF TOURNAMENT The annual Jaguar Athletics Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, August 15 at the Osage City Golf Course. This is a four person scramble. Entry fee is $200/team which includes lunch. Carts are required. You may rent one for an additional $25 or bring your own for a $5 trail fee.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The first 18 teams with paid fees will be entered.

All proceeds go towards Jaguar Athletic Programs and Senior Basketball Athlete Scholarship Fund.

Many prizes to be given away! Purchase mulligans only 2/$5 (one per 9 holes) or by purchasing raffle tickets.

To register email Colten Barrett at cbarrett@usd252. org. Make check payable to Hartford High School, 100 Commercial St., Hartford KS 66854.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Alpha Theta Chapter of DKG Society International will be awarding two $750 scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year for women who graduated from a high school in Lyon, Morris, or Wabaunsee counties.

To be eligible you must be a woman who is a junior or senior in college majoring in education or an educational related field; a woman educator (not in DKG) who is in a declared education masters’ program or in a transition to teaching program.

Applications are by emailing Rita Buchanan at jandrbuch@yahoo.com. Applications must be received by August 1, 2026.

The mission of DKG Society International is to promote professional and personal growth of women educations and excellence in education. Alpha Theta is the local chapter and has members in Lyon, Morris, and Wabaunsee counties.

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HELP WANTED

GENERAL EDUCATION – SCIENCES INSTRUCTOR Flint Hills Technical College is seeking a full-time instructor in the General Education - Sciences area beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. This position provides instruction and student assessment in both face-to-face and online settings.

The successful candidate will teach courses in Biology, Chemistry and Physical Science.

Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in the subject matter field or Master’s Degree in any other field with at least 18 credit hours in the subject matter field • Minimum of two years’ work experience in the subject matter field or two years of teaching experience • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Kansas teaching certificate not required Salary and Benefits: • 9-month full-time position with your salary paid over 12 months • Starting salary: $40,000-$54,000, depending on experience and education • KPERS retirement plan • 100% employer-paid health insurance • Flexible teaching schedule • Potential to earn additional compensation if teaching additional courses Application Process: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu.

The FHTC Board of Trustees reserves the right to withdraw advertised positions at any time prior to hiring.

909 Martindale, Burlington - 3 bedrooms and 3 bath ranch style home with entire main floor remodeled over the last 7 years and 2 car attached garage with large back yard. REDUCED to $238,000 NEW - 493 K58 Hwy, Gridley Ranch style home 3 bedrooms, 2 baths built in 2024 with 1438 square ft and 2 car attached garage - $230,000 E. 333rd St. MELVERN - 160.66 - excellent wildlife habitat, productive grassland, 3 ponds, native warm season grasses - $4,900/acre

SOLD

S. Hwy. 170, Osage City - 50 acres established native grasses, scenic wooded draws, maintained gravel roads, multiple entry points - $8,000/acre 313 W 7th, Lebo - This ranch style home has a brand new remodeled main bath with onyx shower!!! 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on main floor. 2 nonconforming bedrooms, 1 bath in basement.

Main floor has living; dining room and kitchen as well as 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Large converted garage attached to home has room for storage, family room or craft/workroom.

Detached garage. Large outbuilding with walk in door; garage door; and 2 sliding doors at rear of building.

- Priced Reduced to $269,500

SOLD

1020 Wanamaka Road, Emporia Country Living located 1/2 block from city limits of Emporia. Ranch Style home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3188 square feet, 2 wood burning fireplaces; and more. 30x50 insulated shop with 6” concrete floor and 12’ door.

- PRICE REDUCED $497,500 209 W Maple, Hartford 3 bedrooms, 2 bath built in 2022 with covered porch and beautiful landscaping. Also, 2023 3 car detached garage with over 800 square feet and electrical and covered porch. - $275,000

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Office 620-341-0838 Tri-County Real Estate

Carmen Mackey, Broker/Owner cell 620-341-0838 Victor Edelman, Associate Broker 620-366-0339 Dwayne Coble of Olpe, Agent/Auctioneer 620-794-2061 Blake Holmes, Agent 785-817-4510 Hope Edelman, Agent 620-366-0729

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