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J.G. McAntee, descendant of one of Admire’s early settlers, remembered his first year of high school in Admire.

His parents rented two rooms from a town resident, and J.G. and his sister “bached” and went to school in 1918. The building, as he remembered it, was a “tall, two-story

building painted snow white with a large belfry with a good-toned bell which was run by pulling on a long rope in the hall.

Once in a while this bell would ring without the assistance of a teacher – I wonder why?!” The principal was principal over both the grade school and the high school. J.G. loved living in town, but in early December his father was in an accident, and he had

to go home to chore and help at home. Then he rode a pony from home to school seven miles every day. A few years later the big white school burned, and the new school was built.

By 1976, Admire had the main office for Unified School District 251, and its district grade school had an enrollment of 180 students. Northern Heights High School had

been built unifying the high schools of Bushong, Allen, Admire, Miller, and Americus. Rarely did families have nine children any more, and farms were much larger, eliminating the small rural schools every few miles. Fewer homes on each mile meant a gradual decline in population.

Transportation was provided by school buses throughout the rural areas.

DINING • ARTS ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY BREAKFAST

The American Legion Post 5 will hold their family breakfast on September 12 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 2921 W. 12th Ave., Emporia. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, biscuits needs of the non-profit comand gravy, sausage, bamunity center and child decon, cinnamon rolls, cofvelopment center facilities. fee and orange juice for a The Olpe Knights of suggested donation of $7.

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The covered dish dinner every second Wednesday begins at 6 p.m. with mu- of each month at the Rock Creek Country Club, 304 sic starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Menu includes sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs, fried potatoes, breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, coffee/juice. Cost is $10/person. Dine in or carry out. Proceeds support operational

The Flint Hills Animal Advocates SPAY-Ghetti and No balls dinner is Sunday, September 27 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. The Drive thru Dinner is at the 4-H Diner at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia. Tickets: $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

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Here is a list of upcoming Blood Drives: September 14, 12 - 6 p.m., St Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church

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UNDERSTANDING THE USD 251 BOND- ONE FACT AT A TIME

FACT: The proposed bond totals $31,139,090 and consists of two parts: $25,950,254 for a new educational building adjoining North Lyon County Elementary School and $5,188,836 for an athletic complex in close proximity to the schools. The athletic complex question can only pass if the educational building question passes.

FACT: Renovating Northern Heights High School has been estimated at in excess of $20 million, while a new high school has been estimated at approximately $25,950,254.

FACT: USD 251 had 349 students enrolled as of August 19, 2026 — 15 students above the original projection of 334 for the 2026–27 school year.

UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

October 3, 2026 — Public Meeting at NLC Elementary 10:00 a.m.

October 8, 2026 — NLC Elementary Tour 5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 p.m.

October 28, 2026 — Public Meeting at Northern Heights High School 6:30 p.m.

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IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE

On this September 11th we invite you to come to the bridge at the Melvern Exit 160 on I-35 to remember and honor the 3000 victims of 9/11/2001.

We also honor all the heroic Firefighters, Police Officers, and Emergency Responders that risked and gave their life to save as many as possible from the horrific attack on the United States of America. We stand tall and proud for the courage and sacrifices made everyday by Americans that serve our country and honor them all by flying our great American flag. We invite all to come fly a flag in honor and remembrance of that fateful day when we as Americans overcame the horrors and stood united against our enemies.

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EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS CHILL CHURCH 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.

BABY CLOSET

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Donations will be accepted. You may call 620-342-6854 if you have questions.

HOUSE OF PRAISE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Please join in worship Sundays at 10 a.m. at House Of Praise Community Church, 300 N. 11th Street, Burlington. They are a Four Square, full gospel church. (620) 364-2684, leave a message and they will return your call.

RED ROCKS STATE HISTORIC SITE PRESENTS: BILL KURTIS TALKS JOURNALISM

Internationally acclaimed television journalist, producer, news anchor, author, and Kansas native son Bill Kurtis will present “Bill Kurtis Talks Journalism” on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:00 p.m., hosted by the William Allen White Community Partnership. The program will be held at the historic Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. Area Meetings When Kurtis was asked to fill in on a temporary news assignment at WIBWTV in Topeka, Kan., his NATIONAL reporting on a devastating tornado outbreak led to an on-air news reporter position and a successful news anchor career in Chicago.

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Kurtis’s latest book, “Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News,” was published by University Press of Kansas just last year. The program will include panel-

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620-364-2283. Additional informaYou are invited to attend Chill tion can be found at https://www.

Church at the First Congregational tlcburlingtonks.org.

Church, 326 West 12th, every Tuesday at 6:30 pm.

The Baby Closet at the First Congregational Church, 326 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will be open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Trinity Lutheran Church, Bur- every Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. lington invites you to join them They serve infants through 5 years for worship on Sundays at 8:30 old. All items are free. Items may ina.m. with Bible Study and Sunday clude the following as supplies perSchool following at 10 a.m. They mit. Diapers,wipes, five clothing arare located at 902 Kennedy Street in ticles, two miscellaneous items, one Burlington. Their phone number is large item and two essential pantry

ists Alec Loganbill, Kurtis’s editor at the University Press imprint Plainspoken Books, and Max McCoy, award-winning journalist and author, as Kurtis speaks to the 2026 Red Rocks theme of ‘Journalism and Kansas.’ “Whirlwind” will be available for purchase at the event from local indie bookstore Middle Ground Books, enabling buyers to get the famous newscaster’s autograph that day.

To top off the event, the Kansas Business Hall of Fame will provide cake and festive accompaniments so all in attendance can help celebrate Bill Kurtis’s birthday.

“The William Allen White Community Partnership is especially grateful that Mr. Kurtis has generously waived the speaker fee for his Emporia program that embodies our 2026 theme of ‘Journalism and Kansas.’ Admission to the program is free, and donations given for this event will help fund badly-needed maintenance and upkeep projects at the historic home of William Allen White,” Ka-

thie Buckman, William Allen White Community Partnership board president, announced.

A QR code enables donors to donate directly to the Red Rocks-William Allen White Community Partnership fund at Emporia Community Foundation. Donations may also be made directly to the Partnership at 927 Exchange St. in Emporia and via donation jars during the event.

The William Allen White Community Partnership is the local organization that works in cooperation with the Kansas Historical Society to help fund annual operations and present the Red Rocks State Historic

Site, and to maintain and enhance the legacy of The Sage of Emporia, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist William Allen White. In a unique governmental twist, Red Rocks receives no state funding for general operations of the site, and relies heavily on the generous donations of those who attend our events.

Red Rocks State Historic Site is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission and tours of the historic home of the William Allen White family are free.

The site is closed on state holidays. The last day of the 2026 season is Sunday, Oct. 4. For more information, visit the website at https:// www.kansashistory.gov/ red_rocks, follow Red Rocks and William Allen White Community Partnership on social media, contact them by telephone at 620342-2800, email lori.dewinkler@ks.gov, or stop by in person at 927 Exchange St., Emporia.

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FOOD PANTRIES

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.

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 The Salvation Army at 327 ConstituThursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. tion will have Lyon County Choice Food You are allowed to pick up food once a Pantry by appointment on Monday, month.

Wednesday and Friday. Call 620-342-3093 the day before to make an appointment.

Appointments will be from 10 a.m. to 3 The Lebo Community Food Pantry lo- p.m. Leave a message if there is no ancated behind the Lebo Baptist Church is swer. Easy-open items for the homeless open Mondays 5-7 p.m., Thursdays 9-11 are available. Ask about dietary options a.m., and the first Saturday of the month for your health needs. from 10 a.m.-noon.

This is open to residents of 66856 and 66868.

The Allen UMC Food Pantry is open Wednesday, September 9, from 4 - 6 p.m.

Drive by the Allen United Methodist Church The Hartford Community Food Pantry, at 521 Grimsley Street and they’ll bring out 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Wednesday, a box of goodies to your car. This is open to September 9 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and Sat- residents of USD 251. A one-time form is reurday, September 26 from 10:30 a.m. to quested.

LYON COUNTY CHOICE

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Beef Fest Award Winners

Held Saturday, August 22 at Anderson Building Lyon County Fairgrounds - Emporia

Jessie Smith

Beef Fest President Presenting Awards STEERS

Grass Division 1st place Wade Gleue with a contest gain of 3.154

HEIFERS

Grass Division 1st Place Anderson Ranch Matt and Julia Anderson with a contest gain of 2.693

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GRANDSTAND Division WInners 1st place -Ecton Farms Jarrod and Crystal Ecton

GRANDSTAND DIVISION WINNERS

Anderson Ranch Matt and Julia Anderson

Harry Fowler Award

Jaret Moyer Award Best of Grass and Show-Steers

Anderson Ranch Matt and Julia Anderson

For 100 years, the Rinker 4-H Club has built a proud legacy of leadership, service, friendship, and hard work. Through changing times, generations of members and families have carried the club forward. Please join us as we celebrate this special milestone and honor the people and memories that made Rinker 4-H what it is today.

Wade Gleue, Shawna and Arissa Moyer

Julia, Matt Anderson and Larry Fowler

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DOLLY MADISON RETIREES

The Dolly Madison Retirees will meet Wednesday, September 16, 11:30 a.m. at Golden Wok, 2804 US 50 Hwy., Emporia.

EMPORIA LIONS CLUB

The Emporia Lions Club will meet on Wednesday, September 16, noon in the Pizza Ranch backroom. Liz Schafer from Botanica will provide the program.

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. They meet the first three Tuesday night of the month at Grace United Methodist Church, 2 Neosho Street.

They 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, they do a service project. They do not meet on the fifth Tuesday of the month.

They welcome you to come to their club to meet and talk with their members. Bring your spouse and/or a friend. Please check them out on Facebook at Kiwanis Club of Emporia. If you have any questions, contact any Kiwanis member or email them 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 appreciated; meal is $7 for those under 60. For reservations or cancellations in Neosho Rapids call (620) 342-8232.

Olpe S enior 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 620-4376402 for reservations. Delivery is available. This is for Seniors 60 or older.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

FREE COMMUNITY DANCE PARTY

Forget about the data center, put aside politics, and let loose and have some fun! Bluestem Swingers Square Dance club in Emporia invites everyone in the area to a free community dance party on Friday, September 11, 7 p.m. The dance will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1101 Neosho Street in the Fellowship Hall. There will be opportunities to participate in line dancing, contra, 2-step, and featuring modern square dancing.

What a fun time for families with children 7 and up, singles and couples to come together, meet new friends or enjoy the company of old friends in an activity that requires no experience! You will not be judged, there will be food, and plenty of laughter and smiles await.

Following the dance party Bluestem Swingers will offer square dance lessons on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the same location beginning September 14th. We invite everyone to sign up for lessons the night of the dance party and we look forward to sharing this fun, energetic activity with you!

NARFE

The Emporia Chapter 384 of National Active and Retired Federal Employees will be meeting September 14 at 11:30, Pizza Ranch 3000 West 18th. We will eat our meal, then a speaker followed by a short business meeting. Any presently working, recently retired or retired employee is welcome to attend.

The benefits we worked for or are working for are never secure. Irving Kuo, Kansas Federation President, will be the speaker talking about NARFE as well as himself to get more acquainted with each member.

This is where we discuss what’s happening to our benefits in Washington. Our voices need to be heard.

MODEL T CLUB

The East Central Kansas Model T Ford Club will meet Thursday September 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Burlington Public Library on Hwy 75.

The main entree and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish to be shared with the meal to be eaten before the meeting.

During the meeting the club members are encouraged to share information about working on and restoring their cars.

In addition members will continue to make plans for day trips as well as hear a report from those members that attended an event. Looking forward to hearing about the events that members attended. Owning a Model T is not a requirement. All meetings are open to the public, please feel free to attend, we’d love to have you.

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RIVERSIDE 4-H CLUB

By Joanna Miller, Club Reporter

We enjoyed taking a club tour to see everyone’s projects at the Lyon County Fair!

The monthly meeting of the Riverside 4-H Club was called to order by Vice President Owen DeDonder on August 6th at 6:00 PM at the show barn on the Lyon County Fairgrounds. The roll call was “Are you having a good fair?” Reports of officers were given. Leader Leah Miller reminded the club about the herdsmanship award and writing

thank-you notes to sponsors, along with upcoming dates.

Fair clean-up is August 11th at 4:30. The educational tour of the fire department will be August 15th at 10 AM. The 4-H pool and pizza party will also be on August 15th from 6:30-8:30 PM at

For a variety of reasons, our region has experienced multiple boil water advisories this summer.

Taking precautions against consuming potentially contaminated water is important to both public and individual health and wellbeing. While those precautions may seem inconvenient, they are necessary.

Although the public is typically informed about the precautions to follow during a boil water advisory, the steps to take after an advisory is lifted are not always included in public information. However, those actions are equally important.

Water lines in our homes and appliances, such as refrigerator ice makers, retain water so it is available on demand. During a boil water advisory, there is no way to know whether the water remaining in those lines was contaminated. For safety, flush water from all household plumbing before resuming normal use.

Use the following guidelines after a boil water advisory has been lifted: • Flush faucets for a total of 10 minutes to ensure safe water has moved throughout your home’s plumbing system. Since most homes have multiple faucets, a good rule of thumb is to run each faucet for at least two minutes, with a minimum total run time of 10 minutes. For example, if there are two faucets in the home, each should be run for five minutes.

• Discard any beverages, ice, or food prepared during the boil water advisory. For example, throw away iced tea or fruit drinks made during the notice. Foods prepared with water during the advisory should also be discarded, including items such as macaroni and cheese, since the pasta may have been cooked in potentially contaminated water.

• If your refrigerator has a water dispenser or ice maker, run the water dispenser for two minutes and discard any ice that accumulated during the advisory. Allow the ice maker

to complete two or three additional cycles, then discard that ice as well.

• Rewash any utensils, dishes, or food preparation equipment that may have come into contact with contaminated water, using water that has been declared safe.

• Check water filters in appliances, faucets, and other fixtures, and replace them if needed.

• Run an empty dishwasher through one or two cycles before washing dishes.

• Avoid drinking water from your hot water heater until several complete water exchanges have occurred after the advisory has been lifted.

By taking a few precautionary steps after a boil water advisory ends, you can help ensure that your household water supply is safe for drinking, cooking, and other everyday uses. For more information about food and home safety, check out the resources on K-State Extension – Flint Hills District website at https://www. f l i n t h i l l s . k- s t a t e . e d u / health/.

Bars, and then did our club tour around the animal barns and the Anderson Building. Members enjoyed sharing about their animals and projects with the club.

Thank you to everyone who supported 4-H members at the fair!

NRH Volunteers

EHS SPARTAN STOP SERVICE PROJECT

BEYOND THE BOIL: IMPORTANT STEPS AFTER A WATER ADVISORY

By Deb Andres, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent K-State Extension – Flint Hills District:

the Jones Aquatic Center.

She encouraged members to brainstorm ideas for 48 Hours of 4-H. In new business, the club voted to get Melissa a $50 Sonic Gift Card as a thank-you gift for being the leader. We took a club photo, enjoyed Dilly

Items needed to help students of District 253

Items being collected: Underwear (all sizes) Socks (all sizes) Granola Bars Protein drinks Protein Bars Belvita Pop Tarts Peanut Butter Jelly Canned chicken (pop top) Tuna pouches Ramen Noodles Vienna sausages (pop top) Individually wrapped crackers Individually wrapped chips Canned fruit (pop top-no veggies) Blankets Pillows

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CLOVERLEAF 4-H CLUB

By Grayson Hanlin, Club Reporter

Even though we did not have enough members to have an official business meeting, we had a “splash” holding the meeting at the Aquatic Center before the Lyon County Council Swim Party on August 15, 2026.

We had younger family members hold our flags for the pledges and then during the meeting, members sat on their beach towels.

Our song leaders got us thinking about school starting by singing “The Wheels on the Bus”.

The club was complimented on the showcase they did throughout many 4-H projects, from the Anderson Building, Shooting Sports and Livestock. Dis-

cussions were had about upcoming dates and getting assistance for National 4-H Week activities and our Fall Party coming in October. Sophia Hill offered to tackle the installation of officers program in October.

Club members will be doing elections at our September meeting.

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EMPORIA SERTOMA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 Emporia Senior Center, 603 E. 12th Ave. The Emporia Sertoma Club’s 17th annual Scholarship Breakfast is Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Emporia Senior Center. 603 E. 12th Ave. This year’s event will offer dinein, carry-out or drive-up options.

Serving will be from 7 to 11 a.m.

Adult ticket prices are $10 in

advance and $12 at the door the day of the breakfast. Child (ages 4-9) tickets are $5. Children aged three and under eat free. Tickets can be purchased in advance from a Sertoma Club member.

The menu includes all-youcan-eat biscuits with sausage gravy or sausage biscuit sandwich, scrambled eggs, sausage patties and a beverage (milk, juice or cof-

fee). The sausage products will be from Fanestils and Spangles is providing the scrambled eggs.

The event is a scholarship fundraiser benefiting students at Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and Emporia State University's School of Nursing. Last year the Sertoma Club provided about $10,000 in scholarships to area students.

Join the Hunting

Celebration Flint Hills KS Chapter Banquet Saturday, September 19, 2026 Chase County Community Building 1715 210 Road, Cottonwood Falls, KS Social Hour - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets:

$40 single/$30 spouse or child (15 & under)

ORDER NOW

Call: Kim Reyer at 620-344-6381,

Kyle Gibb at 620-340-2659, Adam Spain at 620-366-1197, Wyatt Reyer at 620-220-0359, or WTU National Headquarters at 920-743-6777.

Buy/Print tickets at whitetailsunlimited.com

Prizes • Fun • Auction • Guns

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Real Estate & Personal Property Live Auction

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10am Auction Location: 310 E. Greenwood Hamilton, Ks 66853 This is Auction #2 of 2.

PERSONAL PROPERTY LIVE AUCTION

LIVE AUCTION

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10am Auction Location: 310 E. Greenwood Hamilton, KS 66853 This is Auction #1 of 2.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 AT 10AM AUCTION LOCATION: 1348 ROAD G EMPORIA, KS 66801

Vehicles: 1999 Ford F-250 Lariat triton v-8 4wd 4-door extended cab w/Bradford flatbed 105,371mi., 2014 Dodge ram 5.7liter hemi HD 4wd w/Bradford flatbed & GN hitch 58,900mi., 2015 Ford edge titanium Fwd 3.5liter V6 loaded 40,788mi.

Vehicles: 2001 GMC Z71 SLE 1500 4x4 ext. cab/4-door 196,939miles, 1998 Chevy Silverado Z-71 4x4 1500 ext. cab/3-door 266,000miles

Tractor: John Deere 4410 w/430 loader & bucket 613hrs S#LV4410P345051 Trailers: 7’x14’ tandem axle trailer, 2014 Load Max lowboy 22’w/4’ dovetail & folding ramps 8’ wide tandem axle trailer, ATV’s: 2011 Polaris Ranger 800 Browning edition 617hrs. 4,781mi. 4wd enclosed cab winch & tilt bed, 2018 Polaris xp 900 enclosed cab tilt bed 1,032hrs. 7,443mi., 1999 Honda Foreman 400 4x4 217mi. 74hrs, 2005 Honda Rancher 350 ES 223mi. 40hrs Lawn Mowers & Rotary Mowers: Hustler super Z mini w/Honda GXU670 motor 75hrs. 52”cut, several Heckendorn mowers for parts, Craftsman riding mower, 2-push mowers, 7’ 3pt Bush Hog rotary mower, John Deere 62” 3pt rotary mower Attachments: 6’ KingKutter 3pt blade, 5’ 3pt Montana roto-tiller, John Deere quick attach pallet forks Welder: Lincoln Ranger 10,000 portable arc welder w/leads elect. Start Kohler engine 20hrs Sprayers: Schaben 200gal. pull -type pto driven w/28’ folding booms & spray wand (good condition), 200gal. Motor powered Spray rig w/wand & hose on skids (good condition), several 12volt ATV sprayers Tools & Misc. Outdoor: 12-16’ wire cattle panels, new & used 6’ T-Posts, max air 42” shop fan, hand tools/wrenches/socket sets,etc., yard tools, Treager pellet grill, log chains, rock bars, misc. Hardware, welding rod & supplies, wheel barrow, 6” vise, radial arm saw, 4’ yard sweeper, Husqvarna 454 rancher chainsaw, air bubble, battery chargers, grinders, car ramps, chain hoist, Craftsman front tine tiller, heavy duty rear tine tiller, shop vac, Puma 6hp 60gal. Air compressor, Lincoln AC/ DC 225 arc welder, receiver hitches, grease/oil, organizers, extension ladders, ext. Cords, deer stands, old Evinrude boat motor, dog box (2dog), Stihl weedeaters, dog self feeder, 4” PVC, 5gal. Buckets, adj. Ladder, shop work lights, workmate bench, Craftsman 6.75hp power washer, dremel scroll saw, yard trailer, lots of misc. Metal some good usable metal & some scrap iron, Stihl 55 gas blower, 2ton cherry picker, alum.

Tool box, DeWalt chop saw, Craftsman 10” table saw, wood clamps, heat gun, elect. Tools, power tools, weed trimmer, bricks, Stihl wood boss D24AV chainsaw, garden hose & reel, lots of lumber, floor jacks, Brinkman BBQ grill, Rhino Pelican 2-man boat(like new), Husqvarna 455 chainsaw, 7-rolls of new barb wire, gas cans For more information and pictures go to Kansasauctions.net or J&D Auction & Sales, LLC Facebook page.

Terms: Cash or approved check accepted. Debit/Credit cards accepted with service charge. Restroom & Concessions available. All statements made day of sale take precedence over advertisements. Owners and auction company not responsible for accidents or theft. Settlement must be made day of auction. Nothing removed until settlement has been made.

Seller: Late Clare Platt Jr. & Late Sharon Platt J&D Auction & Sales, LLC Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303 Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061

Coins: 58-Silver Peace dollars, 70- Silver Morgan dollars, Mercury dimes, V-Nickels, Wheat Pennies, Foreign Coins, 1943 steel pennies, War nickels/35 % silver, Indian head pennies, 2022 Women quarters, Buffalo nickels Lawn Mowers: Craftsman riding mower 24hp, John Deere zero turn Z235 EZ trak 20hp 42”cut 489 hrs., Poulan Pro push mower Tools & Misc. Outdoor: shop fan, hand tools/wrenches/ socket sets,etc., yard tools, live traps, electrical supplies, battery chargers, wheel barrows, yard trailers, misc. Lumber, scaffolding, sprayers, ladders, chainsaws, blower, KingCraft 6000 watt generator, shelving, Northwood 2-person bicycle, Miller thunderbolt Ac/Dc Arc welder, large swivel bolt bin, log chains, ramps, Amana Stainless gas grill, folding chairs, 20gal.

Air compressor, Coleman coolers, meat grinder, Honda EM 3500x generator, work bench w/vise, Clarke mig welder w/cart, Delta grinder on stand, air bubble, floor jack, Multi tool, power tools w/batteries, toolboxes, swinging metal shooting targets, welding helmets, Stihl weedeater, Stihl chainsaw, seeders, Lots of nice yard art, Large concrete yard fountain, patio furniture, pool supplies, lots of flower pots & plants, wooden gun rack and some 12ga. & .30-06 ammunition Household & Collectibles: shark ion robot vacuum, 3-microwaves, bakers rack, quilt rack, dining table & chairs, lots of Albums & CD’s, air cleaner, China hutch, 2-flat screen TV’s, white matching make-up table w/chair/dresser/bed/night stands, computer desk, file cabinets, paper shredder, small world globe, exercise bike, couch, top of old organ made into shelf, wooden rocking chair, Insignia refrigerator, humidifier, chest freezer, hand quilting frame, shop refrigerator, card table & chairs, old metal toys, butter churn, hand stitched quilts, oil lamps, sad irons, milk jars, flatware, candy dishes, metal signs, old decoy box, metal table w/2 swivel chairs & umbrella, old license plates and approximately 100 pocket knives.

For more information and pictures go to Kansasauctions.net or J&D Auction & Sales, LLC Facebook page.

Terms: Cash or approved check accepted. Debit/Credit cards accepted with service charge. Restroom & Concessions available. All statements made day of sale take precedence over advertisements. Owners and auction company not responsible for accidents or theft. Settlement must be made day of auction.

Nothing removed until settlement has been made.

Seller: Linda and Late Les Potter

J&D Auction & Sales, LLC

Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303 | Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061

Real Estate: (sells at 12noon) Property consists of a 3 bed/2 bath 1,176sq./ ft home built in 1910 on a crawl space, with a 24’x24’ attached garage w/ a 7’x9’ overhead door and a 42’x60’ metal shop outbuilding built in 2003 with a concrete floor, office area and loft storage, 2-10’x10’/drive through overhead doors and 1-8’x16’ overhead door. More property features include an installed Generac generator, 2-storage sheds, storm shelter, propane heat, fenced in backyard, renovated kitchen w/oak cabinets. What an opportunity to purchase a well maintained property with your dream steel building already in place!

2025 Real Estate Taxes: $1,097.30 Brief Legal Description: Lots 16 and 17 in block 19 city of Hamilton and all of Lot 15 and the easterly ½ of Lot 14 in block 19 city of Hamilton Property Viewing: Anytime by contacting Auctioneers Real Estate Terms: Earnest money payable the day of auction will be $15,000 payable to Moon Title & Escrow, with the balance due on or before November 13, 2026. Property will be sold in as is condition with the buyers’ inspections, at buyers’ expense, to be completed prior to auction date. The sale of this property will not be contingent upon financing. Buyers must have financing arrangements prior to auction date. Title insurance and title company fees will be split 50/50 between the seller and buyer. The 2026 taxes will be prorated, any previous year due taxes will be paid by the seller. This sale is subject to all easements, restrictions, covenants, leases and zoning regulations of record. The buyer will receive full possession of the property at the time of closing.

Coldwell Banker/Emporia Real Estate and Tri County Real Estate are agents for seller in this transaction and do not represent the Buyer. The Sellers and Selling Agents are not responsible in case of accident. All information has been gathered from Greenwood County sources and is considered accurate but not guaranteed. All statements made day of sale take precedence over advertisements.

Personal Property Items(start selling at 10am): Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, 90% silver standing liberty/Franklin/Kennedy half dollars, 90% silver standing liberty & Washington quarters, 90% silver Barber/Mercury/Roosevelt dimes, Buffalo nickels, Indian head & Wheat pennies, lots of 1965/1966/1967/1968/1969 40% silver Kennedy half dollars, Foreign Money, Paper Money, tax tokens, lots of nice 10kt/14kt/18kt gold jewelry, gold teeth, sterling jewelry, wrist watches, 30pc. Set of sterling silver Blossom Time flatware, antique license plates, lots of deer antlers, lots of fishing poles w/reels and fishing tackle, several steel wheels, lots of collectible hub caps, misc. Yard art, glider, old gunny sacks, collectible metal advertising cans, metal chairs, pop bottle collection, Emporia, Ks coca-cola bottles,old jars & bottles, lots of collectible glassware, wash tubs, wash tubs w/stand, piano stool, glass milk jugs, sewing machine stand, old school desk, luggage, metal pedal tractor, old horse toys, GI Joe lg. Dolls, old wash board, bicycles, cases of canning jars, 16” antique cast iron bell, exercise equipment, cow skulls, old door knobs, numerous crocks small to large, old spurs, oil lamps, lanterns, small CI teapot, hot wheels, Santa Fe wooden axe handles, toy tractors, old clocks, Cabela’s meat grinder, elect. Knives, Coleman coolers, Whiskey bottles/& decanters, KU Pennant, shelving, holiday decor, Mr. Peanut, old cowboy hats, Corona typewriter, Mr. Buddy heaters, reloader, reloading supplies, lots of empty shotgun shells, 7Up clock from Hamilton Hotel, Coors light up clock, bird bath, small windmill, super chief knife, pocket knives, elect. Heaters, old Emco toy stove, match box, butter churn, doll house, antique furniture, doll buggy, Amana Upright freezer, lots of ammunition boxes many are collectible, metal detector, sad irons, lead shot w/bags, fire king, pyrex, old jewelry box w/mirror, welcome rock, GE mini frig, belt buckle collection some are Hesston, lots of kitchenware, utensils/silverware, pots & pans, food saver, vintage hats, womens wigs, piano, regulator clock, glassware, corning ware, small kitchen appliances, keurig, Kitchen Aid mixer, what nots, lots of books, dressers, small safe, bedroom sets, cedar chest, old marbles, TVs, KU poster, barbies, Maxima Maytag washer & dryer set front load, Janome Memory craft 6600 sewing machine w/table, Singer Surger, Singer sewing machine Mod. 9217, Singer featherweight Mod. 221, sewing supplies, hand stitched quilts, board games & puzzles, side tables, Pronto Mobility scooter, stamp collection, old bullet pencils & advertising pens, advertising pins, Hull pottery, elect. Game blip, cowboy boots, view master, Delco battery jar For more information and pictures go to Kansasauctions.net or J&D Auction & Sales, LLC Facebook page. Terms: Cash or approved check accepted. Debit/Credit cards accepted with service charge. Restroom & Concessions available. All statements made day of sale take precedence over advertisements. Owners and auction company not responsible for accidents or theft. Settlement must be made day of auction. Nothing removed until settlement has been made.

Seller: Late Clare Platt Jr. & Late Sharon Platt

J&D Auction & Sales, LLC

Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303 | Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

AUCTION

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 10:00 AM 2286 BURLINGAME ROAD, EMPORIA, KS GUNS, (sell at about noon) Walther P38, original holster, extra clip • Mauser-Werke AG model HSC 7.65 Colt 25 auto derringer, 1896 pat date • Colt Army special 38 Revolver, 6” 1905 date, Smith and Wesson 38 revolver, 3”, 1880 date • Smith and Wesson 38 revolver, 5” Smith and Wesson revolver, 3” • Automat Pistole Duo, .635, made in Czechoslovakia under German occupation, missing parts • Rossi .243 Win single shot, synthetic stock Marlin 81, .22, S, L, LR bolt action • Remington .22 S, L, LR, pump, oct. barrel, 1902 date Marlin 336W 30-30 Win, Lever, scope • Charter Arms AR7 .22 sliding stock Wards, Western Field 390A .22, S, L, LR bolt, single shot • H&R 1871 Pardner Pump 12 ga Remington Sportsman 58 12 ga, some engraving, vent rib, Benelli made in Italy 12 ga, pump Browning Belgium made 12 ga, semi • Remington 1100 12 ga, Marlin 55 12 ga, bolt Mossberg 12 ga pump, 22” barrel, JC Higgins 68 .22 revolver, 6” Foreign made 38 derringer revolver • Crossman storm XT .177 air rifle Spyder .68 paintball, Several scopes • USMC Kabar knife • Camping survival knife

COLLECTIBLES Fancy dining table • Ornate pump organ • Curved glass china hutch Roll top desk, C roll • High headboard beds • Dresser, Washstand • Cast dinner bell Iron wheels • Hay grapple • Ideal Brand peanut butter tin • License plates • Oil lamps 7 Up 10 cent chest type pop machine • Hoosier kitchen cabinet, very rough Flexible Flyer sled • Stained glass window Large amount of Precious Moments figurines • Large amount of children’s books Primitive wooden tool box with wooden planes, Noritake china

SHOP EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 25 Ladders, all lengths • Craftsman floor model tool box • 2 person auger Dewalt portable table saw • Delta shopmaster work stand • Many Stihl chain saws 4 and 5’ bench vises • Chains, boomers • 2 new rolling scaffolds • Walk boards Older scaffolding 8” pedestal grinder • Aluminum folding mower ramps 2 new high lift jacks • Corded tools • Shop heaters • Jump cables Extension cords • Handled and hand tools • Floor jacks • Propane bottles Many paint and drywall supplies • Paint sprayers • Pressure washer • Fans

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AUCTION Saturday, Sept 12th, 2026 – 10 AM 810 K170, READING, KANSAS • Bibeln Bible Copyright 1890 • John Deere F935 Commercial Mower - 866H, 72” Deck • Utility Trailer - 5’ X 9’, New Deck • 2016 Chevrolet Impala LT - 183,628 miles • Jewelry • Pocket Watches • Quilts • Sewing Items • Painting and Artistic Supplies • Antique Furniture • Tools • Binoculars • Owl Collection • Nutcracker Collection • Holiday Decorations • Cast Iron and Vintage Toys NOTE: Larger items will be offered Live In-Person & ONLINE (Approx. 1 PM) at DoublePAuctions.HiBid.com PICTURES & LISTING: www.DoublePAuctions.com or www.wischroppauctions.com Call Cole with questions: 785-219-6149

FARM EQUIPMENT Ford 4000 tractor with Ford 772 loader, 6’ bucket, inoperable, has sat for a few years 3 Pt., 7’ swivel blade • 3 pt. post auger, 16’ hd gate • Woven wire • Mortar mixer Polaris Express for parts

PATIO AND OUTDOOR Several grills • Fire pit • Dog igloos • Metal water tank • Poly 7’ feedbunk Large metal slippery slide, made in Concordia, Ks • Wrought iron patio set Flower pots • 40 bags Canadian black peat soil conditioner

TRAILER Tandem 18’ flatbed trailer, ramps, needs floor

BOAT An older boat, sat for a while • Trolling moto • Some fishing items

LUMBER 5 2x12’s x 10’ • 4 2x4’s x 10’ • 2x8’s up to 16’ long • Assorted 2x4’s and 2x6’’s

OTHER Household furniture • Maytag Washer • Whirlpool Dryer Polytop Tables • Kitchen items • New 32” LG smart TV • Art work Free standing basketball goal • Chain link fence parts

Much More

DAN ENGLAND, SELLER Photo’s at www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com

AUCTION

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 • 12:30 PM 511 COCHRAN, LEBO (OLIVET) KS. THE AUCTION IS IN OLIVET, LEBO ADDRESS. I HAVE MOVED AND DOWNSIZING AND WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING

Trailer, Woodworking, Tools and Outdoor, Collectible, Furniture, Thermometers, Signs/Prints, Other Collectibles, Canning, Household, Ammo and MUCH MUCH MORE! Inspection day of Auction.

Remove all items day of Auction.

About a 4-5 hour Auction.

Photos at www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com PEGGY MORSTORF, SELLER

Terms: Cash, check or plastic with 4%fee • Cowboy Café for lunch

620.340.5692

620.340.5692

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AUCTION

Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 9:30 AM Shop Items, Lawn Mower, Farm, Trailer, Car, Motorcycles, Boat, Side By Side, Household 2403 Alabama Terrace Quenemo, Ks 66528

kansasauctions.net/altic

SELLER: Alaura Scott

ALTIC AUCTION SERVICE 785-893-4315

Auctioneers Brady Altic, Lester Edgecomb LAND AUCTION: 76.92± ac of Hay, Recreation & Home Site in Lyon Co AUCTION DATE: Tuesday, 09/29/2026 at 6:00pm SELLER: The Estate of Linda K Mock AUCTION LOCATION: The Hartford Community Building, 117 Commercial St, Hartford, KS 66854 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1873 Rd 110, Hartford, KS 66854 AUCTION OPEN HOUSE DATE: Friday, 09/11/2026 from 4-7pm.

It is a privilege to represent the Mock Family in the sale of this southeast Lyon County property. Located just 4 miles west of Hartford off a paved road, this 76.92± acre native grass tract offers a great combination of hay ground, hunting, recreation, and country living potential. The property features 2 ponds, timber, thick wildlife cover with whitetail deer, and a home site with improvements. The improvements include a 1995 steel-frame home/building with approximately 84’ x 30’ walkout basement and 60’ x 30’ main floor, attached garage, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fireplace, and utilities in place including rural water, propane, electric, and lagoon. Bring your vision and some sweat equity! With a little imagination and remodeling, this property has the potential to become a country home, hunting lodge, workshop, or recreational retreat. The foundation is there—the possibilities are up to you! BRIEF LEGAL: The W/2 of the NW/4 of S13-T20-R12E in Lyon Co. DIRECTIONS: From Hartford, KS, go west on Rd 105 for 2.4 mi to Rd W, follow the s-curve north for 0.4 mi to Rd 110, then west for 1.2 mi to the property, see website for full listing, terms, videos & photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com Chuck Maggard, Realtor & Auctioneer 620-794-8824 Heidi Maggard, Broker Victor & Hope Edelman, Realtor/Auctioneer Cell: 620-366-0339

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

NEWMAN REGIONAL HEALTH EXPANDS ACCESS TO NEUROLOGY CARE THROUGH TELEHEALTH (EMPORIA, KS) Newman Regional Health Medical Partners is pleased to welcome Ryan S. Lay, MD, a neurologist with The University of Kansas Health System, as the newest specialist available through telehealth services in Emporia. Dr. Lay provides care for patients with conditions affecting the brain, nerves, and nervous system. He has extensive experience treating headaches, migraines, epilepsy, and seizure disorders. Patients can now receive expert neurol-

ogy care right here at home without the need to travel long distances. Through Newman Regional Health's telehealth program, patients come to a Newman clinic and meet with Dr. Lay using a secure video connection.

A member of the care team remains with the patient during the visit, helping ensure a smooth and comfortable experience. “We are grateful for the support of The Patterson Family Foundation and for our partnership with The University of Kansas Health

System," said Cathy Pimple, CEO of Newman Regional Health. "Together, these partnerships are helping us bring more specialty care services to our community so patients can receive the expert care they need right here at home.” Dr. Lay is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a neurologist and epileptologist with The University of Kansas Health System. He specializes in epilepsy and migraine care and works with

patients to diagnose and manage complex neurological conditions. After earning a bachelor's degree in biology from Iowa State University, Dr. Lay received his medical degree from the University of Iowa. He completed his neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. During his residency, he served as co-chief resident and later joined the faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Lay is board-certified in both

Neurology and Epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. "Many patients who need neurology care have had to leave the area for appointments," said Dr. Anna Lasota, Medical Staff President at Newman Regional Health.

"This service helps remove that burden. Patients can see a highly trained specialist while receiving care right here at home, saving time, reducing stress, and staying connected to their local healthcare team." In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Lay is involved in research focused on epilepsy treatment and improving outcomes for people living with seizure disorders. He recently contributed to research examining long-term outcomes for patients receiving responsive neurostimulation therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Lay enjoys rock climbing, hiking, traveling, and listening to audiobooks. The addition of neurology services is part of Newman Regional Health's ongoing effort to expand access to specialty care in Emporia and the surrounding region. Through telehealth partnerships, patients can receive advanced care from leading specialists while receiving care right here at home and staying connected to the people who matter most. This growing telehealth specialty program was made possible in part through funding from The Patterson Family Foundation, whose support is helping improve access to healthcare services for rural Kansans.

Patients interested in seeing Dr. Lay should talk with their primary care provider about a referral or contact Newman Regional Health Medical Partners for more information.

Olpe, KS Fall CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Directions: Just slightly Northwest behind WIGZ Gas Station off of South HWY-99 in Olpe.

Now taking Consignments: Farm Equipment, Livestock Equipment, ATV’s, Vehicles, Lawn Mowers, Tools, Trailers, etc. NO HOUSEHOLD Items Auctioneers Note: Check our website jdauctionservices.com or Kansasauctions.net for updated information and pictures. Like us on Facebook for updates as well J&D Auction and Sales, LLC. J&D AUCTION & SALES LLC Auctioneers: Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303 or Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061

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The FHTC Board of Trustees reserves the right to withdraw positions prior to being filled.

The FHTC Board of Trustees reserves the right to withdraw positions prior to being filled.

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Noon and 1 p.m.

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