The Emporia Lions Club will meet on Wednesday, July 16 at noon lower level, ESU Memorial Union. The cost for members to eat lunch is $11. Lisa Hayes with the Emporia Police Department will speak.
The board meeting will be held July 25 at the Emporia Senior Center at noon.
Emporia Lions Club is a volunteer service organization dedicated to serving people. If you’re interested in joining the club, email them at EmporiaLionsclub@gmail.com.
DOLLY MADISON RETIREES
The Dolly Madison Retirees will meet Wednesday, July 16, 11:30 a.m. at Olpe Chicken House, 8 KS 99, Olpe.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 5, 2911 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 7 p.m.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Sons of the American Revolution will meet Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #5, 2921 W. 12th Ave.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Being a caregiver for a loved one can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Coffey Health System now offers a special program to help caregivers maintain perspective, step away for a while, and share their experiences with others who understand. Coffey Health System’s Mental Health Therapist Amy Osner will lead a Caregiver Support Group on the third Wednesday of each month at The Meadows in Burlington. There is no charge for participation. Respite care and activities will be available, if needed. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. at The Meadows, 1201 Martindale St. in Burlington. If you have questions about the program, call (620) 364-4556.
Osner is an experienced group therapy leader. She is a credentialed Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
VETERANS’ AFFAIR
Jamie Potter, Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, will visit the Greenwood County Courthouse in Eureka on the first and third Thursday; Coffey County Courthouse in Burlington on the second Thursday and the Morris County Courthouse in Council Grove on the second Tuesday of each month. She will be there from 1-3:30 p.m. She will go to Cottonwood Falls on an as needed basis.
Please call (620) 342-3347 in advance to ensure all information is readily available so all veterans, widows and dependents can receive better assistance.
SENIOR MEALS
Neosho Rapids Senior meals are served Tuesday, Wednesday and 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 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 620475-3384 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.
FARMERS MARKET
Allen Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. through September 25. This will be held on Main Street in Allen. All vendors are welcome!
RINKER 4-H CLUB
Sam Hauff, Club Reporter
The February meeting of the Rinker 4-H club was called to order on February 17, 2025. The flag salute and 4-H pledge were led by Jaclyn. The roll call was answered by “what do you want to be when you grow up?”. The minutes from the previous meeting were read. Reports of officers were given. During the program, Camryn, Caleb, and Chesney gave project talks. The meeting was adjourned.
BUSY BEAVERS 4-H CLUB
By Addison Wigton, Club Reporter
After completing a quick spring cleaning
RIVERSIDE 4-H CLUB
By Ryiah and Raegan Hunt, Club Reporters
of the 4-H building, the monthly meeting of the Busy Beavers 4-H club was called to order on Sunday, June 22nd at 4:30 p.m. by Vice President Alycia Granado. The meeting will officially go down as the shortest meeting in club history as all but two members were unable to attend. There were no reports of officers. Leader LaDeana Wigton talked about fair entries, ordering fair t-shirts, the club work schedule for the fair and announced that Alycia had won the State Project Area for Rabbits and was hoping to attend the National Congress in Atlanta in November. The meeting was adjourned with a reminder that the next meeting will be July 20 th at 6:00 P.M.
The Monthly Meeting of Riverside 4H was held on June 11th at Miller Methodist Church. Macleigh led us in a Visual arts meeting making flower ornaments. We had an exchange meeting with the Coffey County Blue Ribbon 4H Club. Everett gave a talk on his pigs. For recreation Nate led us in “Ghost in the Graveyard”. We celebrated birthdays with both clubs and had cake and ice cream. Our next meeting will be held July 9th at 7pm.
Macleigh, Nate, and Drew
July 28th
PK-12th Grade Enrollment 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
July 29th
PK-12th Grade Enrollment
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
ALL PK – 12th Grade Students will enroll at NLC ELEMENTARY, 804 Sixth St. in Americus in the Gymnasium
TEXTBOOK FEES PK – 12th Grade
Textbook Fee $50 Technology Fee $35
Band Instrument Fee (monthly if renting school instrument) $10
Vo-Ag Fee (mechanics, advanced mechanics and science, per class) $25
Driver’s Education Fee $100
SCHOOL HOURS
Library News
STORYTIME
Storytime at the Emporia Public Library will be held on Mondays and Thursdays, baby 9:15 a.m., toddler 9:45 a.m., and preschool at 10:30 a.m.
COLOR OUR WORLD: SCIENCE
Kids grades K-5 can dive into the world of science with hands-on experiments and creative projects that mix, blend, and shine to reveal the world’s colors at the Emporia Public Library on July 15, 2:30 p.m.
FOOD PANTRIES
EMPORIA
The First Christian Church, is moving to 1702 W. 15th Ave., they will hold their Food Pantry on 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.
HARTFORD
The Hartford Community Food Pantry, 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clothing and some household goods are available.
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.
LEBO
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.
This is open to residents of the USD #252 School District, Jacobs Creek and residents of Reading.
AMERICUS
The Americus Community Food Pantry will be open Saturday, July 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
The pantry is at the Americus United Methodist Church and is open to residents in USD 251.
National Wild Turkey Federation
HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET
Gobblers
July 18, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
Location: Emporia Masonic Lodge (424 Merchant St.) Dinner catered by Olpe Chicken House
We are only selling one early bird raffle package this year. That package costs $150 and includes 50 general raffle tickets, 10 bonus raffle tickets, & 10 gun raffle tickets. The only option the night of the banquet will be a $100 package which includes 25 general raffle tickets, 5 bonus raffle tickets, & 5 gun raffle tickets. Participants will need to be present to win the raffle prizes. We are also selling 3 different "gun tables" this year for $1,000 and $1,500 and $2,500. You can see what is included with each of those options by clicking on the below ticketing link.
CATFISH TOURNAMENT JOHN REDMOND RESERVOIR DUCKS UNLIMITED
NEW LOCATION NOW AT COFFEY CO. LAKE DUE TO FLOODING SATURDAY JULY 19, 2025
CHECK-IN Before 7 A.M.
Boats Released to Fish at ~7:00 A.M. After Ramp Briefing **Coffey County Lake (Wolf Creek)** PAY OUT FOR 1ST $500 GUARANTEED 2ND, & 3RD. (AMOUNT BASED ON NUMBER OF BOATS) $100 ENTRY FEE PER BOAT
Entry Fee includes Biggest Catfish Fish, Biggest Drum and Lucky Duck Jackpot Gun Raffles and other raffles available
ENTRY FORM CONTACT: BOB HAMMOND (620) 203-0668 CAROL HARRIS (913) 645-4404
Scan the QR to Register!
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.
FLINT HILLS VETERAN SUPPORTERS POKER RUN
Flinthills Veteran Supporters is having a poker run on July 26, 2025 Atv/Utv starting at Allen American Legion in Allen & starts at 8:30 am, luncheon to follow after the run, free will donation for lunch & it’s at the Allen American Legion in Allen, until food runs out. If you have questions contact Robert Mason 1- 620 -794-5422
Eagle Creek Saddle Club
YOUTH RODEO
4 1/2 Miles West of Olpe on Road 70
Date: Friday, July 18th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Entries - Day of by 6:30 p.m.
Cash Prizes and All Around Buckles for each age group
Dress Code: Boots, Jeans, Western Long-Sleeved Shirts. Hats are optional.
Breakaway Roping (7-9 Sled), 10-13, 14-18 live cattle Team Roping (10-13) (with adult) & (14-18)
Entries: $5 Speed events, $7 Stock Events
Questions call: Staci Garriott 254-396-3700
Editor’s Note: Leading up to the arrival of the The Wall That Heals, The Emporia Gazette will publish an “In Memoriam” section highlighting area soldiers and the month they gave the ultimate price during the Vietnam War.
Photos: Courtesy of VVMF
Today, we honor SFC Ronald James Schultz Born: May 27, 1948 KIA: July 21 , 1970
Hometown: Hillsboro, KS Branch: Army
Today, we honor PFC Carl Edwin Cunningham Born: December 9, 1944 KIA: July 16, 1969
Hometown: Neosho Rapids, KS Branch: Marine Corps
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Special Hunt Application Period Now Open
Looking for a hunting experience without the crowds in some of Kansas’ most unique locations? The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Special Hunts program provides limited access to areas not normally open to hunting. More than limited-entry opportunities will
Thank You from the Chase County 4-H Members for making our 2024 sale a tremendous success.
We look forward to showing you our current 4-H Livestock projects at this year’s sale, Thursday, July 24 at 4:30 pm at the Fair Grounds in Cottonwood Falls.
Bluestem Cattle Co
Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply
Inc
Cedar Creek Ranch
Chase County Farm Bureau
Citizens State Bank
Clark Farm & Home Store
Clover Cliff Ranch B&B
DC Farms
Dold Trucking
Doyle Creek Ranch
Emporia Livestock Sales Co
Emporia Vet Hospital
ESB Financial
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Filinger, Brian
Giger Land & Cattle Corporation
Giger, Alan & Carol
Floor Buyers
Steers
Palenske Ranch Inc
Sheep/Goats
Diamond L Farms/Dale Lanham
Hogs
Stroot Lockers
Griffin Real Estate & Auction
Harshman Construction LLC
Harshman Creek
Harshman, Jeff & Sharon
Harshman, Warren & Susie
Heathman Farms LLC
Hinkson Angus
Hinkson, Frank
be available this fall and winter. While access through the program is free, hunters must still meet all licensing and permit requirements under Kansas law. Opportunities for deer, upland game, waterfowl, dove, and furbearers will be offered, with hunts taking place on a mix of public lands, parks, private lands, and other select areas. Managers, biologists, landowners, and partners offer these hunts with safety, management, and positive relationships in mind. All fall and winter special hunt opportunities are available through a single application period, open July 1-29, 2025. Details of each special hunt and application details are available at ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/ Special-Hunts-Information. Successful applicants will be selected through a random drawing. “The Special Hunts program offers hunters unique opportunities to access generally restricted areas under certain conditions. Whether public land or private, because access is limited for safety and management reasons, these hunts can be high-quality experiences for a wide range of hunters,” said Brian Serpan, KDWP Public Lands Regional Supervisor. “The Special Hunts program does not guarantee a successful hunt or large numbers of wildlife, but it provides a great opportunity to introduce someone to hunting, explore a new area, and enjoy the Kansas outdoors.”Both Kansas residents and non-resident hunters can apply, though some hunts are restricted to residents only. When applying online, hunters will select hunts by species, date, and one of four hunt type categories: open, youth, mentor, or disabled. Open Hunts are available to all applicants with no age or experience restrictions. Youth Hunts require each hunting party to include at least one hunter age 17 or younger, accompanied by a non-hunting adult age 18 or older. Some hunts may have more specific age requirements. Mentor Hunts are designed for youth and novice hunters supervised by a licensed adult mentor age 18 or older. Both the novice and mentor may hunt, unless otherwise specified.
Disabled Hunts are intended for hunters with disabilities. Some hunts may have specific eligibility requirements.The drawing of applicants will take place in early August, and all applicants will be notified by email in mid-August. Successful applicants will receive their hunt permit and any additional details via email.
Hunters are responsible for purchasing any licenses, permits, tags, or stamps required by law, and must have completed a certified Hunter Education course unless exempt. Nonresident deer hunters must have drawn a Kansas deer permit earlier in the year to be eligible for deer special hunts.
For more information about KDWP’s special hunts program, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/ Special-Hunts-Information.
WESTERN MUSIC NIGHT
Folks are invited to come celebrate the American West at the Emma Chase Friday Night Music on Friday, July 18 th from 7:30 - 9:30 in Cottonwood Falls. Music will be out under the stars (weather permitting) by the Chase County Courthouse – Guests should bring a lawn chair. Or, if rainy or too hot, music will be inside the Prairie PastTimes gallery at 220-1/2 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls. Admission is Free.
Musicians and poets will present
True Tales From The Tallgrass
Provided by the Lyon County Historical Society
Mrs. J.D. Jaquith said her young family was exhausted when they reached Emporia the next evening after their long trip from Minnesota. As she told her interviewer, Miss Laura French, in a 1926 interview for the “Old Timers Column” of the Emporia Gazette, Mrs. Storrs welcomed them to the Emporia House and gave them what seemed like the best dinner ever: potatoes and fresh fried fish and plenty of fresh milk for the children. It was delicious! After the baby was washed and fed, little Nellie Storrs played with him in another room while Mrs. Jaquith ate and relaxed. Refreshed, she went to bed in good spirits until she heard Nellie playing the melodeon and singing her favorite songs from back home. It was too much, and soon she cried herself to sleep with homesickness. The next morning her brother got a horse and rode to Americus to tell Mr. Jaquith that his family had arrived. He had come to Kansas the previous autumn. He came for them all that very day. Mrs. Jaquith was very grateful that Mrs. Storrs had packed a lunch for the children.
Once the Jacquiths had settled into the house on the Ogden Barrett farm a mile and a half west of Americus, Mrs. Jacquith told Laura French in a 1926 interview for the Emporia Gazette, they watched their five children learning about farm life. Mr. Jacquith was not really a farmer. Rather, he had opened his law office in town, and they divided their time between the farm and the town home which was actually an extension of his law office. Quickly they adapted to both homes, and community life centered around their church organizations. Mrs. Jacquith recalled some great revival meetings, Sunday school picnics, camp meetings, and aid society meetings. One very different social event Mrs. Jacquith remembered was sponsored by some of the townspeople and put on by the Kaw Indians whose reservation was nearby. A ring perhaps 100 feet across was outlined in the city park of the town. Inside this the Indians gave their performance. The squaws wore bright, pretty shawls, some of the Indians beat tom-toms, and the others joined the squaws in dancing fantastic circles around the ring. It was a wild and exciting event to the whites who were getting their first sight of Indian dancing. There were perhaps 50 Indians, and a big crowd of white people, some of whom had driven many miles to see the performance. The sponsors paid the Indians in sugar and coffee for putting on the show.
classic and original cowboy songs and poems, especially celebrating Flint Hills cowboy traditions of humor, ranch life, roundups, rodeos, and romance. This is an acoustic jam/open mike - all musicians, poets and listeners welcome.
Held for the past 26 years, Emma Chase Friday Night Music is on the First, Third and Fifth (if there is one) Fridays of every month. It is one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas" and is on the Kansas Bucket List.” www.facebook.com/ EmmaChaseMusic.
MUTTON BUSTIN’
Before the annual Buck Rumble & Roll 2025 bull riding on Tuesday, July 29, they will hold a Mutton Bustin’ at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds grandstand. The Mutton Bustin’ is open to those 4 years old by Jan 1, 2025 - 6 years old plus under 70 lbs. There is a $5 stock fee. Advance entries only. No walk-Ins. You may enter by calling the Fair office at 620-342-5014 on July 20 from 4-5:30 p.m. only! No entries are accepted the evening of the event.
BINGO
The Lebo American Legion Post 323 will hold Bingo on Saturday, July 26. Early Bird is at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m.
BINGO IN BURLINGTON
Join in on the bingo fun every second Wednesday of each month at the Rock Creek Country Club, 304 North 16th. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird starts at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Concessions and bar service available. Floyd Lewis Foundation.
6 a.m. Bike Ride Check-In - Olpe Jones Park at Info Booth
6:30 - 9 a.m. Breakfast - Olpe United Methodist Church
7 a.m. Bike Ride - Olpe Jones Park
7 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Check-In - Olpe Jones Lake
7:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk - Olpe Jones Lake
8:30 a.m. Kids’ Fishing Derby - Olpe Jones Park Pond (0-6 years)
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Fair - OHS Old Gym
9 a.m. Dodgeball Tournament - OHS New Gym
9 a.m Cornhole Tournament - Olpe Jones Park South Shelter House
9 a.m - 1 p.m. Face Painting - Olpe Jones Park
9:30 a.m. Kids’ Fishing Derby - Olpe Jones Park Pond (7-12 years)
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Car Show - Olpe School
10 a.m Sidewalk Chalk ContestOlpe Jones Park
10 a.m. Cake Walk - Olpe Jones Park South Shelter House
10:30 a.m. Kids’ Fishing Derby AwardsOlpe Jones Park Pond
RICH Door Co.
11 a.m. Volleyball Tournament - New Gym
11 a.m. Lions Club Lunch - Olpe Jones Park
11:30 a.m. Music in the Park - Olpe Jones Park
2 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk JudgingOlpe Jones Park
2:30 p.m. Parade Line-UpIn front of Olpe Schools
3 pm. Parade - Downtown Olpe
5 p.m. Olpe Fire Department BBQ DinnerOlpe Fire Station
5:30 - 7 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream ContestFront of Fire Station
6 p.m. Wacky Kids Games - Downtown Olpe
6:45 p.m. Wacky Adult GamesDowntown Olpe
7 p.m. Kids’ Prize Drawings - Downtown Olpe
8:15 p.m. Service Men & Women Appreciation Ceremony - Downtown Olpe
8:30 p.m. - Midnight Street DanceDowntown Olpe
CHRISTMAS IN JULY TEA
Lebo United Women in Faith will host a Christ in July Tea on Wednesday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. at the Lebo United Methodist Church, 201 W. 4th St. The afternoon will include tea, festive foods, Christmas decor and a program reminding the guest the reason for the season. Grace Isch, former Miss Augusta and Miss Hannibal, MO accompanied by Misty Hampton will provide the entertainment.
Please RSVP to either Linda Combes at 620-364-6647 or Wendy Charboneau at 760-583-0835.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist Church Women in Faith will hold their Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 19 at the Neosho Rapids Community Building, 238 N. Main. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.
The menu includes homemade ice cream, pie, cake, sandwiches and drink. A freewill donation will be accepted.
They will have a bake table and garden fresh vegetables available to purchase.
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church members will hold their annual rummage and bake sale on Friday, August 1, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 2, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. The church is located at 1508 W. 12th Ave., Emporia.
ST. JOSEPH PARISH BBQ
The St. Joseph Parish BBQ is Sunday, August 31 at Hoelting’s Grove in Olpe. Gates open at 5 p.m. The BBQ Beef Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with dancing from 8 to midnight. This includes beer/setups. Brickhorse will provide
music for the dance. There will be a 50/50 drawing and a live auction. Advance tickets required. Tickets are $50 each and you must be 21 to attend. For donor board or tickets, call or text 620-343-0321(venmo available). The proceeds benefit Parish, Youth & Family life ministries.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Trinity Lutheran Church, Burlington invites you to join them for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. with Bible Study and Sunday School following at 10:30 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.
BABY CLOSET
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 every Thursday from 3 to 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 miscellaneous items, one large item and two essential pantry items. Donations will be accepted. You may call 620-3426854 if you have questions.
BREAKFAST AT OLPE DOWNHOME
Olpe UMC to host breakfast for Olpe DownHome beginning at 6:30 am on July 19 at 120 W. Listerscheid in Olpe. Serving biscuits and sausage gravy, breakfast casseroles, fruit, yogurt, milk, juice and coffee. until 9:30 am. A freewill offering will be accepted. The proceeds will go towards church repairs.
PRE-FAIR EVENTS
July 19, 9 am Shopping in Style, Western Heritage Revue, Sewing and Textile Design Revue and Sewing and Textile Design and Fiber Arts Judging. All at the 4-H Building, Kelley Park
July 19, 4 pm Hand Pet Show
4:30 pm Cat Show
5:15 pm Dog Show
July 22, 8 am Rabbit Show
6 pm Horse Show 4-H/Open Class and Shodeo at Rodeo Arena
WEDNESDAY - JULY 23RD
7:30 am-1 pm Open Class Entries (Obtain Entry Number in Fair Office)
8 am-5 pm 4-H Judging (4-H & Crops Building Closed to Public)
1 pm Open Class buildings closed
5 pm 4-H/FFA Livestock Weigh-in Begins and 4-H Bake Sale in the Show Arena
6-8 pm Free Root Beer Floats by Coffey County Farm Bureau East of Grandstands
7-9 pm Music In The Park: Jeff Gordon “Country Outlaws” sponsored by Coffey County Arts Council
8 pm Coffey County 4-H Ambassadors Event Everyone is invited. Location TBA
THURSDAY - JULY 24
8 am Poultry Show
8:30 am Dairy Show
9 am Meat Goat / Sheep
10 am - 4 pm Rabbit Judging Contest at barn - open to all, come and go Prizes Awarded
6 pm Bucket Calf Show
7 pm Ranch Rodeo at Rodeo Arena
FRIDAY - JULY 25
9 am Beef Show
9 am - 9 pm Giant Lite-Brite by Coffey County Library at Kelley Hall
5-9 pm Axe Throwing by The Axe Shedd
6 pm Parade Theme is “Boots, Roots, & Cattle Chutes at the Coffey County Fair”
AFTER THE PARADE
Sweet 6 & 16 - Grandstands
Parade of Purples - Public Style Revue outside of Kelley Hall
7 pm Pedal Power Tractor Pull Sponsored by Coffey County Farm Bureau (East of Kelley Hall)
7:30 pm Heroes Pull (south of playground)
Evening Blow-up Archery sponsored by Jade Seed and Outdoor Supply
SATURDAY - JULY 26
7-9 am Central National Bank Fair Breakfast (grandstand)
7 am Purple Ribbon Race 5K/10K Fun Walk, Run, Bike sponsored by Kirchner Chiropractic (East of Kelley Hall)
8 am Swine Show
9 am - 12 pm Kids Fun Zone in the Park
9 am Hoola Hoop and Jump Rope Contest
9:30 am Money Dig sponsored by Citizen’s State Bank
10 am Baby Contest sponsored by Life Care Center
10:30 am Foam Party
11 am Kids Spray Down by Coffey County Fire Dept
4 pm Livestock Contest
7 pm Demolition Derby (Grandstands)
SUNDAY - JULY 27
By Noon All animals released except Sale/Round Robin animals
9 am Horseshoe Pitch (West of 4-H Bldg)
9 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
5 pm Award Ceremony for Static Exhibits in Show Arena
5:30 pm Bucket Calf Scramble
6 pm Livestock Sale
Ratcliff Propane LLC
EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS
● Bingo is Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 4-6 p.m.Volunteers are needed
● Every Friday is Brain Break Fridays from 10:0012:00. For more information, call the center at 620-3433160.
● Hermes Footcare every Thursday. Call 316-2604110 for an appointment.
12:30 p.m. Adults are $5 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
● Exercise, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., free of charge
● Art with Carol, 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
● Game Day with Barb Roark, 4th Wednesday, 10 a.m.
● Flint Hills Country Jam (Live Music), third Sunday
The Wall That Heals escort
Line up start in lebo: 9:30 am Line up
am Safety Briefing: 11:45 am Kickstands up: 12:00 pm enter east Emporia on hwy 50: ................12:30 pm Arrive Emporia American Legion: 12:50 pm Welcoming remarks 1:00 pm
Motorcycles and Classic Vehicles Welcome Arrival Location: Emporia American Legion 2921 W 12 Ave, Emporia, KS th To volunteer or for more information
Anderson Building open for Public Viewing
Thursday, July 31Sunday, August 3
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
2025
LYON COUNTY FAIR
4-H and Open Class Schedule And GRANDSTAND EVENTS
5:30-6 p.m. Meat Goat weigh-in, Health inspections at scale
6-6:30 p.m. Bucket Calf check in and weigh-in
7:00 p.m. Shooting Sports Awards-Show Barn Arena
1
FRIDAY
8:30 a.m. Beef Show
8:30a.m. Rabbit Show
6:00 p.m. Bucket Calf Show
7:00 p.m. Ambassador Cornhole - Show Barn Arena
2
SATURDAY
8:30 a.m. Sheep Show/Goat Show
10:00 a.m. BBQ Competition Check in 7:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo Grand Stands
3
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. Poultry Show
8:30 a.m. Swine Show
12:00 p.m. BBQ Competition Judging Bowyer Building 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday Sundaes Hosted by Ambassadors Anderson Building
3:00 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull - Show Barn Arena
6:00 p.m. Pee Wee Showmanship
7:00 p.m. Ambassadors Ag Olympics
4
MONDAY
8:30 a.m. Round Robin - Animals (except those in premium sale) Released at the conclusion of the round robin
11:30 a.m. Anderson Building Exhibits released 6:00 p.m. 4-H Premium Sale
DATE: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Monday, 07/28/2025
AUCTION LOCATION: 2147 Dobbin Rd, Lebo, KS 66856
SELLER: Property of Brian and Melissa Landis
LARGE ITEMS: 2014 New Holland T4.75 MFWD Tractor w/ Loader, 1426-hrs; 2004 20'x7' Load Max Tilt Bed Trailer, Tandem Axle; 1971 Ford 600 Grain Truck; 2005 Arctic Cat 250 4-Wheeler; 1976 Hale 6'x16' Stock Trailer; Tractor 3-point Sprayer; EQUIPMENT: Land Pride HD35 Bucket Mount Auger; Bush Hog 2010 Pull Type Rotary Mower; Roto Hog RTX92G 3-pt Rotary Tiller; Land Pride (Pallet Forks, Spreader); 3-pt Blade; Discs; IH 16-Row Grain Drill; JD 4-Row Planter; Rhino 6’ Box Blade; 20’x8’ Portable Hog Feeding Trailer; Hog Panels; Chicken House and equipment; Incubators; Chain Link Panels; OUTDOORS: 4 Hunting Tower Stands; Coyote Skinner; Target Stands; Trail Cameras; Trolling Motor; Fishing Tackel Rods Reels; Duck, Turkey, Dove Decoys; Lots of Trapping Equipment including Coil Spring and Long Spring Foot Holds, Conibears, Dog-proof traps, Cage Traps, Rebar Stakes; TOOLS: Cutting Torch; Lincoln Electric AC-225 Welder; Husqvarna 48” Riding Mower; Echo (Brush Cutter, Backpack Blower, Backpack Sprayer); Hand Tools; Shelving Units; Wood Splitter; Chipper/Shredder; Log Chains; Metal Welding Table; Hitachi 14" Cut Off Saw; Husqvarna Push Mower; Husqvarna & Stihl Chainsaws; MISC: Chest of Drawers; Trunk; Desks; Filing Cabinets; Steel Implement Wheels; Asahi Pentax K1000 Camera; Refrigerator; Camp Stove; Canning Jars; Much more, this a partial listing, see website for full listing, terms & photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com
PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10am
Auction Location: 415 Market St. Emporia, Ks 66801
Auction Items (Brief Listing): Savage Axis XP .22250rem. Bolt action w/Weaver scope, Henry golden boy .22 S/L/LR lever action, Henry golden boy .3030 lever action, Henry .22 S/L/LR lever action, .3030/.22-250/.22LR ammunition, Stag Arms 5.56Nato Ar-15, Winchester 12-gun safe digital, gun cleaning kits, fishing poles & tackle, K-state Memorabilia, 2-JD model toy tractors, Allis model toy roto baler, 2-China hutches, antique wash stand, antique oval mirror, kitchen cart, magic chef apartment size refrigerator/freezer, 3-recliners, sofa, queen bed, twin bed, small church pew, rocking chair, small crock, ceramic x-mas tree, modern entertainment center, cookware, glassware, roll-top desk, picnic table, Regulator wall clock, sev. China sets, oak dining room table w/4-chairs, lg. flat screen TV, 8’x5’ trailer w/folding ramp, lots of tools (many are new in box, socket sets, wench sets, power tools, air tools, lg. Tool sets/kits), vise clamps, C-clamps, floor & bottle jacks, lots of vintage vehicles parts (Impala/ Sq. Body & more), vehicle frame, engine parts & transmissions, New crate engine small block Chevy, drill bit sets, scaffolding, vice, trolling motor, dutch oven, vintage metal AG sign, tool boxes, Lincoln AC-225 arc welder, little giant ladder, lots more to un-box & sort!
For Pictures & More Info go to Kansasauctions. net or J&D Auction & Sales, LLC Facebook page!
Terms: Cash or good check accepted. Debit/Credit cards accepted with service charge. Restroom and 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: Mclean Estate J&D Auction & Sales, LLC
Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303
Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061
RENTALS
$86,500.
505 Exchange, Emporia - 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home w/almost 2000 sq. feet, $98,000.
10 E. Bitler, Olpe - 3 bedroom, 1 bath. New double pane windows, refinished hardwood floors, new 30 year shingle roof and completely repainted, $148,500.
816 Congress, Emporia - 6 unit complex and every unit completely remodeled. Gross rent $3,500. PRICE REDUCED $270,000
205 E. Attendorn, Olpe - 2 BR, 1 bath w/1 car detached garage. PRICE REDUCED $73,000
1014 Neosho St., Burlington - 3BR, 1 bath w/1 car attached garage. Kitchen remodel and more. $148,800
1545 20th Park Place, Emporia - 2 story home w/7 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath and includes additional dwelling unit in basement; 4 bedrooms w/2 Jack & Jill bathrooms; fireplaces and more. PRICE REDUCED $639,900
NEW - 1227 13th St., Burlington - Country home on 4.8 acres with pavement frontage, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath w/ basement. Several outbuildings and more. $278,500
NEW - 0 Route 1, Yates Center - 118.30 acres of mostly native and mixed grass hay meadow and large mature wooded areas. $449,540
728 Neosho Street, Emporia This is an amazing 5 unit apartment building. Each unit features a full kitchen, big living room, a big bedroom and bathroom. Each unit has its own separate door to enter the apartment. This property also features 4 single car garages, each separated with a wall. The landlord pays water, trash, sewer and gas. PRICE REDUCED 159,000.
CONTRACT PENDING
520 N Kansas Street, Lebo - 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath with full unfinished basement with 1 car attached garage on corner lots. The beautiful wood floors recently refinished and dining room off kitchen offers a lot of natural light. This home in Lebo is a PRICE REDUCED $169,900.
NEW - 2606 W Hwy 50, Emporia - Approx 1.7 acres of development land in west Emporia zoned as Commercial. Road frontage and great exposure.
PRICE REDUCED $425,000.
Commercial Listing at 314 Neosho, Emporia with offices, meeting room, storage and workspace with large overhead doors on 2 lots.
PRICE REDUCED $210,000.
BATTLE OF THE BADGES BLOOD DRIVE
The Emporia Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, July 30 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, Thursday, July 31 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm and again Friday, August 1 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church 2023 West 12th Ave, Emporia, Ks. This is an annual friendly competition among the Emporia Fire Department, Emporia Police department, Lyon
County Dispatch and the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department to see who can recruit the most blood donors from the Emporia Community. Show your support and join us! To donate blood please visit the website redcrossblood.org using the keyword Emporia OR download the Red Cross Donor App to make your lifesaving appointment. Then vote for your favorite first responder!
