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On August 5, 1825, George Sibley, leader of the survey of the Santa Fe Trail, wrote of the grove of trees on the bank of the Neosho River (present lo -
cation of Council Grove), “Here we find most excellent pasturage, and a large and beautiful grove of fine timber; and we determine to wait here for the Osages, who are expected in two or three days. Our Camp is arranged with the view of receiving our expected visitors in a suitable manner. Very few flies here.” When the Osage chiefs arrived three days later along with “Old Bill” Williams, the party’s interpreter, fifty or so Indians camped nearby. The next day the Commissioners carefully explained what they desired respecting the road and proposed to give the Osages
$800 as compensation for the privilege of marking it through their land and free use of it forever. After only a few minutes conversation, the chiefs agreed, ready to sign the treaty. The next day the commissioners again met with the Indians. After the treaty was read again and carefully explained by “Old Bill” Williams, it was signed, with a duplicate copy given to the principal Osage chief. The commissioners then paid the Indians with goods valued at $300 and gave them an order through Auguste P. Chouteau, a trader then visiting their village, for $500 in ammu-
nition, knives and other goods.
Along the way as the Sibley survey continued “running the chain” and measuring the distance covered from Ft. Osage, Missouri, the party sometimes startled elk, deer, antelope, or buffalo as additions to their diet. On August 25th, Sibley wrote in his journal, “The morning fair and pleasant. Busy all day writing and gathering seeds. Buffalo passing all day near camp – several fat ones killed. At a short distance from camp, the men get great quantities of very fine plums. Horses doing very well here. We intended to stay several days. The
day generally cloudy and warm. John Walker lost his horse, saddle, and blankets. He ran off with a gang of buffalo.” On the 28th, Sibley wrote, “There fell a very heavy rain last night accompanied with high wind. We got everything wet in the tents. The morning fair but very warm – Mercury 74 at 9:00. After getting our baggage dried which was not effected till 12:00, we struck our camp at 1 p.m. and moved forward. Traveled over a rough and uneven bottom, near the river 6 miles and 78 chains and halted on the bank (of the Arkansas River near modern Great Bend, Kansas) for the night.”
LIMIT OF ONE TRIP
Landfill days will be limited to one (1) trip for residents of Lyon County and Chase County.
FIRST 1,000 POUNDS FREE
The first 1,000 pounds are free of charge. Additional materials over 1,000 pounds will be charged at the normal rate as set by Ordinance 24-40.
REGULATIONS
• Electric bill must be presented at gate
• Vehicle: passenger car, light truck (one ton or less), or trailers
• Commercial or Industrial businesses are not eligible.
• Disposal of tires and appliance containing refrigerant will be charged the normal rate.
• All loads must be secured or covered to avoid penalty fee.
City of Emporia/Lyon County Transfer Station 3100 W. South Avenue, Emporia
Hours of Operation
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday
The Frontier Extension District will host an educational program on growing and caring for tomatoes, one of the most popular backyard garden crops. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, at the Wellsville Library.
Participants will learn best practices for growing tomatoes throughout the season and hear about current tomato grafting research conducted at the K-State Olathe Horticulture Research and xtension Center. Featured speaker Dr. Cary Rivard will share insights from his work and ongoing research.
Lauren Gammill, horticulture
and natural resources agent for the Frontier Extension District, said she is pleased to welcome Dr. Rivard back to the area. Dr. Rivard earned both his master’s and Ph.D. in plant pathology from North Carolina State University, where his research focused extensively on tomatoes. He now leads applied research and extension programming for fruit and vegetable production, with an emphasis on grafted tomatoes for both organic and conventional systems.
Tomatoes remain a favorite among gardeners, with more than 10,000 varieties grown worldwide.
From large slicing tomatoes to small, sweet cherry types, they can be grown in a variety of settings— including gardens, containers, patios, and greenhouses—making them accessible to gardeners of all experience levels.
The program is open to everyone, from experienced growers to those considering planting their first tomatoes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take home a tomato plant.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lauren Gammill at the Frontier Extension District office in Ottawa at 785-229-3520.
The 15th Anniversary Tornado Trot & Trail 5K Fun Run/Walk and 13 mile, 26 mile or 36-mile bike ride will take place on Saturday, June 27. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and the race begins at 7:30 a.m.
Commemorative Jerseys, performance T-shirts, and caps are available online at wheatstateshirtco.com/tornadotrot. Please place order before April 6!
To register or for
questions, please email tornadotrot@gmail. com or pick up a form at High Gear located at 520 Commercial Street, Emporia. Register by May 27 to receive a 15th-anniversary Tshirt and an entry to win prizes. Same-day registration is available, though T-shirts will not be provided for day-of registrants. All proceeds go to Handlebars of Hope!
What’s In Outdoors founder Phil Taunton has established a scholarship opportunity for individuals attending Flint Hills Tech College getting a certificate in Multi Media Design. The Multimedia Design offers a technical certificate and associate of applied science degree option. Courses are available face-to-face or mostly online. High school seniors and juniors are also eligible to apply to this program.
The technical certificate is a one-year program. The courses provide students with a foundation in multimedia development fundamentals including animation, video productions and creation of digital graphics for a variety of purposes.
The associate of applied science degree is a two-year program that offers students a wide variety of training in vari-
ous areas of producing interactive digital content including video production, animation, content for the internet and
2nd Half DEADLINE for PROPERT Y TAX is May 11, 2026 620.341.3255 430 Commercial, Emporia Monday-Friday : 8 am - 5 pm
Payment can be made in person, by mail, online or Courthouse drop box.
digital media for electronic devices/platforms. Students completing the program will gain cross-platform skills and a complete understanding of the production pipeline (workflow process) including digital video production, interactive presentations and media for
multiple formats/devices and content for the web.
FHTC Multi-Media Design students applying for this scholarship, with the guidance from the Multi-Media Design Instructor, will have to demonstrate a desire to document the outdoors by using photo or
video and write a one-page essay explaining why they want to document the outdoors. Deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 1. To apply go https://fhtc. awardspring.com/ and click on the scholarships tab on the left.
AND MERCHANT SATURDAYS 8-10:30 AM MAY-OCTOBER
Join us and become a vendor!
Market Begins May 2nd
Share your veggies, farm fresh eggs, fruits, local honey, arts & crafts, homemade baked goods, specialty foods and drinks with Lyon County. Contact us today! emporiafm@gmail.com, 620-343-6555 www.emporiafarmersmarket.org
• 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 the number above.
• Hermes Footcare every Thursday. Call 316-2604110 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 Thursday
• Flint Hills Country Jam (Live Music), third Sunday of every month, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
The Miller United Methodist men will hold their monthly breakfast on Saturday, May 2 from 7-10 a.m.
The menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes or waffles, sausage, eggs, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice. Donation will be accepted. Carry out is available.
The Hartford United Methodist Women will host a Penny Supper on Saturday, May 2, with serving beginning at 5 p.m.
The menu will include ham loaf, chicken pie, liver and onions, a variety of salads and vegetables, homemade
rolls and cornbread, cake, homemade pie, homemade ice cream, and coffee or tea.
Please join them for an evening of good food and fellowship.
The United Women in Faith Garage Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2 at the First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant, Emporia. On Friday, the sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon. Special bag sales will be held on Saturday. Furniture, toys, kitchen items, linens, books, holiday, florals, clothing for men, women, youth and children and so much more will be available. Proceeds benefit United Women in Faith’s local and global missions.
For more information, contact the First United Methodist Church at 620342-6186.
Chill Church at the First Congregational Church, 326 W. 12th, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
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 620-3642283. Additional information can be found at https:// www.tlcburlingtonks.org.
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.
The Olpe Knights of Columbus hold their biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, May 10 from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Knights Hall in Olpe.
All proceeds from the freewill donations at the breakfasts benefit their local charities.
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
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.
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.
or print one at emporiaflatlandcruisers.com Registration day of show $20, $10 each additional
As a thank you to the community and a fund-raiser for the non-profit Old School Community Center, Logan did a concert on Nov. 22, 2024 with several hundred in attendance. The acoustics were great and gymnasium proved to be perfect venue for beer and food and dancing to the music.
That concert wasn’t the final highlight of this experience though. Cam contacted Lee Anne about 6 months later with some surprise news. The song writing and recording had been so successful that a new album was in the works and, surprise, the album’s name would be ‘Cottonwood Falls.’ A video even features highlights of the Flint Hills and the water tower on the Old School grounds is pictured on the album and on the group’s drum.
In order to present the new music to the area that inspired it, Logan and his bond will do a second concert exactly 1 ½ years after their first one, on May 22, 2026. The concert is part of a crosscountry tour entitled Glenn’s Last Ride Acoustic Tour 2026. Logan is traveling in his beloved ’89 Chevy Station Wagon, named Glenn, for this April – July multistate tour.
Logan Mize, lead vocalist and guitarist, is known for his songwriting and unique country music style. Other band members are Joel Stone, executive producer on drums and percussion, Kale Nelson on bass
and singing background vocals, Joel Day on steel guitar/dobro, and Tyler
Chiarelli on lead/rhythm electric guitar. Cam Ward serves as the executive producer/art director, and all around spokesperson, Jesse Balzer as recording engineer, Jeremy Dixon as asst exec producer, Mitchell Furr as mix engineer, and Jeremy Dixon as assistant executive producer.
Mize grew up in rural Sumner and Sedgwick counties in Kansas and after 13 years in Nashville moved back to Andale, Kansas where he currently resides with his wife Jill and children Lincoln and Violet. Mize’s studio and merchandise shop sits between the post office and liquor store in downtown Andale, just a few minutes from his home. When he’s not writing, recording or touring, Mize helps out on the family farm and loves coaching his kids’ sports teams.
Some of Mize’s chart making singles include Can’t Get Away from a Good Time, Ain’t Always Pretty, and Better Off Gone. Better Off Gone and Grew Apart are both RIAA Certified Gold and he has over 350 million streams across all platforms. His album history lists Logan Mize, Nobody in Nashville, Comeback Road, Still that Kid, Welcome to Prairieville, Her Heartland, and now Cottonwood Falls.
Mize has opened for multiple headlining acts including Lady Antebellum, The
Band Perry, Leann Rimes, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Blake Shelton (on the Blake Shelton Country Cruise), Stoney LaRue, Hank Williams and a special tribute with Merle Haggard. In the fall of 2013, Logan accompanied Leann Rimes on her UK tour in Glasgow, London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Logan made his Grand Old Opry debut in April 2022 and was honored as the featured artist at the final Symphony in the Flint Hills in June, 2025. Sandy Carlson, Program Manager for the Symphony in the Flint Hills stated, “Logan Mize embodies the spirit of the Flint Hills with his deep musical roots and heartfelt storytelling.”
The Old School Community Center’s doors will open at 7 with country music artist Dylan Bloom opening for Logan at 7:30. Food (bierocks, hot dogs, sides, homemade sweets) and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage is allowed. Tickets may be purchased at www.tickets. loganmize.com for $35 + 2.60 fee, using Google Pay or a credit card or at the door using cash $35 or credit cards $37.60. The Old School is located at 518 3 rd in Cottonwood Falls. Contact Lee Anne at 620-340-9634 with questions or to volunteer (for a free ticket) to help with parking, concessions or setup/tear down.
Special to the Flint Hills Shopper
Join us in beautiful Arvonia on Saturday, May 2nd as we soar into summer with quilts blowing in the breeze and hot air balloons floating above the field with a view Melvern Lake in the background. The day will be filled with activities for people of all ages.
children’s games will be at the school during this time. Then travel on to the township hall for some refreshments. Homegrown Coffey and the Arvonia Historic Preservation Society will have food and drink available to purchase from 10:30-3.
Meals include Paula’s World Famous Welsh Cakes. There will be displays of quilt projects created by Lebo/Waverly students at this location. Then at 3 p.m. move on down to the area behind the house at 8090 West 323rd
St.—just follow the road past the garage. There will be activities and food trucks until 6 when the hot air balloon rides begin ($25 for a tethered ride).
in a hot air balloon as you enjoy the view of the lake, the bluff with the Indian and Arvonia attractions. Then hang around for the balloon glow at dusk. You may want to bring lawn chairs and/or blanket to view this part.
Osage County, the Osage County Historical Society, the Emporia Regional Quilt Guild and the Arvonia Historic Preservation Society are excited to host this event honoring Osage County History, celebrating rural quality of life and expanding fun family events for the surrounding communities and attracting new visitors to our wonderful county. If you have questions, call Susan at 620-794-3917 or email arvoniaks@gmail.com. SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026
The quilt show will be in the restored historic buildings from 11-4. The Emporia Regional Quilt Guild will display an array of quilts in the Calvinistic Methodist Church. Stroll on to the Arvonia School to join the Osage County Historical Society and the Lyon County History Center and see their display of historic quilts from the area. Old-time
This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Take flight
The annual banquet will be held on Saturday, May 23 at the high school. Doors open at 5 p.m., calling of classes at 5:30, food served at 6 p.m. Annual meeting following dinner. A so -
cial will be held after the banquet at the community building. Any teachers, principals, and superintendents past or present are invited to attend. Dinner cost is $20, the class of 2026 eat free. Please RSVP by May 20 by calling 620-342-2258 (this is a landline, not textable).
The Emporia Lions Club will meet on Wednesday, May 6, noon at Emporia Senior Center. Cost of the meal is $6.
They will meet on Wednesday, May 20, noon at ESU Memorial Union lower level. The cost of the meal
Unique, quality personalized jewelry. Stop by and shop for a great cause!
Serpentine Hallway
Newman Regional Health 1201 W 12th Ave Emporia, KS 66801
Monday, May 4th 8am-4pm Tuesday, May 5th 8am-3pm
Hosted by Newman Regional Health Volunteers Proceeds go toward Healthcare Scholarships
Cash, Check, Card, or NRH Payroll Deduction Available
is $12. The monthly board meeting will be Wednesday, May 27, 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.
Jamie Potter, Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, will has 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) 3423347 in advance to ensure all information is readily available so all veterans, widows and dependents can receive better assistance.
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 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.
Betty Jo Plank is turning 92 on May 11. Please help wish her a happy birthday by sending a card to 1638 Prairie, Emporia, KS 66801.
Spartan Sprouts Plant Sale - HANGING BASKETS, TOMATOES, PEPPERS, HERBS, PERENNIALS, HOUSEPLANTS, AND MORE!! Emporia High School SCIENCE WING on May 1st from 4-7pm and May 2nd from 9am-2pm EHS GREENHOUSE May 5-7 from 4-6pm , LIKE AND FOLLOW EMPORIA HIGH GREENHOUSE CLUB ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE DETAILS!
1 story will be selected to be featured in the emporia gazette & the flint hills shopper on may 6th & the lucky mom will win a mother’s day gift basket from local businesses.
Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household.
While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flow
ers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here’s a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.
Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are
naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word ‘amarysso,’ which means ‘to sparkle,’ and they symbolize pride.
Aster: These daisylike flowers are delicatelooking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.
Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of
begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel BŽgon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.
Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They’re beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.
Buttercup: These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.
Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admi-
ration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.
Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent motherhood and children.
Delphinium: Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They’re a good pick if you want to convey a continued
or renewed affection for a person.
¥ Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of
Various flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day.
WISHING EACH MOM A
FRIDAY MAY 1 • 10:00 AM • 2248 ZZ ROAD, STRONG CITY, KS SAFFORDVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER. SAFFORDVILLE IS LOCATED ABOUT HALF WAY BETWEEN EMPORIA AND STRONG CITY, KS., ON HIGHWAY 50. THERE IS A LARGE SAFFORDVILLE SIGN ALONG THE HIGHWAY. EXIT THE HIGHWAY AND GO SOUTH ACROSS THE RAILROAD TRACKS TO AUCTION SITE.
Selling a great collection of firearms! The gentleman (who’s estate for whom we are selling) told his wife that guns are a good investment. Come to the auction and prove him right. He worked in a sporting goods store and would purchase guns as often as he could. He kept most of the original boxes. Also selling some Silver.
Guns • Gun Safes • Ammo • Shells • Knives • Scopes • Silver Rolex Watch and Jewelry
NOTE: A GREAT ESTATE AUCTION OF FIREARMS, AMMO, SILVER AND JEWELRY Not many photo’s, come to the auction. Doors open at 8 am.
Toys * Jewelry * Appliances * Household * Boots, Hats & Buckles * Fishing Items * Shop/Shed * Other Items
LOTS OF OTHER ITEMS TO NUMEROUSE TO LIST Attic was full! Many VINTAGE/COLLECTIBLE items.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10am
Auction Location: 1739 Road F
Emporia, Ks 66801
Tractor: JD 3038E tractor w/305 loader 450.5hrs
Trailer: Load Trail 6’6” x 14’ trailer w/sides & ramp, single axle trailer w/folding ramps
ATV & Motorcycle: Yamaha 250cc 4-wheeler, 1980 Honda CB400 motorcycle Little Night Hawk 21,056 miles
Saturday May 9, 2026 •
Directions: 1 block east of Hwy 177 on Fox St. Watch for signs.
Tools: NAPA air compressor 60 gallon tank: Clausing metal lathe; Wells band saw; Hamilton drill press; Atlas scrolling saw; Dewalt bad saw; Peterson panel saw; BE shop fan; Delta table saw; Bijur punch press; Atlas drill press; Lincoln 225 welder; metal shearer; Bridgeport mill, 3 phase; Clausing drill press, 3 phase; Six Twelve grinder, 3 phase; drill bits; misc. Hand tools; belt sander; large belt sander; 5 plastic grinder 3 phase; Milwaukee Sawzall; small break; pipe bender; Craftsman router recreator; routers & tables; IMS dryer; numerous clamps; numerous benches; IMS tumbler; Newbury, Boy & 3 Reed injection molding machine; Diacro plastic shearer; 2 plastic engravers; misc. wire; Orion shrink wrap pallet wrapper; Acme counter scale; Marsh taper; bench vise; box bottom stapler; platform scale; numerous salvage items
Warehouse, Office Items & Misc.: AC forklift, hard surface, runs; 6,000 lbs. pallet jack; 3 warehouse carts; Big Joe warehouse lift; bander; SS barrels; Diamond paper cutter; Meilink safe, 4ft. tall, 18” wide, 2 ft. deep; Frigidaire stacking washer & dryer; Conservator refrigerator; DU & Native American prints; OKI printer, new; vintage 7-Up pop cooler; HD picnic door; Lathem time clock; Plano tool boxes, new; paper cutter; Tharo bar code maker; large selection of office furniture, chairs, desks etc.
For pictures and more info go to hallgrenauctions.net
Hallgren Real Estate & Auctions LLC
Lunch Available
Vehicle: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S 67,000 original miles (excellent condition)
Guns: Taurus GX2 9mm semi-auto handgun (new in box), Ithaca Mod. 37 featherlite 12ga. 2 ¾” pump, BB gun
Coins & Jewelry: Silver Morgans/Peace/Half dollars, paper money, penny books, dime books, nickel books, quarter books, some rare old coins, watches, gold rings & jewelry
Tools & Misc. Outdoor: JD quick hitch, 4-24” shop fans, BBQ grill, garden hoses, garden supplies, red wagon, garden boxes, pet carriers, garden supplies, yard tools, windchimes, thermometers, step ladders, tractor seat stool, lots of yard art, several park benches, old water pump, pole saw, 7000watt elect. Start generator, power washer, garden tillers, weed eaters, antique drill press, gas cans, leaf blower, shop vacs, router table, dewalt saw, wood clamps, dremel, bench grinder, propane heater & bottle, upright drill press, propane bottles, misc. Shop tools, hand tools, power tools, porch posts, chain saw blade sharpener, grow lights, pet supplies, lots of planters, coolers, ice cream freezer, lawn chairs, 4’ round stock tank, garden wagon, metal tool box, chicken feeders, 5’ box blade, 3pt 4’ spring tooth, drain pipe, slip clutch, dog houses, much more
Household & Collectibles: lots of antique furniture, marble top furniture, metal signs, federal ammo sign, marbles, JD tractor cookie jar, Route 66 neon sign, vases, Christmas decor, dehumidifier, baskets, rugs, couch, recliner, rose glass lamp, doll house furniture, computer/printer/printer table, roll top desk, painted horse statues, oak farmhouse table w/6 chairs, China hutch, writing desk, buffet, sunflower plates, air fryer, cookie jars, misc. Kitchen supplies, 2020 upright whirlpool freezer, R.C. German pictures, lamps, end tables, tall stained glass lamp, fireplace, carpet cleaner/vac., Native American sand art, oak bedroom set King bed/dresser/end tables, plant stands, makeup table w/chair, Alaska picture, pitcher & bowl set, elliptical exercise bike, wine rack, pine wardrobe, Lg. TV w/stand 65”, collection of pitchers, rocker recliner, Santa Clause collection, dressers, book shelves, small room heaters, misc. Glassware, antique blue jars, food processor, juicers, tin wind-up tractor
For more information and pictures 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 & 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: Jim Edwards
J&D Auction & Sales, LLC
Jase Hubert (620)-481-7303
Dwayne Coble (620)-794-2061
234+/-ac in 3 Tracts in North Lyon Co (Cropland, Grass, Wildlife & Building Site)
AUCTION DATE: Thursday, 04/30/2026 at 6:00pm
SELLER: James W. and Eva Marie Hannigan
200+/-ac in 3 Tracts in Lyon Co
(Cropland, Hay Production, Wildlife & Building Site)
AUCTION DATE: Thursday, 05/07/2026 at 6:00pm
SELLER: Jay Ringler
AUCTION LOCATION: Champions Landing, 1801 Rural St, Emporia, KS 66801
It is our privilege to represent Jay in offering these outstanding and diverse tracts located in western Lyon Co along the Chase/Lyon Co line. Whether you’re looking to expand your ag operation, secure productive hay ground, invest in recreational acreage, or build your dream home, these properties truly offer something for everyone!
TRACT #1: 52.82+/- ac – cropland with 46.56+/- tillable acres (56.8% class 2 soils, 43.2% class 3 soils)
TRACT #2: 21.38+/- ac – potential building site with stocked pond, currently being hayed
TRACT #3: 74.20+/- ac – combination of Tracts #1-2
TRACT #4: 126.59+/- ac – cropland with 49.2+/- tillable ac, quality prairie hay production, hunting and recreation w/ Beaver Creek
DIRECTIONS: From Emporia, KS go west on US-50 for 7 mi to Yy Rd (Lake Kahola Rd), go north for 3 mi to 260 Rd/Rd 200, go east for 1.2 mi to the property.
See website for full listing, terms and photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com
Chuck Maggard Auctioneer/Sales 620-794-8824
Heidi Maggard
AUCTION LOCATION: Champions Landing, 1801 Rural St, Emporia, KS 66801
It’s a privilege to represent the Hannigan Family in the sale of this quality ag land in north Lyon County! We are offering 3 tracts that include cropland, pasture, very attractive hunting properties, and a great potential building site with utilities in place. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in land!
TRACT #1: 69.26+/- ac – cropland with class 3 soils, approx. 55.66 tillable acres
TRACT #2: 87.70+/- ac – pasture and recreation, whitetail bucks, 2 ponds, seasonal draw and a rural water meter
TRACT #3: 77.22+/- ac – cropland, native and mixed grass pasture, hunting and recreation, home site with utilities in place
DIRECTIONS: From Admire, KS, go south on KS-99 for 2 mi to Rd 310, then west for 1 mi to Rd P, then north 0.5 mi to the property. Address is 3178 Rd P, Admire, KS 66830
See website for full listing, terms and photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com
Chuck Maggard Auctioneer/Sales 620-794-8824
Heidi Maggard
Lots – Guns, Bayonet Collection, Coins, Collectibles, More)
DATE: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Monday, 05/11/2026
PICK UP/PREVIEW LOCATION: 305 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
SELLER: Estate of Derald A. Lind
425+ LOTS - GUNS (20+): U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Rifle(RARE); Special Edition German .30 Luger Pistol With Extra Magazine; Western Field Stevens Model 520 Shotgun; Mosin-Nagant 91/30 Rifle with Scope; Walther P1 9mm Pistol with Leather Holster; Ruger .22 Cal; High Standard Sentinel .22; 1895 Chilean Mauser Bolt-Action Rifle; Model 1917 Eddystone Enfield .30-06 Rifle; Turkish Mauser Model 1903 Rifle; Mosin Nagant 1917 Rifle by Westinghouse; Remington 1917 Mosin-Nagant Model 91 Rifle; Czechoslovakian Brno Yugo Mauser VZ24 Bolt-Action Rifle; BAYONETS (125+): French Model 1886 Epee; Belgian FN Mauser; Spanish 1943; British FN Model 24/30; German Gew 98 Mauser; Turkish Bayonet; WWI Wilkinson; Iranian Mauser; Italian Carcano M1891; British Lee-metford 1888; Mosin Nagant 1891; Polish AK-47; British No 7 enfield; US Krag Bayonet; Austrian Mannlicher; (Much More Not Listed); MILITARY COLLECTIBLES: Military Brass Laundry Tag Pins; WWII Helmet; Ammo Cans x15; Backpack; Military Jeep Toy; Artillery Shells; Gun Safes (Stack-On Elite, American Security); COINS: Morgan Dollars x25 (1884, 1884-O, 1921, 1887, 1891 & more); Peace Dollars x18 (1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1927); Eisenhower Dimes 200+; Proof Sets; Kennedy Halves x12; American Silver Dollar x5; Wheat Penny (Many Rolls too many to list); 1930 10kt Class Ring; Red Label $5 bills; $1 & $5 Silver Certificates; Consecutive #s $2 Bills; Much more, this a partial listing, see website for full listing, terms & photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Here is a list of upcoming Blood Drives: April 30, 12:30 - 6 p.m., Flinthills Mall
May 6, 8:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Emporia Middle School
May 14, 12 - 6 p.m., Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus
May 15, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Emporia Presbyterian Church West Campus
May 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Clint Bowyer Autoplex
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.
By Lincoln Senft Club Reporter
The Reading 4-H held their April 4-H meeting on April 8, 2026 at The Miracle Cafe in Reading.
Some of the Reading 4-H Club members participated in a welding workshop presented by flinthills tech college where they had the instructors help
with learning to weld and getting to weld on their 4-H projects.
The 4-H Club is doing Hwy cleanup on April 18th. This is a community service project Reading 4-H does on hwy 170.
The next meeting for Reading 4-H will be on May 13th at 6:45pm at the Miracle Cafe in Reading.
By Colter Corpening Club Reporter
The monthly meeting of the Happy Harvesters was called to order by President Kinley Heins. Roll call was answered by, “Name two projects that you are entered in at the fair.” Makenna Hoelting read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were approved as read. Cade Whitmore led the club in the treasurer’s report. Makenna Hoelting led the club in a parliamentarian presentation by playing a matching game that had 4Hers matching a question about parliamentarian procedure to the correct answer. Club leader, Ashley Windle, told
the club about important dates that 4-Hers needed to know for the fair. The gavel was passed to the Vice President, Thomas Arnold. Thomas led the program which did not include a song but several project talks. Porter Olson talked about his woodworking project, Colby Olson talked about the horse project, Zane Moore talked about his woodworking project, Maylee Ballinger talked about her heifer, and Daylan Ballinger talked about his goat and how he choose one before purchasing. There were no birthday bag treats for the month of April. The meeting was adjourned.
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.
NEW - 1020 Wanamaka Road, Emporia5 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home on 2.94 acres w/2wood burning fireplaces, separate family room & movie room in basement. Beautiful wrap around covered porch - 4 stall barn and 30x50 insulated outbuilding
- PRICE REDUCED - $524,900
NEW - 209 W Maple, Hartford3 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
NEW - 12 E 4th Street, Lebo2 bedrooms, 2 bath cottage style home with appx 988 square feet; detached 1 car garage; and carport (new shed does not stay); new roof and guttering - PRICE REDUCED
OPERATIONS
with good communication and office skills, and ability to manage/organize events and volunteers. Experience in nonprofit management and ranching/agriculture preferred. Position details at pioneerbluffs.org. Resume, cover letter, and/or questions to info@pioneerbluffs.org by April 30.
Lebo American Legion Post 323 will hold a Country Breakfast on Saturday, May 2, 7-9 a.m.
Menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, coffee, milk and orange juice. A freewill donation will be accepted.
The American Legion Post 5 will hold their family breakfast on May 9 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.
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.
