Flint Hills Shopper by The Emporia Gazette

SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

The Salvation Army Emporia has several Christmas Assistance application options for low-income families and seniors (60+). Online at saangeltree.org starting November 1 thru November 22. There is an option to choose Spanish as the language. In person by appointment (Only if unable to complete online). In-person for Spanish speakers only November 5 walk-in 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and November 12, walk-in, 12 to 4 p.m. All applicants will be asked to provide the following items and information: photo ID, Proof of Lyon County resident (Utility bill or rental lease), Proof

of all household income (Paycheck stubs for 1 month, SS award letter, etc.), Proof of all persons living in the home (Photo ID, DCF printout, rental lease, etc.), Proof of age for children in the home (Any legal document with the child’s name and date of birth). Accurate sizes of child’s clothing, underclothes, and shoes. Specific gift suggestions. Families and seniors who qualify for Christmas assistance receive a food voucher for a holiday meal and gifts for children 17 years & younger. For more information call 620-342-3093.

Kids Club

First Congregational Church Adventure Club youth program will be held on Wednesdays, for youth Pre-K through high school. 5:30 p.m. meal, 6:00-7:15 p.m. getting to know God with fun activities. Parents/Families are invited to hang out if they’d like; the church has a lovely prayer garden & sanctuary, nice welcome center and library.

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.

Clothes Closet

And Household Hut

The First Christian Church at 202 E. 12th will have their Clothes Closet and Household Hut on Fridays at 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

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 620-342-6854 if you have questions.

Concert In Cottonwood Falls

Logan Mize will perform at the Old School Community Center, located 518 3rd St., Cottonwood Falls on Nov. 22. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $25 and can be purchased by calling (620) 340-9634, at the door, or online at loganmize.com. The concert, which includes snacks and a selection of beverages, is a benefit event, with all proceeds supporting the renovation of the Old School gymnasium to add heating and air conditioning.

Chicken Noodle Dinner

Enjoy a chicken noodle dinner and silent auction Saturday, November 23, 5-7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 2 Neosho St., Emporia. The menu includes chicken, homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, salad, homemade roll, dessert and beverage. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12 and kids under three eat free. Gluten free menu available. Dine in or carry out available. Tickets available in advance from church members or at church office. Call 620-342-2240 leave a message.

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

Turkey Bingo

The annual Turkey Shoot Bingo event will be held on November 23 at the Lebo American Legion Hall. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Play bingo to win a turkey just in time for Thanksgiving.

Holiday Inspired Jam

Emma Chase Friday Night Music will have a special Holiday Inspired Jam at Prairie Pastimes starting at 7:30 p.m. on November 30 in Cottonwood Falls.

Pancake Breakfast

The Lebo PTO will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 30, 8:30-10 a.m. at the Lebo School Commons area. You can enjoy breakfast with Santa and participate in cookie decorating, Christmas games, Santa letters, Ornament making and pictures with Santa. They will serve pancakes and sausage. Purchase your advanced tickets for $6 by calling Amanda Hopkins at 620-794-3691 by November 20. Cost is $9 at the door.

Thanksgiving Meal

The Emporia Church of Christ will hold their annual free community Thanksgiving meal on November 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 502 W. 12th Ave., Emporia. They will serve the traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings. Carryout meals are available. For more information, call 620-342-3999.

Candlelight Tour Held on November 23rd at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce that reservations begin now for the Candlelight Tour on Saturday, November 23, 2024. All activities are free, but reservations are required for this event and fill up fast. Please call the visitor center at 620-273-8494 ext 270 to make your free reservation.

Walking tours of 15 people every 15 minutes will rotate through the historic ranch corridor among paths lit by lantern light. The first tour begins at 6:00 p.m. with 15-minute intervals following. Each tour is approximately one hour with the last tour beginning at 8:45 p.m. Walking surfaces are gravel and grass paths, with many steps into and out of the buildings throughout the tour. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes ahead of your tour time, dress for cold weather, wear sturdy walking shoes, and check in at the visitor center upon your arrival. Feel free to bring a flashlight, but please shine it at the ground. No flash photography.

Costumed characters will present historic first-person vignettes in and around the historic buildings as visitors are transported back to the Great Depression in 1933 through a series of scenes portraying documented activities and

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events that took place at the ranch over 90 years ago. Visitors will learn how people coped with the uncertainties of providing enough food for their families, along with financial hardships during an unstable time in our country.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve invites you to discover the meaning of national parks and how your park inspires you – both in personal connections and memorable experiences. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is located two miles north of Strong City on Kansas State Highway 177 (the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway) and is a unique public/private partnership between the National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy. For additional information on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, please visit www.nps.gov/tapr, email tapr_interpretation@nps.gov, call the preserve at (620) 273-8494 ext 270, or visit the preserve’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NPS. TallgrassPrairie. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy in Kansas, visit the Conservancy’s website at www. nature.org/Kansas or Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TNCKansas.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S MORGAN WILKIE GRANT FUNDS HETLINGER PROJECT

Hetlinger Developmental Services celebrated their Morgan Wilkie grant award of $2,000 with a check presentation on Monday.

The grant was used to purchase a new Therapeutic Swing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities involved in Hetlinger’s retirement program.

The Morgan Wilkie Fund, a component fund with the Emporia Community Foundation, was established by Clara Wilkie Sharpe in memory of her parents and deceased husband. The fund provides support for women, children and elderly residents of Lyon County.

Jill Burton, Executive Director of Hetlinger expressed gratitude for the funding,stating, “therapeutic swings provide safe and controlled sensory input that can help indi-

viduals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) regulate their emotions.

They are designed to provide vestibular input, one of our body’s senses responsible for balance and spatial orientation. By incorporating therapeutic swinging into their daily routine, older adults with IDD can enjoy improved strength, muscle tone, cardiovascular health, balance, and overall well-being.”

According to Linda Kehres-Schmidt, Executive Director of the Emporia Community Foundation, “The Morgan Wilkie Fund and Hetlinger share a common purpose in caring for adults in and around the Emporia area. We are pleased to support the people served by the mission of Hetlinger. It was a true joy to see the smiles on the faces of those enjoying the new swing!”

For more information about the important work being done at Hetlinger go to https://www.hetlinger. org/. To learn about the Morgan Wilke Fund or other grant opportunities through the Emporia Community Foundation visit https://www.emporiacf. org. or call (620) 342-9304.

Give us a call to learn more about this federal

insurance program and to discuss your options before the December 1 sign-up deadline.

Emporia Lions Club

The Emporia Lions Club will meet on Wednesday, November 20 at noon in the Xi Phi Room, ESU Memorial Union. The cost for members to eat lunch is $11. 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.

Widowed Persons Service (WPS)

Widowed Persons Service (WPS) will not meet during the winter months. They plan on meeting again at the end of April.

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 pm 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 credentialled 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) 3423347 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 620-475-3384 between 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

American Legion

The American Legion Post 5, 2911 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 6:30 p.m. They will not have a meeting in December.

Dolly Madison Retirees

The Dolly Madison Retirees will meet Wednesday, November 20, 11:30 a.m. at Golden Wok, 2804 W Hwy 50, Emporia.

Holiday Craft Fair

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 2921 W 12th Ave., Emporia. They will have craft vendors, treats and lunch.

FOOD PANTRIES

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The First Christian Church, 202 E. 12th Ave. will hold their Food Pantry only on the last Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or until food is gone. Go to the north side of the church for pick up.

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.

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FOOD PANTRIES

The Hartford Community Food Pantry, 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Saturday, November 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing and some household goods are available. This is open to residents of the USD #252 School District, Jacobs Creek and residents of Reading.

Provided by Lyon County Historical Society

In the Stotler community of northeast Lyon County, early settlers were able to let their cows out to roam at will. In the evening it was the task of the children to go after the cows. Sometimes the cows wandered six miles or more. Getting the cows in at such times was a long way for barefoot children of 8 or 10 years old. Each family herd had a different sounding bell, and the only way to find the cows was to listen for the bell and follow its call. Tales were told of times when the children were lost and did not find their way home until 10 or 11 o’clock, sometimes without the cattle! At an early date a typhoid epidemic took the lives of several children. Coffins were made by Sven Lindholm who was a carpenter by trade. The community cemetery was located at the summit of the hill back of the schoolhouse in Section 9, Township 16, Range 13. The first school was built in 1874 on a treeless hillside on the windswept prairie. For years the Stotler church stood on Highway 56, for these Swedish pioneers were sincere Christians. Very early in their settlement they began assembling in various homes to read and study the Bible. Each home had its daily period of Bible reading and prayer. As soon as the school was built, they began having worship services there, until finally they were able to build their own church. Today it no longer bears the Stotler name. Only the cemetery remains. (Information from Marie Agnes Olson, published in the Emporia Gazette December 27, 1933).

“Two Boys Drown in Lake Wilhite” the news article in the Emporia Gazette read. Where in the world was Lake Wilhite, you may ask, and why was the Gazette reporting on it? Well, that was the name of the Reading Lake, the Lyon County State Fishing Lake, as proclaimed by Kansas Governor Alf Landon back in 1933. Mit Wilhite, who died in 1931, was being memorialized for his efforts in securing a state park for Lyon County. Emporians had long respected Wilhite whose restaurant the Mitway held his name. Not only had Wilhite been a restauranteur, but he had also donated the original football/baseball athletic field at ESU in 1903 (then known as the Normal School); he had been a central figure in the fight for a new courthouse in 1901; he led the fight for a bond election to bring Orient oil and gas production company to Lyon County; he was instrumental in getting Commercial Street paved; he worked to get a franchise to pipe natural gas to Emporia from Chase County gas fields; he brought streetcars to Emporia; he helped get highway 50 paved across the state; and he built on bluegrass sod one of the finest minor league playing fields in the country at Soden’s Grove. But Reading residents had other ideas about the name. Wilhite was gone, and the lake was near their town; therefore, the lake should bear the name Reading. As time passed and his name was no longer in the news, the name Lake Wilhite was used less often. Possibly the last time we found that name in the Gazette was in 1958, when the Lyon County Museum Director Orville Mosier referred to it as Lake Wilhite.

Library Fun

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Celebrate this year’s Kansas Reads to Preschoolers on Tuesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. This year’s title is “How Do You Hug a Porcupine?” by Laurie Isop. Join the staff at the Emporia Public Library with activities, and a special storytime.

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The Elmendaro Township Library will offer an after-school program Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. They will offer homework assistance, reading, games, arts and crafts, movies, technology, media, social time, snacks and more. Stop by the library to sign your child(ren) up for the free program. This is open for school age children five years and up.

Opens at Emporia’s B&B Theatres Flinthills

Don’t miss this UNTOLD TRUE STORY!

Bonhoeffer realizes he’s among the only clergy who recognized, early on, the increasing danger of Hitler’s anti-Semitic propaganda When the German church caves and submits to Hitler, Bonhoeffer decides to take on the Führer himself His fight with the infamous tyrant begins behind the pulpit, but soon takes him to the front lines of history’s biggest global war.

Bonhoeffer follows the harrowing journey of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a resistance fighter and pastor who became one of the most well-known German theologians of the century, and his fight to live with uncompromising political and spiritual courage amid the turmoil in Berlin during the rise and reign of the Third Reich For this faithful pastor and famously dedicated pacifist, the path ahead was unprecedented and impossible when Hitler’s regime assumed control not only of Germany but of the attitudes toward Jews even within the churches. Bonhoeffer realizes he’s among the only clergy who recognized, early on, the increasing danger of Hitler’s anti-Semitic propaganda When the German church caves and submits to Hitler, Bonhoeffer decides to take on the Führer himself His fight with the infamous tyrant begins behind the pulpit, but soon takes him to the front lines of history’s biggest global war.

Bonhoeffer follows the harrowing journey of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a resistance fighter and pastor who became one of the most well-known German theologians of the century, and his fight to live with uncompromising political and spiritual courage amid the turmoil in Berlin during the rise and reign of the Third Reich. For this faithful pastor and famously dedicated pacifist, the path ahead was unprecedented and impossible when Hitler’s regime assumed control not only of Germany but of the attitudes toward Jews—even within the churches. Bonhoeffer realizes he’s among the only clergy who recognized, early on, the increasing danger of Hitler’s anti-Semitic propaganda. When the German church caves and submits to Hitler, Bonhoeffer decides to take on the Führer himself. His fight with the infamous tyrant begins behind the pulpit, but soon takes him to the front lines of history’s biggest global war.

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WHAT 4-H MEANS TO ME? CHAMNESS 4-H CLUB

By Adrian Garcia, Club Reporter

The October meeting of the Chamness 4-H club was held on October 13th at Sardis Congregational Church. Prior to the meeting, members and their families attended the church service held by Pastor Gary Gooszen. 4-H members present stood up and showed the church members a project they entered in this year’s Lyon County Fair. After church service the 4-H’ers invited everyone downstairs to have chilli for lunch. Afterwards, a quick meeting was held.There were eight members, two leaders and one guest in attendance. At the end of the meeting, the members made snack bags using snacks we each brought to give to farmers during harvest as a service project.

Red Cross needs your blood donations

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: November 17, 11:30am-4:30pm, Flint Hills Mall, 1632 Industrial Rd.

November 18, 12-6pm, St Marks Evangelical Church, 1508 W 12th Ave.

December 5, 1:30-6:30pm, William Allen White Elementary, 902 Exchange St.

December 16, 8:15am-1:15pm, Emporia Middle School, 2300 Graphic Arts Rd.

December 18, 12-6pm, Emporia Arts Council, 815 Commercial.

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.

Submitted by Clara Fischer and Faith Hamlin, Cloverleaf 4-H Club Reporters

Being in 4-H for the past eleven years, I have learned many new leadership skills along with personal skills to help me speak to new people. 4-H is for anyone wanting to grow their involvement in the community along with making an impact within your community as well, I have had many experiences I would have never had if it was not for 4-H. In my opinion, it is one of the best organizations to be involved in while in school. - Chloe

Fischer

4-H to me means being a life-long learner and a life-long teacher. I’ve learned so many different skills and developed abilities that will stay with me for the rest of my life because of the 4-H program. I have learned so much from this program and it has allowed me to share my knowledge that others have taught me. It truly has made my best life better! - Ava Karcher

4-H members presenting their fair projects to members of the Sardis Congregational Church. 4-H’ers from left to right: Jorja Turek, Carlie Geiger, Brooklyn Ewy, Arlis Sieberns, Kyndyl Olson, Adrianna Sieberns, Reagan Geiger, Dixie Heins, Connor Redding, Adrian Garcia

Above: Ava Karcher

Left: Chloe Fischer

EMPORIA SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS

603 E. 12TH AVE

620-343-3160

F Bingo is Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, doors open at 2:30 p.m.

F Every Friday is Brain Break Fridays from 10:00-12:00. For more information, call the center at 620-343-3160.

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

F Lunch - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children eat free. Adults are $5. Cash only. Menu is on Facebook.

F Every Monday - Morning Chat at 9:00

F “Exercise with Alli” - Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10 a.m. for $25 per month!

F November 21 - Art with Carol at 10 a.m.

F November 28 and 29 - Closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Merry Christmas

EMPORIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S SADIE JONES FUND GRANTS

Sadie Jones was a schoolteacher in Lyon and Chase Counties up until around 1880. As a teacher, she had a soft spot in her heart for children with poor vision and hearing needs, as she herself was hard of hearing. Upon her death in 1947, Sadie’s estate was valued at $40,000. She made several bequests to area churches, friends and family, however, left the bulk of her estate in a trust for “poor children with poor hearing”. In 2002, the Sadie Jones endowed trust became a fund with the Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) growing to over $1.3 million. To increase the usage of the fund’s resources, the ECF Board expanded the purpose of the fund to provide not only vision and hearing assistance, but also provide funding for health and safety projects for children in Chase and Lyon Counties. The ECF Sadie Jones Committee recently met to review grant applications and is proud to announce the following grant recipients:

The Hartford City Park Improvement Project was awarded $10,000 in support of their mission to build a new safer park one piece at a time. The money will go towards replacing a piece of playground equipment that is over fifty years old which has been repainted several times. Yvonne Gardner, spokesperson for the Park Committee, would like to thank the Emporia Community Foundation and the Sadie Jones Trust Fund for their support, stating “We can’t thank you enough. We are excited to keep rebuilding our park one piece at a time.”

CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness received $3,000 to install a privacy fence at its crisis house

facility. Adam Blake, grant and communication specialist for CrossWinds had this to say about the grant award. “The contributions of the Sadie Jones Fund will be used to support the construction of a privacy fence at CrossWinds’ crisis house facility. The project will enhance the safety, confidentiality, and therapeutic environment of the crisis house and will improve the quality of care offered, empowering clients to focus on their mental health treatment journeys in a more protected and supportive setting.”

USD 252 Southern Lyon County was awarded $3,000 to fund their “Stop Trafficking Project,” which educates community members and parents of the reality of trafficking in today’s world.

“USD 252 is very excited for the opportunity to bring this project to our community. The goal is to make our school and community aware of trafficking, using tools and resources to successfully prevent it. We hope to empower adults through community presentations, and then they provide age-appropriate assemblies to engage students and allow for immediate impact. USD 252 is hoping to not only engage staff, students, and parents, but also partner with community organizations, law enforcement, and area schools and communities,” stated Aubry Arnold, USD 252 school nurse.

To learn about the Sadie Jones Fund or other grant opportunities through the Emporia Community Foundation contact Linda Kehres-Schmidt, ECF Executive Director at (620) 342-9304 or linda.kehres-schmidt@ emporiacf.org. You may check out the website at www.emporiacf.org.

The Hartford City Park Improvement Project

USD 252 Southern Lyon County

CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness

Harvest Home Festival

Anderson Building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Saturday, November 23, 2024

Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast 8:00 - sold out

Biscuits/gravy and cinnamon rolls, slices of pie.

Specialty Booths include:

Bakery, Candy & Specialty Center including: pie, breads, homemade noodles, frozen pies, candy, etc.

Flea Market

Our popular Jelly Cupboard including jellies, jams, preserves, drink mixes, spices, etc.

Silent Auction (8:00-11:00) includes:

A percentage of the proceeds will go to Benefit: •

Tara Davis Designs, Orchard Basket, Rolling Hills Gift Certificate, Axe Shedd Gift Certificate, Kansas Children’s Discovery Center Tickets, Chicken and Pickle Gift Certificate, Sedgwick County Zoo Tickets, Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium Tickets, Truckload of Wood, Glass Blown Items, Hand carved Santa & Snowman, 4 Tickets to Botanica in Wichita and much more.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY LAND AUCTION!

UNRESERVED AUCTION! Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is honored to represent the Stuart Collier Trust with the sale of the property via unreserved online auction. This attractive gently rolling parcel is located northeast of Council Grove in southwestern Wabaunsee County, within 2 miles of both Morris and Lyon counties. The property consists of a highly hayable meadow with recreational appeal in the southwest corner of the tract. This parcel will appeal to cattle operators looking for a quality hay unit, young ranchers looking to purchase their first farm, or those looking for a secluded location in the Flint Hills to get away to and hunt.

Location: Old K4 Rd - Alta Vista, Kansas W2 NE4 of Section 7-15S-10E

Online Land Auction to begin on December 3rd, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with a dynamic closing starting at 2:00 p.m. on December 5th, 2024

For more information, please visit our website or call Henry Ott at 620-437-7340.

SELLER: Collier Trust

COFFEY COUNTY AUCTION!

Coffey County Farmstead

Discover the charm of country living with this exceptional Coffey County, KS property, proudly offered by Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers on behalf of the Rolf Family through an online auction. Featuring a 3,000 sq ft home consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 3/4 baths with modern updates. Outside you'll find a 40x72 machine shed, 24x48 pole barn, 12x14 metal shed and large pond all on 12 +/- Acres.

Location: 935 Verdure Rd., LeRoy, Kansas

Online Auction to begin on December 3rd, 2024 at Noon with a dynamic closing starting at Noon on December 5th, 2024

For more information, please visit our website or call Kristi Noonan at 785-633-5942

SELLER: Rolf Family

LARGE ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024 — 9:30 AM

Community Building, NEW STRAWN, KANSAS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 — 9:00 AM 11648 SW 900 Road, WESTPHALIA, KANSAS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024 — 9:30 AM Community Building, NEW STRAWN, KANSAS

Large amount of Antiques & Collectibles, Toys, Glassware, Appliances inc. a Whirlpool elec. stove (Like New), Household & Miscellaneous.

NOTE: Several Generations of Items! Food by Clements Family. JOAN ATHERLY ESTATE, SELLER

Don Atherly, Admin. * Rustin Kimmel, Attorney

Utility Vehicles, Farm Equipment, Livestock Items, Like New Generac Whole House Generator, 500 gal. Propane Tank (like new), Patio & Outdoor items, Garage & Shop items, Lawn & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, Appliances, Oxygen Equipment,

Don Atherly, Admin. * Rustin Kimmel, Attorney Complete sale bill, some pics, terms: www.kansasauctions.net/kurtz

KURTZ AUCTION & REALTY SERVICE Darwin W. Kurtz, Auctioneer 785-448-4152 Westphalia, KS

ROSE FRY ESTATE, SELLER

Michael coffman, Administrator

KURTZ

Olpe, KS Fall Consignment Auction

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Directions: Just behind and slightly to the west of Wigz gas Station off of South HWY-99 in Olpe. Watch for signs on south HWY-99.

Auction Items (Brief Listing): numerous sheets of metal tin, windows, building supplies/ materials, pex pipe, lumber floor truses, doors, 60-retaining wall landscape blocks, 2-wheel pickup bed trailer, goat & sheep hauler, Leer pickup topper, 3-tank heaters, 16-live cage traps and lots of misc. foothold traps, lots of tack, 25ft tandem axle dually flatbed trailer, 100-ton tow cable, metal shelving, Hustler Raptor zero-turn lawn mower 548hrs (good condition), 2-10ft utility trailers w/folding ramp, pull-type chisel, pickup fuel tank, 100+T-Posts, hay elevator, swivel blade, post auger w/bit, Front Runner zero-turn mower 52” cut 551hrs commercial grade, 1989 Ford F-600 grain truck, wood stove, 1997 Chrysler Jeep, Ford 9N tractor, 2-S-10 Chevy pickups, 20ft GN tandem axle stock trailer, several stainless steel tables, cattle squeeze chute, GN skid steer trailer w/ ramps, PTO driven wood chipper, 2-horse tandem axle w/tack room GN trailer, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 292,463mi., 2003 Buick Regal 221,404mi., tandem axle enclosed cargo trailer, expect more than whats listed as we are taking consignments until day of auction

Now taking Consignments: Farm Equipment, Livestock Equipment, ATV’s, Vehicles, Lawn Mowers, Tools, Trailers, etc.

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 Service, LLC.

J&D AUCTION SERVICE LLC

AUCTIONEERS: JASE HUBERT (620)-481-7303 OR DWAYNE COBLE (620)-794-2061

NEW - 726 N 2nd, Burlington

2 bedrooms, 1 bath bungalow home with over 750 square feet currently rented. $58,000

NEW - Commercial listing - 103 W 3rd, Lyndon Car wash - 2 self serve bays and 1 automatic bay along major highway $218,000

NEW 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 $189,900

427 Market, Emporia

3 plex w/2BR, 1 bath; 2 BR 1 bath; 1 BR, 1 bath Fully rented. PRICE REDUCED $89,000

NEW - 209 W Maple Street, Hartford

3 bedroom, 2 bath home on corner lots. Open concept kitchen and living room space with fireplace; Master features walk in closet and secondary closet too; Large 3 car detached garage. This is a must see property.

PRICE REDUCED $295,500

NEW 710 Cottonwood, Emporia

2 bedroom, 1 bath completely remodeled home with detached garagePRICE REDUCED $86,000

NEW - 824 Hudson, Burlington (to include 826 Hudson and 826 1/2 Hudson as well)Investor and handyman delight. Sweat equity needed in this project. Owner in the middle of improvements and upgrades -

PRICE REDUCED $84,800

NEW - 2606 W Hwy 50, Emporia

Apprx 1.7 acres of development land in west Emporia zoned as Commercial. Road frontage and great exposure. PRICE REDUCED $540,000

Investment Opportunity 716 East 12th Street, Emporia

Car Wash with 5 bays and 51 self-storage unites. Easy property to manage with minimal time investment. Check out www.tri-county-real-estate.com. For all details, $875,000. Call Victor to view property and financials.

LAND FOR SALE - 0 12th Road, Hartford, Coffey County, Kansas

S24-T21-R13 - 80 acres of native grass with blacktop around the property; one water meter comes with the property. $712,000 Call Dwayne 620-794-2061

Commercial Listing at 314 Neosho, Emporia with offices, meeting room, storage and workspace with large overhead doors and 51/2 vacant lots PRICE REDUCED $250,000

WHY DO THE DETROIT LIONS ALWAYS PLAY ON THANKSGIVING?

Households have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one custom common in many homes come Turkey Day involves watching football. Each year on Thanksgiving, the National Football League hosts a handful of games, and it’s customary in many households to gather around the television with friends and family and take in some of the action on the gridiron, excitement that always features the Detroit Lions. This unique tradition has endured for decades, but when did it start? According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the tradition of the Lions playing on Thanksgiving can be traced to George A. Richards, who purchased the franchise in 1933 when they were the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spar-

tans. Richards felt competing in a game on Thanksgiving Day would attract Motor City fans who were more devoted to the Detroit Tigers, the city’s baseball team. Fans who attended the Lions’ first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934 were treated to a nail-biter, with the hometown Lions falling 19-16 to the Chicago Bears at the University of Detroit Stadium. The Bears had won the league championship the previous year. In a quirk unique to the game in 1934, the two teams locked horns again just three days later, with the Bears once more emerging victorious in another close contest that ended with a 10-7 score. In the modern era of the NFL, the teams that play on Thanksgiving Day do not play on the following Sunday.