BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

A story that appeared in the Oct. 30 edition of the Montgomery County Chronicle about former Caney resident Doris “Coke” Meyer and her relation to humorist Will Rogers (Rogers was Meyer’s great uncle) drew some recollections about another Montgomery County connection to Rogers.

Rogers appeared in person at Memorial Hall in Independence on Monday, Nov. 15, 1926 — about two months after the Independence auditorium was officially christened.

Rogers’ appearance at Memorial Hall not only was held to entertain a packed auditorium of eager Montgomery County listeners but to also serve as the venue of a technological advancement for those days: nationwide radio broadcasting.

The National Broadcasting Company, as NBC was known in its embryonic years, had arranged for its first-ever, cross-country radio program to include Rogers at Memorial Hall. So, following Rogers’ performance on the Memorial Hall stage, he headed backstage, where a special microphone was hooked up in his dressing room. He spoke for 10 minutes on the nationwide radio broadcast, during which the New York Symphony Orchestra and the New York Oratorio Society performed from the famed Waldorf Astoria in downtown Manhattan.

Also performing on the program were Titta Ruffo, baritone of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and Mary Garden, soprano of the Chicago Civic Opera. Garden performed from her home in Chicago.

The National Broadcasting Company created the unique event to show how it can provide nationwide radio coverage from different venues simultaneously.

Media coverage of the event marveled at the technological advancement of the transcontinental radio transmission that took place from Independence’s Memorial Hall on that chilly November night in 1926. Said the Literary Digest in its December 1926 issue, “For the first time, radio revealed in a manner impressive to the general public its supremacy over what the economists call place. The individual sat behind his fond speaker in Washington with the rain rattling against his window pane and listened to perfectly rendered symphonies and songs in New York. Then, with no hint of the tremendous leap of the modern Ariel came the voice of a diva in Chicago singing a series of simple songs. Thence, instantaneously back to New York and more voices from the sky, and later a jump to the cluttered-up wings of a theatre stage in Independence, Kan., where Will Rogers revealed diplomatic secrets to upward of 5,000,000 listeners.”

NBC paid Rogers $2,500 for his 10-minute remarks on the national radio program, which, according to a local newspaper, was far more than most yearly salaries of Montgomery County families.

Admission to the Will Rogers’ performance at Memorial Hall was $2.50 for the most prime chairs in the house.

BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

Montgomery County 4-H youths earned awards for their accomplishments during the 2008 year at the 82nd Annual Montgomery County 4-H Achievement Banquet on Tuesday night in Coffeyville.

The annual event is sponsored by the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce.

Five veteran 4-H members were recipients of the 2008 Key Award, which goes to the top one percent of all 4-H youths in America. The 2008 Key Award recipients are Cory Blaes of the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club, Tina Voelker and Grant Gartner of the Valley Victors 4-H Club, Boone Ott of the Rambling Rangers 4-H Club, and Samuel Burdick of the Cheery Cherokees 4-H Club. Presenting the awards were Kyle Heater and Eric Iles of the Farm Credit Association of Kansas, which sponsors the Key Award.

Richard Felts, representing the Montgomery County 4-H Foundation presented Levi Clubine of the Flying Frontiers 4-H Club and Jay O’Brien of the Peppy Progressive 4-H Club with $200 scholarships toward their college education. Both students attend Coffeyville Community College.

Among the awards presented to 4-H’ers at the annual banquet on Tuesday night:

• Bronze Achievement Pin — Abigail Allison, Tiffany Allison, Timothy Allison, Tyler Allison, Madison Bush, Trinnie Bush, Colben Dodson, Amber Eck, Summer Ellis, Gabe Evans, Abby Ewing, Taylor Hicks, Caleb Mackie, Kayla Maulsby, Seth McCarter, Rhett Newby and Lex Ward.

• Clover Achievement Pin — Noah Aiken, Andrew Anderson, Wyatt Anderson, Luke Borton, Nathan Hayes, Madison Keene, Brandon Mackie, Alexa Maulsby, Andrew Metcalf, Jacob Wagner, Justin Ward and Jessica Wood.

• Emerald Achievement Pin — Lyndsey Brothers, A.J. Capps, Katie Capps, Riley Carnes, Jordan Cushenbery, Amanda Denny, Ryan Garretson, Emily Lattin, Kurt Lockwood, Quint Lockwood, Salena McCarter, Jackson Newby, Ty Wood, Zachary Wood.

• Silver Achievement Pin — Maddie Brothers, Mackenzie Chaffin, Paige Chaffin, Desirae Combs, Dusti Doub, Kylie Ewing, Adam Lattin, Kolby Lay, Ky Lee, Joshua Mitchell and Mitchell Reitz.

• Guard for Silver Pin — Brad Hershey, Cody O’Brien, Josie Reilly.
• Leadership Achievement Pin — Beth Fentress, Miranda Gordon, Jay O’Brien, Christian Patrzykont, Courtney Voelker.

• Gold Achievement Pin — Craig Fentress, Gordon Gartner, Heath Hoffmeister, Nathan Linnebur, Rachel Linnebur, Kristi Morris, Shelby Smith.
• Guard for Gold Pin — Shannon Blaes, Jennifer Clark, Megan Evans, Erin King, Mary Reilly.

Those 4-H members who were recognized for completion of their 2008 record books were:

• Beef — Shannon Blaes, Gordon Gartner, Grant Gartner, Boone Ott.

• Bucket calf — Landon Ewing, Lane Ewing, Josie Reilly, Zach Wood.

• Clothing and textiles — Shannon Blaes, Jennifer Clark, Mary Reilly, Justin Ward.

• Dairy — Gabe Evans, Salena McCarter.

• Dog — Caitlynn Stevenson.

• Entomology — Caitlynn Stevenson.

• Fiber arts — Jennifer Clark, Kylie Ewing, KyLee Wagner.

• Food nutrition — Jennifer Clark, Josie Reilly, Mary Reilly, Justin Ward.

• Forestry — Tina Voelker.

• Health and wellness — Quinton Hershey.

• Home environment — Courtney Voelker.

• Leadership — Shannon Blaes, Nathan Linnebur, Mary Reilly, Tina Voelker.

• Meat goat — Justin Ward, Lex Ward.

• Pets — Andrew Metcalf.

• Photography — Beth Fentress, Shane Moore, Jackson Newby, Lex Ward.
• Plant science — Cory Blaes, Landon Ewing, Lane Ewing, Justin Ward.
• Poultry — Cory Blaes, Nathan Linnebur, Rachel Linnebur.

• Rabbit — Christopher Burdick, Ky Lee.

• Reading — Beth Fentress, Rhett Newby.

• Reporter notebook — Mary Reilly.

• Secretary notebook — Drake King.

• Self determined — Mary Reilly.

• Sheep — Shannon Blaes, Jerica Hall, Jackson Newby, Boone Ott.

• Shooting sports — Joshua Mitchell.

• Space tech — Craig Fentress.

• Swine — Colben Dodson, Christian Patrzykont, Josie Reilly, Mary Reilly.

• Visual arts and crafts — Shannon Blaes, Justin Ward, Lex Ward, Zach Wood.

• Wood science — Shannon Blaes, Grant Gartner, Courtney Voelker, and Justin Ward.

Awards were also presented to those 4-H youths completing their first year of activity. They include Cara DeTar, Lane Ewing, Landon Ewing, Damon Higbie.

Special recognition was also given to the Montgomery County Livestock Skillathon team that will represent Kansas at the national competition this weekend in Louisville, Ky. Team members include Tina Voelker, Levi Clubine, Mary Reilly and Erin King.

Skillathon coaches Phil Reilly and Chuck Voelker also thanked Ed Hewlett of rural Independence for his help in teaching the skillathon team about sheep knowledge. Hewlett was presented with a shepherd’s crook signed by each of the team members.

Brian Swisher, 4-H Extension agent, also noted that all nine 4-H clubs in Montgomery County were recipients of Purple Seals for 2008.

Club leaders from each 4-H club were also recognized for their years of service.

BY KATHY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

CANEY — Final preparations are taking place for the Lincoln Grade School Carnival, sponsored by the Lincoln Boosters, to be held Saturday night, Nov. 15. The cafeteria will open at 5:30 p.m. and the booths and games will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets will be sold the night of the carnival in the office main hallway and the gym and sell for 25¢ each, or a kid’s wristband (8th grade and younger) which works for any of the games except bingo, the toy room, Bullpup Room and the Country Store.

The cafeteria menu will include chili, barbecue sandwich, Frito chili pie or chili dogs at $3 each; nachos and hot dogs, $1.50 each; dill pickles, 50 cents each; dessert, $1 each and pop, 75 cents. A Meal Deal is $4 and consists of a main dish, dessert and drink

Raffle tickets are being sold for a $1 donation to win a free ride on a Cessna plane, a holiday theme gift basket and a Bullpup Spirit theme basket. You do not need to be present at the carnival to win one of these prizes. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Rhonda Inman family. Rhonda is a teacher at Lincoln Grade School and her husband, Kevin, has been diagnosed with cancer and the money will be used for medical expenses.

Door prizes for kids and adults will also be given away throughout the evening.

The games and booths this year include: Gone Fishing, Plinko, Cake Walk, Dessert Walk, Pop Toss (9 and under), Pop Toss (10 and up), Duck Pond, Spin the Wheel, Basketball Shoot, Football Toss, Grab Bag, Dice Throw, Tattoos and two Moon Walks (one for 8 and under, the other for 9 to 13).

There will also be a Balloons, Toys and Cotton Candy Room, Country Store, and a new addition this year will be the Bullpup Spirit Room. Everything in that room will have to do with school spirit and carnival directors urge everyone to stop by and check out the items. Bingo, complete with all kinds of prizes, is always a big attraction and will be held in the multi-purpose room.

Every game or booth at the carnival takes one ticket to participate including bingo.

“We invite everyone to attend the Lincoln Grade School Carnival on Saturday night,” said Cathey Scoles, carnival co-director. “There is something for all ages at economical prices, plus lots of prizes, great food and loads of fun.” Scoles is being assisted by Marilyn Nelson as the other carnival co-director with the additional help of a host of parents, students, teachers, businesses and individuals.

The Lincoln students this week have also been a part of a “pop contest” and the class winner from the pre-K through third grades and the fourth through sixth grades, will receive a popcorn party in the future from the Lincoln Boosters. The students have been donating two liter bottles of pop for the carnival.

Proceeds from the carnival are used by the Lincoln Boosters to purchase needed equipment for the school and provide special activities for the students during the year.

BY ANDY TAYLOR Two rural Montgomery County homes were damaged by fire in a 36-hour span, keeping rural firefighters busy while braving cold weather.On Monday morning, fire damaged the home of Rick and Linda Tucker, who live between Tyro and Jefferson.  Members of the Montgomery County Rural Fire Department and Independence Fire Department were dispatched to the home shortly before 6:30 a.m.  When firefighters arrived, smoke was pouring from the attic.   While the home was not extensively damaged by flames, the home did sustain heavy smoke and water damage.  No injuries were reported, and no known cause of the fire has been reported. Fire destroyed the home of Mike and Christy Goodwin one mile south of Cherryvale on county road 4800 shortly after 10 p.m., Saturday night.The home and all personal belongings were considered a total loss.The family was not at home at the time of the fire.When the time firefighters arrived at the scene, flames had engulfed the two-story structure. No injuries were reported.The Montgomery County Rural Fire Department and Cherryvale Fire-Rescue Department responded to the blaze.No known cause of the fire has been revealed.A special fund has been established at Community National Bank of Cherryvale for persons to provide monetary donations to the Goodwin family. To make a donation, make the check payable to “Mike Goodwin Family Fire Fund.” Checks can also be sent to Community National Bank, PO Box 307, Cherryvale, KS 67335.More details and photos of the two fires will be printed in the Nov. 13 edition of the Montgomery County Chronicle.

GARAGE SALES / AUCTIONS:

CANEY: Saturday, Nov. 8, 300 S. State, 8 a.m. to? Rain or shine. Household items, knick-knacks, misc. furniture, TVs, small chest freezer, children and adult clothing and other misc. MC-45-1tb
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Sedan: Garage Sale. Saturday, Nov. 8. 8-? 615 E. Walnut. Kid’s clothes, newborn to size 10. Women’s clothes 6-10. Toys and miscellaneous. Everything priced to sell! CQ45-1tp
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OSWEGO: Garage at 112 Kansas Street on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 a.m. - ? Washer, Dryer, refrigerator with ice maker and other household items. LC45-1tp
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OSWEGO: Across alley from Oswego Senior Citizen Center, back door at 712 Illinois. Sat., Nov. 8, 8-? LC45-1tp

ITEMS FOR SALE:

TWIRLSTUFF SPORTSWEAR
514 Maple• Chetopa, KS 67336
100+ T-shirt Designs, Purses, Jewelry & Gifts
Holiday Hours: Friday 1-5, Saturday 1-5, Sunday 1-5.
Check out our booth at the Chetopa Pecan Fest!
Steel Buildings For Sale: 20×8x8; 40×8x8; 48×8.5×9.5; 53×8.5×9.5 shipping containers for rent. Camlock doors, hardwood floors support forklift. Delivery available. 1-785-655-9430 Solomon. www.chuckhenry.com complete web listing, photos, specs, pricing. (KPA)
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Pawhuska Pawn is Hunter’s headquarters. New Rifles, AMMO, Scopes, slings, reloading supplies. Check with us! CQ45-1tb
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WOOD FOR SALE: Oak, Hackberry, Some Hedge. Oswego area. Prices vary. Call 620-778-5092 or 620-778-3747. LC39-tf

VEHICLES FOR SALE:

2000 Ford F-250, 4×4 pickup. Short bed, automatic. Lots of extras. Good condition. $13,000. 620-249-2728 CQ44-2tb
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1989 FORD RANGER PARTS: Rebuilt transmission, 3,000 miles on it; transfer case; both axles; 3 inch suspension lift. 918-533-0611. LC39-tf
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2005 FORD F-150 XL 2WD, 4.2L V6, 5 speed, 50,000 miles, bug shield, tinted windows, window visors, tool box, bed liner, towing package, custom side decals, new tires, $8,500. 918-533-0611. L27-tf
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1993 CHEVOLET, 4 WD. 620-795-2617 or 620-778-3747. LC39-tf
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1985 CHEVY CAMARO V8, Auto, T-Top, $1,250. Call 620-778-3747 or 620-795-2617. LC43-tf

SPECIAL NOTICES:

PRESCRIPTIONS: Big Savings Possible on many prescriptions. Generics available for most medications including Arimidex, Boniva, Domperidone, Plavix, Quinine Sulfate and most Eye-Drops. Canada Drug Topeka 1-866-804-6100. (KPA)
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World’s Largest Gun Show - November 8th & 9th - Tulsa, OK Fairgrounds. Saturday 8-6, Sunday 8-4. Wanenmacher Productions. Free appraisals. Bring your guns! www.tulsaarmsshow.com. (KPA)
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Montgomery County will accept Sealed Bids for Uniform Rental. The Bid shall be based on the minimum specifications, which are available from the Public Works Coordinator, P.O. Box 663, Independence, KS 67301 or Phone (620) 330-1170, FAX (620) 330-1177. MC- M45-1tb

WANTED:

Wanted: Place to cut firewood. Oak or hedge - dead trees and dozed piles OK. Contact Butch Lewis at 620-725-3723 CQ44-2tp
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Wanted: Someone to do ironing in their home in the Moline or Sedan area. 918-688-6825. CQ45-1tp
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Day work wanted: Dale Smart. Phone: 620-515-4698 0r 620-725-3024. CQ45-2tp
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Will pay to hunt deer on your private property. One hunter. Dec. 3 - 8. Muzzleloader tag. Unit 12 and 14. 541-280-6813, Gilbert. CQ45-4tp
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WANTED: Old, obsolete firearms. Gun parts bought and sold. Freedom Gun Shop, Chetopa. 620-236-7177. LC40-tf
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WANTED: Junk cars and trucks, pay cash. 918-533-2417, 7 days a week. LC23-26tp

HELP WANTED:

WATER/SEWER OPERATOR: Person needed for water and sewer position in Chautauqua. Must live in Chautauqua or close surrounding area and be willing to get certification. If interested contact Tommy Lyons at 620-725-5414 or Pauline Roberts at 620-725-5109. CQ44-2tb
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Certified Water Operator: The City of Chetopa is seeking applications for a Certified Water Operator for the Class II Water Plant. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 332 Maple St., Chetopa, KS 67336 or email chetopacity@kans.com, 620-236-7511. LC45-1t
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POLICE OFFICER: The City of Cherryvale is now accepting applications for a police officer. For additional information or application, go to www.cherryvaleusa.com/pd. MG-M45-4tb
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CAMA OPERATOR/PERSONAL PROPERTY CLERK: The Labette County Appraiser’s Office is seeking applications for the position of CAMA operator/personal property clerk. Job entails operating computer for data entry and other office duties. Some travel required to attend training courses and schools. Benefits include vacation, insurance and retirement plan. Pay starts at $8.96 per hour. Health and drug screens required for successful applicant. Applications are available at the County Appraiser’s Office at the courthouse in Oswego and on-line at www.labettecounty.com. Labette County is an equal opportunity employer.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: The Labette County Highway Department is now accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Operator at the County Quarry, a Motor Grader Operator, and a Shop Mechanic. The Heavy Equipment Operator and the Motor Grader are Range 11, starting pay $10.05/hour. The Shop Mechanic is a Range 12, starting pay $10.43/hour. Taking applications until filled. Applications can be picked up at the Labette County Highway Department at 9th & Houston in Altamont, or the Clerk’s Office at the Courthouse in Oswego, or online at labettecounty.com. Labette County is a drug free workplace. All new hires are subject to a drug screening test and a physical. Labette County is an EOE. LC44-2t
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OUTREACH COORDINATION position available at Eureka Nursing Center. Seeking an energetic, outgoing individual for marketing and sales in the healthcare industry. Experience preferred but not required. Benefits include medical insurance as well as matching 401K. Apply, 1020 N. School in Eureka, see Brett Gerber, Administrator. CQ45-2tb
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CUSTODIAN: USD 447 is accepting applications for the position of custodian. Please contact Central Office, 618 East 4, Cherryvale, KS 67335 or call 620-336-8130 for an application. EOE. MG-C45-1tb
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REGISTERED NURSE: Full-time RN position opening, or RN to work every other weekend. Sign on bonus $750. Team up with Eureka Nursing Center. EOE, 401K, and health benefits. Applications, 1020 N. School, contact Krista Grogg, 620-583-7418. CQ45-2tb
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Help Wanted: Needed relief help for the dietary department at Howard Twilight Manor. For more information contact Brandi at 620-374-2495. EOE. CQ45-2tb
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Help Wanted: Wanted Experienced Kitchen Help at Ranch Restaurant. Contact Joe Stewart at 620 725-3241. CQ45-2tb
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: John Deere Ag & Bobcat Dealership in Craig, Colorado has the following positions available: Experienced Service Technicians, Service Manager, Parts Sales Persons. Excellent opportunity to enjoy Hunting, Fishing, Skiing, Competitive Wages, Commission & Benefits. Call Craig 970-824-6163 or fax 970-824-6344 creuer@tri-stateequip.com. (KPA)
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Exchange Coordinators Wanted. EF Foundation seeks energetic and motivated representatives to help find homes for Int’l exchange students. Commission/travel benefits. Must be 25+. 877-216-1293. (KPA)
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Extra Income Mailing Brochures. Weekly pay check! Free 24 hour information. 1-888-250-8110. (KPA)
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Heavy Equipment Training. Cranes-Dozers-Loaders. Huge Job Demand. National Certification. Licensed by OBPVS. Oklahoma College of Construction, 280 Quadrom, OKC, OK. www.Heavy9.com. 1-866-726-0577. (KPA)
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Mailing Brochures! Weekly pay + Bonus. Supplies furnished. Guaranteed Opportunity. Call now! 1-800-307-7131. (KPA)
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Earn Extra Income Mailing Brochures. Weekly pay + bonus! Supplies furnished. Guaranteed opportunity. 1-866-859-3349 code 12. (KPA)
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CDL-A DRIVERS: Expanding Fleet offering Regional/OTR runs. Outstanding Pay Package. Excellent Benefits. Generous Hometime. $300 Lease Special on Volvos. NATIONAL CARRIERS 1-888-707-7729. www.nationalcarriers.com. (KPA)
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*No Idle Law, No Problem* 100% APU Equipped. OTR Drivers wanted. Pre-pass EZ-Pass. Every 60K mile raises. 2006 and newer equipment. Passenger-Pet Policy. 100% No touch. 1-800-528-7825. (KPA)
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No Truck Driver Experience: No Problem. Wil-Trans Trucking Will Teach You. Company Sponsored CDL Training. Be OTR in Three Weeks. 888-861-2413. Must be 23. (KPA)

LEGAL SERVICES:

Social Security disability claims; Saunders & Saunders Attorneys at Law. No recovery, No fee! 1-800-259-8548. (KPA)

AREA SERVICES:

Piano/Keyboard Lessons in Sedan: Give the gift of music to your loved one all year long. Lessons times available for fall/winter schedule. Beginning-Adult lessons offered each week. Pay by the month. Teaching methods to play by note reading, and also how to play by ear. Call Margie at 620-249-9562. CQ32-tfn-nc
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Lazy Bear Computers: in-home repair and upgrades. We come to you. 620-725-5465, 620-330-0330, www.lazybearcomputers.com. mjking@lazybearcomputers.com. CQ1-tfn
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Gragg Dozer Service, Inc.
Dozers, trackhoe, motor-grader
and dump trucks
Basements-Ponds-Lagoons-tree removal-trenches-septic tanks
Pond waters and general dirt work
Hauling dirt, rock, gravel
Howard, Kan.
Bryce: 620-205-9933 / Ernie: 620-330-1467
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Dozer for hire: D8 and D6, trackhoe, dump trucks, new ponds, pond repairs, brush and hedge row clearing, road construction and rock hauling. Riggs Welding, (620) 736-2038. CQ1-tfn
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CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: 30 years experience, commercial or residential. Vernon Sandusky, 620-922-3322. LC23-tf
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OSBORNE ROCK HAULING, LLC: Rock, Sand, Topsoil, Fill Dirt & Lime. 620-795-2749 or 620-423-2532. LC31-tf
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PLUMB & SQUARE CONSTRUCTION now offering seamless gutters, many color options; specializing in roofing; new construction, renovations; decks; custom handrail; sheet rock; plumbing; electrical; soffitt; fascia; painting; doors and windows. (620) 762-3561. Eric Blundell, Owner/Operator. LC41-tf
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GREENWOOD TREE SERVICE AND GENERAL EXCAVATION AND CONCRETE: Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Phone 620-778-9224. LC3-tf
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THOMAS TREE SERVICE: Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding, have chipper, grapple and bucket truck. Insured. Call for free estimates, 620-725-5722 or 620-249-8773. CQ-tfn
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WILLIAMS TREE SERVICE: Insured, free estimates, stump grinding, trees trimmed, brush and tree removal, chipper, bucket and grapple truck. Can’t reach or lift, call 620-374-2247. CQ1-tfn
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CUSTOM FENCE BUILDING
New, rebuilt, fence removal, clearing
Corrals and pens
HAROLD RIGGS FENCING
Severy, Kan.
620-736-2242 Cell 620-779-1813
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MR. HANDYMAN NOW HAS ROTO SEWER CLEANING SERVICE. Call 620-725-3010. CQ1-tfn
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SEPTIC TANKS: Sold and installed. Contact Roland Meisch at 620-374-2556 . CQ1-tfn
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Rinck’s Septic Cleaning
Serving SEK for 28 years. Honest, reliable & reasonable. In Independence, Kan. Call 620-331-0591 or cell 620-205-9752. MC-R38-16tb
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WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620-249-2867. CQ1-tfn

FOR RENT:

5/BR/2BA $268/Mo! Bank Foreclosure! 4/BR $199/Mo! 5% down 30 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-585-3560 ext B738. (KPA)
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HUD Homes! 5/BR $355/Mo! 3/BR $199/Mo! 5% down 30 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-585-3560 ext 8468. (KPA)
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The deadline to place an advertisement is 5 p.m., Monday!
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REAL ESTATE:

MOLINE: For rent, 2 bedroom house, 1 bath, 1 car garage, $275 a month. $220 deposit. 316 North Biddle. Available Dec. 11. Veronica Seimears 620-779-1423. CQ44-tfn
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FOR SALE OR RENT IN OSWEGO: OFFICE/STORE SPACE, approximately 2,000 sq. ft. in downtown Oswego on Commercial St. WOULD BE A GOOD INVESTMENT! Call 405-691-1282 or 405-205-4398. LC18-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO AREA: 2 Bedroom Mobile Home in the country; 1 Bedroom apartment in town. 620-423-4022. LC40-9t

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FOR SALE BY OWNER IN EDNA: 2 story Victorian Home with Vinyl Siding, CH/A, 3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs, 1 bathroom, Living Room, Foyer, Den and Kitchen, Shed in Back Yard and Wood Privacy Fence. $48,500 or best offer. Call 620-236-7799. LC45-1tp

MOBILE HOMES:

14 x 70 two bedroom, one bath mobile home with stove and refrigerator. Washer and dryer hookup. Deck on front and back with metal roof over all. A lot of remodeling in 2005 and 2008. Newer central heat/air. Garage, small building, RV hook-ups, fenced back yard. More than one acre. 514 E. County Road, Sedan. 620-216-6844 $26,000. CQ44-2tp
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Economic Stimulus Packages available for landowners. No Money our of pocket! Can do all land Improvements. Receive up to 7500 Tax Credit if haven’t purchased home in last 3 years. 30 homes to choose from. All Credit Qualifies. 42” plasma TV included with purchase. Call for approval. 918-576-3696 CQ45-tfn
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$7500 tax rebate program for manufactured housing. O down if you have land or family land, All homes New and used qualify. 42 inch plasma with purchase. Call Rick. 918-406-5097 CQ45-tfn

ADOPTIONS:

ADOPTIONS: Loving financially secure married couple want to give your newborn our love and a happy and secure home. Call our attorney about Amy/Ira 800-492-2011. (KPA)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:

ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE. Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 30 Machines and Candy. All for $9995. 1-888-753-3441. (KPA)

EDUCATION:

Airlines Are Hiring: Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. (888) 349-5387. (KPA)
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MISSOURI WELDING INSTITUTE. Nevada, Missouri. Become a Certified Pipe/Structural Welder. Graduate in 18 weeks, earn up to $35/hour. Companies calling weekly searching for our graduates. 1-800-667-5885. (KPA)
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Attend College Online from home. Medical, business, paralegal, computers, criminal justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121, www.CenturaOnline.com. (KPA)

LIBERTY — The Liberty United Methodist Church will be bestowed the Missouri School of Religion-Center for Rural Ministry’s Rural Church of the Year Award at a banquet dinner in Columbia, Mo., on Friday, Nov. 21.

The church was notified last week that it received the Rural Church Award for its continued growth in ministry and congregational leadership.

The Missouri School of Religion-Center for Rural Ministry, located in Jefferson City, Mo., honors two rural churches each year regardless of their denomination or affiliation. Churches that apply for the award have to satisfy criteria in four areas, which include:

* Nurture of the members of the congregation, preparing them for Christian discipleship, and building the Body of Christ through evangelistic outreach.

* Ministries of social concern, justice and compassion to the geographic local community within which the congregation is located, and to the larger community - state, nation and world.

* Support of the denomination with which the congregation is affiliated, and of the many ministries in which it shares with the denomination.

* Involvement in ecumenical or interfaith partnerships in education, worship or mission endeavors.

Judges in the competition found that the Liberty church satisfied the guidelines for the award because of the church’s recent completion of its fellowship hall, its continued youth and senior citizen ministries, and many other programs involving church members.

“I’m very proud of our church members,” said pastor Bill Booe of the Liberty United Methodist Church. “Receiving an award like this is a testament to how God has blessed this church through its members.”

The Missouri School of Religion also cited the Liberty church for the congregation’s work in helping people who face natural disasters. Church members led an effort to provide assistance to victims in Greensburg, Kan., following a May 2007 tornado in that western Kansas town. And, when flood waters hit Montgomery County in July 2007, the Liberty church members played a key role in providing assistance in a myriad of forms, from providing a place for tetanus vaccinations, food donations, and helping volunteers with meals.

Said the church’s application for the Rural Church Award, “Following the Greensburg tornado, our community became involved in a disaster of our own; we endured a record flood. Our church became a staging area. Church members provided meals and housing over a three day period while the area was without electricity. The “Flood of 2007” in the Liberty and Coffeyville, Kansas areas was a true test for all the preplanning that had taken place by the Liberty United Methodist Church Disaster Coordinators. Flood victims were brought to the church after being rescued from their homes by the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department, along with a swift water rescue team from Topeka and Silverlake, Kansas and Leawood, Kansas Fire Departments. The church also provided a tetanus shot vaccination to the individuals that had been in the floodwaters. None of this would have been possible without the addition to our church. In the months after the flood, the church became the local staging area for the Fellowship of Christian Farmers. This is an international organization of Christian farmers who follow after a disaster primarily rebuilding fencing for those in need. Members of our congregation joined a representative of the Christian Farmers Organization to build fences in the Coffeyville and Liberty area. It is obvious that this church, and its facilities, can fulfill a great need to not only those of us within, but to so many others as well, in an emergency or disaster situation. On the anniversary of the Flood of 2007, we meet in the same fellowship hall to celebrate one of God’s richest blessings – recovery.”

The Lincoln Memorial Elementary School Carnival is fast approaching and the evening’s event will be chocked full of food, games and prizes. The carnival, sponsored annually by the Lincoln Boosters, will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at the school with the cafeteria opening its doors at 5:30 p.m. The booths will be open from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

A drawing will also be held for a free Cessna airplane ride, a basket full of Bullpup items and a specially made basket prepared by the school secretaries. Presales of the drawing and carnival booth tickets will be held Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at the school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each of those three days. Booth tickets will sell 5/$1 and wristbands, good for 8th grade and under, will sell for $5. The night of the carnival booth tickets will be 6/$1 or wristbands $6. The raffle tickets are available for a $1 each donation.

Cathey Scoles, carnival co-chair, said the Boosters will donate the proceeds from the airplane flight/baskets raffle to the family of Rhonda Inman, special education instructor at Lincoln. Her husband, Kevin, has been diagnosed with cancer and the money will be used for the family to make trips to Houston, Texas for his medical treatment.

The carnival will feature a number of booths and activities for the entire family, regardless of age, and next week’s Chronicle will carry details of the booths and cafeteria menu.

Those who cannot purchase the presale tickets, or anyone with questions about the carnival, may contact Scoles at 620-289-4512 or 918-440-3080. She is being assisted by Marilyn Nelson as co-chair of the carnival.

CHERRYVALE — It just wasn’t meant to be.

The Cherryvale Chargers’ hopes for continued action in the class 3A state playoffs took a humble turn Tuesday when Cherryvale was overpowered by the Galena Bulldogs, 34-24, at a packed Logan Park Stadium.

The loss finished the Chargers’ season with an impressive 9-1 record.

“I told the guys after the game that they should run off the field the same way they ran onto the field: with heads held high and chests out,” said Harry Hester, Cherryvale head coach. “Obviously, if this loss didn’t hurt, then something’s wrong. But when you look at the overall body of work this season, our guys accomplished a great season and restored pride and confidence in the program.”

Hester said he realized before Tuesday’s battle that Galena would likely be the most physical, aggressive and athletic team that the Chargers have faced this season. And, the Bulldogs from the CNC League did not disappoint. Using an offensive that relied on a methodical rushing attack, the Bulldogs pounded the pigskin in incremental drives before being able to extend a sizable lead in the second half.

“They were big and quick and did a nice job pushing the ball,” said Hester. “But, our guys didn’t have panic in their eyes. Even when they were down 34-12 late in the game, our team didn’t quit and ended up putting two more touchdowns on the scoreboard.”

After Galena scored on its opening possession on a ground-only offensive attack, the Chargers would answer in the second quarter when Robert Lane caught a 23-yard pass from quarterback Brandon Blackburn. The two teams would exchange touchdowns before the Bulldogs added a back-breaking score shortly before halftime to take a 20-12 halftime lead. Cherryvale’s second touchdown came from Blackburn, who snuck past the Bulldog defense and hit the endzone on a 10-yard run.

Galena began extending its lead in the third stanza with a pair of touchdowns. However, Cherryvale, trailing 34-12, would not go down without throwing a few late-game blows. The Chargers scored twice in the final period to narrow the gap to 34-24 and keep Galena in the bout until the final horn. Lane was credited with one of those two fourth-quarter touchdowns when he caught a 64-yard pass. Blackburn was credited with the final touchdown, which came on a 12-yard run.

While Galena claimed the victory, the Chargers had the upperhand on the statistics sheets. The Cherryavle offensive amassed 351 total yards (131 rushing, 220 passing) while Galena collected 305 yards (244 rushing, 61 passing). And, both teams had the same number of total plays: 58 each.

Tuesday’s game was the finale for a group of CHS seniors, including Brandon Blackburn, Justin Lane, Dennon Windsor, Kenan Booe, Robert Lane, Ryan Studebaker, Troy Steffen, Brett Thornton, Tony Cruz and Chance Baker. Hester said he was proud to share a successful season with those seniors, all of whom had not experienced a state playoff berth. Cherryvale’s last playoff experience came in the 2004 season — when this year’s seniors were in the eighth grade.

GHS CHS
First downs 16 16
Rushes-yds. 49-244 34-131
Passing yards 61 220
Pass comp./att./int. 4-9-1 10-24-3
Return yards 20 23
Punts-avg. 4-37.0 1-28.0
Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0
Penalties-yds. 7-60 2-16

• Rushing: (GHS) Albright 17-89, Keyser 12-83, Martin 10-59, Clark 7-9, Butler 1-2, Morton 2-2; (CHS) Lane 17-65, Blackburn 14-59, Bolinger 1-11, Lopez 2-(- 4)

• Passing: (GHS) Martin 4-9-1-61; (CHS) Blackburn 10-24-3-220

• Receiving: (GHS) Clark 2-11, Butler 1-34, Keyser 1-16; (CHS) Baker 5-94, Lane 2-87, Lopez 2-25, Studebaker 1-14.

CANEY — Plans for a state playoff berth came to a sudden close for the Caney Valley High School football team when the Bullpups lost to the Galena Bulldogs, 42-16, in the class 3A district 1 playoff finale last Thursday night, Oct. 30

The loss dropped the Bullpups’ final record to 6-3 as the team missed its first state playoff tournament since 2003.

The game also was the finale for CVHS seniors Joel Nunneley, Jakob Price, Kyle Kuehn, Kyle Howard, Brad Terry, Brandon Layton, Tyler Garton, Branden Stephens and Kyler Waggoner.

“Our seniors have been in the state playoffs throughout their high school years, so it was disappointing to not make the playoffs in their final year,” said Criss Davis, Caney Valley head coach. “But our guys learned a lot of life’s lessons throughout their high school careers. They learned a big lesson in that game: nothing is given to you in life. You’ve got to go earn it.”

Galena jumped to a 21-0 lead when the Bulldogs hit the end zone on a pair of first quarter possessions before picking up a loose Caney Valley fumble and returning the pigskin into the endzone from 48 yards in the second quarter.

That fumble-returned touchdown seemed to collapse the Bullpup mast as the Caney Valley team was unable to muster a comeback against the visiting Galena squad.

Even though Caney Valley’s Jakob Price hit paydirt on a 47-yard run before halftime. Galena would answer with one touchdown before halftime to lift the Bulldogs to a 28-8 lead at intermission. The Bulldogs then scored two more touchdowns in the second half before Caney Valley’s junior varsity team scored with less than 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter to pare the final deficit margin to 26 points. Tim Shamblin was credited with scoring the final Caney Valley touchdown of the 2008 season.

Davis said Galena’s touchdown prior to the halftime break was a backbreaker.

“I think I saw a few heads drop after that touchdown,” said Davis.
Caney Valley had 214 yards in total offense (163 rushing, 51 passing) while Galena used a mixture of attacks to amass 318 offensive yards (145 rushing, 173 passing). Three of Galena’s touchdowns came on passing plays while two others were made on rushing possessions.

Turnovers also stymied Caney Valley in the game. The Bullpups gave up the ball five times (two interceptions and three fumbles) while Galena had only two turnovers.

The Bullpups did have one friend on the gridiron: the officiating crews. Officials whistled Galena 10 times in the games for 100 penalty yards, including as many as four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Meanwhile, Caney Valley was flagged three times for 15 yards.

So, what was Caney Valley unable to do against Galena? Davis said the Bullpups faced an immovable offensive line in the Bulldogs.

“Galena had the most physical and aggressive line we’ve seen this season, even tougher than Riverton,” he said. “And, we also were unable to stop Galena’s third down conversions. Several times in the first half, Galena had a third down and long. But, we were unable to stop those conversions. And, that’s what broke our back.”

CVHS GHS
First downs 11 13
Rushes-yds. 39-163 36-145
Passing yds. 51 173
Total yds. 214 318
Pass comp./att./int. 4-10-2 7-11-1
Punts-avg. 3-29.7 2-26.5
Fumbles-lost 3-3 1-1
Penalties-yds. 3-15 10-100