BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

More than one month after Montgomery County voters went to the polls for an election, those same county voters will soon prepare for another election cycle.

The dates for the city council, school board and community college elections are now set with the deadline to file for office to be noon Tuesday, Jan. 27. Should three or more candidates seek the same office, then a primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3.

A general election will be held on Tuesday, April 7.

Persons interested in filing for any of the city council, school board or college trustee positions listed below can fill out necessary papers at the Montgomery County Clerk’s Office in Independence or at any city hall in Montgomery County.

Listed below are the offices (and their current holders) that will be up for election in the upcoming election cycle.
• USD 436-Caney Valley Board of Education: There are three positions to be decided in the 2009 election cycle. They include the offices now held by Sherry Rackliff (District A, Position 1), Tim Rigdon (District B, Position 3), and a position that was left vacant with the recent resignation of board member David Young (District A, Position 2).

The positions now held by board members Suellen Holtzman, Debbie Morrison, David Deal and Jack Kopfman will not be decided until the 2011 election cycle.

School board members serve four-year terms, which begin in July after their election.

• USD 445-Coffeyville Board of Education: Three members of the USD 445-Cofeyville Board of Education will have their seats decided in the spring 2009 elections. Those positions are now held by Cathy Schald, Helen Ellerman and Jerry Hamm. The positions now held by Larry McGinnis, Gene Brownlee, Denise Gates and Mike Mason will be decided in the 2011 election cycle.

School board members serve four-year terms, which begin in July after their election.

• USD 446-Independence Board of Education: Three members of the USD 446-Independence Board of Education will be up for election in the spring 2009 elections. They are Jeff Chubb, Jim Kelley and Cindi Sherwood. The seats now held by board members Sherry Epp, Tom Schroeder, Carole Farthing, and Marty Reichenberger will not be decided until the spring 2011 election cycle.

School board members serve four-year terms, which begin in July after their election.

• USD 447-Cherryvale Board of Education: There are four positions to be decided in the 2009 election cycle. Those positions are now held by Lance Carter, Tina Cunningham, Bruce Thornton and Gina Booe.

The positions held by board members Sharon Wadman, Cody Smith and Michelle Loganbill will not be decided until the 2011 election cycle.

School board members serve four-year terms, which begin in July after their election.
• Cherryvale City Co
uncil: There are two positions on the Cherryvale City Council to be decided in the 2009 election cycle. They are the seats held by councilors Chad Wickham (ward 1) and Jerry Wallace (ward 2). Wallace indicated at the Cherryvale City Council meeting on Monday night, Dec. 15, that he will not seek re-election to the council.

The positions now held by councilors Randy Wagoner (ward 2) and Kevin Crane (ward 1) as well as Mayor John Wright will not be decided until the 2011 election cycle.

City councilors serve four-year terms, which begin in the first regularly-scheduled meeting following their April election.

• Caney City Council: There are five total positions to be determined in the 2009 election cycle. Those council positions are now held by Ron Wade (ward 1), Joe Taylor (ward 2), Kelly McIntosh (ward 3), and Carol McClure (ward 4). The position of mayor, now held by Dale McBride, will also be decided in the 2009 election.

The positions now held by councilors Erin Munday (ward 1), Penny Coy (ward 2), Jason Moore (ward 3) and Chad Bradford (ward 4) will not be decided until the 2010 election cycle.

City councilors and mayor serve two-year terms. Their terms of service begin at the April council meeting following the general election.

• Coffeyville City Commission: There will be three members on the five-member city commission whose terms of service will expire with the 2009 spring elections. Those positions are now held by Virgil Horn (four-year term), Richard Gonzales (four-year term) and Pam Jones (two-year term). The positions now held by commissioners Alec Hendryx and R.J. Warren will not be decided until the 2011 election cycle.

• Independence City Commission: Two members of the three-member Independence City Commission will face re-election prospects in the 2009 elections. Those two commissioners are Rick Mott and Debra Coy. The commission post now held by Darrel Unruh will not be decided until the 2011 election cycle.

City commissioners serve four-year terms.

• Independence Community College: There will be four positions considered for Independence Community College trustees in the spring 2009 election cycle. Three of those positions are now held by Norman Chambers, Tom Tyler and Dan Dollison. A fourth position is held by Lisa Drumeller. She was appointed in October to the unexpired term of Kevin Kaff. Because more than one-half of Kaff’s term was remaining when Drumeller was appointed to the election, the position will be considered for election to complete the final two years of that position. The position will then revert back to a regular four-year term in 2011.

The positions now held by board members Jay Jones and Kenny Wilson will be decided in the 2011 election cycle

College trustees serve four-year terms, which begin in July following the April election

• Coffeyville Community College: Three members of the CCC board of trustees will have their positions expire in 2009. Those trustees are Blake Allen, Gilmer Nellis and Becky Medley. The positions now held by Buck Walton, Lue Barndollar and Sherri Melander will not expire until 2011.
College trustees serve four-year terms, which begin in July following the April election.

BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

CANEY — A member of the Caney City Council will soon resign in order to accept employment with the Caney Police Department.

Ron Wade, a ward 1 city councilor, announced Monday that he would be leaving his current job as a detective with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department and accept a job as a police officer with the Caney Police Department. At a special council meeting at Caney City Hall on Monday, councilors gave unanimous approval to Wade being named a police officer effective Jan. 10.

Wade had served with the local police force in the early 1990s before working with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department in several capacities.

Councilors said they were glad to have Wade back in the local department.

“I think Ron would be a great asset to our department,” said councilor Joe Taylor. “He has a lot of knowledge in drug investigations.”

Police chief Rick Pell also said he was excited to bring Wade’s breadth of law enforcement experience to the Caney department.

“When I told our officers that Ron wanted to come back to the department, they were really excited to hear the news,” said Pell. “They look to Ron as a mentor.”

Because laws prohibit city employees from serving on the city council, Wade will have to resign his position as ward 1 councilor. A replacement will be named by the council at a later date.

In other business transacted at Monday’s special council meeting, councilors delayed a decision on a bid to begin the third phase of the Caney City Hall project. The third phase involves the construction of a council chamber/municipal courtroom.

The council received a bid from Chris Uber of Uber Construction for the erection of the walls and roof at a cost of $90,000. Placement of the glass windows will cost an additional $5,000.

The bid does not include the exterior treatment, which calls for the facility to have the same slate and brick covering as the remainder of the Caney City Hall. The slate and brick would be installed at a later date.

The bid also does not include the finishing treatments inside the facility, including sheetrock, plumbing, cabinets and placement of fixtures in a bathroom and kitchenette. Those, too, would be handled at a later time, councilors said.

Councilors had questions about Uber’s bid, specifically if a metal finish would conflict with the eventual placement of the slate and bricks on the building’s exterior. Councilors said they wished to have clarification on the bid from the project architect, Heckman and Associates of Independence, when the council meets for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Jan. 21.

Councilors also agreed to amend the city’s 2008 budget in five specific funds: general fund, special highway fund, water fund, water debt reserve fund and solid waste fund.

Those funds will have additional money devoted to them as the 2008 budget year comes to a close. The existing mill levy will not be impacted by the increase of funds because several revenue sources devoted to those funds were higher than previously anticipated.

Those five funds will increase by the following amounts in the 2008 budget:

• General fund: from $1,067,423 to $1,115,000, a difference of about $13,000.

• Special highway fund: from $70,000 to $82,000, a difference of $12,000.

• Water fund: from $492,000 to $505,000, a difference of $13,000.

• Water debt reserve fund: from $72,835 to $88,000, a difference of about $15,165.

• Solid waste fund: from $179,000 to $215,000, a difference of about $36,000.

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Present at Monday’s meeting were councilors Joe Taylor, Chad Bradford, Erin Munday and Kelly McIntosh. Councilor Ron Wade communicated with the council via a conference telephone call. Absent were councilors Penny Coy, Carol McClure and Jason Moore.

(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009)

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Publication: January 1, 2009
Expires: January 16th, 2009
Name of Grantee: Montgomery County
Address: 217 Myrtle; P.O. Box 446, Independence, KS 67301
Grantee’s Telephone Number: 620-330-1200
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Montgomery County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
Because these funds are needed on an emergency basis due to a declared disaster, the local and state comment periods have been combined. On or after January 16th, 2009, Montgomery County will submit a request to the State of Kansas for the release of Federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383) to undertake the following project:
Project Number: Urgent Need CDBG Grant
Project Name: FEMA Flood Buy-Out
Project Type: This project will consist of participating in the FEMA Flood Buy-out that is available to homeowners affected by the June 30, 2007 flood. Assistance will be in the form of acquisition, demolition and relocation.
Project Location: The location of the project consists of an area designated by a flood map kept at County Clerk’s Office. Generally, the location is within the boundaries of Montgomery County, Kansas.
Estimated HUD/CDBG Funds: $413,815
Estimated Total Project Cost: $1,987,526

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Montgomery County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Montgomery County Clerk’s Office, 217 Myrtle, Independence, Kansas and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Because these funds are needed on an emergency basis due to a declared disaster, the local and state comment periods have been combined. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the : Montgomery County Clerk’s Office, 217 Myrtle, Independence, Kansas, 67301 and the Kansas Department of Commerce, CDBG Program, 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 100, Topeka, KS, 66612. All comments received by January 16th , 2009 will be considered by Montgomery County and the Kansas Department of Commerce, CDBG Program, before the State of Kansas approves the request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP (Plaintiff)
vs.
Judy A. Crumrine, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV152I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Lot 6, Cresthill Addition to the City of Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 201 Crestview Drive, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, Sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS #18213)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92556)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Chase Home Finance LLC (Plaintiff)
vs.
Gerard G. Williams and Stephanie Williams, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV151I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Beginning at the NE corner of the NE/4 of Section 32, Township 32, Range 16, Montgomery County, Kansas, thence West 311 feet, thence South 1,478 feet more or less to the North bank of ravine, thence Northeasterly along the North edge of the ravine to the East line of said NE/4, thence North to place of beginning, lying South of U.S. Highway 160, Montgomery County, Kansas, EXCEPT a tract of land located in a portion of the NE/4 of Section 32, Township 32 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., Montgomery County, Kansas, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the NE corner of the NE/4 of said Section 32; THENCE South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE/4 a distance of 382.90 feet to the South right of way line of U.S. Highway 160, and the POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract of land; THENCE continuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said NE/4 a distance of 589.00 feet; THENCE North 88 degrees 27 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 165.00 feet;
THENCE North 00 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 534.00 feet to said South right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 160; THENCE North 72 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East along said South right of way line a distance of 169.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, commonly known as 2115 E. Main Street, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, Sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Mark Mellor (KS #10255)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92582)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Chase Home Finance LLC (Plaintiff)
vs.
Jack L. Osborne and Jean A. Osborne, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV148I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Lot 45, College Crest Addition #3 to the City of Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 1008 N. 18th Place, Independence, KS 67307 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS #18213)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92099)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT

CitiMortgage, Inc. (Plaintiff)
vs.
Gary L. Thornton and Carol M. Thornton, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV115I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
The East 80 Feet of Lot 1 and the North 5 1/2 Feet of the East 80 Feet of Lot 2, Block 29, City of Independance, Montgomery County, Kansas., commonly known as 219 N. 5th Street, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Mark Mellor (KS #10255)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600 • (913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (90226)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. (Plaintiff)
vs.
MICHAEL R STEVENS, et. al. (Defendants)
No. 08CV68I
Div. No.
K.S.A. 60
Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF
SHERIFF’S SALE
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Montgomery, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 08CV68I, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the south door of Judicial Center in the City of Independence in said County, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 pm, of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, to wit:
LOT 14, RIVERVIEW ADDITION #2, CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS, Commonly known as 813 E Main, Independence, Kansas 67301
This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
6310 Lamar, Suite 240
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 831-3000 • Fax No. (913)831-3320

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for FFMLT Trust 2005-F11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF11 (Plaintiff)
vs.
Erich Umlauf a/k/a Erich S. Umlauf; Dalia A. Umlauf a/k/a Dalia Umlauf; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); First Franklin Financial Corporation, (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV169I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of SUIT
THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the above-named defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned.
You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate:
Lots 3 and 4 Except the West 300 feet thereof, Sunset View Subdivision of the NW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 19, Township 32, Range 16, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 2609 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 28th day of January, 2009, in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS Bar No. 18213)
South & Associates, P.C.
245 N. Waco St., Suite 400
Wichita, KS 67202
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF (93556)

BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

SYCAMORE — Tuesday was the end of a career for a long-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Montgomery County.

Edna “Jo” Mills officially retired as the Sycamore postmaster, ending a career that began 35 years ago in Sycamore.

She joined the U.S. Postal Service as a temporary employee in 1975 and maintained that position until 1980, when she became officer in charge of the Sycamore Post Office. She was appointed postmaster on March 21, 1981.

In her role as a postmaster, Mills has had to adjust to numerous changes. But no change was greater like the time the Sycamore Post Office and a neighboring grocery store caught fire in 1986. The post office — an icon in the Sycamore community — was moved to Mills’ home temporarily until a new post office could be erected. A new building was erected one year later on the site of the former post office . . . and Mills returned to her customary position as postmaster and civil servant.

Mills says she is leaving the Sycamore Post Office in good hands. Her daughter, Janice Vail, will serve as officer in charge until a new postmaster is appointed. Vail, who has been employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years, says the Sycamore Post Office has been a second home of sorts as she was raised in that office and taught the ways of the U.S. Postal Service.

Mills also says she was looking forward to her retirement, which will include ample traveling to visit many family members.

“I plan to do some traveling with my sister,” she said. “I have nine brothers and sisters to go see, so I better get started. And, with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, I am sure I will be busy.”

A retirement reception was held in Mills’ honor on Tuesday afternoon in the Sycamore Post Office.

(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP (Plaintiff)
vs.
Judy A. Crumrine, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV152I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Lot 6, Cresthill Addition to the City of Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 201 Crestview Drive, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, Sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS #18213)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92556)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Chase Home Finance LLC (Plaintiff)
vs.
Gerard G. Williams and Stephanie Williams, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV151I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Beginning at the NE corner of the NE/4 of Section 32, Township 32, Range 16, Montgomery County, Kansas, thence West 311 feet, thence South 1,478 feet more or less to the North bank of ravine, thence Northeasterly along the North edge of the ravine to the East line of said NE/4, thence North to place of beginning, lying South of U.S. Highway 160, Montgomery County, Kansas, EXCEPT a tract of land located in a portion of the NE/4 of Section 32, Township 32 South, Range 16 East of the 6th P.M., Montgomery County, Kansas, and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the NE corner of the NE/4 of said Section 32; THENCE South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE/4 a distance of 382.90 feet to the South right of way line of U.S. Highway 160, and the POINT OF BEGINNING of the herein described tract of land; THENCE continuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said NE/4 a distance of 589.00 feet; THENCE North 88 degrees 27 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 165.00 feet;
THENCE North 00 degrees 23 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 534.00 feet to said South right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 160; THENCE North 72 degrees 34 minutes 49 seconds East along said South right of way line a distance of 169.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, commonly known as 2115 E. Main Street, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, Sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Mark Mellor (KS #10255)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92582)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Chase Home Finance LLC (Plaintiff)
vs.
Jack L. Osborne and Jean A. Osborne, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV148I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
Lot 45, College Crest Addition #3 to the City of Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 1008 N. 18th Place, Independence, KS 67307 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS #18213)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (92099)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KAN., CIVIL DEPARTMENT

CitiMortgage, Inc. (Plaintiff)
vs.
Gary L. Thornton and Carol M. Thornton, et al. (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV115I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of Sale
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Montgomery County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the the South door of the Judicial Center of the Courthouse at Independence, Montgomery County, Kansas, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 PM, the following real estate:
The East 80 Feet of Lot 1 and the North 5 1/2 Feet of the East 80 Feet of Lot 2, Block 29, City of Independance, Montgomery County, Kansas., commonly known as 219 N. 5th Street, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
South & Associates, P.C.
Mark Mellor (KS #10255)
6363 College Boulevard, Suite 100
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 663-7600
(913) 663-7899 (Fax)
Attorneys For Plaintiff (90226)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. (Plaintiff)
vs.
MICHAEL R STEVENS, et. al. (Defendants)
No. 08CV68I
Div. No.
K.S.A. 60
Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF
SHERIFF’S SALE
Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County of Montgomery, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 08CV68I, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the south door of Judicial Center in the City of Independence in said County, on January 15, 2009, at 2:00 pm, of said day the following described real estate located in the County of Montgomery, State of Kansas, to wit:
LOT 14, RIVERVIEW ADDITION #2, CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS, Commonly known as 813 E Main, Independence, Kansas 67301
This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Stanley Veach, sheriff
Montgomery County, Kansas
SHAPIRO & MOCK, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
6310 Lamar, Suite 240
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 831-3000
Fax No. (913)831-3320

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle on Dec. 18, 25 and Jan. 1, 2008)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for FFMLT Trust 2005-F11, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-FF11 (Plaintiff)
vs.
Erich Umlauf a/k/a Erich S. Umlauf; Dalia A. Umlauf a/k/a Dalia Umlauf; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); First Franklin Financial Corporation, (Defendants)
Case No. 08CV169I
Court Number:
Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

Notice Of SUIT
THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the above-named defendants and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any legal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased, and all other persons who are or may be concerned.
You are notified that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas, praying to foreclose a real estate mortgage on the following described real estate:
Lots 3 and 4 Except the West 300 feet thereof, Sunset View Subdivision of the NW/4 of the NW/4 of Section 19, Township 32, Range 16, Montgomery County, Kansas, commonly known as 2609 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence, KS 67301 (the “Property”)
and all those defendants who have not otherwise been served are required to plead to the Petition on or before the 28th day of January, 2009, in the District Court of Montgomery County, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Tricia M. Oldridge (KS Bar No. 18213)
South & Associates, P.C.
245 N. Waco St., Suite 400
Wichita, KS 67202
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF (93556)

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(Published in the Montgomery County Chronicle Thursday, Dec. 18 and 25, 2008)

CITY OF CANEY
RESOLUTION NO. 1190
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CANEY, KANSAS, FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE UPON THE STATEMENT OF THE ENFORCING OFFICER OF SAID CITY THAT THE STRUCTURE DESCRIBED HEREIN IS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS.
WHEREAS, the Enforcing Officer of the City of Caney, Kansas, has filed a statement in writing that the following described structure is unsafe or dangerous, to-wit:
BLOCK 8 LOT 1 SECTION 07 TOWNSHIP 35 RANGE 14 Highland Addition, to the City of Caney, Kansas, Montgomery County, Commonly Known as 314 N. Vine Ave. (House)
WHEREAS, Article 4, Chapter IV of the Code of the City of Caney, Kansas provides upon filing of such written statement, that the Governing Body of the City of Caney shall fix a time and place for hearing, by adoption of a resolution, which resolution shall be published and notice given to each owner, agent, lien holder and occupant as hereafter set forth: and
WHEREAS, the name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s), Owner(s) agent(s), lien holder(s) and occupant(s) are:
Owner(s): James V. & Randy R. Parks, 314 N. Vine, Caney, KS 67333.
1. Owner(s) Agent(s):
2. Lien holder(s): NONE
3. Occupant(s):
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CANEY, KANSAS:
SECTION 1. The Governing Body of the City of Caney, Kansas, does hereby fix the following time and place at which the owner, owner’s agent, and lien holder of record and any occupant of such structure may appear and show cause why said structure should not be condemned and ordered repaired or demolished:
Date of Hearing: February 16, 2008
Place of Hearing: Board of Education Office at 7:00 p.m., Caney, KS 67333
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks on the same day of each week in the County Chronicle, the official city newspaper.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Caney, Kansas, is hereby directed to mail a true and correct certified copy of the within Resolution by certified mail within three days after the date of publication hereof to each owner, agent, lien holder and occupant at the last known place of residence of each, marked “Deliver to Addressee Only” provided, that if the owner is a resident of Montgomery County, Kansas, the resolution shall be personally served within five days of such owner or delivered to their last known address and in this case, at least one week shall elapse between the service on such owner and the date set for the hearing.
ADOPTED by the governing body of the City of Caney on this December 15 2008
Dale McBride, mayor
ATTEST:
Carole Coker, city clerk

ITEMS FOR SALE:

APPLES/CIDER: Merry Christmas from Van Meter Orchards, Thayer, Kan.! Apples and cider still available. One mile north and 1/4 mile west of 169 and 47 Junction. Call 620-839-5612. MC-V51-1tb
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PIANO: Console piano with bench, excellent condition, $500. Call 620-879-5429 or 879-5853. MC-H51-1tp
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PIANOS: It’s not too late to save! Great deals now thru Christmas, on all digital, vertical and grand pianos at Mid-America Piano, Manhattan. 1-800-950-3774, www.piano4u.com. (KCAN)
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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. (KCAN)
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Building Structures: Seasonal Savings, fast delivery on all steel/wood-steel buildings. Great service, great selection, high quality. Sentinel Building Systems, 800-327-0790 ad 26, www.sentinelbuildings.com. (KCAN)
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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
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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES: Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator, 21.6 cu. ft., 2 yrs. old, white; Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerator, new, 22.6 cu. ft., frost free, ice-maker, small dent in door; New Smooth Top Frigidaire Range, Gallery Series, Black, electric; Antique Bedroom suite, dresser, chest, 1/2 bed with mattress, springs, sheets, bedspread and curtains; 1 blue swivel rocker; Microwave cabinet with drawers and hood; lots of misc. household items. 620-597-2680 or 918-533-6000. LC46-tf

VEHICLES:

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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1992 CHEVY SILVERADO, New parts, step side, 4 WD, $2900. 620-778-4808. LC47-tf

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Great looking 2005 Mazda MPV LX van, rear air, cloth interior, dual sliding doors. Taking sealed bids. Howard State Bank, 620-374-2127. Ask for Richard or Marty. CQ51-2tb
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LOST & FOUND:

MISSING IN OSWEGO: Shih Tzu puppy, Brown and white, long haired female, about 4 lbs., Bobbed tail, Very Friendly, Needs medicine. Call 620-423-5493. LC51-1tp

WANTED:

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
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Wanted: Raw furs. Will be in Sedan on Tuesday 4:30 - 5 p.m. at Carter Auto Parts. Rick Bunyard 620-736-1106 or 620-583-4518. CQ51-4tp

HELP WANTED:

SUPERVISOR: Montgomery County Public Works Department is seeking an employee for a Noxious Weed/Household Hazardous Waste Supervisor position. Employees added to our staff will join a team of individuals dedicated to the construction, maintenance and repair of Montgomery County’s roads and bridges. The following position is available: One Position Available - Noxious Weed/HHW Supervisor - Pay based upon experienced. This position is subject to annual appointment by the Board of County Commissioners and continued approval by the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Supervision is exercised over all noxious weed and household hazardous waste activities. Education requirements are high school diploma, or one to three years related experience and/or training. Must meet regulatory requirements for approval of Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Those requirements are to have 2 years experience in governmental or commercial weed control work or 2 years experience in agricultural production. Application must have a valid CDL operator license, a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification and the following categories: #6 right of way, #9A Noxious Weed, #1D Cut Stump Treatment. For Household Hazardous Waste, must attend 24 hours HazWoper class and receive a training certificate. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit their application. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applications will be accepted until filled. For complete job descriptions and application contact: Kansas Works, 200 Arco Place, Independence,Kansas. Phone number is 620-332-1660. Montgomery County has excellent benefits and is an EOE employer. MC-M51-2tb
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CNAs needed on all shifts at Chetopa Manor. Please come by at 814 Walnut or call 620-236-7248. EOE. LC46-tf
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Howard Twilight Manor will consider full time, part time, or prn. Interviewing for:
CNA
• Base pay $8.60 plus $0.45 shift differential
• Night (10 p.m. - 6 a.m.) C.N.A. position 4 days on 2 days off rotation.
• Weekend: day position (6 a.m. - 2 p.m.) and/or evening position (2 p.m. - 10 p.m., off Monday thru Friday $10 an hour.

LPN - RN Charge Nurse
• Evening position (2 p.m. - 10 p.m.) every other weekend, full time.

PTO time and Holiday pay available from date of hire. Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS). Must be listed on Kansas registry with active license. Must have good references and work history. Must have Social Skills to be a welcome guest in someone else’s home! Contact the Director of Nursing at 620-374-2495 (E.O.E.) CQ51-3tb
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PRN: New Beginnings has a PRN position available in Moline. Duties will consist of assisting adult individuals with mental and physical disabilities with daily living skills. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a current drivers license, and clean driving record. This position will not include benefits and wage is $8.06 per hour. For more information or an application call Sherry Knight, 620-647-3602 or Renee
Wilson, 620-325-3333, Ext. 247 CQ50-2tb

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Paraprofessionals: Chautauqua and Elk County Special Services is accepting applications for Paraprofessionals for Elk Valley, Sedan and West Elk Districts for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications and/or inquires may be made by contacting Kathy Cummings at the West Elk district office (620)-374-2113. CQ50-2tb
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Senior Services Advisor and Housekeeping Supervisor
ECCA is taking applications for the following positions: Senior Services Advisor and Housekeeping Supervisor. Complete job description and application available at 134 E. Washington, Howard. CQ49-3tb
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HOUSING ASSISTANT: Howard Housing Authority is looking for qualified individual for the position of Housing Assistant. Exceptional customer service, telephone, verbal and written communication skills required. Must have experience in Microsoft Word and Excell. Secretary/clerical experience required. Send application letter, current resume, and 3 professional references to HHA, 134 E. Washington #A, Howard, KS 67349 Review of applications begins Dec. 15 and continues til application is filled. CQ49-3tb
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MAINTENANCE: Howard Housing Authority is looking for a part-time maintenance person. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures - snow removal; cleaning and painting apartments; simple maintenance. CQ49-3tb
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SECRETARY/LEGAL ASST: Labette County Attorney’s Office is seeking a secretary/legal assistant. Must be able to work in busy office environment as a team player. Experience a plus. Pay starts at $9.14/hr. Benefits include vacation, insurance, retirement fund. Must pass pre-employment health and drug screens. Send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 384, Oswego, KS 67356 or e-mail to pallen@labettecounty.com. No phone calls. Labette County is an equal opportunity employer. LC50-tf
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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR AN EXPERIENCED SECRETARY: General office skills along with experience in bookkeeping and Quick Books, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook desired. Applicant must have strong communication skills and organizational skills. Please submit resume to P. O. Box 44, Oswego, KS 67356. LC51-tf
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YOUTH CARE WORKER-COLUMBUS: Elm Acres Columbus Girl’s Residential Facility has positions available: • 2 Night shifts available (midnight - 8 a.m.) Full time with benefits, Sunday through Thursday OR Sun. Through Wed. and Friday; • 1 Day shift available (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Full Time with benefits Thurs., - Monday; • 1 Part time day 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. - midnight on Sunday; • 1 part time evening 4 p.m. - midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starting hourly range is $7.47 to $8.65. Must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and submit to drug testing. Send qualifications to: Tara Payne, by 1/07/2008, P.O. Box 188, Columbus, KS 66725, tjpayne@dccca.org or call 620-429-1949. EOE. LC51-25
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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. (KCAN)
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Hundreds of Health Care Jobs Available! Connect with Kansas employers at www.KSHealthJobs.net. Search for Kansas positions – post your resume – apply on-line. Absolutely FREE. Visit www.KSHealthJobs.net. (KCAN)
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WORKERS NEEDED - Census Bureau needs you! Are you a U.S. citizen, 18+ yrs old & have work experience? Call us today at 1-866-861-2010. Good pay. EOE. (KCAN)
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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. (KCAN)
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Driver: Knight Transportation- Ready to Start Fresh with a Stable Zero Debt Company? Knight Transportation is hiring Drivers Today! 4mos OTR experience/CDL-A Required. 888-562-7783. www.knighttrans.com. (KCAN)
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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. (KCAN)

AREA SERVICES:

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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WICKHAM TRUCKING for your rock, sand, and dirt needs. Call 620-725-3317 or 620-249-2867. CQ1-tfn
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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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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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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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CUSTOM FENCE BUILDING
New, rebuilt, fence removal, clearing
Corrals and pens
HAROLD RIGGS FENCING
Severy, Kan.
620-736-2242 Cell 620-779-1813
CQ2008-pd
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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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MR. HANDYMAN NOW HAS ROTO SEWER CLEANING SERVICE. Call 620-725-3010 CQ1-tfn
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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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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

LEGAL SERVICES:

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

FOR RENT:

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: Nice 3 bedroom home. Central H/A, Stove, Refrigerator and Garage w/Carport. Deposit Required. 626 Kansas. No Pets Call 795-2653 after 5:30 pm. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 2 Bedroom Mobile Home, 2 full baths, CH/A, Carport, $350 per month. 795-2471. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 1 Bedroom Mobile Home, $175 per month. 795-2471. LC49-tf
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FOR RENT IN OSWEGO: 3 Bedroom (non-smoker), 1 Bath, Big lot, Carport, Nice, Clean 2 story house. Deposit required, 918-695-8811. LC51-1t
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Howard Housing Authority will have openings in their 3 bedroom apartments soon. Interested families may apply at 134 E. Washington in Howard, KS. Vacancies are filled based on date and time of completed application. CQ51-3tb
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FOR RENT: By night, weekend, etc. Restored farm home, 4 bedrooms, furnished kitchen, linens. Walk-in hunting in close proximity. Unit 12. Call 620-758-2498, Cedar Vale, Kansas. CQ47-7tb
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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. (KCAN)
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HUD Homes! 5/BR $269/Mo! 4/BR $199/Mo! 5% down 30 years @ 8% apr. for listings call 1-800-585-3560 ext 8468. (KCAN)

REAL ESTATE:

FOR SALE OR RENT IN RURAL OSWEGO/COLUMBUS: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 6 year old Mobile Home on 1 Acre, Rural Water and Electric, New carpet, Handicap Accessible. 620-597-2942 or 620-674-1789. LC48-tf
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Weigand.com
Howard, 442 S. Pine, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, CH/A, detached garage, $45,000.
Howard, 333 S. Oak, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CH/A, detached garage, $20,000.
Judy Nungesser, Realtor
620-374-2400
jnungesser@weigand.com
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Doublewide 4 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre. North of Collinsville $3,000 down. We finance. Call 918-955-9702. CQ50-4tb

MOBILE HOMES:

Special Government Program Zero Down, NO MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET! If you Own Land or Family will give you land. BAD CREDIT OK. 918-955-9702 CQ50-4tb
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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
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SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM: Zero Down, NO MONEY OUT OF YOUR POCKET! If you Own Land or Family will give you Land. Bad Credit OK. 918-832-9888. CQ49-5tb

EDUCATIONAL:

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. (KCAN)
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Airlines Are Hiring - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified-Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. (888) 349-5387. (KCAN)
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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. (KCAN)

SPECIAL NOTICES:

Gun Show! Dec. 20-21. Sat 9-5 & Sun. 9-3. Topeka. Kansas Expocentre. Buy-Sell-Trade. Info: (563) 927-8176. (KCAN)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:

100% Recession Proof! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. Includes 25 Machines and Candy. All for $9995. 1-888-753-3441. (KCAN)

BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

INDEPENDENCE — A female inmate of the Montgomery County Jail has filed a federal lawsuit against Montgomery County claiming that the use of a Taser gun against her in a 2007 incident led to the death of her unborn fetus.

Attorneys for Blanca J. Herrera filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., in October. Herrera is asking $3 million in damages.

According to the complaint filed by Herrera’s attorneys, Herrera contends that corrections officer Nick Bradford fired a Taser gun, which momentarily impairs a person through the use of electrical charges, at her after Herrera and another female inmate got in a fight in the county jail in May 2007. Herrera alleges that she was pregnant at the time of the incident. After corrections officer supervisor Debbie Colander broke up the fight and sent the other inmate to her jail cell, Colander began talking to Herrera about the incident, corrections officer Nick Bradford overrode his supervisor’s line of questioning and told her to “shut the (expletive) up.”

Herrera claims that Bradford, without provacation, fired the Taser gun at her with the projectiles hitting her in the right breast and pubic bone.
After receiving the electrical shocks, Herrera was in need of medical attention, the complaint says. She was denied medical attention for 24 hours, even though she requested to see a nurse or director, according to the complaint.

Herrera further claims that when she was finally given medical attention, the actual medical treatment was not given. As a result she suffered a severe staph infection, and her unborn child was involuntarily aborted as a result of the incident.

She also had to undergo psychological counseling due to her injuries and the loss of the unborn child.

According to the complaint, Bradford allegedly used a Taser gun on another inmate three months prior. That inmate was bound in a restraint chair. The inmate died as a result of the Taser shocks, the complaint further says, adding that Bradford remained on duty following the incident.

Herrera was never provided a grievance form or told how to file an official complaint even though she requested to file one. Instead of allowing Herrera to file the complaint, jail administrator Mario Grant “engaged in behavior to intentionally and maliciously cause distress to Blanca Herrera,” the complaint says. This includes Grant activating the trigger on his own Taser gun when he would pass by Herrera’s cell. The noise of the gun would cause it to buzz and crackle in the air, thereby causing distress to Herrera.

Herrera’s mother brought the incident to the attention of state authorities and the media.

As a retaliatory measure against Herrera, Grant was alleged to have told Herrera that her mother was a “bad girl” and proceeded to make a threat against Blanca Herrera’s mother in the presence of Herrera, the complaint says.

Herrera is suing Montgomery County, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, the Montgomery County Department of Corrections, Sheriff Stan Veach, jail administrator Mario Grant and corrections officer Nick Bradford on the following charges:

• battery by Nick Bradford,

• assault by Mario Grant,

• intentional infliction of emotional distress by Mario Grant,
• negligent hiring by Sheriff Stan Veach, the Department of Corrections, and Montgomery County.

• negligent supervision and entrustment,

• denial of medical needs by the Department of Corrections, Sheriff Veach and Montgomery County,

• use of excessive force by Bradford,

• cruel and unusual punishment by Bradford and Grant,

• negligent training by the Department of Corrections, Sheriff Veach and Montgomery County.

Herrera is seeking a federal jury trial.

Her attorneys are Todd P. Graves, Michael L. Belancio and Ryan A. Kriegshauser of the Kansas City, Mo.,-based law firm of Graves Bartles and Marcus, LLC.

Since that complaint was filed in October, Bradford and Grant have submitted responses to the feeral court. The two men deny most of the allegations, including whether Herrera was actually pregnant at the time of the incident.

Bradford claims that after the altercation between Herrera and the other inmate, he repeatedly asked Herrera to calm her behavior after she became “out of control and posed a danger to herself and others.” He warned her that she would be impaired with a Taser if she refused to control her temper. When she refused, Bradford hit Herrera with the Taser weapon with two electrical shocks, both of which, Bradford claims, were very short and did not have any lasting effects.

Bradford contends he was merely using self defense of himself and other corrections officers and inmates as the reason for using the Taser gun on Herrera.

Bradford also asserts that the use of a Taser gun as “privileged under state law and not done with the requisite intent to injure her.”

In his official response to Herrera’s complaint, Grant also denies the allegations brought against him by Herrera.

As in all cases, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a jury of peers or an admission of guilt.

Among the sports stories covered in the Dec. 18 edition of the Montgomery County Chronicle . . .

• Cherryvale Lady Chargers win the Route 66 Tournament; CHS men’s team finishes in second place.

• CVHS varsity basketball teams struggle in losses to Copan, Okla.

• Nick Hockett wins gold medal for Cherryvale wrestling team.

• CVHS wrestlers compete at Anderson County Invitational.

• Jr. high basketball teams open 2008-09 season.

• Caney Wardogs wrestling club sends grapplers to area tournaments.

BY ANDY TAYLOR
Montgomery County Chronicle

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Jan. 21, 2009, in a legal case that originated in Montgomery County.

For the nation’s highest court to agree to hear a locally-originated case is extremely rare as the justices accept only one-tenth of 1 percent of all cases that are forwarded to the Supreme Court for consideration.

The case — State of Kansas vs. Donnie Ray Ventris — will focus on the question of whether information gathered by a confidential informant after a complaint has been filed against an accused person can be admitted into court.

Here are the basic facts of the case . . .

On Jan. 7, 2004, Ernest Hicks was shot and killed allegedly by Donnie Ray Ventris at the Hicks’ home near Dearing. Ventris’ girlfriend Rhonda Theel was in the home when Ventris was shot a total of three times during two different intervals.

Ventris and Theel were arrested and charged with several crimes. Theel eventually entered a plea bargain in exchange for her testimony against Ventris. She pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and aiding a felon.

Ventris’ former cellmate, Johnny Doser, was used by the Montgomery County prosecutor as a confidential informant. Doser shared a jail cell with Ventris, where he obtained information that was used against Ventris in a jury trial. In exchange for being a confidential informant, Doser was released from jail on probation.

Ventris’ attorneys objected to the use of Doser’s testimony in the trial, saying that Montgomery County’s use of a confidential informant violated Ventris’ constitutional right to counsel. Montgomery County prosecutors conceded the violation but agreed that the testimony could be used for impeachment purposes in the trial. The trial court allowed Doser to testify.

Ventris was eventually convicted of aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery but acquitted of felony murder and misdemeanor theft. He was sentenced to 247 months for aggravated robbery and 34 months for aggravated burglary.

The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed Ventris’ convictions and sentences. However, the Kansas Supreme Court later heard the case on appeal and determined in February 2008 that Montgomery County prosecutors were wrong in planting the confidential informant in Ventris’ jail cell after Ventris had been charged with the crimes. Ventris’ conviction was overturned by the state supreme court and remanded for a new trial before the Kansas Attorney General’s Office stepped in to seek a clarification on the law. The Attorney General wrote a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court asking the high court to make a determination in the discrepancy of case law dealing with confidential informants. The nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court agreed earlier in the fall to hear the Montgomery County case next January.

William Cullins, who is now a district court judge in Montgomery County, was the prosecuting attorney in the case. He was asked by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office to be an observer in the state’s presentation of oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 21. Cullins will attend the hearing along with his wife, Melinda.

A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could be handed down by mid-summer 2009.