Spring River Current July 19th, 2016

July 19, 2016
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New Roof Collapses in Storm Hartley Inducted to Society’s Wall of Fame
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs – The Assembly
of God Church on Park
Avenue, behind the American
Bank has been through a lot
lately.
As many know the building
suffered some storm damage
resulting in the complete
over haul of the sanctuary (we
ran the full story a couple of
weeks ago).
Now after all the work that
has been done the new trusses
for the ceiling had just been
put up and along comes last
weeks nasty little storm with
Ronnie Carson with Dalton-Killinger Construction, can be seen through one of the many
broken windows attaching the boom to the wrecked trusses to pull them out of the sanctuary.
Riverton - An armed suspect
robbed the Riverton Quick Stop
late Monday night as the clerk
was closing the store around
10:00 p.m.
The suspect, who was captured
on video surveillance, brandished
a handgun as the clerk
exited the store to take out the
trash. He demanded she empty
the register and turn over the
money before fleeing with an
undisclosed amount of cash.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
investigators are releasing
still images of the suspect, who
was wearing a red motorcycle
helmet, black jacket, blue jeans
and light colored tennis shoes.
Anyone with information as to
continued on pg 8
Riverton Quick Stop Robbed
the suspects’ identity are asked
to contact the Cherokee County
Sheriff’s Office at 620-429-
3992, submit a tip by emailing
crimetips@columbus-ks.com,
or text ‘tip cherokee’ followed
by the information you wish to
provide to the phone number
888777. All tipsters may remain
anonymous.
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs – The Baxter
Springs Historical Society
and the Baxter Springs Heritage
Center honored Ross
C. Hartley Sunday as a new
member to their "Wall of
Fame".
The "Wall of Fame" is reserved
for natives of Baxter
Springs who have achieved
national or international notoriety
for achievements in
the arts, business, sports,
religion, or who otherwise
brought recognition to the
city through their accomplishments.
Living past recipients of
this honor include: Dr. Steve
Scott, Ben Craig, Dr. Hubert
Bird, Gene Bicknell and Hale
Irwin.
Hartley was added due to
his success with computerized
information technology.
His agency was the first Independent
Agency in Kansas to
completely computerize "inhouse"
to network all of the
agency's locations. In doing
so it became the model for
other agencies in the state.
The increasing interest in
information technology led
Hartley to form a partnership
with Jeff Fraser to create the
first public-private technology
partnership in government
services at the state level.
Kansas was the first state
to acquire the service of the
National Information Consortium
(NIC) to operate the
first statewide portal for conducting
citizen to government
business. NIC quickly followed
this success with contracts
in Nebraska, Arkansas,
Indiana and others until
achieving its current portal
business in 30 plus states in
the U.S., and the Federal
Government.
NIC and Hartley have been
providing services since before
there was a World Wide
Web and they were the first
FREE
Ross and Chris-Anne Hartley with Ross' plaque that will hang on the "Wall of Fame".
Photo courtesy of Michael Rodgers Photography.
Ross pictured with Historical Society President Jim Hall.
company to make mobile services
in this business space a
reality.
Ross has served as a director
of NIC (EGOV, NASDAQ)
since its founding and is also
the longest serving director
of The Empire District Elect
Company (EDE). His service
includes: Past President of Indpendent
Insurance Agents of
Kansas, the District Level of
the Boy Scouts of America,
board member for the former
St. John's Regional Medical
Center, as well as other charitable
organizations.

July 19, 2016
Municipal Court Report (continued from last week) Lions Club
Ryan Cameron Mitchell, Offense:
Assault, Date of offense:
5/03/16, Plea: No contest,
6/03/16, Conviction date:
7/01/16, Fine: $200., Costs:
$295., Total due: $495., Case
status: Extension of time to pay,
Judgement: 7/01/16, Appeared
with counsel, Journal signed,
Fines & fees as listed, 30 days
confinement, 15 days suspended
for 1 year, Credit for 15 days
served.
Dustin Ray Morton, Offense:
Illegal registration, Date of offense:
5/13/16, Plea: No contest,
6/17/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $75., Costs: $95.,
Total: $170., Case status: Extension
of time to pay, Judgement:
6/17/16, Appeared without
counsel, Plead no contest, Found
guilty, Fines & fees as listed.
Robert Glenn Rogers, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or over, Date
of offense: 5/25/16, Plea: none,
Conviction date: 6/29/16, Fine:
$9., Costs: $1., Total due & paid:
$10., Case status: Finalized –
found guilty.
William Cody Rogers, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or over, Date
of offense: 5/25/16, Plea: none,
Conviction date: 6/29/16, Fine
$9., Costs: $1. Total due & paid:
$10., Case status: Finalized –
found guilty.
Danielle Marie Rountree, Offense:
Driving while license suspended,
revoked or cancelled,
Date of offense: 2/29/16, Plea:
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ment suspended for 6 months,
Consecutive to all other cases/
counts.
Bradley P. Shoemaker, Offense:
Illegal registration, Date of offense:
5/07/16, Plea: No contest,
6/17/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $75., Total due:
$75., Case status: Extension of
time to pay, Judgement: 6/17/16,
Appeared without counsel,
Plead no counsel, Waiver signed,
Found guilty, Fines & fees as
listed.
Bradley P. Shoemaker, Offense:
Driving while license suspended,
revoked, cancelled, Date of
offense: 5/07/16, Plea: No contest,
6/17/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $150., Total:
$150., Case status: Extension of
time to pay, Judgement: 6/17/16,
Appeared without counsel,
Plead no contest, Waiver signed,
Found guilty, Fines & fees as
listed, 5 days confinement suspended
for 6 months, Consecutive
to all other cases/counts.
Natasha Elizabeth Smith, Offense:
Speeding 1-20 over 54
mph in a 35 mph zone, Date of
offense: 5/15/16, Conviction
date: 6/13/16, Fine: $84., Costs:
$95., Total due & paid: $179.,
Judgement: Finalized – found
guilty.
Brooklin Page Speer, Offense:
Speeding 1-20 over 54 mph
in a 35 mph zone, Date of of-
continued on pg 6
Baxter Springs - At the meeting
on July 11 the Baxter Springs
Lions Club newest Lion Debbie
Hopkins was presented with her
Lions Vest and name tag. Lion
President Cathy Bolek was pre-
Pictured above, Lions Club's newest Lion
Debbie Hopkins with Club President Cathy
Bolek
No contest, 4/29/16, Conviction
date: 7/01/16, Fine: $250.,
Costs: $325., Total due: $575.,
Case status: Extension of time
to pay, Judgement: 7/01/16,
Appeared with counsel, Journal
signed, 180 days confinement
suspended for 1 year.
Darin Duane Rowden, Offense:
Driving while license suspended,
revoked, cancelled, Date
of offense: 4/10/16, Plea: Not
guilty, 4/29/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $100., Costs:
$1250., Total: $1350., Case status:
Extension of time to pay,
Judgement: 6/17/16, Appeared
with counsel, Journal signed,
Fines & fees as listed, 180 days
confinement, 90 days suspended,
90 days to be served on monitored
house arrest.
Walter Michael Schultz, Offense:
Disobey traffic signal,
6/12/16, Conviction date:
6/30/16, Fine: $75., Costs: $95.,
Total due & paid: $170., Case
status: Finalized – found guilty.
Bradley P. Shoemaker, Offense:
Driving without motor vehicle
liability insurance, Date of offense:
5/07/16, Plea: No contest,
6/17/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $300., Costs:
$125., Total: $425., Total paid:
$100., Case status: Extension
of time to pay., Judgement:
6/17/16, Appeared without
counsel, Plead no contest, Waiver
signed, Found guilty, Fines &
fees as listed, 90 days confinesented
a Certificate of Appreciation
for her year of service as
Lions Club President in 2015-16.
Lion Cathy will be serving in that
position for the 2016-17 year as
well.
Pictured above, Lions Club President
Cathy Bolek receiving her appreciation
award from District Chair Lion Marla
Larison.
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July 19, 2016
Peggy Sue Harlin
Peggy Sue Harlin, of Independence,
passed away Saturday,
July 16, 2016, at her residence,
following a brief illness. Her final
days were spent surrounded
by her family and friends. She
left for them a legacy of love.
Memorial funeral services
for Peggy Sue Harlin will be
held at 10;00 AM, Wednesday,
July 20, 2016, at the First Christian
Church in Independence
with Rev. Harold Groth officiating.
Inurnment will follow at
Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence.
The family will receive
friends Tuesday evening on July
19, from 6-8 PM at the First
Christian Church at 10th & Laurel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made
out Avenue of Flags and sent
to Zach Webb Family Funeral
Service, 1475 S. 10th, Independence,
KS 67301.
Peggy was born March 21,
1938, in Independence, KS, to
Warren R. and Viola M. (Clubine)
Hurst. She was raised in
Independence and attended local
schools. On May 26, 1954, she
Barbara Sue Carder
Barbara Sue Carder, age 77,
passed away at her home after a
short but courageous battle with
thyroid cancer on July 14, 2016.
She was born on December 24,
1938 in Baxter Springs, KS to
Cleo & Velma (Berry) Day. She
attended a one room school house
at Tennessee Prairie before graduating
from Baxter Springs High
School in 1956. She married her
childhood sweetheart, John, on
December 28, 1956 and together
they have one daughter. Barbara
was an avid coffee drinker, reader,
and animal lover. She served
on the Johnson Public Library
board and was a member of
their book club. Barbara loved
married Gerald (Jerry) E. Harlin
in Independence. They were
married 47 years and had four
children.
Peggy was employed in
USD 446 for 24 years as a teacher's
aide in the classrooms and
as food service. Peggy was an
active member of First United
Methodist Church, participating
in the Calling and Caring and
Carelink Ministries and was a
member of the Memorial Committee.
She volunteered once a
week to organize the sanctuary
following Sunday services. She
referred to this as her "thank you
job". She was a lifetime member
of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary,
Mercy Hospital Ladies Auxiliary,
the Order of the Eastern Star,
Explorers Sunday School Class
and other civic organizations.
Peggy was an avid quilter.
She quilted with the Monday
Morning Quilters, the Tuesday
Quilters and the Crazy Quilters.
Her quilts warmed bodies, comforted
souls, and were stitched
with love and bound with grace.
Many road trips with friends included
stops at quilt shops. In
living in the country, especially
the farm she shared with John
for over 20 years. There she and
John adopted many rescue animals,
with her favorite dog breed
being Yorkshire Terriers.
Barbara was preceded in death
by her parents, Cleo and Velma
Day; her sister, Rosalee Stephens;
and her brothers, Matt
and Glen Day.
She is survived by her husband
of 59 years, John Carder, of Baxter
Springs, KS; one daughter,
Belinda King & husband Larry
of Baxter Springs, KS; two
grandchildren, Paige Barker and
husband Matt of Loma Linda,
MO and Jonathan King and wife
her leisure time, Peggy enjoyed
playing Bunco and Pinochle,
reading novels, cooking and
watching tennis. Peggy's greatest
influence was as a wife and
mother. She was a respected
motherly figure to her children's
many friends.
Survivors of Peggy Sue
Harlin include: Three children;
Warrenetta (Pat) Underwood,
Ft. Collins, CO. Doug (Shelli)
Harlin and David Harlin, both
of Independence. Two brothers;
Dick Hurst, Neodesha, KS,
and George Hurst, Fredonia,
KS. Daughter-in-law, Debbie
Harlin, Independence. Motherin-law,
Margaret Harlin, Independence.
Six grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren, many
extended family and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death
by her parents, husband Jerry
Harlin, and her oldest son, Warren
T. (Tom) Harlin.
The family wishes to extend
gratitude to the staff at Harry
Hynes Memorial Hospice.
Services under direction of locally-owned
Zach Webb Family
Funeral Service, Independence.
Trista of Riverton, KS; two great
grandchildren, Emma and Caleb;
her brother Donald Day &
wife Jean of Grants, New Mexico
and numerous nieces & nephews
whom she loved dearly.
Memorial visitation will be
held from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Friday,
July 29, 2016 at Derfelt’s
Baxter Chapel. Barbara has been
entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter
Chapel for cremation. In lieu of
flowers, it was Barbara’s wish
that donations be made to the
Joplin Humane Society and the
Johnson Public Library in Baxter
Springs, KS. Online condolences
may be expressed at
www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com
Mary Ann Barnes
Mary Ann Barnes, 76, of Baxter
Springs, KS went peacefully to
her Heavenly home on Monday,
July 11, 2016 at Mercy Hospital,
Joplin, MO.
Mary Ann was born March
17, 1940 in Lowell, KS to the
union of Wesley J. and Mildred
M. (Miller) Martin. Mary Ann
graduated from Riverton High
School with the class of 1957.
Mary was united in marriage to
Simpson Joseph Barnes on October
10, 1964 in Quapaw, OK.
Mary Ann worked as a waitress
at Blue Castle Restaurant, the
Citizen newspaper, and a clerk
for the Baxter Springs Cable
T.V. for 15 years, before retiring
to take care of her mother. She
was a member of the Tennessee
Prairie Church and was active in
the Tennessee Prairie Woman’s
Missionary Group. She loved
spending time with her family
and grandchildren, and taking
long naps with her special dogs,
Isabella and Tip.
Mary Ann is preceded in death
by her parents, husband, and one
sister, Shirley Brooner.
Mary Ann is survived by her
Russell G. Norvell
Russell G Norvell, age 58,
passed away Friday evening July
1, 2016 at his home.
Russell was born June 25, 1958
in Trona, CA. His parents were
Jerry and Emma (Pfletcher) Norvell.
He had lived in Pittsburg
for the past 10 year moving from
Galena.
He was a graduate for Riverton
High School. He was also
son, Dr. Bobby J. Barnes of Oswego,
IL; two daughters, Kimberley
Barnes of Baxter Springs,
KS, and Jennifer Barnes of Baxter
Springs, KS; one brother,
Larry Martin of Baxter Springs,
KS; two sisters, Connie Jackson
of Baxter Springs, KS, and Carol
McAffrey of Baxter Springs,
KS; five grandchildren, Joseph
Barnes, Robert Barnes, Peter
Barnes, Sarah Barnes, and Frances
Barnes; along with many
nieces, nephews and extended
family.
Funeral services will be held at
10:00 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016
at the Tennessee Prairie Church.
Pastors Dave and Mary Robinson
will officiate. Mary Ann
will lie in state from Wednesday,
July 13, 2016 until service time
on Friday at the Shawnee Tribe
Community Center, 29 Highway
69A, Miami, OK 74354. A
Special time of visitation will
be held Thursday evening from
6:00-8:00 p.m. Burial will be in
the G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami,
OK. Online condolences may be
expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com
a member of Lowell Friends
Church, Lowell, KS.
Surviving is his girlfriend,
Donna Minor, Pittsburg, KS, His
mother, Emma Norvell and his
brother, Raymond Norvell, both
from Galena, KS.
He has been entrusted to Derfelt
Funeral Home, Galena, KS
for cremation. No services are
planned at this time.
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July 19, 2016
Pokémon Go Fever Spreads to our Area
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs - What began
as a video game 20+
years ago has turned into a
national phenomenon that is
either a great thing or going
to lead to the end of civilization
as we know it, ok it
might not be that bad. I'm
talking about Pokémon Go
the game that has broken all
kinds of records for sales and
digital downloads that is being
blamed for some broken
limbs as well.
The game is played around
the concept of "catching"
fictional Pocket Monsters -
Pokémon.
The concept behind the new
game is called augmented reality
(AR) and it is the process
of digitally overlaying a
game or anything else for that
matter over real items. The
game uses AR to allow the
camera on the users phone to
show the fictional characters
and the GPS locater on the
phone to show where they are
on the map. Then the player
(known as a Trainer) swipes
their finger across the screen
to throw Poké balls to catch
the monsters. Keep in mind
that is a very boiled down explanation.
AIN
Hot spots in Baxter Springs
include Ft. Blair, the Museum,
several area churches
and other historical markers.
The game has some of these
places marked as Poké Stops
and Poké Gyms. Stops are
locations where the player
receives items needed to play
the game and Gyms are places
they go to battle one another
with their monsters.
For those of you with kids
that want to play the game (or
if you want to – I know you
do) the game itself is free to
download on your phone. The
catch is that you have limited
supplies and to advance faster
(like many mobile games)
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Pictured above: A Pokémon Trainer shows what they look like on their phones while trying
to catch one at the Ft. Blair site.
they have in-app purchases.
So if you’re letting the kids
play keep this in mind before
your account is dinged for a
game.
FORTUNE magazine reports
that the game has added
$7.5 billion to the market value
of parent company Nintendo
in 2 days.
Just a few facts and figures,
the game has been installed
on more phones than any other
downloaded app. In the
few weeks that it has been
available it has surpassed daily
usage of popular apps like
Facebook, snapchat and twitter.
On the upside, this game is
being touted as doing more
to combat childhood obesity
in two weeks than most
other programs have done in
the last 20 to 30 years. As I
interviewed players at the
Ft. Blair site, they all said
that they were normally out
and walking and bike riding.
Elise Veasy was one of several
players at the site, she said,
“Normally we would not have
walked this far, we usually
Pictured above: Elijah Elliott of "Team Mystic"
catching Pokémon, while riding around
on his bike. Elliot said "I normally ride
my bike all over town and this just makes it
more fun."
turn around at the War Memorial.”
She was at Ft. Blair
with a few of her friends, all
of whom were playing the
game.
There is a downside to all
the popularity is that people
are ignoring basic rules of
civil conduct. Examples include
trespassing on to private
property, walking into traffic
and occasionally car wrecks
and walking off of cliffs.
After hearing about these incidents
Officer Ray Vazquez
with the Baxter Springs P.D.
asked for players to be conscious
of where they are and
to not be trespassing on pri-
vate property. Another thing
to keep in mind for young
players in Quapaw is the cities
curfew laws, 10 pm and under
age shouldn’t be out without
an adult. Folks in Riverton,
stay out of the roundabout
and watch the banks at the
River. Vazquez said that players
need to be aware of their
surroundings at all times. Officer
Sheldon Bales said that
the department has not really
had any problems with players
on public property.
Those of you that want your
business or personal property
off of the list of places in
the game take heart, there
is a way. Visit https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.
com and click on "Reporting
PokéStop or Gym Issues"
this will bring up a page
where you can request to be
removed.
All you local "Trainers"
please be careful, it is entertaining
to watch you run
about, but no body wants to
see you get hurt over a video
game. You might also
consider the history of the
places you're playing at and
be mindful of tourist, please
pick up your litter while playing.
Pictured above: Pokémon Trainers from left to right: Haley Fitzjohn, Raeven Brown and
Elise Veasy catching Pokémon by the creek at the Ft. Blair site.

July 19, 2016
Update on McWethy Memorial
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs - The City of
Baxter Springs’ Street Committee
met to discuss the
proposal to make Military Avenue
into a Memorial Edgar Lee
McWethy last Thursday.
Street Committee members are
Sherry Brown, Carl Ikenberry
and Jimmy Younger. Younger
was not present at the meeting.
Jim Hall, Baxter Springs Historical
Society President presented
the feelings of the Society.
Hall said that after polling
the group all were opposed, but
they would support doing something
else. He added that Military
maybe the only street without
a name change since 1858.
Hall stated that McWethy was
not the only Congressional Medal
of Honor recipient in Baxter
Springs and noted that James
Pond received one for his actions
on October 6, 1863 during
the Battle of Baxter Springs in
the Civil War.
Also present was Wayne Cook,
to present his views on the matter.
Cook reinforced the thoughts
of the Society that Military Ave-
nue holds historic relevance as it
is and that a memorial for both
men would be great, just not
Military Avenue.
Cook said that both men were
honored in the Veteran’s Memorial
with their names in the
bricks and as a focal point for
their service. Cook also suggested
looking at possibly naming
the bridge across Spring River
or something to that nature rather
than Military. He said that it
has a lot of traffic and the signs
noting the name would be more
visible than putting them at the
city limits.
Hall added that something like
renaming the bridge may be out
of the scope of control for the
City and would more than likely
have to be sent to KDOT and the
State for permission.
At the conclusion of the meeting
a decision was made to turn
it back over to the VFW and Jim
Bolinger to consider the changes
and to figure out the rules and logistics
needed to proceed before
coming back to the Council. The
City Council will meet again on
Tuesday the 26th at 6:00 pm.
Tournament to Benefit Munson
Quapaw - A softball tournament will be held on
Saturday July 23rd at the Quapaw Little League
Field to Benefit Jaelee Munson.
Many may not know but Jaelee “June Bug”
Munson was diagnosed with metastatic neuroblastoma
(NBL) back in April. Jaelee recently
turned 6 years old and she has faced more in that
time that what most of us every will. The NBL in
Jaelee has attached itself to adrenal gland and has
grown to the size of a cantaloupe.
The American Cancer Society states that NBL
is type of cancer that starts in certain very early
forms of nerve cells found in the embryo or fetus.
This type of cancer occurs most often in infants
and young children. It is rarely found in children
older than 10 years.
Jaelee’s parents are Kevin and Casie Munson of
Quapaw.
The tournament will have a $200 entry fee per
team, $5 per spectator gate fee for all ages. Rules
as follows: 2 free home runs per game, additional
will cost $15 each. No more than a 30” bat is
allowed. This will be a coed tournament, and at
least two women will be on the field at all times.
Play will start at 10: p.m. and play all night. I
Community Calendar
Aquasize at the City Pool,
nightly at 6 pm, Tues. & Thurs.
$3,
Swimming Lessons available at
City Pool.
Weekly - Quapaw Farmers
Market, Friday & Saturday,
through Sept. at 4th & Main.
Must register at City Hall.
July 21st - 29th - Fellowship
Baptist Church Vacation Bible
School.
July 23rd - Quapaw Tribe Annual
Election at Tribal Complex.
July 23rd - Jaelee Munson
Softball Tournament at Quapaw
Little League.
July 24th - Rt. 66 Book signing
at the Baxter Museum.
July 26th - Baxter Springs City
Council 6 pm
July 29th - Quapaw Schools
Movie on the Lawn.
July 29th - Baxter City Cable
you have a team that wants to play please contact
918-320-2356.
Sale Closes.
Aug. 4th - USD 508 All School
Enrollment 8 am to 7 pm.
Aug. 6th - Presentation of Tornado
Exhibit at Baxter Museum.
Aug. 6th - Chick Day at the
CO-OP 8-9:30 am
Aug. 8th - USD 404 6th Grade
Orientation 5:30 pm
Aug. 8th - USD 508 Board of
Education Meeting 6 pm.
Aug. 9 - 11th - USD 404 Enrollment
8 am to 3 pm daily.
Aug. 10th - Quapaw 1st Day of
School.
Aug. 17th - USD 508 & USD
404, 1st Day of School.
Aug. 17th - USD 404 HS Yearbook
Pictures!!!
Aug. 21st - Summer Extravaganza,
4-6 pm Community
Bldg. Call 417-389-8143 vendors
wanted.
Aug 26th - USD 508 Child
Find Screening.

July 19, 2016
James T. Smith
James T. Smith II, age 73 of
Galena passed away on June 13,
2016 at 1:45 AM at Landmark
Hospital in Joplin, MO.
James was born on January 18,
1943 to the union of James T
“Bud” Smith I and Bernice Iva
(Windecker) Smith in St. Louis,
MO. He graduated from Manchester
High School with the
class of 1958.
James enlisted in the US Air
Force in 1961, completed basic
training, and was later given a
medical honorable discharge.
He moved to Galena in 1968
and ran Smiths Remodeling and
Construction before retiring in
2008.
He married Barbara May
(Durbin) Smith in St. Louis
County, MO on February 2,
1962. She preceded him in death
on June 8, 1991.
He was also preceded in death
Missing Girl Found
Teely Michael Colbert, was
missing from Baxter Springs,
KS since July 8th, 2016.
She was found right after last
Reminder on Cable Deal.
Baxter Springs - The City of
Baxter Springs entered into
an agreement to sell the cable
by his parents, and one sister,
Debbie Collins.
Survivors include two sons,
James T. Smith III (wife, Carroll)
of Carl Junction, MO, and
Dennis L. Smith (wife, Shannon)
of Jacksonville, SC; one daughter,
Carla E. Wright (husband,
David) of Galena; four brothers,
Ray Smith (Wife, Juanita) of
Galena, Mike Smith (wife, Karen)
of Joplin, Jeff Smith of Joplin,
and Clint Smith of Joplin;
two sisters, Sue Montee of Alba,
MO, and Joyce Mendenhall of
Pryor, OK; as well as 6 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smith has been entrusted to
Derfelt Funeral Home for cremation.
There will be a private family
burial of remains at Oak Hill
Cemetery at a later date. Online
condolences may be expressed at
www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.
weeks paper went to press.
Thank you to all who were involved.
television system owned by
the City to Cable One and will
close on July 29, 2016.
Municipal Court Report (cont’d)
fense: 5/29/16, Conviction date:
6/29/16, Fine: $84., Costs: $95.,
Total due & paid: $179., Judgement:
Finalized – found guilty.
Kyle Brandon Steele, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or over, Date
of offense: 5/31/16, Conviction
date: 7/07/16, Fine: $9., Costs:
$1., Total due & paid: $10.,
Judgement: Finalized – found
guilty.
Charles Ray Taylor, Offense:
Speeding 1-20 over 51 mph in
a 35 mph zone, Date of offense:
5/2/9/16, Plea: Guilty, 6/17/16,
Conviction date: 6/17/16, Fine:
$66., Costs: $95., Total: $161.,
Case status: Extension of time
to pay, Judgement: 6/17/16, Appeared
without counsel, Plead
guilty, Found guilty, Fines &
fees as listed.
Rite Mae Thornton, Offense:
Battery, Date of offense:
11/02/15, Plea: Not guilty,
11/13/15, Conviction date:
6/29/16, Costs: $260., Total:
$260., Paid: $70., Case status:
Extension of time to pay, Judgement:
Dismissed by prosecutor,
Pay court costs and attorney appointment
fees as listed.
Sherry Lynn Tolle, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or over,
Date of offense: 5/25/16, Plea:
Guilty, 6/17/16, Conviction
date: 6/17/16, Fine: $9., Costs:
Baxter Springs - A new event
has popped up in Baxter Springs
over the last few months Rhanda
Andrews has been coordinating
the Route 66 Summer Extravaganza
at the Community Building
at 1101 E. Ave.
The event is set up to help local
entrepreneurs get the word out
about their businesses.
The last event had 15 vendors
with everything from graphic
designers to homemade baked
goods to Tupperware.
$1., Total due & paid: $10., Case
status: Finalized – found guilty,
Judgement: Appeared without
counsel, Journal signed, Fines &
fees as listed.
Cydney Dezirae Van Sandt,
Offense: Vehicles headlamps required,
Date of offense: 4/30/16,
Plea: Guilty, 6/17/16, Conviction
date: 6/17/16, Fine: $75.,
Costs: $95., Total $170., Cast
status: Extension of time to pay,
Judgement: 6/17/16, Appeared
without counsel, Plead guilty,
Found guilty, Fines & fees as
listed.
Cydney Dezirae Van Sandt,
Offense: Driving without motor
vehicle liability insurance,
Date of offense: 4/30/16, Plea:
Guilty, 6/17/16, Conviction date:
6/17/16, Fine: $300., Costs:
$30., Total: $330., Case status:
Extension of time to pay, Judgement:
6/17/16, Appeared without
counsel, Plead guilty, Found
guilty, Fines & fees as listed.
David Edward Vasquez, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or
over, Date of offense: 5/26/16,
Conviction date: 6/2/16, Fine:
$9., Costs: $1., Total due & paid:
$10., Case status: Finalized –
found guilty.
Christopher William Ward, Offense:
Failure to appear, Date
of offense: 10/16/15, Plea: No
Route 66 Summer Extravaganza
The next event will be on
August 21st. and you can
As a vendor the setup is
free as long as the vendors
pickup after themselves
and keep the area clean.
Rhanda said she knows
that people are always
looking for a way to get
their names out and this is a
good place to do that.
contest, 4/29/16, Conviction
date: 7/01/16, Fine $250., Costs:
$525., Total: $775., Case status:
Extension of time to pay, Judgement:
7/01/16, Appeared with
counsel, Journal signed, Fines
& fees as listed, 180 days confinement
suspended for 1 year,
consecutive to all other cases/
counts.
Christopher William Ward, Offense:
Driving while suspended,
revoked, cancelled, Date
of offense: 4/12/16, Plea: No
contest, 4/29/16, Conviction
date: 7/01/16, Fine: Fine: $250.,
Costs: $325., Total: $575., Case
status: Extension of time to pay,
Judgement: 7/01/16, Appeared
with counsel, Journal signed,
Fines & fees as listed, 180 days
confinement suspended for 1
year, Consecutive to all other
cases/counts.
Jared Grant Webb, Offense: No
seat belt age 18 or over, Date
of offense: 5/27/16, Conviction
date: 6/13/16, Fine: $9., Costs:
$1., Total due & paid: $10., Case
status: Finalized – found guilty.
David Eliga Williamson, Offense:
No seat belt age 18 or
over, Date of offense: 5/31/16,
Date of conviction: 6/29/16,
Fine: $9., Costs: $1., Total due &
paid: $10., Case status: Finalized
– found guilty.
Buyers and Sellers participating in Route 66 Summer Extravaganza, a new free event for
both at the Baxter Springs Community Center.

July 19, 2016
Safety Presentation on "Wheels"
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs - The Johnson
Public Library has been
participating in a summer program
called “On Your Mark,
Get Set... READ!”. As part of
this program they have had
featured guests all summer.
This week the presentation
was over “Wheels” and the
safety that goes along with
them.
Gene Nelson, the Elementary
Counselor at Lincoln and
Officer Rick Comer gave the
presentation to the crowd of
kids that were present.
Officer Comer presented
each child with an activity
book that covered the different
activities that should
be gone over to ensure your
child’s safety when riding on
a bike, skateboard or most
anything else with wheels
that a child can operate. He
explained that since the kids
had came to the presentation
that he would have a coloring
contest on a page in the book
and there would be awards
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place on
those who colored it and returned
the page to him.
Nelson demonstrated how
to properly wear a helmet,
which should be worn anytime
that your child is on
wheels of any sort; by putting
two fingers together over his
eye brows to show approximately
where a helmet should
be seated. Nelson added that
if your helmet is wobbly you
USD 508 Counselor Gene Nelson and Officer Rick Comer demonstrate the proper use of
hand signals.
Nelson and Comer explaining how to properly wear a helmet and that when a helmet cracks
it is time to buy a new one. Nelson said better the helmet than you head.
should ask for a grownups
help to have it adjusted to not
wiggle around.
Comer informed the kids
that he tries to stop kids when
he sees them wearing helmets,
not because they are in
trouble, but to reward them
for wearing their helmet. He
said that he passes out tickets
for free ice cream. He added
that this year he is way
down on the number of tickets
he has passed out as kids
are not wearing helmets as
they should. Comer said that
98.9% of head injuries in cyclist
come from not wearing
a helmet.
The duo continued by questioning
the kids on what they
liked to ride and play on that
had wheels and demonstrated
all the moving parts on the
bicycle that Nelson brought
with him.
They stressed that besides a
helmet, anyone on a form of
wheels should wear bright
clothing, elbow and knee
pads, tie up loose items like
backpacks and shoelaces and
NEVER wear headphones or
flip flops when riding.
Other safety items they covered
included maintenance
like making sure bike tires
are inflated and skateboard
wheels are screwed on tight.
Comer also reminded the
kids that in the state of Kansas,
parents are liable for all
the rules that kids break when
riding their "wheel". He added
that at the age of the kids
present that they would be
best to ride on the sidewalks
and only go in the streets
when with an adult.
This Thursday at 10 am,
the library will have "Game
Sealed Bids on Backhoe
By Dustin Andrews
The City of Baxter Springs
is accepting sealed bids until
11:30am on July 25th at City
Hal, 1445 Military, and P.O.
Box 577 Baxter Springs, Kansas
66713. The City reserves
the right to reject any and all
Day". Keep in mind the day
will be inside or outside depending
on the weather, so
dress accordingly.
Officer Comer passing out the activity books with the coloring contest sheets inside.
Accepting gently used clean furniture.
bids. The bid is for a 1992 Caterpillar
416 Series 2, 2 wheel
drive backhoe with 18 inch
bucket. Backhoe is located
at the city lot. For inspection
call for appointment 620-856-
3434 or 620-856-2114.

July 19, 2016
New Roof Collapses in Storm (cont'd from pg 1)
Aerial view from Chris Collinsworth at S.E.K. Quadcopter, showing the removal of the
ruined trusses after last weeks wind storm.
some gusty high winds and it
blew down the majority of the
trusses and broke out most of
the new windows.
Fortunately the storm that
blew through came at the
most opportune time, lunch.
All the workers were on break
and no one was in the sanctuary
when the trusses came
down. As a result there were
no injuries to report.
Construction workers on the
scene were busy with chainsaws
cutting the collapsed
trusses up so they could be
removed with the crane. New
trusses arrived late last week
work continues on the building.
At the time of publication I
could not get a dollar amount
for the damage or an expected
delay in progress.
The drone photo from Chris
Collinsworth at SEK Quadcopter
shows the damage
from above. The photo was
taken a day after the storm
and much of the debris had
been removed.
Workers did state that when
something like this happens
the trusses are not salvageable
and completely new trusses
will be used to complete the
job.
The original time line for
completion of the rebuild was
slated for sometime between
Thanksgiving and Christmas
of this year.
Aerial view from Chris Collinsworth at S.E.K. Quadcopter available by calling (417) 438-
1155.
FFA Competes
at Big 3
By Terri Daniels
Quapaw - Quapaw FFA will
be competing in the Big 3
Field Judging contest.
The contest will be held in
Stillwater Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday this week.
19th, 20th & 21st.
Those that will be representing
Quapaw FFA are Christian
Miller, Denee Riley, Sidney
Hilburn, Tori Harris and
Shelby Lewis. Good luck to
all those in attendance and
safe travels.
Downstream Donates to Pantry
Baxter Springs - The Ministerial
Alliance SEK Thrift
Shop and Food Pantry was
one of several recipients of
Downstream Casino's semi
annual food donation.
The casino donated three
pallets of canned vegetables
to the food pantry to be distributed
throughout southeast
Kansas.
The Pantry serves all of
Cherokee County through
their Baxter Springs location.
Downstream's donation to
the Food Pantry is one of eight
food banks in the four-state
region that received part of
the 20,000 pounds of canned
goods they distributed.
The canned goods included:
whole kernel corn, sliced potatoes,
sweet peas, cut green
beans and sliced carrots.
Above: Workers from Downstream Casino helped unload the canned goods for the Food
Pantry. Left to right: Brandy Moore, Berniece Moss, Jose Badillo and Floyd Hawkins.
Unloading one of the three pallet loads of canned good donated by Downstream Casino.
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July 19, 2016
U.S.D. 404 Board of Education
Riverton - U.S.D. 404 Board
of Education met on Thursday
July 14th and conducted
the following business:
Elected Mr. Tim Wilson
President of the Board of
Education for the 2016-17
school year.
Elected Mr. John Gaines
Vice-President of the Board
of Education for the 2016-17
school year.
Mr. Danny Anderson moved
to approve the consent agenda
as presented. Mr. Tom Wimmer
seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. Chad Greer with CGA
and Aaron Hight with Crossland
Construction gave the
board a construction update.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
approve the additional bid
contracts for Phase 2, Bid
package #1 as presented. Mr.
Tom Wimmer seconded; carried
unanimously.
Mr. Tom Wimmer moved to
set the publication date for the
proposed 2016-17 budget as
July 27th and set the hearing
date and time for 6:30 p.m.
on August 11th. Ms. Amy
French seconded; carried
unanimously.
Mr. Tim Wilson moved to
designate Judy Price as Freedom
of Information Officer
as required by the Kansas
Open Records Act. Mr. Tom
Wimmer seconded; carried
unanimously.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
appoint the following Custodians
of Records per the Kansas
Open Records Act:
• Susie Nowlin - custodian
of records about the school
district.
• Chad Harper, Shelly Livingston,
Zach Martin, Keith
Wilson and Adam Thomasson
custodian of records
about the students in his/her
building
• Bart Dugan - custodian of
records about transportation
Mr. Danny Anderson seconded;
carried unanimously.
Mr. Danny Anderson moved
to adopt all current written
policies and manuals of the
school district. Mr. Jason
Bolt seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
pass a resolution to establish
home rule. Ms. Amy French
seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. Jason Bolt moved to
appoint Tim Wilson as the
board representative to the
Regional Service Center at
Greenbush. Mr. Tom Wimmer
seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. John Gaines moved
to appoint Tom Wimmer
as the board representative
to the SEK Interlocal
#637. Mr. Jason Bolt seconded;
carried unanimously.
Mr. Tim Wilson moved to
appoint Amy French as the
board representative to the
Riverton Community Center
Board. Mr. Danny Anderson
seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. Bart Dugan, Maintenance/Transportation
Supervisor,
reported that he had
met with ISS (Contracted
Cleaning Company) regarding
the expectations of their
employees. Mr. Dugan also
gave the board an update on
the summer maintenance
projects.
Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent,
gave the board information
on the district health insurance
renewal for 2016-17
school year.
Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent,
reviewed the KASB
Recommended Policy updates
with the board.
Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent,
gave the board a legislative
update.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
approve the KASB board policy
updates as presented with
the exception of policy of FC.
Mr. Danny Anderson seconded;
carried unanimously.
The board entered into executive
session for fifteen (15)
minutes for non-elected personnel.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
hire Delaina Brown to fill the
High School Cheer Sponsor
vacancy.
Mr. Jason Bolt seconded;
carried unanimously.
Mr. Tom Wimmer moved to
accept the resignation of Jeremy
Beck as Assistant Soccer
Coach. Mr. Danny Anderson
seconded; carried unanimously.
Mr. John Gaines moved to
transfer Elizabeth LaTurner
from Food Service Director
to Food Service Clerk. Mr.
Tom Wimmer seconded; carried
unanimously.
Mr. Danny Anderson moved
to hire Lisa Meise as Pre-K
teacher (1/2 time position)
for the 2016-17 school year.
Mr. Greg Walker seconded;
carried unanimously.
Mr. Jason Bolt moved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25
p.m. Ms. Amy French seconded;
carried unanimously.
Board members present:
Tim Wilson, Danny Anderson,
Tom Wimmer, Greg
Walker, Amy French, John
Gaines and Jason Bolt.
Quapaw FFA Receives 3D Printer
By Dustin Andrews
Quapaw - The Quapaw FFA
was awarded a grant for a 3D
Printer. The one they received
is an Ultimaker 2+.
The machines specs show
that it is a very compact printer
and can print pieces up to
8.8"x8.8"x8.1". It is also noted
that the machine uses standard
filament spools and not
a proprietary one like many
others. The filament is a plastic
string that resembles weed
eater string that used to print.
It is headed and ran through
the machine to create the finished
product.
You may ask yourself why
do the kids need this? I'm not
trying to toot horns, but this
is looking to be the future of
manufacturing. Several large
and small firms have began
using in-house 3D printers
for prototyping and for creating
replacement parts.
This will make for an interesting
year to see what Mr.
Couch and the FFA students
can create.
Quapaw FFA's new 3D
Printer making its first
test print.
Summer Programs at Library
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs - The Johnston
Public Library will have
"Game Day" this Thursday
during their “On Your Mark,
Get Set... READ!” summer
program.
They will be playing all types
of indoor and outdoor games
for all ages. The program will
begin at 10 am on Thursday
the 21st.
Thursday the 28th the library
will be host to a Juggler.
Please remember to bring
your spare change with you
to put in the Elevator Fund.
For those who don’t remember
or know the elevator was
severely damaged during last
winter’s floods and the funds
are trickling in.
Currently the library has
raised a little over $3000 of
the $35,000 needed to repair
the elevator.
If you would like to make
an anonymous donation, it
can be dropped off at American
Bank in Baxter Springs.
Thank you to all have contributed.

July 19, 2016
Metcalf Honored at Little League Field
Photos courtesy of Michael Rodgers Photography.
Baxter Springs - If you have
been around Baxter Springs
for very long you've probably
heard of Wayne Metcalf. If
you are involved with baseball
at all in the region you
know the one and only. Last
Monday night at the start of
the Little League All-Stars
Tournament Wayne was bestowed
with the honor of having
the Little League Field
named after him.
Metcalf started in with the
Little League in 1966 when
his son started. In '69 he be-
came President and stayed
there for 39 years. Wayne
served on the Little League
National Board of Directors
for three years from 1979-81.
Wayne said that he's been
involved for a long time and
he is deeply honored by having
the field named after him.
However, he said that his
wife Mary deserves as much
credit as he does. Wayne said
that Mary spent 37 years in
the snack shack at the field
and that there aren't too many
that would do that.
Photos courtesy of Michael Rodgers Photography.
State Champs Hold Pancake Feed
Baxter Springs - Unless
you've been under a rock in a
deep hole, then you are aware
of the recent run of State
Championships in the area
over the last few weeks (and
still running).
But did you know the teams
pay for their own rings? For
this reason the Baxter Springs
Baseball Team held a pancake
feed at the Fellowship Baptist
Church last Saturday.
Head Coach Chris Mercer
said they had a great turnout
and that the team has had
By Bart Riddle
Baxter Springs - The City
council met for their regular
meeting on Tuesday July 12
at 7:00 pm.
Opening prayer given by
Sherri Howey.
City Clerk Deb Weston was
out from an accident. Sharon
Clark set in her place.
The agenda was approved
from the previous meeting
great community support.
He added that he would like
to thank all the parents for
putting the pancake feed together
and organizing it as
well as the community for
coming out and helping out.
A thank you also goes out to
all the local businesses that
donated goods for the pancakes
feed.
At the time that I was there
they had served over 200
meals and ended up with a
total of $2,168.00.
Baxter Springs City Council
Pictured top left: Austin Williams serves drinks to Mandy Tate, JW
Tate (with no periods) and Trevor Metcalf.
Pictured top right: The Coaches are flipping pancakes as fast as
they can to keep up with demand.
Pictured bottom right: From right to left: Shirley Shiply, Peggy
Lions and Ruth Evans enjoy their pancakes and sausage.
with no changes and all voting
yes.
Minutes from the previous
meeting were approved with
Gary Cisco abstaining, since
he was absent.
The appropriations ordinance
#3353 for $195,649.94
to pay the cities bills with
$53,229.10 for payroll. Sherry
Brown asked about a payment
to Trail Boss for trailer
tires. Jim Morton, Public
Works Director; answered
that the tires were necessary
for the trailer to haul the Bob
Cat around. Jimmy Younger
asked about the expense being
partial sent to the Police
Department, Streets, Fire Department
and Water. Younger
said that the Fire doesn't use
the trailer. Howie explained
that the expense was split up
over all the department so
they can all use the trailer.
Mayor Trease, said the Fire
Department may never use
it, but it is available for their
use if and when they need it.
Morton said that the Fire and
PD had used the trailer before
to move barricades. All
approved paying the bills.
Attorney Robert Myers read
the second reading on condemnation
notice for properties
at 805 Military, 2017
Park, 343 Park. Trease asked
if the property owners had
been Resolution 998 scheduled
30 days before the city
could take action on the properties.
The owner of 343 Park
was contacted by Jill Thomas
and she stated that the property
owner is trying to throw
out the renters, before they
become squatters. It was approved
by all.

July 19, 2016
Country Club Hosts Swim & Hot Dog Feed
Baxter Springs - The Baxter
Springs Country Club on the
Hill hosted their annual Emergency
Personnel Appreciation
Day Free Swim and Hot Dog
Feed Saturday night.
They sent notice out to the
departments that they would
like to thank the personnel
for all that they do to protect
our communities and for the
time that they give up with
their families to serve the rest
of us.
Twenty three people signed
up for the appreciation day
and brought their families to
participate.
Left: Jeff Frampton, John Wheeler and
Suzie Ashe wrapping hot dogs.
Right: Some of Baxter's Finest enjoying
the pool.
Little League All Stars
By Bart Riddle
Baxter Springs - On Monday
July 11, 2016 the 9 and
10-year-old Little League
All-Stars from Baxter Springs
and Riverton faced off for
the first game of the Southern
conference. Baxter came
out strong scoring three runs
and keeping Riverton to zero.
Baxter and Riverton battled it
out through the second inning
keeping the score Baxter six
Riverton zero. By the end of
the game Riverton had pulled
ahead winning the first game
six to three. Putting Riverton
up in the series by one.
The 11 and 12-year-old All-
Stars from Baxter Springs and
Riverton also faced off for the
Southern conference. Right
out of the gates Baxter’s All-
Stars came out swinging, bats
that is. Lead batter Gannon
Reece with a hard hit past
short stop for a single followed
by catcher David Ewers
with a hard hit grounder
for a base hit. Pitcher Kameron
Williamson hits a smoking
line drive down the first base
line for a triple scoring Reece
and Ewers. Clean up hitter
Brayden Rector comes up
with another hard hit passed
the short stop to for a base hit
Williamson scores. With two
base runners on second and
third, top of the batting order
Gannon Reece takes the first
pitch over the right-center
bleachers for the first homerun
of the series. Pitching for
Baxter Kameron Williamson
brings the first inning to
a close with Riverton zero
Baxter eight. The second inning
went scoreless for both
teams. In the third Gannon
Reece of Baxter reached
home with the help of catcher
David Ewers with a screaming
shot over the center field
fence putting Baxter up to
ten. Riverton ended the third
inning scoreless. Top of the
fourth Baxter again came out
scoring for more runs. Bottom
of the fourth Riverton
couldn’t get the bats to work
ending the game with Baxter
14 Riverton 0 by run rule.
Kameron Williamson pitched
a shutout game with the help
of a well-tuned defense backing
him.
Game two of the series for
the 9-10-year-old all-stars
didn’t go in Baxter’s favor,
with Riverton clenching first
in the south.
Game two of the 11-12-yearold
all-stars: Riverton took
the lead with a runner scoring,
Garret Paxson takes
Baxter out of the field with
a spectacular diving catch.
With one out and runners
on first and second Riverton’s
pitcher catches a flop
shot back to him for out two
and fires it to first to get the
third out for the double play.
Baxter wasn’t going to be
outshined making their own
double play by pitcher Brody
Harper throwing it home for
the force out and a beaming
shot to third base by catcher
David Ewers. Baxter shows
up in the third inning with
Kameron Williamson knocking
it out of the park over the
left center fence. Riverton
trailed Baxter 10-1 going into
the fourth inning. Baxter allowed
Riverton to score on
a missed pitch. Bottom of
the fifth inning David Ewers
scored of a high fly ball by
outfielder Brayden Rector,
to put Baxter up to 11 Baxter
ended the game with a
score by right fielder Brayden
Rector stealing home after a
missed pitch by the Riverton
pitcher. Baxter swept the
Southern conference with an
outstanding two game win to
Committee Reports: Brown
reported that the Water/Sewer
Committee would like
to purchase a pipe saw, so
they could return Galena's.
$2,737.50 recommend purchase.
Agreed on by all.
Sherri Howie said the Budget
Committee met with all
the departments except City
Hall, the Library and the
Museum. She said that they
are pretty far along but they
needed to discuss the sales
tax setup at with the city attorneys.
Steve Dardenne reported
that the air conditioner had
gone out at the community
building on East Ave. He
said the cost to replace was
$3,115.00 and motioned to
purchase and replace from
American Heat and Air. Approved
by all.
clinch first in the south.
Both Baxter Springs All-
Star and Riverton’s All-Stars
played with dignity and respect
for the game of baseball.
Baxter Springs City Council
Dardenne said that they are
still taking bids on the Backhoe
and anyone interested
should make their bids now.
Mayor reported that Deb is
feeling a little bit better and
she is working a few hours a
day and that Sharon is keeping
up very well.
He added that they would
like to wrap up so everyone
could go down to the ball
fields to watch the tournament.
Rex Qualls asked on behalf
of Police Chief Mike Kliewer
about hiring Darren Nading
move from a part time to a
full time dispatcher. The suggestion
was approved by all.
Meeting was adjourned.
The next council meeting
will be on Tuesday July 26th
at 7:00 pm.

July 19, 2016
CHILDCARE
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contact Miss. Emilee Misener at 620-856-5749.
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Lady Rams Sling'n Pizza
Baxter Springs – The 2016
Class 3A Riverton Lady Rams
will be serving pizza at Baxter
Springs Pizza Hut TONIGHT
from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Riverton – Photos from
inside the new addition at
USD 404 as they prepare to
Pizza Hut will be donating
10% of food sales and all tips
back to the Lady Rams. Come
out and support this group of
fine young women.
USD 404 Prepares for School
finish up and get ready for
students over the next month.
Grain Report
By Dustin Andrews
Baxter Springs – Grain
futures from the CO-OP as
Name Basis Month Futures Price Basis Cash Price Futures
Change
CORN September 2016 357-0 -25 $3.32 +4-6
CORN December 2016 363-2 -40 $3.23 +5-0
MILO September 2016 357-0 -70 $2.87 +4-6
MILO December 2016 363-2 -70 $2.93 +5-0
SOYBEANS August 2016 1078-2 -60 $10.18 +5-6
SOYBEANS November 2016 1066-2 -67 $9.99 +9-0
WHEAT (SOFT) September 2016 429-4 -100 $3.29 +4-6
WHEAT (SOFT) July 2016 421-6 -90 $3.31 -4-4
WHEAT HRW September 2016 420-0 -100 $3.20 +6-2
WHEAT HRW July 2017 484-0 -100 $3.84 +6-4
Quotes retrieved on July 18, 2016, 05:40:11 PM CDT
Frontenac – After a hard
fought game Baxter Springs
comes up 1 run short to
Frontenac. Parents are
reporting that the boys played
their hearts out.
The team will still advance
to the Babe Ruth Regional
Playoffs in Kalona, Iowa on
the 27th.
It should be noted that we
of deadline on Monday. All
prices are subject to change
and cannot be guaranteed
Baxter Comes in Second Still Advances
are the only team that will be
going as the State Champs,
did not want to make the
commitment to the trip. We
would have advanced anyway
as 2nd place.
Know the team has less than
two weeks to come up with
the funds to make the trip. If
you have any suggestions on
a good fast fundraiser, want
by either The Spring River
Current or Farmer’s COOP.
to help, or would like to leave
a donation please stop by the
Fancy Farmer and see Jen
Smith. Remember she'll be
closed today, but she will be
open the rest of the week.
Congratulations to the boys
and safe travels to your next
game.
Ashe Earns Title 3rd Time
Joplin – Congratulations are in order for Paul Ashe
for winning the Ozark Amateur at Schifferdeck
Municpal Golf Course. Ashe is the eighth player
in tournament history to win it or its predessor the
Tri-State Tournament three times.
Ashe came in at 133 with an opening round of 66
with a closing 4 under par 67 for a 9 under par.
Ashe also won in '88 and 2011.