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Page 2 V V V THE GAZETTE , EMPORIA , KANSAS V V V July 16 and 17 , 2016

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MONDAY Sunny

WEATHER

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TUESDAY Mostly Cloudy

BIRTHS

Eiken Tate James Fuller

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WEDNESDAY Partly Cloudy

Tony and Chelsea Fuller of Emporia are the parents of a son , Eiken Tate James Fuller , born June 26 , 2016 at Newman Regional Health . Eiken ’ s sister is Bexley Fuller .

Grandparents are Gene and Debi Wilkins , Emporia ; Jerome and Michelle Blaufuss , Olpe ; Debi Fuller , Emporia ; and Gary Fuller , Americus .

Taelyn Kendall Westcott

Kelly and Travis Westcott of Emporia are the parents of a daughter , Taelyn Kendall Westcott , born June 26 , 2016 at Newman Regional Health .

Taelyn ’ s siblings are Kimberlee , Phoebe and Max .

UMW Ice Cream social

The Neosho Rapids United Methodist Women will hold their second Ice Cream Social of the summer at 5:30 p . m . tonight in the Community Building for a free-will offering . They will be serving homemade ice cream , pies , cakes , sandwiches and drinks . Also the Bazaar Quilt will be on display and there will a bake table including fresh produce .

ABWA meets

The Emporia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women ’ s Association will meet at 6 p . m . Tuesday following dinner at 1217 Presby Dr . The speaker will be Nancy Hargett , who is with the Lyon County Active After Disaster group . She will give a presentation about what plans the county has in place in the event of a disaster . Call Lana Richardson at 343- 1776 for reservations if interested in attending the meeting .

Board members sought

The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is currently seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the Board of Directors . The Board is responsible for the management of the Emporia Animal Shelter and the care of the animals . This is a working board . Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings as well as attend and participate in fundraising functions . Those who are interested and feel they can be of benefit are invited to call the office at 620-342-4477 .

Head Start applications

ECKAN Head Start is hosting an Open Application Day 10 a . m . - 6 p . m . Wednesday at 1130 Scott St . Staff are accepting applications for children birth to 4 years old and pregnant mothers . Their options include : home-based , center-based and family child care programs for birth to 3 and home-based , center-based programs for 3 to 5 yr olds .

Applicants should bring proof of income and proof of birth . Information : 343-3270 or 342-2304 .

Denim and Diamonds and Coach ’ s

Dining for Denim & Diamonds , a fundraiser for the Newman Regional Health Auxiliary , is Thursday at Coach ’ s Neighborhood Bar & Grill , 2702 W . 15th Ave . A percentage of the day ’ s receipts will be donated to Denim & Diamonds for the purchase of a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber .

’ Don ’ t Dress ’ closing

The final performance of Emporia State University ’ s production of Marc Camoletti ’ s “ Don ’ t Dress for Dinner ” is 7:30 p . m . tonight in Bruder Theater , King Hall , 1301 Market St . The show runs through Saturday ; tickets : 341-6378 .

The final summer theater show , “ The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales ” opens July 27 .

Mission Madagascar

The grand opening of the David Traylor Zoo of Emporia ’ s new exhibit , Mission Madagascar , is 10:30 a . m . July 23 . The community is invited to the ceremony and to be the first to view this exciting new landscape for lemurs .

ABOUT TOWN

The DAILY REPORT

POLICE & SHERIFF

INCIDENTS REPORTED POLICE THURSDAY Traffic stop , 100 W . 6th Ave .,

8:06 a . m . Possession methamphetamine ,

500 Mechanic St ., 10:33 a . m .

Attempt to locate person , 1700 W . Wilman Ct ., 10:12 a . m .

Animal information , 1000 Janice St ., 11:56 a . m .

Dog to go , 600 Chestnut St ., 3:11 p . m .

Disorderly conduct , 2600 W . Hwy . 50 , 4:11 p . m .

Cat to go , 1200 Hatcher St ., 4:39 p . m .

Non-injury accident , 100 W . 10th Ave ., 8:14 p . m .

Agency assist , 500 Mechanic St ., 8:44 p . m .

Agency assist , 100 E . 4th Ave ., 10:35 p . m .

Found property , 100 E . 4th Ave ., 11:38 p . m .

Welfare check , 900 Constitution St ., 6:52 p . m . SHERIFF THURSDAY Dog to go , 1500 Road S , 10:03 a . m . Agency assist , 100 E . 4th Ave .,

10:44 p . m . FRIDAY Battery on law enforcement officer , 400 Mechanic St ., 3:00 a . m .

Pioneer Bluffs writing workshop

From 8:30 a . m . - 1:45 p . m . on Saturday , July 23 , Janet Sunderland will help workshop participants tell the extraordinary stories of ordinary lives . The workshop will be held at Pioneer Bluffs , located on Flint Hills National Scenic Byway K-177 , 15 miles south of Cottonwood Falls or 1 mile north of Matfield Green .

Pre-registration for this workshop is required ; space is limited . Cost is $ 50 . Contact executive director Lynn Smith at 620-753-3484 or lynn @ pioneerbluffs . org , or check pioneerbluffs . org for details .

Entertainment discounts via ERC

Purchase Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun tickets from the Emporia Recreation Commission and save $ 15 off the gate price . Members of the community can enjoy both parks in one day for $ 43 . The tickets can be purchased and picked up at the Lee Beran Recreation Center office from 8 a . m . - 5 p . m . Monday - Friday and are available now through Oct . 14 .

Tag deadline

The Lyon County Treasurer ’ s Office reports that July 29 is the final day for those whose name ends in “ J ,” “ K ” or “ L ” to renew their automobile tags . Motor Vehicle hours are 8 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . Owners need to provide proof of insurance and a valid Kansas driver ’ s license .

Adopt-A-Garden voting begins

Emporia Main Street is holding a mid-season contest for the downtown adopted gardens to see who has the best display . Vote at emporiamainstreet . com and the top three gardens will win an Emporia Main Street gift certificate for their caretakers .

Advance primary voting

Advance voting for the Aug . 2 primary election begins Monday and ends at noon Aug . 1 in the Lyon County Courthouse . Electioneering rules will be in place as the statutes allow . No campaign material is allowed within 250 feet of the polling place .

The polling office , on the ground floor , is open 8 a . m . - 5 p . m . Monday - Friday .

EPL storytimes

Search warrant served , 1600

Road 370 , Admire , 8:52 a . m . THEFTS & VANDALISM POLICE THURSDAY Fraud , identity , 500 Mechanic ,

9:20 a . m . Burglary , auto , 1000 East St .,

1:28 p . m . Larceny , shoplifting , 1000 Merchant St ., 3:58 p . m . FRIDAY Theft , 1100 E . 11th Ave ., 1:26 a . m . Burglary , 2800 W . Hwy . 50 , 2:42 a . m .

ANIMALS

PET PATROL

To report a lost or found pet , call the Humane Society at 342-4477 , 8:30 a . m . - 4:30 p . m ., Monday - Friday . ANIMAL EMERGENCY For a nuisance animal or animal in need of care , call the Emporia Police Department , 343-4200 , or the Lyon County Sheriff ’ s Office , 342-5545 . EMPORIA ANIMAL SHELTER Arrangements to claim or adopt pets at the animal shelter , 1216 Hatcher St ., can be made by calling 340-6345 between 11 a . m . and 3 p . m . Saturday - Wednesday .

Next week ’ s themes for story times at the Emporia Public Library , 110 E . Sixth Ave ., are “ Animal Romp and Stomp ” for Pat-A-Cake and Mother Goose , while Preschool Story Time will be “ Olympic Style Story Time .”

Pat-A-Cake Club is for infants to 18 months and meets at 9:15 a . m . Monday and Thursday .

Mother Goose Time is for toddlers to 36 months and meets at 9:45 a . m . Monday and Thursday .

Preschool Story Time is for 3 to 5 year olds and meets at 10:30 a . m . Monday , Tuesday and Thursday .

For more information , call Children ’ s Services at 340-6466 or visit Emporia Public Library ’ s web site at www . emporialibrary . org . All programs are free and open to the public . No registration is required .

OSAGE CITY

Virginia A . Kirk Paine of Admire died Wednesday , July 13 , 2016 , at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Osage City . She was 99 .

Ms . Paine was a Psychometric Technician in the Bureau of Tests and Measurement at Emporia State

OBITUARIES Virginia A . Kirk Paine

Nova MarieLynn Scarberry-Hernandez

University ( KSTC ).

A funeral service will be held at 2 p . m . Wednesday , July 27 , at the Admire United Methodist Church . A complete obituary will be published later . Robert ’ s Blue-Barnett Funeral Home has the arrangements .

Baby Nova MarieLynn Scarberry- Hernandez was born asleep to Tennille Scarberry and Robert Hernandez on July 6th , 2016 at 9:39 p . m . In our heart you hold a place no one can fill .

Nova is survived by her parents ; grandparents , Monica Masters , Denise and Jason Harvey ; great grandparents , Dan Scarberry , Fred Masters and Bernie Adams , Rita and Richard Harvey ; great great grandparents , Fred and Naomi Masters . She is also survived by godmother , Jordan Kiser ; uncles , Terence and Alex Hernandez , Clay Harvey ; aunts , Nichole , Ellissa , Tyria and Trinity Harvey .

Nova was preceded in death by her great grandmother Linda Scarberry .

She was surrounded in love by many family and friends . You took a part of us with you and touched our hearts forever .

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date .

Gene Tomson

Gene Tomson , 86 , of Iola , KS , father of Jana Bowyer & husband , Chris of Emporia , and grandfather of Andy Bowyer , Clint Bowyer and Casey Bowyer , died Friday in Iola .

Gene was a retired farmer and foreman for the City of Iola Street and Alley Department .

He is also survived by his wife , Leah ; daughter , Marta Edwards & companion Scott Crystal of Overland Park , KS ; son , Kent Tomson & wife , Ronda of Iola ; and 2 more grandchildren , Aaron Edwards and Kylee DePrima .

Visitation will be 6-8 p . m . Monday , July 18 , 2016 , at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service , 16 N . Buckeye , Iola , KS 66749 . Funeral services will be 11 a . m . Tuesday , July 19 , 2016 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola , with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery .

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer ’ s Association or Calvary United Methodist Church and may be sent to the funeral home . Go to www . iolafuneral . com to leave a condolence .

BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits were issued by the City of Emporia between June 18 and 30 :

2002 Schaeffer Way , Harvey Foyle . Jim Potter Roofing , overlay roof : $ 5,000

1109 Luther St ., Bryan Sullivan . D & Z Gutters , replace siding : $ 700

25 Merchant St ., Maria Hernandez . Romo Roofing , strip and reroof : $ 5,000

15 Union St ., Sharon Rick . Geo Groh & Sons , strip and reroof flat roof : 2,900

22 S Arundel St ., Walter Gonzalez . Owner , set aboveground pool : $ 400

413 State St ., Patricia Thompson . Coffman Construction , Demolish single family dwelling : $ 0

728 Eighteen Ave ., H & S LLC . Woodcraft Construction , construct new single family dwelling : $ 166,665

700 S Weaver St ., Vernon Price . Emporia Roofing Co ., Strip & reroof : $ 5,000

509 Union St ., Ed Dalton Owner , Remodel Kitchen and bathroom : $ 500

1875 Road F9 , Alba Maciel . Owner , Replace siding : 1,500

1716 W . Wilman St ., FN- MA . Romo Roofing , strip and reroof : $ 7,000

706 East St ., Angelina Pineda . Owner Strip and Reroof : $ 1,500

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