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The DAILY REPORT

POLICE & SHERIFF

INCIDENTS REPORTED POLICE SUNDAY Non-injury accident , 100 E . South Ave . and Mechanic St ., 11:00 a . m .

Non-injury accident , 1600 Industrial Rd ., 3:00 p . m . Agency assist , 200 S . State St .,

5:13 p . m . Dog to go , 1200 Hatcher St .,

11:51 p . m . THEFTS & VANDALISM POLICE SUNDAY Fraud , gas skip , 3100 W . Hwy .

50 , 3:18 p . m . Theft , 700 Eastgate Pl ., 9:21 p . m .

COURTS

MUNICIPAL COURT

Randye R . Reber , 723 Garfield St ., Inattentive driving , accident , June 18

Isiah A . Brown , 212 S . Constitution St ., Defective tag light , violation of closing hours Peter Pan Park , refuse breath test , DUI , June 24

Clarence O . Wright , Dodge City , Left of center , DUI , suspended driver ’ s license , June 24

Alexander P . Pruno , 811 State St ., Domestic violence , battery , June 24

David W . Mauersberger , 1118 Road 190 , Careless driving , obstruction , resist arrest , June 24

Shannon L . Snovelle , 811 State St ., Criminal damage to property , domestic violence , battery , June 24

Nicholas Bayer , 1722 Road 170 , Careless driving , no proof of insurance , June 24

Tammy K . Peak , 329 Homewood St ., Disorderly conduct , fighting , June 25

John Meyers , 26 S . Commercial St ., Disorderly conduct , fighting , June 25 Amber Musio , 413 Mulberry ,

AMERICUS GIRL FOUND SAFE AFTER GOING MISSING

Special to the Gazette

Americus , Disorderly conduct , fighting , June 25

Brian D . Harkins , 821 Congress St ., Criminal damage , theft , shoplifting , June 25

Ashley Cahoone , 1844 Road 180 , Cottonwood Falls , Inattentive driving , June 25 Cynthia J . Pickett , Homeless ,

Criminal trespassing , June 25

David W . Collier , 4 S . Exchange St ., Discharge firearm in city limits , June 25

Douglas Fenlaw , Fort Madison , Iowa , Careless driving , DUI , refuse breath test , June 26

Christina L . Johnson , 1139 Merchant St ., Careless driving , accident , June 26

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 through 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 through Wednesday . EMPORIA VETERINARY HOS- PITAL Pets may be available for adoption at the Emporia Veterinary Hospital : 342- 6515 .

LOTTERY

MONDAY ’ S WINNING NUMBERS : Super Cash 03-09-11-17-21 Cashball 05 - Jackpot

$ 1,780,000

A 7-year-old Americus girl was located and returned home Monday after she had been missing for almost four hours .


At approximately 11:13 a . m . Monday , Lyon County Sheriff deputies responded to 311 Elm St . in Americus for a missing female juvenile . Once on scene , the girl ’ s mother reported the girl missing at 9 a . m . when she went to see if the girl was still sleeping .

Deputies — along with concerned citizens — began searching the city of Americus . During the search , concerned citizens were calling in and reporting seeing the girl in various locations around town .

At 12:40 p . m ., a call came in stating the missing girl was at a residence on Orange Street . Deputies arrived at the residence and located her .

“ A young boy stated he knew people were looking for the missing girl and he found her at the city park , so he asked the girl to come to his house and had a neighbor call the Sheriff ’ s Office ,” Lyon County Sheriff ’ s Office Deputy Sergeant Danny Broyles said in a release .

The missing girl was then taken back to her home and returned to her parents .

ALMANAC

ABOUT TOWN

Hoy lecture

The final lecture in the series on the Emporia Arts Center ’ s “ Imprinting the West ” exhibit is at 6:30 p . m . tonight at 815 Commercial St . Jim Hoy will speak on “ Origin of the Cowboy — America ’ s Folk Hero .” Free and open to the public . The exhibit remains on display through Aug . 11 .

ECKAN senior vouchers

ECKAN still has Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks available . ECKAN will continue to have a table at 5 p . m . each Wednesday at the market , Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street , until all the checks have been distributed . Those who are interested in signing up need to bring proof of their entire household income .

If an interested senior cannot make it to the market , they may call and set an appointment at the ECKAN office . If they cannot physically make it to the office or market , they can have a friend or family member call ECKAN for details on how to sign up the senior at 342- 4607 .

Final Kids Koncert

The Rockin ’ Rob Show is the final Kids Koncert for the Emporia Public Library , 110 E . Sixth Ave . The free show is at noon Wednesday in the courtyard .

The public is invited to bring lunch for the show . Water coolers will be available . In case of inclement weather the concerts will be held in the Little Theater , second floor , in the William Lindsay White Auditorium .

Live in the Lot concludes

Wednesday ’ s free Live in the Lot concert features Lora McDonald and Brick Horse . It ’ s rodeo night , with special events presented by Lyon County 4-H . Music starts at 7 p . m .; Food from The Surly Mermaid starts at 6:30 p . m . Bring lawn chairs ; beverages will be available for purchase .

City meets

The Emporia City Commission will meet at 10 a . m . Wednesday on Conference Room 1 AB , 516 Mechanic St . The agenda includes a review of non-personnel funds and legislative ordinances .

EARSP meets

The Emporia Area Retired School Personnel will meet at 11:30 a . m . Friday at the Presbyterian Manor . The program will be “ Dirty Kanza Race ” presented by Leland Dains . Greeters will be James Hill and Ralphea Hill . The Thought of the Day will be given by Sharol Cutrell .

ESU Theater

The summer theater production of Neil Simon ’ s “ The Dinner Party ” opens at 7:30 p . m . Wednesday in Bruder Theater , King Hall , 1301 Market St . The show runs through Saturday ; tickets : 341-6378 .

Red Cross Blood Drive

Emporians and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to donate blood to the Red Cross July 7 at the Flinthills Mall . Staff will be on hand 11 a . m . - 4 p . m . at 1632 Industrial Rd . Donors of all blood types are needed now . Schedule an appointment ( not necessary ) to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App , visiting redcrossblood . org or calling 1-800-733-2767 .

Call for volunteers

The Emporia Main Street Adopt a Garden program only has two gardens that have not been adopted . Thanks to a donation from Kaw Valley of several flats of flowers , staff are asking volunteers to meet at the Main Street office , 12 E . Fifth Ave ., at 8 a . m . Wednesday to help clean out and plant the two plots . Indicate an intention to help by contacting Emporia Main Street at 340-6430 or main . street @ emporia-kansas . gov .

Salvation Army fans

The Emporia Sertoma Club and Sutherlands have provided 20 more fans to the Salvation Army to provide to families in need . Those who need or know of someone in need of heat relief may call 342-3093 for a fan .

The Salvation Army at 209 W . Fourth Ave . is open for heat relief during operating hours , 9 a . m . - 4 p . m . Monday - Friday . The organization is closed for the holiday , Friday and Monday . The Monday bread line will be held Tuesday , July 5 . For more information : 342-3093 .

DEMOCRAT AUCTION

Special to The Gazette

Lyon County Democrats will welcome Kerry Gooch , Executive Director of the Kansas Democratic Party , as their keynote speaker at their annual fundraiser 5:30 p . m . Sunday , July 10 , at the Emporia Senior Center , 603 E . 12th Ave . Gooch ’ s address is titled “ The Value of Long-Term Investments .”

Gooch , a native of Wichita , joined the Kansas Democratic Party as Political Director in July of 2013 . He is a graduate of Kansas State University where he earned a degree in Political Science . Before joining the KDP , Gooch spent a year working in governmental relations , helping to institute a successful wind energy grassroots campaign and supporting legislation before the Kansas Legislature . At the same time , Gooch served as the Finance Intern for the Kansas

KANSAS WHEAT HARVEST PASSES HALFWAY MARK

WICHITA — A government snapshot shows farmers have now harvested about 58 percent of their winter wheat crop in Kansas .

The National Agricultural Statistics Service said

BIRTHS

Boden Howser Swisher Elin Mae Swisher

Andrea Ohlman Swisher and Kiff Swisher of Lindsborg are the parents of twins , Boden Howser Swisher and Elin Mae Swisher , born May 15 , 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center . Boden and Elin ’ s brother is Sorren Roy Swisher .

Grandparents are Eugene and Jolene Ohlman of Emporia and Dwight and L ’ Jean Swisher of Lindsborg .

Ellis Lu Hannigan

Emily and Kyle Hannigan of Strong City are the parents of a daughter , Ellis Lu Hannigan , born June 23 , 2016 , at Newman Regional Health .

Grandparents are Patsy and Gary Cutsinger of Cottonwood Falls and Lynette and Kevin Hannigan of Strong City . Great-grandmothers are Ruth Childs and Lois Hannigan , both of Cottonwood Falls .

Democratic Party , assisting in statewide fundraising efforts and capital campaigns .

A number of Democratic dignitaries have been invited as guests , as well as area candidates .

The Party will supply the entree , iced tea and table service . Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share ; however , this is not a requirement for attendance .

Those wishing to donate items to the silent auction should call Gloria Hannon at 343-3274 or email ghannon2121 @ gmail . com . Items may also be brought on the day of the fundraiser . Items should be new , nearly new , or have Democratic historical significance .

For more information : lycoksdemocrats . org , www . facebook . com / LYCOKSDems , 342-4535 or susan @ lycoksdemocrats . org .

2 PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH NORTHEAST OF TOPEKA

TOPEKA — Two people have been killed in a twovehicle , head-on collision just outside of Topeka .

The Topeka Capital- Journal reports 16-year-old Daniel Jordan Warner and 40-year-old Thad H . Hess were pronounced dead at the scene after the crash occurred around 6:15 a . m . Monday .

Lt . Adam Winters of the Kansas Highway Patrol says the pickup truck Warner was driving crossed a center line “ for an unknown reason ” and crashed headon into the pickup truck Hess was driving . Warner wasn ’ t wearing a seatbelt , and Hess was .

The crash occurred at a point where the road slightly curves . Winters says investigators are looking into whether fog in the area may have contributed to the accident .

The drivers didn ’ t have any passengers in their trucks .

Monday that the harvest this year is well ahead of both the 37 percent cut statewide at this time a year ago as well as the five-year average of 50 percent for this date .

Harvest activity extends across Kansas .

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