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The DAILY REPORT

POLICE & SHERIFF

INCIDENTS REPORTED POLICE SATURDAY Non-injury accident , Road 200 and Road G , 9:55 a . m . Possession marijuana , 1300 block of I-35 , 7:17 p . m . Harassment , Americus Road ,

7:27 p . m . Non-injury accident , 1300 block of I-35 , 10:09 p . m . SUNDAY Non-injury accident , 4000 block of Graphic Arts Road , 4:05 a . m .

Traffic stop , 4th Avenue and

West Street , 4:04 a . m . SHERIFF SATURDAY Theft , 1300 block of Rural St .,

10:34 a . m .

Warrant-failure to appear , 500 block of Mechanic St ., 11:31 a . m .

Disorderly conduct , 1100 block of Oxford Dr ., 10 a . m .

Animal , vicious , 400 block of Stratford Dr ., 6:32 p . m .

Dog to go , 1200 block of Hatcher St ., 7:26 p . m .

Past fight , 1200 block of Sunnyslope St ., 10:01 p . m . SUNDAY Traffic Stop , 200 block of Merchant St ., 2:05 a . m .

A NEW LID FOR THE FOOD PANTRY

By Jesse Murphy jesse @ emporia . com

Thanks to an $ 8,000 grant from the Trusler Fund last fall , the C4 Food Pantry in Strong City has a new roof , guttering and some foundation work to ensure the goods inside stay dry .

The pantry consistently serves about families and individuals each month , and director Shannon Foxen said the updates were part of a continual blessing .

“ It means that our pantry is dry and stable ,” Foxen said . “ We have a good home now ; we don ’ t have to worry about the roof leaking . It ’ s a relief , now we can focus on other things .”

Another project coming up is a new coat of paint . A private donor gave several gallons and supplies for the interior .

Foxen hopes to gather some volunteers this summer to get that work done , and any materials would be appreciated .

Some immediate needs

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 . through 3 p . m . Saturday through Wednesday EMPORIA VETERINARY HOS- PITAL Pets may be available for adoption at the Emporia Veterinary Hospital : 342-6515 .

LOTTERY

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for the pantry include canned goods , laundry detergent , soap and general hygiene products .

Another way to help is distribution day on the second or third Saturday of each month . Check C4 Food Pantry on Facebook for updates or call 620-412-3015 .

The pantry will also be starting the backpack program this fall . This sends food home with low-income children to eat over the weekend while they ’ re not in school .

“ We ’ re in the process of getting everything together for that ,” Foxen said . “ Keep an eye out , that will be a great opportunity to help the kids in Chase County .”

With the support of local residents , the pantry is able to serve those in need , and Foxen said she is as grateful as others .

“ The continued support of the community has been amazing ,” Foxen said . “ We really appreciate everything they do for us . Without them we wouldn ’ t be able to do what we do .”

ALMANAC

Card Shower

The family of Marie Russell requests a card shower to celebrate her 90th birthday . A reception will be held from 2 to 4 p . m . at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall on May 15 . Cards may be sent in care of Jim Russell , PO Box 1085 , Emporia , KS 66801 . No gifts , please .

Mystery Lunch Bunch

Those interested in trying some of the local restaurants in Emporia , Lyon County and other surrounding communities are invited to join the Lee Beran Recreation Center ’ s Mystery Lunch Bunch May 19 or 20 . The van leaves from 313 W . Fourth Ave . at 10:30 a . m .; the fee is $ 8 . Reserve a seat by May 13 . by calling 340-6300 .

Roundup rescheduled

The Kindergarten Roundup for Americus Elementary School has been rescheduled for 6:30 p . m . May 12 . Contact the school for details at 620-443-5165 .

USD 251 meets

USD 251 North Lyon County will meet at 5:30 p . m . Wednesday at Northern Heights High School in Allen . Items on the agenda include graduation and BOE meeting dates .

SUMMER A GOOD TIME TO BRUSH UP ON CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY

By John Robinson john @ emporia . com

As summer approaches , so do the possibility of summer storms and power outages .

When turning to a backup power source , it is important to make sure there is proper ventilation to avoid the build up of carbon monoxide .

CO is an odorless , tasteless and invisible gas , which causes flu-like symptoms . People suffering from CO poisoning will feel dizzy , sleepy , nauseated and develop blurred vision and headaches .

According to the Centers for Disease Control , more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning each year ; more than 20,000 visit the emergency room and more than 4,000 are hospitalized due to CO poisoning .

ABOUT TOWN

Triathalon registration open

The Flint Hills Triathlon , hosted by the FHTC Wellness Committee , is scheduled for Saturday , Sept . 17 . Registration is live at fhtc . edu , with early-bird pricing available through Aug . 26 . The event will include gravel racing during the biking portion , swimming at Emporia High and will begin and end at Flint Hills Technical College . More details will be announced at a later date .

USD 252 special meetings

A Special Board of Education Meeting will be held at 5 p . m . Wednesday in the Board of Education Meeting Room in Hartford for the purpose of Personnel followed by the Regular Board of Education Meeting to be held at 7 p . m . at the same location .

Genealogy conference

Registration is open now through June 1 for the 42nd Annual KCGS Genealogy conference , hosted by the Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies and co-hosted by the Ellis County Historical Society June 11 in Hays . Learn more at www . KCGS . us or write KCGS , PO Box 3858 , Topeka KS 66604 .

Emporia Fire Marshall Reason Bradford said CO is produced any time fuel is burned . Bradford said a CO alarm should be placed in the home to help warn against CO leaks .

“ We recommend they put ( a CO detector ) on every sleeping level ,” Bradford said . “ A lot of people put them in their basement thinking ‘ that ’ s where my furnace and water heater are so that ’ s where the problem will be ,’ but if you ’ re asleep and on the second floor you won ’ t hear that detector go off downstairs .”

Bradford said the average cost of a CO detector is $ 20 and the lifespan on them can run short so it is important to check to make sure they ’ re still active . A recommended practice is to check them when the smoke detectors are checked — each time the Daylight Savings time changes occur .

Cooler temperatures and light rain have officials optimistic they ’ ve reached a turning point on getting a handle on a massive wildfire that has devastated parts of Canada ’ s oil sands town of Fort Mc- Murray .

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the battle against the fire has stabilized to the point where she can visit and begin the next phase of the government ’ s operation to determine what must be done to eventually allow

OBITUARIES Norman Leon Schroeder

Norman Leon Schroeder of Emporia died Saturday , May 7 , 2016 , at the Veterans Hospital in Topeka . He was 64 .

The funeral service will

James W . Fraley

RAIN GIVES FIREFIGHTERS HOPE IN CANADA

The Associated Press people to return to the city . A massive evacuation of 25,000 residents displaced by the blaze also came to an end .

More than 80,000 people have left Fort McMurray in the heart of Canada ’ oil sands , where the fire has torched 1,600 homes and other buildings . Gas has been turned off , the power grid is damaged and water is not drinkable . Officials said there is no timeline to return residents to the city , but the provincial government is sending in a team on Monday to do preliminary planning .

NO INJURIES IN SATURDAY SHOOTING NEAR NEOSHO RAPIDS

By John Robinson john @ emporia . com

Emporia police said they found no evidence of an intruder after a shooting incident occurred near Neosho Rapids late Saturday night .

Deputies and first responders from both Emporia and Hartford-Neosho Rapids were called to 1595 Road W , about one mile north of be held at 11 a . m . Wednesday at Charter Funerals with a graveside service to follow at Union Cemetery . Charter Funerals has the arrangements .

James W . Fraley , 77 , passed away peacefully in hospice care on April 29 , 2016 with family by his side .

Jim was born June 26 , 1938 in White Plains , NY to Evelyn and James E . Fraley . He graduated from Sewanhaka High School on Long Island , NY as a distinguished athlete . He furthered his education and athletic career as a standout collegiate basketball player and graduated with a teaching degree from Emporia State Teachers College in Emporia , KS . Upon graduating college , he volunteered in the Peace Corp and was stationed in the Philippines for two years . He was a teacher , principal , and superintendent of schools for over 30 years , spanning in districts across Germany , New York , Montana , and Kansas . Jim was most recently employed with Peoria Sports Complex for many years and loved to help others enjoy spring training baseball games . He enjoyed tennis , golf , fishing , and collecting a variety of historical artifacts including model railroad cars . He also found a passion for writing and became a published author of several books . In 1961 he was drafted by the Kansas City Steers of the Professional American Basketball Association but chose his career in education . In 1987 Jim was inducted into the Emporia State University Wall of Honor for his accomplishments in basketball . In 2012 , ESU retired his basketball jersey in dedication to his commitment to Hornet Basketball . His # 14 jersey hangs from the rafters of the William L . White Auditorium as a testament of his accomplishments as a student and athlete .

Jim is survived by his wife , Linda of Peoria , AZ ; children , James R . ( Katie ) of Cheyenne , WY and Jill of Loveland , CO ; brother , William ( Barbara ); six grandchildren , Nicholas , Riley , Claire , Nora , Ella , and Umer Fraley . He was preceded in death by his twin sister , Mary . Many who remember Jim will raise a bottle of Pepsi in his honor for his many years as a devoted son , brother , husband , father , and grandfather who loved sports , education of youth , friends , and his family .

A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday , May 11 , at 1:00 pm , at Sunland Mortuary , 15826 Del Webb Blvd .,

Sun City , AZ .

Neosho Rapids , after receiving a report of a shooting at around 11 p . m . Saturday .

According to Sgt . Dan Evans with the Emporia Police Department , the homeowner thought he heard an intruder on his property and fired his shotgun to ward them off before calling authorities to investigate . Evans said there was no evidence found of any intruder .

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IN TUESDAY ’ S GAZETTE :

NEWS The positives of running in Health .

SPORTS EHS home golf meet .

SENIOR DAY

Guest Speaker : Bob Wright , CEO Newman Regional Health Thursday , May 12th • 11:00am Emporia Senior Center • 603 E . 12th Ave ., Emporia , KS

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