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WEATHER
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DEJESUS RECEIVES INAUGURAL SCHOLARSHIP
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THURSDAY Clear
95 / 70 FRIDAY Clear
FOR THE RECORD : The information at right is from the National Weather Service .
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SATURDAY Clear
95 / 69 SUNDAY Clear
Temperature at 7 a . m . |
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High yesterday |
83 |
Low last night |
62 |
Barometer |
29.95 |
Wind |
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The DAILY REPORT
POLICE & SHERIFF
INCIDENTS REPORTED POLICE MONDAY Found property , bike , 800 W .
5th Ave ., 9:01 a . m . Warrant , 600 Sherman St ., 11:27 a . m . Hit and run property , 400 W .
15th Ave ., 11:45 a . m . Warrant , 400 Mechanic St .,
1:45 p . m . Trespass , 100 W . 6th Ave ., 4:07 p . m . Cat to go , 1200 Hatcher St .,
4:18 p . m . Found property , 500 Mechanic
St ., 5:11 p . m . Battery , Emporia , 4:32 p . m . SHERIFF MONDAY Littering , 1200 Road 150 , 3:04 p . m . Non-injury accident , 1200
Road 30 , Madison , 5:39 p . m . Tuesday Non-injury accident , 1300 I-35
Hwy ., 3:05 p . m . THEFTS & VANDALISM POLICE MONDAY Auto burglary , 700 Cottonwood St ., 2:39 p . m . Auto burglary , 1000 East St .,
5:35 p . m .
BIRTHS
SHERIFF MONDAY Criminal damage , 1000 Road
350 , Allen , 6:25 p . 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 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 HOSPITAL Pets may be available for adoption at the Emporia Veterinary Hospital : 342- 6515 .
Gabriel Alexander Cruz
Rebecca Womack and Ricardo Cruz , Jr . of Emporia are the parents of a son , Gabriel Alexander Cruz , born May 24 , 2016 , at Newman Regional Health .
Grandparents are Kathryn and Lloyd Womack of Emporia and Evelyn and Ricardo Cruz of Chicago . Greatgrandparents are Richard Rhoads of Emporia and the late Anna L . Rhoads , Arley Womack of Iola and the late Robert E . Womack , Miliana Cruz of Chicago and the late Angel Rivera , and the late Julia Alvelo and Justino Cruz Bayamon of Puerto Rico .
Special to The Gazette
Sunflower Gymnastics awarded their first Academic Scholarship for $ 1,500 to athlete and coach Connor DeJesus , a 2016 graduate from Emporia High School attending Emporia State University .
DeJesus has been with Sunflower Gymnastics for nine years , competing with the trampoline and tumbling team for eight of those years . He joined the staff at the gym in 2013 as an assistant coach and has grown into a “ wonderful lead coach .”
“ Connor is a wonderful athlete , coach , and person and we are so proud to be able to award him this scholarship . We have been waiting for this moment for a long time ,” said Sunflower Co-owner David Doemland . “ Connor is a wonderful positive role model in the gym and the kids love him .”
Sunflower Gymnastics established the scholarship program in 2016 and looks forward to being able to continue supporting trampoline and tumbling athletes as they continue their education .
The purpose of the Sunflower Gymnastics academic scholarship is to provide monetary assistance for athletes in need who wish to continue to train and compete for Sunflower Gymnastics during their college career . It is the desire of Sunflower Gymnastics that by helping provide college tuition and education fees the athlete is able to focus
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more on training and competition .
Sunflower Gymnastics was established in 2004 and is owned and operated by Stacie and David Doemland , with locations in Emporia and Burlington .
DISTRICT HONORS RETIRING EMPLOYEES
Special to The Gazette
Thirty-two retiring teachers , administrators and school support staff members were guests of honor at the annual Emporia Public Schools Staff Recognition May 18 at Emporia High School .
“ Collectively , these individuals have devoted more than 700 years to Emporia Public Schools . Over a span of four decades , they have had a huge impact on the lives of children in our community ,” said Superintendent Theresa Davidson .
Retiring staff members are : Geralyn Arndt , administrative assistant ; Linda Baumann , vision specialist ; Pam Brunner , Technology Department ; Kay Carl , Emporia Middle School math ; Theresa Davidson , superintendent ;
Megan Dix , paraeducator ; Ron Douglas , Transportation Department ; Melinda Flohr , orchestra ; Ann Fullen , district secretary ; Jennie Hoy , Food Service Department ; Karen Hudson , EMS library clerk ; Mary Beth Janssen , EMS librarian .
Also Brenda Kahle , student records management ; Jane King , student records management ; Lyle Klamm , Maintenance Department ; Dave Leiker , Technology Department ; John Lexow , Emporia High School English as a second language ; Larry Matson , Transportation Department ; Jackie Medina , Timmerman instructional strategist ; Carol Mitchell , Timmerman librarian & art ; Sharman Murphy , EHS paraeducator ; Karen Myers , EHS language arts .
Also Dennis Newell , EHS
math & science ; Christina Pletcher , EMS computer applications ; Steve Pletcher , Riverside physical education ; Donna Russell , Walnut teacher aide ; Carmaine Ternes , EHS librarian ; Phillip Thornton , EHS language arts ; Diana Wilhite , EMS computer applications ; Deborah Willhite , Food Service Department ; Lynette Yevak , EHS Family & Consumer Sciences ; and Steve Ziegler , Food Service Department .
During the program , Davidson and Board of Education members Susan Brinkman , Doug Epp , Art Gutierrez and Colleen Mitchell also presented service awards to 32 employees with 15 , 25 and 35 years of service .
Employees with 35 years of service are : Johnny Drake and Dennis Newell .
Employees with 25 years of
service are : George Abel , Jeff Conrade , Alice Jones , Nancy Meinholdt , JoAnn Morris , Marc Price , Cindy Rangel , Denise Stauffer , Stephanie Sullivan , Cheryl Wagner and Rhonda Zornes
Fifteen-year service awards were given to : Susana Aranda , Eleanor Browning , Natividad Crtagena , Evenlyn Cunningham , Tamara Dall , Debra Fancher , Rosa Gonzalez , Amanda Hendry , Margaret Henricks , Stacey Johnston , Lana Knuth , Lisa Longcor , Bill Nienstedt , Tonya Nyman , Rocky Price , Janie Romeiser , Linda Turney , Leza Underwood , Lupe Williams and Dana Witten .
Emporia NEA gave special recognition to 2016 Emporia Master Teacher JoAnn McRell , a language arts teacher at Emporia Middle School .
ABOUT TOWN
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Market tonight
Emporia ’ s Farmers Market is now open Wednesdays beginning at 5 p . m . Tonight ’ s market will feature fresh , local produce , baked goods , herbs , plants , eggs , salads and a “ Veggie Art ” competition at the kiosk . Staff from ECKAN will be there with vouchers for food for seniors who meet the income guidelines . The market is held in the parking lot at Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street . The Saturday market opens at 8 a . m .
City band Thursday
Emporia ’ s Municipal Band performs at 8 p . m . Thursday in Fremont Park ,
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Fourth Avenue and Union Street . The music will celebrate children and the National Teacher ’ s Hall of Fame . Bring lawn chairs or blankets .
Ice Cream social
Neosho Rapids Methodist United Methodist Women will hold it ’ s first Ice Cream Social of the summer at 5:30 p . m . Saturday at the Neosho Rapids Community Building . The social will be a free-will offering . They will be serving homemade ice cream , pie and cake , sandwiches and drinks . There will also be a bake table . The Bazaar Quilt will be on display .
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Admire Alumni and Student Reunion
The 104th annual Admire High School Alumni and Student Reunion will be held Saturday . All Admire students , teachers and families are invited to attend . Social hour will begin at 4 p . m . followed by dinner at 5:30 . The cost is $ 15 per person . Reservations : 620-528-3407 .
Pioneer Bluffs volunteer day
A monthly work day begins at 8:30 a . m . Saturday at Pioneer Bluffs with coffee , snacks and planning . At 9 a . m . the workday begins . To
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volunteer or for more information , call Lynn Smith at 620-753-3484 or lynn @ pioneerbluffs . org .
A pre-Symphony in the Flint Hills barbecue lunch will be served at 11 a . m ., surrounded by programs , Art in the Barn and a fundraising auction . The historic 19th-century farmstead and art galleries will be open for tours .
Lunch includes brisket by Gavin ’ s Smoke on the Prairie , assorted sides with vegetarian option , homemade bread and homemade cobblers . Organizers ask for a generous donation for lunch . Please RSVP for lunch at 620-753-3484 or lynn @ pioneerbluffs . org .
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Southern Cooking
Flint Hills Technical College ’ s Community Connections program offers a course on Southern cooking with Chef Paul Kennedy , 6:30 to 9 p . m . June 15 . Learn to cook , then enjoy a meal of Country Captain Chicken with steamed rice , fried okra and sweet tea . Dessert is Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake . The fee is $ 29 . Information and registration : 343-4600 , 341-1377 .
Secondhand Sounds
There are six installations along Commercial Street through June 12 for Emporia
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Celebrates the Flint Hills ’ Secondhand Sounds project . The community is invited to experiment with making music on the instruments at Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe , Flint Hills Music , Studio 11 , Brown ’ s Shoes , Plum Bazaar and Mulready ’ s Pub .
Democrats meet
Lyon County Democrats will have the June volunteer training and conversation gathering at 2 p . m . Sunday at Gravel City Roasters . The regular monthly meeting will be 6:30 p . m . Monday at the Courthouse Annex . Cheyenne Davis will be the featured speaker .
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IN THURSDAY ’ S GAZETTE :
NEWS Fallen Educators Memorial rededication .
SPORTS American Legion baseball .
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