Students in grades 6-12 are invited to Find Your Funny at the Emporia Public Library on August 14 and 15 at 6 p.m. Learn about stand-up comedy, explore different styles, and begin writing your own material for an end of the week performance. Registration opens two weeks in advance at bit.ly/EPLeventcalendar.
The library will be closed on August 21 and 22 for maintenance.
The North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Project, Inc. is collecting aluminum cans. Cans must be in a bag and dropped off at the North Lyon County Veterans Memorial Site, Bushong, in the caged area.
Provided by the Lyon County Historical Society
When Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Myser and their two little children came to Kansas in 1871, they figured they wanted to settle somewhere near the Chase/Lyon County line. When the train stopped midway between Plymouth and the future Saffordville site on the open prairie, train officials informed the Mysers they had reached their destination. They got off the train bewildered, not knowing where to go or which way to turn. But across the road was the Shellenberger house, and there they met Doctor Conaway who told them of a log cabin near his homestead. Dr. Conaway had been to the river to get a load of wood, so Mrs. Myser then rode on the load of wood while the men walked to Conaway’s. The cabin was in bad repair, but the family sheltered there while they built their house directly across the road. A two-story house measuring 16 X 24 seemed doomed to many in the area as they figured the tall house could never withstand the winds that had free sweep across the prairie, but they were wrong. The Myser house stood for over 50 years until it was destroyed by fire. Mr. Myser, a Civil War veteran, died in 1882 almost immediately after completing the payments on his farm. Mrs. Myser was left with her home and her six children. Determined, against the advice of relatives, she stayed on the farm and kept her family together. In 1949 there seemed to have been some competition as to which woman in town may have been native-born the earliest. The winner was found to be Mary Little Miller. Born in 1860 to the T.D. Littles, Mary began life in the year of the dreadful drought. The Littles, from Indiana, had moved first to Illinois, and then in 1859 to Kansas two years after Emporia was founded. They settled on Allen Creek near the now-nonexistent townsite of Fremont. Mary remembered the Kaw Indians who still camped in north Lyon County sometimes coming by their house. She also remembered going to town with her father and his load of wood to sell, sometimes riding atop the load. “I never had a boughten doll,” she said, telling that she always made her own rag dolls using corn silk for hair. At the time of her marriage to G.L. Miller in 1882, she told of buying her wedding clothes from George Newman. “He was a wonderful merchant. He always took a personal interest in his customers and made sure you got just what you wanted.” Mrs. Miller told of the tragedies that had hit her family. One of her sons died of injuries sustained during his service in World War I. A son of that son also died when he was shot down over the Pacific during World War II. Finally, Mrs. Miller never had a car, but she still claimed to be a very good pedestrian, walking to town when the weather was nice.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Here is a list of upcoming Blood Drives: August 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church August 28, 12 - 6 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene
● Bingo is Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; and Saturday, 4-6 p.m.Volunteers are needed
● Every Friday is Brain Break Fridays from 10:0012:00. For more information, call the center at 620-3433160.
● Hermes Footcare every Thursday. Call 316-2604110 for an appointment.
● Lunch - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults are $5 with kids under five eating free. Cash only. Menu is on Facebook. Please call the senior center to reserve your meal.
● Coffee and Chat, every Monday at 9:00
● Exercise, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., free of charge
● Art with Carol, 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
● Game Day with Barb Roark, 4th Wednesday, 10 a.m.
● Flint Hills Country Jam (Live Music), third Sunday of every month, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Please help by making your appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. With the app you can schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations. The Lyon County Fair Board and County Extension Agents would
The Emporia Lions Club will meet on Wednesday, August 20, noon at ESU Memorial Union lower level. The program is Ryan Janzen, Lyon County Appraiser. The cost of the meal is $12.
Emporia Lions Club is a volunteer service organization dedicated to serving people. If you’re interested in joining the club, email them at EmporiaLionsclub@gmail.com. The Emporia Lions Club can be found on Facebook.
The Lyon County Republicans will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, at the Lyon County Courthouse Annex, in the Conference Room 1st floor, 402 Commercial St. Emporia. The meeting will be a forum with the candidates for the Emporia City Commission, City Council for Admire, Allen, Americus, Bushong, Harford, Neosho Rapids and Olpe.
For further information, please contact Chairperson Rhnae Blackburn (620) 757-8135.
The VFW Post 1980 Auxiliary will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post #5, 2921 W. 12th Ave. All Auxiliary members are welcome.
The American Legion Post 5, 2911 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 p.m.
The Dolly Madison Retirees will meet Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 a.m. at Rolling Hills Bar & Grill, 622 Main St., Americus.
(620) 364-4556.
Osner is an experienced group therapy leader. She is a credentialed Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.
Jamie Potter, Service Representative for the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs, will visit the Greenwood County Courthouse in Eureka on the first and third Thursday; Coffey County Courthouse in Burlington on the second Thursday and the Morris County Courthouse in Council Grove on the second Tuesday of each month. She will be there from 1-3:30 p.m. She will go to Cottonwood Falls on an as needed basis.
Please call (620) 342-3347 in advance to ensure all information is readily available so all veterans, widows and dependents can receive better assistance.
Neosho Rapids Senior meals are served Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at noon. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated; meal is $7 for those under 60. For reservations or cancellations in Neosho Rapids call (620) 342-8232.
Olpe Senior Friendship meals are served on Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Knights Hall. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated; meal is $7 for those under 60. The second Monday of each month is the birthday dinner and games celebrating the birthdays of the month. For reservations or cancellations in Olpe call 620475-3384 between 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
North Lyon County Senior meals are available in Allen for grab and go or home delivery. Meals are available Monday through Friday and must be ordered by 11 a.m. the previous day by calling 620-528-3414. If you are 60 or older, a $4 donation is appreciated, meal is $7 for those under 60. Call for more information.
Allen Farmers Market will be held every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. through September 25. This will be held on Main Street in Allen. All vendors are welcome!
Being a caregiver for a loved one can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Coffey Health System now offers a special program to help caregivers maintain perspective, step away for a while, and share their experiences with others who understand. Coffey Health System’s Mental Health Therapist Amy Osner will lead a Caregiver Support Group on the third Wednesday of each month at The Meadows in Burlington. There is no charge for participation. Respite care and activities will be available, if needed. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. at The Meadows, 1201 Martindale St. in Burlington. If you have questions about the program, call
The Neosho Rapids Seniors Group will have a free luncheon on Monday, August 18, noon, at the Neosho Rapids Community Center. Dr. Lloyd will present a program about Heart Health. Call 620-342-0348 to make your reservation by August 13.
The Santa Fe Trail bicycle ride is Saturday, September 20, starting at Northern Heights High School at Hwy 56 and Road M. Registration and check-in are at 9 a.m. The options are an eight mile ride from the school to the old Allen at 142 Mile Creek on the Santa Fe Trail and back, or a 36 mile ride from Northern Heights to Wilmington and back on the Santa Fe Trail. This is not a race or a fundraiser; it is for enjoyment and to claim you have ridden the trail. T-shirts are $25. Email santafebike2025@gmail.com for registration form or stop by the Lyon County History Center at 711 Commercial St., Emporia to pick up a form.
Chalk Fest will be on September 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the 800 Block of Commercial Street in downtown Emporia.
Get ready to turn the street into a masterpiece! Join in on Chalk Fest 2025 as the 800 block of Commercial Street transforms into a vibrant outdoor gallery filled with color, creativity, and community spirit. Want to Be an Artist? Whether you’re solo or in a group, this year’s Chalk Fest has no theme—so draw whatever inspires you, as long as it’s family friendly. Two expert chalk artists, Casey Ligon and Noreen Schroder, will be on hand to showcase their talent and serve as judges for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. People’s Choice Award Everyone at the event gets to vote! Cast your vote for your favorite piece anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. — the artwork with the most votes will receive our People’s Choice Award Event Schedule:
• 8:30 AM – Registration opens.
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Live chalking (with People’s Choice voting open all day until 3:00) Kids Zone Open.
• 11:00 AM – Food Trucks Open
The First Christian Church, is moving to 1702 W. 15th Ave., they will hold their Food Pantry on the last Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or until food is gone. Enter on the west side of the building.
The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 823 Merchant, is open each Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. You are allowed to pick up food once a month.
The Lebo Community Food Pantry located behind the Lebo Baptist Church is open Mondays 5-7 p.m., Thursdays 9-11 a.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.noon.
This is open to residents of 66856 and 66868.
The Hartford Community Food Pantry, 201 E. Park Ave., will be open Wednesday, August 13, 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing and some household goods are available. This is open to residents of the USD #252 School District, Jacobs Creek and residents of Reading.
The North Lyon County Food Pantry is open Wednesday, August 13, from 4 - 6 p.m. Drive by the Allen United Methodist Church at 521 Grimsley Street and they’ll bring out a box of goodies to your car. This is open to residents of USD 251. A one-time form is requested.
The Americus Community Food Pantry will be open Tuesday, August 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 23 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
The pantry is at the Americus United Methodist Church and is open to residents in USD 251.
• 3:30 PM – Awards ceremony (professional juried prizes + People’s Choice winners)
• 4:00 PM – Art Market (come peruse and purchase art from local artists)
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Evening event: stroll through the chalk art, enjoy live music, grab a bite from food trucks, hang out at the Kids Zone, and sip a drink from the Granada Theatre as you mingle and enjoy the scene. Everyone’s Welcome! Even if you’re not chalking, come enjoy the scene—watch live art being created, take part in voting, and soak up the festive vibes of downtown Emporia.
Reserve your chalking spot online at emporiaksarts. org (early registration is open and includes a pack of pastels) Want to be a Chalk Fest Sponsor? Their sponsors are so important to them! Your sponsorship helps them with their awards, supplies, and just pulling off this wonderful event in general. They start as low as $30. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Sarah as EAC. Questions? Contact Sarah Barrett at the Art Center: 620-343-6473 | sbarrett@emporiaksarts. org Let’s celebrate creativity, community , and chalk— Emporia-style.
A covered dish dinner will be held on Thursday, August 14 at the Burlington Senior Center, 202 Neosho St. Join them for an evening of food, music, dancing and fellowship. The covered dish dinner begins at 6 p.m.
The Lebo American Legion Post 323 will hold Bingo on Saturday, August 23. Early Bird is at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m.
Join in on the bingo fun every second Wednesday of each month at the Rock Creek Country Club, 304 North 16th. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird starts at 6:30 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7 p.m. Concessions and bar service available. Floyd Lewis Foundation
The second Santa Fe Trail bicycle ride is Monday, September 22, starting at the trailhead of the Flint Hills Rails to Trails Nature Trail off the Dunlap Road in southeast Council Grove and riding to Road 200, then riding four miles north, crossing highway 56 to the Rock Creek Crossing side on the Santa Fe Trail. The ride is 21 miles there and back. Registration is at 9 a.m. This is not a race or a fundraiser; it is purely for enjoyment and to learn about the trail. The trail does pass beside the Kaw Nation’s Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park. Registration must be received by September 1 to receive a T-shirt which costs $25. Email santafebike2025@gmail.com for registration form or stop by the Katy Depot in Council Grove to pick up a form.
The Neosho Rapids Memorial United Methodist Church Women in Faith will hold their Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 16 at the Neosho Rapids Community Building, 238 N. Main. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.
The menu includes homemade ice cream, pie, cake, sandwiches and drink. A freewill donation will be accepted.
They will have a bake table and garden fresh vegetables available to purchase.
The Olpe United Methodist Church members will host an Ice Cream Social on August 16, featuring beef, chicken and ham salad sandwiches, salads, calico beans, homemade pie and other desserts, cherry-nut, vanilla, and mint chocolate chip ice creams, plus sugar free ice cream, tea, coffee and other drinks, all for a free will offering. Dine in or carry-out at the handicapped accessible church which is at 120 W. Listerscheid in Olpe.
New Life Christian Church will hold Divorce Care. This is a support group that is designed to help individuals recover from the pain of separation and divorce. There are three parts to Divorce Care: video, group discussion, and a workbook. The cost of the workbook is $20. There is scholarships available to defer the cost. They will meet each Sunday beginning August 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. All meetings will be held at New Life Christian Church of Emporia, 1505 Road 175, Emporia Ks. Registration is helpful, but not mandatory. To register, you can call Betty at 620-340-5330.
The St. Joseph Parish BBQ is Sunday, August 31 at Hoelting’s Grove in Olpe. Gates open at 5 p.m. The BBQ Beef Dinner begins at 7 p.m. with dancing from 8 to midnight. This includes beer/setups. Brickhorse will provide music for the dance. There will be a 50/50 drawing and a live auction. Advance tickets required. Tickets are $50 each and you must be 21 to attend. For donor board or tickets, call or text 620-343-0321(venmo available). The proceeds benefit Parish, Youth & Family life ministries.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Burlington invites you to join them for worship on Sundays at 9 a.m. with Bible Study and Sunday School following at 10:30 a.m. They are located at 902 Kennedy Street in Burlington. Their phone number is 620-364-2283. Additional information can be found at https://www.tlcburlingtonks.org.
The Baby Closet at the First Congregational Church, 326 W. 12th Ave., Emporia, will be open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. They serve infants through 5 years old. All items are free. Items may include the following as supplies permit. Diapers,wipes, five clothing articles, two miscellaneous items, one large item and two essential pantry items.
Donations will be accepted. You may call 620-342-6854 if you have questions.
The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club would like to Thank the following businesses and individuals for their continued sponsorship.
Gold Sponsor
Manhattan Commission Co
Join a crew of astronauts as they board the International Space Station for a lifechanging mission of adventure when Emporia State University’s Peterson Planetarium debuts the new presentation “Space Explorers: The ISS Experience” in August.
The first episode, “Adapt,” documents the arrival of the astronauts in an immersive, 30-minute program as they discover the joy, wonder and dangers of living in space. The show features astronauts Anne McClain, David Saint-Jacques, Christina Koch and Kansas native Nick Hague.
Prior to the show, Mark Brown, Peterson Planetarium director, introduces audiences to the live night sky in a presentation
that shows the stars, constellations and planets over Emporia.
Emporia State invites students, space enthusiasts and anyone interested in an engaging full-dome planetarium experience to see the wonder of “Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.”
Four showtimes are offered for convenience:
• Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m.
Show tickets are free and open to the public. Each attendee must register individually by visiting emporia.edu/planetarium.
Silver Sponsor
Art Freund Farms, LLC
The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club would like to Thank the following businesses and individuals for their continued sponsorship.
Bethel Farms
Burlington Vet Center
Perer & Helen Allegre
GOLD SPONSORS
Slingin Ink
Caldwell Napa Auto Parts
Celly’s Auto Repair
Crow Moddie Ford
SILVER SPONSORS
Keen Line Masonry
City of Lebo
SPONSORSHIP SPONSORS
Swift-n-Sure Auctions
G & L Flea Market
Hearltand Office Systems
Mullen Excavating
Miller Construction
Dennis & Linda Polson
JD Repair
TWS, Inc
Lebo Lumber/ Lumberjack
Emporia Livestock
Fowler Farms
Tri County Real Estate
Allegre Rexall Drugs
Fuel Expresso #11/17
Jones VanArsdale Funeral
Home
Slead Farms
Hodges Farms & Dredging
Orender Truck Line
JD Repair
East Central Monument
Emporia Livestock
Linsey Farms LLC
Knight Trucking
Murphy’s LLC
Dennis Murphy
Lohmeyer & Lohmeyer
TWS
Catfish Oil
Mel’s Tire
JD Repair
Burlington Rotary
Coffey County Farm Bureau
Lewis Oil Co.
D & S Service Station LLC
Lane Whitmore LLC
Smith’s Shop
Dave Lyman & Jean
Emporia Livestock
Schaefer Equipment
Casey’s
Caldwell Parts
Kwik Stop
Parker
Scott & Leanna Love
Joe & Judy Shoemaker
Michael Johnson DDS
Dennis & Linda Polson
Dennis & Linda Polson
Shoemaker Construction
Dieker Trailer Sales & Service
Fuel Expresso 11/17
The Heidi Inn
Woody’s Construction
Casey’s General Store
Heidi Inn
Lebo, Ottawa
Silver Sponsor Cont.
Farm Bureau-Troy Botkin
The Wolf Wash
Woody Construction
Fred & Jean Rowley
Jerry Clarkson
Lane Whitmore CPA
Scott & Leanna Love
Beckman Motors
Lebo Diner
TWS Dumpster Rental
Lester & Eileen Reimer
The Quart House
Sleezer Barbershop
VanArsdale Funeral Home
Smith’s Shop
Lohmeyer & Lohmeyer
LKW Associates
Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home
Swift –N- Sure Auctions
Miller Granite Memorials LLC
Heartland Office
East Central Monument
Homegrown Coffey
Fred & Jean Rowley
Blake Holmes-Realtor
Sleezer’s Barber Shop
Cameron Roth
Mullen Excavating
Tri County RE & Ins
Caldwell Napa
Donna Williams
Murphy Ag, Lebo
Linsey Farms
Mel’s Tires
Murphy Agri
Peter & Helen Allegre
Joe & Judy Shoemaker
Grandma Linsey
Heartland Office Systems, LLC
Celly’s Auto Repair
Lohmeyer & Lohmeyer
The Hair Bar
Reed Company LLC
Conoco Travel Center
Shoemaker
Sponsor
Yvonne Gardner
Perry Ott - Farm Bureau Insurance
Prairie Land Partners John Deere, Emporia
Sergeant Farms
Shoemaker Construction
Grandma Williams
S & S Oil
Construction
Lebo City Mullen Excavating
Tri-County Real Estate & Insurance
Sergeant Farms
Marilyn Wallace
Smith’s Shop
John North Ford
Linsey Farms
Reading Transportation
Burlington Vet Center
Hartford State Bank
Farm Bureau Ins, Perry Ott
Wildcat Feeds
Heidi Inn
City of Lebo
Construction Materials of Ottawa
BVC
Ox Bar Feeds
Knight Trucking LLC
Prairie Land Partners John
Mel’s Tire
Deere
Hartford State Bank
Sergeant Farms/Taylor Seed
J. Scott Love CPA Reed & Co
Barbara McClelland
Woody’s Construction
The Quart House
Power Ag Repair
Lumberjack & Lebo Lumber
We would like to extend a very special Thank You to Kenny Spielman, Lebo
Ag Choice
Merchant Buyer.
Dekalb
Special Thank You to Merchant Buyer Kenny Spielman,
Central National Bank
Carmen Mackey and Kyle Spielman
A very special Thank You to Kenneth Spielman, Merchant Buyer and auctioneers Victor Edelman, Cameron Roth, Ben Ernst, Darwin Kurtz and Lowell Platt. Also a special thanks to JaNae, Darl, Shelli and Ivy from the Coffey County Extension office.
We would also like to Thank the auctioneers for giving their time to the 4-H livestock auction.
On December 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. (Wreath Placement Immediately following the ceremony, Grave-Specific Placements start at 10:00 AM CST), Wreaths Across America will be at Maplewood Memorial Lawn cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red “Sponsor” button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don’t forget to click the “Invite” button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Maplewood Memorial Lawn cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
To sponsor or volunteer please go the website https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/176734/Overview/?relatedId=0
By Ryiah and Raegan Hunt, Club Reporters
The Monthly Meeting of the Riverside 4H Club was held on July 9th at Miller Methodist Church.The Roll call question was “Did you shoot off any fireworks?”. There were 18 members and 2 leaders present. Bodie led the pledge. Nate showed us his lady bug family rock collection, Cade talked about his trip to Rock Springs Ranch and told us information about the history of 4H. Joanna shared her photos of her puppy, bird, and a robin nest, Sarah Beth showed us her scrapbook about her dance. Virgil taught us the 4 shooting positions in shooting sports, Drew talked about his goats, and Ryiah and Raegan did a project talk about how to set up a chick brooder. Our next meeting will be at the Lyon County Fair on August 2nd.
A Hybrid Field Day and Testing Class will be held Saturday, August 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rex Williams Farm, 1529 Road K, Emporia. Students must be at least 11 years old at time of class completion to be certified. Students must complete the online portion of the hybrid class prior to registering for a field day. This will be a Hybrid Field Day and Testing class meaning there is a part you must complete online prior to attending the Field Day and then attend the Field Day. You must complete the online portion of the class and bring with you the signed completion certificate or a screen shot of the completion certificate if you do not have access to a printer to continue for the day. No exceptions! Go to: https://nra.yourlearningportal.com/Course/HuntersEdActivityInfoPage.
This will be outside for much of the day so dress for the weather. Wear close toed shoes or boots suitable for walking in the grass. Do not bring firearms or ammunition. Those will be provided. They will be doing shotgun and archery live fire. Bring your lunch and something to drink. The lunch break will be short, and you will not have enough time to run back into Emporia for food. The address is listed above. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text: Roger Wells, 620-340-5808; Rnwells@fairpoint.net.
Greg Claassen, Entertainer
Purchase Your Tickets Now!
Friday Evening
Adults...$20
Children...10 & under...$5
(Under 3 free)
Saturday Evening
Advance tickets only ...$50
(Includes Awards Banquet, Steak Dinner & Drinks, Entertainment & Dance)
Ticket Outlets in Emporia
Emporia Veterinary Hospital, 710 Anderson
Frontier Farm Credit, 1808 Road G
For More Information 620-528-3444 • www.beeffest.com Flint Hills Beef Fest
Friday, August 15, 2025
• 6:00 - 7:00 am - Sale Barn - WIBW Live
Radio Broadcast
• 9:00 am - Sale Barn - Live Stocker Show
• 11:30 am - Bowyer Building
- Beef Producers Seminar w/Lunch
• 6:00 pm - Bowyer Building - Ranch Feed
• 7:00 pm - Fairgrounds Arena - Ranch Rodeo
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Lyon County Fairgrounds
• 8:30 am - Cornhole Registration
• 9:00 am - Bowyer Building - Cornhole
• 10:00 - 2 pm - Mechanical Calf Roping
- FREE EVENT
• 11:00 am - Free Hamburger Feed
• 5:30 pm - Bowyer Building - Awards Banquet
• 6:30 pm - Anderson Building - Steak Dinner
• 7:30 pm - Greg Claassen, Entertainment
• 9:00 - 11:30 pm - Steve Kile Band, Dance at Bowyer Building
August 15-16 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia.
Friday will begin with the WIBW Live Radio Broadcast from 6-7 a.m. at the Emporia Livestock Sale barn. Then the Live Stocker Show at 9 a.m. The Beef Producers Seminar will follow at the Bowyer Building beginning at 11:30 with lunch provided. Friday evening’s ranch feed will be in the Bowyer Building beginning at 6 p.m. Come in out of the heat and enjoy a delicious dinner while visiting with friends and family. Then take in the popular ranch rodeo in the Arena and cheer on your favorite teams.
Teams that have placed in area Ranch Rodeos from surrounding counties will compete at 7 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds arena. Each event is a race against the clock, with bonus points being awarded in each event.
Friday evening tickets will be available at the door$20 for adults and $5 for children (10 years and under).
Saturday evening plan to attend the popular steak dinner and awards ceremony at the Lyon County Fair-
grounds. The awards banquet begins at 5:30 in the Bowyer Building and then the steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Anderson Building. This year’s entertainment will be Greg Classsen beginning at approximately 7:30. The Steve Kile Band will wrap up the evening with music and dancing at the Bowyer Building. Steve Kile is currently in his 29th year of teaching orchestra at the Shawnee Heights school district in Topeka. Steve is from Emporia and has been performing music for years, starting with his dad in 1984 and playing with him until 2001. In 2004, Steve formed a duo with drummer Scot Coacher, featuring Steve on guitar, pedal bass and vocals. They play many styles of music and are very fun to watch.
Saturday evening tickets are $50 each and are advance tickets only. They are available at the following locations: Emporia Veterinary Hospital, 710 Anderson and Frontier Farm Credit, 1808 Road G. For more details please call 620-528-3444 or www.beeffest.com or facebook.
The Annual Flint Hills Beef Fest Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for August 15 in Emporia, Kansas.
Friday evening’s ranch feed will be in the Bowyer Building beginning at 6 p.m. Come in out of the heat and enjoy a delicious dinner while visiting with friends and family. Then take in the popular ranch rodeo in the arena and cheer on your favorite teams.
Teams that have placed in area Ranch Rodeos from surrounding counties will compete at 7 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds arena. Each event is a race against the clock, with bonus points being awarded in each event.
Tickets for the Ranch Rodeo and Ranch Feed are $20 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will be available at the door.
This is only one of the many activities planned for this exciting weekend. Make plans now to attend the Flint Hills Beef Fest, August 15-16. For more information call 620528-3444 or visit our web site at www.beeffest.com and visit us on facebook.
Greg Claassen can make just about anything talk… and that’s exactly what he’s been doing with his ventriloquist act over the last 30 years. Greg has established a reputation for unfailing audience rapport. It’s hysterical fun once Greg’s “friends” are unleashed on stage. It’s no wonder his program is referred to as one of the most unique after dinner programs in the country. Greg’s entertainment story grows out of his determination as a young boy to teach himself the art of “throwing his voice.” At first it was entertaining for family and other small groups, but it wasn’t long before Greg’s hobby got totally out of hand. Only six years into his career, he was selected as a National Winner in the “Bob Hope Search for the Top” comedy competition. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance for the August 16 steak dinner and entertainment. They are available at Emporia Veterinary Hospital, 710 Anderson St. and Frontier Farm Credit, 1808 Road G. For more details please call 620-528-3444 or www.beeffest.com or Facebook.
WIBW radio in cooperation with Flint HIlls Beef Fest will host the 2025 Beef Producers Seminar at the Bowyer Building, Lyon County Fairgrounds, Emporia on Friday, August 15 serving a ranch lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the seminar beginning at 12:15.
Speakers for the seminar are Troy Sanders, President, Kansas Livestock Association. He will give updates on industry issues. Gimmie Jo Jansonius, Kansas State Director, USDA Rural Development, Kansas, will give updates on the USDA Rural Development. Tom Leffler, Commodity Broker, Leffler Commodities, Augusta, topic is How High, How Low?, That is the Question!
The meal and the program are free. Make reservations by calling the Lyon County Extension Office at 620-341-3220 or email Greg.Akagi@ AlphaMediaUSA.com.
Games can enhance any outdoor function. Whether at the beach or in one’s backyard, activities can keep guests entertained in between the food and other refreshments. And the good news is that most games designed for these types of functions are appropriate for players across a wide range of ages.
The following are eight games that can add to the excitement of any outdoor gathering.
1. Ladder toss: Also known as ladder golf, this game requires players to toss stringattached balls onto a ladder-shaped target. Points are awarded depending on which rung the ball lands on.
2. Kubb: Pronounced “KOOB,” this Swedish lawn game believed to have originated during the era of the Vikings and is best described as a blend of bowling and horseshoes. Two teams compete to knock over their opponents’ wooden blocks by throwing batons.
3. Cornhole: Many people have played cornhole, which involves tossing bean bags at the cornhole board, The objective is to get the bag into the hole or on the board to score points. The game can be played as singles or doubles. The first team to reach 21 points wins.
4. Spikeball™: Also called Roundnet, this two-on-two sport is played by hitting a ball off a net with the goal of preventing the opposing team from returning the ball within three touches.
5. Ring toss: This is another game that tests hand-eye coordination. Players take turns tossing the rings onto the target pegs. Each peg is worth a different number of points. The first player to reach the agreed-upon amount of points wins.
6. Connect four in a row: Giant versions of familiar tabletop games also are available for yard use. With this game, players need to get four chips in a row, either up and down or diagonal.
7. Kan Jam®: Similar to cornhole or horseshoes, Kan Jam® features two teams of two that alternate between throwing a frisbee and trying to deflect it. The goal is to get the frisbee into the can.
8. Rollers: Goals are placed 25 feet apart and then players roll wooden discs to try to get closest to the goal. Each side of the disc has a different number to determine the point value. Backyard events can be enhanced with some game play. There are plenty of fun options for your next gathering.
Aging changes the human body in myriad ways. But even with those changes, seniors’ bodies have many of the same needs as the bodies of their younger counterparts.
Exercise is one thing the human body needs regardless of how old it is. But some exercises are better suited for particular demographics than others. Walking, for example, is an ideal activity for seniors, some of whom may be surprised to learn just how beneficial a daily stroll can be.
• Walking strengthens bones and muscles. The Mayo Clinic notes that regular brisk walking strengthens bones and muscles. Intensity is important when looking to walking to improve muscle strength. A 2015 study published in the journal Exercises and Sports Sciences Reviews found that achieving a 70 to 80 percent heart rate reserve during workouts lasting at least 40 minutes four to five days per week can help build muscle strength. GoodRx defines heart rate reserve as the difference between your resting and maximum heart rate, so it’s important that seniors looking to walking to build muscle strength exhibit more intensity during a workout walk than they might during a recreational stroll.
• Walking helps seniors maintain a healthy weight. Overweight and obesity are risk factors for a host of chronic illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. The Mayo Clinic notes walking can help seniors keep pounds off and maintain a healthy weight. In fact, SilverSneakers® reports that a 155-pound person burns around 133 calories walking for 30 minutes at a 17-minutes-per-mile pace. A slight increase in intensity to 15 minutes per mile can help that same person burn an additional 42 calories.
• Walking lowers seniors’ risk for various diseases. It’s long been known that walking is a great way for seniors to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. In fact, a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society noted in 1996 that walking more than four hours per week was associated with a significantly reduced risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease. How significant is that reduction? A 2023 report from the American Heart Association indicated people age 70 and older who walked an additional 500 steps per day had a 14 percent lower risk for heart disease, stroke or heart failure. In addition, the Department of Health with the Victoria State Government in Australia reports walking also helps seniors reduce their risk for colon cancer and diabetes.
• Walking boosts mental health. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health note that replacing one hour of sitting with one hour of a moderate activity like brisk walking can have a measureable and positive effect on mental health. The researchers behind the study, which was published in the journal Psychiatry in 2019, saw a 26 percent decrease in odds for becoming depressed with each major increase in objectively measured physical activity.
Walking can benefit all people, but might be uniquely beneficial for seniors. Walking is free, which undoubtedly appeals to seniors living on fixed incomes, and it’s also a moderate intensity activity that won’t tax seniors’ bodies. Such benefits suggest walking and seniors are a perfect match.
Emporia Recreation Center
313 W. 4th Ave., Emporia
Weigh-In 9-9:30 a.m. • Meeting 10-10:45 a.m.
Tuesday Meetings
Contact: Beverly A. Bednasek • 316-755-1055 #0364
Weigh-In 9-9:30 a.m. • Meeting 10-10:45 a.m.
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Stepping Stones
Contact: Martha Hager • 620-803-2314
1015 Scott St., Emporia
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Emporia Recreation Center
Wednesday Meetings
Messiah Lutheran Church
Weigh-In 5:30 p.m. • Meeting 6 p.m.
313 W. 4th Ave., Emporia
Tuesday Meetings
1101 Neosho St., Emporia
Weigh-In 9-9:30 a.m. • Meeting 10-10:45 a.m.
Contact: Marcella McGuire 620-342-1906 or 620-340-2978
Contact: Beverly A. Bednasek • 316-755-1055 #0364
Messiah Lutheran Church
Weigh-in 5:15 p.m. • Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Stepping Stones
1015 Scott St., Emporia
Weigh-in 4:30 p.m. • Meeting 5 p.m.
Wednesday Meetings
Weigh-In 5:30 p.m • Meeting 6 p.m.
Contact: Marcella McGuire
Stepping Stones
1015 Scott Street, Emporia
Wednesday Meetings
Weigh-in 5:15 p.m. • Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Weaver
barbaraweaver56@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 - 10AM
517 S. 1st Street, Osage City, Kansas
2011 Chevy Impala, Military Payment Certs, Francs, British Half Crown Coins, Professional Cameras and Equipment, Pureatone Chicago Player Piano (works!), QRS Piano Rolls, Antique Furniture, Fenton, Oil Lamps, Vintage Baby Clothes, Jewelry, Hand Painted Porch Swing, Tools, and so much More!
NOTE: Nice, clean auction with something for everyone. Lots MORE!
Estate of Lois Park, Seller Pictures & Listing: www.wiscrhoppauctions.com
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 13 • 2:00 pm
1428 Rural, Emporia, KS
Lots of shade, beware of No Parking signs along Rural Street.
COLLECTIBLES - COLLECTIBLE FURNITURE
NEWER FURNITURE - SHOP AND TOOLS
HOLIDAY DECOR - FISHING - MISC.
See photo’s at www.hancockauctionandrealestate.com
Terms: Cash, check or plastic with fee. Inspection day of auction. Remove all items day of auction.
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 - 10AM
517 S. 1st Street, Osage City, Kansas
Shop Built Trailer, Complete Car Engines (327, 283, 350), Snap-On Tools, Matco Tools, Torch Set, Woodworking Tools, Toolboxes, Ladders, Carburetors, Cylinder Heads, Engine Hoist, Parts Washer, A Frame Hoist, and much more! NOTE: Nice, clean auction with something for everyone. Lots MORE!
Brenda and the Late Dale Linder, Seller Pictures & Listing: www.wischroppauctions.com Call Cole with questions: 785-219-6149
2 DAYS OF ONLINE AUCTIONS (800+ Lots – Antiques, Toys, Cookie Jars, Holiday, Much More)
DAY #1: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Monday, 08/18/2025
DAY #2: Bidding is open NOW and will begin closing at 2pm on Tuesday, 08/19/2025
PICK UP/PREVIEW LOCATION: 401 Maple, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
800+ LOTS - ANTIQUES: Jadeite Kardov Self-Raising Flour Rolling Pin; Old Soda Bottles (Emporia); Schlitz Aluminum Cooler; Marlboro Tube Ashtray; Comic Books; Quilts; Tractor Front Grill; New Haven Oak Regulator Wall Clock; Resin Antler Hanging Chandelier; USN Officers Swords; Cistern Pump; Art Glass Paper Weights; Sterling Royal Cress Flatware; Western Décor; Judy Mackey Chase Co Courthouse Print; Enamel Bread Box; Paint Ball Guns; FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD: LaZBoy Electric Recliner; Tan Leather-Style Couch; 3 Drawer Studded Chest of Drawers; Abernathy Oak Buffet-Style Cabinet; Misc Household Items; GLASSWARE: Yellow, Pink, Green Depression; Sunkist Jadeite Orange Juice Reamer, Mixing Bowls; Fire King; Pyrex; COOKIE JARS: Star Wars R2D2; Popeye’s Sweet Pea; Howdy Doody; McCoy; Aunt Jemima; Scooby-Doo; Looney Tunes; HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: Lots of nice clean decorations, Christmas, Halloween; Wreaths; Tin Vampire; Galvanized Can Jack-o-lantern; Ornaments; Thomas Kincaid; Garland, Berry Spray; Jim Shore; Trail of Painted Ponies x8; Metal Can Skeleton; Merry Christmas Metal Cut Out; TOYS (175+ Lots): GI Joes; Lite-Brite; Mr Potato Head; Star Wars; He-Man; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Transformers; Toy Cars & Trucks; Kids Books; Silverhawk; Super Powers; Fisher Price; Barbie Dolls; Cabbage Patch Kid Dolls; Pokemon; Much more, this a partial listing, see website for full listing, terms & photos at www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com
The City of Olpe is requesting bids to replace existing fence around the lagoon at Olpe Lake with a 4 foot chain link fence. 620-475-3780
Send bids to P.O.
Flint Hills Technical College is seeking an individual for a Custodian position. This is a 12-month position with scheduled work hours from 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (June & July), 1:00-9:30 p.m. (August-May), Monday through Friday, with additional hours when needed for snow removal or other major facility projects.
Key Responsibilities:
• Routine custodial work.
• Grounds maintenance - including snow removal.
• Assist with room set-ups.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to read chemical labels.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly rate based on experience, starting at $15.53
• Benefits include a KPERS retirement plan and paid health insurance for the employee
Application Process:
Send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu. Applications are accepted until the
Emporia - 4 bedrooms, 2 bath ranch home & detached 3 car garage located on edge of town w / extra lot. $258,000
NEW - 1020 Wanamaka Road, Emporia - 5 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home on 2.94 acres w/2wood burning fireplaces, separate family room & movie room in basement. Beautiful wrap around covered porch - 4 stall barn and 30x50 insulated outbuilding - $549,000
622 Lawrence, Emporia - 2 Bedroom, 1 bath bungalow home in the middle of rehab, $42,000
710 Cottonwood, Emporia - 2 bedroom, 1 bath w/detached garage. New soffet & fascia, replaced siding, PRICE REDUCED $80,500.
505 Exchange, Emporia - 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home w/almost 2000 sq. feet, $98,000.
10 E. Bitler, Olpe - 3 bedroom, 1 bath. New double pane windows, refinished hardwood floors, new 30 year shingle roof and completely repainted, $139,500.
816 Congress, Emporia - 6 unit complex and every unit completely remodeled. Gross rent $3,500. PRICE REDUCED $229,000
1014 Neosho St., Burlington - 3BR, 1 bath w/1 car attached garage. Kitchen remodel and more. $148,800
1545 20th Park Place, Emporia - 2 story home w/7 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath and includes additional dwelling unit in basement; 4 bedrooms w/2 Jack & Jill bathrooms; fireplaces and more. PRICE REDUCED $485,000
1227 13th St., Burlington - Country home on 4.8 acres with pavement frontage, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath w/basement. Several outbuildings and more. $268,500
NEW - 0 Route 1, Yates Center - 118.30 acres of mostly native and mixed grass hay meadow and large mature wooded areas. $449,540
520 N Kansas Street, Lebo - 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath with full unfinished basement with 1 car attached garage on corner lots. The beautiful wood floors recently refinished and dining room off kitchen offers a lot of natural light. This home in Lebo is a PRICE REDUCED $159,900.
NEW - 2606 W Hwy 50, Emporia - Approx 1.7 acres of development land in west Emporia zoned as Commercial. Road frontage and great exposure. PRICE REDUCED $280,000.
Commercial Listing at 314 Neosho, Emporia with offices, meeting room, storage and workspace with large overhead doors on 2 lots. PRICE REDUCED $195,000.
