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Events for the Community Calendar may be submitted to The Republican by e-mail at [email protected], by phone (620) 364-5325, by mail to: P.O. Drawer A, Burlington, KS 66839 or drop by in person at 324 Hudson St. in Burlington. 2 The Coffey County Republican Record Thursday, January 2, 2020 Thursday Mostly cloudy, rain chance before 2 a.m. 51°/31° Friday Partly sunny. 43°/24° Saturday Sunny and clear. 44°/29° Sunday Sunny and clear. 51°/28° Monday Sunny and clear. 46°/29° COFFEY COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 The adoption fee for an animal is $75. For information on pets awaiting adoption, call Bonnie Foster at (620) 490-0416 or visit Burlington Animal Shelter, 719 South Fifth Street. The shelter is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Adoptable Pets Bolt - male lab mix, approx. 1, neutered Rusty - male Brittany mix, 2.5 years Rusty Bolt The Coffey County Repub- lican and the Coffey County Sheriff’s Of- fice are asking for assistance in locating a wanted per- son. Raymond Arthur Brown is being sought on a warrant for probation violation for criminal threat. He is a 55-year-old white male with hazel eyes and grey hair. He is 5’11” and weighs 172 pounds. To report in- formation on his location, call Crime Stoppers at (620) 364-2252 or 1-800-KS-CRIME (1-800-572-7463) to remain anon- ymous. Or call the Coffey County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 364-2123. Coffey County’s Most WANTED Raymond Arthur Brown 30% OBITUARIES 20% Jan. 1 – 31 The Coffey County Council on Aging is sponsoring free rides with Coffey County Transportation to county residents. Destinations must be within the county. Rides are available first Tuesdays and third Thurs- days. Call (620) 364-1935 to schedule a ride. Burlington library: Family story time, 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday. Children’s craft, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Trading card games, 5 p.m. Tuesday. After school for third and fourth grades, 4 p.m. Wednesday. Twisted threads fiber arts group, 5 p.m. Thursday. Any book book club has moved on- line for Jan. Watch for Book Chatter and join the conver- sation. Gridley library: Storytime, birth to five years, 11 a.m. Wednesday. Coffee and Chat, 9 a.m. Monday and Thursday. Chair exercise, 10 a.m. Monday and Thursday. Coffee n chat, 9 a.m. Monday and Thursday. Afterschool activities, Kindergarten to eighth grade, 4:10 p.m. Mon- day through Thursday. Fun Fridays, 11 a.m. Lebo library: Afterschool activities, 4:15 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Library public storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Bright beginnings storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Golden heart fitness, 9 a.m. Tuesday and Friday. School storytime, 10 a.m. Wednesday. Lebo home school co-op, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. LeRoy library: Story hour - Step into STEM, 4:30 p.m. Mondays. Arts and crafts, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, chil- dren aged six to 12. Boredom busters bingo for children, 11 a.m. Friday. Maker space for kids, anytime, stop in and create. Paws for read- ing, read 5 books in Decem- ber to give a gift for a dog or cat in need to Burlington animal shelter. New Strawn library: Story time for children, 11 a.m. Tuesday. Fiber arts, 5 p.m. Tuesday. Chair exercise/ health info class, 10 a.m. Wednesday. Make stuff with Tammy, weekly come and go crafts. Hot cocoa bar avail- able all through January. Waverly library: Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Thurs- day. Elmendaro Township li- brary: Story time, 10 a.m. Friday. Fun-day Friday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., board games, movies, crafts, NO COM- PUTERS. Solid Ground Counseling Center: Support group for parents of children with special needs, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday. Jan. 2 Gridley library, paint chip mosaic art, Fifth grade and up, 1 p.m. Lebo library, Christmas break fun, M&M taste test. Lebo library, beginning let- tering, 7 p.m. LeRoy library, Christmas break fun, Wii, all day. LeRoy library, creative card making, 10 a.m. Jan. 3 Gridley library, managing medication, 9:30 a.m. Lebo library, Christmas break fun, M&M taste test. Lebo library, Christmas break fun, Ukulele jam ses- sion, 1 p.m. LeRoy library, Christmas break fun, indoor snowball fight, all day. LeRoy library, Christmas break fun, bingo, 11 a.m. Jan. 6 Waverly library, adult win- ter reading program begins. Jan. 7 Gridley library, friends meeting, 5 p.m. Jan. 8 Waverly library, DIY Gnome craft, please regis- ter, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 9 Burlington library, care- giver’s support group, 2:30 p.m.; genealogical society meeting, 6:30 p.m. Bessie L. Bent (July 13, 1932-Dec. 28, 2019) OSAGE CITY — Bessie L. Bent, Osage City, died Satur- day, Dec. 28, 2019, at Peterson Assisted Living, Osage City. She was 87. Graveside services were 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Strawn Cemetery, Jacobs Creek. Memorial contributions can be made to the Memorial Garden at St. Andrews Cha- pel, P.O. Box 62, Lake Tox, N.C. 28747. Jones Funeral Home, Burl- ington, is assisting the family. Roy Edward Coleman Jr. (May 25, 1961-Dec. 24, 2019) BURLINGTON — Roy Ed- ward Coleman Jr., 58, Burl- ington, died in an automobile accident Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. A celebration of Roy’s life will take place at a later date. Jones Funeral Home, Burl- ington, is assisting the family. COFFEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Model T Club BURLINGTON — The East Central Kansas Model T Club, ECKT, will meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in the conference room at the Burlington Branch Li- brary. Members are asked to bring a side dish to go with vegeta- ble/beef soup which will be provided for the meal before the meeting. The ECKT is a family orga- nization and a chapter of the non-profit National Model T Ford Club of America. Please feel free to visit and bring a friend to the first meeting of the New Year. For additional information or questions, call Bud Red- ding at (785) 733-2124. Housing Authority BURLINGTON — The Cof- fey County Housing Authori- ty Board will meet noon Tues- day, Jan. 14, at its office, 313 Neosho Street, Burlington. MEETINGS Drug charges Sheriff’s deputies were dis- patched to Fauna Road south of Lebo for a possible run- away 5:47 p.m. Nov. 23. The female runaway, located at 25th and Fauna roads, was ar- rested for possession of stim- ulant, possession of depres- sant and possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputies arrested a 34-year- old man 11:51 p.m. Dec. 4 at the intersection of K-58 Hwy. and Iris Road. The man was charged with no vehicle li- ability insurance, possession of opiates, possession of cer- tain stimulants, possession of drug paraphernalia and pos- session with intent to distrib- ute. A report was filed 7:10 p.m. Dec. 6 from milepost 153 along I-35. Deputies issued notices to appear to 36- and 39-year- old men for possession of hallucinogenic drugs, one prior conviction, possession of drug paraphernalia and no vehicle liability insurance. A welfare check was re- quested 4:28 a.m. Dec. 8, in the 100 block of West Fourth Street, Lebo. Upon arrival, deputies found the 39-year- old male suspect, who they charged with possession of certain stimulants and pos- session of drug parapherna- lia. Deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding 8:26 p.m. Dec. 14, at milepost 146 along I-35. Three 19-year-old males, a 20-year-old man and a 21-year- old man were arrested and cited with possession of mari- juana, possession of drug par- aphernalia, TOC and no valid driver’s license. A report was filed 6:26 p.m. Dec. 15 from milepost 154 along I-35. A 19-year-old man was cited with possession of hallucinogenic drugs and possession of drug parapher- nalia. DUI A report of driving while intoxicated was received 8:59 p.m. Dec. 8 from the intersec- tion of U.S. 75 and 23rd Road. A 33-year-old man was ar- rested and cited with vehicle liability insurance required, driving while suspended; first conviction and operat- ing a vehicle without regis- tration or with expired tags. Battery A report was filed 11:18 p.m. Dec. 14 from the 100 block of South Pearson Ave., Waverly for battery. A 23-year-old man received minor injuries in the incident. Accidents Meghan K. Venable, 20, Baldwin City, was northbound on I-35, when she slowed her 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, regis- tered to Enterprise FM Trust. Carl D. Prewett, 20, Wichita, approached Venable from be- hind. Unaware Venable had drastically slowed, Prewett was unable to take evasive action due to snowpacked roads and a semi-truck next to him. Prewett struck Ven- able with his 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck. Resulting property damage was in ex- cess of $1,000. Both drivers were properly restrained and were unharmed. Prewett’s passengers, 33-year-old Jes- sica L. Falke, and two infant children, all of Wichita, were also uninjured. Jeff’s Towing removed both vehicles from the scene of the accident, 8:25 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Alexandrea K. Cornine, 17, Burlington, was traveling westbound on Sixth Road, three-fifths mile west of U.S. 75, when she lost control of her 2007 Honda Civic, regis- tered to John George of Rog- ers, Texas. Cresting a hill, Cornine attempted to get back into tracks, hit loose gravel and lost control. The vehicle went to the south side of the road, then the north side, and then returned to the south side, where it went sideways, facing northbound while still moving west. After entering the ditch, the vehicle fell into a box culvert, coming to rest on its trunk. Property dam- ages exceeded $1,000. Legally restrained, Cornine suffered possible injuries. Jeff’s Tow- ing removed the vehicle from the scene of the accident 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Deer accidents Glenda J. Eubank, 74, Hart- ford, reported to the Sheriff’s Office 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, that a deer had struck her 2017 Toyota Carola. The incident took place on 19th Road, approximately one- half mile west of Juneberry Road. Property damage was more than $1,000. Eubank was properly restrained and uninjured. Terrance L. Schillig, 62, Westphalia, was northbound on I-35, one mile west of Fau- na Road, when a deer entered the roadway. Unable to stop, Schillig struck the animal with her 2006 Buick Lucerne, resulting in more than $1,000 in property damages. Despite not wearing a seatbelt, Schil- lig remained unharmed in the incident taking place 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Michael L. McDowell, 44, Belton, Mo., was northbound on I-35 at milepost 147, when a deer entered his lane of travel. Unable to stop, Mc- Dowell struck the animal with his 2004 Ford F150, reg- istered to Dan’s Heating and Cooling of Wichita, resulting in more than $1,000 property damage. Legally restrained, McDowell sustained possible injuries and was transported to Coffey County Hospital. Marvin’s removed the vehicle from the scene of the accident 9:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Station 3 - Burlington, and Station 5 - LeRoy, responded to a road freight trailer fire at 2:31 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at milepost 86 along U.S. 75. Station 7 - Waverly, re- sponded to a medical stand by at 5:42 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, in the 1800 block of 20th Lane. Station 6 - Lebo, responded to a medical assist at 8:14 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, in the 300 block of Sixth Street, Lebo. Station 3 - Burlington, and Station 8 - New Strawn, responded to a vehicle ac- cident with injuries at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the intersection of 10th and Lynx roads. Station 3 - Burlington, re- sponded to a grass fire at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, in the 1000 block of Lynx Road. Station 7 - Waverly, re- sponded to a medical assist at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, in the 700 block of Fifth Street, Waverly. Station 6 - Lebo, and Station 8 - New Strawn, responded to a vehicle accident with in- juries at 2:12 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at the intersection of 19th and Fauna roads. Station 8 - New Strawn, re- sponded to a medical assist at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, in the 100 block of Johnny Street, New Strawn. Station 5 - LeRoy, responded to a good intent call at 11:26 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at the intersection of Hwy. 58 and Quail Lane. Coffey County East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging program con- gregate and home delivered meals are served Mon. through Fri. at the Burlington Senior Center (620) 364-2730, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Lebo Senior Center (620) 245-6166, and Mon., Wed. and Fri. at the Waverly Senior Cen- ter (785) 733-2603. Monday: Hamburger, sweet potato wedges, baked beans, mixed fruit, wheat bun and milk. Tuesday: Swiss steak, au gratin potatoes, calico corn, mandarin oranges, French roll and milk. Wednesday: Roast beef with gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans with red peppers, ambrosia salad, wheat roll and milk. Thursday: BBQ riblette, baked potatoes, baby diced carrots, tropical mixed fruit, wheat bun and milk. Friday: Tuna casserole, zucchini and tomatoes, peaches, cookie, wheat roll and milk. Lyon County Lyon County Congregate and home delivered Friend- ship meals are served Monday through Friday at Olpe and Monday, Wednesday and Fri- day at Neosho Rapids. Call one day in advance for Olpe meals at (620) 475-3384 and Neosho Rapids meals at (620) 342-8232. Monday: Polish Sausage with kraut, potato puffs, cot- tage cheese with peaches, cookie, wheat bun and milk. Tuesday: Smothered pork chop, potato wedges, braised red cabbage, cranberry ap- ples, wheat roll and milk. Wednesday: Turkey ala king with rice, green peas, tossed salad with dressing, tropical fruit, wheat bread and milk. Thursday: Taco soup, macaroni salad, apple brown Betty, wheat roll and milk. Friday: Sloppy Joe on bun, baked French fries, coleslaw, pears and milk. MENUS BURLINGTON POLICE REPORT Criminal trespass Mark Aaron Withers, 46, New Strawn, was cited and arrested for alleged criminal trespass (domestic-related) at 2:54 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at his home. He was booked into Coffey County Jail and later released on a $358 O/R bond. He is to appear in municipal court Jan. 9. Vaping has become almost more common today then cigarettes. Originally mar- keted as being more safe than other tobacco products recent events have made it clear that this is not the full story. One study found that those who vape the equivalent to a pack of cigarettes a day had a 70 percent higher risk of stroke. This is only one of the health risks that can arise from vap- ing. For more information, visit www.narcononnewlifere- treat.org/blog/vaping-linked- to-serious-health-problems. html. Narconon can help a person or family take steps to over- come addiction. Call today for free screenings or referrals, 1 (800) 431-1754. Help offered for vaping addiction MELVERN — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Melvern Lake has announced a new reservation policy for the Arrow Rock Campground beginning May 1, 2020. Cur- rently, all campsites in Arrow Rock Campground are 100 percent able to be reserved. The new policy will result in several changes for campers at this Corps of Engineers managed park at Melvern Lake. Arrow Rock: 100 percent of the sites at these parks will be able to be reserved online or pay by phone using a credit or debit card only at www. recreation.gov or 1-877-444- 6777. Cash or check will no longer be an accepted form of payment. Reservations will no longer be taken at the park attendant booth and the booth will not have regularly staffed hours. Read more at www.nwk.us- ace.army.mil. Melvern Lake has new reservation policy
