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Osage County Online | Osage County News News for Osage County, Kansas, Burlingame, Carbondale, Lyndon, Melvern, Olivet, Osage City, Overbrook, Quenemo, Scranton, Vassar, Pomona Lake, Melvern Lake Lyndon Leaders 4-H Club members at the Osage County Fair. Courtesy photo.By Morgan Young, Club ReporterThe Lyndon Leaders 4-H Club has had a busy summer! For the meeting in June, the club had a farm tour, where they visited five different members’ farms to see and learn about their livestock projects, including goats, hogs, sheep and beef. The tour ended with a brief meeting and potluck dinner.July 3, 2021, the club joined in on the Independence Day festivities in Lyndon by participating in the parade and serving BBQ at the park.The following week, club members were busy preparing for the Osage County Fair, in Osage City. Lyndon Leaders had a bunch of members participate in livestock and projects in the building. It was a successful fair for the club; many ribbons and awards were received.The club celebrated the completion of the first county fair of the year at a swim party on July 21.Lyndon Leaders are looking forward to selling mums again this year. If you would like to buy some, please contact a member as soon as possible. Orders are due by Aug. 20. Marilynn s Restaurant in Osage City is hiring for daytime wait staff. For more information, call 785-528-3769, or apply in person at 1216 Laing St. (east Highway 31) in Osage City. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells released the following reports regarding recent arrests in Osage County, Kan.Around 2:10 p.m. Aug. 17, 2021, an Osage County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at 8th and Market Streets, in Osage City, Kan., for a traffic violation. During the stop, narcotics were located. The driver of the vehicle, Michael B. McGuire, 42, Osage City, was taken into custody on charges of suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and traffic in contraband in a correctional institution.At 2:35 p.m. Aug. 16, 2021, an Osage County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 4900 block of state Highway 268. During the stop, illegal narcotics were located. The driver of the vehicle, Harley J. Maley, 20, Topeka, was taken into custody and booked into jail on charges of suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.After a lengthy narcotics investigation, Osage County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies conducted a narcotics search warrant the morning of Aug. 11, 2021, at a residence in the 7000 block of East 205th Street, in Osage County, Kan. Debra M. Hutchison, 59, Vassar, Kan., was taken into custody on charges of suspicion of distribution of methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells thanked the community for playing an important role in this investigation. “Remember, if you see something, say something!” Wells said.At 11:12 a.m. Aug. 9, 2021, an Osage County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at Fifth and Maple Streets in Quenemo, Kan., for a traffic violation. During the stop, narcotics were located. The driver of the vehicle, Billy J. Adams, 47, Ottawa, Kan., was taken into custody on charges of suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.At 9:24 p.m. Aug. 8, 2021, an Osage County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop at Market Street and Topeka Avenue in Osage City, Kan., for a traffic violation. During the stop, the K-9 officer located narcotics. The driver of the vehicle, Michael B. McGuire, 41, Osage City, was taken into custody on charges of suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle without a valid license. A passenger in the vehicle, Lisa M. Mueller, 36, Admire, Kan., was taken into custody on charges of suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. OSAGE CITY, Kan. Raymond Lira, 84, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook, Kan. Raymond was born Sept. 13, 1936, in Osage City, Kan., the son of Marcos Lira and Elevteria Aguirre.Raymond graduated from Osage City High School in 1955. He was a lifelong Osage City resident.He was joined in marriage to Mary Cisneros, June 15, 1963, in Emporia, Kan. To this union two children were born, Gabriel and Louise.Raymond worked as an auto mechanic, specializing in transmissions. He worked at many auto businesses in Osage. He last worked for Nordling Motors until his retirement.He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Osage City. OSAGE CITY, Kan. Archie Roland Larison was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Windsor, Mo., to Walter and Elsie Hewitt Larison, and passed away Aug. 16, 2021. Archie was the sixth of seven siblings, Wilber Larison, Doris Larison Whitehair, Irene Larison Gilmore, Velma Larison, Fred Larison, and Margaret (Marge) Larison.Archie joined the Missouri National Guard at the age of 18. Prior to the war he was a shoemaker who made shoes for the Russian army. Archie enlisted in the Army Air Corps Nov. 11, 1942; he quickly reached the rank of corporal. During WWII, Archie was a member of the gilder platoon in the Pacific Theater and when it was dissolved, he was transferred to the motor pool because of his typing abilities. He was honorably discharged Dec. 31, 1945. After the war, Archie returned to the Kansas City area and became a certified watchmaker and trained gemologist.Archie married the love of his life, Shirley Ellen Clifton, May 31, 1947. They settled in Osage City, Kan., where Archie worked for Underwood Jewelers. In 1962, Archie and Shirley established Larison jewelers. They had two children: Ronald Wayne (Mary) and Clifton Dennis (Vickie). He retired from the business in 1995. RCIL is looking for an organized, outgoing, motivated, passionate, fun-loving, creative individual to work with youth with disabilities in Lyon, Osage and eventually Coffey counties. Facilitate youth groups, get involved in community groups and events, work with educators, family members, perform outreach activities plus work one-on-one and in small groups to assist with education, employment, transportation, recreation, housing, and other goal setting. Competitive pay and benefits including use of company car. Degree preferred. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Questions? Call Adam or Deone at 785-528-3105. Funded by a grant from the Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. The Carbondale City Library will hold a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the new building’s construction. The ceremony will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at 302 Main St., Carbondale.The new 6,000-square-feet building features seating for more than 100 people, study areas, group meeting rooms, and a multi-purpose room, including a kitchen for future classes.The ceremony will include remarks from Board of Trustees President Lonnie Hinck, Library Director Heather Garrison, and elected officials. Refreshments will follow with a craft activity for children.Additionally, the library will be closed Aug. 28-Sept. 10, 2021, to migrate the collection into the new building and install all new technology. The following information was compiled Aug. 6 to Aug. 12, 2021, from records at the Osage County Courthouse, Lyndon, Kansas. Osage City Parks and Recreation is gearing up for fall sports, with signup deadlines approaching for 5th-6th grade tackle football, youth soccer, youth flag football, and youth volleyball camp for area 3rd-6th graders. The following individuals were booked into the Osage County Jail in connection with charges or warrants as listed by the arresting agency. “Would you like to buy some snacks?”The little cowgirl seated below a colored hand scribed poster “Snacks” under a makeshift tent asked horseback riders going by. While there were quite a few passing the young entrepreneur’s horseshow business venture, there was no business.Now truth be known it’d been four hours since the bowl of oatmeal breakfast at the ranch, so snacks sounded good.Always short of cash and certain the cute retailer couldn’t take a credit card, there was an instant payment dilemma. Then it occurred that a $10 bill had been hidden behind the driver’s license in the billfold for such “emergencies.”Instant smile came over the cowgirl’s face when she saw a potential customer headed her direction. “What do you have?” Grin broadened pointing to a scribbled list on an ice chest with the food and drink offerings“You have corn dogs? Are they hot? How much?” With a nod, the waiter reached into another small insulated satchel: “Warm. A dollar,” she answered.“Okay, let’s have one.” Pulling greenback out of the snap shirt pocket quickly had that girl’s brain calculating.Opening a small red plastic money bag, she sorted out three one-dollar bills and started counting quarters. Obviously, ten dollars was bigger amount than she’d thought about making change for on purchases.“Oh, three one-dollar bills change will be fine now. You just put the rest on a credit tab and it’ll be used within the next day.” MERIDEN, Kan. James Donald J.D. Robinson, 53, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan. He was born Jan. 22, 1968, in Topeka, the son of James Robinson and Linda (Miller) Robinson.J.D. was preceded in death by his mother, Linda, on June 18, 2021.J.D. is survived by his fiance, Susie Robinson, of Topeka; son, Nathaniel Robinson, Topeka; sister, Diana Hutchcroft and husband, Robert, of Lyndon, Kan.; nephew, Colton Hutchcroft, Lyndon; and niece, Josye Hutchcroft, Lyndon.J.D. grew up in Lyndon where he lived for several years and went to school. BURLINGAME, Kan. Kathy A. Price, 60, passed away Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at Stormont Vail Regional Health, Topeka, Kan. Kathy Ann Price was born Aug. 5, 1961, in Baton Rouge, La., the daughter of Melvin Leroy and Dolores Ann (Orgeron) Price.She was joined in marriage to Stephen Vandruff, on July 7, 2001, in Leavenworth, Kan. They made their home on a farm southwest of Burlingame, Kan.Kathy was a truck driver. She had a love for dogs and she rescued several dogs. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking. She was very kind and never met a stranger. OVERBROOK, Kan. Robin Katherine Fairchild, 73, of Overbrook, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook. She was born Oct. 21, 1947, in Greenwich, Conn., the daughter of William and Audrey James.She grew up most of her life in Vero Beach, Fla., graduating from Vero Beach High School with the class of 1965. Following graduation she attended and graduated from secretarial college. Early in her life, Robin was an account manager for a condominium sales company in Vero Beach. She later became a bookkeeper for Skillmaster Builder, Phoenix Ariz., and Houston, Texas, and retired from Proler Construction, Houston, as a bookkeeper. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells, left, and Undersheriff Scott Brenner, right, recognized deputies Blake Reker, Megan Osladil, Chris Ericson, Michael Rooks, and Cory Hamilton  for their lifesaving efforts in two incidents that occurred earlier this year. Not pictured is honoree Burlingame Police Chief Mathew Baker.The Osage County Sheriff’s Office recognized six local law enforcement officers Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, for their lifesaving efforts in two incidents that occurred in Osage County earlier this year.At the regular Monday meeting of the Osage County Commission, Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells first recognized Deputy Cory Hamilton and Burlingame Police Chief Mathew Baker for their efforts that occurred May 14, 2021. At approximately 9:28 p.m. that day, the sheriff’s office received a report of an apartment fire in Burlingame, Kan. Sheriff’s deputies, Burlingame Police, Osage County EMS, and Osage County Fire Districts 1, 2, and 6 were dispatched to the incident address.Hamilton and Baker were the first to arrive, and Hamilton forced the apartment door open and entered the residence in an attempt to rescue an adult female trapped inside. Baker assisted in pulling Hamilton and the woman out of the apartment.“The quick response and immediate actions by Deputy Hamilton and Police Chief Baker resulted in the selfless act with attempting to save a human life,” Wells said. He designated sheriff’s commendation awards for Hamilton and Baker, who was not present for the ceremony.For their lifesaving efforts in an incident involving an unresponsive infant, Wells recognized deputies Blake Reker, Megan Osladil, Chris Ericson, and Michael Rooks.Around 11 a.m. July 3, 2021, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unresponsive child at a residence in Lyndon, Kan. Deputies, EMS, and Osage County Fire District No. 5 first responders were dispatched to the scene. Deputies Reker and Osladil were the first to arrive on scene and took over providing CPR that was already in progress. A short time later a heartbeat was detected and the child started to breathe. Rooks carried the child to the ambulance and Ericson drove the ambulance to an area hospital allowing the EMS crew to provide patient care while en route to the hospital.Wells noted the quick response and immediate actions by the deputies helped to save the child’s life.“A failure to act or action after delay could have led to a tragic outcome,” Well said. The sheriff presented a life saving award to each of the deputies. RCIL seeks Youth SpecialistRCIL is looking for an organized, outgoing, motivated, passionate, fun-loving, creative individual to work with youth with disabilities in Lyon, Osage and eventually Coffey counties. Facilitate youth groups, get involved in community groups and events, work with educators, family members, perform outreach activities plus work one-on-one and in small groups to assist with education, employment, transportation, recreation, housing, and other goal setting. Competitive pay and benefits including use of company car. Degree preferred. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter and resume to [email protected] Questions? Call Adam or Deone at 785-528-3105. Funded by a grant from the Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.-----Help Wanted on Osage County News: It's Osage County Online!www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/40785 ... See MoreSee Less Carbondale to celebrate grand opening of new libraryThe Carbondale City Library will hold a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the new building’s construction. The ceremony will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at 302 Main St., Carbondale.The new 6,000-square-feet building features seating for more than 100 people, study areas, group meeting rooms, and a multi-purpose room, including a kitchen for future classes.The ceremony will include remarks from Board of Trustees President Lonnie Hinck, Library Director Heather Garrison, and elected officials. Refreshments will follow with a craft activity for children.Additionally, the library will be closed Aug. 28-Sept. 10, 2021, to migrate the collection into the new building and install all new technology.-----Osage County Places on Osage County News: It's Osage County Online!www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/40780 ... See MoreSee Less

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