Flint Hills Shopper

09/17/2025

NLC Youth Association (NLCYA) Community Breakfast will be held Saturday, September 20, 7-10 a.m., NLC Community Center, 108 E 7th Street, Allen.
Menu includes sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs, fried potatoes, breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, coffee/juice. Cost is $10/person. Dine in or carry out. Proceeds support operational needs of the non-profit community center and child development center facilities.

08/12/2025

We had the wrong number when this was published in today's issue. The correct number is below to make your reservation.
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 620-342-0358 to make your reservation by August 13.

08/11/2025

Government commodity food boxes for low-income families and individuals residing in Lyon County will be distributed curbside on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. or until all have been distributed.
Please line up in front of 209 W. 4th Ave. facing east.
Please provide a photo ID, family name, number in the household, and address (Lyon County).
A new proxy form, as of January 2025, is available and is required to be on file or in hand to pick up for anyone outside the household. These can be picked up at the office, Monday- Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
To be eligible for Commodities, your household’s total income must not exceed the guideline below:
Household Size and Total Monthly Income
1 $2,322
2 $3,152
3 $3,981
4 $4,810
5 $5,640
6 $6,469
7 $7,299
8 $8,128
For each additional, add:+$830
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

08/07/2025

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.

08/05/2025

For unknown reasons, the Flint Hills Shopper didn't get sent to the area post offices this morning from the Emporia Post Office. They will be sent out tomorrow. We are sorry for the inconvenience. You can view the Shopper online at https://issuu.com/emporiagazette/docs/shopper.

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07/22/2025

The Morgan Wilkie Fund, a component fund with the Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) was created by Clara Wilkie Sharpe in memory of her parents and late husband to help provide care for elderly residents, women and children in Emporia and across Lyon County.
Although Clara died in 1951, her legacy lives on through the grants provided from the Emporia Community Foundation. The grant committee recently met and funded three local agencies.
A grant award of $2,500 to K-State Research and Extension Lyon County provides Medicare Education Sessions which will be scheduled during the Medicare Open Enrollment period to ensure information is timely and relevant for participants making coverage decisions.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lyon County received $1,500 which will assist with matching youth with caring, positive adult volunteers in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.
The Baby Closet of Emporia Foundation will apply their $1,750 grant toward the purchase of life essentials, improving the quality of life for infants through 5 years of age.
Linda Kehres-Schmidt, ECF Executive Director, emphasized the importance of legacy gifts, stating, “Clara believed in the community and wanted to honor her loved ones in a meaningful way ensuring their legacy lives on forever. A legacy gift supports a cause for years to come, giving back to the community over and over again.”
For more information about the Morgan Wilke Fund or other grant opportunities, go to https://www.emporiacf.org. or call (620) 342-9304.

07/07/2025

Lebo United Women in Faith will host a Christ in July Tea on Wednesday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. at the Lebo United Methodist Church, 201 W. 4th St. The afternoon will include tea, festive foods, Christmas decor and a program reminding the guest the reason for the season. Grace Isch, former Miss Augusta and Miss Hannibal, MO accompanied by Misty Hampton will provide the entertainment.
Please RSVP to either Linda Combes at 620-364-6647 or Wendy Charboneau at 760-583-0835.

07/07/2025

Emporia Community Foundation’s Anna Mae Grimmett Fund Grants Awarded to Area Animal Groups
Six local animal groups were recently awarded $3,000 each from the Anna Mae Grimmett Animal Fund at the Emporia Community Foundation. The grants are to be used for animal medical issues.
Leaders from each of the animal groups were invited to attend a committee meeting in May where the Anna Mae Grimmett committee members listened to presentations about the work being done in the community and learned about the current funding needs.
The committee agreed to provide a grant to each agency to help with the medical needs of the animals they serve.
The funding was made possible because of the generosity of Anna Mae Grimmett who worked as a professional housekeeper for many years. Before her passing she established her fund at the Emporia Community foundation to ensure animals would be cared for well beyond her lifetime.
She had a real passion for animals and wanted to provide help with medical needs, food and other programs which benefit animals and their owners within Lyon County.
One of the recipients Sara Kelley, Treasurer of the Buck Animal Welfare Fund expressed her gratitude by stating, and many thanks to Anna Mae Grimmett for remembering the needy pets of the Emporia area. Her legacy lives on by helping them with her kindness.
Darcy Miller with the Buffey Animal Welfare group was also excited to receive funding stating, “We are truly overjoyed that your foundation chose our organization to receive such a generous donation that will help so many animals. We will be able to get Several animals spayed and neutered which will cut down on the pet population in Emporia, and that means less animals will be neglected and abused.”
Bailey Estes, Director of Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, thanked the committee by stating, “We are so thankful to receive this generous grant in support of our medical care efforts.
Their investment in and support of all our local animal nonprofits is truly encouraging, and we are honored to be part of such a great community.” We are deeply grateful to the Emporia Community Foundation’s Anna Mae Grimmett Fund for their continued support of our mission,” said Victoria Partridge, Executive Director of the Street Cats Club. “This additional funding will allow us to continue our trap-neuter-return efforts and provide critical medical care to more stray and abandoned cats in our community.”
Deb Ghere from Flint Hills Animal Advocates said, “We would like to thank the committee for awarding this money. We will put the grant to great use for medical purposes to serve animals in our community.”
Speaking on behalf of the Humane Society of the Flint Hills, James Bordonaro, stated, “I would like to personally thank the members of the Grimmett Foundation for engaging with the major animal welfare organizations in Lyon County to learn each groups specific focus and needs. We will honor Mrs. Grimmett’s legacy of compassion for animals by using the generous donation to continue our efforts to assist the many responsible owners in our community in covering the cost of veterinary care.”
To learn more about the work being done at the Emporia Community Foundation, visit www.emporiacf.org or call (620) 342-9304.

06/25/2025

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06/09/2025

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05/19/2025

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05/15/2025

What’s in Outdoors with Phil Taunton has teamed up with several sponsors for the Summer Long, Family Fun Fishing Contest June 1-August 16.
Any youth 17 and under may enter with any of the four species. Must be caught after May 1, 2024. Categories are any species of catfish, bass including largemouth and spotted, crappie and sunfish. There will also be a category of rough fish, turtle, crawfish, frog or “Anything you Catch.”
To participate email your photo of your catch to [email protected]. Include the name of the child with age, when and where fish was caught and a contact phone number.
Each week, a random winner from each category will win a gift certificate. At the conclusion of the contest, every entry will be considered for five - $100 gift certificates, each entered into a random drawing for a lifetime fishing license, and a fishing trip with Joe!
For more information, email [email protected] or contact Phil at 620-794-5373.
The What's in Outdoors "Outside for a Better Inside" Fund was created to serve those interested in getting youth and families, Outside for a Better Inside. The WIOF through the Emporia Community Foundation will provide support for various causes such as environmental and youth fishing programs, 4-H Shooting Sports, Special Olympics, Scouts and Disabled Veterans.
We also want to provide scholarships to Kansas High School graduating seniors or College Students interested in making a career out of outdoor education, outdoor recreation, photography, communications and conserving our natural resources.
A Seniors Kicking Bass program is in the planning stages!
What's in Outdoors believes in the Kansas Children's "Outdoor Bill of Rights"
Every child should have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Kansas History, assess a natural environment, camp under the stars, explore nature, learn to swim, play on a team, follow a trail, catch fish and harvest game, participate in the shooting sports and play in a safe environment.