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Estate Sale Honors Beloved KU Professor SUNFLOWER FAMILY ESTATES SALES presents another fabulous sale! 5653 Villa Drive, Lawrence, KS Friday, Jan. 9 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, Jan. 10 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, Jan. 11 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Our homeowners travelled and collected lots of interesting and eclectic things. Following is a partial list of some of the wonderful items to be sold. Robert Sudlow Oil Painting, original, signed and framed. Dated 1993; Robert Sudlow print, signed and numbered; Signed duck prints, Lawrence Snyder; Several Egyptian Papyrus paintings, signed; Louis Copt framed print; Large and beautiful reproduction art of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' embroidered in silk Brass rimmed malachite bowl; Two beautiful large area rugs, one handmade in Turkey, one from Iran; Vintage Italian marquetry inlaid table. The top opens to a jewelry box with music; Walter Wabash MCM dining table; Antique Chinese carved wooden screen; Vintage quilt; Set of sterling silver flatware; Christopher Radko Christmas ornaments; Mark Roberts Christmas Fairies Think spring! Outdoor chairs, Patio tables, umbrellas; really lovely pots and urns, excellent BBQ grill Cast Iron & Le Creuset kitchen ware; Cuisinart Food Processor; Mikasa Classic Flair Beige dinnerware; Vintage MCM Franciscan Ware 'Floral' pattern Nice group of KU items, including memorabilia; Whirlpool Washer & Dryer; And Much, Much More! For photos of featured items check out EstateSales.Net and EstateSales.Org.

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High School Math Teacher Bishop Seabury Academy is seeking a dynamic High School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year. Successful candidates should have deep knowledge of the subject, be passionate about teaching and energetically committed to working with young people, have genuine concern and ability to differentiate instruction and to help students master the subject matter despite different skill levels or ages, be confident integrating technology in the classroom, prioritize positive collegial interactions and collaborative relationships with other teachers, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills. Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 3 years of successful teaching experience. Preferred candidates will have an advanced degree and experience teaching in independent schools. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter with contact information to employment@seaburyacademy.org . Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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(First published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on 7th of January, 2026) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Annual Members' Meeting of the Mutual Savings Association for the election of directors and other such business as may come before the meeting, will be held on January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Association's Office, 100 South Fourth Street, Leavenworth. Joshua Hoppes President/CEO ________

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(First published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 7th of January, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM SCOTT KOWALEWSKI, Deceased. Case No. LV-2025-PR-000217 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on December 23, 2025, a Petition has been filed in this Court by ALAN KOWALEWSKI, the brother of WILLIAM SCOTT KOWALEWSKI, deceased, who owns a ½ interest in the following described real estate. Petitioner also has a ½ interest in the following described real estate and is requesting descent be determined of the following described real estate in Leavenworth County, Kansas: The Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Nine (9), Range Twenty-two (22); ALSO, All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Nine (9), Range Twenty-two lying West of the New Lawrence Road; LESS the following tracts: Tract A. One (1) acre of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section Twenty-two (22), in Township Nine (9) South, Range Twenty-two (22) East of the Sixth P.M., described as follows: Beginning at a point on right-of-way line of New Lawrence Road 1069.0 feet South and 1175 feet East of North west corner of said Section 22; thence West and parallel to the North line of said Section, a distance of 292.8 feet; thence South and parallel to West line of said section, a distance of 200.0 feet; thence East 142.8 feet to right-of-way of New Lawrence Road; thence in a North easterly direction along said right-of-way 250.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing one acre, more or less; Tract B. A tract of land in the NW 1/4 Section 22, Township 9 South, Range 22 East, more fully described as follows: Beginning on the Westerly right-of-way of the New Lawrence Road 966.83 feet North 89° 15'21" West from the Northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); Thence South 20° 35'44" West 802.45 feet along said Westerly right-of-way; Thence North 87° 50' 06" West 145.73 feet; Thence North 00° 27' 14" East 101.65 feet; Thence North 86° 50' 16" West 144.85 feet; Thence North 08° 24'44" East 650.98 feet to the North line of said Northwest Quarter (1/4); Thence South 89° 15' 21" East 477.93 feet to the point of beginning, contains 6.43 acres more or less, Leavenworth County, Kansas. And that such property owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 30, 2026 in the city of Leavenworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the case will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. /s/ Alan Kowlewski Petitioner Prepared and Submitted By: Bateman Law Group LLC /s/ Brian Levinson , #16396 422 Delaware Street Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 Phone: (913)565-2998 Fax: (913)489-7878 Email: brian@leavenworthlawyer.com Attorney for Petitioner ________

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(First published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 7th of January, 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS PROBATE DIVISION In the Matter of the Estate of MARY T. DERRELL, Deceased. Case No. LV-2024-PR-000096 NOTICE OF HEARING THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on December 4, 2025 a Petition was filed in this Court by Dale Derrell, the cousin of the heirs of MARY T. DERRELL, deceased, who owns a 1/9 interest in the below described real estate. Petitioner has an interest due to his oral agreement with two of the heirs regarding ownership of this real estate and hereinafter requesting: Descent be determined of the following described real estate situated in Leavenworth County, Kansas: Approximately 50 acres located in two separate parcels; situated near 219th Street in Leavenworth County, Kansas (hereinafter the "Property") (property number one described as: Northwest Quarter (NW¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) Section Four (4), Township Nine (9), Range Twenty-One (21)) (property number two described as a ten acre tract more or less lying in the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section Four (4), Township Nine (9), Range Twenty-One (21), more particularly described by metes and bounds as follow, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the South-west Quarter (SW¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of said Section, Range and Township, then South 323.75 feet; thence East approximately 1,320 feet to said North and South center line of said Quarter Section; thence North 326.38 feet; thence in a Westerly direction approximately 1320 feet to the place of beginning). And that such property owned by the decedent at the time of death be assigned pursuant to the laws of intestate succession. You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 30, 2026, at 8:30 am of said day, in this Court, in the City of Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. This hearing will occur remotely. If you wish to participate in the hearing by video or conference call, please contact the Leavenworth County District Court at 913-684-0714 before the date of the hearing so you can be invited to join the hearing. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. DALE DERRELL Petitioner Prepared and Submitted By: Bateman Law Group LLC Brian Levinson, #16396 422 Delaware Street Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 Phone: (913)565-2998 Fax: (913)489-7878 Email: brian@leavenworthlawyer.com Attorney for Petitioner ________

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(Published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 7th of January 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS KC HOUSING ALLIANCE, INC A Kansas Not for Profit Corporation vs. KIMBERLY STEVENSON AND NONA MENZEL Defendant Case No. LV-2025-CV-000466 Div. No NOTICE OF SUIT The state of Kansas to: Kimberly Stevenson and Nona Menzel and all other persons who are or may be concerned: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Leavenworth County, Kansas by KC Housing Alliance praying for possession of the following described property under K.S.A. 12-1765a as abandoned and to quiet title of the same to wit: Two tracts of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 8 South, Range 22 East of the Sixth P.M., more fully described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the East line of 2rJh Street with the North line of Ottawa Street, thence North along and East line of said 2rJh Street, 100 feet; thence East on a line parallel with the North line of Ottawa Street, 120 feet; thence South on a line parallel to the East line of 2rJh Street, 100 feet to the North line of Ottawa Street; thence West along the North line of Ottawa Street 120 feet to the place of beginning, AND ALSO the South 25 feet of the following tract: A tract of land in the BUDD TRACT OF THE GIST SURVEY, described as follows: Beginning at a point 100 feet North of where the North line of Ottawa Street and the East line of 20th Street intersect each other; running thence North 100 feet along the East line of 20th Street; running thence East parallel with the North line of Ottawa Street, 120 feet; running thence South parallel with the East line of 20th Street, 100 feet; running thence West parallel with the North line of Ottawa Street 120 feet to the point the place of beginning, all as said 2rJh Street and said Ottawa Street are laid out, opened and used in the said City of Leavenworth, in Leavenworth County, Kansas. AND Lot 10 and the East 1.43 feet of Lot 11, Block 4, HOLMAN'S SUBDIVISION, City of Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas. Commonly Known as 1938 Ottawa, Leavenworth, Kansas and you are hereby required to plead to the petition on or before February 23, 2026 in the court at Leavenworth County District Court, Leavenworth, Kansas. If you fail to plead, judgment and decree win be entered in due course upon the petition. MILLER LAW FIRM OF KANSAS, P.A. By /s/ Conrad Miller, Jr. Conrad Miller, Jr. #11755 7199 W 98th Terr., Suite 160 Overland Park, Kansas 66212 (913) 912-7070 (913) 912-7182 (Fax) ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF ________

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(Published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 7th of January 2026) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Marriage of Amber Wadkins and Kevin Wadkins Case No. LV2025DM868 NOTICE OF SUIT The State of Kansas to Kevin Wadkins: You are notified that a Petition for Divorce was filed in the District Court of Leavenworth County, Kansas asking that the person filing the divorce be granted a divorce and asking that the court make other orders in that divorce matter. You must file an answer to the Petition for Divorce with the court and provide a copy to the filing spouse on or before 2026-01-29, which shall not be less than 41 days after first publication of this Notice of Suit, or the court will enter judgment against you on that Petition. ________

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Electric Toothbrush Bitvae brand with timer, five optional modes. Includes eight round replacement brush heads, travel case, USB cable, instruction manual. Pink handle. New in original box. $25.00. Please call 785-842-8776

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North Lawrence Improvement Association Meeting Monday, January 12th, 7 p.m. Peace Mennonite Church 615 Lincoln Discuss North Lawrence corridor study. Rental fee for parks and use of UP Train Depot. All are welcome! For Info: 785-842-7232

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EXTENSIVE LIVING ESTATE TAG SALE 1108 SOUTH ESPLANADE STREET LEAVENWORTH, KS JANUARY 8.9.10 STARTING: 7:30 AM DAILY MAYTAG DUAL COOL REFRIG W/ BOTTOM FREEZER – HVY DUTY WASHER – ELECT DRYER – TVS – KITCHEN AID MIXER – SINGER PORT SEWING MACHINE – KIRBY VAC – FRENCH PROV DINING TABLE, 4 LEAVES, 4 CHAIRS – 6 ORNATE BASE MARBLE TOP LAMP TABLES – LARGE ART DECO CARVED WOOD GLASS DOOR & LOWER DRAWER BOOKCASES – ORNATE BED W/ HI HEAD BOARD – WALNUT MARBLE TOP WASH STAND – QUILT RACKS – FRENCH PROV MARBLE TOP DRESSER – ORNATE VICTORIAN BED W/ FANCY HI HEADBOARD – ORNATE VANITY DRESSER – BALOON BACK SIDE CHAIR – GENTLEMANS PARLOR ARM CHAIR – LANE CEDAR CHEST – NICE SMALL OAK DESK – ROSEVILLE COOKIE JAR, BASKET, & WALL POCKET – CAMEL & SHIPS IRON BOOKENDS – FLAT & SAD IRONS – HUMMEL WALL FONTS – IRON SHIP DOOR STOP – QUILTS – COLLECTOR S&P SHAKERS – IRON PARROT DOOR STOP – LONGABERGER BASKETS – HAND MADE APRONS – LACE BED SPREADS & DOILIES – HAND SEWEN LINENS – PYREX, CORNING & CORELLE DISHES – SEWING BOOKS – SPOOL THREAD, EMBROIDERY, YARN – BUTTONS – DREMEL MOTO LATHE – SOCKET SETS – PORTER CABLE AIR COMP – 3/8 & 1/2 IN DRILLS – HAMMER DRILLS – BELT SANDER – ANGLE GRINDER – STIHL BLOWER VAC – BATT CHARGER – HAND TOOLS – STANLEY PLANE – 10 IN COMP MITRE SAW – BENCH VISE – 8 IN ANVIL – CRAFTSMAN 5 DRAWER ROLL AWAY BASE W/ 5 DRAWER TOP CHEST W/ KEYS – HVY DUTY METAL SHELVES – CARBIDE TIP BLADES – SEVERAL KENNELS – TOTES W/LIDS – GORILLA 4 WHEEL WAGON – WIND CHIMES – METAL CABINETS W/LOCKING DOORS – WEBER GAS GRILL – BIRD BATH – PLANTERS – IRON KETTLE PLANTERS – PARTIAL LISTING ONLY OWNERS: EDWARD (BUD) & CONNIE PARRETT THURSDAY---FULL PRICE FRIDAY--- ½ PRICE SATURDAY--- 75 % OFF TERMS: CASH OR APPROVED CHECKS CONDUCTED BY GREEN MOUNTAIN SALES MARY SMITH, OWNER/MANAGER (913) 547-1854 AUCTIONS, ESTATES, TAG SALES - FULL SERVICE - FULL LISTING & PICTURES: KANSASAUCTIONS.NET/GREENMOUNTAIN

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Indian Taco RESCHEDULED Friday, January 16 11 am until sold out! • Taco: $11 • Beans + Frybread $6 • Frybread $5 **Drinks are included with a Taco. Now accepting Square payments
Lawrence Indian Methodist Church 950 E. 21st St., Lawrence

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Family Tradition Interior & Exterior Painting Senior Citizen Discount 785-330-3459 Ask for Ray.

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Full Remodels and Odd Jobs, Interior/Exterior Painting, Installation & Repair of: Deck Drywall Siding Replacement Gutters Privacy Fencing Doors & Trim Commercial Build-out Build-to-suit services Fully Insured 22 yrs. experience 913-488-7320

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Higgins Handyman Interior/exterior painting, junk removal, fence work, deck work, vinyl siding, wood rot, windows & doors. For 19 years serving Douglas County & surrounding areas. Insured. 785-312-1917

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"We love trees and happy customers!" Kansas Tree Care Your local arborists Expert Pruning Hazard Mitigation Dangerous Removals Stump grinding included 30 years experience 65 foot bucket truck Licensed & fully insured 785-843-TREE (843-8733) www.KansasTreeCare.com

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New York Housekeeping Accepting clients for weekly, bi-weekly, seasonal, or special occasion cleaning. Detail Oriented. Ref Avail. Call 785-766-6762

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(First published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 31st of December, 2025) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Plaintiff, vs. The Heirs-at-law of Mary T. Derrell, Deceased; John Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Mary Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Defendants. Case No. LV-2024-CV-000165 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Leavenworth County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Leavenworth County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Justice Center, 2nd Floor Lobby, Leavenworth County, Kansas, on January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lot 8 in Block 41 in Wolman Park Replat of Block 41 of Central Subdivision of the City of Leavenworth County, Kansas, except the South 6 feet thereof Deeded to the City for an alley , commonly known as 1215 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS 66048-1737 (the "Property") to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com Andrew D. Dedeke, Sheriff Leavenworth County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Blair T. Gisi (KS #24096) 13160 Foster, Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66213-2660 (913) 663-7600 (913) 663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (246220) ________

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PUBLIC AUCTION #2 Sat., January 10th, 2026 9:30 A.M. 2110 Harper Dg. Fairgrounds Bldg. 21 Lawrence, KS PA Systems, Collectibles/ Tools/ Misc. Seller: Laura "Chris" Paxton Auction Note: Chris was an Auctioneer/Auto Body Man/School Teacher/ Motorcycle Enthusiast/ Arm Wrestler & Most of All a Friend to Everyone! Very Large Auction Plan on Spending the Day! Terms: Cash or Approved Check w/Photo ID, Sorry NO Credit Cards! INSPECTION DAY OF AUCTION ONLY! SECURITY ON PREMISES! Concessions: Worden Church Ladies Elston Auctions (785-594-0505) (785-218-7851) "Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994” Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions . net/elston for 100+ pictures!!

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COIN AUCTION Sun., January 11th, 2026 10 A.M. Preview Begins at 8:00 A.M. 2110 Harper Dg. Fairgrounds Bldg. 21 Lawrence, KS Silver Coins & Others NO Misc. BE ON TIME!! See The Internet For Complete Detailed Coin Lot List! Auction Note: This is an Outstanding ONE Owner Collection from Lawrence! Terms: We adhere to the Highest Standards of the Coin Auction Industry to ensure a fair and secure bidding experience. Please note if Paying with Cash your Coins can be picked up at the conclusion of the Auction. If Paying with Check ALL Coins will be held until Buyer's Payment Check has cleared (14 Business Days) , in accordance with recommended practices of the Coin Auction Industry. Sorry NO CREDIT CARDS! INSPECTION DAY OF AUCTION ONLY! SECURITY ON SITE! Concessions: Worden Church Ladies Elston Auctions (785-218-7851) "Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994” Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions . net/elston for pictures!!

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