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JUNE 18 AND 19, 2016
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PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING
Evan Ellis Jr.
No one deserves an entire
day dedicated to them
more than you. You are the
best, Dad. Happy Father’s
Day. We love you!
Clark Rusco
Danny Smith
Thank you for stepping up You are the very best Grampy
for fishing, reading, watching
and being the father you
didn’t have to be. You work movies, riding bikes, doing
science projects, snuggling
so hard for our family and
and so much more. We love
we love you.
you to the moon and back.
Leland, Ganynn, Gracelynn,
Cayson, Chayce and Coltyn
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1895
Nathan Dawes
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Jared Mann
Earl McHaley
From Carter: Daddy is nice. Dear Dad, You’re the greatest
Happy Fathers Day to
Nathan Dawes! He is such He works hard and snuggles Dad because you taught me
good. From Maxwell:
how to defend myself.
a wonderful father to our
You even show me love
son, Julian. I couldn’t ask for I love Daddy. He plays with
tractors outside with me.
when I’m not that great.
anyone better.
Lannie, Cassi and Will
Lindsey Jewett
Carter and Maxwell Mann
Love, Marissa
Doug Kellison
Chris Walker
David Delgado
Jeff Quintana
My dad is a devoted father
and grandfather. He has
always been there for me
and has taught me a lot.
Thank you, Dad! Happy
Father’s Day!
Thanks, Dad, for the
We love you so much
I love my dad because he
example you set and the has always been an amazing because you take me to the
fun that you bring to our
movies, draw with us and
role model. He is genuine,
family! We are the luckiest
respectful and is the best make us laugh. We love you
kids on the planet! We love grandpa ever!! We love you
so much for everything.
you! Happy Father’s Day!
dad! Happy Father’s Day! Love you to Pluto and back!
Myah, Max and Molly
Derek Kellison
Love, Will, Hattie and Grace
Alyssa Delgado
Love, Zoaie and Alec
Allen Henery
Leonard Torrens
Larry Smith
Tom Tinkler
Frank Finley
Mike Swan
Even though I’m growing up,
I will always be your little
girl! It’s been a great ride,
Dad. I love you.
My dad has been a huge
inspiration. He has always
been by my side and made
me who I am.
I love my dad because
he CHOSE to be my
dad and adopted me
when I was 10.
Alisha Henery
Danny Smith
Cheyenne Smith
I love my dad for everything My hero, supporter, teacher
and father. What an honor
he’s taught me and the
to be your daughter. I love
unconditional love he
you to the moon and back!
has for me.
Jessica Roby
Heather Finnerty
FATHER AND SON PROVIDE MEALS
AND SMILES TO THOSE IN NEED
By John Robinson
[email protected]
When certain residents of Emporia hear a knock on their door,
chances are they’ll find an energetic
3-year-old named Marvell Edwards
on the other side, meal in hand.
Working with his father, Harrison, the pair volunteer for Meals on
Wheels providing food and a smile
to those in need.
“Every opportunity that I can
when I have a day off we go,” Harrison said. Being both a single dad
and working a factory job doesn’t
give Harrison much free time, but
he tries to make time to volunteer
“Aside from work and other stuff
outside work, my time is pretty
limited,” he said, “So we try to do
(Meals on Wheels) as much as possible.”
Harrison first got involved with
the program during his days in the
United States Air Force while looking for volunteer opportunities.
“I was always happy to do it,” he
said. “I loved the driving and taking people food that they needed. I
was happy to use my own time to
do that.”
After moving back to his hometown of Emporia, staying involved
with Meals on Wheels was one of
Harrison’s top priorities after he got
settled in. He began taking Marvell
along near his third birthday and
they’ve been a team for about four
months now.
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“We’ll walk up there together
and I’ll hold the heavy bag and he’ll
hold the light bag,” Harrison said.
“He’s not shy at all to walk in and
say ‘Hi!’ It really lightens up their
day.”
The pair deliver along multiple
routes in Emporia, but Harrison’s
favorite is along Union, Market
and Sylvan streets — the same area
where he grew up.
“That’s really cool seeing my old
neighborhood,” Harrison said. “Seeing some of the same people that
invited me over for popsicles; it’s
pretty cool to deliver meals to some
of those same people.”
Harrison said even though MarPlease see Meals, Page 3
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Have a wonderful Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to our
hardworking and loving
dad. We appreciate
all you do for us!
Love, Maranda and Scot