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Chamber, museum network at Wichita Women’s Fair
Joshua Vail Tribune Reporter The Chamber of Commerce had good exposure at a booth at the Wichita Women’s Fair this past weekend. Chamber Director Jane Brophy said the Chamber shared a booth with Fredonia. and the Osa and Martin Johnson Safari Museum. “The chamber went as part of our tourism outreach,” she said. The fair ran noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Brophy said the fair included ...
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First session of Aerostructures Training Program complete
Seven students participated in the first aerostructures training program facilitated by Neosho County Community College.  The class was held in the aerostructures lab located in the former National Guard armory building from Jan. 20 through Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During the training, students were introduced to multiple types of aircraft rivets and fasteners and many different types of precision instruments. Their goals wer...
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Project 17 one of three grant recipient finalists
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Southeast Kansas may be on its way to receiving $1 million. Project 17, an intermediate organization representing 17 southeast Kansas counties, has made the final cut along with two other organizations from across Kansas for a $1 million Kansas Leadership Center grant. The grant will target training and education for 400 leaders of charitable organizations in southeast Kansas – a number of them in Neosho ...
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Kiss A Pig fundraiser ongoing
Kiss A Pig fundraiser for Relay for Life A Kiss A Pig fundraiser is being conducted for the Relay for Life team at Guest Home Estates 3, 7440 220th Road, Chanute. Residents and staff made donation cans and they have been placed at local businesses. The person who raises the most money, will choose who will Kiss A Pig. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Piggy snacks and drinks will be available. Openings available f...
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Ricky Nelson Remembered hits Iola March 10
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Ricky Nelson will be honored by his twin sons Gunner and Matthew in a multi-media tribute performance at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 10 at Iola’s Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale at the BFAC box office. Ricky Nelson Remembered is a nationwide series of concerts featuring the twin brothers performing the hits of their late father including “Lonesome Town,” “Travelin’ Man” and Nelson’s last hit, “Gard...
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Red Cross honors Diskin at blood drive
ST. PAUL — Last month at the age of 65, Verl Diskin died suddenly. St. Paul lost a valuable member of the community, and the American Red Cross lost a dedicated blood drive coordinator and longtime blood donor. In fact, last summer Verl Diskin received his 13-gallon pin, and in December 2011, donated his 106th pint of blood. The St. Paul / Erie Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb, 28 at St. Francis Parish Hall, St. Pa...
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Neosho County Extension agent teams with Rotarians in India
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Tara Solomon’s five-week trip to India wrapped up Feb, 10 in what she termed “a bittersweet, eye-opening experience.” Solomon, who lives in Chanute, serves as a district Extension agent for K-State Research and Extension. Her visit to India was part of a Rotary Group Study Exchange. Rotary International holds several exchanges across the United States and other nations. “Although I’m not a Rotarian, this pr...
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County plans meeting on rough track crossing
ERIE — Charles Morse, Road and Bridge Department, and William Cook will be meeting with SKO Railroad officials at 10 a.m. Tuesday on 21st Street, commissioners were told on Friday. The meeting will be in regard to the county’s proposal to straighten out 120th Road so that it does not cross the railroad tracks, thus solving the problem of a rough railroad track crossing. The commissioners also: • Heard an update on the pre-construction work...
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Royster students treated to flash mob by staff
Joshua Vail Tribune Reporter During the 2012 assessment pep rally on Friday, the teachers and staff of Royster Middle School did a surprise “flash mob” style dance for their students. Social studies teacher Wendy Wawrzewski came up with the idea and went to Lance Burnett, the vocal music teacher. Royster Principal Brad Miner said Wawrzewski was instrumental in setting up the pep rally. “We’ve done it every year for several years now t...
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Safari Museum opens new mask exhibit
A new exhibit of donated African masks has opened at the Martin and Johnson Safari Museum¬Æ. Former Chanute High School wood shop instructor Wayne McDaniel crafted the new exhibition mounts and helped staff install 15 masks on Wednesday.¬†The display will be permanent with new masks rotating every few months.¬† These masks are made and worn by women in the Sande women’s secret society among the Mende people who live in Sierra Leone, West Af...
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Chanute family initiates autism support group
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of an autistic savant in 1988’s Rain Man helped flesh out the face of autism in America. House of Cards followed in 1993 and tells the story of a mother who tries to reconnect with her autistic daughter following a family tragedy. In 1998, the thriller Mercury Rising made its debut in theaters and dealt with a top secret government code that was cracked by a nine-year-old autistic bo...
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Humboldt to adapt to ADA laws through DOJ agreement
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter The City of Humboldt and the U.S. Department of Justice have entered into an agreement to ensure civic access for people with disabilities, according to a release by the Justice Department. The signed agreement is geared toward improving access to all aspects of civic life for individuals with disabilities under the umbrella of Project Civic Access (PCA). “This has been a long, two-year process and we’re ...
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Wabaunsee County couple with local ties finish in Top 10 of national competition  
MANHATTAN – There is no “Golden Globes” of farming and they don’t hand out “Best Supporting Ranch Hand” awards, so when a Wabaunsee County farm couple finished recently in the Top Ten of the American Farm Bureau’s nationwide Excellence in Agriculture Award for young farmers and ranchers, they were humbled. “To be recognized for something you’re doing might lighten your steps a little bit, because someone is recognizing that you’re doing a g...
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Ghost adventures scare up more events
Joshua Vail Tribune Reporter The inaugural ghost investigation event Jan. 13 at the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Mu seum has been officially labeled a success. Beth Cooper, president and CEO of Ghost Adventures USA, said many of those who participated were happy with how it turned out. “They’re ready to do it again,” she said. Rebecca Layne, Vassar, had one of the most notable experiences at the Jan. 13 investigation. Her flashli...
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Five things while you wait
Rick Qualls First Baptist Church Stopped by the train on Main, I waited patiently for two hours (2 minutes by the clock). I looked up the tracks and down the tracks, there were railroad cars as far as I could see. Muttering under my breath I decided if I could turn around I could beat the train to the next crossing. And I did.¬† Turn around. I didn’t beat the train. The crossbars were down before I got there. Muttering to myself I waited...
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Kansas Housing details city and county data
Faith House, Murray Hill, others benefit from funds Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Chanute’s Faith House will again receive an emergency shelter grant from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, just one of several funding projects announced last week in KHRC’s annual report. Five categories are covered in the report and include funds for emergency shelter grants, weatherization of homes, housing tax credits, local data for the First...
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Availability of ebooks delayed at library
Joshua Vail Tribune Reporter The availability of ebooks at the local library was the subject of a program on Wednesday. Chanute head librarian Susan Willis and Chanute librarian Diane Barton led a discussion about ebooks and downloadable media. Currently, the Chanute library facilitates audiobook downloads through the Kansas State Library system. Only audiobooks are available at this time. Readable ebooks for Barnes and Noble’s Nook de...
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CCT radio show brings 1940s to life
Joshua Vail Tribune Reporter The radiowaves will come to life when the Chanute Community Theatre and the FireEscape Coffeehouse present a live radio play starting Thursday. “Rick Lowell, Private Eye” starts tomorrow night at 7 p.m. on the FireEscape stage. It will also be broadcast live on KFEX, 93.1 Director Scott Cunningham said the piece is a 1940s radio drama that follows the adventures of a private detective in Los Angeles. “He is on...
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City OKs water plant improvements
Travis Hendryx Tribune Reporter Bids were approved for water treat plant improvements at Monday’s meeting of the City Commission. Commissioners authorized City Manager J.D. Lester to sign contract documents for the water plant improvements. In 2010, an energy audit was performed on the water treatment plant building and equipment. Several items were listed to improve energy at the plant including a pair of 16-inch water meters located a...
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NCCC students organize dance for care center
Heritage Health Care Center joined the NCCC volleyball team in “Bringing Hearts Together” on Tuesday. The volleyball team, led by Coach Asya Herron, RSVP volunteers/NCCC ambassadors and the residents and staff put together a Valentine’s Day dance. The event planning brought together the older and younger generations to share their ideas and create the activities for the special day. Students and residents worked together decorating, bakin...
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