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New guidebook spotlights Wonders
The “8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook,” the latest book published by the Inman-based Kansas Sampler Foundation, is now found in retail stores around the state. The guidebook is a 272-page book showcasing more than 800 photos of the 216 entries in the 8 Wonders of Kansas contests. Between May and November of 2010, farmer/stockman Harland Schuster of Morrill took photos at each of the 216 places. Liz King, Penner’s sister, designed the book to be...
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State lawmakers prepare for wrap-up
Stu Butcher Tribune Editor Paul Davis, House Minority Leader from Lawrence, stopped in Chanute last week as part of a tour in southeast Kansas to give an update on legislative happenings before lawmakers return for their wrap-up session on Wednesday. In Chanute, Davis was accompanied by Rep. Jerry Williams, D-Chanute. Budget is the operative word for the returning legislators. Since 2008, the state has undergone seven rounds of budget cu...
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Ash Grove, EPA discuss monitoring plans in KCK
Ash Grove Cement Company representatives met last week with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 7 and Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) staff in EPA’s Kansas City, Kan., offices to discuss the air, water and sediment monitoring plans currently being considered by EPA for the Chanute area.  “We appreciated having the opportunity to meet with EPA and KDHE to learn about the specific objectives of the monitor...
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Stirewalt stepping down at Main Street
Sharon Stirewalt, executive director of Chanute Main Street, submitted her resignation on Thursday, which will be effective May 5. “We as a Main Street program have done many great things for downtown and I hope that will continue. The program is needed, but under some new direction and leadership,” Stirewalt said in her resignation letter to board members. “I am not going anywhere, so I will be more than willing to help with the transitio...
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Chanute’s Berthot one of youngest diagnosed with MS
Marilynn Rutledge Tribune Reporter When Chase Berthot was 7 years old, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), though this was not the first diagnosis given. After seeing his doctor for symptoms of MS, Chase was told that children do not get the disease and was diagnosed with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) for the lesions found in his brain. After suffering with the disease and having no positive effects from medicine, ...
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Sweets, sandwiches offered at new shop downtown
Marilynn Rutledge Tribune Reporter A new restaurant made its Main Street debut on Tuesday. Downtown Sweets and Sandwich Shop, co-owned by Janice Welch and her daughter Lisa DeNoon opened its doors at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at 115 E. Main. They were surprised by the amount of traffic they saw on their first two days. “Chanute is an awesome community, we’ve had people come in without even having to advertise,” DeNoon said. “Facebook has been...
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Erie woman dies after being struck by train
A 53-year-old Erie woman died Wednesday afternoon when her vehicle was struck by a train. According to Kansas Highway Patrol reports, Nancy E. Smith’s 1992 Pontiac was parked at 2:54 p.m. on train tracks 1.5 miles east and 1 mile north of U.S. 59/K-47 junction near Erie in Neosho County. The 2008 Electric Engine train owned by Burlington Northern Railroad was driven by Sammy L. Wheeler, no age or address available. Bond, preliminary hearings ...
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NCCC holds blood drive as memorial
Kathleen Carney Tribune Reporter Neosho County Community College held its 7th annual Blood Drive on Thursday in the college gym. This year was a memorial blood drive in remembrance of four students lost during this school year. The students, Tyler Martin, Sammy Ack Lazhir, Brett Heslop and Pam Hutton, all died in three separate car accidents. “Our goal is 51 units. And this year we went around to the classrooms and most of the slots were f...
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Area briefs
County-wide cleanup week April 26-30 A county-wide cleanup week will be from April 26-30 at the Neosho County landfill east of Erie. During this period, the county will accept free of charge waste materials normally disposed of at the Neosho County Construction and Demolition Landfill. Items accepted free of charge include construction waste, furniture, mattresses, carpet, shingles, tree limbs, scrap metal, yard waste and other items usually ...
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New executive director at SEKRPC
Kathleen Carney Tribune Reporter The Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission has a new executive director. Daniel Crook took on the job last week and is looking forward to helping serve 12 counties in the SEK area. Crook’s background is largely in banking and he hopes to use his knowledge to assist participating communities in gaining state and national grants, and loans. The SEK Regional Planning Commission also focuses on planning s...
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City hears two sides on proposed downtown ordinance
Kathleen Carney Tribune Reporter Monday night the city commission decided to postpone consideration for the ordinance on the proposed downtown Historic District. After spending more than two hours on questions, pros and cons, the commissioners decided a public hearing and work session would be necessary and all the building owners in the proposed historic district will be given written notice so their individual input can be taken into co...
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Chanute blood drive to honor Marts The American Red Cross Blood Services – Central Plains Region will host a special community blood drive on April 25-26, 2011 in honor of Roy Marts, an unlikely blood donor. Like hundreds of people across Kansas, Marts has depended on blood products to live. This past November, he traveled to Wichita for a routine stress test. But, he ended up requiring open heart surgery. “During that heart surgery, I ne...
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64th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday
The Chanute Lions Club met Wednesday night to get ready for their 64th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 24 at Highland Park. This year’s hunt will include the Deshon Orr Agency - American Family Fun Bounce House with the Easter Bunny (“Alias Trish Harris.”) The Bounce House will open at 1 p.m. and pictures with the Easter Bunny will be from 1 to 2 p.m. with the Egg Hunt kicking off at 2 p.m. sharp. There is candy in the new type of egg ...
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NCCC Board of Trustees conducts business
The Neosho County Community Board of Trustees met on Thursday. During the meeting, the board: •  Accepted the resignation of Eric Tincher as Dean of Student Development.  • Accepted the transfer re-quest of Nathan Stanley to the Ottawa Campus as math instructor. • Hired Dr. Tony Brown to be the Coordinator of the TLC at Ottawa.  Dr. Brown taught psychology at Baker University and was a Kansas State Representative for the 10th District.  ...
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CES 3rd grade celebrates stellar assessment scores
Kathleen Carney Tribune Reporter An assembly was held for the third graders at Chanute Elementary School Friday morning to celebrate the results of state assessments. Six third graders had perfect scores. Allison Adams and Kinzey Tiegreen aced the reading section, and Jillian Vogel, Alyssa Ramsey, Brady McDonald and Jonathan Parker had perfect scores on the Math section. Around 50 students scored in the exemplary level, just missing a few ...
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Farmers Market to open on Wednesday Chanute Farmers Market is opening at its new location on Wednesday. Vendors will be at Santa Fe Park just inside the entrance from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Carolyn Berthot said baked goods and plants will be among the offerings. County to meet on Thursday this week ERIE — The Neosho County Commissioners will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday instead of on Friday this week as the courthouse will be closed o...
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CHS Grand March at 8 p.m. tonight The Chanute High School Prom Grand March is at 8 p.m. today at the school. The time was incorrectly reported in Friday’s Tribune. Seating will begin at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. Seven attorneys apply for 31st Judicial District vacancy Seven attorneys have applied to fill a vacancy in the 31st Judicial District that was created by the April 2 retirement of District Judge Timothy E. Brazil. The 31st Judi...
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Resource Fair informs seniors of options
Kathleen Carney Tribune Reporter A Resource Fair for senior adults was held in the student union at Neosho County Community College Thursday afternoon. The Area Agency on Aging, Heritage Health Care, home health care and hospice from Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Chanute Public Library, and several other organizations were available to answer questions about assisted living facilities, ch...
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Prom preparations involve local businesses
Marilynn Rutledge Tribune Reporter With high school proms coming up this weekend, local businesses have been reaping the benefits from this busy time of year. Several businesses around town offer specials and stores have been working nonstop to ensure that everything is perfect for the special evening. “We’ve been busy, we have seven proms this weekend, because I cover a lot of the area’s different schools like Colony, Yates Center, Altoona...
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Antique Show and Sale at VFW on Saturday
The 36th annual Antique Show and Sale, sponsored by the SEK Bottle and Relic club, will be held at the V.F.W. Building, 1654 W. Main, on Saturday. There will be an array of jewelry, relics, glassware, bottles, jars, coins, antiques, postcards and collectibles. Admission is free and the show and sale will start at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. “Those who come can expect to see the vendors they’ve seen for many years as well as some new faces from...
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