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Three Royster students earn spots in state honors choirs
Connie Woodard Chanute USD 413 Three Royster Middle School students will be singing with some of the best middle high voices in Kansas next month. Following taped auditions last fall, sixth grader Kyndal Frederick was chosen for the Kansas Choral Directors Treble Honor Choir; and seventh grader Talia Ramsey and eighth grader Dakota Gough were selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association State Middle Level Honor Choir. The three st...
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Victorian Tea part of curriculum at Royster
Connie Woodard Chanute USD 413 Every December the seventh graders at Royster Middle School read Charles Dickens’ story, A Christmas Carol. Not only is it a seasonal story, it is one that leads the students into discussions about the author’s purpose, the setting, character development, cause and effect, drawing conclusions, figurative language, and more. “We talk about life during that time in 1843 London, England, and the issues of over...
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Lawmakers face tough task with 2011 budget
Ray Nolting Parsons Sun Kansas lawmakers have a big budget headache to face when they started work on Monday in Topeka. The 2011 state budget, which runs through June 30, is facing an estimated $550 million shortfall that legislators have to resolve. And two area Republican lawmakers, Rep. Richard Proehl of Parsons and Sen. Dwayne Umbarger of Thayer, are concerned that conservative Republicans in Topeka will try to repeal the one-cent sal...
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City manager’s report:
Stu Butcher Tribune Editor During Monday night’s City Manager’s report J.D. Lester addressed Monday’s snowstorm. “Hopefully, the community is thinking we’re doing OK,” he said about the city’s street snow removal efforts. Lester made note of NCCC Weatherization Workshops scheduled Jan. 27-28. One will be for homeowners and the other for contractors. Lester and Larry Gates, director of city utilities, will be attending the KMU day at the...
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Commission extends principal payments to Get Lit Industries
Stu Butcher Tribune Editor Get Lit Industries resolved issues on its revolving loan at Monday night’s City Commission meeting and commissioners approved extending the company’s interest only payments six months for a total of 18 months. Robert J. Williams and Trudy Witten have established a business manufacturing spotlights at the business incubator location at the former high school. “We’re not asking for anything above or beyond what w...
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Be aware of Carbon Monoxide, the ‘silent killer’
Jennifer Westerman Neosho/Allen County Child Care Surveyor The Neosho County Health Department would like to inform the public about some safety tips on carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless gas known as the “silent killer.” CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those made by cars and trucks, portable generators, stoves, gas ranges, and heating systems. Carbon Monoxide is produced by common household applian...
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Kansas revises fish consumption advisories
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued revised fish consumption advisories for 2011. The advisories identify types of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether because of contamination found in tested fish. The waterbody specific advisories listed below are based on mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fish,...
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— CHS Class of 1950 monthly get-together, 11:30 a
Today, Jan. 12 — CHS Class of 1950 monthly get-together, 11:30 a.m., Main Street Cafe (Tioga). — Chanute Recreation Commission, 5:15 p.m., 400 S. Highland. — ANW Education Cooperative, 6:30 p.m., 710 Bridge, Humboldt. — Cedar Lodge 103 stated meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — Housing Authority of the City of Chanute, 7 a.m., room 213 in Student Union at Neosho County Community College. — Chamber Business After Hours at Grandma’s Su...
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Tuesday Toddler Territory terrific
Marilynn Rutledge Tribune Reporter The Osa and Martin Safari Museum sponsors many activities for young ages, but among Museum Curator Jacque Borgeson’s favorites is the Toddler Territory program the museum holds once a month. The program helps create a museum experience for parents with children too young to fully enjoy the museum by exposing them to interactive projects and activities with safari themes. The program begins at 10 a.m. and...
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New Kansas governor promises to focus on basics
TOPEKA (AP) — New Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback promised in his inaugural address Monday to focus on the basics of government as the state wrestles with a big budget shortfall, and the Republican said he wants Kansas to renew the nation’s optimism and become known as “a state of Hope.” Brownback acknowledged the difficulties facing the state as he took office as the state’s 46th governor. The budget shortfall is projected at $550 million for th...
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Fredonia, Altoona spend Saturday without power
FREDONIA — Fredonia, Altoona and many rural residents were unexpectedly left without electricity starting at about 8 a.m. Saturday morning as a result of a Westar pole failure near U.S. 75 Highway and 800 Road in Wilson County. Service was restored fairly quickly to some rural REC customers, but Fredonia did not come back online until just after 6 p.m., and Altoona’s service was not fully restored until about 9 p.m. The situation was furthe...
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Gas prices continue to rise across state Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4
Gas prices continue to rise across state Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.98/g on Sunday. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.07/g, according to gasoline price website KansasGasPrices.com. In Chanute, prices remained at $3.09/g at Johnson’s General and $2.99/g at Southtown. Including the change in gas p...
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Worker furlough begins at Ash Grove
Tribune staff When the calendar flipped to 2011, 64 Ash Grove Cement Company employees began an unspecified furlough — a temporary layoff. Ash Grove spokeswoman Jacqueline Clark said the workers’ return will again be contingent on market conditions. The plant conducted a similar furlough a year ago Randy Pryor, plant manager, said the workers should be called back in about six to eight weeks. The company announced in October that product...
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NCCC non-traditional nursing student overcomes obstacles with help of STARS
From NCCC Arguably the best characteristic of STARS is the diverse student population it serves, providing services to students from varied walks of life who each have a unique story to tell. Kimberly Barry is one such student. After being out of the academic pipeline for 10 years, Kimberly made the decision to return to school, and attend the Mary Grimes School of Nursing. “My motivation has been all up to me. I’m a non-traditional stude...
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Frigid, storm forecasts call for emergency preparations
Adjutant GeneraI’s Dept. It’s the kind of record you hope to never see broken. The National Weather Service is predicting bitterly cold temperatures for Kansas over the next several days, temperatures that may break 15-year-old records. Light freezing drizzle and moderate to heavy snowfalls are also forecast for several areas of the state. Accordingly, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is urging Kansans to take precautions now to...
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Local elections upcoming
Tribune staff A number of offices will be up for election this spring. Filing deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon. Susan Graham at the Neosho County Clerk’s office said they have not heard from all of the areas in the county. The number of filings will determine if there will be a primary in a particular race. The positions so far: City of St Paul — 5 council seats and the Mayor City of Chanute — 3 council seats City of Thayer — 2 cou...
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Moran sworn in as newest Kansas senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jerry Moran was officially sworn in on Wednesday by Vice President Joseph Biden in the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol, and was escorted by Senator Pat Roberts and Governor-elect Sam Brownback. Moran is replacing Governor-Elect Brownback, who retired from the Senate. “I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve all Kansans in the U.S. Senate,” said Moran. “Our country is facing a number of challen...
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Popular car hop doesn’t show her age
Stu Butcher Tribune Editor She’s not your average Sonic Drive In car hop. But it’s not because of her age, it’s because of her attitude. Everybody knows Mary Bob and her bubbly persona. “She’s a famous personality around Chanute,” said Jeff Ports, owner of Sonic. “Customers absolutely love her. She always has a smile on her face and has something positive to say.” Mary Bob Martin first worked at Sonic in her “junior college days” in 19...
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— Cedar Lodge 103 lunch, 11:30 a
Saturday, Jan. 8 — Cedar Lodge 103 lunch, 11:30 a.m., Third Degree, 1 p.m. — Chanute Do-Si-Do, Central Park Pavilion, 101 S. Forest, caller Jay Wright. Monday, Jan. 10 — Chanute City Commission, 7 p.m., Memorial Building. Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Cedar Lodge 103 stated meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — Housing Authority of the City of Chanute, 7 a.m., room 213 in Student Union at Neosho County Community College. Saturday, Jan. 22 — C...
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Museum to revel in Johnsons’ 8 Wonders selection
Marilynn Rutledge Tribune Reporter In honor of the 150th anniversary of Kansas’ statehood on Jan. 29, the Kansas Sampler Foundation took nominations for the 8 Wonders of Kansas, along with eight different Kansas Wonder categories. Among the winners, announced Oct. 28, was Osa and Martin Johnson, named in the 8 Wonders of Kansas People category, which was good news for the Martin and Osa Safari Museum in Chanute. The Kansas Sampler Foundat...
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