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| Tyler Hollomon won this match Jan. 28 against Sabetha opponent and later in the evening also won against his Hiawatha opponent. In the contests at Jefferson West High School, the Jeff West Tigers won both contests against Hiawatha and Sabetha, and Hiawatha beat Sabetha. |
| Rural Perry couple married 72 years |
When it comes to making a marriage work, Carl and Norma Evans of rural Perry seem to have found the formula for success—after all they’ve been married for 72 years.
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Agricultural store, seed plant officially opened
Mayor Charles Stutesman and Shana and Brian Lane used ceremonial scissors Saturday to cut a ribbon officially opening Valley Ag Inc. new store and soybean treatment plant at Valley Falls. Approximately 60 people gathered at noon for the ribbon cutting and more than 200 were served pulled pork sandwiches during the open house. “We’re open and it’s full steam ahead now,” said Brian Lane. “The turnout was phenomenal. We couldn’t be more pleased.” He expressed appreciation to the mayor for presiding at the ribbon cutting and for his comments.
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EDC's mandate: Build the tax baseJim McGrath is never sure when he’s going to get that call that makes his job so satisfying. As director of the Jefferson County Economic Development Commission, he fields a lot of calls but he described one in particular.
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| VF accounting firms reaches 40-year milestone |
Dianne and Paul Heinen have reached a 40-year milestone in providing accounting services for the community at Paul Heinen and Associates in Valley Falls.
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Nursing career leads to mission work in Mexico for 1975 Perry-Lecompton graduate
Jolynne Myers of Perry planned on a career in nursing while she was a student at Perry-Lecompton High School. However, she had no idea at the time that she would be practicing in Tlaxiaco, Mexico.
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Farmer, soldier, musician: Fiddlin' through life
Wendel Sales has returned to playing his violin, one of the joys of his life, despite an injured finger. At 94, he tells people, "Don't ever give up."
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Supply energy: Let the wind do it
The wind will now power the home of Richard Stewart and Rosalie Behnke, who reside about five miles east of Valley Falls.
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Henryville at Christmas
A lane of candy canes provides the perfect path for Santa and his reindeer to begin their flight while large wrapped gifts are scattered across the field. Snowmen line the entryway while another snowman stands nearby beneath a lighted gazebo decked out with bright red bows. Those driving by know that it’s Christmas at Henryville. Created by Jerry Henry of Perry and Janice Riley of Valley Falls, the displays offer something for all ages.
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Meriden man publishes work of fiction
Cemeteries, like vampires, play a role in Jason Petty's book, the first in a trilogy for this aspiring author.
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Song writer deals with life in new collection
Song writer Gary McKnight has gained some of that wisdom that comes with living and it’s reflected in the fourth “True North” collection.
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Santa Express taking donations
The Santa Express Toy Fair, sponsored by the Jefferson County Early Childhood Council, is accepting donations of new and gently used toys, puzzles, games and books to benefit children up to 8 years old.
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Astronaut Steve Hawley tells Perry students he
wants return of 'mission of exploration'
The final frontier came to USD 343 last Friday as former astronaut Steve Hawley spoke to a combined assembly of middle school and high school students.
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Truck owner expands local business
A shop to service trucks is now under construction by Nellis Trucking LLC, owned by Jason Nellis, at the south edge of Valley Falls.
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Improvements under way by new Max Mart convenience store owners in Meriden
While his previous jobs haven’t completely prepared Jeff Feyh for running a retail liquor store or a convenience store, they have been very informative.
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Troop 1260 Daisies mark founder's birthday
While the girls colored and cut out paper dolls one recent Tuesday night, their leader, Lauren Bahr, read to them the story of Juliette “Daisy” Low, who founded Girl Scouts in 1912.
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The attributes of forestry
Charlie Barrow felled a walnut tree and demonstrated the technique of preserving as much usable wood as possible.
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'Friends' of library being celebrated at Meriden
The Meriden Community Library has been spending this week—National Friends of Libraries Week—celebrating its support group and the benefit it brings.
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Kansas artist John Steuart's birthday celebrated at Topeka art museum
The American Regionalism style of Kansas-born artist John Steuart Curry will be celebrated at an activity in observance of his 112th birth anniversary from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Mulvane Art Museum.
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