For more information, see the Feb. 10, 2010, issue of the Labette Avenue. To locate previously posted death notices, enter the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page. Labette Avenue publishes death notices free of charge. Paid obituaries ($20) are printed in their entirety in the Labette Avenue and online at www.taylornews.org/lba.
One of the many fascinating aspects of the Southeast Kansas Education Museum in Oswego is the African room which is now getting some final touches.
Many volunteers have recently helped out at the museum, getting the exhibit to its ready-to-show status.
There is a need for more volunteers to help with projects and to show visitors around. Contact Museum President Billy Gray if you are interested, 620-795-2474.
The winter homecoming coronation will be held at Chetopa High School on Friday evening, Feb. 5, at approximately 5:45 p.m. at the CHS gymnasium. Read more
Students in grades 1-3 at Chetopa Elementary School participated in the annual spelling bee at Chetopa Elementary. Kade Schultz, third grade, won the spelling bee. Jaylee Sanders, third grade, was runner up and Andre Appleton, second grade, took third place. The winner does not move on to another spelling bee; however, does hold the coveted title of Chetopa Elementary Spelling Bee Champ. From left to right: Andre Appleton, Jaylle Sanders and Kade Schultz.
For more information, see the Feb. 3, 2010, issue of the Labette Avenue. To locate previously posted death notices, enter the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page. Labette Avenue publishes death notices free of charge. Paid obituaries ($20) are printed in their entirety in the Labette Avenue and online at www.taylornews.org/lba.
Oswego High School will hold its homecoming ceremonies at the halftime of the boys basketball game against St. Paul on Friday, Feb. 5. OHS queen candidates include seniors: Rayvn Ash, daughter of Floyd and Tina Ash; Amanda Riley, daughter of Skip and Julee Riley and Alicia Gurnee, daughter of Jake and Cheryl Gurnee. Attendants include: Rachael Green, daughter of Lee and Jennie Green; Emily Horn, daughter of Tom and Kim Horn; Whisper Cormeny, daughter of Ed and April Cormeny.
See next week’s edition of Labette Avenue for photos of the Chetopa High School homecoming candidates. The CHS homecoming ceremony will be held at the half-time of the boys basketball game against Colony-Crest on Friday, Feb. 5.
Oswego High School sophomore Whisper Cormeny intends to “use the common language of sports to bridge the continents” as she travels to Australia to compete against Aussie and American track and field athletes with the Down Under Sports organization this summer. Read more
