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Chautauqua County 4-H fair this weekend

Chautauqua County 4-H fair this weekend

By Ben Allen
Chautauqua County
4-H Agent
Local 4-H members are urging everyone to attend the Chautauqua County 4-H Fair which starts Thursday in Sedan.
“Come on out and enjoy the fun,” said 4-H agent Ben Allen.
Chautauqua County 4-H’ers are right in the middle of the fair and indoor exhibits are already in place. Livestock is stalled. “Let the […]

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First Christian Church will be entertained by “Miss Emily”

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By Joyce Julian
The Fist Christian Church of Sedan will present “Miss Emily” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3.
“Miss Emily” is humorously portrayed by Cindy Powell of Coffeyville. She has been performing this monologue for a number of years. In addition, she has shared music as a ministry since 2002. Cindy will perform “Evertyime” which […]

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First Day of School celebration planned in Sedan

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By Mary Ann Hills
The Sedan Elementary, Middle School and High School will be opening their doors to students on Wednesday, Aug. 20. This year parents are invited to attend the first day with their students as part of a new tradition at our school — the First Day of School celebration.
The school day will begin […]

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Melissa Miller vying for Miss Teen of Kansas

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Melissa Miller, daughter of Sherry and John Miller of Sedan, KS, will be among the candidates competing for the title of Miss Teen of Kansas at the 2008 State Pageant, which will be held August 1-3 in Manhattan.
The winner of the pageant competition will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship and a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. […]

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Benefit concert will be held for Brody Hurt

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David Oakleaf, Elk County native who recently won the acclaim of an international television audience on the program, “Can You Duet,” will perform a benefit concert for Brody Hurt on Saturday night, July 26, at Eureka Downs in Eureka.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m,. and the public is encouraged to attend. Tickets will be […]

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Elk County Free Fair in Longton set for July 31-Aug. 2

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By Velva Hoyt
The Elk County Free Fair will be held at the Longton Fair Grounds on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 31, Aug. 1-2.
You can get fair books and posters at Longton and Elk County businesses to see what is going on and to check to see what you can bring to the fair.
This is […]

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DEATH NOTICES

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DONALD MCNOWN -
Donald Lee McNown passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at his home in Towanda, Kan. He was 76 years of age. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Towanda United Methodist Church of Christ with Rev. Denise Sawyer officiating. Charla McNown was the pianist with […]

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