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The Thayer Christian Church
will be participating in a 40 Days of Purpose Campaign, which will run for
seven weekends beginning September 19, 2004 and ending November 7, 2004.
This spiritual growth Campaign is designed to answer life’s most
important question: “What on earth am I here for?” The Campaign will
kick-off on We want to remind you of some of the highlights of this year’s Thayer Homecoming. They include: Alumni Meeting changed to Senior Center @ 4:00 Sat. Sept. 4. The class of 1949 will be meeting there at noon. Stop by and visit. — Events in Arena and at Bandstand in McLachlen Park each evening, Thurs., Fri. and Sat, Sept. 2, 3 and 4.
— Home Ec, Produce, Arts & Crafts and Commercial Exhibits
open daily at — Friday Night Amateur Hour, entertainers will include the Park Family from Caney, and others.
— Classic Car Show
and Farm Implement Exhibit,
—Parade
—Kiddie Rodeo,
— 3 on 3 Basketball, — Library Open House and Book Give-Away, 10-12, Saturday, Sept. 4. — Museum Open House, 4-6 Friday, Sept. 3, and 9-4 Saturday, Sept. 4.
— Bass Fishing Tournament, Sun. Sept. 5, Registration BEFORE Hamburger Feed Sunday, Aug. 29 - All Donations Go Toward The Project
This summary of the City
Council Meeting was provided by the city staff:
Gary Adams was present to resign his
position on the City Council due to moving out of the city limits.
With
Brian Corrigan was present to talk to
the council about the bonds. The bond company made a mistake. Instead of
having $135,000.00 outstanding in bonds, the amount was actually
$225,000.00, and he needed to amend the ordinance to read the correct
amount.
Gene Cox was present to ask the
council if the City would put a whistle in north of Harry Samuels’s
property. Motion carried to have Ivan put a whistle in for Gene Cox.
Mayor Stan discussed the sewer problem
behind Luz Cruz’s property. Ivan thought that maybe the City of
Galen discussed with the council to
chip and seal main street and out around the lake next year and then after
that do main street and everything south, and then the 3rd year do the
streets north of main. Mayor Stan told Galen that the streets out at the
lake would have to be done 2 years in a row. Mayor Stan said that 500 tons
of rock had already been put on the lake roads and more is still needed.
Liquor licenses were approved for the
following businesses: Fireside Inn, MaMa C’s, Smithy’s Express, and
Bailey’s Corner, LLC.
Mayor Stan told the council that Laura
was getting prices for the high speed internet.
Mayor Stan also wanted the council to
know that there would be a Christmas Party on December 23rd from
Mayor Stan also wanted to discuss the
petition for getting the high school closing stopped. He felt the city
should be supportive of anything that the committee is doing. The Council
agreed to support the committee.
Mayor Stan asked the council to
consider making the Chanute Tribune the City newspaper instead of the Erie
Record. The council agreed to this.
Phil Brownlee made a motion to give
the 3 employees $200.00 bonuses, seconded by Harold. Motion carried 3-1.
Jason opposed and Mary didn’t vote. Phil also made a motion to increase
the salaries 30 cents per hour, seconded by Harold. Motion carried 2-1.
Jason opposed and Mary and Galen didn’t vote.
Ivan gave the council a quote on a
turbidity meter installed. Council approved the purchase of the turbidity
meter.
The council discussed employee health
insurance and by general consensus the council decided to table this until
they can look into this a little further.
There has been a request for a stop
sign at Labette and
Mayor Stan told the council the Kansas
Wildlife and Parks called and the city may be getting some money that
would need to be spent on the lakes. Mayor Stan will meet with them this
week. The city could get between $1,200.00-$1,500.00.
Mayor Stan said he has a new contract
with the Department of Transportation and they would be changing the city
limit signs December 9th, they will put up signs as soon as they have a
work order.
The Thayer Library has lots of things for you! Come in and choose from our wide selection of books, magazines and more than 300 videos, all of which can be checked out free of charge. Need information on do-it-yourself projects, car repair, home maintenance, or crafts? The Thayer library has books and videos which can help.
Museum Summer hours The Thayer Museum will be open each Saturday afternoon during the summer from 1 to 3 p.m. For an appointment at other times, call Clara Dougherty, 839-5548; Lois Raida, 839-5536; Brent Robertson, 839-5832; Mary Turner, 839-5589; Jason Adams, 839-5244; or Bill and Betty Bolinger, 839-5469. |
Attending the August meeting were Joy Woolery, Louise Moulton, President Lois Davis, Mayor Stan Wheeler, and Library Director Janet Stafford. The board approved the budget for the next fiscal year.
Did someone say Ice Cream: That's what the 4-H'ers were saying Sunday, Aug. 8, when they held the Thayer Merchants-Buyers Appreciation Ice Cream Social. This year there were about 36 business/individuals that contributed to the Thayer Merchants fund. In appreciation of their donation, the club says thank you to those people with an Ice Cream Social. The club would also like to think the businesses/individuals that bought a Premium a the sale. The kids all presented a mini achievement banquet, letting the folks know how they did at the fair. The monthly meeting was held after the Ice Cream social at the Thayer Senior Citizens Center. There were 16 members present at the meeting, answering the roll call question of "What's your favorite school supply?" There were also thirteen parents and guests in attendance. Leader, Nancy Corns congratulated the kids on a job well done at the fair. There were many awards and achievements received at the fair. The club also received the County Herdsmen Award. Brett Thornton volunteered to take the trophy around to the Thayer businesses to display throughout the year. Nancy reminded everyone that record books are due to her or Nancy Trout by August 25th. Jonathan Thornton made a
motion to hand out pencils and stickers during the Thayer Homecoming and
Open House at the School. Brandon Julich seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Randee Corns made a motion that the 4-H have a display table at
the Thayer Homecoming. Keith Marquardt seconded the motion. Marla Julich
volunteered to set up a 4-H display table at the Thayer Homecoming.
I hope you have enjoyed reading our 4-H
articles. This is my last article that I will be writing for the
newspaper, as our next monthly meeting will be officer election, and it
will be someone else’s turn to write the articles. Our next meeting
will be September 12 at
Enrollment New Principal- Chris Jeffrey New Teachers- Cathy Medford-Math Sheryl McCoy-Science Patty Fletchall-2nd Secretary- Gloria Nevins
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