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NO. 117 NUMBER 43 ALMA, WABAUNSEE COUNTY. KANSAS 66401 USPS 496-340 THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2002
EVERYBODY LOVES A
ESPECIALLY A
FLAG WAVING ONEI!
AND
CREAM, SOFTBALL AND FIREWORKSI!
Hundreds of area residents enjoyed the relaxed mood as they gathered at
McKnight Field for the Alma Chamber of Commerce 4rh of July Celebration.
Nearly 40 gallons of homemade ice cream and desserts were served to those
attending the 12'n annual event. As the last spoonful of ice cream was being
enjoyed participants of all ages provided entertainment by playing softball.
When darkness fell on Mill Creek Valley a fireworks display lit up the sky
and brought Independence Day 2002 to a close. MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8.
t Shane Clark lead the Eskridge 4'h of July
Ursday morning. Their parents, Alan and
additional family members, and a
of parade participants followed them.
a member of the United States Marine
r just recently returned from duty in
. Shane is a member of the United States :
The parade kicked off a number of :
including games, a flag raising
I Singing of the National Anthem, and a
unch provided by members of the Eskridge :
=r°f Commerce. Evening activities included
Your Patriotism" boat parade at Lake
followed by the annual Wabaunsee
District #S Fireworks Display. The:
Were also held at the lake. Citizens in
Harveyville also held a 4rh of July
On. Members of the Harveyville Fire :
and the Explorers Organization
i~;; a variety of games during the afternoon :
by a "lawnmower rodeo." The
lle Pulling Organization sponsored this
"at included lawn mower pulling contests
n .Ower drag races. They also finished off
'th a fireworks display.
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WABAUNSEE COUNTY 4-H FAIR LESS THAN
THREE WEEKS AWAY!
The 2002 Edition of the Wabaunsee County 4-H Fair is falst approaching. Plan now to attend
any or all of the three day event which promises to intrigue, entertain, and impress everyone
as they witness the achievements accomplished by the youth of Wabaunsee County.
A/though the official three-day event is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,
July 29th, 30th, and 31~t, some activities begin prior to those three days. On Saturday, July
20~h, the fashion revue, 4-H clothing and textiles and Make It With Wool competition will be
held at Mission Valley High School. This event will begin at 8:30 a.m. King and Queen
candidates will also be judged that day. Later that afternoon, beginning at 3:00 p.m., the dog
show will be held at the fair grounds in ALma.
On Friday, July 26th, geology judging will be held at the Wamego Middle School This event
will begin at 12:00 noon.
cont. to bottom of page 8, col. 1
CITY OF MAPLE HILL
D 3 / 4 % SALES TAX
Monday evening, July 1% the Maple Hill
VOted to recommend an additional 3/4% sales
s' sales tax will be used for the purpose
projects for public streets, utilities, buildings
improvements.
question of whether or not to increase the
approved by the majority of the Maple Hill
tax question will be included in the primary
August 6~. A legal publication
issue appears in this week's issue of The
Signal-Enterprise.
question is approved, the sales tax for the
will increase to 7.3%. The City of Paxico
retailer's sales tax by 1% several years ago
level up to 7.55%. All other Wabaunsee
remain at 6.55%.
Those participating in groundbreaking ceremonies at Maple Hill Grade School
included, left to right: Architect Robert Hansen; Alma Grade/Maple Hill
Grade School Principal Robin Schuckman; School Board Members John Gehrt,
Royce Muller, Bob Roth, Charlene Wilson, Ron Yocum, David Breiner;
Superintendent Randy Rivers and KIDS Committee/Facilities Committee
Member Duane Hund.
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY HELD AT MHGS
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at Maple Hill Grade School Monday evening, July
8th, designating the beginning of phase three of the construction and enhancement projects
cont. to page 8, col. 3
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