CHANUTE — Ruth Spangler of Moran was recently honored for her longtime service to Tri-Valley Developmental Services as a Friends of Tri-Valley board member.
Spangler represented Allen County on the Foundation board from 1990 to 2023.
Tri-Valley provides housing and services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled across Southeast Kansas, including Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties.
Since 2001, the Foundation has raised money to build six houses as well as acquired eight houses and one duplex. These 15 houses are home to 66 Tri-Valley clients.
