French couple pay tribute to soldiers
GARNETT A French motorcyclist and his fiancé touring America on a 1918 World War I-era Harley Davidson made a stop-off in Garnett last week, a short rest from their cross country tribute to the American soldiers who helped defend France on the 100th anniversary of the end of the war, The Anderson County Review reported. The couple ventured to parts of the famed trans-America Route 66 en route to San Diego, Calif. and took a side trip to Kansas City to be interviewed for a video for the National World War I Museum. Their south route back to Route 66 brought them through Garnett.
County treasurer criticized for overpayments
ERIE Neosho County overpaid local taxing districts by nearly $3 million in June, according to The Chanute Tribune. County commissioners raised the issue and said cash balances have not been reconciled since April. A commissioner criticized the treasurers operations, and the county treasurer attributed the problem to a transition to a new computer software system. The overpayments have been refunded or are in the process, she said.
Program combines elderly, youth
CHANUTE A program could pair elderly residents with youth through the Chanute Recreation Commission, according to The Chanute Tribune. The proposal would have senior citizens gather at the recreation center to prepare meals together, eat at the center and take home additional frozen portions. Children could have a chance to show off their talent by providing entertainment. Organizers hope to get federal funding for the new program but plan to do it regardless.
Hotel project gets tax exemption
PARSONS The Parsons City Commission approved a 10-year property tax exemption for a hotel and conference center project, The Parsons Sun reported. The exemption was expected. The future Holiday Inn Express and conference center is being built near 16th Street and Cattle Drive with up to $8.5 million in industrial revenue bonds.
Cabins being built for homeless
CHETOPA Little cabins being built on the west end of Chetopa are part of a homeless mission, according to The Parsons Sun. Responding to questions during a city council meeting, city officials said the cabins did not require a building permit because they were less than 100 square feet. The policy wasnt consistent with the wording in the city code, so an attorney will study the issue and report back.
