Bridal show Sunday
CHANUTE The Rusty Nail Barn will have a Fall Bridal Show from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Barn, at 6995 243rd Road north of Chanute, according to The Chanute Tribune. The venue began as a location for a family reunion at the home of Larry Holman. Outdoor weddings are popular at the site, as well as reunions and other events. The bridal fair began after the efforts of two sponsoring businesses, Stephanies Creations of Richmond and Simply Delicious by Jenni Ware of Iola and Sarah Stogsdill of New Strawn. It will include at least 22 vendors.
Race car revival rescheduled
GARNETT Heavy rains forced the rescheduling of the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival planned for Oct. 13, The Anderson County Review reported. The classic race car event, which hearkens to Garnetts days as the site of national Grand Prix sports car races, was rescheduled for the weekend of Nov. 9.
Bankruptcy wont affect Sears store
CHANUTE The Sears store in Chanute will not be impacted by the retail chains bankruptcy filing, The Chanute Tribune reported. The local store is part of Sears Hometown and Outlet stores, a group of 800 to 1,000 locations similar to franchises. Those stores are not affected by the bankruptcy.
Great Plains park looks ahead
PARSONS The Great Plains Development Authority is planning for the parks future growth and sustainability, using the Pittsburg State Universitys Strategic Initiatives Enterprise to help, The Parsons Sun reported. PSU representatives presented a final draft of their plan to the Great Plains board recently. The plan has the potential to unite and connect much of Southeast Kansas through economic development endeavors, the PSU official said.
Garnett voters to consider expanding commission
GARNETT Voters in Garnett will weigh in on whether to increase the number of city commissioners from three to five, according to The Anderson County Review. The vote isnt legally binding but city commissioners said theyll give heavy weight to the voters decision. The citys newest commissioner started the discussion in May after she realized the issue was tabled in 1986 and never revisited.
