Chanute man owns part of race horse
CHANUTE A Chanute businessman has a financial interest in the 150th Belmont Stakes June 9 in New York, according to The Chanute Tribune. Ron Wiltse, vice president and co-owner of Oil Patch Pump and Supply in Chanute, is part owner of My Boy Jack, a thoroughbred stallion who competed in the Kentucky Derby and will run in the Belmont. Wiltse is a member of one of three groups of partners who own My Boy Jack. He has part ownership of 20 horses in two partnerships that buy and resell race horses.
City expands veteran banner project
BURLINGTON City leaders continued to support a local foundations efforts to recognize veterans by expanding the veterans banners project, The Coffey County Republican reported. The Floyd Lewis Foundation asked to continue the banner effort. Additional banners have been sold and there are not enough poles to hang all banners, so the city will allow the group to hang two banners on each pole. The big banners that hang along the highway cost $200 and are good for three years. After hanging three years, the banner is given to the family.
Chanute woman to compete in pageant
CHANUTE A Chanute woman, Samantha Reinecke, will compete in the 2017 Mrs. United States pageant in Orlando Fla., The Chanute Tribune reported. Reinecke competed last year as Mrs. Kansas and finished in the top 10, which gave her a shot this year at the national title, competing with the regional title as Mrs. Midwest. She is a special education teacher with ANW Cooperative and teaches at Chanute Elementary.
Longtime teacher
retires
YATES CENTER Larry Stockebrand retired this year after 38 years of service to USD 366, according to The Yates Center News. The physical education teacher emphasized effort in his classes, instilled a competitive spirit and a will to improve. The local Jump Rope for Heart event led by Stockebrand raised $80,612.22 in 38 years.
