EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ...
PRU SCHMIDT and Krystee Pearson, who have been selected for the second state-wide U.S. Attorney’s Citizens Academy.
Emporia High cheerleaders, who raised more than $4,000 for 2-year-old Avery Hart, who suffers from tuberous sclerosis complex.
Anna Symmonds, who was awarded the Newman Regional Health 2008 Employee of the Year. Symmonds works in the post anesthesia care unit.
Robert Driewer, who will be Newman Regional Health’s new chief executive officer.
Greg Bachman, Ted Hollembeak and George Milton, who all won tennis titles in their age groups at the 2008 Kansas Senior Olympics.
Roger Heineken, Gilbert Rodriguez and Harry Stephens, who are the 2008 recipients of the ESU Service Citations awards. The awards go to individuals who make significant contributions to the university.
Christopher White Walker
Editor & Publisher