Americus News
Belle Grimsley, Special to The Gazette
Monday, August 24, 2009
The next Americus Day committee meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at The New Breck. For information, Kristi (620) 794-0189.
Entries are being taken for the parade which will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 3. Entries may be made by telephoning (620) 443-5546 or e-mailing bgates38@bluestemtelco.com.
Retirement planning
A retirement planning seminar sponsored by the Emporia Area Retired School Personnel will be at 4:15 p.m. Sept.15, Room 116, First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant, Emporia.
This seminar is for area school employees considering retirement in the next three years. Come and hear from a KPERS agent, a social security representative, and a financial planner.
Reservations are due Sept. 11, to Liz Voorhees (620) 342-5707 or e-mail lizvoor@myadvantageplus.com.
Tractors
A tractor pull sponsored by the Flint Hills Antique Power Association will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 on the College Block in the northeast part of Americus. Trophies will be awarded to first place winners in each division. For information: Cecil (620) 344-3125 or Tim (620) 443-5017 or e-mail tim.johnson2@fritolay.com.
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