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 ...
ESU Alumna Katie Amanda Keane, who gave the 2011 Pflaum lecture at ESU. Keane talked about her television acting career.
Tanner’s Carpet, which opened in a new location in downtown Emporia. He opened at 1101 Commercial St.
Organizers and participants who came out in an attempt to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number or people in a Zumbathon class. The current record was 1,223 people. 1,036 participated in the event.
Dr. Larry Tagtmeyer, who retired after 38 years of practicing optometry. He spent 28 of those years practicing in Emporia.
Organizers of the ESU Music Department Gala. The event will be at 8 p.m. in Albert Taylor Hall and ESU alumna Leone Buyse, an internationally acclaimed flutist, will perform. Proceeds from this event will fund ESU music scholarships.
George and Diane Gravlee, who came to Emporia and volunteered to work on the Habitat for Humanity home. Emporia, Kansas was the 42nd state they have visited on their mission to help others find affordable housing.