PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

HEADLINES

Another one for the record books
Despite chilly temperatures and gray skies, the fourth annual Operation Celebration to honor the men and women who fought for America was a successful event for Peabody. Peabody Main Street Association sponsored the event.
Body found in county
The body of a 30-year-old McPherson man was found Monday near Marion Reservoir by authorities conducting a search as part of the investigation of a vehicle fire Sunday evening. Dustin Smith, 24, of McPherson, has been charged with the premeditated first-degree murder of Justin John Milne.
Pickens sets state record with wins
Lauren Pickens led the Peabody-Burns High School girls track team to a sixth-place finish this weekend with her three gold-medal performances at the state meet in Wichita. Pickens blazed to three first-place finishes and collected 30 team points. She also set a Kansas track and field record by winning the 100, 200, and 400-meter races all four years of her high school career.
Commission defends lake cabin proposal
Marion County Commission chairman Roger Fleming said Tuesday the reaction from residents at the County Lake to the proposal of building cabins on lake property has been puzzling. Interested entrepreneurs have inquired with the county about building cabins at the lake since 2009. Chris, Heather, Tamra, and Molly Holub proposed a plan for cabins near the heated dock Dec. 8, 2010. Before those plans reached the zoning stage in 2011, the reaction from the community, even residents who live at the lake, was largely positive.
Plenty to see, do, and eat at Chingawassa Days
Central Park in Marion will be filled with the commotion of concerts, contests, and even a few chainsaws this weekend for Chingawassa Days. Things to do
Mobile pantry will come to Marion June 17
A semi-load of food items will be distributed 8 to 10 a.m. June 17 in the parking lot of Eastmoor United Methodist Church, 105 Eastmoor Drive, Marion. The food will be given to anyone who expresses a need. The mobile pantry will come from the Kansas Food Bank in Wichita in partnership with Marion County Emergency Food Bank.
Public views Florence documentary for first time
Florence residents had an opportunity to preview the documentary, “Florence, Kansas,” Monday at the Masonic Lodge, downtown Florence. Producers Stephen Lerner and Frank Barthell presented a program which included the showing of the 20-minute documentary.

DEATHS

Colby Cain
Colby Charles Cain was born April 11 and he passed away May 17 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. He joined us briefly, and then he joined the Lord in eternity to be everyone’s angel. When a baby dies, it is without sin, so it is an angel. This is where real angels come from. Earth may have lost a precious loved child but Heaven gained an angel.
John Foster
John Dale Foster, 57, of Wichita, died May 28. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, at Liberal, to William Albert “Fats” and Mary Lou (Malone) Foster.

DOCKET

OPINION

Sharing some thoughts
While I think the Memorial Day weekend festivities went pretty well, I have to admit they did not go off without a hitch. The weather caused some problems, but what else is new around here? Weather-wise this has been the most bizarre spring I can remember. I knew we were in trouble when the annual Memorial Day visitors from Minnesota had on their fleece-type gear and still were complaining of the cold on Saturday. Overcast skies, occasional drizzle, and cool temperatures played havoc with the parade entries and the crowds were smaller than usual. I am not sure the veterans had much fun riding the trams and most of us envied the layered uniforms of the high school band. The highly publicized by-plane flyover was cancelled because of a “low ceiling” and we all learned something new about aviation.
Days of yore
The class of 1951 met Saturday afternoon at the senior center to renew friendships and bring one another up to date. They noted they were the first class to take a senior trip. They went to Florida and stayed in gymnasiums and motels. One member of the group remembered they cut kafir corn to raise money for the trip. Traditional roles were reversed when five of Marvin Warkentine’s grandchildren attended his graduation. Warkentine completed the state exam and requirements last June for his GED. They ceremony was held May 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Newton.
Hope in the Heartland
Take a deep breath and slowly exhale. Feel better? And quit rolling your eyes and scrunching your forehead like that. Do you want your face to freeze that way? Seriously, Christian, relax. I know that none of us likes to see the faith we hold dear become the target of fresh sarcasm but mockers are nothing new. There will always be those who scoff at the possibility of the second coming of Jesus Christ. And, unfortunately, many sincere believers in every generation will be swept in end-times hysteria, foolishly setting new dates, experiencing the same old results. The “date setters” have a perfect track record — they have been wrong 100 percent of the time.
LETTERS:
Developers respond to accusations, County needs to learn from Council Grove's mistakes, Thank you Peabody

PEOPLE

Marine recalls time in Vietnam
For nearly 30 years, now retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Dick Schwartz, of Marion, served with the Marines, including 13 months in Vietnam. Even though it has been more than 40 years, Schwartz recalls much of his experience as if it was yesterday.
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PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin

Despite chilly temperatures and gray skies, the fourth annual Operation Celebration to honor the men and women who fought for America was a successful event for Peabody. Peabody Main Street Association sponsored the event.

The body of a 30-year-old McPherson man was found Monday near Marion Reservoir by authorities conducting a search as part of the investigation of a vehicle fire Sunday evening. Dustin Smith, 24, of McPherson, has been charged with the premeditated first-degree murder of Justin John Milne.

Central Park in Marion will be filled with the commotion of concerts, contests, and even a few chainsaws this weekend for Chingawassa Days. Things to do

Florence residents had an opportunity to preview the documentary, “Florence, Kansas,” Monday at the Masonic Lodge, downtown Florence. Producers Stephen Lerner and Frank Barthell presented a program which included the showing of the 20-minute documentary.

John Dale Foster, 57, of Wichita, died May 28. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, at Liberal, to William Albert “Fats” and Mary Lou (Malone) Foster.

LETTERS:

For nearly 30 years, now retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Dick Schwartz, of Marion, served with the Marines, including 13 months in Vietnam. Even though it has been more than 40 years, Schwartz recalls much of his experience as if it was yesterday.

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