Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Grain Truck Overturns
A grain truck overturned north or Arkansas City at the U.S. 77 bypass, holding up traffic, Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported, according to Bob Frazee, the city's emergency management coordinator. Frazee said the material was apparently feed corn.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Janet English, former mayor and commissioner, passed away Saturday
Former city commissioner, mayor, Janet English has died.
Janet Lynn (Ross) English, 62, of Arkansas City, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Parker Cemetery. The Reverend Danny Daniel and the Reverend Joyce Daniel will officiate.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Janet was born August 23, 1946, in Arkansas City to Kenneth and Gail (Fesler) Ross. Janet graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Kansas in 1968. Janet married Stephen A. English on June 20, 1970, at the First Presbyterian Church. The couple lived in Minneapolis, Minn.; and Milwaukee, Wis.; before returning to Arkansas City in 1976.
Janet was a well-loved teacher in USD 470 schools for 19 years. As a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, she graciously served as deacon, elder, Christian education chair, Presbyterian Women's Association member and Sunday school teacher for youth and adults and various Presbytery committees. Throughout her life, Janet also proudly served her community while on the Beautification Advisory Board, Arkansas City Beautification Foundation, Arkansas City Public Schools Enhancement Fund (ACE), Arkansas City Outstanding Student Committee and the Chapter GH of P.E.O. Sisterhood. In addition, she served as Arkansas City Commissioner and as Mayor of Arkansas City for one year. Janet has been honored as a recipient of the Presbyterian Women's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Cornerstone Award.
Janet Lynn (Ross) English, 62, of Arkansas City, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Parker Cemetery. The Reverend Danny Daniel and the Reverend Joyce Daniel will officiate.
The family will greet friends at the funeral home 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Janet was born August 23, 1946, in Arkansas City to Kenneth and Gail (Fesler) Ross. Janet graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from the University of Kansas in 1968. Janet married Stephen A. English on June 20, 1970, at the First Presbyterian Church. The couple lived in Minneapolis, Minn.; and Milwaukee, Wis.; before returning to Arkansas City in 1976.
Janet was a well-loved teacher in USD 470 schools for 19 years. As a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, she graciously served as deacon, elder, Christian education chair, Presbyterian Women's Association member and Sunday school teacher for youth and adults and various Presbytery committees. Throughout her life, Janet also proudly served her community while on the Beautification Advisory Board, Arkansas City Beautification Foundation, Arkansas City Public Schools Enhancement Fund (ACE), Arkansas City Outstanding Student Committee and the Chapter GH of P.E.O. Sisterhood. In addition, she served as Arkansas City Commissioner and as Mayor of Arkansas City for one year. Janet has been honored as a recipient of the Presbyterian Women's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Cornerstone Award.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Suspicious death
A man was found dead outside by a camper at a residence on N. Eight St. Sunday afternoon. The case is being investigated as a suspicious death and police are not ruling out homicide. The 40-year-old man was spotted by two people walking by 326 N. Eight. They called police about 12:48 p.m. The man's identity was not made available. Check back for more details as they become available.
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