BOCC Oct 21, 2013
Commissioners Wells and Lewis present
Cheryl Collins, Riley County museum director, announced that the Midland Trail, one of the first US Transcontinental routes is being recognized. It went from Washington DC to San Francisco and was marked across Kansas in 1914. It was the forerunner to highway 24. Kansas museums, historical societies and tourism bureaus are working on a commemoration for the centennial in 2014.
Collins also announced that Jim Sherow will speak on his new book "Manhattan"at the Riley County Historical Society annual meeting Oct. 29. Information and reservations at 785-565-6490.
Three members of the museum staff reported on several conferences which they attended.
Amy Chaplin, from the R.C. health Department Is now a Certified Application Counselor and can personally assist families and individuals through the Marketplace Exchange . The Exchange will provide non-biased medical coverage information to help people make informed decisions.
Julie Merklin, observer
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