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LOCAL PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Creighton Coleman, a 2008 graduate of Northwest High School, has received recognition from the National Forensic League for finishing in the top 25 of 93,000 debate and speech competitors in the U.S. Coleman was also recognized as one of the top 100 competitors in the 83-year history of the National Forensic League for his four years of honors and awards in debate and speech. He was in six national championship competitions during his years at Northwest.
The United Way of the Plains Volunteer Center has the following opportunities

The United Way of the Plains Volunteer Center has the following opportunities. Call 316-267-0202. Cook and serve a Christmas meal to families and individuals in need on Dec. 25 for the Salvation Army. Groups are welcome. Minimum age is 14.
SENIOR CALENDAR

Holiday Party, with gospel music by the Haskell Cooley family and dramatic presentation by Allison Middle School students, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Take snack to share.
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

VFW Post 112 Ladies' Auxiliary is offering two scholarships for high school students. One is for artwork and will award a savings bond of up to $10,000. The other is for volunteer work with veterans, active military or their families and will award a savings bond of up to $5,000. Information is available at the post, 1560 S. Topeka, or by calling Karen Lucas, 316-440-4871.
MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

Antigha, Dennis N., Wichita, and Manning, Janna M., Derby. Axlin, Joshua J. and Whitton, Taffy A., both of Wichita. Bargas, Jesse J. and Morgan, Katheryn R., both of Wichita.