Raymond R. Shepherd - 11-28-1931 to 11-11-2015 - Nov. 18, 2015
Raymond Ross Shepherd, 83, of Mound City, Kan., was born Nov. 28, 1931, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Gerald E. and Frances E. (Raab) Shepherd. He departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at his home surrounded with love and family.Raymond was a 1949 Kansas City Lillis High School graduate. He...[More]
Ten Hawks make 2015 Three Rivers League All-Conference team - Nov. 18, 2015
The Jayhawk football team had a good season again, making it to bi-district play for the second year in a row. The team’s good year was reflected in the Three Rivers League All-Conference team as ten Hawks were selected, some at multiple positions.Grant Cunningham and Bryce Nation both made the...[More]
The “Comeback Kid” Royals - Nov. 18, 2015
The “Comeback Kids”—that is what many people called the Kansas City Royals this postseason and for good reason. This year’s Royals went down as the greatest comeback team in major league baseball playoff history. The team had seven comeback wins being down two runs or more, displacing...[More]
Snowhill Rock new owners set to begin production in 2 weeks - Nov. 18, 2015
The commissioners heard positive news concerning the sale of Snowhill Rock from former owner Paul Meyers to Kevin Luetjen, Overland Park, who purchased the quarry two months ago.Luetjen introduced himself to the commissioners Monday and told them his desire is to utilize the entire 640 acres he purchased...[More]
Food drive to stock local pantries - Nov. 18, 2015
Reach Out Food Pantry shelves are a little bare this month as a shortage of “salvage food” continues from the pantry’s main supplier. Discussing the issue, Pantry Director Phyllis Bradley said the pantry typically buys 80 percent of their food inventory through the Kansas Food Bank...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Would you like fries with that $15/hr.? - Nov. 11, 2015
Raising the Minimum WageExcuse me, correct me if I’m wrong, but minimum wage is for non-trained, entry level workers with no education and no discovered skill base. I’ve eaten my share of McDonald’s and a good majority of people working there are entry-level employees that needed a...[More]
Marais des Cygnes Extension District honors community partners - Nov. 11, 2015
On Monday, Nov. 2, the Marais des Cygnes Extension District governing board, Extension staff and invited guests met at the Paola District office to celebrate the accomplishments and programming efforts of the Extension District for the past year. This annual event provided an opportunity to express our...[More]
PVHS presents 'Xanadu Jr.' - Nov. 11, 2015
Prairie View High School will present the musical “Xanadu Jr.,” in their performing arts center Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door and cost $7 for adults, $5 for students and $2 for children under five years old. To see the full article, check...[More]
La Cygne Chiropractic Clinic opens - Nov. 11, 2015
Dr. Chelsie Stainbrook recently opened the new La Cygne Chiropractic Clinic at 210 N. Commercial Street. A Prairie View High School graduate, Stainbrook said her desire to help people led her to practice chiropractics. “I’ve always really wanted to help people,” Stainbrook shared. “That’s...[More]
John Raymond Clayton - 03-18-1926 to 11-07-2015 - Nov. 11, 2015
John Raymond Clayton, 89, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., left the loving care of his family to peacefully begin his journey home to be with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2015, at the Fort Scott Medicalodge. John was born March 18, 1926, in Mapleton, Kan., the son of George E. Clayton and Minnie F. Cook Clayton.He...[More]
