Need for Boicourt Road rehab discussed - Oct. 21, 2015
Dust on Boicourt Road is not a new subject; rather one that keeps coming up over the years. Last week Dave and Patsy Burglund spoke to the commissioners on the need for dust control at Boicourt; this week 1650 Road resident Herb Brownback spoke to the commissioners on money he hoped could be designated...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Obama’s agenda - Oct. 14, 2015
I fail to understand the president’s new gun legislation. Here is what the Washington Post reported, “that the White House is considering executive action that would compel background checks for ‘individuals who buy from dealers who sell a significant number of guns each year.’...[More]
Nature’s beauty hides nemeses - Oct. 14, 2015
The recent weather has provided conditions that are inviting to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and the start of autumn colors. Those acting on that invitation may not realize it but, hidden within the forests and rivers, two quiet forces are destroying some of what we take for granted in our local...[More]
Local school board members and superintendent receive training recognition - Oct. 14, 2015
Sally Orth, board member, Laura Umphenour, board president, and Royce Powelson, superintendent of Jayhawk USD-346, have been honored by the Kansas Association of School Boards for participation in training programs. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News...[More]
4-H shooting sports program moves to Miami County - Oct. 14, 2015
Participants in the Linn County 4-H archery program will experience several changes this year as the program relocates to Miami County. Though still open to Linn County 4-H’ers, all future shooting sports activities will take place in Paola. K-State extension agent Abbie Powell explained the program...[More]
Karen Lou Epps - 10-21-1942 to 10-06-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
Karen Lou Epps, age 72, a resident of rural Fulton, Kan., died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Martin Heine Atkins and Lou Sample Atkins. She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1960. She attended nursing school...[More]
Richard N. Smith - Oct. 14, 2015
Graveside services for Richard N. Smith, age 63, of Belton, Tex., will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Timberhill (Mapleton) Township Cemetery. Mr. Smith was raised at Blue Mound, Kan., and was a 1970 graduate of Blue Mound, Kan., High School. Survivors include his wife, Susan; three children...[More]
Josie Mae Bittenbender Glaze - 02-03-1928 to 10-09-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
Josie Mae Bittenbender Glaze, Josie or Jackie as she was known, even though most of us knew her as Grandma passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side Friday, Oct.9, 2015. She was born in Ottawa, Kan., Feb. 3, 1928, to Harry and Grace (Caleb) Bittenbender and raised in the Chippewa Hills....[More]
Barry Vohn Walker - 12-07-1943 to 09-18-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
Barry Vohn Walker, 71, of Mound City, Kan., passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, from complications of heart disease. He was born in Sharon Springs, Kan., in the home of his parents, Paul Lauren Walker and Margaret Frances Thompson Walker.Walker was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Larson; his parents;...[More]
Brenda J. Boehm - 02-22-1955 to 10-11-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
Brenda J. Boehm, 60, of Mapleton, Kan., passed away Oct. 11, 2015. Brenda was born Feb. 22, 1955 in Olathe, Kan. to Edward M. and Marilyn T. (Koch) Boehm. She grew up in Olathe where she graduated from Olathe High School. Brenda graduated from KU with a Bachelor’s in Music Ed and a Master’s...[More]
