Pleasanton Housing Authority and city voice frustration on appointment protocol - Oct. 21, 2015
At an impasse on how to proceed after the Pleasanton Housing Authority’s pick to fill an empty board member seat was held up by the city of Pleasanton, both parties voiced frustration at how to continue.Housing Authority Board Member Tom Reed said, “We’re having trouble with the city....[More]
Data show improvements in PES reading skills - Oct. 21, 2015
Records over the last two years indicate Pleasanton Elementary School (PES) students are making great strides in reading skills improvement. Elementary School Principal Ray Streeter pointed to Lexia reading technology as a significant factor in the change. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
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]
