Obituary - Joe “Pete” Erie

Joe “Pete” Erie, age 82, a resident of rural Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019, as the result of a fire at his home. He was born May 29, 1936, in Stotesbury, Missouri, the son of Henry John “Skeet” Erie and Winifred Marie Sheehy Erie. Pete married Nina Lou Buck on September 9, 1956, at the Buck family home in Dadeville, Missouri. 

Pete was employed by Key Industries for twenty-three years. He later worked as maintenance supervisor for the U-234 School District for twenty-thee years. Pete was instrumental in founding the Bourbon County Rural Fire Department; he remained active with the fire department for many years. He also maintained his own cattle herd.

Survivors include his son, John Erie, and wife, Terry, and his daughter, Sondra Ruhl, and husband, Nick, all of Ft. Scott; seven grandchildren, Brian Bolin, Ron Bolin (Brooke), Dawn Bryant (Micheal), Wendy Budd (David), John Erie, Jr. (Stephannie), Anita Vaugh (Daniel) and Bethany Thompson (Ray); and thirteen great-grandchildren, Codee Budd, Caden Bolin, Andy Bryant, Coree Budd, Aleana Erie, Dylann Bolin, Mia Bryant, Koby Erie, Alex Thompson, Raegan Bolin, Payton Bowling, Willow Vaughn, and Kanyon Vaugh with two more great-grandchildren on the way. Also surviving are two sisters, Peggy Cowan, of Ft. Scott, Pat Hoskins and husband, Frank, of Hillsboro, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Edna Erie, of Ft. Scott, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Nina, preceded him in death on November 26, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Mike Erie, and a brother-in-law, Gene Cowan.

Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 23rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Scott Township Fire Department or the Ft. Scott Church of the Nazarene and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Census Bureau now Hiring

The 2020 Census is approaching, and more than 120 field representatives for Bates County are still needed for this summer job! 

Stop by the library on May 20th at 10am to speak with a recruiter who can answer your questions and help you apply. 

It is great work for many, including teachers on summer break, recent high school graduates, and people just wanting extra income.

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Couple of cool days before rain returns

After a wet start to the weekend, we will get a little break from the rain today and Monday, but it won’t last long as we expect the return of thunderstorms Monday night and Tuesday. 

Today and Monday will be a little cool for this time of year, but the returning warmer air Monday night into Tuesday will bring at least another couple rounds of rain to the region. 

And, while there are concerns that these storms may bring some severe weather with them, they are just about guaranteed to induce some quick localized flooding given the wet ground and torrential rainfall rates expected. 

Otherwise, looking beyond Tuesday, temperatures will stay near to above normal for late May, but there will be a continuing chance for some storms through the end of the work week.

Local construction is coming along...

The new Summers Pharmacy is taking shape in Butler

Mechanic street in Butler is being prepared for paving

New Dollar Store in Adrian is on track to be complete soon

Rain is on the way

While it will be a pleasantly warm mid-May day, showers and thunderstorms will impact anyone with outdoor plans; especially this afternoon and evening. 

Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be kicking around the region at sunrise, but widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region starting around noon. 

These storms will persist through the late afternoon hours, with a second round of storms likely this evening and through the overnight hours into Sunday morning. 

And, while we do expect it to dry out a little Sunday and during the day Monday, by Monday night the rain chances will return, making Tuesday at a minimum a bit soggy. 

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Thanks for lunch!

The Henry County Honor Coalition and Gary's Tow Service provided lunch for the Henry County Sheriff's Office today. Lots of pizza for our staff. 

Once again we are humbled by the generosity and support of our community. THANK YOU, THANK YOU for taking care of us today! We are most grateful!