Help bring Hershey home

**$300 Reward** I’d like to ask that if anyone has noticed my chocolate lab Hershey wandering around in the area please call/text me at 660 679 8132. He wandered off from my home between Amoret and Amsterdam last week. Hershey was seen in Amoret the first part of this week. $300 reward for finding him.  Thank you!

Activities suspended at Adrian Optimist facility

The Adrian Optimist Board and Foundation Board have concurred that due to recent health issues concerning the Coronavirus, that all Optimist building events be suspended until March 29th.On that date the Boards will again meet and re-evaluate the health concerns we have. Primary events such as Bingo is suspended until March 29th. The Spring Gun Show will be postponed until October. The health and welfare of our patrons and members is of upmost concern.

Submitted by         Alvin O. Griffin                          Board Member

When being trivial can be fun...

From the Extension trivia night held last weekend:

The Bates County Extension Council hosted the 2nd annual Kickin' Chicken and Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, at the Adrian Optimist building. It was a packed house that enjoyed fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, and dessert. Twenty-three teams participated in the trivia night competition, as well as playing bingo, heads or tails, and rock, paper, scissors games. The night finished off with announcing silent auction winners and a live auction. Thanks to everyone that came out in support of Bates County 4-H! #MUWCR #BatesCo4H #GoGreen #headhearthandshealth #whatacounty 

FLASHBACK: See you at Sky Vue

How many a weekend night was spent in years past. This ad indicates that two popular movies will be shown in Butler in May of 1967.

Appleton City ponders 4 day school week

An informational forum about the proposed 4-day school week calendar will be held in the Appleton City High School gym on Monday, March 23, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The forum will begin with information presented about the proposed calendar followed by question & answer only.

Drexel FFA Chapter spotlight

This months Drexel FFA Chapter Officer spotlight is Haley Kurian! Haley has served as Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Chaplin, and is currently serving as Chapter Reporter. Her SAE includes working at Sullivan’s Greenhouse where she assists with growing plants, organizing houses, and also cleaning the greenhouses. She has competed in many CDEs and LDEs including FFA Knowledge, Creed Speaking, Ag Issues, Dairy Foods, and is currently competing in Floriculture. Haley made it to State for Dairy Foods last year! Her future plans are to attend College to major in Marine Biology. Her favorite FFA memory is when everyone played Just Dance in the hotel room super late at state convention.

New NHS inductees at Miami R-1

Congratulations to Miami High School's two newest members of National Honor Society-Danny Embrey and Chloe Wolford. They were inducted into the Miami Chapter during ceremonies Thursday evening.

Obituary - Joyce Eileen Cummings

Joyce Eileen Cummings, age 71, Prescott, Kansas passed away on Saturday March 14, 2020 at her home.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. 

Contributions are suggested to Avalon Hospice, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.