Character Kids of the Month for the Hume School District

Character Kids of the Month for the Hume School District

These students were chosen for being RESPECTFUL! Congratulations!

Front row: Kindergarten - Schuyler Ginger, 1st Grade - Annaliese Hein, 2nd Grade - Coy Boyles, 3rd Grade - Myla Dirks, 4th Grade - Jack Courson, 5th Grade - Kyle Brown, 6th Grade - Zaney Terry


Back row: Senior - Nate Harris, Junior - Evie-Lyn Lewis, Sophomore - David White, Freshman, Lola Wriston, 8th Grade - Hailey Olive, 7th Grade - Annabelle Patrick

Character Kids of the Month for the Hume School District

These students were chosen for being RESPECTFUL! Congratulations!

Front row: Kindergarten - Schuyler Ginger, 1st Grade - Annaliese Hein, 2nd Grade - Coy Boyles, 3rd Grade - Myla Dirks, 4th Grade - Jack Courson, 5th Grade - Kyle Brown, 6th Grade - Zaney Terry


Back row: Senior - Nate Harris, Junior - Evie-Lyn Lewis, Sophomore - David White, Freshman, Lola Wriston, 8th Grade - Hailey Olive, 7th Grade - Annabelle Patrick

Adrian Halloween Sight and Safety Night

 

Obituary - Jacqueline Delores Gunsaullus

Jaqueline Delores Gunsaullus, age 87, a resident of Chanute, KS, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born July 29, 1937, in Salina, KS, the daughter of Les and Dorothy Stucker Culp. Jackie graduated from Fort Scott High School and attended one year at Fort Scott Community College. Jackie married Jack Gunsaullus in 1956. He preceded her in death in 2003. 

Jackie worked as a clerk for the Bourbon County Treasurer’s office for many years. In her younger years she enjoyed teaching Sunday school classes at First United Methodist Church, playing in a bowling league, reading and spending time with her children. Later in life, Jackie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, taking care of her beloved pets, and keeping in touch with friends and family. She was always an avid KC Royals and Chiefs fan, loved watching Days of Our Lives and watching a good movie

Survivors include her son Steve Gunsaullus (Chanute, KS) and daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Rodney Perkins (Chanute, KS), and 6 grandchildren, Angie Hall, Tabetha Lane, Amanda Harper, Brandy Cruse, Chadley Cruse, and Tatum Cruse and many great and great-great grandchildren. Jackie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Les and Dorothy, her husband, Jack, daughter, Nancy Hembree, daughter, Donna Gunsaullus, and granddaughter, Danielle Cruse.

There was cremation. Private burial will take place later in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS. Donations, gifts and memorials are suggested to the Allen County Animal Rescue Facility in Iola, KS 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.

Obituary - Billy J. Graham

Billy J. Graham, age 92, a lifelong resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. 

He was born November 8, 1931, in Ft. Scott, the son of Louis Graham and Helen Briggs Graham. Billy graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1950. He married Shirley Nutter on July 3, 1954. 

The couple honeymooned in Chicago and since Billy was an avid baseball fan, part of their trip was spent at a ball game. Throughout his life Billy was well known in his community. He worked at Master Printers, Mid-America Business Forms and Mayco Ace Hardware. He also managed the Fox Theater and the Mo-Kan Drive-In. Billy enjoyed baseball, basketball, and football. He faithfully supported the St. Louis Cardinals, KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. 

Billy will also be remembered for his bowling skills where he rolled several perfect games. During the 1960’s and 70’s he worked as a scout for the Ft. Scott Community College Greyhound Basketball Team. Later in life, he enjoyed eating ice cream, listening to baseball on the radio and working puzzles on his computer. He was also frequently seen, on his scooter, “walking” his dog Suzie.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, a son John Graham (Carol) of Parker, Colorado and a daughter, Grace Sweat (Bill) of Ft. Scott; four grandchildren, Robert Nolan (Alisa), Kim Nolan, Christopher Graham (Heather) and Timothy Graham (Ruth) and two great-granddaughters, Ashton and Adelynn Nolan as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Robert and Harold Graham and a son, David Graham.

There was cremation. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.

Butler Chamber of Commerce September Yard of the Month

BETTER LATE THEN NEVER! Here is the SEPTEMBER Yard of the Month!

"It was in early 2018 when Kelly moved to Butler and bought his first home on High Street. From the moment the house changed hands, Kelly began the transformation process of making the house into a home. It was that same year that we met and began our journey as a couple. 

Six years, 1 beautiful elopement, and hundreds of projects later, and that olive green house is now our little blue oasis. 

Kelly and I both share a love for flowers and gardening, so while our front yard is nice, it's our backyard that's our peace and joy. There's not many things better than starting a morning with a cup of coffee out back with the cats, listening to the fountain, and enjoying the flowers. 

From painting to planting, coming up with more projects, and continuing to turn our house into a home is something we're looking forward to."

Amsterdam woman seriously injured in Bates County rollover accident

On Tuesday October 1st around 3:08 pm, the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriffs Deputies responded to a one vehicle accident on Route Y in Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a 2009 Honda Civic driven by 30 year old Ashley S. Alvarado of Amsterdam, Missouri traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

Ashley S. Alvarado was transported by Life flight Eagle to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240501156

2024 Drexel Homecoming Royalty

The Drexel Homecoming Candidates: Montanna Mears, TJ Munter, Serenity Dean, Kasey Gilbert, Hailey Allen, Mason Jackson, McKenzie Clarkson, and Izayah Rhoades. Drexel will host the Greenfield Wildcats for homecoming on October 11th.

The Drexel Homecoming Candidates: Montanna Mears, TJ Munter, Serenity Dean, Kasey Gilbert, Hailey Allen, Mason Jackson, McKenzie Clarkson, and Izayah Rhoades. Drexel will host the Greenfield Wildcats for homecoming on October 11th.

2024 Archie Homecoming Royalty

Happy Homecoming Week! Here is your 2024 Archie Homecoming Royalty: Allie Dawson & Shane Heider, Mollie & Christian Andrews, Morgan Mattingley & Kolten Groblebe, Jackie Plisowski & Gage Steinkamp. Archie will host the 3-2 Drexel Bobcats.