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05/31/2025

The ACCHS Alumni reception is June 7 from 2 to 5pm at the high school cafeteria.

Here is a link to the pictures taken today at the ACCHS Graduation.They are compressed for easy download. If you want a...
05/18/2025

Here is a link to the pictures taken today at the ACCHS Graduation.
They are compressed for easy download. If you want a full format picture, just send me the file name in an email and I will send it to you.

We celebrate the life of Ronald (Ron) Reeves Shufflebarger, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Euge...
05/14/2025

We celebrate the life of Ronald (Ron) Reeves Shufflebarger, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Ron spent his formative years on a farm in Atchison, Kansas, and was a long-time resident of Winfield, Kansas. His early connection to the land blossomed into a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.

After honorably serving in the military, he pursued a career in sales and eventually expressed his creativity and earned a living through the design and construction of furniture, crafting pieces that were both practical and works of art. His artistic spirit also shone through his professional photography, where he skillfully captured the beauty of nature, expansive landscapes, and the meaningful moments of daily life.

Ron found joy in walking with his dogs and, for many years, was an enthusiastic cyclist, tackling impressive 100-mile rides through the Flint Hills of Kansas. Beyond these interests, Ron was an advocate for a more equitable and sustainable world, and enjoyed sharing the teachings of the Baha'i Faith on racial justice and the oneness of mankind.

Above all, Ron treasured his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Le Shufflebarger, his devoted partner in life. His memory will be cherished by his two daughters, Stacy Townsley-Kestin (Jeff Kestin) and Crista Johnson (Steve Johnson), his sister Karen Riepenkroger, and his grandchildren, Liah, Carter, Toby, and Greeley.

Ron's practical and inventive spirit, and his steadfast dedication to his values will be remembered with love and admiration by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

05/08/2025

William Thomas “Bill” Putthoff, 97 of Effingham, KS died Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Medicalodge of Atchison.

Mass of Christan Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Effingham KS with Fr. Roopesh Govindu as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at St. Ann’s with visitation to follow until 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Ann’s Altar Society or to the Town & Country Senior Center, Effingham, KS and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Bill was born on Feb. 29th, 1928, in Wi******er, KS the son of Herman J. and Rose P. (Corpstein) Putthoff. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from May of 1954 to May of 1956. Bill was a farmer for most of his life. He was a member of the St. Ann’s Church, served on the Atchison County CO-OP, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Effingham Lions Club, served on the Atchison County Fair Board, and was a Atchison County Commissioner for 16 years. He enjoyed old tractors, going to the casino, and going on Big Jim’s Tours and traveling.

Survivors include a sister Kathryn Parker, Salina, KS, nieces Pat Miller, and Linda Stack, of Salina, KS, Paula Lane, Clay Center, KS, Karen King, Sioux City, IA, a nephew Michael Parker, Salina, KS and caregivers and special friends Dennis and Brenda Wenzl, Effingham, KS. His parents preceded him in death.

Rex David Pickering, 81, of Atchison, KS died on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.Funeral ...
04/29/2025

Rex David Pickering, 81, of Atchison, KS died on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cormode officiating. The body will be cremated following the service and the burial of his cremated remains will be at a later date in the Round Mound Cemetery, Cummings, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, May 2nd,at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Meals on Wheels or the Cummings Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Rex was born on December 4, 1943, in Atchison, KS the son of Delmer U. and Coral Faye (Parman) Pickering. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1961. Rex served in the United States Army. He worked for Atchison Leather Products, then Blair Feed and Page Airways in the underground cave before working as a glass glazer at Ft. Leavenworth, KS. Rex was a member of the Cummings Christian Church, as a youth he was in boy scouts, and 4-H. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting pheasants and quail, leatherwork, riding motorcycles and John Deere tractors, and going for walk abouts in junk yards looking at old cars.

He was married to Victoria Louise Nyhart on May 3rd, 1964, at the Cummings Christian Church. Vicki survives at home. Additional survivors include son Shaun (Lane) Pickering, Pataskala, OH, and daughter Jeni (Gus) Luna, Florence, AZ, grandchildren Daniella and Dominic Luna, and Eleanor, David, and Samuel Pickering, and sister Phyllis Worley, Olathe, KS. His parents, and brother-in-law George Worley preceded him in death.

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04/12/2025

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The Atchison County Drama Club at ACCJSHS, Effingham, announces the performances of its spring one act plays, “The Unexp...
04/02/2025

The Atchison County Drama Club at ACCJSHS, Effingham, announces the performances of its spring one act plays, “The Unexpected Reformation of Jimmy Valentine,” written by O. Henry and adapted by Thomas Hischak, and “The Mysterious Case of the Mysterious Case,” written by Paul Meloon. Both plays are produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Denver, Co. Performances are Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m., in the ACCJSHS auditorium, Effingham. As “The Unexpected Reformation…” begins, Cora (Avery Handke) admits to stealing a bracelet from a classmate. Since her confession lacks remorse, her teacher Mrs. Proctor (Carmen LaHue) shares the story of the safecracker Jimmy Valentine (Evan Sinclair). Released from prison at the turn of the twentieth century, it doesn’t take long for Jimmy to fall back into his old bank robbing habits. Detective Ben Price (Nathan Palmer) criss-crosses the country, trying to catch Jimmy in the act and send him back to prison. When his travels lead him to a vulnerable bank safe in the town of Elmore, the bank manager’s beautiful daughter Annabel (Cora-Bella Tull) inspires Jimmy to turn over a new leaf and become an honest businessman. His new life goes along well until the day Annabel’s niece Agatha (Kai Phillips) gets trapped inside the brand new bank safe. Come find out if Jimmy will stick to his new upright life, or expose his scandalous past in order to save the girl. Other cast members include Ethan Brooks, Trinity Brooks, Ashleigh Trichel. This play will also be performed at the Regional Speech & Drama Festival competition on Saturday, April 12, at ACCJSHS, representing the Talking Tigers Forensics team.
“The Mysterious Case of the Mysterious Case” is a fast-talking film-noir spoof of “The Maltese Falcon,” and is filled with “Dadd jokes” galore. When a mysterious case goes missing from the bus station, Dinah Mite (Avery Handke) hires Detective Hugo Dadd (Nathan Palmer) to find the missing case. Dadd and DEA (Dadd’s Efficient Assistant) May O’Naise (Carmen LaHue), take on the case to find the case, encountering a couple of Dinah’s past associates, Robin Banks (Ethan Brooks) and Rex Carrs (Evan Sinclair), who are also looking for the case. Adding to the confusion are the cops Ben Ding (Kai Phillips) and Stan Ding (Ashleigh Trischel), the bus station lost & found manager (Cora-Bella Tull), and a color-blind traveler (Trinity Brooks). Before the mysterious case can be recovered with the help of clever wordplay and groan-worthy one-liners, everyone realizes there’s more to this mysterious case than meets the eye.
The tech crew for the one-acts includes Rebekah Caplinger, and Addison Wilbourn. The plays are directed by Noelle Walters.
There will be a dessert bar at intermission of each performance. For further information, check the USD 377 website (usd377.org) or contact Noelle Walters ([email protected]).

Something for your bucket list.
03/30/2025

Something for your bucket list.

Congratulations to Bruce on a long career. Stop by and wish him well.
02/22/2025

Congratulations to Bruce on a long career. Stop by and wish him well.

St. Joseph's has announced the 30th year for the Fish and Shrimp Dinner. Mark your calendar for these Friday events.
02/22/2025

St. Joseph's has announced the 30th year for the Fish and Shrimp Dinner. Mark your calendar for these Friday events.

Mission Lake Christian Camp To Celebrate 75 Years!Mission Lake Christian Camp at Horton, Kansas will be celebrating 75 y...
02/03/2025

Mission Lake Christian Camp To Celebrate 75 Years!

Mission Lake Christian Camp at Horton, Kansas will be celebrating 75 years on April 12, 2025 at Horton Blue Building 716 1st Ave. West Horton, Kansas.
From 10-12 The camp board will be sponsoring a “Touch a Truck” Fundraiser and has invited special guest, “Blippi” from Liberty, Missouri. This fundraiser will help provide better facilities and programs for our campers. You can expect kids of all ages getting up close to BIG equipment including semis, big bucket trucks, tractors, police cars, fire trucks, motorcycles, and more! There will be face painting, silent auctions, vendors, food, live music, drawings, and a petting zoo. Let’s come together to make a difference in our community.
The Cost is $5.00 per person OR $20 4+ FAMILY.
At 12:30 The public is invited to attend a tour of the camp. We will caravan from the Horton Blue Building parking lot to the camp. After the tour guests will join us for the camp’s 75th Birthday celebration. Cake and ice cream provided by Scoops N Smiles will be served.
The entrance fee for Touch a Truck is $5.00 per person OR $20 4+ FAMILY.
If you would like to know more about the camp contact:
Wanda Small
405 Cherokee
Muscotah, Kansas 66058
913-370-1158
e-mail me at [email protected]

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