It Is Time To Think About Flu Shots

As the trees start to change colors, school starts and volleyball and football return, we realize it is time to think about flu shots. In the months of October and November, we will be offering walk-in flu shots on Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Rural Health Clinic.

Community Calendar

Sept 21 - Sept 30 Items MUST be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Thursday, September 21 Burchard American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 1:30 in the Community Building.

Part 4 Of 4–Among the Fierce Sioux, Smallpox, the “Worn Out” List, the Death of Children, & the LastYears

Rev. Zenas Turman and his wife Catherine came to Table Rock in 1871 after he was placed on the “superannuated, i.e., worn out” list of Methodist ministers.

State Auditor Alleges Embezzlement of Public Funds

State Auditor Mike Foley’s office released a report on Monday, September 18, detailing alleged embezzlement of $219,963.52 of funds from Five Rivers RC&D. Auditor Foley alleges these funds were diverted from Five Rivers to Arley’s LLC, a food truck company based out of Steinauer.

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County Court

Speeding: Brian L. Bernadt, $25.00; Corey Wenzl, $25.00; Brian K. Holthaus, $25.00; Alexander S. Anderson, $200.00. Violate Stop or Yield Sign: Bruce L. Belding, $75.00. No Operator’s License/ Waiverab: Kristen L. Peniska, $75.00. Over bag limit-fish/small game: Harry A. Dean, Jr., $200.

Real EstateTransfers

Documentary Stamp Tax: $2.25 per $1,000. Abbreviations: JT-joint tenancy, TDtrustee’s deed, SD-Sheriff’s deed, DD-Deed of Distribution, PRD-Personal Rep Deed, OVC-Other Valuable Consideration.

Sheriff’s Dept.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department dispatched the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, September 4, 2023 through September 10, 2023: Traffic stop, 4; Emergency call, 7; Assist other agency HHS, 1; Assist other agency, 1; Information for officer, 2; Lost item, 1.

From Our Files

Brian Rottinghaus is the new member on the Pawnee City School Board. He replaces Josh Glynn who resigned because he is moving out of the district. His wife Carmen, works as a physical therapist at the Pawnee County Hospital Clinic. Rottinghaus is a teacher at Axtell, Kan.