Bloodmobile scheduled for November
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be having their fall blood drive at Chase County Schools’ (CCS) auxiliary gym on Nov. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Drug take-back program provides convenience for community
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) designates two days each year, in the fall and spring, for its drug take-back program.
At the end of the active shooter drill, hospital staff went over details in the emergency room. Jodi Spady PA, left, discusses the event with Abby Cyboron, victim in bed, Rebecca Schippert, surgery tech, center left, Kara Shotwell, traveling nurse, center right, Brandy Hanes NP and Kelly Maronde RN. (Johnson Publications photo)
The Incident Command team gathered in the hospital conference room for an after-action meeting. From left around the table are “shooter” Justin Mueller, Duane Dreiling, Barry Marshall, Chad Ostmeyer, Rob Browning, Penny Strand, Chad Meyer, Betty Lee, Brett Harmon and Dustin Harris. (Johnson Publications photo)
Hospital, clinic respond to active shooter drill
Chase County Community Hospital (CCCH) and Clinic performed an annual drill Oct. 23 where the scenario involved an active shooter on site.
Klooz resigns; search underway for interim CCS superintendent
The CCS board of education’s assertion last week that Randy Klooz was still the school superintendent was short-lived.
Andrew Fortkamp and his dad Jerel pick out some pumpkins. (Johnson Publication photo)
Emerson Beemer was one of many who crowded the slide on Saturday. (Johnson Publication photo)
Junie B. Jones was the inspiration for one of the entries in the pumpkin decorating contest, made by second graders Amelia Russell, Ashlynn Pursley, Anna McNair, Eris Stolz, Lily Hill, Bennett Smith, Tenley Richards, Jackie Navarro, Quinn Spady and Lexi Stanley. (Johnson Publication photo)
Picking a perfect pumpkin
Cox’s Ponds were a hit last weekend, organizer Arlys Cupp said. Besides pumpkin picking, activities included hayrack rides, a corn maze, face painting and a corn sandbox.