ATCHISON POLICE DEPARTMENT Special to Atchison Globe Friday, September 6 Vehicles driven by Mary Said , Atchison, and Brandon Albright, Atchison, were involved in an accident at Oak and Unity on Thursday. Mary Said was cited for failure to yield.
Around 7 p.m. Atchison County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the 2000 block of US73 Highway (US73 & Sherman Road) in rural Atchison County Kansas for a report of a single vehicle injury accident.
Atchison Public Library in will offer a three-part book discussion series September through November exploring the theme “Native American Identity from Past to Present.” Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the Library at 401 Kansas Ave. The book discussion series is made possible by Humanities Kansas as part of its Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) program.
The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum will be hosting a couple events this upcoming week starting with Amelia Earhart:TheAviatorPoet onWednesday, September 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate will be coming to Atchison to work with local high school students on crafting poetry during the day, and then will welcome the public to a discussion on Amelia’s poetry that evening.
Atchison County Community Junior Senior High School is pleased to announce the candidates for 2024 Homecoming Royalty. Queen candidates are McKinzee Bauerle, daughter of Jason Bauerle and Gabe & Katie Wilbourn; Avery Handke, daughter of Brian and Sabrina Handke; and Kori Wagner, daughter of Jacob and Dana Wagner. King candidates are Ty Besette, son of Kenny and Megan Besette; Kannon Crossland, son of David & Laura Crossland and Catherine Crossland; and Easton Schletzbaum, son of Jason & Shannon Schletzbaum. The crowning ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2024, at Tiger Stadium, prior to the homecoming football game between ACCHS and Riverside HS
The fall is one of the most festive times of the year for the city Atchison as haunted attractions and events are out in full force. This year is no different with not only plenty of returning events as well as new ones that run through both September and October.
Theatre Atchison 2024-25 season is set to get started with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Enchanted Edition with performances September 2022 and 27-29. Their will be a performance each night those weekends with 7:30 p.m.
Jane Marie Dewar Schuele, born on September 24, 1944, in Kansas City, KS, passed away on September 10, 2024, after an 18-year courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Donald and Mary Dewar. Jane attended Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, KS, and graduated in 1962. After high school, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, KS, in 1966. Following graduation, she began her teaching career in Kansas City, KS. On February 12, 1972, Jane married Karl Schuele at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS. For the duration of their marriage, the couple resided on their family farm in Atchison, KS. Jane worked at Benedictine College for 32 years, contributing to various roles, including the Maintenance Department and the Executive MBA program. However, she was best known for her work as a Library Assistant for Interlibrary Loans at the Benedictine College Library, earning the nickname “Library Jane,” before retiring in 2022. In addition, Jane spent several years working with the Benedictine Sisters in their kitchen. As a devoted St. Benedict Parish member, Jane supported the adoration chapel for 22 years. She loved reading, cheering on the Benedictine College basketball and football teams, attending musical events at the college, and especially enjoyed performances by the Atchison Jazz Express. She discovered a new role in the Atchison Community later in life as she combined her passion for loving children, holiday spirit, and the color red by playing the role of Mrs. Claus with her real-life partner and husband, Karl, who played Santa Claus. Santa and Mrs. Claus celebrated Christmas in the Atchison community for 18 years, earning her a place on the “nice list” for life. Jane always proclaimed herself to be practical, down to earth, and a champion of the underdog. Her life is a testament to the type of person she truly is, especially through compassion; Jane never
Robert Allen Andrews, Sr, 74, of Rushville, MO, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison, KS, with Pastor George Baugh and Andrew Johnson officiating.
Judith Ann “Judy” Zachary, 83, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. Judy was born on October 3, 1940, in Atchison, Kansas, to Henry “Dutch” Wolters and Helen “Nellie” (Fuhrman) Wolters. She grew up in Atchison Kansas. She met Edward Zachary and they were married in Omaha, NE. They had 4 beautiful children. Edward, Jennifer, Ellie, and her favorite Jeffrey. Judy spent most of her working life in the Real Estate Industry before retiring in 2009 to help when her youngest child welcomed twins. Judy spent her retirement enjoying her family and especially her Grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Ed and Cari Zachary of Omaha, NE; Jennifer and Andy Jordan of Collinsville, OK; Ellie and Jesse Sweet of Omaha, NE; Jeff and Emily Zachary of Omaha, NE; She is also survived by her siblings, Maggie Church, Jane Enzbrenner, and John Wolters; her brother-in-law, Frank Enzbrenner; her sister-in-law, Judy Wolters; and her beloved grandchildren, Anna, Kate, Ian, and Will Zachary; Wyatt (Gabbi) and Brannon Jordan; Jack, Charlie, and Addie Jane Sweet; Henry and Owen Zachary; and great-grandchildren Blakely and Gray Jordan. Judy will also be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Gene and Jerome Wolters, and her sisters-inlaw, Catherine and Pam Wolters. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Cremation care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.