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Sam’s Fudge Shop

By Nikole Babb Butler County Times Gazette Sam Fouts worked in aircraft for over 40 years working for Cessna, Boeing and Learjet but his hidden talent lies in the fudge. Sam’s Fudge Shop is owned and operated by Fouts, and he’s has been making fudge for Augusta and the surrounding areas since 1988 but didn’t open a store front until June 4, 2018.

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The beauty of Kansas

Kansas Is Truly Beautiful. On a warm sunny day In beautiful and Peaceful Kansas Today and the sky is So blue and sun Is shining so brightly to, And the little birds are Singing so passionately In the warm sunlight And the children are Playing in warm hot sun And it's so hot today and It's a beautiful summer's day And I've been drinking My Amaretto sour all day, And to feel the warm breeze Gently blowing all day And I'm in sunny Kansas Today and the cherry blossom trees Smell so beautiful and gorgeous there Gently blowing softly In the morning wind, And I'm watching The flowers are dancing in The warm sunlight There little faces Are smiling so bright In the warm sunlight and there Swaying side to side and it's Just a beautiful sight And the hills are So green and bright and And the grass blowing softly In the morning sunlight, And I'm sitting watching the stars Shining in Topeka tonight and It's just so beautiful and peaceful Tonight watching the stars twinkling All through the starry night and The moon is shining so bright and It's so beautiful and blue tonight And the midnight breeze feels So peaceful tonight and it's Time to gently whisper to Beautiful and peaceful Kansas Good night. – David P Carroll, El Dorado

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Local Devotional

Psalm 15 begins with a fundamental question about life and death,“Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?”(TNIV) This question addresses a fundamental concern for all of humanity. Is there any hope of life that isn’t corrupted by sin and that doesn’t end in death? Before mankind’s fall from innocence this question would’ve been meaningless.

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What’s New in Butler County?

Butler County Times Gazette Go! Augusta and community members joined Lori’s EmporiYUM at 531 State St in Augusta on Thursday, September 1 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the specialty grocery store. Lori Heppler, owner of Lori’s EmporiYUM is excited to bring the city of Augusta a unique specialty grocery store and gift shop.

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Kansas foster care provider criticizes coverage while Nebraska lawmaker asks for fraud inquiry

Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas’ largest foster care contractor responded to Kansas Reflector reporting on the organization’s finances and litigation by pointing to a turnaround under current leadership and a willingness to cooperate with investigators. Saint Francis Ministries said statements published in an Aug.

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More than a Tea Party

By Deanna Bonn Butler County Times Gazette “We were blessed with a tea party put on by Barbara Trent and her friends,” said Diane Soloroio, Administrator at Homestead of El Dorado Assisted Living. Trent’s friends are Vicki Adams and the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 in El Dorado.

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