Drexel Food Fair Supermarket is now hiring a part time and full time manager!
Come in and apply if interested or call 816-619-4633 for more details!
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Shop with a cop in Butler
Each child was able to go on a shopping spree at our local Wal-Mart. They were able to purchase gifts for their family members and for themselves. Every family also went home with a gift card to Yoss Thriftway that was provided to us by the Moulton Foundation.
None of this would have been possible if it wasn't for all ot the generous donations that was made to the Sheriff's Community Benefit Fund by everyone in our community who donated to Beards for Kids and Ribs for Kids and to the shoppers at Wal-Mart tonight who stopped and handed a Deputy cash.
The Moulton Foundation was also instrumental in making tonight a special occasion for the families by providing us with gift cards to Wal-Mart and Yoss's so the families could purchase food for their Christmas dinners.
Seeing the smiles on all the kids faces tonight was priceless. Merry Christmas to everyone in our wonderful community!
Obituary - Mary Jo Ernst
She married George "Buck Ernst III in Roeland Park, Kansas on March 3, 1979. Jo had a true passion for flower gardening, going to Truman Lake, taking boat rides and watching the wildlife. She loved people and loved to laugh, she did not know a stranger and people were comfortable talking with her.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving Jo are her husband of forty years, Buck, a son, Mark Hill and wife, Rhonda, one sister, Linda Williams, three grandchildren, Hannah Brockway, Erin Schmidt, Jakob Schmidt and three great-grandchildren, Maya, Holland and Max.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. The family suggests contributions to: The Warm House 1660 Commercial St. Warsaw, MO 65355. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. The family suggests contributions to: The Warm House 1660 Commercial St. Warsaw, MO 65355. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
Obituary - Harold Arthur Jennings
Funeral services for Harold Jennings will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 27 2019 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services Friday from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel.
Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Harold Arthur Jennings, age 99 of Appleton City, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City. He was born July 7, 1920 to Arthur and Molly Yancy Jennings in Winston, Missouri.
Harold Arthur Jennings, age 99 of Appleton City, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City. He was born July 7, 1920 to Arthur and Molly Yancy Jennings in Winston, Missouri.
Harold is survived by his daughter, Terri Winston and friend David Espinosa of Butler, Missouri; brother, Wilbur Jennings and wife JoAnn of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Alice Mae Jennings of Butler, Missouri; one granddaughter, Lauren Winston and fiance` Dean Johnson; great-granddaughter, Leighton Mungenast and another great-granddaughter on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jeanette in April of 2017; granddaughter, Brandee Bickleman and great-granddaughter, both in March of 2011; and two brothers, George Jennings and Orval Jennings.
Lamar man killed in one vehicle rollover accident in Barton County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Ford F-150 driven by 49 year old Glenn S. Manka of Lamar, Missouri ran off the roadway and overturned, striking a fence and coming to rest in a field.
Mr. Manka was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by the Barton County Coroner's Office and he was transported to Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Parks Wrecker Service of Lamar, Missouri.
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Obituary - Alice Boone
Alice Boone, 100 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at her home in Drexel. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2019 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009).
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Friday prior to the service, also at the funeral home. Cremation to follow services with inurnment in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Drexel United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
A complete obituary is pending at this time.
A complete obituary is pending at this time.
Obituary - Pauline Beatrice Ledesma
Pauline worked at Peerless in Fort Scott, Ks. She was a dedicated and hard worker and loved her job and her work family. She also worked at Thorco Industries in Butler, Mo from 1999-2006. While working in Thorco Industries in October of 1999 Pauline completed and received certification in ARC Basic Welding and in 2003 she accepted a lead position and remained in that position until 2006.
She was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend who enjoyed spending time with members of her adopted family and close friends. She also enjoyed helping others, going to the Downstream Casino, Kansas Crossing Casino, working on the farm, gardening, and had a love for fishing.
Survivors include her adopted family, Troy and Donna Wood of Walker, Mo.; Kelsey Wood of Walker, Mo; two nieces Avery and Addison and one nephew Hunter.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Carmen Sanchez and Paul Peck and by her Aunt who raised her as Fillipi Ledesma.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday December 28, 2019, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
Structure Fire In Nevada
At 3:55am the Nevada Fire Department responded to report of smoke coming from roof of the old Richardson Apartment building.
All occupants made it out safe. Fire was found in a vacant upstairs apartment.
Nevada Fire Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshal assisted with investigation.
Scam Alert in Vernon County
This is a scam, please do not follow the instructions. If you have questions about a company or organization, please call that company directly and not through the email or text that it was received on.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Ballard student of the month announced
The Ballard R-II School District is pleased to be working in conjunction with the Adrian Optimist Club to honor a Student of the Month for the 2019-2020 school year.
Student of the Month is selected by the staff of the Ballard R-II School District using the following criteria: attendance, attitude towards others and school, behavior, leadership, and improvement in or maintenance of good grades.
The Student of the Month for November is Senior Maecy Claiborne, daughter of Rusty and Sandra Claiborne. Ag Teacher Ms. Strodtman states, “Maecy always has a positive attitude and is a great role model.” Technology teacher, Cheryl Murchie states, “Maecy is always willing to help her classmates and teachers. She works hard to achieve the goals she has set for herself. She has a great personality that shows in her actions with everyone around her.”
For Maecy’s hard work in school, she is receiving a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks'” Pictured: Principal Dustin Bridges, Maecy Claiborne, Optimist member Alvin Griffin.
Food drive nets over 1,000 items
The results are in! Here is the Butler Elementary food drive totals:
Karhu 132
Bahloo 277
Tanka 170
Medve 162
Oso 370
Kubeba 141
That’s a total of 1,252 items The winning den with 370 food items is OSO! Thank you so much to our school community for your support. We are proud to be Butler Bears! -submitted
Drug Arrest In Cedar County
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An investigation by the Cedar County Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of Amy R. Totsch (Inman) of Stockton. She has been charged with 2 counts of Felony Possession of controlled substance. As a result of the investigation approximately 1/4 ounce of methamphetamine, heroine and items of illegal drug paraphernalia were seized by the Sheriff's Office. Involved in the investigation and arrest were Sgt. Clay Jeffries, Deputy Garrett Lukenbill, Deputy Tabitha Johnson and Chief Deputy Jason Johnson. Sheriff James McCrary commends these Officers for a job well done and their commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Cedar County. It should be remembered that a charge is merely an accusation and all suspect are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. |
Butler woman injured in rollover accident in rural Bates County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2010 Kia drive by 74 year old Linda J. Smith of Butler, Missouri failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.
Linda J. Smith sustained moderate injuries in this accident and she was transported by Bates County EMS to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.
The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene of the accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.
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Obituary - John Spurgeon Strickland
John Spurgeon Strickland was born on February 28, 1940 in Woodward, OK to Gerald and Iva (Bell) Strickland. John moved from Woodward, OK his senior year and attended the Kansas City Christian College and Bible School. It was there that he met Carol Sewell. John and Carol were married on June 20, 1958. After marriage John and Carol move to Freedom, OK where John worked as a ranch hand for 5 years. In 1963 they moved to Nevada, MO where John worked as a tree trimmer. After a year,the family moved outside of Harrisonville, MO where they lived for 42 years until they moved one last time to Lowry City, MO in 2006.
From 1982 to 2002 John worked full-time with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy. When he retired in 2002, he had achieved the rank of Lieutenant. John then served 10 additional years with the reserves for the Cass County Sheriff’s Department.
John served as a board member of the Osceola Church of the Nazarene and his strong faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior sustained him through his battle with cancer. John continued to witness about his love for Jesus through his smile, his ballcaps, and his stories. His testimony about the Lord’s blessings in his life were a favorite story he told. John loved Jesus, his family, hunting, fishing, gardening and taking care of the church yard.
John was involved with the Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary and he and Carol took as many grandchildren as they could to the State Rural Letter Carrier annual conventions. John and Carol also traveled to National Rural Carrier Conventions all over the United States. Between the National Rural Carrier Conventions and church mission trips they traveled many, many miles together including visiting Hawaii and Alaska.
John received his private pilot’s license in 1977,served on the board of the Community Betterment of Lowry City, was a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Metro Squad, a member of the Missouri Deputy Sheriff’s Association and was a proud NRA member.
John also served as a Scout leader and Pack leader with the Boys Scouts of America. He was an Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Some of John’s favorite memories was going to Scout camp each year with his three sons.
Preceded in death by his parents, son, Wesley Dean Strickland; 2 granddaughters, Rachel Raeleen Costley and Lisa Marie Strickland; 2 sisters, Jerry Hillsman and Joyce Hughes.
John is survived by his wife, Carol Strickland of the home; 4 children, Rebecca Costley (Harold), Lamar, MO, Randall Strickland (Teresa), Harrisonville, MO, Russell Strickland, Sheldon, MO, Ross Strickland (Cheryl), Pleasant Hope, MO; grandchildren, Joseph (Heather) Costley, Katelyn (Kaleb) Marti, Mark Costley, Kris (Jacob) Becker, Andrew (Christine) Strickland, Jessica (Sammy) Martinez; Colton Strickland; Trent Strickland; Stacie (Wes) Morris; Lacey (Stephen) Gerry, Justin (Morgan) Macklin, Trevor Macklin, Bailey Kennedy, Kayla Kennedy; great-grandchildren, Dalton, Riley, Emma Sue, Annabeth, James, Wicklow, Fitz, Thomas, Lucas, Cayden, Kylee, Kyra, Maliyah, Brooklyn, August, Bentley, Robert, Peyton, Eliana, Andrew, Isabella and Illiana; a brother, James Strickland, Fairbanks, AK; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the church.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola Church of the Nazarene Memorial Fund.
Obituary - Michael Ray Rodarmel
Mike was raised in Walker, MO and graduated from Walker High School Class of 1988. Mike worked throughout his life as a rancher, and also worked for a number of years in construction in Kansas City. He enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Kendra Rodarmel, Nevada, Ashley Bousfield (Kyle), Milo, Marie Rodarmel, Sheldon, Bailey Rodarmel, Nevada, and Jimmy Rodarmel, Sheldon; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Michelle Provinzano, Pueblo, CO, Abby Starne (Kolbe), Bronaugh, Amy French (Statler), Jerico Springs; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Linda Rodarmel.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Eagles Lodge in Nevada.
Moose is now back home!
As outlined in the policy, when the canine officer’s handler resigned his position, the City is to evaluate the canine to explore the possibility of transferring Moose to another handler.
As part of our evaluation, it was determined that Moose could be transferred to a new handler and could continue to serve the residents of Raymore and all of Cass County.
However, our evaluation also looked at the operational expenses of the program from the past year and future costs and determined that these significant costs are currently outside our scope.
The Raymore Police Department has removed Moose from service and transferred ownership to his former handler.
Courtesy of the Raymore Police Department
The Raymore Police Department has removed Moose from service and transferred ownership to his former handler.
Courtesy of the Raymore Police Department
Six day crime spree comes to end
Arrest made after 6 day crime spree throughout Vernon CountyA Richards resident was taken into custody after multiple theft investigations within the last week. According to Sheriff’s Office Officials, on the morning of 12-13-2019, Deputies took two separate reports of a vehicle being stolen in rural Schell City and rural Richards, MO. Both vehicles were later found abandoned. Detectives received information of a possible suspect and was able to locate him shortly after with the help of a citizen. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, “the suspect was found at a residence in Nevada, hiding under a bed and was taken into custody.” Detectives also located a stolen firearm and multiple items believed to be stolen from several other cases that were being investigated. Detectives continued to investigate and was able to link and recover three additional vehicles that had been reported stolen from the City of Nevada. Mosher said this was a great example of teamwork between Investigators and Deputies as they worked late into the night to recover property, stolen vehicles, and get them back to the owners. “This is the first time we have worked a case where 5 vehicles stolen within a week were linked to the same suspect.”
The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Taylor Robinson, of Richards, MO, who is currently on Probation for previous convictions of Stealing-Motor Vehicle. Warrants were issued Saturday morning, along with additional warrants being issued on Thursday morning charging Robinson with:
5 Counts of Stealing- Motor Vehicle (Class B Felony)
2 Counts of Receiving Stolen Property (Class D Felony)
1 Count of Stealing- Firearm (Class D Felony)
Robinson is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on a total bond of $30,000 Cash Only.
Sex offender registered
Melissa Caviness (DOB 11/9/1973) registered as a sex offender today in Bates County. She is residing at 1202 E Chestnut in Rich Hill, MO. She was convicted of Child Molestation in the 1st Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. She was convicted on 5/10/2019 in Bates County. She is classified as a Tier 3 Sex Offender.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Nicole Mallatt: Holidays and hope
Some very important dates for Nicole have come and gone; and with holidays ahead, her family remains hopeful there will be contact or at least some bit of information.
Again, if anyone knows anything, tips will be greatly welcomed by calling 911 or contacting the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.
Obituary - Glenda Casto
Glenda Darlene (Shaw) Casto was born May 2, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Julius and Violet (Greenstreet) Shaw. She was the youngest of 10 sisters. Glenda graduated from North Kansas City High School and went on to a career in sales. Glenda will be well remembered as a loving mother and wife, animal lover, and social butterfly.
Glenda was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Ruby, Melba, Marcella, Julia, Patty, Eva, Margie and Shirley. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Casto; their beloved dog Boo; children Julie (John) Snell; Cathy Burnside; and Tina Engle; granddaughters Becky Magee, Jayde Burnside, Hayley Patterson, and Amber Snell; sister and brother-in-law Jeannie and Larry Archer; great-grandsons Matthew, Carson, and Abel; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Obituary - W.R. (Ted) Hockett
Ted served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Nina Corwine on September 20, 1952. Ted worked as an Iron Worker, Local 10, until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement, he ran the road grader for Deer Creek Township for several years.
Ted is survived by four daughters, Nylene McGraw, Ginger Filtingberger and husband, Jim, Debbie Moles and husband, Bob, and Deanna Hockett, all of Adrian; one son, Dustin Hockett, Adrian; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Naomi Kershner, Grain Valley, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nina; three brothers, Buford, Lloyd and Larry; a sister, Anna Rose Heckadon; and two nieces, Gayle Hockett Moses and Darlene Hockett.
Cremation with inurnment at a later date.
Missing stuff? New Facebook page might help
According to Sheriff Chad Anderson, you can post pics/info and hopefully someone will have information to help you get your items back.
You can link to it here and join https://www.facebook.com/groups/668396850361910/
Court date for Samantha McCoy rescheduled
McCoy is accused of killing her mother at the Butler City Lake earlier this year. A trial date is expected to be set at the upcoming hearing.
Three positions available for Miami school board
Interested persons may file at the superintendent's office located at 7638 NW State Route J, Amoret, MO 64722. For more information contact Dr. Daniel Johnson or Marilyn Lindsay at 660-267-3480.
Filing will begin on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. and will continue during the district's regular business hours, which are Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Except for the first and last day of filing, filing will not occur on days that the school district's central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district's central offices are closed: Closing at 12:30 p.m.on Friday, December 20th, 2019 and closed Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 thru Tuesday, January 7th, 2020. Filing will end on January 21st, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
Placement on the ballot to be determined by order of filing.
There are Three (3) positions available with three-year terms.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Appreciation dinner for retiring Clinton Fire Department Chief Leo Huff
Chief Huff retires this Friday, December 20th, after 46 years of service to the citizens of Clinton.
A retirement reception is planned for this Friday at 1:00pm at Fire Headquarters. The formal reception is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.
Chief Huffs’ presence around the firehouse will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best in his retirement! Congratulations Chief!
A retirement reception is planned for this Friday at 1:00pm at Fire Headquarters. The formal reception is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.
Chief Huffs’ presence around the firehouse will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best in his retirement! Congratulations Chief!
School Closings for 12/19/19
Appleton City R-2 School District
Hudson R-9 School District
Montrose School District
Please bookmark this post as we will be updating when more closings become available to us:
Obituary - Betty Bigler
Betty Jane Bigler, born April 3, 1937, passed away on December 13, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident. The fourth of five children born to Alva Marion and Leona May Powers, Betty was born and raised on the family farm north of Garland. She would attend school at Norris until it closed in 1953 before graduating from Chilhowee in 1955. After graduation, she would live and work in Kansas City as a civilian employee of the U.S. Army. Betty moved to Clinton after marrying Henry Charles Bigler in March 1958. Together they would raise nine children.
Other than the short time spent in Kansas City, Betty was a lifelong Henry Countian with roots as deep as any with many of her ancestors part of the earliest settlement of the county. Known by many as the "Tupperware Lady", she was a Tupperware saleswoman for over 40 years, managing her own unit known as the Busy B's. She also spent countless hours sewing clothes for her children and others and would later design and sew many beautiful quilts, many of which were donated to various organizations. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton and sang in the adult choir and Spirit Lifters choir. She also helped with children's choir and youth choir in her younger years. Betty also made many outfits for the youth choir and vests for the Spirit Lifters. She attended until her health no longer permitted.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Henry, who passed away in November 2018. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Anna May Crooks, Marian Ruth Childers, and Earl Gene Powers.
Betty is survived by her sister, Doris Fields and her husband Elmer as well as sister-in-law, Mary Alice Tadlock. Additionally, all nine children survived including, Julie Morgan (Marty), Jane Ballou (Steve), Bruce, Brian, Melody Paddock (Kelly), Shawn, Tristan (Jessica), Travis (Dara), and Lindley (Amanda), all of Clinton. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. A great-grandchild, Andra May Turner passed away in 2005. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews as well as in-laws Raymond Bigler, Mildred Hager, and Bob Howard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.
Obituary - Marvin John Schick
Marvin John Schick, 81, Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home.
He is survived by two sons, Bradley G. Schick and wife Pamela, White City, Kansas and their children, Matt, Brenda and Michael, Mark A. Schick and wife Jennifer, Harrisonville, Missouri and their children, Ethan, Camryn and Paige; a daughter, Sandra Kay Portman and husband John, Butler, Missouri and their children, Jeremy and Aubrey; a sister, Delores Backhus, Kansas City, Missour; his long time friend, Sue Pippen, Archie, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with cremation to follow the visitation.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice.
A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Harrisonville Police Department no refusal policy
The Harrisonville Police Department is happy to announce that it is officially a “no refusal” law enforcement agency. The program is a collaboration of the Harrisonville Police Department and the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. A “no refusal” law enforcement agency simply means that officers will seek search warrants to obtain a blood sample from impaired drivers who refuse to consent to a breath test after their arrest.
The No Refusal policy is an enforcement strategy that allows jurisdictions to obtain search warrants for blood samples from suspected impaired drivers who refuse breath tests.
To combat the often-deadly problem of impaired driving, the Harrisonville Police Department’s “no refusal” program will be applied to all DWI arrests, when the driver refuses consent.
It is called a “no refusal” policy because all impaired drivers arrested who refuse breath testing will be subject to blood testing for alcohol and or drugs, if a judge approves a warrant.
The ability of law enforcement officers to submit their search warrant applications to the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and judges electronically make this process both quick and easy.
The ability of law enforcement officers to submit their search warrant applications to the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and judges electronically make this process both quick and easy.
Recently the Harrisonville Police sent Corporal Tim Mikelson to take classes allowing him to become a certified D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert). Along with a newly trained and certified D.R.E., this will be one more tool in the belts of Harrisonville Police Officers to battle this public safety threat.
In Cass County, as well as the rest of America, anyone driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter or higher is considered legally impaired. Missouri’s “implied consent” law provides that if a driver is lawfully arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe that the driver has been driving while intoxicated and or drugged, then the driver consents to taking a chemical test of his or her blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining the driver’s BAC.
Despite the implied consent law, some impaired drivers refuse to submit to BAC testing to conceal evidence of intoxication in an attempt to avoid the criminal sanctions they could face upon conviction. The “no refusal” policy is designed to address this issue.
Police and other law enforcement officials work in coordination with prosecutors and judges to quickly apply for and obtain “blood draw warrants” for arrested drivers who refuse BAC testing. With the approval of a judge, anyone suspected of impaired driving, who unlawfully refuses to provide a breath sample is subject to blood testing. The program helps ensure that prosecutors obtain the scientific evidence needed to effectively pursue cases involving impaired driving.
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2017.
Impaired driving remains the leading cause of death on our nation’s roads.
Impaired driving remains the leading cause of death on our nation’s roads.
Obituary - Michael Ray Rodarmel
Mike was raised in Walker, MO and graduated from Walker High School Class of 1988. Mike worked throughout his life as a rancher, and also worked for a number of years in construction in Kansas City. He enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Kendra Rodarmel, Nevada, Ashley Bousfield (Kyle), Milo, Marie Rodarmel, Sheldon, Bailey Rodarmel, Nevada, and Jimmy Rodarmel, Sheldon; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Michelle Provinzano, Pueblo, CO, Abby Starne (Kolbe), Bronaugh, Amy French (Statler), Jerico Springs; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Linda Rodarmel.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Eagles Lodge in Nevada.
Actually not that bad?
A little help goal setting...
Bates County Memorial Hospital will host three new support groups in 2020, meeting monthly on Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the hospital’s AB room:
• Weight Management – Every first Thursday of the month, starting January 2
• Grief & Loss – Every second Thursday of the month, starting January 9
• Diabetes – (Ongoing) Every third Thursday of the month*
• Quit Smoking – Every fourth Thursday of the month, starting January 23
The groups are led by Jennifer Eick-Jakiela, LCSW, Behavioral Health Consultant for Family Care Clinics of BCMH.
“It’s normal to struggle with these health challenges, both physical and mental,” Jennifer says. “Often we think we have to tough it out alone. Meeting as a group can result in new ways of thinking about your challenges, or new questions to bring up with your health and wellness team. Listening to the experiences of others can be eye-opening and reveal unexpected answers or possibilities, giving you hope, validation and encouragement.”
Most groups will focus on setting goals, with a stress on self-management. Special speakers will also be scheduled several times a year. For example, the next Diabetes Support Group will feature Dr. Robert Shemwell, podiatrist, talking about diabetic foot care. *Please note our special date and time for this group on Friday, January 17, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
No reservations are required to attend BCMH Support groups. Attending is free. Groups are also open to caregivers and those who want to support their loved ones. For more information about BCMH Support Groups, see events on our Facebook page, or call 660-200-7007.
News from Appleton City
The Montrose Festival
Committee will be hosting a Corn Hole Tournament on December 28 at the Montrose
Community Building. Tournament will
start at 5:00 p.m. with registration by 4:30 p.m. Entry fee will be $40 per
(two person) team. Prizes will be given
for the top four prizes and an additional prize for the top all woman
team. Soup, chili, chili dogs and nachos
will be served, starting at 4:30 p.m. It
is helpful but not required to pre-register with David (492-7749) or Joe
(351-2994) to assist in bracket, etc.
Proceeds will be used for future festival activities.
Christmas and New
Year’s Masses at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose and St. Patrick’s
Church in Butler are as follows:
Christmas Eve - Immaculate Conception 4:00 p.m., St. Patrick 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day - Immaculate Conception 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick 10:00 a.m.
A reminder to
Appleton City residents that taxes are due December 31. A penalty will be assessed for any late
payments. Taxes are now payable to the County Collector at the courthouse in
Osceola.
Darrell Pohlman will
host his annual Christmas display (weather permitting) from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday and Sundays in December. The display can be seen at 513 W. 7th
St. in Appleton City.
FarmHouse Kitchen
will be closed December 23 - January 2 for remodeling and repair. They will open Thursday January 2 at 11:00
a.m. for regular hours. Sumo's Pub will
be closed December 23 – 26 and reopen Friday 27 at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 28 at
11:00 a.m. They will be open New Years Eve December 31st at 5:00 and closed
January 1. They will reopen Thursday
January 2 at 5:00 for regular hours.
Donations are
currently being accepted for Appleton City’s Weekend Backpack Food
Program. AC elementary students who are
in need of food assistance on the weekends are receiving two days of healthy,
child-friendly food in a bag to take home with them every weekend. Your gift of $5.00 will feed a child for one
weekend. $10.00 will feed a child for
two weekends. $15.00 will feed a child
for three weekends. $20.00 will feed a
child for four weekends. $45.00 will
feed a child on the weekend for one school quarter (nine weeks). $90.00 will feed a child on the weekend for
half a school year. $180.00 will feed a
child on the weekend for an entire school year.
To help feed a child in our community, you may make checks payable to
Trinity United Methodist Church at 214 E 3rd St. Please notate on your check memo that your
donation is for the “Backpack Program.”
Appleton City
Sesquicentennial Historic Fashion Show will be in June 2020. The fashion show
committee is looking for authentic historic clothing and accessories from all
decades and categories covering the past 150 years. Please contact Shellie
Unell at shellie.unell@gmail.com or 417-309-0607 to notify the committee of any
item you have to be included or if you are interested in participating in the
show.
Sesquicentennial
items are available for those hard to find the right gift for people,
especially those who grew up in the area.
The items would be a trip down memory lane for them. Quasquacentennial
books and 2020 SQC calendars are available at AC banks
MU Extension – Henry
County Center and Care Connection for Aging Services are partnering to teach an
eight (8) session course focused on reducing falls. A MATTER OF BALANCE course will be every
Monday and Wednesday, January 6-29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Clinton Senior
Center (970 E. Sedalia Avenue.) Care Connection for Aging Services is accepting
registrations at 1-800-748-7826. This course offers instruction and group
discussion to help older adults explore ways to reduce fall hazards and the
risk of falls and fall injuries.
Starting
Wednesday, January 8, MU Extension will teach a Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
course at the Clinton United Methodist Church (601 S. 4th Street). This class
will meet twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3 p.m. until Friday
February 28. The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program is based on simple,
strength-building exercises that will improve balance, health and state of
mind. These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective and do not require
special supplies or equipment – just you, stable and comfortable shoes and a
water bottle. Exertion is not at a level you will need to shower or change
clothes afterwards. You will learn exercises that you can continue at home. The
cost for this eight week class is $50 per person. Preregistration before
Thursday January 2 is required. Call 660-885-5556 to register and learn more or
stop by the MU Extension Center at 120 E. Lincoln (under the Clinton water tower).
University
of Missouri Extension in partnership with Care Connection for Aging Services
has scheduled a Diabetes Self-Management Program class at the Clinton Senior
Center Training Room, 970 E. Sedalia Avenue, Clinton every Thursday morning
from January 9 to February 13 from 9-11:30 a.m. Over the course of six weeks,
certified instructors will help class participants learn more about healthy
eating, physical activity, health monitoring, understanding emotions and stress
management, problem-solving, action-planning, communicating and working with
health professionals. The Diabetes Self-Management Program class is free and
interested individuals can register for this six-week course by calling the
University of Missouri Extension – Henry County Center at 669-885-5556 or
e-mailing HenryCo@missouri.edu. This course is limited to 10 participants, so
call to register right away.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec
18 First Baptist Church living
nativity 2:15-4:30 p.m.
Dec 18 Hudson R-IX Christmas Program at 7:00 p.m.
Dec
19 Early Dismissal AC Schools at 12:25, Hudson
R-IX at 12:35 p.m.
Dec. 20 -
Jan. 2 Christmas Break at AC Schools
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