Thursday, August 7, 2025

Local back-to-school information

 This post will be updated as more info becomes available

Miami R-1
We will have our All-School Open House for all grade levels on Friday, 8/15 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

7th Grade Orientation will start beforehand @ 6:00 PM in the New Gym. (West)
- It will be followed by our Annual Athletics/Activities Meeting around 6:15 PM in the New Gym.
- Any parents/students involved in 6th-12th Grade athletics/activities need to attend this meeting.
- Once the Athletics/Activities Meeting ends, you'll be dismissed to Open House.
- NOTE: if you only need to attend 7th Grade Orientation, you can dismiss to Open House once 7th Grade Orientation ends.
There will be a 2nd Open House on Monday, 8/18, exclusively for students going into Grades 7, 9 & 12.
- 7th Grade from 5:30 - 6:15 PM
- 9th Grade from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
- 12th Grade from 7:30 - 8:15 PM
- This orientation opportunity will be for any 7th, 9th and 12th Grade student that was unable to attend Friday.
- This meeting will be a deeper dive into what you can expect for the upcoming school year. It's not mandatory, but encouraged.
- It's an opportunity to meet our new Counselor, Mrs. Nieder, and ask her any questions that you might have.

Butler Registration for grades 7-12 will take place on Thursday, August 7, in the cafeteria from 8 to 11 and 12 to 3. Online Registration must be complete in order for students to receive their schedule. We will have devices set up if assistance with registration is needed.

Hume
Online Enrollment will be open by August 8th. Information entered last year will be automatically populated and you will just have to make corrections or approve the information. We encourage you to use this through the TeacherEase parent portal app or web browser.
A link will be posted for new students entering our district by August 8th. That will also be PK students that have already been accepted for the 2025-2026 school year.

August 12th -Student Enrollment/Schedules 9am-2:30 pm, and computers will be available to use if needed.
August 13th -Evening Enrollment/Schedules 5pm-6:30 pm, and computers will be available to use if needed.
August 21st - Open House for all grades at 6 pm
August 21st -Athletic parent meeting at 7 pm for grades 6-12. At least one parent or guardian must be present. If you can not attend you will need to schedule a time to meet with Mr. Wehar and Ms. Bryant.

All students in grades 6-12 will need to come in and finalize their schedule during one of the posted enrollment dates.

Parents, we encourage you to fill out a free/reduced meal form and those can be picked up during one of the enrollment dates.

August 27th- FIRST DAY of the 2025-2026 school year!

Ballard
Hello Ballard Families!! I hope you have enjoyed a fabulous summer with lots of family, vacations, and outdoor time. We are looking forward to the school year starting up with the teachers' first day back on August 12, 2025, and students' first day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
School hours are the same as last year. The building opens for students to arrive at 7:40 a.m., and the first bell is at 7:50, with the tardy bell at 7:55.
There is a new state law regarding student cell phone and electronic device use during the school day that will be implemented as school starts. Students will not be allowed to use or display any electronic devices during the school day. If you wish to read the Bill, it is Senate Bill 68. The Bill will also be addressed in our student handbook for reference.
I received an email from the admission office of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. The admissions office is inviting students from middle and high school who may be interested in attending the Naval Academy to attend a forum to gain information on the admission process. If you wish to attend or want further information, please call the school at 816-297-2656 x102, and I will collect your email address and pass the information along to you, as you must RSVP. The event is to be held in St. Louis on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
If you find that you need help with something, please give us a call here at the school.
Ms. Nold

We have the Free Physicals Rescheduled information!
It will be Friday, August 15th, from 2 to 5 pm, at Ballard R-II. Please email Mrs. Chambers at jchambers@ballard.k12.mo.us if you have any questions.

Archie
New Student Enrollment!!
Preschool - 12th grade
Thursday, August 7, 2025, and Friday, August 8, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Archie School Front Office (enter through South doors)

Appleton City
25-26 Appleton City JH/HS Online Registration:
Follow this link to the checklist below, then please send a confirmation email to: Jessica Stephan at jstephan@appletoncity.k12.mo.us when you have completed all of the forms.

We are in need of substitute teachers and substitute kitchen help for the 2025-2026 school year. Substitute certificates can be obtained using college hours or through the completion of an online training. If interested, call 660-476-2161 for more information.
For directions on how to obtain a substitute certificate, visit the following Department of Elementary and Secondary Education link at https://dese.mo.gov/edu.../certification/substitute-teachers

Open House will be August 14th, from 5-7pm
Elementary and JH/High School Registration information is included below. Elementary returning students will need to update information sheet at Open House. New students may set up an appointment by calling the Elementary office at 660-476-2161 beginning tomorrow.
For JH/HS: Registration each day will be from Noon-3 pm. You must complete paperwork for the 25/26 school year. Returning students will have the ability to complete online registration. Information for online registration will be sent out on Wednesday.
Paperwork must be completed prior to the first day of school for students to receive a Chromebook, Sports/Club/Extracurricular activities, and care from the School Nurse. Schedules may be picked up at Open House if the paperwork has been completed and returned. Otherwise, the student will receive their schedule the first day of school. Help will be available for those wishing to set up the PowerSchool app to check grades.

Adrian
Reminder…
*Athletic Parent Meeting, August 10th @ 6pm the East Gym. Please bring your child’s physical if you have them!
*HS practices start August 11th
*JH practices start August 18th

Student Parking Passes - Students will come on their designated day to get a parking space. They will need a valid driver's license
Seniors - Tuesday, Aug. 12th
Juniors - Wednesday, Aug. 13th
Sophomores - Thursday, Aug. 14th
If a student did not return a parking pass from last year, they will need to bring $5 to pay to replace the old pass.
ONLINE REGISTRATION INFO 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR.
If you are a Parent or guardian of a student who will attend Adrian R-III School District for the 2025-2026 school year and do not have a Parent Portal account, please email john.collins@adrian.k12.mo.us.
For online enrollment, you will need to go to https://www.adrian.k12.mo.us/
and find the parent portal tab at the top. Or head to https://adrianmo.infinitecampus.org/.../parents/adrian.jsp
for the direct link.
Once signed in, on the left-hand side at the very bottom of the page, find and click more. In that section, there should be a tab called "Online Registration Update". You will be able to fill out the Registration there.
AGAIN! You will need a Parent Portal and be the parent or guardian who filled out Registration last year. If you do not have an account or you can't remember your password, please email john.collins@adrian.k12mo.us or call 816-297-2710 ex 4010 to get in contact with John and get access to your account.

Rich Hill
Seniors--Class of 2026!!!! Individual and Group activity banner pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 12th at 2:00 pm. Order forms will be available in the HS office or on the day of the pictures. Please contact the HS office with any questions.



More winners from the '25 Hume Fair

Car Show Results - Top 20

Cinda Beshore - 67 Camaro
Steve Loftin - 62 MGA
Blaiton Terry - 46 Chevy
Clayton Suddock - 83 ChevyC10
Thaddeus Perry - 62 Olds
Cindy Wheatley - 55 Chevy
Dave Ryan - 29 Ford
Mike & Deb Skaggs - 68 GMC
Rich Murray - 77 Corvette
Roy Bolton 70 Cuda
Sandy Bolton - 69 Plymouth
Brad Phelps - 53 Chevy
Mary Phelps - 67 Camaro
Dale Dines - 70 Mone Carlo
Eric Springer - 37 Dodge Truck
Ralph Underwood - 54 Chevy Truck
Jerry & Cathy Mead - 30 Ford A
Gary Nelson - 66 Chevelle
Bill Kohler - 54 Ford
Karl Kempinger - 41 Chevy

Best of Show - Jerry & Cathy Mead
Ladies Choice - Blaiton Terry
People's Choice - Mary Phelps
Best of Show Motorcycle - Drake Thomas

Hume Olympic Winners:
1st place - McCrae Rogers and Keegan Yarick
2nd place - Lane Harden and Brecklen Morrison
3rd place - Mason Irwin and Denna Bogan

Parade Winners:
Mounted Entries
1st place - Lila Banes
2nd place - Lorinda Pruitt
3rd place - Tenley Hemphill
Horse Drawn Entries
1st place - Keeler Clark
Floats:
1st place - Citizens Bank
2nd place - Hume Alliance Ministry
3rd place - In Memory of Tom & Rosemary Whitten
Kid's Entries
1st place Dirt Life - Holtin & Craytin Gander
2nd place - Blakely Stigall & Haygen Austin
3rd place - Liam Best
ATV's
1st place - Bexleigh Morrison
2nd place - Finley, Colt & Caylee Hough
3rd place - Logan Gwinn
Cars
1st place - Cinda Beshore
2nd place - Blaiton Terry
3rd place - Roger Hensley
Tractors:
1st place - Tim McKinley
Miscellaneous:
1st place - Fairbanks Grandkids sponsored by Myrick Mechanical
2nd place - In Memory of Jerry Davis
3rd place - Guardians of the Children
Honorable Mention - Hume Garden Club
Most Unusual - Lori Norbury - Garden Depot


Troop Whitten received a trophy this year at the car show for the Most Consecutive Runner-Up for his Motorcycle. Pictured are Terry Smith, Troop Whitten and Jeff Davidson, who made the trophy.

Swim Suit winners - 2 yr boys
1st place Monty Tourtillott and Carson Tourtillott - sons of Scott & Crystal Tourtillott

Swim Suit - 3 yr old girls
1st place - Bennett Morrison - daughter of Buck & Katie Morrison
2nd place - Alayna Gabrini - daughter of Skylar & Jaelynn Gabrini
3rd place - Autumn Troutman - daughter of Martha & Justin Troutman

Winners - Swimsuit - girls
2 yr olds
1st place - Mia Spencer - daughter of Brytni & Scott Spencer
2nd place - Adelee Spencer - daughter of Robbie & Emily Spencer
3rd place - Weslynn Austin - daughter of Ryan & Hannah Austin

19 - 23 Months - boys
1st place - Bronson Morrison - son of Jordan & Taylor Morrison
2nd place - Maverick Spurgeon - son of Troy & Krystal Spurgeon

16 - 18 months - boys
1st place - Ridge Beshore - son of Taryn & Dylan Beshore
2nd place - Ashten Tourtillott - son of Scott & Crystal Tourtillott

13 - 15 months - boys
1st place - Leo Spencer - son of Robbie & Emily Spencer

10 - 12 months - boys
1st place
Brooks Courter - son of Bryant and Natalie Courter
2nd place - Thomas Spencer - son of Brytni & Scott Spencer

7 - 9 months - Boys
1st place - Deacon Reno - son of Michala & Ryan Reno
2nd place - Amari - son of Rheagan Swickhamer
3rd place - Beckett Morrison - son of Buck & Katie Morrison
4th place - Evan Wooten - son of Cole & Megan Wooten

4 - 6 months old boys
1st place
Maverick Scott
Son of Aubry & Jacob Lillich

0 - 3 months - Boys
1st place - Merle Palmer - son of Levi & Kelsie Palmer
2nd place - Lawson Shepherd - son of Coltin Shephers & Lexi Fuqua
3rd place - Bodie Wilson - son of Malia & Treyton Wilson

19 - 23 months girls
1st place
Gracee Harrison daughter of Rebeca Wisdom & Turner Henderson

16 - 18 months girls
1st place
Hadly Beshore daughter of Taryn & Dylan Beshore

13 - 15 months - Girls
1st place
Addy Tidman daughter of Konner & Braelynn Tidman

10 - 12 months - girls
1st place - Lucy Bridgewater daughter of Harley & Sarah Bridgewater


4 - 6 Months - girls
1st place - Ella Jo - daughter of Dezirae Fuqua
2nd place - Rozlynn Barker daughter of Jocelyn & Charles Barker

0 - 3 Months Girls 1st place - Blakelee Lewis daughter of Blake & Cheyenne Lewis



 


























Can't rule out thunderstorms the next few days

Pleasanton Heritage Day set for September 20th

 


Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Report from the Bates County Commission

July 28, 2025 The Bates County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Jim Wheatley and Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson present. Northern Commissioner John Gray was absent.

Bill Stephan was asked to come in to talk about the culvert installed on road 2007 for the Zweifel drainage issue previously noted on June 11th. The residents are stating the tube installed was set to high and the drainage issue is still present. Bill is to go look and make repairs. Bill also mentioned the Mower Max that the county is having a lot of repairs for the 3 months they have had it. Jim and Trent checked with other counties that have the same machine and they have not had the same experience. This problem seems to be related to this one.
Jim spoke with Judge Highley on the Opioid Settlements. An application for a settlement has come through. He also was updated on the Board she is creating to handle the money. She is still working on the process.
Jim spoke with Commissioner Joe Wilson in Vernon County on SEMA.
A citizen called in on receiving her valuation notice from the Assessor late.
Jim called Representative Mark Alford's office. Jim urged him to keep the funding Work Force Development, WIOA, and Job Centers. Our area only has 2 job centers now Sedalia and Nevada. Jim requested Representative Alford to visit a job center either in Sedalia or Lebanon.

Obituary - Bob True Beisly

Bob True Beisly, II, 70, Nevada, MO passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS following a lengthy illness. Bob was born June 20, 1955 in Nevada to Bob T. and Betty Jo (Brock) Beisly. He married Dawn Woods on December 12, 2013 and she survives of the home.

     Bob, a lifelong resident of Vernon County, graduated from Rich Hill High School Class of 1974. Throughout his life he farmed and raised cattle. In addition, Bob owned and operated Beisly Oil Company in Nevada from 2000-2007.

     In addition to his wife Dawn, he is survived by his children: Bobby Beisly, True Beisly (Nicole), Bradyn Woods (Taylor), and Bradly Woods (Kaeth), all of Nevada; one grandchild, Trevor Hunholz; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lynne Michelle (Brad), Nevada, Jo Hoover (Brandt), Florida, and Toni Williams (Kevin), Springfield, MO; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Scotty Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

     Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association c/o Ferry Funeral Home.   

Obituary - Wade Keeney

Wade Keeney, 52 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation, with a private family burial in Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Kansas. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.


Wade Allen Keeney was born January 26, 1973 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Wayne and Carol Sue Lawrence Keeney.

Wade was able to showcase his many talents over the years by working at Mahaffie Farms, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, and the Shoal Creek Historical Reenactments, and so many more.


Wade was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Keeney, sister Stacey K. Sharp and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother Carol Sue Keeney of Cleveland, MO., sister Shelly Burton of Cleveland, MO., along with his aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces, and extended family members.

No charges filed in Harrisonville shooting incident

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Miami County Sheriff Wanted Wednesday

 


Little Apple News


 August 6, 2025

The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 serving 11:00-1:00. The salad with toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for $10, will be served at the historic MKT Railroad Depot. You may dine in or carry out.  All proceeds are used by the Appleton City Museum for the maintenance of the Depot, Historic WH Appleton Library, Moore School and Museum.


The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday August 9.  All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Chad Pollard will have a short devotional.  


The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 10 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.  Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up.  A free will donation will be greatly appreciated


The next Second Wednesday, Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., August 13. You can congratulate Jina's Junque on its 2nd anniversary. Participating businesses include Jina's Junque, 3 Wishes, 4th Street Fika, AC Library, Cork & Keg, A.C. T.N.R. and other vendors. Growing In Grace Community Center will be serving homemade cinnamon rolls, soft-serve ice-cream and slushies.


August 16 is Kid's Fun Day 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Growing In Grace Community Center in AC. They will have a balloon twister and games. There will also be hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, slushies and popcorn. Please bring your kids and have some fun.


If you have an ACHS student interested in playing softball (grades 9-12) or running cross country (grades 6-12), a parent meeting will be held 5:00 p.m. August 8 at Montrose School. Please note, these sports are hosted for AC students by the Montrose School District as a co-op.


There will be an Appleton City Kids Day in Forest Park, 12:00-8:00 p.m. August 23.  Activities include water slides, bounce house, carnival games, pony rides and K-9 demonstration.  Delicious food and treats will be available for purchase.  Kids of all ages are welcome.


The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  If you are interested in vendor space, please contact Kim Raybourn at 660-476-5236.  


The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date. 


Visit the Missouri Electric Coop building at the Missouri State Fair and see the Appleton City businesses that were featured in their Rural Missouri magazine articles; Zink Motor Ford Museum and the Appleton City Carousel.


The Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. If anyone in the area has visitors from an unvisited state or country, Linda Lampkin is willing to meet them in off hours. Leave a message at 660-492-0131.


The Appleton City Museum is open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, with other times by chance or appointment.  Contact Susan at 660-464-0288.  New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville.  Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history


MU Extension is committed to serving the needs of Missouri’s communities through relevant, research-based education and resources. They are conducting a statewide needs assessment to ensure our programs continue to address the most important issues facing individuals, families, businesses, and communities across the state. They invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your insights, experiences and priorities. Your input will help guide MU Extension’s strategic planning and program development for the coming years. Help make sure your county is well represented! Take the survey at http://muext.us/statesurvey The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept confidential. They appreciate your time and valuable perspective while working together to strengthen Missouri’s future.


“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to dcp81@embarqmail.com by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to dcp81@embarqmail.com If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.


Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for August, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Aug 6 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin, Aug 7– OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Aug 8 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 12– Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Aug 20 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 22 – Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Aug 26 - Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Aug 27 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni,  Aug 28 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Aug 6      Depot Taco Salad Lunch 11:00-1:00

Aug 9      Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God 7:00 a.m.

Aug 10    Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Aug 13    Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll 4:00-7:00 p.m.


Weather: A look towards the weekend

@660weather WEDNESDAY! Warming, Some Thunderstorms & How the Weekend is Looking #midwestweather #fyp ♬ original sound - 660weather

Harrisonville Board of Aldermen meeting, August 4, 2025

Prairie View USD 362 introduces new teachers


 Prairie View School District is proud to introduce our new teachers for the 2025-2026 school year! From left to right; Megan Shaffer (LES), Holly Blanchard (PES), Cade Fischer (PVHS), Jacob Dunlop (PVHS), Erin Deters (PVHS), Stephanie Conner (LES), Bonnie Kubacka (PES/LES), and Ian Ballinger (PVMS).

Something to consider regarding your hay operations

 Haymaking has long been a tradition for livestock producers but is it still the smartest move for your farm?

MU Extension forage specialist Carson Roberts offers a valuable perspective on why stepping away from hay production might actually benefit your operation.
Key reasons to quit making hay:
◾High equipment costs
◾Cost of labor and time
◾Variable forage quality
◾Profitable alternatives
If you're looking to streamline your operation and boost profitability, get the details: https://brnw.ch/21wUEp3

From Bates County Clerk, Jami Page

Every odd numbered year our office conducts a canvass of registered voters in Bates County. In the next few weeks all active registered voters will receive a new Voter Identification Card in the mail.

The new card will have your name, address, commission district, school district, township, water district, ward, legislative district and congressional district. Please verify this information is correct. If something needs to be changed please call our office at 660-679-3371 or email clerk@batescountymo.gov.
Please note you are still required by law to show your photo ID to vote.
If you are not registered to vote and would like to you can stop by our office and fill out a voter registration card. You can also go to https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register and register online.

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