Clinton man injured in Henry County crash

One person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Dec. 17 in Henry County on Highway 7 one-tenth of a mile from County Road NW 701 Rd.

Derek J. Phelps, 29, Clinton, not wearing a seat belt, northbound in a 2011 Dodge Ram truck, drifted off the roadway. The vehicle struck a guardrail, rotated counter clockwise, partially crossed the center line, traveled off the roadway, struck another guardrail and came to a rest on the inside shoulder.

Derek J. Phelps experienced moderate injuries and was transported by Golden Valley EMS to Golden Valley Hospital. His vehicle was totaled and removed from the scene by Golden Valley Wrecker.

Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper J.S. Baughman investigated the accident and was assisted by Trooper B.M. Parker.

Obituary - Shirley White

Shirley White, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, at her home. She was 66. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. A memorial service for Shirley White is scheduled for 10:30 A.m. on Friday, December 19th at Ferry Funeral Home with Mark Mitchell officiating. Private interment will follow at a later date. Friends may call from now until the hour of the service at Ferry Funeral Home. Those who wish may contribute in Shirley's memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Butler Fire Department and Butler Civil Defense annual Awards Banquet

On Monday, December 16 the Butler Fire Department and Butler Civil Defense had their annual Awards Banquet at the Butler Fire Station.

Following the meal, the following awards were presented:

Butler Civil Defense:

30 yrs. Service: Justin Quick. Justin joined the Butler Civil Defense on April 29, 1984.

Butler Fire Deptartment.:

5 yrs. Service: Chris Dodson. Chris joined the Butler Fire Department January 21, 2009.

30 yrs. Service: Jim Lewis. Jim joined the Butler Fire Department

on April 15, 1984.

Firefighter of the Year: Keith Cramer

Firefighter of the Year: Keith Cramer:

Keith is an Assistant Chief with the department, joining June 1, 1986.

The Firefighter of the Year is an award voted on by other members of

the department.

Congratulations to all of this years recipients, and we wish to thank them for their dedicated service to the citizens of the City of Butler in the field of Public Safety.

Coats for Kids Update

BATES COUNTY, Mo – DSWA Certified Public Accountants, PC and Larry and Carol Ann Winburn are pleased to announce they were able to purchase, package and distribute 234 brand-new warm coats for school-age and pre-school children throughout Bates County this year.

Individual contributors were eligible to win one of three prizes provided by the Winburns and DSWA. The winners’ chosen in the December 15th drawing were: Mary Kammerer of Butler, a Nextbook and Android Tablet; Sue Ann Steele of Butler, a full-body massage by Barb Brooks at Posh Salon and Day Spa in Butler; and Dorothy Payne of Amsterdam, a $25 gift certificate to Koehn Baker in Butler.

The Winburns and DSWA are very grateful to the school nurses and teachers across the county who help nominate youngsters who need coats, and to the Butler Wal-Mart for offering a discount on the coats purchased there.

Most importantly, the success of the project every year depends on caring individuals, businesses and organizations who contribute so generously to the program.

A special thank you to the entities who gave $250 or more this year: Bates County Cattlemen’s Association, $250; Butler Lions Club, $300; the Old High School Thrift Shop in Butler, $1,000; and the Adrian Bank, $1,000. Every dollar counts and every dollar contributed is used to purchase warm coats and jackets.

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Miami FCCLA Hosts Amsterdam Friendship Club

During the month of December, the Miami R-1 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America student organization sponsored the annual Decorate the Door Contest. This year’s theme was “Walking In a Winter Wonderland”. 

The Amsterdam Friendship Club was invited to judge Miami’s display creativity. Seniors Sammy Sendejas, Jaclyn Crawford, and Caitlin Slattery escorted the ladies to view each door. After selecting the winning door, the Friendship Club attended a tea given by the FCCLA.

The winner of the Decorate the Door Contest was the Preschool and its teacher, Mrs. Lynn Bagby. The students stamped their footprints on a white paper door covering to represent footprints in the snow. On Friday, December 19, the Preschool received donuts and hot cocoa for their efforts.

UPDATED Obituary - Elenora Lorraine Jundy Crawford

Elenora Lorraine Jundy Crawford was born August 12, 1919, the daughter of Ray and Hattie Brown Jundy. She was called home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2014, at her home in Amsterdam, Missouri.

Elenora, one of six children, was born and raised in Amsterdam. She attended the Amsterdam School, graduating in 1937. She was united in marriage to Harvey Morton Crawford on September 14, 1938, and to this union three daughters, Janet, Donna, and Karen, were born.

From an early age Elenora developed a love of sports. From playing basketball herself, to eventually coaching the girls team at Amsterdam High School. This, back in the time when the games were still played outside and on the concrete.
Elenora worked many a job in her lifetime. She was employed by Bendix in KC, drove a school bus and was a cook for the Miami School district, and also worked for the IRS for a period of time. But Elenora found her home when she took a position working for Bass Busters in 1959. She retired from Bass Busters after 21 years of service in 1981.

Elenora loved her church and her community. She took great pride in being one of the founding members of the Amsterdam Jubilee, and she gave endless hours of her time to plan and organize it yearly. A major honor and highlight for Elenora was just this past September when she was made Grand Marshall of the Jubilee. She led that parade smiling from ear to ear, waving and blowing kisses to the crowd along the way. Elenora was very involved with the Amsterdam Methodist Church, where she has been a member for the majority of her life. She was also an active member of the Amsterdam Friendship Club, where she never missed an opportunity to help others and serve those around her.

The thing that meant the most of all to Elenora was family. Her and Harvey spent endless hours and miles in a vehicle headed to Pomme de Terre Lake, high school rodeos, various sporting events, and countless birthday parties and celebrations. They did their best to cheer on and support their kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great- grandkids in all that they did. Holidays at their home were filled with family, food, laughs, and many wonderful memories.

Elenora is survived by her three daughters: Janet Burch and husband Robert of Adrian; Donna Booth and husband Wendell of Wheatland; and Karen Grimsley of Amoret, 2 sisters-in-law, 9 Grandkids, 20 Great-Grandkids, and 2 Great-Great-Grandkids, and various nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her five siblings, her beloved husband of 67 years Harvey, son-in-law Gary Grimsley, and a Great-Grandson Blane; as well as a granddaughter by marriage, Connie Booth.

REVISED ObituElenora L. Crawford, 95 of Amsterdam, Missouri passed away December 16, 2014 at her home near Amsterdam. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Hank Roberts officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 PM at Mullinax Funeral Home. Burial will follow services in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Amsterdam United Methodist Church, West Point Cemetery, or Heartland Hospice. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Weather Update: Accumulating Snow expected tonight

Snow is expected tonight with amounts generally in the 1 to 3 inch range over western Missouri and extreme eastern Kansas. Amounts may be higher further west toward Topeka. We're expecting snow to start falling late Wednesday evening with most of the snow falling between midnight and 6 AM. This will likely cause some issues with the Thursday morning commute, so plan a little extra time for your morning drive.

Make Sure Your New Year Begins Safely

It’s time to welcome 2015! Many Missourians plan special gatherings to bring in the New Year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2015.

This year’s 102-hour counting period will be from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Last year over the New Year’s 30-hour holiday counting period, there were 380 traffic crashes, which injured 147 people. There were no fatalities during the 2014 New Year’s holiday counting period.

If you’re driving to a New Year’s gathering, remember to buckle up and obey all traffic laws. As you make your way to the party, be a courteous driver. When in doubt, yield the right-of-way. Pay attention and use your turn signal to communicate your intentions to other drivers. The posted speed limit is chosen for a reason. There’s no reason to speed—the party starts after you arrive safely.