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| Jason Eggers |
The Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District is pleased to announce that Jason Eggers has been hired as the Principal at Harrisonville High School, pending release from his current district.
Mr. Eggers comes to Harrisonville from the Jefferson City Public Schools where he has served as assistant principal for one year. Prior to that, he was the Principal at Maryville High School for seven years and Principal at Mound City High School for seven years. He began his teaching career in Mound City as a vocal music teacher in 1997.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Music Education, a master’s degree in Secondary Administration, and an educational specialist’s degree in Superintendency all from Northwest Missouri State University.
His honors and awards include 2002 Region 1 FCCLA Administrator of the Year, 2003 Commissioners Award for Excellence in Professional Development, 2004 & 2012 Missouri Gold Star School, 2005 NCLB Blue Ribbon School, 2010 MASSP/Walsworth Consummate Professional Award, 2012 PLC Missouri Exemplary School, and 2012 NCBL Blue Ribbon School State Nomination.
Mr. Eggers is a member of both the Missouri and National Associations of Secondary School Principals. He is past president of NWMASSP, past Northwest District representative for MASSP, and current president of MASSP.
Mr. Eggers and his wife have three daughters. Mr. Eggers will begin his employment with the district on July 1.
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| Jim Miller |
James (Jim) Allen Miller, 78, of Virginia, Missouri passed away May 22, 2015 at his home.
Jim was born March 14,1937 in Amoret, Missouri the son of Lester E. Mller and Sylvia R. Miller.
Jim married Nellie Jo Williams ( Later Divorced) and married Carol Sue Goode. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Sue, Daughter Pamela Elaine Miller, Daughter Sherri C. Miller, His parents, Brothers Lester (Red) E. Miller Jr., Osborne (Ossie) R. Miller, Harold (blackie) Marvin Miller, Sisters Vera Kathryn Miller-Akana, Barbara Lenore Miller. He is survived by brother Frank (Frankie) Warren Miller a sister Myrtle (Mert) Evelyn Miller Sherman, Grand son Sargent Matthew (Matty) Jacob Miller, Grand daughter Breianna (Annie) Miller and numerous nieces,nephews,cousins and close friends.
Jim graduated from Miami High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army from 1960 until he was honorably discharged in 1966. Jim served in the Korean War and during his term in the service he was awarded a Good Conduct Metal and a letter of Appreciation as a rifle marksmen. After the military days he worked and retired from Ryder Rentals. He started work mechanic and worked his way up to KC District Safety Manager until his retirement. Jim enjoyed racing along with his nephew Bill Miller. He was friend with Judd Larson, Indy car racer unill Judd's Death.
A memorial service in celebration of Jim's life will be held at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia Missouri on JUNE 20, 2015 from 2pm-4pm.
Jim's wishes was to be cremated and his ashes will be buried at 96 Cemetery in LaCygne, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions to be made the Veteran's Association in care of the Showengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Mo.
One
hundred and fifty years ago the Civil War ended.1865 was a year that
saw a president inaugurated, then assassinated, the formal abolition of
slavery and the celebration of the end of America’s deadliest war.
This weekend, Poplar Heights Living History Farm will join that celebration with Civil War Weekend (June 13 and June 14). Reenactors of the Union and Confederate armies will be on hand to give
you a glimpse of Civil War life while firing cannons and black powder
guns.
You can walk the Civil War trail to read stories of
life on the western front - stories of local men and women and how their
lives were affected by this conflict. There will also be heritage
crafters, blacksmiths, black powder log splitting and horse-drawn wagon
rides.
There will be plenty of free children’s activities. Join
them and try your hand at candle making, stone cutting, two-man sawing
and more. The Poplar Heights Mining Company’s mining sluice is in full
operation. Learn about Missouri’s mining history and pan for real gems
and minerals. See if you’re strong enough to crack open a geode and find
the surprise inside.
There will be music throughout the
weekend and lots of food booths with everything from funnel cakes and
kettle corn to complete dinners. Then head over to the Osage Vigilantes
pioneer town for a shootout with the gunfighters. They are putting on
five shows for visitors with a gift for each child.
This family event is free to children under 12 and adults are just $5.
Times are Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit the website at www. poplarheightsfarm.org or visit them on Facebook or call 660-200-5620.
There’s plenty of free parking and buses are welcome.
Poplar Heights Living History Farm is a 640-acre educational site and
nature conservancy located seven miles northeast of Butler. This
charitable foundation highlights Missouri life at the end of the 1800s.
Proceeds from this event help fund the children’s programs.
From Butler, go east on H Highway to the cemetery and follow the signs.
From the north on I-49, turn east on D Highway at Passaic, go 6.72
miles, turn right on County Road 7003 and follow the signs. From the
east, take H Highway to UU Highway and follow the signs.
A chance for Storms will become possible again late tomorrow night, but the main story for
Wednesday will be the heat! By afternoon, heat indices will reach 98°
to 102° across the region, so be sure to hydrate and postpone any
outdoor activities that you can.
Summer temperatures can be deadly for pets, especially those left unattended in parked cars. Even on a 70 degree day, internal car temperatures can skyrocket to more than 100 degrees in just minutes, which can cause heat exhaustion and death for pets left inside these vehicles. While many of us welcome the warm weather, pet owners are advised to take special precautions to keep their furry companions safe.
It’s easy to remember the Humane Society of Missouri’s life-saving motto this summer:
70 Degrees & Over, Don’t Take Rover!
To report an animal in heat-related jeopardy, call the
Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Hotline at (314) 647-4400.
10 hot weather animal safety tips from the Humane Society of Missouri:
Never leave a pet unattended in a parked car when the temperature is near or above 70 degrees. In just minutes, the temperature inside the car can reach more than 100 degrees, regardless of whether a window is cracked. Leaving a pet in a hot, unattended care is inhumane and can cause severe injury or death within minutes. Harming a pet in this way is illegal, punishable by fines and imprisonment.
Help Wanted in Eldorado Springs Area:
A Able bodied Man or Woman, capable of lifting and moving Lumber. Help
Wanted to remodel a bathroom in Eldorado Springs. 3 or 4 days of work.
Will pay by the hour, will provide a place to sleep and food. Must have
pick up for hauling remodeling materials.
If interested Contact Bill Yurk.
417-321-4940
Larry K. Monteleone, 75, of Harrisonville, Mo died Monday, June 8, 2015
at his home. Catholic Mass for Larry will be Noon on Saturday, June 13,
2015 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville with
visitation from 10:00 - noon at the church.(Private burial) In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice of
Kansas City, Mo.
(A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes
available)
