UPDATE: Photos of Decorative Fence Stolen From Deepwood Cemetery

On June 9, 2015, Nevada Police received a report that a section of decorative wrought iron fence had been stolen from a grave site in Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada Mo. The three foot tall iron fence enclosed a family plot and had been left untouched for about 125 years.

The fence was carefully unbolted by persons unknown, sometime between June 6-7, 2015. Deepwood Cemetery association is offering a reward for the recovery of the property.

Attached are two photos. One is of the family plot with the missing metal fence. Another is of a plot beside it that also has a metal fence. The fence stolen is not the exact design as the fence shown, but is being used as an exemplar photo.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nevada Police Department at 417-448-2710.

REMINDER: Butler Public Library Still Searching for Director

The Butler Public Library is currently searching for a Library Director. The successful candidate must share our passion for library services in a rural setting.

Job responsibilities include working with the public, promoting the Butler Public Library through community interaction, planning monthly library activities for children and adults, and keeping accurate financial and circulation records. The successful candidate must have knowledge of budget preparation, administration, technology, employee supervision, and payroll management. Adaptability, diplomacy, and professional grace are desirable character traits. In general, the Director is responsible for managing the library in all areas.

The Director is directly responsible to the Butler Public Library Board. The successful candidate must meet educational standards relating to Library Science.
Submit a resume emphasizing library experience with 1 personal reference and 2 professional references before June 22, 2015 to:

The Butler Public Library Board
Butler Public Library
100 W. Atkison Ave.
Butler, Mo 64730
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Adrian Elks Lodge Free Kids Fishing Derby

BATES COUNTY, Mo - Children ages 2 through 14 are invited to a free fishing derby sponsored by the Adrian Elks Lodge on Saturday, June 13th.

All of the excitement takes place at the Adrian City Lake, Shelter #3 for ages 2 – 5; 6 – 9 and 10 – 14 with 1st and 2nd place prizes in each age group. Just bring your own poles and bait.

Sign in from 8:30 – 9:30am and fish from 9:30 until 12:30. Free hot dogs, chips cookies and soda will be served.bcl420

VFW Flag Retirement Ceremony‏ in Adrian

The VFW Post 1935 in Adrian, Mo. will conduct a Flag Retirement Ceremony On Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Lt. Charles Garrison Veterans Memorial, Adrian, Mo. Worn and no longer usable U.S. Flags are retired by burning in a respectful manner. 

The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

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Kansas City man injured in Cass County crash

On 6/10/15 around 4:25 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County responded to a 1 vehicle accident on I-49 South bound at Route C in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2009 Chevrolet Impala driven by 26 year old Daniel W. Wolfe Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri was South bound on I-49 when he swerved to miss a car that ran into his lane causing his vehicle to travel off the left side of the roadway, striking a cable barrier damaging 3 posts.

Mr. Wolfe was taken by ambulance to Cass County Regional Health Center in Harrisonville, Missouri with moderate injures.

The vehicle received extensive damage and was towed from the scene by Miller Tow.

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Inmates from Vernon County Jail set up stage for Bushwacker Days in Nevada

Inmates from the Vernon County Jail were taken to the square today to help set up the stage for tonight's and the rest of the weeks performances during Bushwhacker days this weekend in Nevada.

Vernon County Sheriffs Office: Drug Bust on I-49

Thomas D. Shelton

A Vernon County resident is in custody after deputies made a traffic stop just outside of Sheldon Tuesday afternoon. According to court records, a felony warrant has been issued for Thomas D Shelton, 59 of rural Hume, Missouri for Possession with Intent to Distribute, a B felony. 

According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Shelton was the target of an investigation being conducted by the Sheriff’s Office and was being followed by undercover agents with the CNET Drug Task Force. 

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, deputies were waiting to make the traffic stop on I-49 near Sheldon while in communication with the undercover agents. Mosher said nearly 20 grams of what is believed to be methamphetamine was seized along with scales, small plastic baggies, and a glass pipe. 

Drugs found in vehicle on I-49

“This is one suspect in a larger investigation, but it’s a good start” said Mosher. The Sheriff said he could not release any more information about the on-going investigation at this time, but confirmed the Sheriff’s Office was working with agencies from other states and jurisdictions. Shelton was being held as of Wednesday in the Vernon County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.

Obituary - Gary Wayne Tourtillott

Funeral Services for 68 year old Gary Wayne Tourtillott will be at 11am on Saturday, June 13th at the Heuser Funeral home in Rich Hill with burial and military rites in the Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 - 8pm at the Heuser Funeral Home.

He is survived by children Devon and Tara Tourtillott, Carl Junction, Mo and Kristi Tourtillott of Nevada. 4 grandchildren; mother, Madelyn Tourtillott. 3 brothers, Lyle, Edwin and Kenneth Tourtillott and 2 sisters Marilyn Lowe and Linda Tourtillott.bcl420