Obituary - Ruth Engels

Ruth Engels, of Rich Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 14th at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada. She was 87. Arrangements are under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 17th at the Rich Hill Christian Church, with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Rich Hill. 

Contributions to the Rich Hill Christian Church is suggested, in care of Heuser Funeral Home.

Update: Endangered Person Advisory - Gypsy and Clauddinnea Blancharde - Greene County‏

 EMPHASIS:  Endangered Person Advisory

State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory

The Greene County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 2103 West Volunteer Way at 5:41 PM on June 14, 2015.

Missing Is:
Gypsy R. Blancharde a white female, age 19

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident: Clauddinnea Blancharde also goes by Dee Dee. Mother and daughter have severe medical issues and Gypsy may require a wheelchair. Neighbors reported they have not seen either subject since June 10th. It is unknown when or under what circumstances they left their house.

Update: A search warrant was obtained for the residence of the missing individuals. Upon service of the warrant, Greene County Sheriff’s Office Deputies discovered the body of a deceased 48 year old female who was confirmed to be Clauddinnea "Dee Dee" Blancharde inside the home. Gypsy Blancharde is still missing, and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation continues.  

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 417-829-6230.

Obituary - Bill G. Long

Bill G. Long

Funeral Services Bill G. Long 70 , Appleton City, Missouri will be held at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Officiating the services will be The Reverend Ron Beaton and Pastor Tony Reynolds. 

The family suggests any memorial donations be given to the Bill Long Youth Baseball Fund or Trinity United Methodist Church. These can be left at the funeral home.

Bill G. Long, son of Elton James Long & Leta Ruth (Keeton) was born January 31, 1945 in rural Appleton City, Missouri. He passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Ellett Memorial Hospital at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. 

Bill lived in the Appleton City area all his life, graduating from ACHS in 1963. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where he attended and was baptized.
 
On October 28, 1967, he was united in marriage to Sandra (Waite) in Vista, MO. They made their home in Appleton City where they were blessed with two sons, Jeff and Mark. Two boys were perfect for Bill to continue his love for coaching and playing baseball, which spilled over to becoming a friend to every boy who played for him and the ones who played against him. 

Bill worked for the USPS for 36 years, serving part time to full time city carrier in Appleton City and as Postmaster at Rockville where he retired. Being the workaholic he was, he always had a part time job on the side. Along with others jobs, Bill was the Cable TV local service man and the car detailing which turned into a full time business “Long’s Detail” after retirement.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Elton Long and brother, Nelson Long. He is survived by his mother, Leta Ruth (Keeton); wife, Sandra (Waite); Sons: Jeff and wife Katie (Gengler) and Mark and wife Misty (Dains); Grandchildren: Jenna, Kyle, Peyton, Jarrett and Jace and many nieces and nephews. Bill had a very special bond with his sisters-in-law and their husbands: Linda “Skip” & Jack Mead, Betty & Gerald Stephans and Debbie & Dean Walker.

NOTICE OF BOIL WATER ORDER Garden City Cass County, Missouri

NOTICE OF BOIL WATER ORDER
Garden City
Cass County, Missouri
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has issued a boil water order for Garden City Public Water System ID # MO 1010301. The system is located at 107 N. 3rd Street in Cass County, Missouri. Department officials declared the boil order due to possible contamination of the water system. The order took effect on June 13, 2015 and will remain in effect until water samples indicated that contamination is not present. Anyone served by the affected public water system should observe the following precautions:
¨ Boil water vigorously for three minutes prior to use for cooking or drinking.
¨ Disinfect food contact surfaces (dishes) by immersing them for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
¨ Dispose of ice cubes and remake with water that has been boiled.
¨ Continue boiling all water that is to be used for cooking and drinking until the cause of the contamination has been found and corrected.
¨ Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled.
The City of Garden City or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will notify customers when the boil order has been lifted.
For information, call the City of Garden City at (816) 826-8208 or contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Regional Office at (816) 251-0700.

Instructions:

For information, call the City of Garden City at (816) 826-8208 or contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Regional Office at (816) 251-0700.

Local youth playing in All Star Game tonight in Marshall

Four local high school boys have been chosen to play in the Lions All Stars basketball game tonight in Marshall, Mo. representing the South.

Top players from throughout the region will be playing in the game slated to start at 8 pm. Mid America Live will follow up with the final score and other information later tonight.

Photo -left to right Coach Ryan Rapp (Rich Hill), Baustin Sargent (Butler), Jacob Thompson (Rich Hill), Toby Gibson (Archie), Tyler Wright (Cass Midway), Coach Preston Shippley (Archie).

Annual Elks Flag ceremony held today

The annual Elks Flag ceremony was held on the Butler square at 2 pm this afternoon. The brief ceremony included the reading of the history of the American flag from inception to how it arrived to its present form. Elks members presented flags from each era during the reading.

The history as it was read today can be seen by clicking HERE.

Full schedule for Rich Hill Fourth of July celebration

Here is the Full Schedule All entertainment is FREE!!!
Fun Time Shows Carnival will be open each night July 1-4

• July 1

6pm Mary Kithcart Childrens Promenade sponsored by Wheatley-Cameron Farms
6:30-7 pm Kid games with Kameron Byram
7 pm Baby Contest sponsored by Swope's Drive In
8pm Talent Contest sponsored by Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic
9:30 pm Glow Run
 

• July 2

7 pm Pie Contest Sponsored by Security Bank
7:30pm Pie Auction sponsored by Security Bank & Larry Hacker Auctioneers
8 pm Sand Volleyball Tournament (East Park)
9 pm Shari Bales Band sponsored by Heuser Funeral Home, Swopes Drive In and Byram Heating & Air, and Ed & Mary Belle Rice
 

• July 3

6 pm Cierra McKenzie
6:30 Kate Hastings Band
8 pm Joe Diffie Concert sponsored by the RH 4th of July Committee
9:30 Street Dance
 

• July 4

12 pm Car show sponsored by H3 Grafix
3 pm Parade with Grand Marshalls Don & Linda Swope
4:30 Salute to Veterans with Quilt Guild presentation and speaker Boots Hoover
5 pm Parade winners announced
5:30-6pm Paula Newman Performs sponsored by Larry Hacker, Southern Commissioner
6pm Raffle Winners Announced
7 pm 80's band Retroactive sponsored by Food Fair & Pete's
10 pm Fireworks by the Rich Hill Volunteer Fire Dept & City of Rich Hill
 

• July 5

11 am Community Church Service with Ministerial Alliance





All events are subject to change this is Courtesy of The Rich Hill 4th of July Committee Facebook Page.

Stolen tires and wheels in Appleton City

On June 11, a St. Clair County deputy took a stealing complaint on the corner of NW 1000 Road and NW P Highway, Appleton City. 

Vincent Engeman reported four wheels and tires are missing from his grandson’s Jeep Comanche. The wheels and tires were described as five stud hole, 15 inch, black steel wheels. 

Vincent described the tires as Super Swamper brand model SX tires, bias ply, size 38.5x12.50-15, with almost new tread. The value of the wheels and tires was estimated at $2,200.

The investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Keeler urges those with any related information to contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line, 417-646-5832, or email to tips@scsomo.org.