A Hitchcock movie plays out in western Bates County?

Skies were filled as thousands of birds headed east over Amsterdam this morning

Amsterdam area residents got a little taste of Hitchcock's 1963 flick The Birds this morning...thousands and thousands of starlings (mostly) filled the skies in a swath more than a mile wide headed east. The show lasted for more than 20 minutes as some stood outside watching in silent amazement.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the birds gather in early Fall and travel in large packs in search of food before migrating south for Winter.

Veterans' Day Celebration at Miami R-1‏

Miami R-1 School will be hosting its annual Veterans’ Day celebration on Wednesday, November 11. All veterans are invited to come for coffee and pastries in the library starting at 10 a.m. supplied by the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. FFA officers will assist in directing guests to the refreshments and seating. The Music Department has prepared patriotic songs to honor the Veterans.

This year’s guest speaker is Retired Major David C. Hug. His biography shows an impressive dedication to serving our country. Mr. Hug graduated from a St. Louis high school in 1971. He then graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1975 with a B.A. in Physical Geography. At graduation, Mr. Hug was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the United States Marine Corps and began service at Quantico, VA. Over the next 20 years, he served in a variety of assignments worldwide, most in the occupational specialties of Field Artillery and Military Intelligence. Deployed to Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I served as part of Task Force Grizzly then Task Force Ripper. His personal awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Star, Combat Action Ribbon, and Order of St. Barbara.

After retiring as a Major in 1995, Mr. Hug was a realtor for eight ears and then worked in restate related fields for three additional years before returning to school to gain his teaching certification. During this time, he substituted in several area districts in many disciplines. This is Mr. Hug’s seventh year of full time teaching. He is the Miami R-1 Science Department’s instructor.

Mr. Hug and his wife, Pam, currently reside in an old farm house on small acreage southeast of Butler. He has two adult daughters and one adult son living in the greater Kansas City area with their families. Mr. Hug has been blessed with seven grandchildren, the oldest a Senior in high school.

At the conclusion of the Miami Veterans’ Day Celebration, all veterans are invited to eat with FCCLA students in the cafeteria. There is no cost for this event. Our area vets are encouraged to come and participate in this event.

Obituary - Linda M. Ganey

Linda M. Ganey

Linda M. Ganey, 56, departed this life on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Belton Regional Medical Center, Belton, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Ed Ganey of the home; two sons, Eric Paul and wife Carley, Independence, Missouri, Stephen Smith, Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter, Mia Cottingham and husband Charles, Raymore, Missouri; 6 grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Marjorie and Don Crocker and a sister, Theresa Lininger all of Kansas City, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Austin Cemetery near Archie, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available. 

Obituary - Kenneth Michael Anderson

Kenneth Michael Anderson, 55, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 in St. Joseph, MO following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 11, 1960 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Dewaine Harold and Connie LeVern (Bybee) Anderson. He married LuAnn M. Lawson on March 9, 2007 and she survives of Nevada.

Kenneth came to Nevada from Kansas City with his family at a young age. He attended Nevada schools and has worked as a carpenter his whole life. In 2008 he began Anderson Construction which he operated until he was unable to due to illness.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his parents Connie and Paul (Pete) Moffat, Nevada; two sons, Michael Edmunds, Nevada, and Cody Anderson, St. Joseph; step-daughter Bobbie Baxter of the home; step-son Jerry Wheeler, Nevada; numerous grandchildren; siblings Tracy Bybee (Cindy), Nevada, Heath Anderson, El Dorado Springs, Keith Anderson, El Dorado Springs, Randy Anderson, El Dorado Springs and Becky Myers (Roy), Nevada. He was preceded in death by his father; one grandson, Haedn Edmunds; and two brothers.

Service information will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home.

Those who wish may contribute to a fund for the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Hume Community News 11/10/15

The community of Hume wishes to extend their sympathy to the family of Julia Reach. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her daughter, Megan Reach and her brother Mike Reno of Hume and the rest of their family. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Plans are on the table of starting a Senior Citizen’s group up in Hume once again. Watch for more details.

The Lord’s Acre Day BBQ and Auction was held on Saturday, November 7, a tradition by the Methodist Men that has been carried on for 70 Years. The event was filled with delicious food, lots of fun and fellowship. The highlight of the auction was when Larry Hacker sat down in front of the little boys that had been helping with the auction, ages 7 & 8 and they begin a bidding war on a set of MU glasses that they had been eyeing the whole time. Caden Cooke, Nate Harris and Isaac Irwin were in full steam, and then it was just down to Nate and Isaac. Finally Pastor Eric threw in a 50 to help with the purchase of the glasses and both Dads Mike Harris and Jason Irwin pitched in the rest. The boys ended up each taking a glass and each little boy had the biggest grin you could imagine. Oleta Davidson donated and a beautiful hand quilted quilt that brought $1,700.00. Larry Hacker was our auctioneer along with his wife Loretta who helped did a great job.

Matt and Kristy Brooks, Clayton and Brittney Brooks and children, Everett and Karen Irwin, Jean Zinn, Jeffrey Irwin, Erika Snider and Lane attended the wedding of Kylie Mclay and Myles Brattin on Saturday evening, November 7 at Happy Hill Church of God. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Myles Brattin.

On Sunday evening Paxton Wooldridge celebrated his 6th birthday at Pizza Hut in Nevada with family and friends. Those attending from Hume were Meme and Papa Irwin, Carrie Irwin, Marissa, Avery and Wyatt, Jeffrey Irwin, Erika Snider, Lane, Kenzee and Kamee, Ryan and Ryland Austin. Happy Birthday, Paxton!

-our thanks to Karen Irwin

Clinton woman arrested in Henry County

Around 3:45 p.m. this afternoon the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County arrested 19 year old Breanna N. Case of Clinton, Missouri.

She was arrested on 1.) Felony Possession of a controlled substance - Methamphetamine 2.) Following too close 3.) No valid operators license 4.) No seatbelt.

Case was booked into the Henry County Jail and later bonded out.





   

Holiday Open House this weekend!

Obituary - Lana Kay Herren

Lana Kay Herren

Lana Kay Herren, age 70, of Nevada, MO passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. She was born October 26, 1945 in Independence, the daughter of Ervin Timothy and Wilma Ellen (Goss) Baldwin. On May 9, 1964 she was united in marriage to Noah Dwain Herren and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2008.

Lana moved at a young age to Nevada where she attended school. During her working years she was employed at Research Medical Center in Kansas City where the family lived for a time, then worked for the Nevada City Hospital and finally Heartland Hospital until her retirement. During her spare time she enjoyed reading, gardening, and sewing. She especially loved spending time with her family as well as her two pet dogs, Pixie and Daphne.

Survivors include her children, Teresa Ann Herren of Joplin; Lemma Christine Herren of Nevada; Laura May Parker and husband Melvin of Rich Hill; and Sarah Joyce Herren of Joplin; grandchildren, Timothy Alexander Herren; Christopher Thomas Herren-Lewis; and Skylar Renee Ocean Wood; step-grandchildren, Dalton Landers, Derek Parker, and Dustin Parker; brother Denver Eddie Baldwin; and special cousin, James Simmons whom was like a brother; other extended family members and friends. Aside from her husband, Lana was preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service with interment for Lana Kay Herren will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Those who wish may contribute in her memory to Vernon County People for Pets in care of Ferry Funeral Home.