Updated Obituary - Steven D. Thompson

 Steven D. Thompson

Steven D. Thompson, 17 of Smithton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 in Smithton. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 9, 2016 at the Mullinax Funeral Home – Drexel Chapel in Drexel, Missouri (660-679-0009).  

Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at the chapel. Interment will follow services in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Steven was born September 27, 1998 in Kansas City, Missouri. All throughout his brief life, basketball was his thing; or really, playing with any kind of ball. He also enjoyed swinging and playing on his tricycle and although it worried his family, he loved jumping on the trampoline.  He will always be remembered for his great smile.

Steven was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronald Horn. He is survived by his mother, Tammie Walker of Amoret, Missouri; his father, Bruce Thompson of Olathe, Kansas; grandparents Cherie Horn of Drexel, Missouri and Theresa and Gary Mountjoy of Blue Springs; brother Edward Scott Walker of Collins, Missouri; sister Kimberly Walker of Clinton, Missouri; sister Heather Horn of Drexel; brother Christopher Walker of Knob Noster, Missouri; brother Brian Thompson of Gerster, Missouri; one nephew, two nieces, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Apple expected to unveil iPhone 7

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Apple will show off its latest iPhone Wednesday.

And if you're looking for a radical change in its form or function, you'll need to look elsewhere. But if you're one of those people who have an attachment to earbuds, you're bound to be disappointed.

If what sources in the supply chain say is correct, Apple will be doing away with its iconic earbuds. What will replace it though is unclear. It's possible the analog jack will be replaced with a listening device that can connect through the current "lightning" jack. Or Apple may be "cutting the cord" for good, paving the way for people to use Bluetooth technology to listen to their phone calls or music.

Under the hood, the new Apple iPhone models are expected to feature a faster processor, more memory and better camera optics.

McGennis Youth Center Barbecue Set for Sunday, September 25th

The annual McGennis Youth Center Barbecue and Auction is set for this Sunday (September 25).

Founded in 1966, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Center. To mark that milestone some special events are scheduled for this year’s barbecue.
One of those events is a Car Show with registration from 11 a.m. to noon and judging from noon to 2 p.m. and an awards presentation at 2 p.m.
Children’s games will start about 12:30 p.m. with all the classic country picnic contests. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be provided through the afternoon by Mumma Farms and Jeff and Jana Droz. Free face painting will be available for children through the afternoon.

Attention will turn to the serving line at 1 p.m. This year the meal is being catered by Food Fair of Rich Hill. There will be barbecued beef, pork and chicken with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and iced tea and lemonade. Everyone who wishes to lend a hand to the Center is invited to bring along a cake for the dessert table. Any extra cakes will be auctioned off.

Two area singers, Erica Diehl and Anna Spencer, will be providing musical entertainment during the dinner hour; some of this music will be from the 1960s. Erica is a Rich Hill graduate now attending Pittsburg State, and Anna is a student at Hume High School.
About 1:45 p.m. a unique variety of crafts and collectible items will go on the auction block, headed up this year by Auctioneer Geno Franklin. The craft auction has become known for its quality items ranging from antiques to delicious baked goods.
A popular auction feature the last few years will be back this year with a special twist for the 50th anniversary. The Mad Hatter features ten McGennis Youth Center caps donated by Bell Photography. These caps, each numbered, will be auctioned off. At the end of the auction one of these numbers will be drawn. That winning number will win a Henry Silver Eagle lever-action .22 rifle, donated by Bell Farms.

In the same vein, Schlyer Designs has donated a beautiful 14-kt. white gold diamond cross necklace. Ten numbered bracelets, also donated by Schlyer Designs, will be auctioned off, and the number drawn will win the diamond necklace.

These two items, the rifle and the necklace, are worth seeing and you can view a picture of each on the McGennis Youth Center Facebook page.

For more information about the auction or to donate an item call Marc or Alison Bell at 660-832-4196 or drop the items off at Bell Books in Rich Hill. The generosity of those who donate and those who bid has made the auction a major revenue source for the Youth Center.

Also in recognition of the Center’s 50-year history, a brick walkway project is underway. Many bricks have already been purchased, but you will have another opportunity to be part of this enduring legacy with the purchase of a brick at this year’s barbecue.

Admission to the barbecue is $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (ages 6-12). Tickets are for the meal and are not required for the auction.

From Rich Hill, the McGennis Youth Center is located five miles west on A Highway and four miles south on WW Highway.

Nevada man arrested on warrant in Jasper County

On 9/6/16 around 10:50pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Jasper County arrested 28 year old Thomas A. James Hartman of  Nevada, Missouri.

Mr. Hartman was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor Monett Police Department Warrant - Driving While Suspended 2.) Speeding.

He was booked into the Jasper County Jail and is currently listed as bondable.


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Updated Obituary - Paulette S. McCartney

Paulette S. McCartney

Paulette S. McCartney, age 64 years, of Clinton, MO passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at her home. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Paulette was born February 22, 1952 in Dalton, Georgia the daughter of Paul and Ramona (Hobbs) Higginbotham. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed arts and crafts, tending to her flower beds, and fishing and hunting.

Paulette was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Robert L. McCartney II, of the home, 3 sons; David L. McCartney (Pam) of Lincoln, MO, Robert L. McCartney (Darla) of Clinton, MO, and Christopher S. McCartney of Clinton, MO, 9 grandchildren; David McCartney, Michael McCartney, Hunter McCartney, Nathan McCartney, Seth Terry, Mac McCartney, Delaney McCartney, Riley McCartney, and Brennan Terry-Ogle, one great grandchild, Layne McCartney, one sister, Debbie Banks (Kenny) of Atlanta, GA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.

Storm Siren test today in Butler

NEWS RELEASE

CITY OF BUTLER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

JIM HENRY, DIRECTOR

The City of Butler will test the outdoor warning sirens

today at 10:00 A.M.

Summer 2016: Shake 'n bake in Missouri...

by Doug Mager

The writer of this article, like many woke last Saturday morning to something never experienced before...a trembling bed and grandfather clock chimes making an eerie sound. Instinctively, I assumed it was an earthquake.


While that guess was correct, I was mistaken about the epicenter, thinking it was the New Madrid Fault in southeast Missouri- which was cause of four catastrophic quakes in the early 1800's. Turns out, the root of Saturday morning's episode was centered north of Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Since many of us in west central Missouri have never experienced a quake, it was and will continue to be a hot topic of discussion for some time to come. After all, it now makes us wonder if another, bigger one is coming soon.

The short answer, is probably. Seismologists have been predicting for some time that the New Madrid Fault is a 'time bomb' waiting to happen. And judging by the map above, yes, we in western Missouri will certainly feel it. The extent of damage? No one really knows.

What can we do to prepare? First, you might want to discuss earthquake insurance with your agent. Most homeowner polices do not include this type of coverage. Otherwise, the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee also offers this advice:

Safety rules and precautions

• Before an earthquake happens, identify places in each room in your house to take shelter, such as under a sturdy table or next to an inside wall.
• Don’t place beds by windows, and don’t hang heavy items over beds.
• Secure things that might fall, such as heavy TVs.
• Put strong latches on cupboards.
• During an earthquake, stay indoors. When you do leave a building, move away from it quickly.
• Get away from windows to avoid breaking glass.
• Don’t use elevators.
• Wait until the shaking stops completely before venturing out.
• Outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees and power lines. Drop to the ground.
• If you are in a car, stop in a clear location as quickly as you can. Stay in the car with your seat belt fastened.
• Avoid the use of candles or open flame after an earthquake in case of gas leaks.

More info can be found here:

http://www.preparemetrokc.org/Know_the_Risks/earthquakes.asp

Cottey College named one of the Top 50 Best Value Schools in Missouri

NEVADA, MO — While other Missouri universities and colleges wrestle with increasing tuition costs and parents having fewer dollars to spend,  Cottey College is proving they have a winning financial formula by becoming a top Best Value School in Missouri by BestValuesSchools.com.  Cottey is listed at number 15 out of 49 institutions of higher education in the State of Missouri.

The ranking is created using National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator and PayScale data to identify the schools based on graduation rate, net price, acceptance rate and a 20-year net return on investment.

“Cottey College is  committed to providing a high quality education to its students while still being cognizant of the concerns Missouri families have with rising costs of a college education,” said Dr. Jann Weitzel, president of Cottey College. “It’s gratifying to see Cottey recognized as an outstanding and affordable college in the State of Missouri. It is a testament to the fiscally responsible management of the College and the support of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the organization that owns Cottey.”



ABOUT COTTEY COLLEGE: Cottey College, located in Nevada, Missouri, is owned and supported by the P.E.O. Sisterhood making it the only nonsectarian college in the United States owned by women for women. Cottey draws students from more than 40 states and 20 countries with an emphasis on leadership programming through the Serenbetz Institute for Women’s Leadership, Social Responsibility and Global Awareness.   In 2015, Cottey was ranked ninth out of ten most affordable colleges in the State of Missouri by collegeaffordabilityguide.org.