Webworms: Prevention is the best cure

In a recent article we pointed out the obvious- western Missouri is under a full attack from Fall webworms.

At this point, the damage is done- the little buggers will continue to eat leaves, which in some cases will cause the tree to die.

Some insecticides such as Sevin or Malathion can be beneficial. Burning the web 'nest' with a torch, albeit dangerous, is effective too. One local even tried using a 12 gauge to blow the clusters of worms to smithereens, but is not recommended...

According to experts, the solution lies in an early Spring application of dormant oil due to its low toxicity and easy availability; most any garden supply store sells it and it works well to kill eggs that are hidden under and around the bark.

More info here:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-fall-webworms.htm

Family feud hits close to home

Yesterday, Steve and Saundra Hodge (far right) of Kansas City, KS  made their 'debut' on the ever popular tv show Family Feud. As fate would have it, Steve Hodge is cousin to Laurie Lacy, Cheri Eidson, Robin Ward and Clint Edgmon, all of the Butler area.

The Hodge team won and will return today for another round. Family Feud airs locally at 3 pm on channel 4.

Mum's the word...

Adrian FFA mums are here! 10 dollars a piece- supplies are limited. Will be available for sale tonight at the homecoming football game. 
More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/Adrian-HS-FFA-1539257199698233/

No need for speed...crackdown begins today

It's a documented fact, the faster you are going, the harder the crash.

Last year in Missouri alone there were 310 speed related fatalities, and that's entirely too many, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. So, starting today the Show Me state is joining 5 other nearby states, including Kansas, in an anti-speeding campaign.

Some 220 law enforcement agencies will be patrolling some 5,700 miles of highways this weekend- you can expect to get a ticket if you're caught speeding.

Officers will also be watching for distracted, DUI and aggressive driving, too.

One injured in Henry County rollover accident

On 9/22/16 around 7:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Route C just West of NE 851 Road in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2001 Chevrolet driven by 55 year old Steven K. Roth of Calhoun, Missouri traveled off the roadway and overturned.

Mr. Roth sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Jay's Tow.


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Updated Obituary - Richard 'Rick" Alan Post

Richard "Rick" Alan Post

Richard "Rick" Alan Post, age 61 Prescott, Kansas passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 17, 1955 at Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Alvin and Suda Edwards Post. He attended Prescott Schools and graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School. He worked at several occupations the most recent in waste management with Linn County, Kansas. He was a member of the NRA, he was involved in target shooting and reloading his own ammunition. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, leatherworking, watching western movies and reading, especially his favorite author James Lee Burke. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond and Duane Post and a sister Florence Post. He is survived by two sons, Nick Burney and wife Tara, and Chad Burney, a daughter, Gayla Williams and husband Buzz, three sisters: Elaine Shroyer, Carol Oakes, and Kathy Williams, and three grandchildren: Grace, Nicholas and Madison.
Graveside service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

The family suggests contributions to Harvesters. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Constitution Week in Harrisonville

Mayor Brian Hasek issued a proclamation during Monday night's Board of Aldermen meeting designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week in Harrisonville. On hand for his presentation was Denise Miller, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Obituary - Raymond Lile Rukes

 Raymond Lile Rukes

Raymond Lile Rukes, 69, of Chilhowee, Missouri died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1946 in Clinton, Mo., the son of Charles Raymond Rukes and Velma Loree (Johnson) Rukes.

He married Carol K. Sommerer on September 26, 1979, in Miami, Oklahoma, and she survives of the home.

He was employed as a heavy equipment operator and grade checker for forty-five years, retiring in 2009. He was a veteran of the Missouri Army National Guard where he received the Expert Badge-Rifle M-1. Raymond was a 1964 graduate of Clinton High School, Clinton, Mo., attended Parks Chapel Baptist Church in Tightwad, Mo., and also First Baptist Church in Clinton, and was a member of the Laborers Union #1290. He enjoyed garden tractor pulling, fishing, raising cattle, target practice (varmints), and reading western novels.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Cathy Foster and husband Bill, Clinton, Mo., Cheri Wilson and husband Russell, Clinton, Mo., Tabitha Milam, London, Kentucky, Samantha Phillips, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, and Janette Purinton and husband Brian, Chilhowee, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Ferro and husband Robert, Joplin, Mo., Joyce Baxter and husband Richard, Ava, Mo., and Marlene Dunlop and husband Mike, North Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Konitzer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Carla Sommerer, Cape Coral, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, James Rukes in 1987.

As per Raymond's wishes, no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.