Monday, February 13, 2017

Rotary Club Dinner this Friday

The Butler Rotary Club will be hosting their annual Ham & Bean or Chili Dinner. This will take place on February 17th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Butler High School Cafeteria. 

Tickets can be purchased for $6 for adults and $3 for children from any rotary member. All proceeds go towards projects involving students of the Butler School system.




Please refrain from outside burning

Mid America Live News has been contacted by several fire departments in a effort to remind the public to please refrain from ANY outside burning until weather conditions are more variable. 

Fire Crews across the region have battled several out of control grass fires this weekend due to the dry conditions. A slight chance of some rain is possible this afternoon.











Updated Obituary - Mary Jane Abel

Mary Jane Abel
Mary Jane Abel, age 82, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Olathe Medical Center. She was born at Louisburg, Kansas on May 28, 1934 the daughter of Francis Marion Noel II and Mildred Laurine Trageser. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1953. She then attended the Ursuline Academy in Paola, Kansas. She continued her education receiving a Masters Degree in Special Education from Pittsburg State University. She worked as a teacher in Olathe and La Cygne. She then spent the majority of her career at Miami R-1 in Amsterdam, Missouri before retirement. 

Upon retirement, she volunteered as a "Foster" Grandparent in the Prairie View District. She had a passion for children and their education. Mary Jane was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Pauline Noel. She is survived by her son, Michael Abel, brother, Francis "Frankie" Noel III, and two sisters, Patricia Noel and Lois Green, four grandchildren: Benjamin, Michael, Jacob and Ori, and four great grandchildren: Aria, Liam, Tucker and Sydney and two special care givers, Vickie Hall and Angie Coe.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne. The rosary will be prayed at 5 pm Tuesday with visitation following until 7 pm at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Polio Foundation. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements:





Butler Police Department Activity Report 2/6- 2/12-2017


02/06/2017  
Keep the peace 500 E Atkinson
Property damage 700 block of W Mill
Traffic assist Mullinax
Medical assist 700 block of Country Club
Disturbance 708 S Delaware
Animal complaint 411 Fran
Leave without pay Casey’s on Orange St
Warrant service 300 block of N Fulton

02/07/2017  

Animal complaint Wix Lane
Theft report 600 block of S Mechanic
Accident 400 S fran
Disturbance 100 block of S Orange
Warrant service Sunset and Ft Scott

02/08/2017  

Theft report High School
Warrant service Havanna and Wilson
Warrant service Chestnut
Animal complaint W Ft Scott
Disturbance Wal-Maty
Well being check
Disturbance 100 block of S Mechanic
Disturbance Willow Green

02/09/2017  

Disturbance 312 E Ohio
911 Hang up 900 block of E Pine
Medical assist 411 Fran
Medical assist 200 block of S Austin

02/10/2017  

Warrant service Delaware and Nursery
Accident McDonalds
Disturbance S Mechanic
Warrant service Pine and Fulton
Disturbance 312 W Ohio
Warrant service 100 block of S Fulton

02/11/2017  

Assault report 800 S High
Noise complaint S High
Animal complaint N Fulton

02/12/2017  

Theft report 200 block of N Water
Dog bite 200 block of E Pleasant
Disturbance 100 block of S Orange







One arrested after search warrant served in Nevada

Douglas Derry
On February 10, 2017 Nevada Police conducted a search warrant in the 200 block of West Arch Street. Officers had developed information throughout the week in regards to illegal drugs being used at the residence. After conducting multiple follow ups police were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located multiple items of suspected drug paraphernalia inside the home, including syringes loaded with what is believed to be a controlled substance. Police located suspected methamphetamine and other controlled substances throughout the home as well as three firearms.

Nevada Police were also able to recover a large amount of suspected stolen property. Nevada Police Detectives are currently conducting follow ups in an attempt to identify victims and return the stolen property. The police department estimates there may be as many as fifty victims involved once the investigation is completed.

It’s believed that several items recovered were stolen from other jurisdictions and could help solve dozens of crimes for local law enforcement agencies in our area. A large portion of the suspected stolen property consist of identification cards, social security information, checks, titles, mail, birth certificates, debit cards, and other personal information.

Nevada Police took into custody a male subject identified as; 31 year old, Nevada resident, Douglas Derry. The Vernon County Associate Court issued the following charges on Derry the following day;

1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance D Felony 2.) Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance E Felony 3.)Unlawful Possession of a Firearm D Felony Mr. Derry has a bond set at $25,000 cash only.

The investigation continues, and police are developing more suspects in the case. Once the investigation is completed Nevada Police are expecting to submit additional warrant applications to the Vernon County Prosecutors Office for the filing of formal charges.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime. 


For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100. 

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 448-5117. Any and all information will be kept confidential.





Zion Lutheran School Chili Supper & Auction







Join us for a wonderful evening of food, silent and live auctions, raffles, and fellowship! Hosted by the Zion Lutheran Church.           https://www.facebook.com/events/1330633386997631/

Read's celebrate 51 years of marriage

 Bill and Becky Read were united in marriage on 
Feb. 12, 1966 and are celebrating 51 years together.

The Read's currently make their home in Harrisonville, 
MO.

Congratulations!




Sunday, February 12, 2017

Obituary - Harvey Francis “Bud” Monroe, Jr.

Harvey Francis “Bud” Monroe, Jr.
Harvey Francis “Bud” Monroe, Jr., 88, of Raymore, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was born, June 24, 1928, in Kansas City, the son of Harvey F. and Daisy S. (Chandler) Monroe, Sr. He departed this life, Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Foxwood Springs Care Center.

Bud attended and graduated from the Mark Twain School in Kansas City at an early age. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy, proudly serving as a Fireman on the USS Antietam, USS Yog, and the USS Comstock. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, WW II Victory Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal.

On July 22, 2000, he was united in marriage to Janice (Coates) Norman in Belton.

Bud was employed as a Union Truck Driver for ABF for 40 years retiring in 1991. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering around on his small farm near Pleasant Hill. He was a member of the Teamster Union Local #41 and the Pleasant Hill Big Creek Baptist Church.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and 7 half brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Janice of Raymore; three children; Patricia A. Icenhouer of Gladstone; Harvey Monroe, III of Blue Spring’s, and Thomas Monroe of Smithville; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He is also survived by 2 stepchildren, Michael Norman of Belton and Robert (and Priscilla) Norman of Peculiar; 9 step grandchildren; 9 step great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Stanley-Dickey Funeral home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Pastor Todd MacLean will officiate. Graveside military services and interment will follow in the Staley Mound Cemetery with full military honors by the U.S. Navy and the V.F.W. Post #3118 Honor Guard. Casket bearers are Harvey Monroe III, Jamie Monroe, Thomas Monroe, Mike Norman, Sam Parisa, and Randy Webb.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Big Creek Baptist Church Building fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550






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