Rally & Ride for Remington’s Heart a huge success

The Rally & Ride for Remington’s Heart was a huge success! More people attended than we could even imagine... and that is INCREDIBLE!
 
Over 60 bikes and more than 100 people raised over $4,000 for a very special cause.

A huge thanks to all of the businesses who sponsored the event, and the bars who allowed the poker run to make stops during the fundraiser. We would like to thank Mr. Rockwood for the amazing post-rally performance!

And thank you SO much to everyone who volunteered their time and effort to make the fundraiser operate smoothly. A special thanks to Brent Taylor for leading the bikers, and coordinating with local law enforcement during the 140 mile ride.

Additionally, we would like to thank Toni Huber for putting the fundraiser together. The Bates County Sheriff's Office, Cass County Sheriffs Office, and Harrisonville Missouri Police Department went above and beyond to ensure all bikers were safe by escorting them throughout the ride. We heard multiple compliments toward the men & women in blue who stopped traffic, allowing the bikers to safely maneuver and stay in one group.

There are several individuals who helped us make this day amazing! We are very thankful to have such wonderful friends & supporters.

Remington’s Heart assists families of babies and children with congenital heart defects in the Kansas City area.

Being a new organization, we are very limited on funding. The organization has no paid employees, which means more of your donations support the cause.

We are currently working with two families who requested assistance just before this fundraiser. The money raised through the Rally & Ride fundraiser will go toward paying bills to ensure these families can go home to electricity, running water, and food. It also helps with the fuel to travel back and forth to the hospital.

We wish Remington’s Heart could assist all local Heart Families, but the truth is, we can’t. As a result of your generous donations, fundraisers, and the continued support of the community... Remington’s Heart will be able to help more CHD families in the future.

All great things start out small ♥️.

(Event videos and pictures coming soon - RemingtonsHeart.org)

Obituary - Loretta May Ledgerwood

Loretta May Ledgerwood, age 80, passed from this life in the early hours of July 2nd, 2018. The youngest daughter of Harold Fredrick Ledgerwood and Ruth Vivian (Falkingham), Loretta was born on May 20th, 1938 in Bristow, Oklahoma.

When she was just an infant, Loretta contracted the polio virus. With the care of her family and her own inner-strength, Loretta survived and overcame the lifelong challenges brought about by the virus. In 1957, Loretta graduated from Central Senior High School in Springfield, Missouri.

Loretta was a loving and caring person who served those around her. She was a faithful companion to her mother for many years. One of her greatest joys was the time she spent caring for children entrusted to her care. She loved them like her own and felt great pride in later years hearing the adventures and accomplishments of her kids.

In her childhood, Loretta accepted Christ. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Nevada, Missouri, and she enjoyed attending services held by the Ministerial Alliance while she lives at the Appleton City Manor.

Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Harold Fredrick Ledgerwood, Jr. and Marvin Howard Ledgerwood, and her sister Bonnie Ruth Longstreth. She is survived by her sister, Nadine Hergesheimer of Appleton City Missouri and her brother, Gilbert Ledgerwood of Liberty, Texas. Loretta has generations of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada Missouri with Pastor Larry Sorrells officiating. Interment will follow in Ash Grove Cemetery in Ash Grove, MO. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Rockville United Methodist Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

From the Butler R-V School District

The Butler R-V Board of Education and administration recently approved Random Drug Testing for students grade 7-12 participating in any extra-curricular, co-curricular or privilege activity at school, including parking, for the 2018-2019 school year. You can check our website, www.butlerr.org for the complete policy. 

If you have any questions, please call. We will have more information available at our Activities meeting, August 5th and during our Week of Welcome.

Be on the lookout in Nevada

Be on the lookout!

The Nevada Police are looking for Justin Nolan. Nolan ran from officers in the 1600 block of North Main just moments ago. Call 911 if you spot him.

Obituary - Edward "Ed" Earl Bailey Sr.

Edward "Ed" Earl Bailey Sr., 82, Drexel, Missouri was born May 25, 1936. He departed this life on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1976, Ed was united in marriage to Joyce Lorraine Heikkinen in Grandview, Missouri.

Ed was a heavy machine operator for Holiday Sand and Gravel in North Kansas City, Missouri until his retirement in 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ed is survived by his wife of the home; his son, Edward Bailey Jr., Drexel, Missouri; a daughter, Tanya Thompson and husband Mike, Garden City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Breanna Bailey, Kolten Thompson and Xander Bailey; other relatives and friends.

Cremation. No services scheduled at this time.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Erwin "Ernie" Lee Lambert

Erwin "Ernie" Lee Lambert of Archie, Missouri was born April 26, 1938 in Hannibal, Missouri the son of Edwin Clifford and Cecil Lucile (White) Lambert. He departed this life on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Redwood of Raymore, Raymore, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 4 days.

Ernie was employed as a dining room manager for Shoney's until his retirement. He was previously employed as a custodian for the Independence School District. Ernie enjoyed tinkering with everything and working and fixing small engines. He was adopted by the Carol Allen family from Archie and was affectingly called PaPa.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several sisters.

Ernie is survived by two sons, Michael Lambert and Joey Lambert; his daughter, Jenny Dobson; his sister, Janie Taylor; his adopted Carol Allen family; other relatives and a host of friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date at his home in Archie.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release June 25-July 2, 2018

St. Clair County Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests, took a stealing report, and a burglary report during the week of June 25-July 2, 2018.

View the full press release by using the link we have provided below:

https://www.scsomo.org/press_view.php?id=803

Obituary - Kathy Ann Spangler

Kathy Ann (Trent) Spangler, 64, Peculiar, MO, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. 

Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Darin Wainscott Giving Fore Living, P.O. Box 413, Butler, MO 64730.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).