Tuesday, October 2, 2018

From the desk of United States Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler

I'm pleased to announce that families of service members killed in the line of duty will now receive full life insurance benefits due to a provision I authored and helped pass in the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision was signed into law by the President in August.

Previously, service members had to fill out paperwork authorizing family members to receive the full $400,000 entitled to them and sometimes they mistakenly checked the wrong box and accidentally lowered the amount of benefit due their loved one. This resulted in unnecessary financial shortfalls to the families of fallen soldiers, in addition to enduring the heartbreak of losing a loved one.

I learned about the shortfall in procedure after one of my constituents lost her son in Afghanistan. I received the news that he died shortly after I was elected for the first time, and it was a call I will never forget: young Christopher Stark had been killed in action.

In the years following that phone call, I got to know Christopher’s brave mom, Teresa Stark. I learned that when Christopher deployed to Afghanistan, he opted for what he believed was an additional $200,000 of life insurance, but mistakenly opted out of the full $400,000 of coverage that should have been available to him.

Sadly, we have learned this was not the only case of this mistake being made and families being shortchanged the benefits they are due. As a result, I authored a provision in the 2019 NDAA to make sure service members who are deployed to a combat zone automatically receive the full life insurance coverage benefit of $400,000.

Service members are faced with so many details when duty calls them to the frontlines. My provision removes one more mental burden from them when they deploy and ensures that their families receive what they are due should their loved one not come home.

Christopher Stark was a 2007 graduate of Monett High School where he participated in JROTC, football, basketball and baseball. He and his mother moved to Nevada, MO, and he enlisted in the United States Army in August 2008 and served as part of the 705th Unit with the 63rd Explosive Ordinance Disposal Battalion 20th Support Command until he was killed by an IED (bomb) in COP Tangi, Afghanistan on February 28, 2011.




From the desk of United States Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler 



Monday, October 1, 2018

Obituary - Patricia Joan Hargrove

Patricia Joan Hargrove 89, Humansville, MO, formerly of Nevada, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Big Springs Care Center in Humansville following a brief period of illness. Patricia was born December 12, 1928 in Nevada, MO, the daughter of Walter Everett and Della Mae (Smith) Evans. She married Charles Hargrove August 16, 1948 and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2018.

Patricia was born and raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1947. She lived and worked in Kansas City for thirteen years before moving to Clinton, MO where she worked as the secretary for the Clinton School District Superintendent. She and Charles came back to Nevada in 1986 and the couple enjoyed traveling together for many years.

Survivors include, son, Terry Hargrove and wife Barbara, Osceola, MO; three grandchildren, Tami Thomas and Marvin Hold, Deerfield, MO, Jon Hargrove and his wife Jessica Archie, MO, James Hargrove and his wife Amanda, Milo, MO; twelve great-grandchildren; Heather Thomas, Taylor Dilly, Colton Thomas, Shane Hargrove, Jonna Hargrove, Alta Hargrove, Pete Hargrove, Leea Hargrove, Alexis Jacobs, Kinlee Ihde, Cameron Hargrove, and Dillon Hargrove; three great-great-grandchildren: Abigail, Teddy, and Isabell; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to her husband Charles, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Boundy, Gail Hoge, Mary Emery; and one brother, Walter Everett Evans, Jr.

Private family services will be held at a later date.




Obituary - Bert Morris Rinker, III

Bert Morris Rinker, III, 63, Blairstown, MO, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

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

Obituary - Thom Burg

Funeral services for Thom Burg of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and David Fitzmaurice and Mike Humphrey assisting. 

 Visitation prior to services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler. Cremation to follow services. Contributions may be given to the Boy Scouts of America or the Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Thomas A. "Thom" Burg, age 82 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home in Butler. He was born August 31, 1936 to Carmy A. and Ocie Florence Rook Burg in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

Thom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally Burg of Butler, Missouri; one son, Jeff Burg and wife Donna of Lee's Summit, Missouri; two daughters, Thomi Herrell and husband Jim of Butler, Missouri and Bobbi Burg and wife Kelly of Lee's Summit, Missouri; a sister, Judy Burg of Greencastle, Indiana; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Trent Burg.




Have a fear of flying?

You may have a fear of flying not in a literal sense, but because of Missouri's non compliance with the READ ID Act, causing complications for you. But, here's some good news:

According to Representative Patricia Pike, the Show Me State recently received a grace period that will allow Missourians to continue using their current forms of identification to fly domestically and enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had granted an extension until October 10, 2018, but informed the Missouri Department of Revenue of a new grace period that will run through January 21, 2019.

It was during the 2017 legislative session that Missouri General Assembly approved legislation to allow residents to obtain a photo ID that is compliant with the federal REAL ID Act. Because the current version of the Missouri driver license is not compliant, DHS announced in January of 2016 that Missourians would not be able to enter federal facilities and would not be able to fly domestically beginning in 2018. The federal government has since granted multiple extensions to give Missourians additional months to utilize their existing licenses.

New licenses that are compliant with the REAL ID Act will not be available until March of 2019. Because of this, the state has applied for an additional extension, which the department expects to be approved, that will allow Missourians to use their existing identification until the new forms of ID are ready.



Now sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. 

Obituary - Fletcher A. Reeves

Fletcher A. Reeves, 20, of Lone Jack, departed this life, Friday, September 28, 2018, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Arrangements are pending under the care of Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Service times and a complete obituary will be published here as soon as that information becomes available.





5th Annual Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt


5th Annual Big Buck 50 Presented by Whitetail Trophy Hunt-Day #2 October 5th-6th

(Wheatland,MO) The Big O Tires Auto Street Stocks will run their 10-lap qualifying heats for Saturday night's 50-Lap, $10,000 to win main event plus position dashes to set the first eight rows in Saturday's main event. The WARSAW Auto, Marine & RV ULMA Late Models will also be in action on Friday night running a complete show with $1,000 going to the winner. 

Gates open at 4:00, Hot Laps at 6:30, and racing at 7:05.

Adults (16 and up) $15
Seniors (62 and up)/Military $12
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $30
Pit Pass $35

Camping
Reserved with Electric and Water- $35/Night (Limited Availability)
Reserved Dry Spots- $20/Night (Limited Availability)
Dry Camping- $10/Night

Special Links: www.LucasOil.com - www.Whitetail.net - www.BigOTires.comwww.ULMAracing.com




Adrian Blackhawks Pink Out Event

The annual Adrian Blackhawks Pink Out event is October 4 as Adrian hosts Cass Midway Lady Vikings in volleyball action. 

Besides watching conference volleyball action you can buy raffle tickets, baked goods, and concessions.





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