“The Quarter War”

Austin Ward, a former Archie student, has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is determined to win his battle with this. Austin’s two younger brothers are current Archie High students, and his mother is a teacher for Adrian Elementary. 

Some local schools will be engaged in a battle called “The Quarter War” during a designated week in October to help this family.

For Our Fellow Blackhawks...The following are details for our district:
What: “The Quarter War”
When: October 8th – 12th
Who: School wide competition against 3 other area schools
Come on, Blackhawks! Let’s lead our school to victory by making the most donations while making a stand against cancer!

Photo design courtesy of Jenny Caldwell Westbrook.

Thoughts and prayers are needed for the Eldorado Springs Fire Department

Cass County Sheriff Deputies Attend Boat Operation Training

Cass Co – Members of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Disaster Emergency Response Team (D.E.R.T.) are attending boat operation training with the Missouri State Highway Patrol this week in Jefferson City

In 2014 the Cass County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund Board of Directors provided the funding for the sheriff’s office to purchase a 20 foot SeaArk boat to be used in search and rescue operations. Funding also provided for the purchase of safety and rescue equipment.

Cass County has over 30 large bodies of water and three rivers within its 700 square mile jurisdiction.

“Our county has numerous areas that are prone to flooding during heavy rains. Our deputies are called to rescue residents trapped by flood waters, motorist caught in high water, or to search lakes and streams. The ability to have the proper equipment and trained personnel are vital to keeping our citizens safe,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

The 3-day class hosted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol provides training in backing trailers and launching boats. Deputies will also receive hands on training in proper boating operation fundamentals. These fundamentals include properly trimming a boat motor, pulling alongside other boats or objects, and proper ferrying techniques. Deputies will be trained and complete courses of operation include a planing course, a backing course, and a slalom course. They will also be required to successfully pull alongside another vessel in moving water.

Obituary - Jerry Dean Moore

Jerry Dean Moore, 76, Harwood, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home after a long battle with COPD. Jerry was born October 11, 1941 in Lowry City, MO to Pauline (Reynolds) Moore and Murl Moore of Lowry City. Following the death of his father he was raised by his mother and step-father Cecil Losey. He was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Davis of Schell City, MO on January 18, 1962 and to this union two children were born.

Jerry was raised in Harwood and attended school in Schell City graduating from Schell City High School Class of 1959. In August of 1960 he joined the United States Army and was stationed first in Germany and then in Chicago. He returned to Harwood and began employment at ConTel Telephone Company, (now Century Link) where he worked until his retirement after 28 years of service. Following his retirement, he along with his wife Shirley, moved to rural Harwood where they have resided for the past 28 years.

In his younger years Jerry loved camping, hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed tinkering, fixing, and collecting guns. He would teach his grandkids to shoot as young as four years old. Jerry watched westerns and wrestling, and listened to old Country and Western music. His favorite song was “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston.

In addition to his wife Shirley of the home, survivors include two children, Jerry Dwayne Moore and Kelly Webb, Milford, MO, and Christene Renae (Moore) Nass and her husband Tom, of Pineville, MO; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Linda Moore, Schell City; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murl Moore and Pauline Moore Losey; one sister, Betty Jean (Moore) Holt; one brother, Orval Moore; and his step-father, Cecil Losey.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials may be made in his memory to Green Mound Cemetery in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Cash Reward Offered for information on stolen truck in Bates County

From the Cass County Sheriff's Office

Two people have been charged in the theft from Kohl’s Department Store and pursuit on Monday October 1.

The driver of the vehicle, Jamesha M. Wright, 27, Kansas City Missouri has been charged by the Cass County Prosecutor with Stealing - $750 Or More, a class D Felony and Resisting/interfering With Arrest For A Felony, a class E Felony. Her bond has been set at $7500 10% Cash Only. Wright is currently in custody at the Cass County Jail.

The passenger, Youlanda M. Colley, 48, Kansas City Missouri has been charged by the Cass County Prosecutor with one count of Stealing - $750 Or More, a class D Felony. Her bond has been set at $5000 10% Cash Only. Colley posted bond and was released.

Circuit Court of Bates County Court News 9/19-10/4-2018

Jacqueline E Porter v Jessie J Porter, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Lesli D Lame v. Cody L Lame, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Wilma E Ratliff v James W Ratliff, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Jason M Cruz v Sarah A Cruz, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Melissa A Nuzum v Frank A Nuzum, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Erin M Wiley v Joshua W Wiley, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Kayla D Knapp v Clinton M Knapp, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Richard A Windsor v Veda E Windsor, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Houchin Receives Paraprofessional Caregiver Award

OSAGE BEACH, MO- West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) is very pleased to announce that an agency caregiver in West Central’s In-Home Health Services program, Vickie Houchin, was recently presented with the Missouri Council for In-Home Services Paraprofessional Caregiver (of the Year) Award. 

The award was presented to Ms. Houchin at the Missouri Council for In-Home Services Annual Convention which was held at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO. Vickie has been employed with West Central for over twenty-two (22) years in the In-Home Services program and was nominated for the award by her supervisor Robyn Best. The last time a West Central Employee received this award was in 2012. When asked about Vickie, Robyn said, “Vickie has always put her client’s needs above all. She treats every client as if they are her family. She is always willing to help the agency assist other clients, which are not even hers, so that no client goes without the services they need. She checks on her clients day or night- no matter what they need. Vickie has a huge heart and is by far the best aide any client or supervisor could ask for.” 

The Missouri Council for In-Home Services selects one caregiver from a partner agency each year for this award. Chris Thompson, West Central’s President & CEO said, “We are very proud of Vickie and her accomplishment. She is a dedicated employee who has provided tremendous service for many years, and her service is a great example of what service can and should be in the West Central Region.” West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is dedicated to empowering people to make a positive change by coordinating and administering resources. 

West Central’s service region includes the counties of Cedar, Vernon, Hickory, St. Clair, Bates, Henry, Benton, Morgan, and Cass. West Central Missouri Community Action Agency strives to be the voice in our communities and our governments for those most in need. Assistance units within the organization include the following: 

Community Services, Employment and Training, Energy Conservation, In-Home Health Services, Housing, and Early Childhood Education (Head Start). New Growth’s mission is to build local commerce and community by connecting West Central Missouri’s people and places to regional market opportunities that can stimulate entrepreneurship and investment.