Dry Weather Returns... Nice Weekend Ahead

Cloudy skies will prevail today with clearing expected overnight. Saturday should be a great day with highs climbing into the upper 60s. 

Still warm on Sunday, however gusty winds are expected following the passage of a cold front.

Boo! With the Ballard Bulldogs

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Obituary - Carrie Stevens Croswhite

Carrie Stevens Croswhite, 43 of Raymore, Missouri passed away October 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (660-679-0009). A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sunday, also at the chapel. 

Cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Carrie Stevens Croswhite was born January 12, 1975 in Olathe, Kansas to Cheryl Shien and William Stevens. She grew up in Drexel, Missouri and graduated with the class of 1993.

Carrie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. She is survived by her mother Cheryl Schien and husband Marty of Raymore, MO., her father William Stevens of Adrian, MO., daughter Shayna Hunter and husband Thomas of Raymore, MO., sons Kyle and Jeremy Croswhite both of Bolivar, MO., grandson Liam Hunter, brothers, Marty Schien of Raymore, MO., Dylan Schien of Raytown, MO., and Tyler Stevens of Harrisonville, MO. She is also survived by her significant other James Corbin of Raymore, MO., along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

755 grams of meth seized in St. Clair County traffic stop

We are going to give a shout out to the Osceola Police Department! On Oct. 24, someone called in to complain about a careless and imprudent driver on southbound Hwy 13. OPD Officer Stinnett was able to get the vehicle stopped. County K9 Havok was called to the scene to perform an exterior sniff test of the vehicle and did alert to the presence of narcotics. 

A search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of a white crystal like substance. The substance did field test positive for methamphetamine. Approximate weight, 755 grams!! 

The driver of the vehicle, Steven McDowell, 47, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class A felony trafficking drugs or attempt in the first degree and possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less. His bond is set at $25,000 cash only. 

The passenger, Ashlee Buck, 27, Springfield, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with a class A felony trafficking drugs or attempt, class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class E felony unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia-amphetamine or methamphetamine. Her bond is set at $25,000 cash only. Buck also has a warrant for failing to appear in court out of Greene County.

Good job on the arrest Officer Stinnett! Thank you to our deputies that provided back up and support! Good job to K9 Havok for sniffing out the bad guys stash!

 Steven McDowell

Ashlee Buck

Go Fly A Kite

3 and 1 kite kept the #Harrisonville Electric Department busy today as they worked to restore #power in 4 different neighborhoods. 

Here’s a look at crews removing a kite that had become tangled in a line near W Polk St. and Butler Dr.
Other outages were at Ann Ave. and Ann Terr, Shady Ln. and Bradley Ave. and on Charles St.
#LightningMcQueen

From the Nevada Police Department

The Nevada Police Department would like to remind everyone to please lock your vehicles. 

We have had a few reports in the last couple weeks of unlocked vehicles being gone through in the overnight hours. 

As the holiday seasons approach us we usually see an increase in this type of behavior. If you have any questions please contact us at 417-448-2710.

Bates County Republican Minutes 10/18/18

The meeting was called to order by Secretary Greg Mullinax at 6:33 PM. Guests were welcomed and all were led in prayer by Mullinax. An absolute record attendance was recorded at Bates County Republicans and the room was full. The Pledge was recited. 

A treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Gayle Alexander and the minutes from the previous meeting were read by Mullinax and approved. A taco bar was enjoyed before the evening’s speakers. Mullinax spoke on volunteers for election day. Rep. Patricia Pike was then introduced and spoke on the great momentum of the Republican Party in our state and in her District. She spoke on Diabetic Awareness as a Health Initiative of Gov. Parsons as November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Diabetic Awareness programs are available for group gatherings to make a difference for Missourians. 

The Silver Haired Legislature met this week at the Capital and Patricia spoke on their gathering. She enjoys working on our behalf and her passion is evident! Rep. Pike then gave an introduction for and welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to address the group. She remarked on the growth of Bates County Republicans and wished each candidate luck. Rep. Hartzler is one of the few active farmers who serve in the U.S. Congress and brings her insight to initiatives such as the Farm Bill. 

One of her main focuses has been that many in her rural district have no access to high-speed internet. Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rural students and making sure they have access to educational opportunities that require high speed internet, and has included provisions for this through amendment to the Farm Bill. Rep. Hartzler recognized Veterans in attendance and thanked them for their service. 

Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rebuilding the military and increasing military spending, reporting that 80 service members alone were lost last year in training Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30pm Community First Bank Butler, Missouri Bates County Republicans exercises. Rep. Hartzler has also sponsored an initiative to make sure families of soldiers killed in combat receive streamlined payment without loopholes which might cause them not to receive certain benefit payments. Rep. Hartzler recently visited the U.S. Border and provided much information about the need to secure the country’s border. She spoke about how nice it is to see “Help Wanted” signs again throughout her district with the economy on the rise and new jobs being added.

Patricia Pike for District Representative, Shelli Diehl White for Circuit Clerk, Danyelle Wheatley Baker for Recorder of Deeds, Jim Wheatley for Presiding Commissioner and Julie Highley for Associate Circuit Judge is our slate of local candidates. Each spoke on upcoming activities and appreciates our support. 

Drawings were held for door prizes provided by the Central Committee and donated by Rep. Pike. Plans were discussed for upcoming festivals and events and our volunteers have been great. Announcements were made about future meetings and publicity. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM and guests continued to enjoy the Taco Bar. All interested Republicans in Bates County are welcome at Bates County Republican events.

The meeting was called to order by Secretary Greg Mullinax at 6:33 PM. Guests were welcomed and all were led in prayer by Mullinax. An absolute record attendance was recorded at Bates County Republicans and the room was full. The Pledge was recited. 

A treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Gayle Alexander and the minutes from the previous meeting were read by Mullinax and approved. A taco bar was enjoyed before the evening’s speakers. Mullinax spoke on volunteers for election day. Rep. Patricia Pike was then introduced and spoke on the great momentum of the Republican Party in our state and in her District. She spoke on Diabetic Awareness as a Health Initiative of Gov. Parsons as November is Diabetic Awareness Month. Diabetic Awareness programs are available for group gatherings to make a difference for Missourians. 

The Silver Haired Legislature met this week at the Capital and Patricia spoke on their gathering. She enjoys working on our behalf and her passion is evident! Rep. Pike then gave an introduction for and welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler to address the group. She remarked on the growth of Bates County Republicans and wished each candidate luck. Rep. Hartzler is one of the few active farmers who serve in the U.S. Congress and brings her insight to initiatives such as the Farm Bill. 

One of her main focuses has been that many in her rural district have no access to high-speed internet. Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rural students and making sure they have access to educational opportunities that require high speed internet, and has included provisions for this through amendment to the Farm Bill. Rep. Hartzler recognized Veterans in attendance and thanked them for their service. 

Rep. Hartzler remains concerned with rebuilding the military and increasing military spending, reporting that 80 service members alone were lost last year in training Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30pm Community First Bank Butler, Missouri Bates County Republicans exercises. Rep. Hartzler has also sponsored an initiative to make sure families of soldiers killed in combat receive streamlined payment without loopholes which might cause them not to receive certain benefit payments. Rep. Hartzler recently visited the U.S. Border and provided much information about the need to secure the country’s border. She spoke about how nice it is to see “Help Wanted” signs again throughout her district with the economy on the rise and new jobs being added.

Patricia Pike for District Representative, Shelli Diehl White for Circuit Clerk, Danyelle Wheatley Baker for Recorder of Deeds, Jim Wheatley for Presiding Commissioner and Julie Highley for Associate Circuit Judge is our slate of local candidates. Each spoke on upcoming activities and appreciates our support. 

Drawings were held for door prizes provided by the Central Committee and donated by Rep. Pike. Plans were discussed for upcoming festivals and events and our volunteers have been great. Announcements were made about future meetings and publicity. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM and guests continued to enjoy the Taco Bar. All interested Republicans in Bates County are welcome at Bates County Republican events.