Saturday, October 27, 2018

Obituary - Nola K. Meester

Nola K. Meester, 78, of rural Clinton, Missouri passed away early Friday morning, October 26, 2018 at her home. Among surviving are her son, Dale Meester and daughter, Dawn Bonk. 

Funeral Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.




Obituary - William “Bill” E. Kidd

William “Bill” E. Kidd, age 80, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family members.

A Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2018 with a Funeral Service to follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. at South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd., Belton, Missouri 64012.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project (http://support.woundedwarriorproject.org)

Bill was born on September 24, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the son of V. Fred Kidd and Cora Mae Crooks. Bill was one of three children, growing up with his brother Fred and sister Betty.

After graduating high school Bill enlisted in the United States Navy, dedicating much of his life to serving his country. He retired with the honorable rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Bill also worked many years as a Project Manager for B&R Insulation. Aside from Bill’s military and civilian careers, his family was most important to him.

Bill entered into marriage with his late wife, Emily S. Kidd on August 19, 1966. Together they were blessed with four children; Becky, Alan, Dawn, and Sean. Later in life receiving the blessings of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Emily S. Kidd; and parents V. Fred Kidd and Cora Mae Kidd.

He is survived by his four children, Becky Moore, Alan Moore (Felicia), Dawn Jeffcoat (Alvin), and Sean Kidd (William); six grandchildren, Jenny Ward (Chris), Chris Moore (Emily), Dave Moore, Negala Hardison, Adam Hardison, and Paige Jeffcoat (Anthony); fourteen grandchildren; brother Fred Kidd (Connie); and sister Betty Hailey (Walter).



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Halloween Haunting in Archie





From the Missouri State Highway Patrol:

From the Missouri State Highway Patrol: "The Patrol participated in an interdiction project this week on I-70 resulting in 25 felony arrests and 33 misdemeanor arrests. There were 8 seizures that included 2.2 pounds of cocaine, 12 pounds of methamphetamine, and 234 pounds of marijuana."




District Quarterfinal Missouri State High School Football Scores:

Adrian 42, Rich Hill 6
Sarcoxie 39, Butler 7
Greenfield 44, Appleton City 0

Belton 54, Ruskin 28
Blair Oaks 70, California 0
Buffalo 27, Osage 22
Camdenton 55, Pacific 7
Carl Junction 43, Hillcrest 12
Cassville 49, Clinton 6
Cass Midway 43, Drexel 12

Cole Camp 27, Crest Ridge 20
Grandview 27, Grain Valley 20
Harrisonville 34 Lincoln Prep 28
Hayti 86, Crystal City 0
Holden 42, Lone Jack 8
Kearney 51, Marshall 6
Knob Noster 61, University Academy Charter 8
Lamar 63, Stockton 6
Lathrop 49, Richmond 0
Lawson 35, Brookfield 21
Lexington 54, Carrolton 0
Lockwood 50, Diamond 28
Liberal 52, Jasper 27
Lincoln 42, Sherwood 14Odessa 52, Oak Grove 7
Fair Grove 45, Willow Springs 6
Platte County 57, Winnetonka 21
Pembroke Hill 42, Southeast 0
Penney 35, South Harrison 22
Pierce City 68, Pleasant Hope 0
Pleasant Hill 32, Center 12
El Dorado Springs 56, Warsaw 20

Seneca 43, Hollister 7
Mt. Vernon 12, Aurora 0
Macon 55, Trenton 26
Marshfield 24, Bolivar 20
Skyline 62, Ash Grove 12
Eureka 41, Ozark 7
Joplin 77, Kickapoo 13
Glendale 64, Springfield Central 0
West Plains 61, Cape Girardeau Central 0
Neosho 49, Monett 20
Springfield Catholic 42, Rogersville 7
Thayer 14, Cabool 7
Tipton 32, Santa Fe 20
South Callaway 28, Hallsville 27
South Shelby 36, Knox County 0
St. Pius X 41, Cameron 15
Reeds Spring 51, Nevada 14
Republic 34, Branson 9
Windsor 25, Archie 18

Webb City 55, McDonald County 13
Van Horn 41, Raytown South 36
Valley Catholic 54, Chaffee 19
Versailles 48, East Newton 6

Friday, October 26, 2018

El Dorado Springs Fire Department gets new truck

Four El Dorado Springs firefighters were recently promoted within the department, voted in by their fellow volunteers. Pictured in front of the new Pierce Saber Fire Truck is new Captain J.R. Stroer, Assistant Fire Chief Craig Carpenter, Assistant Fire Chief Roger Floyd and Captain Austin Taylor.






The El Dorado Springs Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of a new fire truck this week. The 1999 Pierce Saber 4 door enclosed cab includes a 1,500 gallon per minute pump with a 750 gallon water tank and lots of firefighting and safety equipment. 

It also includes Russ Hayes Memorial decals behind each front door so the fallen firefighter is always with the volunteers.




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