Local news Thursday

Obituary - Joanne Duncan

Joanne Duncan, 72, El Dorado Springs, MO passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, following a lengthy illness. Joanne was born January 14, 1947 in Webb City, MO to Joseph and Annie Mae (Crider) Hall. She was married to Everett Andrew Duncan and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Joanne grew up and graduated high school in El Dorado Springs, MO. She spent most of her life as a housekeeper and worked for a time at Nevada State Hospital. She lived in Nevada for a number of years and lived in El Dorado Springs the past three years. Joanne collected anything made of cobalt blue glass and loved spending time with family and her two grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter April Swager and her husband Derrick of El Dorado Springs; her grandchildren,Wyatt Strawn and Shyera Baughman; her brothers, Jessie Hall of Lamar, Grover Hall and his wife Jeanie and Jim Hall; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Nina Gardner; and an infant son.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, with Chaplain Kenny Batson officiating. Family visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute to the family c/o the funeral home.

Carpenters Cup Menu for tomorrow 6/27/19

2019 Rich Hill Co-ed Sand Volleyball League Champs

Here's your 2019 Rich Hill Co-ed Sand Volleyball League Champs! Bryant Courter, Clay Regers, Sydnee Refers and Morgan Nelson - Way to go! 

From the city of Archie

Archie, Mo - New situation with the water line repair occurring this evening! The water tower will need to be shut down at approximately 5:00 PM this evening as the work continues. It will remain off until the repair work is completed. 

The City will institute a precautionary boil advisory following the repair work. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your help and understanding.

Public Service Announcement

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

If anyone knows CONNOR SPARKS please let him know he left his debit card at BUTLER SMOKERS' OUTLET!

Everyone have a wonderfully blessed day!!!Thank you!Tina

Cass County Sheriff's Office represent well at 2019 International D.A.R.E. Conference

Cass County Sheriff's DARE Officer Christine Eddleman presented the Missouri State Flag at the 2019 International D.A.R.E. Conference in Phoenix Arizona this week. D.A.R.E. is taught in all 50 states and more than 50 countries. The conference training includes the newest curriculum's effecting our youth today such as opioid use.

Children in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms in Cass County and throughout the country today face a multitude of high risk circumstances including the temptation to use drugs and alcohol, violence, bullying, and internet safety, not to mention the fear of school violence.

For almost three decades, the D.A.R.E. program has been a constant and present fixture throughout many schools in Cass County helping thousands of students understand risks and exercise good decision making. This science and evidence-based substance abuse prevention education curricula teaches students good decision making skills that help enable them to lead safe and healthy lives.

Quasquacentennial pictorial books available now in Appleton City

News courtesy of the Appleton City Industrial Development committee

The Board of Aldermen has approved the shooting of fireworks off inside the AC city limits from dusk on July 1 through 11:00 p.m. on July 7. They do ask, on behalf of your working neighbors, that you be courteous and not shoot fireworks after 11:00 p.m. nightly.

Countywide Disposal trash pickup will run as normal on Thursday July 4.

The Back to School Fair for Appleton City and Hudson Schools is coming up. Last year they were able to provide 74 children with school supplies and a backpack. Without donations from our community, this fair would not be possible. Thank you to everyone that donated last year. West Central has started collecting donations for this year’s fair from now until July 29. Please send donations to WCMCAA, Attn. BTSF, 106 W 4^th St., Appleton City, MO 64724. All children must be pre-registered in order to receive school supplies and a backpack at the fair. The pre-registration forms are available in the lobby at the West Central office. For any questions, please contact Joy Cooper at 660-476-21852 or jcooper@wcmcaa.org.

The 15^th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 13 at the City Park.  Check-in is from 9:00 a.m. to noon and the Car Show will be from noon to 3:00 p.m.  There will be a $10 entry fee per vehicle.  There will be judging for all classes with the top 70 for cars and trucks, top 3 for motorcycles and top 3 for rat rods. There will also be 6 special pick awards. The first 150 entries will be given dash plaques.  D.J. Brandon Wallace will present music on the stage.  There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes, goodie bags and a live auction.  Food concessions, biscuits & gravy and cobbler & ice cream will be available. Proceeds from the Show will go toward a pair of $1000 scholarships for local high school students.  In addition, Zink Motor Co, which is one of the oldest Ford dealerships in the country, is hosting the Kansas City Antique Car Clu8b at the dealership in Appleton City during the car show.  20-25 Model A’s and Model T’s will be on display. There will be an open house and tours of this historic dealership.  The admission is free.  The location for this show is across the street from the Appleton City Car Show. For car show information, call Bob Roos 660-492-2822, Ted McDaniel 660-492-3779, Ed Hardesty 660-464-0360 or Doug Snodgrass 660-492-2814, or email to appletoncitycarshow@yahoo.com. T-Shirts are available for sale at Powel’s Tru Value Hardware.