Obituary - Mary Ann Kidd Springer

Mary Ann Kidd Springer, 89, resident of Fort Collins, Colorado, former resident of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away August 27th. 

Mary was born September 11th , 1929 to Dana Kidd and Hilda Ziesenis Kidd of Lawrence, Kansas. Mary graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Robert Sheppard Springer , “Shep”, of Fort Collins, Colorado on March 28th, 1948. This spring they were overjoyed to celebrate their 71st wedding anniversary with family and old friends! They were the proud parents of five children: Pamela (Arthur) Butterfield of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Paula (James) Brant of Littleton, Colorado; Penny (Patrick) Walker of Morrison, Colorado; Patrick (Patricia) Springer of Thompson’s Station, Tennessee; Perry (Barbara) Springer of Fort Collins, Colorado; with 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 

Mary was a homemaker that loved knitting, quilting, and cross-stitching. She loved doing jigsaw puzzles with her grandchildren. She made a quilt for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was an accomplished gardener and was a member of the Rural Home Improvement Society in Bates County, Missouri. Over the years, Mary and Shep found great joy in raising Dexter cattle and Newfoundland dogs, bringing much joy to their lives. 

She was a Poudre School District Bus Driver for 18 years. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. August 31st at Kidd’s Chapel Cemetery, Lowry City, Missouri. This chapel was built on land donated by Mary’s grandfather and the stone for the chapel was provided by him as well. We are happy to honor her wishes and lay her to rest. 

Memorial donations may be made to Pathway’s Hospice of Larimer County at 305 Carpenter Rd., Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, or Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 E St., Appleton City, Missouri.

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News from the Butler Public Library

We played in memory of Troy Guffey at this month's game time at the library. 

Troy attended almost every month, was essentially our game master, and he always had Risk and at least one other game tucked under his arm when he came in. 

He really enjoyed introducing us to different games. These items were donated in his memory. ❤

Courtesy of the Butler Public Library

Hot and sticky today!!!

Hot and sticky today!!!

Thunderstorms roll in tonight, bringing gusty winds and the potential for some isolated flash flooding.

Check back for updates on the potential for storms.

Search Warrant Served In Nevada

In the evening hours of Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Nevada Police along with Vernon County Deputies executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of E. Allison Street in response to reports of illegal drug activity at that location.

Officers had developed information regarding a known male subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity. It was also discovered through the course of this investigation that other known individuals had been frequenting this location.

Upon arrival, officers had contact with multiple subjects on the property. During the search officers located and seized suspected methamphetamine, pills identified as controlled substances and suspected drug paraphernalia. The evidence seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

Six subjects were initially taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding by Nevada Police and Vernon County Deputies. The primary target of the search warrant has been identified as follows;

Larry L. Coker, age 58 of Nevada
On August 28, 2019, the following charges were filed against Larry Coker through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Delivery of a Controlled Substance – Class C Felony
Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Mr. Coker is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $100,000 cash only bond.

Additional misdemeanor drug related charges are being presented to the Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for the remaining subjects initially taken into custody.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.

Burglary suspect arrives at scene while search warrant being executed in Vernon County

One Milo resident was charged Tuesday at the conclusion of a burglary investigation. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said his office took a report Monday afternoon of a burglary on 2600 Rd, Northeast of Sheldon. Mosher said, “the suspect vehicle was located at a residence Tuesday evening by a Sheriff’s Deputy, with the help of some citizens.”. 

Detectives then executed a search warrant on Underwood Rd, East of Milo and located stolen property from the burglary along with drug paraphernalia and a firearm. Mosher said, “the suspect arrived at the residence while the search warrant was being executed, making the Detectives job much easier”. 

The suspect, who has been identified as 30-year-old Zachary Guenther, of Milo was taken into custody at the scene. Guenther has been charged with: Burglary 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Stealing Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Zachary Guenther is being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond.

Severe Weather Possible Thursday Night

Unfortunately the nice weather will end with a chance of strong to severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening.

Heavy Hearts in Belton

The Belton Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of Patrolman Marvin Troy Shaw #123. Ptl. Shaw has served with the department since 2015 as a reserve officer while he worked full time with the Belton School District. Ptl Shaw also served as the director of Belton Cares which is a non-profit group that serves to better our local community. Ptl.

Shaw devoted every aspect of his life to the betterment of those around him. All of us who were lucky enough to know him are better for it.

The passing of Ptl. Shaw will leave a void in our department and our community which simply cannot be filled. Rest In Peace Ptl. Marvin Troy Shaw.