Bailey signs with Mid America Nazarene

The Archie R-V School District would like to congratulate Shane Bailey for signing a letter of intent to play college football for Mid America Nazarene. Shane was a 3 year starter for the Whirlwinds as a Wide Receiver and Defensive Back. He has also received WEMO All Conference Honors as a Wide Receiver. Good luck Shane on the upcoming season.

Obituary -Dorsella Dean Cantrell

Funeral services for Dorsella Cantrell will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2020 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be prior to services from 9-10 a.m. Monday at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions to American Heart Association, Children's Mercy Hospital or Ascend Hospice. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dorsella Dean Cantrell, age 93 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, Missouri. She was born June 17, 1926 to Roy Benjamin and Edna Pearl Ballard Endecott in Main City, Missouri.

Dorsella is survived by her son, Gary Cantrell and wife Denise of Archie, Missouri; one daughter, Sheryl Steele and husband Allen of Adrian, Missouri; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Emmette one son, Emmette Greg Cantrell; one brother; and three sisters.

Butler Medicalodge Employee of the month

Congratulations to Samantha Foster who was named Employee Spotlight for the month of January at our Butler facility. Samantha is a housekeeper and has been part of the Medicalodges family for 3 years. She chose to work at our facility because she loves being able to help others in any way possible. 

Besides working she enjoys doing artsy things, spending time with her little boy and husband. Her favorite food is Chinese and her favorite color is orange. You might catch her doing a little back up jazz singing with Cora.

Samantha says the best thing at Medicalodges is the family-like atmosphere.
A word of advice to her fellow coworkers:
" Treat people like they want to be treated."
Than you Samantha for all the hard work you do. We appreciate you!

Public Service Announcement from Adrian Manor

Public Service Announcement. Please be advised that we have multiple virus and Flu dx in the building. We ask that for your safety and to stop the re-infections, please use masks and hand sanitizer's if you must visit. They are provided at our entry way. 

This is our second round with these illnesses and they can be devastating to our residents and staff,.Also, you are running the risk of illnesses yourself.

Obituary - Ova Opal Coke

Ova Opal Coke, age 95, passed away February 4, 2020 at Clinton Health Care and Rehab in Clinton, MO. Visitation will be held 10AM, Friday February 7, 2020 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Graveside services will follow 11AM at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Compassus and may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences and fond memories may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ova Opal Coke was born September 8, 1924 in Japton, Arkansas to Dink and Mary (Corbitt) Dorsy. Ova lived in Arkansas for many years. She enjoyed quilting and reading books.

Ova is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son Earl Ross, and Daughter Mary Hotaling.

Ova is survived by a son Roy Ross, a daughter Pat Bramell, and 6 grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary - Mary Elizabeth Nickel

Mary Elizabeth Nickel, 100, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown.

Full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Rich Hill schools closing early today

Rich Hill R-IV Schools will dismiss at 12:15 today, February 5. If you do NOT want your child to ride the bus or drive themselves home, please call the elementary or high school office and we will provide supervision at school for your child until you come get them. All after-school activities are canceled today.

Heavy Snow Threatens Mid-Week Travel

JEFFERSON CITY – A winter weather system will enter the state today bringing a wintry mix before transitioning to all snow on Wednesday. The first wave of wintry precipitation, consisting of rain, freezing drizzle and light snow is expected to enter the state on Tuesday, resulting in a dusting of snow and light glaze of ice.

A second wave is forecast to begin overnight and continue all day Wednesday. Snow accumulation could reach 6 inches in parts of the state. Travel Wednesday will likely be hazardous, affecting both the morning and evening commutes. Motorists should exercise extreme caution, particularly along the I-70 and I-44 corridors, and consider working from home, if possible. Slow down, use caution and don’t drive distracted. If you are involved in a crash or slide-off, the safest thing to do is to stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt on.

A parade celebrating the KC Chiefs’ victory in Sunday’s Super Bowl is still scheduled to be held Wednesday in downtown Kansas City. With hundreds of thousands predicted to attend, Kansas City law enforcement officials are urging parade-goers to “pack your patience.” Expect very heavy congestion, major traffic delays and huge crowds. The potential for falling snow and accumulations of up to 6 inches along the parade route will make the traffic conditions even more challenging.

Consult your local forecast as well as those in areas of the state in which you plan to travel. Road conditions are available online on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. The map is also available as a free app for Apple and Android devices.

MoDOT also provides road condition information through its Customer Service Center. Dial 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.