A big thank you from Jackwagon BBQ

We want to say a huge Thank You this morning to the Butler Fire Department and the Adrian Fire Department for responding to our call for help. We also want to say Thank You to Jami Page for calling when she noticed an abnormal amount of smoke coming from our smoker area. On arrival the smoker had glitched and an overflow of wood in the fire area. This caused an unusually larger fire in the chamber where the meat is. The fire was contained in the smoker and the fire department was requested out of an over abundance of caution.

The good news is we will be open today as usual. Please cut us some slack as we are a little behind on our schedule but we will still be open.

We are a humorous family and I think our daily special will represent that fact. Thanks for the community support!

Chad

Fire Press Release:

https://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2020/02/smoke-on-square-this-morning.html

Obituary - Don E. Evans

Don E. Evans, age 69, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Sunrise Home, Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11 AM at Vansant-Mills Chapel with visitation one hour prior. The family suggests memorial contributions to Kennedy's Disease Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Donald Eugene Evans entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 24, 2020 with his children by his side. He was born in a small town in Chanute, Kansas on Sept 7, 1950. He battled Kennedy’s disease since his diagnosis in 2005. He was originally given 2 years to live and fought hard for 13+ years.

Don was a man of convicted faith who believed the truth of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. So much that he would later be disciple and become a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. Don’s greatest testimony of faith though was in that he lead his family by example in generosity, gratitude, grace and most importantly endless unconditional love.

Don is survived by his 2 brothers- Ron and Tom, 2 sister-in-laws Connie and Patti. His big brother and best friend Bob passed away 9 months ago in Kansas. He also has 7 children- son Courtney (dear one, Katie, previous daughter-in-law Tracy), daughter Desiree, son Lance, daughter Shauna, son Mike, son Travis, daughter-in-law Amanda, and son Derek. Don has 13 grandchildren- Cendall, Chloe, Gracie, Zack, Kyle, Gianna, Nikita, Nick, Emma, Brooks, Alexsis, Gabby, Abram, and Corbin.

Don also leaves behind countless friends whom he considered his extended family.

He was an avid sports fan. You could always catch him in front of a TV any time his beloved Jayhawks were playing. His normal attire was pants and one of his many Kansas Jayhawks shirts, jackets, or hoodies. Recently he watched his Kansas City Chiefs win their 2nd Super Bowl. He was proud that he watched both super bowl wins which were separated by 50 years. Not only was he an avid sports fan, he was a great athlete as well. Anyone close to him has heard many stories of his legacy in Madison playing basketball, baseball, football and golf. Throughout his golfing years, he had 3 hole in one’s. He might have a record for being the only person ever to be cursing that he hit a bad shot as his makes a hole in one.

Don will be greatly missed by everyone that has crossed his path.

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

Obituary - Leslie Young

Leslie Young, age 56, passed away Monday, February 25, 2020 at Research Medical Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 6pm-8pm at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Graveside service will be Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11am at Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions go to the Clinton Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Leslie R. Young of Clinton, Mo. Passed away on 02/25/202 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 12, 1963 in Farmington, Missouri. On 10/12/1996 she married Ronald Young at their home near Clinton, MO. He survives of the home.

When she was younger she loved spending time at her grandparents home. She worked at a factory in Farmington, Missouri running an industrial embroidery machine which she loved. When she moved to Clinton, Missouri she worked for Creative Screen Printing. She then became a caregiver for her mother-in-law until the time of her death.

Although Leslie and Ron had no kids of their own they kept their house full with toy poodles that they spoiled rotten and treated just like their kids. She also loved to cook and grow brightly colored flowers at their home. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor and her loving giving nature and she will be missed by all.

Among survivors are her daughter Amy Tatom of Sour Lake, Texas. Sisters: Terry and husband Doug Bloom of Farmington, Mo., Paula and husband John Graff of Portage Des Sioux, Mo., Dana and Tim Trahan of Sour Lake, Texas. Sister in-Laws Sandy and husband Gary Doll, Urich, Mo., Marsha and husband Donald Cook of Clinton, Mo. and Kathy Roos of Clinton, Mo. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Wanda Pirtle and stepdad Jim Pirtle, her mother and father-in-law, Lloyd and Elizabeth Young.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

Obituary - Robert W. Masters

Robert Wesley Masters, 54, of Carthage, MO formerly of Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday February 25, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Family and service information will be announced at a later time.

Jeff Weber seeing re-election as Cass County Sheriff

Give the Gift of Life next week

Electric City Downtown: Get involved!

Interested in learning more about our committees or getting involved?

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, February 27th)
Promotions Committee will meet at 5:30 PM and
Economic Vitality will meet at 6:30 PM in the ECD Office, accessible from the North doors of The Pennell.

Stay tuned as we update our page to include information about the My Community Matters Grant and future meetings!

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Smoke on the square this morning

Smoke emanating from the south side of the square this morning was concerning, however the cause turned out to be minor in nature. A smoker located at the back of Jackwagon BBQ got out of control but firefighters remedied the situation in short order. The scene has been cleared, and the restaurant is open for business as usual.

Editor's note- we're guessing there might be a special today....very burnt, burnt ends?!?