Butler City Council will have a meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m

The Butler City Council will have a meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID -19 meetings are still closed to the public.

The public can view the meeting by going to the Mid America Live Facebook page and watching or join by zoom.

You can click on the following link to join by zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7551616248...

Ellett Memorial Hospital Employee of the month: Heather Payton

Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City is pleased to announce our October 2020 Employee of the Month is Heather Payton. Heather is our Human Resources Director. Some of the ways Heather shows her heart: always being honest and truthful. She is always very honest and caring with all employees. She strives to always make sure everyone is taken care of. Heather truly cares to help everyone she can. 

She is one of the most empathetic people one nominator knows. Heather takes the time to listen to everyone. She is always sending cards or giving gifts to those who need a lift. We can count on Heather to get something done when they say they will. She takes pride in her work and is very diligent with whatever task she takes on. 

Very prompt and gets it done. Heather is very respectful and one of the only people that does not pass judgement on anyone. She sees the soul of a person and cares about them. Heather is always willing to help out in other departments. 

One of the first people to be picked to help by another nominator states, because I know she will always help! Everyone should have a heart like Heather’s, open to everyone. Congratulations Heather!!

Obituary - Hailey J. Davis

Hailey J. Davis, age 18, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, February 1st, 2021. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 8th, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hailey Davis Memorial Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

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

City of Harrisonville recognizes Donna Pfautsch

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: During Monday’s meeting of the Board of Aldermen, Judy Bowman, Mayor of Harrisonville recognized retiring Representative Donna Pfautsch for her many years of service to the Harrisonville community, including her time as a teacher in the Harrisonville School District, time on the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen and most recently, serving the maximum number of years allowed (8 years) representing the 33rd District in the Missouri House of Representatives.

“I felt that, because of the past eight years in the Missouri House and how Donna has been there for Harrisonville, she knows the city, she lives in the city, she served on the Board of Aldermen and she has always remembered us in the Missouri House of Representatives. And I just couldn’t let that retirement go without us acknowledging her and as a City, thanking her for what she has done for us,” Bowman said.

Thank you Representative Pfautsch for your commitment to serving the Harrisonville community, and your leadership - both in the classroom and in your time representing our city as an elected official!

Hume High School 2021 Homecoming Candidates

Hume High School 2021 Homecoming Candidates:

Freshman:

Haydn Swickhamer

Bryson Morrison

Sophomore:

Autumn Smith

Noah Ducharme

Junior:

Rebekah Yarick

Max Byrd

Senior:

Cassidy Rogers

Harrison Wepener

Henry County Health Center confirms 7 new positive cases of COVID-19

The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) has received confirmation of 7 more positive cases of COVID-19. Clinton-5, Windsor-1, and Creighton-1. This brings the total number of confirmed positive cases in Henry County to 1856.

All contact tracing has commenced and all parties that have had close contact are being notified. HCHC continues to encourage residents to practice social distancing, washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more, and to remain home if you are sick.

The CDC continues to recommend that individuals to wear a face covering when you are in public, and are unable to social distance, to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

New recovery meeting coming to Butler, starts tonight!

Obituary - Mary K. Kidd

Mary K. Kidd, age 69, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 followed immediately by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 19, 1951 to Alfred and Betty Jane (Moody) Reid. After graduating high school Mary entered the work force and for most of her life was an account representative for Bussmann Fuse. She was married to John R. Kidd Jr. on March 31, 1990. In life Mary was blessed with three children, Bryan, Sandy, and Diana. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grandview and in earlier years loved traveling to NASCAR races. However, the love of Mary’s life was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Betty Jane Reid, and her sister Jane McCrackin. She leaves behind her loving husband of 30 years, John R. Kidd Jr.; son Bryan Casey (Dena); two daughters, Sandy Gustafson (Ray) and Diana Kidd (Robert); two brothers, Travis Reid (Karen) and Ken Reid (Martha); grandchildren, Michael Casey, Rakshana Sundara ; and great grandchildren, Reagan Casey and Addie Casey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midwest Animal ResQ (MARQ), 10312 E. 63rd St., Raytown, Missouri 64133.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278