From the Belton Police Department

By now, many of you know about our community video partnership where you can register your cameras with BPD to help us solve crimes. Well, has it worked? Here's just two examples.

On 4-10-2021 a suspect wanted for an assault which occurred on night shift watch was identified by a day shift officer on patrol. When the suspect saw the officer, he dropped a bag by a vehicle and continued walking. The suspect was stopped and arrested for the assault. The suspect denied possession of the bag which contained a felony amount of narcotics. 

The officer wanting to obtain further evidence for the felony drug charge utilized the CVP database and located a home which captured the suspect carrying and dropping the bag.

 
On 4-13-2021, officers took a report of an assault. The suspect in the assault denied being near of the victim, but again the CVP database was utilized and captured the crime on video.

In both of these cases, the cooperation of the camera owners was key in solving the crimes. If you have a camera system, are willing to help and haven't registered your cameras yet; please visit www.beltonpd.org click "Community Policing", click "Community Video Partnership" and then click "Camera Registration". It really is that simple to get involved and help your community.

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Butler Chamber Business of the Month

Congratulations to Principal Financial Group, chosen as the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month. As leader of Stephens | Heffner Financial Partners, Brad Stephens has been in the financial services industry since 1997. He is very passionate about the teams vision, “with love for what we do and those we serve, we work to empower people, improve lives and help them work towards their success.” This is evident not only in his business - working with individuals, businesses, and union organizations to plan and achieve financial goals; but also in the community - being involved in and supporting local organizations. 

Pictured are Duane Lawson, McKayla Hines, Kelly Lawrence, Dana Arnold, Brad Stephens, chamber member Cindy Carrillo and chamber executive director Barbara Lawrence.

2021 Adrian Optimist Winter Cornhole League Champions

2021 Adrian Optimist Winter Cornhole League Champions. Trevor Thompson and Korbin Kisner! Thanks to Jason Chulufus for the trophies!! — 

Obituary - Wanda S. Kannady

Wanda S. Kannady, 86, Sheldon, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Truman Healthcare in Lamar, MO. Wanda was born January 4, 1935 to Cecil K. and Clara M. (Holt) Lemons. She married William J. (Bill) Kannady on October 21, 1954 in Bixby, OK. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before he preceded her in death on November 13, 2014.

Although she was born in Wellington, TX, Wanda moved with her family at a young age to Bixby, OK where she attended school. She graduated as the Class Salutatorian from Bixby High School in 1953. Wanda then attended Draughon’s Business School in Tulsa and following graduation she worked for a time as a bookkeeper. In 1963, she and Bill came to rural Sheldon, MO where they established themselves as versatile farmers. Wanda enjoyed living the country life as a farmer’s wife and a homemaker, a home she continued to reside in until her passing. Wanda never missed any of her children’s school activities or sporting events. She was a longtime member of the Sheldon Baptist Church where she played the piano and organ and was a children’s Sunday School teacher. For many years she gave piano lessons. Wanda became a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada in 1998 where she was active in the Handbell Choir and the Praise Choir. Wanda worked for nearly 30 years at Ferry Funeral Home in Sheldon and in Nevada.

Wanda loved her family very much. She was very family oriented, she loved attending her children and grandchildren’s activities and sporting events, watching golf, keeping up with local sports, playing Jeopardy with Marsha, and was an avid reader.

Wanda is survived by two daughters, Marsha Hooper (Rick), Butler, MO, Marilyn Deem (Brian), Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Regan Kluhsman (Ben), Nevada, Bailey Wibberley (Justin), Tallahassee, FL, Jordan Deem, US Navy, Monterey, CA, Hunter Deem, Camryn Deem, Riley Deem, Noah Deem, Micah Deem, Caleb Deem, all of Tallahassee,FL; two great-grandsons, Dawson William Kluhsman, Elias Ronan Wibberley; and her former daughter-in-law, Marla (Kannady) Foreman (Chet), Walker, MO. In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Kannady; her parents; grandson, Will Christian Deem; and one brother, Tom (TC) Lemons.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty and Rev. Hubert Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. Friends may call from 9-2:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Choir/Music Department of First Baptist Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home

Obituary - Raymond Sean Thacker

Raymond Sean Thacker was born October 17, 1966 and passed away on February 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with Covid-19. He is proceeded in death by maternal grandparents Jim and Thelma Leep and paternal grandparents B.P. & Mescal Thacker. 

He also shared his home with 2 very special dogs, Kylie and Toby that greeted him every day after work and were family to him. He had mourned the loss of both of them.

He is survived by one son Hayden of Archie, Mom Brenda of Archie, Father Ray and wife Rita of Sunrise Beach, MO. Two sisters, Vicki & husband Will Anderson of Madison, TN & Carla and husband Mike Fishback of Knoxville, TN. Nieces and Nephews. And Uncle Ron Leep and his son Lakota.

Please join us as we take time to observe and honor Sean's life on Sunday April 25th from 2:00pm-4:00pm Evangel Church located at 620 East Pine street Archie MO.

Feel free to come prepared to share your story of what he meant to you, or a memory that you will never forget.

Butler Junior High Dance

We are getting to have a Butler Junior High Dance! It is our annual Dance for a Cause. Admission is $3 ($1 to StuCo/$1 to each cause); 100% of any extra donation will go to the cause of your choosing (Kalee Squad or Children's Mercy). The dance is April 23, from 7-9 PM. All other important information is on the flyer. Hope to see you there!!

Sasquatch spotted on the square...

Pulses quickened a bit on the Butler square today as a large, hungry looking beast appeared to be foraging in a vehicle as seen above. However, a closer looked revealed the creature was actually quite friendly.

 It turns out that Jacob Hicks just got his new Sasquatch costume in the mail and thought he’d have a little fun.