Congratulations Nicole

The Harrisonville School District is pleased to announce that Nichole Tews has been named the Assistant Director for the Cass Career Center for the 2021-22 school year. Mrs. Tews will begin her new duties in July.

Mrs. Tews has taught English IV at Cass Career Center for 13 years. Prior to that she taught Communication Arts at Harrisonville High School for seven years. She is currently an adjunct instructor for Crowder College and has served in the same capacity for the University of Central Missouri and Longview Community College.

Mrs. Tews earned her BA in English from Buena Vista University and her MS in Liberal Arts from Baker University. She also holds a Missouri Career Continuous Professional Certification in English 9-12.

In 2012, Mrs. Tews was named the Harrisonville Schools Educator of the Year and during the following year, she was a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri State Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Mrs. Tews will be taking over Dr. Anne Hickman’s position. Dr. Hickman has been named the Director of the Cass Career Center for the 2021-22 school year.

Harrisonville man seriously injured in Cass County crash

On May 19th around 8:00 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident northbound lanes of Missouri 7 Highway just north of E.227th Street in rural Cass County. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Nissan Altima driven by 48 year old Christopher R. Stephens of Harrisonville, Missouri swerved off the roadway and struck a tree.

Mr. Stephens sustained serious injuries and he was transported to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene.

Obituary - John Timothy Mott

John Timothy Mott, 54, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Freeman Health Hospital in Joplin, MO. John was born on September 8, 1966 in Ft. Carson, CO to John Arthur and Rena (Yocham) Mott. He married Toni Planchon on October 10, 1987 in Emporia, KS and she survives of the home.

John graduated from Emporia High School. He attended Flint Hills Technology College in Emporia. John enlisted in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany with the 4th Armored (Tank) Division. After receiving an honorable discharge, he served in the Army National Guard.

John opened and operated ABC Computers in Nevada in 1999. His love in life was God, his family and his church. John loved working with the youth at church and he ran the sound system at Bible Baptist Church in Nevada. His passions included being a Star Trek “Trekkie”.

Survivors in addition to his wife Toni include, one daughter, Rachel, of the home; his mother Rena Traw (Dennis), Emporia; one sister, Windy Samuelson (Sam), Burlington, KS; one brother, Christopher Boles (Jessi), Emporia; two step-brothers, Robert Traw, Colorado, and Doug (Susan) Traw, Chaney, KS; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Bible Baptist Church, Nevada. Interment with Military Honors will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott KS. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Those who wish may donate in John’s memory to Bible Baptist Church or Rachel Mott College Fund in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Christine Baker

Christine Baker, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at her home in Sheldon, MO. She was born October 13, 1959 in Vernal, UT to Weldon E. and Delores (Robbins) Wooley. She was united in marriage to Tim Baker on September 1, 1979 in Nevada, MO and he survives of the home.

Christine had many jobs in her life, but one of the last jobs she had was being the manager of McDonald’s in El Dorado Springs. She worked there for many years and retired about eight years ago. She was like a mother to many that worked with her. She was a hunter and loved to catfish and set lines with her husband Tim and family every summer. She was the glue to almost every family gathering that was had. The family would always laugh at countless text messages they would receive to make sure they would be on time for family dinners. She made the best potato salad, and her sweet tea was always a hot commodity. She was the best mom, wife, sister, aunt, grandma, and friend to so many people.

In addition to her husband Tim, she is survived by two sons; Randy Baker (Bobbie), El Dorado Springs, MO and Corey Baker (Stacey) of Nevada, Mo; One daughter, Bambi Waggoner (Bill), El Dorado Springs, MO; eight grandchildren, Brayden Baker of the home, Harmon Baker, Corissa Baker, Randy Baker, Jr., Rebecca Jackson (Levi), Gabriella, Sieleman, Zachary Waggoner, and Valerie Waggoner; two great-grandchildren, Killian Jackson, and Kennedy Jackson; siblings, Arlinda Van, Vickie Williams (John), Barbara Stavropoulos, Claudia Stacy (Steve), Wade Wooley, Joseph Lewis (Shelia); many nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends, as well as three other special family members; Allisa Baker, Daniel and Kimberly Long and family. She was preceded in death by her mother Delores Lewis; one brother, Conway Lewis; brother-in-law Charlie Van; mother-in-law, Virginia Baker, and her father-in-law, Jesse Baker.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Jerel "Jerry" Dean Wilson

Funeral services for Jerry Wilson of Butler will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Monday at Schowengerdt Chapel. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Jerel "Jerry" Dean Wilson, age 95 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Butler Center in Butler. She was born April 4, 1926 to Epley and Susie Arnold Bunch in Dove, Missouri.

Jerry is survived by a son, Robert Roland of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Susie Vetter and husband Tom of Burkeburnett, Texas and Billie Williams and husband Dave of Butler, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Willard Lee "Bill" Wilson; two brothers, Jean and Jackie; one son, John Wilson; and daughter, Sandy Teal.

Butler City Council: Town Hall set for June 7th

Highlights from the Butler city council meeting last night

Councilman Mallatt spearheaded a discussion about Sunset park on the west edge of town, a project some 20 years in the making that needs some finishing touches. Another issue is a shortage of park board members, the last meeting didn't have enough for quorum and anyone who would like to get involved is urged to contact city hall for more info.

There were four public hearings last night, but it was decided to wait for votes until the council has more time to review and understand each one. They are: Substitution for language in section 22-12; amending sections 18-26 and 18-27 to update planning commission membership; several sections updating the duties and powers of the planning commission; and updating requirements for rezoning and conditional use permits in accordance with state law. A vote and more information is expected in an upcoming meeting.

Two resolutions were adopted- #456 renewal of membership with the Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission and #457 Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement. More info on these and the ordinances above can be found on the www.cityofbutlermo.com website. 

The council received thank-you's from the Butler Chamber of Commerce and Electric City Downtown for their recent contributions.

Some more good news, the Butler police department has two new officers that will be joining the force and has at least two more qualified applicants that are being reviewed now.

The public is highly encouraged to come to the Town Hall meeting June 7th, 6 pm at Happy Hill Church of God on south main street. While the council prepares topics, everyone is highly encouraged to attend with questions and concerns that will be heard in an informal environment that town hall meetings traditionally offer.

There was also discussion about the backhoe that is primarily used at Oak Hill Cemetery, it's old and in barely working condition. In the meantime, the water department backhoe can be used, however it is much bigger and there are concerns about damage caused by maneuvering the bigger unit around gravesites.

Councilman Alan Mundey proposed having finance meeting with new council members and others invited on June 15th. 

Councilwoman Doncella Liggins mentioned that talks regarding a sidewalk/paved path to businesses on west 52 highway is ongoing and a resolution is hoped to be made soon. Currently, the only way for pedestrians and bicyclists to make passage is on the highway, making safety a key issue.

Other discussions included the serious disrepair of Lonsinger street and upkeep/mowing of parks around town. Currently, the city is short on workers to help with mowing and maintenance.

The Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays at city hall, 7 pm. The public is highly encouraged to attend.

Porters Pig Shack set up this weekend in Adrian

Porters Pig Shack will be in Adrian Friday and Saturday this weekend for lunch. Located across from Casey’s in the car wash park lot.

We will be introducing 2 new sandwiches. A brisket Ruben. Brisket, baby Swiss, sauerkraut, thousand island on rye.

Also a Cuban. Pulled pork, ham, baby Swiss, pickles, stone ground mustard on a hoagie roll!!! Hope to see you there!!!

https://www.facebook.com/porterspigshack/

Congratulations Sherry

Sherry Keegan, owner of Branding Iron Restaurant of Harrisonville, was bestowed the 2021 Honorary Chapter FFA Degree from the Cass Career Center FFA Chapter.

Mrs. Keegan could not attend our chapter's banquet due to a prior commitment, so chapter officers Trey Hoffman, Summer Wagoner, and Kodi Cahill presented the award on Tuesday, May 18th.