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Obituary - Shirley Henny

Shirley Henny, age 89, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at The Arbors at Glendale Gardens in Clinton, Missouri. 

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the United Methodist Church of Clinton. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service.

Burial to follow at White Oak Cemetery in Urich, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

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

Trash news from the city of Harrisonville

ANNOUNCEMENT: On Tuesday, July 6, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen approved a contract between the City and WCA of Missouri LLC. – part of Green For Life Environmental Inc. for solid waste hauling services.

The contract will officially take effect on August 1, 2021.
With this new contract in place, there are some things we want you to know.

First and foremost – While we do understand that several years ago, the City had used WCA for trash services and did encounter some issues, we are confident that these large-scale issues have been corrected, as WCA were recently purchased by Green For Life Environmental Inc. and a new management team is in place and has been for some time now.

In the coming weeks, WCA/GFL will be working diligently to get new trash and recycle carts ordered, examine any necessary collection route changes and prepare very detailed communications for all City residents.

Before WCA/GFL begins, each home will receive a letter from the company providing very specific information about what day that resident’s trash will be picked up, where they need to place their carts, what items are allowed to be recycled, when yard waste will be collected, the process for getting bulky items picked up, the possibility of getting a second trash cart, etc.

We will be sharing this information, and any other important details, on our website – www.harrisonville.com – once we receive it.

This move follows a decision from the Board on June 21, 2021, to terminate the current contract with Municipal Waste Services, also effective on August 1.

Regarding the Municipal Waste Services carts that residents currently have, MWS will be in charge of collecting those once their contract has ended.

Scattered Storms This Afternoon

Scattered showers and storms have developed this afternoon. A few of these could be strong with gusty winds and localized heavy rain possible. Storms will diminish later this evening with dry conditions overnight into Thursday.

Obituary - Dennis Kent Begley

Dennis Begley, 77, of Freeman, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. No services are scheduled at this time.

He was born November 22, 1943 in Independence, MO, a son of Thomas and Ruth (Croghan) Begley. Dennis was raised by his step-father, Samuel Irvin Gowing and his mother, Ruth. Dennis lived in Kansas City and Raytown, MO before moving to Harrisonville in 1977. He worked as a parts manager for Kansas City area car dealerships and owned and operated Serenity Acres Farm Boarding Kennel in Harrisonville for 22 years. He was a member of the NRA and the Cass County Concerned Citizens.

Dennis is survived by two daughters: Bambi Harris, Cross Timbers, MO; and Lisa (Dan) Henley, Blairstown, MO; Three grandchildren: Bethany (John) Sutcliffe, Freeman, MO; Crissy Harris, Raymore, MO; Joe Henley, Blairstown, MO; and four great-grandchildren: Ethan, Zander, Matthew, and Gracie.

Butler City Council: Cutting costs is the key

All council members present for last night's regular meeting

Cody Wainscott approached the council for permission to hold the annual Bates County Fair parade, which was approved unanimously. The parade will be this Saturday beginning at 5 pm and will follow the regular route from the fairgrounds, west on Nursery, then north on Delaware to the Butler square.

While $20,000 was originally budgeted for the city hall remodel, prices have since gone up which necessitated discussion how to cut the new bid down which was over $40,000. After speaking with the contractor, Triple T Electric of Butler, it was decided to make cuts in logical areas, such as switching from glass doors to wood and other similar changes. The new price, which includes widening cubicles, installing partitions, massive rewiring and more is $23,200.00. The goal of the project is not only to update, but to primarily enhance safety for employees and patrons as well. The scope of the project also includes $6,884.61 that will be used primarily for furniture, flooring and computer related upgrades.

Every two years, the conflict of interest ordinance must be renewed/updated per Missouri statute. The council renewed the ordinance, which primarily is centered around nepotism. 

City Clerk Corey Snead advised the council that change is badly needed regarding the city's internet needs. Cost and reliability issues related to the current provider, Century Link, has prompted the city to consider Morse Internet, a local wireless provider who will be able to save the city a little on their internet bill and provide faster, more reliable access. Along with the upgrade, about $8,000 will need to be spent to enhance security, which needs to be done regardless if the city switches to a new provider.

In terms of visible progress in Butler, it was noted that construction of a Burger King restaurant is well underway, and paving of some city streets will begin around mid September. More information on the street project is upcoming.

Mayor Jim Henry and council members offered condolences to the Robey and Ewing families, both of which recently lost loved ones. It was also noted that the city is awaiting input from the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding the '52 highway project'. The plan is to provide a sidewalk for safe passage to businesses on west 52 highway for foot and bicycle traffic, which is complicated by the railroad overpass and a lack of cooperation from the railroad.

Councilman Lance Sargent renewed discussion about the Umstattd property in south Butler. To recount, earlier this year the Umstattd's, who are building a new home, asked the city to make a provision regarding a mandated sewer connection- while desiring to use a septic tank, the family offered to pay for sewer service anyway as laying a line from the home several hundred feet to the street through rock is cost prohibitive. Since a previous motion to vote on the issue died, it was decided the issue will be taken to committee, who will make a recommendation to the council for a vote.

In contrast, discussion was held regarding the status of a 'tiny home’ at the corner of Austin and Mill streets. Houses in Butler must be at least 800 square feet in size and while the homeowner is working to enlarge the structure, a check will be performed to see if it meets criteria.

The city has been working to sell the empty lot on the southeast corner of the Butler square and unfortunately there were not bids, except for one that came after the deadline. More discussion on this is upcoming.

A bid of $800 from Pro Shred was accepted to destroy old city business records that are no longer needed. Other bids were also $800 and $1300 but the Pro Shred bid was chosen as the company has been used before and provides satisfactory service.

The council voted unanimously to recognize Juneteenth (June 19th) as a city holiday.

A representative on behalf of city attorney Joe Lauber advised the council of an open class lawsuit against Perdue Pharma which is set to reimburse communities for losses related to opioid abuse. IF the lawsuit is won, Butler could receive some 1.8 million dollars- but don't hold your breath, the final payout after litigation could be a lot less. 

Remember the Butler city council meets on the first and third Tuesdays, 7 pm upstairs at the Butler city hall.

Obituary - Leslie Dale Shulse

Leslie Dale Shulse, age 35, passed on June 30,2021, in Springfield, Missouri.

A Memorial Service will be on July 13, 2021, at 12:00 PM. A Visitation will be at 11:00 AM on July 13,2021. Both at Consalus Funeral Home, 209 S. 2ND Street, Clinton, MO. 

Interment to follow at Urich Cemetery.

17th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held July 10th

The 17th Annual Appleton City Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 10 at the City Park. Check-in is from 8:00 a.m. to noon and the Car Show will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a $10 entry fee per vehicle. Please turn north on the street on the east side of the park. Circle the park and come in the normal entrance. 

They will collect the $10 entrance fee and hand out entry forms as you enter the park There will be judging for all classes with the top 70 for cars and trucks, top 3 for motorcycles and top 3 for rat rods. The first 150 entries will be given dash plaques. 

There will also be a 50-50 drawing, door prizes, goodie bags and a live auction. Food concessions, biscuits & gravy and cobbler & ice cream will be available. Budman will present music entertainment. 

Proceeds from the Show will go toward a pair of $1000 scholarships for local high school students. In addition, Zink Motor Co, which is one of the oldest Ford dealerships in the country, is hosting the Kansas City Antique Car Clu8b at the dealership in Appleton City during the car show. 20-25 Model A’s and Model T’s will be on display. There will be an open house and tours of this historic dealership. 

The admission is free. The location for this show is across the street from the Appleton City Car Show. For car show information, call Bob Roos 660-492-2822, George Moore 660-476-5574, Ed Hardesty 660-464-0360 or Doug Snodgrass 660-492-2814, or email to appletoncitycarshow@yahoo.com.