Fifth Annual Food Drive for the Adrian Backpack Program and Grab and Go kicks off this weekend

It’s that time of year again! The Fifth Annual Food Drive for the Adrian Backpack Program and Grab and Go kicks off this weekend! Clell Porter with Porters Pig Shack has graciously offered to donate $1 from every sandwich and meal to our fundraiser!

This is HUGE! Come out this a Friday and Saturday to support a local business and a great cause! He will also be taking monetary donations if you would like to donate!

Obituary - Edward Allen “Joker” Wisdom

Last ride service with military honors for "Joker" Wisdom will be 4 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. No visitation. Contributions to a Love Fund for Family. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Edward Allen “Joker” Wisdom, age 67 of Amoret, Missouri died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at his home in Amoret. He was born February 24, 1953 to Harry Marion and Evelyn Pearl White Wisdom in Amoret, Missouri.

Joker is survived by four blood children, Justin “Skeeter” Wisdom and wife Sonya of Belton, Missouri, Robbie McMillin of Osawatomie, Kansas, Hayley “Baby Girl” Wisdom of Foster, Missouri and Taylor Wisdom of Amoret, Missouri; his mother, Evelyn P. Wisdom Purdy of Foster, Missouri; a brother, Otis “Pewee” Wisdom and wife Connie of Collins, Missouri; two sisters, Judy Gurley and husband Kenneth of Lowry City, Missouri and Irene Hicks and husband Michael of Foster, Missouri; and many grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his true love, Terri; his maternal and paternal grandparents; his father, Harry Marion Wisdom; stepfather, Harry E. Purdy; four brothers, Walter Leroy, Claud Duane, Harold Marion “Butch” and Carl Russel “Rusty” Wisdom; one sister, Evelyn Lucille Morlan Hoover; seven uncles, Roy White (baby), Earl White, Lloyd White, Shumway Wisdom, Charlie Wisdom, Ricky Wisdom and Don Mills; five aunts, Thelma Bond, Opal Turpin, Shirley Plaja, Nancy Schmidt and Christine Selp; two nephews, Carl Wisdom Jr. and Terry Wisdom; and one niece, Debra Wisdom.

Obituary - Kevin W. Maple

Kevin W. Maple, age 69, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Kevin was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 25, 1951, to William D. Maple and Joye L. (Brown) Maple. After high school, Kevin continued his education, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree. In the winter of 1980, he was joined in marriage with his wife Kathy on January 19th. For many years Kevin worked as a Service Technician for Pepsi. Outside of working, Kevin enjoyed hunting, fishing, building birdhouses, and gardening. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, William and Joye Maple.

He is survived by his loving wife Kathy S. Maple; daughter, Nellie K. Maple Parman (Daniel); brother, Kent Maple (Carol); two sisters, Laura Kerns (Harold) and LeeAnn Hazelrigg; one grandson, Judah; and one granddaughter, Joplin.

Memorial contributions can be given to the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave. #204, Overland Park, Kansas 66202 or online at www.kidney.org .Or Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus, 2401 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64108 or online at www.childrensmercy.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - James Marcus Esarey

James "Jim" Esarey passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 28, 2021 at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri at the age of 55. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the JC Cowboy Church (124 NW 251st Road) Warrensburg, Missouri. 

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial will be 2:00 PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery (20109 Bus. Hwy 13) Higginsville, Missouri. The Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Warrensburg VA Home and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Jim was born to Mark and Bonnie Esarey in 1965. In October of 1986, Jim married, Belinda Brack and together they raised 6 children. He retired from the Air Force in 2006 after 21 years of service to our country. He achieved is Bachelors degree from University of Central Missouri. He returned to serve the Air Force as a civilian employee in March of 2006.Jim enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, working and on our homestead, but his true enjoyment was family. He loved being with his children and grandchildren.

He was known for his wisdom at work, he enjoyed his job, and helping his children. He remembered for his humor and lightheartedness.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Mark and his mother Bonnie, and his granddaughter Disaya.

He is survived by his wife Belinda, his children; Alicia, Amber, Marlena and her husband Dustin, Christian and his wife Alyssa, Stacie and Brennen and his grandchildren; Savannah, Jayda, Averi and Kenna, and his sister Tina, and her husband Richard and their two daughters, Melissa and Zoe, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.

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

Dream Flights this morning at the Butler Airport

One of the most recognizable aircraft in history is the Boeing Stearman biplane aircraft which flew into the Butler Airport today for a special appearance.

It’s all part of a program called Dream Flights, which gives veterans and former fliers a chance to not only see this beautiful aircraft up close but includes a ride aloft for a chosen few.

Dream Flights has a total of six Stearmans in their company and are currently celebrating Operation September Freedom, providing rides to some 1,000 selected veterans in all 50 states in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the ending of WWII (note the celebration was delayed last year due to covid).

Luckily, Butler made the list of stops and on today August 31st, Harold Carey and Donald Radford, both of Butler, have been selected to take a ride.

Donald Radford who is a Army Veteran that served in WW2 made the flight today in the Stearman with pilot Andrew Lohman. Donald who is 98 years young enjoyed the flight as his family looked on in excitement. The family advised us that this was his first time in a plane.

When it came to 96 year old Harold Carey he elected to stay on the ground today and not make the flight. Harold who is a Army Veteran that served under General George S. Patton in WW2 and a Purple Heart recipient just wasn't up for the flight today.

Both signed the tail of the plane with a marker which is a memorial to all the vets who flew in the plane and part of the Dream Flights events. They was then joined for a photo with all military past and present that was on hand for today's event.

A huge thank you to Dream Flights and the Butler Airport along with Butler Fire Department, Butler Police Department for the escort to the airport and the wonderful staff of Medicalodge for making all this possible.

Find out more about Dream Flights Below:

https://dreamflights.org/

View more photos from this event below: 

Missouri Electric Cooperative Crews are now in Louisiana

Hurricane Ida left a trail of damage and destruction along the Gulf Coast following its landfall on Sunday. 

In response, Missouri’s electric cooperatives have mobilized to answer a call for help. At the request of DEMCO Electric Cooperative, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, more than 150 Missouri lineworkers from 30 of the state’s electric cooperatives are traveling to Louisiana to assist in the cleanup.

Missouri is sending both construction and service crews to help with the power restoration efforts at the co-op just east of Baton Rouge. Most of Missouri’s crews are leaving early Tuesday morning to help with the restoration efforts.

DEMCO is the largest electric cooperative in Louisiana, serving more than 112,000 members. As of Monday morning, more than 77,000 DEMCO members, 68%, were without electricity.
Missouri’s electric cooperatives have a long history of lending a helping hand to its cooperative peers in trying times. 

Missouri crews first helped with hurricane relief efforts in 2004 when the Gulf Coast was hit by Hurricane Ivan and have been doing so since. Their most recent deployments were in 2020 when crews traveled to Louisiana twice for hurricanes Delta and Zeta.

The favor has been returned, as Missouri co-ops received assistance restoring power following devastating ice storms in 2007 and 2009.
Missouri’s restoration efforts are being spearheaded by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. The Jefferson City-based association represents all 47 of Missouri’s electric cooperatives

Thank you!

We would like to take a moment to thank our local Archie Police Officer Turner and Officer Kennedy for helping out one of our local residence and getting a Air conditioning unit donated. 

Prestige Electric we thank you for your donation. Our officers are doing great work for our community.

Lena Kleeman sworn in as new Vernon County Assessor

Lena Kleeman was sworn in as our new Vernon County Assessor today. She was elected in November and takes office as Cherie Kay Roberts has retired. Congratulations Lena!

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