Dear Archie R-5 School District Families,

Dear Archie Families,

Last night the Archie R-V Board of Education met in Special Session to address immediate District need regarding COVID related issues. The initial items on the Special Session Agenda were Gaiting Protocol and District notification for COVID related quarantines and positive cases.

The agenda was amended at the start of the meeting to include current masking protocol due to a significant increase in positive cases as well as quarantines due to exposure (Not Positive). Currently, the district has 6 active cases and 77 quarantines due to exposure.

The Board of Education, after much discussion coupled with community input, voted 7-0 to amend the district’s masking protocol. Beginning Friday September 10, 2021 all students, staff, and patrons in the building will be required to wear a mask. This decision was made in efforts to 1) decrease the potential spread of COVID-19 and 2) significantly reduce the number of quarantines for the district. The Board of Education and school administration would like to provide an opportunity for those interested to address the board.

The next Regular Board Meeting is on September 20, 2021 at 7 P.M. If you would like to be on the agenda to address the board, you must call Central Office at (816)293-5312 ext. 114 and request to be placed on the agenda. All requests must be received by Thursday September 16, 2021 by 4 P.M. and include talking points on a district provided form. Each presenter will be given 3 minutes to share his or her points with the board.

The board then voted 7-0 to set aside gaiting procedures as outlined in the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP). At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year in the development of the district’s SRCSP, efforts were focused to address the specific needs of our district. As we have progressed through these first weeks of school, we have determined that basing district decisions on a set number of quarantines is restrictive and limits the district’s ability to evaluate effectively each situation. The district will continue to monitor all COVID related absences as we determine the most appropriate mitigation and prevention strategies, including masking protocol.

Lastly, the board voted 7-0 to create one location to notify the community regarding the district’s COVID related quarantining numbers. The district, in an effort to be more informative, will have a singular site designated as the Archie COVID Dashboard where information regarding the number of positive cases for the day, the number of active positive cases overall, and the number of quarantines due to exposure (Not Positive) are accessible.

The COVID Dashboard will replace other community notifications, as it will be accessible at any time for interested parties. You may access the COVID Dashboard on the district's homepage under the “District Info” heading at http://www.archie.k12.mo.us/district.../ArchieCOVIDDashboard.

Sincerely,

Archie R-V School District

Butler Elementary School Back Snack Program

If your student could benefit from food assistance outside of school, please fill out this form to enroll in the Back Snack program provided by Harvesters. If you have questions, please contact Mary Hunt.

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Obituary - Kenneth Virgil Cummins

Kenneth Virgil Cummins, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at home with his family.

He was born on July 26, 1930, in Butler, Missouri, to Samuel and Christine (Landes) Cummins.

From an early age, he worked alongside his father on the family farm cutting wood, working in the fields, feeding stock. He stated, “My father never ran out of work for himself or me.” He worked with his grandfather, Kenny Landes, mowing yards on Saturdays in Adrian and with his uncle Jim Enos on his farm as well. He took piano lessons from Bess Jackson in Butler during the school year.

He attended Mingo School and at age 12 accepted Jesus as his Savior at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Crescent Hill. He joined the Boy Scouts in Adrian and earned the distinction of Eagle Scout, graduating from Adrian High School in 1949.

He married Bonnie Olson in 1952 and the couple had two children: Steve and Linda.

Ken graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1954, after which he moved his family to Arlington, Virginia, where he worked for two years in the Army Corps of Engineers attached to the Army Security Agency located in the Pentagon.

In 1957, he began working for Carrother’s Construction Company in Paola, Kansas, where he stayed the next 42 years eventually becoming a partner. He enjoyed the years with Carrother’s and traveling to the construction projects around the country. Some of his long-time friends were the construction superintendents overseeing the projects.

In 1983, Ken married Sylvia Paterson and the couple moved to Lane, Kansas, where he lived out his life affectionately guiding his children through life’s challenges and the formation of their own families, traveling when he had the opportunity, following MU sports on TV, and being an example of a Godly man.

Private family burial at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri.

Survivors include wife Sylvia and her 5 children: Glenn, Bryon, Sean (Corinne), Andrew, Sarah (Jim); his daughter from his first marriage, Linda Perkin; 9 grandchildren: Becky (Brad), Cindy (Jared), Geoff, Alice, Anna (Patrick), William, Derick (Laura), Kristy (Jeremy), Michael (Schyler), Jessica (Eric), Matthew (JoJo); and 11 great-grandchildren: Ashton, Alexis, Addison, Aubrey, Landon, Marlee, Kemper, Bentley, Briley, Leona, Leon, Jack. He was predeceased by his sister, Ruth Bullon, his brother, C.J. Cummins, and his son, Steve Cummins.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Crescent Hill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 217, 43 E. Main St., Adrian, MO 64720 are suggested.

Battle of Island Mound Commemoration

Poplar Heights Farm invites the public to join them at Battle of Island Mound site on Saturday, September 18 to commemorate the Battle of Island Mound, the first Civil War battle where Black soldiers engaged in combat.

The Poplar Heights Farm's booth will have jams and jellies for sale and antique items on display that you can guess what they were used for.

Other planned activities at Battle of Island Mound include live stage performances, a living history walking loop and other Civil War-themed events.

Attendees will see a presentation of the Buffalo soldiers and a first-person portrayal of Lt. Patrick Minor, an officer who successfully led a Union artillery unit during the Battle of Westport.

The living history walking loop will feature a rope-making demonstration, a bison program, a Missouri German carpenter's display, and an opportunity to meet the Buffalo Soldiers and Lt. Patrick Minor.

Battle of Island Mound site is located at 4837 NW County Road 1002 in Butler

9/11 Ceremony To Be Held in Adrian This Saturday

On Saturday evening, September 11, 2021 the Adrian Fire Department along with our brothers and sisters from all branches of the emergency services will conduct the twentieth 9-11 memorial ceremony. Emergency vehicles will line up on 1st Street and Manor Drive at 4:30 pm and starting at 5 pm a silent procession of emergency vehicles will make its way from the Adrian Manor Nursing Home down to Main Street and then proceed to the Adrian Sports Complex where a special memorial ceremony will take place starting at approximately 6 pm. The ceremony is open to the public and we encourage everyone to come. Please join us for the silent procession and all this is to follow at the complex, which will include recognizing all veterans and military personnel  serving our country today. The freedoms we have today are our because of their many sacrifices. Please take a minute to say thank you to those brave men and women. -courtesy Adrian Fire Department

Roadwork in the city of Nevada

The milling of Johnson Drive between the Freddy’s restaurant and the Sharkey's restaurant in Nevada is planned for Friday, September 10, 2021. Paving is scheduled for Saturday September 11, 2021.

 
Drivers are urged to slow down, use caution when driving through construction areas, and obey traffic control devices as machinery and workers may be present. Drivers are also urged to find alternative routes, if possible.

Obituary- Donald William Hemmen

Donald William Hemmen, age 95, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012 followed by inurnment at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, Missouri 64138.

Donald was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 18, 1925 to Joseph Ambrose Hemmen and Helen Geneva (Nedeau) Hemmen. After graduating high school Donald honorable served his country in the United States Army. Donald was a D-Day veteran during WWII. Upon returning home, Donald continued his education receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Creighton University. He was joined in marriage with his late wife, Ella Hemmen. Donald started his own business supplying industrial electrical equipment and had a large part in the creation of Crown Center. Donald was a fantastic homeowner, able to fix and replace anything keeping his home in top shape. He enjoyed golfing, had a gift to make others laugh, and was very well liked by those around him.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Ella Hemmen; parents, Joseph and Helen Hemmen; and sister Roberta Paddock.

He is survived by his two sons, Thomas J. Hemmen and Jeffery P. Hemmen; and daughter, Christine M. Scott (Kenneth).

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Shirley Jean Gann

Shirley Jean (Colton) Gann was born January 26th, 1951 in Harrisoville, Missouri to James Edwin and Bonnie Arlene(Twillegar) Colton. She passed away September 7, 2021 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada Missouri. She graduated Metz High School in 1969 before joining the United States Army.

Shirley married Melvin Gann on February 22, 1970 in Arthur, Missouri. Melvin and Shirley met during their time together in the Army. After being discharged from the Army, Shirley spent many years as a housekeeper for various nursing homes. Shirley loved her dog, Ruckus, and cat, Tank. She enjoyed going to the lake with her family, watching the races at Nevada Speedway, going on day trips with her daughters, and visiting with her children and grandchildren. Shirley loved getting pictures of her great grandchildren and loved bragging about them.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her parents, James and Bonnie; one brother, Terry Colton; one sister, Patricia Hollandsworth; and her honorary son-in-law, Karl Lehmann.

Shirley was survived by her daughters: Cynthia West (Bobby), Kristy Stinnette (Travis), Pamela Black, and April Green; Grandchildren: Bobby, Kristyn, Walter (Wayne), Larry (Bub), Tisha, Dusty, Alan, Shaylynn, Colton, Beckett, Zachary, and Madeline. She was also survived by her brothers: Kent Twillegar (Mary), Jim Colton (Yvonne) and Robert Colton; sisters: Glenda Thomas (Jackie) and Donna Rowland (Lonne). She will also be missed by her many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Graveside funeral service will be held 10 am Monday, September 13, 2021 at Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com.