Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Announces Director of Home Services

Clinton, Mo. – (Nov. 18, 2021) – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Brandi McKinney to Director of Home Services.

As the Director of Home Services, McKinney will oversee day-to-day operations for Home Health and Hospice, implement strategic plans and collaborate with both teams on the development of new processes and services.

McKinney received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and an Associate Degree in Nursing from State Fair Community College.

“We are delighted to have Brandi as our Director of Home Services,” said Rachel Boyles, Executive Director of Service and Experience. “Her expertise in hospice, as well as her knowledge of providing care in the home setting, will be beneficial to both our patients and their families.”

Butler Elementary School News & Notes 11/19

Obituary - Jeffrey Alan Karst

Jeffrey Alan Karst, 67, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Pierre, South Dakota, passed away Tuesday evening, November 16, 2021 at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born November 26, 1953 in Browns Valley, Minnesota, the son of Benjamin Joseph Karst and Phyllis Rose (Fredrickson) Karst. He married Debbie Jean Richards on November 30, 1974 in Peever, S.D.

Jeffrey worked for the state of South Dakota for 33 years, retiring in September, 2011. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Mo. He enjoyed being outdoors, from hunting to gardening and working in the yard. He was a skilled craftsman, able to fix and make anything with his hands. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jeff had many passions, that included games, cards, hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. Jeff especially loved scouting for elk and shed hunting in the mountains of Wyoming and spending time with his brothers at the family deer lodge in western South Dakota. We will all miss his sweet smile, laugh and words of wisdom. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Debbie of 46 years, one son, Eric Benjamin Karst (Jami), Belton, Mo.; five grandchildren, Maddy, Brayden, Cameron, Brooklyn, and Jack; four brothers, Paul Karst, Peever, S.D., Kenneth Karst (Bonnie), Watertown, S.D., Ernie Karst (Rhonda), Castlewood, S.D., Patrick Karst (Marsha), Pierre, S.D.; four sisters, Karen Erickson (Ronnie), Sundance, Wy., Judy Nelson (Dennis), Sisseton, S.D., Rita Limahai, Las Vegas, Nv., and Carol Fitz (Michael), Britton, S.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Kimberly Ann Karst on December 26, 1994. Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Mo. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., just prior to the service. Services are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Dear Community Business Partner

Drexel R-IV School District

207 South Fourth Street

Drexel, MO 64742

816-652-0401

www.drexel.k12.mo.us

November 18, 2021

Dear Community Business Partner,

Drexel High School is organizing the First Annual William D. Gordon Holiday Classic. This is a new basketball tournament that Drexel will be hosting to honor the memory and legacy of former Drexel Superintendent Bill Gordon.

The tournament this year will be hosted from December 27th – 30th and is an 8-team varsity boys and girls tournament, with a three game guarantee for each participating team.

I am writing this letter to invite you and your business to be a co-sponsor or supporter of this event! We envision this tournament to be a first class experience for our community, fans, coaches and most importantly our student-athletes.

We would like to provide each athlete with a tournament t-shirt and provide a light snack for the athletes after each of their games. Additionally, any proceeds from the tournament will be used to provide funds for the William D. Gordon Scholarship. With your support, your business logo would be included on the t-shirts and will be provided with tournament passes to attend the games.

We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about this event and how to be a sponsor please contact any of the following tournament committee members:

Athletic Director, Ken Shipps at 816-652-0402 or kshipps@drexelbobcats.net

Superintendent, Terry Mayfield at 816-652-0401 or tmayfield@drexelbobcats.net

Girls Basketball Coach, Josh Gordon at jgordon@drexelbobcats.net

On behalf of Drexel High School, we thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Terry Mayfield

Superintendent

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt visits Ellett Memorial Hospital

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt visited Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City November 10th to meet our Administration, Board, staff and St. Clair County Commissioners Robert Salmon and Leroy Strope.

Laura Smith, CEO discussed with Senator Blunt the present issues and prospects for our future.

The visit was very enlightening and gave further prudence to Senator Blunt on what is actually happening to health care in rural Missouri.

Obituary - Joyce Lynne Moore

Joyce Lynne Moore, 87, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial to follow in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Futures Harrisonville.

Joyce was born November 15, 1933 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Milton L. and Merle L. (Jeffries) Evers. She was a 1951 graduate of Harrisonville High School. Joyce married Charles L. Moore on December 5, 1954. Joyce worked as a secretary for Bob Hodge at the Harrisonville Schools. She was a 4-H leader for many years and was a volunteer at the Cass Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed playing bridge.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charlie Moore on February 14, 2019 and one sister, Betty Stewart. She is survived by her children, son, Steve Moore (Lisa), two daughters, Charla Moore, and Marcia Milner (Scott), all of Harrisonville, MO; 6 grandchildren, Ashley, Lynsey, Lauren, Charlie, Mattie, and Josie, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Harold DeVerne Christiansen

Harold DeVerne Christiansen, 80, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to The Shriner Hospital for Children.

Harold was born February 8, 1941 in Archie, MO, a son of Alton DeVerne “Tom” and Thelma Elizabeth (George) Christiansen. He attended school at Archie and graduated in 1959. He also attended CMSU and Heavy Equipment trade school in California. Harold married Marcia Ann Jilek on June 30, 1961. To this union they had two sons.

Harold was a foreman for various construction companies in the Kansas City area until he returned to the farm in 1978. He spent the next 43 years farming on the family century farm. He enjoyed looking after his crops and cattle. Harold served on the Archie City Council and the PWSD#11 board. Harold was a retired member of local union 663. He served as worshipful master of Archie Masonic Lodge No. 633 and was a 50-year member of the Masonic Order. He was a current member of Crescent Hill Masonic Lodge in Adrian. He was president of the Grand River Drainage district; was a board member of MFA and ASCS. He was a member of Austin Baptist Church in Austin, MO, where he served as treasurer. He was baptized June 29, 1952 at the Archie Baptist Church.

Harold enjoyed bird dogs and hunting, fishing and camping with his family at Stockton Lake. He loved his family and especially his grandkids and great-grandkids.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Dorthy. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marcia, of the home; two sons, Ray Christiansen and his wife, Amber of Archie, and John Christiansen and his wife, Becky all of Archie; four grandchildren: Ryan (Tiffany), Dustin (Kori), Dakota (Kathryn), Katlyn (Austin); six great-grandsons; his sister, Mildred Elaine Gunnels (Stanley), along with many other relatives and friends.

Fugitive in custody after raid by narcotics team in Vernon County

A wanted fugitive is in custody after his apartment was raided by a narcotics team Tuesday night. According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, his office served a search warrant at a residence on N. Clay Street in Nevada, Mo, late Tuesday, and arrested Jamie Boykin, who was wanted on a US extradition parole violation warrant.

Sheriff Mosher said suspected methamphetamines were also located during the execution of the search warrant and that the investigation is on going by members of the Sheriff’s Office and the CNET Drug Task Force.

At press time, Boykin, 46, of Nevada was being held without bond in the Vernon County Jail.