Public Service Announcement From Countywide Disposal

***ATTENTION***

Due to Thanksgiving, routes will be ran differently in order to complete all routes and give our employees the day off. Please have all trash out the night before your scheduled pickup day to ensure you’re not missed.

Please note: Our office will be open the day after Thanksgiving, however, hours will be different. The office will be closing early at 1 PM on Friday November 26th.

1. All Thursday routes will be ran on Wednesday excluding Appleton City. 2. Appleton City will be ran on Friday.

On behalf of our Countywide Family, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Lowry City woman injured in St. Clair County rollover accident

On November 21st around 5:44 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County along with St. Clair County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in the southbound lanes of 13 Highway around 2 miles north of Lowry City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 27 year old Sarissa N. Loney of Lowry City fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the roadway overturning. 

Sarissa N. Loney sustained moderate injuries and she was transported to Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City for treatment.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210605297

Obituary - Doris Kohl

Doris Kohl, 95, of Raymore, MO, died Nov. 17, 2021.

Doris grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska. She married Herbert Kohl in 1944. He was ordained into the ministry at Drake Divinity in Des Moines and together they served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Nevada, IA, Marion, IA (where they raised their 3 children), Newton, IA, Bellevue, NE and St. Paul, MN.

After raising their children, Doris worked at various jobs including: optometrist office, attorney’s office, Iowa Legislature, Mary Kay Cosmetics and for a builder. In the late 80’s, they moved to Foxwood Springs, a retirement community in Raymore, MO where, as a team, they ran a lauded closed-circuit TV studio. Herb passed away in 2006 and Doris continued running the studio up to the age of 90 when she retired. In later life, Doris discovered a love of technology (computers, etc.) and what that could offer her and an even greater love of and talent for painting. She was known for her unique fashion style and loved all things colorful. She enjoyed playing the piano and continued to play until very late in life. She loved seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed the company of many very dear friends.

Survivors include her sister, Beverly, and brother Harold Jr.; her children Linda Watson (Robert), Nancy Lindqvist (Hans) and Dan Kohl (Maria); 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Doris was adamant that there be no funeral services.

The family wishes to thank the Crossroads Hospice for the care they gave to Doris.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Residents Council, Fellowship of John, PO Box 701, Raymore MO 64083.

Obituary - Thomas Edward Matakas Jr.

Thomas Edward Matakas Jr., age 54, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

No services are scheduled.

Tom was born in Bedford Heights, Ohio on August 12th, 1967 to Thomas E. Matakas Sr., and Carol (Young) Matakas. Tom worked many years as a framer in the construction industry. In the summer of 2000 he was joined in marriage with his wife, Melisa Sieben-Matakas on July 29th in Independence, Missouri. Their union was blessed with two children, Thomas and Shelby. In life, Tom had a very close group of friends that he could rely on, in hard times and in good. He was also always open to a discussion on politics. He participated in many political groups online voicing his opinion very strongly. Everyone knew his love for college football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide team “roll tide”. He was also an avid viewer of the show NCIS, and a serious binge watcher of Star Wars.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Edward Matakas Sr.; brother, Madison Matakas; and son, Thomas Matakas.

He leaves behind his loving wife of twenty one years, Melisa Sieben-Matakas; daughter, Shelby Matakas; mother, Carol Matakas; brother, Steve Matakas (Melinda); and sister, Rachel Matakas (Stephanie McIntyre); and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

2021 WEMO All-Conference Archie Whirlwinds

2021 WEMO All-Conference

Archie Whirlwinds

Kaden Sutton, So., 1st Team, RB

Donovan Huser, Jr., 1st Team, WR/TE

Christian Ward, Sr., 1st Team, OL

Marco Benkler, Sr., 1st Team, K

Briar McIntire, So., 2nd Team, QB

Blake Trotter, Sr., 2nd Team, OL

Christian Ward, Sr., 1st Team, DL

Clay Morgan, Sr., 2nd Team, LB

Briar McIntire, So., 2nd Team, DB

2021 WEMO All-Conference Drexel Bobcats

2021 WEMO All-Conference 

Drexel Bobcats 

Jacob Coffey, Jr., 1st Team,  QB

Cory Cumpton, Sr., 1st Team, APB

Ethan Dayringer, So., 1st Team, WR/TE

Mike Munter, Jr., 1st Team, OL

Brayden Rhodes, Sr., 2nd Team, OL

Garrett Yager, Jr., 2nd Team, K

JoJo Mitchell, Jr., 1st Team, DL

Jacob Coffey,  Jr., 1st Team, LB

Mike Munter, Jr., 1st Team, LB

Cory Cumpton, Sr., 1st Team, DB

Peyton Popplewel, Jr., 2nd Team, DL

Obituary - Leonard Frank Fyock

Leonard Frank Fyock, age 92, formerly of Prescott, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Funeral service will be 11 am Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time at the Chapel. Burial with military honors will be in the Prescott Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to Evergreen Community Living, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Attention Butler Residents:

The Butler Police Department has taken numerous theft reports this last week around town. Storage sheds and vehicles seem to be the popular places to break into for local thieves.

Please lock your vehicle and take all valuables out of them also check your storage sheds frequently.

If you see anything suspicious or looks to be out of place contact the Butler Police Department at 660-679-6131.