Obituary - Larry Curtice Bradley

Larry Curtice Bradley, 71, of Nevada, fortified by the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died November 22 in St. Louis, MO from pneumonia, pancreatic cancer, and complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born July 3, 1950, in Neosho, MO to Mary Ann Clark Bradley and Curtice Lee Bradley. 

He grew up in Pineville, MO. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin and a Master’s in Librarianship from Emporia State University. He came to Nevada in March 1974 to replace the retiring Dorothy Hill as director of the Nevada Public Library. He was working as an IT Supervisor for the State of Missouri until stricken by his final illness.

He was married February 8, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church to Karen Lynn Taylor of Nevada. He was an active member of the community and had belonged to the Optimist Club, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, was a member and president of the Nevada Library Board of Directors, was a member and President of the Nevada Parks and Recreation Board and enjoyed playing bridge in several bridge clubs. He admired, respected, and loved the work of the Rotary Club and would have been a 48-year member in March 2022. He had served as President of the Nevada club and had been their longtime secretary. He also served as President of the Fort Scott Rotary Club during the years that he worked for Fort Scott Community College. He served numerous terms as Assistant District Governor for District 6110 and enjoyed visiting other clubs in the District and making Rotary friendships. He was a Paul Harris Fellow. However, what he loved most was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his widow, Karen; a son, Joseph Pohl and daughter-in-law, Abbie Ann of St. Louis; a daughter, Joanna Lynn and son-in-law, Phillip Aaron Wesley of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Ainsley Olivia and Andrew Ross Bradley; and Henry Joseph Bradley and Lena Alexandra Wesley; his brother, Clark Bradley of Joplin, a sister-in-law, Cheri Earnest, and her husband, Doug of Branson, sister-in-law Nancy Alt, and her husband, Dennis of Shawnee, KS as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and an uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Nevada. The rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home following the rosary. Due to COVID and because of having immunosuppressed family members, we kindly ask for all who attend to wear a mask.

Memorials are suggested to The Rotary Foundation, or to Washington University Parkinson Disease Research, or the DAR Education Advancement for Missouri Junior Members Fund, c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Apple of the week

Becky Collins is the Ellett Apple of the week. Next time you see Becky let her know how great it is to have her as part of the Ellett Team!

The Little Apple 11/24

November 24, 2021

Trash day for this week will be on FRIDAY, November 26. Be sure to have your trash cart at the curb BY 7:00 a.m.

City Hall will be closing at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 24 and will be closed November 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving.

The 2021 AIM’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 27 at the Montrose Community Building. Arthur Christmas will be playing on the Big Screen at the Montrose Community Building starting at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available, hosted by the Montrose JH/HS Cheer Squad and are a free will donation. At 7:00 p.m., the Grand Lighting Ceremony will take place on Main Street. Immediately following the Lighting will be the Christmas Parade. To register a float or for additional information, contact Amanda Tenholder at 660-383-2834.

The Montrose Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Germantown Turkey Shoot Sunday November 28, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Germantown ball field. Tickets are $3.00 each and advance sale tickets will enter the purchaser into a drawing for 1 of 4 cash prizes. Two raffles will be held the day of the shoot for 2 shotguns. There will be a youth line shot every hour. Tickets are available in Appleton City at Dr. Payton’s office, Fennewald Plumbing or any Knights members.

AN ACT OF KINDNESS to show your appreciation to our area serviceman, please MAIL A CHRISTMAS CARD to servicemen’s names that were received. Some are stationed a long way from Appleton City. Tell them who you are, belong to, classmate of parents, know your grandparents, etc. Whatever you can tell them about your connection in AC. Just signing a name leaves them wondering who this is.

Daniel Parsons, Building 1900 Shay St., Room 102 B, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

ACHS 2018, son of Marcus ACHS 1966 & Tracy AC Teacher.
L.Cpl. Nold Austin R, 1/1 DET, Unit 89113 Box # 221, FPOAP 96611-1300

ACHS 2020. Parents Jeff & Amy ACHS 2002 Nold, grandparents Chris & Karen Green.

McClure, Austin, D (commas in his name) PSC333 Box# 3876, APOAP 962510039

ACHS 2020. Parents Greg ACHS 1999 & Jessica ACHS 2000 McClure.

Dalton Rapp, 614 Dahlia Ave., Altus, OK 73521

Attend AC Elementary till 5th Grade with ACHS 2015. Father was Danny Rapp ACHS 1977. Grandfather Duwayne Rapp

The 25th Annual Christmas in the Country will be Saturday, December 4, 2021. The Depot Craft Show, sponsored by the AC Museum, will feature returning popular artisans with their handmade items and space for a few more. Contact Patty Bartz at 660-598-4151 for information. New events and open houses are encouraged throughout the day. Christmas in the Country has become a community event that supporters look forward to each year. It provides an opportunity to shop locally for those on your Christmas list and enjoy the Christmas Spirit in AC.

Hudson Hustler’s 4-H Club will host its annual Loaded Baked Potato Bar at ACHS Commons from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4 with the Christmas in the Country activities. Baked potatoes will be $7 each, including a dessert and drink. Pre-order and carry-out are options, as well as eating in the high school commons. For information, please contact Jamie O’Farrell at 660-492-3573 or Jennifer Hawkins at 417-359-3846.

Vendors are wanted at 5th Annual AC PTO Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on Saturday, December 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the AC High School gym and commons area. There will be a variety of vendors ready to share their holiday specials. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Jennifer Hawkins at jenniferhawkinstriplehfarm@gmail.com or 417-359-3846. Also, follow AC Elementary PTO Facebook page to find additional information. There will be hourly door prizes (need not be present to win) and the event is free of charge for the community to attend. Donations will be accepted, as this event is earmarked to help continue the PTO’s campaign of capital improvements to the school.

Appleton City Hosts “A Whoville Christmas” Parade December 4 starting at 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with Christmas in the Country festivities. Groups, individuals, etc. interested in being in the parade, please let Lyndsi Davis Rivera know by texting her at 660-4642575.

St. Mary’s School in Montrose is having their annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser dinner 5:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4. This is a free will donation dinner that includes tacos with fixings, dessert, and drink. They will also have games/crafts, a silent auction (bidding will close at 8:00 p.m.) and basket and 50-50 raffles (drawings will be held December 13). They appreciate your continued support of St. Mary’s School.

Ellett Memorial Hospital offers outpatient specialist services for December. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Dec 1 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Dec 8– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Dec 9 – Rheumatology, Dr. Tay, Dec 10– Ortho-Dr. Gray, Dec 15– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Dec 16 – Podiatry- Dr. Ciaramello, Dec 22 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Dec 22 – Ortho-Dr. Gray

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov 26 Trash pickup in Appleton City

Nov 27 AIM Annual Lighted Christmas Parade activities 5:30 p.m. at the Montrose Community Building

Nov 28 Montrose Knights of Columbus Germantown Turkey Shoot starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Germantown ball field

Dec 4 AC Christmas in the Country activities

Dec 4 St. Mary’s School in Montrose annual Fall Fiesta Fundraiser dinner 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Way to hunt young man!

SONIC CITATION: Conservation Agent Corporal Don Tiller checked on this young duck hunter waterfowl hunting with his parents at a farm pond in rural Bates County on Saturday.

The youth had just harvested the duck pictured. Agent Tiller issued the youth a “Sonic Citation” for a free ice cream cone from Sonic for his hunting efforts and ethics.

The young hunter’s mother provided the following comment, “Agent Don Tiller is doing his good duty. Our son earned a good conservation award tonight while duck hunting.”’

Happy Retirement Lessa!

Congratulations to Lessa Baldwin for almost 30 years of service at NRMC (Nevada Regional Medical Center). We’ve all seen Lessa cleaning rooms, tidying up our workplace, and offering us that warm, gentle smile. 

It’s people like Lessa who make NRMC what it is today and give our hospital a positive, hometown feel. 

We wish Lessa the very best in her retirement and thank her for her years of dedication and hard work.

MDC reports November firearms deer harvest ends with 187,967

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 187,967 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 13-23. Of the 187,967 deer harvested, 101,501 were antlered bucks, 16,435 were button bucks, and 70,031 were does.

Top harvest counties were Franklin with 4,144 deer harvested, Texas with 4,050, and Howell with 3,244.

Last year hunters checked 177,769 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season with 96,298 being antlered bucks, 16,128 being button bucks, and 65,343 being does.

For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.

MDC reported two firearms-related hunting incidents during the November portion of the firearms deer season with both being non-fatal and self-inflicted.

Missouri’s archery deer and turkey season resumes Nov. 24 through Jan. 15, 2022. The late youth portion of firearms season runs Nov. 26-28. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 4-12 followed by the alternative methods portion Dec. 25 through Jan. 4, 2022.

Learn more about deer hunting in Missouri online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.

Get more information about deer season and hunting regulations from MDC’s 2021 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where hunting permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/fall-deer-turkey-hunting-regulations-information.

UPDATE: Warsaw man charged with murder after Tuesday morning shooting

Jason L. Kroenke who was taken into custody this morning on a 24 hour investigative hold has now been formally charged with Murder 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action in the shooting death of  27 year old Tarah D. McIntyre. Kroenke is being held without bond. 

It is through the efforts of our newly formed detectives division of your Benton County Sheriff's Office that yielded today's results. Detective John Snyder and investigator Don Wagenknecht have over 50 years of combined experience and training. Benton County has needed a full time detective for years but due to staffing issues and budget constraints, was an impossibility. 

A full time detective can focus his complete attention on a particular case without being interrupted by other calls for service. Snyder has been with Benton County for a number of years and was recently promoted to his new position. 

Wagenknecht has over two decades with the Minneapolis Police Department  and is a POST certified deputy sheriff, who donates his time for the betterment of this great county. These individuals along with the professional deputies who initiated and helped work the investigation,  were instrumental in the pursuit of justice in a tragic, loss of life. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tarah's friends and family. When a life is taken from our community, we all feel the loss.

BCMH Auxiliary’s Operation Sock-It-To-Me Kicks Off

Bates County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers have kicked off their 2021 Operation Sock-It-To-Me campaign, an annual project that seeks to help area school children receive new, warm socks for the cold winter weather.

If you would like to donate, please purchase new socks still in the package. Collection boxes for the public are located in the hospital’s entryway. 

Donations may be dropped off on weekdays between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm until December 24, 2021. Socks will be delivered to area schools and distributed by the schools to students in need in grades K-12.

The Auxiliary thanks our community in advance for your help in making Operation Sock-It-To-Me a success.

Learn more about the Auxiliary Volunteers of BCMH.