Attention Adrian residents and business owners

Attention Adrian residents and business owners. 

Recently Officer’s and myself have been getting cell phone calls when needing an officer. 

As I know it probably feels faster to call direct, it needs to be phoned into dispatch so they can put it out on the radio so all units including county deputies can hear the call and know something is going on. 

Please call the 816-297–2121 or 911 when an officer is needed. This is an officer safety issue. I appreciate your cooperation.

Courtesy of Chris Dillon Adrian Police Chief

MDC reports young hunters took 2,881 turkeys over youth weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 2,881 birds over the past youth weekend, April 9 and 10. Top harvest counties were Miller with 87 birds harvested, Osage with 71, and Franklin with 71.

Young hunters checked 2,795 turkeys during the 2021 spring youth weekend.

“Despite a cooler than normal morning on Saturday, the weather during the youth weekend provided mostly favorable hunting conditions,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Reina Tyl. “It was great to see almost three thousand youth were able to capitalize on those good conditions and make lasting memories of a successful turkey hunt.”

Get more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.

The regular spring turkey season runs April 18 through May 8. For more on spring turkey hunting in Missouri, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.

Obituary - Ella May (Culbertson) Rinehart

Ella May wished to be cremated and have her family scatter her ashes privately. Those wishes will be honored.

Ella May (Culbertson) Rinehart was born March 25, 1931, in Appleton City, Mo., to Curtis Lemmie Culbertson and Delsie Faye (Ditty) Culbertson.

She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1948 and had made bookkeeping her profession. In 1949, she started working for Zink Motor Company and finished her career with the City of Hollister in 1993. She lived in Forsyth, Mo. from 1986 to 2012 when she returned to Appleton City.

She married H. Gordon Pippenger January 15, 1949, and to this union 2 sons were born. On July 21, 1979, she married James A Rinehart.

Survivors include her sons: Kevin Pippenger and Jack (Tracie) Pippenger of Australia; her grandchildren: Matthew (Stephanie) Pippenger of Belgium, Lucas (Cassendra) Pippenger, and Evan (Aubry) Pippenger of North Dakota; her stepchildren: Louis (Daisy) Rinehart, Karen (Bob) Brewer and James E. Rinehart; eight step-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren and one step nephew Larry Kelly; brother-in-law Richard (Dixie) Rinehart of Wayzatta, M0.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Elmer Ash; husband James Rinehart; stepsister Carol Kelly; two step-nieces, Nancy Weiderman and Barbara Hedger.

Obituary - Jerry Lynn Cooper

Jerry Lynn Cooper, age 80, of Calhoun, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. 

Burial in Hopewell Cemetery Montrose, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to C.A.R.E. and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Jerry was born on February 14, 1942 in Clinton, Missouri to Charles Otis and Kathleen (Young) Cooper.

Jerry graduated Clinton High School in 1960, and Married Linda Lucille (Long) Cooper on November 5, 1960. After graduation he worked as an auto mechanic for the Walker Motor Co. in Clinton Mo. In 1964 the family moved to California where Jerry was Head Mechanic at the American Indian Motor Co. After 10 years they moved back to Missouri where he worked for the Clinton Fire Department, Owned and operated the Cooper Dairy Farm in Calhoun, Mo, and was a mechanic for the KC Metro Bus Co. until his retirement in 2008.

Jerry was a one-of-a-kind spirit that broke the mold, he had an infectious laugh and never met a stranger. He had a strong love for his family and would go above and beyond for them. He was softhearted and ornery all at once.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by a brother Jack Cooper, a sister Mary Kay (Cooper) Miller, and a granddaughter Stacie Cooper

He is survived by his wife Linda (Long) Cooper of Calhoun Mo, and his children Beverly (Cooper) and Bob North of Kansas City, Charles Douglas Cooper of Calhoun, and Lori (Cooper) and Dale Willcockson of Calhoun. His grandchildren Jerry Lynn Cooper, Elizabeth North-Pilotte, Christina (Willcockson) Mantonya, Kathleen (Willcockson) McCord, and Melinda (Willcockson) Chowning, and 13 great grandchildren.

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

Kirk Hannah Day at Harrisonville Schools

KIRK HANNAH DAY:

Kirk Hannah has 26 years in education, 10 in Harrisonville, 14 in Butler, and two in Versailles. He’s coached track, football, basketball and softball. 

Coach Hannah has been a PE teacher, athletic director and assistant principal. He currently teaches PE at Harrisonville Middle School. 

Coach Hannah’s favorite memories center on his colleagues and students. “All of the great people I have been able to work with here and the friendships I have developed are my best memories. Harrisonville has the best staff of educators and administrators in the business. They care about kids and what is best for kids.

And as a coach...the best memories would obviously be all of the football years and state championships.”- Courtesy of Harrisonville Schools

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Announces April Employee of the Month

Clinton, Mo. – Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Jane Klinksick is the April Employee of the Month.

Klinksick has been an employee of GVMH since January 1995 and currently works as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiology department.

When nominating Klinksick, her coworkers stated that she is an extremely kind, patient and compassionate individual who is committed to GVMH and her patients. Klinksick is also very thoughtful and prompt in her communication with others. People feel comfortable with her, always gravitating towards her if they have any questions and concerns.

As the Employee of the Month, Klinksick received a GVMH gift and her name will be engraved on a plaque to be permanently displayed in the hospital. She is also one of 12 finalists for the 2022-2023 Employee of the Year award.

Scattered Showers & Isolated T-Storms this morning

Today: Scattered showers & isolated storms this morning. No severe weather with this activity.

Tues night/Wed: The threat for severe weather is still looking likely. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will all be possible. Have a reliable way to receive watches and warnings overnight Tuesday.

Obituary - Debra "Debbie" Hibbs

Services Monday April 11th at 1:00 PM in Bland-Brumback funeral Home in Stockton MO with burial in Greenfield Cemetery, Jerico Springs MO Visitation Monday at noon

Debra Sue Hibbs (Debbie) was born to the late Roy Dean Hibbs Sr. and Sheila Gaye Stockdale on April 2, 1977.

Debbie spent the last 25 years with her love William Carpenter. Debbie passed April 6th 2022 at K.U. Med Center, KC.

 Debbie was blessed and survived by a large family.