From the desk of Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher

Today is the final day of National Telecommunicators Week. We would like to recognize all of our emergency 911 dispatchers for what they do 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

They are our first contact during an emergency and our vital source of information throughout a call. 

We rely on them for the communication we need to effectively respond to our community during criminal, medical, fire emergencies and everything in between.

Thank you for what you each day for our citizens

-Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher

Obituary - Clifton Lee Dawson

Clifton Lee Dawson was born on January 29, 1928, near Roscoe, Missouri. He departed this life on April 13, 2022. Clifton was the oldest child born of the marriage of O.D. and Mollie Mae (Smith) Dawson.

Clifton lived his entire life in the Roscoe area. He served in the United States Army near the end of World War II in the Pacific Theater assigned to mainland Japan. Farming and raising cattle occupied the bulk of his time. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing and listening to Bluegrass music.

In 1950 he was united in marriage to Goldie Jean Breeden who preceded him in death on June 13, 2014. To this union three children were born, Steven, Michael, and Jeffrey. Steven preceded Clifton in death, Michael and wife Debby live near Roscoe and Jeffrey and wife Elizabeth also live near Roscoe.

Clifton was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Goldie Jean, his son Steven, his parents O.D. and Mollie Mae Dawson, brother Harry Dawson and sister Dorothy Mae Swopes.

He is survived by two sons, Michael and wife Debby and Jeffrey and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren Steven Dawson, Jacob Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Kathleen Botka, Cody Dawson and Aron Dawson; Great-Grandchildren Noah Dawson, Piper Dawson, Porter Dawson, Hallie Dawson, Hattie Dawson, Lincoln Dawson, Madison Dawson, Riggs Botka and Cooper Botka.

Service
Monday, April 18, 2022
10:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel

Interment
Benton Green Cemetery

Obituary - Dennis LeRoy Ford

Dennis LeRoy Ford, 53, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home in rural Sheldon, MO. Dennis was born June 18, 1968 in Nevada, MO to Walter D. and Mary F. (Scholes) Ford. He married Beverly Lutes on May 23, 1992 and to this union two children were born.

Dennis was raised in Sheldon and graduated from Sheldon High School in 1987. Following high school, he worked at Thorco in Lamar, Murphy’s, and at Leggett & Platt in Carthage until his retirement. Dennis enjoyed raising cattle on the family farm, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include one son, Dustin Ford (Stephanie), Lamar; one daughter, Camie Ford, Nevada; three stepchildren, Kayla Lutes, Lamar, Michael Martin, El Dorado Springs, and Steven Wheeler, Nevada; three grandchildren, Daxton, Denver, and Claire; and two brothers, Dwayne Ford, and Darrell Ford, both of Sheldon. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Opening Night Electric City Speedway Results 4/15/22

Last night saw the return of dirt track racing in Butler as Electric City Speedway roared to life with a nice crowd, nicer weather and 65 cars. 

You can follow Electric City Speedway on Facebook by using the link we provided for you below:

https://www.facebook.com/Electric-City-Speedway-110184944659643

We have provided the feature race results from April 15th Opening Night below:

Sport Compacts:

1.) Wesley Breedlove 7W

2.) Jeff Stump 26

3.) Roman Stump 15

USRA B-Mods:

1.) Colson Kirk 55

2.) J.C. Morton 18

3.) Jackie Dalton 21D

4.) Logan Smith 11L

5.) Dayton Pursley 10P

6.) Charles McCartney 83

7.) Dakota Lowe 24

8.) Dwayne Lockard 66

9.) Dylan Bruhn 13D

10.) Brad Page 33

11.) Brayton Skaggs B4

12.) Brian Bolin X2

USRA Stock Cars:

1.) Nic Hanes 9H

2.) Dean Wille 68

3.) James McMillin 8M

4.) Kameron Hanes 9

5.) Rodney Schweizer 74

6.) Thomas Ground 33T

7.) Robbie Jones 20

8.) Scott Johnson 7J

9.) Blake Bolton 34

POWRI Pure Stocks:

1.) Grayson McKiney 05

2.) Leroy Morrison 50

3.) Alex Crawford 59

4.) Preston McDowell 26

5.) Cory Flamm 00

6.) Chris Strauss 17

7.) Maverick Wunder 1DER 

8.) Jordan Blevins 48B

POWRI Super Stocks:

1.) Aaron Poe 45

2.) Michael Muskrat 154

3.) Devin Irvin 67

4.) Bobby Ruff X15

5.) Ted Welschmeyer 21W

6.) Nick Gibson G1

7.) Dustin Jones 85

POWRI Midwest Mods:

1.) Colt Cheevers 45

2.) Jeff Douty 77

3.) Steve Tiedeman S21

4.) Walker Burgin 114

5.) Dustin Gibbs 51

6.) Jared Willard 30

7.) Michael Archer 22

8.) Dakota Dillon 23

9) Cody Bray 10

10.) Norman Mackley

11.) Broc Rose 101

12.) John Hill 97

13.) Kenny Hubbard 55K

14.) Dustin Dennison 17J

15.) Jeremiah Reynolds 17R

16.) Jordan Beard 2J

17.) Caden Bolin X1

18.)Devin Wetzel 26

19.) Eddie Stearns T7

Butler Chamber of Commerce April Cruise Night was definitely a success

The Butler Chamber of Commerce April Cruise Night was definitely a success! 

We had 20 Cruise Night participants and some beautiful weather to enjoy the evening!

 
We would like to thank Sonic Drive-In, Doug with Mid America Live, O'Reillys, Smiths Automotive and Tire and Kasper Napa Auto Parts for all the help and prizes!

Upcoming Car Events:
June Cruise Night
July Car Show
Hucksters Day

Way to go!

Congratulations to Lauren Bailey, Clinton High School, and Annalee Gardner, Butler High School. They competed in Osage Valley's annual essay contest and won a trip to Washington DC. High school juniors from the cooperative’s service area were invited to participate in an essay contest with the topic being “What Are You Passionate About?”. Finalists were selected from the submitted essays for the interview round of the competition.

 
Approximately 100 Missouri high school juniors will join more than 1,500 students from across the country to experience a trip of a lifetime. The Missouri delegates will travel throughout Washington, DC visiting many of the sights our capital has to offer, learning about the political process, and interacting with their elected officials in June

Congratulations to our Winners!

Bates County Memorial Hospital celebrates Occupational Therapy Month

It's Occupational Therapy month and we want to shine a spotlight on two professionals providing OT services at BCMH with Rehabilitation Services: Annie Johnson, COTA (left) and Shanya Hedrick, OTR (right). 

Annie and Shanya are pictured with one of their recent patients, Anne Wehage-Zickwolf. OT has helped Anne work to regain her grip and grasp and fine motor skills after hand surgery. 

Annie and Shanya work with patients of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent - or live better with - injury, illness or disability. 

We're so grateful to have OT services in our community - thank you, Annie and Shanya!

#occupationaltherapy #OccupationalTherapyMonth

Obituary - Jane Ellen Allcorn

Jane Ellen Allcorn, age 75, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. She was born in Council Grove, Kansas on March 25, 1947 the daughter of Clifford and Doris Pearson Crozier. She graduated from Osawatomie High School. 

She was united in marriage to John Allcorn on July 14, 1962. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2016. She worked as a custodian for Jayhawk Linn Unified School District 346 before retirement. Jane had a genuine concern for the people in her life, helping in anyway she could. She enjoyed car shows and was a member of the National Street Rod Association.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Adam Allcorn and a sister, Peggy. Jane is survived by her son, Andrew Allcorn, two brothers, Tom and Raymond, a sister, Shirley, two granddaughters, Mallory Meiwes and Hannay Wiswell and five great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be 10 am Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Blue Mound Federated Church. Visitation will be held from 9 am to service time at the Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jane Allcorn Funeral Expense Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerarls.co.