Missouri's 59th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

Ninety-three high school students participated in Missouri's 59th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 13-19. Local delegates were Annalee Gardner, Butler and Lauren Bailey, Clinton. They were sponsored by Osage Valley Electric Cooperative.

After two years of virtual tours, the Youth Tour headed back to Washington this year. The seven-day tour provides an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, leadership positions, community service and today’s pressing issues.

“The Youth Tour is the highlight of the summer for many students and we’re proud to send our best and brightest to our nation's capital to participate,” said Chris Massman, vice president of Member Services for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.

Highlights of the trip include the young people visiting with representatives from their congressional districts, touring monuments, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, Arlington National Cemetery and for the first time, touring the International Spy Museum. The group also took a sightseeing and dance cruise on the Potomac River one evening.

 
Other events of the week included participation in the Electric Youth Day, during which a special program coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association brought together over 1,000 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States. The delegates enjoyed featured speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi, an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion.

Each year one delegate is chosen to represent Missouri on the NRECA Youth Leadership Council. This year, Missouri’s YLC representative is Lauren Bailey from Osage Valley Electric Cooperative.

Lauren will participate in a virtual YLC conference with the other delegates from each state. She will also have the opportunity to attend the NRECA Annual Meeting in Nashville.

 
Since 1964, the nation’s cooperative electric utilities have sponsored more than 55,000 high school juniors and seniors for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions and sightseeing in Washington. For more information about the AMEC Youth Tour program, please go to www.moyouthtour.com.

Butler man arrested on warrants

On June 21st around 2:03 p.m. the Bates County Sheriff's Office arrested 63 year old Ronnie E. Silvers of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Silvers was arrested on the following outstanding warrants:

1.) Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree 

2.) Domestic Assault - 1st Degree - Serious Physical Injury 

Ronnie E. Silvers was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently $100,000 cash only bond.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Structure Fire In Belton

On Tuesday night the Belton Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the area of Lynn Street. All of the residents were able to escape safely with no injuries. 

The Belton Fire Department was assisted by South Metro Fire and the Grandview Fire Department.

The fire is currently under investigation.

Have you seen this runaway juvenile from Linn County Kansas?

 

Obituary - Margaret "Maggie" Lillian Harter

Margaret “Maggie” Lillian Harter, age 60, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away June 2, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 14, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri to Gerald and Mary Godfrey.

She was united in marriage to Larry J. Harter in Independence, Missouri on October 21, 1989.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Lincoln, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Godfrey.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Larry Harter, two children, Maria McHardy and Lenny McHardy, 4 grandchildren, Miranda Marie Dobbs, Liam Elijah-Wayne Gibbs, Keelyn Amayas McHardy-Majors, Jaden Charles-Mekhi McHardy, 5 great-grandchildren, Elijah Snow McHardy, Malek James McHardy, Ozzie, Grimes Dobbs, Mason Lee Gibbs and Noah Elijah Mendez-Gibbs, her mother, Mary Godfrey, one brother, Jerry Godfrey, one sister, Elaine Godfrey, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 25, 2022 the Lakeside Chapel, 25923 Macks Camp Ave, Warsaw, Missouri 65355.

Obituary - Jonathon Matthew Lathrop-Sauerbrey

Jonathon Matthew Lathrop-Sauerbrey, 40, passed away on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. Jonathon was born June 29, 1981 in Independence, MO. He was united in marriage to Robert K. Sauerbrey on June 12th, 2021 in Colorado and he survives of the home.

Jonathon was raised in Nevada, MO and attended Nevada Schools, Class of 2000. He was an avid lover of music and enjoyed singing. Jonathon loved the Lord and had a heart for helping others. He also loved animals, especially his dog, Solomon, and his mom’s dog, Oreo (whom he called “Sister”). Jonathon worked in the auto transport service having his own business and worked with several dealers in the Colorado Springs area.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Dickey; and several cousins. In addition to his husband, Jonathon is survived by his mom, Anita Moore and stepdad, Shirold Moore of Nevada; his dad, James White, Liberty, MO; father-in-law, Kim Sauerbrey, Colorado Springs, CO; his brother, Jason Lathrop, Belton, MO; stepbrother, Dan Moore (Angela), Nevada, stepbrother, Tyler Moore (Cassie), Springfield, MO, half-sister, Abbie Basse, Liberty, MO, half-brother, David White, Liberty, MO, and half-brother, Travis Swanson, Phoenix, AR; aunt, Pam Godsey (Chuck), Nevada; uncle, Bill Dickey (Ladena), Stockton, MO; and several nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.

Memorials are suggested in his name to the Lupis Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Firefighter injured in Pleasanton Kansas fire

On Monday June 20th the Linn County Rural Fire District along with Linn County Kansas Sheriff's Deputies and Pleasanton Police Department responded to a structure fire at Carpenter Chiropractic located at 714 Main Street in Pleasanton Kansas.

During this fire a fighter fighter identified as 35-year-old Josh Haynes suffered serious injuries and was life flighted to a Kansas City area hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation at this time.

Mid America Live will update when more information is made available to us from the Linn Count Rural Fire District. 

Update:

https://www.midamericalive.com/2022/06/update-firefighter-dies-from-injuries.html

Obituary - Cynthia Dianne Velasco

Cynthia “Cindy” Dianne Velasco, age 59, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held with a visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.

Cindy was born in El Paso, Texas on November 15, 1962 to Jerry and Joyce Foreman. Cindy graduated high school and joined the work force. Primarily working within the legal and real estate fields. In life, Cindy was a true patriot. Being raised within the military she naturally acquired an upmost respect for military and law enforcement. She enjoyed gardening, the Dallas Cowboys, loved horses, and was a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan. Cindy also appreciated sitting outside and watching the corn grow across the road.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Joyce Foreman; and brother Jerry Foreman Jr.

Left to cherish her memories is her husband, Rick Velasco; two sons, Everett Skilling (Brenda) and Benjamin Velasco; daughter, Gabrielle Gordon (Chad); and four grandchildren, Connor, Caden, Lane, and Lyla.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278