A well deserved honor Jill!!

Congratulations to Harrisonville School District Director of Communications, Jill Filer, upon receiving the 2022 NSPRA Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award this morning at the National School Public Relations Association conference!

The Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award recognizes a practicing school public relations professional for outstanding efforts in mentoring colleagues new to school PR, for providing counsel and advice on job success, and for assisting colleagues in their professional development by creating or offering programs and activities designed to improve PR skills and knowledge.

This award is given in memory of Barry Gaskins, APR, an NSPRA past president who was known for his deep commitment to supporting and mentoring colleagues as well as for his passion for public education.

A well deserved honor Jill!!

Update: Clinton man charged in double murder

The Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed the charges of murder in the second degree and armed criminal action against Airic Brauer, 19, of Clinton, Missouri.

Assistant Prosecutor LaChrisha Gray filed the murder charge on behalf of the State of Missouri on July 18, 2022, after reviewing the allegations presented by the Clinton Police
Department.

The case stems from an investigation into a shooting that occurred on July 17, 2022 at Artesian Park in Clinton. According to the probable cause statement filed in the case, Brauer fired multiple rounds at numerous individuals involved in the incident. 

Two of those individuals, an 18 year old male and a 21 year old male, succumbed to injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds. Brauer was located in the area and taken into custody.

Assistant Prosecutor LaChrisha Gray sought a no bond warrant in the matter from the Henry County Associate Court in an effort to ensure community safety. 

The Court granted that request. According to Assistant Prosecutor Gray, additional charges may be filed in the future upon further review of additional information and investigation.

Courtesy of KDKD

Appleton City School District Back to School Bash

Come join us for our Back To School Bash and Open House on August 18th from 5:00-7:00. Plan to eat dinner with us and let the kids play. 

You can also meet your teachers and visit your classroom that evening. Bus drivers will be there to answer questions about bus routes and you can fill out forms for enrollment. 

We will also be hosting informational sessions for parents in regard to looking at students grades and will have a session on our new website and parent app feature. More details on sessions will be sent out at a later date. Hope to see you here!

Obituary - Carolyn Sue John Reed

Carolyn Sue John Reed, 80, Raymore, MO, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO. 

Visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 9:00-9:50 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Sue was born on May 24, 1942 in Red Rock, Oklahoma. Sue was a daughter of Odel R. and Ruth (Sherwin) Williams. Sue was married to Daryl John for 28 years before he passed away on January 12, 2008. Sue later married Carroll Reed, who passed away February 2, 2015. She had lived in McPherson, KS, and Nixa, MO before moving to Harrisonville, MO, where she has lived for the last five years. Sue was a faithful member of the Harrisonville Church of Christ.

Sue loved the Lord and her children Angela, Rob and Lynette. Sue found enjoyment in many things in life. She loved working in her flower garden, baking delicious desserts, laughing together with family and friends, and traveling. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada in a semi with her husband Daryl.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands: Daryl John and Carroll Reed; a daughter, Angela Lloyd; two brothers: Jim Bishop and David Bishop; and one grandson, Jake Hubert. She is survived by her daughter, Lynette Hubert Carroll (Todd), Kingsville, MO; one son, Rob Brazell, Gladstone, MO; one brother, John Bishop and his family, Emporia, KS; one grandson, Collin Hubert; and one great-granddaughter, Isabelle Comer. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY!

Sue’s Life Verse:

Acts 2:38 ~ Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Obituary - Jimmy Christman

Jimmy Christman of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Services are pending under the care of Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

A complete obituary and service times will be posted here as soon as that information becomes available.

Be on the lookout

2014 Ford f350 hydra bed with feeder.  Ranch hand grill guard. Stolen Saturday night in the Butler area. If anyone has information please contact the Bates County Sheriff's Office at 660-679-3232.

Obituary - Laurel Jacob Garman (Gar)

Laurel Jacob Garman (Gar) was born September 19, 1942, in Orville, Ohio to Jacob and Irene (Brown) Garman. He was raised in the North Lawrence, Ohio area. He passed away July 15, 2022, in Lowry City, Missouri.

At the age of 12, Gar went to live on a dairy farm, where he helped milk cows and do other chores.

He graduated from Smithville High School where he excelled in football and track, receiving a track scholarship to Otterbein College where he studied Physical Education and English. During this time, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Byler, and to this marriage two children were born. Later, Gar received his master’s degree at Southern Illinois University, where he also coached track and was the assistant coach for football.

Gar married Donetta (Smith) Garman in 1987, and Gar became the father to Sheridan Garman (Neeman) and Jeremy Garman.

Gar has led a full life which included coaching, selling insurance, being a motivational speaker, owning businesses, writing books, being a reporter and a sports editor, being a private investigator, breaking and training horses, playing international Rugby, riding broncs in the PRCA rodeo, and many, many other things.

He also left countless children with the advice, “All dogs bite, all guns are loaded and all horses kick.” And offended many men by saying they were the thorn between roses.

However, his favorite career was being the pastor at Round Prairie Baptist Church in rural Appleton City, Missouri, for 16 years. He served as chaplain at several facilities and was anxious to share his faith with others.

Gar is survived by his wife, Donetta Garman of the home, Gary Garman of Thornton, Colorado, Jacquie Love (Jay) of Odessa, Missouri, Sheridan Garman-Neeman (Scott) and Jeremy Garman (Crystal) of Loraine, Illinois. He also leaves behind grandchildren: Jake Mann (Rhiannon), Connor Boisen (Kaitlyn) and Kyle Boisen, Amber Burnett, Lydia Neeman, Emmaline Garman, Emory Neeman, Xander Garman, Juliette Garman and Adalynn Garman and great grandchildren: Zoe, and Jacob Mann, and Harper Kern.

He is also survived by a brother Neil Garman (Mary) and Luanna Power.

Gar was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Rowena Baughman.

He leaves behind countless friends, nieces, nephews and memories, and he will be greatly missed.

VISITATION
Saturday July 23, 2022
9:30—11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel
Osceola, Missouri

SERVICES
Saturday July 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel
Osceola, Missouri

INTERMENT
Osceola Cemetery
Osceola, Missouri

Adrian Police Department is looking for a full time Patrol Officer

The Adrian Police Department is looking for a full time Patrol Officer. The position comes with health insurance for the employee paid by the city, dental, vision, and life insurance. 

If you know of anyone who wants to work for this great community please send them our way.