Clinton Fire Department to receive new fire engine May 2023

The Clinton Fire Department is proud to reveal drawings of the newest fire engine that will serve the citizens of Clinton. The Rosenbaur engine is scheduled to be delivered in May of 2023.

 
Construction delays have resulted in a longer than usual build time, the original delivery date was scheduled for November of 2022. Regardless, when the new apparatus arrives, it will be instrumental in the departments daily functions.

 
The new engine (Engine 4) will replace the departments frontline engine, a 1993 KME pumper (Engine 3). Engine 3 will be reassigned as a reserve engine and remain in service in a less demanding role.

Funds to purchase this new engine were made possible by the 1/4 cent sales tax passed by the citizens of Clinton in April of 2016. Engine 4 will be the third apparatus purchased from the funds.

 
The Clinton Fire Department wishes to thank the citizens of Clinton for their support of the 1/4 sales tax that had made these purchases possible. Your safety is our top concern. These necessary improvements are a vital step in the growth of our department.

Obituary - Charles Walter Dailey

Charles Walter Dailey died January 4, 2023 at his home in Raymore, Missouri, at the age of 83, after a long illness, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed immediately by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Officiating is Pastor Bobby Dailey. Charles will then be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

He was born May 16, 1939 in Manila, Arkansas, the son of James Berkley and Frances Trudy Williams Dailey. Charles married Peggy Cason, Dec 31, 1960 in Fillmore, CA. They have four children, Michael (Chris) Dailey, John Dailey, Patricia (Shawn) Nichols, and Carol (Michael) Clark, 11 Grandchildren, Kim Palmer (Jake), Mark Thompson, Tyler Dailey, Shelby (Josh) Gassen, Hunter (Sierra) Dailey, Dalton Dailey, Rachel (Andy) Novak, Cole Nichols, Paul Clark, Ryan (Lauren) Clark, Haley Clark and twelve great grandchildren. They purchased a home in Belton in 1984, where they lived a wonderful life for 38 years.

Charles used his nickname, Chuck, among family and friends. He joined the US Army National Guard of Missouri and served two years. Chuck joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1959 and underwent recruit training in San Diego, California. Chuck’s tours of duty included duty stations at Camp Pendleton, CA, Yokosuka, Japan, Vietnam, Arlington, VA, New Orleans, LA, Camp Lejeune, NC, Kansas City, MO, Pearl Harbor, HI. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam in 1968 - 1969. Chuck assumed the duties of the Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Finance Center in 1984 where he remained until his retirement. During his career in the USMC, Chuck earned numerous medals and awards. His combat history, expedition, and awards records are lengthy. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal with Gold Star and Combat V, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation with one Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal ninth award, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal with three stars, Humanitarian Service Unit Commendation, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and his last decoration upon retirement in May of 1987, the Navy Commendation Medal from the Department of the Navy. Chuck retired from USMC after serving 28 years, in 1987.

After Chuck’s retirement from the Marine Corps in 1987, he began his second career with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s Cotton Loan program. This program assisted with price support to Cotton Cooperatives and Loan Service Agents. Chuck began as a Management Analyst and retired in 2000 as a Branch Chief. Chuck led the way for programs that are used today at USDA. For his efforts, Chuck received several accolades and awards. The most notable was the receiving of the Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture in 1990. As one of his early projects with USDA, in 1988 Chuck led the development of the Automated Cotton Reporting System (ACRS), which automated the processing of Cotton Price Support Loans for Cotton Cooperatives and Loan Service Agents. From 1990 to 1994 Chuck was involved in the implementation of the County Office Cotton Enhancement Project (COCEP), which served as a pilot program for several improvements in the Cotton Price Support Loan program. In the late 1990’s Chuck led the development of one of the Farm Service Agency’s first web-based systems, the Cotton On-Line Processing System (COPS). For the 2021 crop year, over $2.1 billion in cotton price support loans were made. Many of the systems which process these loans today had their origins during Chuck’s career and were influenced by his leadership and vision in the area of Cotton Price Support automation. Chuck introduced leading edge technology to cotton programs and provided superior customer service. Chuck was dedicated to the cotton program and made a full circle from his picking cotton days as a youth working in the fields with his father to assisting the cotton industry on behalf of his work at USDA.

Surviving family members are his brothers, James Mac, Jerry, Bobby (Patsy) Dailey, his sisters, Martha Carpenter, Mary (Lou) Hodges and Judy (Jim) Coon, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death, his parents and his brother, Benny Dailey.

The following is an excerpt from Chuck’s memoirs. “To my wonderful family, if I had to choose between loving you and breathing, I would use my last breath to tell you I Love You.”

Obituary - Roy Eldon Smith

Roy Eldon Smith, 81, formerly of Nevada, passed away on January 6, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO following a lengthy illness. Eldon was born December 22, 1941 in Nevada to Harry M. and Cleo D. (Shirley) Smith. He married Karren Ruth Mitts on June 9, 1965 in Nevada and she survives of the home in Joplin.

Eldon was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1959. He served in the Missouri Army National Guard for 21 years retiring as Sgt. First Class. Eldon also worked at the Nevada Habilitation Center for 14 years, then drove a school bus for the Nevada R-5 School District for 21 years until his retirement. Eldon loved camping and boating with his family, and also had a love of cars. His pride and joy was his 2003 Anniversary Model Corvette, but his greatest joy came from his children and grandchildren.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, Karen of 57 years, are his two daughters, Jami Hendren (Mark), Joplin, and Melinda Headrick, Springfield, MO; nine grandchildren, Britney Smith, Jace Headrick, Brynna Headrick, Brielle Headrick, Kate Black, Maddie Hendren, Sam Hendren, Abbey Calton, Emma Hendren; a great-grandson, his namesake, Oliver Eldon Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Irma Sue Ashley.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. A graveside committal service with Military Honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the Joplin Humane Society or to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

Two injured in Friday afternoon crash in Bates County

On January 6th around 4:09 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County Sheriff's Deputies, Bates County EMS and the Adrian Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on CR NE 9004 at CR NE 7003 in rural Adrian.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2007 Chrysler Van driven by 35 year old Shetonia L. Williams of Kansas City, Missouri lost control while cresting a hill, vehicle traveled off of the roadway, striking some trees and ejecting both occupants.

Shetonia L. Williams along with a passenger in the vehicle a 13 year old male juvenile both sustained injuries and both were transported by air ambulance to Kansas City area hospitals.

The van was totaled and towed from the scene of this accident by Douty's Tow of Butler.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230009480

Obituary - Glen Boring

Glen Boring, 83 of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660-679-0009).

Graveside services will follow at 11:30 am Wednesday in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made, in lieu of flowers, to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Adrian Volunteer Fire Dept. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Light wintry mix moves in Saturday Morning

If you are headed out mid to late morning tomorrow, be prepared for the possibility of running into a light wintry mix. Even though we aren't expecting much in the way of accumulations, some slick spots will develop on elevated surfaces and roadways. Only minor snowfall accumulations are expected with best chances staying north of I-70 where colder air will be in place.

Pleasant Hill Missouri Police Department seeking public assistance

The Pleasant Hill Missouri Police Department needs your help in locating missing adult, Latoya Dyke, 39 years old, white, female, 5’04, and 170 lbs.

Ms. Dyke last had telephone contact with her family in early December, however, she has been seen in rural Cass County and is thought to be in the Kansas City Kansas area.

She is believed to be homeless and may be staying within a homeless encampment or at a homeless shelter in the metro area.

If anyone has information concerning her whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 816-540-9109.

State Farm student athlete of the week Butler Junior Carter Trumbore

We are super happy to announce this weeks State Farm student athlete of the week, junior, Carter Trumbore. Carter plays for the Butler Bears basketball team. He was nominated by his Head Coach Joshua Dawson. On Tuesday Carter led his team in scoring with 28 points leading to a win against Warsaw. This is when he reached the milestone of scoring his 1000th career point. Thursday Carter came out with another good game against Adrian having his game high of 46 points. 

When we asked Carter how he stays motivated to continue playing basketball he stated, "I have always had a strong love for this game. I want to play to the best of my ability and be successful. A huge help is I surround myself with really good people. They support me and allow me to chase my dreams." We then asked him what he thought was the toughest aspect of being an athlete. Carter told us, "balancing everything is very difficult. 

You have practices and games, but still have to keep your focus on school. Making time for schoolwork can become challenging. Also, having your own time to practice and better yourself. Finding a balance between all of that is super important." With athlete of the week we look for athletes who have good sportsmanship, teamwork, etc. However, it isn't just about the athletes ability, but their character outside of sports. 

We like to see athletes that not only excel playing sports, but in the outside world too. Looking for that we asked Carter how he believed athletics played a role in his daily life. He explained to us, "playing sports builds a lot of characteristics. You learn leadership, time management, and even build friendships. 

The list of things you gain from sports continues on. To me basketball has brought me way more than just the love for the game itself and I am thankful for that.” It was fun speaking to Carter and we want to congratulate him for his accomplishments! We wish him and the rest of the team the best of luck on their season!

Pictured left to right: Kellie Davidson, State Farm; Coach Dawson; Carter Trumbore, son of Troy and Leigh Trumbore; Baylie Pitts, State Farm.