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We are seeking an individual who possess excellent customer service skills with the in person and on the phone customers. Someone who has good communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

The hours for this position are Monday -Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Applicants must be able to work Saturday rotation (8am-12pm). Excellent benefits package offered. 

Interested applicants may pick up an application at the Appleton City location at 214 West Fourth Street, Appleton City, MO 64724 and/or contact Heather Hartegan at 660-476-2124.

Obituary - Lewis Michael Wilson

Lewis Michael Wilson, age 70 of Pleasanton, Kansas formerly of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at a New Health Care in Pleasanton, Kansas on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  

He was born on August 13, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Lewis H. and Arlene T.(Sixta) Wilson.  He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  

He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in La Cygne.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, John Wilson and Elmo Wilson.  Lewis is survived by two brothers, Christopher Wilson and Timothy Wilson, and two sisters, Victoria Wilson and Arlene Wilson.  

Memorial service will be 11 am Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to D.A.V. or the Calvary Baptist Church.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

Obituary - Michael Tabiano Sumbi

Michael Tabiano Sumbi, age 39, of Harker Heights, Texas passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

Michael was born in Cebu City, Philippines on April 13th, 1983. Michael and his family moved to Raymore, Missouri when he was a child. He attended Raymore- Peculiar Schools his whole life. Michael made the move to Texas in 2017.

No matter where Michael was, he made friends instantly. He had a remarkable ability to connect with people. Michael was an avid pool and poker player. He liked to say, he ran the table! Let’s be honest, most the time he did! An unrelenting advocate for being who you are and doing what you want. 

He was beloved by everyone who ever met him. A best friend to all walks of life. No matter the circumstances, you’d always leave with a story of something funny/crazy Mike did while you were with him.

Michael faced so many challenges with his diabetes, which ultimately lead to other health conditions. Even during the hardest times and biggest obstacles he was a fighter, he was brave and stayed positive.

He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elvira Randall.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Dakoda Sumbi; two brothers, Jonathan Sumbi and David Randall; two sisters, Christina Sumbi and Mary Dorothy Vernaglia; three nieces, Anderica Beguin, Margarette Sumbi and Abbigail Vernaglia; one nephew, Lucas Randall.

A visitation is PENDING at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri. Inurnment will follow the services at Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. A Celebration of life will be hosted that evening by Cassie Hoffman and Katie Woods. Information will be given out for that soon.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

MoDOT News Release: Pitch in and pick up during MoDOT’s No More Trash! Bash

Pitch in and pick up during MoDOT’s No MOre Trash! Bash

Volunteers sought to help clean up Missouri roadways

JEFFERSON CITY – The clocks have sprung forward and that means it’s time to spring into seasonal cleaning on Missouri’s roadways. In this transition between winter and spring, the Missouri Department of Transportation turns its attention to the trash on Missouri’s roadsides. No MOre Trash! Bash is an annual outreach of MoDOT’s year-round litter control efforts that encourages all Missourians to “pitch in and pick up” during the month of April. The campaign is designed to help curb the costs of litter control and is timed to clear the roads of trash and debris before the start of mowing season.

In 2022, MoDOT spent $7.7 million to remove litter from more than 385,000 acres of right of way along nearly 34,000 state highway miles. For 2023, the work of MoDOT crews and additional litter pickup contracts in Kansas City and St. Louis are expected to bring that total to more than $9 million.

“We’re hoping all Missourians will pitch in and pick up trash this April to help us clean Missouri’s roadsides during our annual No MOre Trash! Bash,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer. “You don’t have to be part of a regular Adopt-A-Highway volunteer group to organize a one-time volunteer effort.”

According to a 2020 study by Keep America Beautiful, there were close to 24 billion pieces of litter on the nation’s roadways. That study concluded that if littering were to stop today and waste was properly managed, every American would only need to pick up 152 pieces of litter in a single unified effort to ensure a litter-free nation.

MoDOT will provide trash bags and safety vests to anyone who volunteers to take part in the No MOre Trash! Bash. Regionally, events will be announced to encourage community groups, clubs or individuals to join in the litter pickup.

“Missouri was one of the first states in the country to implement the Adopt-A-Highway program,” Allmeroth said. “This innovative volunteer program has recruited volunteers who perform about $1 million a year in litter cleanup. Every section served by adopters allows MoDOT to devote resources to other much-needed tasks.”

Currently, there are more than 5,300 groups and 50,000 volunteers who have adopted more than 6,200 miles of roadway. Adopt-A-Highway groups include commercial and private enterprises; civic and non-profit organizations; families and individuals.

While MoDOT encourages all Missourians to participate in the No MOre Trash! Bash, there are other simple ways to help eliminate trash along the state’s roadways:

· Don’t litter. Keep a bag for trash in your car or truck and wait to dispose of it properly. Littering is a class A misdemeanor in Missouri. Anyone convicted of littering may be imprisoned in the county jail for up to one year and fined up to $1,000 per incident. Illegal disposal of solid waste may be punishable as a Class D felony with fines of $20,000 or higher.

· Secure your load. Make sure nothing blows out or gets bumped into the roadway. In addition to creating litter, unsecured loads can be a safety hazard to the vehicles behind you. Missouri statutes (Missouri Revised Statutes 307.010) and various city ordinances require all loads in transport must be secured. Trailers without sides must be completely covered by tarps, truck tailgates must be up and the disposal items cannot be hanging off the vehicle in any way. Any vehicle without its load completely covered will be assessed a $25 unsecured load fee.

To learn more about how you can safely participate, visit www.modot.org/adopt-highway or call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).

Obituary - Ray Lee Caskey

Former Judge Ray Lee Caskey of Alton, Oregon County, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare Hospital in West Plains, Missouri, at age 83.

Ray Lee Caskey was born February 24, 1940, in Hume, Missouri to James Alfred Caskey and Edith Irene Anderson Caskey. He married Jeri Leigh Hibler on June 6, 1965, in Clinton, Missouri. Despite his blindness, Ray Lee was a high achiever in school, attending public elementary and secondary schools in Bates County, Missouri. Ray Lee earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg, now the University of Central Missouri.

Ray Lee went on to earn a law degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia in June of 1965.Ray Lee was also elected by the faculty of the School of Law as a member of the Board of student editors of the Missouri Law Review. Ray Lee Caskey was a member of the Missouri Bar and the California bar for over 50 years. Ray Lee Caskey first began practicing law in 1966 at Sacramento, California for the Department of Water Resources, which was building the Oroville Dam.

In autumn 1967 Ray Lee and Jeri Leigh Caskey moved to Alton, opened his law practice, and become the Oregon County Prosecuting Attorney. During his career, Ray Lee was prosecuting attorney, magistrate judge, associate judge, circuit judge, and again prosecuting attorney. Ray Lee greatly enjoyed fishing (and goose hunting) all his life and truly loved the Eleven Point River and trout fishing. Ray Lee spent 50 years helping the Missouri Department of Conservation stock the Eleven Point River with trout and became really good friends with all the agents, especially Gary Cravens and Paul Veatch.

Ray Lee is survived by his wife, Jeri Leigh, of the home; brother, Leon Caskey of Clinton, Missouri; sister-in-law, Kay Caskey of Butler, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jackson Hibler and wife Michelle of Ontario, Canada; and many nephews, nieces, cousins with their spouses and descendants.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Alton First Baptist Church and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Edward Casey officiating. Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri, where he will be buried beside his parents and where Jeri Leigh will follow him.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be given to the Greer Mill Restoration Project, mailed to the Alton Bank, Post Office Box 7, Alton, Missouri 65606.

Wade Auction Service Estate Auction In Lowry City April 1st

Estate Auction
April 1, 2023 10:00 A.M.
Lowry City, MO

Owners: The Estate of Jerry & Beverly Long

Great selection of:
-Farm Equipment
-Tools
-Lawn & Garden
-Other Miscellaneous

For information call:
Kevin: (660)-492-3279
Tyler: (660)-492-7764
Bryan: (660)-492-3740
Also view pictures & sale bill @ https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3785913.html

Obituary - Richard L. Skocy

Richard was born to Anton and Juliette on September18, 1923 in Joliet, Illinois. On September 10, 1942, Richard enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and served in World War II. 

He participated in action against the enemy in New Georgia, British Island, and Okinawa in Japan. He was honorably discharged on November 19, 1945. In Richard’s lifetime, he did a variety of general labor jobs, from bartending as a teenager, to serving as a volunteer fireman, and eventually joining a painters union.

Richard enjoyed family time and spending time with his grandchildren, time at the casinos on the weekend with his wife, and trying his luck on scratch-off tickets and lotto during the week.
Richard loved life. He was always smiling, always had jokes to tell anyone and everyone, and always singing the “good ol’ oldies” wherever he could. He will be missed by many.

Richard leaves behind three daughters: Jo Ann Stepp of Butler, MO; Ovene and Derek Parker of Rich Hill, MO; and Sara Skocy of Rich Hill, MO; grandchildren: Harley Hood, Tyler Hood, Kearston Clark, Dallas Shore, Cheyanne Parker, Brian George, Rebecca George, and Destiny George; multiple nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Elba Skocy; parents, Anton and Juliette Skocy; sister, Juliette Skocy-Homan; brothers, James Skocy, George Skocy, and Robert Skocy.

Three vehicle accident Monday night in Vernon County

On March 13th around 7:30 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a three-vehicle accident on US-54 Highway in Deerfield.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2018 Nissan Altima driven by 25 year old Logan M. Quarals of Joplin, Missouri struck the rear of a 2018 Ford Escape driven by Kallie D. Jackson of Olathe, Kansas as the Escape was slowing down it struck a turning 1995 Ford F-350 driven by 68 year old Charles A. Comstock of Deerfield.

Kallie D. Jackson and her passenger in the Ford Escape, 75 year old Lewis W. Jackson of Olathe, Kansas, were taken by ambulance to Nevada Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230133206