Monday, October 30, 2023
“Re-homing” effort to benefit Lily’s House in Adrian
Despite heavy rainfall at times this highly coordinated effort came off without a hitch, with the exception of a blown tire just as the structure reached its destination following the 14.7 mile journey.
But all that is ‘water under the bridge’ so to speak as the 900 square foot house currently sits within feet of its new foundation on 6th street and should be ready for occupancy by Thanksgiving.
“I got a call from friend Ean Wise back in April” said Jeff Vick “He said come and see me, I’ve got a gift for you.” Vick’s impression was that it would be something smaller- you know, a gift basket or other donation. “We drove out to see him and he said he wanted to donate a house!” said a surprised Vick as he and wife Sara checked out the small home that was on property Wise had recently purchased.
The Vick’s replied with an unequivocal yes, we’ll take it.
Now the task of moving the approximately 150,000 lb residence down muddy gravel roads, under power lines and across a bridge or two which is certainly not for the faint of heart.
However, another friend, Steve Hubbard volunteered to serve as general contractor to oversee the entire operation which reportedly went just a planned and included cooperation with Osage Valley Electric, Evergy and many others.
Upon arrival in Adrian Police Chief Chris Dillon jokingly had a little fun noting that “The house parked in the street at 6th and Max Stevens will be towed if not removed in the next 48 hours.” There was a bit more fanfare too, as many local residents lined the streets and cheered as the house crawled its way into the city limits.
And finally 7 nerve racking hours later, the house sits very close to its new foundation along 6th street in north Adrian, ready to be placed and plumbed as soon as the ground dries out a little.
Little did they know that following their move to Adrian, as foster parents the Vick’s made the life changing decision to take on the monumental tasks of seeking funding and other resources to open a thrift store, purchase a van then open the doors to some 15 mothers and 29 children who sought shelter at Lily’s House.
Along with grants and other programs to help fund Lily’s House, the Vick’s have implemented a tax credit program that benefits everyone to which of the $271,000 that were available, only $12,000 are left and anyone wishing to donate should “jump on board” as soon as possible.
Many success stories have come from graduates of Lily’s House in their own words: A young mother came to us from jail. She was a repeat offender who made the decision in her heart to start a new life but did not have a support network. She spent 14 months with us at Lily’s House, and is now a faithful employee at a local store. Through hard work and determination she was able to regain custody of her two young boys and she is living life clean and sober.
Another resident was a user from the young age of 14. During this time she was in and out of jail on numerous charges. After waiting 7 months for her to be released from jail, she came to us 9 months pregnant. Now she and her son are thriving! She is working at a local store in our community and is 15 months clean and sober.
Another mother at Lily’s House has been in and out of unhealthy relationships and several cycles of addiction. When she determined she was ready to live a different life, she lacked the support that would allow her to create that opportunity. Lily’s House offered her that community. She is now clean and lives a life free of fear and abuse with her child.
A recent graduate, Ashley Sehorn says “I can confidently say that I have become the person I have only dreamed of being. I love me today, I love my kids, I love my family, I love every person involved with the Lily’s house because without all of you I wouldn’t be me today”
Today, Ashley works on staff at Lily’s House and as part of the program she and her children will be living in this home that will be used as transitional housing for graduates.
To learn more about this labor of love, visit www.lilyshouse.org as well as Facebook. And yes, donations no matter the size, are always welcomed.
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Week 11 Missouri State High School Football District Semi Final Preview
Week 11 semi final round of district play of the Missouri State High School Football season will happen Friday evening November 3rd.
If your looking to watch some local high school football action you can check out the games below:
Belton Pirates (6-4) at Webb City Cardinals (7-2)
Butler Bears (9-1) at Adrian Blackhawks (10-0)Carl Junction Bulldogs (2-8) at Harrisonville Wildcats (6-4)
Diamond Wildcats (6-4) at Lamar Tigers (8-1)
Drexel Bobcats (6-3) at Appleton City Bulldogs (7-2)
Drexel Bobcats (6-3) at Appleton City Bulldogs (7-2)
Greenfield Wildcats (3-6) at Lockwood Tigers (7-2)
Midway Vikings (3-6) at Crest Ridge Cougars (6-3)
Liberal Bulldogs (3-6) at College Heights Christian Cougars (6-3)
Osceola Indians (6-4) at Archie Whirlwinds (9-0)
South Callaway Bulldogs (7-3) at Warsaw Wildcats (7-3)
Warrensburg Tigers (6-4) Pleasant Hill Roosters (8-1)
Victory Assembly Church in Adrian Annual Harvest Festival on October 31st from 6 - 9pm
SPREAD THE WORD!!!
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Harvest Festival on October 31st from 6 - 9pm!! This year we have moved our location (due to projected cold temps) to the SOUTH END of the Adrian Optimist Building!!
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Harvest Festival on October 31st from 6 - 9pm!! This year we have moved our location (due to projected cold temps) to the SOUTH END of the Adrian Optimist Building!!
As always, this event is free to everyone with Bounce House, Obstacle Course & Slide and fun for the whole family! We will have Chili, Hot dogs, Frito Chili Pie and nachos as well as hot chocolate and other yummy treats! We will also have family bags for those who would like to take one!
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT FOR THE GENEROSITY OF THE ADRIAN OPTIMIST CLUB FOR PROVIDING A WARM LOCATION AND ALLOWING US TO USE THE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE!!
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT FOR THE GENEROSITY OF THE ADRIAN OPTIMIST CLUB FOR PROVIDING A WARM LOCATION AND ALLOWING US TO USE THE FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE!!
Obituary - Sherman Lee Ragsdale
Services will be held at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Ave, Belton, Missouri 64012. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023. Rosary will be said at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Sherman will then be laid to rest next to his wife Leona at Floral Hills Cemetery.
Sherman was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 19, 1944 to Henry Ragsdale and Arkie (Motley) Ragsdale. After high school, Sherman continued his education in trade school where he became a tool and die maker. He was a man of strong Catholic faith and has been a parishioner at St. Sabina in Belton with his late wife Leona for many years. In life Sherman was a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 428 and for eight years was the President of IAM Local Lodge 778 in Kansas City. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In earlier years, Sherman enjoyed camping, hunting fishing and wood carving and was a member of a local wood carving guild. He loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals and was an avid golfer. In recent years, Sherman owned a machine quilting business, quilting over 3000 quilts.
Sherman is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Arkie; loving wife of fifty-eight years, Leona Ragsdale; grandchild, Jerimiah Bentley; and two sisters, Alice Brockway and Alma Rice.
Cherishing Sherman’s memory are his loving children, Thomas Ragsdale (Michelle) and Sheryll Bentley (James); three grandchildren, Sandra Sindeldecker (Jason), Jacob Bentley, and Abigail Ragsdale; and great grandson, Alexavier Sindeldecker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association online at www.heart.org or the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
One killed, one seriously injured in Henry County crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the eastbound 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe driver by 41 year old Jesse F. Raybourn of Deepwater, Missouri ran off the right side of the roadway, became airborne, landed and struck a tree.
Jesse F. Raybourn was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident and was taken to Vansant Mills Funeral Home in Clinton Missouri.
A passenger in the vehicle 46 year old Jamie Vogel of Schell City, Missouri sustained serious injuries, and was transported to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton Missouri.
The vehicle was totaled and was towed from the scene by Gary’s tow. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrols 78th fatality of the year 2023.
View crash report below:
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