Good luck Emma!

On Friday, Cass Career Center and Harrisonville High School senior Emma Coffey heads to national competition in Washington, D.C. Emma earned first place at the State Educators Rising conference and will now compete at the national level.

Emma earned first in the “Explore Non-Core Subject Teaching Careers” category at State in early March. She interviewed and created a presentation focused on her marketing instructor Amy Schroeder and her work at CCC.

At the national competition, Emma will once again present her work where she will be judged on content of her slides, presentation, presence, depth of analysis, and overall impact. She will also participate in a Q&A with the judges following her presentation which will be a part of her final score.

Emma will travel to D.C. with her Teaching Professions Instructor Karli Snider. The four-day conference will also include breakout sessions, keynote presentations, and opportunities to meet and interact with students and teachers from across the United States.

Emma will begin her second year of the CCC Teaching Professions program in August. During her first year, she passed her Paraprofessional Certification exam. 

She will also serve as the DECA President during the 2024-25 school year. Good luck Emma!!

Obituary - Mildred Leona Bolin

Mildred Bolin, age 98 lifelong resident of Fort Scott, died Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at Via Cristy Hospital unexpectedly. She was born on September 19th, 1925, the daughter of Jacob Barrett and Cleta Paddock Barrett. Mildred was married to Wilmot Bolin. During that time, they ran an antique store for many years in Fort Scott while raising their family. 

Mildred spent her most memorable years working at Walmart, where she started her career managing the shoe department. In those 45 years, she touched so many lives in our community. 

Every person that met her called her Granny, young and old. In her 98 years, she witnessed many of our community children grow up and have their own children. You could not find anyone in our town who did not know and love her. She enjoyed attending church services at the Community Christian Church and regularly attended the 55 Plus church group there.

Mildred loved her family and was incredibly involved with her grandchildren's lives. She dedicated her whole life to her family and was always there for them, no matter the circumstances. Mildred was there for anyone who needed her. She was, by far, the most amazing, kind, selfless, genuine person who never faltered. A rock to all who knew her. There are not enough words to express how truly special she was.

Mildred will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was the backbone, and life will be forever changed without her. Although she is gone, we were blessed to have had her with us for 98 wonderful years. A true celebration of a long and unforgettable life.

Survivors include Connie Broyles, her daughter. Grandchildren Darrin Wood and wife Angel, Jessica Hogan and husband Sean, and Nathan Carey. Patty and Jim Frye, her daughter and son-in-law. Grandchildren Robert Frye, Kevin Frye and wife Angela, and Christin (Frye) Baublitz and husband Brenton. Grandchildren Brian Bolin, Ron Bolin Jr and wife Brooke, Brandon Hall and wife Jodi, Megan Bolin, Kristen Bolin and fiancée Steven, and Blake Bolin. As well as 29 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Cleta Barrett, her husband Wilmot Bolin, son Ron Bolin Sr., son Robert Mcclanahan, brother Robert Barrett, sister-in-law Carol Barrett, sister Mary Johnson, brother-in-law Charles Johnson, sister Eda Mae Tourtillott, and brother-in-law Ramond Tourtillott.

There was cremation. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 26th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Private interment will take place at a later date in Prescott Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until service time at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Mildred Bolin Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.

Stockton man arrested on two felony charges

On Saturday June 22nd around 5:33 p.m. the Cedar County Sheriff's Office arrested 61 year old Michael G. Pope of Stockton, Missouri.

Mr. Pope was arrested on the following charges 1.) Class B 2nd Degree Felony Assault - Special Victim 2.) Class E Felony charge of resisting or interfering with a felony arrest.

Michael G. Pope was booked into the Cedar County Jail and placed on no bond with a trial pending.

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.

 

Anyone seen this missing crown?

$50 reward to whoever brings me this crown I don't have a lot of sentimental stuff and this was one thing I waited 22 years for. Stolen right here in Butler.

I don't care how you got it just please do the right thing and give it back. 

The crown will say "Butler Saddle Club Rodeo Queen 2001" I have the buckle that matches to prove it belongs to me.

If you know where this crown is please inbox us and we will get you in touch with the owner! Thank you!

Obituary - Kelly D. Hubbs

Kelly D. Hubbs, age 83 of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at the Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to the service. 

Burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the Good Hope Cemetery and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Remembering Retired Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Steve Long

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Fire Chief Steve Long (retired), a dedicated member of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department for 33 years. Chief Long had a great passion for the fire service and loved serving the people of this community.

Chief Long’s dedication and commitment allowed him to be instrumental in paving the way for today’s fire service, leaving his mark on the organization and the community he served. Chief Long took pride in this organization and the members that he served with and led.

As we work through dealing with the loss of Chief Long, our organization will love and support Donna, and all of Steve’s beloved family. We hope that everyone draws strength from our shared memories of Chief Long and his life.

We extend our deepest condolences to Chief Long’s family, friends, and Fire Department family. Further details regarding services are still pending.

- Courtesy of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department 

Obituary - John Christopher Greathouse

John Christopher Greathouse 44 of rural Rockville passed Friday June 21, 2024 at his home.

Family graveside service followed by Burial at Yeater Cemetery Tuesday June 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Under Direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home

John Christopher Greathouse was born October 6, 1979, first born son to John and Marinel Greathouse. He attended Appleton City School, graduating in 1998.

John became the proud father of Addison Bryant Greathouse on January 18, 2003, and two years later with Harrison Staley Greathouse on March 21, 2005.

In later years John followed in his dad’s footsteps and started his career as an over the road truck driver.

John was preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Harry Greathouse, maternal Grandparents, Warren and Charleen Peery. His younger Brother, Kory Greathouse and Uncle, Chuck Peery.

John is survived by his Parents, John and Marinel Greathouse, Brothers, Danny and Kelly Greathouse, Paternal Grandmother, Christine Greathouse and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins And Friends.

BCMH June Rockstars

Bates County Memorial Hospital rock stars for the month of June are Nicholas Head, Information Systems Generalist and Andrea Jackson, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator. Nick and Andrea were nominated for rock star status by their coworkers for their commitment to excellence here at BCMH. Help us give them a high five!