Last week for sack lunches at The Carpenters Cup

SACK LUNCHES!!

July 29th until August 2nd is the last week of sack lunches!! Due to heat and limited volunteers, we will ONLY GIVE AWAY SACK LUNCHES AT THE SQUARE! 

100 lunches will be taken to the square, so please go there for your free sack lunch.
Please pass along!

Back to School Night at the Electric City Speedway

WE HAVE 125 backpacks to fill up! We are so thankful for everyone who has donated. We did move Back to School night up to August 2, due to school starting August 21. If you are still wanting to donate, please let us know. 

Right now we will be shopping on Wednesday for all the supplies to fill them. You can Venmo, PayPal, or cash! We appreciate everyone who has already donated!! This is going to be an amazing night!

Obituary - Antonio "Tony" J. Davila

Antonio "Tony" Jose Davila, age 58, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024.

A full obituary will be available at a later time at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory.

Koehn's Bakery Welcomes New Manager Sam Hopes

Meet Sam Hopes! Sam joined The Bakery, as the manager, in February. She and Steven are the parents to 6: Kloie, Mekhi, Gage, Heidi, Reid, and Meradyth. 

She was raised in Rich Hill where she graduated high school and is now raising her family, then went on to study at Missouri Valley College and later finished her studies online earning an Associates in Art with a concentration of business fundamentals. 

She previously owned a daycare in Rich Hill, before moving into the banking industry in a remote position to focus primarily on being a mother. She also has a long working relationship with the Swope’s family, who she gives credit to her strong work ethic! 

She stated “I never dreamt I’d be the Manager of Koehn Bakery, the place that I hold fond childhood memories of getting sprinkled donuts with my dad. I am so thankful God opened this door for me to lead a great Team alongside Matt and Kim!” We are thankful to have her leading the Team so Matt can do some racing!!

Rich Hill FIre Department Fire Dues

To our rural area, you should have received a letter about fire dues. If by chance you didn't receive a letter, you can call City Hall at 4173952223, and they can get it mailed to you. Also, I have had questions on what the fire dues are used for. 

Well, the money from fire dues is used to maintain the fire trucks and tools that are vital to us to provide a good fire service to you!

If you have more questions about fire dues feel free to contact me via call or text and I will get back to you as soon as I can. My cell is 6604642604.

Thank you for supporting all of us here at RHFD!
Alec Entrikin
Operations Chief

Creighton man seriously injured in Henry County motorcycle accident

On July 28th around 9:30 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County along with Henry County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on Route RA just north of CR SW 170 in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2005 Harley Davidson driven by 41 year old Robert J. McCubbin of Creighton, Missouri struck a racoon and overturned ejecting the driven.

Mr.McCubbin sustained serious injuries and was transported by Golden Valley EMS to Belton Regional Medical Center.

View Crash Report Below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=240383805

Kids fishing tournament a great success

On Saturday July 27th The City of Butler, The Butler Fire Department, The Butler Police Department, and The Bates County Elks Lodge hosted a kids fishing tournament at the Butler City Lake. Below you can find the results and a few photographs from this event. 

Youth Fishing Tournament 12-15 year old division.

1st - Brayden 2nd - Landen 3rd - Kyle and Gabe caught the most fish in the division.

Youth Fishing Tournament 7-11 year old division

1st - Makena 2nd - Hayden 3rd - Charlie

Makena and Charlie tied for the most fish caught in their division.

Youth Fishing Tournament Six and under division

1st - Hunter 2nd- Kinsley 3rd - Zayden. Kinsley won for the most fish caught in her division

Obituary - Gary Ray Minich

Gary Ray Minich, age 57 of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House of Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Friday, August 2nd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. 

Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the chapel. Burial will follow in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions in Gary's name may be made to the Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) or the Clinton Christian Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 24, 1967, Gary spent his childhood in Clinton, graduating from Clinton High School in 1985 with a passion for cars. He attended mechanic school in Wichita, Kansas, and worked in the automotive industry until he suffered his first stroke in 2015.

Gary was actively involved with the Lake Lotawana Boy Scouts Troop 251, serving as a leader for many years and spending many summers at the H Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. He was extremely proud that all three of his sons became Eagle Scouts.

Gary had a passion for food, particularly grilling and smoking meat, and he enjoyed participating in the American Royal BBQ Competition with friends, where they won several awards. He also loved spending time with his son Gavin, teaching him about cars, motors, and John Deere tractors, as well as sharing their love for Marvel movies.

In addition to his many hobbies, Gary worked as a Karaoke DJ for Carrieoke Productions for nearly 20 years in the Kansas City area, where he enjoyed singing and entertaining people.

Gary was a devoted son, taking exceptional care of his parents and maintaining a very close relationship with his mother, Sharon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Gary is survived by his mother, Sharon Minich; his son, Gavin Minich; his stepsons, Garret Mayse (wife Mysti Mayse) and Grant Mayse (wife Shelby Mayse); and his former wife, Tiffani Sterling. He is also survived by his Uncle Jim and Aunt Judy Barnes of Clinton and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Minich.