Public meeting scheduled regarding Montrose contamination issue

From the Henry County Missouri Office of Emergency Management:

"Update on the fly ash/contamination issue. Evergy contacted the Commissioners office to request a meeting to address this issue. Rather than meet with them during our regular meeting schedule when so many residents are not able to attend, we stipulated that we would be willing to meet, but that the public will be invited and given the opportunity to speak, ask questions, etc. 

This issue potentially effects the entire County and people have a right to speak directly with Evergy. The open meeting will be held Monday night at 6:30 pm at the Benson Center, 1008 E Sedalia Ave in Clinton. As you probably know, the County itself has no actual authority to stay or stop the dumping. But we do have the ability to make noise, demand answers, make the public aware, contact every agency, elected representative, local resources and not stop until someone, somewhere takes this seriously. I would ask that anyone attending, please be mindful and respectful of all participants.

This is a very emotional situation and tempers can run high....I understand that for sure. But if we can stay focused and understand that this is one step of many...."

Friday night basketball scores

 

Boys:

Montrose/Ballard 44
Chilhowee 21

Archie 52
Crest Ridge 72

Osceola 49
Drexel 42

Butler 38
Lockwood 57

Jasper 36
Midway 34

Webb City 68
Nevada 36

Sherwood 30
Versailles 61

Girls:

Clinton 50
Adrian 53

Montrose/Ballard 39
Chilhowee 55

Osceola 46
Drexel 43

Jasper 63
Midway 38

Drexel Bobcat royalty

 

Congratulations to Courtwarming Royalty Cole Kimbrough and Izzy Richardson who were honored during play this evening.

Mid America Live will provide scores from this game as well as others around the region as they become available.

Harrisonville officers honored for years of service

At this week's Board of Aldermen meeting, Mayor Zaring recognized members of HPD for their years of service and dedication to the City of Harrisonville, MO community.

 
Sgt Bell has been with HPD for five years, while Sgt. Rinehart has dedicated 15 years to our community (he has a total of 24 years of law enforcement service). Thank you, gentlemen, for all you do for HPD and those we serve.

Courtesy Harrisonville Police Department

Thursday night wrestling results

Butler varsity boys and girls results from Thursday:
Team Results
Boys 3rd Place.
Individual results
Damian Alkire-Champion
Kellen Long-Champion
Karli Patrick-Champion
Abel Bryan-2nd Place.
Chris Castro-2nd Place.
Phineas Goertz-2nd Place.
Hunter Long-2nd Place.
Adalynn Amaya-3rd Place.
Mayan Pajula-3rd Place.
Dauda Woolace-3rd Place.
Elizabeth Bedwell-4th Place.
Logan Fuller-6th Place.


Adrian Girls and boys both wrestled tough at the conference tournament. The girls came away with a second place team finish in the conference

Conference Champions:
100 - Teja Bradley
130 - Libby Nebocat
140 - Taylor Essenpries
235 - Anabelle Rowe
Second team:
106 - Jaxon Dizney
105 - Dallys Shafer
155 - Jayden Murray
170 - Addie Davis
3rd Team:
120 - Carter Dumas

Submitted with our thanks

Bears 2nd Round Results from Stockton

By Cody Morris

The Butler Bears traveled to the Stockton Tournament, searching to find a highlight in round 2. The Bears ran into a juggernaut in round 1 in Chadwick, and in round two they would face a solid 10-3 Lockwood team.

Lockwood won the tip and would strike first with an interior basket from Parker that would spark an 11-0 run for the Tigers. Payne would finally hit a triple to get the Bears on the board. In the first quarter the Bears stuggled offensively, with a score of 15-5 after 1.

Contreras opened the 2nd period with a bucket for the Tigers, after which both teams would trade buckets back and forth. The Bears were able to find a little more rhythm in the 2nd, as they went on a quick 5-0 run to end the period, jumpstarted by a deep ball off the hands of Delozier. Butler trailed Stockton 31-18 at the half.

In the 2nd half, the Tigers stretched their lead with an opening 9-0 run. Payne would end the drought for the Bears with another 3 pointer. In the 3rd, the Lockwood Tigers outscored the Butler Bears 15-6 and took a 46-24 lead into the final 8 minutes.

The Tigers would continue to dominate in the 4th, and close out the game strong with a 57-38 victory.

Chandler led the Bears with 12 points on the night. Philips for Butler had a great game, logging 14 rebounds and 4 blocks.

Thieman, for Lockwood, led all scores with 30 points.

The Bears had a handful of young kids gain some experience and plenty of minutes as the Bears are still down 3 starters due to injury.

Well water test kits available in Henry county

Free kits are available through the Henry county health center for testing of well water for minerals, bacteria, heavy metals and more.

Use the links below for more information

https://health.mo.gov/.../environment/privatedrinkingwater/

Henry County Health Center website: https://henrycohealth.org/

Taylar Essenpries crowned conference champion

 

Taylar Essenpries wrestled yesterday in the Ozarks Highlands conference match as part of the cooperative wrestling agreement with Adrian High School. She placed 1st in her respective weight division and was crowned as the conference champion. The Adrian girls also placed 2nd overall as a team. Jaxon Combs and Miles Deal also represent Archie in the wrestling coop.

Courtesy Archie Schools