What a great idea!

From the City of Adrian

The local Girl Scouts are on a mission with this year's cookie sales. The girls have decided that the Adrian Park needs a new drinking fountain. 

The one they have selected will have 2 filtered ADA compliant fountains, a water bottle filling station and a pet station. 

If you would like to help the Girl Scouts complete their mission, you can purchase cookies by clicking HERE.

It's Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week

At the heart of our Cardiac Rehabilitation department is a team committed to helping patients recover and thrive. Jacque Waite, RN, Supervisor, Andrea Davis, RN, and Patti Stienbarger, RRT, BS, are experts who guide patients through a comprehensive recovery program, helping them regain strength, stamina, and confidence. Many of our patients continue to benefit from our maintenance program, which keeps their hearts strong long-term.

We’re also giving our Cardiac Rehab space a "glow up" with fresh paint (see below!) and new flooring later this month, creating an even better environment for recovery!

Thank you to our amazing team and patients for making heart health a priority!

Want to learn more? Call our team at 660-200-7128 or visit https://bcmhospital.com/services/cardiac-pulmonary-rehab/

-Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Miami county Wanted Wednesday

Home for sale in Butler- take a virtual tour

 VIRTUAL TOUR of a home for sale at 300 W. Pine St. Butler, Mo 64730. Call Teresa Ford at Crown Realty 816-589-3363

Tuesday night basketball scoreboard

More scores to be added as they become available 

Boys:

Jasper 29
Appleton City 60

Rich Hill 40
Drexel 31

Butler 32
El Dorado Springs 48

Harrisonville 44
Lone Jack 27

Bronaugh 43
Miami 64

Sheldon 31
Montrose/Ballard 51

Girls:

Summit Christian Academy 39
Adrian 49

Jasper 51
Appleton City 33

Sherwood 20
Archie 59

Rich Hill 30
Drexel 46

Butler 42
El Dorado Springs 75

Harrisonville 48
Lone Jack 52

Bronaugh 36
Miami 51

Obituary - Michael Joseph Tyrrell

Michael Joseph Tyrrell, age 83, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away at his home on February 8, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1941 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Saint Augustine Grade School and Bishop Hogan High School, graduating with the class of 1958. After graduating from high school, he attended Penn Valley College.

On October 25, 1980, Michael was united in marriage to Linda Ann Swope in Kansas City, Missouri; they enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Michael raised three terrific sons: Christopher, Sean, and Brian Tyrrell. Michael worked for 40 years for the Ford Motor Company in Claycomo, Missouri. He retired in January of 2004.

Michael has enjoyed going to the Lake of the Ozarks since the 1950s. Mike and Linda purchased their first boat in 1985 and enjoyed the lake life with family and friends.

Mike and Linda purchased a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in 1999. They moved to the lake full-time in 2005. Mike joined the Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie, Missouri and was an active member and officer, being involved in many different capacities. In doing so, he met a lot of people, forming lifelong friendships.

Michael is survived by his loving spouse, Linda; his three sons, Christopher Stephen of Las Vegas, Nevada; Sean Michael and wife Kelly of Overland Park, Kansas; and Brian Vincent and wife Sarah of Blue Springs, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Keith, Andre, Courtney, Alaina, Taylor, Trace, Sean Ryan, and Tegan; seven great-grandchildren, Michael, Makala, Ava, Colten, London, Victoria, River, and Jett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Arnold Tyrrell, Jr. and Geneva Mavis (Tucker) Tyrrell of Overland Park, Kansas.

Interment will be at Carbon Center Cemetery in Rich Hill, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Carbon Center Cemetery.

-Courtesy Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill Mo

Obituary - Tommy Eugene Reed

Tommy Eugene Reed was born May 7, 1939 to Albert L. Reed and Geraldine (Page) Reed in rural Rich Hill Mo. He started his school education in Metz Mo and graduated in 1957. After a courageous battle with cancer over the past 3 ½ years, he passed from this life on February 5, 2025, at Kansas University Medical Center at age 85.

He was married on September 7, 1958, to the love of his life, Glenda Colleen Farrell. Tommy and Colleen were the proud parents of two daughters—Anita Eileen Reed and Lori Ladeane Reed. He and Colleen celebrated 66 years of marriage this past September.

After graduation, Tommy began farming in rural Rich Hill which he happily continued to do for 67 years. He enjoyed crop farming and many years in the cattle business with his daughters showing numerous Champions at the fairs. In recent years, he continued farming with his grandson Matthew Byers. He was active in 4-H as a member and leader as well as a long-time member of the Metz Methodist Church.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Geraldine Reed, brother Larry W. Reed and sister MaryAnne (Reed) Adams. Survivors include his wife Colleen Reed, of the home; a sister Patty Sue (Reed) Cole of Russellville, Ark; daughters Anita Byers (Steve) of Nevada, Mo and Lori Mabe (Tom) of Overland Park, Ks; grandchildren Matthew Byers (Kendra) of Nevada, Mo, Alyssa (Byers) Cederman (Kurt) of Kansas City, Mo, Allison Mabe, Kansas City, Mo and Kyle Mabe, Overland Park, Ks; great-grandchildren Reed and Reese Byers, Asher Cederman and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held February 11 at Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Vernon County Youth Fair or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Obituary - Darlene Peek

Funeral services for Darlene Peek of Neosho, Missouri formerly of Amoret, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Heart Association. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Emma Darlene Peek, age 89 of Neosho, Missouri formerly of Amoret, Missouri died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born May 11, 1935 to Harold Joseph and Juanita May Hoyt Hoaglan in Merwin, Missouri.

Darlene, the oldest of three children, grew up in LaCygne, Kansas and was a 1953 graduate of LaCygne High School. On August 12, 1953, she married Harry Lee Armstrong and to this union, four children were born. The marriage ended after 25 years. In 1980 she moved to Amoret, Missouri where she attended the Amoret Christian Church. Darlene began working at the Osawatomie State Hospital in 1957 and continued working for the State of Kansas until her retirement in 1993. She was one of 42 founders of Kansas Alcohol and Drug Counsel Association in 1974 and remained a senior counselor until 1995. In 1986 Darlene married Albert Lee Peek and they continued to live in Amoret after living one year in Peculiar, Missouri. While living in Amoret, they were active in the Amoret Christian Church and helping people in the community. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling–where they made many friends all over the United States.

Darlene is survived by her children, Katherine Juanita Waldmen and husband Mike of Springfield, Missouri, Darla Lee Armstrong of Neosho, Missouri, Harold Dean Armstrong and wife Kim of Thornsby, Alabama, Roger Lee Peek and wife Brenda of Peculiar, Missouri, Eddie Peek and wife Monica of Butler, Missouri, Judy Kay Wilson and Betsy Sue Dunkin and husband Gary all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Iva Loree Mendenhall and husband Eugene of Linn Valley, Kansas; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert Lee Peek on June 26, 2019; two sons, Wilbur Alan Armstrong and Ronnie Peek; and a sister, Lenara June Kile and her husband Raymond.