-Courtesy Miami R-1 Schools
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Eagles take top ratings at MSHSAA contest in Stockton
Obituary - Nathalie Ann Schooley
Nathalie Ann Schooley, 86, was born March 19, 1938, to Ralph Albert and Eva Kornelia (Davis) Knight near Appleton City, Missouri. She departed this life surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025.
Nathalie was united in marriage to Roger H. Schooley on February 26, 1955, and they were blessed with two children, Debra and Michael. Roger died on May 21, 1979, but Nat was thankful for the time they had together. In March of 1982 she and Joe Putthoff began keeping company. Nat and Joe would have regular “date nights” at the sale barn and attended every ball game, concert, livestock show, and promenade of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, until his death in 2017.
Nat was strong and determined. After Roger’s death, she took care of the farm. Milking cows, feeding hay, her days started early so she could get all the chores done in time to get to her day job as a dental hygienist. She named every animal on the farm. She wasn’t a fan of chicken or eggs, but loved her ducks and geese (Even the ones that chased you!). She enjoyed spending evenings on the patio watching her peacock, Henry.
Family meant everything to Nat! She took every opportunity to tell her grandchildren how proud she was of them. She called very early every birthday so she could be the first to sing them the birthday song. She was a wonderful cook, and cooked all week so she could have her family over for Sunday lunch after church. She had to make many different dishes as not disappoint anyone by not having their favorite.
She enjoyed sewing and making clothes for her grandchildren. She loved to iron. She never finished vacuuming and was always working on her taxes. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Nat leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. Her spirit will live on in our hearts, “Forever more.”
Preceding Nat in death were her parents Ralph and Eva, her husband Roger, companion Joe, and brother Jack Knight. Survivors include her children, Debbie (Ronnie) Dains and Mike Schooley; grandchildren: Misty and Mark, Mendy and Jake, Kristie and Casey, Kalie and Tyler, Jesse and Jeni, Carly and Wyatt, Jacob and Madison, Hallie and Madison, and Tucker and Lily; great-grandchildren: Tayton and Hanna, Jarrett, Jace, Dain, M.J., Elijah and Tristan, Georgia and Ruby, and Elouise and Byrdie; sister-in-law Ann Knight and nieces Cathy (Chris) Thompson and Karen (Chris) Green.
MEMORIAL - Appleton City Cemetery Association
-Couresy Hill and Son Funeral Home
Kendrick signs with Kentucky State
Adrian High School Senior Andrew Kendrick recently signed a letter of intent to play golf at Kentucky State University this fall as family, friends, coaches and staff gathered for the special occasion.
Congratulations and the best of luck, Andrew!
-Courtesy Adrian High School
Timeline and update regarding status of ARPA funding debacle "It ain't over yet"
On Monday a group of citizens met in the chambers of the Bates County Commission to confront Jim Wheatley as to why the disbursement reporting was not done. He stated that he was working on it and would have required paperwork completed by Wednesday's (yesterday) meeting. During that same meeting, Wheatley was asked to resign, to which he stated he would give an answer by Wednesday as well.
In the meantime, several of those present at the Monday meeting along with Northern Commissioner John Gray, worked to secure receipts from those who received money and completed reporting to the Treasury. Parallel to that, Wheatley reported to Mid America Live that he was working to show account for all monies disbursed.
Wheatley provided that information to Mid America Live early Wednesday which was made public. He also stated that he is not going to resign, per a separate letter that included an apology for any mistakes made. That letter was also published online as well as on his Facebook page.
The Wednesday meeting opened with John Gray reporting that everything had been turned in to the Treasury and it is hoped the county will receive a 'thumbs up' soon.
Wheatley was not present for the Wednesday meeting.
With over 80 in attendance, many stepped forward expressing dismay and to further pursue the removal of Wheatley from office as well as Southern Commissioner Trent Nelson, who was present, citing incompetence on behalf of both. Nelson did not respond regarding his resignation but did answer "yes" when asked if he thought Wheatley should step down.
Many issues regarding misdoings by the Commission were brought forward during the discussion but the general theme remained that both Wheatley and Nelson should resign or otherwise be removed from office.
Other questions posed included concerns that some received money who didn't apply for it; also why was Osage Valley (internet project) promised money but didn't get any. Nelson answered that at the time the Commission's goal was give money to water districts and food pantries, believing that "essential" needs outweighed internet needs.
As the Wednesday meeting wound down, one advocate did step forward to express sincere thanks for the ARPA allocation and went on to point out good things he believed the commission had accomplished despite mistakes made regarding the Treasury reporting.
Following the nearly 2 hour gathering, it was also revealed that the Bates county Republicans will meet tonight (Thursday) to further investigate options to remove Wheatley from office.
Mid America Live will continue to follow this story and report accordingly.
Obituary - Douglas J. Manning
Cremation with a celebration of life service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions my be made to St. Croix Hospice and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.
Hume Hornets Math Relay results
Individual:
1st Place -Algebra 1, Addisen Rushing
1st Place -Geometry, Sadie Davis
Teams:
1st Place -7th Grade, Rhyder Rushing, Lincoln Lewis, Bridleigh Rogers, Macie Terry
2nd Place -Algebra 1, Addisen Rushing, Beau Lidtke, Lola Wriston, Jaylin Toms
3rd Place -Algebra 2, Evie-Lyn Lewis, Talya McFrederick, Kaylee Shryer, Alissa Cooke
8th Grade -Gavin Conrad, Hailey Olive, Dane Ramirez-Schmid
-Courtesy Hume Schools
Warmup on the way!
A WARMUP is coming, getting us above freezing by 9am. We won't dip below 32 again until early Saturday morning. It looks sunny this morning, with cloud cover approaching from the West for your afternoon. BUT EVEN at that, a really mild & decent weather pattern is setting up:
Belton, Harrisonville, Holden, Peculiar should get up to 48 this afternoon. Fort Scott & Nevada, 53-54
A much more significant warming trend locks in for next week! 70's for daytime highs -- with overnight lows around the 50's by mid-week. Have a great day!
-Greg@660weather
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A letter to citizens from Presiding Commissioner, Jim Wheatley
I said on Monday that I would give an update today on the progress of the ARPA paperwork, the consideration of my Resignation and my plans moving forward on the Commission. I made the decision not to attend the meeting today to address these topics in person as I felt the majority of those in attendance were not there to listen to real answers but to tell their assumptions and publicly chastise me.
First, I would like to address the topic of the ARPA paperwork. I will not make excuses or try to shift blame. I admit that I dropped the ball as I was the one who had the sign into the account. For that, I apologize and realize the detriment that it could have caused the County and the citizens. I personally worked well into the night on Monday and then again on Tuesday and corrected the issue. To clarify, there was no question whether the money was spent according to the guidelines and was solely just an issue with lack of reporting the expenditures. I plan to give real-time updates as to the status of this issue moving forward.
Next, I will address the call for my Resignation. To that, I am informing you that I will not be Resigning my position as Presiding Commissioner. I will not be bullied into Resigning by a select few citizens that may or may not have even voted for me. Resigning would be a disservice to the Citizens that did vote for me and truly know me and know that I have worked and fought for them for the past 11 years, and I will not give up for them and will continue to fight.
Lastly, I will address my plans for moving forward on the Commission. From this point on until my term is up, I pledge to do better for all the Citizens of the County and work productively with my fellow Commissioners, vowing to make sure there is full transparency moving forward and focusing my attention on the issues of the County and be willing to listen to the concerns of the great Citizens we have in our Communities.
Again, I sincerely apologize for my errors and have learned moving forward to ask for help when needed and to be open to accepting that help when offered.
Respectfully,
Jim Wheatley, Presiding Commissioner
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