Butler Sophomore Sam Henderson earned third place in the FRA (Fleet Reserve Association) Americanism Essay contest by answering the question, "What Does Service to America Mean?"
Job well done!
Courtesy Butler High School
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Obituary - John Edward Brockman
John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sharon Kay Aldredge, on June 29, 1963 and to this union three children were born. John loved his family with all of his heart and soul.
John briefly served in the US Navy and received a medical discharge. He retired from the Nevada School District in 2008 after 25 years of employment as the Supervisor of the Maintenance Department. He was a member of the Nevada Eagles. His greatest joy in life was his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon of 56 years; sister, Kathy Hanson, sister, Phyllis Delong, and brother, Jerry Brockman. He is survived by his three children, Sheryl Raines of Nevada, Shelly Hastings of East Lynne, Jeff Brockman (Becky) of Nevada; five grandchildren, Chelsie Poe (Kyle), Briana Wiley, Colton Hardy, Tyler Hardy (Tayten), Austin Hastings (Emilie); eight great-grandchildren, Bentley, Tinley, Lyric, Nova, Cammy, Rhettlyn, Layne, and River.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Lorne Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Obituary - Luann Kay Noss
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home
Sherwood students headed to State
Congratulations to Mrs. Braun and our Sherwood Choir. Last week, they performed in various groups and won multiple awards!
Results
Exemplary Ratings - Moving on to State!!
-Raymond Novotny
-SAB Sextet (Raymond Novotny, Andrew Baldwin, Lorelei Robbins, MJ Smothermon, Grace Vincent, and Hannah Toombs)
-Chamber Ensemble (Emilie Gabehart, Sarah Horvatic, Kyera Howell, Luna Miller, Andrew Baldwin, and Luke Turner)
-Miscellaneous Ensemble (Moss Boles, Hannah Toombs, Nevaeh Howell, Rilea Madigan, and Raymond Novotny)
Outstanding Ratings
-Rilea Madigan
-Andrew Baldwin
-Kyera Howell
-Hannah Toombs
-Sarah Horvatic
-Lorelei Robbins
-Girls Ensemble (McKenzie Clayborn, Violet Niemerg, Emily Cumpton, Kyera Howell, and Nevaeh Howell)
-SSA Sextet (Lorelei Robbins, Grace Vincent, MJ Smothermon, Luna Miller, Rilea Madigan, and Sarah Horvatic)
Satisfactory Rating
-Nevaeh Howell
Courtesy Sherwood Schools
Burn ban in effect
The Rich Hill Fire Department is implementing a burn ban effective immediately and until further notice due to extremely dry weather conditions and elevated fire danger warnings. Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep the community safe.
Harrisonville students participate in Educators Rising State Competition
On Friday, March 7, six Cass Career Center Teaching Professions students competed at Educators Rising State Competition in Fulton, Missouri. Four of the students qualified for Nationals in Orlando, FL this June.
Megan Lalman, Harrisonville High School, placed 1st in STEM Lesson Planning and Delivery. She also took 4th place in Administration Interview and Presentation. Emma Holsten, Lone Jack High School, placed 2nd place in Educators Rising Moment. Montanna Mears, Drexel High School, placed 4th place in Support Service Interview and Presentation. Sarah Torres, Harrisonville High School, placed 5th in TedTalk: the Effects of AI in Education. Lily Feece, Harrisonville, and AJ Junge, Archie, also competed.
Courtesy Harrisonville Schools
Ohio Christian Church sponsoring Ladies Retreat
Retreat Schedule --- March 22, 2025 - MORNING
10:00 – 10:10 - Welcome and introduction of speakers – Brenda Black
Key Scripture - John 17:17 “Sanctify them in the truth; YOUR WORD is TRUTH.”
10:10 – 10:20 - Worship Set #1 (4-5 songs)
10:20 – 11:00 - Speaker / Special Music
11:00 – 11:10 – Worship Set #2 (2-3 songs)
11:10 – 11:45 – Speaker / Special Music
11:45 - Prayer and Dismissal to Lunch by one of our ladies
11:45 – 1:00 - Lunch Break
Retreat Schedule --- March 22, 2025 - AFTERNOON
1:00 - 1:10 – Worship (3-4 songs)
1:10 – 2:00 - Speaker / Special Music (Include closing, invitation and/or time for prayer)
Closing Prayer by one of our ladies
Peter and Grace Assad www.poemsofgrace.com us@poemsofgrace.com
908.892.2506 Grace
908.705.3937 Peter
1:00 - 1:10 – Worship (3-4 songs)
1:10 – 2:00 - Speaker / Special Music (Include closing, invitation and/or time for prayer)
Closing Prayer by one of our ladies
Peter and Grace Assad www.poemsofgrace.com us@poemsofgrace.com
908.892.2506 Grace
908.705.3937 Peter
BCMH observes Pulmonary Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Pulmonary Rehab (PR) helps people with chronic lung conditions breathe easier, build strength, and improve their quality of life. Patients receive expert guidance from Patti Stienbarger, RRT, BS, an experienced respiratory therapist dedicated to helping them every step of the way.
Join us in recognizing our amazing team for their commitment to better breathing and better health! Ready to take the next step? Call 660-200-7128 to schedule your Pulmonary Rehab today.
Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital
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