Anissa Harris for Butler R-V School Board

June 2nd is quickly approaching and there are some choices to be made on the ballot. I am up for election as a candidate for Butler R-V School Board. Let's get out and vote on June 2nd. I would appreciate your vote.

My name is Anissa Harris and I am currently running for the Butler R-V School Board. I am not very good at advertising or campaigning so I thought I would just cut straight to the chase and tell you who I am and who I am not.

I was born and raised in Butler, Missouri. Graduated in 1996 from Butler High School and have a lot of great memories from my time spent in school and some maybe I should try and hit the delete button on. After living a few places throughout Missouri, I decided that Butler was indeed where I wanted to come back and live my adult life. 

I am married to Brian Harris who is from Bates County and works in Management at the Distribution Center for Walmart in Harrisonville. I have two daughters that are students in the Butler R-V school district and also two bonus kids that have already graduated from their high schools and started their own adult lives. I graduated from then Central Missouri State University, now UCM, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. 

I work for the State of Missouri as a Juvenile Officer for the 27th Circuit (Bates, Henry and St. Clair counties) and my office is in Butler. I have been in this position since 2009, however I have been with the Juvenile Office since 2003. Prior to that, I was a school social worker for a neighboring district. From the time I graduated college, I started my journey of being in “the kid business”.

The business of looking out for the best interest of the child. Making decisions, formulating plans, working as a team, and doing all I can from my side to see that each child and/or family I come in contact with has every chance to succeed.

I have been on the Butler R-V School board for one term. I have learned quite a bit about how policies work, how the budget comes together, how concerns are brought to the attention of not only administration but the board itself, and how we all come together to find solutions that benefit the district and kids as a whole. I am not done. I feel that I have more to learn, more to give back to my school that gave to me, more to give to the kids, the community and the staff of the district.

Now as for what I am not. I am not afraid of a challenge. I am not afraid of conflict nor am I afraid to stand up for what I believe is right or wrong. If you have ever had a conversation with me, you know that I do not mince words much and you will know where you stand with me. I am a definite supporter that people can agree to disagree while still holding firm to their own beliefs. We can debate and come to a resolution and still go to lunch later. We all should have a common goal - kids, education, staff and the district as a whole. I believe in transparency. I will always answer questions through my job to the best of my ability and if I do not know the answer, I will find it or find someone who does and pass the knowledge on.

I apply that to every aspect of my life. I am always eager to learn. Learn about laws, policies, statutes, guidelines, etc. The more I know, the more I grow.

I am asking for your vote on June 2nd to elect me, Anissa Harris, to be on the Butler R-V School Board. It is my pleasure to be on this board.

Thank you -
Anissa Harris

Bates County Route BB CLOSED North of Ballard Tuesday, May 19 For Pipe Replacement Work

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bates County Route BB CLOSED North of Ballard

Tuesday, May 19 For Pipe Replacement Work

What: Bates County Route BB CLOSED between Bates County Road Northeast 12004 and Bates County Road Northeast 11004 north of Ballard When: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 Details: MoDOT crews replacing a deteriorating drain pipe underneath the road Traffic Impacts: Bates County Route BB CLOSED only where crews are set up working Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned. Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts (Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

Obituary - Frances Roberta Groves

Frances Roberta Groves, 86, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. 

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial donations are suggested to Crescent Hill Cemetery.

Full obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Dwight Lee Hedger

Dwight’s wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Inurnment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Dwight Lee Hedger, age 70 of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Monday, May 11, 2020 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola. He was born December 6, 1949 to Frank Reuben and Hannah Louella Sims Hedger in Butler.

Dwight is survived by his son, Junior Munsterman and wife Rena of Odessa, Missouri; one brother, Jack Hedger and wife Pam of Butler, Missouri; an aunt, Betty Robey of Butler, Missouri; his girlfriend, Nancy Hughes of Pensacola, Florida; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank and Jerry; and one sister, Connie Schaffer.

Henry County Route M CLOSED North of Clinton

May 13, 2020

TRAFFIC ALERT: Henry County Route M CLOSED North of Clinton Monday, May 18 For Pipe Replacement Work

What: Henry County Route M CLOSED between Missouri Route 13 and Henry County Northwest 201 Road north of Clinton

When: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, May 18
Details: MoDOT crews replacing a deteriorating drain pipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts:
• Henry County Route M CLOSED only where crews are set up working
• Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
• Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)
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Suspicious person in Belton

Many of you have seen a post circulating about a suspicious party in the area of the Belton Cemetery. After speaking with the citizen who made the post, the person in the picture has been positively identified. 

This person is very familiar to our department. It has been determined that no crime was committed on this occasion but the entire patrol division has been made aware of this incident, the identity of the suspicious party, what he drives and where he lives. Extra patrols will be conducted in this area as well as other areas this individual is known to frequent. 

This serves as a prime example of community policing helping to prevent crimes before they occur. Thank you to all of our alert citizens and remember.....do not hesitate to call when something "just isn't right".

Summer Help needed for the City of Butler

CITY OF BUTLER

HELP WANTED – SUMMER JOBS

The City of Butler is accepting applications for persons interested in working for the Oak Hill Cemetery from approximately mid-April until Labor Day. The job duties include weed-eating, trimming and other miscellaneous duties for the City of Butler. 

The starting wage is $10.80 per hour. Seasonal employees are not entitled to regular City employee benefit package. Successful candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. 

The normal summer working hours are 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required. 

Applications may be picked up and returned to Butler City Hall, 22 W. Ohio, Butler, Missouri. If you have any questions, call 660-679-4182. The City of Butler is an EOE.

Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Sheldon

A Sheldon man is in custody after Deputies responded to a call of a stabbing late Monday night. 

According to Sheriff’s Office Officials, the incident took place on W. Commercial Street in Sheldon, MO where it was reported that the victim was stabbed multiple times by a family member after a verbal disagreement. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher says that Deputies were notified that the suspect had left the scene on foot. 

Deputies were quickly able to get to the area and locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident. Mosher said the victim was treated at the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. 

The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Wesley Campbell. On Tuesday afternoon, the Courts issued a warrant charging Campbell with 2nd Degree Domestic Assault and Armed Criminal Action.

Campbell is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.