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over 20 new technologies, hands-on learning tools, and more real-world educational experiences for all grade levels. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">These investments will help equip the students with essential 21st-century skills and set them up for long-term success. Upgrades and improvements will begin before the new school year starts. 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Her only request: to dedicate them in memory of her mother, Cheyanna Hellwig, who passed away from breast cancer when Reegan was five.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">To honor her gift, the Bates County Community Health Foundation created a one-time scholarship in Cheyanna’s name. Funds were raised through a special raffle of a sunflower photo—yellow was Cheyanna’s favorite color—held during the 100th anniversary of Pleasant Gap Christian Church.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">At the center’s one-year anniversary in July, Reegan saw her acrylic-mounted photos on display for the first time, including in the new donor tribute wall. 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Deputies continued to work with the victims on the case. </span></span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl" style="animation-name: none !important; background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl" dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl" data-ad-rendering-role="story_message" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="x1l90r2v x1iorvi4 x1g0dm76 xpdmqnj" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="_r_23a_" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; padding: 4px 12px 16px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u" style="animation-name: none !important; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: -5px; margin-top: -5px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; transition-property: none !important;"><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; color: #080809; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none !important; word-break: break-word;"><div class="html-div xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition-property: none !important;"><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none !important; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none !important;">At approximately 1pm Thursday, the Victim reported a lead that the tractor maybe in Vernon County on Albert Road just south of the Vernon County/Bates County line. Deputies from Bates County and Vernon County responded to the area and found the tractor on the side of the road. </div></div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none !important; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none !important;">Other responding Bates <span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; transition-property: none !important;"><a class="html-a xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs" style="animation-name: none !important; color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; transition-property: none !important;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>County Deputies coming into the area from the north observed a male walking away from the road where the tractor was located. The Deputy made contact with the subject and subsequently connected the male to the stolen tractor. </div></div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none !important; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none !important;">Since the tractor was recovered in Vernon County and the subject was taken into custody inside Vernon County the male was taken to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for the investigation. </div></div><div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none !important; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none !important;">Both Sheriff Anderson and Sheriff Buehler agree that cases like this are the reason that great relationships with each other is a must. “We both serve our citizens and career criminals don’t pay attention to county lines” says Sheriff Anderson. “I agree and we are proud to work together for the common goal of serving our communities” says Sheriff Buelher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FitW_ZW8r4ndOJPibwBi6Qi1NRVvn9YS4ElKBjemnB3lJWSsQIpvCrRtCqTABITuzUCwm5WhiS6XBr3PVMRy0RQSjkZ3qJE6sL1JBDoQUvlvBCIfGVCNJSoIwSM3xxqV6qGsZ4mrw1BXZxwvbk52HH2yHcMHXir-Rr9w4BJucQWyeCcAiiTWxeVQ5aM/s720/A%20Stolen%20Tractor%207.31.25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FitW_ZW8r4ndOJPibwBi6Qi1NRVvn9YS4ElKBjemnB3lJWSsQIpvCrRtCqTABITuzUCwm5WhiS6XBr3PVMRy0RQSjkZ3qJE6sL1JBDoQUvlvBCIfGVCNJSoIwSM3xxqV6qGsZ4mrw1BXZxwvbk52HH2yHcMHXir-Rr9w4BJucQWyeCcAiiTWxeVQ5aM/s320-rw/A%20Stolen%20Tractor%207.31.25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none !important; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none !important;"><br /></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary1333631768678490002");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/08/stolen-tractor-from-bates-county.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="date-outer"> <h2 class='date-header'><span>Thursday, July 31, 2025</span></h2> <div class="date-posts"> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='4376076492871967352'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/osage-valley-electric-annual-meeting.html">Osage Valley Electric Annual Meeting </a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 31, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary4376076492871967352'><p> Osage Valley Electric Cooperative to Hold 87th Annual Meeting The 87th Annual Meeting of the members of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Association will be held again in a “drive-thru” format on August 21, 2025, with members registering from 4:00- 6:00pm at either the Butler or Clinton office. Signage and employees will direct member traffic through the pole yards at both locations for registration, voting, and receiving a gift. We ask those attending the drive-thru format to bring your registration slip from the August Rural Missouri magazine. A $20 electric credit will be given to all members participating in the drivethru meeting. Online participation for the OVEC Annual Meeting will also be available again this year from August 9-19, 2025, for those unable to attend the drive-thru format, or for those choosing the convenience of online voting. Online voters will receive a $20.00 bill credit on their electric account also. Check our website (www.osagevalley.com) or Facebook page for a link to the online voting portal during August 9-19, 2025. All drive-thru and online members registering will also be eligible for additional prizes and electric credit certificates through a drawing. All electric credits for members registering, and for prize winners, will be applied to the members’ September 1, 2025, electric bill. The Cooperative’s 2024 Annual Meeting minutes, the 2025 Official Annual Meeting Notice, Bylaw Amendment, Proposition A, the Financial Report, the President’s Report, and bios on the incumbent directors, running uncontested this year, are available for member review in the August Rural Missouri edition, on our website, and on our Facebook page. An abbreviated business meeting will be held by the board of directors immediately following the drive-thru portion of the Annual Meeting on August 21, 2025, from 4-6pm. 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font-family: ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 18px;">Gene Dale Chewning, age 71, Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Monday July 28, 2025. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border-color: rgb(229, 231, 235); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111827; font-family: ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5rem;">A gathering to celebrate Gene's life will be held from 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill.  A memorial service will begin at 7 pm.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.  Online condolences can be left at www.heuserfunerals.com. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Her family reported her as missing and she was last seen in the area of Rock Haven Rd and MO-291.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you have any information in regards to her location please contact the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3_2MWVnZeYQj1OLmPUOHES07J2H7gSnuuV4iivpRv1lwydl_-BBS-umD4vRT3Q4D5VnuZr3EzOfQeAb6Q5PPm5TfhX4TqNnxXgSr6isDr0We9S0yDEeDDy0JetNGc6Rwu_2QotTcLklBfTdX_vFKFw1uI3w2G8qnzIHP2EESC8hJ_YN0WZnb059qQec/s633/A%20Missing%20Person%20Hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="526" height="320" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3_2MWVnZeYQj1OLmPUOHES07J2H7gSnuuV4iivpRv1lwydl_-BBS-umD4vRT3Q4D5VnuZr3EzOfQeAb6Q5PPm5TfhX4TqNnxXgSr6isDr0We9S0yDEeDDy0JetNGc6Rwu_2QotTcLklBfTdX_vFKFw1uI3w2G8qnzIHP2EESC8hJ_YN0WZnb059qQec/s320-rw/A%20Missing%20Person%20Hill.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><p></p></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary2109303363871590312");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/missing-person-in-harrisonville.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="date-outer"> <h2 class='date-header'><span>Wednesday, July 30, 2025</span></h2> <div class="date-posts"> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='5259449655208729259'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/the-little-apple-news.html">The Little Apple News </a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 30, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary5259449655208729259'><p> <b style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b><b style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">July 30, 2025</span></b></p><div id="Ifrm_Msg_body" style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Depot Taco Salad Lunch will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 serving 11:00-1:00. The salad with toppings, drinks and a variety of homemade cakes all for $10, will be served at the historic MKT Railroad Depot. You may dine in or carry out.  All proceeds are used by the Appleton City Museum for the maintenance of the Depot, Historic WH Appleton Library, Moore School and Museum.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Growing In Grace Community Center, 117 W 4<sup>th</sup> St, ACMO is sponsoring a community dinner featuring food and music August 2.  Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn, homemade bread, salad bar and dessert will be served 3:00-6:00 p.m. Music will be provided by Freedom Tabernacle Church from Osceola and James Damon from 4:00-6:00 p.m. They will also have a kids’ fun day August 16 with food, games, cotton, candy, slushies and more, including balloon twister at 4:00 p.m. Both events are donation only.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is August 1-3. Items exempt from sales tax include: clothing with a taxable value of $100 or less per item, up to $50 per purchase of school supplies, up to $350 of computer software, personal computers or related devices up to $1,500 and graphing calculators up to $150.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, August 10 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.  Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up.  A free will donation will be greatly appreciated<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The next Second Wednesday, Meet Me On Main Shop and Stroll will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., August 13. You can congratulate Jina's Junque on its 2<sup>nd</sup> anniversary. Participating businesses include Jina's Junque, 3 Wishes, 4<sup>th</sup> Street Fika, AC Library, Cork & Keg, A.C. T.N.R. and other vendors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">There will be an Appleton City Kids Day in Forest Park, 12:00-8:00 p.m. August 23.  Activities include water slides, bounce house, carnival games, pony rides and K-9 demonstration.  Delicious food and treats will be available for purchase.  Kids of all ages are welcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The 2025 EMH Community Block Party will be Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  If you are interested in vendor space, please contact Kim Raybourn at 660-476-5236. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The AC Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates have been set for October 3 and 4. Information regarding permits will be posted at a later date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Visit the Missouri Electric Coop building at the Missouri and see the Appleton City businesses that were featured in their Rural Missouri magazine articles; Zink Motor Ford Museum and the Appleton City Carousel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Appleton City Carousel is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00-7:00 p.m. until Labor Days weekend. If anyone in the area has visitors from an unvisited state or country, Linda Lampkin is willing to meet them in off hours. Leave a message at 660-492-0131.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Appleton City Museum is open Friday afternoons 1:30-4:30 through September 26, with other times by chance or appointment.  Contact Susan at 660-464-0288.  New exhibits have been added including stained glass window from the original First Baptist Church and a beautiful framed mirror from Motts Food Locker in Rockville.  Bring your family to learn about Appleton City’s history<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">MU Extension is committed to serving the needs of Missouri’s communities through relevant, research-based education and resources. They are conducting a statewide needs assessment to ensure our programs continue to address the most important issues facing individuals, families, businesses, and communities across the state. They invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your insights, experiences and priorities. Your input will help guide MU Extension’s strategic planning and program development for the coming years. Help make sure your county is well represented! Take the survey at <a href="https://webmail.centurylink.net/app/Utilities/gateway_url.asp?umsgid=%7B04564d7e-c8f2-4d6e-a04a-70460838b100%7D&uurl=http%3A//muext.us/statesurvey" style="color: rgb(23, 114, 198) !important; text-decoration-line: none !important;" target="_blank" title="Click to open in a new window or tab: http://muext.us/statesurvey">http://muext.us/statesurvey</a> The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your responses will be kept confidential. They appreciate your time and valuable perspective while working together to strengthen Missouri’s future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">“The Little Apple” was started by the A. C. Economic Development as way of informing residents of news and events sponsored by area businesses and organizations.  Items of a clearly personal nature, such as birthdays, anniversaries, awards (not group sponsored), personal sales and the like are not accepted for publication. Items may be edited for accuracy, grammar or space restrictions. Please email articles for “The Little Apple” to <a style="color: rgb(23, 114, 198) !important;" target="_top" title="Send a message to dcp81@embarqmail.com"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="670304175f5627020a050615160a060e0b4904080a">[email protected]</span></a> by Tuesday evenings or bring them to Dr. Payton’s office to be included in that week’s edition. To receive "The Little Apple" free by e-mail, or to be removed from the email list, send your e-mail address to <a style="color: rgb(23, 114, 198) !important;" target="_top" title="Send a message to dcp81@embarqmail.com"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3c7c0d39b92e3c6cec1c2d1d2cec2cacf8dc0ccce">[email protected]</span></a> If you have changed your email address, please send the current address, so the list can be updated.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for July and August, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. July 31-Neurology- Dr.- Shoaib, </span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aug 1 – Ortho-Noble, FNP,  Aug 6 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy- Dr. Namin, Aug 7– OB/GYN, Dr. Kallberg, Aug 8 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 12– Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Aug 20 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Aug 21– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Aug 22 – Dermatology-Timmerman, PA, Aug 26 - Rheumatology-Dr. John,  Aug 27 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Aug 27 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni,  Aug 28 - Neurology- Dr. Shoaib<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">CALENDAR OF EVENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aug 1-3     Missouri tax free weekend<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aug 2      Growing In Grace Community Center community dinner 3:00-6:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aug 6      Depot Taco Salad Lunch 11:00-1:00<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><br style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13px;" /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcLCtZ0sVWU3ntlyH0dmYHVBcsevI5uZFTZeBY5Hiroz0S4oTB04mc6oHbI64A7Gc9RIoeCQqLOobRbHeHgcp_D0yf9-ijUHTw16xuepGeHjgEq8856i8Ia7bwBZGZ7U2UE4qsE1HlcKprSMz9UUO4SWXqB_E8Ez6cB87Q3xgA9HyN3IDVp25KYAXOWk/s225/Appleton%20city%20Gazebo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcLCtZ0sVWU3ntlyH0dmYHVBcsevI5uZFTZeBY5Hiroz0S4oTB04mc6oHbI64A7Gc9RIoeCQqLOobRbHeHgcp_D0yf9-ijUHTw16xuepGeHjgEq8856i8Ia7bwBZGZ7U2UE4qsE1HlcKprSMz9UUO4SWXqB_E8Ez6cB87Q3xgA9HyN3IDVp25KYAXOWk/s1600-rw/Appleton%20city%20Gazebo.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div> <script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script><script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary5259449655208729259");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/the-little-apple-news.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='5020888247576163698'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/summers-pharmacy-hiring.html">Summer's Pharmacy Hiring </a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 30, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary5020888247576163698'><p> <span style="background: white; color: #080809; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Summers Pharmacy of Butler is now hiring a full time technician. Hours will be 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday and some Saturdays 9am to 1pm. For more </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">information apply on the indeed website.</span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePVrvnMnDc0Y5g9JUy77QR7XnNor6Lwokr1NeHVBZB_6DlisYKN2LZU4Hw9uz4QlFA9eYwn8UaneY5WYovJ5yJLA53w5b0_tKBl-UhxPe3ftfP8vOCJI9QEuMr5fKrnOF22SAzKdrLuRXCZdUauskVpjkEo-uBS2wRZIKgPuo59mSAaULkwRPFLQTOoU/s200/SUMMERS%20PHARMACY%20LOGO.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="200" height="124" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePVrvnMnDc0Y5g9JUy77QR7XnNor6Lwokr1NeHVBZB_6DlisYKN2LZU4Hw9uz4QlFA9eYwn8UaneY5WYovJ5yJLA53w5b0_tKBl-UhxPe3ftfP8vOCJI9QEuMr5fKrnOF22SAzKdrLuRXCZdUauskVpjkEo-uBS2wRZIKgPuo59mSAaULkwRPFLQTOoU/s1600-rw/SUMMERS%20PHARMACY%20LOGO.PNG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary5020888247576163698");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/summers-pharmacy-hiring.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='1617252099544607493'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/charlotte-becker-73-of-butler.html">Charlotte Becker, 73 of Butler</a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 30, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary1617252099544607493'><p> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte Becker, 73 of Butler, Missouri passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of her husband and her daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>A visitation will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm Saturday, also at the funeral home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte Sue Becker was born on June 29th, 1952 in Norwood, Missouri, the daughter of Leon and Angie Smith Dennis.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte was full of strength, a giving heart, thoughtfulness, love for God and love for others. She was the true glue of her family, they meant so much to her. She was very knowledgeable in genealogy and family history, and also helped in hosting family reunions. Her favorite times were with her loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte took college courses in life with hopes of a degree in psychology, during the time her IQ was noticed to be very high and she was accepted by MENSA, the world's oldest and most famous high IQ society. She believed in keeping herself busy, what she loved to do most is crafting. Everything from cake decorating, scrapbooking, painting, sewing and embroidery. Even more than doing crafts, she loved to teach them. She has taught so many. Right up until she got sick, she was teaching painting classes to elderly women. She loved to sing, and she had a beautiful voice. If it wasn't singing, she was humming a favorite tune. Charlotte also gave many years of service working in the church, she had a strong faith.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte was the best planner, hostess, the true heart of everything and the one to come to for anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She always had an embrace, advice, and most always the answers. She will be deeply missed by all who love her and kept forever in our hearts.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents Leon and Angie Dennis, her younger brothers Edwin Dennis and Terry Dennis. She is survived by her loving husband John C. Becker of Butler, Missouri, son Tracy Parks of Coleman, Florida, son Roger Parks of Newport, Tennessee, daughter Janet Wason and husband James of Butler, Missouri, Andrew Becker of Kansas City, Kansas, Chris Becker of Kansas City, Kansas. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren that she adored.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Added to that is three great-grandchildren on the way that she was so excited to meet. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDp4nAZrkkfB2aZfAvwWHcEL9U2HCYelBeBmL9Wzi2psVHXOVgWgEy7-ftJ2dqD8ahBN6yM4fed-TFb7S26OyqcjmqiEK-peH-p9Wb2X-HolIJlZxRLwwQRJJxD4rCC7wDfKC9fppfLWGdrUuk-KTZ65Jqju9tcoQIZiOsQeFXqyJh4b_Y8jxW0LJ5MCA/s100/ABD14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="47" height="100" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDp4nAZrkkfB2aZfAvwWHcEL9U2HCYelBeBmL9Wzi2psVHXOVgWgEy7-ftJ2dqD8ahBN6yM4fed-TFb7S26OyqcjmqiEK-peH-p9Wb2X-HolIJlZxRLwwQRJJxD4rCC7wDfKC9fppfLWGdrUuk-KTZ65Jqju9tcoQIZiOsQeFXqyJh4b_Y8jxW0LJ5MCA/s1600-rw/ABD14.jpg" width="47" /></a></div><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; 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font-size: 12pt;"> AT 5PM…THIS IS AN ADDED MONEY RACE…ADULT TICKETS $15 KIDS 6 TO 11 $10 AND UNDER 6 IS FREE… MUD RUN AT 27225 S KAUFFMAN ROAD, 6 MILES EAST OF HARRISONVILLE…CONCESSIONS, BLEACHERS AND ROOM FOR LAWN CHAIRS AT THE LITTLE DIXIE FAMILY MUD RUN, SATURDAY AUGUST 9</span><sup style="font-family: Verdana, "sans-serif";">TH</sup><span style="font-family: Verdana, "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> AT 5PM SHARP.</span><p></p></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary7103165464570782807");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/little-dixie-family-mud-run-showdown-is.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="date-outer"> <h2 class='date-header'><span>Tuesday, July 29, 2025</span></h2> <div class="date-posts"> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='396271535212175682'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/a-heartfelt-message-from-carpenters-cup.html">A Heartfelt Message from Carpenters Cup </a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 29, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary396271535212175682'><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPgkjyzvMSaih4EAitct54KxL_VHGBtZnY2sxPP4BGB3I1vY6YQicSV7dtBINj3bgF5mlRHYwfXwPS6b0Qx_LGkHO8br8_QAkLAilM-hzm9Ek1Tlr40zW2lzrUNoNlr8t03Ben1UlqIWwzvknf1Scb1o2CVE-yRLbvzAQKcCMFYj54DoTKTUv5vXRKqU/s672/CARPENTERS%20CUP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="663" height="320" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPgkjyzvMSaih4EAitct54KxL_VHGBtZnY2sxPP4BGB3I1vY6YQicSV7dtBINj3bgF5mlRHYwfXwPS6b0Qx_LGkHO8br8_QAkLAilM-hzm9Ek1Tlr40zW2lzrUNoNlr8t03Ben1UlqIWwzvknf1Scb1o2CVE-yRLbvzAQKcCMFYj54DoTKTUv5vXRKqU/s320-rw/CARPENTERS%20CUP.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Recently a prominent city employee came into the Carpenters Cup to purchase items. He made a comment trying to reflect on the days before the Carpenters Cup was in existence and what people did when they needed help. He couldn't remember what was available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Most people want to help, they just don't know how and where, that's where we come in.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Carpenters Cup was put into place by God and only exists because of Him. The ministries that come from this store are a direct reflection of His love for you. This county and the Carpenters Cup are His hands and feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We help one another. This store is just the conduit.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Carpenters Cup is Christian based and non-denominational. Through the Butler Ministerial Alliance, we give out their vouchers assisting with utilities, and other emergency needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We give out food, perishable and non-perishable. During the summer months, we have people bring in fresh garden foods, and it's given away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We occasionally have fresh eggs brought in and they are given away. Occasionally, we get pans of Jack Stack foods to give away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We give out laundry soap (when available) and give some to the different area towns to give away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We give away coats, food and hygiene bags to the needy, blankets, fans and air conditioners (when we have them).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We give lunches away in the summer, help with the Thanksgiving meal (with Judge Julie Highley), help families provide for Christmas with food and gifts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>But none of this would be possible without your help. When a shout out is sent over FB for someone needing specific help, it's this county that comes together with material items, ideas, and/or money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You people, your churches, businesses, social groups, and organizations are the reason this works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Once again, the Carpenters Cup is only the conduit, so thank you and God Bless you all.<o:p></o:p></p></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary396271535212175682");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/a-heartfelt-message-from-carpenters-cup.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='1773783484257003484'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/summers-pharmacy-hiring-technician.html">Summers Pharmacy Hiring a Technician</a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 29, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary1773783484257003484'><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG26L2bpAEo02xp2Nx984cM4DTSanN9d2c_8Tu5vb8eFKIJo7Fu4a_YayF44HfY01QA8Xlr5uRahyphenhyphengPaghGxa2uXuUqvj8B38DMNqZG-jYz7CTN1j0idX3iftrbGwW1thiNJ8wsgnOydVjzFXCH4LqVGt_wo_IDtHa7ZMuTRtH2u3v21FaJNm-mjnX1hU/s453/HELP%20WANTED%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="453" height="240" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG26L2bpAEo02xp2Nx984cM4DTSanN9d2c_8Tu5vb8eFKIJo7Fu4a_YayF44HfY01QA8Xlr5uRahyphenhyphengPaghGxa2uXuUqvj8B38DMNqZG-jYz7CTN1j0idX3iftrbGwW1thiNJ8wsgnOydVjzFXCH4LqVGt_wo_IDtHa7ZMuTRtH2u3v21FaJNm-mjnX1hU/s320-rw/HELP%20WANTED%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Summers Pharmacy of Butler is now hiring a full-time pharmacy technician. Hours will be 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday and some Saturdays 9am to 1pm. For more information apply on the “Indeed” website.<o:p></o:p></p></div> <script type='text/javascript'>createSummaryAndThumb("summary1773783484257003484");</script> <div class='readmore'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/summers-pharmacy-hiring-technician.html">Read More</a> </div> <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-2'></div> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-3'> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='post-outer'> <div class='wrapfullpost'> <div class='post hentry'> <a name='2643057020019842452'></a> <h3 class='post-title entry-title'> <a href="https://www.921news.com/2025/07/vernon-county-sheriffs-department-now.html">Vernon County Sheriff's Department Now Has a "Human remains/Cadaver" Dog Team</a> </h3> <div class='post-header-line-1'></div> <div class='postmeta-primary'> <span class='meta_pbtauthor'>By <a href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062012867315902799' rel='author' title='author profile'>921NEWS</a></span> <span class='meta_date'>July 29, 2025</span>  <span class='meta_comments'></span> </div> <div class='post-body entry-content'> <div id='summary2643057020019842452'><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF-z7hpaz8_Lx6J3lMsC4-29ZLXeIxexKEcRuh4CqlLsxWfC8otYJ_MH5rzzt1EsgDyDUYGF4rbpOGs4hG-n7v5ZefPvmbY2b8zXn-PiHRP9R2qplvP0UyRaH-k-7EV6QVAdFWlekb3L4LKZLAq8xXak2TXcMjtM94b088vR_JFA2NX26hI_k-Tk6AKQ/s715/K9%20SIDEKICK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="526" height="320" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF-z7hpaz8_Lx6J3lMsC4-29ZLXeIxexKEcRuh4CqlLsxWfC8otYJ_MH5rzzt1EsgDyDUYGF4rbpOGs4hG-n7v5ZefPvmbY2b8zXn-PiHRP9R2qplvP0UyRaH-k-7EV6QVAdFWlekb3L4LKZLAq8xXak2TXcMjtM94b088vR_JFA2NX26hI_k-Tk6AKQ/s320-rw/K9%20SIDEKICK.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Vernon County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that Jeanne Buehler and Franklin her K9 sidekick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>have successfully obtained their certification as a human remains / cadaver dog team. Jeanne and Franklin have worked for approximately 2 years to obtain this certification. All of Franklin's training and certifications along with Jeanne's handling abilities are solely volunteer.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The hope of the Vernon County Sheriff is to never have to use this tool but have it in their tool box when they need it. Franklin and Jeanne are part of MOSAR" Missouri Search and Rescue" out of the Kansas City area and are dispatched all over to perform this task when needs be. 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They not only met but far exceeded their donation goal. With 26 donors, Friday’s blood drive set a new record for Ellett Memorial. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">Which is proof that local blood drives make a real, significant impact. An estimated 9 out of 10 individuals will need blood or blood product at some time in their lives. Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood and blood components to 70+ hospitals and medical centers in the greater KC region and serves hospitals in over 70 counties in Missouri and Kansas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Since opening in 1958, over 800,000 patients have received blood donated through CBC. 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