Harrisonville Public School Foundation awards grants to teachers

Harrisonville Elementary School second grade teacher Maggie Knight received the first ever Marjorie Gardner Elementary Teacher Grant. The grant will provide funds for second grade classes to purchase magnetic word building boards with letter and blend tiles to support phonics and literacy instruction. The grant is funded through a Foundation endowment established by the Gardner family to honor Marjorie, who was a first grade teacher at Central Elementary School from 1967-1989. Pictured are Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Gardner with Mrs. Knight’s second grade class.
Teachers and students in the Harrisonville School District recently received more than $8,000 in grants from the Harrisonville Public School Foundation.
Dr. Corey Piva, owner of Pleasant Hill Chiropractic, adjusts his newest piece of technology, the shockwave therapy machine. Piva maintains his practice with the latest advances in musculoskeletal therapy.
One career leads to another for Pleasant Hill chiropractor
PLEASANT HILL — For Dr. Corey Piva, a renowned chiropractor, there was not much of a leap in his mind when he stopped actively playing semi-professional hockey and football to begin manipulating the muscles, tendons and bones of aching athletes.
The Cass County Courthouse is getting a new look as workers from Harrisonville Electric are installing new LED lighting on the building’s exterior. The new lights will not only provide a festive look for the holidays, but can also provide hues to celebrate or commemorate events throughout the year. The project is costing about $42,000. The old lights were in excess of 25 years old and some of the insulation had deteriorated to the point that wiring was exposed and lights shorted out. The project is projected to be completed before the annual Christmas on the Square event on Dec. 7.
Cities ready for Christmas events
The holiday season is upon us and community events are coming soon in cities throughout Cass and Bates counties.
Kristina Wright welcomes customers into Amsterdam Hometown Cafe LLC.on Saturday. Wright and her husband, Steve recently opened the renovated cafe. They will also be serving a free Thanksgiving Day meal to those who can’t afford it or don’t have anyone to be with. The cafe will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Amoret couple brings new life to Amsterdam Cafe
AMSTERDAM – Oftentimes when opportunities of a lifetime present themselves, people will say they didn’t expect it. That’s exactly how Kristina and Steve Wright felt about signing the lease on the former Amsterdam Cafe, which they’ve renamed the Amsterdam Hometown Cafe LLC.
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Two injured, one dead after late night rollover near Archie
One young Archie man was pronounced dead while two others were hospitalized after a rollover accident late Saturday night.
Buyer saves former police station from wrecking ball
A building which had been considered for demolition is getting a new lease on life as the city of Harrisonville is selling part of the former police station at 208 E. Pearl to a neighboring business owner, David Waddell.
City of Peculiar battles tobacco use in schools
PECULIAR – In an effort to crack down on tobacco use in schools, the board of aldermen passed an ordinance Monday night.
Armed robbery suspect arrested in Harrisonville
The Harrisonville Police Department arrested Taylor Michael Hastings, 33, after an investigation into a possible armed robbery.
Expert shares tips for holiday stress coping
If the holidays are getting you down, especially this year, it is nothing to be ashamed about, according to local mental health professionals in Harrisonville.
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Cass County Youth Court graduating class praised

Last Wednesday evening, Cass County Circuit Judge Stacey Lett stood before the parents of the 2024 Cass County Youth Court graduating class and pronounced them as among “the most insightful, interesting, interested groups I’ve ever seen (come through the program).”

Local couple opens pharmacy in Garden City

GARDEN CITY – Although national chains have taken over much of the pharmacy business, there remains a market for the small locally-owned store. The smaller, but more personal-style store is what Taylor and Kristen Mize hope to establish with their now open Mize Drug Wellness and Compounding at 202 Old Highway 7.

Republicans dominate local, state races in election

Over 70 percent of registered voters in Cass and Bates Counties turned out for the Nov. 5 General Election, and much like the rest of the state, Republicans dominated the night.

Combat pilot recalls Desert Storm, flying over NYC on 9/11

Lt. Commander Mike Haffner asked one of the young pilots in his command a straightforward question: “We may be asked to go out there and kill Americans by the hundreds to be able to save them by the thousands. Can you do that?”

Cass County centenarian shares WWII experience

When Norman Fitzpatrick speaks of serving in World War II, it’s like he is recalling yesterday or the day before. The experiences he endured on the Western Front as a 22-year-old have stayed with him vividly for 80 years.
Sports

Redemption: Adrian aims to avenge 2022 title loss

ADRIAN — Two years ago, the Blackhawks had a chance to make history and become the second-ever team in program history to win a state championship.
Adrian senior Andrew Kendrick (42) scored two touchdowns and intercepted three passes in Saturday’s 21-0 victory over St. Vincent.

Blackhawks blank St. Vincent in state semifinals

ADRIAN — When members of the Blackhawk football team took a look outside before taking the field Saturday afternoon, they saw a winter wonderland. “The weather doesn’t affect us,” Adrian senior Andrew Kendrick said. “We felt like we were at Lambeau (Field). We loved it. Everyone was happy about it.”

Whirlwinds headed back to state championship game

On Saturday afternoon, the Archie football team will have a chance to do something that hasn’t been done in the past 10 years of Missouri 8-man football.

Archie senior Mollie Andrews inks future at Pitt State

ARCHIE — Less than two years after beginning her pole vault career, senior Mollie Andrews is headed to an NCAA Division II school next year to continue her athletic career.
Archie senior Shane Heider tackles Lockwood running back Nik Thieman for a loss Saturday. The Whirlwinds bottled up Thieman, one of the state’s best running backs, for most of the game.

Fourth-straight rematch awaits Whirlwinds in semis

ARCHIE — Another familiar foe rests between the Whirlwind football team and its ultimate goal of repeating as the Missouri 8-man state champion.

Adrian returns home for state semifinals

For the second time in three years, the Adrian football team will host a state semifinal game on its own field as it looks to make another run to the Class 1 championship game.

Harrisonville girls fall to Smith-Cotton

Unfortunately for the Harrisonville girls basketball team, turnovers on the offensive end of the court turned into points on the other end for Smith-Cotton on Friday night.
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The Harrisonville boys basketball team was unable to keep pace with Smith-Cotton in its season opener Friday night.
This year’s Harrisonville boys Basketball team will be a lot like their female counterparts were last year –young and inexperienced to begin the season.
The Harrisonville girls basketball team went through bumps and bruises last year as a young and inexperienced squad, but now it’s a year older and hopes to turn those mistakes into rewards this winter.
ARCHIE — Jackson Kash jumped the route and intercepted an Appleton City pass to clinch Friday night’s victory, and he did it seconds after his coach yelled at him to not give up a long touchdown.
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Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Eugene Heishman, Sr.
Robert “Bob” Eugene Heishman, Sr. February 18, 1928 – November 1, 2024
Janet Hobbick
Janet Elaine Hobbick November 4, 1952 – October 20, 2024
John Oliver Fetters
John Oliver Fetters January 14, 1962 – October 15, 2024
Sheryl Irene Harper
Sheryl Irene Harper April 7, 1939 – October 20, 2024
Lillie Mae Roberts
Lillie Mae Roberts October 1, 1928 – September 4, 2024
Opinion

Minich: Big excitement coming our way

I have been following closely the local postseason football scene. Although sports is now the primary purview of Jimmy Gillispie, I still like to take notice as I did spend the better part of four decades writing sports in one form or another.

Minich: Memories of the holiday

Thanksgiving has always been a special day, and with just a few exceptions, one of the best days of the year. There is no doubt in my mind the reason most of my memories are special is because of the closeness of my family.

Minich: It’s as if everything has changed

There is no doubt things are going to be different. Just a few weeks ago we were looking ahead with a mix of excitement and apprehension. We were facing a change that was going to leave many angry and upset and others pleased with what the coming weeks would bring.

Minich: Of all the birthdays, this one is special

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