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Twelfth Night Celebration At Poplar Heights Farm

Twelfth Night celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings to the birthplace of Christ and it marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. Poplar Heights Living History Farm invites you to attend their Twelfth Night celebration, Sunday, January 5th.

Bring your Christmas tree, a spring of greenery, wreath or other live greenery for the traditional burning of the greens. There will be the crowning of the King and Queen of Twelfth Night, reading of the story of the 4th Wise Man, inscribing of C,M,B on the front door of the Main House and, of course, refreshments and a bonfire. There will also be craft activities for the children.

The program starts and 2:00 pm and ends at 3:30pm. Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located 7 miles northeast of Butler, Missouri. From Butler, go east on H Highway to UU Highway. Turn North onto UU, at the sign, and follow the signs. For more information call 660-679-0764 or email info@poplarheightsfarm.org.

Weather Update: Cold Weather Returns Sunday

Hope you have the option of getting out and enjoying one more day of pleasant December weather (don't hear that very often do you!?). Late tonight a cold front will sweep through the region leaving Temps Sunday very cold and windy.

Advisory: ‘Cop Killer’ Manhunt Goes Nationwide

The manhunt for a “cop killer” was expanded today to a nationwide dragnet to find the suspected bank robber who fatally shot a Mississippi police officer two days before Christmas, according to the FBI.

Tupelo Police Department officer Gale Stauffer and another officer were hit by gunfire Monday when they confronted suspected bank robbers during their getaway in the city.

As the officers approached suspects in a vehicle, which was stuck in traffic at a railroad crossing, at least one of the suspects opened fire at close range, according to an account posted online at the Officer Down Memorial Page.

The suspects fled, leaving Stauffer fatally shot and another officer critically wounded.

Stauffer “has made the ultimate sacrifice for his community,” Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton said, urging the public to help “so that the criminal or criminals responsible for this horrendous act can be brought to justice.”

After reviewing bank surveillance video from the robbery of a BancorpSouth bank in Tupelo, authorities are looking for a thin, possibly African-American man with light complexion, standing between 5-feet-9 and 6-feet tall, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The suspect seen in the surveillance video was wearing khaki or cargo-style pants, white Converse tennis shoes, a long-sleeved jacket and a blue ski mask, the state public safety department said. A charcoal-colored, medium-sized sedan might have been used as a getaway car.

As part of the investigation, authorities also released a photo (shown below) of a “person of interest” standing in what appears to be a convenience store minutes before the robbery at the bank. Police did not discuss any possible connection to the bank shooting.

More than 100 agents, officers, deputies and marshals worked through Christmas to track down the suspects, an FBI official said.

The FBI, BancorpSouth and others are offering more than $152,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI’s tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Bates County Memorial Hospital 2013 Employee Of The Year

Ed Hannon with EOY Karen Landers

An awards banquet was held by Bates County Memorial Hospital on December 19, 2013. Mr. Ed Hannon, Chief Executive Officer, announced that Ms. Karen Landers was voted by her peers as the 2013 Employee of the Year. Karen received an engraved plaque and a gift from the hospital. Karen has been employed as a Registered Nurse since 1994. She has worked as an Emergency Room nurse and is currently the RN Supervisor of the Outpatient Specialty Clinic. The hospital is honored to recognize Karen as its Employee of the Year.

Minor Traffic Accident In Butler

The Butler Police Department is on scene of a minor 2 vehicle accident on the corner of Delaware and Pine Streets here in Butler. No reports of injuries with this accident and unknown if they are blocking the roadway or not. Please use caution if you are traveling in this area.

Bates County Sheriffs Office Press Release: Meteor

 

On 12/26/13 the Bates County Sheriffs Office recieved a call from a citizen reporting what they believed to be a plane crashing in the area of T Hwy and 18Hwy.  Law Enforcement and Adrian Fire personnel were dispatched to the area.  Dispatch contacted the FAA and was advised that they did not have any missing planes at the time.  As emergency personnel continued to search for signs of a wreckage, dispatch recieved a follow up call from the FAA stating that there had been similiar reports across the state from St. Louis to Bates County.  They advised that they believed the item was a meteor.  Local witnesses described the object as traveling toward the ground with a blue or green flame streaking behind the object.  The search for a potential wreckage was called off after approximately one hour.  

Weather Update: Couple Days Of Warmer Weather

Get out there and enjoy today and Saturday. Temperatures will continue to jump above freezing during the daylight hours, with 40s and 50s expected this afternoon and Saturday afternoon. A cold front will then plunge south through Kansas and Missouri late Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing some potential for flurries along with the return of frigid temperatures.

Cancelled Endangered Person Advisory-Cheyenne Masterson-Benton County

The Benton County Sheriff's Department has cancelled an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred in Warsaw, MO at 11:30 AM on 12-26-2013.

Missing was:
Cheyenne Marie Masterson a white, female, age 13

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident :

Subject has been located and is safe.

Obituary - Madge Hodson

Funeral services for Madge Hodson will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013 at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Monday at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial in Weaver Cemetery, Purcell, Missouri. Contributions to Bates County Industries or Butler First Baptist Church.

   Madge Louise Hodson, age 87 of Butler, Missouri went home to be with the Lord early Christmas morning on December 25, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born December 17, 1926 to Eugene and Zetta Mable Reynolds in Pitcher, Oklahoma.    Madge is survived by one son, Kenneth “Ken” Hodson and wife Cindy of Raytown, Missouri; triplet sister, Nadene McCool of Springfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Kenny Hodson Jr. and wife Sarah and Jon Hodson all of Raytown, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Konnor and Harley; and numerous nephews, nieces and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Othal Hodson; daughter, Debra Louise; one brother, Roy Reynolds; three sisters, Helen Gilbert, Mildred Morgan and Aldene Manes.

Benton County Sheriff's Department : Endangered Person Advisory

 

The Benton County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at Warsaw, MO at 11:30 am on 12-26-2013.

Missing Is:

Cheyenne Marie Masterson a white, female, age 13

 
Cheyenne Masterson, is a white, female, age 13, hgt 4'11", 90 lbs, dark blonde hair, green eyes, medium complexion, last seen wearing a purple aeropostale hoodie.

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident:

Cheyenne went to bed at 10:30 p.m. Christmas night. Grandmother went to wake her up at 10:30 am on 12-26-2013.  Bed was still made, not slept in. Cheyenne was not in the residence. Cheyenne has ran away in the past in the Independence Area. She has on black sneakers, purple hoodie – Aeropostale brand. Possibly carrying a back pack, pink with black stripes and a zebra print purse. Shoes might have pink and green laces. Possibly en route to Independence area along 7 Hwy. Cheyenne may be depressed and suicidal. She has harmed herself in the past.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Benton County Sheriffs Department at 660-438-6135. 

Missouri State Highway Patrol Press Release: Temporary Location For Vernon County Driver Examination Station

 Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, announces that on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, and Tuesday, December 31, 2013, the driver examination station located at the Nevada National Guard Armory will not conduct testing. However, testing will be conducted, weather permitting, at the Vernon County Ambulance Barn, 515 E. Walnut, Nevada, MO 64772, phone number (417) 942-8043. The driver examination station located at the Nevada National Guard Armory will resume normal testing hours on Thursday, December 26, 2013, and on Thursday, January 2, 2014.

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life !!!

Missouri State Highway Patrol Press Release: One Fatality During Christmas Holiday Traffic Crash Counting Period

Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports One Fatality During Christmas Holiday Traffic Crash Counting Period

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports one person died during the Christmas holiday counting period--from 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 24, 2013 to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 2013. During this year's shorter, 30-hour counting period, the Patrol investigated

53 traffic crashes, which included 18 injuries and the one fatality. In addition, troopers arrested eight people for driving w...hile intoxicated. There were no boating crashes or drownings during the Christmas 2013 counting period.

Last year's 102-hour counting period included six fatalities and 342 injuries. Over the 2012 Christmas holiday, troopers investigated 239 traffic crashes and arrested 130 people for driving while intoxicated.

The lone fatality occurred on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2013, in the Troop F, Jefferson City, area. Kenneth E. Parsons, 63, of Osage Beach, MO, died when the vehicle he was driving crossed the center line, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a tree, and overturned. Parsons was partially ejected. The vehicle came to rest off the roadway on its top. Miller County Coroner Rick Callahan pronounced Parsons dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. A passenger in Parsons' vehicle sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital by Staff for Life. She was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The crash occurred on Midway Road just north of Cave Road in Miller County.

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!

Water Main Break Repair In Butler

The Butler Street and Water Departments are going to be doing a water main break repair today in the 500 block of West Dakota Street here in Butler. Unknown how this will effect traffic or when the repairs will be done. Please use caution when traveling in this area.

Weather Update: Snow Melting Weather

 

For those of you who are not a fan of the recent snow, the next three days will be a treat as temperatures climb into the 40s and perhaps near 50 by Saturday. Melting snow could create a few problems that you'll want to be aware of:

1.) ...Watch for the melted snow to refreeze at night, which may lead to a few slick spots.

2.) Watch for freezing fog later tonight and into Friday morning.

Enjoy the brief warm up, because arctic air returns on Sunday!

Update: House Fire Today In Butler

NEWS RELEASE

BUTLER FIRE DEPARTMENT

JIM HENRY, CHIEF

 

On Wednesday, December 25 at approximately 1:32 P.M., the Butler Fire Dept. with automatic mutual aid from Adrian Fire were dispatched to  report of a structure fire at 210 N. Havana in Butler.

 On arrival heavy smoke was found in the southwest 1st. floor room of a 2 1/2 story, wood frame residence.
 

 The fire was extinguished with moderate damage to the area of origin.
 

 The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature.

 

Units were on the scene until 3:16 P.M.

House fire in Butler

Around 1:45 this afternoon the Butler Fire Department, along with assistance from the Adrian Fire Department were called to 210 N. Havana street in Butler on a report of a fire in the back side of a structure. Crews are on the scene at this time.

Initial reports were that all occupants were out of the home at the time of the fire. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Obituary - Charles L. Anderson Sr.

The FUNERAL SERVICE for Mr. Anderson will be held at the Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
The MINISTER will be Reverend Kenneth T. Simily III.
VISITATION will be held preceding the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
A MILITARY GRAVESIDE service will be presented by the Missouri Honor Guard.
INTERMENT will be in White Oak Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.

 The family requests any MEMORIAL DONATIONS be given to the American Cancer Society.
Charles L. Anderson, Sr., son of George R. and Opal M. (Todd) Anderson, was born in Harrisonville, Missouri on July 13, 1939. He passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 in Appleton City, Missouri at the age of 74.

 Charles lived in Harrisonville, Missouri until his marriage to Pat Miller on October 7, 1967 at the Grand River Church in Harrisonville. They moved to Archie, Missouri and made their home there. During that time, Charles worked at Bendix in Kansas City, Missouri as a Maintenance Supervisor. In 1992, they moved to Appleton City to retire.

 Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman and his love of fishing provided many fish frys that his neighbors, friends and family all enjoyed. He also enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs, old TV movies, reading western books and dancing.

 Charles had a huge vegetable garden and shared with anyone that wanted some. He was a good singer and he sang at the Annual Urich Reuion for many years. He liked to take the kids on “short cuts” when they went anywhere, better known as the “scenic route”.

Charles had many friends, but he considered Edsol and Barb Moore and Jim and Peggy Knapp his long time good friends. Preceding Charles in death are his parents; wife, Pat Miller; brothers: Ernest Bearce, George Anderson, Jr., and Robert Anderson; son-in-law, James Borgman and parents-in-law, Clifford and Dorothy Miller.

 Surviving Charles is: son, Charles Anderson, Jr. (Dawn); daughters: Angela Lesmeister and Kelly A. Yocum (Steve); grandchildren: Charles “Clay” L. Anderson III, Hailey C. Anderson, Cody Hunter, and Dalton G. Borgman; sister, Doris Ingham; sisters-in-law: Jean Anderson, Chris Souza (Ron), and Elaine Moore (Mike); brothers-in-law Clifford Miller, Jr. (Patti) and Bob Miller (Debbie); ex-son-in-law, Doug Lesmeister; best friends: Walter Gregory, Steve Lawson and Gary Hackett; many nieces and nephews.

Weather Update: Christmas Forecast

We're looking at a pleasant holiday as clouds clear and temperatures climb into the 30s. A slow warm-up will begin on Thursday and peak on Saturday when temperatures climb into the 40s! Sunday will be the worst day of the upcoming weekend, as colder air surges back into the area. Have a great day!

UPDATE: 1 Vehicle Rollover Accident On North Main

Around 7:45pm last night the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Butler Fire Department and Bates County EMS all responded to a 1 vehicle rollover accident on North Main Street and County Road 1003 which is 1 mile South of Route D North of Butler. The Accident occurred when the 2004 Grand Prix driven by 22 year old Kyle G. Morris of Butler was traveling Southbound on County Road 1003 ran off the roadway at a T Intersection and struck a fence post and overturned. The driver was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. Mr. Morris was wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

1 Vehicle Rollover Accident On North Of Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with The Bates County Sheriff's Department, Bates County EMS and Butler Police Department is on scene of a 1 vehicle rollover accident on North Main Street. The driver of the vehicle is trapped in the car. Unknown at this time of injuries. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Scammers following Target Hackers

The Missouri State  Attorney General is warning that some scammers who are not directly involved in the Target credit card breach are trying to defraud Target customers another way. The people who got personal information from Target’s credit card accounts  started this and have their own operations.  But right behind them, says the Attorney General, are those who are pretending to help the victims of the first bunch.  These are the people who call vitims and ask for personal and financial information under the guise that they need the information to help the customer get money back.

 What they really want is information that enables them to get into someone’s bank accounts, too.

 The Attorney General says the best way to be safe is to never give out personal information through the telephone or to internet strangers asking for it.  Contact your credit card company and, if needed, get a new card.  Check your bills for unwanted purchases and call the card company if some show up.  And let the Attorney General know if you re contacted by a scammer

1 Vehicle Accident North Of Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Fire Department is in route to a 1 vehicle accident on Y Highway North of Amsterdam. Unknown injuries at this time. The report said a blue Ford truck was in the ditch and a elderly male was driving. Bates County Live will update this when and if a accident report becomes available.

Bates County Sheriff's Office Activity Report 12-16 / 12 -22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

 December 16, 2013 to December 22, 2013

 

12-16-2013

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-PASSAIC

CIVIL STANDBY-ADRIAN

WANTED SUBJECT-BUTLER Deputies arrested Rhonda L Baker on an active warrant out of Bates County.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-SPRUCE

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL Deputies took a report from an individual who stated someone took her electric fence down in the Drexel area.

 

12-17-2013 

THEFT -FOSTER Deputies took a report of theft from the Foster area.

THEFT- ROCKVILLE Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred in the Rockville area.

TRESSPASSING-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

FRAUD/IDENTITY THEFT-ROCKVILLE Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred in the Rockville area.

TRESSPASSING-ADRIAN

WANTED SUBJECT Deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred in the Butler area. Arrested John Ganfield on an active warrant out of Raymore PD

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

HARRASSMENT-DREXEL Deputies took a harassment report in the Drexel area.

 

12-18-2013

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER Bates County Deputies responded to a call of an intoxicated subject. Christopher Hasselman was arrested on two Failure To Appear warrants out of Butler.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE-RICH HILL

THREATS-DREXEL Deputies took a report of threats in the Drexel area.

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-APPLETON CITY

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-SPRUCE

DISTURBANCE-AMSTERDAM Bates County Deputies arrested a subject for a 12 hour detox in the Amsterdam area.

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

12-19-2013

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

THEFT-AMSTERDAM

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

THEFT-ROCKVILLE Deputies took a report of theft and property damage from the Rockville area.

PROPERTY DAMAGE-BUTLER at approximately 1330 at the Bates County Law Enforcement Center property damage occurred.

FIRE-BRUSH- RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

DOMESTIC-DREXEL Deputies responded to a disturbance in the RT 1 Drexel area.

MVA-BUTLER

 

12-20-2013

MVA-BUTLER

ABANDONED VEHICLE-BUTLER

THEFT-BUTLER On 12/20/2013 Deputies took a theft report from rural Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ROCKVILLE

DRUNK DRIVER-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

 

12-21-2013

MVA NON INJURY-RICH HILL

GUNSHOTS HEARD-AMSTERDAM

MVA UNKNOWN INJURIES-BUTLER On 12-21-13 Bates County Deputies executed an arrest warrant on Scott Frecks and Kellie Payne in rural Butler, MO.

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

MVA WITH INJURIES-PASSAIC

MVA-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL On 12/21/2013 Deputies took a report

 

12-22-2013

DRUNK DRIVER-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

DOMESTIC-BUTLER On 12-22-13 Bates County Deputies responded to a domestic that occurred earlier in Rt 5 Butler, MO.

MVA-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

 

 

           Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

December 16, 2013 to December 22, 2013

 

 

12-16-2013

 

12-17-2013

 

12-18-2013

DISTURBANCE

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

12-19-2013

PROPERTY DAMAGE

 

12-20-2013

 

12-21-2013

 

12-22-2013

Butler Police Department Activity Report 12-17 - 12-23

12/17/2013 
Animal complaint Grade School
Accident Healthmart
Keep the peace 300 block of W Ohio
Assault report 600 block of N Main
Alarm Country Mart
Disturbance BCMH

12/18/2013 
Noise complaint 500 block of W Vine
Possible prowler 500 block of W Harrison
Warrant service 100 block of S Austin
Warrant service 100 block of W Ft Scott
Warrant service 600 block of W Pine
Disturbance 600 block of N Fulton

12/19/2013 
Trespassing call Fran Ave
Animal complaint 300 block of N High

12/20/2013 
Keep the peace 300 block of W Ohio
Shoplifter call Wal Mart
Theft report BCMH ER
Keep the peace 300 block of Page
Disturbance Alley Bar

12/21/2013 
Alarm Russell Stovers
Medical assist 300 block of W Ohio
Well being check
Medical assist
Wal Mart Disturbance

12/22/2013 
Keep the peace 600 block of Page
Accident Wal Mart
Motorist assist High and Nursery
Medical assist 800 block of W Dakota

12/23/2013 
Possible prowler 800 block of S Birch
Warrant service Ft Scott and Fulton

Weather Update: Christmas Eve Snow?

 

For some, it's not Christmas without falling snow. Well, if that's how you feel, you may get your wish this evening. A fast moving storm system will race through the region tonight and it could bring light snow to the area by this evening.... The best time for snow to develop would be after 7pm this evening, and snow would move east of the area by 3am. If it does snow, it won't snow for long and accumulations will only be a dusting to a few tenths of an inch.

Weather Update: Wind Chill Values Tuesday Morning

 

It's going to be a cold one Tuesday. Early morning temperatures will range from low single digits in central Missouri to nearly -10F along the Iowa border (where it's already dropped to zero degrees!). Any little wind out there in the morning will result in dangerously cold wind chill values. Make sure to bundle up to prevent frostbite.

1 Vehicle Accident West Of Adrian

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with The Adrian Fire Department is on scene of a 1 vehicle accident West of Adrian on 18 Highway close to Merwin. The County Roads are 12002 and 10001. The accident is a GMC Terrain that has slid off the roadway and is in a ditch/ The driver of the vehicle wasn't injured and Adrian Tow is in route. Bates County Live will update this when and if a accident report becomes available.

Obituary - Marvin Hess

 

Funeral services for Marvin Hess will be 1 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Underwood Cemetery, Hume, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mercy Hospice or Charity of Choice.

   Marion Marvin Hess, age 90, of Hume, Missouri, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Prescott Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kansas. He was born August 15, 1923 to Joseph Dudley and Clemmie Joanna Smith Hess in Hume.    Marvin is survived by his wife, Margaret Edith Hess of Hume, Missouri; two daughters, Marlene Clark and husband Gary of Monett, Missouri and Marthena Spainhoward and husband Scott of Uniontown, Kansas; five grandchildren, Ash Clark of Springfield, Missouri, Garrett and Cara Clark of Monett, Missouri, Mitchel and Brandi Spainhoward of Bronson, Kansas, Luke Spainhoward of Jerseyville, Illinois and Kaitlin Spainhoward of Nevada, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Evie Clark; sister-in-law, Mary Hess; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Norman, Joseph, David John and E.W. Hess; three sisters, Edith Davenport, Ruth Welshhon and Louise Buschmann.

Cass County Sheriff's Office: Polar Plunge

For the eighth year now, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has found a brave group of Deputies, including one Lieutenant, to join together and participate in the Polar Plunge to benefit Missouri Special Olympics. On 01-25-14 these steadfast Deputies will run, walk, or crawl into the 'unbearable' frigid waters of Longview Lake.

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics year round sports program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. If you wish to donate to one of our divers, please visit; http://somo.kintera.org/plungekc/cassmosheriff

We hope to see you there.