Obituary - Edna Lee Emick

Edna Lee (O’Bannon) Emick age 102 passed peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Crown Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Emma Faye & George Floyd O’Bannon, her husband Kenneth Fern Emick, sons, Michael David Emick and Kenneth Lee Emick, siblings LaDon Townsend, Floyd Gene O’Bannon and Helen Smith.

Edna Lee was born November 7, 1920 near Norris, MO. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Fern Emick on March 8, 1940 in Creighton, Missouri.

Edna Lee was baptized into the Christian Church in 1954. She was very involved in the church from being a Sunday school teacher, secretary, treasure and deaconess. One of her fondest memories was celebrating her 80th birthday and family and friends surprised her and filled the church. 

She was a member of the Grand River Homemakers, Red Hats, did volunteer work at the Henry County Museum in Clinton and Golden Valley Hospital and was also a news correspondence for the Clinton Daily Democrat. She was a school cook for several years and also worked at K7 Drive Inn.

She was Woman of the Year in 1994 and Grand Marshall of Urich in 1993. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Edna Lee loved performing and she was always a big hit as Minnie Pearl at the Urich Reunion.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Dixie Durward (Jim) of Raymore, MO and Sheryl Helm of Urich; 7 grandchildren, Shannon Fox, Erin Fox (Terry), Kelly Durward (Andrea), Stacy Stewart (Glen), Shawn Graham (Chuck), Brecklyn Conner (Dale) and Mikka Malone (Dan), 25 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home Harrisonville, Missouri, interment in Urich Cemetery, Urich, Missouri.

Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to Urich Reunion Committee, or Urich Museum and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Update: Police Pursuit from today

Update from pursuit earlier today. 

During the pursuit the pursuing officers visibility was reduced due to road dust. The two patrol vehicles failed to negotiate a T intersection and struck the embankment. 

The initial patrol vehicle was driven by a deputy and the second patrol vehicle was a municipal officer assisting in the pursuit. 

The deputy and a passenger that works in the jail were transported by other deputies to the hospital where they were treated for fairly minor injuries. The municipal officer was transported by deputies to the hospital for more serious injuries. All three were later released.

The suspect was apprehended by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vehicle was traveling at slower speeds and came to a stop when it apparently ran out of gas.

We would like to thank all of those citizens who worked with law enforcement to give continued information about the last known location of the suspect vehicle.

 
We would like to thank all of those who have reached out and offered prayers and support to the injured Deputies and Officer.

 
This is a reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers across this country face everyday in the line of duty. They continue to perform these dangerous duties daily at personal risk of injury or death to continue to fight career criminals and to do their part to make our communities safe. We welcome continued prayers for all our law enforcement in Bates County an across the country.

Obituary - Specialist E4 Terry Lee Bowman Jr.

Specialist E4 Terry Lee Bowman Jr., 39, or T.J. as those closest to him knew him by, passed away unexpectedly in Independence, MO on December 28, 2022.

T.J. was born on May 7, 1983 in Frankfurt, Germany to Terry and Diane (Vogeler) Bowman. T.J. grew up in the Pleasant Hill area where he attended the Strasburg and Pleasant Hill schools, eventually graduating with the Pleasant Hill High School Class of 2001.

On June 9th, 2001 T.J. was united in marriage with Melissa D. Luikart for 10 years and although the relationship wasn’t permanent they had two children together, Haley D. Bowman and Joshua L. Bowman.

On September 11, 2001, he joined the Armed Forces and was assigned to the U.S. Army Infantry School out of Fort Benning, GA. After graduating from special training in 2002, he was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, CO. He was the driver of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. T.J. eventually was deployed to Iraq from 2003 to 2004 as a “Room Raider” as he would so often call it in Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom. He was discharged with full honors in 2004.

T.J. was a defender especially of those he loved, his children, family, the list could go on. T.J. had an avid love for all things hunting related. You could often find him in the garage tinkering with cars or other projects. T.J. tried to be brave and act like nothing bothered him while struggling with severe PTSD. He will never know the true impact that he made on other people’s lives. He was loved, will forever be loved, and forever missed.

T.J. was preceded in death by many relatives but most recently his beloved grandmother, Brenda Bowman.

T.J. is survived by 2 children, a daughter and a son, Haley and Joshua Bowman, and their mother, Melissa Bowman of Harrisonville, MO; his parents, Terry Bowman of Harrisonville, MO, and Diane Bowman of Pleasant Hill, MO; 2 sisters, Miranda Patterson and her husband, Craig, of Lake Lotawana, MO and Ashley Sims and her husband, Justin, of Pleasant Hill, MO; 2 nephews and a niece, Craig Patterson Jr. (C.J.) of Lake Lotawana, MO and Jaxson Sims of Pleasant Hill, MO, and Mckenzie Sims of Pleasant Hill, MO; many other relatives and friends.

Cremation will be accorded per his request. A graveside service with military burial will take place at a later date and time. The service will be officiated by his Brother in Law, Craig Patterson.

Family suggests contributions to be sent to his two living children and/or veterans suffering with PTSD. Please make any contributions payable to Haley Bowman. Please mail all contributions in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Obituary - Barbara Mae (Richards) Brown

Barbara Mae (Richards) Brown, 84 of Butler, Missouri passed into the arms of her Savior Friday, December 30, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Monday, January 2, 2022 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Graveside services will follow at 2:00 pm Monday in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Barbara’s care for others, the family recommends memorials that provide caregiving for others to the organization of the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Born to Glenn and Bessie (Rudy) Richards February 21, 1938 in Salina, Kansas, Barbara grew up on her family’s farm and graduated from Solomon High School, marrying her high school sweetheart February 1, 1957. During their sixty years of marriage, she and Ed lived in New Cambria, Salina, Spring Hill and Overland Park, Kansas, Decatur, Illinois, and retired to Archie, Missouri. Because of her gift of caring for others, Barbara made every place they lived a home, even a slide in camper during a summer work stint for Ed in Cincinnati!

“Homemaker” does not fully encompass who Barbara was, however. If something needed to be done, she was never hesitant to roll up her sleeves and figure out how to accomplish it. She was an incredible seamstress whose projects looked as perfect on the inside as the outside and loved having her hands in the dirt, raising a bountiful garden many years, planting and pruning fruit trees and learning to drive a small tractor and mower to care for their 7-acre farm even after Ed passed away in 2017. She loved entertaining her family, frequently using the “good dishes” when they came to visit. She was quick to give the gift of care for not only her children, but also grandchildren when needed, and ultimately, her husband as his health declined. Barbara often mentioned a tangible awareness of God’s presence in her life and was confident His hand was always on her.

She had a distinctively beautiful whistle than once earned her a whistling solo in a school program when she improvised one the previous year as a child! She loved to play Pitch and never met a cleaning project that Barbara and a bottle of Clorox couldn’t tackle! Fiercely independent, she could be seen standing in the bucket of the tractor cutting limbs, re-arranging heavy furniture, and making independent road trips to doctors’ appointments, family visits, or shopping trips with her faithful 4- legged companion, Lady, well into her 80s. While she loved and drank milk her entire life, she enjoyed a fire-cooked hotdog topped with toasted marshmallows, and would never turn down a bottle of Pepsi and a Hershey bar. She was quick to laugh and had a distinctive “look” God only gives to mothers that she used effectively her whole life.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Edmonde, her brothers Arnold and Tom, and her daughter-in-law, Brenda. She is survived by her three children: Gregory (Denise) Brown of Abilene, Kansas, Russell Brown of McLouth, Kansas, and Michele (Lisa) Peterson of Butler, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, her sister, Linda (Michael) Decker of Pittsburg, KS, her brother and sister-in-law Delos and Judy Brown of New Cambria, KS and sister-in law Donna Richards of Solomon, Kansas.

Obituary - James "Jim" W. Proctor

James "Jim" W. Proctor, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. 

Services will be held at 2:000pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Oakland Cemetery. A complete obituary will be added when it becomes available.

We need your help?

The Bates County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit with a lifted black dodge pick up truck. The pursuit has spanned the area south of Archie and entered Cass County then returned back to Bates County. 

The pursuit continued through Bates County and into Henry County around rural Ballard area. The pursuit ended with two separate single car accidents with the patrol vehicles causing injuries to the police officers.

The suspect vehicle continue to flee from the scene. Multiple reports continue to come in about locations of this vehicle currently speeding down multiple gravel roads.

Attached you will find a picture of the truck taken from a social media video of the pursuit.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying the truck and occupants.

There is a $500 reward offered for information leading to the location and arrest of the person or person involved in this pursuit.

Update: ***driver is in custody***

Rich Hill man arrested on warrant

On December 30th around 11:36 p.m. the Rich Hill Police Department arrested 38 year old David Alan Stewart of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Mr. Stewart was arrested for 1.) Bates County Warrant - 3rd Degree Assault (Special Victim).

David Alan Stewart was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is being held on a $1,000 cash/surety bond.

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Lady cats back to back William D. Gordon Holiday Classic Tournament Champions

Congratulations to the Drexel Lady Bobcats Basketball team for winning the Championship of the William D. Gordon Holiday Classic Tournament for the second year in a row!

LBT Announces Retirement of Becky Blackford

LBT Announces Retirement of Becky Blackford

Becky Blackford will be retiring from Lamar Bank & Trust Company, following 27 years of service. Blackford began her career with LBT in 1995 as a cashier, while Ray Little was president of the bank. In January of 2016, Blackford took on the roll as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

“I don’t have words to express the gratitude I have to Lamar Bank & Trust for hiring me back in 1995 and giving me so many opportunities during the past 27 years,” said Blackford. Adding, “LBT is truly a great place to work. I have worked with wonderful people and that is what I’m going to miss the most when I’m gone”.

Blackford has some projects planned and a little travel in the future, mentioning that there are several things she’d like to try her hand at. “The good news is that if I try something and don’t enjoy it, I can move on to something else!” she emphasized. She is also looking forward to having her grandkids over more as well.

“Becky is one of those people that everyone dreams about working with – loyal, does her job extremely well, is completely selfless and gets along with everyone, said Pat O’Neal, president and chief executive officer at Lamar Bank and Trust. He added, “She has done a great job as our board secretary, with our operations area and leading us through countless conversions.”

O’Neal said that for several years Blackford was an officer and board member of the Central States User Group for the bank’s core processor, Jack Henry, and that “Her talents and personality will be missed at the bank, but we couldn't be happier for her and wish her a happy, healthy and lengthy retirement”.

Blackford’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 30. The LBT staff would like to wish Becky all the best and want her to know she will truly be missed.

Obituary - Michael Lynn Butler

Michael Lynn Butler 60, of Nevada was born September 25, 1962 in Independence, MO, and passed away December 28, 2022 in Nevada. Mike moved to Bronaugh at an early age, then moved to Liberal where he attended High School.

Mike owned and operated Quality Seal Coating and Asphalt Maintenance Company in Nevada. He married Patricia Ann Colvin October 20, 1995 and she survives of the home. Mike was a member of the Osage Masonic Lodge 303 and an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother Billi Ruth Butler and is survived his wife Pat of the home, her son Jeff Triplett (wife, Billie Jo) Lee’s Summitt, MO, three daughters; Chelsea Butler, Pittsburg, KS; Megan Butler (George Hatcher) Pittsburg, KS; Whitney Butler (Nelson Fox) Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren, Riley, Alivia, Easton, Elizabeth, and Logan; half-brother, Greg Venable, Springfield, MO.

Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Private committal will be in Newton Burial Park. Visitation will be from 10:30 until service time.

New Year's Eve Forecast

We'll be ringing in the New Year with mild temperatures and variable clouds. Patchy fog will be observed overnight, and clouds will begin to increase throughout the afternoon and evening New Year's Day ahead of the next system.

Obituary - Wayne Eugene Mowery

Wayne Eugene Mowery, age 69, of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. 

Wayne was born the son of William Joseph and Phyllis Jean (Reichard) Mowery on October 9, 1953 at Greenville, Pennsylvania. He was an over the road truck driver for North American Van Lines for several years.

He married Denise Bussell on August 11, 2012 in La Cygne, Kansas. Wayne enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, camping and drinking Budweiser, he also loved his family and grandchildren immensely. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Dennis, Rodney and William Terry"Bosco" Mowery.

He is survived by his wife, Denise, three sons, Zach Mowery and his children, Zacheriah and Shaya, Jason Mowery and his children, Jewel, Jacob and Callen, Nick Bochy and his son Nick Jr., a daughter, Brooke Mowery and her son, Darren, one brother, Ralph Mowery, two sisters, Tina Patarini and Cheryl Dean and numerous great grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

One of two jail escapees from Cass County captured

FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub announced the arrest of Trevor Scott Sparks today.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 30, Sparks was taken into custody without incident at the 400 block of Olive St. in Kansas City. Sparks, 33, was charged in a criminal complaint with escape from confinement on Dec. 7th

Mr. Sparks was convicted on Nov. 7 by a federal trial jury, of leading a criminal conspiracy linked to two murders and multiple violent assaults, and which distributed at least a kilogram of methamphetamine every day for nearly a year in the Kansas City, Springfield, St. Joseph, and St. Louis, Missouri, areas, as well as illegally possessing firearms.

He was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, one count of participating in a money-laundering conspiracy, one count of possessing firearms in relation to a drug-trafficking crime, and one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Sparks was awaiting sentencing when he escaped.

Sparks was remanded into the custody of the U.S. Marshals. This matter was being investigated by FBI Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, the U.S. Marshals, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the ATF, the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force and the Kansas City Criminal Enterprise Task Force.

Obituary - Arthur Ray Wisdom

Arthur Ray Wisdom, age 75, Worland, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1947 in Worland, Missouri the son of Harry Otis and Olinea (Chamberlain) Wisdom.

He worked at various jobs, the most recent before retirement was Wade Quarry. He was a gentleman who seemed to be working all the time, either for himself or helping others. He helped his family put up hay, and mowed all the neighbor's yards in Worland. He did enjoy taking time to go fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Marion, Shumway, Ricky and Charley Wisdom, and two sisters, Lillie Hill and Nancy Schmidt. Arthur is survived by two brothers, Homer Wisdom and Harry Wisdom, three sisters, Ida Kaufman, Susan Parker, Edith Kirby, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday January 6, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Green Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday, January 5 at the Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions are suggested to the Arthur Wisdom Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

I swear...

The official swearing in ceremony was held this morning for Bates county officials by outgoing clerk Marlene Wainscott. L-R Danyelle Baker, Recorder of Deeds; Shelli White, Circuit Court Clerk; Jim Wheatley, Presiding Commissioner; Jami Page, County Clerk; Hugh Jenkins, Prosecuting Attorney and Julie Highley, Associate Circuit Judge. The public is invited to join Wainscott in a retirement party to be held this afternoon, 2 pm at the Bates county fairgrounds youth building.

Obituary - Phyllis Grace Gammon

Phyllis Grace Gammon age 90 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Thursday, December 12, 1932 at her home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jayden DeLuca Foundation and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A Celebration of Life Service time and a complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

Emergency meeting held regarding security at the Bates County Courthouse

 

Structure fire east of Passaic

The Butler Fire Department along with mutual aide of the Adrian Fire Department and Central Cass Fire Department is on scene of a structure fire at 4536 NE State Route D Highway east of Passaic at this time.

The fire is said to be caused by a space heater that caught a bedroom on fire. Everyone is out of the home safe. 

Mid America Live will update at a later time. 

Obituary - Dennis Wayne Jett

Dennis Wayne Jett, 74, Sheldon, MO passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Dennis was born July 14, 1948 in Sedalia, MO to Roy R. and Mildred L. (Klein) Jett. He was married to Carla Slates on January 14, 1977 and she survives of the home.

Dennis was raised in Sedalia and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1966. He served in the United States Army from 1968-1971. Following his years in the service he began working at 3M Nevada retiring in August of 2010 after 38 years of employment.

In addition to his wife Carla, he is survived by one son, Sean (Daneta) Jett, Nevada, MO; two daughters, Mandee (Rick) Menego, Lexington, MO, and Lena Kleeman, Sheldon, MO; grandchildren, CPL Trenten Menego, United States Marine Corps, currently serving overseas, Brenden Menego, Leawood, KS, Kaylen Menego, Lexington, MO, Myah Jett, Nevada, MO, Ella, Emma, and Adi Kleeman, Sheldon, MO; brother, Pearly Jett, Sedalia, MO; sister, Carolyn (Michael) Beck, Jefferson City, MO; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jerry and Glenna Reaves, Sheldon, MO, sister-in-law, Cindy (Jim) Burns, Nevada, MO, and his “adopted” sisters, Jan Doe, Woodbury, MN, and Eloise Dwyer, Mountain Home, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred (Klein) Jett; brothers, Donnie and Kenneth; three sisters-in-law, Pat, Charlene, and Nancy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gene and Wilma Lathrop; and brother-in-law, Roy Slates.

The family would like to give special thanks to Ted Lessman and Steve Hulsey for everything they have done.

A private family burial will be scheduled at a later date in Sheldon Cemetery. No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to Vernon County Cancer Relief or an organization of your choice c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO.

Obituary - Travis Lee Sage

Funeral service for Travis will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri.

Visitation will be between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the funeral home. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Ryan Campos. Interment will follow the service in Cloud Cemetery, Ballard, Missouri.

The family suggests memorial donations be given to the Travis Lee Sage Love Fund or the Optimist Club and may be left at the funeral home.

Travis Lee Sage slipped away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2022 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, two days before his 40th birthday. He was born the fourth child of Harold and Ruth Sage on December 30, 1982 in Clinton, Missouri. He attended Hudson Elementary and Appleton City High School before attending Ozarks Technical College in Springfield Missouri.

He began working at a young age for Leonard Bartz where he learned pig farming and repair. While residing in Springfield he worked at Meeks Lumber and Dyke Lumber, where he became known by his friends as Cletus. Upon returning to Appleton City he worked at Zink Motor Company until he started his own business, Sage Fencing. He spent much of his time working on cars, farm equipment, and with animals. He was never more than a phone call away if anyone had a need. Somehow he always knew how to fix whatever needed fixing. His work can be seen all over the countryside in fences and corrals.

Travis was united in marriage to Abby Marie Stout on June 3, 2006. They had two children together; Everlee Louise Sage, born September 19, 2011 and Arlo Hugh Sage, born October 4, 2013. The family home was remodeled with the blood, sweat, and tears of the family and many friends who helped to work on it.

Travis loved animals, he had cows, pigs, dogs, and cats. He began a hog operation that he shared with his children. He had his father-in-law teach him how to process meat and set up what the kids referred to as his “meat box” to process fresh meat from the farm. He loved to camp and float, even buying enough canoes for the whole family to go together. He would often spearhead the grill on family camping trips. He often worked behind the scenes in the community and would volunteer to help work on the baseball and tennis court fences, dunk tank, and the Appleton City Carousel. Travis was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Appleton City, baptized on December 2, 1990, and he served as a trustee for many years.

He is survived by his wife Abby and children Everlee and Arlo, of the home; parents Harold and Ruth Sage of Appleton City; siblings: Lori (Tim) Bartz of Appleton City, Jamie (Mike) Oberly of Appleton City, and Dustin (Dana) Sage of Springfield; parents-in-law Dick and Ronda Stout of Appleton City; sisters-in-law Sarah (Colby) Bourland of Appleton City and Baily Stout (Nathan O’Farrell) of Montrose. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Megan (Dray) Schenker, Cody (Ally) Oberly, Clayson (Brittani) Bartz, Wyatt (Tylar) Oberly, Mikaila Field, Shelby Bartz, Isabella Bartz, Macey Sage, Taylor Bourland, Kenzie Bourland, Molly Sage, and Harlee Bourland. Travis will be greatly missed by many family and friends.

 

Obituary - Carl Joe "Pete" Robinson, Jr.

Carl Joe “Pete” Robinson, Jr., age 53, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Via Christi Emergency Room, Fort Scott.

Survivors include sons Du’Shaun Robinson (Courtney), Fort Scott, De’Vonte Robinson, Pittsburg, KS, and Bentley Williams; daughters Da’Nisha Robinson, Bronson, KS, Alexis Williams, and Jasmine Lynch; his mother, Helen Patterson, Fort Scott; fiancé Tabitha Lynch, Fort Scott; sisters Rudie Robinson, St. Louis, MO, and Gina Robinson-Booker (Bill) St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Jayden, Jordan, Khingston “King”, Khalil “Bubba”, Latayvius “TayTay”, Khyrie “KhyKhy”, and Ami’Yah “YahYah”; nieces Wendy Watkins, and Loretta Alexander; nephews Dominick Robinson, and John Whitworth, Jr.; and uncles Clarence Whitworth, and Morris Whitworth. 

He was preceded in death by a son, Domonic Robinson, his father, Carl Joe Robinson, Sr., a brother John Edward Whitworth, Sr., and grandparents Buford Robinson, Sr., and Ruth Robinson.

Rev. George Proctor and Rev. Marty Dewitt will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 7th, at West Bourbon Elementary School Gym in Uniontown, KS. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 11:00 AM at WBE. 

Memorials are suggested to the Pete Robinson Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Two Pittsburg Kansas women arrested for burglaries

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Released by Lt. Rebekah Lynch

On Thursday morning, December 29, 2022, at approximately 4:14 a.m., officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 block of South Walnut Street for a burglary in progress. The reporting party called 911 and reported two subjects were stealing tires from his carport. Officers quickly arrived in the area and began searching for the suspects. The reporting party had surveillance cameras and was able to show officers the video footage of the crime as it had just occurred; as well as, video footage from a previous theft of items from the same carport the previous night. Video surveillance footage from December 28, 2022 showed suspects driving a Buick passenger car stealing items from the carport.

At approximately 4:24 a.m. on December 29, 2022, an officer spotted a 2000 Buick Regal occupied by two females near the area. The females were identified as 43-year old Carrie Kay Devore, of Pittsburg, and 41-year-old Kandice Jean Devore, of Pittsburg. During the investigation, officers determined the vehicle driven by Carrie Devore, appeared to be the same vehicle observed in the video surveillance footage of the theft from December 28, 2022. In the video footage observed from the incident which had just occurred, it was determined the clothing worn by the suspects seen stealing tires from inside the carport, matched the clothing worn by Carrie and Kandice Devore.

Carrie Devore and Kandice Devore were placed under arrest, without incident, and transported to the Crawford County Jail. They were both booked in on one count of burglary of a non-dwelling and misdemeanor theft. Both are being held without bond at this time. The tires stolen from the victim were located on a nearby property and returned to the owner.

Anyone having information related to this incident, or other incidents, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 620-231-1700, or at our tip line, 620-231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

Obituary - Norma Lee Anderson

Norma Lee Anderson, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at peace, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be at the family's discretion at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice (harborhospice.com).

Norma Lee Anderson (Toots) was born in Wheaton, Missouri, on February 23, 1948, to Alfred Eugene and Velma Louis (Salsman) Kimbrough. Norma attended school in the Raytown South School District and graduated with an LPN, RN, and Paralegal degree. She started working for Research Medical Center as a nurse in 1980 and was a Home Health Nurse until she retired.

Norma married her husband, Carl Edward Anderson, on December 26, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they raised two children, daughter Tonya Lynn Anderson, born on August 30, 1966, and daughter Juli Kristine (Anderson) Brunner, born on May 05, 1975. For 57 years, Norma and Carl made their life and home in Belton, Missouri.

Norma dedicated her life to her family and her profession of caring for others for 20-plus years. She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, reading, sewing, and continuously educating herself. Norma loved a good book and going to the movies. You can always find Norma curled up with a good book and her canine companion beside her.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred E. and Velma L. (Salsman), and her brother Donald Eugene Kimbrough. She is survived by her husband, Carl Anderson, of the home; her daughters Tonya Anderson, Juli (Anderson) and husband Scott Brunner; grandchildren: Danniette McKee, Jeanette (Carver) and wife Amber Costlow, Tyler and Gabriel Driskill; great-grandchildren: Uri McKee, Levi Smith, Evangeline Costlow, and Rylan: siblings: Donald E., James Michael, and Raymond Dale Kimbrough.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Sandy Mount

Sandra “Sandy” Mount 81 of Raymore, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at her home in Raymore. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Wednesday, also at the chapel. 

Burial will take place in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice. 

Messages of condolence and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Home invasion in Vernon County leads to arrest of El Dorado man

An El Dorado resident is in custody after an armed robbery took place west of Nevada last week. According to officials with the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a 911 call of a home intruder with a gun on December 21. 

The suspect stole items from the residence and left shortly before deputies arrived. Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said detectives developed a suspect from a previous crime at the same residence and responded to an address in El Dorado Springs the following day (Dec. 22). 

With the assistance of the El Dorado Springs Police Department, a home was surrounded, and a search warrant was applied for. During the incident, the suspect exited the home and surrendered to the police. A search warrant was served at the residence by detectives who located stolen items from the victim and a firearm believed to have been used during the crime. 

The suspect has been identified as 39-year-old Tommy J. Toothaker from El Dorado Springs, MO. Charges have been filed against Toothaker for the home invasion and a previous theft of a vehicle. 

Charges against Toothaker include: 

• Armed Criminal Action 

• Robbery – 1st Degree 

• Burglary – 1st Degree 

• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 

• Stealing 

• Stealing – Motor Vehicle 

Toothaker was transported to the Vernon County Jail on December 22 and is being held with no bond. Sheriff Mosher said he would like to thank the El Dorado Springs Police Department for their assistance in this case. “When members of law enforcement work together, we can keep the public safer and place the bad guys in jail where they belong.” 

The Sheriff said Toothaker tried to run from his crimes but instead spent Christmas in jail. *This press release has been issued by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office for information only. 

Any names given in this release are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Larry L. Zoellers

Larry LeeRoy Zoellers of Garden City, Missouri was born October 30, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Leroy Frances and Gertie Elizabeth (Eskridge) Zoellers. 

He departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by love and family at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 24 days.

On December 5, 1969 Larry was united in marriage to Alice Depew in Belton, Missouri.

Larry was employed for over 30 years as a truck driver for Groendyke Transport Company, Kansas City, Missouri until his retirement in 2011. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and Raymore, Missouri before moving to Garden City. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in death by an infant son and his brother, Carl Vernon Taylor.

Larry is survived by his wife, Alice D. Zoellers of the home; a son Shawn Zoellers and his fiancé, Christina Smith, Garden City, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, Thomas Aeden Zoellers and Sophie Smith; two sisters, Betty Denyer, Montrose, Missouri and Joyce Lang, Oak Grove, Missouri; nieces, nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Obituary - Danny Ray Johnson

Danny Ray Johnson, passed from this life, December 25, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born June 21, 1956, to Donald W Johnson and Shirley Ann (Locke) Johnson. Danny graduated from Nevada High School in 1974. 

He married Linda Chapman, and she preceded him in death. He worked for 3M company for over 20 years, retiring in 2022. He lived most of his life in Nevada, MO, and loved playing music, hunting, and fishing.

Danny is survived by his mother, Shirley Ann Johnson; three sisters, Susan Marie Ring, Branson, MO, Janice (Michael) Manley, Joplin, MO, and Cathy Johnson, El Dorado Spring, MO, and his companion, Lea Ann Rysted, of the home. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews

In addition to his wife, Linda Johnson, he was preceded in death by his father, Donald Johnson.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Ferry Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Robinson Cemetery, Collins, MO

Memorials are suggested to the family with the funeral home serving as custodian.

Unseasonably warm and breezy today

An unseasonably warm and breezy day is in store for the region. Temperatures will start out very mild with highs this afternoon well up into the 60s to near 70. Winds will not be quite as strong as yesterday but still breezy.

Obituary - Michelle Powell

Michelle Powell, 45 of Butler, Missouri passed away December 25, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Cremation, with a visitation Saturday, January 7, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). 

Memorial services will follow at 2:00 pm Saturday, also at the funeral home, Inurnment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Powell family, c/o Mullinax Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

Obituary - Maria Beth Greenwell

Maria Beth Greenwell was born to Debbie Elliott-Miller and Ronald Kobel on January 7, 1982. She was a loving mother, a wonderful daughter, granddaughter, grandmother, sister, cousin and aunt to everyone. 

She was the type of person to ensure everyone had all that they needed no matter what it costs and that everyone was taken care of, including her Grandma Marge. 

She loved everyone for who they were and was always there to talk. No matter the weather, she would always be wearing a fluffy robe around the house.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Marjorie and Leo Elliott, her cousin Hollie Rearden, her father, her aunts Cindy Mayden and Lori Rearden, and her uncles Ronald Elliott and Jerry Elliott. 

She left behind her four children Madalyn Emond, Taylor Emond-Wells, Payton Greenwell, and Tory Greenwell, the father of her children Brandon Emond and Troy Greenwell, her granddaughter Monroe Emond, her dog Charlie-George, her mother and step-dad, her step-dad Freddie Lindsay, her sisters Misty Coffey and Amanda McBride, her brother Ronald Kobel, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Obituary - Sharlee Carol Garrett

Sharlee Carol Garrett 69, Nevada passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Nevada. Sharlee was born March 2,1953 in Nevada the daughter of Charles Theodore and Carrie Lucille (Ellifrits) Collins. She was married to James Vernon Garrett who preceded her in death in 2015.

Sharlee was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada Schools. She worked most of her life as a Nurses-Aide in several area nursing homes in El Dorado Springs. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family and spending time together. Sharlee loved the caring staff at Moore-Few Care Center and looked forward to playing Bingo and going to the care center’s “Salon”.

Sharlee was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Roger Stone; brother; Clyde Collins; sisters, Bertha Burris, and Esther Holliday. She is survived by children; Victor Stone, El Dorado Springs; Linday Garrett, El Dorado Springs; Kim Garrett, Kansas City, MO; Josh Balding, El Dorado Springs; grandchildren, Nicole Stone, Samantha Sone, Charles Stone, Mercedes Stone, Shane Stone, and Heaven Bailey; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Ann Jadlot, Nevada; Larry Collins, Alabama; Georgette Collins, Nevada; numerous extended family and special friend.

No services are planned.

The Museum Minute: Shooting on the square

 

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of December 28

1874 Bates Co Circuit Clerk E.E. Swift and W.W. Kimbrough have harsh words, twice on the Butler square. Kimbrough shoots and misses Swift. Both are arrested and Swift is fined $20.

1880 Bates County has 34,478 hogs and 42,244 head of cattle.

1881 The Brush Electric Service of Butler orders a new engine, as the present one is unsatisfactory in providing a steady flow of DC current. The town will be dark for about a month.

1907 Ethel Pratt drives the first automobile to be driven on Rockville streets.

1922 Arthur Tracy, living west of Butler in Charlotte twp, has installed a Genco Light Plant at his home. It is the first of its kind in the area.

1922 G. Wickham has sold his 100 acre farm near Athol to H.B. Jones of Rich Hill for $7,750.

1932 There are 225 milk producers in Bates Co, selling milk to the Chapman Dairy, in Butler.

1944 John Klumpp, of Rich Hill, a tail gunner for a B17 Flying Fortress, has been missing in action since November 24.

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

 
The year in review

This being the last column of the year, it’s as good a time as any to take stock of the year’s accomplishments and disappointments. The main success has to be that we came through an election and the nation survives. All the rhetoric has cooled off and we can get back to managing the tasks before us. On the aviation side, who would have known that the year would end without the familiar sound of B-2 bombers roaring overhead? The Air Force has grounded all 20 of the Spirits while studying last month’s runway excursion and fire. 

On the local scene, 2022 was the year the 50-year-old Consultechs building at Butler airport was removed, leaving a blank concrete pad. It also saw the construction of a gate on the south drive, which will be closed to block off what will become a taxiway instead of a road. The FAA’s standards for airports do not permit dual use of pavement. And after years of darkness, the rotating light beacon was put back in service, part of a ramp and taxiway refurbishment. 

Due to the severe cold and snow last week, there wasn’t much movement in and out of the airport. The amount of snow wasn’t significant, best left to nature to remove it, but getting airplanes to run in the minus-ten temperature required a heated hangar or massive engine heat before attempting a start. Even the preflight inspection was painful to contemplate. 

National news revealed that, in coverage of the 4000-page pork-barrel omnibus funding bill passed in haste by a lame-duck congress last week, it included a provision allowing Boeing to complete certification of its new 737 Max 10 and 7 airliners under the rules that existed when it applied for certification. Given the controversy surrounding the Max, there had been a clamor to change the rules mid-game on Boeing, making it go back to the drawing board. Congress took the option away from the FAA, ending the debate.

There have been a couple of in-flight injury incidents caused by turbulent air recently. These are cases of people being tossed around in the cabin, notably flight attendants moving around doing their jobs. Hiwaiian Airlines had 36 people hurt on descent to Honolulu and United had a similar incident on a Rio-to-Houston flight. As a pilot/passenger, I always stay buckled up when in my seat, but I see lots of fellow passengers sprawling unbuckled, as if they were in their living room watching TV. Rough air can happen anytime, so take care in the air.

Our weekly question asked why the “Hurricane Hunters” storm chasers chose the Lockheed Hercules for their hazardous work, flying in and out of hurricanes to track the storms.  When asked why the Herc, one veteran storm pilot said “because those were only ones we got back.”  For next year, we’ll start with “what’s the true meaning of the word ‘Roger’ in a radio reply?” Send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

Clevenger, Claton F Jr. to Clevenger, Claton F Jr. Trust 03-20-2001 Str 35-40-29

Mcleod, Sandy to Spackler, Mason D Lt 5 Bl 111 Town Company’s First Addn+

Colburn, Lyndell to Wendleton, Henry Str 3-40-31 //Sw

Bennett, Clinton Cole to Rankin, Caitlyn Lt 4 Bl 20 Amoret, Original Town Of+

Rrm Holdings, LLC to Hankins, Donald W Jr. Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Fox, Cathy S. to Fox, Eric Lee Lt 10 Bl 67 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Diehl, Donald to Champlin, Timothy Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Spencer, James Vincent to Spencer, Robert Wayne Str 18-38-33 //Ne

Spencer, James Vincent to Spencer, James V Str 18-38-33 //Ne

Watts, Delbert A to Watts, Timothy Alan Str 13-41-31 //Ne

Watts, Delbert A to Watts, Timothy Alan Str 13-41-31 //Ne

Tener, Kirk to Smith, Wade A. Str 1-39-29 //Nw

Mcdonald, Trenton James to Mccarl, Robert E. III Lt 28 Town Company’s First Addn+

Nichols Family Trust 05-29-1996 to Nichols, Thomas Dee Str 21-40-31 //Nw

Nichols, Wilbur to Cayer, Mark Lt 8 Country South Ext. #3

Kauffman, Kenneth C to Kauffman, Kenneth C. Str 7-39-30 //Se

Burr, Newell R. to Burr, Nicholas Str 22-39-33 //Ne

Marriage License

Oerke, Garrett Marvin and Morris, Serenity Rose

Obituary - Douglas Miles Sweet

Douglas Miles Sweet, 67, of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. 

Memories of Doug and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page.

Doug was born on June 18, 1955, in Spokane, WA to Herbert and Bonny (Alexander) Sweet. He graduated from Adrian High School in Adrian, MO. 

On August 27, 1973, Doug was united in marriage to Monica in Adrian, MO. Doug was an over the road truck driver for many years and owned and operated DM Sweet Trucking before retiring. He loved hunting, fishing, working on and driving trucks, going to the casino, and spending time with his family.

Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Monica Sweet of Lexington, MO; two children, Tonya Harrison and husband Kyle of Lexington, MO and Travis Sweet of Lexington, MO; a brother Doss Sweet of Warsaw, MO; sister-in-law, (2nd daughter), Melonie Schacher and husband Tim of Archie, MO; two granddaughters, Shaynna Bell and husband Zain and DaiseaMay Sweet; two grandsons, Elton and Haidon Sweet; three great-grandchildren, Hunter and Shane Bell, and Weston Sweet; all of Lexington, MO; and many relatives and friends.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Bonny Sweet; a son Shane Sweet; a daughter-in-law Valerie Sweet; and a nephew, James Allen “Jimmy” Schacher.

Way to go!

Updated Missouri State Highschool Wrestling Rankings have come out:

Butler Boys:
Team: 5th in the state.
Kellen Long: 3rd.
Brendin Patrick: 1st.
Issac Rodriguez: 3rd.

Butler Girls:
Makayla Mallatt: 4th

Here are the candidates for Butler City Council

Here are the candidates for the April 4th 2023 election for Butler City Council.

Ward 1
Nick Alkire

Ward 2
Jeff Hall

Ward 3
Tray Douty
Marlene Wainscott

Ward 4
Scott Mallatt
Jacob T. Shipley

Miami County Kansas Sheriff's Office Wanted Wednesday

 

Obituary - Frank Hile

Frank Hile, 73 of Millington, Tennessee passed away December 23, 2022 at Methodist North Hospital in Millington. A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400).

Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm Tuesday, also at the chapel. Burial will take place in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Frank Hile was born July 11, 1949 in New York to Frank and Rosalie Hile. He attended East Meadow High School and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and son Frank L. Hile IV.

He is survived by his wife Linda Hile, daughter Tammy Hile, grandsons, Garland Lee and Chris Hile, and brother John Hile.

Obituary - Michelle Lynn Williams

Michelle Lynn Williams, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 peacefully at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial Services are pending at this time.

Michelle was born June 20, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colorado the daughter of Sarah (Hundley) Daum and Step-Father Johnny Daum. 

She was united in marriage to William "Joe" Williams before having their sons Jayden and Colby Williams. Michelle attended Vatterott College in Joplin, Missouri to become an exceptional Hairstylist in which she would do for several years after graduating. Michelle and her two sons moved to Clinton, MO in late 2009 where she worked as a caregiver from 2009 to 2015. Michelle would always enjoy going outside to soak up the warm summer sun and even catch a fish or two. She worked very hard as a single mother to her two teenage sons and she also very much enjoyed spending time with her clients and making sure they had what they needed to succeed.

Michelle was preceded in death by her mother Sarah Daum, her Step-Father Johnny Daum and her cousin Robert Gardner of Kansas.

She was survived by her two sons Jayden and Colby Williams, of Lebanon, MO, her sister Kristen Daum and her wife Callie of Kansas, her best friend Bryant Ray of Clinton, sister Jennifer Vandeloo and brother Jason Hundley of Kansas, with various nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entered to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Do you know this woman?

The Lamar Police Department is wanting to identify a person of interest. If you may know who this is please, contact us. Reference case number 2022-1103.

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The Little Apple 12/28

The Montrose Booster Club will be serving a Chili & Soup Supper on Saturday, January 7. The menu will include chili or soup (St. Mary's recipes), hot dog, dessert, and drink. It will be served from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Montrose High School. A freewill donation will be accepted to support the athletic programs. All support is very much appreciated!

The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, January 8, 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

A reminder to Appleton City residents that taxes are due December 31. A penalty will be assessed for any late payments. Taxes are now payable to the County Collector at the courthouse in Osceola.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for December 2022 and January, 2023. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments: Dec 28 – Ortho-Dr. Gray, Dec 28 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni, Jan. 4– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Vardakis, Jan 5 – OB/GYN – Dr. Kallberg, Jan 9 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Jan 11 - Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Jan. 13 - Ortho-Dr. Gray, Jan. 18– Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Jan 19 – Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Jan 23 – Rheumatology-Dr. John, Jan 25 – Ophthalmology – Dr. Soni

The Department of Economic Development (DED) encourages all Missourians to participate in the FCC’s broadband map challenge opportunity as its Office of Broadband Development works to expand access to high-speed internet statewide. The challenge opportunity will identify errors in the new FCC maps that would prevent Missouri from receiving its full share of funding through the upcoming Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. Errors could relate to physical locations or types of internet service availability. To ensure coverage for homes, businesses, and communities is accurately represented, any citizen can participate. All challenges submitted prior to January 13, 2023, will be considered. Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA).


The state will use BEAD funding for its Connecting All Missourians initiative, which aims to provide high-quality internet statewide. Go to ded.mo.gov/get connected and check the FCC map to see if you’re listed correctly. 

A direct link is: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/location-summary/fixed?zoom=6.22&vlon=-93.116540&vlat=38.366122&br=r&speed=100_20&tech=1_2_3_7 

To assist individuals with challenge submissions, guidance is available from the Office of Broadband Development or at any local University of Missouri Extension office. Resources, including an instructional video, how-to document, and FAQs, are available at ded.mo.gov/get connected.

Missouri ag producers who need to obtain or renew a private pesticide applicator license to purchase restricted-use pesticides can attend an on-line Zoom class or attend an in-person class, according to Pat Miller, University of Missouri Extension agronomist. Producers can attend any of the Zoom classes taught by MU specialists across the state. These can be found at: https://extension.missouri.edu. Below is the list of trainings that will be taught by Pat Miller, MU Extension Agronomy Specialist: January 5 at 2 p.m. Cedar Co. Library, 717 East Street, Stockton. Register by 1/3 at 417-276-3313, January 6 at 10 a.m. First Baptist Church, 1301 E 6th St, Lamar. Register by 1/3 at 417-682-3579, January 9 at 10 a.m. Cass Co. Extension Center, 201 W Wall, Harrisonville. Register by 1/6 at 816-380-8460, January 9 at 2 p.m. Cass Co. Extension Center, 201 W Wall, Harrisonville. Register by 1/6 at 816-380-8460, January 10 at 6 p.m. Home Ec Bldg., VC Fairgrounds, 1488 E Ashland, Nevada. Register by 1/6 at 417-448-2560, January 17 at 2 p.m. First Baptist Church, 505 Walnut, Osceola. Register by 1/13 at 417-646-2419, January 18 at 10 a.m. Bates County Health Department, 501 N Orange, Butler. Register by 1/16 at 660-679-4167, January 18 at 2 p.m. Bates County Health Department, 501 N Orange, Butler. Register by 1/16 at 660-679-4167, January 19 10 a.m. Extension Office, Courthouse Basement, 302 S. Main Street, Carthage. Register by 1/16 at 417-358-2158, January 19 2 p.m. Extension Office, Courthouse Basement, 302 S. Main Street, Carthage. Register by 1/16 at 417-358-2158. Online registration can be found at: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/?programs=Pesticide+Applicator+Training&lpurl=%2fevents In case of bad weather or illness the classes may be rescheduled so it is important to register so we can contact you if it is rescheduled. Check e-mails and texts. Keep in mind some offices may be closed during the holidays. On-line Zoom classes will also be available if you don’t want to attend in-person. Let us know at registration if you need any special accommodations. Attendees are encouraged but not required to bring a 2007 copy of manual (M87) with them or purchase one for $25 plus shipping at: https://extension.missouri.edu/m87. Allow time for shipping. Your local Extension Center may have a few copies for sale. Producers who need to avoid public settings due to health reasons, can check with their local extension center for an in-office option. This class also completes the EPA worker protection training program for ag employees who handle pesticides. Miller reminds producers that if their license expired in 2022 or earlier, they need to use the form for a new license instead of the one for recertification. Please bring your license number to the class. If ag producers have questions or need more information, contact Pat Miller, agronomy specialist, at 417-448-2560 or millerpd@missouri.edu.

New Year's helpful hint: Go ahead and write 2023 on the next several checks in your checkbook. That way, you won't write the wrong year on them during the first few days of 2023.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dec 31 Taxes due. Taxes are now payable to the County Collector at the courthouse in Osceola.

Jan 1. New Years Day

Jan 2 New Years Day holiday (observed). Government offices, banks and some businesses closed

Jan 7 Montrose Booster Club Chili & Soup Supper 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Montrose High School

Jan 8 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Knights Hall in Montrose