Obituary - Fred K. Lamaster

Fred K. Lamaster, age 92, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Manna Fellowship Church, 17617 Rte. 291, Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Fred will then be laid to rest at the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery.

Fred was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1, 1930 to Clifford and Catherine (Donohue) Lamaster. After graduating high school, Fred honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Fred continued his education with the University of Illinois and Rockurst University achieving a bachelor’s degree. For thirty years, Fred worked for Pepsi in Kansas City and retired as the Vice President General Manager. In life, Fred cherished his family, his church, and helping those in need. Fred enjoyed the summers traveling with his family throughout the United States, watching football, staying up to date on the news and world events.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Lamaster of 67 years; parents, Clifford and Catherine Lamaster; daughter, Sheri Matthews, son in law, Kerry Matthews; son Ken Lamaster; and his five siblings.

He is survived by four of his children, Steve Lamaster, Dave Lamaster (Kim), Scott Lamaster, and Kathi Hertzog (Jim); sixteen grandchildren; and twenty three great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Manna Fellowship Church or
Taking to the Streets online at www.2thestreets.org

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

From the city of Butler

FEBRUARY 7, 2023:

On the first Tuesday of each month Countywide Disposal will hold an Amnesty Day that allows ONE bulk item to be picked up per household at no additional charge.

Bulk items are defined as: excess household trash, mattresses, box springs, bicycles, large toys, car seats, grills (no propane tanks or hot ashes), furniture fixtures (no fluorescent lights), sofas, chairs, tables, etc. 

If you have more than one bulk item or do not want to wait until Amnesty Day, please call the Countywide office for a quote to get it picked up.

Obituary - Joe Goddard

Funeral services for Joe Goddard of Independence, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Sunday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Missouri. Contributions to Diabetes Association or University Health Truman Medical Center. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Joe Edward Goddard, age 54 of Independence, Missouri died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home in Independence. He was born December 12, 1968 to Barney Lee and Carolyn Lea Spears Goddard in Kansas City, Missouri.

Joe is survived by a son, Brandon Harris of Independence, Missouri; two daughters, Tiffany Harris of Oak Grove, Missouri and Rachael Harris of Independence, Missouri; two sisters, Robin Burke of Kansas City, Missouri and Tracy Goddard of Marble Hill, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Shania and Kylie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Laura McKinney.

Obituary - Nelson Glee Myers

Funeral services for Nelson Glee Myers of Butler, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. No visitation. Burial with Military Honors in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. 

Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God, Children’s Mercy Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Charity of Choice. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Nelson Glee Myers, age 90 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Medicalodge of Butler. He was born September 2, 1932 to Charles and Goldie Myers in Ohio, Missouri.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Lois Myers of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Deborah Davis of Adrian, Missouri and Kathy Fischer and husband Alan of Grain Valley, Missouri; one son, Chuck Myers and wife Michelle of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one sister, Charlene Benbow and husband JD of Appleton City, Missouri; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 

Nelson was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ruby Myers; one nephew, John Benbow; and one son-in-law, Jerry Davis.

Obituary - Mary Catherine Maupin

Mary Catherine Maupin of Leavenworth, Kansas was born June 15, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Virgil Vaughn and Catherine Julia (Strickler) File. 

She departed this life of Friday, January 27, 2023 at Merriam Gardens Health and Rehab, Shawnee, Kansas surrounded with love and family at the age of 95 years, 7 months and 12 days.

On October 3, 1964 Mary was united in marriage to Vernon Eugene Maupin in Kansas City, Kansas.

Mary was employed as a machine operator for Western Envelope, Kansas City, Missouri until her retirement in 1962. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, canning, sewing and cooking. Mary had lived in Odessa and Independence before moving to Leavenworth, Kansas.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon on September 6, 1997; her two sons, Gary and Ronald Helton and a grand-daughter, Catherine Sue Walker.

Mary is survived by a son, Charles A. Helton, Leavenworth, Kansas; her daughter, Linda Billings, Richmond, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
A Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri.

Public notice from the Bates County Coroners Office

Sadly there are a couple of pending matters at the Coroner's office which cause the need for public notice.

Laure Perkins (DOB 3/11/1965) died 1/8/2023 in Bates County. She does have surviving family members who began to take responsibility by seeking arrangements with a funeral home, but unfortunately did not continue to complete the arrangements. If you are a family member or close friend to Ms. Perkins and might be interested to take responsibility, contact the Coroner.

Nancy Shepherd (DOB 5/30/1953) died 1/25/2023 in Bates County. Ms. Shepherd is believed to not have surviving family and does have a friend willing to take responsibility, provided no there are indeed no surviving family members with superior rights as next-of-kin. If you are family to Ms. Shepherd or know of any, you are welcome to contact the Coroner.

Most respectfully,
Greg Mullinax
Bates County Coroner

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Mid America Live will be interviewing Bates County CEO Greg Weaver about the proposed tax on the April ballot to fund ambulance service in Bates County. We would like your feedback with questions to ask him during the interview, please post questions on our Facebook page or email them to midshopper@gmail.com.

Date of the Facebook live broadcast will be posted soon, thank you.

Obituary - Richard Ralph Hoedl, Jr.

Richard Ralph Hoedl, Jr. age 72, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Sabina, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri 64012. 

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Richard will then be laid to rest next to his mother at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.

Richard was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4, 1950 to Richard Ralph Hoedl, Sr. and Beverly Ann (Stock) Hoedl. Richard graduated from high school and primarily worked in food service. A man of Catholic faith, Richard was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Perish in Belton, attending for many years. In life, Richard cherished his time with family, playing games including on his Wii, bowling, and of course watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Sr. and Beverly Hoedl.

He is survived by his four siblings, Julie Lasher (Ted) of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Susan Albaugh of Lexington, Missouri, Ann Monnig (Randy) of Belton, Missouri, and Joseph Hoedl of Crane, Missouri; four niece and nephews, Beverly Reichert, Scott Lasher, Thomas Monnig, and Timothy Monnig (Caroline); and great nieces and nephew, Gillian Soloy, Brooklyn Soloy, and Dani Lyn Loyall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Sabina Perish, 700 Trevis Ave., Belton, Missouri.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Nevada woman arrested in Vernon County

On January 30th around 6:24 p.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 40 year old Melinda S. Leon of Nevada, Missouri.

She was arrested for the following charges:

1.) Fail to yield

2.) Fail to drive on he right half of the roadway

3.) Careless and Imprudent Driving

Melinda S. Leon was booked into the Vernon County Jail in Nevada and she is currently listed as bondable. 

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I460762D

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.

Missing dog in Rich Hill

Missing since Friday morning around 9am in Rich Hill is a male Maltese and Chihuahua mixed he doesn’t have a collar on.

If you see or find him please contact Loretta Wilson 660 424-1283.

Obituary - Stan Hilty

Stanfred (Stan) Leon Hilty was born December 11, 1935 near Clinton, Missouri to Wesley John Hilty and Hallie Arlene (Ross) Hilty. He had two sisters, Donna and Myrna, and one brother, Ross, who all preceded him in death.

Stan attended New Harmony grade school and one year of Clinton High School, after which demands of the family farm required him to start his work career.

At age 18 Stan enlisted in the United States Navy, hoping to be assigned to the Seabees, as an interest in construction was beginning to take root in him. Instead, he was assigned to the Destroyer USS Eversole, and was deployed in the Pacific near the end of the Korean War. Although he didn’t receive his first choice of assignment, Stan had great pride in his time on board, and a portrait of the “Eversole” hangs in his home office today.

Stan returned to Clinton after his service to continue work on the family farm. He married Lovella Smart in 1961, lived on the farm south of Clinton, until the farm was purchased by the United States Government as reservoir space for Truman Dam. Stan and Lovella purchased and moved with their two young sons to a cattle ranch, along Turkey Creek southeast of Warsaw. He decided to process gravel from the creek for the needs of the ranch, and then began to sell aggregates to the public. After purchasing a limestone mine, formed Hilty Quarries, Inc., with Lovella and his mother Hallie. As the business grew, the Company supplied aggregate material to local and state agencies, as well as the many road and bridge relocations associated with the construction of Truman Dam.

Business relationships established during projects at Truman Reservoir led to work on Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant in Kansas and Smithville Dam. By the early 1980’s the business had expanded into grading, bridge, paving and heavy construction, fulfilling his desire early in life to engage in that line of work. Stan’s strength was his ability to tirelessly pursue his vision.

Stan was active in industry organizations including, Missouri Limestone Producers Association as a past President and board member and on the Board of Directors of Associated General Contractors.

In 1990 Stan left his full time position with Hilty Quarries, Inc., to again engage in farming and ranching with his third son, agriculture being one of his lifelong interests. This also allowed him to spend time with his grandsons, which he dearly loved.

January 1, 2000 Stan married Myrna Nonaka, after losing Lovella to cancer in 1998. Stan and Myrna enjoyed many social activities with friends, and were often seen together on Wednesday and Friday evenings having dinner and swapping stories.

Stan was a member of the Board of Directors at United Missouri Bank, Board of Trustees for the Clinton United Methodist Church, Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Council, Clinton Elks Lodge, and Meyer Lake and Hunting and Fishing Club.

He had a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing, and enjoyed many trips with family and friends throughout North America. In particular, his love for waterfowl hunting led him to support Ducks Unlimited as a state council member and is a sponsor in perpetuity. He was also a multi-engine rated private pilot. He never met a stranger and his relationships with family, friends and those he worked with were his greatest treasure.

Stan passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas at the age of 87.

In addition to his wife Myrna, surviving are three sons, John Hilty (Kelley), Shawn Hilty (Wendy), and Joe Hilty (Tricia); grandsons, Zach, Orren, Connor, Montana, Mason, Macray and Trenton; one granddaughter, Anna; step-children, Aaron (Michelle) and Angela Nonaka; step-grandchildren, Danielle, Tori, Brenna, Shawn and Brendan; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Clinton United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., just prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. Stan will lie in state from noon to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Clinton United Methodist Church, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Another Cold Day Today

Another cold day is expected across the region today. Wind chill values will be around zero this morning as lows dip into the single digits. Highs will only climb into the 20s this afternoon. 

Warmer temperatures are around the corner though with temperatures warming to near normal Wednesday and then into the 50s for this weekend.

Cass County man arrested in Kansas with nearly 60 grams of Meth

 

Obituary - Sherry A. Dories

Sherry A. Dories, age 63, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m.

Sherry was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 22, 1959 to Keith Johnson and Retha (Schmidt) Johnson. Sherry worked for many years as a manager at North Cass Office Supply. She was joined in marriage with her husband Robert Dories on April 17, 1987. In life, Sherry was a woman of Baptist faith and was a member at the Ruskin Heights Baptist church. She loved drinking her morning coffee while watching the squirrels and birds with her family as well as playing Yahtzee.

Sherry is preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Retha Johnson; son, Christopher MacLeod; and brother Steven Johnson.

She is survived by her husband Robert Dories; son, Steven MacLeod; two daughters, Christina Pettet (Jason) and Kristin Dories; sisters, Deborah Wieseman, Johnna Johnston (Robert), and Michele Daugherty; six grandchildren, Cassidy, Seth, Zoey, Phenix, Seriph, and Easton; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family c/o Kristin Dories.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Kathleen Marie Anderson

Kathleen Marie Anderson, age 68, of Belton, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2023.

A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held at Aaron’s family fun center in Belton, Missouri on Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Kathleen was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 27, 1954 to Jack Raymond Anderson and Marjorie Regis (Remlinger). Kathleen graduated from high school and continued her education completing her Bachelor’s degree. She honorably served her country in the United States Army Reserve. 

Kathleen worked the majority of her life as a nurse and couldn’t have been more passionate about her career. In life, she was blessed with two daughters, Sheila and Crystal. She loved bowling, playing games, traveling, her cats, and was always a people person. Kathleen also had a love for the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Marjorie Anderson; sister, Patty Fox; and granddaughter, Samantha Morgan.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sheila and Crystal Morgan; brothers, Jack and Michael Anderson; four grandchildren, Cassondra Thielen (Jessy), Marcus Morgan (Chasta), Rose Jepsen, and Julia Jepsen; and nine great grandchildren.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

A chilly night ahead; Then Warmer

Chilly temperatures cover the region with lows tonight reaching the single digits and wind chills descending to or below zero. 

Below freezing temperatures continue through the day Tuesday before the warmup begins Wednesday. Warmer temperatures remain through the rest of the week.

From the Pittsburg Police Department

On Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023, at approximately 7:00 AM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, along with first responder units from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of W. Park St., in Pittsburg, in reference to a report of an emergency medical situation involving a traumatic injury.

Upon arrival, responders located a 25-year-old female subject in the residence, who sustained what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The female subject was initially transported to Ascension Via Christi for emergency treatment, and later to Freeman Health in Joplin, Missouri. On early Friday morning, January 27, 2023, the female subject passed away.

There were no indications of foul play, and a firearm was found on scene at the time of the initial call. The Crawford County Coroner’s Office is assisting, and the decedent was sent to Kansas City for autopsy.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time. 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.

2023 Harrisonville Wildcat Courtwarming Candidates

We would like to introduce the Harrisonville High School 2023 Courtwarming King & Queen candidates - Iasiah Turrentine, Elizabeth Allen, Madison Johnson, Lauren Dale, Aubrey Hall, Keira Madsen, Isaac Tribble, Mason Cheek, Jake Goss, Alex Bullock, Logan Roberts, and Conner Martone.

Courtwarming 2023 - Under the Stars - is set for next week. Events include a districtwide spirit week, shopping cart parade, pep rally & dance at HHS, candidate tour of the schools, coronation of the king & queen, and HHS Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame induction.

King & queen candidates will be introduced between the girls' and boys' basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at approximately 6:30 p.m. The king & queen will be crowned during the HHS pep rally on Friday morning which will be available via live stream at this link - https://youtu.be/Hh2WMV2dsdE.

The Wall of Fame reception will be Friday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 in the Performing Arts Center lobby with the induction between girls' and boys' games that night (approx. 6:30 p.m.)

Obituary - Robert "Bob" Burk Bergfalk

Robert "Bob" Burk Bergfalk, 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. 

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with the visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Shiloh Center in Harrisonville, MO. The service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page at 11:00 AM, https://www.facebook.com/AtkinsonFHHarrisonville.

Bob was born on August 12, 1937 in Duluth, MN, to Joseph and Lillian (Burk) Bergfalk. He grew up in the Duluth, MN area, graduating High School in Superior, WI. After high school, he went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1955 - 1959. Bob continued his education at the University of Minnesota, earning his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. 

He worked at a few different locations in Minnesota, before going to work at Merrick & Company in Denver, CO from March 1981 until August 2000 and went on to work for Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO, in September of 2000 until his retirement in May of 2018. During his career, he earned his Professional Engineer Certificate. After his retirement, he enjoyed working at Hoots Hollow Golf Course part-time.

Bob married Elizabeth Holtz on August 6, 1982 in Arvada, CO. They enjoyed creating their home in Harrisonville, MO, in October of 2000. They became members of Harrisonville Community Church and later members of Abundant Life Church. Bob was best known for his adventurous spirit, enjoying ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, running, sky diving, scuba diving, and golf. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his step-brother, Glen Bergfalk; his step-sister, Sandy Robinson; and his brother-in-law, Richard Rossie. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of the home; his sons: Kent (Cindy) Bergfalk of Morrison, CO; Allen Bergfalk of Oklahoma City, OK; Michael Bergfalk of Salt Lake City, UT; and Christopher Bergfalk of Butler, MO; his daughters: Suzanne Bergfalk of Las Vegas, NV; Alisha Bergfalk of Raymore, MO; and Stephanie (Ricky) Swartz of Independence, MO; his sisters: Jean (Tom) McIndoo and Kathy Rossie; his step-brother, E.T. (Margot) Bissell; his sister-in-law, Suzi Bergfalk; 18 grandchildren: Justin (Erica) Bergfalk, Jason (Judit) Bergfalk, Joshua Bergfalk, Cody Bergfalk, Tyler Bergfalk, Dillon Bergfalk, Presley Carman, Kirin Busby, Story Bergfalk, Arrow Bergfalk, Calissa Swartz, Pheonix Swartz, Gemma Swartz, Casen Siebert, Kensie Siebert, Charlotte Bergfalk, Chevy Bergfalk, and Sonny Bergfalk; 3 great-grandchildren: Blake Bergfalk, Jane Bergfalk, and Elliot Bergfalk to be in April 2023.

Obituary - Colleen Kay Loveless

A celebration of life service for Colleen Kay Loveless of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Butler Church of the Nazarene under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Nazarene Church. Inurnment at a later date. Contributions to Bruening Kidney Transplant Fund c/o St. Luke’s Foundation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Colleen Kay Loveless, age 72 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 9, 1950 to Richard Wayne and Delima Marie Lecocq Riley in Evansville, Indiana.

Colleen is survived by two daughters, Abby Walk and husband Greg of Adrian, Missouri and Amy Tippie and husband Bryan of Butler, Missouri; four grandchildren, Alex Wilson and Savannah, Austin Castaneda and Lexi St. John, Courtney Maugans and Collins McDonald, and Madison Tippie; four great-grandchildren, Kade, Ezra, Victoria and Julian; and two brothers, Mark Riley and Neil Riley and wife Mary all of Somerville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Theft and property damage investigations in Nevada

 

Clinton Man Sentenced to Thirteen Years in Prison

Roger L. Peek Jr., 24, of Clinton, Missouri has been sentenced to thirteen (13) years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for statutory sodomy of a child less than twelve years of age.

Prosecuting Attorney, LaChrisha Gray, filed charges in June 2019 based on an incident that occurred in May of that year in which Peek had been babysitting several children. On that occasion, Peek engaged in a sexual act with one of the children.

The case had been set for trial a number of times since 2019, but ultimately Peek entered a plea of guilty to statutory sodomy.

On January 17, 2023, a sentencing hearing was held before the Circuit Court, wherein the Court heard argument from both sides and sentenced the defendant to thirteen (13) years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

The law requires Peek to serve eighty-five percent (85%) of the sentence before being eligible for parole. Peek will have to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life. Peek will also be subject to a special form of supervision as a sex offender for his life.

Prosecuting Attorney LaChrisha Gray states, “No amount of years in prison will ever make up for the damage and trauma to the victim or the victim’s family. Protecting the victim from further anguish by being subjected to the demands of the justice system, but also ensuring that the victim and other children could continue through childhood while the defendant is in custody was of paramount importance.”

Obituary - Carolyn Isenhower

Carolyn Isenhower, 92, of Osawatomie, Kansas, formerly of Lamar, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, in Osawatomie, Kansas.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the resident's trip fund at the assisted living facility where she lived the last three years of her life. You can make checks made payable to Vintage Park at Osawatomie, please write "Carolyn Isenhower" in the memo line. Donations may be mailed to the following:

Vintage Park at Osawatomie
1520 Parker Ave.
Osawatomie, KS 66064

Daniel Funeral Home
1201 Broadway St.
Lamar, MO. 64759

Archie Tournament Rundown by Cody Morris

 It was a week jam-packed of local basketball as the Archie Whirlwinds hosted their annual basketball tournament for the 93rd consecutive year. The tournament saw 9 different area schools competing for the championship this year. Local teams competing included Butler, Drexel, Hume, Rich Hill, Adrian, Archie, Harrisonville, among others.

Notre Dame de Sion came into the girls side of the bracket as the top seed and was able to come out victorious against the 8 seed, Midway Vikings. Followed by Archie defeating Rich Hill, Harrisonville beating Butler, and the 6 seed Drexel Bobcats upsetting the Hume Hornets who came into the tournament with a 3 seed and having a great season thus far.

In the second round, on the winners half of the bracket, Notre Dame de Sion advanced to the Championship with a victory over Archie, and Harrisonville would squeak by Drexel for a chance at the trophy as well. The 3rd place game saw the Drexel Bobcats defeat the Whirlwinds. On the opposite side of the bracket, the Hume Hornets defeated the Rich Hill Tigers to claim the 5th place hardware, while Midway defeated Butler to take home the 7th place title.

All of that action set the scene for Championship Saturday where the Notre Dame de Sion Storm prepared to face-off against the Harrisonville Wildcats. This was a highly anticipated 1-2 match-up that did not disappoint. After 8 minutes of play, Notre Dame led the Wildcats 15-11. The Wildcats would outscore the Storm in the 2nd quarter and go into the break trailing by only 2 with 27-25 showing on the scoreboard. Notre Dame however, would come out and double up the Wildcats during an explosive 3rd quarter which led to Harrisonville trailing by 10 going into the final quarter. This deficit proved too much for the Wildcats to handle, and the Storm would wrap up the tournament with a 63-47 victory and take home the title of Champions. Harrisonville’s Madison Riggs would put a valiant effort in the loss and end the game with 21 points and 6 rebounds on 7-13 shooting from the floor. But Grace Carlson of the Storm was just too much for the Wildcats to handle as she ended the game with 30 points, 7 steals, and 4 rebounds on 9-14 shooting from the field and 11-12 from the charity stripe.

The All-Tournament team for the Ladies was compiled of the following: Junior Grace Carlson of Midway, Senior Kendra Riggs of Harrisonville, Senior Madison Johnson from Harrisonville, Junior Brecklen Morrison of Hume, Senior Keara Mattingley from Archie, and Senior Emily Wheeler of Drexel.

The first round of the men’s action, saw the #1 seed, Harrisonville Wildcats handle the #8 seed Hume Hornets, followed by a couple of upsets in the middle of the bracket as the 5 seed Adrian Blackhawks defeated the 4 seed Rich Hill Tigers, and the 6 seed Drexel Bobcats took down the 3 seed Butler Bears. The 2 seed Archie Whirlwinds took care of business against the Midway Vikings to complete the first round of play.

On the consolation side of things, Butler would end up winning against the Rich Hill Tigers to finish in 5th place, while the Midway Vikings would defeat Hume for the 7th spot. Adrian faced off against Drexel for the third place game, the Blackhawks were able to come out on top of a very talented Drexel team to take home the 3rd place trophy.

The final game of the tournament saw the 1 seed Harrisonville Wildcats take on the 2 seed Archie Whirlwinds for a chance to hoist the trophy. After a tightly contested opening quarter, the Whirlwinds would cling to a one point advantage with a score of 14-13. At the intermission the Whirlwinds would continue to get the better of the match up, leading 28-22. However, the Wildcats would make the proper adjustments in the locker room and come out and cut into the lead outscoring Archie 12-7 in the 3rd and making it a 35-34 game going into the 4th. It was a tale of two halves, as the Wildcats would continue their run in the 4th and outscore the Whirlwinds 18-10 in the final period to claim a 52-45 win and emerge Champions as the final buzzer sounded. Briar McIntire of Archie would lead all scoring in the Whirlwinds losing effort, tallying up 18 points, while Eli Baker of the Wildcats led Harrisonville with 16 points, helped out by Alex Bullcok with 15 points and Mason Mitchell with 12 points.

To wrap up the night, a couple of awards were given out, as the Rich Hill Tigers were handed the Bob Bure Sportsmanship Award and the Men’s All-Tournament was announced, and the following players made the cut: Senior Alex Bullock of Harrisonville, Sophomore Eli Baker of Harrisonville, Senior Jojo Mitchell of Drexel, Junior Colin Kramer of Adrian, Junior Briar McIntire of Archie, and Senior Brunson Tenholder of Archie. Editors addition to this list include: Senior Magal Chol-Case of Rich Hill who compiled a double against Butler scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the Tigers loss to Butler, as well as a couple of other impressive games throughout the tournament. Junior Carter Trumbore of Butler who averaged 25.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2.3 assists for the tournament.

In other area sports, Senior Brendin Patrick broke the Butler wrestling win record with his 161st win in only 165 matches.

Butler Senior Center Menu February

Feb 1 Hamburger stew, broccoli, beets, wheat roll, cinnamon apples or pumpkin bar

Feb 2 Meatloaf, Au Gratin potatoes, green beans, wheat roll, mixed fruit or starburst cake

Feb 3 BBQ pork, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, wheat roll, pineapple tidbits or cook’s feature

Feb 6 Pineapple ham, scalloped potatoes, beets, tortilla, jello with pears or molasses drop cookie

Feb 7 Steak fajitas, black beans, stewed tomatoes, tortilla, peaches or lemon bar

Feb 8 Chicken & noodles, peas, carrots, wheat roll, mixed fruit or starburst cake

Feb 9 Garlic & herb pork roast, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy, wheat roll, mandarin oranges or carrot cake

Feb 10 Fried fish, corn, spinach, hushpuppies, applesauce or cook’s feature

Feb 13 Liver & onions, smothered mushroom steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, wheat roll, mixed fruit or crispy rice treat

Feb 14 Meatloaf, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, wheat roll, pineapple tidbits or brownie

Feb 15 Chicken pot pie, peas, beets, biscuit, cinnamon apples or cinnamon roll

Feb 16 Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, wheat roll, peaches or chocolate cake

Feb 17 Chili, baked potato, carrots, cornbread, mixed fruit or cook’s feature

Feb 20 Spaghetti & meat sauce, peas & carrots, green beans, wheat roll, mixed fruit or crispy rice treat

Feb 21 Turkey tacos, refried beans, roasted corn, tortilla, jello with pineapple or snickerdoodle cookie

Skim milk, unsweetened fruit, chef’s salad, baked chicken breast or baked fish available daily as as heart healthy alternatives.

Volunteers needed at Butler Senior Center- kitchen, recreation, receptionists, home meal delivery, program assistants. Call Nancy Rich at 660-679-5830

The Museum Minute

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

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of February 1

1847 Peter M. Papin deeds a plot of land to Bates Co for the courthouse, Papinville.

1871 Mr. Winchester House & G.F. Riffle engage in a fist & knife fight on the Butler square. Mr. House is fined $2.50 by Squire Sackett.

1934 Frank Cox & J.B. Walton organize the Missouri Farm Loan Company, Butler.

1934 The Adrian city council, in an economy drive, orders all but 11 street lights in the business district to be turned off.

1943 Today is “can day” in Butler. All householders are to put tin cans at the curb to be collected for the war effort (8 tons are collected).

1960 TV clown Whizzo performs to a packed elementary school auditorium, Butler.

1973 The Bates County Headliner newspaper buys and consolidates the Bates Co Democrat. Charles Thomure publisher, C.A. Moore Jr. the editor.

1974 The B&L Glass Company opens their new location in the former Coca-Cola building at 216 N. Main in Butler.

What's Up by LeRoy Cook

Who's at fault? 

The Fliars Club launched into blustery skies last Saturday morning, finding a sparse crowd on the ramp at Paola’s Miami County airport. The winds were kicking up to 25 knots, discouraging a lot of participants with rough air below 4000 feet.

‘Twas an interesting week, weatherwise. There was fog some mornings, low clouds might be encountered for a few miles, then clear, warm weather blew in as the weekend started, then switched  around to an Arctic blast to start the new week. Be prepared for anything this time of year.

Transient traffic included an Army Guard UH60 Black Hawk helicopter, two visits by Piper Archer trainers, a Cessna Centurion and a Cessna Skyhawk. Local flyers were Jeremie Platt in his Grumman Tiger, Jon Laughlin in his Piper Cherokee 180C and me logging night landings in a Cessna 150.

The controversy over the crashes of new Boeing 737 Max airliners won’t go away. The investigators looking into the Ethiopian Airlines accident of two years ago have concluded that the airplane’s angle of attack sensors “iced up” and exonerated the crew, but the in-country s accident board is being challenged by Boeing and our own NTSB, since it happened on a clear warm day and instrumentation wasn’t an issue. Many times foreign agencies have to favor their countrymen’s interests over the facts.

A sad case of a ramp worker at an airline being pulled into an idling jet engine made the news last week. She had been warned numerous times to wait for shutdown, signaled by the anticollision light going off, before approaching the parked aircraft, but was too eager and got killed. Working around running aircraft is dangerous and requires serious safety measures.

More flight hazards reported last week: A Cessna Skyhawk hit a drone on approach in Toronto, being flown without authorization by the local police. Fortunately, it bounced off the cowling this time and the ‘Hawk landed okay. And a Long Beach man was arrested after a year of amusing himself by shining a laser pointer at airliners going in and out of the nearby airport. Such stunts can blind a pilot at just the wrong time.

Our weekly brainteaser wanted to know the significance of the tick marks along lines of latitude on a sectional chart, showing each 1/60th of a degree. Each minute of latitude equals one nautical mile, about 6080 feet in length.  For next time, who does the Charles Taylor Award for long-time airplane mechanics honor in history? Hint: look up the Wright Brothers. You can send your answers to kochhaus1@gmail.com.

Obituary - David Lee Harber

David Lee Harber, age 91, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at home surrounded by loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. David will then be laid to rest at Belton Cemetery.

David was born in Viola, Arkansas on May 22, 1931 to Earl James Harber and Bertha Bell (Stephens) Harber. Growing up, David’s parents taught him how to be a hard worker at an early age including farming, carpentry, and mechanical work. David met the love of his life, Norma, at a very young age. Finally on May 16, 1952 they were joined in marriage. This was the same year that David joined the United States Army and honorably served his country during the Korean war. Following David’s time in the military he went to work at Bendix in the receiving department and retired after 37 years. In life, David was a man of Christian faith and very much enjoyed the fellowship that came along with that. David would also enjoy a banana split from Dairy Queen with Norma and would occasionally enjoy watching basketball and baseball.

David was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Rosetta Harber; parents, Earl and Bertha Harber; daughter, Lela Paulette Harber; two sisters, Rosemary Cotter and Jacquita Newberry; and brother, Frank Harber.

He is survived by his son, Joe Harber; brother, Russell Harber (Helen); two grandchildren, Joshua Harber and Jessica Harber; and three great grandchildren, Julian Harber, Forrest Harber (Jackie), and Thomas Harber.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Belton Church of Christ, 103 Myron Ave., Belton, MO 64012 or New Horizons Church of Nazarene Attn: Boy Scout Troop 1160, 17200 Chesnut Dr. Belton, MO 64012 or to the family c/o Joshua Harber.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

2023 Hume Hornets Homecoming Candidates:

2023 Hume Hornets Homecoming Candidates :Left to Right:

Freshman: Khloe Hubbard & Nicholas Coker
Sophomores: Caylee Hough & Nate Harris
Juniors: Brecklen Morrison & Andrew Wepener
Seniors: Ariana Franklin & Shawn Cumming

Obituary - Paula K. Kohler

Paula K. Kohler, 71, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. 

Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 9:30-11:00am Saturday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Obituary - Coleen Gayle Smith

Coleen Gayle Smith, 65, Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home in Nevada. Coleen was born May 18, 1957 in Quincy, IL to Coy and Lona (Sweet) Derenburger.

Coleen had a gypsy soul, she loved to rock out to “old school” music, and loved playing board games with family, especially Yahtzee, Cribbage, and Farkle and loved going to casinos. She always lit the room with her spunky personality and was quick to crack a joke and quick with comebacks. There was never a dull moment!

Survivors include, one son, Paul Shearer, Nevada; one daughter, Tara (Smith) Jackson (Justin), Raymore, MO; a step-daughter, Krista Davis, Grandview, MO; six grandchildren, Mariah Shearer, Gage Shearer (Lacy), Sianna Shearer, Joana Shearer, Greyson Shearer and Payton Shearer; four great-grandchildren; and a Soul-Sister, D’Ann Essex. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Gene Shearer, and Scott Shearer.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

2023 Butler FFA Parents and Friends Chili Supper

 

Cass County Deputy Benezette Receives Life Saving Award

Congratulations are in order for Cass County Deputy Benezette who has recently received the Life Saving Award from the Cass County Sheriffs Office Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, October 29, 2022 at approximately 1040 hours, Dispatch broadcasted that they received a report of a rollover motor vehicle accident in the area of State Route D and East 203rd Street in rural Belton, Missouri. Dispatch also broadcasted that the reporting party stated that water was coming into the vehicle and the occupants were still inside the vehicle.

 
Deputy J. Benezette #613 was on his way home from conducting an extra duty assignment at the Sheriff's Office and heard dispatch broadcast the call for service. Deputy Benezette informed dispatch that he was the closest unit to the scene and informed dispatch that he would be responding.

 
Upon Deputy Benezette's arrival at approximately 1042 hours, he found that the motor vehicle accident was involving two vehicles. Deputy Benezette observed that one of the vehicles involved, a silver Ford truck, was overturned in the ditch on the northeast corner of the intersection at State Route D and East 203rd Street. Deputy Benezette found the occupants of the vehicle, David P. Miller and Desiree J. Miller were trapped inside the vehicle. 

Deputy Benezette discovered that Mrs. Miller was buckled in her seat, unable to get the seatbelt unbuckled and struggling to keep her head out of the water that was coming into the cab of the vehicle. 

Deputy Benezette was able to cut Mrs. Miller out of her seatbelt and safely got her out of the vehicle as well. Due to Deputy Benezette's quick actions he was able to get both Mr. Miller and Mrs. Miller out of the vehicle and prevented Mrs. Miller from possibly drowning before EMS (Emergency Medical Services) arrived on scene several minutes later.

 
Deputy Benezette's actions show his dedication to duty under the most extreme circumstances, were in keeping with the Sheriff's Office mission statement and reflect distinct credit upon himself, as well as the Cass County Sheriff's Office.

What a GREAT Day to be a Harrisonville Wildcat!

What a GREAT Day to be a Wildcat!
Wildcat Boys basketball wins Archie Tournament, Wrester Chris Sullivan earns his 100th win

Five wrestlers bring home medals from St Joseph Benton Wrestling Tournament:
*Cooper Elifrits 3rd at 138
*Luke DeVenney 2nd at 120
*Chris Sullivan 1st at 126
*Kale Weber 1st at 175
*Jack San Nicolas 3rd at 285

Lady Wildcats basketball brings home 2nd from Archie Tournament

Four Wildcats basketball members named to Archie All-Tournament team - Eli Baker, Mason Mitchell, Madison Johnson, & Kendra Riggs

Another busy day for the Nevada Fire Department

Yesterday 1-28-23 your Nevada Firefighters responded to another pair of structure fires.

 
At 1505 hours B-Shift was dispatched for a house with a fire on the outside of the structure. Chief Denney and E219 responded with 3 personnel and found the fire out on arrival. Fire was started due to ash from smoking material but was put out by the owner.

 
At 2001 hours B-Shift was alerted to to a structure fire next to Casey’s on Austin. E219 with a crew of 3 responded and found a commercial garage with fire showing.

Chief Denney was on scene from noticing the fire while driving. Crews brought the fire under control in roughly 10 minutes. Quint 216 and truck 210 responded with 4 total off duty personnel.

Thank you to Compton Junction and Milo Fire for Mutual aid. The fire was a result of flying sparks from a grinder igniting flammable liquids.

MDC assigns Drew Davis as conservation agent in Henry County

Clinton, Mo. – Drew Davis is the newly assigned conservation agent for Henry County by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Davis will patrol a county blessed with many outdoor recreation opportunities from uplands to Truman Lake. He joins other conservation agents and field staff that serve natural resources and outdoor recreation in the Kansas City region.

Davis recently graduated from 28 weeks of training in the MDC Conservation Agent Training Academy. He is trained for law enforcement, protecting Missouri’s fish and wildlife resources, and providing conservation outreach and education for the public.

A native of Carrollton, Mo., Davis grew up on a farm. His favorite activities have always been hunting, camping, fishing, and spending time in the woods. He became interested in becoming an agent after working with a conservation agent while he was in high school. Davis received a bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Park Management from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville.

Davis and his family have moved to Henry County. He is on the job there and says he’s enjoyed the county thus far and looks forward to serving the community for many years to come.

Davis can be reached by phone at 660-855-1621 or by email at Drew.Davis@mdc.mo.gov. Citizens can also anonymously report crimes against fish, wildlife, and other natural resources by contacting the Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-392-1111.

Very cold conditions through Monday

We'll if you are going to be spending any time out in the elements today dress appropriately as the coldest air since the holiday season will affect us today through Monday. Wind chill values this morning will be in the single digits above zero to single digits below zero.

Highs today will only reach the mid-teens to lower 20s and wind chill values will only max out in the single digits this afternoon. 

By Monday morning, wind chills will range between zero and -15 degrees. Temperatures will not rebound much tomorrow with highs again in the mid-teens to lower 20s.

Shooting Investigation in Miami County Kansas

On 1/28/2023 at 2:32 P.M. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of 239th Street and Lookout Road for a subject in the wooded area with a gun shot wound. The victim was hunting on State Park property when the victim was shot.

Due to the unknown circumstances, multiple Sheriff's Office personnel, including the Special Operations Response Team, K9 Team and Shawnee Police Department K9 team responded to search the State Park area. It was not known where the shot came from but confident, due to the location where the victim was shot, it was on the State Park property.

Personnel were able to make contact with hunters in the area during the investigation. At no time was it believed there was a danger to the public.

Through the investigation it is believed this is a hunting accident and is being investigated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks with the assistance of the Sheriff's Office Investigations Division. The victim was transported by air ambulance to a local area hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

We thank the assistance of the Fire District #1 Of Johnson County, KS, Miami County EMS, KDWP and the Shawnee Kansas Police Department during todays event.

Lady Cats finish 3rd in Archie Tournament

We would like to congratulate the to the Drexel Lady Cats for placing third in the Archie Tournament with a 52-45 win over Archie. Up next for the Lady Cats will be at Archie on Tuesday Jan. 31st starting at 5:30.

Patrick breaks school record for most wins on the mat

We would like to congratulate Butler Senior Wrestler Brendin Patrick on breaking the Butler High School Wrestling win record. 

Brendin currently has 162 wins and counting as he finished first today in the tournament in Higginsville. 

Brendin will be looking to become the first Butler wrestler to win back to back state championships. He is the son of Mike and CJ Patrick!

Butler Varsity Boys Wrestling Team competed in the Higginsville Tournament today

The Butler Varsity Boys Wrestling Team competed in the Higginsville Tournament.
Results:

Dominick Cantrell: 6th.
Breydan Heckadon: 0-2.
Damian Alkire: 3rd.
Brendin Patrick: 1st.
Bryson Kash: 1-2.
Isaac Rodriguez: 1st.
Zayne Nuzum: 1-2.