INDIAN POW WOW OR HOLY EVENT TO BE HELD IN RICH HILL

A PUBLIC POW-WOW WILL BE HELD IN RICH HILL IN FEBRUARY. CHIEF WHITEHORN OF THE MISSOURI OSAGE TRIBES OF MISSOURI WILL BE IN RICH HILL AS TRIBES GATHER IN THIS LOCATION FOR A SACRED CIRCLE KNOWN AS A “ HOLY EVENT”. THE POW-WOW WILL BE HELD FEBRUARY 15^TH 16^TH AND 17^TH

INDIANS FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI, KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, MONTANA AND CANADA WILL GATHER FOR THE 3 DAY EVENT TO CELEBRATE A HOMECOMING AND REUNION OF THE TRIBES IN OUR 4 STATE AREA MOSTLY KNOWN AS INDIANS FROM THE OSAGE  TRIBE AND MISSOURIAH OSAGE TRIBES.

CHIEF WHITEHORN TOLD FM-92 THAT MANY OF THEIR ANSCESTORS ARE BURRIED AT BLUE MOUND AND MANY OF TRIBAL INDIAN CHILDREN ATTENDED THE HARMONY MISSION SCHOOL.

THIS HOLY TRIBAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEGRUARY 15^TH 16^TH AND 17^TH AT THE RICH HILL OLD HIGH SCHOOL GYM THE COST IS 5 DOLLARS PER PERSON.

THERE WILL BE A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS POSTED AND ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, BUT AS OF TODAY THERE WILL BE INDIAN FOOD VENDORS ON LOCATIONS AND RELICS ON LOCATIONS.

ALL ATTENDING WILL BE IN FULL INDIAN COSTUME WITH THE GRAND ENTRY AT 7 PM.  A SCHEDULE OF TRIBAL SONGS, THE ROUND DANCE, THE TINY TOT DANCE COMPETITION, AND THE BLANKET DANCE AMONG  OTHER ATTRACTIONS. 

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR MEMBERS AND OTHERS TO LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT  THIS VERY HONORABLE HERITAGE AND HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO LIVE BY TRIBAL WAYS CONCERNING HONOR AND THE MERIT SYSTEM.

AT THIS TIME, THE TRIBES  ARE IN NEED OF ANYONE WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO ALLOW SOME OF THE HEAD SINGERS AND DANCERS THAT WILL BE ATTENDING THE CEREMONY  TO STAY IN AN EXTRA ROOM YOU MIGHT HAVE AVAILABLE DURING THEIR VISIT TO RICH HILL AREA.

 THE MISSOURIAH  OSAGE TRIBE HAS ALREADY RENTED FULL CAPACITY  AT THE RICH HILL MOTEL BUT NEED SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS FOR MORE PEOPLE. THEY HAVE TALKED TO THE LARGER MOTELS BUT CANNOT AFFORD THE PRICES. THEY WOULD ONLY NEED A BED AND SHOWER FOR THEM TO USE. ALL OF THEIR MEALS ARE BEING TAKEN CARE OF. THEY WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL IF ANYONE WOULD BE WILLING TO OPEN THEIR HOMES TO THEM.

IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO DO THIS, CONTACT CHIEF JACK WHITEHORN AT 660-476-0128. THIS CONTACT NUMBER WILL BE POSTED ON THE 921KMOE.COM EVENT CALENDAR ICON FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND REFERENCE.

Courtesy of FM. 92

Obituary - J. B. Joseph Benno Kunkel

  Visitation memorial services for Joseph Benno "J. B." Kunkel of Butler, Missouri, will be January 25-26, 2013 at the Missouri Dairymen Association Convention in Springfield, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the American Jersey Cattle Club Youth Program. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

  Joseph Benno Kunkel, age 76 of Butler, Missouri, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler. He was born March 16, 1936 to Albert Adrian and Julianna Belbina Oldelehr Kunkel in Verona, Missouri.

  J.B is survived by his wife Nancy Kunkel of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Kelli Quade and husband Jeff of Carthage, Missouri and Ann Heidemann and husband Craig of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, Edward Kunkel of Springfield, Missouri; a sister, Delores Woods of Bixby, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Abbu, Eva and Cole. He is further survived by Nancy's son, Scott Hjetland and wife Anne and their children Cooper and Rozalin of Lyons, Kansas and a daughter, Heather Hjetland-Hughes and husband George of Lawrence, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Reverend Raymond Kunkel.

FM SIDE OF RADIO STATION OFF WEDNESDAY JAN 23RD FOR 30-45 MINUTES

  THE FM-92 ENGINEER WILL BE HERE WEDNESDAY TO CHANGE TUBES IN THE FM TRANSMITTER. WE WILL BE OFF THE AIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. TURN YOUR DIAL TO OUR SISTER STATION AM-1530 SO YOU DON’T MISS A THING. WE ARE UNSURE THE EXACT TIME… BUT THE DJ ON DUTY WILL MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT PRIOR TO SHUTTING OFF THE TRANSMITTER FOR THE REPAIRS.  





Courtesy of FM. 92

One Lane of I-49 Shut down

 A Semi Truck accident has one lane of I-49 closed at mile maker 113.. Please use caution when traveling in this area and expect some delay's. Bates County Live will post complete accident report when it is available

Obituary - Willis Zinn

  Funeral services for Willis Zinn Jr. will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Hume Methodist Church in Hume, Missouri with Kay Zimmer officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rich Hill American Legion, Hume Methodist Church or National Rifle Association.

Willis Albert Zinn Jr., age 83 of Hume, Missouri, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Homestead Hospital in Homestead, Florida. He was born January 28, 1929 to Willis Albert Sr. and Mary Lorena Moore Zinn in Amsterdam, Missouri.

  Willis is survived by his wife, Laura Jean Zinn of Hume, Missouri; three daughters, Cathy Thurow and husband Larry of Monticello, Illinois, Pamela “Pam” Yarick and husband Meredith of Hume, Missouri and Karen McGuire and husband Tom of Bloomington, Illinois; six grandchildren, Heather Kibbler and husband Sam, Ian Thurow, Kimberly Yarick, Matthew Yarick, Brooke McClure and Bill McClure; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Zinn; and two sisters, Ruby Werner and Verla Drysdale.

Teenager hurt in Bates County car crash

  Rachel Eason 16, of Freeman Missouri received moderate injuries Saturday evening when the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse she was driving got in a wreck south on Missouri 18, Just south of County Road 14002. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck an embankment continued to slide and then stuck a tree. The vehicle came to rest in the ditch on the west side of the roadway. Eason was transported by ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. The accident was worked by The Bates County Sheriffs Department as well as Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. She was wearing a seat belt. The car was totaled and was towed from the scene by Adrian Tire and Lube.

Obituary - Lloyd C. Brown

 On Feb 14, 1964, Lloyd married Nancy Sue Patton, the love and passion of his life. Lloyd and Nancy loved to camp, fish, travel, laugh, and party together. They enjoyed time together with family and close friends.

 Lloyd C. Brown, 78, of Harrisonville passed away January 18, 2013. Visitation will be Monday, January 21 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services and burial will be Tues, January 22, 2013 at Floral Hills Funeral Home at 12:00 (noon).

Grandpa was born August 18, 1934 in Kansas City, KS the son of Judson W. Brown and Virginia Mihelic. He served in the US Army in Europe.

 Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy on Feb 13, 1977 and two brothers, Kenneth and Don Brown. Surviving are his children, Cathy Boring and her husband Jack of The Villages, FL, Joanne Carmichael and husband Kevin of Raymore, MO and Michael Brown and wife Donna of Hillsdale, KS; 7 grandchildren, Sean Tiehes, Sheldon Tiehes, Chadwick Brown, Joshua Minnis, Danielle Minnis, Ashley Hurt and Melissa Carmichael; 7 great-grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials to the Hospice organization of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

Obituary - John “Butch” Jacobs

 Funeral services for Butch Jacobs will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Christian Church in Foster, Missouri with Kevin Moyers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, 7-8 PM at Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. Contributions are suggested to the Community Christian Church in Fort Scott, Kansas. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com. 

John “Butch” Jacobs, Jr., 69 of Foster, Missouri went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri.

Butch was born August 18, 1943 in Foster, the only son of John Sr. and Maxine Eleanor (Miller) Jacobs. He was the baby of the family, and at the age of 69, still considered himself to be.  Butch was raised on a farm northwest of Foster and attended school in Hume, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Donna West on May 21, 1966 in Butler. Butch had worked as a truck driver, however spent the majority of his career as a Union Painter in District 3, Local #9, where he retired from.

He loved to trout fish at Bennett Spring, and he could smoke a mean rack of ribs. Butch loved his garden, yard, and his John Deere lawnmower!

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Joanne.  He is survived by his wife Donna of Foster; daughter Cheryl Guenther and husband Eric of Humboldt, Kansas; son John Jacobs of Rich Hill; grandchildren Amber Jacobs of Lawrence, Kansas; Brooke Guenther of Humboldt; and Zach Guenther and wife Shawna of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; great-grandchildren Kinz, Breckin, Lane, and Hayden.