Hume News 6/24/14

A big shout out to Cliff and Gail Yarick on their wonderful organization of the 1st Annual Add a Flair to the Square 5K and pancake feed. It was a beautiful morning for the event in which about 60 people participated.

Isaac Irwin son of Jason and Cassie Irwin ended up having a two day birthday celebration. On Friday, June 20 Isaac turned 6 years old. He enjoyed a trip to the zoo with the Sheldon Summer School and that evening he ate at his favorite Mexican restaurant. On Saturday afternoon he enjoyed a party with several of his friends and ended the night with a family birthday party at his home in Nevada.

Don’t forget the City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, June 28 in Hume.

Bates County Sheriffs Posse Ultimate Horsemen's Challenge

Missouri State Highway Patrol: Make Safety Part Of Your Summer Fun

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that thus far, June 2014 has included 10 drownings in Missouri. Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Patrol, urges everyone to make safety a top priority as they enjoy Missouri’s variety of rivers and lakes. Please follow these simple guidelines when swimming, floating, or taking part in any activity near water.

Swimming Safety

Even for children or adults who have good swimming skills, rivers and lakes contain elements that can make swimming dangerous. Swimmers and floaters need to be aware of currents, aquatic life, drop-offs, and floating debris at all times. As a swimmer, know your limits. All swimmers are encouraged to use a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket, especially young children and inexperienced swimmers. Everyone needs a swimming buddy—don't allow anyone to swim alone. Supervise all children in or near water, regardless of age.

Weather Update: Warm, Storm Chances Return

A beautiful early summer day is developing today across the region, with mainly sunny skies, light winds, and high temperatures in the 80s. Thunderstorm chances will return for Wednesday through Saturday, but your week won't be a wash out by any means -- these storms should be pretty scattered.

St.Clair County Sheriffs Office: Osceola man arrested on warrants

Jerry Eaton

On June 22, Jerry Eaton, 42, Osceola, was arrested by St. Clair County deputies on a no bond St. Clair County felony warrant for commitment. In April, Eaton pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges, resisting/interfering with arrest, detention or stop and driving while revoked/suspended-second or subsequent offense. He was sentenced to serve ten days in the St. Clair County Jail beginning May 9. Eaton failed to appear to serve the sentence.

The charges stem from an incident in August 2013 when a St. Clair County deputy attempted to pull over a motorcycle Eaton was driving following a domestic disturbance. Eaton looked back and attempted to flee from the deputy.

Eaton was also arrested on a Henry County warrant for a class D felony charge of operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license-third and subsequent offense. The charge stems from an incident in February. Bond in that case is set at $4,500 cash or surety. Eaton was given a court date of Aug. 1 in St. Clair County and July 18 in Henry County.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report: 6/23/14

Around 2:30 pm yesterday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 37 year old Loretta L. Wilson of Rich Hill, Missouri. She was arrested on 1. DWI/Drugs 2. Endangering the welfare of a child. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Rich Hill 4th of July T-shirts Now Available

 If you would like to purchase a 2014 Rich Hill 4th of July t-shirt which are Red, White and blue tie dye with the words " Sweet Land of Liberty" they are now available at Security Bank in Rich Hill. Sizes S-XL are $13 each 2x and 3x are $15.

Obituary - Trisha Anne Purdy

Trisha Anne Purdy

Trisha Anne Purdy, age 24, beloved mother, daughter, sister and best friend, of Blue Mound, Kansas died as the result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, June 21, 2014. She was born on December 9, 1989 at Fort Scott, Kansas the daughter of John and Chris Good Felix. She graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School in the Class of 2008 and attended Pittsburg State University. She married Jerry Purdy on August 24, 2013 at Mound City, Kansas. She was currently employed as Clerk for the city of Blue Mound. Trisha enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her boys, Cooper and Dayton. She is survived by her husband Jerry, parents, John and Chris Felix, sons, Cooper Johnson and Dayton Purdy, sister Leslie Langford, paternal grandparents, Robert and Kay Felix and maternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Green.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday June 26, 2014 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City, Chapel. Burial will be in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at the Chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Children's Education Fund. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.