Obituary - Leon Wesley Lee

Leon Wesley Lee, 82, Freeman, Mo died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Freeman Presbyterian Church, Freeman, Mo with burial in Freeman Cemetery. Visitation Friday 6:00-8:00 at the church. Memorial contributions suggested to Freeman Presbyterian Church or St. Luke's Hospice House.

(A complete obituary will be listed when it becomes available)

Obituary - Vera Maxine Bell

Vera Maxine Bell

Vera Maxine Bell, 95, of Harrisonville, Mo died Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville, Mo. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Harrisonville with burial in Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Mo. Visitation 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. The family suggests memorials to Serenity Hospice, 1626 Elm St, Harrisonville, Mo 64701.

Vera was born April 11, 1919 in Garden City, Mo to Melvin Clyde and Kay Catherine (Stoll) Yoder. She graduated from Garden City High School. On August 23, 1941 she was married to Omer A. Bell in Kansas City, Mo. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville and was a life-long resident of Cass County.

Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Omer in 2000, one son, Richard L. Bell, her parents, two brothers, Cleo Yoder and Robert Yoder and three sisters, Ilene Hamm, Phyllis Beckman and Nadine Cameron. She is survived by one son, Ronald O. Bell and his wife, Kay, of Claremore, Ok; brother, Leon Yoder of Raytown, Mo; daughter-in-law, Barbara Bell of Peculiar, Mo; four grandchildren, Steve Bell, Amy Brown, Col. Brian Bell and Brett Bell; and four great-grandchildren, Logan Bell, Brooke Bell, Matthew Brown and Nicholas Br

Cancer fundraising effort packs Amsterdam Community Building Saturday evening

Last Saturday night, upwards of 200 people crammed in the Amsterdam Community Building to attend a benefit aimed at helping two local folks who are currently fighting cancer. Money raised will be aimed at offsetting medical costs for Pam Nieder and Lois Booth who are both fighting cancer and are receiving ongoing treatments.

This mapboard shows spots where
chances were purchased in the Fowl
Shot game. 

The evening started with a chili/soup supper followed by an auction that brought some amazing bids on some of the items- tickets for a Chiefs/Broncos game brought $400 and a quilt made by the late Barb Corwine of Amsterdam that topped out at an amazing $1,500 (more info in the photo caption below).

Many other donated items, too numerous to mention all hit the auction block helping to make the evening a "huge success" as well. Some items included pies, jellies, and desserts brought as much as $100 each.

The idea of having the benefit was the brainchild of Debbie Burton and Wes Hubbard, both of rural Amsterdam, who wanted to do something special for friends in need. They, along with help from the Amsterdam Jubilee Committee, spent many weeks in advance working to get donations and spread the word about the event that drew folks from all over.

Some beautiful woodwork donated by Carl
Stanfill of Amoret

Included in the fun was the "Fowl Shot" game which involves placing a chicken in a pen with squares marked on the floor. Eventually the chicken 'marks' a square and a winner is named.

A special thank you goes to auctioneer Larry Cantrell who donated his time for the evening.  It should be noted that while a collection was taken up to pay him, he generously donated it back to the cause.

This quilt was donated by Tammy Cameron of Amoret.
Years ago, Barb Corwine made the quilt and donated it to a
Cancer Benefit for Kobe Black. Tammy won the quilt at that
fundraiser and donated it to this event. Kobe's grandmother,
Chelle Black, came to this fundraiser to win the quilt, no
matter the amount and then promptly gave it back to Tammy
Cameron. While it was an emotional moment, it was also
realized this quilt is truly "a gift that keeps on giving"

A Cobalt Blue birdbath
donated by Diehl's
Corner in Passaic

Shobe Tire’s Grand Opening

Shobe Tire’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 1st at 12:30. There will be drawings for prizes and lots of down home fun.

Shobe Tire will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. They are located on the corner of Business I-49 and Ft. Scott Street at the stop light.

566,000 Dodges and Jeeps recalled

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• Potential for a fuel leak and fire, as well as a separate issue impacting vehicle stability systems, are behind two Dodge and Jeep recalls Wednesday morning.
• Fiat Chrysler said the fuel heater assembly used in certain 2010-2014 model year Dodge Ram diesel trucks can overheat. That can lead to fuel leaking and potentially a fire.
• The company said there have been two reports of overheating, but is aware of no fires, injuries or accidents.
• The recall covers Ram models 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500. Most of the 382,000 vehicles are in the U.S. The fix involves upgrading wiring harness terminals and, if necessary, the housing for the fuel heater, the company said.
• Chrysler also announced a recall of about 184,000 SUVs for an issue with the electronic stability control system.
• A fault can disable the system, it said, but a software upgrade can fix that.
• Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles from 2014 are included in the recall.
• This has been an epic year for recalls. Automakers have recalled a record, 52 million vehicles, including 30 million recalled by General Motors.
• Copyright 2014 by CNN NewSource.

Job Opening: Applications being accepted for dispatchers in St. Clair County

 St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for dispatchers. Requirements include basic computer skills, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, phone, capable of working under pressure, and able to multitask. 

Benefits include paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, Health insurance is available. Applications can be picked up at 360 Chestnut, Osceola, Mo.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Kansas City Man Arrested

Mohammad Asalati

On Oct. 28, Mohammad Asalati, 50, Kansas City, was arrested on two St. Clair County misdemeanor warrants for failing to appear in court on charges of exceeding the posted speed limit by 11-15 miles per hour and driving while revoked. The charges stem from an incident that occurred in August 2011. Warrants were issued in December 2011. Total bond is set at $624 cash only.

St. Clair County Sheriff's Office: Jackson County Felony Warrant Arrest

Robby Primeau

On Oct. 28, Robby Primeau, 36, Roscoe, was arrested after a St. Clair County deputy initiated a traffic stop in Osceola. Primeau was issued a citation for driving while revoked and taken into custody on a Jackson County felony warrant for a parole violation on an original charge of driving while intoxicated-alcohol from Lee’s Summit Police Department. The warrant was issued on Oct. 7 and bond is set at $4,500 cash or surety.