Former Butler woman arrested for Felony Resisting Arrest in St. Clair County

Krista Itzen

On June 27, Krista Itzen, 26, Osceola, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging her with class D felony resisting arrest. Bond is set at $10,000 cash or surety.

The charge stems from an incident on June 2 when Itzen was being taken into custody on a felony probation and parole warrant. During the incident Itzen fled from deputies. 

As she was apprehended Itzen began fighting and swinging her arms trying to get away.

Updated Obituary - Ronald "Ron" Lee Scully

 Ronald "Ron" Lee Scully

Ronald "Ron" Lee Scully of Harrisonville, Missouri was born December 14, 1961 the son of James Dee and Betty Ruth (Heyman) Scully. He departed this life on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home at the age of 54 years, 6 months and 11 days.

On October 16, 2010, Ron was united in marriage to DaLisa Dawn Miller in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Ron was employed as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator. He was a member of the IUOE #101, Kansas City, Missouri. He was known as a very hard working man. Ron loved to rodeo, riding horses and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Scully.

Ron is survived by his wife, DaLisa Scully of the home; a son, Justin Scully, Lone Jack, Missouri; three daughters, Ashley Dunn and husband Isaiah, Warrensburg, Missouri, Katelyn Canon, St. Joseph, Missouri, Kirby Whaley and husband Eric, Yuma, Arizona; 4 grandchildren; his mother, Betty Scully, Blue Springs, Missouri; a brother, Mike Scully and wife Debbie, Grain Valley, Missouri; a sister, Jan Chaffee and husband Phil, Oak Grove, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; other relative and many friends.

Cremation. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.

Update: Schell City resident arrested after disturbance call‏

Joseph Stevens

Vernon County Sheriff’s Officials report that a Schell City resident has been charged with a felony crime of unlawful possession of a firearm. According to officials, deputies responded to a disturbance in progress in Schell City early Sunday morning. 

Multiple deputies responded to the call and EMS units from VCAD also responded after dispatch received a report that someone had been hit in the head. 

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said both parties declined to press charges for assault, but Joseph P. Stevens Sr. was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm. The Sheriff said a female suspect was also arrested on Monday after deputies received additional evidence involving the same incident, but her name has not yet been released pending the filing of formal charges. 

The Sheriff said some damage was caused to city property during the incident. “We expect additional charges in this case to be filed this week” said Mosher. 

36-year-old Joseph Stevens is currently being held in the Vernon County Jail on a $5,000 cash only bond.

Rich Hill man cited and released on misdemeanor possession

On 6/28/16 around 12:38am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 29 year old Dustin J. Detienne of Rich Hill, Missouri.

Mt. Detienne was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana.

He was cited with a ticket and released from the scene.

It's a small world after all...

Miami school alumni Kristi (Curnutte) Smalley recently visited the Museum of Natural History in Washington DC when she noticed a reference to something close to home- a meteorite on display found in Archie, MO.

Sure enough, in 1932 a shower of meteorites fell in the Archie area including the specimen shown here that hit the ground at a roof piercing speed of around 20 miles per second.

Further investigation reveals that Archie wasn't the only area to receive these deep space gifts- some 50 or so fragments weighing a total of about 100 lbs were found near Harrisonville. That particular group was thought to have hit the earth in 1917 and a local newspaper reported 'violent explosions in the sky' around that time, confirming a meteor shower.

This means of course, there are meteorites in Bates County too. If you find one, they have some value- but just being able to touch something that came from a zillion miles away would be very special...

Learn more about meteorites here:

http://space-facts.com/meteorites/

Obituary - Thelma A. McCaslin

Thelma A. McCaslin

Passed away June, 25 2016

No service is scheduled in the Appleton City/Rockville/Montrose area

A graveside service will occur at a future date in Shell Lake, Wisconsin under the Direction of Dahl Funeral Home

Thelma Arlene McCaslin, 96, passed away peacefully June 25, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Northglenn, Colorado. She was the daughter of William Andrew and Myrtle Gay (Holloway) Saalfeld, born May 15, 1920 in Richland, Nebraska. Thelma began working in her dad’s grocery store in Richland when she was 13 years old. She later was employed by Nash Finch Grocery in Fremont and also her dad’s grocery in Richland. 

Thelma graduated from Schuyler High School in Schuyler, Nebraska. In 1938 Thelma moved to Omaha where she met and later married her husband of 69 years, Richard M. “Mac” McCaslin, on May 16, 1940 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, and together they raised their five daughters. Along with being a wife and mother, Thelma worked as a part time janitor for ten years at the Lutheran Church in Fremont. 

After Mac’s retirement they moved to Spooner, Wisconsin. After many moves they settled in Shell Lake where they were members of the Salem Lutheran Church. 

Thelma enjoyed sewing and working in her flower beds. She moved to Appleton City, Missouri in 2011 to be nearer her daughter, Linda. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard “Mac” McCaslin; two brothers, Clayton Saalfeld and wife Ruth and Dennis Saalfeld and wife Betty; one sister Midge and husband Mel Kodad; two son-in laws Rod Young and Bob Joy, and a brother-in-law Bill Reed. Survivors include her five daughters: Pat and husband Steven Mayo of Denver, Colorado, Judy Joy of Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, Linda and husband Verdon Smith of Appleton City, Missouri, Janice and husband Ray Millican of Decatur, Texas and Kris and husband Pappy Kindt of Cable, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two step great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Alyn Saalfeld and family of Omaha, Nebraska; one sister-in-law Barb Reed of Texas; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bates County Fair princess candidate‏ Kameran Collier

Butler Fire Department: Fireworks Safety Encouraged

American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially the Fourth of July.

Fireworks can, however, turn a joyful holiday into a painful memory when children or adults are injured while incorrectly using fireworks.

It is estimated that over 10.500 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2014 for injuries associated with fireworks.

51% of those injuries were to the extremities, and 38% were to the head.

The risk of injury is highest for young people 5-9, followed y age group 10-19.

To reduce the risk of injury from fireworks, use them with caution and follow some basic safety rules:

1. Read and follow all instructions and warnings.

2. Sparklers, considered by many to be safe, burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They can be as dangerous to children as lighters and matches. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for proper disposal.

3. Only older children should be allowed to use fireworks under close supervision. Younger children should not be allowed to play with fireworks.

4. Never allow running or horseplay when using fireworks.

5. Use lighters with a child resistant feature. Keep matches and lighters away from smaller children.

6. Light fireworks outdoors, one at a time. Light them on a clear, smooth, flat surface away from buildings, dry vegetation, or flammable materials.

7. Keep water nearby for emergencies.

8. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Douse and soak them with water and throw them away.

9. Be sure other people and pets are out of range before igniting fireworks.

10. Never experiment with fireworks or ignite them in a glass or metal container.

11. Never try to make your own fireworks.

12. Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.

13. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place, away from sources of ignition, and out of reach of children. 

Be aware of what fireworks are allowed in your area, and rules for their possession and use. In the City of Butler,

The Butler Fire Department and City of Butler Emergency Management Agency would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Please use common sense by following basic safety rules.