Updated Obituary - James W. “Jim” Winters

James W. “Jim” Winters

James W. “Jim” Winters, age 82, of Louisburg, Kansas and formerly of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on December 4, 2016 at the Louisburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Louisburg, Kansas. Graveside memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Friday, December 9, 2016 in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. No visitation. Contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

James was born in Cleveland, Missouri to John and Florence Kircher Winters on September 13, 1934. In 1952. He graduated from Louisburg High School in Louisburg, Kansas and he served in the military receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1959. He worked at Bendix Aviation Corporation for 19 years. Jim became a Christian and followed the Lord in water baptism in 1962, while attending Pearl Street Baptist Church in Paola, Kansas. In 1970, he moved to Dixon, Missouri where he, along with an Army buddy Burl Copeland, co-owned and operated Triangle Pump Company. Jim had a love for bluegrass music and won many awards in fiddle competitions. He was accompanied as a young person by his father and later on, by his son Devin. He played fiddle for the bands, The Bluegrass Five as well as Bill Jones and the Bluegrass Travelers. Jim also recorded several albums with them.

James is preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; son, Devin Winters; and a brother-in-law, Claude Taylor.

James is survived by a daughter, Trudi Fletcher (husband Dan) of Florida, a sister, Mary Ann Taylor of Linn Valley, Kansas, two grandchildren, Curtis William Winters and Lena Mae Shelton, as well as five great-grandchildren, and several cousins.

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Suspicious candy passed out in Missouri Christmas Parade

On December 6th 2016 during the Joplin Christmas Parade two of our officers were flagged down at 11th and Main.

A female reported that her son had been handed candy during the parade that was found to contain a pill. 

A report was completed and an investigation is underway.

If anybody has any information about this incident, or had a similar experience, they are asked to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131. 

We always encourage parents to be aware of candy and other items that their children receive from people not known to them at Halloween, parades and other events.

Below are a few tips for candy safety provided by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission related to Halloween, but they are applicable to parades and other events:

• Children should not eat any treats before an adult has examined them carefully for evidence of tampering.

• Carefully examine any toys or novelty items received by trick-or-treaters who are younger than 3 years of age. Do not allow young children to have any items that are small enough to present a choking hazard or that have small parts or components that could separate during use and present a choking hazard

• Do not eat candy that has been unwrapped or broken

• Tell your children not to eat their candy until they return home

• Do not accept homemade treats, or fruit

• Only accept candies that cannot be easily tampered with

• Keep an eye out for small signs of tampering

If you do locate candy that has been tampered with, call your local law enforcement agency.

Obituary - Robert E. Whittington

Robert E. Whittington

Robert’s wishes were to be cremated.  There are no public services.  Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.  Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Robert E. Whittington, son of Virgil Whittington and Joann Calley, was born August 17, 1955 in Pecos, Texas.  As a military family they moved frequently, even residing in Oahu, Hawaii for some time.  Robert graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1973.  He married and had two daughters, Lindsey and Lisa.  He later divorced and moved to Butler, Missouri residing with Lenora Smith.  

Robert worked for Butler Motors for many years.  On Monday December 5, 2016 Robert passed away at the age of 61.  

He is survived by his sister, Linda Shubert; brother Duane Whittington; his daughters, Lindsey Austin and Lisa Whittington; five grandchildren; and Lenora Smith.

December 7th 1941 a day which will live in Infamy

Today is National Pearl Harbor Day a very sad and terrible day for our country.

On November 26, 1941, a Japanese task force (the Striking Force) of six aircraft carriers Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, Hiryū, Shōkaku, and Zuikaku departed northern Japan en route to a position northwest of Hawaii, intending to launch its 408 aircraft to attack Pearl Harbor.

The attack commenced at 7:48 a.m. on Sunday December 7, 1941 when the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, without warning and without a declaration of war, killing 2,403 American non-combatants, and injuring 1,178 others. 

The attack sank two U.S. Navy battleships and damaged five others. It also damaged three cruisers, three destroyers, and one minelayer. Aircraft losses were 188 destroyed and 159 damaged. Canada declared war on Japan within hours of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the first Western nation to do so. 

The attack came as a profound shock to the American people and on December 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II on the side of the Allies. In a speech to Congress, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the bombing of Pearl Harbor "a date which will live in infamy".

Although Pearl Harbor Day is not a federal holiday – government offices, schools, and businesses do not close.  Some organizations may hold special events in memory of those killed or injured in the attack.

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17 year old male injured in Henry County crash

On 12/6/16 around 7:30am the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Henry County responded to a one vehicle accident on Route M just East of Route N in rural Henry County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2000 Jeep driven by 17 year old Alex L. Austin of Chilhowee, Missouri crested a hill and lost control of his vehicle causing it to traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturning striking a fence.

Mr. Austin sustained moderate injuries in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by a private party.



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Job Opening In Butler

ABL is a Food Services Company contracted by the Bates County Sheriff's Office. 

Potential employees MUST be able to pass a pre-hire drug test and background check. Looking for both Full and Part time help. 

Starting wage is $10.50/hr with a performance based increase at 90 days. Interviews will be held next week.  

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