Belton Police Department seeking public assistance

This is a suspect in an auto theft that occurred during the day on June 3rd from 844 N Scott. If anyone has information on the identity of this individual please contact Det. Strong at the Belton Police Department (816) 331-1500

Bates County Emergency Planning Committee sponsored training at the Butler Fire Station

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On Saturday, June 3, 2017, the Bates County Emergency Planning Committee sponsored training at the Butler Fire Station.

The training was MC-306 Tanker Rollover class. Participants trained in actions that would be taken in the event of a tank truck incident involving an MC-306, which would be a tanker transporting motor fuels, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.

The training was funded through the Missouri Emergency Response Commission, and was conducted under contract by Local Emergency Training Specialists, LLC.

Among other topics, participants learned air monitoring, foam application, cold tapping, plugging and patching, and incident command. A tank prop provided by the trainer was utilized for hands-on experience.

Personnel from Butler Fire, Clinton Fire, Montrose Fire, Rockville Fire, Belton Fire, Dolan-West Dolan Fire Protection District, and Sac Osage Fire Protection District attended.

The Bates County Emergency Planning Committee is made up of various entities to include fire, law enforcement, emergency management, health professionals, industry, and the general public, among others, who are tasked with planning for chemical incidents that may occur in the county.

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Windsor Rodeo Days

Windsor, MO MRCA/URA/IRA

June 23-24, 2017

Windsor Rodeo Days

High Stakes Rodeo

Added Money: $400RS; $200TE

Entry Fees: $70RS; $80TE; $68GBR; $73DTR

$5 Central Entry Fee

TEAM ROPERS CAN ENTER TWICE

Books Open: June 14 10am-5pm

Entry #: 1-800-639-9002

PERF: 8PM

CASH PREFERRED

Emergency #: 816-377-5577

Hume Community News 6/6/17

The community of Hume wishes to express their sympathy to the family of Leon Hester who passed away on May 8. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and all of his family.

We also wish to extend our sympathy to the family of Jerry Isaacson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Both of these men will be greatly missed by their family and friends.

The Cub Scout Pack 73 held their Bridging out Ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Rich Hill on May 24th. Boys advancing from Wolves to Bears were: Wyatt Swarens, Thomas Davenport, Chance Poulter, Cooper Fox, Jaritt Fry, Raed Rebman and Ryan Reed. The boys advancing from Weblos to Arrow Light were Nolan Mubanga and Braden Coonce. Starting as a Weblo was Nicholas Coker. These boys do amazing work. Adam Swarens is the den leader.

Approximately 120 attended the Hume Alumni held on May 27 at the Larry L. Berry Gym at the Hume School. Emcee’s Heather Rogers and Bill Hawks did a great job. Carrie Irwin gave the welcome to the 2017 Seniors with Michala Lantsberger giving the response. Wilda Sears had the initiation for the Senior Class of 2017. Cliff Yarick ask the blessing upon the meal. A delicious meal was served by Sister’s and Friends Café of Hume. The date for next year’s Alumni will be Saturday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. In the past it has been at 7:00 p.m. but we have voted to change the time to 6:00 p.m. Please make note of this change for next year.

A retirement reception was held on Sunday, June 4th for Mr. Kirk Hart as the Hume High School. Mr. Hart had an awesome impact on all the students he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed at Hume but assured everyone he would be back to sub. Mr. Hart was presented a plaque by Superintendent Scott Morrison.

The O5O Club held the noon carry in dinner on Monday, June 5 with lots of delicious food. It is always wonderful to be able to gather together for food and fellowship. The next carry –in dinner will be held on June 19 at the Hume Community Center.

This weekend coming up is our annual Hume city wide garage sale and city wide clean up. There will be a dumpster placed up town, but please be sure to check with city hall on what can be dumped in there as there are a few things that they can not take.

The Fair Board held a work day last Saturday. They began replacing seats on the existing bleachers and replacing the fence destroyed by the tornado. Fair dates this year are August 1 through August 5. We are looking for Rodeo Queen Candidates ages 13 and up and Prince and Princess Candidates ages 5 to 12 years of age. If interested contact any fair board member. My apologies that I haven’t had any news in the last couple of weeks, if anyone has any news items they would like to share please let me know.

Obituary - Doris Helen Prothe

Doris Helen Prothe, age 95, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Friday June 2, 2017. She was born on September 2, 1921 the daughter of Lloyd and Alice Eckhart Jenkins. She graduated from high school and attended nursing school. She married Kenneth Prothe on May 23, 1944 at Los Angeles, California. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1992. 

She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Martin and a brother Paul Jenkins. Doris worked as the director of the Pleasanton Housing Authority for many years. She was a member of the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star, and the VFW Auxiliary. 

Doris is survived by her daughter Penny Johnson and husband Steve, two grandsons, Kenny Johnson and Meredith and their children Bryce and Neyla, and John Johnson and Christy and children Brianna and Aly.

Private Graveside was held 2 pm Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Two arrested for sexual misconduct in Eldorado Springs park

 Joseph M. Burnett Jr.

On June 4, 2017, officers responded to the 1100 block of South Main Street, Lion's Club Park, concerning a report of Sexual Misconduct. 

The investigation revealed that two subjects were having sexual intercourse in the presence of bystanders.

Angela K. Barlow

The investigation resulted in the arrests of Joseph M. Burnett Jr. 39, and Angela K. Barlow, 37, of El Dorado Springs charging them with Sexual Misconduct in the First Degree. Officers completed a probable cause statement for these charges.

Officers received a Cedar County Warrant, charging Burnett with Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child Under 15 and Sexual Misconduct, with no bond. 

Officers also received a Cedar County Warrant, charging Barlow with Sexual Misconduct Involving a Child Under 15 and Sexual Misconduct, with no bond. They were transported to the Cedar County Jail pending court appearance.

Obituary - Willis Everett Baker

Willis Everett Baker, age 92, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Willis was born March 16, 1925, in Pleasanton, the son of Willis and Sadie Baker.

He graduated from Pleasanton High School. Upon graduating from high school in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII and the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. 

He was an officer aboard the USS Grasp, a salvage diving ship. He attended Kansas University to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering.

After the service he returned to Pleasanton. He married Francis Schmitz and worked in the family grocery business and cattle farm until his retirement.  Fran preceded him in death in 2016.

Willis was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, Linn County Museum, Rotary Club and other civic organizations.
Willis is survived by two sons, Stew and Philip.

There will be a memorial at 11 a.m. July 15, 2017, at Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton.

Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Updated Obituary - Jacqueline Claire "Jackie" Thompson

Jacqueline Claire "Jackie" Thompson 

Jacqueline Claire "Jackie" Thompson of Harrisonville, Missouri was born February 24, 1930 in Portales, New Mexico the daughter of Jackson Larimore and Frances Lorean (Draffern) Maxwell. She departed this life in Saturday, June 3, 2017 surrounded by love and family at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 10 days.

Jackie was employed as a secretary for several doctor's offices in San Antonio, Galveston and Fort Worth, Texas until her retirement. She enjoyed being with her family, sewing, quilting and crocheting. Jackie had lived in Weatherford, Texas before moving to Harrisonville in 2005.

Besides her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her three brothers, Thomas, Larry and Dale Maxwell.

Jackie is survived by four daughters, Linda Brown (Bill), Austin, Texas, Nancy Mestemaker (David), Weatherford, Texas, Joannie Queen, Liberal, Kansas, Gilda Scott (John Dreher), Harrisonville, Missouri; nineteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 6, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggest that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Patriot Riders.