Police Searching for rural Ft. Scott Kansas man

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August 2, 2017
It took 6 minutes to start tracking down a suspect after we asked for your help identifying a phone number. Several of you then provided further information which has led us to identify LEVI RODEBUSH as the no-good thief who first stole a bicycle in Yates Center and then acquired a tractor with a hay baler. He stole other items and then traded the tractor out for a truck in western Allen County. Done with his thieving he headed towards home, the Fort Scott area. Deputies picked up his trail near Iola and tracked with him into Bourbon County where he wrecked out and fled.


The Allen County (Kansas) Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance in locating this WANTED person. The public should never make any attempt to apprehend or detain any wanted person.

If you have information as to the location of this or any other wanted person, please contact the Allen County Sheriff's Office at 620-365-1400 or Allen County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or download and use the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips App at www.p3tips.com.

You can remain anonymous.


From the Allen County Kansas Sheriff's Office

Old School: Making sorghum is a hot, sticky job

Willis Sexson

It has been several years since the WMAT&MA held an Fall Festival, but when the show first began the first weekend in October Frontier Village would come back to life. One of the biggest attractions we held was cooking sorghum. We would like to share a small article that was written by Connie Henley about our fall festival and one of our late members Mr. Willis Sexson.

Taken from:
Gas Engine Magazine
Sgt. C.H. Henley
September/October 1988

Each fall for the past several years, this club has had a fall get-together and festival, on the first weekend in October at Adrian, MO.

As with all growing clubs, one project has come to the front and is an increasing pleasure to watch and be a part of. Your club could also gain from this one's experience.

The project-sorghum molasses- from the field, to the press, to the boiling vat, to the capped jar on the breakfast table. It returns the club at least $1000 each year and is only limited by the available man and woman power. They sell out before it's ever made!

The Adrian club had a very active member and his wife who had moved into town from their farm, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Sexson.

He offered his old sorghum press from the old farm. The club said 'sure, bring it on.' Willis supervised rebuilding the old press, bearing, etc. and putting it on a base for use. He then built a new boiler vat and his family supervised the cooking off required to make molasses.

This all came about during the past three years.

Last summer, to the sorrow of the club, Willis passed away. His family followed in his footsteps and the sorghum cook-off went off as usual, this past October. Plus, the club made a memorial to Willis and mounted it near the sorghum works.

Well done Adrian!

Making Sorghum molasses is a hot, sticky job

-courtesy WMAT&MA Facebook page

Updated Obituary - Larry J. Seal

Larry J. Seal

Larry J. Seal, 64, of Clinton, Missouri died Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at the Westwood Living Center in Clinton.

He was born September 18, 1952 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Alfred Warren Seal and Patricia E. (Cochran) Seal. He married Mary E. Koch in Johnson County, Kansas on October 6, 2001, and she survives of the home.

Larry was employed as facility director with the Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Ks. He retired in 2010 after twenty-four years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Navy. He enjoyed his volunteer work with Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. A few of Larry's hobbies were bike riding, boating, fishing, walking and any exercise.

In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by one daughter, Katie Hooks, Overland Park, Ks.; one son, Christopher Koch and wife Ellen, Lee's Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jasmyne, T.J., Taelynn, and Theo; one sister, Patty Westerfield, Bossier City, Louisiana; nephew, Johnny Westerfield, Bossier City, La.; many additional nieces and nephews, and great nephew, Damien Westerfield.

A Celebration of Life for Larry will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Hardship Fund setup for Tomi Pasteur & Family

Alright Bates County we need your help! 

Everyone always says if you need anything let me know. This is the time we need your help!!

This is my twin sister Tomi Pasteur. She's going through a tough time: injured husband, injured kid, flooded house. We greatly appreciate any support that can be given. 

You can donate to the fundraiser account we have created to help her. If you would like to help please click the link below:

Link:
www.youcaring.com/TomiPasteur

Two injured in St. Clair County motorcycle accident

On 8/1/17 around 8:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in St. Clair County responded to a one vehicle motorcycle accident on Missouri 13 Highway at Osceola, Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2012 Can-Am Spyder driven by 49 year old Edward L. Mildfeldt of Springfield, Missouri struck a deer in the roadway.

Edward L. Mildfeldt sustained moderate injures in this accident and he was transported by ambulance to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment.

The bike sustained moderate damages in this accident and it was towed from the scene by Bray's Tow of Osceola.

A second motorcycle a 2006 Kawasaki Ninja driven by 48 year old Karen E. Mildfeldt also struck a deer in the roadway.

She sustained minor injures in this accident and she was transported by ambulance to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri for treatment. 

Urich teen injured in Cass County rollover

On 8/1/17 around 9:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Cass County along with Cass County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident on Missouri 7 Highway North Outer Road just west of Lutheran Road.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 17 year old Logan L. Armstrong of Urich, Missouri traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a ditch and overturning.

Mr. Armstrong sustained minor injuries in this accident and he was transported to Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri for treatment.

The vehicle was totaled and towed from the scene by Johnson's Tow. 

Joplin man arrested in Bates County

On 8/1/17 around 9:39pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 50 year old Joe H. Bresee of Joplin, Missouri.

Mr. Bresee was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated.

He was booked into the Bates County Detention Center and is currently listed as bondable.

75th Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo off and running

The 75th Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo kicked off tonight with a Ham and Bean Dinner and a Draft Horse Pull in the arena.

Tomorrow a ice cream social will be held at 6:30pm in the city park with a dedication of the park benches and gospel singing in the bandstand starting at 7:00pm.

Come on out and enjoy the Rodeo starting at 8pm on Saturday followed by a street dance with local band Breakaway preforming!

We would like to thank Robin Williams for letting us use her great photos of the Draft Horse Pull tonight.

You can view a full schedule of events below:

Photo #1 Courtesy of Robin Williams 

Photo #2 Courtesy of Robin Williams 

Photo #3 Courtesy of Robin Williams 

Photo #4 Courtesy of Robin Williams 

Photo #5 Courtesy of Robin Williams