Lamar Police Department make arrest in burglaries

On 11/02/2021, the Lamar Police Department took a report of a burglary at The Grind Coffee Shop here in Lamar. On 11/08/2021, we received two more reports of business burglaries, the Tea Shirt Shoppe and Robert Harney Auto Shop.

After many hours and a thorough investigation, we are currently concluding this investigation.

Cody B. Haggard, 20, of Lamar, MO, has been taken into custody for three counts of 2nd Degree Burglary and for Resisting Arrest.

Probable Cause Affidavits have been submitted to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for review for formal charges.

El Dorado Springs man seriously injured in Vernon County motorcycle accident

On November 10th around 2:00 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County along with Vernon County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident on Route AA around 5 miles south of Schell City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 1991 Honda Motorcycle driven by 36 year old Jason L. Tramel of El Dorado Springs, Missouri ran off the roadway in a curve, struck an embankment and barbwire fence.

Mr. Tramel sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri for treatment.

View crash report below: 

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=210584981

Police chase in Cass County

We, at the Peculiar Police Department, always want to push out factual and timely information when a major incident occurs. Regarding this morning’s incident, here are the facts as we know them:

The Belton Police were initially called about the suspect illegally dumping trash and driving like a maniac. They pursued for a short time, but disengaged once the suspect got into Raymore. The City of Raymore received reports of the suspect driving through yards and wreaking havoc, but he left Raymore and went south on J Hwy. Thereafter, the Peculiar Police received reports of the same suspect doing donuts and driving off road near J Hwy and Brockview.

When our officers first encountered him, he was already driving off road and through yards without any police involvement. Our officers tried to stop him, but once he went into a tree line away from residences and civilians, we stopped chasing him. It was at that point, he drove back into residential neighborhoods and began driving crazy again, and was then pursued by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

He wrecked on 211th St. and was taken into custody, at which point the truck was discovered to be stolen. The safety of the public is always our primary concern, and this particular person was determined to threaten that safety, long before law enforcement was ever involved.

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Obituary - Larry Hetherington

Larry Hetherington age 69, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at their home in Harrisonville, Mo. Larry was a survivor of small cell lung cancer but lost his long-fought battle against COPD on November 8, 2021.

Larry was born on August 1, 1952, in Clinton, Mo. to Ralph and Dorothy Hetherington. He was the older brother of Mary Sue Hetherington. He graduated from Ray-pec High School in 1970. Then on August 17, 1973, Larry married his soulmate, Linda Kay Goss. They remained happily married for 48 years and blessed their union with 3 strong willed but big-hearted boys. Larry worked for Missouri Department of Transportation where he retired with 32 years of service.

Larry was proceeded in death by his dad Ralph, mom Dorothy and sister Mary.

He is survived by his wife Linda, of the home, sons Larry (Dale) Jr and wife Nichole of Warsaw, Mo, Brian and wife Charla of Harrisonville, MO, Clint and wife Jennifer of Peculiar, Mo. His grandchildren Brooklyn, Taylor, Austin and wife Harli, Colter, Ashley and Anne Marie. Step-grandchildren Danielle and husband James, Joseph and Kristofer and 10 great grandchildren.

Larry enjoyed watching his boys grow up. They spent many hours out and the ball parks watching the boys play baseball. On the weekends they would pack up and head to the lake. There they would enjoy camping, fishing and skiing. Besides his family time Larry enjoyed giving back to the youth of the community. He served as a board member for the youth building, he was a Cub Master for Pack 3 and a Scout Master for Troop 240. Scouting was such a big part of Larry’s life as he was an active member for over 35 years. In those years he would go to summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation where he became a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say as a Hard-way Warrior. His passion for scouting has continued through his sons and grandchildren. Larry has touched the lives of so many people, he was an honest and hard-working man and his absence will deeply be felt by all.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 6:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation with inurnment in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Ross Lee Wainscott

Funeral services for Ross Wainscott of Ballard, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, November 12 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Ballard, Missouri. Contributions to Gideons or Walnut Grove Cemetery. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ross Lee Wainscott, age 85 of Ballard, Missouri died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 31, 1936 to Arthur Boone “Bud” and Ruth Ann Tompkins Wainscott in Ballard, Missouri.

Ross is survived by his wife of 65 years, Wanda K. Wainscott of the home; two sons, Chuck Wainscott and wife Susan of Raymore, Missouri and Paul Wainscott and wife Cindy of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Teresa Badger of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Lea Ann Shulse and friend Mel Schroeder of East Lynne, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rosellen Wainscott, Rose Harris and Erma Wainscott all of Butler, Missouri, Charles and Louise Carroll of Harrisonville, Missouri and Thomas Carroll of Appleton City, Missouri; 32 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Kathryn Lee Wainscott; brothers, James “J.B.” and wife June, John “Les,” Robert Henry, Larry and Ronnie; sisters, Dorene Cramer and husband Lynne and Norma Wainscott; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruby and Floyd Johnson, Lina Lou and Virgil Allen, Marjorie and Joe Craig, Bob and Jessie Paxton, Bobbie Joe Carroll and Dora Carroll.

The Museum Minute: Hangin’ Rope Ordered

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 

(660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of November 10

1848 Settlers in Bates Co report sleet up to 3 feet deep.

1869 J.W. Hannah, a Butler hardware man, orders a special hangman’s rope, from Saint Louis, for Bates Co Sheriff Smith, to use December 17 on Theopholis R. Freeman, who murdered Jas Westbrook October 16th.

1881 The electric light is tested, in Butler, but because of not enough wire, the test isn’t satisfactory. Those who were expecting glorious light were Badgley Bros, Paul Dickerson’s, Chas Endre’s Restaurant, George Miers & the Bates County National Bank.

1888 George R. Sweeny, superintendent of the Keith & Perry coal mine, Rich Hill, and Dr. Allen the company’s physician, leave for Pittsburg Kansas to view the mine disaster, where at least 39 died in the past few days.

1918 In less than 35 years, the town of Foster has gone from 2,000 population to about 400.

1940 Lester Kahn and Harry Kohn take over the Grover Gilbert Chevrolet car agency, Gilbert had been in business since 1928 (Corner Hardware location, new cars were stored on the second floor).

1942 The two cannon barrels and ten shell casings are removed from the War Memorial on the northwest corner of the Courthouse lawn, and the German field piece, at Oak Hill Cemetery, is taken by Sam LeeMasters, Butler junk dealer, for the war effort, all donated by the America Legion Post #46. Charles L. Fisk donates living plants and shrubs to replace the scrap metal pieces. 

1943 Because of the nationwide tire rationing, Marvin Cumpton’s Skelly service station is now recapping tires, Butler (Pine and Main streets).

1951 The Fahnestock quartet, of Butler, wins first place at the Talent Contest at the Ivanhoe Temple in Kansas City.

1987 Merle Hedges, of Butler, places 4th in the Seniors Division of the recent Missouri Corn Shucking Championship held near Marshall, Mo.

1993 The Rich Hill Tigers football team defeat Osceola 16 to 15 to claim the district championship.

Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

Sumner, Craig to Sumner, Jamie Lt 7 Bl 3 Sprague, Original Town Of+

Tolle, Steven to Tolle, Sam Str 26-42-32 //Se

Dak Farm, Llc to Pannell, Tim Str 35-40-30 //Sw

Watts, Timothy A to 3rd Street Lofts, Llc Lt 105 Town Company’s First Addn+

Bridges, Christopher Michael to Pugh, Cory Lt 15 Glenbrook Farms

Murray, Shawna to Hines, David A Lt 10 Bl 83 Walnut Nka Foster+

Rodriguez, Raul to Gabriel, Mary Elizabeth Lt 5 Bl 12 Gilbert Heights+

Pruitt, Douglas G to Dodds, Cody L. Lt 4 Brooks’ Ridge Subd P4/55

Anderson, Melissa A. to Anderson, Melissa A. (Trustee) Lt 12 Bennetts Subd

Peters, Dustin Chase to Talcott, Michael L Str 31-41-32 //Se

Everley, Charles F to Thomas, Timothy N Str 20-38-32 //Ne

Mcelwain, Michael G to Peters, Dustin Chase Lt 3 Lynwood Estate

Culler, Jeremy M to Nissen, Hunter Lt 8 Bl 21 West Side Addn

Fletcher, Austin to Dry Creek Construction, Llc Str 15-39-33 //Se

Algiere, Tammy to Mccann, Robert H Ii Str 1-38-30 //Ne

Fillpot, Bud to Swarnes, Michael Lt 5 Bl 58 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Funk, John W.to Muhlbach, Christopher Lt 2 Bl 1 Thompsons Addn

Pannell, Tim to Kagarice, Luke R. Str 11-41-30

Parks, Brian to Thomas, Michael John Str 16-41-29 //Se

Mcwhorter, Sharon L. to Robertson, Randall Str 2-40-31 //Sw

Coffman, Gary F to Lindsay, Tommie E. Jr. Lt 1 Bl 7 Thompsons Addn

Regan, Linda to Mcwhorter, Sharon Lt 1 Bl 4 William’s Addn

Caple, Matthew A to Nitsche Family Trust 6-10-2009 Str 22-40-31 //Se

Nisely, Malissa K. to Rich, Calan Lt 7 Bl 86 Walnut Nka Foster+

Askew, Ronald Dean to Askew, Cody Ray Str 28-42-29

Cox, Matthew Aaron to Close, Wayne Str 21-41-29 //Sw

Gunnels, Deborah Jane to Gunnels, Jay Dee Str 16-42-33 //Sw

Hartman, Michael W. to Hartman, Michael W. Str 3-42-31

Heiman, Douglas J. to Heiman, Douglas J. (Trustee) Str 4-39-33

Heiman, Douglas J. to Heiman, Douglas J. (Trustee) Str 32-40-30

Heiman, Doug to Heiman, Douglas J. (Trustee) Str 32-40-30 //Nw

Heiman, Doug J. to Heiman, Douglas J. (Trustee) Str 33-40-32 //Nw

Nash, Alexandra Mitchell Hailey to Nash, Joshua Gray Str 29-42-31 //Sw

Winegardner, Susan (Trustee) to Cox, Amy Elizabeth Str 21-41-39 //Sw

Porter, Nicolas B. (Trustee) to Citizens Bank Of Amsterdam Bl 25 Walton’s Second Addn+

Hess, Margaret E. Trust 04-01-1986 to Hess, James Phillip Trust 04-01-1986 Lt 410 Country South Ext. #4

Parker Trust 02-11-2014 to Mcelwain, Michael G. Lt 413 Country South Ext. #4+

Marriage License:

Blomquist, Joshua Joe and Smiley, Jozie Mae

Mccoy, Larry Ray and Swarnes, Paula Rayanne

Biggs, Ronald Duane and Young, Kerri Ann

Irwin, Larry Dean and Lacey, Courtney Nicole

Berwald, Michael Wade and Greene, Amber Marie

Piepmeier, Tyler Dean and Chandler, Allie Kay

Birdwell, Tyler Johnson and Burton, Bethany Mae Lynn

The Times, They Are A’Changin’

What's Up by Leroy Cook

There’s no better time of year than fall to exercise one’s wings. Over the weekend, south winds kicked in to bring temperatures into the 70s, while the clear dry air provided unlimited visibility. As morning’s chilled, techniques have had to adapt. Once the proper priming fuel was administered engines sprang quickly to life, eager to provide propulsion in the dense cool air.

A bunch of airplanes were out, and some of the transient aircraft we spotted included a Cessna 182, an RV-4 homebuilt, a Pitts Special biplane, a Piper Archer and a Beech Bonanza V35. Local pilots taking to the air were Randy Miller in the Cessna Skyhawk, Jeff Arnold in a Cessna 172, Eric Eastland giving flight instruction in Cessna 150s and your faithful scribe on maintenance ferry runs. Chris Hall cranked up the Beech King Air E90 for a few skydive jump runs before retiring it for winter storage.

After what seemed nearly a year-long stretch of Daylight Saving Time, most pilots were ready for the weekend’s change. We were all getting tired of stumbling around in the pre-dawn dark to get a morning flight organized. It’ll take a while to get used to heading for the hangar at 5 p.m. but I’ll take the trade-off. God’s Time is good enough for me.

The fight over GPS interference and 5G cell phone service continues. The FCC recently sold rights to frequencies close to those used for satellite navigation, netting $43 billion for the thirsty U.S. Treasury, but only over the protests of GPS users, who are worried that the weak signals from space will be distorted by cell towers. We have to remember that GPS was originally developed by and for the military, even though it has been adopted by civilian users worldwide, as if they have a god-given right to it. The Global Positioning System is now vital for everything from drone strikes to Uber pickups. Whether it’s worth risking sat-nav service for better bandwidth is an on-going debate.

So, in last week’s column we asked the question “where can you see a DC-3 airliner perched atop a building in Kansas City?” The answer is, just off Southwest Boulevard, at the Roasterie coffee-roasting concern on 27th Street, where it gets attention and signifies the firm’s “air roasted” bean-roastingtechnique. The old Gooney Bird was once a mosquito sprayer, now it’s a signpost. For next time, tell us who Chicago’s O’Hare airport was named for. You can send your answer to kochhaus1@gmail.com.