Garden City man Charged in Drug Related Death

Cass Co –Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Garden City man for involuntary manslaughter, assault and distribution of a controlled substance related to the death of a Harrisonville woman that took place on March 19, 2021, in Garden City, MO.

 
On March 19, 2021, deputies were called to a residence in the 100 block of Main St in Garden City for an unresponsive female. Garden City EMS transported Amy M. McConville, 39, of Harrisonville, to Cass Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.

The Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Ms. McConville’s cause of death was from methamphetamine and fentanyl intoxication.

Investigators with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office identified Kyle P. Calhoun, 33, Garden City as the person who supplied the drugs to the victim. Investigators were able to identify two more victims hospitalized as a result of drugs allegedly given to them by Mr. Calhoun. Those victims recovered following hospitalization with life threatening conditions.

“The charges in this nearly yearlong case are the result of a complex investigation that took hundreds of man hours. The loss of any life is tragic and we will continue to remove dangerous drugs from our community and those who distribute them,” said Sheriff Jeff Weber.

The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office charged Kyle P. Calhoun with Class C Felony of Involuntary Manslaughter First Degree.

He is currently held in the Cass County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.

Obituary - Michael Lee Anderson

Graveside services for Mike Anderson of Hillsdale, Michigan formerly of Butler, Missouri, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri under direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Michael “Mike” Lee Anderson, age 82 of Hillsdale, Michigan died Friday, February 25, 2022 at his home in Michigan. He was born July 21, 1939 to Herbert E. and Lena Ardell Skaggs Anderson at the old hospital in Butler, Missouri.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Dana Anderson of Denmark; a brother, Tim Anderson and wife Mary of San Antonio, Texas; a nephew, Derek Anderson and wife Maria of Austin, Texas; a niece, Melani Ferguson and husband Doug of Dallas, Georgia; great-nephews and nieces, Mallory, Garrett, Nicholas and Caroline; and great-great-nephews, Anderson and Gibbs. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin siblings Richard and Rachel.

Bates County April 5 Sample Ballot

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Bates County Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses

 As recorded February 21st-25th

Kendall, John to Fischbach, Mark R Lt 14 Wemola Acres+

Pruitt, Larry to Rinauro, Brian Str 13-42-33 //Sw

Sargent, Lance E. to Heiman Agri-Service, Inc. Lt 1 Bl 11 West Side Addn

Romi, Ethan N. to Rusk, Alexander L. Lt 24 Glenbrook Farms

Freedom Mortgage Corp to Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development Lt 3 Bl 1 Scott’s Addn

Garren, Larry Dale to Garren, Larry Dale Str 12-40-30

Fennewald, Jerry to Fenewald, Jason Dale Str 14-39-29 //Ne

Irwin, Keith C. to Acevedo, Jose Bl 2 Reese’s Addn+

Fletcher, Jordan to Swarnes, Matthew Lt 1 Bl 23 Town Company’s First Addn+

Avery, Stefanie to Langley, Karen Lt 85 Adrian, Original Town Of

Thompson, Frank G. to Fink, Roger Lt 4 Bl 10 South Drexel+

Varns, Jack to Parker, Don Str 7-40-30 //Ne

Burk, Shain A. to Burk, Shain (Trustee) Lt 3 Bl 10 Gilbert Heights

Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 to Tindle, Todd R Lt 105 Adrian, Original Town Of

Amerihome Mortgage Co to Underwood, James Michael Lt 171 Town Company’s First Addn

Lincoln, David L to Lincoln, Tyler Str 5-41-31 //Ne

Cooper, Rhonda to Rc & Rc Llc Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Rc & Rc Llc to Brooks, Daniel Str 9-38-31 //Nw

Cox, James to Champlin, Karen Lt 10 Bl 182 Town Company’s Second Addn+

Huddleston, Karen to Huddleston, Karen Lt 10 Bl 182 Town Company’s Second Addn+

Marriage license:

Shaner, Brandon Lee and Thomas, Deborah Gail

Courthouse Work Ongoing...

 Following work to fix a drainage issue around the Bates county courthouse, concerns have been raised regarding how it has been left in the meantime which includes a rock formation on the west side and gravel fill in the sidewalk.

Mid America Live spoke with the Bates county commissioners regarding these issues and was assured that while the drainage issue has been corrected (which now vectors rainwater away from the building instead into the basement) there are still things to be done soon including laying of a new sidewalk that will allow a ‘green area’ between the sidewalk and the building- and a new arrangement regarding the rock formation that will be more appealing for the courtyard. Stay tuned for updates.

Snead Officially Selected For Treasurer Duty

 

Butler City Clerk Corey Snead has been selected to serve as Treasurer for the Missouri City Clerks & Finance Association according to confirmation received on February 18. Deletra Hudson, Nominating Committee Chairperson, says he will officially take the position alongside President Amy Edwards of Platte City and Secretary Deanna Jones of Berkeley, Mo. as all three will be sworn in during an official ceremony later this month. 

While serving the MoCCFOA Snead will continue his position as city clerk of Butler. Congratulations Corey!

Rosie Cutshaw Named Parade Grand Marshal

 

What started with just a few folks a decade back, has grown to a widely known area tradition- the Annual Amsterdam St. Patrick’s Day Parade and this year’s Grand Marshal will be A-town resident Rosie Cutshaw. The 10th annual parade will get underway at 2 pm March 12th rain or shine. You don’t have to be from Amsterdam to join the fun... everyone is encouraged to get your float together and come over a week from this Saturday.

Get Involved: Town-to-Village Community Water Well Project

 The key word in the Town-to-Village Community Water Well Project is community. Our community comes together to work, play, worship, socialize, and help one another. When we see a neighbor in need, our community takes action. This project is an opportunity to do the same on a global level. If we can provide clean water for even one village, our community can make an impact. We can give a better quality of life on a day-to-day basis to those whose community is in the same situation as it’s neighbors and without the resources needed to help themselves.

The goal is to raise at least $10,000 to send to Charity Water, a Better Business Bureau approved charity. They use 100% of money donated to the clean water projects. They do this by having all overhead costs (office, employees, etc,) paid for by philanthropists. After the project is complete, they send information, including pictures and GPS coordinates, of how and where the money was used. This information will be made public and a display donated to the Bates County museum.

In order for the community to feel ownership of the results, let’s all get involved. Different local organizations, schools, youth groups, and businesses could all help meet this goal. Three thousand five hundred dollars has already been raised while trying to get the information out to the community. Thank you to all who have helped and/or donated so far. Donations can be made anytime at Carpenter’s Cup or Community First Bank. 

If any group or organization would like to get involved or would like more information, call Debbie Norman at (660)200-5736. Your efforts will be appreciated and recognized in local media. Let’s do this thing! -courtesy Debbie Norman