Thursday, August 18, 2022
Rain & Storms Possible Friday
Rain & t-storms return Friday. Widespread severe weather is not expected but a few storms could be strong with hail and gusty winds possible. Showers may linger into Saturday morning.
Obituary - Harriet Greenwood Bledsoe
Harriet Greenwood Bledsoe was born September 5, 1940 in Adrian, Missouri to Alfred and Blanche Snyder Greenwood. She grew up in Bates County and worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide in Appleton City. Harriet loved her sports, especially her Kansas City Chiefs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Dorothy Bennett, sister Susan Sheridan, and brother James Greenwood. Harriet is survived by her brother Larry Greenwood and wife Linda, brother Aaron Greenwood and wife Lela, brother Frank Greenwood and wife Glenna, sister Joyce Walsh, brother Bill Greenwood and wife Nicki, sister Lucille Dawson and husband Gary, niece Christine Frost, “son” Duane Scrogham, along with many other nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Max Motors Dealership Adds Fifth Ford Franchise Location
Currently, Max Motors Dealerships now comprises nine franchises, eleven dealerships, and two collision centers, located in five Missouri cities: Richmond, Belton, Harrisonville, Butler, Nevada and Manhattan, Kansas.
The Swafford Family has been in the car business for 67 years. Vice President, Rob Swafford says, “We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees, loyalty of our customers, ongoing business partnerships, and friendships. We are pleased to announce the sale of our Ford dealership to the Max Motors Family of Dealerships. We are confident the Max organization will bring excellent sales and service experience to our market area, and offer expanded services at the dealership in the future.”
Max Motors Dealerships is proud to step in and continue our path of excellence with a new Ford dealership in Richmond, Missouri. With the purchase of Swafford Ford, this will be Max Motors’ fifth Ford Dealership, Bob Jacaway said. We’re really excited to come to the company. We’re humbled to be able to purchase this store,” he said, sharing that he and his partner have a combined 70 years in the car business. ‘We have children in the business, so for us, we’re trying to create a legacy for our kids.”
The General Manager of Max Ford of Richmond, will be Howard Lonsdale. Howard has worked in the Northland Car Business for 30 years and the last 14 year’ focused on the Ford Dealerships. Howard is excited about bringing his experience to Richmond, continuing the strong team that Swafford has created, and helping all Ford Plan purchasers, including accepting all Ford X, Z, D, and P Ford Plans.
The mission of Max Motors Dealerships is to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the Midwest by providing the best opportunity for its team members, customers, communities, and the manufacturers they represent.
The Swafford Family has been in the car business for 67 years. Vice President, Rob Swafford says, “We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our employees, loyalty of our customers, ongoing business partnerships, and friendships. We are pleased to announce the sale of our Ford dealership to the Max Motors Family of Dealerships. We are confident the Max organization will bring excellent sales and service experience to our market area, and offer expanded services at the dealership in the future.”
Max Motors Dealerships is proud to step in and continue our path of excellence with a new Ford dealership in Richmond, Missouri. With the purchase of Swafford Ford, this will be Max Motors’ fifth Ford Dealership, Bob Jacaway said. We’re really excited to come to the company. We’re humbled to be able to purchase this store,” he said, sharing that he and his partner have a combined 70 years in the car business. ‘We have children in the business, so for us, we’re trying to create a legacy for our kids.”
The General Manager of Max Ford of Richmond, will be Howard Lonsdale. Howard has worked in the Northland Car Business for 30 years and the last 14 year’ focused on the Ford Dealerships. Howard is excited about bringing his experience to Richmond, continuing the strong team that Swafford has created, and helping all Ford Plan purchasers, including accepting all Ford X, Z, D, and P Ford Plans.
The mission of Max Motors Dealerships is to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the Midwest by providing the best opportunity for its team members, customers, communities, and the manufacturers they represent.
Shots fired in Cass County Pursuit
On August 18, 2022, at approximately 12:07 am Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle on 7 Highway, just north of Pleasant Hill. The driver refused to stop his vehicle and a pursuit ensued.
Detectives with the Kansas City Police Department are investigating the shooting. The suspect is not in custody at this time.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol was able to successfully deploy a tire deflation device on 50 Highway near 291 Highway. The suspect continued to travel through Raytown and into Kansas City. The driver lost control of the vehicle Blue Parkway, just west of Elmwood, in Kansas City Missouri.
Once the vehicle came to rest, the suspect fired several shots in the direction of the deputies. No deputies were struck by the gunfire, and no law enforcement officers returned fire. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the search for the suspect..
Once the vehicle came to rest, the suspect fired several shots in the direction of the deputies. No deputies were struck by the gunfire, and no law enforcement officers returned fire. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the search for the suspect..
Detectives with the Kansas City Police Department are investigating the shooting. The suspect is not in custody at this time.
Nevada High School Open House Today!
Returning 10th-12th Graders can visit any time between 10 am to 4:15 pm. Please enter through the south lobby doors by the office.
Freshmen and New students will have an Orientation that runs from 4:30 to 6 pm.
Please enter through the south lobby doors and report to the gym. Student attendance is highly encouraged at the Orientation. Parent attendance is optional.
**Locker checkout is available for all students this day**
Obituary - Robert Hyser Clayton
On August 2, 1992 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen Kay McGee of Centerville, Kansas. They made their home in Olathe, Kansas and had just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Kay; two brothers, Todd and John; and one sister, Kim.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Obituary - Raymond Edward Rotert
Visitation will precede Mass from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Officiating at Mass will be the Most Reverend James V. Johnston and Father Jason Koch. Interment will follow Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Heartland Hospice and may be left at the church the day of Mass or left at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO.
Raymond Edward Rotert was born on February 5, 1935, the son of Joseph Mary and Clara (Hake) Rotert. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri on August 16, 2022. He was the fourth of five children. Raymond grew up in the Montrose area, where he graduated from Montrose High School in 1953. He worked at the Rotert Brothers Garage until 1959 when he began a career at Peabody Coal Company as a heavy equipment mechanic. He retired in 1987 when the mine closed. During this time, Raymond married Sara Jo Steinbach on April 4, 1964, his wife of 58 years, and to this union two children were born: Matthew and Karen.
His family was the most important thing in his life, especially his granddaughters. Raymond was a very hard worker, whose hobby was buying and selling cars. He dearly enjoyed watching car races and Kansas City Chiefs, so-long-as they were winning. Raymond enjoyed cruising around Montrose leisurely, where he shared much local history and genealogy with his friends. Apart from this, he was a dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he attended all his life.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Mary and Clara (Hake) Rotert and his stepmother, Dorothy; his brothers: Clarence and Wilbur Rotert; two sisters, Alvina Cole and Joan Widmer; and a life-long friend, R.H. Brownsberger.
He is survived by his wife, Sara; son, Fr. Matthew Rotert; his daughter, Karen (Chris) Lasswell; two granddaughters, Payton and Riley Lasswell; along with many extended family and good friends, who will miss him dearly.
Include Safety In Your Plans For Labor Day Weekend
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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2022 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to travel safely and observe all Missouri laws.
As you plan your Labor Day weekend, incorporate safety into every facet:
· choosing your route,
· making sure your equipment is in good working condition,
· being aware of and following Missouri's traffic and boating laws,
· driving your vehicle or vessel courteously, and
· wearing a seat belt or a life jacket.
Help ensure a safer Labor Day weekend for everyone.
In Missouri, 11 people died and 458 were injured in 1,124 traffic crashes over the 2021 Labor Day holiday. This means one person was killed or injured every 10 minutes. Troopers arrested 109 people for driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.
The Labor Day holiday is also a busy boating weekend. In 2021, there were nine boating crashes which included one fatality and four injuries. There were no drownings over last year's Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested four people for boating while intoxicated during last year's counting period.
The 2022 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2022, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2022.
The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways and waterways. Troopers on the roadways will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists.
Marine enforcement troopers will be working to make our waterways safer during the holiday weekend. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and being courteous on the water. With more boats on the water, it is even more important to pay attention when operating a vessel. Remember: Smaller vessels should yield right-of-way to larger vessels. Boaters should avoid overloading their boat with too many passengers and always pay close attention to the boats around them.
Causing harm to another person or their property with an excessive boat wake may subject you to enforcement action or civil liability. Treat other boaters and property owners as you want to be treated. Life jackets save lives. Wear one when you are on or around water.
Never operate a vehicle or vessel while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision, coordination, and comprehension. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”
Never operate a vehicle or vessel while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision, coordination, and comprehension. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”
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