Rash of burglaries reported around the county

The Bates County Sheriff's Department has been busy investigating what seems to be a rash of thefts around the area over the last few days. Thieves don't seem to be targeting a particular area, as the burglaries being reported are not only in the outskirts, but in towns and close neighborhoods as well.

Considering a sluggish economy and with the holidays near, it might be expected that thieves are going to be busy. Here are some tips to help safeguard your property:

• Do as much as you can to make it look like someone is home when you're not. Leave a few lights on; leave a vehicle parked directly in front where it's readily visible. Leave an outside light on that will illuminate dark areas in the back or sides of your home. Close blinds or curtains and try leaving a radio playing fairly loud-this confuses thieves; they may think you just can't hear the doorbell, etc. Don't leave doors open on sheds.

• Avoid hiding keys in logical places, such as on top of the exterior door trim or under the mat. If you must hide keys, be creative- there are many things on the market such as a fake rock that holds a key discreetly

• Have your children answer the phone carefully if you're not nearby- a simple "Dad's in the shower" or "She's out back feeding the dogs" will suffice if the child is not certain who the caller is. Talk to your children and make a plan regarding such calls or what to do if a stranger is at the front door.

• Try not to leave the flag up on your mailbox for long periods of time-  put mail in the box in the morning instead of the night before. Have the post office hold your mail if you plan to be gone more than a few days. A stuffed mailbox is an obvious indication that you are not at home.

• Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye out, even if you are only going to be gone for a couple of days.

• Don't post info on Facebook or other social networking sites that might indicate that you are on vacation as thieves often use these sites to find homes to target. If you do post, make it sound like you are at home as usual and post with discretion about expensive purchases, such as that new flat screen TV you are so proud of. Social networking sites can be used against you when you least expect it.

• Lock your car. We are all guilty of not doing this down here and an unlocked car is easy prey. Don't leave mail or other items with your name or address on it in plain sight. The same for ipods, radar detectors, cell phones, etc. Slide them under the seat out of sight or lock them in the trunk.

Most of all be alert and report anything suspicious. Thieves are getting quite bold and move quickly; a timely sheriff's patrol response will better the odds of catching them with the goods- which makes for a much easier prosecution.

Bates County Live announces mirror web site

Bates County Live is growing and we have new readers coming on board every day. With that in mind, we want to make sure the news is available in the event of a problem (we all know how the internet can be at times)  so we have set up a 'mirror' web site that is hosted from another location which can be used at any time as well. The web site is BatesCountyNews.com and overall it has the same content as BatesCountyLive.com with just a few minor differences in the home page layout.

Our ongoing goal is to provide more (all) local news and information every day to our readers. We constantly troll other local news sources to see what we might have missed so we can be on the ball next time. With this in mind, we would like to remind everyone that we gladly welcome your news including engagement announcements, family reunions, church news, school news, anniversary announcements, promotions, scholarship winners, sports achievements- you name it......


We don't intend to compete with anyone else providing this information. However, we are trying to provide it using the conveniences of the internet including video, which you'll see more and more of on Bates County Live. Mostly, the internet allows for nearly instant updates regarding what's happening in the area.

Feel free to send us your news (and pics) by email at bateswire@hotmail.com or by calling 913-669-5848 or 913-219-4900 any time. Thanks again for your continued support and suggestions!

Notice from the office of Jim Platt, Treasurer

The Bates County court house will be open so taxes may be paid at the office of Jim Platt, Collector/Treasurer until 4:30 pm on December 31st.

The court house will be closed on Monday, January 3rd.

Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost contestants announced

The 2010 Butler Chamber of Commerce Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost contest is all set as this year's contestants have been named:


Madison Kennedy, 4, daughter of Jeremy and Natisha Kennedy 
Shayla Starks, 4, daughter of Christa Bradley
Hunter Stevens, 5, son of Nichole Knapp




Contestants in the contest will now begin selling Butler Chamber of Commerce coupon books for $6.00 and each book contains coupons that will provide substantial savings while you shop local businesses. Crowning of winners will be at noon on December 11th just prior to the Butler Christmas parade.


Winners of the Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost contest will enjoy a ride with Santa in the parade which starts at 1 pm.

Obituary - Sylvester "Junior" Mullen

Sylvester "Junior" Franklin Mullen, 81, Adrian, MO, died Friday, November 26, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice of Butler, 612 West Fort Scott Street, Butler, MO 64730.

Local forecast - a little more like November

Today

Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Obituary - Joe Gilliam

Funeral services for Joe Gilliam will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to N.R.A. or Missouri Department of Conservation.

Dwena Joseph Gilliam, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at his home in Butler. He was born July 22, 1922 to Dwen Banjamin and Susie Frances Browning Gilliam in Greenleaf, Kansas.


Joe is survived by his wife, Thelma Gilliam of Butler, Missouri; a son, Joe Gilliam Jr. and companion Mary of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Elaine Barnhart and husband David of Carthage, Missouri; three grandsons, Michael, Karl and Greg; and three great-grandchildren, Finley, Aidan and Liam. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rebecca; and two nephews.

Bates County 4-H hosting Tajikistan student

Just as 4-H goes beyond our doorstep and our county line, it also goes beyond our nation’s border.
Bates County 4-H is participating in the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) program this year by hosting Suha Sobirov a high school student from Tajikistan. Bud and Linda Mareth, of Butler, are serving as Suha’s host family. Suha, or Nick as he calls himself, is a student at Butler High School and will be staying with the Mareth’s until the end of the current school year.

Suha would like to become more acquainted with Bates County residents and has volunteered to speak to 4-H clubs, civic organizations, or any other group looking for a program for one of their meetings. If you would like to have the opportunity to listen to Suha share experiences from his home country and his thoughts on living in the United States, please contact Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, at the Bates County Extension Office at 660-679-4167 to schedule a speaking engagement.

The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) is a scholarship program administered by the U.S. Department of State through funding from the Freedom Support Act. The program provides opportunities for high school students from Eurasia (former Soviet Union, including: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan) to spend a year in the United States, living with a family and attending an American high school. The program was created in 1992 out of former Senator Bill Bradley’s conviction that the best way to ensure long-lasting peace and understanding between the U.S. and Eurasia is to enable young people to learn about democracy firsthand through experiencing it.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
NOV 22-26, 2010

Amiee J Miller v Lawrence D Renshaw III, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Michelle D Durham v Anthony W Durham, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

St v. Ronald D Rudder, probation revoked, previous sentence imposed of 5 years in MDOC, 120 day call back, sentence stayed until Feb 1, 2011. 

St v. David E Mealman, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC,  placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to enter and successfully complete 30 days at Substance Abuse Treatment, Defe. Shall not possession or consumealcoholic beverages or be in any establishment where sold/served, Defe. Shall be subject to random home/vehicle search. 

St v. David E Mealman, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, placed on probation for 5 years, given SES, Defe. To pay court costs, to get counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random  drug tests, random home/vehicle searches,  Defe. Shall not possess/consume alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, Defe. Shall perform 100 hours of community service. 

Rachelle M Morrison v Dwayne L Morrison, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Monday forecast

Today

Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

Obituary - Pete Henry

Pete Henry, 70 of Drexel, passed away Saturday, November 27 at his home in Drexel.

Pete was born April 14, 1940 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of John Stewart and Mary Theresa (Peckenpaugh) Henry.  He married Linda Ryan on January 19, 1962 in Kansas City.

Pete served in the U.S. Air Force, and was most proud of being a union electrician with I.B.E.W. 124.  He loved his family, hunting, fishing, and also farming.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold Henry.  He is survived by his wife Linda of the home; sons John and Pat Henry; as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6-8pm Tuesday, November 30 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel, (816) 657-4400, with a funeral service at 1pm Wednesday, November 31. Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions in Pete’s name are suggested to the American Lung Association, and may be left in care of the funeral home, PO Box 500, Drexel, MO  64742.

Local forecast

Today

Sunny...breezy. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy drizzle early in the morning. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Video highlights from the 1st Annual Adrian Christmas Parade

The first annual Christmas parade sponsored by the Adrian Chamber of Commerce was greeted with perfect weather and a large turnout of folks who came from all around the area to see the nearly 20 entries.

Winners are as follows:
Best overall float - Adrian Bit & Spur Saddle Club
Best overall performance - Adrian Dance Craze
Most creative theme - Adrian Elks Club
all three winners received $100 in Chamber Bucks

Deer causes rollover accident near Metz

Janice Carter, 54, of Hume received moderate injuries after losing control of her pickup while attempting to avoid a deer in the roadway on route MM, six miles West of Metz yesterday morning. Carter was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The truck, which had overturned and struck a fence, was totaled. The report shows she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through November 28, 2010

Sunday 1:30pm Youth-Adult

Kerry’s Team 25.5-10.5

Emily’s Team 22.0-14.0

Scott’s Team 21.0-15.0

Kerr Things 17.0-15.0

Pin Hitters 15.0-09.0

C J’s Team 06.5-21.5

    Nov 28: DID NOT BOWL.  League ends Apr 10, 2011.

Sun 10AM Hcp Trvl League

Westchester Lanes 118.0-  62.0

MeadowLark Lanes  115.0-  65.0

Windsor Lanes 95.0-  85.0

Adrian Lanes 2 93.0-  87.0

Jester’s House 85.0-  95.0

Strike Zone 1 85.0-  95.0

Adrian Lanes 1 76.5-103.5

Strike Zone 2 52.5-127.5

    Nov 21: High Game (1^st Set) Brian Nelson 288, Jeff Mullins 269, Joel Robbins 265, Don Chulufas 258, Alan Chadwick 258, Robert Greer 256, Ross Lyons 254.  High Series (1^st Set)  Alan Chadwick 715, Jeff Mullins 711.  High Game (2^nd Set) Jeff Mullins 279, Ross Lyons 265, Luke Feeback 257, Joel Robbins 256.  High Series (2^nd Set)  Jeff Mullins 745.  Next: Dec 19 @ Strike Zone, Clinton.

Sunday 6pm Adult Open

Hanuman 25.0-15.0

McQuinn 22.0-18.0

Kershner Heat & AC 20.0-16.0

All in the Family 19.0-21.0

Got Wisdom 19.0-21.0

D&B Trucking 18.0-22.0

Powell Garden 17.0-23.0

Adrian Lanes 15.0-17.0

    Nov 28: DID NOT BOWL.  League ends Apr 17, 2011

Monday 7:30pm Men

Anti-Monkey Butt 29.0-15.0

Re-Pipe 24.5-19.5

Buddy System 24.0-20.0

Yoss’ Thriftway 22.5-21.5

The Vacuums 19.5-24.5

Widner Construction 10.5-25.5

    Nov 22:  High Games:  Joe Julison 256, Gary Wood 244, Curt Smith 233, Mike Xanders 230, Michael Bowman 225, Bradley Newport 222, Ron Highley 221, Mike McQuinn 215, Curtis Smith 213, Nick Perkins 210, Dale Cumpton 210.  High Series:  Joe Julison 718, Gary Wood 668, Curt Smith 649, Mike Xanders 622, Ron Highley 604. Need 2 bowlers.  $12 per week, Ends April 18, 2011.

Tuesday 10am Women

Sharon’s Avon 34.0-14.0

Pin Pals 28.0-20.0

B. O. W. 28.0-20.0

Bowling Buddies 27.0-21.0

K B J L 26.0-22.0

YA-YA’s 22.0-22.0

The BB’s 21.0-27.0

    Nov 23:  High Games:  Kit Corum 235, Barb Bearce 232, Colleen Portzen 194, Sharon Flanary 181, Betty Smith 177, Kelly Edmiston 165, Cricket Irvin 162, Lorraine Kershner 162, Robin Atkin 161, Rita Wagner 160. High Series: Colleen Portzen 532, Kit Corum 524. Ends April 26, 2011.

Tuesday 7pm Open

Melanie’s Team 29.0-19.0

Carroll Chiropractic 25.5-18.5

Strike Me 24.5-23.5

Waiting 4 Rob 21.0-23.0

HUH !!?? 21.0-23.0

No Pressure 19.0-29.0

Schuman Vinyl 17.0-07.0

Mud-Light Racing 02.0-02.0

    Nov 23:  High Game:  Dan Goodrich 264, Dale Cumpton 236, Claude Billingsley 232, Clint Schuman 221, Kelly Wernex 219, Ron Brown 215, Leroy Foster 194, Laverne Goodrich 192,  Greg Rapp 187, Josh Yates 187, Ethan Cumpton 187, Wyatt Cumpton 181, Leann Cumpton 180, Sharon Schuman 171, Rob Roberts 170, Harold Foster 159, Donna Foster 153, Faith Hutchens 152, Brenda Sue Arnold 111.  High Series: Dale Cumpton 627, Claude Billingsley 622, Clint Schuman 605, Kelly Wernex 561.  Ends April 26, 2011.

Wednesday 7pm Men

Widner Const. 31.0-17.0

Kershner Heat & AC 28.0-20.0

Rejects 25.0-23.0

Deer-Stand Ruch 25.0-23.0

D & B Trucking 22.0-26.0

Carroll Chiropractic 20.0-28.0

Billingsley Service 20.0-28.0

Atkin 18.0-06.0

    Nov 24: High Game: John McCoy 276, Josh Yates 255, Nick Perkins 237, Ron Davis 235, Troy Yates 231, Gary Wood 224, Robert Greer 219, Clint Schuman 215, Claude Billingsley 214, Tim Wainscott 210, Ron Brown 202, Steve Atkin 202.  High Series:  Gary Wood 237, John McCoy 624, Claude Billingsley 607, Troy Yates 605, Nick Perkins 602.   Ends April 27, 2011.

Thursday 6:30pm Women

The Old & Restless 27.0-13.0

Double Vision 25.0-15.0

The Bowling Angels 23.0-17.0

Schuman Vinyl 20.0-20.0

Ole Teenagers 19.0-17.0

BYE 00.0-00.0

    Nov 25: DID NOT BOWL.  Ends Apr 28, 2011.

Friday Nooners

    Nov 26: DID NOT BOWL. 

Obituary - Patricia Ann Jones

Patricia "Pat" Ann Jones, 75, of Archie, MO went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the Church on the Rock, 5110 Brookhart Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery in Archie, MO. Visitation will be held Saturday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Pat was born July 17, 1935 in Amsterdam, Mo., the daughter of Roscoe Boyd and Nina Opal (Lawrence) Cameron. On October 8, 1955 she was united in marriage to Wilbur Allen Jones. She was a member of the Church on the Rock, Harrisonville.

Pat loved working in the yard, tending to her flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. She arranged many family gatherings, loved playing games with friends, grandkids and great-grandkids. She was always the first to laugh and her sense of humor was handed down to all of her family.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lloyd Cameron, and a granddaughter, Autumn Hernandez. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur, of the home; one son, Doug Jones and his wife, Jackie, of Archie, Mo.; four daughters, Vicki McKee and her husband, Larry, of Yukon, Ok., Kay Hernandez of Adrian, Mo., Sue Flanagan of Harrisonville, Mo. and Gail Wood and her husband, Mike, of Grandview, Mo.; two brothers, Lawrence Cameron of Amoret, Mo. and Donald Cameron of Adrian, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Brian Hayes, Adam Hayes, Luke Wood, Nathan Wood, Zachary Wood, Erin Daugherty, Noah Flanagan, Jared Flanagan, Jonas Jones and Brittany Jones; eight great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Pat was devoted to God, her family and many friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Obituary - Bernice Sterling

Bernice Agatha Sterling, 88, of Peculiar, MO died Friday, November 19, 2010 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar.

Bernice was born November 25, 1921 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Perry M. and Mildred L. (Morris) Sanders. She married Joseph Sterling on October 26, 1940 in El Dorado, KS.

Bernice owned and operated antique stores in Peculiar over the years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Peculiar. She enjoyed antiques, spending time with family and the church.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joseph on August 3, 2008, one daughter, Jo Ann Branic and two sisters, Juanita Hayden and Mary Jane Penrose. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Sanderson, Peculiar, MO; two brothers, Perry Sanders and his wife, Louise, Peculiar, MO and Larry Sanders and his wife, Sharon, Drexel, MO; two grandchildren, Robyn Bennett and her husband, Raymond and Danny Wyman and Teresa; five great-grandchildren, Daily Bennett, Aleyssa Dunsworth, Joe Miller, Hunter Wyman and Robert Roberts and one great-great-grandson, Ashton Dunsworth.

Serious injuries in early morning accident

A 23 year old Clinton man was transported by medical helicopter to St. Lukes Hospital due in injuries received in an accident around 7:25 a.m. today. Nehemiah Hawkins was Eastbound on route B at route W when his 1980 Chevrolet traveled off the roadway, struck a culvert, overturned and came to a rest on its top in the roadway. According to the report, Hawkins was not wearing a seatbelt and the vehicle was totaled.

Adrian Christmas parade this afternoon

The first ever Adrian Christmas parade is this afternoon and turnout is expected to be good as it will be in conjunction with the lighting ceremony at Frontier Village. The Dance Craze will perform at 4:15 and the parade will  depart from the VFW Hall on Main street and proceed eastward around 4:30 pm. Hot chocolate night starts at 5 p.m. at Frontier Village and Santa will be on hand as well. 


Clear skies and temps in the mid 40's are expected around parade time today.


The first annual Adrian Christmas Parade is sponsored by the Adrian Chamber of Commerce.  

Local forecast

Today

Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Obituary - Beatrice Pintelon

Beatrice E. “Bea” Pintelon, 78 of Drexel passed away Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 in Adrian Manor.

Bea was born July 5th, 1932 in Ladysmith Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Roy and Margaret Scrivner.  She was married to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Pintelon on February 15th, 1992.  They lived in Bruce, Wisconsin until moving to Drexel in May of 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Vernon “Bum” and Melvin “Wort” Scrivner and husband Bob Pintelon.  She leaves behind her children Jim Olsen, Jay Bemis, Mary Shelton and Karen Cochran; two brothers Dennis and Robert “Red” Scrivner.  She has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30am Monday, November 29, at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816) 657-4400.  A memorial service will be at 11:30am with inurnment to follow in Sharon Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice, and may be left in care of the funeral home: PO Box 500, Drexel, MO  64742.

Thanksgiving forecast

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows around 18. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Bates County under tornado watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Bates County and surrounding areas which is in effect until 10 p.m.
See current radar here

Food pantry mass distribution will be held this Saturday

It was earlier reported that there would not be a mass distribution for the month of November at the Butler Community Food Pantry- however a last minute change has enabled a truck to be on hand for a mass distribution this Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The pantry is located at the corner of Ohio and Prospect streets in West Butler.

Funeral protest in Harrisonville thwarted

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church who planned to disrupt the funeral of Cpl. Jacob Carver in Harrisonville today were met with a large crowd waving flags along the procession route between the Our Lady of Lourdes church and the Orient Cemetery. Recently, those with the Westboro church have made it a point to show up at the funerals of fallen soldiers around the country with signs and bullhorns to send their anti homosexual message to those in attendance. 

Again, as was in Weston Mo. a few weeks ago, WBC was sent a message. A message from many who gathered with intentions to block the WBC from disrupting those who came to pay their respects to Cpl. Carver of Freeman Mo. who died in Afghanistan on November 13th. A Facebook page called Operation Patriot Shield indicated that just over 1,000 people who had seen the page planned to attend today, however estimates are that over 2,000 people showed up despite the blustery cold conditions. Also in attendance were several Kansas City television stations, news helicopters and reporters.

And of those who showed up (some as early as 7 a.m.) to support Operation Patriot Shield, waited quietly and talked amongst themselves while holding flags along the route. There have been many reports that those lined up were quite cordial, even when word came that the Westboro group had arrived and were set up at the corner Elm and Mechanic streets. As seen in the photo at right, the WBC protesters were calmly surrounded and although words were exchanged, no physical violence took place.

photos by Michael Bersin

Local forecast - much cooler by tomorrow night

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening...then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Local military funeral protest planned by Westboro Baptist Church

Bates County Live has been informed that representatives from the Westboro Baptist Church plan to protest at the upcoming funeral of Cpl. Jacob Carver of Freeman, MO. who died in action November 13th in Afghanistan. The Topeka church, headed by Fred Phelps, has made news headlines many times over by protesting nearby as mourners attend services for fallen soldiers. The exact motivation for the protests are unknown; it appears the church feels there is a tie between homosexuality and those in the armed forces. Although the church exercises the protests under their First Amendment rights and is diligent about obtaining necessary permits to protest, the overwhelming consensus is that the protests are quite disruptive and disrespectful to family and others attending the funeral.


In recent times the Westboro Baptist funeral protests have been met with backlash from local communities, some of which has been quite effective in keeping the protesters at bay. As was the case in Weston MO, where the church had obtained permits to protest the funeral of Sgt. First Class C.J. Sadell who died in Afghanistan last month. Nearly half of the town of 2,000 turned out along the procession route and to occupy the corner where the church planned to protest making it impossible for the Phelps crew to be seen or heard. One local TV station reported that the Westboro Baptist crew did show up, but left without protesting due to the large crowd of townspeople who had gathered there.


The funeral for Carver is scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in Harrisonville at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church. Although the city does not require gathering permits, it has been learned that Westboro Baptist has scheduled a protest somewhere along the funeral procession route to the Orient Cemetery. Since permits are not required, it is at the discretion of local police to maintain order during such gatherings in Harrisonville.


It appears the scene tomorrow in Harrisonville may be quite similar to Weston last month. A group known as Operation Patriot Shield headed by Jim Millican and Renee Crow is organizing a peaceful, non-violent 'blockade' to keep any Westboro protestors at a distance while the funeral and procession is underway. A facebook page with all pertinent information regarding Operation Patriot Shield may be seen here. Anyone who plans to attend is urged to read the More Info page, as again, this is geared to be a peaceful and non-violent means for mourners to attend the funeral without disruption.


Bates County Live will provide follow up regarding this story tomorrow evening.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through November 21, 2010

Sunday 1:30pm Youth-Adult

Kerry’s Team 25.5-10.5

Emily’s Team 22.0-14.0

Scott’s Team 21.0-15.0

Kerr Things 17.0-15.0

Pin Hitters 15.0-09.0

C J’s Team 06.5-21.5

    Nov 21: DID NOT BOWL.  League ends Apr 10, 2011.

Sun 10AM Hcp Trvl League

Westchester Lanes 118.0-  62.0

MeadowLark Lanes  115.0-  65.0

Windsor Lanes 95.0-  85.0

Adrian Lanes 2 93.0-  87.0

Jester’s House 85.0-  95.0

Strike Zone 1 85.0-  95.0

Adrian Lanes 1 76.5-103.5

Strike Zone 2 52.5-127.5

    Nov 21: High Game (1^st Set) Brian Nelson 288, Jeff Mullins 269, Joel Robbins 265, Don Chulufas 258, Alan Chadwick 258, Robert Greer 256, Ross Lyons 254.  High Series (1^st Set)  Alan Chadwick 715, Jeff Mullins 711.  High Game (2^nd Set) Jeff Mullins 279, Ross Lyons 265, Luke Feeback 257, Joel Robbins 256.  High Series (2^nd Set)  Jeff Mullins 745.  Next: Dec 19 @ Strike Zone, Clinton.

Sunday 6pm Adult Open

Hanuman 25.0-15.0

McQuinn 22.0-18.0

Kershner Heat & AC 20.0-16.0

All in the Family 19.0-21.0

Got Wisdom 19.0-21.0

D&B Trucking 18.0-22.0

Powell Garden 17.0-23.0

Adrian Lanes 15.0-17.0

    Nov 21: High Games:  Kyle Osborn 279, Robert Greer 248, Camie Kagarice 239, Pam Crowden 234, Ed Harold 234, Mike McQuinn 232, Leroy Kagarice 219, Michael Warden 218, Chris Bolin 203, Anita Kershner 200, Don Chulufas 197, Monika Grosshart 186, Melani Covington 152. High Series: Kyle Osborn 656, Mike McQuinn 640, Camie Kagarice 622, Ed Harold 600, Pam Crowden 597. League ends Apr 17, 2011

Monday 7:30pm Men 

Anti-Monkey Butt 27.0-13.0

Buddy System 23.0-17.0

Re-Pipe 21.5-18.5

Yoss’ Thriftway 19.5-20.5

The Vacuums 18.5-21.5

Widner Construction 08.5-23.5

    Nov 15:  High Games: John McCoy 298, Kevin Worms 235, Bob Story 234, Mike Xanders 232, Curt Smith 230, Curtis Smith 228, Joe Julison 226, Ron Highley 225, Dale Cumpton 216, Bradley Newport 216, Tim Covey 212, Richard Frazier 209, Jeff Doty 202.  High Series:  John McCoy 697, Ron Highley 653, Joe Julison 641, Dale Cumpton 629, Curt Smith 616, Bradley Newport 607. Need 2 bowlers.  $12 per week, Ends April 18, 2011.

Tuesday 10am Women 

Sharon’s Avon 33.0-11.0

K B J L 25.0-19.0

B. O. W. 25.0-19.0

Bowling Buddies 24.0-20.0

Pin Pals 24.0-20.0

The BB’s 20.0-24.0

YA-YA’s 19.0-21.0

    Nov 16:  High Games:  Kelly Edmiston 198, Colleen Portzen 191, Cricket Irvin 179, Connie Newport 179, Kit Corum 178, Ruby Johnson 172, Tina Doll 162, Debbie Beard 161, Sharon Flanary 160, Betty Smith 159, Linda Underwood 155, Bea Page 150. High Series: Colleen Portzen 507. Ends April 26, 2011.

Tuesday 7pm Open

Melanie’s Team 27.0-17.0

Carroll Chiropractic 23.5-16.5

Strike Me 23.5-20.5

HUH !!?? 20.0-20.0

Waiting 4 Rob 18.0-22.0

No Pressure 17.0-27.0

Schuman Vinyl 14.0-06.0

BYE 00.0-00.0

    Nov 16:  High Game:  Claude Billingsley 256, Clint Schuman 247, Wyatt Cumpton 243, Ron Brown 243, Greg Rapp 224, Dale Cumpton 221, Wilson Ausmer 211, Nick Perkins 206, Harold Foster 202, Leroy Foster 199, Kelly Wernex 182, Ted Bridges 166, Leann Cumpton 165, Donna Foster 164.  High Series: Clint Schuman 674, Claude Billingsley 644, Ron Brown 619, Donna Foster 475.  Ends April 26, 2011.

Wednesday 7pm Men

Widner Const. 30.0-14.0

Kershner Heat & AC 28.0-16.0

Rejects 22.0-22.0

Deer-Stand Ruch 22.0-22.0

D & B Trucking 22.0-22.0

Carroll Chiropractic 18.0-25.0

Billingsley Service 16.0-28.0

Atkin 14.0-06.0

    Nov 17: High Game: John McCoy 243, Rick Kershner 237, Troy Yates 236, Ernie Moore 233, Chris Stewart 226, Josh Yates 220, Clint Schuman 214, Nick Perkins 214, Ed Harold 211, Gene Atkin 211.  High Series:  John McCoy 677, Ernie Moore 625, Troy Yates 608, Rick Kershner 606, Chris Stewart 602.   Ends April 27, 2011.

Thursday 6:30pm Women

The Old & Restless 27.0-13.0

Double Vision 25.0-15.0

The Bowling Angels 23.0-17.0

Schuman Vinyl 20.0-20.0

Ole Teenagers 19.0-17.0

BYE 00.0-00.0

    Nov 18:  High Game: Lois Durbin 231, Anita Kershner 224, Camie Kagarice 223, Mim Jackson 188, Tammy Cushard 182, Nancy Bowman 177, Mary Beth Yates 177, Sharon Schuman 171, Sue Baptista 167, Laverne Goodrich 160, Lorraine Kershner 159, Lauren Bowman 154, Amber Eidson 151. High Series: Anita Kershner 609, Camie Kagarice 596, Nancy Bowman 519, Mim Jackson 505, Lois Durbin 503, Mary Beth Yates 502.  Ends Apr 28, 2011.

Friday Nooners

    Nov 19:  High Game:  Dale Smith 202, Mim Jackson 197, Robert Greer 187, Betty Smith 175, Ross Wainscott 163, Sharon Flanary 161, Wesley Merritt 157, Tom Dayringer 155, Jean Wilson 154, Ruby Johnson 145, Troy Burton 144.  High Series: Robert Greer 533, Dale Smith 519, Mim Jackson 500.