BCMH Employee of the Month

CYNDI FLORES is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month
for March 2011. Cyndi has been employed at the hospital since 2008 in the Housekeeping
Department. Cyndi is always friendly, always smiling, and a team player. She performs her
job with these attributes. Cyndi is always considerate of the needs of other departments and
the patients. She has helped other co-workers when they asked for help after finishing her
daily tasks. She displays excellent organizational skills. Her commitment to helping others
shows as one of her co-workers stated, “you can always count on Cyndi.” Cyndi is an asset
to the hospital.

Obituary - Rick Bennett

Funeral services for Rick Bennett will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Darwin Bennett officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

Richard Alan Bennett, age 63 of Overland Park, Kansas died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at his home in Overland Park. He was born February 23, 1948 to Richard Deloff and Bonnie Mae Portwood Bennett in Butler, Missouri.


Richard is survived by his wife Pam Bennett of Overland Park, Kansas; two sons, Heath Bennett of Overland Park, Kansas and Justin Bennett and wife Tanya of Paola, Kansas; two sisters, Sheila Story of Warrensburg, Missouri and Kimberly Conyers of Amoret, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Shelbie and Kailie. He was preceded in death by his parents; an aunt, Shirley Hough; one brother, Ronald Bennett; and his stepfather, Donald Conyers.

Obituary - Neta Morris

Funeral services for Neta Morris will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Morris Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Morris Cemetery.

Neta Ella Morris, age 88 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born March 22, 1922 to Silas and Elizabeth Hinson Pancake in Fort Scott, Kansas.


Neta is survived by four sons, Charles Morris and wife Terry, Chester Morris and wife Lillie, Jim Morris and wife Linda and Bob Morris and wife Rhonda all of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Jean Moore of Brumley, Missouri and Betty Blankenship and husband Rick of Rockville, Missouri; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Arthur Morris in December of 2010.

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report February 21, 2011 to February 27, 2011

02-21-11

SLIDE OFF-RICH HILL

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

EXTRA PATROL-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

C&I-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

   

02-22-11

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

DFS ASSIST-RICH HILL

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

CIVIL STANDBY-PASSAIC

C&I

DFS ASSIST-RICH HILL

STRANDED MOTORIST

ASSAULT-HUME

THEFT-BALLARD Deputies were contacted at the Sheriff's Office reference stealing that occurred in the Urich area.  Report was taken.

TRAFFIC STOP-PASSAIC Deputies conducted a traffic stop in rural Butler and the driver was cited for failure to register motor vehicle.

FOLLOW UP-URICH Deputies responded to a rural Adrian residence reference a warrant service.  Subject was located and arrested.

FOLLOW UP-ADRIAN Deputy arrested a subject on a Bates County warrant.

C&I-HUME

  

02-23-11

TRAFFIC STOP-On Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop in the Hume area. No suspect information at this time

AGENCY ASSIST

ANIMAL NEGLECT-MERWIN

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

VANDALISIM-AMSTERDAM

CIVIL STANDBY-DREXEL

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

OPEN DOOR-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

 

02-24-11

FIRE MUTUAL AID-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-ROCKVILLE

ANIMAL NEGLECT-AMSTERDAM

ANIMAL NEGLECT-HUME

AMBULANCE REQUEST-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-ARCHIE

CHECK WELL BEING-ROCKVILLE Deputies responded to the Rockville area in reference to a child running the streets unsupervised.

 

 

02-25-11

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

MVA-PASSAIC

ALARM-BUTLER

DFS ASSIST-ROCKVILLE

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

VANDALISIM-AMSTERDAM Deputies took a report of property damage at Rt.1 Amsterdam. No suspect information at this time.

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies received a report of burglary from  rule Amoret.

C&I-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

02-26-11

MVA-RICH HILL

MVA-BUTLER

ROBBERY-ADRIAN Deputies responded to the Adrian area to a burglary that had took place.

SLIDE OFF-AMSTERDAM

MVA-BUTLER

SLIDE OFF-ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

ABANDON VEHICLE-BUTLER

DEBRIS-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

WANTED SUBJECT-AMSTERDAM Deputies made an arrest at Rt. 1 Amsterdam for Assault-2nd degree and Property Damage.

 C&I-PASSAIC

HARASSMENT

  

02-27-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

TRAFFIC HAZARD-ROCKVILLE

DEBRIS-AMSTERDAM

THREATS-BUTLER Deputy Jeter arrested a subject in regards to a Cass County warrant.

STRANDED MOTORIST-PASSAIC

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

ALARM-ADRIAN Deputies responded to rural Adrian MO. in regards to a residential house alarm.

ASSAULT- Deputies were dispatched to Northbound US 71 just south of the Butler exit in reference to an assault that had taken place in the cab of a semi truck. The driver was arrested for 3rd degree assault.

DISTURBANCE-AMORET

 

Cooler tonight

Today

Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Round 2 on the way...

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Bates County and surrounding areas to be in effect for the next 24 hours and another round of thunderstorms are on the way. An updated forecast will be posted just after midnight.

View live radar here

Obituary - Edith Wilson

Graveside services for Edith Wilson will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at West Point Cemetery in Amsterdam, Missouri with Pastor Bill Read officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 9-10 a.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Grace Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Edith Lillian Wilson, age 75 of rural Amsterdam, Missouri died Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Amsterdam. She was born June 25, 1935 to Robert Nelson and Nola Marm Dickerson Aleshire in Dade County, Missouri.


Edith is survived by three sons, Darrel Wilson and wife Debra of LaCygne, Kansas, Roger Wilson of Drexel, Missouri and Ross Wilson and wife Joretta of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; one daughter, Elaine Tschudi and husband Bill of Adrian, Missouri; two brothers, John Lincoln Aleshire of Bolivar, Missouri and Virgil Allen Aleshire and wife Dixie of Springfield, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Archie in 1994.

Obituary - Jeffrey Joseph Brentano

Jeff was born August 6, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa and Passed away February 24, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

He is survived by his loving wife of twenty six years, Tammy Brentano; his son Bryan Larson (Laura) ; parents, William and Marie Brentano; brother, William Brentano Jr. (Ellen); sisters, Colleen Morrow and Wilma Jean Brentano; his two precious grandchildren, Toby Michael Laurie and Amelia Noelle Larson and father-in-law Bobby Stubbs. Uncle "Heffe" is also survived by his beloved 18 nieces and nephews, 20 great-nieces and nephews and three great-greats. Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nora and Clarence McNeer and Clara and William Brentano; mother-in-law, Nancy Stubbs and nephew, Steve Wilbur.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday February 28, 2011 at St. Marys Hall, St. Marys, Iowa. Rosary by the Knights of Columbus will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys with burial following at St. Marys cemetery.

Jeff loved life and being with his family and friends. He was a graduate of Martensdale-St. Marys High School class of 1975. Jeff retired from the United States Post Office in 2000. He was a member of the St. Marys Knights of Columbus. Jeff loved working with his hands and was a wonderful wood working craftsman. He loved his tools and tinkering on anything he could get his hands on.

Even without two legs, NO man stood taller and fought harder than Jeff. His smile, sparkling eyes and always joking ways kept his lifelong pain and suffering at bay. Jeff would be honored to have donations made in his name to your local Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and the Knights of Columbus. Jeff is now resting in peace with his sweet savior and greeted with the open arms of our loved ones before us. "Glad You Got To See Me"
Visit the on line guest book here

Warmer with thunderstorms on the way...

Today

Areas of dense fog in the morning. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 57 to 63. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Rain showers...thunderstorms until early morning...then rain and isolated thunderstorms early in the morning. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Quilt show coming March 4th and 5th

The Memories of Mom Relay for Life team is sponsoring the 3rd annual Memories of MOM quilt show March 4th and 5th. The show will be held at the Adrian Optimist Building. Hours for the show 10 to 6  p.m. Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Last year we had about 100 beautiful quilts, wall hangings and baby quilts on display. There will be several vendor booths selling fabric, quilt supplies, patterns, clothing, rugs and much more. We hope you will attend and vote on your favorite quilt and do a little shopping. Memories of MOM Relay for Life team will be selling food. Be sure and visit them. On the menu is chicken and noodles, sandwiches, and their famous homemade pie.

We are looking for handmade quilts old or new to display, no repeats from former shows. If you are interested in showing some of your quilts please call Karen at 660-679-3796 or Sharon at 660-679-6277 to get registration forms. You may also take them to Rocking Chair Quilts in Butler between February 26 and March 3.

If you are interested in having a vendor booth, please call the same numbers. We still have space available.

Free will donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds go the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Bates County Relay for Life will be June 10.

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Statewide tornado drill March 8th

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, in conjunction with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, and local emergency management agencies, will conduct the annual statewide Severe Weather Awareness Week for both Kansas and Missouri March 7th through March 11th, 2011.

The statewide tornado drill for Kansas and Missouri, including the counties in the Pleasant Hill forecast and warning area, will take place on Tuesday, March 8th, at 1:30 p.m. The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill will issue a test tornado warning as part of the drill. Local warning sirens, NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will be activated upon receipt of this warning, to signal the start of the drill. Residents should treat the drill as if it were an actual tornado emergency. The purpose of the annual drill is to test everyone's readiness for life-threatening severe weather events such as tornadoes, flash floods, large hail, and damaging winds.

Daily themes during this week will include: 

Monday - Preparedness Day
Tuesday - Tornadoes Day
Wednesday - Flash Flood Day
Thursday - Thunderstorm Day
Friday - NOAA Weather Radio Day

The 2011 severe weather season can quickly become quite active across the country, so it is imperative you prepare now. Residents are encouraged to use this week, and the annual test day, to review their severe weather safety plans. Practice what you would do in a real severe weather emergency.

According to the National Weather Service, Missouri experienced 65 tornadoes in 2010, including multiple tornadoes on Dec. 31, which were responsible for five deaths and 13 injuries. Please take the time to participate in the drill to insure that your family will know exactly what to do in the event of a tornado emergency.

Food Pantry schedule change reminder for today...

Due to weather delays,  the mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry will be held today from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Early morning rollover accident South of Butler

Two California residents traveling through Bates County received moderate injuries in a rollover accident around 1:30 this morning on 71 Highway near the Miami Creek bridge. A Northbound 1996 Toyota driven by Emilio P. Naranjo, 19, of Riverside California traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned. A passenger, Rafael Villa, 24, of Perris California was taken to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. Both were reported to be wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Slick roads this morning

If you haven't been out yet this morning, you'll find freezing precipitation overnight has left car windows and roads covered with a thin layer of ice. A rollover accident has already been reported this morning, please use caution if you plan to head out.

Slight warming trend...

Today

Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy. Not as cool. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Feb 21-25, 2011

Darla E Gragg v Tami Perkins, Petition for Order of Protection filed.

St v. Charles M Stout, Felony attempt to manufacture a controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay all court costs, Defe. To successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend and successfully complete Teen Challenge of the 4 States, Defe. To be subject of random blood testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, Defe. Shall perform 100 hours of community service as directed. 

St v. Pamela S Whetzell, guilty plea on Ct I: Felony possession of a chemical w/intent to create a controlled substance; Ct. II: Felony possession of a chemical w/intent to create a controlled substance, State dismisses Cts. III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII, given SIS, placed on probation foro 3 years, Defe. To pay court costs, to successfully complete any such treatment/counseling as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served. 

St v. Darryl B Heckadon, Felony statutory rape, transferred to St. Clair County, MO. 

St v. Darryl B Heckadon, another Felony statutory rape, cases combined, transferred to St. Clair County, MO.

St v. Kristy D Gann, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, Defe. To pay court costs, Defe. Shall complete treatment/counseling, Defe. To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not consume or possession alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served., Defe. Must complete 200 hours of community service as directed.

St v. David Wayne McKinney, Ct I: Felony possession of controlled substance—dismissed; Ct. II: Felony possession of controlled substance, Oxycontin—found guity, given SIS, placed on 4 years probation, to pay for Foreinsic laboratory Account for analysis and court costs, Defe. Shall attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug tests, random home/vehicle searches, shall perform 100 hours of community service as directed by probation officer. 

St v. Thomas Edward Brandtonies, Jr., 7 counts stealing, found guilty on Cts. I, III, IV, VII XI, XII. Sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, sentences to be served concurrently with each other. Restitution ordered in sum of $123,273.75. 

St v. Jeffrey Miles Bradley, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account. Defe. Shall attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served. Defe. To perform 100 hours of community service as directed, to spend 10 days in the county jail as shock detention and to pay board bill, to be served on consecutive weekends. 

St v. Frances Dannielle Brown, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 2 years probation, pay court costs, including $150 State Forensic Lab Account; to attend and successfully any treatment/counseling as directed, Defe. Shall submit to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

St v. Carol J Hembree, I: Felony distribution of controlled substance, found guilty, II: Felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, found guilty, Ct. III & Ct. IV—dismissed; sentenced to 7 years on Ct. I and Ct. II, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentences to be served concurrently with each other, Defe. To pay court costs, to pay $150 State Forensic Laboratory account, Defe. Shall successfully complete treatment/counseling as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service. 

St v. Christopher D Luecke, Felony domestic assault, found guilty upon plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to successfully complete treatment/counseling as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, Defe. Shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or to enter into any establishment where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. To be evaluated to see if should be supervised as a sex offender. 

St v. Jeffrey M Bradley, Felony tampering with physical evidence, case dismissed by State in open court with Defe. Present pursuant to plea agreement in separate case. 

St v. Phillip Whetstine, Felony theft/stealing amended to Misd. Stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 6 mos. In Bates County Jail, given SES, placed on 2 years probation, to pay restitution @ $150/mo beginning 3-15-11. 

Jim Lowe v DM & M Farms et al, Petition for Foreign Judgment filed. 

Larry Cumpton v Alice Cumpton, Petition for Dissolution filed. 

Ashton L Savage v Glennon “Eddie” Hendrix, Jr., Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Sarah D Gunter v David Alan Gunter, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Joyce E Barr v Michael Gene Barr, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Carla Jean Dunn v David Daniel Dunn, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Bates County Museum Hosts the Border War Network

Members of the Missouri-Kansas Border War Network (BWN) met at the Bates County Museum on February 16th for their first meeting of 2011 and the first meeting conducted by their newly elected President, Peggy Buhr, Marketing Director for the Bates County Historical Society & Museum. Those present included Jim Beckner & Carol Bohl of the Cass County Historical Society, Richard Sunderwirth & Rick Reed of the St. Clair County Historical Society, Mark & Virginia Alley of Drexel, Art & Sharon Kelley of the Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri in Independence, Paul Bahnmaier of Constitution Hall in Lecompton, Kansas, and Alexis Woodall of Mahaffie House in Olathe, Kansas. Planning and coordination of events for the Civil War Sesquicentennial were discussed. The group approved a new budget for 2011 and unanimously agreed to have the website updated in order to provide a more user-friendly site (www.moksbwn.net)

It was announced that a Civil War Symposium, open and free to the public, will be held on March 26th at the North Independence Library, 317 W. 24 Highway, Independence, MO (816-252-0950). Speakers include David Blight, Civil War Historian and Professor at Yale University; Dwight Pithcaithley, retired National Parks Service Historian; and Arnold Schofield, Administrator of the Mine Creek Battlefield. Reservations are suggested.

Following the meeting the group adjourned to the Inn Café on the Butler Square for lunch. Dennis Straub, owner of Majestic Cellars, briefly joined the gathering and shared that his property was where archaeologist Ann Raab conducted her first survey and dig associated with the Civil War and Order No. 11.

Seated:  Jim Beckner, Richard Sunderwirth, Mark Alley & Rick Reed

Standing:  Dennis Straub, Virginia Alley, Sharon & Art Kelley, Carol Bohl, & Paul Bahnmaier

Butler Community Food pantry schedule change for tomorrow...

Due to weather delays, the mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry will be held tomorrow from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. instead of the morning schedule previously published.

The food pantry is located at the corner of Prospect and Ohio streets in West Butler.

Slight chance of more snow tonight...

FLOOD WARNING FOR BATES COUNTY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY

Today

Cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light freezing drizzle and snow. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds around 10 mph.

Flood warning issued for Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Bates County and several counties to the South, which will be in effect through next Tuesday. With recent rains and already saturated ground, water is beginning to rise in low lying areas. Use caution when traveling- never attempt to drive through running water.

A revised forecast will be available in the next few hours.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage licenses:

James Andrew Entrikin and Tanya Reinee Moore

Michael Shane Cole and Charlene Gay Greenway

Trever Alan Yarbrough and Jamie Irene Sumner


Real estate transfers:

Carl Ferguson and Susan Ferguson to Carl Ferguson and Susan Ferguson and Thomas E. Ferguson and Harla A. Ferguson:
W/2 OF SW/4 EXCEPT S 994.94 FT OF 124232

Michael Swarnes and Amberlee Swarnes and Jordan Fletcher and Samantha Fletcher and David Fletcher and Patricia Fletcher to John Laughlin:

LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 AND 23, BLK 13, WALNUT NKA FOSTER

Wilma Jean Parsons to Patricia Ann Bradley:

LOTS 1 AND 2, BLK 81 AND LOT 4, BLK 78, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL; LOT 1, BLK 3, WILLIAM'S ADDN, RICH HILL

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Christine L. Douty and Dale G. (III) Douty to Bank of America:

BEG 50 FT W OF SW COR OF LOT 3, BLK 2, WILLIAM'S 1ST ADDN, BUTLER, N 123 FT, W 150 FT, S 123 FT, E TO POB, EXCEPT DESCRIBED

S&W Foreclosure Corporation (suc trustee) and Rachel Dawson to Wells Fargo Bank:

W/2 OF LOT 3, ALL OF LOT 4, BLK 5, LOUIS F. PAGE'S ADDN, ADRIAN

Lawrence A. Walley and Mary E. Walley to Brent N. Bettels and Piper R. Bettels:
E/2 OF SE/4 OF 84033, DESCRIBED

Elmo (Jr) Sergent and Carolyn S. Sergent to Brent N. Bettels and Piper R. Bettels:
S/2 OF SW/4 AND SW/4 OF SE/4 OF 94033

USA (Secretary of Veterans Affairs) to Linn Nitshe (trustee) and Nitsche Family Trust:
LOT 4, LYNWOOD ESTATE SUBDIV, BUTLER

Orlando Goossen and Almeta Goossen to Goossen Trust:

LOT 5 OF 13831 DESCRIBED; W/2 OF LOT 1 OF NW/4, N/2 OF LOT 2 OF SW/4 EXCEPT DESCRIBED IN 63830; W/2 OF NE/4, NW/4 OF SE/4, NW/4, AND NE/4 OF SW/4 OF 53830


Orlando Goossen and Almeta Goossen to Goossen Trust:
TRACT 1:  43830, DESCRIBED;  TRACT 2:  NW/4 OF SW/4 OF 43830;  TRACT 3:  E/2 OF LOT 1 OF NE/4 AND NE/4 OF SE/4, ALL IN 53830 (AKA SE/4 AND NE/4 SE/4)

Joanne F. Ashley and William L. Ashley to William L. Ashley and Joanne F. Ashley:

NE/4 AND NE/4 OF NW/4 OF 203929; N/2 OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF SW/4 OF 73929; NE/4 OF 173929; W/2 OF SE/4 OF 173929

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Donald G. Bain and Anna E. Bain:
E/2 OF LOT 8 AND ALL LOT 9 AND W/2 OF LOT 10, BLK 34, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL

June Fuller and Garland Warren Fuller and Joyce Fuller to William Perkey and Julia Perkey:

TRACT 1:  N 75 FT OF LOT 2, BLK 52, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL. TRACT 2:  N 75 FT OF LOT 1, BLK 52, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL

Elizabeth Robinson to Robert Dahman:

N/2 OF BLK 164, TOWN CO'S 2ND ADDN, RICH HILL, AKA LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, BLK 164, TOWN CO'S 2ND ADDN, RICH HILL

Becky Yohe (Becky Tourtillott) to Mark Yohe:

E 548 FT OF SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 113832, DESCRIBED

Obituary - Ed Griffith

Funeral services for Ed Griffith will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Altona Cemetery, Altona, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society or Altona Church.

Edward “Ed” Ray Griffith, age 64 of Adrian, Missouri died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born August 29, 1946 to Chester Maxwell and Hilda Pearl Addleman Griffith in Bates County, Missouri.

Ed is survived by his wife, Wanda Griffith of Adrian, Missouri; one son, Jeffrey Griffith and wife Kathleen of St. Robert, Missouri; one daughter, Jennifer Lesmeister and husband Scot of Butler, Missouri; three brothers, Richard Griffith of Adrian, Missouri, Fred Griffith and wife Martha of Atlanta, Georgia and Harvey Griffith and wife Rita of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Matthew Griffith and Karson and Gracee Lesmeister. He was preceded in death by his parents.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Working on the School Foundation Formula 

Education is the foundation of our state and nation’s future. Unfortunately, given the current status of our state’s budget, there are some very difficult decisions that will have to be made in near future to provide funding for schools.

Missouri utilizes the foundation formula to determine how much money each school district receives. The foundation formula is the state’s primary method of distributing money to our local schools. It is a method based on several different facts, including local property tax rates; student attendance; the proportion of students in a district who are disadvantaged or need special education; and if the school provides summer school. The most recent update to the foundation formula in 2005 set up a phase-in schedule that was to last for seven years. We are now in the sixth of those seven years and we have a monumental task ahead of us. 

When the formula was revised a few years ago, there were no provisions in place for the unlikely event the formula would be underfunded during the phase-in period. That unlikely event is now at hand.

I recently introduced Senate Bill 247. This measure would do away completely with phase-in payments from the old formula created in 2005, and will apply an allocation method to utilize available appropriations.

Uncertain funding of the formula during the phase-in creates varying funding levels for our districts. It also creates a wider disparity from our “hold harmless” districts and those districts who receive funding on the formula.

Senate Bill 247 would also modify payments to accommodate available appropriation in any year in which the funding does not equal the amount necessary to fully fund the school foundation formula. 

It is never easy to have to make tough choices, especially dealing with education. As lawmakers, it is disheartening to have to tell a school district that they are not going to receive any additional funds they might have expected due to a shortfall in the state budget.  Modifying our state’s foundation formula will ensure that every eligible school district receives the maximum amount of funding the state can offer. It is the best way lawmakers can provide for our state’s students and their educations.

The goal in the Senate is to craft a balanced budget without raising taxes. With this being the case, my colleagues and I have worked together to find an adequate solution that will work to aid all school districts in an equitable manner to combat fund shortages to the foundation formula. We will continue to work with the education community in order to provide the best opportunities for today’s students.

As always, please feel free to contact me or my staff with any questions or concerns at any time. We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions and trying to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone at 866-277-0882 (toll-free) or 573-751-2272, or by fax at 573-526-7381.

Senator David Pearce serves Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon counties in the 31^st State Senatorial District.

Minor accident in Butler

2:29 p.m. - Butler police are on the scene of a minor injury accident at Orange and Nursery streets in Butler. The road is temporarily blocked; please use an alternate route if traveling through the area.

Adrian Police have busy week

Feb. 14th - Driver arrested at the Adrian Commuter lot for warrant on speeding charge; peace disturbance on Seventh street; warning for speed and First and Kentucky; assisted first responders on medical call on Second street.

Feb. 15th - Citation for speeding at Main and Business 71 Highway; warrant arrest at First and Business 71 Highway.

Feb. 16th - Warning for defective equipment at First and Virginia; assisted MSHP on vehicle going the wrong way on U.S. 71 Highway, vehicle not located; citation warning for defective equipment at First and McColloh streets; assisted with medical call on Pin Oak street.

Feb. 17th - Domestic disturbance at Main and Kentucky; warning for equipment violation at 71 Highway and Fifth street; assisted with medical call on Main street; warning for speed at First and McColloh.

Feb. 18th  - Citation for fail to stop at Business 71 and Fifth street; assisted with medical call on First street.

Feb. 19th - Suspicious vehicle on Max Stevens street; citation for driving while suspended at Sixth and Houston; warning for lane violation at Main and Kentucky; warning for defective equipment at First and Business 71 highway; warning for fail to use turn signal at Business 71 and Main street.

Feb. 20th - Civil standby on Virginia street; suspicious activity on Houston street; peace disturbance, nothing found.

Feb. 21st  - Citation for driving while suspended, warrant for traffic violation arrest, citations for marijuana possession and paraphernalia possession at First and McColloh; dog complaint on Business 71 highway; arrest on stealing charge on Richmond street.

Feb. 22nd - Citation for speeding at Business 71 and Third street; traffic stop at Business 71 and Third street; dog complaint on Virginia street; responded on harassment call.

Bingo pot at $3,250.00

The progressive bingo jackpot is back at $3,250.00 after Connie VanKirk was the lucky winner of the $5,500.00 pot last Monday night. Play bingo every Monday night at the Adrian Optimist Building starting at 7 p.m.

Weather update...

Although Bates County is officially under a Winter storm warning, it appears that only areas to the North of Kansas City will actually get any snow. The latest statement from the National Weather Service indicates that our area is expected to get rain and thunderstorms only with the possibility of pea sized hail as part of the mix. We will provide updates as they become available.

Live radar may be viewed here

House fire in Butler

Around 6:15 a.m. Butler and Adrian fire departments were called to a house fire in the 300 block of West Harrison street in Butler. The structure received heavy damage.

The house is reported to be the Don Padley residence; no one was at home at the time of the fire.

Snow, rain and thunderstorms?

As areas to the North will be under a Winter Weather Advisory today, here's what is in store for Bates County:

Today

Chance of rain...isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then rain and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Temperatures steady or slowly falling in the afternoon. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tonight

Cloudy. Chance of rain...snow and sleet in the evening...then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Storm total snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Fire reported in Adrian

2:16 p.m. - The Adrian Fire Department is responding on a report of a shed on fire at 119 E. Seventh street in Adrian. No further details are available.

Use caution and watch for emergency vehicles if traveling through the area.

Brandtonies sentenced yesterday

Thomas Brandtonies Jr .was sentenced in Circuit Court yesterday on six counts of stealing pre-need funeral arrangement funds and now faces seven years jail time on the Class C and Class D felonies.

Trouble began for Brandtonies last year when it was discovered that the money was not placed in a trust fund per Missouri law and used for other reasons.

Chance of snow tomorrow; Sunday

Today

Considerable cloudiness with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Butler Police Department report

2/15/11 - Officers take a forged check report in the 400 block of East Oak. Charges are pending.

2/16/11 - Officers make a traffic stop at Fort Scott and Austin. During the stop it is determined that the driver is suspended and is arrested.

Officers make a traffic stop at Casey's on Business 71. During the stop the male passenger becomes aggressive towards the officer and begins yelling and making threats. The passenger is arrested and transported to the Bates County jail.

2/17/11 - Officers respond to the Boy Scout park on a disturbance call. Upon arrival officers are informed that a male subject has made threats and pulled a knife on several juveniles. The subject is located and arrested.

Officers along with animal control respond to the 100 block of West Park on a dog bite. Officers are informed that a juvenile has been bitten by a loose dog the owner is issued a summons for allowing the dog to run loose.

Officers work a two vehicle accident in the Dollar Store parking lot.

2/18/11 - Officers and animal control pick up two dogs running loose and issue the owner a summons.

Officers work a two vehicle accident at Mill and High streets.

2/20/11 - Officers respond to the 300 block of West Ohio on a domestic call. One male subject is arrested and transported to the Bates County jail.

Officers take a walk in report of a hit and run accident in the Walmart parking lot.

Officers respond to the 300 block of West Fort Scott on a domestic call.

2/21/11 - Officers respond to the area of Gregory and Lee streets on a report of door to door sales. A male subject is located and issued a summons for no business license.

Officers take a theft report in the 1000 block of West Fort Scott. Charges are pending.

Officers respond to Fran Avenue apartments on a domestic call. One male subject is arrested and transported to the Bates County jail.

Butler R-V FBLA District 10 Contest Results

Butler R-V members of Future Business Leaders of America participated in District Contests on February 11, at the University of Central Missouri.  Top 10 Results are as follows:

(front row, left to right)

Nicole Sims-9th Place in Introduction to Business; Cayla Hardie-2nd Place in Chapter Newsletter; Natoshia Minor-2nd Place in Chapter Newsletter, 4th Place in Economics; Cheyenne Lesmeister-2nd Place in Chapter Newsletter, 3rd Place in Sports Management, 5th Place in Accounting II; Heather Lane-1st Place in Accounting II (State Qualifier), 2nd Place in Chapter Newsletter, 6th Place in Economics.

(back row, left to right)

Micah Nisely-7th Place in Network Concepts; Nathan McGuire-1st Place in Computer Problem Solving, 1st Place in Cyber Security (State Qualifier in both events).