Rental property in Rich Hill celebrates savings for multi-family housing

In a ceremony on Thursday, June 23, 2011, Pam Anglin, USDA Rural Development Missouri Housing Program Director, presented a certificate of congratulations to the Board of Directors of Rich Hill Non-Profit Housing Corporation to celebrate the reamortization of their loans. The property, which consists of 36 one bedroom apartments, was originally constructed with funds from the United States Department of Agriculture. The apartments were originally constructed in two phases, from 1975 to 1983. The interest rates of the original loans ranged from 8.125% to 10.75%.

 

            The board requested approval to reamortize their unpaid balances specifically to reduce the interest rate and to reduce their loan payments. Their request was approved by USDA and the loans were reamortized.

 

The reamortization resulted in a reduced payment to Rural Development (savings of $5,003 per year) and reduced government subsidy to the property due to the decreased interest rate. The note rents were reduced which allowed the rent amount to decrease for many of the tenants. The maximum note rent now is $350 with utilities included.

 

“I am happy to celebrate the reamortization of the loans for the Rich Hill Non-Profit Housing Corporation,“ said Anita J. Dunning, Missouri State Director for USDA Rural Development. “The lower interest rates will help keep the rental rates affordable for our tenants by reducing the mortgage payments on the rental complex.” Debbie Bradley, Board President of Rich Hill Non-Profit Housing Corporation, was presented a door mat for the front door and a certificate of congratulations from USDA Rural Development. Also present was Mike Landers, Vice President of Bell Management, who manages the day-to-day operations of the complex.

 

Affordable rental property in rural areas is an important part of any rural area. Apartment living can be an alternative for many people who cannot afford the purchase price of a home or may not be able to maintain a house. The USDA Rural Development, through the Rural Rental Housing (RRH) program, provides assistance to rural communities in meeting the needs of adequate, safe and affordable housing. 

 

Since the beginning of the RRH program in Missouri in the late 1960’s, Rural Development (formerly Farmers Home Administration) has financed over 900 rental projects in 113 of the 114 Missouri counties. Through the hard work of dedicated citizens that volunteered their time working through a non-profit corporation, such as Rich Hill Non-Profit  Housing Corporation, this federal program has benefited many rural communities.

 

For those interested in rental projects funded by USDA Rural Development in a particular county, you can access information by visiting http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/mo/mfhpage.htm and follow the instructions. The name of the complex, type of apartments (elderly or family), number of apartment units and the contact person are available online.

 

Anyone seeking more information about the Rural Rental Housing program or any other USDA Rural Development program may visit the homepage at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/mo/, or contact Carol Platt, Area Specialist,carol.platt@mo.usda.gov, 625 West Nursery, Butler, MO 64730 at (660)679-6112 x4.

Something unusual in the Adrian 4th of July parade...

If you're planning to attend the Adrian 4th of July parade this Saturday at 10 a.m., you will see something you've probably never seen before. A pink fire truck.

According to Fire Chief Gary Dizney, the special fire truck is part of a joint effort by Adrian and several neighboring fire departments to help promote breast cancer awareness. "We will be wearing t-shirts with pink ribbons and the breast cancer awareness logo" said Dizney "and later the truck will be on display at the Optimist Building where cancer survivors can sign it."

The unusual pink fire truck has become quite an attraction around the area- "nobody misses seeing it!"

Dizney went on to mention that other activities will take place in the afternoon at the Optimist Building including water related activities. "Bring the kids and plan on having lots of fun on Saturday!" he added.

Adrian police department activity report

June 20 - Warning for defective equipment at First and Ohio; property damage report taken on Third street.

June 21 - Found downed power line at city park and reported; harassment situation on Fifth street; arrest for DWI at First and Missouri; warning for stop sign violation at First and McColloh.

June 22 - Assisted sheriff's department with stealing case; suspicious vehicle reported on McColloh; assisted Children's Division with well being check; checked on pedestrian on Fifth street; warning for defective equipment at business 71 and Fifth street.

June 23 - Domestic situation near First and Missouri; citation for failure to stop at stop sign Lexington and Seventh street.

June 24 - Citation for speeding at First and McColloh; warning for defective equipment at Main and Lexington; warning for defective equipment at First and Missouri; warning for defective equipment at business 71 and Fifth street; property damage report at the commuter lot.

June 25 - Property damage report involving dogs on Main; warning for defective equipment at First and business 71, driver arrested for outstanding warrant; warning for defective equipment at First and business 71; warning for lane violation at business 71 and Main; warning for defective equipment at First and business 71; defective equipment warning at First and Missouri.

June 26 - Suspicious person reported on Seventh street; burglary report on Eighth street.

Police Chief Vic Selle reminds everyone that fireworks are permitted on July 2, 3 and 4th. Bottle rockets are not allowed within the city limits of Adrian.

Obituary - Francis Anderson

Frances L. Anderson of Drexel, Mo., passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, June 30, 2011. Frances was a wonderful mother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM Saturday, July 2 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816) 657-4400.  A funeral service will be at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Marilyn Niemeyer presiding. Burial to follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions in memory of Frances are suggested to the American Cancer Society, and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Pool Pals Program a Splashing Success

Once again Bates County businesses and citizens have proven their generosity by providing funds to purchase season pool passes for area children. “We were so excited to be able to buy 67 passes this year, “said Kris Jenkins, BCYAC president. “It is a tough financial year for everyone and we just didn’t know how the donations would turn out.” 

BCYAC, Inc. runs a program called “Pool Pals” which links donors with kids. According to Jenkins, “The donor gives money for our 501c3 foundation and we,  in turn,  buy passes for children on a list provided to us by the school and other groups that work with at-risk youth. “  

BCYAC, Inc. depends on free will donations to fund their program which include the Butler Youth Center, a summer day camp as well as the swim program.  “We have been blessed with a community that believes in giving opportunities to all their children and they have supported us with generosity over the years,” added Jenkins. “The City of Butler is a great partner in our program and have made every effort to work with us and support our efforts.”

This year’s children range in age from 6-16; some have economic hardship, some social needs, others have physical or health reasons that put them on the list, while other children have had tragedies or traumatic events recently. “The program aims to help kids have fun in the summer, but even more important is the socialization at the pool and the health benefits of swimming every day.” Last year’s survey of Pool Pals’ parents found that over 65 % of the families had one or more parent working but there just wasn’t enough money to buy a pass.

“Thanks again to all who donated and supported this program,” said Jenkins. “You did a very good thing.”

Fiery crash results in only minor injuries

Around 4:50 this morning a truck towing a trailer driven by Josh Gregory, 33 of Butler was struck in the rear by car driven by Stacy Sample, 25 of Adrian. After impact, the Sample vehicle was struck in the rear by another car driven by Patricia Lorenz, 65 of Adrian. The Sample vehicle caught fire a short time after, however the driver was able to escape with only minor injuries.

Gregory was not injured in the accident. Lorenz was taken to Research Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.

The accident caused a closure of the northbound lanes of 71 highway near Archie for about 45 minutes while firefighters and police worked to clear the scene.

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Important Interim Committees Named

It seems our state has been a magnet for natural disasters this year. We have run the gamut — from the blizzard that affected 44 Missouri counties in late January and early February and the tornadoes in April that destroyed homes in the St. Louis area and forced Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to close temporarily. Later this spring, heavy rain fall caused flooding in most of southern Missouri leading to the intentional breach of the Birds Point levy that brought with it the destruction of approximately 130,000 aces of fertile farmland. And the devastating EF-5 tornado that ripped through Joplin, leaving 158 residents dead and homes and businesses devastated. Just three days later, Sedalia survived a tornado that damaged buildings and homes and injured 25 people. And now, we are poised to experience flooding along the Missouri River for the remainder of the summer. There has been so much for Missourians to endure.

To address this string of events, a new Senate Interim Committee was created to examine the ways the legislature could help Missourians find a sense of normalcy after disaster. The Senate Interim Committee on Natural Disaster Recovery was created in order to take in-depth looks at the various forms disaster recovery needs to take. Three subcommittees will focus on emergency, fiscal, and insurance response.

Emergency response will address a physical response to a natural disaster, such as emergency crews, utility crews and disaster relief. Fiscal response will focus on who will pay for clean up and care of those areas until the area can be productive again. Insurance response will examine how affected individuals and businesses file insurance after a disaster and how they are addressed by their insurance companies, as well as what the qualifying factors are for a disaster in order for the insurance company to provide restitution.

Losing one’s home and belongings to an act of God is difficult. Having to fight to receive assistance, wondering how bills will get paid, or if the insurance policy is in place to cover costs are not things anyone should have to worry about. The goal of this committee, along with its subcommittees, is to examine how we in the Capitol can do our best to provide for Missourians in their hour of need. It is my hope that we can come up with simple, yet effective answers for our future.

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 31st State Senatorial District.

Maybe a little cooler starting Sunday...

Excessive heat warning in effect through Friday 7 p.m.

Today

Sunny. Hot and humid. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index readings 101 to 106.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny. Hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index readings 101 to 106.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index readings 102 to 107.

Saturday Night

A weak cold front will make its way into our area. Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.

Sunday

Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.

Sunday Night and Independence Day

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s.

Monday Night and Tuesday

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.

Your weekend planner...

If we've missing something, drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Saturday

4th of July Parade - Main Street, Adrian Mo. at 10 a.m. for info call Mike at 816-297-4061
Kids games, bingo and more - Adrian City Park 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
1st annual Bull Buckout - Ferguson Arena, Adrian Mo. 8 -10 p.m. for info call Eddie at 660-424-4127
Fireworks display in the city park - Adrian, Mo. dusk (after the Bull Buckout)

Sunday

1st annual Bull Buckout (day two) - Ferguson Arena, Adrian Mo. 8 -10 p.m. for info call Eddie at 660-424-4127

Monday 


Drexel 4th of July celebration - all day, fireworks at dusk
Rich Hill 4th of July Celebration - all day, fireworks at dusk

For full schedule of both events, click below:

DREXEL 4th of July

Breakfast at Community Building

9:00 & 9:15

First and Second PeeWee Motorcycle Races

11:00

Parade Begins on Main Street

12:00

1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament Begins in the Park

11:00-1:00

Lunch at Community Building

**Proceeds benefit DREXEL LIONS CLUB**

Enjoy music by Doc Marsh and Friends

11:30

First Motorcycle Race Begins

1:30

Second Motorcycle Race Begins

2:00

Hot Dog Eating Contest

2:15

Watermelon Eating Contest

4:15

Trophy Handout for motorcycle races

4:00

"Full House" Band plays in Community Building

4:30

Dr. Damon Dennis and Friends, outdoor stage

5:00

Dinner in Community Building

**Proceeds benefit DREXEL LIONS CLUB**

6:30

Inside Community Building:

NICHOLAS PIERCE, MAGICIAN

7:00

 Live Magic Show by

"JukeBox Heroes" performance begins outside

and performs until...

Fireworks in the Park!

All-Day Petting Zoo, Pony Rides!

NEW!! Register for the first annual

Backyard Horseshoe Tournament Smackdown!

Tournament Begins at 12:00 in the park

$25.00 Entry Fee ~ Cash Prizes ~ All Are Welcome!

Register by calling Stacy @ The Drexel Star 657-2222

Drexel Lions Club  52nd Annual Day in the Park ~ 4th Annual Motorcycle Race

7:00-10:00am

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RICH HILL SCHEDULE

July 1

6-10 pm Pride Amusements Carnival

6-9 pm Rich Hill FFA Petting Zoo

6 pm Children’s Promenade

7 pm Baby Contest Registration

7:30 pm Baby Contest

8:30 pm Talent Show

July 2

9 am Co-Ed Sand Volleyball Tournament (east park)

9 am Horseshoe Pitching Contest (east park)

6-10 pm Pride Amusements Carnival

6 pm Pie Contest

6:30 pm Pie Auction

7:30 pm Little Miss Firecracker and Miss 4^th of July Contest

8:30 pm Band

July 3

11 am All Church Service

6pm Local Gospel Sing

7pm Church Basket Auction

8 pm Christian Rock Band

July 4

12 pm Car Show (grass lot across from Methodist Church)

12:30-2:30 Parade Registration (old high school)

3 pm Parade Honorary Grand Marshal Rich Hill American Legion

4:30 Salute to the Veterans

5 pm Parade awards

5:30 Sweetwater Band

6:30 pm Raffle winners/auction during intermission

8 pm Blackhawk Band Free Concert

9:30-10 Blackhawk autograph session

10 pm Fireworks

Bates robotics camp video goes viral

(BUTLER, MO – July 1, 2011) - A short two-minute video featuring the Bates County Robotics Camp held recently at the Adrian Optimist Community Building is getting quite a bit of air time.

According to Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist, who can be seen commenting on the camp, the video has been seen not only locally on Fox 4 Kansas City, but also on tv stations in Paducah, KY; Medford, OR; Greenville, MS; Zanesville, OH; Salisbury, MD; Springfield, MO; Meridian, MS; and in several other television markets. The segment has also aired on RFD TV. The video was prepared by Kent Faddis, TV News Producer, and his video crew from the University of Missouri Cooperative Media Group. Faddis has the ability to track where and when the video is airing.

The robotics camp video is also available on the social media website You Tube and can be seen at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOhHL8bFN1I;robo. Mundey states, “I have been surprised to receive emails and facebook posts from acquaintances that have seen the video. It’s exciting to know that so many folks are getting to know about our robotics camp and its tie-in with precision agriculture.”

Obituary - Steven Knox

Steven Eugene Knox, 58, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, June 27, 2011 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Adrian.

Steve was born April 26, 1953 in Harrisonville, MO, the only child of Cecil and Roberta (Mossman) Knox. Steve was an avid motorcycle guy, a radio control hobbyist and loved Indy car racing. Although he had no children of his own, “Uncle Steve” has been a favorite of his many nieces and nephews. He has many family members and friends who will remember him with wonderful memories.


Steve was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Knox. He is survived by his wife, Patti Ann Knox and his mother, Roberta Knox, both of Kansas City, MO; sisters-in-law, Janice Highley and her husband, Bob, Butler, MO and Nancy Bowman and her husband, Jim, Adrian, MO.
He will be sadly missed by all.

Accident shuts down 71 highway this morning

A two car accident just south of Archie closed the north bound lanes lanes of 71 highway for about 45 minutes this morning. Reportedly, one of the vehicles caught fire. Occupants of the vehicles were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

An ambulance making a patient transfer was held up in the stopped traffic and had to make a diversion around the scene.

The accident occurred around 4:50 am this morning. More details will be made available soon.

Obituary - Hunter Michael Kenney Koenig

Hunter Michael Kenney Koenig, 16, Nevada, MO, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Freeman Health System West, Joplin, MO, due to an automobile accident. He was born January 26, 1995, in Nevada, MO, to Bracken Wade Koenig and Kia Nicole Kenney.

Hunter was born and spent his life here in Nevada just completing his sophomore year of high school. He attended the Pentecostal Church. Hunter loved to work on cars and also liked hunting, fishing and mudding.

Survivors include his mother, Kia Kenney, Nevada, MO; his father, Bracken Koenig, Louisburg, KS; four brothers, Brayden, Bryce, Bobby, and Holten; three sisters, Madalyn, Harper, and Kariel; maternal grandfather, Mike Kenney, Butler, MO; maternal grandmother, Donna Kenney, Nevada, MO, and paternal grandmother, Debbie Koenig, Rich Hill, MO. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Max Koenig. Hunter was blessed with another family (The Beisly’s) that loved and accepted him as their own.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with Pastor Shelby Brandt officiating. Interment will follow in GreenLawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 29, 2011, and friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.

Messages may be left at the Ferry Funeral Home web site here

Excessive heat warning today and tomorrow

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning to be in effect from 1 p.m. today through 7 p.m. tomorrow evening.

The 'feels like' temperatures over the next 48 hours are expected to reach as high as 110 degrees. Use common sense - don't be outdoors if you don't have to. If you do, take breaks and drink plenty of water (not alcohol, sodas, etc.).

Three sentenced this week in Bates County Circuit Court

On June 29, 2011 the following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty and sentenced before the Honorable James K. Journey, Judge of the Circuit Court of Bates County:

Defendant: Richard Smith
DOB:12/14/1981
From:Independence, MO
Charge:Count I class B Felony of burglary, Count II class C felony of stealing
Sentence: 7 years DOC on each count to run concurrent


Defendant: Jason Edge
DOB:09/30/1973
From:Kansas City, MO
Charge: Class C Felony of Stealing
Sentence: 7 years DOC


Defendant: Daniel Baney
DOB:08/27/1987
From:Adrian, MO
Charge: Count I Class C Felony of statutory sodomy, County II Class C Felony of Statutory Rape
Sentence: 5 years DOC on both counts to run concurrent

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Obituary - Donald Whitehouse

Donald E. Whitehouse, 76 of Drexel passed away June 29, 2011 at his home in Drexel.

As per Donald’s wishes, cremation has been accorded and no services are scheduled at this time.  Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Vendors and more needed for upcoming Amsterdam Jubilee

Mark your calendar for the Amsterdam Jubilee on September 24th.... in the meantime, the committee is looking for local country music bands, vendors and more. Here's who to contact for more info:

For booth space, vendor set up, games and bands, call Tammy McLanahan at 660-267-3638 or email her at tammymclanahan@yahoo.com. 

Those who would like to be Queen, Princess and Tinytot candidates, contact Amy Talley at 660-464-0007 or by email mo.cop2103@gmail.com.

The committee would like to thank you in advance for your continued support of the annual Jubilee celebration.

Butler Police Department weekly report

June 21 - Officers respond to the 400 block of W. Harrison on an animal complaint; disturbance call in the 100 block of S. Delaware; fireworks complaint in the 500 block of S. High; possible break in 800 block of W. Pine; well being check in the 800 block of W. Pine; disturbance call in the 100 block of S. Havanna; assisted DFS in the 100 block of S. Willow.

June 22 - Suspicious subject at the Filling Station; medical assist in the 700 block of N. Havanna; open door on the square; accident in the Community 1st Bank parking lot; animal complaint in the 200 block of S. Austin; controlled substance arrest at Butler Estates; animal complaint near Lee and Fulton; picked up runaway juvenile in the 500 block of W. Ohio; alarm call at Sears; animal complaint in the 400 block of S. Mechanic; open door at the golf cart shed; alarm call at O'Reilly's.

June 23 - Animal complaint at South Park; harassment report taken at PD; animal complaint in the 400 block of S. Delaware; walk in theft report taken; warrant arrest at the ball fields; animal complaint in the 500 block of Park; vandalism call in the 1000 block of E. Dakota; animal complaint in the 200 block of W. Fort Scott; disturbance call 400 block of Clark.

June 24 - Animal complaint on Courtney Drive; suspicious person in the 600 block of W. Nursery; animal complaint in the 200 block of W Vine;  reported explosion in the area of Fulton and Atkinson; walk in animal complaint; community service project at Walmart; theft report in the 300 block of E. Dakota.

June 25 - Escort for Schowengerdt Chapel; served warrant at Bates County Sheriff's Office; animal call in the 900 block of Wix Lane; hit and run in the 700 block of Country Club Drive; keep the peace in the 500 block of W. Vine; medical assist at the new Walmart construction site; noise complaint in the 900 block of Wix Lane; attempted break in 1100 block of W. Mill; small child in street near Ohio and Water; animal complaint in the 300 block of N. High.

June 26 - Open door at grade school; well being check at Fetters Apartments; possible disturbance in the 100 block of S. Havanna; possible fire in the 100 block of S. Delaware; disturbance call at Walmart.

June 27 - Two vehicle accident at Sonic; possible break in 900 block of Wix Lane; keep the peace in the 500 block of W. College; 911 hang up on the square; animal complaint on South Willow st; medical assist in the 300 block of W. Pine; suspicious person at the Filling Station; leave without pay at Casey's on Fort Scott; animal complaint in the 500 block of N. Main.

Job fair in Butler on July 6th

On My Own, Inc. will be holding a job fair for attendant services, which is the title for employees that assist the elderly with daily duties, such as running errands, doing household cleaning, doing daily responsibilities that the elderly can no longer do for themselves, but are capable of still living at home. 

The Job fair will be held in Bates County, Wednesday, July 6 at the Bates County Health Department, 501 N. Orange, 1:30-3:30 pm. Please apply in person during the job fair hours. 

For more information please contact Carol Stroud at On My Own, Inc. 1-800-362-8852. The job fair for accepting “ attendant service employees” will be held Wednesday July 6th at the Bates County Health department in Butler from 1:30 to 3:30. You do not need a CNA license to apply for the position.

The attendants can not transport or distribute medication


-courtesy FM 92.1 The Bullet

Summer calendar for the Bates County Memorial Hospital

Excessive Heat Watch starting Thursday

An excessive heat watch will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening. 

Afternoon temperatures for Thursday and Friday will climb into the middle to upper 90s. For Saturday... temperatures are expected to be in the lower to middle 90s. Heat indices during this period will range from 100 to 108 degrees. 

An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages... stay in an air-conditioned room... stay out of the sun... and check up on relatives... the elderly... and pets.

HOT weekend headed our way...

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear in the evening...then partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

The 4th of July forecast calls for clear skies and mid 90's.

Obituary - Wanda Gunnels

Wanda L. Gunnels, 56 formerly of Drexel, Mo., passed away June 28, 2011 at Medicalodge of Butler, where she had been a resident.

Wanda was born July 9, 1954 in Harrisonville, Mo., daughter of Lavaun (Perkey) and Earl Dean Gunnels.  Wanda grew up in Drexel, a town she came to love very much.  She particularly enjoyed spending time with her “coffee table” friends in the drug store in Drexel, and loved to walk throughout the town.  She and her mother would watch the Crystal Cathedral every Sunday morning.  Wanda greatly enjoyed church music and word searches.

She worked for a time at King Radio, and later at a nursing home in Louisburg.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Carl Frederick and Ronald Earl Gunnels.  She is survived by two brothers Loren Dean Gunnels of Harrisonville, Merlie Gunnels of Drexel, and one sister Corrine Lisher of Lawrence, Ks., and one brother-in-law Ray.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM Thursday, June 30 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816) 657-4400.  A funeral service will be at 11 AM with Greg Mullinax presiding. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name are suggested to Heartland Hospice, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Bates County Sheriff's Dept. weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report June 20, 2011 to June 25, 2011

06-20-11

CHECK WELL BEING-Adrian          

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Butler On 06-20-2011, Deputies took a walk in report in regards to harassment that occurred in rural Butler MO.SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

HARASSMENT-Butler On 06/20/2011, Deputies took a report of threats that occured at 103 W. Wilson, Butler, MO.

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

THEFT-Rich Hill On 06/21/2011 Bates County Deputies received a report of a possible theft from Rural Rich Hill.  Items stolen include at gold ring.

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

TRESPASSING-Amsterdam

CHECK WELL BEING-Ballard

DOMESTIC IP / JO-Adrian On 06/20/2011 Bates County Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the Rural Adrian area.

 

06-21-11

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

VANDALISM-Rich Hill On 6-21-2011 Deputies responded to Pumpin Pete's in Rich Hill on a call reference to property damage.

THEFT-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

DECEASED PERSON-Butler On 06/21/2011 Bates County Deputies responded to responded to a residence in rural Butler on a report of a deceased person.  The death is believed to be of natural causes.

 

06-22-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

ALARM-Adrian

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Appleton City SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

 ALARM-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-Rockville

ABANDON VEHICLE-Drexel

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler On 6-22-2011 Deputies took a walk in report reference to property damage done to Bates County Roads in rural Adrian.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian On 06-22-2011 Deputies took a reportreference to missuse of a credit card/debit card device from rural Adrian.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

TRAFFIC STOP-Hume

DISTURBANCE- Rich Hill On 06-22-2011, Deputies were dispatched to 321 W Poplar, Rich Hill, MO in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

 

06-23-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Hume

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Rich Hill On 06-23-2011, at approximately 0100 hours, Deputies responded to Rich Hill reference a possible domestic disturbance in progress.  Report was taken.

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

THEFT -Drexel On 6-23-2011 Deputies responded to rural Drexel reference to a Burglary.Items taken were big screen televisions, Playstation3, XBox 360, 2 WII game systems 4 chrome wheels, 17" Flat screen computer monitor, and NIKON 55 mm camera.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Amsterdam

TRESPASSING-Adrian on 06-24-2011, Deputies responded to rural Amsterdam MO. in regards to trespassing that occurred earlier. 

AGENCY ASSIST -Ballard On 06/23/2011, Deputies were dispatched to Rt 1, Adrian, MO in reference to a male subject that had passed away in his sleep.

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Rich Hill On 06/23/2011, Deputies were dispatched to RT 1, Rich Hill, Mo to take a report of property damage.

HARASSMENT- On 6-23-2011 Deputies took a report reference to harassing phone calls and text messages.

THEFT-Butler On 06/21/2011 Bates County Deputies responded to responded to a residence in rural Butler on a report of a deceased person.  The death is believed to be of natural causes.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

ANIMAL NEGLECT / ABUSE-Butler

TRESPASSING-Amoret

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT-Archie

TRESPASSING-Butler

WARRANT EXECUTION-Butler

 

06-24-11

VANDALISM-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amsterdamn

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

THEFT-Rich Hill On 06-24-2011 Deputies responded to the southwest corner of hwy 71 and B hwy at Champlin Trucking in reference to a report of fraud.

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Ballard On 06-25-2011 at 2230 deputies were dispatched to a residence at Recreation lake in regards to harassment by phone.

CIVIL STANDBY-Drexel On 06/24/2011 Deputies responded to RR 1 Drexel in reference to a civil stand by.

DFS ASSIS-Rich Hill

HARASSMENT-Butler

 

06-25-11

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill

TRAFFIC STOP-52 east  Deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed south bound on 71 Hwy

CHECK WELL BEING-71hwy

TRAFFIC STOP- 71hwy  Deputy observed a vehicle traveling north bound 71 Hwy cross the center line two times then cross the fog line

VANDALISM-Rich Hill  Deputy was dispatched to RR 1 Rich Hill MO. in regards to a mailbox that was stolen.

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Amsterdam Deputy responded to RR 1 in regards to a mailbox that had been damaged.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill   Deputy responded to a Route 4, Butler reference a theft that had occurred.  It was determined that several vehicles and farm machinery had been stolen.

TRESPASSING-Amoret Deputy responded Rt.1 Amoret in reference to a subject trespassing.

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-71 hwy

ALARM-Miami School

STRANDED MOTORIST-71hwy

 

06-26-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

CIVIL SITUATION-Amsterdam

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Ballard

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler