Butler and Drexel Lady Bearcats place 3rd in Showme games

The Butler and Drexel Lady Bearcats Placed third in the Showme state games. With a 4-1 record and losing on by four points to last years winners from St. Louis. From left to right front row: Brooke Sargent, Maddy Jones, Allie Chandler, Heidi Swoger. Top row: Coach Brad Davis, Misty Abney, Mckenzie Wheatley, Alexis Lewis, Beth Davis, Sierra Reynolds. We are all very proud of these young ladies and hope to do even better next year. -submitted

NEWS VIDEO - Musician's Flea Market today on the Butler square

Scare in the air over Butler this afternoon

Police, rescue and fire units were dispatched to the Butler Airport around 3:15 p.m. on a report of a skydiver who had apparently broken loose from a parachute. However, upon further investigation it was discovered that a loose chute was seen falling to the ground after several skydivers had exited the plane.

All skydivers have been safely accounted for and authorities are now trying to find where the loose parachute came from.

However brief it might be.....ahhh, rain

Over the last hour or so most of the county has seen enough rain to wash the dust off or maybe a tad more. However, current radar shows that's about all we're going to get for now....


Today

Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Heat index readings 99 to 104.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

And yes, there's a heat warning in effect through Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

A plump robin looks for a snack during brief
showers this morning

Appleton City woman in Bates County crash

Just after 8 p.m. last night 49 year old Linda D. Buckley of Appleton City sustained minor injuries in a single car accident on 52 highway near county road 13365. The 1998 Buick driven by Buckley left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned, coming to a rest on to its top.

Buckley was treated at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. According to the report filed by troopers  Dodson and Pate, alcohol was a factor in the accident.

Children’s Poster Contest Raises Awareness on Water Pollution

Kids, get your crayons, markers and colored pencils ready to illustrate how you can “Be a Solution to Water Pollution.”

Children can help raise awareness about water pollution and win prizes by entering the 2011 “Be a Solution to Water Pollution” poster and coloring contest. This county–wide contest is organized by the Osage Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council and is sponsored by Sonic and Walmart in an effort to educate residents on the importance of water quality.

Water quality can be negatively affected by nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. NPS pollution occurs when rainfall or snowmelt picks up pollutants as it runs across the ground surface and deposits those pollutants in our rivers and lakes. Because most stormdrains in Bates County flow directly into streams rather than treatment facilities, there is no cleaning process to remove trash, motor oil, pet waste and other pollutants before they enter the bodies of water we use for fishing, swimming, and even drinking.

Children up to 8 years old can enter the coloring contest by picking up a printed poster at the RC&D office, located upstairs in the Butler City Hall, or the local USDA Service Center. Children ages 9 to 12 can also pick up blank poster paper and associated rules for the themed poster contest. Contest submissions must be turned in by Monday, August 22nd at the RC&D office or at the local USDA Service Center.

All poster submissions will be on display at the Bates County Watershed Festival on August 27th at the Butler City Park, where winners will be announced at noon. Prizes will be given to the top three posters in each category. The Bates County Watershed Festival is associated with the Mound Branch Watered Evaluation and Restoration Project partially funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

In addition to the announcement of the winning posters, the August 27 watershed festival will include performances by The Fishin’ Magicians, water slides and games, interactive exhibits and food vendors. Information will also be on hand about cost-share programs available to implement agricultural and urban best management practices at home, on the farm, or at work to help reduce pollution in Bates County’s streams and rivers.

For more information about the contest or the watershed festival, contact Osage Valley RC&D’s Mound  Branch office at (660) 679-4332 or visit our website at www.osagevalleyrcd.com.

Obituary - Marjorie Howard

Funeral services for Marjorie Howard will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Dave Owsley officiating and Bob Wayland assisting. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Ohio Street United Methodist Church or charity of choice.

Marjorie Ailene Howard, age 98 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, July 29, 2011 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born October 4, 1912 to Chester Clark and Luella Hazel Furr in Spruce, Missouri.


Marjorie is survived by her husband, Lyle B. Howard of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Lyle C. Howard and wife Linda of Butler, Missouri and Larry M. Howard and wife Kathy of Thorp, Washington; one daughter, Esther Ann Hopcroft and husband Barry of Butler, Missouri; and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three grandsons, Mike, Chad and Ryan.

Obituary - Cecil Base

Funeral services for Cecil Base will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bethany Mennonite Church. Burial in Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Rich Hill. Contributions to Bethany Mennonite Benevolent Fund. Services are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri.

Cecil Base, age 85 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Harbo Grace Hospice in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born January 22, 1926 to Ben and Ida Eck Base in McPherson, Kansas.


Cecil is survived by his wife, Maggie Base of Rich Hill, Missouri; one son, Don Base and wife Beverly of Gran, Alabama; one daughter, Arlene Unruh and husband Larry of Homeworth, Ohio; three brothers, Ralph Base of McPherson, Kansas, Elon Base and wife Sharon of Turlock, California and Jonas Base and wife Karen of McPherson, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Verbie Koehn.

Bates County and the Bates Brothers: Who Were We Really Named For?

Frederick Bates

The public is invited to attend a free program on Saturday, August 6th at 10:00 am in Robertson Hall at the Bates County Museum. In commemoration of Bates County’s 170th anniversary, we will explore the differing historical accounts surrounding just which Bates brother the county was named after. Was it Frederick or Edward? The Missouri State Archives indicate one brother; while two of our county’s primary history books state another. It’s very likely that the Civil War had something to do with the controversy. Join us as we take a look back into our past trying to solve one of our very own ‘history’s mysteries’.


For further information call the Museum at 660-679-0134.

Edward Bates

Sidewalk sale in full swing...

Tina Heard and son Gary of Foster Mo. ponder some items on
display at the sidewalk sale on the Butler square

There's plenty of bargains to be had at the sidewalk sale on the Butler square going on now through the end of the business day. Sale items and quantity discounts can be found outside, with lots more inside the air conditioned stores.

August BCMH Employee of the Month - Jennifer Hix

August BCMH Employee of the Month Jennifer Hix

JENNIFER HIX is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for August, 2011. Jennifer has been employed at the hospital since August, 2007 as a Medical Laboratory Technician in the Laboratory Department. Jennifer demonstrates a positive work ethic and support for her co-workers. She will always greet you with a friendly smile. 

Jennifer is working on her Master’s Degree while continuing to work full-time in the Laboratory. The hospital congratulates Jennifer on this recognition.

Harvey murder trial moved to Henry County

Raymond Samuel Harvey has been granted a change of venue and the case has been moved to Henry County. A trial date will be announced later.


Harvey is charged with two felony counts of murder, two counts of felony armed criminal action and one count of felony arson in connection with the murders of Brandee and Bailey Bickleman at their home near Virginia in March.

Rain? that's a big MAYBE....

Friday

Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Heat index readings 98 to 103.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

Circuit Court News July 25-29, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Diana L Rich, Clerk  JULY 25-29, 2011

St v. Bobby L Holman, I: Felony theft/stealing, II: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 8-22-11. 

Jamie Lee Sims v Janie Sims, Motion to modify Decree of Dissolution filed. 

Tony A Clark v Crystal L Clark, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Crystal Lynn Clark v Tony Alan Clark, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Cora Brown v Stacey Thomas, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

St v. Larry D Moore, Felony DWI, aggravated offender, set for 8-22-11. 

St v. Charles A Puhr, Felony distribution/manufacturer of possession of controlled substance, hydrocodone, set for 8-22-11. 

St v. Storm C Peveto, Felony property damage, set for 8-22-11. 

St v. George O Ratje, Felony possession of controlled  substance, marijuana, set for 8-22-11. 

St v. George O Ratje, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 8-22-11. 

St v. George O Ratje, Felony possession of burglary tools, set for 8-22-11. 

Ryan E Langley v Lindsay K Langley, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

St v. Loraine L Stanley, Felony possession of controlled substance,  Darvocet, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 3 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay State Forensic Laboratory account,  Defe. Shall successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

Jessica Detienne v Terry Randolph, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed. 

St v. Douglas Dustin Derry, found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance, methamphetamines, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation. To pay court costs, including State Forensic Lab Account,  to get counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA/NA, to successfully complete the Vernon Co. Special Program, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not possess or consume an alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. 

WOSOBA Trucking LLC v American Beef Company, LLC, Petition filed. 

David J McClure, Jack A McClure, Jim E McClure and John R McClure v Jane L Chandler, Lavina J McClure, Doris J Heavin, now Bichsel, Jerry D McClure and Jill A. Heppermannias, now Buchheit, Petition for Partition of Real Estate filed. 

Amanda Nicole Reed v Phillip Lynn Reed, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

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Obituary - Bruce Phillips

Graveside memorial services for Bruce Phillips will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

Bruce Eugene Phillips, age 61 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at his home in Butler. He was born April 7, 1950 to Clifford Edmond and Pearl Frances Burrage Phillips in Mobile, Alabama.

Bruce is survived by two brothers, David Phillips and wife Sherry of Tucson, Arizona and Paul Phillips and wife Melissa of Butler, Missouri; two nephews, Pat Phillips and Brian Phillips; and one niece, Kimberly Shearmeyer. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Important schedule info for the new school year at Butler R-V

First Day of School - August 18, 2011

Butler R5 School District will begin classes on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The grade school doors will open at 7:40 am for breakfast. Elementary classes will begin at 8:10 am. High school doors will open at 7:30 am for breakfast. Classes will begin at 7:50 am. Thursday will be our first early dismissal at 2:00 pm.

New teacher orientation will be August 12. All staff members will participate in district wide staff development August 15-17.

Seniors pick up schedules Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 3rd

Juniors pick up schedules Thursday, August 4th and Friday, August 5th

Sophomores pick up schedules Monday, August 8th 8:30-11:30 am

Freshman pick up schedules Monday, August 8th from 12:30-3:00 pm

8th Grade pick up schedules Thursday, August 11

High School New Student Enrollment will be August 9-10 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Elementary New Student Enrollment will be August 8-9 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kindergarten Roundup is Thursday, August 11th at 6:30 pm in the Elementary Multipurpose Room.

Elementary Back-to-School Night is Tuesday, August 16th.

69th Annual Hume Fair and Rodeo schedule

Tuesday Aug. 2nd:
6:30 p.m. - Ham and bean feed at the arena
7:30 p.m. - Draft horse pull at the arena

Wednesday Aug. 3rd:
6:30 p.m. - Ice cream social at the city park
7 p.m.- Gospel sing at the bandstand

Thursday Aug. 4th:
6:30 p.m. - Kiddie peddle pull at the arena for ages 4 to 13
8 p.m. - Hume Olympics at the arena must be 18 years old to participate

Friday Aug. 5th:
7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Entries for fair at Legion Hall
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. - registration for 0-pre K kid's games at 9 a.m.
10 a.m. to noon - Legion Hall closed for judging
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. - registration for K-17 y/o games starting at 1 p.m.
4 p.m. - Pet contest at city park
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Registration for talent show
6 p.m. - talent show
8 p.m. - rodeo

Saturday Aug. 6th:
8 to 8 :30 a.m. - registration for baby contest and swimsuit contest
8:30 a.m. - baby contest, diaper only 0-24 months. Swimsuit contest to follow for boys and girls 2-4 years old.
9 a.m. - horseshoe pitching contest SW corner of city park
10 a.m. - parade line up at Methodist Church parking lot
11 a.m. - parade- this year's theme "The Biggest Little Fair"
11:30 to 12:30 p.m. - car show registration on the square
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. - check in for washer tournament at the bandstand
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Opry House Theater Performers of El Dorado Springs
1 p.m. - garden tractor pull west of the arena
2 p.m. - Crowning of Prince and Princess
3 p.m. - drawings for prizes
8 p.m. - rodeo and crowning of Queen. Street dance by Muddy Creek following the rodeo.

Call in number for rodeo contestants 816-331-1792, call in date is Monday Aug. 1st 1 to 6 p.m.

Arts and crafts booths available. For info call 660-643-7637

See YOU at the fair!

Correction - Rich Hill high school enrollment begins Aug. 1st

Rich Hill R-IV high school enrollment is set and here's the schedule:

August 1st:

Seniors 9-10 a.m.

Juniors 10-11 a.m.

Sophomores 11-noon

Freshmen 1-2 p.m.

August 2nd:
Freshmen 9-10 a.m.
Sophomores 10-11 a.m.
Juniors 11-noon
Seniors 1-2 p.m.

Enrollment packets will be distributed and schedules finalized on the above dates.

Junior High enrollment dates will be announced in the near future.

Cooler for the weekend, but until then...

There is an excessive heat warning in effect through 7 p.m. Thursday, however some relief is predicted for the upcoming weekend:

Wednesday

Sunny. Very hot and humid. Highs around 101. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index readings 104 to 109.

Wednesday Night

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

Obituary - Virginia Willis

Graveside services for Virginia Willis will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Benjamin Cemetery in Amoret, Missouri. There is no visitation. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, Missouri.

Virginia Lee Willis, age 75 of Amoret, Missouri died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born June 2, 1936 to Ralph and Pauline Stevens Turley in Kansas City, Missouri.

Virginia is survived by her husband Calvin D. Willis of Amoret, Missouri; four sons, Dwain Willis Jr. and wife Connie Sue of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Larry Willis and wife Debi of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mark Willis and wife Pat of Peculiar, Missouri and Douglas Willis and wife Val of Belton, Missouri; two daughters, Ellen Houx and husband Mike of Edwardsville, Illinois and Tracy Williams and husband Chris of Lebanon, Missouri; one brother, Stevie Turley and wife Janice of Jasper, Arkansas; and 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ralph and Chris; two sisters, Christine and Joanne; and two grandsons, Scott and Jason.

Adrian teen escapes serious injury in rollover accident

Around 11:15 this morning Whitney J. Bagby, 18, of Adrian received minor injuries in an accident on 18 highway about one mile east of route FF. According to the report, Bagby was westbound in a 2004 Mustang when the vehicle was forced off the roadway by another vehicle. The car struck a culvert, overturned, and came to a rest in the ditch.

Sgt. Gach of the Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted on the scene by the Adrian Fire Department, the Bates County Sheriff's Department and Bates County EMS. The report shows that Bagby was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident and was treated for minor injuries.

Butler Senior places high in national FBLA competition

Butler R-V Senior Nathan McGuire ranked 4th in the
nation in the June FBLA national competition held
in Orlando, Florida

Nathan McGuire a senior at Butler R-V, represented the state of Missouri at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 28-July 1, 2011. Competing in FBLA-PBL’s national awards program, Nathan vied for top honors in the Computer Problem Solving event against state representatives from across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Guam, the Cayman Islands, and the Department of Defense schools worldwide. The Butler R-V FBLA chapter is very pleased to announce that Nathan earned 4th place in the Nation! 

This is the second year in a row that Nathan has qualified to attend National FBLA competition. He is the son of Shannon and Lynell McGuire of rural Butler.

Rollover accident on 18 highway

Authorities are responding to a report of a rollover accident on 18 highway at the FF highway intersection west of Adrian. Use extreme caution if traveling through the area.

Adrian Fire Department, Bates County EMS and the Missouri Highway Patrol are in route to the scene.


Update 12:38 p.m. - It is being reported that an 18 year old female sustained minor injuries in the accident.

American Cancer Society Day at BCMH August 1st...

Nikke Leake of the American Cancer Society will be on hand August 1st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the front lobby of the Bates County Memorial Hospital to offer  valuable cancer related resources and information.

-submitted

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report July 18, 2011 to July 24, 2011

07-18-11

SPEAK TO OFFICER

CHECK WELL BEING

SPEAK TO OFFICER

07-19-11

THEFT

VANDALISM

07-20-11

07-21-11

07-22-11

07-23-11

WANTED SUBJECT

07-24-11

LOUD MUSIC

Girls night out!

WHAT: End of Summer - Girls Night Out!
WHO: Sorry Fellas, Ladies Only
WHEN: Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
WHERE: Butler Fairground Bldg
TIME: 6-8pm

ACTIVITIES: Entertainment, Refreshments, Prizes, also praying for another school year!
ADMISSION: Canned food item(s), to go to Bates County Food Pantry
(Cash Donations Welcome to help cover costs. Entry for Grand Prize Drawing!)

To RESERVE your spot, or to be a Volunteer Vendor and for more info; Contact Lisa @ 660-464-0903

Bates County Sheriff's Dept. weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report July 18, 2011 to July 24, 2011

07-18-11

THEFT-Drexel

MVA-UUhwy

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

TRESPASSING-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Passaic

THEFT-Butler

FIRE-Butler

CHECK WELL BEING-Passaic

FIRE-Drexel

DISTURBANCE-Butler

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-Butler Bates County Deputies received a report of a possible theft from Rural Rich Hill.  Items stolen include at gold ring.

ASSAULT OCCURRED EARLIER-Rich Hill

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT-Adrian Deputies responded to a suicidal subject in rural Adrian. Subject was transported to Bates County Hospital.

 

07-19-11

BURGLARY-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Drexel

DFS ASSIST-Rich Hill

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

 

07-20-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Hume

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

DFS ASSIS-Rich Hill

ABANDON VEHICLE-Butler

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Adrian

MVA-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Ballard

STRANDED MOTORIST-Rich Hill

 

07-21-11

AGENCY ASSIST-Harrisonville

PROWLER-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Passaic

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

THEFT-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amoret

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Appleton City

AGENCY ASSIST-Appleton City

ANIMAL NEGLECT / ABUSE-Drexel

ALARM-Drexel

 

07-22-11

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-71hwy

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amoret

TRAFFIC STOP-Butler at approximately 1445 hours. Deputies observed a white 1994 Ford Ranger bearing MO license traveling NB on Main Street from Pine Street in Butler, MO commiting numerous traffic offenses.  I conducted a vehicle stop and recovered drug paraphernalia from the vehicle.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Montrose

THEFT-Amsterdam

FIRE-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

BURGLARY-Amoret

 

07-23-11

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Butler

ALARM-Rich Hill

THEFT-Drexel at approximately 1300 hours, Deputies were dispatched to Route 1 Drexel reference a stolen vehicle.  The vehicle was located, recovered and released to the owner.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Ballard

NOISE-Rich Hill

WANTED SUBJECT-Rich Hill at approximately 1500 hours, Deputies responded to a Route 1 Rich Hill address reference a warrant service.  Upon arrival a suspect was identified, arrested and transported to the Jail.

CHECK WELL BEING-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Ballard

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Ballard Deputies received a report of cattle out and damage to a soybean field from      rural Butler.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

 

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through July 24, 2011

Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles 

Greg’s Team 26.0-06.0

I QUIT !! 21.0-11.0

Shadows Keepers 15.0-17.0

B & D 15.0-17.0

L & M 14.0-18.0

The Odd Fellows 10.0-18.0

Sam & Eric 09.0-15.0

    July 24:  High Game:  Dwight Robinson 268, Sam Cornelius 258, Dan Goodrich 258, Eric Menaugh 234, Michael Bowman 224, Nick Perkins 214, Greg Hilbus 214, Laverne Goodrich 202, David Hall 189, Sis Hilbus 144, Jared Rolph 138, David Timblin 134, Betty Wisdom 129, Rochelle Powell 111, Rachel Warren93. High Series: Dan Goodrich 684, Dwight Robinson 647, Michael Bowman 627, Laverne Goodrich 485.

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open

Misfits 35.0-09.0

E-Team 25.0-19.0

Calvary Baptist 25.0-19.0

Adrian Lanes 23.0-21.0

Mill-Fish 13.5-30.5

Strike Me 10.5-33.5

    July 12:  High Game:  Dan Goodrich 300, Bradley Newport 234, Michael Bowman 221, Bill Lunsford 218, Tom Rosekopf 213, Kent Taylor 203, Pat Arnold 180, Ted Bridges 171, Rusty Fisher 170, Faith Hutchens 144, Luke Davis 141, Ben Davis 137, Dana Rosekopf 132, Jason Fisher 129, Seth Rosekopf 124, Brooke Fisher 114, Brenda Sue Arnold 103, Stephanie Fisher 99. High Series:  Dan Goodrich 731, Bradley Newport 673, Michael Bowman 618, Tom Rosekopf 579, Bill Lunsford 561, Pat Arnold 479, Brooke Fisher 292. 

Wed 7:30pm “Tough Shot”

Miasis Dragon 220.5-139.5

Blue Nile 204.5-155.5

Nina’s Team 192.5-167.5

Fisher’s Men 161.0-199.0

Slow Starters 152.5-207.5

Whatever 149.0-211.0

    July 20: High Game: John McCoy 224, Ron Brown 214, Nick Perkins 214, Curt Smith 213, Michael Bowman 212, Mat Bridges 212, Forest Tiller 204, Josh Yates 203, Kelly Wernex 188, Kelly Edmiston 179, Laverne Goodrich 163, Wanda Parmenter 162.  High Series: John McCoy 640, Ron Brown 610, Nick Perkins 604, Mat Bridges 603, Kelly Wernex 475. Next Week: 43 ft, .

Friday Nooners

    July 22:  High Games:  Dale Smith 199, Ross Wainscott 190, Wesley Merritt 189, Mim Jackson 181, Jean Wilson 170, Sue Merritt 169, Lorraine Kershner 165, Jessie Paxton 160.  High Series:  Dale Smith 540, Wesley Merritt 503, Mim Jackson 465.

More rain out west...

Current radar shows a fairly decent line of thunderstorms developing in a line from Joplin up through Emporia and beyond. Hopefully the slow moving line won't fizzle out before it gets here.

The current forecast calls for a 20% chance of rain overnight.

View live radar here...

Obituary - Dale Lacy

Dale Thomas Lacy, 78 of Drexel, Mo., passed away July 24, 2011 at Olathe Medical Center.  He was a well-known and longtime cattleman from the Drexel area.

Dale is survived by his wife, Kay of the home; his children: Deborah Kay Wheeler of Drexel; Daniel Dale Lacy and wife Kelly of Drexel; Sheryl Ann Keegan of Harrisonville; five grandchildren: Amy Mayabb, Steve Wheeler, Patrick Keegan, Derek Lacy, and Richard Keegan; and five great-grandchildren: Cole, Alyssa, Hailee, Cali, and Landon Dale.

Visitation will be from 7-9 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Mullinax Funeral Home Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday at South Fork Baptist Church near Drexel, the Revs. Joe Crook and Steve Bartholomew presiding.  Burial will follow in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Drexel chapter of the FFA, and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Endangered Person Advisory issued for missing family members

The Barry County Sheriff's Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory
for a missing persons incident that occurred at Exeter, MO at 7:30 PM on
07/10/2011.

Missing Are:
Abby L. Chapman, a white, female, age 7
Isabella K. Chapman, a white, female, age 3

Possible suspects or associates are believed to be:
Matthew Chapman, a white, male, age 35, hgt 5 ft 11 inches, 170 lbs, brown
hair, green eyes, light complexion, wearing unknown clothing.

The endangered missing persons are:
Abby L. Chapman, is a white, female, age 7, hgt 4 ft, 45 lbs, brown hair,
blue eyes, light complexion, wearing pink t-shirt and cut off blue jeans.
Isabella K. Chapman, is a white, female, age 3, hgt 3 ft, 40 lbs, blonde
hair, blue eyes, light complexion, wearing pink tank top and blue jean
shorts .

Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident:
(Include pertinent medical, mental, or other well being information)
Matthew Chapman picked up Abby and Isabella from their mothers residence in
Exeter, MO on July 10 to take them to Silver Dollar City. On July 13th,
Chapman sold his vehicle and has not been seen or heard from since by
family or friends. According to family, Matthew Chapman has contacts in
Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Texas. Chapman should be considered armed
and dangerous.

Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone
having any information related to the endangered missing person should
immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call
the Barry County Sheriff's Office at 417-847-3121.

We finally got some rain.....and a little more

At the moment of impact:  This photo was taken by

Kolby Hubbard during the apparent microburst that

destroyed this barn at the Dean Allen residence near

Amoret this morning.

The cold front arrived overnight and brought with it some much needed moisture- more than enough to wash the dust down for now. Rainfall amount reports vary from 1/2 inch to upwards of an inch around the county.

While most of the area saw mild thunderstorms, the Dean Allen residence located about 4 miles east of Amoret, was the apparent target of a small micro-burst that destroyed a barn around 6:30 this morning. According to witness Kolby Hubbard, strong winds accompanied by heavy rain and at least nickel sized hail ripped apart the barn and scattered it up to 1/4 mile away. No injuries were reported.

Oddly enough, property owned by Denny Vest, directly across the road from the Allen residence did not suffer any wind damage.

There were no active weather warnings at the time of the storm.

The forecast for the remainder of the day calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms with the heat index to reach 108 to 113 later this afternoon (the excessive heat warning runs through 7 p.m. this evening). There's a 40% chance of rain tonight then back to dry and hot conditions for the remainder of the week.

Some clean up and rebuilding to be done at the Dean Allen farm east of Amoret.
Photo courtesy of Kolby Hubbard