Huge garage sale Saturday

Our friends across the state line at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in LaCygne are inviting everyone to a huge fundraiser garage sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For those who would like to donate items for the sale or need other information, contact Steve at 913-909-1752 or Dean at 913-645-6899. Donated items need to be received by this Friday. No stuffed furniture or mattresses, please.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is located at 819 N. 5th St. in LaCygne.

Bartz's honored during state fair farm family day

Tim and Lori Bartz and family of rural Appleton City were among the 107 families honored during the Missouri State Fair’s Farm Family Day, Aug. 15.

The Bartz’s were selected as the Bates County Missouri State Fair Farm Family by the Bates County extension council and local Farm Bureau. The family includes Tim, Lori, Clayson, Shelby and Isabella Bartz.

Each year the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their community, involved in agricultural activities and who participate in local outreach and extension educational programs such as 4-H and FFA.

The Bartz family operates a diversified farming operation.

The annual event was sponsored by Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri State Fair, University of Missouri Extension and the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage license:

Dustin Lee Blanchard and Erika Sue Ricklefs
Richard Bryan Bedwell and Ashley Nichole Moss

Real estate transfers:

Nick Marchiano to David S. Clark:
BEG SE COR OF W/2 OF SE/4 OF 10‑38‑33, W 1320 FT, N 920 FT, W 200 FT NELY TO PT 1 320 FT W OF E LINE OF E/2 OF SE/4; E 1320 FT TO E LINE OF E/2 OF SE/4; S 1320 FT TO POB ALL IN 10‑38‑33


James Donald Pate to Jincey Ilene Davis fka Jincey Ilene Davis-Pate:
LOTS 9 & 10, BLK 33, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL

Stephen Ratliff to Jaime Stewart:
SW/4 OF SE/4 OF 35‑40‑29 LYING W OF RD

Richard L. Heckadon to Maella Heckadon:
LOT 12, BLK 77, ORIGINAL TOWN, RICH HILL

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Peggy L. Sand to Branch Banking and Trust Company:
BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 3 OF N/2 OF 31‑42‑33, E 80 RODS, S 40 RODS, W 80 RODS TO W LINE OF LOT 3, N TO POB

Millsap & Singer (suc trustee) and Mary P. Dunning fka Mary P. Niewrzel to Federal National Mortgage Association:
BEG 39 RODS N AND 8 RODS E OF SW COR OF 4‑41‑31, N 30 RODS, E 32 RODS, S 30 RODS, W 32 RODS TO POB

Scott Buerge (suc trustee) and Rolland A. Sombart Trust to Rhea Corsini:
LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLK 4, AMORET, AND STRIP OF LAND LYING N OF E 104 FT OF LOTS DESCRIBED

Kylene Michelle Palmer fka Kylene Michelle Marchiano to Nicholas James Marchiano:
SE/4 OF NE/4 OF 20‑38‑33; SW/4 AND W/2 OF SE/4 OF 10‑38‑33, DESCRIBED

David S. Clark to Nick Marchiano:
W/2 OF SE/4 OF 10‑38‑33

Charles Randy Gibson to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the State of Missouri:
20‑39‑31 DESCRIBED

Leaster Gibson to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the State of Missouri:
20‑39‑31 DESCRIBED

State of Missouri and Conservation Commission to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the State of Missouri:
NE/4 OF NE/4 OF 29‑39‑31 DESCRIBED

Jeffery E. Nelson and Stephanie Lynn Nelson to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the State of Missouri:
20‑39‑31 DESCRIBED

Joni B. McHargue and Timothy R. McHargue and Joni B. Eastland (aka) to Ezra Brubaker and Carolyn Brubaker and Eldon Brubaker and Atlee Brubaker:
W/2 OF NW/4 OF SW/4 AND N 3 ACRES OF W/2 OF SW/4 OF SW/4 OF 23‑38‑32; W/2 OF SW/4 OF NW/4 OF 23‑38‑32; SE/4 OF NE/4 OF 22‑38‑32; AND NE/4 OF SE/4 OF 22‑38‑32, DESCRIBED; BEG NE COR OF SE/4 OF SE/4 OF 22‑38‑32 AND DESCRIBED

Donald L. Garnett and Janet M. Garnett and Norris Dean Garnett and Elizabeth A. Garnett to David Roy Tarvin and Gwendolyn Sue Tarvin:
E/2 OF LOT 2 IN NE/4 OF 1‑39‑32, DESCRIBED

Marion Nichols to Lonnie Bailey:
E/2 OF LOT 6 AND ALL LOT 7,  DESCRIBED, ALL IN BLK 59, RICH HILL; E 15 FT OF W/2 OF LOT 6, BLK 59, RICH HILL

Cheryl D. Fetters to Brent J. Fetters:
LOTS 2 & 4, FETTERS' SUBDIV

Brent J. Fetters to Cheryl D. Fetters:
LOT 1 & 3, FETTERS' SUBDIV

Dwight E. Koehn and Doris L. Koehn to Dwight E. and Doris L. Koehn Trust:
TRACT 1: NE/4 OF SW/4 OF 22‑40‑31, BUTLER,  DESCRIBED; TRACT 2: E/2 OF SE/4 OF 15‑39‑31 DESCRIBED

Robert Roy Stines Sr. and Diane L. Stines to Memori D. Stines:
N 384.30 FT OF W 566.76 FT OF LOT 2 IN NW/4 OF 6‑41‑29

Steamy hot though Friday but lower 80's by Sunday

Today

Sunny. Very hot. Highs around 102. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

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

Watershed festival winners announced

Hot, sunny weather was the perfect backdrop for the Bates County Watershed Festival held Saturday at the Butler City Park. Osage Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, which manages two watershed grants in the county, organized the event.

Two performances by The Fishin’ Magicians headlined the day’s activities. The “Blue Monster” water slide, a giant, inflatable slip’n’slide, face painting, a fishing game and water balloon games provided cool fun for kids.

A “Watershed Passport” drawing required attendees to visit each of the 10 exhibitor booths / demonstrations and get a sticker on their “Watershed Passport” card. Winner Emilie Cleghorn received a $20 Sonic gift card when her passport was drawn from 77 completed entries.

Prizes for a coloring contest based on the “Be a Solution to Water Pollution” theme were furnished by Sonic and Walmart. Winners selected by drawing were:

Ages 6 and under: 1^st, Brian McGowan, 4, Archie; 2^nd, Sarah Simms, 5, Butler; 3^rd, Jami Reeves, 4, Adrian.

Ages 7 – 8: 1^st, Devin Gilliland, 7; 2^nd, Hayley Inglehart, 8, Butler; 3^rd, Angaleena Middaugh, 8, Archie.

Cindy Wilson, Butler, won the drawing for a rain barrel hand painted with a luna moth theme by Jamie Bokern.

Sponsorship support for the festival was provided by Adrian Bank, James Binkley, D.D.S., Casey’s General Store, Community First Bank, Ritchie J. Davis – American Family Insurance, Don’s Tire and Service, Ferguson Farms, Grizzell’s, Max Motors, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Security Bank and Wimsatt Propane.

Osage Valley RC&D is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to the sustainable and responsible use of available resources to enhance the quality of life in West Central Missouri.

The two watershed grants Osage Valley RC&D manages are the Missouri component of the Kan-Mo Bi-State Marais des Cygnes Basin Targeted Watershed Grant, administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Mound Branch Evaluation and Restoration Project, administered by the Missouri Department of Resources under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Both projects are funded in part by the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7.

Bates County Old Settlers 114th Reunion

After last year’s low attendance of 115 the committee planning the day was delighted with this year’s gathering of 170 persons at the old Butler High School auditorium. Wow, what a day we had! The highlight had to be the program about the Orphan Train Children.
On Wednesday, August 24th at 1:00 pm, President Phyllis Wheatley introduced Mayor Don Malan who welcomed the attendees. Pastor Ron Dunlap then gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag was given. Ione Berry related to the assembly the history of the society formed in 1897. The first meeting was September 25th of that year and we were told that before noon no less than 5000 had filled the courthouse yard and the affair lasted until evening.

The musical program by Irene Holt was well received. She ended with leading the Sing-a-Long of old time songs. Peggy Buhr gave the nominating committee report. The officers for 2012 are President Phyllis Wheatley, Vice President Myrna Craft, Secretary Zella Doane and Treasurer Joanne Buhr. No other nominations were received from the floor. The names listed were approved by voice vote.

An informative and delightful program about the Orphan Trains was presented by Myrna Craft, Kay Wright, Barbara Burch, Etha Pearl Black, Joanne Buhr, Dana Bridges and young misses Kya Bridges and Kamden Fennewald. The players, dressed in period costumes, portrayed young orphans and parents being united while Myrna shared the history of the Orphan Trains. Kay Wright gave a compelling story of a young child being placed on a train in Oklahoma and arriving in Bates County. Much to the surprise of everyone, Kay’s story was that of her mother, Emily Powell. Applause filled the room at the conclusion of the performance. Next was a break for refreshments served by Ina Van Sandt, Lois Muiller and Faye O’Riley. Cookies, soda and water were enjoyed.

Presentation of Awards followed:

~Oldest man present born in Bates County was Emmett Berry, 99 years old.

~Oldest woman present born in Bates County was Thelma Wheatley, 96 years old.

~Oldest person present born elsewhere was Toppy Clark, 100 years old.

Cash awards were given to 22 couples married Fifty years or longer. Cash awards were give to honor 51 persons 85 years old and over. Everyone received a door prize in the drawing. Winifred Gaston and Phillip Poindexter decorated windows on the Butler Square and received cash awards.

Several stayed to help put away chairs and tables and all cooperation in pulling-off the day was appreciated. The local exercise class that meets in the building helped to set-up the chairs. Also aiding was Dean Kaiser and Jim Rumbo.

Generous Donors:

In no particular order, the following businesses and individuals gave cash or items for door prizes: Town Square Hardware, Napa Auto Parts of Butler, Taco Bell, State Farm Insurance, Dave’s Quality Auto Repair, Hammett’s Collision Repair, Adrian Journal, Adrian Bank, Citizens Bank, Dr. Hatten, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Craigmiles Financial, Kreisler Drugs, Yoss’ Thriftway, Vanderman Farms, Walmart, Community 1st Bank, What To Wear, Stoplight Market, Deem’s Farm Equipment, Sharon Cumpton, Gayle Fleischer, Pizza Hut, Westward Gifts, Dr. John Noe, Family Center, Sallie’s Beauty Shop and Sonic. Also, Hometown Pharmacy, Sandy’s Herb Shop, Wilson Tire, Dusty Attic, Bates County Office Supply, Casey’s, Danny Cox Feed Store, Flaming Lantern, Heiman Agri Service, McDonald’s, Atmos Energy, Osage Pecan, Pitt Brothers, Shelter Insurance, Barney Fisher, Richard Koehler, Terry’s Beauty Boutique, Security Bank, Healthmart, Caskey-Hopkins & Wilhelmus, Cook Insurance, Hallmark, Wheatley Bookkeeping, Rich Hill Feed & Grain, Heuser’s Funeral Home, Cruiser’s Pizza, D & D Tire, Schowengerdt’s Funeral Chapel, Carol Simpson, Printmaster, E.B.T., Mildred Blevins, John & Phyllis Stewart, Danny & Marcia Smith, Mullinax Funeral Home, Lucille Lindsey, Toppy Clark, Donna Gregory, Diana Rich, Lucille Mundey, Roger Pruden, Marlene Wainscott, Larry Berry, Randy Pike and Jim Platt.

Drinks, cookies and ice were furnished by Adrian Manor, Medicalodge, Willow Lane, Yoss Thriftway and Country Mart.

Submitted by:
Phyllis Wheatley, President

Old Settlers Society

September BCMH Employee of the Month

CLAYTON NEWKIRK is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for September, 2011. Clayton has been employed at the hospital since October, 2009 as the Housekeeping Supervisor on the evening shift. Clayton demonstrates a positive work ethic and support for his co-workers. He responds in a timely manner to all department requests. Clayton continuously looks for ways to improve job performance. He is a very dependable employee, always striving for excellence. The hospital congratulates Clayton on this recognition.

Butler Police Department weekly summary

Aug. 23 - Suspicious person on Country Club Drive; disturbance near Bennett and Mechanic; theft in the 100 block of S. Broadway; medical assist in the 300 block of W. Pine; theft call on Meadow Lane; alarm at Community First Bank; animal complaint at Fran apartments.


Aug. 24 - Disturbance at Casey's of Fort Scott; animal complaint in the 500 block of N. Main; hit and run report taken at PD; funeral escort; warrant arrest at Probation and Parole; dumping call at Tingler Park; disturbance in the 800 block of S. Birch; theft report taken on Willow St; arrest for possession of meth at Casey's on Fort Scott; fight in progress at Birch and Park Lane; disturbance in the 800 block of W. Grove; missing child report taken in the 500 block of S. High; fight in the area of Water and W. Pine.

Aug. 25 - Warrant arrest at the Butler High School; vandalism in the 300 block of S. Mechanic; warrant arrest; fight at Casey's on Fort Scott; arrest for possession of marijuana at W. 52 and Prospect.

Aug. 26 - Civil stand by in the 600 block W. Dakota; animal complaint in the 500 block of N. High; well being check in the 600 block of N. Main; warrant arrest in the 300 block of Chestnut; medical assist in the 100 block of W. Dakota; missing child in the 100 block of S. Havanna; animal bite investigation near Mill and West street; leave without pay at Casey's of Fort Scott; dog bite in the 200 block of S. Main; alarm at City Hall.

Aug. 27 - Two car accident at McDonald's; animal complaint in the 700 block of Hill Crest; animal complaint in the 400 block of S. High; leave without pay at Conoco; animal complaint in the 100 block of Atkinson; keep the peace in the 900 block of Wix Lane;

Aug. 28 - Warrant arrest at Vine and High; medical assist in the 100 block of S. High; 911 call in the 100 block of Ranch Drive; animal complaint in the 600 block of W. Harrison.

Aug. 29 - Animal complaint in the 300 block of S. Main; animal complaint in the 600 block of W. Harrison; walk in theft report taken; theft report taken in the 100 block of N. High; animal complaint in the 400 block of W. Ohio; animal complaint in the 600 block of W. Harrison; theft report taken on Wix Lane; assisted DFS in the 900 block of Wix Lane; theft report taken in the 400 block of S. Mechanic.

Lady Bears beat Bulldogs

The Lady Bears Volleyball Team defeated the Appleton City Bulldogs last night:

JV: 16-25, 25-12, 25-22

Varsity: 25-21, 17-25, 25-21

The march of the Monarch

Many of the monarchs we see this time of year in Missouri are part of the massive southward migration of monarchs to their winter sanctuaries in Mexico (track their migration at www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch). Though monarchs produce several broods during the summer and fall months, it is the final fall generation that makes the arduous cross-country trip. This generation will live longer than the others — 7 to 8 months rather than the typical 4 to 5 weeks. These same butterflies will return to the southern U.S. in the spring. Their shorter-lived offspring will continue migrating northward over subsequent generations.

An equally fascinating aspect of the monarch is the transformation that takes place when the caterpillar becomes an adult butterfly. This process, known as metamorphosis, is not unique to monarchs, but is nonetheless a stunning display.

Monarch caterpillars are very tiny when they first hatch from the egg. The adult female monarch butterfly lays its eggs on the underside of milkweed leaves. When the caterpillar hatches, it feeds almost continuously on the milkweed for about two weeks while it grows to a full size of about 2 inches long. When the caterpillar is full grown, it usually leaves the milkweed plant in search of a safe place to pupate.

When the caterpillar is ready to pupate, it attaches itself to a branch or other similar anchor by making a silk-like pad. The caterpillar hangs upside down from this pad by its last pair of legs in a J-shape.

After hanging in a J-shape for about a day, the caterpillar begins to shed its skin for the fifth and last time. Previous sheddings allowed the caterpillar to grow bigger. This time, the caterpillar sheds its skin to reveal a green casing called a chrysalis. As the skin is pushed to the bottom of the body, the cremaster appears. This spiny appendage attaches the chrysalis to the silk pad. This whole process happens in as little as 60 seconds.

The chrysalis is very soft at first, but within an hour it hardens into a protective shell. Inside this casing a dramatic transformation takes place. Wings are formed and chewing mouthparts are replaced with a straw-like tongue, or proboscis, that the adult butterfly uses to sip nectar. Tissue, limbs and organs are all changed during this process. The beginnings of different body parts of the adult butterfly can be recognized in the chrysalis itself. The large, leaf-like flaps at the bottom become the wings, and the upper, ridged, portion defines the thorax.

In about two weeks the chrysalis will start becoming transparent, revealing the orange and black wings of the newly formed butterfly.

Once the monarch has completed its transformation, the chrysalis will suddenly crack open, and the fully formed monarch butterfly will crawl out in as little as 30 seconds. The butterfly’s wings are wet and crumpled when it emerges. The monarch is very vulnerable to predators at this stage, as it cannot fly. It clings to the empty chrysalis and pumps a blood-like substance through its wings to enlarge and strengthen them.

After about an hour, the monarch’s wings are dry and ready for flying. In about a week the Monarch will be mature enough to reproduce and begin the life cycle of the next generation.

Big night for Beth Coleman; Lady Bears get first win of season

The Lady Bears softball team got their first win of the season by beating Adrian Monday night, 4-3. The girls took the lead in the third inning and kept it for the rest of the game. Abby McGrew was 2 for 3. Tori Stauffacher went 2 for 4 with 2 runs. Beth Coleman was 1 for 3 with a monsterous double that brought in 3 runners. Tori's pitching was superb. She struck out 11 and only walked 1.

The JV Lady Bears suffered their first loss of the season by losing to Adrian 4-5.

Hot this week, cooler for the holiday weekend

Tuesday

Partly sunny. Chance of showers...thunderstorms in the morning...then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Fire at Adrian CO-OP this evening

Around 8:30 this evening the Adrian Fire Department was summoned to the Adrian CO-OP south of town on the report of a fire in a building on the west side of the complex. Upon arrival, fire chief Gary Dizney reported fire coming from the south upper level of the fertilizer plant building above the maintenance shop.

Firefighters had the blaze under control in about 10 minutes.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined; it is thought that welding in the area earlier today may have caused the fire to smolder until until it erupted this evening when it was spotted by a passer by.

Family Care Clinics to be closed Monday

In observance of Labor Day the Family Care Clinics of Bates County Memorial Hospital will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5th. This includes Adrian, Chestnut Street, High Street and Nursery Street clinics.

All will be open for business as usual on Tuesday.

MSHP Urges Safe Boating Practices Over Holiday Weekend

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds boaters to take extra precautions and prepare for increased traffic on the water for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Many Missourians have been safely enjoying the state’s lakes, rivers, and streams this year. Last year, over the holiday weekend, there were two boating fatalities and two drowning deaths in Missouri.

The Highway Patrol reminds boaters not to let boating safety practices slide as the summer draws to a close. Remain vigilant and stay alert. Don’t become a victim. 

Inspect all vessel safety equipment and replace anything that has become worn or broken over the summer. 

Stay alert. While you may have operated your boat safely all summer, do not assume that every boater is as experienced or familiar with safe navigation practices. Allow for an extra margin of error in congested areas and assign passengers to help watch for other boats. 
Wear those life jackets. Missouri law requires that children under the age of seven wear an approved flotation device. The Patrol recommends flotation devices for those seven and above, because drowning after unexpectedly falling or being thrown overboard is the leading type of fatality boating crash.

Designate a captain in advance. If alcohol will be part of your plans, before boarding the boat, designate a captain who will not consume alcohol. Troopers will be working extra hours to keep Missouri waterways safe over the holiday weekend. 

Education comes first. Don’t forget your boating safety certificate. Those born after Jan. 1, 1984 are required to possess a boating safety certificate while operating vessels on Missouri lakes.

By planning ahead and playing it safe this Labor Day weekend you can ensure a great end to the summer. Do your part to ensure Missouri’s lakes and rivers remain safe this holiday weekend. Boat smart!

Spots available at Butler grazing school

Area cattle producers can sign up to participate in a two-day management intensive grazing school scheduled Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-8, at the Bates County USDA field office, 625 W. Nursery St., Butler. Classroom and field sessions are scheduled to run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm both days, and will cover topics such as stockpiling, fencing installation, watering systems, pasture fertility and water quality. On Wednesday afternoon, touring a local producer’s rotational grazing system will provide opportunities for producers to learn from their peers.
The $35 registration fee covers the cost of all materials for the course (grazing manuals, printed materials and grazing sticks). Participants will have 45 minutes to an hour each day for lunch on their own.

The school is sponsored by the Osage Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council’s Mound Branch Restoration Project and Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Upper Big Creek Special Area Land Treatment (SALT) Project. Both projects aim to improve water quality within specific watersheds by offering cost-share opportunities to landowners for implementing best management practices such as rotational grazing systems and stream protection.

Successful completion of a grazing school is required to receive Mound Branch cost-share funding for implementing a grazing system. Grazing system practices eligible for cost-share include:

· Developing a water source such as a well or pond

· Distributing water to paddocks with pipeline

· Installing fence to intensify a system

· Applying lime and inter-seeding legumes to pastures

Registration forms are available at the Bates County USDA field office, the Osage Valley RC&D office upstairs in Butler City Hall, and online at www.osagevalleyrcd.com. Please include your mailing address and phone number when you register. The registration fee of $35.00, payable to Osage Valley RC&D, can be mailed in advance to Osage Valley RC&D, PO Box 420, Butler, MO 64730, or paid at the door before the first session begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7.

For more information, contact Mackenzie O’Neill, Mound Branch project specialist, at (660) 679-4332.

The Mound Branch project is partially funded by the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through August 28, 2011

Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles 

Greg’s Team 38.0-10.0

B & D 23.0-25.0

The Odd Fellows 23.0-21.0

I QUIT !! 23.0-21.0

L & M 22.0-26.0

Shadows Keepers 18.0-26.0

Sam & Eric 18.0-22.0

        Fun Night: Aug 28.

Sun 1:30pm Youth-Adult Starts Sep 11.  Sun 6pm Open Starts Sep 11. Sun 8:45pm Doubles Sep 25.  Mon 7:30pm Men Start Sep 12.  Tues 10am Women Start Aug 30.  

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open

Misfits 54.0-10.0

Calvary Baptist 35.0-29.0

Adrian Lanes 32.0-32.0

E-Team 30.5-33.5

Mill-Fish 21.5-42.5

Strike Me 19.0-45.0

    Aug 23:  High Game:  Michael Bowman 241, John McCoy 235, Bradley Newport 224, Nick McCoy 193, Melissa Xanders 192, Bill Lunsford 176, Kent Taylor 175, Ted Bridges 172, Pat Arnold 171, Rusty Fisher 170, Linda Miller 148, Jason Fisher 146, Faith Hutchens 137, Ben Davis 136, Jamie Mayabb 135, Brenda Sue Arnold 123, Stephanie Fisher 119, Emily McCoy 110, Dustin Mayabb 100, Brooke Fisher 75.  High Series:  John McCoy 684, Bradley Newport 657, Dan Goodrich 657, Michael Bowman 636, Melissa Xanders 511. 

League ends: August 30.  Tues 7pm Open Starts Sep 6.

Wed 7:30pm “Tough Shot”

Blue Nile 291.0-219.0

Miasis Dragon 286.0-224.0

Nina’s Team 243.5-266.5

Slow Starters 239.5-270.5

Whatever 236.0-274.0

Fisher’s Men 234.0-276.0

    Aug 24: High Game: Dan Goodrich 258, Robert Greer 256, Nick Perkins 256, Darrell Foster 241, Mat Bridges 234, Michael Bowman 225, Curt Smith 223, John McCoy 221, Josh Yates 213, Claude Billingsley 212, Leroy Foster 201, Laverne Goodrich 192, Kelly Edmiston 172, Wanda Parmenter 167, Kelly Wernex 164, Nina Moore 150. High Series: Dan Goodrich 740, Darrell Foster 693, Nick Perkins 671, Michael Bowman 645, Robert Greer 643, Mat Bridges 632, Curt Smith 614, Claude Billingsley 607, Laverne Goodrich 499. League Ends: Aug 31.  Wed 7pm Men starts Sep 7.  Thurs 6:30pm Women Start Sep 8.

Friday Nooners

    Aug 26:  High Games:  Don Chulufas 223, Sue Merritt 220, Dale Smith 214, Mim Jackson 181, Wesley Merritt 177, Lorraine Kershner 172, Leroy Foster 171, Chuck Wyatt 171, Troy Burton 167, Jean Wilson 162.  High Series:  Don Chulufas 590, Mim Jackson 522, Wesley Merritt 507, Dale Smith 501.  Celebrated Ruby Johnson’s 88^th Birthday 

 Next League Starts:  Sep 9

Friday After School Youth Starts Sep 16 .  Friday “Tough Shot” Trio starts Sep 23.

Rich Hill P.D. weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

August 22, 2011 to August 28, 2011

08-22-2011

ANIMAL AT LARGE

08-23-2011

BURGLARY

08-24-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

C&I

08-25-2011

CIVIL SITUATION

08-26-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

OPEN DOOR

08-27-2011

WATER LEAK

08-28-2011

HARASSMENT

NOISE

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

August 22, 2011 to August 28, 2011

08-22-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

MVA-BUTLER

ANIMAL NEGLECT-RICH HILL

MVA-ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

EXTRA PATROL-BUTLER

ALARM-BUTLER

DOMESTIC Deputies responded to a residence in reference to a 911 hang up. Deputies arrived on scene and arrested the male subject for domestic assault.

 

08-23-2011

TRAFFIC STOP-Deputies were dispatched to the area of SB US 71 at W. 52 Highway reference a careless driver.  The vehicle was stopped for several traffic violations and arrested for DWI.

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

THREATS-RICH HILL

LITTERING-ADRIAN

ANIMAL NEGLECT-RICH HILL Deputy responded to Rt.2 Rich Hill in reference to animal neglect call.

BURGLARY-ADRIAN Deputies were dispatched to a burglary that had occurred earlier located at Rt. 1 in Adrian

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

FOLLOW UP-RICH HILL Deputies were dispatched to a rural Rich Hill residence reference a structure fire.  The fire was later determined to be Arson and report was taken.

THREATS-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER Deputies took an information report from female in reference to her front door being open when she returned tonight.

 

08-24-2011

THEFT-Deputies took walk in report of a stolen/lost license plate

CHECK WELL BEING-MERWIN

VANDALISM-AMSTERDAM Deputies responded to the rural Amsterdam area in reference to a burglary that took place the night before.

 

08-25-2011

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

THEFT-AMSTERDAM Bates County Sheriffs responded to Bass buster in Amsterdam Mo. in reference to a stolen AC unit stolen from the southwest side of their building.

PROPERTY DAMAGE-PASSAIC Deputy was dispatched to respond to Z Highway and CR 7754 in Passaic in reference to property damage that had occurred

ANIMAL AT LARGE-DREXEL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

 

08-26-2011

AMBULANCE REQUEST-AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMORET Deputies took a report of a vehicle barrowed and not returned.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-FOSTER

AGENCY ASSIST-AMORET

HARASSMENT-RICH HILL

FRAUD-BUTLER

DFS ASSIST-RICH HILL

PROPERTY DAMAGE-BUTLER

MISSING PERSON-BUTLER

FOLLOW UP-ADRIAN Deputies responded to 535 E. 8th Street in Adrian in reference to a subject that had a active warrant out of Bates County.

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

C&I-ARCHIE

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

08-27-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ROCKVILLE

TRAFFIC STOP Deputies conducted a traffic stop on S.B. US 71 Highway and CR 10008 resulting in an arrest for driving while intoxicated.

THEFT-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL Deputies responded to a subject hitchhiking on 71 Hwy at the Rich Hill overpass.

CIVIL STANDBY-BUTLER

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies took a report of radiators stolen in rural Amsterdam.

BURGLARY-BUTLER Deputies responded to a call of theft of prescription meds in rural Butler

NOISE-AMORET

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

ABANDON VEHICLE-ARCHIE

C&I-ADRIAN

 

08-28-2011

OPEN DOOR-AMSTERDAM

DISTURBANCE-ADRIAN Bates County Deputies received a report of a domestic disturbance in the rural Adrian area.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

C&I-BUTLER

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THEFT-ROCKVILLE Deputies responded to Rockville reference a report of theft. 

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Obituary - John 'J.L.' Miller

John Lester Miller, 49, (Oct 13,1961 - Aug 22, 2011), from Dallas Texas died after suffering a heart attack on the job. John lived in the Amsterdam & Drexel Mo. area and graduated from Drexel High School in 1979. From here he moved to Dallas/Forney Texas and lived their for 30 years.

 John leaves behind his son Keith & wife Deborah Moyer and grandson Kameron Moyer from Forney Texas, brothers Bill Miller & wife Katherine from Joplin Mo., Gary Miller from Balch Springs Texas, Lyle Miller & wife Cheryl from Forney Texas, and sisters Deanna Fritts & husband Larry from Alabama, Gina Miller from Pleasant Hill Mo., many Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.

 

His nickname was Jake and his favorite saying was (YEPPER). We love you Jake!!!Rest In Peace lil guy!!

 

A cremation memorial service will be held in Dallas Texas, and graveside services are being planned at 96 Cemetery in La Cygne Ks in Oct.  In leu of flowers donations will be proudly accepted in his name to help with his services. Send donations to G.M. at 2208 Valley View West Pleasant Hill, Mo. 64080

Scammers at it again...

Bates County Recorder of Deeds Lucille Mundey urges county residents to be wary of mail offers to provide copies of legal documents.

The Recorders' Association of Missouri recently notified Recorders about a private company’s offer to obtain copies of property deeds that charge homeowners an excessive fee. The Fulton, Missouri company, Record Retrieval, has mailed the offer to residents of Missouri's counties.   

Property owners have received a letter offering an official certified copy of their deed for $87.00 or more.   These companies simply contact the recorder’s office to obtain the document and then turn around and mail it to the homeowner while charging them the higher fees.  

Mundey said most property owners obtained their original property deed when their property was purchased. 

It is also noted that this company's offer costs significantly more than obtaining certified property deeds directly from the Bates County Recorder’s Office. Fees are $1 per page, plus $1 for the certification and most property deeds are no more than one or two pages which usually will cost around $3.00.

Missouri recorders are concerned about companies trying to take advantage of our citizens by not being truthful.   If anyone receives one of these letters, you are urged to ignore it.

For information or to obtain a copy of your property deed, you may visit the Bates County Recorder’s Office in the Bates County Courthouse or call the office at 660-679-3611.

Lady Bears softball scores

The Lady Butler Bears softball team lost to St. Pius 8-18 on Thursday Aug. 25.  The girls played well until the top of the 7th inning when they allowed St. Pius to score 10 runs.  Sam Hammer went 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs.  Tori Stauffacher was 2 for 3 with a double and RBI.  Maggie Massey and Beth Coleman both hit doubles as well.

The JV softball team beat St. Pius 5-3.

-submitted

Cowboy and horse a matched pair...

Seven year old Wyatt Mason of Archie and his horse Jeff were on hand for the 4D Barrel Racing in Adrian last night. Wyatt enjoys all aspects of the rodeo lifestyle including calf roping, which we hear he's pretty good at.

Wyatt and Jeff are shown here with two adoring fans at Ferguson Arena in Adrian.

Obituary - Dale Presley

Dale Presley, 84 of Harrisonville, Mo., passed away August 28, 2011 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville.

Funeral services are pending at this time, and will be announced by Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Raymond Harvey goes to court in Clinton

Raymond Harvey who is accused of the murders of Brandee and Bailey Bickelman of rural Butler has a court date tomorrow, August 29th at 11:30 a.m. in Henry County Circuit Court in Clinton, Mo.



Harvey faces two felony counts of murder,  two felony counts of armed criminal action and one count of felony arson in connection with the March 5th murders. Originally he was to be tried in Bates County but was granted a change of venue to Henry County last month.

Chance of rain to start the week

Sunday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Water main break in Rich Hill

We've received word of a broken water main causing water to spill onto the street near the Youth Development Center on north 14th street in Rich Hill. Use caution if traveling in the area and be on the lookout for workers on the scene.

Watershed festival a splashing success...

The first ever Watershed Festival was held at the Butler City park today and provided not only a message about the importance of water conservation, but a few laughs and a little magic as well. Steve Craig and Amy Short of Nixa, Mo. wowed the crowd with slight of hand while sharing assorted tidbits of information about keeping our natural water supplies clean and safe.

Lots of good reading about the importance of
water conservation

An awestruck crowd

A knot mysteriously slid down the rope as a 
message was given about the importance of 
oxygenated water

Magician Steve Craig provided plenty of laughs in
an entertaining program for children and adults
as well

In addition to the show youngsters enjoyed the inflatable water slide, slip ’n’ slide, face painting, water games, stream trailer, Enviroscape demonstrations and more at the event organized by the Osage Valley Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council.


The efforts of budding Bates County artists was also on display with “Be a Solution to Water Pollution” poster artwork for the public to see.

Osage Valley RC&D is a not-for-profit foundation promoting resource conservation and community development in Bates County and nine other Missouri counties in the Osage River Basin. The Bates County Watershed Festival was held in conduction with the Mound Branch Watershed Evaluation and Restoration Project which is partially funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.

For more information visit www.osagevalleyrcd.com or call the RC&D office at 660-679-4332.

Balloon toss at the Watershed Festival today

Sponsors providing financial support for the event include Adrian Bank, Casey’s General Store, Community First Bank, James Binkley, D.D.S., Don’s Tire & Service, Ferguson Farms, Grizzell’s, Max Motors, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Ritchie J. Davis with American Family Insurance, Security Bank, and Wimsatt Propane.