Happy New Year!

We hope your 2012 is the best ever!

Cold front moving in tonight...

Tonight

Mostly clear. Windy. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 25 to 35 mph.

Motorcycle rider injured near Adrian this afternoon

A motorcycle rider received serious injuries in an accident on 71 highway this afternoon just South of the Adrian exit. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle as it traveled off the left side of the Northbound lanes and came to a rest in the median. The victim was transported to a Kansas City area hospital by medical helicopter.

The rider has been identified as Richard W. Daubenspeck, 46 of Kansas City Mo.

Obituary - Judy Fisher

Judith L. Fisher, 62, of Lowry City, MO, died peacefully December 28, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Judy was born November 21, 1949 in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Independence, MO, graduating from Van Horn High School in 1967. Choosing education as a career, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Central Missouri State College in 1971. Subsequently, she earned Master’s and Specialist’s certifications from Central Missouri and Southwest Missouri State Universities. Judy’s education career spanned more than a quarter century, mostly spent in Rich Hill, MO, where she taught physical education and was the high school’s first girls basketball coach, before transitioning into working in special education. She later served the Nevada, MO and Carthage, MO School Districts, as well as the State of Missouri as a special education teacher. Aside from, but related to education, Judy was passionately active in the Missouri National Education Association and in Democratic Party politics. In retirement, Judy loved getting together with her Red Hat Society friends, being active in both their social and charitable pursuits. She also gave generously to numerous not-for-profits, among them Habitat for Humanity and the American Diabetes Association. In celebration of her high school’s transfer into the Independence, MO School District, Judy was a charter member of the Van Horn High School Alumni Association when that group formed in 2009. She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Wanda Fisher of Independence, MO; her sister, Janice Sumner of Lee’s Summit, MO; and her brother, Jay Fisher of Independence, MO. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Suburban Chapel. Cremation will follow the service.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

Dec 26 - 30, 2011

St v. Michael E Lindsay, probation revoked, hearing held. Probation continued, new conditions, to pay court costs.

St v. Kelley Dean Wells, Felony DWI (persistent offender), found guilty, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To get counseling/treatment as directed, to pay court costs, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA meetings, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or be upon premises where alcohol is sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. To serve 20 days shock time in Bates County Jail.

Travis N Tate v. Ashley M Tate, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Jonathan O Butler v Monica L Butler, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Gwendolyn E Stackhouse v John A Stackhouse, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Tammy M West /Swarnes/Stuart v Thomas L Swarnes, Termination of Child Support petition filed.

St v. Jack L Gentry, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Raymond L Cleffman, Felony tampering with motor vehicle, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Blake L Leister, I: Felony sale of controlled substance-methamphetamines; II: Felony sale of controlled substance-methamphetamines, III: Felony sale of controlled substance-methamphetamines, set for 1-17-12.

St v Kenneth G Peppinger, Felony stealing motor vehicle, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Billy J Zeiler, Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Billy J McBrien, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Linda D Roberts, Felony possession of controlled substance-methamphetamines, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Aryan D Silver, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Robert Scales, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 1-17-12.

St v. Sara E Jack, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, set for 1-17-12.

Judith A McMurray v Christy Black, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Kathryn Gay Bedwell v Martin J Vago, Jr., Petitioner dismisses Petition for Order of Protection.

Laura Lynn Williams v David Lee Russell Williams, Petitioner dismisses Petition for Order of Protection.

Dusty Dewitt v Damon Dewitt II, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed as neither party appears.

Serious injuries in morning rollover accident near Butler

A Leawood, Ks. woman was seriously injured in an accident on 71 Highway at the Mound Branch bridge this morning. Around 9:30 a.m., a 1999 Toyota driven by Nicole E. Koehler, 25 was Northbound when the vehicle left the roadway, crossed the median and overturned on the West side of the Southbound lanes.

It is being reported that extrication was required to free Koehler from the vehicle. She was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Linda Jennings retires from Bates County Memorial Hospital

After 25 years of dedicated service, Linda L. Jennings, RN, has retired from Bates County Memorial Hospital. Linda began working at the hospital in July, 1986 as an Emergency Medical Technician in the Ambulance Department. After completion of her education to obtain her RN degree, Linda transferred to the Nursing Department as a Registered Nurse in 1991. Linda is a compassionate and caring nurse. Her love for her patients is evident in the care she gives. Linda received a beautiful pendulum wall clock from the hospital. The hospital extends best wishes to Linda as she enjoys her retirement.

-courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

Documentary to be filmed in Rich Hill

The community of Rich Hill, Missouri is buzzing over the recent announcement that Tracy Droz Tragos, Director/Producer from California, is beginning work on a documentary to be filmed in Rich Hill in 2012. Tragos will be working on depicting the life, events, and the struggle to survive that face many small American communities today. Plans are for the film crew to make frequent trips to Rich Hill throughout the year to capture the actual life-happenings of residents in “small town America”.

Tragos, who often visited her grandparents in Rich Hill when she was a child, produced and directed a previous award-winning documentary called “Be Good, Smile Pretty” about her father, who was a fatality in the Vietnam war when she was only 3 months old. That film won an Emmy and has been frequently shown on many PBS stations across the United States, often times around Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays, and is available on Netflix. Plans are currently in place for a community showing of her film “Be Good, Smile Pretty” at the Rising Sun Opera theater in downtown Rich Hill on Thursday evening, January 12 at 7:00 pm. Admission will be only $2.00 per person and is expected to be attended by a large crowd.

For more information, contact Natalea Hoeper, coordinator for the showing at 417-825-7038.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Toll Roads in Missouri?

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

The topic of toll roads has been brought up recently. This fall, officials from MoDOT stated during a meeting with the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight that rebuilding the necessary parts of I-70 would cost anywhere from $2 to $4 billion. In order to pay for costly reconstruction and repairs, MoDOT officials suggested toll roads to lawmakers during the hearing. This is where the suggestion of tolls roads was again brought up, to pay for this large-scale repair. While I am not blindly against the idea of toll roads, I do believe it would be in the best interests of the tax-paying constituents who would be paying a toll to use the most traveled roadway in the state to research what effects we could be looking at by implementing a toll system.

Just this month, the governor said that converting the main east-west thoroughfare in Missouri, Interstate 70, would be too big of change for the state and would require a large consensus among the public, as well as the Legislature.

With the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) downsizing in these times of economic challenges, the question can be raised regarding how best to pay for the maintenance of our state’s infrastructure. Some believe toll roads are the answer. Toll roads have been used in neighboring states for years, such as Kansas and Oklahoma.

Proponents argue that the utilization of toll fees is one way to avoid paying higher fuel taxes while the state could still benefit from daily road/vehicle usage. If the toll collection area is manned, jobs would have to be created to in order to have employees at the toll sites.

However, opponents say toll roads would have an affect on alternate roadways. If, hypothetically, I-70 were to become a toll road, traffic could increase on Highway 50 or Highway 36 as a result of travelers not wanting to pay to travel. In turn, that could also lead to Highways 50 or 36 becoming toll roads to pay for future maintenance and upkeep. Opponents also wonder who would actually be in charge of the toll collection. A number of states have contracted out the rights to their toll roads to foreign companies.

Toll roads continue to be a topic that sparks much discussion among lawmakers and the general public. At this time, as the governor said, there are no plans to create any toll roads in Missouri. In addition, there have been no bills prefiled in the Senate regarding toll roads in our state. But that is not to say that the idea does not deserve investigation and research by any and all that could be affected.

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.

Temps 'mighty nice' through the weekend...

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Postage Stamp Rate Increase January 22nd

Post Offices across the United States announce the 2012 rate increase for Postage Stamps . Stamps will increase from 44 cents to 45 cents on January 22nd 2012. "Forever Stamps", are for sale now at all Post Offices for 44 cents and will be honored, without the extra increase and may be used until your supply of purchased Forever Stamps are gone. Forever Stamps are for sale while the supply lasts at your local Post Office. You may purchase as many of the "Forever Stamps" as you need, but when your supply is gone and the Post Office supply is gone…. … You will be charged the new 2012 rate of 45 cents per stamp. 

The Postal Service last increase in postage rates was in May of 2009. The rate increase will go into effect on Sunday January 22nd.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Focus on Wellness- Choose to 'get fit'

Just a few days left!

$2 classifieds will be offered through the end of December and there's only a few days left before the price goes back up! So what exactly does your $2 get you?

• Up to 500 characters (100 to 130 words)
• Two pictures, up to 500k each in size
• Ad runs for 30 days
• exposure on the Bates County Live home page
• exposure on the BatesCountyLive.net mirror web site home page
• ads are randomly put on our Facebook page
• PREEMO exposure on the HeartlandTrader.com web page

TOTAL EXPOSURE from all the above sites is close to 100,000 impressions a month!

To get started, go directly to HeartlandTrader.com and click on 'Place Ad'!

Designated driver services will be offered...

Alley’s Pick and Pub and the Archie House will be offering a designated driver service if you are at their establishments and are unable to drive home safely from your New Year’s Eve celebration. Alley’s Pick and Pub will also pick you up and take you to their celebration. Call 660-424-0503 before 5 p.m. Saturday December 31st to make arrangements.

Even though it has been advertised on local TV stations, FM92 has confirmed with AAA they will NOT be offering the “Tipsy Tow” service anywhere in the state of Missouri.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

BCMH Employee of the Month

STEVE PLATT is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for January, 2012. Steve has been employed at the hospital since 2001. Steve is a Registered Radiologic Technologist with special registrations in CT and MRI. Steve treats his peers, co-workers and patients with compassion, dignity and respect. He is a positive and outgoing individual who has a passion for his work. His professionalism is demonstrated daily in the care he gives his patients. The hospital is fortunate to have Steve on its healthcare team.

A nice chunk of Holiday cash...

A $112,000 Show Me Cash ticket was won in Drexel, purchased at Casey's. The name of the lucky individual has not been released yet.

More information will be posted as it is released by lottery officials.

New year's eve party for local youth...

Rock in the new year at the old Butler high school- the party is sponsored by the Immanuel Baptist Church youth group and is open to those in 7th grade and up. Games, food and live music by the P.L.S.D band, Electra City and Second Chance. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and it's all free!

Obituary - Hazel Harvey

Hazel M. Harvey, 76 of Chanute, KS, passed away December 28, 2011 at Heritage Nursing Center in Chanute. A complete obituary will be posted when the information becomes available.

Cremation, with no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660) 679-0009.

Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Planning on applying for financial aid? Read this...

FAFSA FORMS 2012

If your high school student is planning on College and applying for financial Aid, you might want to pay attention to this press release. Students just register with the Selective Service before you begin the F.A.F S.A form application, for financial Aid. If you are turning 18 in the year 2012 remember to register with the Selective Service before you apply for FAFSA financial Aide, if you don’t the forms will be rejected until you have registered. 

Once you complete your FAFSA form, a Student Aid Report (SAR) is generated and sent to both you and the schools that you indicate on your form. Each school’s financial aid office then subtracts your expected family contribution from their school’s unique cost of attendance (COA), resulting in your financial need for that school.

Since there are so many variables involved in computing your unique expected family contribution, it’s hard to give rules of thumb about what someone’s EFC will be based on a single factor such as income or assets. The Department of Education does provide an online estimation tool called the FAFSA4caster to help families estimate their EFC.

Before you start thinking about telling a few white lies on your FAFSA to lower your expected family contribution, it’s important to realize that the penalties if caught can include stiff fines and jail time.
The easiest way to cut your expected family contribution is to be declared an independent student, though this requires meeting certain criteria. By removing a parent’s income and assets, it could substantially decrease the EFC and qualify you for more financial aid.

Click here to go to the on line estimation form

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Vikki Aman

Funeral services for Vikki Aman will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Lance Loughridge officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to First Assembly of God Church.

Vikki Lynn Aman, age 60 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at her home in rural Butler. She was born October 11, 1951 to Orville Ray and Freda Leon Barker Aman in Butler.

Vikki is survived by her brother, Ricky Aman of Butler, Missouri; and a cousin Dr. Larry Huffman and wife Mitzi of Branson, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother, Frances Scott; and an uncle, Maurice “Johnny” Huffman.

Butler women injured in Johnson County early this morning

Savannah V. Lindsay, 23, and Ashton Savage, 21, both of Butler received minor to moderate injuries around 1:30 this morning in Johnson County near the intersection of Business 13 and 13 Highway. According to the report, a 1998 Kia driven by Ashton Savage was Southbound on Business 13 when the vehicle left the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, and overturned on the left side of the roadway.

Savage was transported to Centerpoint Hospital for treatment; Lindsay refused treatment at the scene. The vehicle was totaled.

New generator 'ready to go'...

Ron Nissen at the controls of the new 80,000 watt
generator located at the Emergency Management
Recovery Shelter (Bates County Industries)

Emergency Management officials of Bates County gathered at Bates County Industries Tuesday Afternoon for the official testing of the Emergency Management Generator transfer switch which will kick on the 30 thousand dollar generator, capable of production 80 KW of electricity.

Generator transfer switch installation funds were received through government grants and will be available for use in 4 counties in our area. The generator is portable and will be stored, in the Bates County Industries building . The generator is capable of generating 80 Kilowatts of electricity, enough power to keep Bates County Industries, supplied with electricity during an emergency situation in the Bates County Area. Bates County Industries facility is now the official Emergency Management Recovery Shelter, designated for Bates County.

The 80 kw Generator is portable, with transfer switches installed for switching from commercial use to generator use in the counties of : Bates County, Henry County, Johnson County and Benton County . Generator transfer switches have been installed at the following locations in the designated County; The Warsaw School , The Benton Center in Clinton , the Methodist Church in Warrensburg and Bates County Industries in Butler.

Government funds were available for the Northern Region and the Southern Region “A”. The Generator is owned by Regional “A” , but available for use when and where it is needed. The Emergency Management Agency made the decision to use the funds for the purchase of a Generator transfer switch and will be a blessing for all of the Counties, should an emergency situation arise.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Circuit Court News Dec 19 - 23, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Diana L Rich, Clerk Dec 19 - 23, 2011

St v. Robert Clayton White, Felony resisting a legal stop, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to get counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Shall not possess/consume alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service, to serve 10 days shock time in Bates County Jail. 

St v. Richard Gibeault, probation violation, probation revoked, probation extended with the condition of entering and successfully completing the Church Army Recovery Program, to follow original probation conditions.

St v. Mark Beers, probation revoked, probation extended another year, to follow original probation conditions. 

St v. Heather L Wixom, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine, guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years to MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend NA/AA meetings regularly, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. Shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served. 

St v. Amanda L Freeman/Frailey, Felony concealing prohibited articles (drugs) in Bates Co Jail, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to get counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not possess/consume alcoholic beverages or be in establishments where sold/served. 

St v. Dalena J Kisner, Felony possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guilty,
Given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, Defe. To successfully attend/complete counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service. 

St v. Amanda Leigh Frailey/Freeman, Felony burglary-found guilty, Ct II: theft/stealing – dismissed, Given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay restitution of $3,280 and court costs, Defe. To complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served. 

St v. Sandy Caroline Rogers, probation violation, probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, placed on probation, Defe. To pay restitution and court costs, Defe to get counseling/treatment as directed. Defe. Subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

St v. Jackson L McMahan, probation revoked, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked.
Jessica Cooper v. Dennis Coon, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed by Court for failure of either party to appear. 

Katie Laughman v Michael L Laughman, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Family Care Clinics to be closed Monday

A word of thanks...

I wanted to say thank you to whoever the ‘Butler Secret Santa’ was that donated a cash/coins Christmas Bucket this week. My sister has a disability and it was just the thing that she needed to brighten her day. It helped her to be able to get a few things that she needed. Thank you for your love and kindness.

Sincerely, 

A thankful family

Mid 50's by Friday!

Tonight

Cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.

Rich Hill Police Department activity report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

December 19, 2011 to December 25, 2011

12-19-2011

 

12-20-2011

 

12-21-2011

 

12-22-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

12-23-2011

CWB CHECK WELL BEING

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM

 

12-24-2011

STRANDED MOTORIST

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

12-25-2011

Bates County Sheriff's Dept. weekly report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

December 19, 2011 to December 25, 2011

12-19-2011

ASSAULT-Adrian Deputies responded to the rural Adrian MO. area in regards to an assault that occurred earlier.

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

ALARM BURGLAR-Adrian

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Appleton City at approximately 10:06 hours Bates County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Rt 3 Appleton city in referrence to property damage to a mail box

FRAUD / IDENTITY THEFT-Butler

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Butler

THEFT-Butler

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Hume

MVA-71

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

 

12-20-2011

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Amsterdam

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

CHECK WELL BEING-Passaic

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-71 Hwy

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

TRAFFIC STOP-Adrian 1185

THEFT-Butler Deputies took a report of several items stolen from a barn at Rt 4, Butler MO.

ABANDON VEHICLE- Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle from another county.

 

12-21-2011

FRAUD / IDENTITY THEFT-Rich Hill Deputies took a report of fraud in Rich Hill, MO.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

ANIMAL BITE-Rich Hill Deputies took a report of a dog bite in Rich Hill, MO.

ASSAULT OCCURRED EARLIER-Adrian Bates County Deputies responded to a disturbance in the Adrain area.  

AGENCY ASSIST – ROUTINE-71 hwy

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Hume

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON Deputies responded to a male subject in the roadway in rural Butler, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

 

12-22-2011

AGENCY ASSIST-Drexel

DISTURBANCE-Amsterdam Deputies responded to rural Amsterdam in reference to a domestic disturbance.

THEFT OCCURRED EARLIER-Butler Deputies were dispatched to Rt 2, Butler, MO in reference to items stolen from a vehicle.

TRAFFIC STOP-Butler Detectives conducted a traffic stop in Butler, Missouri. The driver had an active warrant. The driver was also in possession of prescription pills that was not his. Charges are pending.

BURGLARY-Butler Bates County Deputies recived a report of a burglary that occured in the rural Butler area.   ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

 

12-23-2011

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

DECEASED PERSON-Hume at approximately 0940 hours Bates County Sheriff's Office received a call that there was a deceased person located in the Hume Mo. area.

HARASSMENT-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

LEAVE WITHOUT PAYING-Butler

TRAFFIC STOP-Adrian Deputies conducted a vehicle stop in regards to suspicious activity in the rural Adrian MO. area and arrested a female subject on a felony Bates County Warrant.

ALARM BURGLAR-Butler

ABANDON VEHICLE-Ballard

FAIL TO YIELD - EMERG VEH-Passaic

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Virginia

 

12-24-2011

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-4002 2001

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Hume

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-Amsterdam

ANIMAL NEGLECT / ABUSE-Butler

TRAFFIC STOP-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired temp tags.

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler Deputies responded to rural Butler MO. in regards to a female subject possibly in a diabetic coma.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

 

12-25-2011

ABANDON VEHICLE-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

MVA HIT & RUN-Rich Hill

AUTO THEFT-Rich Hill at approximately 0910 hours, Bates County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to Olive st. in Rich Hill Mo. on a stolen vehicle. The reporting party said that when she awoke this morning she discovered that her car was missing from her drive-way.

THEFT-Ballard

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Hume

ABANDON VEHICLE-Ballard

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

FIRE – VEHICLE-Passaic

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Adrian

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Foster

STRANDED MOTORIST-AA Hwy

STRANDED MOTORIST-A Hwy

FIRE - STRUCTURE RESIDENCE-Urich

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

  

Accident on West 52 highway

Butler Fire and Bates County EMS are on the scene of a rollover accident on West 52 highway near the Miami Creek Bridge. Status of injuries is unknown at this time; use caution if traveling through the area.

Welcome Eli Donavon Dean Warren

Grandma is pleased to announce that Eli Donavon Dean Warren has made his way in the world. Eli was born at 12:02 pm Dec. 23,2011 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital to Amber M. Miller and David J. Warren, of Butler. He is 6 lbs 10 oz, healthy and happy!! Maternal Grandparents are Deanna and Daran Baumgarden and Jeff Miller. Great grandparents are Eugene and Connie Miller, Alice Jestis and Corky and Pauline Baumgarden. Very happy Aunt Shelby or Butler and Uncle Jeffrey (Leanna) of Flint, Michigan.

Largent for Senate Campaign Announces Legislative Endorsements

CLINTON, Mo – State Representative Scott Largent, R-Clinton, candidate for the new 31st Missouri State Senate District, has received the endorsement of both state senators and all six of the state representatives whose districts make up the newly-drawn 31st district.

“Scott Largent is exactly the kind of leader we need fighting for us in the State Senate,” State Representative Chris Molendorp said. “I am proud to support Scott’s candidacy because of his commitment to the commonsense values we share.”

“I am honored by the overwhelming support I have received from area legislators since announcing my candidacy just two weeks ago,” Largent said. “We have already built a strong team of supporters that will help spread our commonsense message throughout the new six-county district.”

The legislators endorsing Largent are State Senator Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, State Senator David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, State Representative Wanda Brown, R-Cole Camp, State Representative Barney Fisher, R-Nevada, State Representative Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, State Representative Mike McGhee, R-Odessa, State Representative Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville and State Representative Chris Molendorp, R-Belton. These legislators represent each of the six counties within the new district which includes Bates, Benton, Cass, Henry, Hickory, and St. Clair counties.

“Missouri needs leaders like Scott with real-world business experience to help get our economy back on track and our people back to work,” Senator Mike Parson said.

“Scott is the kind of pro-agriculture and pro-family leader that we need fighting for our Benton County values in Jefferson City,” added Representative Wanda Brown.

Largent, a local small business owner, lives in Clinton with his wife Leslie and their children, Seth, Taylor and Jesse. Leslie is a teacher in the Clinton school district. 

Four escape serious injury in overnight crash

Ashley Heathman, 20, Randy McDonald, 26, Jerrold Miller, 18, and Nancy Rodarmel, 18, all from Vernon County escaped serious injury in a rollover crash on 71 highway just South of Rich Hill last night. Around 2 a.m., a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer driven by McDonald was Northbound, left the roadway and overturned in the median.

All passengers refused treatment at the scene, however McDonald was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital and treated for moderate injuries. The vehicle was totaled.

Meaning of Christmas with a modern perspective...

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through December 25,  2011

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 166.5-073.5

Plunkett Bowl 144.0-096.0

Capri Bowl 127.0-113.0

Jesters House 113.5-126.5

Windsor Lanes 110.5-129.5

Strike Zone 102.5-137.5

Adrian Lanes 1 100.0-140.0

Adrian Lanes 2 096.0-144.0

Dec 18: Capri Bowl: High Game 1^st Set: Alan Chadwick 267, Mike McQuinn 266, Doug Vergouven 255, Luke Feeback 245, Josh Yates 244, Bill Lunsford 243, Joey Plunkett 241.  High Series 1^st Set: Alan Chadwick 749, Kenny Best 699, Doug Vergouven 698, Luke Feeback 669, Bill Lunsford 668, Joey Plunkett 653.  High Game 2^nd Set: Shawn Belcher 277, Doug Vergouven 277, Luke Feeback 268, Vicki Bergerhofer 268, Mark Baldwin 244.  High Series 2^nd Set:  Doug Vergouven 728, Luke Feeback 722, Mark Baldwin 697, Joel Robbins 673, Alan Chadwick 673, Shawn Belcher 667, Tim Covey 659, Vicki Bergerhofer 654.

Next Month: Jan 15, Westchester, Harrisonville

 

Sun 1:30pm Youth-Adult

Colby’s Team 34.0-10.0

Dustin’s Team 31.0-21.0

Just Us 30.0-22.0

    Dec 18: High Game: Billy Wisner 149, Jamie Mayabb 148, Cory Bullock 141, Nick McCoy 131, Emily McCoy 109, Dustin Mayabb 89.  High Series:  Cory Bullock 374, Nick McCoy 357.  Next Week.  Jan 8, 2012.

 Sun 6pm Open

Butler Pharmacy 40.5-19.5

Kershner Heat-AC 34.0-26.0

All-in-the Family 30.0-30.0

D & B Trucking 30.0-30.0

Hanuman 29.5-30.5

Shadows Keepers 27.0-33.0

Got Wisdom 24.0-36.0

OOPS !! 24.0-36.0

    Dec 18: High Game: Mat Bridges 268, Dwight Robinson 259, Rick Kershner 228, Robert Greer 224, Mike McQuinn 224, Michael Warden 215, Camie Kagarice 214, Michael Bowman 212, Leroy Kagarice 199, Don Chulufas 196, Lisa McQuinn 172.  High Series: Mat Bridges 701, Rick Kershner 653, Mike McQuinn 606, Camie Kagarice 600, Dwight Robinson 600.  Winner of 1^st Half.  Butler Pharmacy.

Mon 7:30pm Men 

Anti-Monkey Butt 40.0-16.0

Yoss’ Thriftway 29.0-27.0

The Vacuums 23.0-33.0

Buddy System 20.0-36.0

    Dec 19: High Game:  Gary Wood 268, John McCoy 256, Dan Goodrich 247, Josh Yates 225, Tim Covey 224, Nick Perkins 224, Robert Lowe 221, Jeff Doty 214.   High Series: John McCoy 727, Gary Wood 645, Tim Covey 626, Nick Perkins 609. Next Week end of 1^st half.

Tuesday 10am Women

Sharon’s Avon 42.0-22.0

Pin Heads 37.0-27.0

K B J L 37.0-27.0

Bowling Buddies 34.0-30.0

Pin Pals 34.0-30.0

The B B’s 33.0-31.0

Sunshine Bowlers 32.0-32.0

    Dec 20: High Game:  Cricket Irvin 194, Linda Underwood 171, Colleen Portzen 170, Donna Moore 170, Barb Bearce 168, Connie Newport 167, Rita Wagner 163, Sharon Ewbank 162, Laverne Goodrich 162, Tina Doll 156, Jean Wilson 156, Jamie Mayabb 152.  High Series:   Donna Moore 490. 

Tuesday 7pm Open

Schuman Vinyl 41.0-23.0

CSI: Adrian 40.5-19.5

Teachers Pets 37.0-27.0

Strike Me 34.0-30.0

Carroll Chiropractic 32.5-31.5

Melanie’s Team 32.0-32.0

I Quit !! 30.0-34.0

    Dec 20:  High Game:  Clint Schuman 238, Nick Perkins 238, Dan Goodrich 233, John McCoy 231 Claude Billingsley 219, Melissa Xanders 193, Ron Brown 193, David Hall 191, Greg Rapp 186, Donna Foster 181, Dylan Allison 179, Kelly Wernex 178, Leroy Foster 178, Laverne Goodrich 165, Steve Atkin 160, Robin Atkin 153, Ben Davis 128, Brenda Sue Arnold 104.  High Series: Nick Perkins 661, John McCoy 636 Clint Schuman 619, Melissa Xanders 497. Winner of 1^st Half. Schuman Vinyl.

Wed 7pm Men

Misfits 42.0-22.0

D & B Trucking 35.0-29.0

Carroll Chiropractic 34.0-30.0

Hillbilly Karaoke 33.0-31.0

Kershner Heat-AC 33.0-31.0

Billingsley Service 29.0-35.0

Yates Racing 28.0-36.0

    Dec 21: High Game: Michael Bowman 277, Gary Wood 259, Kent Taylor 234, Tim Wainscott 224, Rick Kershner 223, Clint Schuman 213, Claude Billingsley 211, Josh Yates 207, Ron Brown 204, Jerry Lakey 203, Mat Bridges 202, Bill Rhoads 202.  High Series:  Gary Wood 737, Michael Bowman 699, Rick Kershner 640, Josh Yates 613.   Winner of 1^st Half.   Misfits

Thurs 6:30pm Women

Old & Restless 42.0-18.0

Tabby’s Cats 35.0-25.0

Double Vision 32.0-28.0

Bowling Angels 29.0-31.0

Schuman Vinyl 26.0-34.0

Robin’s Nest 16.0-40.0

    Dec 15: High Game: Anita Kershner 231, Camie Kagarice 216, Mim Jackson 197, Nancy Bowman 180, Sharon Schuman 177, Tabitha Gray 165, Mel Carter 163, Donna Moore 163, Jeanie Ephland 160, Amber Eidson 160, Lona Lockard 150.   High Series: Anita Kershner 616, Camie Kagarice 609, Mim Jackson 518.

Friday Nooners

    Dec 23:  High Game: Leroy Foster 204, Shane Atkin 202, Gene Atkin 195, Dale Smith 174, Ross Wainscott 168, Robin Atkin 167, Steve Atkin 166, Jean Wilson 164.  High Series: Shane Atkin 572.

Friday After School Youth

    Dec 23:  High Game: Alan Shatto 122, Daniel Shatto 63, Tristan Simmons 40.  High Series: Alan Shatto 299, Daniel Shatto 166, Tristan Simmons 91.

Friday “Tough Shot” Trio

Jamie’s Team 31.0-04.0

Yates Racing 21.0-14.0

Wanda’s Team 20.0-15.0

Team Douty 15.0-20.0

Pipe Life 14.0-21.0

Hammered 04.0-31.0

    Dec 23:  High Game: Michael Bowman 258, Mat Bridges 233, Greg Hilbus 223, John McCoy 218, Josh Yates 209, Nick Perkins 202, Chelsey Yates 180, Kent Taylor 179, Tyler Bowman 170.  45 ft “Route 66” from the Kegel series of Lane conditions.