Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

12-24-2012

 GUN SHOTS HEARD-ADRIAN

THEFT-HUME

ASSAULT-ARCHIE Bates County Deputies took a report of Assault in the Archie area.

LOST AND FOUND ITEM-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-WORLAND

C&I-PASSAIC

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

DOMESTIC-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

 

12-25-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

THEFT-AMORET

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

 

12-26-2012

THEFT-RICH HILL Bates County Deputies responded to a theft that occurred earlier at Rt 4 Butler, MO.

THEFT-BUTLER Bates County Deputies took a theft report in the Rt.4 Butler area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

ANIMAL NEGLECT-BUTLER

MVA-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ROCKVILLE Deputies responded to an animal at large in Rockville, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

FIRE-ROCKVILLE

 

12-27-2012

CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN

THEFT-RICH HILL

PANHANDLING-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

C&I-BUTLER

MVA-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMORET

TRAFFIC HAZARD-AMORET

 

12-28-2012

JAIL DISTURBANCE BUTLER

TRAFFIC HAZARD-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

THEFT- BUTLER Deputies took a report of a stolen check from rural Butler, Missouri. Investigation continues.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMORET

 

12-29-2012

 HARASSMENT-BUTLER

C&I-RICH HILL

MVA-RCH HILL

TRAFIC STOP-BUTLER

DISTURBANCE-PASSAIC

THEFT-AMORET-Deputies took a report of a theft that occurred in Amoret. No suspect information released at this time.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

PROPERTY DAMAGE-BUTLER

911 HANG UP-ADRIAN

TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver Robert Corral for warrants out of Butler and Adrian PD.

NOISE-AMORET

 

 12-30-2012

WANTED SUBJECT-RICH HILL Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested the passenger David Terry for a warrant from Vernon County.

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

MVA-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

THEFT-BALLARD

NOISE-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ROCKVILLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

December 24, 2012 to December 30, 2012

12-24-2012

JUVENILE PROBLEM

 

12-25-2012

CHECK WELL BEING

CHECK WELL BEING

              

12-26-2012

CONTROLLED BURN

 

12-27-2012

THEFT

  

12-28-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

12-29-2012

POWER OUTAGE

MISSING PERSON

Obituary - Brenda Bradley

 Graveside services for Brenda Bradley will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Salem Cemetery in Foster, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Cancer Society

  Brenda Kay Bradley, age 49 of Hume, Missouri died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born May 22, 1963 in Ft. Scott, Kansas.

  Brenda is survived by her husband, Charles Bradley of Hume, Missouri; two daughters, Crystal Bradley of Fulton, Kansas and Brittany Bradley of Hume, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Miner and wife Melinda of Altoona, Kansas and Gary Miner of Mexico; one sister, Sandy Cox and husband Jon of Fredonia, Kansas; and two grandchildren, Jesse and Blaze.

Winter Weather please use caution when traveling

Old man winter has arrived in Bates County. Snow is falling and temperatures are falling fast. There has been numerous reports of people sliding off the roadways. If you have to go out in this please be careful and allow extra time for you to arrive safely to your destination. Be smart and be safe and cautious to your surroundings.

Roll over accident 1-49 and East 52 highway South of Butler

  The Bates County EMS and Fire and Rescue is in route to a roll over accident 3 miles south of Butler in the South Bound lanes of I-49 around the 52 East exit please use caution when traveling in this area. We will post a full report when we receive more information.

Rich Hill woman has minor injuries after 1 vehicle crash

  A one vehicle accident Saturday afternoon south of Butler is still under investigation and charges are pending. Shelly Hogan 33 of Rich Hill Missouri received minor injuries when the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox she was driving traveled off the left side of the roadway into the median then traveled back onto South I-49 crossed the roadway and struck a ditch, propane tank and tree stump before coming to final rest. Hogan refused medical treatment at the scene and the vehicle was towed by Gilkey Tow of Rich Hill.

Bates County Court news 12-24/ 12-28

Nolan  R Siegismund v MO DOR, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed. 

Carolyn D Ghere v Martin L Ghere, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Kimberly Abney v Randall Abney, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Terri Sue Cooper v Edwin Vernon Cooper, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

St v. Shane R Kobel, I: Felony assault, II: Felony armed criminal action, II: Felony endangering welfare of child, IV: Felony endangering welfare of child, set for 1-22-13 

Jesse A McElwain v Jamie A McElwain, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Stephanie D Finley v Steven L Finley, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Stephanie A Gragg v Stephen C Gragg, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Melissa A McClain v Travis C McClain, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Betty Lemon v E.C. Lemon, Consent Full Order of Protection  entered. 

Obituary - Diana L. Diamond Watskey

Diana Lee Diamond Watskey, 48, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), 200 South River Blvd., Independence, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in West Union Cemetery in Cleveland, Missouri.

RANDY PIKE RECEPTION

  BATES COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS MONDAY, DECEMBER 31^ST FROM 1:30 – 3:00PM IN THE LOBBY OF THE BATES COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO THANK NORTHERN COMMISSIONER RANDY PIKE FOR HIS 12 YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN JEFFERSON CITY AS HE TAKES ON HIS NEW OFFICE REPRESENTING BATES COUNTY IN THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INVITES THE PUBLIC TO A RECEPTION ON 

Obituary - Marvin Arthur Walker

Marvin Arthur Walker, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. (creamation)

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report December 17, 2012 to December 23, 2012

12-17-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

FIRE-BUTLER

ABANDON VEHICLE-AMORET

ASSAULT-BUTLER Deputies responded to an assault that had just occurred in the Rt. 4 Butler area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL Bates County Deputies took a report of animal neglect in the Rich Hill area.

DISTURBANCE-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

THEFT-BUTLER

TRAFFIC STOP-BUTLER Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the rural Butler area and arrested the passenger for possession of marijuana.

 

12-18-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ARCHIE

CIVIL STANDBY-AMSTERDAM

DOMESTIC-HUME

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ARCHIE

ALARM-BUTLER

 

12-19-2012

WRONG WAY DRIVER-RICH HILL

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY / SIDEWALK-PASSAIC

MVA-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST-HUME

 

12-20-2012

MVA-ADRIAN

FIRE-AMSTERDAM

STRANDED MOTORIST-PASSAIC

MVA-RICH HILL

MVA-RICH HILL

MVA-ADRIAN

THEFT-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER  

LOCKED VEHICLE-ROCKVILLE

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-BUTLER

BURGLARY-HUME

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

12-21-2012

FIRE - STRUCTURE RESIDENCE-BALLARD  

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

MVA-AMORET

CHECK WELL BEING-ARCHIE

CWB CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

CWB CHECK WELL BEING-AMSTERDAM

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

MVA-RICH HILL    

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT-RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP-PASSAIC Deputies conducted a traffic stop on south bound and arrested the driver, Jessie Jackson on a Bates County warrant and 2 out of county warrants.

TRAFFIC STOP-RICH HILL Deputies made traffic stop where marijuana was later seized in Rich Hill.  

   

12-22-2012

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

DISTURBANCE-AMORET

TRAFFIC STOP-ARCHIE Deputies conducted a traffic stop on north bound I49 and arrested the driver for operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

DOMESTIC-PASSAIC Bates County Deputies responded to a Domestic Disturbance in the RT 2 Butler area. One subject was stabbed in the leg. Two subjects were taken into custody pending charges.

MISCELLANEOUS-BUTLER Deputies took a report of an accidental gunshot wound at Bates County Memorial Hospital.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ARCHIE

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

  

12-23-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

HARASSMENT-HUME

THEFT-AMORET Deputies took a report of a theft in the Amoret area.

AMBULANCE REQUEST-MERWIN

C&I-BUTLER

DOMESTIC-BUTLER Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault that occurred in rural Butler area.

 

 

Obituary - Joanne Williams

Memorial services for Joanne Williams will be announced at a later time, with inurnment to be in the Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri.  Cremation under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009. Messages of condolence may be left for the family atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Joanne (Jacobs) Myers Williams, 71 of Amoret, Missouri passed away December 23, 2012 at her home in Amoret.

Joanne was born March 26, 1941 in Foster, Missouri, daughter of John and Maxine Eleanor (Miller) Jacobs.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her three children: sons Bruce Myers and Brian Myers of Amoret, Missouri, and daughter Brenda Hall of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren

Obituary - Marsha H. Hawkins

Marsha H. Hawkins, 62, Adrian Missouri, died Saturday December 22, 20012 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6-8pm Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Optimist Building in Adrian. Burial will be in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Contributions maybe be made to the Bryce Eidson Fund or the Hawkins Daycare.

Two people injured in overnight crash

  A early morning crash near Hume send 1 to the hospital. According to the police report a 1994 Chevy driven by 25 year old Shawn Thomas of Hume. Traveled off the road way and through a field and struck a utility pole early Sunday morning. A passenger in the vehical 21 year old Chelsea Robinson of Rich Hill received moderate injuries and was transported by Ambulance to Bates County Memorial Hospital. Thomas had no injuries and charges are pending. The scene was worked by TPR B.R. DODSON/1324/ ASSISTED BY SGT C.M. GACH/555/

BATES COUNTY SHERIFF’S STATEMENT ON "THE BOMB THREAT RUMORS"

 tHE BATES COUNTY SHERIFF CHAD ANDERSON would like to address the FACEBOOK RUMORS AND FACEBOOK POSTINGS ABOUT BOMB THREATS .. ANDERSON MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT REGARDING SECURITY AT OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND VIABLE THREATS. ANDERSON SAID THAT YOU HAVE BEEN SEEING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PAtroling AT YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL… THEY ARE THERE FOR PRE-CAUTIONARY MEASURES ONLY. THIS PROCEDURE IS ROUTINE FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS  AND YOU MAY JUST BE NOTICING IT MORE NOW… DUE RECENT SCHOOL VIOLENCE.  THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WORKS HAND IN HAND WITH SCHOOL OFFICIALS , AS THEIR TOP PRIORITY IS THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN.  THERE HAS BEEN NO OFFICIAL TREATS CONFIRMED  AT ANY OF OUR  LOCAL SCHOOLS.



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CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS Dec 17 - 21, 2012

St v. Joseph A Hinrichs, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 3 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab account, to attend and successfully complete and counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

St v. Bobbi Sue Register, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC on each count, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, to pay restitution of $250 and court costs including board bill, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service, to serve 6 days in county jail as shock detention and pay daily rate. 

St v. Bobbi Sue Register, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, found guilty, sentence to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay $150 to State Forensic Lab Account, pay court costs including jail board bill, Defe. Shall attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, complete substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. 

St v. Steven Edward Nelson, Felony non support, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs, to pay $375/mo on child support beginning Feb 1, 2013 and same day each mo. Thereafter, Keep wage assignment in place from employer at all times. 

St v. Charles Allen Puhr, Sr, I: Felony receiving stole property, II: Felony escape from custody, Felony assault charges dismissed, found guilty on other charges, I: sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, II: sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, sentences to be served concurrently with each other, Defe. Ordered to MO Post Conviction Drug Treatment Program,  given SES, placed on probation for 5 years,  Defe. To pay court costs including board bill, Defe. To get counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess/consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served.   

St v. Charles Allen Puhr, Sr., Felony possession of controlled substance, oxycodone, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation 5 years, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, pay court costs, Defe. Ordered to Mo Post Conviction Drug Treatment Program.  Defe. To get counseling/treatment as directed, to get psychological counseling, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served. 

St v. Jacqueline Headley, Felony passing bad checks 3 counts. Found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC. 

St v. Carl M Niemiec, I: statutory rape, found guilty; sentenced to 7 years in MDOC II: statutory rape, dismissed, III: statutory rape, dismissed, IV: endangering welfare child sexual misconduct, found guilty—sentenced to 4 years in MDOC; V: endangering welfare child sexual misconduct, found guilty-sentenced to 4 years in MDOC: VI:  endangering welfare child sexual misconduct, dismissed; VII:  Felony possession of child pornography, found guilty—sentenced to 8 years in MDOC. Sentences to run concurrently with each other. 

St v. Robert G Kennedy, I: Felony stealing; II: burglary,  probation revoked, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC on each count, sentences to run concurrently, SES, placed on 5 years probation, Defe to pay court costs including board bill, to get counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To submit to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

St v. James Daniel Cochran, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs including board bill,  pay $150 on State Forensic Lab account, to attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed,  Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 48 hours in Bates Co Jail as shock detention. 

St v. Brandon M Osburn, Felony possession of controlled substance, hydrocodone, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, Defe. To pay court costs, pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, Defe. To attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not possess or consume any alcohol or be where sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 4 days shock time in Bates Co Jail and pay board bill. 

St v. Evan Michael Ward, I: Felony possession of controlled substance methamphetamines, II Felony possession of controlled substance-hydrocodone,  found guilty, sentenced to 5 years on each count, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs including board bill, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account,  Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches,  to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. Shall not consume or possess any alcohol or be where sold/served.

St v. Jerry S Mincks, Felony possession of chemicals with intent to create controlled substance, found guilty on one charge, other counts dismissed, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC,  given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, pay court costs and board bill, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches,  to perform 200 hours of community service. 

St v. Andrew J Crust, Felony possession of controlled substance, alprazolam, found guilty, other charges dismissed, given SIS placed on probation for 4 years, to pay court costs and $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random  home/vehicle searches, to perform 100 hours of community service. 

St v. Staci Ann Harrison, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentence, placed on 5 years probation,  Defe. To pay court costs, $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

St v. Staci Ann Harrison, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, found guilty, other count dismissed, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account, to pay court costs, to pay restitution of $705, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches. 

Mary S Strauch v David A Strauch, Dissolution of Marriage granted. 
  

Man injured in Uni-loader accident

  A Local Butler man received minor injures when he was struck in the head by bucket on a bobcat/ uni-loader Thursday afternoon in Butler. The man received a nasty cut on his head and was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for his injuries.

Obituary - Roxanne Myrtle Helene Boatwright

 Roxanne Myrtle Helene Boatwright, 65, Adrian, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.

Butler Youth Basketball

The Butler Youth Basketball Association used the money they raised from selling there Youth Basketball t-shirt to buy 33 pairs of shoes for kids in need at the Butler Elementary School. If you are interested buying a shirt please contact Matthew Berry at 660-424-9181.

PRESS RELEASE FROM MAYOR DON MALAN

  MAYOR MALAN APPOINTED RANDY BESHORE AS CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF BUTLER AND HE WILL BEGIN HIS NEW DUTIES EFFECTIVE TODAY (DECEMBER 19TH) BESHORE HAS WORKED FOR THE BUTLER POLICE DEPARTMENT SINCE FEBRUARY 1, 1996 AND WAS PROMOTED TO THE POLICE LIEUTENANT POSITION ON MARCH 1 2006.

COURTESY OF FM. 92.1

Structure Fire North of Amsterdam

  Amsterdam Fire along with Adrian Fire and the Bates County Sheriff are responding to a reported house fire north of Amsterdam around West Point Cemetery. We will update this story when we know more information. Please stay safe when traveling. 

Bates County School Closings

Miami R-1.... Adrian R-3.... Drexel R-4....All of these school's will be closed today Thursday December 20th 2012 due to weather.

MoDOT: Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Wed. into Thurs., Dec. 19-20

MoDOT: Winter Weather Travel Advisory for Wed. into

Thurs., Dec. 19-20

Weather Forecast: Wet pavement may begin to become slippery beginning around 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday morning when it's predicted the rain will begin changing over to snow. Snowfall predictions are indicating an inch of snow in counties north of the I-44 corridor, with a dusting south of I-44. Travel Conditions: Drivers should be prepared for suddenly changing road conditions early Thursday morning as the cold air from the north begins to push southward and rain changes to snow. Also, visibility may be reduced due to blowing snow due to high winds: 1. Use extra caution and DRIVE ACCORDING TO CONDITIONS. It's easier to accelerate than it is to stop on slippery pavement. 2. Watch for snow plows and be prepared to stay back at least 100 feet so they can work and to keep salt from hitting your vehicle. 3. Remember that bridge floors will freeze first and could become slippery unexpectedly as temperatures drop. Road Clearing: MoDOT crews will begin arriving in maintenance facilities throughout the Southwest District beginning at midnight Wednesday night. They are prepared to spread salt to treat slick areas. Crews will work round-the-clock spreading salt and other materials to keep the main roads driveable until the storm ends. Driving Tips for Traveling on Conditions: * Buckle up * Slow down * Avoid sudden stops and turns * Increase following distance * Make sure vehicle windows are cleared to ensure visibility * Keep plenty of fuel in the tank and carry an emergency kit * Use headlights * Keep at least 100 feet behind a truck plowing/salting the road Road Condition Information: * MoDOT Customer Service: 1-888-275-6636 * MoDOT web site: www.modot.org/southwest * Highway Patrol Road Conditions Hotline: 1-800-222-6400

Obituary - Medrith V. Hook

  Medrith V. Hook, 81, Belton, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri. (No visitation).

CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE FOR THE SANDY HOOK CHILDREN FRIDAY DECEMBER 21ST 7 PM

  On Friday December 21st there will be a candle light service for the victims and family's of the Tragedy in Connecticut. Sandy Lanning  an employee at Bates County Memorial Hospital invites you and your family to join in and show your respect for the family's and community of Newtown, Connecticut. This event will take place at the Gazebo on the corner of the Butler Square at 7pm. You are asked to bring a candle and a lawn chair if you can't stand for more then 30min. The memorial will be a silent display of our heart felt sympathy for the victims and family's they left behind..



COURTESY OF FM. 92.1

ADCOCK INFANT SON NEEDS OUR HELP

  SHELBY CONNER ADCOCK, INFANT SON OF KEVIN AND SARAH ADCOCK AND BROTHER OF JUSTIN WAS BORN ON JULY 10^TH 2012 AND HAS BEEN IN OUT OF CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL SINCE HIS BIRTH.

 SHELBY WAS TO UNDER go YET ANOTHER SURGERY ON DECEMBER 17^TH. THE SURGERY WAS POSTPONED UNTIL HE CAN RECOVER FROM A RESPIRATORY VIRUS WHICH IS A DISEASE OF THE LUNGS. MEDICINE DOES NOT HELP THIS DISEASE AND WILL KEEP HIM IN CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPital ANOTHER 2 WEEKS TO CONTROL THE VIRUS BEFORE ANOTHER SURGERY IS PLANNED.

 INFANT SHELBY CONNER ADCOCK IS THE GRANDSON OF LEROY AND LORRETTA WELCH, LIFE LONG RESIDENTS OF BATES COUNTY.

 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST WITH THE MOUNTING MEDICAL BILLS. YOU MAY DONATE TO THE SHELBY CONnER ADCOCK MEDICAL FUND AT THE COMMUNITY FIRST BANK OF BUTLER. ALL DONATIONS WILL HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES AND WILL BE APPRECIATED BY THE FAMILY.

COURTESY OF FM. 92.1

Butler Post Office Closed for Holidays

  The Butler Post Office will be close at noon on December 24th and  be closed all day December 25th. They will be open regular hours on Monday December 31st. and also will be closed january 1st



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BARGAIN FOR U / ADRIAN CLOSES ITS DOORS BY END OF YEAR

  THE BARGAIN FOR U STORE IN ADRIAN WILL BE CLOSING THEIR DOORS BY THE END OF THE YEAR… STOP BY THIS WEEK FOR SPECIAL SALES AND GET ALL THE BARGAINS BEFORE THE STORE CLOSES…. THIS FLEA MARKET STOCKS BOOKS, KNICK KNACKS, GLASSWARE, JEWELRY, BOOK SHELVES , T.V AND MUCH MORE…” BARGAINS FOR U” …… THANKS  YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE THE PAST YEARS . THE STORE IS  LOCATED JUST OFF THE OVERPASS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROAD… BARGAINS FOR U ADRIAN.



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Obituary - Vernie E. Dickinson

  Funeral services for Vernie E. Dickinson will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating and Arnold Edmondson assisting. Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Friday evening at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

  LaVerne E. "Vernie" Dickinson, age 81 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born March 28, 1931 to Ernest Marvin and Bessie Myrtle Vannanton Dade in Sprague, Missouri.

Vernie is survived by three sons, Denny Rich and wife Donna of Butler, Missouri, Douglas Rich of Dickinson, North Dakota and Derrick Dickinson of Hebron, North Dakota; three daughters, Debby Appleberry and husband Loren of Butler, Missouri, Donnine Edmondson and husband Arnold of Warren, Ohio and Phyllis McBrayer and husband Everett of Butler, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; four brothers, Clifford, Cecil, Bobby and Billy Dade; four sisters,Ruby Bridges , Betty Garren Bridges, Tudy Jeffrey and Juanita Bridges; two grandsons, Shaun Rich, Nathan Eli Edmondson and a great-grandson, Derrick Dickinson.

Obituary - Harriette G. “Gerry” Edwards

Funeral services for Harriette G. “Gerry” Edwards will be 10:30 AM Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009 with Pastor Lynn Snapp officiating. Visitation Friday evening, 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, Immanuel Baptist Church or Bates County Museum.  Messages of condolence may be left atwww.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Harriette Geraldine “Gerry” Dotson Edwards, 86 of Butler, Missouri passed away December 17, 2012 at the Sweet Life of Rose Hill in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Gerry was born July 22, 1926 in Wheatland, Missouri, daughter of James Jefferson Roberts and Leah (Young) Roberts. She lived on a farm, growing up on Square Prairie in Osceola, Missouri, looking after her siblings.

She was united in marriage to Davie G. Dotson; and to this union two sons were born. Gerry was a loving mother and wife. She worked as a nurse at the Bates County Hospital and later worked as a cook in the Butler school district.  Gerry was a member of the George Jones Fan Club and loved listening to his music.  After Davie’s passing, she found the love of her life in James L. Edwards, being united in marriage on January 13, 1996.  In later years, Gerry very much enjoyed going out to eat daily to visit with family and friends, and also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Butler.

Having lived in the area more than 60 years, Gerry possessed a tremendous amount of knowledge about Butler and the surrounding Bates County area.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, one brother, Eugene Roberts, both husbands, one son Curtis Lee Dotson, and one granddaughter, Leah Pearl Reynolds. Gerry is survived by her son, Bruce W. Dotson and wife Renee of Cleveland, Missouri; one brother, Lester Howard Roberts and wife Marian of Kennewick, Washington, and one sister Arlene Yantis of Liberty, Missouri, four grandchildren, Amber McGuire of Kansas City, Mo., Kimberly Wilson and husband Glendon of Appleton City, Mo., James Burrous of Butler, Mo., and Stephanie Scott of Cleveland, Mo., and two step-grandchildren, Bradley and Christina Scott of Peculiar, Mo., nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Obituary - Max Miller

  Max Dwayne Miller, 86, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Visitaiton 1:00-2:00 at the funeral home. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.

OPTIMISTS HOST PADDLE PARTY FOR BRICE EIDSON

                                             Paddle party bidders wave their paddles high

 The Butler Optimist Club hosted a Paddle Party as a fundraiser for Brice Eidson on Saturday, December 1 in the Youth Building at the Bates County Fairgrounds.  A large crowd of bidders and many auction items provided by local independent vendors made for a fun and lively evening.  Those wanting to participate in the auction purchased paddles and as an item was brought up for auction, participants raised their paddles to show that they wanted to make a bid.  Buckets were then passed around for the bidders to deposit a quarter for each paddle they were holding up and the bidders’ paddle numbers were placed in another bucket.  Then a number was drawn from the bucket and that paddle holder won the auction item. 

 

  The Paddle Party was very successful raising $2336.05 for the Brice Eidson fund.  The food stand brought in $500.  Osage Valley Electric matched the food stand amount. All proceeds were deposited into the Brice Eidson fund at the Adrian Bank.  This is yet another example of the how the Butler Optimist Club helps those in the local community. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the Butler Country Club.  Guests and future members are welcome.

 

Obituary - Wilbur C. Wagenblast

 Wilbur C. Wagenblast, 87, of Peculiar, MO died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home. Masonic service at 2:00 p.m. immediately followed by the funeral service Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, Peculiar with burial in the West Union Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 at the church. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Update on the Butler Plaza Apartment fire

  On Monday, December 17 at approximately 8:30 P.M., the Butler Fire Department, with an automatic mutual aid response from Adrian Fire Dept., responded to a report of a structure fire at 411 Fran Ave. Apt. 13, Butler.

  On arrival, a fire was located in a bedroom of the unit. The fire was extinguished with fire damage to the area of origin, and heavy to moderate smoke and heat damage throughout the apartment. The fire was determined to have been accidental in nature. The last unit left the scene at 9:57 A.M.

Courtesy of Fire Chief Jim Henry