Rich Hill city wide garage sale just a few weeks away...

The Rich Hill city wide garage sale will be May 11th and 12th

Sign up at Rich Hill city hall- $10 for 1 day or $15 for both days by May 4th. Maps available for pick up by May 9th at the Rich Hill Post Office lobby, Security Bank, City Hall, Food Fair and Swope's Drive Inn.

The city wide garage sale is sponsored by the Rich Hill Chamber of commerce.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Boys results from Holden track meet...

The top 8 finishers in last Fridays track meet at Holden:


4x800-8th place: Tayje VanVoorst, Mauricio Perez, Jesse Donovan, Jared Best

4x200-4th place: Kyle Martin, Kyle Todd, Trey Mareth, Stacy Davenport

4x100-8th place: Kyle Martin, Kyle Todd, Corbin Duffield, Trey Mareth

300 Hurdles-5th place: Stacy Davenport

4x400-3rd place: Corbin Duffield, Stacy Davenport, Mauricio Perez, Trey Mareth

Triple Jump-7th place: Trey Mareth

Discus Throw-8th place: Austin Shatto


The Conference Meet at Van Horn is being held today- results will be posted later.

-our thanks to Aaron Allen

Students of the Month named by Butler Optimist Club

Butler Optimist members Kristen Diehl and Brenda Prichard, are pictured with the Butler Elementary Optimist Students of the Month for April.  K-3 student is Jeremy Woods and 4-6 student is Andres Heiman.  Each student receives a certificate and a Sonic gift card.

Lots of ribbons and medals presented during Butler 5th & 6th grade art show

Student artworks were judged by Melinda Hipple, Baldwin City, Kan., for an “open house” display April 26 at Butler Elementary. Award winners were announced at the Spirit Assembly the next morning. Parents were invited to both events.

Katelyn McCrary earned the “Artist 2012” trophy for her artistic creativity, strong craftsmanship skills & leadership in work ethics on projects in the elementary art program over the past few years according to her art teacher, Mrs. Gentry. She also received one of two “Judge’s Choice” awards, a blue and a red ribbon for her artworks.

Robin Anderson earned a “Judge’s Choice” award plus a red and a white ribbon for her artworks.

Anthony Lewis, Casi Smith, Riley Mareth and Eli Brockman each earned a “Best in Class--Art” medal in their classrooms.

Other 6th grade 1st place ribbon winners were: Emily Spitler, Trevor Berger, Keith Steward, Alex Otter, Katharine Cunningham, Beth Davis, Casi Smith, Kenton Taylor, Mickayla Eldridge, Jeffery Harrill and Anthony Lewis.

Second place winners in 6th grade were: Casi Smith, Colton McIntyre, Jasmine Cooper, Mickayla Eldridge, Trevor Coffman, Seth Stump, Alex Douty, Coty Spencer, Katharine Cunningham and Riley Mareth.

Third place winners in 6th grade were: Arizona Kobel, Kenton Taylor, Trevor Hobbs, Autumn Martin, Leah Dickerson, Schanda Miller, Aziah Van Voorst, Hailey Burris, Katharine Cunningham, Ethan Gardner and Tevin Taylor.

Fifth grade first place ribbon winners were: Madison Best, Lucas Cunningham, Tarin Schrock, Jacob Smith, Alex Ruth and Arien Wisdom.

Fifth grade second place ribbon winners were: Kristen Chandler, Thane Lawrence, Clayton Hardie and Jack Rotert.

Fifth grade third place ribbon winners were: Isaiah Miller, Makenna Cazzelle, T. J. Young and Noah Long.

-our thanks to Stacey Lawson

R-V Special Olympics team participates in Spring Track & Field event in Lee's Summit

The Butler R-V School District’s Special Olympics team competed Saturday in the Spring Track and Field Event at Lee’s Summit North High School. The team along with many volunteers enjoyed a beautiful day and brought home many medals and awards. An outpouring of community and family support through the week’s preparations and on the day of the event was much appreciated by students and staff. Volunteers included Jennifer Body, Jennifer Bosch, Terry Bettels, Marci Beckley, Pam Craft, Valerie Gaylord, Krista Morris, Dani Freeman, Tressa Fleischer, and Brenda Prichard.

Final Results of the 2012 Special Olympic Track and Field Event hosted by Lee’s Summit North High School. Approximately ten schools from the area competed on Saturday, April 28, 2012:

Trent Martin: 2^nd Place 100 Meter Race, 3^rd Place Running Long Jump Boys 8-11

Tristen Heckadon: 1^st Place 25 Meter Race, 1^st Place 50 Meter Race, 1^stPlace Girls Tee Ball Throw

Alex Hunt: 1^st Place 100 Meter Race

Taylor Lizzote: 1^st Place Boys Tee Ball Throw, 1^st Place 10 Meter Wheelchair Race, 1^st Place 25 Meter Wheelchair Race

Joshua Lopez: 3^rd Place 100 Meter Race, 1^st Place 100 Meter Walk, 2^nd Place Boys Running Long Jump Boys 8-11

Brodie Reno: 1^st Place Running Long Jump Boys 8-11

Coty Spencer: 1^st Place 100 Meter Race, 1^st Place Running Long Jump Boys 12-15

CeCe Bosch: 1^st Place 100 Meter Walk, 3^rd Place Girls Running Long Jump Ages 16-21

Ellen Brinyard: 1^st Place 100 Meter Walk, 1^st Place Girls Running Long Jump Ages 12-15

Morgan McPeek: 3^rd Place 100 Meter Race, 1^st Place 200 Meter Race, 1^st Place Running Long Jump Ages 12-15

Devin Craft: 2^nd Place 100 Meter Walk, 2^nd Place Shot Put

Tim Crawford: 2^nd Place 100 Meter Race, 1^st Place 800 Meter Race, 1^st Place Running Long Jump

Ethan Stewart: 4^th Place 100 Meter Race, 2^nd Place Shot Put

Nick Tiona: 5^th Place 100 Meter Race, 2^nd Place 800 Meter Race, 2^nd Place Running Long Jump

Darrell Vinyard: 4^th Place 100 Meter Race, 3^rd Place Shot Put

The Butler R-V Special Olympics Team would like to extend a huge thank you to the following people for their support of the 2012 Events. We couldn’t have done it without you.

James Miller, D.O, Glenn Gardner, P.A., and staff: Athlete Physicals

John Prichard: Transportation

Brad and Cheryl Stephens and Get Fit Gym: T-Shirts

Robin Colburn: T-Shirt Design and Orders

Butler Track Department: Equipment

Bryan and Christina Spitler: Pizza Party

Allen Hilbus: Water and Gatorade

Friends and Families for going to the event and cheering us on!

-our thanks to Marci Beckley

Patti Bruto honored at BCMH Board of Directors meeting

Patti Bruto receives a plaque from Jerry Jones during
the annual Board of Directors meeting last Wednesday

Bates County Memorial Hospital honors Patti Bruto

Bates County Memorial Hospital honored Patti Bruto for her dedicated and loyal services as a member of the hospital Board of Directors at its’ annual Board meeting on April 25, 2012. Ms. Bruto served on the hospital Board from 2007-2012. She has served in the capacity of Secretary, Treasurer and Vice-Chairman. Her commitment to the hospital has been demonstrated by her support of the hospital and the community it serves. Ms. Bruto’s contributions as a Board member have been appreciated and will certainly be missed.

Rich Hill Police Department weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

April 23, 2012 to April 29, 2012

04-23-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

04-24-2012

CIVIL STANDBY

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

C&I

OPEN DOOR

 

04-25-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

04-26-2012

DOMESTIC

 

04-27-2012

HARASSMENT

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

04-28-2012

THEFT

NOISE

 

04-29-2012

THEFT

SPEAK TO OFFICER

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

April 23, 2012 to April 29, 2012

 

 

 

04-23-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

THREATS-RICH HILL Bates County Deputies responded to a report of theft in the Rich Hill Area.

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

C&I-RICH HILL

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Bates County Deputies took an informational report of the purchase of meat from a door to door sales person in rural Amsterdam.

MVA-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

 

04-24-2012

TRAFFIC STOP-ADRIAN Deputies conducted a traffic stop and issued a citation in rural Adrian, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMORET

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMSTERDAM Deputies responded to a trespassing call Amsterdam.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

 

04-25-2012

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-PASSAIC

TRESPASSING-ADRIAN Deputies responded to a trespassing call in rural Adrian.

HARASSMENT-RICH HILL Deputies took a report of harassment that occurred in the Rich Hill area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME Deputies responded to a harassment call in Hume.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

CONSERVATION-DREXEL

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

 

04-26-2012

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-BALLARD

WRONG WA DRIVER-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-ADRIAN

THREATS-HUME Bates County Deputies took a harassment call in the Hume area.

 

AGENCY ASSIST- RICH HILL

 

04-27-2012

ASSAULT-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ROCKVILLE

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

C&I-RICH HILL

TRAFFIC STOP- Deputies arrested a female subject on a Henry County warrant.

WANTED SUBJECT-APPLETON CITY Deputies transported a male subject from St. Clair County on Bates County warrants.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT-BUTLER

HARASSMENT-AMSTERDAM

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

ASSAULT-BALLARD Bates County Deputies responded to a call in reference to child abuse in the Ballard area.

DISTURBANCE-AMSTERDAM Deputies arrested two subjects in rural Amsterdam. Subjects were placed on a 12 hour detox.

 

04-28-2012

NOISE-BUTLER

C&I-ARCHIE

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-VIRGINIA Deputies responded to a report of subjects looking in their windows in the Virginia area. After further investigation the two subjects were arrested for possession of controlled substance.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-RICH HILL

MVA-BALLARD

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

C&I-PASSAIC

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-APPLETON CITY Bates County took a report of trespassing in the Appleton City area. No suspect information at this time.

 

04-29-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

MVA-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-HUME

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-BALLARD

ANIMAL AT LARGE-AMORET Deputies arrest a subject in rural Amoret for possession of stolen property.-

CHECK WELL BEING-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

 

An outstanding year- Butler Track program comes to a close

Results of the Adrian Junior High Relay Meet on April 19

Girls—6^thout of 11 Teams

Point winners

8^th Sarah Smalley—Triple Jump—26’3/4”

6^th Makenna Hannah—Long Jump—12’10.5”

Courtney Blevins—75 M Hurdles—15.4

Jenna Simms—100 m Dash—15.11

4x400m Relay—5:08.76—Ashley Trinkle, Brittany Laughlin, Jenna Simms, Mady Gepford

5^th Chelsea Spencer—Long Jump—12’11.75”

4^th Mady Gepford—Long Jump—13’1”

Medal Winners

3^rd Amy Miller—High Jump—4’4”

2^nd 4x200m Relay—2:03.77—Ashley McMurphy, Makenna Hannah, Chelsea Spencer, Amy Miller

4x100m Relay—58.06—Courtney Blevins, Makenna Hannah, Chelsea Spencer, Amy Miller

1^st Amy Miller—Triple Jump—29’10”

Boys—4th out of 11 Teams

Boys—Point Winners

8^th Brett Behringer—100m Hurdles—18.71

7^th Shay Wilson—200m Dash—28.27

6^th Dale Besendorfer—Shot Put—31’9”

Dale Besendorfer—Discus—96’6”

4^th 4x400m Relay—4:26.47—Bram Hubbard, Tanner Diehl, Hayden Derry, Keegan Miller

Medal Winners

3^rd Dalton VanHorn—1600m Run—5:36.83

Trevor Fritts—Shot Put—36’5.”

Jacob Beckley—200m Dash—27.79

4x200m Relay—1:53.79—Dylan Morris, Tanner Diehl, Keagan Miller, Kaleb, Kauffman

Kaleb Kauffman—High Jump—5’2”

2^nd Trevor Fritts—Discus—112’6”

4x100m Relay—53.01—Brett Behringer, Jacob Beckley, Hayden Derry, Shay Wilson

1^st Kaleb Kauffman—Long Jump—16’4.75”

On Monday April 23^rdthe Butler Junior High traveled to Eldorado Springs to participate in the Relay meet with the 7^thgrade division being separated from the 8^thgrade. The following is the results of the meet:

8^thGrade Girls finished 7^thout of 15 teams

Medal Winners:

3^rd 4x100m Relay—59.23—Courtney Blevins, Ashley McMurphy Makenna Hannah, Amy Miller

4x400m Relay—5:16.16—Ashley Trinkle, Sarah Smalley, Courtney Blevins, Makenna Hannah

2^nd Amy Miller—High Jump—4’4”

7^th Grade Girls finished 6^thout of 15 teams

Point Winners:

6^th Drew Ford—75 m Hurdles—15.99

5^th 4x200m Relay—2:16.83--Tylor Smading, Drew Ford, Brittany Laughlin, Mady Gepford

Mady Gepford—Long Jump—11’1.5”

4^th Drew Ford—Triple Jump—24’3”

Jenna Simms—100 m Dash—14.71

4x100m Relay—1:03--Tylor Smading, Brittany Laughlin, Mady Gepford, Jenna Simms

Medal Winners:

1^st 4x400m Relay—5:00.00—Drew Ford, Brittany Laughlin, Jenna Simms, Mady Gepford

8^th Grade Boys finished 8^thout of 15 teams

Point Winners

5^th 4x400m Relay—4:26.47—Bram Hubbard, Shay Wilson, Hayden Derry, Keegan Miller

4^th 4x200m Relay—1:49.97—Jacob Beckley, Shay Wilson, Hayden Derry, Keegan Miller

Medal Winners

3^rd Trevor Fritts—Shot Put—36’5.5”

Trevor Fritts—Discus—112’11”

7^thGrade Boys finished 4^thout of 15 teams

6^th Ben Holt—1:07.51—400m Run

4^th Dylan Morris—Triple Jump—28’

Dakota Hulse—Shot Put—30’5”

4x100m Relay—55.20—Brody Kauffman, Dylan Morris, Tanner Diehl, Kaleb, Kauffman

Medal Winners

3^rd Kaleb Kauffman—High Jump—4’10”

4x400m Relay—4:34.00—Brody Kauffman, Dylan Morris, Brett Behringer, Tanner Diehl

2^nd Kaleb Kauffman—Long Jump—16’5”

Brett Behringer—100m Hurdles—18.20

In the final meet of the season, the Butler Junior High Track Team competed at the Archie Relay meet on Tues April 24^th. We had an outstanding year with a lot of improvements over the season! It was a great experience to have such a nice track facility to workout and practice on and it contributed greatly to our successes!!! The results of the meet are as follows:

The girls placed 5^thout of 14 teams

Point Winners:

7^th Brittany Laughlin—100 m Dash—15.15

6^th Jenna Simms—100 m Dash—15.13

4x400m Relay—5:10.84—Brittany Laughlin, Jenna Simms, Makenna Hannah, Mady Gepford

5^th Mady Gepford—75 m Hurdles—15.34

Mady Gepford—Long Jump—13’3.75”

4^th Makenna Hannah—Long Jump—13’6.75”

Amy Miller—Triple Jump—27’11.5”

Medal Winners

3^rd Amy Miller—High Jump—4’6”

4x800m Relay—13:15.69—Ashley Trinkle, Courtney Blevins, Drew Ford, Mady Gepford

2^nd 4x200m Relay—2:03.77—Sarah Smalley, Ashley McMurphy, Makenna Hannah, Amy Miller

4x100m Relay—58.06—Courtney Blevins, Jenna Simms, Makenna Hannah, Amy Miller

The boys finished in 3^rdplace overall out of 14 teams

Point Winners

8^th Brett Behringer—100m Hurdles—19.36

7^th Dale Besendorfer—100m Dash—14.26

Ty Kalleck—Shot Put—29’11”

6^th Shay Wilson—200m Dash—28.40

4x800m Relay—11:33.02—Bram Hubbard, Ben Holt, Austin Peters, Dalton VanHorn

4x200m Relay—1:54.20—Dylan Morris, Tanner Diehl, Keagan Miller, Kaleb Kauffman

Medal Winners

3^rd Jacob Beckley—200m Dash—27.78

Dalton VanHorn—1600m Run—5:41.25

Dale Besendorfer—Discus—94’3”

Kaleb Kauffman—High Jump—5’2”

2^nd Kaleb Kauffman—Long Jump—17’8”

4x100m Relay—53.09—Brett Behringer, Jacob Beckley, Hayden Derry, Shay Wilson

1^st Trevor Fritts—Shot Put—37’4.25”

Trevor Fritts—Discus—116’06”

4x400m Relay—4:14.10—Tanner Diehl, Hayden Derry, Kaleb Kauffman, Keegan Miller

Berries Boost Brain Power

By Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County Extension office

 It is no secret that berries are a healthy choice. For those who worry about losing their memory, there is new research that makes eating berries even more appealing. Even if you are not worried about memory loss, berries still pack a healthful punch for just a few calories.

Researchers have learned that women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study that ate blueberries and/or strawberries developed memory problems 2 ½ years later than those who did not. Women gained this benefit on just ½ cup of blueberries or 2 ½ cups of strawberries per week.

Strawberries and blueberries are rich in anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the pigment in plants that give them their dark red or blue coloring. One of their functions is to help move blood into the brain. Anthocyanins have been related to a broad range of health benefits such as vision and heart health.

Researchers have agreed that it may not have been the berries alone that protected the brain health of these women. The women who ate the berries regularly got more exercise than those who did not.

 “The great thing about strawberries and blueberries is that they taste great and are very low in calories” said Tammy Roberts of University of Missouri Extension.

 Strawberries provide only 22 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrate and provide two grams of fiber for every half cup serving. Blueberries provide 41 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrate and 2 grams of fiber per half cup. Both are a good source of vitamin C.

“It is well established that consuming a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables provides many healthful benefits” said Roberts. “If you are not currently eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, berries are a great place to start.”

There are many ways to add berries to a healthful diet: Sprinkle them on your cereal, add them to yogurt, to your favorite fruit salad or substitute them for syrup on your pancakes. You can savor the flavor now and reap the benefits later.

First Place honors in Bill Waris Memorial Tournament

Bill Waris Memorial Tournament 2012 

1st Place Front Row: Karley Reynolds, Delsa Burgess, Mariah Wimsatt, Mady McCoy Back Row: Lanie Kauffman, Jenna Shipley, Mackayla Wareham, Katie Schacker, Emily Kohen

Queen and Princess candidates needed...

The Bates County Fair is looking for Queen and Princess Candidates for the 2012 Fair. Queen Candidates must be ages 16 to 22 years old by July 6th of this year. Princess candidates must be between 13 and 15 years old by July 6th 2012. Entry forms are available from Bates County Farm Bureau on the East side of the Butler Square or at Sage’s Animal Health Clinic which is located at 716 West Dakota Street in Butler. 

All entry forms must be turned in by May 25th. Candidates will meet new people, and earn money though ticket sales. Contact Dr. Chris Sage for more information 660-679-4111 during business hours.

-thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

Unusual cloud formation spotted yesterday

This picture was taken at 5 p.m. on Sunday by Larry and Stephanie West one mile south of Summit School House on H highway west of Butler looking west. The path would have taken it across Butler, they said you could see debris in the air at the base of the funnel.

No damage was reported.

-our thanks to Jim Platt

Senator Caskey honored during "Back to the Blue" banquet

Senator Harold Caskey was the honored guest Saturday evening as Democrats gathered during the “Back to the Blue”, annual banquet held on the former Richards Gebaur air force base in Belton.

Each year an outstanding Democrat has been honored during the banquet. This year the members made the decision to retire the award previously given and give one award to an outstanding leader. Caskey was chosen as the first recipient.

Missouri Attorney General, Chris Koster presented the award and recognized Caskey for his dedication and commitment. Koster publicly announced to the crowd attending that the “Outstanding Democrat Leadership Award”, will now be known as “The Harold Caskey Award ” in his honor. 

This week marked the 20th anniversary of the crime victims rights legislation. Senator Harold Caskey was publicly recognized for his part in the milestone. Koster spoke highly of Caskey’s accomplishments during his terms as State Senator of the 31st District, noting that Caskey, passed over 321 bills during his tenure in Office.

Also in attendance was Anne McCaskill, sister of United State Senator, Clair McCaskill. State Treasurer Clint Zwifel, former Auditor and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Susan Montee, 4th District Congress Candidate Teresa Hensley and many Union Representatives, Local Candidates and Activists.

-story courtesy of FM 92 the Bullet

"Celebration of Church Music" today at 3 p.m.

The 11th annual "Celebration of Church Music" will be held Sunday, April 29, 3 PM at the First Christian Church of Butler. The concert will feature a variety of musical styles and ensembles, including selections by the Butler Brass and four numbers from the Butler Community Singers. A free-will offering will benefit the Community Food Pantry of Butler.

Gun & Knife show in Adrian next weekend...

The Adrian Gun and Knife Show will feature a new event this year- Knife Blade Smiths will be on location promoting knife safety, knife making and blade sharpening with hourly scheduled demonstrations to inform and educate the public how to safely use of a knife as a tool.

On May 5th, during this 3 day event, the Adrian Gun and Knife Show will feature a lumberjack style knife Competition at 2 p.m. Jason Burton will host the event and special training is required to enter the  competition. To compete, you must contact Jason in advance at 816-297-2308. Over 15 competitors will take the stage to compete for knife cutting timed events. Each competitor will use a 10 inch long and 2 inch wide knife to cut 2 by 4’s, pop cans and golf balls as a timed event….. A variety of cutting materials will be used during the competition. Note the world record for cutting a 2 x 4 with such a blade is 1 point 2 seconds...

The Adrian Gun and Knife show is Scheduled for May 4th through May 6th, to be held at the Adrian Optimist Building on Highway 18 in Adrian. Show hours are Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Knife cutting competition will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

The cost will be $5.00 per day for adults and children under 10 years old will be admitted free of charge.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Strawberries offer abundance for home gardeners

By Marlin Bates, Horticulture Specialist

Gardeners who are looking to include fruit in their landscape have many choices. From small fruit to tree fruit, gardeners can supplement the edible production of their landscape with many well-adapted fruit plantings around the home. For gardeners who are simply looking to plant one fruit crop, strawberries may be the best bet.

Strawberries need full sun in order to grow well and produce sweet fruit. Because they will not tolerate poorly-drained soil, many gardeners opt to plant strawberries in raised beds. The added benefit of planting in raised beds is that it helps to keep the planting from spreading out of bounds. This usually requires a little work because strawberries hastily put out daughter plants on runners throughout the season.

It’s these daughter plants that make strawberries such an economical addition to the garden. Gardeners can rely on plants to fill in large spaces, reducing the number of plants that need to be purchased for the initial planting. Most gardeners maintain a “matted row” of strawberry plants. This is the simplest form of maintenance, where daughter plants are allowed to root wherever they land.

There are three types of strawberries that can be grown in the Midwest: June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral varieties. June-bearing varieties are the most common, but the case can be made for home gardeners to consider everbearing or day-neutral plantings. June-bearing varieties will produce one flush of flowers in early-to-mid-spring followed by a single crop of berries in June. Flower production in these varieties initiates when day length becomes greater than night length, so botanically these plants are classified as long-day plants.

Day-neutral varieties, on the other hand, will produce flowers and fruit about every 6 weeks independent of day length. However, since these varieties do not set flower buds when temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, their production periods are essentially the same as ever-bearing varieties. The term ever-bearing is a misleading as varieties in this class can be expected to produce a typical June crop, but also a smaller fall crop. Gardeners who are seeking a strawberry planting that will provide fruit both in early summer and in the fall should consider day-neutral and/or everbearing varieties, but keep these plantings separate from any June-bearing strawberry plants because maintenance for these types differ significantly.

June-bearing plantings need to be renovated annually in order to maintain health and vigor. A well-maintained planting will offer an abundance of fruit for about four years, whereas a planting that is not renovated annually can be expected to provide only a couple of years of good production. Day-neutral and everbearing varieties do not require renovation, but can be expected to provide good harvests for about three years.

In the planting year, remove all flowers from June-bearing plants to encourage better root development and daughter plant production. Flowers of day-neutral and everbearing varieties should be removed in the planting year only until about the middle of June. Flowers left on these varieties after the middle of June will produce a fall crop. This is one of the major benefits of these varieties: gardeners get a crop, albeit small, in year one.

Regardless of which strawberries you choose to plant, mulch them through the winter. Mulches should be applied to the plantings after the plants have been subjected to a few freezes in the mid-20s to ensure that the plants have been appropriately acclimated to cold temperatures.

To learn more about strawberry production in the home garden, look for the MU Extension Publication “Home Fruit Production: Strawberry Cultivars and Their Culture” at http://extension.missouri.edu.

Obituary - Roy Reddell

Roy L. Reddell, 71, Adrian, Missouri died Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00am Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, April 30 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in the Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. The family suggests contributions to the Church Of Christ in Butler, Missouri. Roy worked for General Motors, Leeds Assembly Plant 25 years before his retirement.

Summer schedule for Kamp Keirsey...

2012 Kamp Dates at Kamp Keirsey

Day Camp, June 2

Girls Camp, June 3 - 8

Missouri-Oklahoma Deaf Youth Camp, June 11 - 15

People with Disibilities Camp, June 15 & 16

Sr. High Youth Camp, June 17 - 23

Jr. High Youth Camp, June 24 - 29

Childrens Overnight Camp, July 6 & 7

Boys & Girls Camp, July 8 - 13

Boys Camp July 15 - 20

Basketball Camp (4th-8th grade) July 22 - 27

For info:

Kamp Keirsey
RR 1 Box 174
Amsterdam, Missouri 64723
Telephone: 660-267-3438

http://www.kampkeirsey.com/

Commit to be 'A Force of Nature'....

This has been the first ever National Severe Weather Preparedness Week April 22-28

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) partnered to designate April 22-28, 2012, as National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and is calling upon all Americans, in every area of the country, to Be a Force of Nature. Bates County Emergency Management is committing to Being a Force of Nature and pledging to know our risk, take action, and be an example for our families and community by sharing the steps we took. Because we live in an area prone to tornadoes, flash floods and severe thunderstorms the recent severe weather and tornado outbreaks reminded us that this weather can strike anywhere and at any time.

Just last year, there were more than 1,000 weather-related fatalities and more than 8,000 injuries. Building a Weather-Ready Nation requires the action of every individual and community because severe weather knows no boundaries and affects us all, so Be a Force of Nature! Be a Force of Nature by making a public pledge to be prepared at Ready.gov/severe-weather.

What can you do to Prepare?

Knowing your risk, taking action and being an example by sharing your knowledge and actions with your social network are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared and assist in saving lives.

Know Your Risk: Every state in the U.S. has experienced tornadoes and severe weather, so everyone is exposed to some degree of risk.

Pledge and Take Action: Be Force of Nature by taking the pledge to prepare at Ready.gov/severe-weather. When you pledge to prepare, you will take the first step to making sure that you and your family are prepared for severe weather. This includes filling out your family communications plan that you can email it to yourself, putting an emergency kit together, keeping important papers and valuables in a safe place, and getting involved. Visit www.Ready.gov/severe-weather for more on family preparedness for severe weather.

Be an Example: Once you have taken action and pledged, share your story with your family and friends. Create a video and post on a video sharing site, post your story on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, comment on a blog, or any other social media site you’re on. Technology today makes it easier than ever to be a good example and share the steps you took to help us achieve the vision of a Weather-Ready Nation.

Join us today and pledge to prepare for the severe weather in our area.

Information on the different types of severe weather such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding is available at www.weather.gov and www.ready.gov/severeweather or the Spanish-language web site www.listo.gov. 

-our thanks to Ron Nissen

Don't forget!

Don't forget to send Bates County Live your news. We won't say no because we don't have the space!

School news, sports scores, family reunions, engagements, birth announcements, military announcements- you name it, we'll gladly put it up for the world to see.

Email us at bateswire@hotmail.com or call 913-669-5848.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that is to remain in effect until 11 p.m. this evening.

View live radar here

Butler Invitational results

Here are the results of the Butler Invitational held today:

Place Teams
1st Nevada
2nd Drexel
3rd Butler
4th Pembroke Hill
5th Harrisonville
6th Clinton
7th Warsaw

Individuals
1st Butler Brett Miller 38
2nd Nevada Joseph Ferry 41
3rd Butler Joe Strauch 42
4th Pembroke JJ Hjalmarson 43
5th Drexel Trevor Cooley 43
6th Drexel Javyn Johnston 43
7th Butler Brian Todd 44
8th Nevada Keegan Bell 44
9th Drexel Justin Thomas 44
10th Nevada Elijah Solidum 45

Attention Adrian high school graduates...

To All Adrian High School Graduates,

On behalf of the officers of the Adrian High School Alumni Association, we would like to invite you to participate in this year’s annual reunion activities.

Our 66th Annual Alumni Meeting will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the AHS “new” (east) gymnasium. Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. and dues of $5.00 can be paid at the registration tables. Following the meeting, join us in the commons area to enjoy visiting with former classmates, teachers and other alumni. Refreshments will be served and musical entertainment provided.

For golfers (and spectators) the Annual Alumni Golf Tournament will be held earlier in the day. For volleyball players (and spectators) the Annual Alumni Volleyball Tournament will also be held the same day. Feel free to contact your alumni friends who may not receive this announcement and invite them to join in these activities.

Please make plans to attend the Alumni meeting. We look forward to seeing you at 8:00 p.m. on May 12, 2012.


Sincerely,

AHS Alumni Committee
Heath Oates, Class of 1992
Jeremy Neely, Class of 1993
Carol (Saubers) Gregg, Class of 1963
Hannah (Stephens) Newkirk, Class of 2002

Donate items for "Sale-abrating" scholarship fundraiser...

Donations are needed for the Adrian "Sale-abrating" scholarship fund raising event next weekend, May 3rd,  4th and 5th. If you would like to go the extra mile and bring your donation items pre-priced on the donation drop off dates, your name will automatically be put in the drawing for a $50.00 gas card from Happy Go Lucky or Casey’s. The does not include clothing, books or video dvd’s or cd’s. These items will have a blanket price for the Adrian "Sale-abration sale ".

The committee is asking that you use masking tape or stickers that will not fall off easily or damage goods. Use your own discretion when pricing your donation sale items- consider what you would pay for that item at a sale. You must have a minimum of 10 items to qualify for the gas card.

If you have donation questions contact Kellie Case at 816-297-4451 or Kendra Tolle at 816-297-2639. All remaining items at the close of the event will be donated to the Community food Pantry Thrift Store in Butler.

Donation drop off dates are April 28th from 9 am to 2 pm and again Wednesday May 2nd 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and you may drop off your items at the old Adrian High School Gym.

-our thanks to Kellie Case and FM 92

Possible severe weather this afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a 'Significant Weather Advisory' for our area to be in effect through 11:30 this evening.

We are to expect lightning, penny sized hail and wind gusts up to 40 mph as a warm front moves through the area.

Click here to see current radar

Free C.E.R.T. training coming in June

When widespread disaster strikes, emergency agencies will likely be overwhelmed. People will have to rely on each other for hours or even days. Under these conditions, experience shows that family members, neighbors, and co-workers will try to help. Following the 1985 Mexico City Earthquake, untrained spontaneous volunteers saved 800 people. In the chaos, 100 rescuers lost their lives. Training can prevent such a tragedy.

This class will provide essential life-saving functions while waiting for the professional responder to arrive. Each class is approximately 24 contact hours and is spread over a 3-week period. The first class will be from 7pm to 10pm, June 11 at the Montrose Senior Citizens building. Students will decide the times for the rest of the class sessions. For more information, please contact Tom at tom@kaysinger.com.

Obituary - Donald Elliott

Memorial visitation for Donald Elliott will be 2-4 PM Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400, with cremation to follow. There will be no formal funeral services. Contributions to American Diabetes Association, or American Heart Association.

Donald D. “Don” Elliott, 70 of Paola, Kansas died April 25, 2012 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born March 6, 1942 in Miami County, Kansas, son of Ralph Raymond and Arletta Francis (Cavender) Elliott.

A complete obituary will be published when the information becomes available.

Missouri on the Move

From the desk of Senator David Pierce 

Many bills are discussed when the Senate is in session. Every week, members of Senate committees meet to discuss legislation, to hear public testimony, and use those opinions to move legislation forward or stop it.

House Bill 1150 is a bill relating to salvage titles for vehicles. A salvage vehicle is a damaged vehicle that would cost the insurance company more to fix than to purchase. This measure allows for vehicles registered with a salvage title to be reregistered with an operational title without requiring the physical appearance of the vehicle returning to its original state. An owner may apply for this reinstatement by supplying the Department of Revenue (DOR) a statement regarding how the salvaged item came into the current owner’s possession and its current location, as well as proof of the make, model, year, vehicle identification number, and current retail value of the vehicle, and the required fee for reinstatement.

Discussion on House Bill 1402 in the Senate Transportation Committee led to a Senate committee substitute that directly relates to Senate Bill 470, a bill that was already discussed in the Senate and sent to the House for its consideration. This legislation exempts household goods movers or carriers from filing a schedule of rates, fares, and charges with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. Previously, this was required because many carrier companies worked intrastate territories, created to prohibit other carriers to work inside those territories. The bill would void any geographical restriction that limits a carrier’s regional authority on permits issued prior to Aug. 28, 2012.

A Senate committee substitute was added to House Bill 1640. Among other provisions, HB 1640 moves the registration sticker from the license plate to the inside windshield in order to reduce the theft of those stickers. It also defines a “sale” as it pertains to vehicles, trailers, boats, or outboard motors for the purpose of sales tax collection. In addition, the measure allows inspectors from DOR to go into and review repair shops, used parts facilities, and salvage or scrap businesses, where currently, only law enforcement has that ability. Another provision of the measure increases the standard width as defined for a “recreational off-road vehicle” from 60 inches to 64 inches.

To review any of these bills passed by the Senate Transportation Committee, please visitwww.senate.mo.gov, hover over the “Legislation” tab, and click on “List of 2012 Legislation.” That will take you to a list of all Senate bills filed this session. Or, if you have an interest in legislation dealing with a specific topic, click on the “Topical Index” link under the “Legislation” tab. This link is broken down by the subject matter for each measure.

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.

Area Girls Invited to a Victorian Tea Party

Young ladies ages 4 - 8 are invited to Poplar Heights Living History Farm for a Victorian Tea Party on Saturday, May 12. The girls and their mom, older sister or other adult friend will enjoy a traditional Victorian High Tea. There will be teas and punch, finger sandwiches and hors d'Oeurves to sample. 

Guests will get to dress up with fancy hats, boas, gloves and jewelry and have their pictures taken. The event will take place in the Main House with fancy tables set throughout the 1890's period home. There will also be a short program on children's parties of the old days. 

This delightful and fun party starts at 1:00 pm and is over at 3:30 pm. Advance Registration is required and party size is limited. Cost for this event is just $4.00. To register or for more information, call 660-679-0764, or email to info@poplarheightsfarm.org. 

 Poplar Heights Living History Farm is located 7 miles northeast of Butler, Missouri. This charitable foundation showcases live at the turn of the 20th century in rural Missouri. Learn more at their website - www.poplarheightsfarm.org.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich, Clerk

April 20-26 2012

St v. Charles N Hedrick, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, II: Misd possession of marijuana, III: Misd unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, Misd speeding, set for 6-18-12.

St v. Monica M Anderson, Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, set for 6-18-12.

St v. Jamie Bise, Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance-hydrocodone, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Jamie Bise, Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance-vicodin, set for 5-21-12.

St. v. Jamie Bise, I: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, II: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, III: Felony fraudulently attempting to obtain controlled substance—hydrocodone, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Kenneth Patterson, I: Felony endangering welfare of a child, II: Felony child molestation, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Danny Ross Green III alias Danny Ross Smith, Felony theft/stealing, set for 5-21-12.

St. vs. Jeffrey S. Tenpenny, I: Felony assault, II: Felony assault, III: Felony assault, IV: Felony endangering welfare of a child, V: Felony endangering welfare of a child, set for 6-18-12.

Jocelyn F Fenton v Allen Anthius, Petition for Order of Protection is denied by the Court.

Jenifer A Goins v Brian S Yelton, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered.

Laura F Sprague v Nicanora Larabee, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Tina R Becerra v Danielle Finley, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed for lack of prosecution.

St v. Michael Cummings, I: Felonious restraint, II: Felony assault, set for 6-18-12.

St vs. Keith Cooper, Felony stealing, set for 7-16-12.

St v. Amanda L Jackson, Felony theft/stealing, set for 5-21-12.

Dianna L Test v Clifford L Test, Dissolution of Marriage Granted.

St v. Timothy C Keagy II, guilty pleas to: I: Felony assault—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; II: Felony possession of controlled substance-meth—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; III: Felony unlawful possession of a firearm—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; IV: Felony resisting a lawful stop—sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently.

William N Beard v Rosina S Beard, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Stephanie Lynn Gregory v Joshua R Gregory, Motion for Contempt filed.

St v. Christopher Allen Bailey, probation revoked, previous sentence imposed of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentence.

St v. Christopher Allen Bailey, probation revoked, previous sentence imposed of 5 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with above sentence.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked, previous sentences invoked of Ct. I: burglary—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC; Ct II: stealing—sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently with other sentences, 120 day call back option. Court recommends substance abuse treatment program for Defe./ITC with 5/28/12 bed date.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC invoked on possession of controlled substance, sentence to be served concurrently with other Bates Co case. Defe. to attend Institution Substance Abuse Treatment Program. 120 day call back option.

St v. George O Ratje, probation revoked on possession of burglary tools, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, 120 day call back, Court recommends Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Defe.

Vidalia onions here this weekend

The Vidalia Onions will be here Saturday April 28th and are being sold as a fund raising event, sponsored by the Bates County Shriners. Each 10 pound bag will sell for $10.00 with ½ pound bags selling for $5.00. 

You will find Shriner’s and the Vidalia Onions at the following locations:
Butler Wal-Mart parking lot, Adrian Commuter Parking lot , Kreisler Drug, Main Street Appleton City and the McBee’s Grocery Store in Amsterdam.

Your weekend planner

Today
Partly cloudy. High of 81. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Bates County Democratic Women's Club meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Ballard Store

Friday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 75. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Scottish Rite Ham and Bean Dinner 5:30 p.m. at the Butler Masonic Lodge

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Relay for Life MASH Team walk/run starts at 9 a.m. a the BCMH east parking lot

Team Educate book sale at Community First Bank covered parking lot 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Order No. 11 program at the Bates County Museum starts at 10 a.m.

West Central Warriors vs Mills County Militia football at Rotary Field in Butler starting at 4 p.m.

Drexel High School Project Prom

Miami High School Project Prom

Sunday
Overcast. Fog early. High of 61. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph.

East Cantata at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City starting at 4:30 p.m.

Outlaw Bass Tournament for info call Dale at 660-679-9101

If you would like something added to the weekend planner send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Miami Creek bridge replacement scheduled

APAC Construction of Clinton Mo. has announced the schedule for replacement of the Miami Creek bridge on 52 highway west of Butler. Barring weather or other delays, the replacement is slated to begin May 21 and run through August 9th of this year.

Closure of the bridge will certainly cause heartburn for anyone who regularly travels on west 52, however a detour to the north on county roads will be the best bet.

The Miami Creek bridge built in 1924 is too narrow and in serious disrepair, warranting replacement as soon as possible.

-photo by Ruth Reynolds

Alpacas and Elks team up to support autism families

On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, Alpacas for Autism and the Adrian Elks will host an Alpaca Fiber Festival in Adrian, Missouri Proceeds from the event will benefit Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 and Alpacas for Autism, a nonprofit organization with a unique mission, “To improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism by teaching the fiber arts and using alpacas to improve social skills.”

Event Details
The open house style event will run from 10am to 3pm. Appropriate for all ages, this event will feature personal interaction with alpacas, goats and even a llama named Josh! The Adrian Elks will be offering a great menu of homemade treats so no one will go away hungry. Area fiber artists will be on hand to demonstrate their skills including, spinning, felting, weaving and knitting. Attendees will have the opportunity to try their hand at fiber processing and even create an alpaca craft to take home. Alpaca fiber, roving, yarn and finished goods will be available for purchase as well. A family friendly, fun time in the country for all!

About Alpacas for Autism
Alpacas for Autism is a nonprofit organization with a heart for animals, entrepreneurship and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This unique combination has given rise to programs which support young adults beginning at age 12 through adulthood. Incorporated in September 2011, by founder and executive director, Tina Cochran, the mission is to provide tools this under-served group can use to become more self-sufficient.

Programs are being developed in two key areas: Social skills, through which alpacas are partnered with autistic individuals on the ranch in Adrian, Missouri; and Fiber arts/entrepreneurship, with classes in knitting, crocheting, felting, yarn spinning, business planning, marketing, etc. Funds raised by the organization also support a summer camp for youth with Autism (www.CampEncourage.org)

About Alpacas
Alpacas, cousins to the llama, are beautiful, intelligent animals native to the Andean Mountain range of South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. There are now over 150,000 registered alpacas in North America. There are two types of alpacas in the United States today. Although almost physically identical, what distinguishes the two types of alpacas is their fiber. The Huacaya (wa-Ki’-ah) is the more common of the two and has a fluffy, extremely fine coat. The Suri is the rarer of the two and has fiber that is silky and resembles pencil-locks.

Adult alpacas stand at approximately 36 inches at the withers and generally weigh between 150 and 200 pounds. Alpacas are alert, intelligent, curious, and predictable. Social animals that seek companionship, they communicate most commonly by softly humming.

To find out more about Alpacas for Autism visit http://www.AlpacasForAutism.com. Or call 816-258-0089.

To find out more about Adrian Elks Lodge 2864 email: adrianelks@gmail.com or call 816-297-8979