Yoss Thriftway in Adrian celebrating 40 years in business

Yoss Thriftway Grocery Store in Adrian will celebrate their 40th Anniversary during the month of July. Yoss Thriftway opened their doors in 1972 and will celebrate by offering some special deals for their customers during July.

When you purchase a special Yoss Thriftway T-Shirt for $10.00, and wear it into the store on Tuesdays during the month of July, you will receive a special deal or discount with a portion of the proceeds from the T-shirt sales being donated to the Adrian Ministerial Alliance.

Check them out on facebook for an amazing contest going on in July … where you could win $100 dollars, $50 dollars or $25.00!

https://www.facebook.com/YossThriftway

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Martha Gillogly

Funeral services for Martha Gillogly will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home in Drexel, Missouri (816) 657-4400 with Rev. Joe Crook officiating. Visitation Monday evening, 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Rockville Cemetery, rural Louisburg, Kansas. Contributions to Hospice of Kansas.

Martha Gillogly, 72, formerly of Belton, Missouri, died June 29, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare in Harrisonville, Missouri. A complete obituary will be posted when the information becomes available.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through June 30, 2012

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open

Yates Racing 22.0-10.0

Shadows Keepers 20.0-12.0

Adrian Lanes 17.0-15.0

Calvary Baptist 05.0-27.0

    June 26: High Game:  Mathew Bridges 279, Dwight Robinson 260, Dan Goodrich 225, Josh Yates 208, Becky Saathoff 171, Ted Bridges 160, Jim Ridley 159, Dee Ridley 155, Rochelle Powell 153, Dana Rosekopf 140, Tom Rosekopf 140, Jacob Saathoff 122, Shelby Sutton 116, Jessica Bridges 106.  High Series: Dwight Robinson 709, Mathew Bridges 706, Becky Saathoff 477.  Non-Committal League, $9 per week.

Wednesday 7pm “Tough Shot”

Slow Starters 151.5-088.5

Miasis Dragon 145.0-095.0

Carroll Chiroprac 141.5-098.5

Whatever 102.0-138.0

Mel’s Team 098.0-141.0

Tough What ? 082.0-158.0

    June 27:  High Game:  Claude Billingsley 234, Vicki Bergerhofer 226, Joel Robbins 217, Mike Xanders 208, John McCoy 203, Scott Williams 203, Don Chulufas 198, Mat Bridges 194, Chelsey Yates 188, Nick Perkins 188, Robert Greer 185, Joe Clapp 181, Kelly Wernex 177, Vickie Taylor 174, Mellenie Estes 168, Pam Garner 167.  High Series: Claude Billingsley 641, Vicki Bergerhofer 631, Joel Robbins 600.  Match-Play League, High Points: Vicki Bergerhofer 30, Ron Brown 27, Kent Taylor 27, Joel Robbins 27, Chelsey Yates 26, Joe Clapp 26.  Lane Condition: 45 ft HammerHead Shark.  League Does Not Bowl July 4th

Friday Nooners

    June 29:  High Game:  Don Chulufas 244, Dale Smith 222, Ross Wainscott 179, Leroy Foster 179, Steve Atkin 178, Wesley Merritt 172, Kelly Wernex 169, Gene Atkin 169, Mim Jackson 168, Troy Burton 166, Jon Atkin 150, Robin Atkin 148, Tom Dayringer 145, Betty Smith 144, Jean Wilson 141, Jessie Paxton 135, Sue Merritt 108, Ein Wernex 102, Emma Wernex 75.  High Series:  Don Chulufas 567, Dale Smith 529, Leroy Foster 509, Kelly Wernex 480. Non-Committal League, $8 per week. Need Bowlers on all leagues.

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich, Clerk

June 25-29, 2012

William D Loper v Tonya D Loper, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Tony A Clark v Crystal L Clark, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

St v. Robert E Jeffries, probation violation hearing held, Order amending Conditions of probation entered.

St v. Ashley C Bukaty, probation violation hearing held. Conditions of probation amended.

Steven L Pedersen v Rebecca Sue Pedersen, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed.

Kimberly Kay Card v Robert Warren Card, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Elvin Wright & Gayla Wright dba Elvin’s Refrigeration, Inc. v Vincent J Paletta & Diana Paletta dba American Beef Co, LLC & Six Bears USA, Inc, Petition for Damages filed.

Candace Sutton selected as BCMH Employee of the Month

CANDACE SUTTON has been selected July Employee of the Month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Candace has been employed in the Finance Department since May, 1968. She is a devoted and dependable employee. Candace treats other employees with respect and kindness. She truly loves her job. Candace has seen many changes at BCMH, each time gaining more knowledge that she is able to pass on. Candace works with a focus and attention to detail and is a valued employee.

Jerry Jones receives Governance Excellence Certificate

Jerry Jones
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The Missouri Hospital Association has awarded a Governance Excellence certificate to Mr. Jerry Jones to acknowledge his completion of its’ new voluntary educational program for hospital board members. Mr. Jones was honored Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the MHA Leadership Forum in Branson, MO. Mr. Jones is a member of the Board of Directors of Bates County Memorial Hospital.

The Governance Excellence Certificate Program was launched in 2011 to enhance hospital trustees’ skills and provide them with increased knowledge of issues in hospital governance to help them make effective decisions for their organizations.

“Hospitals are complex organizations,” said Herb B. Kuhn, MHA president and CEO. “To add value to decisions about hospital operations and support a hospital’s work in the community, a trustee must have a thorough understanding of a range of responsibilities in governance practices and the integration of the hospital’s mission and values. The Governance Excellence Certificate Program is designed to expand trustees’ knowledge base and provide enhanced decision-making skills.”

To complete the certificate program, Mr. Jones was required to attend a day-long session at MHA’s annual convention in November, 2011 and complete six of eight independent study modules. A total of 40 trustees across the State (representing 19 hospitals) completed the certification program. Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to have had a member of its’ Board of Directors complete this program.

The Missouri Hospital Association is a not-for-profit association in Jefferson City that represents 154 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public, as well as legislative representatives, about health care issues.

Apartment fire in Butler

Butler and Adrian fire departments have been called to 212 W. Mill St. in Butler on a report that a kitchen in the upper level of the structure is on fire.

Update 10:57- Fire crews appear to have the fire under control at this time.

Survey verbiage draws fire from readers

The proposed horse (slaughtering/processing) plant in Rockville is clearly a topic of sensitive nature and we at Bates County Live are making every attempt to post information that is the least biased and most factual as possible.

Last week we placed a survey on our home page that was simply intended to find out if individuals were FOR or AGAINST the plant coming to Rockville without trying to sway answers either way.

At the urging of some of our readers, we'd like to let you know in advance that we will be running the survey again, using slightly different wording. When that survey is complete we will run a story with thoughts about how a simple word change could affect the outcome.

Thanks- Doug Mager, Editor

Become someone's biggest fan!

While most of us are lucky enough to have air conditioning, let's not forget those who do not- those on a limited income, elderly, have health issues or just down on their luck. Today you can make a difference!

The West Central Community Action Agency is accepting fans for those in need during the extreme heat. If you have a fan to donate, drop it by 5 E. Dakota street in Butler by 4:30 this afternoon and the agency will make sure it goes to someone who desperately needs it.

If you need a fan or have other questions call 660-679-4108. Any donations are greatly appreciated!

-FM 92 the Bullet
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Scammer alert...

Another local scam has surfaced and the perpetrator claims to be collecting donations for the Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) organization.

Apparently a man calling himself  "Big John" has attempted to solicit money from at least one area business. The owner became suspicious when the man refused to take a check, wanted cash only and wouldn't provide an I.D.

Bates County Live spoke with a local member of B.A.C.A. and was informed that "Big John" was not a part of their group nor would anyone in B.A.C.A. solicit for money in this manner.

If anyone has been solicited by "Big John" claiming to be a part of the B.A.C.A. organization, please email us at bateswire@hotmail.com or call 913-669-5848 and we will forward the information to those investigating the incident.

It is believed that "Big John" may be from the Butler area.

Deems in Nevada, Mo. under new ownership

Legacy Farm and Lawn is adding a Nevada address to its John Deere implemement business.
The transfer from Deems Farm Equipment to Legacy is to become effective at 12:01 a.m.
Friday, June 29, 2012 and the Nevada operation will be Legacy's fourth -- joining similar
operations at Lamar, Lockwood and Joplin. 

The ownership change is the only one planned at Nevada and it does not include the Deems Farm Equipment operation at 805 S. Orange, Butler.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Avoid Heat-Related Illness

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Mo. Extension


Its summer and we expect it to be warm outside but when the temperature is in the upper 90s and even 100 degrees with the heat index even higher for several days in a row, the risk for heat-related illness increases. The three forms of heat-related illness include: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat cramps usually occur as a result of heavy sweating, usually several hours after a person has been out of the heat. The cramps can be very painful and usually affect the arms legs or abdomen. “To help prevent heat cramps, drink a fluid that has electrolytes during and after long periods of heavy sweating” said Tammy Roberts of University of Missouri Extension.

Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses the ability to cool itself. This is usually occurs when a person has been sweating heavily and not replacing fluids and electrolytes. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, loss of coordination, impaired judgment, anxiety, clammy skin and a weak, rapid pulse. Someone exhibiting these symptoms needs to be cooled down and drink fluids. Have them checked by a physician.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and is life threatening. It occurs when the body has lost too much water and salt. With that loss is the body’s inability to cool itself so body heat rises to dangerous levels. Symptoms of heat stroke include: a high body temperature with no sweating, any of the above symptoms of heat exhaustion, nausea and vomiting, seizures, difficulty breathing, and high blood pressure. If you suspect someone is having a heat stroke, call 911 and try to cool the person as quickly as possible.

Anyone can suffer from a heat-related illness but the people at greatest risk are infants and young children, senior citizens, people who are obese and those who are already physically ill are more at risk.

Roberts suggests that during these times of extreme heat that people drink plenty of fluids. “Water is a great choice. Fluids with electrolytes are recommended for long periods of heavy sweating.” Roberts also suggests that if the heat is bothering you, eat small meals more often. Digesting food actually creates heat in your body.

Heat-related illness can be very serious but is avoidable. If you need to be in the heat for periods of time that put you at risk, remember shade and water are your friends.

Your weekend planner

Excessive Heat Warning to be in effect through the weekend

Today
Clear. High of 104. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.

Friday
Clear. High of 100. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

CPR classes at BCMH 8 a.m. to noon

Saturday
Clear. High of 99. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Adrian 4th of July celebration- all day event with parade at 10 a.m., Bull Buckout at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Food, games, BBQ contest and more. For information click here

D&D Fireworks celebration- Afternoon live DJ, food, fireworks for sale and much more with fireworks at dusk. For more into click here

Hank Williams Sr. tribute (Willie Jo Jewell) at Archie House for times and ticket info call 816-297-5500

Retirement reception for Sylvia Eldridge at the Rich Hill Lions Club building 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 99 with a heat index of 108F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.

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

Broadcast Public Notice

On June 21, 2012, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission requesting consent to a transfer of control of Bates County Broadcasting Company from Bill D. Thornton to Melody Thornton. Bates County Broadcasting Company is the licensee of stations KMAM(AM), Butler, Missouri, at 1530 kHz and KMOE(FM), Butler, Missouri, at 92.1 MHz. 

 
Bates County Broadcasting Company is incorporated in Missouri. Bill D. Thornton is an Officer and Stockholder of Bates County Broadcasting Company, and he holds a 100 percent equity interest and a 100 percent voting interest in Bates County Broadcasting Company. Melody Thornton and Louise Thornton are Officers of Bates County Broadcasting Company.

A copy of the application and related materials is available for public inspection weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 800 East Nursery Street Butler Missouri.

-made available to the public per the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of KMAM/KMOE FM radio station

Bates County Fair Talent Show Pre-Registration needed

The Bates County Fair Talent Show will be held at the Bash Monday July 9th on the Bates County Fairgrounds. The Talent Show will follow the Coronation of Little Miss and Mister Bates county, and is sponsored by Bates County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency.

Contestants must registered by noon on Monday July 9th at the office of Bates County Farm Bureau on the east side of the Butler Square or no later than 1:30 at the Fairgrounds. There will not be auditions to perform in the Talent show.

There will be 3 categories:
The Gospel category, 12 and under, and 13 and over. You will be judged on 50 percent talent and 50 percent on other factors, such as appearance, presentation, showmanship, originality and audience contact.

Prizes will be awarded for all 3 groups… 1st place $75.00, 2nd place $50.00 and 3rd place $25.00, plaques will be awarded. They request “no professional acts or bands” to enter.

For more information contact Bates County Farm Bureau Insurance at 660-679-3155.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Schedule change for Miami School Movie Premier

Due to excessive heat, Miami Summer School's Movie Premier has been changed from the Amsterdam Theater at 12:30 to the Miami School Cafeteria at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

-our thanks to Shirlie West

Local news briefs

Extreme heat warning to be in effect the next few days at least. The 'feels like' temps are expected to range from 105 to 115. Be safe and keep cool! Sorry, no rain in the near future.

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Bates County Family Care Clinics will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th.

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Rich Hill Carnival advance tickets (wristbands) will only be available through July 3rd. Get 'em while there hot at Security Bank and Food Fair in Rich Hill. Otherwise pay full price at the carnival booth.

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The Amsterdam Jubilee needs royalty candidates. For info call Pam 660-200-2040 or Kim 660-679-5909.

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Bates County free health screening dates are July 10 and 11 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the hospital Education Room.

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D&D along with Adrian Fireworks 4th of July celebrations are this Saturday, June 30. Drexel and Rich Hill celebrations will be on the 4th.

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Little Miss and Mr. Bates County contestants can sign up now at the Bates County Farm Bureau office or Sage Animal Clinic in Butler. For ages 4 - 6. Deadline to sign up is June 29th.

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Community CPR classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 29th at the Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Room.

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The Rich Hill 4th of July committee is looking for talent show contestants! Call Sue at 660-200-6216 or 417-395-4547 for info.

ASPCA takes aim at proposed horse slaughtering plants

There could be a hitch in plans for the controversial Rockville horse slaughtering plant

Excerpt from the ASPCA web site date June 19, 2012:

Horse lovers across America can celebrate a big victory. The U.S. House Appropriations Committee just approved an amendment that will prevent taxpayer dollars from being used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to inspect U.S. horse slaughter facilities. By blocking this federal funding, the House has taken its first step to ensure that horse slaughter facilities cannot legally operate on U.S. soil. Those in favor are hoping it gets through the entire House and Senate as soon as possible.

While our current Congress has prided itself on reducing government spending, last year's agriculture funding bill actually omitted this provision— the opening the U.S. market to the horse slaughter industry.

"Using taxpayer dollars to fund this abhorrent industry is a wildly unpopular decision," says Nancy Perry, ASPCA Senior Vice President of Government Relations. "At a time when funding for many vital programs is being cut, it is imperative that Congress not use $5 million of taxpayers' money to fund horse slaughter, a cruel practice that benefits only foreign interests."

Meanwhile, Sue Wallis, CEO of Unified Equine of Missouri proceeds with plans of opening the horse slaughtering plant in Rockville, Mo soon as indicated in a June 8 press release.

-credits ASPCA 

Pool Pals program a splashing success...

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the BCYAC is able to help kids in need go to the pool this Summer. To date, $4,850 in donations have been collected which will provide 80 pool passes for local youth. 

Bates County Youth Advocacy would like to thank everyone who donated along with FM 92 radio station for their donation of air time to the cause.

Need a cool place to go?

Sure, it would be neat to go to someplace cool like NASA and look around, but we mean cool as in temperature... 

And in some cases, keeping cool can be a matter of life or death especially for those very young, old or with health concerns. Bookmark this page and share with your friends knowing there are specified 'cooling places' right here in Bates County:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services:
http://gis.dhss.mo.gov/Website/coolingCenter/coolingCenter.html

The United Way:
http://www.211helps.org/Heating-Cooling-Sites.aspx

To understand the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke visit the American Red Cross information page here:
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=1750779a32ecb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&currPage=f5400726d6312210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

-our thanks to Ron Nissen

4th of July officially starts this weekend...

This weekend, you officially have two choices to see fireworks... the annual D&D display near Amoret and the Adrian celebration at the city park- whichever you decide to do, it's going to be hot so plan on hydrating yourself and staying in the shade as much as possible, using good sunscreen too


D&D Fireworks annual celebration
It's the 24th year for D&D and promises to be the biggest, best yet. Throughout the afternoon there will be plenty of food, a live DJ, fireworks for sale and much more. The celebration will be held on 'Dunlap Corner' 11 miles west of Butler on 52 highway however the Miami Creek bridge is closed... the smoothest, best way around is to take F highway west of Passaic to J highway. Turn left (south) and proceed to the intersection of J and 52. Continue south until you see the D&D signs.

Note- this is a free show. Please show your appreciation by picking up trash around your area before leaving!


Bull Buckout and Fireworks at the Adrian City Park
The gates open at 6 p.m. for the Bull Buckout held at Ferguson Arena, following at full day of fun in the Adrian City park- sand volleyball, bingo, airplane prize drop, music, water games, inflatables, BBQ contest and more. The Buckout starts at 6 p.m. at Ferguson Arena with fireworks at dusk.

Register for Muttin Bustin or 4th of July information call Brandon Bunch 660-200-5863
Sand volleyball, horseshoes or the BBQ contest call Gabe Davis 816-797-6188
Parade call Bryan Reynolds 660-200-5871
Bull Buckout call Eddie Hedrick 660-424-4127

Excessive heat warning to last several days

"Feels like" temps to be between 110 and 115 the next few days. Excessive heat warning to be in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Expect heat warnings to be issued through the weekend.

TODAY
Clear. High of 99. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Nothing less than 1st place!

The 1st place team for the 456 Girls Softball league in Butler 

Front Row L to R...Alexia Wareham, Mackaylea Wareham, Peyten Heckadon, Delsa Burgess, Hannah McCoy

Back Row L to R...Jasmine Cooper, Emily Spitler, McKinzie Wheatley, & Claire Sutton. 

This team was coached by Nancy Sutton and Kelly Heckadon.

When it's dry on the 4th of July...

State fire marshal recommends extra caution with fireworks due to dry weather conditions this year
Dry, breezy weather conditions increase the risk of fires quickly spreading

As families prepare to celebrate the July 4th holiday, State Fire Marshal Randy Cole reminds Missourians that public firework displays put on by trained professionals are always the safest way to enjoy fireworks, and extremely dry conditions this year raise the potential risk of backyard fireworks.

"The most exciting and entertaining fireworks displays are always at large public shows," Fire Marshal Cole said. "The use of fireworks by individuals risks injury to the user and onlookers as well as well as posing a fire hazard for surrounding structures. This year's extremely dry conditions elevate the risk that even small sparks created by consumer fireworks can lead to grass and brush fires, which can rapidly spread—posing a risk of wildland and structure fires.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, May 2012 was one of the driest Mays on record for Missouri. According to NOAA, the one year period from June 2011 to May 2012 was the warmest such period recorded for Missouri. The result is an elevated fire risk.

Fireworks sales at licensed seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10. State permits should be displayed at all seasonal retail locations. Missourians who choose to use consumer fireworks should follow basic safety practices:

· Purchase fireworks only from a properly licensed retailer.

· Keep young children away from fireworks.

· Make sure to have water nearby in case of a fire or an accident

· Always wear eye protection and earplugs if you have sensitive ears.

· Tie back long hair and don't wear loose fitting clothes.

· Only light one firework at a time.

· Never try to re-light fireworks that have malfunctioned.

· Never have any part of your body over fireworks.

· Never throw or point fireworks at other people.

· Never carry fireworks in your pocket.

· Dispose of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.

· Never light fireworks indoors.

· Don't use fireworks while consuming alcohol.

· Store fireworks in a cool, dry place. Don't save fireworks from season to season.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, far more fires are reported in the U.S. on a typical Independence Day than on any other day of the year, and fireworks account for more than half of those fires.
The NFPA also reports that in 2010, fireworks caused an estimated 15,500 reported fires, including 1,100 total structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 14,100 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated eight reported deaths, 60 injuries and $36 million in direct property damage.

Anyone with concerns about a fireworks dealer or the types of fireworks being sold by a dealer should call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at (573) 751-2930.

-our thanks to Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

Help run a game booth at the Bates County Fair!

The Bates County Sheriff will host a fundraising opportunity and the community is invited to attend and/or help run a booth. There will be "Old Time Games" provided by Sheriff Chad Anderson and his Posse and they need help keeping it all going! If you'd like to help, contact Linda Mareth at 660-679-6062.

Obituary - David Cooley Sr.

Graveside memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Kansas City Hospice House. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

Lawrence David Cooley Sr., age 79 of Kansas City, Missouri died Monday, June 25, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City. He was born July 14, 1922 to Lewis and Clara Scott Cooley in Kansas City.

Dave is survived by his wife, Betty Jo (Harbert) Cooley of Kansas City, Missouri; and five children.

Bates County Fair schedule...

The 40th annual Bates County Fair is just weeks away! Here's a look at the event schedule:


Sign ups are now being accepted for Little Miss and Mr. Bates County
register at Bates County Farm Bureau 660-679-3155
Sage Animal Health Clinic 660-679-4111
Ages 4-6 years by July 6th 2012
Deadline June 29th 5 pm

Junior Livestock Sale
When: Thursday, July 12, 2012, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Bates County Fairgrounds, Butler MO

Livestock Exhibiting
When: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 9 a.m. to Saturday, July 14, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where: Bates County Fairgrounds, Butler MO
Description: Entry forms must be postmarked or submitted to appropriate office by Friday, June 22, 2012. Please submit forms to Bates County Extension Office.
Session topic:
July 10...Goat, Sheep, and Pee Wee shows; July 11...Beef show; July 12...Swine show; July 14...Dairy show
Registration deadline: 6/22/2012

Building Exhibits
When: Monday, July 9, 2012, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Youth Building
Bates County Fairgrounds
Description: Deadline for building exhibits is Monday, June 25, 2012. Entry forms are available at the Extension Office or from your club leaders.

4-H Horse Show
When: Saturday, July 7, 2012, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Butler Saddle Club Arena, Bates County Fairgrounds, Butler, MO
Description: The Bates County Fair 4-H Horse Show will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012, starting at 4:00 p.m. Horse Judging will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Session topic: The Bates County 4-H Horse show starts at 4:00 p.m. with Horse Judging starting at 3:00 p.m.
Registration:
Registration deadline: 6/22/2012

Fair books are available at the Extension Office at the Bates County Courthouse, Bates County Veterinary Clinic, Community First Bank, Citizen's Bank of Butler, Adrian Bank in Butler and Adrian, Security Bank in Rich Hill and Hume. Books are also available on line at http://extension.missouri.edu/bates/fair.aspx

For more info contact

Alan Mundey, MundeyA@missouri.edu
Bates County MU Extension Center
phone: (660) 679-4167

Bates County Fair Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bates-County-Fair/188464761259815

Missouri Traffic Deaths On The Rise

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to make drivers aware of the importance of paying attention and following traffic law when driving.

Although Missouri has experienced a decrease in fatalities over the last six years, the first six months of 2012 have been deadly. When comparing early last year to the same time period this year, as of the date of this release, Missouri has experienced an increase of 62 traffic crash fatalities. Traffic crash reports indicate over two-thirds of those fatalities involved people who were not wearing a seat belt. A common theme of the contributing circumstances is failure to remain in the proper lane, which includes crossing over the center line and running off the right side of the road.

Missouri law requires that when driving upon all public roads or highways of sufficient width a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway. It also states that every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads and highways of Missouri is to drive in a careful and prudent manner.

That same statute specifically states that drivers, "shall drive at a rate of speed so as not to endanger the property, life, or limb of any other person ... drivers shall exercise the highest degree of care."

"Since January 1 of this year, Missouri has seen an increase in traffic crash fatalities compared to the same period of time last year," said Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. "Please give your full attention to driving. Follow all traffic laws, and remember that seat belts can and do save lives. Please buckle up."

Butler Police Department Activity Report

June 18

Walk in juvenile report taken
Keep the peace 200 block of W. Vine
Disturbance Walmart
Walk in complaint
911 hang up 400 block of W. College
Disturbance High and Adams
Theft at Walmart
Accident Family center
Attempt to contact
Theft report at the pool

 
June 19

Attempt to contact 200 block S. Mechanic
Theft report 400 block of E. Dakota
Theft 200 block of S. Thompson
Disturbance 100 block of S. Havanna
Theft 100 block of W. Ft Scott
Well being check 400 block of Fran Ave
Medical assist Willow Lane
Accident Walmart

June 20

Prowler 200 block of E. Oak
Disturbance 300 block of N. High
Accident Walmart
Theft on the square
Disturbance at McDonalds
Disturbance South Park

June 21 

Warrant service Delaware and Oak
Small child in street 300 block of W. Dakota
Theft 800 block of S. Birch
Property damage on the square
Warrant service 200 block of Willow

June 22

Disturbance Walmart
Odor complaint 500 block of W. Vine
Medical assist 200 block of Atkinson
Keep the peace 600 block of W. Pine
Disturbance 411 S. Fran
Noise to complaint Atkinson and Delaware

June 23 

Drive off Casey's Fort Scott
Keep the peace 100 block of S. Orange
Harrassment 409 S. Fran
Medical assist 500 block of W. pine
Alarm from the airport
Vandalism 600 block of E. Dakota

June 24

Harrassment 400 block of E. Jefferson
Medical assist 300 block of W. Dakota
Animal complaint 400 block of S. High
Walk in report taken
Medical assist 900 block of E. Dakota

June 25

Disturbance 800 block of Wix Lane
Medical assist Days Inn
911 hang up 600 block of W. Dakota
Medical assist 400 block of S. Delaware
Alarm at City Hall

R-V Board of Education special meeting

Notes from last night's Butler R-V special meeting held by the Board of Education

The Butler R-V Special Board of Education Meeting was called to order.
The board amended the 2011-12 budget.
The board approved policy EHB on Technology Usage with exception of the usage “cell phones” was to be removed from the policy.
The board approved the transfer of $433,000 from Fund 1 to Fund 4.
The board approved the acquisition of home bleachers, 6 foot perimeter fence, and a concrete pad for the bleachers at the new track facility.
The board approved the 2012-13 budget.
Closed Session. The board approved the hire of Kevin Ewing.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Another day of searing heat...

Bates County has been placed under a 'Red Peak Heat' alert for the hours of 4 to 8 p.m. this evening. Local power providers are asking that you try to conserve energy usage during this time.

Note the absence of rain in this week's forecast...be careful!

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

June 18, 2012 to June 24, 2012

06-18-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

   

06-19-2012

 

06-20-2012

DRUNK DRIVER

CONTROLLED BURN

 

06-21-2012

CHECK WELL BEING

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

06-22-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

SPEAK TO OFFICER

DISTURBANCE

 

06-23-2012

ASSAULT

ANIMAL AT LARGE

ASSAULT

 

06-24-2012

DOMESTIC

SPEAK TO OFFICER

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

June 18, 2012 to June 24, 2012

06-18-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Ballard

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

CHECK WELL BEING-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

CIVIL STANDBY-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred in the Rich Hill area.

DEBRIS ON ROADWAY / SIDEWALK-71hwy

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

 

06-19-2012

DEBIRS IN ROADWAY-Adrian

FIRE-Amsterdam

HARASSMENT-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Drexel

JUVENILE PROBLEM-Rich Hill

 

06-20-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Adrian

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

DEBIRS IN ROADWAY-Passaic

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

THEFT-Rich Hill Deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred in Foster MO. No suspects at this time. TRAFIC STOP-Adrian Deputies arrested a male subject from a traffic stop on several Adrian PD warrants.

FOLLOW UP-Butler Bates County Deputies detained a subject on a stop and hold order from Cass county.

ID THEFT- Butler Deputies took a walk in report of identity theft. The investigation is ongoing.

THEFT-Butler Bates County Deputies arrested a male subject in Butler MO. in regards to theft.  The male subject was placed on a 24 hour hold.

ASSAULT-Adrian

THEFT-Butler

 

06-21-2012

POWER OUTAGE-Butler

AMBUBULANCE REQUEST-Adrian

THEFT-Adrian 0596

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Rich Hill Deputies received a call of property that had been damaged in Rich Hill MO..

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER Bates County Deputies responded to rural Butler on the report of a theft that had previously occurred.  No suspects information released at this time.

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler Bates County Deputies arrested Clifford Scott on an active Bates County warrant.

DISTURBANCE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Urich

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Butler

 

06-22-2012

WRONG WAY DRIVER-Archie

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

BURGLARY-Rich Hill

SUICIDAL THREATS-Butler

THEFT-Rich Hill Deputies took a report of stolen diesel fuel from the equipment on 71 Hwy North of Rich Hill.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Rich Hill

THEFT-Amsterdam Bates County Deputies took a walk in report of two chain saws that were stolen out of a garage in the Amsterdam area.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amsterdam

AGENCY ASSIST-Passaic

DRUNK DRIVER-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

 

06-23-2012

TRAFFIC STOP-Adrian Bates County Deputies made a traffic stop in the Adrian area. Both subjects were arrested for possession of a controlled substance. No suspect information at this time.

MVA-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Nevada

ANIMAL AT LARGE- Rich Hill

ID THEFT-Hume

CIVIL SITUATION-Merwin

CIVIL SITUATION-Butler

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies received a report of property damage in the Rich Hill area.

STRANDED MOTOREST-Rich Hill

ID THEFT-Hume

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

TRAFFIC HAZARD-Rich Hill

DISTURBANCE-Butler

CHECK WELL BEING-Butler

POWER OUTAGE-ROCKVILLE

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies responded to RR 1 Rich Hill in regards to a possible alcohol poisoning and overdose. 

 

06-24-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Hume

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-Butler

AMBUBULANCE REQUEST-Amsterdam

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Hume

PROPERTY DAMAGE-BUTLER Deputies took a report of a damaged mailbox in rural Butler.

THEFT-Butler Deputies took a report of stolen plates out of rural Butler.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rockville

PROPERTY DAMAGE-Adrian Deputies took a property damage report at RT 1 Adrian area.

STRANDED MOTOREST-BUTLER

ALARM-HUME

JUVENILE PROBLEM-Adrian Bates County Deputies responded to a report of a juvenile with at gun in the rural Adrian.

4-H'ers on target despite the heat...

It was a hot day for the Bates County 4-H Archery Project’s County Shoot on Sunday, June 24. 19 Archers from ages 8 to 18 shot 12 rounds in the heat to qualify for the State Competition in September. This year’s winners were: Junior – Luke Wiley, V-52 4-H Club; Intermediate – Ella Armentrout, County Line 4-H Club; Senior – Geoffrey Algiere, Summit Go-Getters 4-H Club. Thank you to Bates Co. Office Supply for the prizes of self healing targets & a side quiver. Each division also participated in a shoot off for a hat– The winners were: Junior – Triston Trumbore, Summit Go-Getters 4-H Club; Intermediate - Megan Sutcliffe, County Line 4-H Club; Senior – Haylee Triebel, Summit Go-Getters 4-H Club.

Pictured are (1st row) Emily Shine, Levi Skocy, Luke Wiley, Lincoln Sutton, Triston Trumbore, Kate Bunch,

(2nd row) Ella Armentrout, Mark Armentrout, Erin Armentrout, Megan Sutcliffe, Matthew Coleman, Caleb Morris, Ty Underwood, Andrew Newkirk, David Warfield, Wesley Shine, Haylee Triebel.

Not pictured: Geoffrey Algiere, Blake Steuck, Derek Sutcliffe

-courtesy Carla Armentrout

Amateur radio club reaches out during field day in Adrian

Terry Pokorny of Nevada, Mo. makes contact with
another radio operator in S. Carolina during the event
held this weekend at the Adrian City Park

"This is KD0KDJ in Missouri" was heard throughout a 24 hour period that began Saturday and throughout the nighttime hours as the first ever Bates County Amateur Radio Club Field Day was held at the Adrian City Park.

Amateur radio has been around a long time and is one of those technologies that has not outlived it's usefulness. In fact, in the event of a disaster amateur radio (also called ham radio) is the only way to make contact with the outside world as cell phones and the internet probably won't be working.

Case in point, ham radio operators helped keep lines of communication open when nothing else worked during the Joplin disaster last year.

For this field day the work area near the Adrian City Lake was a carefully orchestrated test run that the public could come and see- all types of temporary antennas, generators, cables, test equipment and of course the radios that make communication possible to points even around the world.

Well into the nighttime hours, Steve Vowels continues
to make contacts all over the USA

"We're running radios on a variety of bands" said Kevin Scrogham who helped lead the group this weekend "The purpose of the field day is to make as many contacts with operators in other parts of the country to demonstrate just how fast and effective this technology is". In fact, some 13 contacts were made with operators in Washington, Michigan and Pennsylvania, to name a few, in the short time we were visiting with Scrogham.

The club was formed just this year and already has 8 members- Kevin Scrogham, Dennis Jacobs, Bill DelliPaoli, Steve Vowels, Ken Garner, Terrence Wilson and Art Ghys who most all were at the controls at one time or another during the event.

For more information about the club and to find out about a useful and fun hobby visit the Bates County Amateur Radio Club web site here www.bc-arc.com.

Bates County Amateur Radio Club members get ready for a full night on the airwaves during Field Day
held this weekend at the Adrian City Park

Car show winners announced

Results from Saturday's Butler Chamber of Commerce Car Show held in conjunction with Butler Bear Backer's Mini-Nascar Race:

CLASSIC DIVISION:
1. Denise Hagberg, 1974 Corvette
2. Kenneth Head, 1981 Chevy Camaro Z-28

TRACTOR DIVISION:
1. Michael Luckan, 1955 400 Farmall
2. Michael Luckan, 1941 H Farmall

ANTIQUE DIVISION:
1. Bill Brooks, 1928 Model A Ford Roadster
2. Buddy Roufs, 1940 Pontiac sedan

CUSTOM TRUCK:
1. Shawn Shipley, 1970 Chevy C-10
2. Trevor Mead, 1987 Chevy

RATROD:
1. Paul Smith, 1942 Ford Ratrod

LATE MODEL:
1. Dennis Rabourn, 2010 SS Camaro

CUSTOM CAR:
1. Greg Walker, 62 Chevy.
2. Jack Hedger, 81 Chevy Malibu

BEST OF SHOW:
Denise Hagberg, 1974 Corvette

-our thanks to Greg Mullinax

Heatwave to stay for awhile...

A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 P.M. THIS EVENING

Today
Clear. High of 99. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

NASCAR comes to Butler- on a smaller scale...

The checkered flag signals the end of the first race

Despite sweltering heat, hundreds of onlookers came to the Wilson Tire parking lot for the annual Butler Bear Backers Mini NASCAR races held yesterday evening.

The track offered just about every type of driving challenge with straitaways, hairpins and a chicane or two- of which most drivers managed pretty well. However, tires lining the track offered a soft landing for a bruised ego or two, as spinouts were inevitable.

Spectators lined the track as the races began at 6 p.m.
sharp at Wilson Tire in Butler

Between races there was plenty of other things to see as many visited the 'pit area' and there was some exhibition driving to show the skills of a seasoned driver in a twin cylinder 120+ mph racing kart.
Alongside the races, the Butler Chamber of Commerce Car Show lined the west side of the lot with all types of classics including rock crawlers, trucks and motorcycles.

 A full list of those who made it into the winner's circle will be published when available.

Obituary - Raymond Bosch

Funeral services for Raymond Bosch will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009 with Brother Philip Fox officiating. Visitation will be prior to services at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the wishes of the Bosch family.

Raymond Edward Bosch, 51 of Rich Hill, Missouri died June 23, 2012 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Raymond was born December 1, 1960, son of Donald Richard and Loretta Maxine (Martin) Bosch. He was united in marriage to Tracy West on July 4, 2003 at the Rich Hill Baptist Church. He particularly enjoyed watching television game shows, as well as hunting and fishing. Lately he had not been able to enjoy those activities as much as he would have liked.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Dale Bosch. He is survived by his wife Tracy of Rich Hill; son Dereck Bosch; daughter Hannah Bosch; sister Vickie Epperson and husband Russell; brother Wallie Bosch and wife Dorothy; sister Donna Payne and husband Dean; and brother Larry Bosch and wife Jennifer.  He also leaves behind nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

Huge crowd attends WMATAMA show on Saturday

 Even from the parking lot a steady putt-putt and whirr of engines of all types can be heard at Frontier Village in Adrian as the annual antique tractor and machinery show is officially underway for the second day.

Two different vintage Oliver tractors seen here as
Oliver/Hart-Parr is this year's featured tractor

The show makes for a good family outing as there's plenty to eat, drink, and of course you can see virtually every type of tractor and machinery from years past on display.

The evening will finish out with a tractor pull and a full schedule of activities- more information with link to the WMATAMA web site can be found HERE.

The annual show runs through tomorrow with admission only $6.

Steam engines of all sizes were
in the Parade of Power at noon
today

A WMATAMA TRADITION that can be heard for miles around, the anvil shoot. A dose of black powder sends
a heavy anvil skyward each hour during the show

Our Most Overlooked Natural Resource

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

When President Thomas Jefferson agreed to the Louisiana Purchase, he effectively doubled the size of the United States. With a stroke of a pen, he agreed to pay less than three cents per acre for the huge parcel of land that would come to be known as the Missouri Territory. One of the biggest issues in such a massive area would certainly have been the transportation of goods and services. However, the Missouri Territory already possessed its own trade route.

Early European settlers were already utilizing the path of least resistance in the form of waterways in the region. However, the most dominating river, the longest river in North America that joins forces with the Mighty Mississippi itself, and the watercourse that shares its name with our state, ensured our home in the industrial future, the Missouri River.

Bisecting our state, the Missouri River is an entity of itself. It’s many nicknames — the Big Muddy, the Mighty Mo, the Wide Missouri — bring to mind the multiple ways our state utilizes the 550 miles of waterway that crosses our state. Historically, Missouri grew along the banks of the river for trade purposes, but it served a greater purpose. The river also provided for rich agricultural lands, which in turn, created more goods for shipping and developed the industrial route that is still use today.

With Missouri’s two largest cities on both the eastern and western state borders and at major junctions of the Missouri River, the Kansas River joining it at Kansas City and the Missouri meeting the Mississippi River in St. Louis, it’s no surprise that those areas developed rapidly. Even today, barge travel is a less expensive alternative to over-the-road shipping, with typical barge capacity almost 40 times that of a tractor trailer, 1,500 tons compared to a semi truck’s hauling capacity of 40 tons. This fact definitely helps the environment by providing alternative to fossil fuels and keeps the companies that provide this necessary service.

The Missouri River flows alongside the Capitol and is a major part of the history of our state’s government. The first State Capitol, in St. Charles, was built along the river in 1821. When the seat of government moved to Jefferson City in 1826, it was mandated in the constitution that the State Capitol would be located on the Missouri River within 40 miles of the mouth of the Osage River. That’s how important waterways have been to this state. The site for the center of state government was chosen for proximity to these natural highways.

The history of rivers and streams in our state is lengthy. Water travel is a large part of the Show-Me State’s evolution. But rivers still play a large part in our lives today. Of course, manufacturing and shipping are still major river industries. Many communities along the river use it to provide water to local citizens. Outdoors enthusiasts utilize the hundreds of miles of bank and current for activities such as fishing, boating, hiking and camping. This large river and its many tributaries and streams afford our state many opportunities that are not present in other areas. Our communities and our economy are tied to it in many ways. Legislation is filed each session in order to better maintain our partnership with this natural asset and local areas.

This state asset, however, is facing tough challenges. Due to events upstream and misguided priorities held by the Army Corps of Engineers to create recreational opportunities upriver to the detriment of the agricultural industry downstream, there has been much unnecessary flooding. Approximately 207,200 acres of Missouri cropland, alone, were flooded in 2011, costing $175.9 million in lost crop revenue. On the other hand, the Corps has restricted the river flow so much that barge traffic is only allowed to run a few months a year, typically April through November, as long as drought doesn’t further affect water levels.

I look forward to continuing the work of balancing our major waterways with new developments and existing locales. While the 31st District is home to many outdoor opportunities, our proximity to Missouri’s largest water thoroughfare should not be dismissed.

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.

Can eating grilled meats cause a cancer risk?

From Tammy Roberts, Health and Nutrition Specialist, Bates County Extension

Summer is a time when everyone moves outdoors for many activities. One of those activities is grilling out. It’s hard to beat the flavor of a hot grilled hamburger but does eating it put you at risk for cancer?

Cooking muscle foods such as chicken, pork and beef at high temperatures does create a chemical that is not present in uncooked meat. That chemical is called heterocyclic amine or HCA. This chemical is formed when amino acids (the building blocks of the protein in meat) and creatine (a substance naturally present in muscles) are exposed to high cooking temperatures. This includes frying broiling and grilling.

There are ways to decrease the amount of HCA’s formed when grilling meat. According to a fact sheet published by the National Cancer Institute, meats that are partially cooked in the microwave two minutes prior to grilling have a 90% decrease in HCA content. There is a further reduction in the amount of HCA’s if the juice that forms during microwave cooking is poured off before final cooking is done. “There is another important food safety issue to note when pre-cooking meat in the microwave” said Tammy Roberts of University of Missouri Extension. “It should be done just before the meat is transferred to the grill.” Cooking in the microwave and holding for an extended period of time can increase the chance of bacteria growth.

Another potentially harmful substance, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH, form when fat from meat drips onto hot coals. PAH’s are then contained in the smoke and flames and get deposited on the food. PAH’s also form directly on charred food.

The best way to prevent PAH’s from forming on food is to use lean cuts of meat that won’t drip fat onto the coals. Another thing to prevent formation is to push the coals to the sides of the grill and place the meat in the middle so fat doesn’t drip on the coals.

To prevent the formation of both HCA and PAH, grill meats at a lower temperature and away from a direct flame. Marinating foods before grilling also helps to decrease the amount of some of the chemicals that form during grilling.

There is no recommendation for the amount of grilled meat or meat cooked at high temperatures that you can eat and still be safe. The best recommendation is to take the steps outlined to decrease the amount of harmful chemicals that form during grilling or exposure to high temperatures.