News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

BOWLING NEWS

Through August 25, 2012

Sun 1:30 Youth-Adult Start Sep 23
Sun 6pm Adult Open Start Sep 4
Sun 8:45 Doubles Start Oct 14
Mon 7:30 Men Start Sep 10
Tues 10am Women Start Sep 4

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open
Yates Racing 39.0-25.0
Shadows Keepers 33.0-31.0
Adrian Lanes 33.0-31.0
Calvary Baptist 23.0-41.0

Aug 28: Season Complete. Season High Scores: Game: Mathew Bridges 279, Josh Yates 275, Dwight Robinson 260, Becky Saathoff 200, Dee Ridley 190, Rochelle Robinson 188. Series: Dwight Robinson 709, Mathew Bridges 706, Josh Yates 681, Becky Saathoff 531, Dee Ridley 500.

Tues 7pm Open Start Sep 4

Wednesday 7pm “Tough Shot”
Miasis Dragon 268.5-181.5
Slow Starters 262.5-187.5
Carroll Chiroprac 243.5-206.5
Whatever 208.5-241.5
Mel’s Team 197.5-252.5
Tough What ? 169.5-280.5

Aug 29: High Game: Josh Yates 268, Robert Greer 258, Vicki Bergerhofer 239, John McCoy 234, Mat Bridges 231, Michael Bowman 227, Kelly Wernex 225, Dan Goodrich 224, Joe Clapp 216, Ron Brown 215, Ernie Moore 202, Don Chulufas 196, Mel Taylor 184, Mellenie Estes 172, Chelsey Yates 167. High Series: Vicki Bergerhofer 677, Mat Bridges 673, Robert Greer 638, Dan Goodrich 611, Josh Yates 609, Kelly Wernex 547. Final Week.

Wed 7pm Men Start Sep 5

Thu 6:30 Women Start Sep 6



Friday Nooners

Aug 31: High Game: Gene Atkin 199, Don Chulufas 195, Wesley Merritt 192, Jean Wilson 187. Leroy Foster 185, Dale Smith 175, Chuck Wyatt 165, Mim Jackson 162, Sue Merritt 159, Jon Atkin 152, Lorraine Kershner 146, Tom Dayringer 140, Ross Wainscott 127, Troy Burton 124, Kathy Dayringer 121, Betty Smith 118. High Series: Don Chulufas 533, Gene Atkin 505, Leroy Foster 502, Wesley Merritt 502.

Fri Nooners Start Sep 7

Fri After School Start Sep 21

Fri 7pm Trio Start Sep 21

Sat 7pm 9-Pin Jackpot Bowling

Sat 9:30 9-Pin Blackout

Flu shots now available...

Flu shots are now available at the Bates County Health Center. Some formulations of the flu vaccine for children haven't arrived yet so please call 660-679-6108 for verification of availability or if you have any other questions.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

MoCHIP program returning to Butler Oct. 6th during Huckster's Day

“MoCHIP” Event is returning to Butler! Sponsored by 32nd Masonic District of Missouri Local Lodges: Butler 254, Appleton City 412, Adrian 368, Amsterdam 141

What is MOCHIP? MOCHIP is a comprehensive child identification program designed to give Missouri families a measure of protection against the ever increasing problem of missing and abducted children. MOCHIP stands for Missouri Child Identification and Protection Program. The program uses a computer disc to provide information to the parents. Microchips are not used in the program.

Missouri Freemasons are bringing this program to communities throughout the State. The Missouri Masonic Children's Foundation, the sole sponsor, is working with local Masonic Lodges to provide consistent and comprehensive MOCHIP events as part of their ongoing commitment to Missouri's children and families. This program is provided "FREE OF CHARGE" to every Missouri family who participates.

How does it work? The program consists of five major components: Digital Photographs, Digital Fingerprints, Child Information and Emergency contacts, Dental bite impression, Two (2) laminated ID cards. We ask that all participants fill out a Permission Form to participate in the MOCHIP event. Parents or guardians then fill out the Information Collection Sheet with information about their child. All information is voluntary.

The digital photographs, digital fingerprints and Child information and emergency contacts are given to the parent or guardian of the child on a mini-CD computer disk. The information on the disk is compatible with the format required by the "AMBER ALERT" program.

The dental bite impression provides an impression of the biting surface of the child's teeth, which like fingerprints, are unique to each individual. The dental impression collects enough saliva to provide a DNA sample and a source for a scent for trained canine search and recovery teams. Together, these five measures provide a powerful and recovery tool.

Who can participate? Any child from the age of 0-21. Whether it is from Missouri or bordering states, or visiting relatives for that matter, MOCHIP will process any child. Our goal is to keep kids safe!

Let’s Clear up a few Misconceptions: MOCHIP = Missouri Child Identification & Protection program. We do not use Microchips or any other invasive "chips." NO INFORMATION IS RETAINED. PERIOD! After each MOCHIP event, individual computers are wiped clean of all gathered information using specialized software, after which the private, password protected, MOCHIP server undergoes a 3-phase specialized deletion process to obliterate all files collected that day. This process takes anywhere from 45 min. to 2 hours, depending on how many children had been processed at a particular event. All that is retained by the sponsor, the Missouri Masonic Children's Foundation, is the signed permission slip that authorizes the foundation to collect the information then disband of it. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: None of the computers and/or equipment has, or ever will be, subject to any particular or extraneous Internet connections, and therefore cannot be "hacked" into for any reason for the purposes of obtaining privileged information. The MOCHIP diskettes provided are encrypted.

This event is endorsed by:
Bates County Prosecuting Attorney Hugh Jenkins
Butler Chief of Police Jerry Boyd
Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson
National Center of Missing and Exploited Children

Event date: Oct 6th. 11 W. Dakota (South side of square) Hucksters Day 10:am to 2pm Please check the local medias for additional information or go to www.butlermasons.org.

Obituary - Kay Gardner

Graveside memorial services for Kay Gardner will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri with Brother Len Redding officiating. There is no visitation. Contributions to Heartland Hospice. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) Butler, Missouri.

Jeanette Kay Gardner, age 67 of Montrose, Missouri died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at her home. She was born November 5, 1944 to Oliver and Betty Jean McCune Burris in Nevada, Missouri.

Kay is survived by her husband, Clarence Gardner of Montrose, Missouri; one son, Dale Neill and wife Nicki of Taylor, Texas; one daughter, Jennifer Snethen of Montrose, Missouri; three sisters, Lynda Stone and husband Leslie Sr., Karen Honeycutt and husband Kerri of Licking, Missouri and Jackie Marlin and husband Tommy of Lenapah, Oklahoma; and four grandchildren, Eric, Savanna, Eli and Alex. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Walter, Bill and Donald; and five sisters, Sherry Burris, Betty Jo Stone, Joyce Burris, Diane Ward and Ada Hall.

Isaac hits home

Much needed rain has arrived as a direct result of hurricane Isaac moving inland. More rain is expected through Sunday with moderate temps forecast next week.

Attention Lady Bears fans...

The Lady Bears Softball Lamar Classic Tournament that was scheduled for Sept. 1st has been postponed until Sept. 22nd.

Time to restock at the Butler Community Food Pantry

Help our Community Food Pantry restock their shelves! Please drop off non-perishable food items at the following locations:
• Cook Insurance Agency, Butler
• Citizens Bank, Butler
• Bates County Sheriff’s Department
• Community Food Pantry, Butler
(will also accept perishable food items)
• Yoss Thriftway, Adrian
• Adrian Bank, Adrian

Sept. 10th – 21st, 2012
For More Information Contact:
Laura Piland, Event Coordinator
660-200-5180
Joyce Fitzpatrick, Director, Community Food Pantry
660-200-5208

Sponsored by:
Cook Insurance Agency, Inc.

All items donated will help the people of Bates County

Butler City Wide Garage Sale Maps Available

Butler’s City Wide Garage sale is almost here and the streets of Butler will be bursting with activity as everyone can shop til they drop on Saturday, September 8th.

City Wide maps are available for you to pick up and choose the sale you want to check out, or just make your plans to attend each and every one of them.

Maps will be available on Friday at the Dusty Attic, Southside Café, Walmart, Ohio Street United Methodist Church. Also Kershner Real Estate Office, Sonic Drive In, Derailed Commodity and Butler Music and Loan. You can pick up maps at Larry’s Auto Service, Adrian Bank in Butler, both Casey’s General Stores, World Finance Loan and Tax Service and Gray’s Café. City maps are also available at Cooks Insurance, Butler Healthmart Pharmacy and Citizen’s Bank in Butler.

Local volleyball schedule...

Bookmark this page for easy reference

The Cost to get in to the Games are $2 for Adults Students are Free all games Start At 1pm. The only Game time is different is the League Ending Tournament

Youth VolleyBall Games Schedules
Sept. 9th
Butler @ Sherwood
Archie @ Cass Midway
Adrian @ Rich Hill

Sept. 16th
Butler @ Cass Midway
Sherwood @ Rich Hill
Adrian @ Archie

Sept. 23
Rich Hill @ Butler
Archie @ Sherwood
Cass Midway @ Adrian

Sept. 30th
Archie @ Butler
Sherwood @ Adrian
Rich Hill @ Cass Midway

Oct.7th
Butler @ Adrian
Cass Midway @ Sherwood
Rich Hill @ Archie

Oct. 13th & 14th
End of the Year Tournament @ Butler

Walter Hearting Honored at Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame

Making the best better for generations of Missouri 4-H’ers, the late Walter Hearting of Appleton City joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame, held August 18 at State Fair Community College.

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, “It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Walter Hearting of Appleton City gave his life to 4-H—he dedicated 50 years to working with Bates County 4-H kids. Walter worked with Hudson Hustlers 4‑H members as a project leader, but for most of a half-century, Walter was the ‘official’ 4-H bus driver. When kids needed a ride to camp, Walter and his big yellow bus were there. When 4-H’ers needed a ride to Columbia for a state event, Walter had his bus gassed and ready to go. Bates County 4-H is extremely proud of Walter for his dedication to our youth.”

The Missouri 4-H Foundation recognizes individuals who have created a legacy of service to 4-H by honoring them with membership in the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame. “These leaders have made exceptional contributions to the lives of Missouri 4-H members,” said Missouri 4-H Foundation Executive Director Cheryl Reams.

Hall of Fame inductees from 43 counties established a legacy totaling 1,625 years of service to 4‑H. Family members and friends attended the sixth annual event.

Darrell and Susan Hearting with Missouri 4-H Foundation Chair Nelda Godfrey

Obituary - Rita Jo Sherman

Graveside funeral services for Rita Jo Sherman will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri.

Rita J. Sherman, of Belton, Missouri went to be with her Lord on August 29, 2012 after a long illness. Rita was born and raised in northwest Arkansas near Eureka Springs and Rogers. It was there that she met the love of her life, William “Bill” E. Sherman, in Eureka Springs at the age of 14. They were married at age 20, moved to the Kansas City area in 1952, and raised their family there.

Rita was a life long member of the Hillcrest Nazarene Church in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, William E. Sherman; Daughter Anita Shikles and family of Kansas City, Kansas; Son Terry Sherman and family of Osawatomie, Kansas; Daughter-in-law Doreen Sherman of Shawnee, Kansas; 5 grandchildren and spouses; 5 great grandchildren (in the Kansas City and Drexel area); Sister Betty Quick of California, Missouri and many nieces and nephews. She as preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lula, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and granddaughter Kimberly Kaufman.

Rita was a wonderful mother and great partner for life. She will be greatly missed.

Obituary - Diana Rose Kopecky

Diana Rose Kopecky, age 67, of Drexel, Missouri passed away August 29, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN.

Funeral Services pending and will be updated Friday August 31, 2012.

BCMH Employee of the month Gennifer Fischer

Gennifer Fischer

GENNIFER FISCHER has been selected September Employee of the Month at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Gennifer is a Registered Nurse at the Nursery Street and Adrian Family Care Clinics. Gennifer has been employed since June, 2010. She has been described as being one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. She is always professional and compassionate in the care she gives her patients. She never hesitates to assist other coworkers when needed. Gennifer is a valued employee and an asset to the hospital and clinics.

Details released in house fire yesterday

The remains of a two story home at 200 E. Dakota
street in Butler after a fire broke out just before
noon yesterday

From Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

On Tue., Aug. 28 at approximately 11:45 A.M., the Butler Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at the intersection of Dakota and Mechanic.

On arrival, a large body of fire was found in a 2 1/2 story, wood frame residential structure located at 200 E. Dakota.

Butler Fire responded with 2 engines, a ladder, and a rescue unit, with Adrian Fire responding with an engine and crew on automatic mutual aid.

The structure was not occupied and was undergoing extensive renovation.

The fire was declared under control at 12:35 P.M., with the last units leaving the scene at 3:54 P.M..

Bates County EMS provided EMS standby, with traffic control by Butler P.D., Bates Co. S.O., and Mo. State Highway Patrol.

The structure and contents are a total loss. Exact cause undetermined at this time. There were no injuries.



In other news

The City of Butler Emergency Management will conduct the monthly storm siren test at 10:00 A.M. Wed., Sept. 5.

Due to a recent radio upgrade, multiple tests may be conducted.

In the event of threatening weather, the test will be cancelled until Thur., Sept. 6 at 10:00 A.M.

Enrollment Period for 4-H Youth Program Underway

(BUTLER, MO – August 28, 2012) - Open enrollment for 4-H clubs in Missouri is underway now and runs to November 1, 2012.

As the largest out-of-school youth organization in the world, 4-H is open to all boys and girls, ages 5 to18. Children who are five to seven years old (as of Jan.1, 2013) are eligible for 4-H Clover Kids, an introductory program.

Youths who are 8 to 18 years of age (as of Jan.1, 2013) can select from a variety of 4-H projects and activities that stress social and life skills in areas such as decision making, communication, social interaction, civic responsibility and physical skills.

“You do not have to live on a farm to join 4-H,” says Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Development Specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Project opportunities include computers, robotics, foods and nutrition, horticulture, large and small animals and much more.”

Missouri 4-H is University of Missouri Extension's youth development program. The program is designed to help create opportunities for young people to be valued, contributing members of their community.

To learn more about 4-H and how to get involved locally go online to http://mo4h.missouri.edu or visit the nearest University of Missouri Extension Center.

For information on enrolling with an existing club or starting a new 4-H club in Bates County, contact Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, phone: 660-679-4167, email: mundeya@missouri.edu.

Fire causes heavy damage to Butler home

Firefighters remain on the scene to look for hot spots

A two story home near the intersection of Dakota and Mechanic streets received heavy damage in a fire that broke out just before noon today.

It is unknown if the home was occupied at the time of the fire. A full report from Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Butler's ladder truck (far right) applies water directly to the heaviest part of the fire early in the attack

FM 92.1 back on the air

Repairs have been made and the airwaves are alive on FM 92.1 in Bates County and surrounding areas.

According to station manager Melody Thornton, this is the first time in nearly a half a century the station had been off the air for reasons beside an all out power failure.

Attention BBQ Queen and Princess candidates...

Young Ladies ages 11-18 are invited to sign up now to enter the contest to be the next Bates County championship BBQ Queen or Princess- you will receive 10 percent pay back from your ticket sales. All proceeds will go toward the Butler Area chamber of Commerce Scholarship fund. 

Princess candidates should be between 11 and 14 years old and Queen contestants are ages 15 to 18 years old. Entry forms are available at the Butler Chamber of Commerce office on the south side of the Butler square. The Annual BBQ Contest date has been set for October 26th and 27th and will be held at the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler. 

For more information see the web www.butlermochamber.org or call 660-679-3380.

Foster Days coming the weekend of Sept. 8

The Village of Foster is bringing back the popular Foster Days Saturday, Sept 8th with a horseshoe pitching contest, blind draw double with trophy and payback for winners with sign in at 9:30 on main street. $5 entry fee, contest begins at 10 a.m. The garden tractor pull in Foster arena, weigh in at noon and pull at 1 p.m. Sanctioned by the Bates County Garden Tractor Pull Association. Stay for the 5 p.m. dinner of brisket, pork, potatoes, beans and slaw to be held at the Foster Community Building a free will donation will be appreciated.

For more information contact Jerry Hines 660-832-4404. Directions- take 52 west to Virginia- go left (south) about 7 miles to the first stop sign. Take a left at stop sign to go into Foster.

FM 92 temporarily off the air; 1530 AM operational

Due to an electrical malfunction, the KMOE FM 92.1 transmitter will be off the air until sometime later tomorrow. Please note the AM transmitter is fully operational and will be resuming a normal broadcast day tomorrow starting at 6 a.m.

We will provide updates on the FM repair work as they become available. Note the normal broadcast day for the 1530 AM side is 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

You may also get updates from the Bullet web site at www.921kmoe.com

Sign up now for Miami FCCLA 5K run/walk Sept. 22

Don't forget to sign up for Miami FCCLA 5K run/walk on September 22 during Amsterdam Jubilee celebration. Forms are available at Miami School, our sponsors, Ophantiques-Amsterdam, Caskey, Hopkins and Wilhelmus, Citizens Bank-Amsterdam, Dave's Quality Auto, DSWA, CPA, Community First Bank. 

Entry fee is $20 if received by Sept 1 and $25 after Sept 1. Medals will be given for the top male and female winner of each age group and a cash prize for the overall male and female winner. Get your forms in today!  Call 660-267-3444 or email scrawford4@marykay.com for more info.

-our thanks to Shannon Crawford

9/11 ceremony to be hosted by Adrian Fire Department

Bates County Veterans, all branches of the military and emergency responders will participate in the yearly 9/11 silent procession ceremony to be held in Adrian on September 11, 2012.

The silent procession will be held to honor those that gave their lives on September 11th, 2001 and is open to the public. It will be hosted by the Adrian Fire Department and Fire Chief Gary Disney invites all law enforcement officers, local fire departments, all veterans and all branches of the Military and Emergency responders to attend this Silent Procession Patriotic Ceremony to be held at 6:30 p.m. 

The procession will leave from the Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian to Main Street, to the Adrian Optimist Building, where there will be a fly-over, guest speakers and refreshments to be served.

Those lining the streets to view the 9/11 silent procession are invited to attend the program that will follow at the Adrian optimist building.

Obituary- Russell Long

Russell H. Long, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, August 24, 2012. He was born October 21, 1954 in Independence, Missouri, a son of William H. and Violet (Cothern) Long. He was a 1973 graduate of Harrisonville High School. He is survived by his mother, Violet Long, East Lynne, Missouri, Three brothers, Vern Long, Harrisonville, Tim Long, Harrisonville, and Rick Long, Independence, Missouri. A sister, Sharon G. Walsh, Archie, Missouri. Cremation with no services scheduled at this time.

Rich Hill Police Department weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012

08-20-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

AGENCY ASSIST

08-21-2012

NOISE

SPEAK TO OFFICER

08-22-2012

ANIMAL AT LRAGE

SPEAK TO OFFICER

08-232012

08-24-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

DISTURBANCE

AGENCY ASSIST 0845

REPOSSESSION

08-25-2012

AGENCY ASSIST

08-26-2012

Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

August 20, 2012 to August 26, 2012

08-20-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE-SPRUCE

ABANDON VEHICLE-BUTLER

FOUL ODOR INVESTIGATION-PASSAIC

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

ANIMAL NEGLECT-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-SPRUCE

DRUNK DRIVER-BUTLER

AMBULANCE REQUEST-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

LOCKED VEHICLE-RICH HILL

 

08-21-2012

CIVIL STANDBY-PASSAIC

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

ALARM-BUTLER

DISTURBANCE-ADRIAN

C&I-ROCKVILLE

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER Deputies arrested a male subject in a disturbance in Butler and placed him on a 12 hour detox.

LITTERING-RICH HILL   Deputies responded to trash dumped in the ditch in rural Rich Hill. No charges have been filed at this time.

08-22-2012

AMBULANCE REQUEST-AMSTERDAM

PAPER SERVICE-BUTLER Deputies executed n arrest warrant on Charles A Puhr Sr. in Butler, MO.

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

 

08-23-2012

NOISE-AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL

CHECK WELL BEING-AMORET

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

ALARM-ADRIAN

CHILD CUSTODY-RICH HILL

THEFT-ADRIAN Deputies took a report of burglary in rural Rich Hill. Items taken were 12 gage wire and other copper wire.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ROCKVILLE

MVA-ARCHIE

 

08-24-2012

SMOKE INVESTIGATION-AMSTERDAM

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

STRANDED MOTORIST-PASSAIC

ALARM-ADRIAN

MVA-APPLETON CITY

TRESPASSING-ADRIAN Deputies responded to a burglary that just occurred in Adrian.

LITTERING-ADRIAN

ALARM-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

DOMESTIC-BUTLER

PAPER SERVICE-RICH HILL Deputies executed an arrest warrant on Daniel B Meek in Rich Hill, MO.

PAPER SERVICE-BUTLER Deputies executed an arrest warrant on Brian S Yelton in Butler, MO.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-FOSTER

CHECK WELL BEING-HUME

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

 

08-25-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-AMORET

FAIL TO YIELD-AMORET

MVA-ADRIAN

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

FIRE-BUTLER

C&I-RICH HILL

MVA-BUTLER

ALARM-AMSTERDAM

TRAFFIC STOP-ADRIAN Deputies arrested Jessie Fletcher on Cass County warrants.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-SPRUCE

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-PASSAIC

 

08-26-2012

PROPERTY DAMAGE-ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE-AMSTERDAM Bates County Deputies responded to a Disturbance in the Amsterdam area. Deputies arrested one subject for a 12 Hour Detox.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAYING-BUTLER

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN Deputies took a report of animal neglect in the RT 1 Adrian area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

Vendors needed for Huckster's Day

Vendors can sign up now for the 2nd Annual Huckster's Day event. This event will be October 6 on the Butler Square. 

For more information please contact Jennifer at the Butler Chamber of Commerce 660-679-3380.

Butler Police Department activity report

Aug. 22nd
Animal complaint 300 block of W Ohio
Warrant service
Warrant check 300 block of E Dakota
Animal complaint Missouri and Water
Alarm Max Motors



Aug. 23rd
Medical assist 800 block of W Ohio
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Auto theft 200 block of N Orange
Well being check Orange st
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Possible disturbance 200 block of Orange St

Aug. 24th
Animal complaint S Main St
Possible prowler 200 block of S Mechanic
Well being check 800 block of S Rice Rd
Disturbance 800 block of Wixs Lane

Aug. 25th
Animal complaint 800 block of S Birch
Medical assist At the Filling Station
Well being check Family Center
Disturbance on the Square
Medical assist 200 block of W Ft Scott
Theft 200 block of Park St
Fight Dakota and Broadway
Auto theft Wal Mart

Aug. 26th
Animal complaint 700 block of Parkview
Leave without pay Conoco
Walk in theft report
Accident High and Ft Scott
Medical assist 900 block of N Fulton

Rich Hill back to voluntary water rationing

As of this morning the city of Rich Hill has been moved back to voluntary water rationing, as the mandatory order has been lifted.

Officials do ask that everyone continue to conserve water usage as much as possible.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Keep food safe for tailgating

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Missouri Extension

 Football season is in full swing. When you think about football, tailgating often comes to mind. It can be just as important as the game for many people. The thing that is important about tailgating, other than having a great time, is to keep your food safe so you are healthy for the next game.



Tammy Roberts from University of Missouri Extension offers the following tips for things to keep in mind when you are preparing your food for tailgating:

1. To prevent spreading of bacteria, wash your hands, work areas and utensils before working with perishable food.

2. Double wrap meats in plastic wrap or bags to prevent contamination of other foods. If possible, have a separate cooler for meats and ready to eat foods.

3. If you do cook the meat before heading to the game, be sure to cook it in plenty of time to allow it to cool before packing it in the cooler. It is important to store perishable foods at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. To assure meat is safe, cook hamburgers and brats to 160 degrees and chicken breast to 165 degrees. Whole cuts of meat such as steak and pork chops should be cooked to 145 degrees and allowed to sit for 3 minuted before cutting.

5. Remove meat from the grill to a clean platter to avoid cross contamination. (If you put it back on the platter that held the raw meat, bacteria can latch on and grow.)

6. Pack the cooler with plenty of ice to maintain cool temperatures. If it is hot outside, transport the cooler inside the car. The heat of the trunk can make it hard to maintain the proper temperature.

7. We usually say not to leave perishable food out longer than two hours to prevent bacteria growth. If the temperature is around 90 degrees bacteria grows faster so that time is reduced to one hour.

8. Remember that food safety is important for carry-out foods as well. Plan on eating them within two hours after picking them up.

After all of that, all that is left is to enjoy the football game. Go Team!

ButlerYouth Center can use your help...

Starting September 4 and on each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year, 75-80 kids a night will fill the Butler Youth Center at the old high school. Kelly Stark, manager of the Youth Center, says that they start each year with the basics needed to help the center run smoothly. “But that many kids can quickly deplete the supplies that we have on hand,” said Stark. “Just think what basic supplies you need for a family of 5 and then multiply that by 15!”



The Center, which operates totally on free will donations, would appreciate the help of the community and businesses. “While there is a constant need for financial donations to help pay our staff, there are many other ways you can help,” said Stark.
The Center has some specific needs that include:

• Paper products such as paper plates, napkins, toilet paper, paper towels and plastic silver wear. We go through over 200 plates, napkins and silver wear items a week!
• Cleaning supplies including toilet cleaner, dish soap, window cleaner, bleach, Pinesol, general purpose cleaners, sponges, dish cloths and towels and trash bags.
• Arts and Crafts Supplies. The major needs are craft supplies including construction paper, card stock, water color paper, paints, markers, acrylic paint, paint brushes, glue sticks and scotch tape. In addition, we could use pipe cleaners, feathers, Styrofoam balls, foam art shapes and sheets. Art beads and jewelry making supplies are very popular with the children and they are also very expensive. Stark noted, “A great donation is inexpensive costume jewelry that has beads. We cut the strings and put those in containers for the kids to make their own jewelry.” Polymer clays, stickers, foam trays, adhesive magnets, and many other craft items are also great.
• Game supplies. Board games, kick balls, plastic bats and balls, Nerf footballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, small balls you can hold in your hand, etc. We could also use working electronic game systems and games. Currently we have a working Nintendo 64, a Game Cube, and a Play Station.(All older models). Donated games must be rated for general public or youth.
• Food for the Center. Fresh fruits and vegetables, cookies, crackers, peanut butter crackers, peanut butter and chips are always needed.

Donations for the Center can be dropped off during Center hours: Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:00 -5:00 p.m. The Center is located in the Old Butler High Building at the corner of Pine and Havana streets. In addition to these needs, donations are always appreciated. These can be mailed to BCYAC, Inc. P.O Box #466, Butler, MO 64730.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Friday night football scores

Holden 33, Nevada 28
Archie 46, Rich Hill 24
Butler 19, Adrian 0
Drexel 54, Appleton City 14
Cass Midway 20, Osceola 8
Sherwood 39, Pleasant Hope 25
Clinton 34, Warsaw 7
El Dorado Springs 28, Stockton 6

Burn ban in Adrian lifted until 9 p.m. this evening

Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney has temporarily lifted the city wide burn ban until 9 p.m. this evening. This will be an opportunity to burn leaves, limbs and other items that normally may be burned within city limits.

It's quickly drying out again- it is recommended you keep a garden hose handy and do not leave the fire unattended for any length of time.

The Adrian city wide burn ban will go back into effect at 9 p.m. this evening until further notice.

-our thanks to Chief Gary Dizney

Butler Farmer's Market open every Thursday

The Butler Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 pm ( weather permitting) . Local growers gather together to sell their fresh produce on the Butler Square, you will find such things as local Honey, produce, canned goods and baked goods…. Stop by the Farmer’s Market and support our local producers and growers! Every Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 on the Butler Square.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Obituary - Donna J. McCoy

Donna Jean McCoy, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1;00-2:00 pm Tuesday at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Donna Jean (Bishop) McCoy was born March 25, 1938 in Rainey, Missouri to James C. and Dimple (Bruce) Bishop. Donna accepted Christ in her life as a young woman. On June 12, 1954 she was united in marriage to Alvin Lee Thomas McCoy at her parents’ home in Collins, Missouri by Rev. E. Leo Balf. They were married for 58 years.

Donna and Alvin moved to the Archie, Missouri area in 1960. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Bates County Hospital in Butler, MO for 5 years. She was a member of the Adrian Christian Church in Adrian.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, Joseph Patrick McCoy, twin great-grandsons, Matthew and Jordan Arnold and a son-in-law, Randy Reynolds. She is survived by her husband, Alvin of the home; five children, Jimmy McCoy of Butler, Missouri, David McCoy and wife, Regena, of Kansas City, Missouri, Janice McCoy of the home, Gary McCoy and wife, Tammy, of Butler, Missouri and Sandi Reynolds and Dave Lawson of Adrian, Missouri; three sisters, Evelyn Braden and husband, Bob, Sue Mitchell and husband, Dennis, all of Collins, Missouri and Carolyn Hibbs and husband, Don, of Windsor, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Donna will be missed by her family and friends.

Rich Hill under mandatory water ration order

The voluntary rationing order for Rich Hill has been escalated to a mandatory order as of today, as issued by the city superintendent. The Rich Hill water plant cannot keep up with the demands due to the drought- usage is limited to cooking, personal hygiene, laundry and sewage. Absolutely no outdoor watering is allowed. There will be a $500 fine for anyone using water outdoors such as filling pools, watering gardens or lawns.

The order will be in effect until further notice.

Drought assistance available

Nearly 100% of Missouri is now considered to be part of the nationwide 2012 drought disaster. Fortunately, there is help available through the USDA that includes emergency funding for livestock and crop producers.

More information is available on the USDA web site here http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=DISASTER_ASSISTANCE

A grim reminder...

Dynamic Message Signs will provide weekly updates of Missouri fatalities.

JEFFERSON CITY - Motorists traveling across Missouri rely on MoDOT's electronic roadside message signs to provide important highway information. Starting Aug. 1, a new type of safety message will appear. The boards will report the number of people who died on Missouri roads so far this year, and the percentage of those people who were unbelted.



"After a six year decline in fatalities, we are now seeing an upward trend," said Eileen Rackers, MoDOT State Traffic and Highway Safety Engineer. "We want to help motorists to be more aware of safety issues when making travel decisions."

These messages will be updated weekly and shown occasionally on the 66 rural message boards and those in the metro areas.

"We remain committed to providing a safe transportation system," Rackers said. "These boards allow us an additional outlet for continued safety messages."

Missouri fatalities are up 14 percent compared to this time last year. That's equivalent to 58 additional lives lost. Daily fatality updates can be viewed on the Missouri State Highway Patrol web site athttp://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov. While no conclusion has been made to the cause of this increase, the following facts weigh heavily:

•· During the last three years, seven out of ten vehicle occupants killed in Missouri traffic crashes were unbuckled.

•· During the last three years, one in four Missouri traffic crashed involved a young driver (under the age of 21).

•· Substance-impaired driving contributed to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri traffic fatalities in 2011.

•· Eighty percent of crashes involve some form of distracted driving.

For more information visit http://www.modot.org/ or contact the Missouri Department of Transportation at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636).

Legislative Process Comes Full Circle

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

We are just a few days away from Aug. 28, the date that most bills passed by the General Assembly during the legislative session and signed by the governor become law. This completes the legislative cycle for those bills whose journey began in January.

The reason Aug. 28 is the typical day for bills to take effect is that it is 90 days after the constitutional end of the legislative session (May 30). Occasionally, a bill will pass with an emergency clause, which means that it becomes effective upon receiving the governor’s signature. There are sometimes bills that have entirely different effective dates, like the beginning of the following year. This often occurs when the bill affects a state agency or another entity and time would be required to implement necessary changes.



A number of beneficial measures will be taking their places in the Missouri statutes next week. Among them were bills I had the honor of sponsoring or carrying for the House.

House Bill 1042 – This measure requires the creation of a transfer library of 25 core higher education classes to facilitate transfer among public two- and four-year institutions. It also requires the development of a reverse transfer process, allowing four-year students to return to previously attended two-year schools to obtain a diploma. I ushered this bill through the Senate.

House Bill 1577 – Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to ensure that Missouri school districts implement certain criteria relating to the transfer and placement of foster children between districts to better facilitate student success. I was honored to carry this bill in the Senate.

House Bill 1661 – Defines, for purposes of the current state income tax deduction for small businesses that create new jobs, a small business as a sole proprietorship or partnership, S- or C-corporations, limited liability corporation or partnership, or any other business with less than 50 employees. I handled this bill in the upper chamber.

House Bill 1680 – Renames the Heroes at Home program to the Show-Me Heroes program. The measure provides financial assistance to military families in need, among other provisions. I handled this bill in the Senate.

House Bill 1909 - Amends laws regarding aviation, including extending the exemption of the sales and use tax on common carriers transporting and selling aviation jet fuel from Dec. 31, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2023. This will help our rural airports in the 31st District. I was pleased to usher this bill through the Senate.

These bills are merely a cross-section of the legislation that will be set in place to benefit not only the 31stSenatorial District, but will also help create a stronger Missouri. For a list of all measures passed by the General Assembly that received action by the governor, please visit www.senate.mo.gov and click on “Governor’s Action on Truly Agreed Bills” link under the “Legislation” tab.

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.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

BOWLING NEWS

Through August 25, 2012

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open

Yates Racing 39.0-25.0

Shadows Keepers 33.0-31.0

Adrian Lanes 33.0-31.0

Calvary Baptist 23.0-41.0

Aug 21: High Game: Dwight Robinson 241, Josh Yates 210, Greg Hilbus 203, Seth Rosekopf 202, Becky Saathoff 200, Mathew Bridges 200, Michael Bowman 199, Dee Ridley 190, Ted Bridges 170, Rochelle Robinson 167, Tom Rosekopf 158, Jim Ridley 149, Betty Wisdom 141, Jacob Saathoff 133, Shelby Sutton 114, David Timblin 109. High Series: Dwight Robinson 626, Dee Ridley 488. Season Complete. Next Week Fun Week. Season High Scores: Game: Mathew Bridges 279, Josh Yates 275, Dwight Robinson 260, Becky Saathoff 200, Dee Ridley 190, Rochelle Robinson 188. Series: Dwight Robinson 709, Mathew Bridges 706, Josh Yates 681, Becky Saathoff 531, Dee Ridley 500.

Wednesday 7pm “Tough Shot”

Slow Starters 251.5-168.5

Miasis Dragon 249.5-170.5

Carroll Chiroprac 224.5-195.5

Mel’s Team 186.5-233.5

Whatever 185.5-234.5

Tough What ? 162.5-257.5

Aug 22: High Game: Robert Greer 267, Josh Yates 257, Mat Bridges 247, Dan Goodrich 245, Scott Williams 228, Claude Billingsley 225, John McCoy 212, Vicki Bergerhofer 204, Ernie Moore 203, Kelly Wernex 202, Ron Brown 199, Pam Garner 166, Mellenie Estes 157, Mel Taylor156, Dee Dee Yates 151. High Series: Robert Greer 695, Mat Bridges 668, Josh Yates 622, Vicki Bergerhofer 567, Kelly Wernex 514. 40 ft USBC “Blue #2”. Aug 29 Final Week.

Friday Nooners

Aug 24: High Game: Leroy Foster 211, Wilson Ausmer 197, Gene Atkin 182, Mim Jackson 179, Jon Atkin 176, Don Chulufas 175, Sue Merritt 174, Wesley Merritt 161, Betty Smith 157, Tom Dayringer 157, Troy Burton 157, Dale Smith 154, Ross Wainscott 145, Eva Adams 141, Lorraine Kershner 124, Monica Ausmer 121, Jean Wilson 106. High Series: Leroy Foster 574, Wilson Ausmer 559, Mim Jackson 521.

Adrian man behind bars after assault on Jasper County detective

Tyler Havens

The Bates County Sheriff's Office now has Tyler Havens, 19, in custody. Havens, whose last known address was in Adrian, now faces charges in two counties after an altercation with a police detective.

Authorities had been looking for Havens, who had active warrants in Bates County for probation violation. He now faces another set of charges as a Jasper County detective was questioning him in an identity theft case on August 16th and during questioning, the detective says Havens shoved him into a wall and hit him. The officer was treated for minor injuries.

Havens also faces charges of assault on a police officer, fleeing arrest, and endangering the welfare of a child.

It's unclear at this time if he will have to face the Bates County charges before being sent back to Jasper County.

Appleton City man seriously injured in morning accident

A single car accident on 52 Highway sent an Appleton City man to the hospital with serious injuries around 5:45 this morning. Dylan J. Sampson, 24, was driving a 1998 Ford Mustang westbound on 52 Highway when his vehicle struck a horse in the roadway just east of county road SE 13365. After impact, the vehicle left the roadway and traveled through a fence, coming to rest in a pasture.

Sampson was transported to St. John's Hospital by medical helicopter for treatment. MSHP trooper D.A. Jones was assisted at the scene by the Bates County Sheriff's Department and medical first responders.

Obituary - Wesley Leon Hawkins

Graveside services for Corky Hawkins will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Eldon Allen officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555). Contributions to AME Methodist Church.

Wesley Leon Hawkins, age 78 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler. He was born April 9, 1934 to Melvin and Etta Smith Hawkins in Butler.

Corky enjoyed visiting with family and friends, watching westerns on television and listening to R & B. Corky is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Shobe; one brother, Walter Wright and wife Millie of Butler, Missouri; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles, Jerry and Paul Wright; and a sister, Betty Cooper.

Wanted: Your Favorite Recipe

The Community Food Pantry would like to include your favorite recipe in our cookbook. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will go towards purchasing food for needy families in Bates County. Your typed recipe must be received on or before October 6, 2012. 

Please send your typed recipes to 709 West Ohio, Butler, MO 64730 or email to jefcfp@hotmail.com or drop it off at our booth during Butler’s Fall Festival on October 6th.

Rain is s l o w l y moving in our direction

Will we get rain? Most likely. There's a 20% chance tonight, 50% chance tomorrow, 70% chance tomorrow night and a 60% likelihood on Sunday.

You can view live radar by clicking here.

Post Office Goes Mobile...

I love things that make my life easier, put information at my fingertips, and help me save time and money. For years now, millions have used their computers to log onto usps.com to conduct their postal business, look up ZIP Codes, change their address, locate a Post Office, ship a package, and request a Free Package Pickup.

Now, many of those same services enjoyed on a home computer have been extended to mobile phones with internet access.

USPS Mobile gives you instant, on-the-go access to our most popular tools on usps.com, allowing you to:

• Find the closest Post Offices, Self-Service Ship and Mail Centers and collection boxes near you.
• Look up ZIP Codes.
• Use Track and Confirm to check the status of packages.
• Calculate postage price.
• Schedule a next-day Free Package Pickup.
• Order USPS supplies and have them delivered to your door.
• Scan the barcode on shipping labels using your phone’s camera.
• Request Hold Mail service to keep your mail safe if you plan on going away for a while.

You can find our mobile applications for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry phones at www.usps.com/mobile. Feature availability will vary by phone provider.

These applications are the latest in a series of enhancements, upgrades and solutions designed for Postal Service customers.

We want to continue our 237-year tradition of serving every American community, whether it’s at a Post Office, online, or on your mobile phone.

-our thanks to Tammy Cummings, OIC, Archie Post Office

Obituary - Cheyanna Hellwig Koshko

Funeral services for Cheyanna Hellwig Koshko will be 2 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Cremation to follow services. The family will receive friends immediately following funeral services at Schowengerdt Chapel. Private family inurnment at later date. Contributions to Koshko Children Trust Fund c/o Kaleb Hellwig.

Cheyanna Marie Koshko, age 32 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 29, 1980 to Robert L and Carolyn Ann Brown Hellwig in Butler.

Cheyanna is survived by her parents, Bob and Carolyn Hellwig of Butler, Missouri; one son, Judd Weston Koshko of the home; one daughter, Reegan Ann Koshko of the home; one brother, Kaleb Burk Hellwig and wife Jody of Springfield, Illinois; maternal grandparents, LV Jr. and Marie Brown of Appleton City, Missouri; a nephew, Kie; and niece, Kinley; and uncles and aunts. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents.

Bears and Blackhawks tonight on FM 92.1

 Football tonight 7 pm live..... 

from Deaton-Thomas Field in Butler

Butler Bears vs Adrian Blackhawks....hear it as it happens!

FM-92 Radio 92.1

Dusk to Dawn Softball Tournament set for mid September

Butler Parks and Recreation will host a “ Dusk till Dawn” Co-Ed Softball Tournament in Mid- September. The cost of the 2 day tournament has been set at $125.00 per team with the dates set September 15th and 16th 2 p.m. till dawn (6 a.m.)

For more info contact the Butler Parks and Rec Office at 660-200-2062 for more information. 

Grass fires pose serious threat

From Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

On Thur., Aug. 23 at approximately 11:57 A.M., the Butler Fire Dept. was dispatched to a field fire at CR 6002 @ CR 1003 N. of Butler. Mutual aid was requested from Adrian Fire Dept. for a brush truck.

On arrival, it was found that a 4-wheeler being used had caught fire, spreading to a field of corn stubble. High winds and low humidity caused rapid spread of the fire to the north. The fire burned approximately 100 bales of hay and several acres of pasture. At one point, the fire jumped State Rt. D east of Passaic.

Additional mutual aid was requested from Amsterdam Fire and Rich Hill Fire.

The last units left the scene at 4:05 P.M.

At approximately 3:17 P.M., a grass fire was reported at 422 S. Main in Butler. A brush unit from Rich Hill and tanker from Butler responded and extinguished this fire, which came dangerously close to structures. The last unit left the scene at approximately 3:38 P.M.

- Chief Jim Henry

On an editorial note, grass fires have become a huge, dangerous problem here in the midwest. As you may have heard, there have been many fires along roadsides with the primary cause being a cigarette tossed out the window.

There are other causes, too, including careless burning of trash, using bbq grills and just plain accidents. However, a few days ago it was reported that bottle rockets were being shot from a moving vehicle on 71 highway that started a string of fires from Adrian to Passaic. Fortunately, our local fire departments moved into action quickly before the fires could pose a threat to any structures. 

Some relief may come in the form of rain starting today through most of the weekend. However, the fire threat is sure to return shortly after.

Please use common sense in this dire situation. Our local firefighters and those who own property along our roadways really appreciate it.

Butler City Wide Clean Up begins Sept. 10th

FALL 2012 CITY WIDE CLEANUP

Butler, Missouri

Week of September 10 – September 14,
All houses North of Ft. Scott Street

Week of September 17 – September 21,
All houses South of Ft. Scott Street

The City of Butler, in cooperation with Bates County Disposal, will be conducting this citywide clean up for residential properties.

Bates County Disposal will pick up old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries and miscellaneous junk. The City of Butler will pick up your brush and limbs placed at the curb. You need to have your clean-up items or trash separate from your regular weekly trash but should still be at curbside. Brush needs to be in a pile separate from the rest of your trash and also placed at curbside. Leaves must be bagged in City of Butler leaf bags in order to be collected.

NOTE: This clean-up service is for residential properties only. We will NOT pick up tires or construction/building materials such as lumber, plywood or shingles. There is a one pickup load limit per household. Households with larger amounts must make special arrangements with Bates County Disposal by calling 679-5654. Items not picked up must be removed from the curb immediately.
PLEASE have your trash or brush ready at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of your clean-up week. They will not make return trips after they have completed a street. This is a free service provided by the City in the spring and fall of each year. Residents are reminded not to set out trash more than one week in advance or you may be subject to code enforcement action.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Butler Police Department Activity Report

Aug. 13
Disturbance Wal Mart parking lot
Trespassing Conoco
C and I Driver 100 block of E Atkinson
Fight 100 block of E Ft Scott
Disturbance 800 block of S High

Aug. 14
Alarm Taco Bell
Medical assist Bank of America
Disturbance 200 block of W Ft Scott
Disturbance Wal Mart
Keep the peace 300 block of N High

Aug. 15
Disturbance High and Adams
Accident High and Pine
Warrant service Probation and Parole office
Well being check 100 block of E Dakota
Trespassing Conoco
Medical assist 300 block of W Pine
Theft 300 block of E Dakota

Aug. 16
Auto theft 1100 block of W Ft Scott
Medical assist 600 block of E Jefferson
Recover Possible stolen items in 1000 block of W Ft Scott
Animal complaint 200 block of W Harrison

Aug. 17
Noise complaint 200 block of E Atkinson
Animal complaint Pine and Henry
Disturbance 800 block of Wixs Lane
Animal complaint 300 block of W Ohio
Harassment 400 block of S Main
Well being check 200 block of S Fulton

Aug. 18
Animal complaint 800 block of e Pine
Theft S 71 Storage
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Animal complaint 400 block of N Fulton
Prowler Bus 71
Disturbance High and Lee

Aug. 19
Disturbance on OliveSt
Disturbance 300 block of W Harrison
Animal complaint 100 block of S Fulton
Auto theft 200 block of Country Club
Bike theft 100 block of E Ft Scott
Well being check 300 block of W Dakota
Disturbance at McDonalds
Disturbance Wal Mart parking lot
Disturbance 600 block of W Nursery
Animal complaint 500 block of N Austin
Dog theft 1100 block of N Orange

Aug. 20
Alarm Family Center
Animal complaint 700 block of Parkview
Animal complaint 400 block of N Havannah
Medical assist 400 block of S Delaware
Medical assist 800 block of N Main
Bike theft Grade School
Animal complaint 500 block of N Pine
Accident Wal Mart parking lot

The sky's the limit for airport open house Sept. 8th...

From the Butler city council meeting Tuesday evening

We'll open the Butler City Council news with word that the annual fall cleanup will start September 10th. They'll do the area north of Fort Scott Street in the first week, September 10th and will do the area south of Fort Scott Street in the 2nd week. But you really should not be putting out junk until the week before the cleanup.

In other news, the annual Open House at Butler Memorial Airport is going to be quite an exhibition, again this year. It's scheduled for Saturday, September 8th, from ten til two. Dennis Jacobs said pilots from all over will be either flying in or driving in, to take part.

Jacobs said there'll be demonstration flights, skydiving demonstrations, displays on the field, and you can even get to fly in a helicopter for a nominal fee. Dennis said powered parachutes, as well as life flight and other aircraft are scheduled to be there.

Plenty to eat, too...get a hamburger dinner for five dollars, and there'll be a raffle for one hundred dollars worth of aviation gas, available of course, to pilots and aircraft owners.

There'll even be awards for the best home-built and factory-built biplanes. This is an activity being sponsored by five area organizations, including the Airport Booster Club...The Skydive Club of Kansas City and Butler...Spencer Aircraft Maintenance, located at the airport...Corner Hardware of here in Butler, and Dennis Jacob's business, Computer Aisle, located at Corner Hardware.

There are no city funds involved in this major activity. It's all sponsored by those we've just mentioned. That's Saturday, September 8th, from ten til two...rain date the following Saturday, September 15th.

In news from the City Council itself...You may already have heard this from an earlier broadcast, but the City of Butler has explained that due to the extreme heat and lack of rain, you may have noticed a change in the taste of city water. The water is safe to drink, and the city lake has been treated for the algae growth that has caused the difference. It will be back to normal shortly. The lack of rain and the heat wave we've experienced has caused a number of problems, including water lines breaking and trees losing their leaves early. We all hope our trees will live through all this.

As you may know, the Butler City Limits go north, up Business 71, to take in the airport. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, September 18th to rezone the area north of Dave's auto repair, up to the Quality Home Care building, from R-4 Multi-family Residential, to C-3 Highway Commercial.
It also will consider vacating a portion of land that extends north of Maple Street, which is unopened and unimproved land north of Lee Street. The Commission also discussed getting a new interchange at road TT, just north of the airport that would provide better access to Butler's Industrial Park.

The Butler Council is considering a resolution that would ask MPUA (the Missouri Public Utility Alliance) that would ask them to reimburse Butler for expenses involving the installation of the catalytic convertors on the generators at our power plant, and for the construction of a new sub-station at the plant. This would construct a new transmission line from the new substation at the plant, to the KAMO substation, located at the 71/52 interchange.

As for that new substation, City Administrator Mark Arbuthnot and engineer Bob Noel have been working on that possibility. It would allow Butler to take more power from the lines. A tentative route has been decided, and the City will be talking to property owners about easements for the line. Tom Durkin from the Missouri Attorney General's office says Butler needs to make sure it's complying with the Missouri Sunshine Law regulations. There was a workshop at Bates County Memorial Hospital August 15th concerning the law, which requires all meetings to be made public, except for those dealing with personnel, property, or legal matters.

And speaking of legal’s, the City Council has decided that it should again be recording minutes of meetings. This was done in the past, but was stopped years ago. Now, they feel that at least written minutes should be kept.

Butler residents voted August 7th, to keep the one-eighth-of a cent sales tax to keep Fire Department equipment up to snuff. This tax had run out, but the vote keeps it going as of January 1st. Butler's sales tax will be 7.35 cents per dollar, with that one-eighth of a penny put back.

The plan for Butler to loan its pavement roller to Rich Hill was the neighborly thing to do, and it's working. Rich Hill is working on streets and this was loan was taken care of with a lease agreement.
The City is still waiting to be notified if the unsafe structure demolition application has been approved.
And the City is now requesting bids for the Downtown Improvement Project, which has been a long time in the works. Bid advertisement is set forSeptember 14th, and bids will be opened October 8th. More information for bidders at City Hall. Work still to be done include the crosswalks, north and south, as well as benches on the sidewalks, and lighting on the courthouse lawn.

And one more reminder that the annual city fall cleanup is set for September 10th., with the area north of Fort Scott Street being handled the first week, and the area south during the week of the September 17th.

-as reported, FM 92 the Bullet

115th Old Settler's Day deemed "best yet"

Old Settlers Day was held on Wednesday, August 22nd at the Old Butler High School with 155 persons attending. Peggy Buhr from the Bates County Museum presented a very exciting program that outlined many events that occurred in Bates County over the past few years.

The oldest man attending was Lyle Howard who is 100 years young. The oldest man born in Bates County was Emmett Berry who will be 100 on September 29th. The oldest woman born in Bates County was Thelma Wheatley who is 96 years of age. The longest married couple was Pete and Marion Eikenbary who have been married 74 years.

Cash awards were given to 15 couples who have been married 50 years or over and cash was awarded to 39 people who are 85 years and over.

Door prizes from area supporters were given to every attendee. The lunch at the First Christian Church was a great success with many people either eating in or carrying out their meal.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Battle of Island Mound coming in late October

Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site’s dedication is being held in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Island Mound, which was the first time black soldiers engaged win combat during the Civil War. In conjunction with the dedication, activities will be held Saturday October 27th at the Bates County Museum in Butler.

The schedule of Events include a reception at 6 p.m. at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural heritage Center at 3700 Blue Parkway in Kansas city to include the Battle of island Mound Presentations at 7 p.m. Friday October 26th.

On Saturday October 27th, the Living History and Military Demonstrations will be held at the Battle of Island Mound state Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the Dedication Ceremony at 11 a.m. The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site is located eight miles southwest of Butler off of Highway “K” in Bates County. 

The event is sponsored by the Missouri state Parks and the Bates County Museum.

-FM 92 the Bullet

Adrian man escapes crash with minor injuries

An accident on southbound 71 highway just over a mile north of Passaic sent an Adrian man to the hospital with minor injuries just before 5 p.m. yesterday.

Clifford G. Polzin, 23, of Adrian was driving a 1993 Ford Bronco when a tire blowout caused him to lose control, strike an embankment causing the vehicle to overturn in a ditch on the right side of the roadway.

Cpl. Pate of the Missouri Highway Patrol was assisted at the scene by Adrian Fire Department first responders and the Bates County Sheriff's Department. The MSHP report indicates Polzin was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

August 20-24, 2012 

St v. Thomas L Bridges, Felony distribution of controlled substance-N-Benzylpiperazine, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St. vs. Christopher Leroy Foster, Felony non-support, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St. v. Jeffrey D Flint, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, Defe. Arraigned in Circuit Court.

St v. William Clyde Peace, Felony non support, reduced to Misd. Charge, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 2 years probation, to pay $250/month child support beginning 9-1-12, to have court costs paid by 10-15-12 or be here in Court, to obey all laws.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, Felony DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with any other sentence currently serving.

St v. Marty W Beard, I: Felony resisting arrest—dismissed by State; II: Felony DWI—found guilty, III: Misd. Driving while suspended –dismissed, IV: Misd. C & I—dismissed; V: Failed to stop for stop sign—dismissed, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation. Defe. To pay court costs including board bill, Defe. To attend and successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. To get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA, Defe. Shall enter and successfully complete Church Army Program. Defe. Subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall possession or consume alcoholic beverages or be in establishment where sold/served, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service.

St. v. Marty W Beard, Felony DWI—guilty plea, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences, II: DWR—dismissed; pay court costs, same conditions as above, 200 hours of community service, etc.

St v. Marty W Beard, I: Felony DWI- guilty plea, II: Misd C & I—dismissed; sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, pay court costs, same conditions as above, 200 hours of community service, etc.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, Felony DWI, found guilty, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC to be served concurrently with any other sentences.

St v. Larry Dean Moore, probation revoked, sentence imposed of 6 mos. In County Jail with credit for time served, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

Kimberly A McCoy v Jeffrey D McCoy, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Shilenda M Melton v Terrence Michael Riley, Consent Full Order of Protection is entered.

Brenda Hook v Robert L Hook , Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Laura Beth Cantrell v Randy Lee Cantrell, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Dianna L Lott v Clifford L Test, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Amber N Smith v Jennifer L Cooper, Petition for Order of Protection hearing held, dismissed by Court after hearing issues.

Valerie D Gaylord v Eric K Gaylord, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

Robert R Bradley v James C Mc Donald, Petition for Order of Protection hearing held, dismissed by Court after hearing issues.