Obituary - Mary Ann Wisdom

   Graveside services for Mary Wisdom will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2012 at Benjamin Cemetery in Amoret, Missouri with Vic Sherman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, December 3 from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555). Contributions to the family.

      Mary Ann Wisdom, age 57 of Butler, Missouri, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born August 31, 1955 to Louis Clarence and Gladys JoAnn Roberts Eads in Kansas City, Kansas.

     Mary is survived by a son, Carl Wisdom Jr. and wife Tiffany of Butler, Missouri; three daughters, Camie Richter and husband Terry of Nevada, Missouri, Crystal Wisdom and fiance' Doug Stone of Fort Scott, Kansas and Anna Wisdom and Fiance' Bradley Shobe of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Danny Eads and wife Anita of Dennison, Texas and Dennis Eads and wife Teresa of Ottawa, Kansas; a half brother Jason Niccum of Colorado; four sisters, Vickey Logan and husband David of Ottawa, Kansas, Debra Farquhar and husband Frank of Tucson, Arizona , Lisa Chaney and husband Curtis of Ottawa, Kansas and Kim Cantrell and significant other David Hedrick; stepmother, Jacque Eads of Ottawa, Kansas; mother-in-law, Evelyn Purdy of Foster, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Russell Wisdom Sr. in 2000 and her parents.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE ADRIAN OPTIMIST BUILDING

The Adrian Optimist Club invites everyone in the community and county to attend there open house for the new section that was built on there building. This event is set for Wednesday December 5th, from 5pm-8pm. They will serve a meal of Chilli with corn bread and dessert and drink... Free will donation is asked and would be appreciated

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS NOVEMBER 26-30

 CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich , Clerk
Nov  26-30, 2012

St. v. Randall D Mason, I: Felony domestic assault, II: Felonious Restraint, set for 12-17-12. 

E.C. Lemon v Betty L. Lemon, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

St v. Carl M Niemiec, I: Statutory rape, II: Statutory rape, III: Statutory rape, IV: endangering welfare of child, V: endangering welfare of child,VI: endangering welfare of child, VII: possession of pornography, set for 12-17-12. 

St v. Kenneth L Howe, I: Felony possession of methamphetamines, II: forgery, set for 12-17-12. 

St. v. Eric R Kerr, I: Felony tampering with motor vehicle, II: Felony leaving scene of motor vehicle accident w/injury and property damage, III: Misd. DWI, IV: Misd. Operating motor vehicle, C & I, set for 1-22-13. 

St. v. Joey D Schmidt, Felony failure to register as sex offender, set for 12-17-12. 

Timothy B Engelhardt v Cheri R Engelhardt, Dissolution of Marriage granted. 

Emily C Robinson v Christopher W Robinson, Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Curtis E Clark v Vickie L. Clark, Dissolution of Marriage granted. 

Tiffany A Gustin v Hugh A Gustin, Modification of Dissolution of Marriage granted. 

In re: Approval of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights by and between Kodi Tyner Payee/Transferor to J.G. Wentworth Originations LLC Transferee filed. 

St v. Bobbi Sue Register, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony theft/stealing, set for 12-17-12. 

St v. Bobbi Sue Register, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 12-17-12. 

St  v. Darren J Spencer, Felony non support, set for 1-22-12. 

St v. Joey D Schmidt, Felony failure to register as a sex offender, found guilty, sentenced to 2 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with any other sentence. 

St v. Randall D Mason, I: Felony Domestic Assault, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC; II: Felonious Assault, found guilty, sentenced to 7 yrs in MDOC, sentences to run concurrently with each other, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, to attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. To perform 200 hours of community service, Defe. To have no contact with victim in this case. 

St v. Bodie D Woods, Felony assault, found guilty, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences. 

St v. Joseph Brice Flores, I: attempted forgery—found guity, sentenced to 8 mos. In Bates co Jail.

EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 4TH

The Bates County Extension Office, located in the Bates County Courthouse, will be closed on Tuesday, December 4^th due to a regional staff meeting. Sorry for any inconvenience.

HOLIDAY MOVIE IN AMSTERDAM

 The Amsterdam United Methodist Church will be showing the movie The Christmas Carol on December 16th beginning at 5pm.. Refreshments will be served. The whole family is invited to attend. The church is located at 838 Benton Street in Amsterdam for more information please call 913-579-9438

Obituary - Clarence Henry Sedwick

   Clarence Henry Sedwick, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at K.U. Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Latour, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, ATTN: Donations 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108.

BUTLER CHRISTMAS PARADE DECEMBER 1ST

The Butler Christmas Parade Will Hit The Butler Square At 6:10 pm On Saturday December 1^st. Those Being Judged Need To Follow The 2012 Parade Theme of  “The Songs And Sounds Of Christmas”. Line Up and Judging will Be At 5 Pm at The Butler High School South Parking Lot For Parade Entries. Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost Will Be Crowned At 5 Pm At The Bandstand. The Butler Pop Chorus Will Perform At The Bandstand At 5:15 Prior To The Parade Arriving On The Square To include a Community Church Service At 5:45. Santa And His Elves will Be Available For Visitors In His House Following The Parade… The December Santa Hours Will Be Announced At A Later Date. A Complete Schedule of The December 1^st Activities On The Square Will Be Posted Under The Event Calendar On The 921kmoe.Com Website.

Water main break on South High street in Butler

  We have a report of a water main in the 400 block of South High Street in Butler.. You might need to find a alternate route if you must travel in this area. More details on this when they come available

Winter Blitz for Brice Paddle Party/Quarter Auction

Winter Blitz for Brice

Paddle Party/Quarter Auction

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Bates County Fairgrounds Youth Building

Butler, MO

Hosted By Butler Optimist

Doors open at 6:00 pm, Auction begins at 6:30 pm

To bid on an item you must be 18 years or older!

Admission: $3/paddle or 4 paddles for $10

More Paddles = Better Chances

Unbeatable deals for the Holiday Season! Come help Brice and your Shopping List!

Bid on all these great companies and more:

Thirty-One, Scentsy, Premier Designs, Custom made baby items, Pampered Chef, Herbal Life, Blessings

   Bidding is simple! Raise your paddle(s), for each paddle raised place a quarter in the “Bid Bucket”. When all bids have been placed a token will be drawn that corresponds with the lucky Bidders paddle number. The more paddles you raise the more chances of being drawn as the winner. Don't forget to bring your rolls of quarters!!

 Proceeds from the event will go directly to Brice Eidson and his family. Brice is a 10 year old Bates County Resident who is currently fighting Leukemia.

For more information please contact: Michelle Hellwig (660) 227-2070

ADOPT A FAMILY OR CHILD THIS CHRISTMAS

   The 2012 Christmas For Kids Adoption is in Full Swing.. Over 100 Children Are On The Christmas Wish List With 47 Of Those Children Adopted.

If You Or Your Church Or Organization Feel Lead To Adopt A Child Or Family This Christmas Contact The West Central Community Action Agency In Butler For List Of Names.The Program Was Formerly Known As “ Toys For Tykes”, This Year The Program Is Sponsored By The People For People Coalition And West Central Community Action Agency.

Donated Gifts Should Be Wrapped And Delivered To West Central By The December 17^thDeadline, If You Adopt A Family Or A Child , Please Put All Gifts In A Large Trash Bag And Label With The Family Or The Childs Name On The Outside Of The Bag.

Parents Of The Adopted Children Will Pick Up Donated Gifts On December 19^th 20^th Or 21^st. West Central Community Action Agency Is Located At 5 West Dakota Street In Butler. Contact Vicki Kershner For More Information 660-679-4108.

Butler Junior High Wrestling 9-27-12

The Quad meet at Butler tonight 9/27/12 will begin 30 minutes early starting at 4:30pm instead of 5pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support our local wrestling team.

Bates County Elks Lodge to host annual "Big Wooden Toy Give away"

   The Bates County Elks Lodge are set to host there annual " Big wooden toy giveaway' this is to take place on 12/15/12 at the old High School Gym on the corner of Pine and Havanna. In addition to the toy give away. Santa Clause will be there to greet all the kids..Also free hay rides and lots of fun for the whole family... All the toys are handmade by Sam McCombs there is a limit of 1 toy per child.

Butler Rotary Club Ham and Bean Supper set for December 7th

   The Butler Rotary Club will host their annual Ham and Bean Dinner December 7^th at the Butler High School cafeteria. The meal will include Ham and Beans or chili, cornbread, Desert and a Drink for $5.00. Children will eat for $3.00 each… Dinner will be served between 5 pm and 7 pm and all proceeds will go to projects involving students of the Butler School system.

BUTLER BEARS MEET AND GREET DECEMBER 2ND

  Butler Bears Meet and Greet December 2nd at the Butler High School. Parents, friends and the public will meet the 2012 Junior High and High School Butler Bears Basketball team players and the Butler Bears Wrestling Team as well as Cheerleaders.

There will be no scrimmage this year following the meet and greet there with be a chilli, Soup and Crackers dinner will be served.

Everyone is invited and there will not be an admission charge… It’s your opportunity to show your support and meet the Butler Bears Winter Wrestling Team  and Basketball Players.

BUTLER HOME TOUR SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2ND

 The holiday season kicks off with the traditional Butler Home Tours. The event is sponsored by the Butler High School’s Junior Class. There will be 5 homes on the tour, to include the home of  Marcia Cook 2003 Stirling Drive Butler ; John and Judy Daniel, 701 Parkview; Phil and Margaret Hess, 1006 Country Terrace Circle; Randy and Diane Weiss, 1002 Country Terrace Circle; James and Lynn Miller, Rt. 3 Box 115 A.

  The cost of the Home tour will be $10.00 and may be paid at the first home on your tour… Maps will be available at each location. The Butler High School’s Junior Class Home Tour will be Sunday afternoon December 2nd from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Obituary - Robert "Robbie" Todd Jr.

        Robert A. “Robbie” Todd Jr., age 47 of Butler, Missouri, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born December 31, 1964 to Robert A. Sr. and Margaret Pauline Adams Todd in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

   
      Robert was cremated. Memorial visitation 4-5 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Inurnment at later date. Virginia Cemetery, Virginia, Missouri.

         Robbie is survived by his parents, Robert Sr. and Margaret “Nancy” Todd of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Clint Todd of Butler, Missouri and Mark Todd and wife Tina of Harrisonville, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Ethel Kochsmeier and husband James of Butler, Missouri; and uncles, aunts, cousins, nephew and niece. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Clarence Todd; stillborn brother, Jeffrey Todd; and maternal grandparents, John and Pauline Adams.

Mr. & Miss Snowflake IFF Missouri Pageant Set for December 16th

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report November 19 Thru November 25

11-19-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

VANDALISM-Butler

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

VANDALISM-Butler Deputies took a report of vandalism on west 52 highway.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Amsterdam

ABANDON VEHICLE-County road 9001

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Passaic

HARASSMENT-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

CIVIL SITUATION-Hume

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Passaic

DISTURBANCE-Amsterdam Bates County Deputies responded to a Domestic Disturbance in the RT 1 Amsterdam area.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Passaic

ANIMAL AT LARGE-V HWY

 

11-20-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Adrian

TRAFFIC STOP-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, a citation was issued for failure to register motor vehicle in Rich Hill, MO

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

ALARM BURGLAR-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Amoret

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

FIRE-Amsterdam

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

THEFT-Drexel Bates County Deputies took a report of stolen batteries in the rural Drexel MO. area.  No suspect at this time.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Rich Hill

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-FF HWY

              

11-21-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Passaic

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-Adrian

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT-Drexel-Butler

DISTURBANCE-Rich Hill

CHECK WELL BEING- Butler Deputies responded to a residence in rural Butler in reguards to a domestic dispute and check the well being.

STRANDED MOTORIST-BB HWY

  

11-22-2012

SUICIDAL THREATS / ATTEMPT-Passaic Bates County Deputies responded to the rural Butler MO. area in regards to a deceased male subject.

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-Butler

ASSAULT-Drexel

TRAFFIC STOP-Rich Hill Bates County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, citation issued for failure to register motor vehicle (expired tags) in Rich Hill, MO.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-U HWY

  

11-23-2012

CHECK WELL BEING-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Passaic

MVA HIT & RUN-Hume

CIVIL SITUATION-Butler

DOMESTIC-Passaic Deputies responded to the Passaic area in reference to a disturbance that just occurred, and both parties were separated.

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Passaic

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler Deputies took a report of animal neglect in the RT 5 Butler area.

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Hume

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Drexel

BURGLARY-Butler Deputies took a report of a burglary that occurred in the RT 2 Butler area.

11-24-2012

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

BURGLARY-Butler Deputies took a report of a theft from a barn in the RT 4 Butler area.

TRESPASSING-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Adrian

MVA-71HWY

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Amoret

THEFT-Butler Deputies took a report of a theft from a barn in the RT 4 Butler area.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Hume

                   

11-25-2012

MVA-BHWY

DISTURBANCE-Adrian

MVA-KHWY

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Archie

ANIMAL AT LARGE-AHWY

FIRE-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-52HWY

ALARM-Butler

  

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

November 19, 2012 to November 25, 2012

11-19-2012

STRANDED MOTORIST  

ANIMAL AT LARGE  

   

11-20-2012

DOMESTIC

 

11-21-2012

FRAUD / IDENTITY THEFT

ANIMAL AT LARGE  

 

11-22-2012

AMBULANCE REQUEST

SPEAK TO OFFICER  

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

 

11-23-2012

OPEN DOOR / WINDOW   

11-24-2012

ALARM BURGLAR  

 

11-25-2012

ANIMAL AT LARGE

Adrian Lanes BOWLING NEWS Through November 24, 2012

            Sun Handicap Travel League:

Westchester I-  122.5-057.5

Capri Bowl-       113.5-066.5

Jesters House-   101.5-078.5

Adrian Lanes II-  98.5-081.5

Windsor Lanes-  83.0-097.0

Adrian Lanes I-  78.0-102.0

Westchester  II-  70.0-110.0

NOT Stockton-  53.0-127.0

Nov 18: Jester‘s-Warsaw.

High Game 1^st Set:   Dustin Becker 289, John McCoy 269, David Bruce 257, Dwight Robinson 247, Chris More 245, Brian Allen 245.  High Series 1^st Set:  John McCoy 739, Dustin Becker 724, Chris More 695.  High Game 2^nd Set: John Morris 278, Dustin Becker 266, Patrick Schierholz 257, Steve Sahr 247, Ed Ingerson 244.    High Series 2^nd Set: Dustin Becker 741, John Morris 735, Chris More 697, Josh Yates 663, Ed Ingerson 662, Steve Sahr 661, Luke Feeback 651. Next Month: Westchester Lanes, Harrisonville, Dec 16.

                                                              Sunday 1:30 Youth-Adult:

Sam’s Team-  22.0-10.0

Marissa’s Team-  16.0-08.0

Dakota’s Team-   12.5-11.5

Kennedy Team-   07.5-12.5

Nov 18:  High Game: Ernie Moore 201, Dan Goodrich 205, Nina Moore 161, Laverne Goodrich 147, Ryland Howard 138, Dakota Plumb 87, Brendan Moore 75. High Series:  Ryland Howard 391.

                Sunday 6pm Adult Open:

Camie’s Team-   33.0-11.0

Hanuman-  25.5-18.5

John’s Team-  25.0-19.0

Butler Pharmacy-  20.0-24.0

D & B Trucking-  19.0-25.0

Shadows Keepers-  18.0-26.0

Kershner Heat & AC-  17.5-26.5

CSI: Adrian-  17.0-23.0

                                

Nov 18:  High Game: Dan Goodrich 278, Josh Yates 276, Mat Bridges 256, Camie Kagarice 238, Leroy Kagarice 237, Nick Perkins 224, Butch Corley 222, Dwight Robinson 216, Greg Hilbus 215, Anita Kershner 213, Kyle Osborn 206, Don Chulufas 197, Chulufas 191, Mellenie Estes 191, Amber Shaffer 187, Wanda Parmenter 180, Lisa McQuinn 170, Betty Wisdom 154, Shelby Sutton 150.  High Series: Josh Yates 737, Dan Goodrich 676, Mat Bridges 659, Leroy Kagarice 658, Camie Kagarice 599, Anita Kershner 579, Mellenie Estes 509, Barb Chulufas 506, Wanda Parmenter 506.

Monday 7:30 Men:

Anti-Monkey Butt-  31.0-13.0

Buddy System-  27.0-17.0

The Vacuums-  25.0-19.0

Curt’s Team-  25.0-19.0

Yoss’ Thriftway-  17.0-27.0

Nov 19:  High Game:  Joe Julison 257, Ernie Moore 247, Josh Yates 234, Jeff Doty 223, Richard Frazier 223, Ron Highley 221, Tony Riley 117, Dan Goodrich 212, Bradley Newport 206, Craig Irwin 205, Nick Perkins 203, Curtis Smith 203, Jeff Smith 200. High Series:  Joe Julison 672, Josh Yates 632, Dan Goodrich 618, Ernie Moore 603, Jeff Doty 601. 

Tuesday 10am Women:

Pin Heads-  28.0-20.0

Bowling Buddies- 27.5-20.5

K B J L-  27.5-20.5

Sharon’s Avon-  23.0-25.0

The B B’s-  22.0-26.0

Pin Pals-  22.0-26.0

Jeanne’s Team-  09.0-07.0

Nov 20:  High Game: Colleen Portzen 198, Tina Doll 177, Jan Alexander 167, Betty Smith 165, Debbie Beard 160, Kit Corum 159, Donna Moore 157, Judy Lacy 155, Lorraine Kershner 154, Jean Wilson 153.  High Series: Colleen Portzen 541.

Tuesday 7pm Open:

Kyle’s Team-  32.0-16.0

Robin’s Nest-  27.0-21.0

Carroll Chiropractic-  27.0-21.0

Melanie’s Team-  25.0-23.0

I  QUIT !!-  22.5-21.5

Studio 201-  22.0-26.0

Strike Me-  21.5-26.5

Waiting 4 Rob-  15.0-33.0

Nov 20:  High Game: Josh Yates 264, Dan Goodrich 246, Mat Bridges 236, Nick Perkins 235, Wilson Ausmer 203, Kelly Wernex 202, Kyle Edwards 201, Ernie Moore 189, Davin Hubbard 189, Wade Cumpton 186, Steve Atkin 180, Chelsey Yates 179, Kent Taylor 176, Dee Dee Yates 168, Mitch Mitchell 168, Dana Suarez 167, Joan Wise 161, Mel Taylor 159, Shelby Sutton 156, Leann Cumpton 152, Faith Hutchens 150, Ben Davis 147, Brenda Sue Arnold 106.  High Series:  Mat Bridges 679, Dan Goodrich 639, Josh Yates 628, Kelly Wernex 542.

Wednesday 7pm Men:

Misfits- 32.0-12.0                                                                                                                                                     

Hillbilly Karaoke-  23.0-21.0

Carroll Chiropractic-  21.5-22.5

Kershner Heat &amp AC-  20.0-24.0

Billingsley Service-  19.5-24.5

D & B Trucking-  16.0-28.0

Nov 21:  High Game:  Bill Rhoads 278, John McCoy 268, Jerry Lakey 267, Mat Bridges 243, Jeremy Eidson 229, Josh Yates 228, Robert Greer 221, Clint Schuman 217, Ernie Moore 212, Wilson Ausmer 209, Bill Lunsford 204, Ron Brown 200.  High Series:  Bill Rhoads 759, Jerry Lakey 715, John McCoy 674, Mat Bridges 641, Josh Yates 626, Clint Schuman 615, Robert Greer 613.

Thursday  6:30 Women:

The Bowling Angels-  34.0-10.0

Tabby’s Cats-  26.0-18.0

Schuman Vinyl-  24.0-20.0

Old & Restless-  22.0-22.0

Double Vision-  21.0-23.0

               

Friday Nooners:

    Nov 23:  High Game:  Jeff VanSlyke 221, Sue Merritt 219, Shane Atkin 191, Wilson Ausmer 190, Kelly Wernex 189, Robin Atkin 185, Ross Wainscott 181, Steve Atkin 180, Dale Smith 178, Leroy Foster 178, Jon Atkin 173, Chuck Wyatt 172, Wesley Merritt 166, Gene Atkin 165, Tom Rosekopf 155, Troy Burton 155, Murldene Wyatt 135, Jean Wilson 134, Monica Ausmer 125.   High Series:  Jeff VanSlyke 581, Wilson Ausmer 550, Shane Atkin 511, Kelly Wernex 497.

Friday 4-Game Sweeper:

    Nov 23:  Winners: Erika Myler, Rusty Fisher, Michael Bowman 2329. High Team Game:  Tabitha & Ronnie Gray 637. 

Butler JR.High Wrestling Team Results 11/15/12

    Butler Bears JR High wrestling team traveled to compete in the Oak Grove middle school meet on Thursday, Nov 15, Schools at the event included Oak Grove, Grain Valley, Knob Noster, Higginsville, and Butler.   The Bears wrestled very competitively against the larger schools there.  The Bears were 14-18 overall in matches wrestled.  The next JR High event for the Bears is at 4 pm on Monday, Nov 26, at the Ray-Pec middle school meet.

Individual Results were as follows:

                           8th grade

Austin Alcorn        1 win by fall, 1 loss by fall

Brett Behringer      1 win by fall, 1 win by major-decision

Austin Cooper       2  wins by decision

Reid Davis            2 losses by major-decision       

Dalton Epperson   1 win by fall, 1 loss by fall

Duane Gaylord      1 win by fall, 1 loss by fall

Bryce Hill              2 losses by fall

Dylan Morris         1 win by fall, 1 win by decision

                           7th grade

Quintan Agnew      2 losses by fall

Nathan Baker         1 win by decision, 1 loss by fall

Tyson Bennett       2 losses by fall

Ethan Gardner       1 win by fall, 1 loss by fall

Justin Junge           2 losses by fall

Jacob Shipley        2 losses by fall

Keith Steward        1 win by fall, 1 win by tech-fall

Kenton Taylor       1 win by fall, 1 loss by fall

Obituary - Alicia J. (Chai) Lundberg

    Alicia Jane (Chai) Lundberg, 56, of Lenexa Ks, formerly Harrisonville, Mo died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Atkinson Chapel. Alicia was born May 3, 1956 in Miami, Ok to Robert I. and Amy A. (Cooley) Faucett. A complete obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Appleton City "Christmas in the country" Set for December 1

    The Annual Appleton City Landmarks presents the Christmas in the Country December 1^st. The event will kick off with the Home Tours from 1 to 4 pm. This year’s home will be the residence of Adam and Jamie O’Farrell, Cliff and Donis O’Farrell, Robert and Susan Rotert and the First Christian Church in Appleton City. Tour Tickets are available at the MKT Depot Craft show between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm. The cost is $8.00.

    The day continues with a Craft show to be held in three locations- M-K-T Depot, Durley Hotel and 4^th and Poplar Street. The Appleton City Library will offer refreshments a raffle and book signing by local Author Shari Willis Hadley from 9 am to noon.

    The Kreisler Country Pharmacy and Petals West will be host an open house, with Commercial booths in the Forest Park building.    The Potato Bar Lunch will be served from 11 am to 1 pm at the Appleton City Forest Park Building , lunch will cost $5.00.

    Santa will be in the Appleton City Park from 4-5.The Appleton Christmas in the Country will continue with a Ham and Bean and Chili and Soup Supper from 4:30 to 8:00 at the First Christian Church .

    The evening will wrap up with live Holiday Music from 5:45 to 7:15… the public is invited to come and go as you listen to local musicians perform. That’s the Annual Appleton City Christmas in the Country Saturday December 1.

Positions open for Bates County Health Center Board of Trustee's

Starting December 11, 2012 to January 15, 2013 filing will be open for three positions on the Bates County Health Center Board of Trustees. The positions will be for a four year term. Interested persons who are qualified may file at the County Clerk’s office in the Courthouse between the hours of 8:30-12:00 and 1:00-4:30 weekdays

Butler City Council News NOV 20, 2012

    The City Council news is very sparse, with only one action taken. That was an amendment to the ordinance concerning buildings and building regulations on demolition permits. It says that those permits issued by the building official, shall expire 90 days following the date of issuance, and those persons having an expired permit may apply for a 45-day extension with council approval. Fee for filing an extension shall be ten percent of the original permit fee, but not less than ten dollars.

    One other reminder, actually from the Chamber of Commerce concerning the annual Christmas parade...Registration by those in the parade is set for five p.m., with judging immediately afterward, with the parade reaching the Butler square at a little past six p.m. Other action going on at five p.m. will be the crowning of Little Miss Snowflake and Mr. Jack Frost. Also, at 5:15, the pop chorus will perform on the square, and at 5:45, a community church service will be held, also on the square.

    In conjunction with all that, we remind you that first prize in the parade will be $100 deducted from the winner's December electric bill...$75 to second prize, and $50 to the third place winner. And there is a $10 reduction on the electric bill for all qualified entries in the annual contest.

And that's the picture on the shortened meeting...we remind that the Butler City Council meets each first and third Tuesdays at seven p.m. at City Hall. The public may attend.

Obituary - Frances E. Baker

   

   Graveside services for Frances Elizabeth Baker will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555). Contributions to Happy Hill Church of God.

      Frances E. Baker, age 89 of Butler, Missouri, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born April 8, 1923 to Allen B and Nora Foster Mann in Appleton City, Missouri.

      Frances is survived by a son, Jerry Baker of Butler, Missouri; two grandsons, Steven Baker of Butler, Missouri and Chad Baker and wife Judy of Columbia Falls, Montana; a granddaughter, Christie Bunch and husband Brandon of Adrian, Missouri; and three great-grandchildren, Scott Baker, Kate and Jayce Bunch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; a brother, Allen B. Mann and a nephew, Paul Mann.

A new face behind Bates County Live

We are very pleased to announce that Bates County Live is under new management- Curtis Vail II of Butler recently assumed position of managing editor, bringing with him the enthusiasm and knowledge necessary to provide the news in the same professional manner you're used to. As an added bonus, Curtis is an avid sports fan- be watching for expanded coverage of our local sports teams, too.

Doug Mager has taken position as technical advisor and will continue to assist Mr. Vail until the transition of ownership is completed.

We'd like to congratulate Curtis and welcome him to Bates County Live!

MUSIC EVENT ON DECEMBER 8TH AT GERMANTOWN

   The annual "Spirit of Christmas" will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 8 at Germantown, MO. This non-denominational musical event is in the beautifully decorated historic St. Ludger Church. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin the Christmas season in a building that is on the National Historic Register. For more information contact Donna at 660-679-7867.

Obituary - Robert Vernon Brisbin

  Robert Vernon Brisbin, 94, Nevada, Missouri died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Nevada. Funeral services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Service information will be posted when available.

Obituary - Alfred "Red" Leer

  Funeral services for Alfred "Red" Leer will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, November 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Passaic, Missouri. Contributions to Adrian Christian Church

   Alfred "Red" Ray Leer, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born August 17, 1946 to Clyde Ray and Lucille Anna Dunn Leer in Nevada, Missouri.

   Alfred is survived by his wife, Sandra Leer of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Kelly Reddick of Phoenix, Arizona and Telly Leer and wife Amanda of Clinton, Missouri; two daughters, Trisha Rasberry and fiance' Brandon Stanley of New Caney, Texas and Dawn Tenholder and husband Kenneth of Butler, Missouri; 11 grandchildren and nephews, nieces.

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

St v. Christina L Hill, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 11-19-12.

Thomas Paxton v Janie Carroll, Sharon S Nelson, Rolland Hinshaw & Bambi Shen Hinshaw,  Action To Quiet Title filed.

Thomas Paxton v Ronald & Brenda Heavener, Great Seneca Financial Corp, First Financial Asset Management & LVNV Funding, LLC, Action to Quiet Title filed

St v Brandon C Ryan, I: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, II: Felony possession of drug paraphernalia, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, fined $l00 on Ct. II, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Lab Account,, Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 48 hours in jail and pay for it.

St v. Melissa Renea Miller,  Felony stealing, found guilty, given SIS, placed on probation 5 years,  to pay restitution of $550, pay court costs, Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Charles N Hedrick, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/methamphetamines, II:  Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana, III:  dismissed; IV:speeding; found guilty, Ct. I: given SIS, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory account, to pay $500 fine on Ct. II; to pay $100 fine on Ct. IV;  Defe. To attend and successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed,  to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, Defe. To be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Def.e shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service.

St v. Kristy D Gann, Felony DWR amended to possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines, found guity, sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on 4 years probation, to pay $150 on State Forensic Laboratory Account, pay court costs, Defe. Shall attend an dsuccessfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, Defe. Shall submit to random drug testing, random home/vehicle

Searches, Defe. Shall not possess/consume any alcoholic beverages or be where sold/served.

St v. Luke R O’Banion, probation revoked, sentenced to 3 years in MDOC.

St. v. Douglas Dustin Derry, probation revoked, previous sentence of 7 years in MDOC

Invoked, 120 day call back option, court recommends Institutional Substance Abuse Treatment Program.

St v. John W Danner, Felony stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrently with other sentences.

St. v. John W Danner, Felony sale of controlled substance, marijuana, 2 counts, Ct. II dismissed upon plea to Ct. I—sentenced to 10 years in MDOC. Sentence to be served concurrently with other sentences.

St v. Jason Schroeder, Felony assault, reduced to Misd. Assault, guilty plea, 6 mos. In Bates Cp Kao;. Govem SES, placed on 2 years probation, no contact with victim, pay court costs, 40 hours of community service.

St v. John Steven Lawson, Felony sexual misconduct amended to misdemeanor, guilty plea, given SIS, placed on probation for 2 years, to pay court costs, to perform 80 hours of community service, no contact with victim.

Tuesday Denise Warner v Michael Dale Warner, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Derrick E Frazier v Deborah I Frazier n/k/a IBILOLA, Motion to Enforce Custody Order, or in the alternative, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Motion to Modify Custody filed.

Local 5 day Weather

Today
Mostly sunny and warm
H 68 / L 48
 
Thursday
Mainly cloudy with a shower
H 67 / L 34
 
Friday
Mostly sunny and much colder
H 46 / L 21
 
Saturday
Mostly sunny
H 49 / L 31
 
Sunday
Plenty of sunshine
H 52 / L 34

Butler Junior High Lady Bears Win Sherwood Tournament

The Butler Junior High Lady Bears won the Sherwood Tournament tonight with a victory over Pleasant Hill.. Butler A team beat Drexel and Hogan Prep on Saturday.. Then tonight they beat Sherwood to win the tourney...B team defeated Sherwood and Drexel on Saturday.. Before taking on and beating Pleasant Hill tonight to win the Sherwood Tournament... Good Job Lady Bears..

WILLOW LANE BAKE SALE A SUCCESS THANKS TO THE PUBLIC

Heartland of Willow Lane Fund hosted a bake sale Monday morning, the fund raiser brought in $641.06 dollars for the Brice Eidson benefit fund. The November 19 bake sale provided funds to be donated to the family of the 10 year old boy diagnosed with leukemia. Brice is the son of Tina and Richey Eidson of Adrian. Thanks to the Heartland of Willow Lane employees that prepared the delicious baked goods and to the public for their purchases.

BUTLER BEARS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCRIMAGE

Coach Shannon Gepford would like to invite everyone to a Butler Bears girl’s basketball team scrimmage on Wednesday November 21 beginning at 6pm in the Butler High School Gym. There is no admission and everyone is invited to come out and support the Lady Bears..

Obituary - Carol Sue Thomas

 Funeral services for Carol Sue Thomas will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 23, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. Friday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Sand Ridge Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Contributions made to Family.

   Carol Sue Thomas, age 65 of Butler, Missouri, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born October 27, 1947 to Lester Earl and Hester Orinda Pace Gibbs in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Carol is survived by three daughters, Tammy Thomas and significant other, Eric Moorning of North Kansas City, Missouri, Rhonda Hess and husband Floyd of Archie, Missouri and Karen Thomas of Butler, Missouri; lifetime friend and former husband Robert Thomas of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Darrell Gibbs of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Tyler Hess, Cody Gregg, Kristen Gregg, Courtney Thornburg, Maggie Stark, Jazmin Thomas-Moorning and Jamar Thomas-Moorning; and one great-granddaughter, Courtlynn Terpaning. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Peggy Sibley.

Habitat for Humanity Home underway in Rich Hill

Habitat for Humanity will start another project in the near future. This will be the 6th house built in the area. A home has been purchased in the Rich Hill area and will be refurbished and used as a Habitat for Humanity future home of a qualified candidate.

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides a qualified family to own their own home, without the red tape, and with payments based on your family’s income. 

The 2012 project is now underway and applications are being accepted .Application for a 2 to 3 bedroom home in the Rich Hill area may be picked up at the Rich Hill City Hall, The Rich Hill Family Care Clinic or the Rich Hill Post Office.

Those interested may attend the question and answer forum to pick up applications, Tuesday evening November 27th between 7pm and 9 pm at the 1st Christian Church in Rich Hill. The Church is located on Walnut Street and all interested are asked to enter through the back door of the Church. If you have questions contact Brenda Darr. 660-679-4355.

Bates County Coats for Kids Goal Met for 2012

Larry and Carol Ann Winburn and the DSWA Office extend a sincere “Thank you”, to the community for their gracious donations for the 2012 “ Coats for Kids” Drive this Winter Season. The goal has been met and over 200 coats will be purchased in the near future for children in Bates County. Any additional donations received this year will be used to kick off the 2013 winter fund raising drive for next year or for any last minute requests that come in this year. Thank you for all your donations.

Deadline November 30th to register kids for the news Christmas for Kids Drive

The deadline to register kids for the “Christmas for Kids”  Toy Drive will be November 30. You may register you child at West Central Community Action Agency located at 5 East Dakota street in Butler. The children will be adopted by individual families this year. Be sure to get your kids registered by November 30. Families registering must meet income guidelines. If you have any questions please call 660-679-4108 for more qualification information

Obituary - Wynona "Nonie" Leantha Ford

Wynona (Nonie) Leantha Ford, 78, Adrian, Missouri, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Manor.