CIRCUIT COURT NEWS JUL 28 - AUG 1, 2014‏

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE

Diana L Rich , Clerk

                              

                                  

• Brenda D Schoene v Scott A Schoene, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• Daina K Spangler v Baron Von Spangler, Dissolution of Marriage granted.

• St v Stephanie L Gregory, Felony endangering welfare of child, admitted probation violation, given  SIS revoked, sentenced to 5 yrs in MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years probation .

• St v. Ashley C Bukaty, admitted probation violation, sentenced to MDOC under court ordered detention sanction.

• St v. Zachary King, probation violation admitted, revoked, sentenced to 7 years MDOC, given SES, placed on 5 years supervised probation.

Anyone In Butler Missing a Pink Girls Bike??

A pink girls bike sitting in front of the Casey's Store on Orange Street in Butler. 

The bike has been sitting there since 3am this morning. If this is your bike please come claim it.

Missing Dog in Adrian

Missing since Tuesday evening. 8 month old Yorkie from the area of 7th & Old 71 Hwy in Adrian, MO. 

He is about 8 lbs and has Yorkie coloring and Maltese curled up tail. He is very hyper and loves kids. I miss him terribly and want him back. If you see Toby, please call me. 816-582-7749

Garage Sale In Butler Friday and Saturday

Garage sale this Friday and Saturday 507 West Clark Street in Butler, Mo. Some items we have include 2.5 storage units full, clothes, furniture, jewelry, purses, shoes, medical equipment, walker, cane, electric chair, knee walker, We will be there all day.

Public Service Announcement From Miami R-1 School

 
Please be aware Osage Valley Electric will be doing some line work in the vicinity of the Miami School building on Thursday July 31, 2014

As a result the offices will be closing at approx. 2 PM on Thursday July 31, 2014.

The offices will be open again at 8 AM Friday Aug. 1 to prepare for enrollment,which begins at 9 AM.

Clinton Police Department: Can You Help Solve Vandalism?

 

The Clinton Police Department is investigating a rash of vandalism to city owned property. Specifically, the Clinton Parks and Recreation Department.

Wednesday afternoon the Parks and Recreation Department announced several incidents that have occurred over the past week beginning late last week. Those incidents were confirmed and discussed by Park Director Brad Combs Wednesday afternoon.
"They've been pretty hard on us this in the last week, that's for sure." said Combs by phone Wednesday. "We're not sure if they are related or just what it is."
Late last week the Parks Department discovered what appears to have been an attempted but failed break-in at Wagoner West Field. Combs explained an employee reported an air vent on the concession stand had been tampered with. "They got the thing off to the point they probably realized the hole was smaller than it looked and they could not get through it." said Combs.

At this time the field, used for softball and youth baseball, is not in league use therefore the concession stand is empty. Had the evil doers gained entry they would have found nothing inside to steal.
Over the weekend, a Parks Department truck was damaged in the same area. The truck, a 1997 Ford F150, was being stored on the Street Department lot on East Sedalia St. when all of its windows were broken out. According the Combs, the truck was actually retired from use and he had begun the process of having it declared surplus for a future city/county auction.
A concrete pick-nick table at Optimist Park on East Franklin St. was extensively damaged this week. According to Combs this vandalism took place between approximately 1 p.m. Monday and Wednesday morning.
"We (Parks and Recreation) don't own those," said Combs. "They were donated by the Optimist Club and they are expensive." He estimated the value of the damaged table between $600-$700. He said he "rough" estimate of total damage to department property at approximately $1,500-$2,000
 

Recently several incidents of property damage has occurred to Parks and Rec facilities and vehicles. If you have any information please contact Brad Combs, Parks and Rec Director, at 885-2181 or the Clinton Police Department.
This story is from the Clinton Daily Democrat Facebook page.

Bates County Farm Bureau: Just some facts on Amendment 1

PRESS RELEASE

BATES COUNTY FARM BUREAU

JUST THE FACTS ON AMENDMENT 1

Section 35. That agriculture which provides food, energy, health benefits, and security is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri's economy. To protect this vital sector of Missouri's economy, the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in farming and ranching practices shall be forever guaranteed in this state, subject to duly authorized powers, if any, conferred by article VI of the Constitution of Missouri.

FACT:Amendment 1 was passed out of the state legislature with bipartisan support.

FACT: 6 of 8 Missouri U.S. Representatives are endorsing amendment 1, including Vicky Hartzler and Emanuel Cleaver.

FACT: MO Attorney General Chris Koster is traveling Missouri promoting amendment 1.

FACT: The law in the state of Missouri limits foreign ownership of farm land to 1%.

FACT: Missouri Farm Bureau is strongly opposed to foreign ownership of farmland. If this amendment actually promoted foreign ownership Farm Bureau would not be supporting it. 

FACT: The last line of amendment 1 insures county government’s ability to regulate agriculture.

FACT: The Humane Society of the United States (an out of state animal rights group) has spent $375,000 so far opposing amendment 1.

FACT:Missouri pork, cattlemen, soybean, corn growers, dairy, veterinary medical, pet breeders, sheep, sporting dog, equine, and vocational agriculture teachers associations all support amendment 1.

FACT: Missouri Chamber of Commerce as well as the Columbia Chamber of Commerce support amendment 1.

FACT: MFA Inc., FCS Financial, Missouri Rural Electric Cooperatives, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri support amendment 1.

FACT: The Humane Society of the United States, The Sierra Club, and the Coalition for the Environment (all out of state groups) oppose amendment 1. 

These are the facts. They are completely verifiable. Now it is up to you, who are you going to believe, out of state activist groups or your fellow Missourians?

We respectfully ask you to go to the polls on August 5^th and vote yes on amendment 1.

Thank you,

Bates County Farm Bureau

Weekly Soccer Game In Butler

Adult (18+) soccer game. Soccer fields, 7pm, each Saturday evening. Bring water, cleats and shin guards if you have them. Everyone is welcome! If you've played, come. If you have never played, but love soccer, come. If you have never watched it or played, come! Contact Gen with any questions: (816)284-9719

Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrest Report 7/30/2014

• On 7/30/14 around 10:30pm The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 45 year old Melany J. Ghys of Butler, Missouri. She was arrested on 1.) Felony possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) 2.) Unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Bates County Jail and later released.

Courtesy of http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I220998A

Electric City Soccer Club 2014 Fall Sign Ups

Butler Elementary Back to School Night

The Back to School night for the Butler Elementary School  is Tuesday, August 19th. We are going to do an open house format from 6p.m.-8p.m. 

We will all be there for the full time, but will try to stagger the traffic with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades from 6p.m.-7p.m. and 4th, 5th, and 6th grades from 7p.m.-8p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

UPDATE: Investigators Trying To Identify Body Found At Stockton Lake Sunday

Investigators are still working to identify the body of an adult man found Sunday by a couple hiking Crabtree Cove at Stockton Lake. Cedar County chief deputy sheriff Jason Johnson says it appeared the body had been there two or three days. The FBI was asked for assistance because the body was found on land owned by the Federal Government. 

FBI spokeswoman Bridgett Patton says the man was approximately five-feet-11-inches tall, weighed about 170 pounds with reddish blonde and light brown hair and a possible goatee and he was wearing lace-up sneakers. 

Anyone with information about the death is requested to call the sheriff's office at Stockton, 417-276-5133.

Henry County Sheriffs Office Stolen Vehicle Alert

The Henry County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate a stolen black in color 1970 Dodge Dart, 2 door with white stripe and a 1969 Plymouth GTX no license information. The vehicles was taken from Calhoun, Missouri today. 

A white 2000 model Chevrolet truck with Harley Davidson logo in the back window was seen around the area. 

If you have any information on the stolen vehicles or the location of the Chevrolet pickup please call the Henry County Sheriffs Office (660) 885-5587.

Tuesday's vote- Be informed!

Tuesday's election holds plenty of anticipation for local hopefuls and some very, (albeit very, very!) hot subjects on the ballot. We highly recommend researching to make an informed decision on each item. Links are to BallotPedia, a straightforward, non partisan web site with detailed information on each subject:

Amendment 1 - "Right To Farm" see full details and more here

Amendment 5 - "Right To Bear Arms" see full details and more here

Amendment 7 - "Temporary Road Tax" see full details and more here

Amendment 8 - "Veterans Lottery Ticket" see full details and more here

Amendment 9 - "Secure Electronic Data" see full details and more here



Voting places (polls open 6 am to 7 pm):

Amsterdam Precinct: Highway Y & Walnut Street, Amsterdam (Miami R-1) Voters in West Point & Elkhart Townships will vote at the Amsterdam Community Center. Note: all of West Boone Township votes at the Drexel Community Center in Drexel.

Amoret Precinct: Highway 52 & Main Street, Amoret (Miami R-1) Voters in Homer & Charlotte Townships will vote at the Amoret Community Center.

Ballard Precinct: Rt 1, Box 497, Butler (Ballard R-2) All voters in the district will vote at the Ballard school.

Adrian North Precinct: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3 & Archie R-5) All voters in Deer Creek North will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Adrian South Precinct: Old Hwy 71 South, Adrian (Adrian R-3) Voters in Deer Creek South, East Boone, Grand River, Elkhart, Mound, & Shawnee Townships will vote at the Adrian Optimist Building.

Rich Hill North Precinct: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage North, Lone Oak, Pleasant Gap, Hudson, and Prairie Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill. Note: All of Rockville Township votes at Rockville Community Center.

Rich Hill South Precinct: 6th & Walnut Street, Rich Hill (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Osage South, New Home South, & Howard Townships will vote at the American Legion Building in Rich Hill.
Foster Precinct: 9th Street, Foster (Rich Hill R-4) Voters in Walnut Township will vote at the Foster Community Center. Note: Voters in Walnut Township Hume R-8 will vote in Hume.

Butler 1 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 1, Shawnee, & Summit Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 2 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 2, Elkhart, & Charlotte Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 3 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Ward 3, New Home North, Lone Oak, & Pleasant Gap Townships will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Butler 4 Precinct: 420 S Fulton, Butler (Butler R-5) Voters in Mt Pleasant Township Ward 4 will vote in the Butler High School Gymnasium

Passaic Precinct: Highway F, Passaic (Butler R-5) Voters in Mound Township will vote at the Passaic Methodist Church. Note: Voters in Mound Township, Adrian R-3 will vote in Adrian.

Hume Precinct: 100 S. 2nd Street, Hume (Hume R-8) Votes in Howard and Walnut Townships will vote at the Hume Community Center.

Hudson Precinct: Rt. 3, Appleton City, Highway 52E and Highway W (Hudson R-9) All voters in the district will vote at the Hudson School.

Rockville Precinct: Osage Street, Rockville (Appleton City R-2 & Rich Hill R-4) All voters in Rockville Township will vote at the Rockville Community Center.

Drexel Precinct: 410 E. Bates, Drexel (Drexel R-4 & Miami R-1) All voters in West Boone Township will vote at the Drexel Community Center.

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Gaylord Gardens of Rural Butler Chemical Free Tomatoes

 Are you looking for some great chemical free tomatoes $1 a pound?? Well Bates County Live has found the place Gaylord Gardens in rural Butler for all your fresh produce needs and the prices are awesome. Give Richard a call at 660 227 9421.

Pettis County escapee captured this morning in Sedalia

Brandon McGee

The Pettis County Sheriffs Deputies captured  29 year old Brandon McGee this morning at a residence in east Sedalia. He was arrested without incident, McGee had been on the run since late Thursday evening after successfully escaping from the Pettis County Jail.

Jail staff discovered a control insert removed from a shower stall shortly before 10pm Thursday, and found McGee missing from the cell area.  He was able to fit through the insert opening, which led to a service corridor and escaped through the exterior service door entrance.

On Friday, charges were filed against McGee for escape with no bond. Deputies have been diligently pursuing McGee since his escape and that hard work helped lead to this morning's capture.

Stolen Vehicle Out of Belton Maybe In Our Area

The Belton Police Department has issued a stop and hold on a Silver 2002 Chrysler Sebring that was taken from a home in Belton this evening around 11:00p.m. after some type of disturbance or altercation. 

The vehicle had 2 children in the back seat when it was taken and could be heading towards the Clinton Area. It's unknown the age of the children at this time. 

The license plate number on the vehicle is KK3 - X1R. If you see this vehicle please contact your local authorities or The Belton Police Department at (816) 331-5522.

Rural Nevada Man Sentenced in Bates County Circuit Court

Thomas J Toothaker

A rural Nevada man has been sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for the possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. 31-year-old Thomas Toothaker pleaded guilty last week in Bates County circuit court and was sentenced to five years for the possession and four years for resisting arrest, concurrent with time he received in Vernon County circuit court. Toothaker pleaded guilty in late May in Vernon County circuit court to the unlawful possession of a firearm and the distribution, delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance and was sentenced to four years for the unlawful firearms possession and five years for the illegal drug distribution/delivery/manufacture conviction.

Obituary - Billy John Osborn

Billy John Osborn, 87, Archie, Missouri, died Monday, July 28, 2014 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, Missouri. Masonic services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 9233 Ward Parkway, Suite 201, Kansas City, MO 64114.

1 vehicle accident U Highway South of Foster

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along The Bates County Sheriff's office and Bates County EMS and Foster Fire Department is in route to a 1 vehicle accident on  U Highway and County Road 6007 South of Foster.

The accident is non injury and the cause of the accident was a bee sting on the driver. She did use a EpiPen but it didn't work. Unknown at this time if she is going to be transported by EMS or not. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

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Nevada Police Department: Theft Report

The theft of numerous chainsaws and chainsaw blades from a Nevada business was reported to the Nevada Police Department Monday. Captain Casey Crain says the theft apparently happened sometime between 4:00 and 11:39 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the business in the 1100 block of E. Austin Boulevard. 

Also stolen was a white 2005-model Chevy truck that was found by Vernon County sheriff's deputies outside the city of Nevada. It had been burned. Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call the Nevada Police Department, 417-448-5100.

UPDATE: Natural Gas Leak On Wix Lane In Butler Unfounded

Around 9:00 am this morning the Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities responded to Wix Lane in South Butler on the report of a strong smell of gas in the area. 

When crews arrived on scene no gas leak was found in the area.

Food Fair Rich Hill: Huge Shipment of Pineapples

Food Fair Rich Hill Pineapples

Food Fair in Rich Hill has just got in a HUGE shipment of PINEAPPLE and we have them priced to sell FAST!! 

Tuesday only, come in and pick up this island favorite for only $1.89 each!! No limit!!

MoDOT/Southwest Road Report for Tuesday, July 29

• Bates County

I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed in areas between Archie and Rich Hill. Resurfacing.
 

• Henry County 

Southbound Route 13/52 Bridge Replacement Over Truman Lake South of Clinton:TRAFFIC SHIFT: Head-to-head traffic in northbound lanes of Route 13. One lane open in each direction with southbound traffic shifted to one northbound lane. Equipment entering and leaving work areas. Speed limit reduced to 55 mph
Completion: Winter 2014
Route H: One-lane traffic in areas west of Montrose. Laying long patches.

• St. Clair County

Route 13/82 Interchange Project in Osceola:
SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 13 RAMPS OPEN at Route 82 Route 82 remains CLOSED on the east side of Route 13
Lane closings on Route 13 possible at times Completion: Fall 2014
Route 13: Lane closings in areas between Route 54 near Collins and the Greene/Polk county line south of Bolivar. Resurfacing.
Routes C, U and NN: Lane closings in areas near Iconium. Laying long patches.

•  Vernon County

I-49: One northbound and/or one southbound lane closed over the railroad tracks in Nevada. Bridge work.
Route 54: One eastbound and/or one westbound lane closed over the railroad tracks in Nevada. Bridge work.
Route B: ROAD CLOSED over Clear Creek east of Sheldon. Bridge deck replacement. (Completion: late August)

Possible Natural Gas Leak On Wix Lane In Butler

The Butler Fire Department along with Liberty Utilities  is in route to a possible Natural Gas Leak in Butler. The location of this Natural Gas Leak is on Wix Lane on the South side of Butler. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Cass County Sheriffs Office: Sobriety Checkpoint

 The Cass County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the month of August. 

This special enforcement is designed to make roadways safer and increase public awareness of the hazards of drinking and driving. "By removing intoxicated drivers from the roadways we can decrease the potential for motor vehicle accidents," said Sheriff Dwight Diehl. 

Partial funding for this project comes from a traffic safety grant program administered by the Highway Safety Division of the Missouri Department of Transportation. Normal traffic flow will not be severely interrupted, and delays will be minimal. The patience, cooperation, and understanding of all motorists will help make the highways safer for all drivers and passengers.

UPDATE: FBI to help in investigation of Body Found Near Stockton Lake

STOCKTON, Mo. - A couple on a hike found a body on Sunday afternoon at Crabtree Cove on Stockton Lake.  The body belonged to a man but investigators say they don't know his identity.

The discovery was about 4 p.m.   Cedar County sheriff's deputies and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rangers started investigating but then called the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  The Highway Patrol asked the FBI to investigate the death because the man's body was on federal property.

Cedar County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jason Johnson estimated the body had been there two to three days.  The FBI removed the body about 11:30 p.m. Sunday.  An autopsy is scheduled in Springfield on Tuesday. Bates County Live will update this when more information becomes available.

Weather Update: Cool, Dry Weather Continues

While the unseasonably pleasant temperatures are expected to continue through the week, rain will also continue to elude us through the foreseeable future. Just a few light showers are possible tonight into early Wednesday, and should stay mainly southwest of the KC metro area.

Harrisonville Police Department: Telephone scam being conducted in Harrisonville

The Harrisonville Police Department wants to warn citizens of a telephone scam being conducted in Harrisonville by a company, "Collections and Disconnect." So far the calls originate from 1-866-978-8068 or 1-866-978-7856. The telemarketer claims they are from KCP&L or surrounding electric companies and that your electricity is past due and in jeopardy of interruption. The telemarketer claims to avoid interruption, immediate payment is due in various high dollar increments. They request payment in form of check or "Green Dot" card from a drug store. 

Remember to contact your electric provider for your most up to date billing information before sending any money. Also be aware of any company only accepting payment in form of check or payment card such as "Green Dot" cards or money orders.

If you receive any suspicious calls, contact KCP&L at 1-888-471-5275 to confirm that the person requesting the payment or your credit information is employed by KCP&L.

Congratulations in order for Greg Mullinax

Bates County Live would like to send Congratulations to Greg Mullinax owner of The Mullinax Funeral Home in Butler and Drexel was recently featured in a national Funeral Director publication in recognition of their very stable prearrangement program. Greg is also a great sponsor of Bates County Live and makes it possible for us to bring you up to the minute news. Good Job on your great service MullinaxFuneral Home.

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Miami Highschool enrollment schedule

Seniors: August 1, 2014 9AM-12 Noon

Juniors August 1, 2014 1PM-3PM

Soph August 4, 2014 9AM-12 Noon

Fresh August 4, 2014 1PM-3PM

8th August 5, 2014 9AM-12 Noon

New Student Enrollment BOTH Elem. and Jr High/High School:
August 1st,4th,& 5th 9AM-!2 Noon and 1PM-3PM

7th Grade Orientation and Enrollment
August 11th, 2014 6PM- 8PM

ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
August 11th, 2014 6:30PM- 8PM
First day of School
August 13th, 2014 EARLY OUT-12:30 PM Dismissal

 

2014 Annual Linn County Fair & Rodeo also Demoliton Derby

 

Butler High school Enrollment Schedule

Butler JH/HS 2014-2015 Schedule Pick-Up Information/New Student Enrollment Information

SENIOR INFORMATION

Seniors must pick up their schedules in the counselor’s office.  At that time, all seniors will complete a survey and briefly meet with the counselor regarding graduation status and post-secondary plans.  Seniors may pick up their schedules between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

•  Monday, August 4

STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-11 INFORMATION

The following dates have been scheduled for students in grades 8-11 to pick up their schedules and get locker assignments for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.  Report to the high school principal’s office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:*

•  Juniors Monday, August 4  - 1:00-3:00
•  Sophomores Tuesday, August 5 – 8:30-11:30
•  Freshman Tuesday, August 5 – 1:00-3:00
•  8th Grade  Wednesday, August 6 – 8:30-11:30

*Students with scheduling conflicts or those students who wish to change their schedules should report to the counselor’s office immediately after picking up their schedules in the main office.  

7TH GRADE ORIENTATION

7th Grade Orientation for students and their parents will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Butler High School Auditorium.  During the orientation, students will receive their schedules and locker assignments.  

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

New student enrollment takes place in the high school counselor’s office from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:

•  Tuesday, August 12
•  Wednesday, August 13

A parent must accompany the student and bring a copy of the student’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency, social security number, and if possible, school records and credit information.

JOB OPENING IN BUTLER: Max Motors Of Butler Looking To Add To Sales Team

We are Looking to add to our Sales Team at Max Motors in Butler. 

If you or anybody you know is interested, contact Josh at Max Motors about this great opportunity! 660-679- 6567

Obituary - Joseph Wayne Padley

Joseph Wayne Padley

 
Graveside services for Wayne Padley will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Myers Cemetery near Appleton City, Missouri. There is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Myers Cemetery. Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555)

Joseph Wayne Padley, age 65 of Appleton City, Missouri died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born April 22, 1949 to Joseph William and Lillian Ada Colson Padley in Butler, Missouri.

Wayne is survived by one brother, Vernon Padley and wife Marlo of Butler, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Terry Smalley of Butler, Missouri; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Janice Smalley; and a nephew, Justin Padley.

Public Service Announcement: Bates County Nostalgia Band In Concert Tonight

The Bates County Nostalgia Band in concert at Butler City Park tonight, Monday, July 28 @ 7:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music, and ice cream will be available too. Hope to see ya there!!

Obituary - Ralph Dean Heckadon

 Ralph Dean Heckadon, Carthage and formerly of the Bates County area, passed away Saturday, July 26, at Freeman-West Hospital, Joplin, at the age of 86. Arrangements are under direction of Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, and services are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. 

The family receives friends between one and two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Heuser Funeral Home

Butler Police Department looking for Stolen Trailer

The Butler Police Department took a report this morning of a stolen 1989 5x12 homemade utility trailer which is white in color. 

The trailer was stolen sometime this weekend between Friday and today from the corner of Prospect Street and Mill Street In Butler. If you see this trailer please contact the Butler Police Department 660-679-6131.

DON'T FORGET! Sales tax holiday this coming weekend...

The Missouri 'back to school' sales tax holiday begins on the first Friday in August and continues through the following Sunday. This year, the three-day holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only. Get more info on the DOR web site here, and the video below will also tell you more:

Bates County Sheriffs Office Activity Report 7/21 - 7/ 27 - 2014

BATES COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ACTIVITY REPORT

July 21, 2014 ANIMAL AT LARGE – AMSTERDAM AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL On 7/21/14 Deputies responded to a Deceased person in rural Rich Hill. CALL FOR SERVICE– PASSAIC CHECK WELL BEING – ADRIAN WANTED SUBJECT – RICH HILL CALL FOR SERVICE – ADRIAN TRAFFIC STOP – BUTLER SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER DOMESTIC – RICH HILL CIVIL SITUATION – BUTLER July 22, 2014 AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL CIVIL STAND BY – BUTLER AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL CIVIL STAND BY – RICH HILL AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL IDENTITY THEFT – ADRIAN WANTED SUBJECT – RICH HILL SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER ABANDON VEHICLE – ARCHIE July 23, 2014  TRANSPORT – DREXEL On 07/23/2014 Deputies arrested Marshal M Samples on a warrant from Bates County. From Bates County and a Butler PD warrant. NOISE – DREXEL AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN CHECK WELL BEING – PASSAIC HARASSMENT – ADRIAN AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – PASSAIC On 7-23-14, Deputies towed an abandoned vehicle east of Passaic. AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL ANIMAL ABUSE – BUTLER On 07/23/2014 Deputies responded to the Virginia, Bates County, Mo area for possible animal neglect/abuse. REPOSSESSION – ARCHIE CALL FOR SERVICE – HUME SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – RICH HILL ANIMAL AT LARGE – RICH HILL July 24, 2014 TRAFFIC HAZARD – BUTLER SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – PASSAIC TRAFFIC STOP – ADRAIN SMOKE INVESTIGATION – ADRIAN SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – BUTLER TRESPASSING – ARCHIE On 07-24-2014 Deputies responded to a report of trespassing in the Archie area. AMBULANCE REQUEST – HUME DISTURBANCE – FOSTER SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE – BUTLER AMBULANCE REQUEST – BUTLER DISTURBANCE – ADRIAN On 07/24/2014 Deputies responded to a property damage call near Adrian, Bates County, Missouri. THEFT – BUTLER DISTURBANCE – RICH HILL LOST AND FOUND ITEM – RICH HILL ABANDON VEHICLE – RICH HILL AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN On 07/24/2014 Deputies assisted MSHP on a traffic stop in Adrian and arrested Jeffrey Hicks on 3 felony warrants from Bates County and a Butler PD warrant. July 25, 2014 TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL THREATS – ADRIAN On 07-25-2014 Deputies took a report of threats outside the Adrian area. FOLLOW UP – PASSAIC SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER MVA NON INJURY – APPLETON CITY NOISE – ROCKVILLE TRAFFIC STOP – AMORET TRAFFIC STOP – ADRIAN TRAFFIC STOP – ROCKVILLE On 07/25/2014 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Rockville and arrested the driver for suspicion of DWI. July 26, 2014 MVA WITH INJURIES – MERWIN ABANDON VEHICLE – FOSTER CHECK WELL BEING – AMORET TRAFFIC STOP – AMSTERDAM CONTROLLED BURN – RICH HILL SPEAK TO OFFICER – BUTLER CIVIL STANDBY – FOSTER CONTROLLED BURN – BALLARD ANIMAL AT LARGE – BALLARD AMBULANCE REQUEST – ADRIAN AGENCY ASSIST – ROCKVILLE TRAFFIC STOP – ROCKVILLE On 07-26-2014 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Rockville area and issued multiple citations. CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL PROWLER – HUME CHECK WELL BEING – RICH HILL July 27, 2014 TRAFFIC STOP – RICH HILL AGENCY ASSIST – ADRIAN NOISE – ADRIAN AMBULANCE REQUEST – HUME AMBULANCE REQUEST – RICH HILL VEHICLE FIRE – FOSTER AMBULANCE REQUEST – HUME FOLLOW UP – BUTLER On 07-27-2014 Deputies arrested a sex offender who was non-complaint with registration in the Butler area. THREATS – BUTLER On 07-27-14 a Bates County Deputy Sheriff was dispatched to the south east part of Bates County in reference to verbal threats. DEBRIS ON ROADWAY – BUTLER AMBULANCE REQUEST – URICH Rich Hill Activity Report July 21, 2014 to July 27, 2014 July 21, 2014 AMBULANCE REQUEST WANTED SUBJECT DOMESTIC July 22, 2014 AMBULANCE REQUEST AMBULANCE REQUEST CIVIL STAND BY AMBULANCE REQUEST WANTED SUBJECT July 23, 2014 AMBULANCE REQUEST SUSPICOUS ACTIVITY ANIMAL AT LARGE July 24, 2014 DISTURBANCE LOST AND FOUND ITEM ABANDON VEHICLE July 25, 2014 TRAFFIC STOP July 26, 2014 CONTROLLED BURN CHECK WELL BEING CHECK WELL BEING July 27, 2014 TRAFFIC STOP AMBULANCE REQUEST