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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Pic of the week


Our pic of the week comes from 2nd and Virginia streets in Adrian. A bush growing out of the attic vent of this abandoned house actually looks quite healthy...

Plain-speak on Proposition C

Bates County Live has been talking with local folks to get a feel of whether or not there is an understanding of how Proposition C works. For some, there has been understandable confusion; others quickly voiced their opinion; for those who are still unsure, here is how your vote will count:

A ‘yes’ vote will amend Missouri law to deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services. The amendment will also modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies.
A ‘no’ vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding private health insurance, lawful healthcare services and the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies. If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes, according of verbiage on the ballot.
 

In short, a YES vote will say no to government run health care in Missouri.

While Kansas City conservative radio talk show hosts urge voters to mark "Yes on C, screw D.C", as to keep Government run health care at bay, others feel there is a very strong need for some type of health care reform while national health care coverage may not be the best way, but its a start.
For those without health insurance, Government run health insurance may be the only answer.

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Local forecast - more steam









Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Accident at Citizen's Bank in Adrian


Authorities investigated a crash this evening around 5:00 pm at the Citizen's Bank in Adrian. A car jumped the curb and ran into the front of the building; the driver was not injured but was reportedly issued a citation. Damage was limited to the front of the building.

(photo courtesy of Chance Gregory)

Thunderstorm watch for Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for Bates County in effect until 9 pm.

See  current radar, click here

Obituary - Nadine Wackerman

Funeral services for Nadine Wackerman will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Larry Heenan officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

Leatha Nadine Wackerman, age 90 of Overland Park, Kansas formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, July 30, 2010 at Sunrise Senior Living in Overland Park. She was born March 22, 1920 to Clarence Elmer and Millie Josephene Smith Marshall in Adrian, Missouri.

Nadine is survived by three sons, Kenneth Wackerman and wife Vicki of Butler, Missouri, Carl Wackerman of Spokane, Washington and James Wackerman and wife Vickie of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Sharon Wayland and husband Tim of Olathe, Kansas; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Obituary - Karen Greer

Cremation memorial services for Karen Greer will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Steve Kmetz officiating. No visitation. Inurnment at a later date in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions to American Lung Association.

Karen Sue Greer, age 63 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born March 30, 1947 to Raymond Noah and Anise Ryan Filer in Norwood, Missouri.

Karen is survived by two sons, Keith Patrick and wife Heather of Warrensburg, Missouri and Mike Patrick and wife Cynthia of Butler, Missouri; three brothers, Bill Filer of Crain, Missouri, Robert Filer and wife Jaide of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Duane Filer and wife Nancy of Little Elm, Texas; three sisters, Doris Holder and husband Delbert of Republic, Missouri, Bonnie Kmetz and husband Steve of Salina, Kansas and Vera Gonzales and husband Phillip of Kansas City, Missouri; adopted daughter, Carla Stephens of Butler, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Cassandra, Torie, Robyn, Skylar, Brenna, Brendin, Karli, Brittany, Amanda and Colton; and two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Kyrsten. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband G.R. Greer.

Enrollment Schedule for Rich Hill schools

August 19 marks the first day of school in Rich Hill and there will be quite a bit of activity prior to that date:
6th to 8th grade enrollment - August 6th, 8 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 4pm in the counselor's office
Senior enrollment - August 9th, 8 am to 12 pm
Junior enrollment - August 9th, 1 pm to 4 pm
Sophomore enrollment - August 10, 8 am to 12 pm
Freshmen enrollment - August 10, 1 pm to 4 pm; orientation 6 to 7 pm in the gym


Don't forget tax free weekend for school supplies the first weekend in August. Also, there are free athletic physicals for Bates County students at Butler High School, more info is available here.

Cloudy, hot










Today
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index readings around 108 in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Notice -from the Bates County office of Collector/Treasurer


NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES
STATE OF MISSOURI  )
    )SS
COUNTY OF BATES    )
Take notice that I, the undersigned JIM PLATT, County Treasurer and Collector of Bates County, in compliance with the laws of the State of Missouri relating to collection of delinquent and back taxes and providing for foreclosure sale and redemption of delinquent property and amendments thereto, shall beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
August 23, 2010
At the East front door of the Court House in Butler, Missouri and continuing from day to day until all delinquent and advertised lands have been offered for sale at public auction for delinquent taxes, the following described Real Estate in Bates County, Missouri against which taxes, penalties, and costs are due for the respective years and in the respective amounts set out following each tract.  So much of each said tract shall be sold as will be necessary to discharge said taxes, penalties, and costs, and Tax Certificates will be issued to each purchaser of part or all of any said tract, all as provided by said act.
Notice of Tax Certificate Sale as of 6th August 2010
DEER CREEK
03-000-00-000-000-003000
LONG VIEW COMMUNICATIONS
209 ELDEN ST STE 206
HERNDEN, VA 20170
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  IMPROVEMENT ON LEASED LAND: HEAD-END ANTENNA IN TWP 42 RNG 31, CITY LIMITS OF ADRIAN
UNPAID TAXES DUE:  2007-$2413.47, 2008-$2105.46, 2009-$1827.23 TOTAL: $6346.16
03-080-33-040-036-004000
LEX KENNEDY
PO BOX 6
ADRIAN, MO 64720
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOT 8, HOUSTON’S 1ST ADDN., SEC 33 TWP 42 RNG 31, CITY OF ADRIAN
UNPAID TAXES DUE:  2007-$277.68, 2008-$222.60, 2009-$193.03 TOTAL: $693.31
03-080-34-020-001-001000
JESSE W CONNER
PO BOX 215
ADRIAN, MO 64720
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  PART OF SW ¼ NW ¼ BGN AT THE NW COR, GREENWELL ADDN, SEC 34 TWP 42 RNG 31, CITY OF ADRIAN
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$1236.95, 2008-$1068.26, 2009-$927.12 TOTAL: $3232.33
EAST BOONE
04-060-13-000-000-002000
DAVID & CHRISTINE L BERRY
RT 2 BOX 254
ADRIAN, MO 64720
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  N 100 AC NW ¼ EXC R/W PUB RD, SEC 13 TWP 42 RNG 32
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$408.93, 2008-$338.42, 2009-$293.41 TOTAL: $1040.76
04-060-13-000-000-002018
DAVID & CHRIS  BERRY
RT 2 BOX 254
ADRIAN, MO 64720
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  N 100 AC NW ¼ EXC R/W PUB RD, SEC 13 TWP 42 RNG 32
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$2273.05, 2008-$1982.34, 2009-$1719.59 TOTAL: $5974.98
WEST BOONE
05-000-00-000-000-006000
PC ONE CABLE
17 S FRANKLIN TURNPIKE
RAMSEY, NJ 07446
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  IMPROVEMENT ON LEASED LAND IN CITY LIMITS OF DREXEL, SEC 6 TWP 42 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$408.54, 2008-$351.29, 2009-$306.49 TOTAL: $1066.32
05-090-32-030-001-002000
MARY REDMOND
3500 HOLIDAY DR
LINN VALLEY, KS 66040
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 18-22, BLK 5, ALSO S ½ ALLEY LY N OF AND ADJ OF LOTS 18-22, ORIGINAL TOWN, CITY OF MERWIN, SEC 32 TWP 42 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$229.98, 2008-$178.00, 2009-$156.82 TOTAL: $564.80
WEST POINT
06-040-20-010-003-008010
RONNIE D WILSON & RITA L WILSON
RT 1 BOX 242H
AMSTERDAM, MO 64723
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 7, 8, 9, BLK 16, AMSTERDAM, SEC 20 TWP 41 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$268.23, 2008-$220.32, 2009-$194.48 TOTAL: $683.03
06-040-20-040-005-001000
SHIRLEY A FRITTS
RT 1 BOX 237
AMSTERDAM, MO 64723
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 1-4 ALSO N ½ ALLEY LYING S OF AND ADJ TO LOTS 1-4, AMSTERDAM, BLK 18, SEC 20 TWP 41 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$285.23, 2008-$235.72, 2009-$208.07 TOTAL: $729.02
MOUND
08-080-33-000-000-009000
LARRY A & BLENNA S STUBBS
RT 2 BOX 227
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  SE ¼ SE ¼ LYING W OF HWY & E OF RR R/W IN SEC 33 TWP 41 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$952.62, 2008-$810.85, 2009-$704.10 TOTAL: $2467.57
DEEPWATER
11-060-24-000-000-010030
M CHAD LONGHOFER
RT 3 BOX 199
MONTROSE, MO 64770
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  ALL THAT PART OF SW ¼ NW ¼ LYING N & W OF PUBLIC RD IN SEC 24 TWP 40 RNG 29
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$163.03, 2008-$121.53, 2009-$105.50 TOTAL: $390.06
MT. PLEASANT
13-050-22-010-043-007000
KIMBERLY ANN ADCOCK
LORI ADCOCK J/T
3 N WATER ST
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  N 77’ W 81’ LOT 4 MONTGOMERY’S 3RD ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 22 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$274.43, 2008-$218.27, 2009-$189.59 TOTAL: $682.29
13-050-22-010-046-008000
RONALD & BRENDA HEAVENER
16108 E 32ND ST
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  PT SW ¼ NE ¼ BGN 264’ W OF SE COR, TH W 66’, N 165’ E 66’ S 165’ TO POB (EXC RD R/W) METES & BOUNDS, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 22 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$599.81, 2008-$503.19, 2009-$437.29 TOTAL: $1540.29
13-050-22-020-004-005000
ROY VERMILLION ESTATE
RT 4
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  W 10’ LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6, WEST SIDE ADDN, BLK 2
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$151.42, 2008-$110.56, 2009-$95.95 TOTAL: $357.93
13-060-23-020-015-012000
WILLIAM & MARION BLACKMORE
604 E DAKOTA
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  PART SE ¼ NW ¼ BEGINNING 353’ N & 100’ E OF SW COR TH E 120’, N 135’, W 120’, S 135’ TO POB, METES & BOUNDS, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$95.28, 2008-$61.38, 2009-$53.18 TOTAL: $209.84
13-060-23-020-016-001000
REGINA ADAMS
RUBY R SWEETS
604 W 10TH ST APT 301
KANSAS CITY, MO 64105
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  E ¼ LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 12 COGSWELL ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$71.20, 2008-$40.30, 2009-$34.84 TOTAL: $146.34
13-060-23-020-039-008000
CRYSTAL J YOUNG
304 E FT SCOTT
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  W ½ OF E 76.59’ OF W 153.18’ OF BLK 55 PROPER ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$210.26, 2008-$162.06, 2009-$140.73 TOTAL: $513.05
13-060-23-030-002-011000
BOBBY D THOMAS
209 S BROADWAY
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  PART NE ¼ SW ¼ BEGINNING 523.28’ N SW COR TH E 190’ S 106’ E 43’ N 208.65’ W 233’ S 102.64’ TO POB, METES & BOUNDS, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$671.11, 2008-$565.62, 2009-$491.56 TOTAL: $1728.29
13-060-23-030-015-013000
JANIE CARROLL
415 S MECHANIC
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  PART OF BLK 1 BGN 70’S OF INTER. E LINE MECHANIC ST. WITH N LINE LOT 5 E 164’ S 60’ W 164’ TO POB BLK 1 HARPERS ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$352.87, 2008-$286.96, 2009-$249.31 TOTAL: $889.14
HOMER
15-040-20-040-001-002010
MICHAEL E WISDOM
PO BOX 114
AMORET, MO 64722
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  W 100’ LOTS 7-12 & 60’ ON THE N SIDE OF DESCRIBED PROPERTY BLK 6 ORGINAL TOWN AMORET IN SEC 20 TWP 40 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$675.15, 2008-$588.61, 2009-$519.32 TOTAL: $1783.08
NEW HOME
17-032-07-000-000-003000
MAYDE THOMAS ESTATE
RT 1 BOX 43
HUME, MO 64752
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  S ½ NW NW LESS RD R/W IN SEC 7 TWP 39 RNG 32
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$56.62, 2008-$30.36, 2009-$27.25 TOTAL: $114.23
ROCKVILLE
21-060-14-010-014-013000
BERNARD J & PATTY MOTT
PO BOX 20
ROCKVILLE, MO 64780
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 19-24 BLK 20 ORIGINAL TOWN ROCKVILLE IN SEC 14 TWP 38 RNG 29
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$844.42, 2008-$722.36, 2009-$616.02 TOTAL: $2182.80
OSAGE
23-030-05-040-010-005000
JAMES L & MILDRED TODD
C/O LARRY TODD
1914 S ASH
INDEPENDENCE, MO 60542
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 43 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL IN SEC 5 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$258.57, 2008-$225.72, 2009-$203.58 TOTAL: $687.87
23-030-05-040-017-001000
BETTY F HOOD
1224 E PINE
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOT 1 BLK 50, ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL IN SEC 5 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$243.13, 2008-$210.80, 2009-$90.70 TOTAL: $544.63
23-030-08-010-029-001000
BARBARA J WEST
302 S 8TH
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  E 100’ N 75’ BLK 99, TOWN COMPANY 1ST ADDN, CITY OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$309.24, 2008-$274.73, 2009-$247.85 TOTAL: $831.82
23-030-08-020-009-004000
MARK & JACKIE PEAK
RT 1 BOX 179
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 5 & 6 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL BLK 60 IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$445.86, 2008-$406.90, 2009-$367.15 TOTAL: $1219.91
23-030-08-020-017-001000
LORRAINE AUDREY TERRY
RT 1 BOX 47
ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO 64744
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  N 125’ E ½ LOT 1 BLK 75 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$327.92, 2008-$291.70, 2009-$12.91 TOTAL: $632.53
23-030-08-020-017-002000
LORRAINE AUDREY TERRY
RT 1 BOX 47
ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO 64744
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  N 125’ W ½ LOT 1 BLK 75 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$266.57, 2008-$232.59, 2009-$12.91 TOTAL: $512.07
23-030-08-020-031-001000
GARY D JACKSON BD
505 E VERNON
NEVADA, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 1 & 2 & E 26’ LOT 3 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL BLK 101 IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$345.24, 2008-$309.57, 2009-$279.30 TOTAL: $934.11
23-030-08-020-043-009000
SL & EMMA HARRIS
C/O KATRINA WALTON
618 E SPRUCE ST
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 1-6 S 80’ ABAN RR R/W LY N LOTS BLK 128 TOWN COMPANY 3RD ADDN IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$58.09, 2008-$31.78, 2009-$28.48 TOTAL: $118.35
23-030-08-020-043-009010
WILLIAM GARWOOD
KATRINA WALTON
618 E SPRUCE
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 13-18 BLK 128 TOWN COMPANY 3RD ADDN CITY OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$173.37, 2008-$143.30, 2009-$129.19 TOTAL: $445.86
23-030-08-030-015-002000
BARBARA J WEST
302 S 8TH
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  E 30’ LOTS 2 & 3 & ALL LOTS 1 & 4 SPERRYS ADDN BLK 14 CITY OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$257.11, 2008-$224.31, 2009-$156.153TOTAL: $637.55
23-030-08-030-020-002020
JAMES NEWMAN HOWELL
OKIE CORRISTON
RT 1 BOX 360
ADRIAN, MO 64720
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  W 40’ OF BLK 20 WALTON’S 1ST ADDN CITY OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$30.17, 2008-$4.77, 2009-$4.10 TOTAL: $39.04
23-030-08-040-005-001000
JUANITA M BROWN ESTATE & RICHARD BLACK
RT 1 BOX 93
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  E ½ OF BLK 4 INCL A 20’ STRIP N OF SAID PT OF BLK REIFS ADDN CITY OF RICH HILL BLK 4 IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$44.14, 2008-$18.29, 2009-$16.31 TOTAL: $78.74
23-030-08-040-006-001020
LAURA WEST
700 S 8TH
RICH HILL, MO 64779
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  BGN SE COR OF BLK 5 TH W 100’ N 140’ E 100’ S 140’ TO POB REIFS ADDN CITY OF RICH HILL IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$130.75, 2008-$102.09, 2009-$91.99 TOTAL: $324.83
HOWARD
25-031-08-030-005-001000
DANIEL MEYER
1199 E SANTA FE #78
GARDNER, KS 66030
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  BLK 6 STANDISH’S 1ST ADDN LOTS 1-4 CITY OF HUME IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 33
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2007-$138.04, 2008-$131.36, 2009-$116.59 TOTAL: $385.99
SECOND YEAR SALE
13-050-22-010-021-008000
ANDREW W WINTERS
127 SE 215TH RD
WARRENSBURG, MO 64093
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOT 3 (EXC E 4’) WILLIAM’S 1ST ADDN BLK 7 CITY OF BUTLER IN SEC 22 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2006-$379.68, 2007-$164.81, 2008-$122.28, 2009-$106.13 TOTAL: $772.90
13-060-23-020-008-008000
GLADY’S JONES ESTATE
208 E MINE
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  E 50’ OF S 68’ LOT 3 & ALL LOT 4 EXC N 48’ OF E ½ BLK 3 CHRISTIAN & CONDEES ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2006-$115.99, 2007-$132.72, 2008-$94.17, 2009-$81.68 TOTAL: $424.56
13-060-23-020-016-002000
RHONDA WARREN
605 S HARRISON ST APT 39
OLATHE, KS 66061
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  W ½ E ½ LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 12 COGSWELL ADDN, CITY OF BUTLER, SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2006-$1424.42, 2007-$71.20, 2008-$40.30, 2009-$34.84 TOTAL: $1570.76
23-030-08-020-009-006000
DK & ML DYNASTY TRUST
11539 DUQUE DR
STUDIO CITY, CA 91604
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOTS 7-10 ORIGINAL TOWN OF RICH HILL BLK 60 IN SEC 8 TWP 38 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2006-$571.57, 2007-$675.72, 2008-$629.26, 2009-$567.94 TOTAL: $2444.49
THIRD YEAR SALE
13-060-23-030-007-007000
RICKY L ROGERS
PAMELA KAMMERICH J/T
109 S LYON
BUTLER, MO 64730
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  LOT 1 BLK 4 POLLY HUNN ADDN CITY OF BUTLER IN SEC 23 TWP 40 RNG 31
UNPAID TAXES DUE: 2004-$46.35, 2005-$71.80, 2006-$72.36, 2007-$89.93, 2008-$56.71, 2009-$49.12 TOTAL: $386.27
I, JIM PLATT, Collector/Treasurer of the County of Bates, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and correct list of the lands and lots that will be offered for sale as above set forth.
Dated this 6th of August, 2010
JIM PLATT
COLLECTOR/TREASURER
BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI

Major improvements for Drexel water system coming

Deemed "much needed" water improvements are underway for the city of Drexel over the next year. Problems with  the aged water plant have been cause for repeated boil orders or worse yet, no water available for residents over the years.

A contract to purchase water from Tri County Water Authority in Independence, Mo. shows improvements to include a new 10 inch water main to be laid between a point near Harrisonville to Drexel with a new booster pump station near 293rd and O Highway. Plans also include a new 250,000 gallon water tower to be constructed near State line, just northwest of town.

Within the city, there are plans to replace and upgrade the majority of water lines throughout town.

The entire project is slated for completion February 17, 2011 with a total cost projection of close to $4.5 million dollars. Nearly $2 million of the money comes from the American Recovery Act; you can learn more about the program by clicking here. Get info by putting Drexel's zip code 64742 in the search box.

Bates County Live will report progress as the project moves forward.

Free athletic physicals for area students

There will be free athletic physicals for Bates County students held in the Butler High School
gym on the following dates:
Girls-- Monday, August 2, 6:00 pm         
Boys-- Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 pm

Please download, print and fill out the form which needs to be brought with students. You
may download the form HERE

Getting ready for the Amsterdam Jubilee

AMSTERDAM JUBILEE COMMITTEE is selling advertising for the back of the Amsterdam Jubilee t-shirts for $25.00 a spot. CALL Tammy McLanahan 660-267-3638 or Coco Perrymann 620-224-4868 if you are interested in a spot.  It is a great way to advertise your business. 


If you want to have a booth, they are $10.00 a booth & $25.00 for electric booth, CALL Jenny Yanonis at 660-267-3144.


There will be a BBQ cook off, it is $10.00 to enter and the categories are pork, beef & chicken. If you are interested, CALL Garry Perrymann at 620-224-1021 for information. 


Don't forget that the Amsterdam Jubilee is the fourth Saturday in September. Bring the family "Down on Main Street" in September!! Thank you, Amsterdam Jubilee Committee.


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Amoret VBS starts Monday

Vacation Bible School  at the Amoret Christian  Church will be Monday, August 2 through Friday, August 6 from  6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P. M.  All children are invited.


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Adrian soccer sign ups start tonight

The Adrian Fall soccer sign ups will be held at Blackhawk Corner (business 71 north at 7th street) on the following dates:
Tonight  5:30-7 pm
Saturday 11-1pm
Next Tuesday (Aug 3rd)  5:30-7 pm

Hotter around the first of the week










Today
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. Heat index readings 98 to 103.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

School supplies list now available

School starts in a few weeks around the county and parents are reminded that Walmart in Butler has supply lists for local schools available. The lists are sorted by classes with the basic supplies needed. 


Don't forget the tax free weekend is August 1st through 3rd.


Should heat schedules come in to effect for schools, Bates County Live will post that information as soon as it becomes available.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Obituary - J.D. Kropf

Funeral services for J.D. Kropf will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Brother Kevin Black officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial, Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Virginia United Methodist Church or Butler Bear Backers.

John Douglas J. D. Kropf, age 89 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born September 24, 1920 to Daniel and Florence Yoder Kropf in Goshen, Indiana.
J. D. is survived by his wife, Doris Kropf of Butler, Missouri; one son, Joe Kropf and wife Jean of LaCygne, Kansas; a daughter, Sherry Hannah and husband Arnold of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Jack Kropf of Harrisonville, Missouri and Morris Kropf and wife Joyce of Arizona; five grandchildren, John Kropf, Chris Kropf, Kasey Hartnett and husband Brian, Kirk Hannah and wife Sheryl and Matt Hannah and wife Vickie; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Today's forecast - ditto









Today
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index readings 97 to 102.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Structure fire in Adrian

Adrian and Butler fire departments are responding to the scene of a reported residence fire at the corner of 1st and Virginia streets in Adrian. Heavy smoke was reported to be coming from the garage.

MBRA Barrel Races rescheduled for this Saturday












Adrian Bit and Spur Saddle Club has rescheduled the MBRA barrel race this Saturday July 31st at the Ferguson Arena in Adrian City Park. Start time is 7PM and admission is free to spectators.

Voters urged to study ballot and vote next Tuesday

As temps remain hot, so are the campaigns between local candidates for various positions. For the Associate Circuit Judge spot Democrat Debra Hopkins faces Republican Diana Dee Thomas while three people vie for Presiding Commissioner; Donna Gregory and Donald Cole (both Democrat) and Republican J. Douglas Lawrence. For County Clerk Marlene Wainscott and Matthew Vandenburg, both Democrat are on the ballot.


Uncontested local races include Clerk of the Circuit Court  Diana Rich; Recorder of Deeds Lucille Mundey and Prosecuting Attorney Hugh C. Jenkins; all three Democrat.


On the State level, State Representative for the 120th District Democrat Zachariah Maggi is up against Republican Scott Largent.  State Representative for the 125th District is uncontested with Barney Fisher, Republican, on the ticket.


Mount Pleasant Township voters will decide if a special road tax levy shall be imposed of $0.2000 on the $100 valuation for four years.


Missouri has made national news headlines as voters will decide if the Government will have the authority  to penalize citizens for not purchasing national health care insurance. Read the Proposition C verbiage on the ballot by clicking here.


Bates County Live will be providing election return information as it happens next Tuesday. Get out and vote!

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