No river? No problem!

It's Casino Night at the Adrian Optimist building and it's a full house (no pun intended)... with all proceeds to go to the Bates County Children's Center in Butler. Besides all the amenities of the river boats including card games, roulette, craps and more- there's mouse races, raffle drawings and a live auction.

A final tally of the night's take in will be posted later. Here's a few shots of the happenings:

Sheriff Chad Anderson takes on his dealing duties with a smile

Mouse races are a big hit- with runners names like Fat Freddie, Little Spud, Cheese-It
and High Maintenance...

Lots of folks took the opportunity to learn a few new games such as craps

Butler city wide garage sale May 5th

The Annual Spring City Wide Garage Sale date has been set for Saturday May 5th in Butler- over 70 garage sales will be open for your treasure hunt.

Permits must be obtained at the Butler Chamber of Commerce Office at a cost of $10, which will insure that your sale will be 'on the map'. The chamber office is located on the south side of the Butler square and is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. week days or call 660-679-3380 for info.

Maps will be available by May 3rd and various locations to be announced.

Ramping up for Relay for Life 2012

The Relay for Life committee and teams met to discuss and lay out plans for this year's event. The theme will be "Relay Around the World" and will be held on the historic Butler square with our goal to be $50,000. Date of the event will be Saturday, June 9 and will be an all day and evening event.

Some events that are being scheduled will be a hot dog eating contest; pet/owner look alike contest; minute to win it games; robotics demonstration; children's parade; spirit event; talent show plus entertainment from the Dodds Family Singers, TC & Company gospel and oldies singing group, one of Dana Arnold's group bands that she plays in, Down In Flames country music band and comedian Vickie Watson, to name a few of the highlights.

A 5k/10k run/walk will start off the event at 9 a.m. and at 4 p.m. there will be a car and bike show. If you have any questions on these two events please call Melissa Musick at 660-679-7421.

There will be a silent auction again this year and it will open up for bids at 1 p.m. and go until 6 p.m. when at that time the regular auction will begin.

Teams will be set up around the square and will be selling all different types of food and snacks throughout the day. Teams are now doing some fundraisers such as Heartland Angels are selling pasta of different shapes and kinds; Team Mash is selling Tupperware; and Team Educate will have a book sale at the end of April. Anyone who has any kind of books from birth to adult (please no reference or encyclopedia books) that they would like to donate, please call Amy McVey at 660-200-2009.

Teams and committee members are selling raffle tickets for the Grand Prize Giveaway, with prizes being $500 in cash donated by Heartland Hospice, a handmade quilt made by Sharon Cumpton and a $150 gift certificate from Country Mart.

The Survivor Dinner is on May 31st, Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Butler. Please call Miranda Parks to get registered at 660-679-3179.

Committee members are Sharon Cumpton at 660-679-6277 or 660-200-5397, Karen Berry 660-679-3796, Carol Ann Winburn, Amy McVey, Shannon Barth, Melissa Musick, Misty Brooks, Miranda Parks, Connie Camerer, Suzanne Lindsay, Roberta Sage, Vicki Kershner, Herman Strauch and Betty Lewis. If anyone has any questions or would like to help in any way, please call or let one of our committee members know.

The local media will continue with updated information.

-submitted with our thanks

April 7 meet and greet for Ed Emery

Come to a "meet and greet" for Republican State Senate candidate, Ed Emery, on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Butler Senior Center on Mill Street. This come and go event will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm with refreshments served. Ed will be giving a short talk at 7:00 sharing with us his vision for restoring the republic.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through March 31, 2012

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 292.0-128.0

Plunkett Bowl 252.5-167.5

Capri Bowl 215.0-205.0

Windsor Lanes 198.0-222.0

Adrian Lanes 2 187.5-231.5

Jesters House 183.0-237.0

Adrian Lanes 1 180.0-240.0

Strike Zone 172.0-248.0

Ends April 15: Adrian Lanes

 Sun 6pm Open

Hanuman 25.0-15.0

Butler Pharmacy 24.0-16.0

Got Wisdom 23.0-17.0

OOPS !! 21.0-19.0

All-in-the Family 18.0-22.0

Shadows Keepers 18.0-18.0

Kershner Heat-AC 17.0-15.0

D & B Trucking 13.0-27.0

  Mar 25: Did Not Bowl:

Roll-Off April 22

Mon 7:30pm Men 

Buddy System 33.0-15.0

Anti-Monkey Butt 26.0-22.0

The Vacuums 25.0-23.0

Yoss’ Thriftway 22.0-26.0

Josh’s Team 15.0-13.0

    Mar 26: High Game: Richard Frazier 289, Curt Smith 259, Mat Bridges 236, Jeff Doty 235, Ron Highley 235, Josh Yates 224, Curtis Smith 224, Tim Covey 215, John Carullo 215, Dale Cumpton 213, Ben Smith 207, Joe Julison 203, Craig Irwin 202, Robert Lowe 202.  High Series: Curt Smith 700, Richard Frazier 683, Ron Highley 640, Jeff Doty 603.   Roll-Off  April 23.

  

Tuesday 10am Women

Sharon’s Avon 69.0-47.0

K B J L 66.0-50.0

Bowling Buddies 63.0-53.0

Pin Heads 63.0-53.0

Pin Pals 59.0-57.0

The B B’s 55.0-61.0

    Mar 27: High Game:  Jean Wilson 187, Colleen Portzen 185, Bea Page 166, Kay Jenkins 163, Sharon Arnold 160, Connie Newport 158, Barb Bearce 157, Kit Corum 150.  High Series:  Colleen Portzen 529.  League Ends April 24.

Tuesday 7pm Open

I Quit !! 42.0-10.0

Schuman Vinyl 33.0-19.0

Carroll Chiropractic 28.0-24.0

Teachers Pets 25.0-27.0

Melanie’s Team 25.0-27.0

CSI: Adrian 23.0-25.0

Strike Me 22.0-30.0

    Mar 27:  High Game:  Dan Goodrich 245, Clint Schuman 233, Mathew Bridges 221, Claude Billingsley 214, Nick Perkins 210, David Hall 200, Kelly Wernex 186, Harold Foster 179, Leroy Foster 170, Roseann Mitchell 169, Wilson Ausmer 169, Melissa Xanders 164, Donna Foster 154, Brenda Sue Arnold 118, Ben Davis 112.  High Series: Dan Goodrich 661, Clint Schuman 653, Claude Billingsley 630.  Roll-Off April 24.  Tuesday 7 pm Summer League starts May 8.

Wednesday 7pm Me

Billingsley Service 37.0-15.0

Misfits 34.0-18.0

D & B Trucking 33.0-19.0

Hillbilly Karaoke 30.0-22.0

Carroll Chiropractic 27.0-25.0

Kershner Heat-AC 22.0-30.0

Yates Racing 19.0-33.0

    Mar 28:  High Game:  Claude Billingsley 247, Dan Goodrich 245, Clint Schuman 237, Robert Greer 237, Mat Bridges 236, Zach McCoy 221, Skyler Harrill 219, Josh Yates 215, John McCoy 214, Tim Wainscott 212, Bill Rhoads 212, Joe Clapp 211, Gary Wood 210, Jerry Lakey 209, Don Chulufas 205.  High Series: Mat Bridges 694, Dan Goodrich 664, Robert Greer 638, Clint Schuman 623, Claude Billingsley 612, Jerry Lakey 603.  Roll-Off/ League Ends April 25.

Wed “Tough Shot” starts May 9

Thursday 6:30 pm Women

Tabby’s Cats 71.0-41.0

Old & Restless 63.5-48.5

Double-Vision 58.0-54.0

Bowling Angels 50.0-62.0

Native Touch 47.5-60.5

Schuman Vinyl 46.0-66.0

    Mar 29:  High Game:  Camie Kagarice 213, Anita Kershner 197, Mim Jackson 187, Kit Corum 181, Sharon Schuman 179, Roxy Sage 165, Donna Moore 163, Mel Carter 161, Lona Lockard 161, Lois Durbin 158, Laverne Goodrich 157, Sue Baptista 152.  High Series: Camie Kagarice 566, Anita Kershner 549.  League Ends April 26.  Thurs 7pm Open League starts May 10

Friday Nooners

    Mar 30:  High Game:  Leroy Foster 188, Dale Smith 179, Mim Jackson 171, Gene Atkin  170, Ross Wainscott 165, Jon Atkin 164, Robin Atkin 163, Steve Atkin 163, Shane Atkin 158.  High Series:  Dale Smith 506, Gene Atkin 502.  Nooners Re-Start May 4

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk Mar 21-30, 2012 

Jean Marie Prater v David Jaurez, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Christine L Douty v Dale G Douty, III, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.

Billy W Waynick v Kathryn L Waynick, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Robyn D Darr v William E Darr II, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Petitioner.



St v. Justin D Colin, guilty plea entered in an amended charge of Misd. Domestic assault, found guilty, sentenced to 6 mos. In Bates Co Jail, given SES, placed on 2 years probation, to obey all laws, pay court costs, notify immediately of change of address/employment, to perform 40 hours of community service within six months, no contact w/Jeff Farris, no consumption/possession of alcohol.

St v. Caleb Long, guilty plea entered in an amended charge of Misd stealing, found guilty, sentenced to 6 mos. In Bates Co Jail, given SES, placed on 2 years probation, to obey all laws, pay court costs, pay restitution before 5-21-2012 or appear here in Court, to perform 40 hours of community service.

St v. Shannon R Thomas, Felony DWI, amended charge, found guilty, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC w/ 120 day call back option, to attend Shock Incarceration Program.

St v. Shannon Thomas, I: Felony assault—sentenced to 7 years in MDOC; II: Felony property damage—sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, guilty plea, sentences to run concurrently, pay restitution of $790, given 120 day call back option, Shock Incarceration Program.

St v. Robert G Kennedy, probation revoked, hearing held, probation continued with amended conditions.

St v. Johnny Lee Poe, Jr., probation revoked, previous sentence of 4 years in MDOC invoked.

Keith Allen Turgeon v Mo DOR, Petition for Review—driver’s license issue.

Jason E Loper v Candice Renea Loper, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

St v. Caleb Ayres, Felony resisting/interfering w/arrest for a Felony, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Nickolas T Alkire, Felony receiving stolen property, set for 5-21-12.

John William Carson, Jr. v. Alana M. Barragan-Scott, Petition for Review filed.

St v. Justin H Chase, I: Felony statutory sodomy, II: Felony statutory sodomy, III: Felony statutory sodomy, IV: Felony statutory rape, set for 4-16-12.

Joe R Martin v. Heather A Martin, Motion to Modify Dissolution filed.

St v. Shannon Devore, Felony tampering, set for 4-16-12.

St. v. Matt A Harvey, I: Felony DWI, II: Mosd. Failed to drive within right lane of highway, III: Misd. Operated a vehicle without financial responsibility, set for 5-21-12.


St v. Timothy C Keagy II, I: Felony assault, II: Felony possession of controlled substance-marijuana, III: Felony unlawful possession of firearm, IV: Felony resisting arrest, set for 4-16-12.

St v. Howard W Lindberg, Felony non support, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Christopher Hymiller, Felony tampering with motor vehicle, set 5-21-12.

St v. Richard J Perkins, Felony non support, set for 5-21-12.

St v. Kade A Petty, Felony possession of controlled sugstance, marijuana/methamphetamines, set for 5-21-12.

St v. William L Scott, Felony DWI, set for 4-16-12.

St. v. Arthur J Thomas , Felony theft/stealing, set for 4-16-12.

St v. Matthew R Shannon, I: Felony DWI, II: Misd. Failed to drive on right half of roadway, hearing set 5-21-12.

Know which Foods to Pitch after a Power Outage

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist


There is speculation by many that there may be more severe weather than usual this spring. Severe spring weather can mean loss of electricity. If the power is out for more than two hours it is important to know how to assure the foods in your refrigerator and freezer are safe.

Once the electricity goes off, the average full freezer will hold temperatures for 48 hours. A half-full freezer will hold a freezing temperature for 24 hours. “You can extend this time by filling the freezer with newspaper or blankets as soon as the electricity goes off” said Tammy Roberts from University of Missouri Extension. She also said that is important to only open the freezer door when absolutely necessary.



Once the electricity comes back on, check the food. Foods that still have ice crystals are OK to re-freeze. It is also OK to re-freeze if the thermometer in the freezer reads 40 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Once food from the freezer has been above 40 degrees for more than two hours, it should be discarded.

Unfortunately, the refrigerator can only maintain a safe temperature for around four hours. Once refrigerated food has been above 40 degrees for more than two hours, it should be discarded.

There are some foods that we normally refrigerate that last longer at temperatures above 40 degrees. These include hard cheeses, processed cheeses, peanut butter, jelly, relish, taco sauce, mustard, ketchup, olives, pickles, barbecue sauce, fruits and fresh vegetables. Believe it or not, you can keep commercially prepared mayonnaise and tarter sauce longer than two hours. These two products should be discarded once they have been above 50 degrees longer than eight hours.

The populations most susceptible to foodborne illness are children and senior citizens. An important thing to keep in mind is that you cannot smell or taste harmful bacteria. If you are not sure how long a food was above 40 degrees, be safe and throw it out. Anyone who has ever suffered from a foodborne illness will tell you that it is not worth it to save the food.

Food is expensive! Knowing how to keep your food safe during a power outage can help conserve your food dollar as well as protect the health of your family.

Improving Ballot Initiatives

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

In 2010, Proposition B was placed on the November ballot by initiative petition. Prop B called for stricter regulations on Missouri’s dog breeders, seemingly for the good of the animals. However, when an initiative is placed on the ballot, the language sometimes lacks complete clarity and specifics.

Proposition B barely passed with 51.6 percent of the votes in the state and passed in only 13 counties. In the 31st Senatorial District, it failed by 64.8 percent total. In Bates County, the no votes were a majority by 79.7 percent, in Johnson County by 57.6 percent, and in Vernon County by 73.5 percent. It did pass in Cass County by a narrow 51.7 percent. It had lofty goals to prevent animal abuse, but like other ballot initiatives, it was not brought through the thorough bill drafting and review process that occurs in the General Assembly to work out its problems.

With approximately 3,000 licensed breeders accounting for almost 40 percent of dogs provided to the nation’s pet stores, dog breeding is an important business in Missouri, as well as our state’s other livestock enterprises. When a measure becomes law, no matter if it is a product of the General Assembly or a ballot initiative, it deserves the opportunity to be clarified by lawmakers and members of committees who have experience in drafting legislation. Previous legislation and prior ballot initiatives have had to go through a public hearing process. The goal of Senate Bill 113, passed by the General Assembly and signed by the governor, was to take the best intentions of Prop B and improve it to make it acceptable to both proponents and opponents of the original measure.

SB 113 made positive changes to the measure, including providing funds for the required additional inspectors by increasing fees paid by legitimate breeders, removing the 50 animal limit imposed by the initiative, and clearing up the original definition of the term “pet” as it appeared before voters on the ballot.

Since SB 113 was signed into law, there have been groups working to make the process of changing voter-led initiatives more difficult for lawmakers. This group organized “Your Vote Counts,” an organization created to place another voter-backed initiative on the ballot for November 2012 to minimize the legislature’s ability to make changes to bills that need legislative attention and legal correction to make the legislation better.

Recently, the Your Vote Counts movement has made the decision to not move forward with the planned initiative for this November, citing the willingness of the General Assembly to engage in more open dialogue, as well as the fact the legislation as written would have negatively effected our state constitution. Your Vote Counts received funding from the national organization that originally funded Prop B, the non-Missouri-based Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

It is our job to execute the duties of our office to the best of our ability. Occasionally, this includes promoting legislation to fix a situation that has come up and to best represent the wishes of the state as a whole.

As always, please feel free to contact me or my staff with any questions or concerns at any time. We look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions and trying to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone at 866-277-0882 (toll-free) or 573-751-2272, or by fax at 573-526-7381.

Senator David Pearce serves Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon counties in the 31st State Senatorial District.

Atmos customers to see rate drop

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Atmos Energy Corporation (Atmos) customers will see natural gas rates drop under a filing that takes effect on April 1, 2012.
West District (Butler, Rich Hill/Hume): Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.54 per Ccf of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will drop to approximately $0.42 per Ccf, a decrease of approximately $0.12 per Ccf. Atmos serves West District customers in the Missouri counties of Bates, Cass, Henry and St. Clair.

Approximately 65% to 75% of a customer's natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers.
Atmos serves approximately 56,300 natural gas customers in Missouri.

Obituary - Edna Herring

Funeral services for Edna Herring will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Fred Bisby officiating and Rev. Gene Ramshur assisting. There is no visitation. Burial in Salem Cemetery, Foster, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Missouri Baptist Children's Home, Peculiar, Missouri.

Edna Herring, age 88 of Hume, Missouri died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Country View Nursing Home in Prescott, Kansas. She was born November 20, 1923 to Bud Floyd Allen and Ella Letita Clark LaFarge in Bloomfield, Nebraska.

A little help with your Spring cleaning...

Butler area Girl Scouts are inviting you to join us for our first ever recycle and freecycle event on Saturday, April 14th from 10:00 to 2:00 on the Butler square.

We will be accepting batteries of all kinds to help our girls get to camp.

Old cell phones will be recycled to women's shelters for emergency use.

Bates County Industries will be on hand to take other recyclables including plastic, paper, cardboard, textiles etc. (Sorry no glass yet). You do not need to sort it.

There will be a “freecycle” as well. Bring items that you no longer want or need, including clothes, toys, baby stuff, household goods, etc. and take home items that others have brought. Bring a little or bring a lot. Any unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to the new Food Pantry Thrift Store.

Any questions, please email Kathy at earthnoodle@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

2012 Fair books available on line

Alan Mundey says we're all set for the
2012 Bates County Fair! 

The 2012 edition of the Bates County Fair book is now on-line at the Bates County University of Missouri Extension website at http://extension.missouri.edu/bates/fair.aspx. According to Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, all fair information and entry forms have been updated. Printed fair books will be made available at a later date. Mundey would like to thank the various fair division superintendents and chairmen for getting the updated information to him in a timely manner. Just a reminder that all livestock and 4-H horse show entries must be submitted or postmarked by Friday, June 22, to avoid late entry fee charges and the deadline for 4-H/FFA in-building exhibits is Monday, June 25. All entries, except for open class horse and mules, are to be submitted to the Bates County Extension office.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

Get a bargain, help a great cause...

Tonight is the final night of the annual Butler Lions Club Radio Auction on FM 92.1 in Butler. The auction runs from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening and remember that proceeds from your purchases stay in our community to help others through the Lions Club. Note the call in number for the auction is 660-679-3135.

Here's a glance at what will be on the auction block tonight:

Adrian Bank	Stormy Point Village Condo - Reservations Required
Ash Grove Aggregates	(1) 15 ton load of 1" Road Rock, 10 mi. Delivery
Bartz Photography	$100 gift Certificate
Don's Tire and Service	12 volt Automotive Battery
Hammett's Collision Repair	$100 Gift Certificate for body work or painting
Installation Plus Garage Doors	Spring replacement for standard garage door
News-Xpress/Xchanger	1/4 page - in News Xpress
Osage Valley Electric Coop Technologies	MECO Corp Electric Table top grill
Prospect Rentals	19th Century Sailing Ship Painting
Adrian Bank	$25 Gift Certificate to the Butler Country Club
Terry & Frieda Clark	One (1) Series 2003 Uncirculated $2.00 Bill
American Family Insurance	$50 Gift Certificate to Westward Gifts
Billingsley Service	$50 Gift Certificate - In Shop
Cook Insurance	John Deere Big Scoop Excavator & Dump Truck Toys
Country Mart	Slab of Ribs - worth $15.00
Gray's Café	$10 Gift Certificate
Home Town Pharmacy	Silver Plate - with Bates Co. Courthouse
Mona's Cake Shop	Cakes for weddings, b-days, bridal showers, 25 yrs
McBee's General Store	$25 gift certificate for Meat Dept at McBees
Randy & Donna Gregory	2012 Bates County Plat book - Spiral Bound - Color
Sporting Supply	$25 gift certificate - In Store
The Computer Aisle	Oak Media Rack - holds 100cds or 70dvds
The Print Master	500 Business Cards - Black ink on White Linen
Western Communications	Multi-Function Weather Radio - in coop. with the BCARC
Adrian Bank	$40 Gift Certificate to Stoplight Market
Bates Co. Office Supply & Sporting Goods	Bass Pro Shops Extreme Boat Stuff Bag
Butler Airport Booster Club	Meal Ticket at 2012 Open House (around mid-Sept)
Caskey, Hopkins and Wilhelmus	$20 gift certificate - Martin Trophies and Sports
D & D Fireworks	$25 Gift Certificate - In Store
Drs. Noe, Miller & Miller-Optometrists	Large Prime Rib Dinner - from Butler Inn Restaurant
Koehn Bakery	6" Sub Special with chips and drink
Melton's Appliance	AFFRESH Washer Cleaner - use once a month
Mr. Longarm	1 - 9" standard, 1 contour, 1 detail tool w/replacement pads
Osage Pecan	$25 Gift Certificate - In Store
Sandy's Herbs & Spices	$40 Gift Certificate - Dr. Oz Products
The Clothes Closet	$10 Gift Certificate - In Store
The Inn Café	$10 Gift Certificate for the Inn Café - Dine in Only
Vit-A-Zine	100# Hi Mag Pasture Supplement Vitamin,Mineral etc
Zelda's Tupperware	$25 Gift Certificate
Butler Country Club	Certificate good for green fees, and or dining at Club House
Citizens Bank	Chefmate 2 slice sandwich griller
Flaming Lantern	$25 Gift Card to Flaming Lantern
Installation Plus Garage Doors	Service Call on Standard Garage Door
Lion Gary Evans	16 x 19 Frame 8.5 x 10 Matted Picture of a Lion
Pecan's and More	Tasting for new Truffles & other Choc. Treats for 4 people
Terry & Frieda Clark	One (1) Bi-Centennial Eisenhower Dollar (1976) Denver Mint
United Country Western MO Realty, LLC	$25 Gift Certificate to Country Mart
Westward Gifts	Flower Candle Holder

60th year for Butler Saddle Club Rodeo...

This year's Butler Saddle Club Rodeo is set to be the best yet- the stock contractor will be Barnes & Sons of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and the rodeo is sanctioned by the ACRA, MRCA and URA as well. Besides roping, bull riding, bronc riding, you can plan on the rodeo parade and crowing of the Saddle Club queen and princess.

More info to be published in the near future.

Editor's note - Congratulations to the Butler Saddle Club on 60 years of providing good, quality summertime entertainment!

Need to get that 'fridge off your front porch?

Here's your chance to start your Spring cleaning- you can drop off old appliances and electronics this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Fort Scott and Prospect streets in Butler. There is no cost to drop off old appliances, electronics, phones and accessories, printers, printer cartridges, etc. There will be a $5 fee for CRT monitors and TV's.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Easter happenings around the area...

APRIL 1ST: The Trinity United Methodist Church of Appleton City presents an Easter Cantata by the Community Choir… the Cantata will be directed by Derek Cross. A Nursery will be provided and refreshments will follow the service. The Trinity United Methodist church Easter Cantata will be held Sunday April 1st at 4:30 p.m. 214 East 3rd Street Appleton City

APRIL 1ST: The Butler Ministerial Alliance will have a Palm Sunday Procession Sunday morning, April 1, at 10 a.m. beginning at the Butler High School flag pole. Several churches will gather to hear a short message and then set off to their respective congregations with palms in hand, as in days of old. The community is invited to share in this unique celebration of Palm Sunday.

APRIL 1ST: The Rich Hill Community Choir will present its annual Palm Sunday concert on Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rich Hill United Methodist Church, 3rd and Park Avenue. A carry-in fellowship dinner will follow the performance. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Rich Hill Ministerial Alliance. All are welcome to attend.

APRIL 3RD : The Butler Ministerial Alliance is having a Holy Week service at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Atkinson St. in Butler. Father John Bolderson will be the speaker. The community is invited to come a share in the fellowship.

APRIL 7TH: Rich Hill Easter Egg Hunt West Park 1 p.m. Children preschool to 11 years old - rain date April 14th at 1:00p.m.

APRIL 7TH: Heartland of Willow Lane Nursing Home Easter Egg Hunt 2:30 ages 0-3, 4-7, 8-10 - bring own camera. The Easter Bunny will be on location.

APRIL 7TH: Medicalodge Annual Easter Egg Hunt 1 p.m. ages 0-10 years. Prizes Awarded Easter Bunny on location refreshments served after hunt.

APRIL 8TH: Butler Lions Club Easter Egg hunt - Bates County Fairgrounds baseball field. Sunday April 8th 1 p.m. rain or shine! Bring your own basket!

If you would like something added send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com and Happy Easter!

-our thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

Butler city wide cleanup coming in May

The City of Butler provides a free city wide clean- up each spring and fall for residential properties only. This service is offered to residents of Butler and gives you the opportunity to discard items not taken during the weekly trash pickup. The Spring clean-up dates have been set to begin May 14th for those living north of Fort Scott street and beginning on May 21st for those south of Fort Scott.

The city recommends that you not put items out earlier than one week prior to your pick up date. Bates County Disposal will pick up old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries and miscellaneous junk. The City of Butler will pick up your brush and limbs placed at the curb. The brush and limbs must be maintained in separate piles at the curb.

More information will be provided closer to May.

Giant colon a real attention getter...

Anyone driving by the Bates County Memorial Hospital today can't help but see something quite unusual in the parking lot.... a giant colon. The display is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and is on display to raise awareness.

While it kills fewer people in the United States than lung cancer, it's the second-place cancer killer of men, and third most frequent for women, according to the American Cancer Society.

Because ignoring this disease can be fatal, March has been designated Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread the message of early detection and raise money for research. 

Along with the display is a plenty of information about symptoms, preventative measures and more.

Employees of Bates County Memorial Hospital assembled with today's display aimed at raising
colon cancer awareness. The exhibit was sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Your weekend planner...

Today
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 86 with a heat index of 81F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Butler Thrift Shop opens at 10 a.m. - corner of Rice Road and Nursery street.

Butler Lions Club Radio auction on FM 92.1 5 to 7 p.m.

BCMH Colon Cancer display in the parking lot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bates County Democrat Caucus at the courthouse starts at 7 p.m.

Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 84. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

St. Patrick's Church in Butler fish fry 5 to 7 p.m.

Butler High School play "Heaven Can Wait" starts at 7 p.m.


Saturday
Clear. High of 91. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.


Drop off old appliances for recycling at Fort Scott and Prospect in Butler 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Butler High School play "Heaven Can Wait" starts at 7 p.m.

Deadline to register for EMT classes at BCMH for more info call 660-200-7046

Deadline to register for Miami Project Prom softball tournament for info call 660-679-4540

Butler Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast at the Butler Senior Center starts at 7 a.m.

Drexel Business Fair at the community building 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Altona Ladies Club fundraiser at the community hall 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lawson Nieder benefit at the Amsterdam Community Building starts at 5 p.m.

Casino Night at the Adrian Optimist building - social hour 6:30 p.m., casino open at 7:30 p.m.

Hume high school play "The Real Housewives of Cricket County" at the school at 7 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt in the Appleton City Park 2 p.m.
Adrian Christian Church garage sale - all day

Sunday
Clear. High of 95. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Breezy.

Palm Sunday Procession starts at 10 a.m. at the Butler high school flag pole

Hume high school play "The Real Housewives of Cricket County" at the school at 1 p.m.

Rich Hill Community Choir concert starts 6 p.m. at 3rd and Park Ave.

Trinity UMC Easter Cantata in Appleton City 4:30 p.m.

If you would like something added, contact us at bateswire@hotmail.com

Butler Thrift Shop open today...

The new Butler Community Thrift Shop will open today at 10 a.m. according to food pantry director Joyce Fitzpatrick. Opening the thrift shop has been an ongoing effort for many months as most everything from office furniture to inventory has been sought through donations. In fact, at this time a few more items are needed including a small round table and a book shelf. To donate, call the food pantry at 660-679-3951.

The Butler Community Thrift Shop is located at the corner of Nursery street and Rice Road in Butler.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight

The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch to be in effect until 12 midnight. Forecasters are calling for the possibility of heavy rains and small hail over the next few hours.

Click the image at left to view live radar

Fire in Ballard, units responding now

Adrian and Butler fire departments are in route to a shop/garage on fire in Ballard. It is being reported that the building is close to a mobile home- extra units from Urich fire department are being summoned as well.

Use extra caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.

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The image at left is a screen shot taken of one of our news stories on a smart phone. Note the designer jeans ad prominently displayed with the story....

When you place your ad on Heartland Trader.com, it not only gets visibility on mobile devices like this but also shows at random in five places on the Bates County Live home page, on the Heartland Trader web site, has a link on Craigslist, in news stories, in news emails and in RSS feeds! WOW!

Heartland trader won't hold your wallet hostage either- ads start at just $1 and can be run for a week up to two months. Ads can have photos and links as well...you can't beat it with a stick!

Log on to Heartland Trader.com today and place your ad for the whole world to see!

Becky Chandler retires from Bates County Memorial Hospital

Becky Chandler pictured with Wendell Harris
receiving her retirement gift on March 27th

Becky Chandler, Certified Respiratory Therapist, retired from Bates County Memorial Hospital on March 27, 2012. Becky began working at the hospital in November, 2000. Becky has been a dedicated employee for the hospital. As a respiratory therapist, Becky has given compassionate care to our patients. Becky’s friendly smile and quiet manner will be missed by her co-workers. Becky will enjoy her retirement by spending more time with her grandchildren and her quilting club. She resides in Nevada with her husband, Ron.

Local Youth Develops Leadership at State 4-H Teen Conference

Ella Armentrout

Ella Armentrout of the County Line 4-H club, Hume, Mo., was among the record setting 294 delegates attending the annual State 4-H Teen Conference, March 24-25, at the University of Missouri, Columbia. The delegates, ages 11-13, attended workshops centered around three of the 4-H program’s four “essential elements:” belonging, generosity and mastery of new skills. The fourth is independence, and for many this was the first overnight event away from home.

The conference is led by Missouri’s State 4-H Council, a group of older teens elected annually by their peers, who work for months to plan and implement this leadership conference. “Teen Conference develops leadership on both fronts,” said Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist for MU Extension. “The older teens probably learn as much about leadership from this program development experience than those they are teaching.” 

Instructed by Council teens, attendees learned teambuilding activities, wrote letters of appreciation to World War II veterans and learned dances they could teach at summer 4-H camps. Delegates also prepared fabric for the MU Extension 4-H LIFE program, which organizes activities, parenting and leadership skills development to families who have a qualified incarcerated parent. Using the pre-cut material from Teen Conference, 4-H LIFE families work together to create blankets during their 4-H club meetings held in prison visiting rooms. The blankets are then donated to charitable organizations, completing the service learning experience. For more information about 4-H, which is open to all youth ages 8-18, visit www.4h.missouri.edu or contact your local MU Extension Center at 660-679-4167.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

R-V Spring sports results...

GOLF RESULTS: 

Congratulations should go out to our Butler Golf team, the weather is finally cooperating somewhat and we are getting some matches in. On Monday we went to a 3-way match in Clinton and Crest Ridge. Butler took 2nd place missing 1st by 5 strokes. Brett Miller had the 2nd best score with a 39, behind Clinton’s Adam Cummings who had a 35. Joe Strauch scored a 41, Trey Gustin a 45, and Baustin Sargent a 46. We will travel to El Dorado Springs on Tuesday, Harrisonville on Thursday, and hopefully we will have good weather. Thank you. 

Please congratulate the members of your Butler High School Golf Team who took 1st place against El Dorado Springs and Hermitage High Schools on Tuesday Afternoon in a 3-way match. In the Varsity match, Trey Gustin placed 2nd all around individual with a low score of 42, Brett Miller placed 3rd with a low score of 43, and Joe Strauch tied for 4th with a low score of 48. Geoffry Algiere came in 1st place all around individual for the junior varsity. 

TRACK RESULTS: 

Here are the results from the Archie HS Invitational 

BOYS TEAM  

The boys finished 6th out of 15 teams 

Top 8 place finishers 

Jesse Donovan: 8th place 200M Dash (time of 26.90) 

Stacy Davenport: 3rd place 400M Dash (time of 54.5) 

Mauricio Perez: 5th place 1600M Run (time of 5:25.14) 

Corbin Duffield: 3rd place Long Jump (jump of 18'5.5") ; 5th place 300M Hurdles (time of 47.37) 

Trey Mareth: 3rd place Triple Jump (jump of 38'10") 

Austin Shatto: 4th place Discus (throw of 133'9"); 7th place Shot Put (throw of 36'6.5") 

4x100M Relay: 2nd place (Kyle Martin, Alex Clover, Tanner McGuire, Trey Mareth) (with a time of 48.63) 

4x200M Relay: 2nd place (Kyle Martin, Stacy Davenport, Tanner McGuire, Trey Mareth) (with a time of 1:40.12) 

4x400M Relay: 4th place (Trey Mareth, Mauricio Perez, Jon Johns, Stacy Davenport) (with a time of 3:57.40) 

GIRLS TEAM

The girls finished 4th out of 15 teams 

Top 8 place finishers 

Kayla Morris: 1st place 200M Dash (time of 27.87); 2nd place 100M Dash (time of 13.78); 3rd place Long Jump (jump of 15' 2.75") 

Brytani Musick: 2nd place 1600M Run (time of 5:55.68); 3rd place 800M Run (time of 2:40.02) Kiersten Morris: 2nd place 100M Hurdles (time of 18.22); 2nd place 300M Hurdles (time of 51.35) Ashleigh Floyd: 8th place 100M Hurdles (time of 19.74) 

4x400M Relay: 3rd place (Ashleigh Floyd, Kayla Morris, Kiersten Morris, Brytani Musick) (with a time of 4:34.41) 

A job well done from all involved participants. Our next meets are Thursday the 29th at Adrian and Friday the 30th at Lone Jack. Thanks to all who came out, watched the meet, and supported the Butler Bears Track Program!

-our thanks to Tammy Appleberry

Adrian Optimists name students of the month...

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

The Miami student for February is Samantha Harris. Samantha, a Senior, is the daughter of Thomas Harris. She is currently class Treasurer and acknowledges involvement in FBLA and FCCLA, but the Miami staff credits her with exceptional work as a TA in the elementary library. There she, as she always does, works to help the younger kids develop a desire to learn through reading. Samantha plans to work for a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri.

Adrian Optimist Club Member Jim Platt, Samantha Harris, and Miami Principal Sally Richardson

This month the Ballard student is James Engelhardt. James is the Freshman son of Charles and LaWanda Engelhardt. His teachers state he is an intelligent and conscientious student who has always worked hard to complete any task given him. James is credited with having a great sense of humor which shows up in surprising ways. All the while he sets a good example for his peers in his humility and respect for authority by working hard and completing any task assigned. He reveals both self-motivation to accomplish his goals and integrity in dealing with others.

Adrian Optimist Member Jim Platt,  James Engelhardt, and Ballard Principal Jimmie Barton

For this month, the Adrian student is Senior J.R. Lawrence. J.R. is the son of Cheryl and the late Monte Lawrence. He is in FCCLA and FFA as well as being Manager for football and wrestling. J.R. finds much value in his two main activities outside of school; these are Boy Scouts of America and his church youth group. When asked for a statement on himself, J.R. said “I just try to do my best in every class. I’m driven to try and produce the best.” J.R. will be going on to a degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri.

Adrian Optimist Member Jim Platt,  J.R. Lawrence, and Adrian Assistant Principal Don Lile 

Time for some Spring cleaning...

The Adrian city wide clean up will be held April 16 for all residences south of Main street in Adrian and April 23 for all those north of Main. Have your items curbside no later than 6 a.m. on the day of the pick up. Crews cannot make return trips to your street. One pickup load per household. Items that cannot be accepted are brush, tires, yard waste or building materials.

Please do not put your regular weekly trash with these items

Warriors back in town April 7th

The West Central Warriors semi-pro football will return to Butler's Rotary Field on April 7th, as they face the Ozark Titans on home turf. Admission to the game is just $5 with kickoff time set for 6 p.m.

Word is, the Warriors are 'pumped up' after a season opener loss to the Mid Missouri Regulators last week- come see the game and plan on having lots of fun!

You can visit the CPFL web site for more info http://www.cpflfootball.com/index.php

Obituary - Emmett Poister

Services for Emmett “Lyle” Poister will be held privately by the family. The public is invited to a time of fellowship and sharing at the United Methodist Church in Enterprise, Kansas: (308 Bridge Street, Enterprise, KS, 67441) from 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, March 31, 2012. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the United Methodist Church of Enterprise, or Baby Lawson Nieder Love Fund for the great-great nephew of Lyle. Services under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Missouri (660) 679-0009.

Emmett Lyle Poister died Monday, March 26, 2012 in Butler, Missouri. Lyle was born July 14, 1933 in Enterprise, Kansas, son of Emmett and Rose (Barnett) Poister. He was united in marriage Nadine Kopf July 20, 1952 at the United Methodist Church in Enterprise; she survives.

Bob Gunn Golf Tournament slated for April 15th

The 20th Annual Bob Gunn Golf Tournament is set for Sunday, April 15th and is sponsored by the Adrian Lions Club- a four person scramble to be held at the Butler Country Club.

There will be a $10,000 hole in one contest with 5 flights and 3 places. 1st place - $400.00, 2nd place -$240.00 and 3rd place, - $120.00, based on 36 teams.

Call Joey Bailey for more information at 816-297-2740 or 816-297-3212. Entry forms may be found in upcoming editions of the News-Xpress newspaper .

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through March 24, 2012

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 292.0-128.0

Plunkett Bowl 252.5-167.5

Capri Bowl 215.0-205.0

Windsor Lanes 198.0-222.0

Adrian Lanes 2 187.5-231.5

Jesters House 183.0-237.0

Adrian Lanes 1 180.0-240.0

Strike Zone 172.0-248.0

Apr 15: Adrian Lanes

Mar 18, Windsor: High Game, 1^st Set: Doug Vergouven 242, Josh Yates 235, Theron Swigert 235, Dwight Belcher 234, Mike McQuinn 231, Robert Greer 228. High Game, 2^nd Set: Tom Eshelman 246, Cody Elpers 234, Tim Covey 229, John McCoy 226, Kenny Best 226, Keith Mayer 226, Vicki Bergerhofer 225, John Morris 225. High Series, 1^st Set: Robert Greer 648, Mike McQuinn 645, Josh Yates 604, Terry Teeter 602. High Series, 2^nd Set: Cody Elpers 666, Tom Eshelman 627, Keith Mayer 624, John McCoy 621, Kenny Best 617, John Morris 601.

Sun 6pm Open

Hanuman 25.0-15.0

Butler Pharmacy 24.0-16.0

Got Wisdom 23.0-17.0

OOPS !! 21.0-19.0

All-in-the Family 18.0-22.0

Shadows Keepers 18.0-18.0

Kershner Heat-AC 17.0-15.0

D & B Trucking 13.0-27.0

Mar 18: High Game: Mike McQuinn 245, Kyle Osborn 238, Camie Kagarice 216, Leroy Kagarice 215, Rick Kershner 214, Michael Crowden 213, Pam Crowden 201, Barb Chulufas 189, Anita Kershner 181, Mel Carter 181, Monika Grosshart 172, Leea McQuinn 166, Betty Wisdom 164, Lisa McQuinn 153. High Series: Mike McQuinn 646, Camie Kagarice 603, Pam Crowden 549, Barb Chulufas 503.

Mon 7:30pm Men

Buddy System 30.0-14.0

The Vacuums 24.0-20.0

Anti-Monkey Butt 23.0-21.0

Yoss’ Thriftway 19.0-25.0

Josh’s Team 14.0-10.0

Mar 19: High Game: Curtis Smith 245, John McCoy 236, Ron Highley 234, Robert Lowe 232, Nick Perkins 228, Curt Smith 228, Gary Wood 225, Mat Bridges 225, Craig Irwin 224, Terry Highley 215, Joe Julison 212, Jeff Doty 210. High Series: John McCoy 654, Mat Bridges 623, Curtis Smith 614, Nick Perkins 612, Ron Highley 612, Craig Irwin 608, Robert Lowe 608, Gary Wood 603.

Tuesday 10am Women

Sharon’s Avon 65.0-47.0

Pin Heads 63.0-49.0

K B J L 62.0-50.0

Bowling Buddies 61.0-51.0

Pin Pals 59.0-53.0

The B B’s 53.0-59.0

Mar 20: High Game: Colleen Portzen 221, Donna Moore 157, Linda Underwood 156, Connie Newport 155, Tina Doll 154, Kay Jenkins 153, Debbie Beard 151. High Series: Colleen Portzen 559.

Tuesday 7pm Open

I Quit !! 34.0-14.0

Schuman Vinyl 31.0-17.0

Carroll Chiropractic 26.0-22.0

Melanie’s Team 25.0-23.0

Teachers Pets 23.0-25.0

Strike Me 21.0-27.0

CSI: Adrian 20.0-24.0

Mar 20: High Game: Greg Rapp 235, Clint Schuman 216, Claude Billingsley 204, David Hall 191, Ron Brown 186, Harold Foster 181, Travis McGee 178, Leroy Foster 178, Ted Bridges 166, Sharon Schuman 154, Ben Davis 127, Brenda Sue Arnold 127. High Series: Clint Schuman 631.

Wed 7pm Men

Billingsley Service 36.0-12.0

Misfits 30.0-18.0

D & B Trucking 30.0-18.0

Hillbilly Karaoke 26.0-22.0

Carroll Chiropractic 25.0-23.0

Kershner Heat-AC 20.0-28.0

Yates Racing 19.0-29.0

Mar 21: High Game: Dustin Scrogham 276, Jerry Lakey 258, John McCoy 248, Joe Clapp 245, Josh Yates 245, Gary Wood 240, Jim Widner 232, Clint Schuman 231, Rick Kershner 228, Michael Bowman 227, Claude Billingsley 222, Jeremy Eidson 212, Robert Greer 210, Kent Taylor 203. High Series: Dustin Scrogham 789, John McCoy 708, Joe Clapp 671, Jerry Lakey 670, Gary Wood 649, Josh Yates 635, Claude Billingsley 615.

Thurs 6:30pm Women

Tabby’s Cats 68.0-40.0

Old & Restless 62.5-45.5

Double Vision 57.0-51.0

Bowling Angels 50.0-58.0

Native Touch 43.5-60.5

Schuman Vinyl 43.0-65.0

Mar 22: High Game: Camie Kagarice 208, Pam Crowden 193, Lois Durbin 183, Kit Corum 181, Tabitha Gray 175, Lona Lockard 173, Nancy Bowman 167, Roxy Sage 165, Jeanie Ephland 154. High Series: Camie Kagarice 549, Pam Crowden 518.

Friday Nooners

Mar 23: High Game: Mim Jackson 182, Leroy Foster 171, Dale Smith 165, Betty Smith 163. High Series: Mim Jackson 492, Leroy Foster 477.