Woman Hits Deer On I-49

Around 6:10am this morning Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County Sheriff Department responded to a vehicle that had struck a deer. The accident was in the Northbound Lanes Of  I-49 just South of 52 East Highway South of Butler. A woman in the vehicle Jennifer R. Null 32, of Nevada Missouri recieved minor injuries in this accident. The vehicle was towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.

Circus Tomorrow In Rich Hill

Circus in Rich Hill tomorrow!! Pre-sale tickets end at Food Fair at 9:30 am. You can still purchase tickets at the circus booth. Two great shows one at 4:30 and the other at 7:30. Each show is approx 2 hours long! They will set up the HUGE tent at 7:30 am north of the school campus.

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta In Ft. Scott

The 57th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta comes to the Bourbon County Fairgrounds in Fort Scott, KansasSeptember 27, 28, & 29, 2013.

The event kicks off with a Parade of Antique, Classic Farm Implements and More through Fort Scott's historic downtown on Thursday the 26th at 6 PM!

This year's Fiesta promises to be the best yet, with something for every member of the family! Handmade Arts & Crafts in the 4-H building Saturday and Sunday. A Quilt Show in the Meyers building all three days. This year's Gas Engine Exhibit features John Deere!

Again this year, Pioneer Harvest Fiesta features one of the largest, most interesting Flea Markets in the Four-State's region. Experience educational and historic exhibits, refreshments and live musical entertainment all weekend. Speaking of entertainment, Draft Horse, Garden, Classic and Antique Tractor Pulls all weekend will be a highlight of the 2013 Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.

PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA 6th ANNUAL SWAP MEET

Friday & Saturday May 10th & 11th, 2013
8:00 AM until everyone goes home. Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, Ks. The grounds will be open Thursday, May 9th for setup. Camping available($12/day)

FOOD AVAILABLE
FREE ADMISSION
$10.00 BOOTH FEE

For more information on the 2013 Swap Meet contact: Allen Warren, (620) 224-7761 or click to email:awarren@cebridge.net

All three days are alive with Steam Engines, Blacksmiths, Food and Flea Market Vendors, Drag Saw Demonstrations, Tractors & Gas Engines on Display, Baker Fan Demonstrations. Corn Shucking demonstrations, Arts and Crafts, Quilt Show, Straw Bailing, Wheat Thrashing, Corn Husking/Shelling, Rock Crushing, Saw Mill Operation, Parade of Power, Sorghum cooking and many more exciting events! It's one great weekend to kick off fall 2013 in the 4-state's region! It's the 57th annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Home of Branch 17, Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, Inc. , at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds in Historic Fort Scott, Kansas.

2013 Admission

This year's Full Weekend Admission is only $5.00 per person and includes Collector Button & Friday Bean Feed at 5 PM. Children under age 12 - FREE Free admission does not include button. Prior year Collector Buttons available, $1.00.

4-H members get a taste of college life while participating in a clothing competition

 Shaylee Terry models her outfit at State 4-H Fashion Revue

BUTLER, Mo. – Sept. 23, 2013) Ella Armentrout, Katie Kostuke, Katie Murrell, Aubry Terry and Shaylee Terry from Bates County were among the 117 Missouri youth that participated in a clothing construction and consumerism contest during State 4-H Fashion Review on September 21 on the University of Missouri campus.

 

According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, the Bates County participants placed as follows:

• Shaylee Terry, 2^nd place, Clothes You Make, Intermediate Division
• Katie Kostuke, 5^th place, Clothes You Buy, Senior Division
• Aubry Terry, 2^nd place, Clothes You Crochet

 

“This contest is designed to be fun, while helping youth enhance their skills and knowledge about sewing, garment selection, knitting and crotchet and the importance of setting and achieving goals,” said Alison Copeland, MU 4-H youth specialist. “State 4-H Fashion Revue is also about exposing young people to the research, education and other efforts MU is doing in these areas. We want them to see what they might be able to do with their interests at a university like MU.”

 

The participants, ranging in ages 8-18, participated in a local fashion revue competition either in their county or regional area that qualified them to participate in the state contest.

 

Fashion Revue participants also gathered in the Memorial Union on the campus to learn about other topics such as public speaking and garment manufacturing processes.   

       

1 Vehicle Accident On H Highway

Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Bates County EMS and Butler Fire Department is on scene of a 1 vehicle accident on H Highway just West of The Butler City Limit Sign. The female in the vehicle had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital by Ambulance. Bates County Live will update this when the Missouri State Highway Patrol Report becomes available.

DOG FOUND

Dog Found:

Found- Black and White, male,  Border Collie. He has a collar but no tags.

Located 4 to 5 miles south of 52 Highway just off  O Highway  He’s been there about a week.  For more info call 918-281-9024 would like to find this dogs owner and get him back home.

Courtesy of FM. 92.1

Job Opening In Archie

BJs restaurant in Archie is looking for an evening cook. The shift will be from 1pm to 8pm. If you are interested in this postition swing by 404 SW Outer Road in Archie and apply in person.

Hit & Run Accident In Butler

Butler Police Department is in route to a hit and run accident in the parking lot of Corner Hardware here in Butler. The vehicle description is a White Ford Tauras that left the scene after hitting a green Buick Century and was heading East towards the square. Bates County Live will update this when and if more information becomes available.

Bates County Sheriff's Office Activity Report Sept 16 - Sept 22

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

September 16, 2013 to September 22, 2013

09-16-2013

ANIMAL AT LARGE-BUTLER

ANIMAL BITE-DREXEL Bates County Deputies took a report of an Animal Bite that occurred in the RT 1 Amoret area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

AGENCY ASSIST-AMORET

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

THEFT-BUTLER Deputies responded to Elks Drive Butler, Missouri reference to a burglary.

TRAFFIC STOP-AMORET Deputies performed a traffic stop in Amoret area.

THEFT-RICH HILL

SUICIDAL THREATS-RICH HILL Deputies responded to Rich Hill area in reference to a suicidal subject.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

ALARM-BUTLER

ANIMAL NEGLECT-ADRIAN

THREATS-DREXEL

 

09-17-2013  

FRAUD-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-ROCKVILLE

CHECK WELL BEING-RICH HILL

HARASSMENT-DRXEL Bates County Deputies responded to a report of phone harassment in the rural Drexel area.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-WORLAND

ALARM-HUME

TRAFFIC HAZARD-BUTLER

ALARM-AMSTERDAM

STRANDED MOTORIST-ADRIAN

 

09-18-2013

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-APPLETON CITY

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

WANTED SUBJECT-URICH Bates County Deputies executed an arrest warrant on Michael Miller in rural Urich, MO.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

 

 

09-19-2013

BURGLARY-AMSTERDAM Deputies took a burglary report in Amsterdam.

OPEN DOOR-RICH HILL

PUBLIC INTOXICATION-RICH HILL

ANIMAL AT LARGE-ADRIAN

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

CHECK WELL BEING-AMORET

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

MISSING PERSON-BUTLER

FIRE-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-DREXEL

 

 

09-20-2013

STRANDED MOTORIST-RICH HILL

CHILD CUSTODY-RICH HILL

ANIMAL NEGLECT-ADRIAN

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

MVA-BUTLER

THEFT-HUME Deputies took a report of Theft in Hume, MO.

SPEAK  TO OFFICER-HUME

ANIMAL AT LARGE-RICH HILL

SPEAK TO OFFICER-APPLETON CITY

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-ADRIAN Deputies took a call in report of suspicious activity in rural Adrian.

DISTURBANCE-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

 

09-21-2013

SPEAK TO OFFICER-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-AMSTERDAM

DISTURBANCE-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

LITTERING-AMSTERDAM

SPEAK TO OFFICER-ADRIAN

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

SPEAK TO OFFICER-HUME

AMBULANCE REQUEST-BUTLER

CONTROLLED BURN-RICH HILL

ALARM-AMSTERDAM

DOMESTIC-AMORET Deputies responded to Amoret area in reference to an assault that just occurred.

FRAUD-ADRIAN Deputies responded to an internet fraud call in Adrian, Mo

CHECK WELL BEING-ARCHIE

DISTURBANCE-RICH HILL

NOISE-RICH HILL

 

09-22-2013

THREATS-ADRIAN

DISTURBANCE-RICH HILL

AGENCY ASSIST-RICH HILL

TRESPASSING-BUTLER

CHECK WELL BEING-BUTLER Deputies conducted a check well being in the rural Archie area in Bates county.

THREATS-ADRIAN Deputies responded to threating text messages in the rural Adrian area. 

 

 

 

AMBULANCE REQUEST-RICH HILL

DISTURBANCE-BUTLER

 

 

 

 

 

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

September 16, 2013 to September 22, 2013

09-16-2013

SUICIDAL THREATS

 

09-17-2013  

 

09-18-2013

SPEAK TO OFFICER

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

09-19-2013

OPEN DOOR

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

09-20-2013

DISTURBANCE

AGENCY ASSIST

CHILD CUSTODY

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

09-21-2013

NOISE

AGENCY ASSIST

DISTURBANCE

 

09-22-2013

AGENCY ASSIST

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

 

Obituary - Ronald Eugene Snider

Ronald Eugene Snider, 76, of Clinton, Missouri, died Saturday morning, September 21, 2013 at his home with his wife and three children by his side.He was born June 17, 1937 in Lowry City, Mo., the son of Chester Eugene Snider and Opal Lee (Chiles) Snider.  Ronald married Jo Ann Shelton on October 26, 1958 in Montrose, Mo., and she survives of the home.

He made the most of every aspect of his life.  Of his many capabilities and talents, friends and family recall his expertise as a mechanic, carpenter, craftsman, and avid fly fisherman.  He was a member and deacon of Golden Valley Christian Church in Clinton, and over the years devoted his energy to any opportunity for ministry-teaching, singing, visitation, and hosting numerous gatherings.

Ronald was employed by Peabody Coal Company, Arch Mineral Corporation, Parday Consulting Corporation, and finished his professional career with Hilty Quarries.In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by one son, Jon Snider and wife Jackie of Troy, Illinois; two daughters, Nancy Webber and husband Mark of Garden City, Mo., and Beth Plessinger and husband Bill of Thornville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jacob Snider and wife Kaylee, Jared Snider, Sarah Plessinger, Olivia Plessinger, Abigail Plessinger, Garrett Plessinger, and Dottie Plessinger; one sister, Betty Thomas and husband Ward of Independence, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.  Reverend Bob Fenwick and Reverend Tim Randall will officiate.  Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Mo.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  The family suggests memorial contributions to Golden Valley Christian Church, 611 South Third Street, Clinton, Mo., 64735, or these donations may be left in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

Ballard Sophomore Hog Roast

BATES COUNTY ELKS LODGE- 7th ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW

The Bates County Elks Lodge will be hosting the 7th Annual Car, Truck and Bike show to raise funds for their organization.  The event will be held at the Butler Elks Lodge September 28, 2013, this Saturday, starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be 13 classes with a $15.00 entry fee.  1st and 2nd place awards, awarded at 3 p.m., a 50/50 pot, food and drinks on location with the Lady Elk’s Café’ open for your air conditioned comfort. The event is free to the public.

TIME TO GET YOUR FLU SHOTS

Bates County Health Center will begin giving flu shots on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. No appointments required, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended hours include remaining open until 7:00 p.m., the first Thursday of every month. Flu shots are available on a first come, first served basis as long as vaccine is available. Call the office at 660-679-6108 for further clarification if needed.

HENRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE:CLINTON MINI STORAGE FIRE

A fire near Clinton over the weekend is under investigation. According to Henry County Sheriff Keith Oberkrom, his department is working with the State Fire Marshall to determine a specific cause.

The blaze at the Clinton Mini Storage was discovered by a passing motorist at about 4:25 Saturday morning. One building containing several storage units has been declared a complete loss.

Press Release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office

According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation into an early Saturday morning fire at the Clinton Mini Storage on Highway 7 just west of Clinton is continuing. the fire was discovered by a passing motorist about 4:25 am Saturday, September 21, 2013. The Clinton Fire Department as well as the Urich and Creighton Fire Departments were on scene of the fire for several hours. the Missouri State Fire Marshalls Office was called to investigate the scene to determine the origin of the fire.

“At this time we do not have a specific cause on the fire and we continue to work with the Fire Marshal in the investigation of this event”, Sheriff Oberkrom said.

One total building containing several storage units was a complete loss.

Obituary - Myrtle "Bobbi" Mae Baxter

Funeral services for Myrtle "Bobbi" Baxter will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 2 - 3 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to Butler First Baptist Church Children's AWANA Program or Butler Community Food Pantry.

Myrtle Mae "Bobbi" Baxter, age 84 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born November 10, 1928 to Maxwell and Maudie Bell McIntire Dorrel in Weaubleau, Missouri.

Bobbi is survived by one son, Kenneth Baxter of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Joyce Fitzpatrick and husband Ralph of Butler, Missouri; three brothers, Jerry Dorrel and wife Colleen of Belton, Missouri, Arthur Dorrel and wife Maxine of Garden City, Missouri and Charles Dorrel of Warsaw, Missouri; a sister Lena Viola Cotter of Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence “Pete” Baxter in 2011; a son, Gary Dee Baxter; two brothers, Cecil and Jewell Dorrel; a sister, Maxine Dorrel; and a niece Kathleen Dorrel.

Huge Garage Sale In Adrian

Sept 26/27 8-5- Adrian two blocks south of 4Way at Casey's on old 71. Adrian Mini-Storage.All left over inventory from Bargains 4 U plus wooden toy box, 2 wooden doll beds w/bedding, atari games, dryer, womens Mizzou jacket, homecoming dresses, halloween lights, cast iron pots, collector Joe Camel lights, ashtray, sign, clock. antique desk, corner wall shelf. Too many items to mention.

Lees Summit Police Department Job Opening

The Lee's Summit Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2013 Police Officer testing process. Application deadline is 10/18/2013.

Interested applicants should visit the Police Department's web page atwww.lspolice.net. Under the employment tab there is a .pdf document titled "Employment Summary Information Packet" that details the entire hiring process and answers most questions.

Questions can be directed to the recruiting hotline at 816-969-1769 or via email to Sgt. Chris Depue at cdepue@cityofls.net


http://www.cityofls.net/City-of-Lees-Summit/Submenu/Employment/Employment-Opportunities/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/209/Police-Officer.aspx

Chuck Wallace Fundraising Event

H.E.R.T.T. currently assisted by Integrity Defense, LLC is proud to announce the “Charlie’s Battle 6.6K @ 66 Acre park” to benefit one of our own in the fight against Esophageal Cancer.

We will be hosting the event on November 9th, 2013 with race start times starting at 8AM. The cost of the race will be $35.00 to Run or Walk and the signs ups for the race starting on September 18th, 2013. The race shirts will be provided by TEESPRING.COM, who will be contributing all proceeds to the “Charlie’s Battle” for the family’s needs which is an additional cost to the Participation cost.  Currently we are planning the event with the cooperation with The City of Peculiar, Parks and Recreation, The City of Peculiar, Parks and Recreation Board, and numerous Sponsors to include local Law Enforcement and Public Safety agencies, Volunteers, and friends ready to help fight cancer and assist the cause.

Integrity Defense, LLC will be hosting the event with H.E.R.T.T. (Heartland Emergency Response Training Team) with vendors and other volunteer groups to raise additional monetary assistance for the family. There will be food, music, local vendors, and community oriented services on the property known as the “66 Acre Park” for everyone to get more acquainted with Public Safety and Local members of the Military.

“Charlie’s Battle” is the self-named battle for our very own local Police Officer, Officer Charles “Chuck” Wallace who was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Esophageal and Stomach Cancer.

Officer Wallace has been a Police officer with the City of Peculiar for two years and has been extremely passionate in protecting the citizens of the City of Peculiar and the integrity of the enforcement of city and state laws. Officer Wallace is a Public Servant, Father, Husband, and a Friend who is in need of our help.

H.E.R.T.T. is currently putting things in place to help Officer Wallace and his family as they get through this time of need as he fights a battle that is not with his hands, but with his heart and perseverance.

Benton County Sheriff's Department Press Release: Arrested and Re-Arrested

WARSAW, Mo. -- A woman who was in custody for a criminal charge in Arizona escaped from a Benton County sheriff's deputy on Wednesday by diving through a window at her home near Edwards.   Gretchen Bradley, 52, was in a jail uniform at the time she bolted.

Sheriff Rick Fajen says Bradley had been arrested on a warrant from Arizona for trafficking in methamphetamine.   She has a condition that required her to have some medical items, the sheriff says, so a deputy took her to her home to get those items.

While she was in the bathroom, Fajen says, a neighbor asked the deputy what was happening.  That distracted the deputy, and Bradley broke out a window of the bathroom and escaped.

Bradley was captured later in the day hiding in a nearby home.  She'd torn the jail uniform to get out of it, and changed into civilian clothes.
Bradley, who the sheriff says recently moved to Missouri from Arizona, is now charged here with escape from custody and damaging jail property (the uniform).  She's back in the Benton County jail. Two people who live near Bradley's home are accused of helping her after she fled.  Robert Lopez, 34, and Melinda Lopez, 32, are each charged with aiding escape, hindering prosecution, and damage to jail property.  Fajen says the Lopezes helped her get out of her uniform and into other clothes, and took her to the home where she was hiding when she was re-arrested.  A judge set their bonds at $20,000 apiece.

Obituary - Frances "Frannie" Stoddard

The Funeral Service for Frances will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The Minister will be Reverend Mark Avery.

The Visitation will be at Hill and Son Funeral Home on Monday, September 23, 2013,1:00 - 2:00 p.m. preceding service with Internment will be in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. The family suggests Memorial contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice.

Frances Irene Stoddard, 78, passed away September 20, 2013 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri. She was born September 15, 1935 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Harry and Irene (Trombly) Osterhout.

Frances and Nelson M. Stoddard were united in marriage October 16, 1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In 1967 they moved to Appleton City, Missouri. Frances was a member of the Church of God (Holiness) attending when her health allowed. She and Nelson were blessed with four children and along with raising their children Frances worked many years as a cook at Ellett Memorial Hospital. She collected angels, enjoyed singing, reading, praying for her family and spoiling her grandchildren.

Preceding Frances in death were her parents; two sisters: Natalie Pajula and Gertrude Wise; and five brothers: Gordon, Merlin, Robert, Wendell and Raymond Osterhout.

Survivors include her husband Nelson of the home; sister, Patricia Cryderman, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; daughter Beverly Johnson and friend, Rusty Thompson of Appleton City, Missouri; three sons: Philip Stoddard and wife, Maggie of Montrose, Missouri, Mark Stoddard and wife, Lisa of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Melvin Stoddard and Jane Pierce of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; grandchildren: Cynthia Wade and husband, Bryan of Appleton City, Aaron Johnson and wife, Annie of Appleton City, Jessica Stoddard and Chuck Simpson of Buffalo, Missouri, Stacey Johnson and husband, Clint of Appleton City, Ashlee Stoddard of Des Moines, Iowa, Brett Stoddard of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Todd Stoddard and fiancé, Sierra Greathouse of Appleton City, Kameron Stoddard of Appleton City, Alex Pierce and Garrett Pierce of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Weston Simpson of Ozark, Missouri; great-grandchildren: Nathan Wade, Caitlin Wade, Bailea Johnson, Mason Johnson, Jordon Jackson and Harper Stoddard.

Missouri and Marijuana

COLUMBIA, Mo. Proponents of reforming Missouri’s marijuana laws are weighing goals, methods and chances of success as they consider a renewed push to decriminalize or even legalize possession of the drug. Columbia and St. Louis have both adopted so-called decriminalization ordinances, reducing a first-time offense for possessing less than 35 grams of marijuana to a low-level misdemeanor similar to a traffic ticket. Instead of being arrested, offenders in those cities get a summons to appear in court and face a fine rather than jail.

But the crowd that packed a forum Thursday at the Columbia Public Library clearly favored legalization, even if Democratic state Rep. Chris Kelly — a leading proponent of reform — wasn’t sure the time is right, the Columbia Missourian reported (http://bit.ly/1ew5jjx).

“Does it make sense to do it now?” Kelly asked, saying he wanted to see the organizational support for such an effort. The crowd responded by breaking into cheers and applause. Organizational support is key because a large corps of volunteers would be needed to lobby the Legislature to pass a bill or to get enough signatures to put a pro-marijuana question on a statewide ballot. The Republican-dominated Legislature has been cool to proposals to ease marijuana-related penalties.

A decriminalization bill sponsored this year by Democratic Rep. Rory Ellinger, of University City, did not get a hearing until the final day of the regular session.But Ellinger told the Columbia forum that even getting a hearing was progress.

“It’s extremely important that we reach across the table and that we don’t call names,” Ellinger said. “We must have Republican sponsorship no matter what we come up with. It’s very important.” Kelly told The Missourian in a separate interview last week he was “thinking very seriously” about introducing legislation next year to legalize and regulate marijuana in the state. But he would only do so, he said, if he were certain that advocates of legalization were ready to stage a forceful public campaign — in case the Legislature decides on its own to put the question on a statewide ballot.

Obituary - Maxine Beckham

Maxine's wishes were to donate her body to K.U. Medical Center for research. Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Lula Maxine Beckham, age 96 of Butler, Missouri passed away at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born March 17, 1917 to John Edgar and Delia Deller Ingram in Vernon County, Missouri.

Maxine is survived by two daughters, Glenda McClain of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kim Clements and husband, Bill of Prince George, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Beckham of Independence, Missouri; grandchildren, Shannon Martin and husband Jeff of Blue Springs, Missouri, Sharron Closson and husband Cal of Blue Springs, Missouri, Scott McClain and wife Jacqueline of St. Louis, Missouri, Vicki Benson and husband Matt of Overland Park, Kansas, Jeff Beckham of Olathe, Kansas, William Clements and wife Rachel of Prince George, Virginia and Robert Clements of Prince George, Virginia; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy in 2010; two brothers, John and Melvin Ingram; a sister Mildren Gordon; a son Victor Beckham; and a son-in-law, A.D. McClain.

Teen Halloween Costume Dance

TEEN DANCE & Halloween Costume

Grades 5^th – 8^th Grade

When: Oct 19

Where: old high School

Time 7pm - 9pm

Admission $4 per person

Friendly Environment / Adult On-site

Parents Need to Check In & Out their Children

Costume Must Be Suitable to be wore

*PRIZE WILL BE ISSUED FOR BEST COSTUME*

Sponsored By the Lady Rebels Basketball Team

Butler R-V Students Do Well According to Latest State Measure

The Butler R-V School District is pleased to announce the latest results from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s measure of a school district’s progress. Butler R-V received 114 out of a possible 140 points, scoring a respectable 81.4%

“This score is a reflection of the good work and effort put forth by students, teachers, counselors, and our building principals,” said Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Heath Oates, who also added, “Parents and other caregivers also should share in the good news of this report. Things seem to be headed in the right direction for Butler’s students.”

The report issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the first using the standards of the fifth round of Missouri’s School Improvement Program (MSIP 5). Long gone are standards about how many teachers/student a district has or how many books a library has. MSIP 5 only measures student outcomes.

On the first standard, Academic Achievement, Butler R-V students scored a stellar 91%, or 51 of the available 56 points. One of the highlights of this category is that students scored 100% in the subject area of science. Students are tested in science at 5^th, 8^th, and 10^th grades.

The second standard involves the academic achievement of student subgroups. Butler R-V has two subgroups counted in this standard—special education students and free/reduced lunch students. Butler R-V received 8 /14 points for this standard.

In College & Career Readiness, the 3^rd standard in the MSIP 5 measurement system, the Butler R-V District received 15.5 out of 30 points. This standard uses multiple measures, including ACT scores, the percentage of students who go to college, and the number of students who graduate high school with college credits or vocational certification. Due to the lag time in college enrollment, the data the state uses to determine the scores on this standard lags one year behind, so district administrators are hopeful that this will improve.

The fourth and fifth standards are Butler R-V’s highest. In the attendance standard, the district received 9.5/10 points possible, and in graduation rates Butler High School received a perfect 30/30.

“A huge amount of credit should go to our teachers, students, and parents for the high scores on attendance and graduation rates,” said Butler High School Principal Steve Hubbard. “If teachers engage students, they will want to come to school. When the school, students, and parents work together, graduation rates will continue to improve.”

Both graduation rates and attendance have gone up for the district in recent years.

For further information, readers can see the complete report at: http://mcds.dese.mo.gov/quickfacts/SitePages/DistrictInfo.aspx and click on Butler R-V from the pull-down menu.

Butler Lodge # 254 Officers for 2013-2014

Pictured Left to Right
 Front Row 
WB Bernie Meister SW,  WB Don Winchell Installing Master,  Bro Don Moore WM,  RWB George Barrios Installing Marshall,
 Bro David Payne JW.
Middle Row
Bro. Robert Peveto Chaplin,  Bro James Coy Marshall,  Bro. Robert Dixon JD.
Back Row
  Bro Mike Lee SD,  Bro Dwain Russell Tyler,  RWB Alvin Griffin Treasure,  WB Richard Gaylord SS, 
RWB Stephen Dixon JS,  WB Rick Hurshman Sec...