Saturday, May 14, 2011
Obituary - Billy Gebhardt
Billy Gebhardt, 95, Archie, MO, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Archie. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Obituary - Jerold "Buddy" Fowler
Jerold Burton "Buddy" Fowler, age 85, of rural Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family.
Buddy was born on March 8, 1926 in Coal, MO to Charles Montgomery Fowler and Minnie Belle Eberting Fowler. After school he farmed for a few years before being drafted into the Army on March 13, 1944. At the age of 19 he left for basic training at Camp Maxie, Texas. He was then sent to New Calidonia where he served as a Military Policeman for 18 months. In August 1946, Buddy received an honorable discharge at Fort Sheridan Illinois and returned home to help his father farm. Buddy and Darlene Crowder were married on March 4, 1950 in Clinton, where they made their home for several years. In 1968, they moved to rural Adrian where they raised their children, continued to farm and raised cattle. Buddy was a member of the Altona Baptist Church and was an avid collector of antique John Deere tractors.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene of the home; three children, Jerry Fowler and wife Vickie of Butler, MO, Janet Gaylord and Kevin Fowler both of Adrian, MO; five grandchildren, JaNell Ferguson and husband Brad and Justin Colin all of Adrian, MO, JaNetta Larsen and husband Zach of Harrisonville, MO, Casey Colin and wife Abby, and Jeri Lynn Fowler all of Butler, MO; three great-grandchildren, Clayton Ferguson, Kayde Colin and Callie Ferguson; two nieces, two nephews, and a host of friends.
Preceding Buddy in death were his parents; two brothers Gene Fowler and Edgar Fowler; one sister, Olive Moulder and one nephew, Bob Fowler.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Consalus Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at Consalus Funeral Home on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of Consalus Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left on the Consalus Funeral Home web site here
Car stranded on curve west of Butler
Missouri Highway Patrol is currently assisting with a minor accident on the curve at K highway and 52 west of Butler. The vehicle is reported to be blocking part of the roadway- use caution if traveling through the area.
Donations needed for Fire Pup program
Donations may range from $50 to sponsor materials for 20 children up to $500 for 200 children. All donations are tax deductible and should made payable to the National Fire Safety Council. Mail to the Butler Fire Department, 701 Roberta Road, Butler Mo. 64730.
Through your partnership in this program, the education of our children will help assist the Butler Fire Department to continue their goal of providing a safer community for all our citizens.
Deadline to donate is June 30th. For more info contact Chief Jim Henry at 660-679-6323.
Cutshaw sentenced on multiple counts
Dewayne E. Cutshaw was found guilty on Felony possession or sale of equipment w/altered ID numbers and sentenced to 3 years in MDOC.
He was also found guilty on Felony possession or sale of equipment w/altered ID numbers—sentenced to 2 years in MDOC, given SES and placed on 5 years probation.
Sentences are to run consecutively with each other and concurrent with the defendant's Cass Co, Mo. sentence with restitution ordered in sum of $2500 and pay court costs.
Cutshaw will be required to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, and perform 200 hours of community service.
He was also found guilty on Felony possession or sale of equipment w/altered ID numbers—sentenced to 2 years in MDOC, given SES and placed on 5 years probation.
Sentences are to run consecutively with each other and concurrent with the defendant's Cass Co, Mo. sentence with restitution ordered in sum of $2500 and pay court costs.
Cutshaw will be required to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, and perform 200 hours of community service.
Circuit Court News May 9 - 13, 2011
CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
MAY 9 - 13, 2011
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
MAY 9 - 13, 2011
Arlin VanVoorst v Vicky VanVoorst, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.
St v. Adam C Cooper, I: Felony assault, II: Felony assault, III: Felony assault, IV: Felony assault; V: Felony assault, set for 5-12-11.
Jess W Snyder v Lisa A Snyder, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.
Angel Gibson v Justin Beckett, Full Order of Protection is entered.
April Green v Stephen Jones, Full Order of Protection is entered.
St v. Richard B Register, found guilty of possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; sentenced to MDOC for 5 years, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs including $150 to State Forensic Lab, to successfully complete ordered counseling/treatment, to be subject to random drug testing, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA/NA, to not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service as directed.
Terri L Norman v Matthew A Wright, Petition for Order of Protection is denied.
Christopher J Bishop v Becky A Bishop, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.
KCP&L gets ok to increase rates
The Missouri Public Service Commission has determined that KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company (KCP&L-GMO) should be granted an electric rate increase of approximately $59.4 million to reflect the company's increased costs of providing service to its customers. The rate increase largely reflects the addition of the Iatan 2 coal-fired power plant. The Commission's vote was 5-0.
As part of its decision, the Commission reduced KCP&L-GMO's return on equity (ROE), or profit margin, to 10 percent. In this rate case, KCP&L-GMO sought an ROE of 11 percent when it filed its rate request on June 4, 2010.
As part of its decision, the Commission reduced KCP&L-GMO's return on equity (ROE), or profit margin, to 10 percent. In this rate case, KCP&L-GMO sought an ROE of 11 percent when it filed its rate request on June 4, 2010.
Summary of the May Butler R-V Board of Education Meeting
Old Business:
The board heard a report from Alan Stauffacher on the parking lot and track projects. The parking lot top coat was being completed and the good news is that the lot will be available for graduation. The rock at the track in the ditches and a 60 x60 slab looked like it was being removed without heavy equipment and was moving fairly quickly.
Get certified to boat on Missouri lakes...
Major Tommy Roam, director of the Water Patrol Division, announces a boating safety certification course will take place on June 22, 2011, at the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center in Warsaw, MO. The class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. There will be no charge for this course, however, students are required to pre-register on-line as seating will be limited and notification may be sent in the event the course is canceled. To get more information, to register for this course, or to obtain a complete listing of where other courses are being offered you may visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol website www.mshp.dps.mo.gov. Once there select “Divisions”, “Water Patrol Division”, “Safety Education
Classroom Course”.
Missouri law requires any person born after January 1, 1984, to carry a boating safety certification card along with a picture ID anytime they operate a vessel, which includes personal watercraft, on Missouri lakes. Any student who successfully passes this course will be eligible to order the boating safety certification card for $15.
Harvey arraignment this Monday
Raymond S. Harvey will be arraigned in Monday, May 16th at 10 a.m. in the Bates County Circuit Court.
Harvey is charged with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and one count of second degree arson in connection with the March 9th double murder of Brandee and Bailey Bickleman of Butler.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 10 p.m.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers...thunderstorms likely in the evening...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Possible closure of local MoDOT barns
MoDOT’s Statewide Consolidation Plan Gets Response From Local Elected Officials
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and Rep. Barney Fisher, R-Richards, have stated that they will work with elected officials in the 31st Senatorial and 125th House Districts to make sure the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) continues to provide promised coverage in the wake of last week’s budget plan announcement.
The “Bolder, Five-Year Direction” will cut almost one-fifth of the department’s positions, close facilities, and sell equipment to save hundreds of millions of dollars, devoting the funds to other projects, such as road and bridge improvements.
“While I understand MoDOT’s need for a plan to streamline due to diminished funding, I am in hopes that it will in no way affect actual local and community coverage,” said Sen. Pearce. “I will work with MoDOT to make sure no community is disadvantaged by reduced MoDOT services or increased response times.”
“If MoDOT can continue to provide for all of Missouri’s citizens, I will be satisfied with the program,” said Rep. Fisher. “I just want to ensure that the best possible service will be provided, not just in the 125th, but across the state.”
The potential consolidation area would lump together the Willow Springs, Joplin, and Macon district offices. Locally, MoDOT barns would close in Rich Hill and Archie.
MoDOT will be taking input regarding the “Bolder, Five-Year Direction” until its June monthly meeting. No proposed changes would go into effect until Aug. 1, 2011.
For more information, or to view the original and proposed maps, please visit www.modot.mo.gov/bolderfiveyeardirection.
Butler honor day awards ceremony to be broadcast on FM 92 today
Elks car show coming June 25th...
There'll be all kinds of fun including a 50/50 pot, door prizes, food and music. Awards start at 3 p.m.
Pre-registration of $12 ($15 day of) may be mailed to Terry Agnew at 208 S. Birch st., Butler Mo., 64730. Deadline for pre-registration is June 22. For more info call 660-679-5139 or 660-424-0270.
Pre-registration of $12 ($15 day of) may be mailed to Terry Agnew at 208 S. Birch st., Butler Mo., 64730. Deadline for pre-registration is June 22. For more info call 660-679-5139 or 660-424-0270.
Home school workshop to be held on May 20th in Butler
The Hearth & Home Educators homeschool support group will be hosting a free Homeschooling 101 workshop on Fri., May 20 at 7 p.m. at The Carriage House Reception Center at Mullinax Funeral Home. The workshop will be presented by Sheryl Schmidt, Regional Director for Families for Home Education, Missouri's state homeschooling organization.
The workshop will provide information on how to get started with homeschooling, complying with Missouri state law, & other important information for new homeschoolers. Contact HHE at hearth.home@gmail.com for more information.
Heavy damage to McBee's store in early morning theft
Sometime after midnight thieves drove a vehicle, possibly a pickup truck, through the front doors at McBee's Store in Amsterdam in an apparent smash-and-grab robbery. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading westbound towards Kansas where the subjects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. It is unknown if Kansas authorities were able to locate the suspects.
Two cash registers from the store were recovered from the vehicle, while the ATM was left behind. More information is expected to be released in the near future; right now the McBees are in the long and tedious process of clean up and planning repairs. |
| Two cash registers were taken in the theft at McBee's store. Thieves drove a vehicle through the front of the building to gain access. |
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Rain in route...
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers... thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
City of Adrian applying for sewer grant - letter from City Administrator Lori Williams
04/20/2011
The City of Adrian is applying for a CDBG grant of $400,000.00 to assist the City in financing sewer line improvements.
The Community Development Block Grant Program LMI survey has been sent out. If you received this survey, please fill it out and send it back in to Adrian City hall at your earliest convenience.
Thanks you for your assistance in helping us apply for these additional dollars to help our City. Surveys may be returned to City of Adrian, PO Box 246, Adrian, MO 64720 or you may bring it by Adrian City Hall, 16 E 5th Street, Adrian, MO 64720.
Your help is sincerely appreciated.
Lori Williams
City Administrator
Local author needs your help to finish book
1976 was the first year that the Butler Lady Bears played 5 on 5 full court basketball. Shannon Geford and his history committee are trying to piece together as much information as possible about the history of the Lady Bears.
Since the last request they have received quite a bit of helpful information to help fill in some of the gaps. Unfortunately, still more info is needed.
If you have any information about the Butler Lady Bears, please contact Shannon Gepford at gepford5@hotmail.com or call him at 816-522-8930. Information is really needed for the years of 1990-2009. Individual and team statistics along with postseason honors for individuals would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your help in making this a complete Butler Lady Bears History book.
-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet
Since the last request they have received quite a bit of helpful information to help fill in some of the gaps. Unfortunately, still more info is needed.
If you have any information about the Butler Lady Bears, please contact Shannon Gepford at gepford5@hotmail.com or call him at 816-522-8930. Information is really needed for the years of 1990-2009. Individual and team statistics along with postseason honors for individuals would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your help in making this a complete Butler Lady Bears History book.
-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet
Butler Police Department weekly report
May 4 - Officers respond to the 500 block of N. Delaware on a 911 hang up; alarm call at Sears; disturbance call in the 400 block of E. Oak; traffic control at High and Nursery; stranded vehicle at Walmart; traffic accident at High School; parking complaint at Walmart; warrant arrest at Walmart; took theft report at police station; noise complaint on the square.
May 5 - Theft report on N. Maple; suspicious vehicle at cemetery; alarm in the 400 block of S. Fulton; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; animal complaint in the 400 block of S. Fulton.
May 6 - Possible theft at South 71 storage units; escort for Schowengerdt service; accident on H highway; possible accident on N. business 71; suspicious vehicle at city shop; two car accident at High and Nursery; animal complaint in the 400 block of N. Fulton; power line down in the 100 block of S. Broadway; traffic complaint at High and Fort Scott; walk in theft report at PD; leave without pay at the Filling Station; C&I complaint at High and Nursery.
May 7 - Officers respond for traffic control at High and Fort Scott; theft report at Super 8; keep the peace in the 200 block of W. Mill; car accident at Country Mart; alarm call at Max Motors; animal complaint in the 400 block of W. Mill; accident at Mill and Fulton; medical assist at Alley Pub; medical assist in the 800 block of W. Grove; alarm call at Sears.
May 8 - Death investigation at Super 8; report of gun shots in the 800 block of N. Havana; animal complaint in the 100 block of S. Mechanic; trespassing in the 400 block of S. Delaware; disturbance call at Pizza Hut; alarm call at Flaming Lantern; 911 hang up in the 400 block of S. High; juvenile matter in the 300 block of E. Dakota; walk in report of harassment; fire call in the 200 block of W. Fort Scott.
May 9 - Noise complaint on S. Broadway; accident at Walmart; traffic control at grade school; C&I driver report on W. 52 highway; keep the peace in the 600 block of W. Nursery; alarm call on the west side of the square; animal complaint in the 300 block of S. Thompson; suspicious person reported at the high school; suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of S. High.
News from Adrian Lanes
Adrian Lanes
Your Local Recreation Center
BOWLING NEWS
Through May 3, 2011
Sunday 6pm Adult Open
Hanuman, League Champion
Kershners Heat &AC, Runner Up
Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles starts June 5…ends August 21
Monday 7:30 Men 2010-11
Champion: Yoss’ Thriftway
Runner-up: Anti-Monkey Butt Apr 25: High Game: Richard Frazier 290, Craig Irwin 289, Curt Smith 279, Joe Julison 257, Dan Goodrich 257, Tim Covey 246, Michael Bowman 246, John McCoy 238, Mike Xanders 234, Ron Highley 229, Gary Wood 225, Jeff Doty 221, Robert Lowe 221, Curtis Smith 216. Series: Richard Frazier 803, Joe Julison 712, Dan Goodrich 696, Curt Smith 695, Ron Highley 675m Craig Irwin 668, Tim Covey 634, Curtis Smith 632, Michael Bowman 618, John McCoy 612, Mike Xanders 609.
Tuesday 10am Women
Champion: Sharon’s Avon
Runner-up: Bowling Buddies
May 3: 9-Pin No-Tap
High Scores everywhere…
Tuesday 7pm Open
Champion: HUH!!!
Runner-up: Carroll Chiropractic
May 3: High Game: Mat Bridges 260, John McCoy 243, Clint Schuman 242, Dan Goodrich 237, Darrell Foster 218, Ron Brown 206, Josh Yates 197, Chris Bolin 194, Greg Rapp 186, Claude Billingsley 178, Kelly Wernex 176, Leroy Foster 169, Roseann Mitchell 167, Ted Bridges 161, Jessica Bridges 159, Ben Davis 128, Brenda Sue Arnold 101. High Series: John McCoy 689, Clint Schuman 685, Dan Goodrich 670, Mat Bridges 661, Kelly Wernex 471.
Tues 7pm Summer League Starts May 10…ends Aug 30
Wednesday 7pm Men
Champion: Carroll Chiropractic
Runner-up: Widner Construction
Apr 27: High Game: Gary Wood 300, Dan Goodrich 255, Rick Kershner 241, Ed Harold 237, Darrell Foster 236, Don Chulufas 235, Claude Billingsley 234, Ron Brown 228, Clint Schuman 226, Nick Perkins 225, Ernie Moore 222, Mat Bridges 215, John McCoy 210, Chris Dodson 210, Jack Lewis 208, Leroy Foster 207, Michael Bowman 205, Joe Hermann 201, Josh Yates 201. High Series: Gary Wood 782, Dan Goodrich 716, Claude Billingsley 679, Nick Perkins 660, Don Chulufas 653, Clint Schuman 635, Rick Kershner 625, Mat Bridges 622, Darrell Foster 615, Chris Dodson 611, Ron Brown 610, Ernie Moore 606.
Wed 7pm “Tough Shot” Starts May 4…ends Aug 31
Thursday 6:30pm Women
The Bowling Angels 73.5-46.5
The Old & Restless 71.5-48.5
Ole Teenagers 67.0-53.0
Schuman Vinyl 66.0-54.0
Double Vision 65.0-55.0
April 21: High Games: Anita Kershner 275, Camie Kagarice 222, Nancy Bowman 179, Kathy Ford 179, Pam Crowden 172, Roxy Sage 172, Tabitha Gray 167, Tammy Cushard 166, Mim Jackson 166, Sue Baptista 166, Donna Moore 164, Lauren Bowman 157. High Series: Anita Kershner 632, Camie Kagarice 599.
Thurs 7pm Summer League starts May 5…ends Sep 1
Friday Nooners
Apr 29: High Games: Robert Greer 245, Leroy Foster 186, Chuck Wyatt 186, Don Chulufas 182, Troy Burton 182, Ross Wainscott 178, Dale Smith 173, Jean Wilson 171, Ruby Johnson 168, Mim Jackson 167, Harold Boehler 156, Wesley Merritt 155, Betty Smith 154. High Series: Robert Greer 593, Leroy Foster 516, Ross Wainscott 499, Mim Jackson 478, Ruby Johnson 452.
Fri Summer Nooners starts May 20…Ends Sep 2
Important info regarding rain barrels...
To alleviate confusion, the rain barrels mentioned in a recent local news story are not through Osage Valley Electric Coop... they are actually being distributed by Osage Valley RCD (Resource Conservation and Development Department, which is located upstairs at the Butler City Hall).
A $2,000 grant has been approved for the city of Butler to be used for the purchase of 50 rain barrels to be used for water conservation in Butler.
Please do not call the electric cooperative for info about the barrels- you may contact Osage Valley RCD at 660-679-4332.
Possible record high temp today
We may surpass the old record high of 92 set in 1962 ...
Today
Today
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Results from District Track Meet in Archie
Here are the Butler Bears Girls results from the District Track Meet held at Archie on Saturday:
Girls Top 8 place finishers
Top 4 places advance to the Sectional Track meet on Saturday at Richmond, MO.
Overall: Girls earned a 2nd place finish and did an amazing job!
Pole Vault- Maggie Massey 4th place**
Long Jump- Kayla Morris 4th place**
400m Dash- Brytani Musick 4th place**
1600m Run-Morgan Nelson 1st place** (District Champ)
800m Run- Morgan Nelson 1st place** (District Champ)
4x800m relay- 2nd place** (Brytani Musick, Jenay Rosier, Jennifer McMurphy, Morgan Nelson)
4x200m relay- 4th place** (Kayla Morris, Maggie Massey, Kassidy Hannah, Tenaya Williams)
4x100m relay- 2nd place**(Kayla Morris, Maggie Massey, Kassidy Hannah, Tenaya Williams)
4x400m relay- 2nd place**(Kayla Morris, Morgan Nelson, Tenaya Williams, Brytani Musick)
Discus- Sam Hooper 7th place
Shot Put- Gabby Blevins 5th place; Marissa McElwain 7th place
-submitted
Bates 2 water supply deemed safe
Residents in the Amsterdam area are reporting water supplied by the Bates County Water District #2 has had a foul taste and odor for the last few days. A malfunction in the clarifier portion of the water plant caused the disruption what is known as a 'sludge blanket' in the clarifier basin. In turn, water being purified at the plant has the characteristics the same as when the lake turns over.
The water has been deemed safe and there are no boil orders at this time.
Repairs have been made at the water plant. Lines are being flushed daily to rectify the problem- at most, the taste issue may last several days.
The water has been deemed safe and there are no boil orders at this time.
Repairs have been made at the water plant. Lines are being flushed daily to rectify the problem- at most, the taste issue may last several days.
Obituary - Jim LaRose
James H. “Jim” LaRose July 6, 1941 – May 7, 2011 James H. “Jim” LaRose of Adrian, MO passed away on May 7, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call from 10:00-11:30 Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests donations to the Adrian Optimist Club, RR3, Box 315, Adrian, MO 64720.
Jim never knew a stranger. From his early days spent racing sprint cars to fishing and duck hunting, and afternoons working on cars in his shop after he retired, Jim was an active outdoorsman and made many friends along the way. He collected tractors and guns and followed those passions to coordinate numerous tractor shows and gun shows raising money for organizations, such as the Adrian Optimist Club, Western Mo Antique Tractor Assn. and many others.
Jim loved NASCAR and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and collected T-shirts from both. Each summer, he looked forward to the sprint car nationals in Knoxville, IA and shared this pastime with family and friends. The kids will fondly recall conversations in the garage over the sounds of cars being fixed and visits to Grandma’s house where Jim and John could be found napping (and awakened by giggles and pokes) in their childhood beds after family meals.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sam, his mother and stepfather, Grace and Joe Lipscomb and his brother, John A. LaRose. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Laura LaRose, and his daughters, Robin Spears (Michael), Shelley LaRose Arken (Larry), Angie LaRose Witt (Gary) and Jennifer LaRose, as well as his nephew, Jason LaRose (Tracy) and niece, Julie LaRose (Randall Pool). He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jeannie Wohletz (Chad), Dylan and Jacqueline Arken and Brandon Spears and two great-grandchildren, Scotty and Aiden and a grand-nephew, Dax.
Rich Hill P.D. weekly report
Rich Hill Police Department
Activity report May 2, 2011 to May 8, 2011
05-02-11
ANIMAL AT LARGE
05-03-11
ANIMAL AT LARGE
05-04-11
05-05-11
LOUD MUSIC
05-06-11
05-07-11
05-08-11
THREATS
Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report
Bates County Sheriff’s Office
Activity report May 2, 2011 to May 8, 2011
05-02-11
BUTLER On 05-02-2011 Bates County Deputies responded to a call of an injured deer on business 71 just north of Butler.
CONTROLLED BURN-ADRIAN
TRAFFIC HAZARD-BUTLER
CONTROLLED BURN-ADRIAN
STRANDED M OTORIST-BUTLER
ANIMAL AT LARGE-FOSTER
Butler High School Alumni all set for May 28th
PARADE:
The Butler Alumni parade will gather at 10:30 a.m. at the Methodist Church parking lot on Ohio Street. Any Butler High School Alumni interested can participate with a car, float or any means of transportation. Show up and have a good time. NOTE: In the event the parade is cancelled due to bad weather, the Old BHS gym will be opened during the parade time from 10:30 until approximately 12 Noon so that classmates can visit, otherwise the gym will open at 2:30 p.m. for registration and visiting.
VISITING TIME, MEETING AND DINNER:
The Butler Alumni committee will open the Butler High school at 2:30 p.m. for registration and visiting (light refreshments will be provided) with the meeting to follow promptly at 4:00 p.m. We will dismiss by 5:00 p.m. with the dinner following. The cost of dinner will be $13.00 per person. The closing date for your reservations will be May 25, 2011. You may call to make your reservations to the Association's Secretary-Treasurer, Esther Hopcroft, at 660-679-3227. Please be sure to leave a message with your phone number if no answer. We invite you to bring a guest or family member. Reservations are not necessary, but an additional $2.00 per meal will be charged without reservations. Alumni dues are still $5.00 per member
SCHOLARSHIP:
The scholarship foundation for Butler graduates entering into the education field is still collecting tax-deductible donations. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated by the graduates who have so far benefited from it. Make checks payable to: Butler RV School Scholarship Fund. The Butler Alumni committee will forward your donation on.
For more information contact Ester Hopcroft at 660-679-3227.
-our thanks to FM 92.1 the Bullet
Large quantity of meth seized in local busts
On May 3, 2011 the Bates County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the trailer court located on 7th Street in Adrian Missouri. Deputies and Narcotics Officers converged on the residence shortly after midnight looking for methamphetamine and stolen articles. The house was occupied by several adults who were taken into custody at the time of the raid. One subject was released because they did not live there. The two residents of the property, identified as Regina R. Coots, 18, and Thomas P. Campbell, 24, were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine. Bonds were set at $35,000 cash or surety.
On a separate incident the Sheriff’s Office began surveillance in the area of the Butler Library. The Sheriff’s Office had received several complaints of individuals hanging around and possibly selling drugs. Shortly after taking their location Narcotics Officers observed a male subject’s behavior being consistent with someone who was dealing drugs. The subject was stopped and seven bags of methamphetamine and some cash was recovered from the male. The male identified as Tyler G. Havens, was arrested and charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Methamphetamines. The Charge may be enhanced because Havens was within a 1,000 feet of a school. Bond was set at $25,000 cash or surety. A second subject was taken into custody on an unrelated case.
On May 6, deputies made a vehicle stop north of Butler on 71 Hwy. The driver identified as George O. Ratje, 18, was stopped for a traffic violation. A search of the vehicle produced a glass pipe that field tested positive for methamphetamines. Ratje was taken into custody and transported to the Bates County Jail. The vehicle’s other occupants identified as Brittany England, Kraig Thompson and a juvenile were released from the scene. Ratje was held at the Bates County Jail for 24 hours and released on a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
On May 7th deputies were dispatched to rural Archie in reference to a domestic assault. After conducting an investigation, deputies arrested Terry L. Weaver, 23, for domestic assault by choking his girlfriend. After the arrest, deputies conducting a search of the residence and found marijuana pipe, bags of marijuana and a set of scales. Weaver was released after posting a $7500 bond.
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Missouri gas prices- are you kidding?
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| Average price for gasoline as of this morning |
A report this morning stated that the average consumer is spending close to 10% of their paycheck to pay for fuel. While there is talk that gas may come down 40 cents or so this Summer, you have to wonder if that would really help that much?
Large fire in Rich Hill this morning
At 5:10 a.m. the Butler fire department was summoned to aid Rich Hill firefighters on a residential fire at 101 W. Park street. A short time later Rockville fire was also dispatched as mutual aid, along with the Foster fire department.
No word yet on injuries or the extent of damage to the structure.
No word yet on injuries or the extent of damage to the structure.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
A little taste of Summer temps...
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Heat index readings 92 to 95.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
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