Mmm, mmm, good!

The parking lot of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Butler was alive with all the sights, sounds and good smells of the 8th annual chili cookoff this evening sponsored by the Butler Area Ladies Ministries and the Christian Ministerial Alliance.

Butler area churches and businesses are invited to participate in the cookoff that typically raises between $800 and $1,500 per event, allowing the Butler Area Ladies Ministries to continue their mission.


Bates County Live spoke with event coordinator Barbara Lawrence who expressed a hearty thank you to all who attended this evening and wanted to remind everyone of the Fall ladies retreat scheduled for next Saturday. For more information about the retreat, contact Barbara at 660-679-4212.

Benefit car show in full swing

A pristine Pontiac GTO Judge owned by Dave Hayne
of Butler

A benefit car show is going on right now to raise money for Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids, located in the parking lot next to Butler Detail. Besides cars, you'll see many vintage tractors, motorcycles, trucks and more. Bring the kids-there's a bounce house, food and dj making it a fun family outing.

A few of the rat rods in the Douty collection...

Tonight's Chili Cook-Off reminder...

The annual Chili Cook-off is tonight at the Immanuel Baptist Church in West Butler. The parking lot will be 'cookin' from 5 to 7 p.m. as money is raised to benefit the Christian Ministerial Alliance.

For more info to to get involved, contact Barbara Lawrence at 660-679-4212.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through October 8,  2011

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 41.5-18.5

Plunkett Bowl 39.0-21.0

Capri Bowl 35.0-25.0

Windsor Lanes 32.0-28.0

Strike Zone 27.0-33.0

Jesters House 26.0-34.0

Adrian Lanes 1 20.0-40.0

Adrian Lanes 2 19.5-40.0

Next: Jesters (Warsaw) Oct 9

Fire Prevention Week starts tomorrow

Butler Fire Department Encourages Residents to Keep their Homes Safe
During Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2011

October 8, 2011 -- What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States in 2009, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your best defense is a good offense. That’s why Butler’s Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during the October 9-15, 2011, to let our community know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!” This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fires -- cooking, heating and electrical equipment, as well as candles and smoking materials. Additionally, it urges people to protect their homes and families with life-saving technology and planning. 

“In 2009, 2,565 people died in home fires. Nearly all of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few simple precautions like having working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan, keeping things that can burn away from the stove and always turning off space heaters before going to bed,” says Jim Henry, Chief of the Butler Fire Department. “Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the nearly 13,000 people injured in home fires each year.”

Drexel King and Queen crowned this evening

Queen McKenna Hathcock and King 

Javyn Johnston. A huge victory for Drexel's homecoming tonight beating Northeast High 70 to 24

-our thanks to Mallory Mager

Willow Lane residents proudly show support for the Bears...

Residents of Willow Lane 'show their colors' in support of the Butler 

Bears during the Homecoming parade held today. Thanks goes to Carol  Henry and Rachel Lane who held a fundraiser to purchase the shirts for the residents.

-our thanks to FM 92.1 the Bullet

King and Queen crowned at Adrian

Adrian Homecoming King Gunnar Morrow and Queen Molly Still were crowned during halftime at Adrian this evening.A close game for the Blackhawks results in a loss to Osceola 7 to 6

Friday night football scores...

Osceola 7, Adrian 6
Butler 39, El Dorado 21
Drexel smears Northeast High 70 to 24

BHS Royalty crowned at halftime...

Princess Tenaya Williams (left) and Queen Kaitlyn Maciel

crowned during halftime festivities this evening at theButler vs El Dorado football game.

Butler wins 39 to 21

Butler vs El Dorado game on line now

Butler Homecoming football action is on line now at http://69.154.208.161:8000/listen.m3u

Again we ask our local listeners to tune to 92.1 FM to save bandwidth for those outside the listening area.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Diana L Rich, Clerk  OCT  3 – 7, 2011

Travis C Spangler v Jackie L Spangler, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 
Amber L Johnson v Joseph A Perez, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 
James Derek Ephland v Rachel Lynn Oliver, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 
Robert Wayne Kagarice v Charmie Kay Kagarice, Motion to Modify Dissolution filed. 

Car fire on 71 Highway

The Adrian Fire Department is on the scene of a car fire on 71 Highway about 1.5 miles North of Passaic. It is being reported the fire is producing heavy smoke, use caution if traveling in the area.

Bears present manager with letter jacket

The Butler Bears Homecoming festivities included a presentation to Senior football manager Darrell Vinyard at last night's homecoming bonfire- the team presented him with a letter jacket for his hard work and commitment.

Darrell is the son of Gerald and Wilma Vinyard of Butler.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Avoid outside burning for safety's sake...

From Ron Nissen Bates County Emergency Management Director: The Bates County Office of Emergency Management is requesting that the citizens of Bates County please refrain from any outside burning until sigificant moisture has been attained.

Burn bans are currently in place within the city limits of Butler and Adrian until further notice.

Unfortunately our next appreciable chance of rain will be first part of the week as the current forecast is calling for a 30% chance of rain Monday night into Tuesday...

Homecoming Royalty Crowned at Miami

Princess Caitlyn Slattery (Freshman),
 King Jeff Hicks (Senior) and Queen Samantha Harris (Senior)

As the Homecoming celebrations continue this week, Miami crowned their royalty during last night's volleyball games with the title of King going to Jeff Hicks, Queen to Samantha Harris and Princess to Caitlyn Slattery.

Miami has joined forces with Drexel football this year and will be playing Northeast High School this evening in Drexel, then heading back to the Miami school for the homecoming dance.


-our thanks to Angela Ewbank

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

Special Session Update

There has been considerable discussion regarding the purpose and progress of the current special session. Though not complete, there have been definite improvements made for not only the citizens of the 31stDistrict, but for the entire state of Missouri.

During regular session, the passage and subsequent signing of SB 54, or the “Amy Hestir Student Protection Act,” began a debate about the use of social media for exclusive communication between teachers and students. One of the purposes for the special session call was to examine and re-evaluate the language of that bill. In SB 1, offered during special session, the General Assembly required a written policy be developed by the local school board regarding student-school employee communication by March 1, 2012, and that the written policy is to include the topic of electronic and social media, as well as other forms of communication that could be used to foster improper communication.

Judge Hopkins Speaks at Brown Bag Lunch

A small but enthusiastic crowd attended the October 6th noon luncheon sponsored by the 27th Judicial Circuit Court Recovery Court. The Adrian Optimist Club graciously donated the meeting space for the event catered by the Deli at Yoss Thriftway.

Judge Debra Hopkins gave a short but sweet explanation to the crowd about the who, what and why Adult Recovery Court is making a difference to all citizens in Bates County by returning former non violent drug offenders to society. Adult Recovery Court statistics show that 87% of the graduates of the program stay clean, sober and are productive citizens. Long story short, the intense supervision provided by the program works and saves tax payer dollars. Recovery Court candidates must sign a contract that stipulates that they must attend Court weekly, be subject to random searches, be drug tested 3 times weekly, attend school, be employed or do 20 community service per week. Candidates also must attend treatment meetings 3 times weekly. Trackers assure all candidates are home and in bed by curfew every night. There are 4 phases to the program and it takes a bare bones minimum of 18 months to complete the Adult Recovery curriculum.

Another brown bag lunch is scheduled later this month.

Lady Bears win first District game by wide margin

The Lady Bears softball team won their first district game 14-4 agains Summit Christian Academy. Tori Stauffacher pitched a great game giving up only 2 earned runs and striking out 8. She also had a great hitting night. She was 3 for 4 with an RBI and 3 runs. Jennifer McMurphy was 2 for 3 with 3 runs and 3 RBIs, and Abby McGrew was 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs and a run.

Obituary - Rick Paluch

Memorial services for Rick Paluch will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Richard Allen “Rick” Paluch, age 47 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in Adrian. He was born September 29, 1964 to Dale Norbert and Phyllis Ann Pommier Paluch in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Rick is survived by his parents, Dale and Phyllis Paluch of Kingsville, Missouri; a daughter, Jesse Paluch of Urich, Missouri; one brother, Robert Paluch of Abrams, Wisconsin; one sister, Tina Sheets and husband William of Grain Valley, Missouri; and his paternal grandmother, Stella Paluch of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Your help needed in ongoing effort to mark Veteran graves

Salute to Civil War Veterans

For decades American Legion Post 153 and Auxiliary have decorated the graves of Veterans at Olathe Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day. Each year the Post would receive calls from family and friends of graves that were missed. Many different groups have participated in research to identify all of the veterans’ graves. This has resulted in identifying the graves of close to 800 veterans of conflicts for the War of 1812 to the present.

This being the 150 anniversary of the Civil War we have concentrated in identifying the graves of Civil War Veterans that are not marked. We have been able to get VA stones for 10 previously unmarked graves and are working on identifying more. One of new stones is for William C. McElwain who was from Bates County but served in the 10th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. A dedication ceremony is planned for October 15th, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Civil War Veterans Circle, Olathe Memorial Cemetery, 718 Chestnut St., Olathe Kansas. The main speaker will be Tom Rafiner, author of Caught Between Three Fires, a book about Cass County and General Order 11.

One of the problems identifying veterans is the fluid population of the border counties through the years. Especially during the Civil War, as the tide of war changed, the population changed. As we continue our efforts to identify all veterans’ graves in the cemetery we are asking anyone knowing of a veteran interred in Olathe Memorial Cemetery whose grave is not marked to notify us at olathevetsmemorial@prodigy.net with any information you may have.

-submitted

Your weekend planner...

Today

BCMH Auxiliary Garage Sale- All day, from lobby of hospital
Brown Bag Luncheon for Bates County Recovery Court
Miami King and Queen Homecoming Candidates to be crowned during volleyball games this evening

Friday

Adrian Homecoming- Football 7 p.m. Parade 2 p.m.
Butler Homecoming-Football 7 p.m. Parade 2 p.m.
Drexel Homecoming- Football 7 p.m.

Saturday

Chili cookoff at Immanuel Baptist Church- for info call Barbara at 660-679-4212
Fall Car Show in lot next to Butler Detail Shop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Civil War Heritage Day with Jeremy Neeley at the Bates County Museum starting at 10 a.m.

Sunday

Senior Center Fall Festival at the Bates County Fairgrounds Youth Building
Adrian Elks Car Show starts at 9 a.m.

Check our community calendar for additional info. If we've missed something, drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

City of Adrian under burn ban...

Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney has announced that any type of burning is prohibited within the city limits until further notice. He also urges those in rural areas to also wait to burn until we get some rain.

Likewise, Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry initiated a burn ban a few days ago.

The latest forecast shows only a slight chance of rain late Monday. We'll keep you posted.

From Recorder of Deeds, Lucille Mundey

Marriage license:

Robert Bradley Courson and Jessica Nicole Jarred
Tyler Dale Morris and Heather Annajean Hagberg
Michael Harrison Hart and Satin Star McGinnis
Eric Lee Fox and Jessica Elaine Frazee
Kalan Alan Hubbard and Jessica Marie Derham

Real estate transfers:

Foxwood Enterprises to Robert E. Chandler and Nancy J. Chandler:
TRACT 2:  S 10 FT OF LOT 9, ALL LOT 10 AND N 10 FT OF LOT 11, BLK 6, ATKINSON PARK ADDN, BUTLER

Butler City Council meeting news

In Butler City Council news, Public Works Director Trent Diehl said the electric service for Walmart's new construction got finished...only to be damaged by a dirt contractor, who dug into it. Billing for repairs to the conduit, wire, pole brackets and the transformer is being sent to the contractor.

Meanwhile, other work is proceeding nicely, and the traffic signals have been installed at Highway 52 and Fran Avenue. No word yet on when the signals will be put into use.

Virginia area resident seriously injured last night

Just after 8 p.m. last night Duard A. Myers, 75, received serious injuries in a single car accident on route V near county road 2002 South of Virginia.  The Southbound 2004 van he was driving apparently left the roadway and struck an embankment, trapping Myers in the vehicle.

He was transported by air ambulance to Research Hospital in Kansas City for treatment. Butler Fire/Rescue was assisted at the scene by the Bates County Sheriff's Department and Bates County EMS.

Accident South of Virginia

Butler Fire/Rescue and Bates County EMS are on the scene of a single car accident with injuries approximately 1.5 miles South of Virginia on V highway.

It is being reported that a LifeFlight helicopter has been summoned to the scene. Use caution if traveling through the area.

Wow, it's dry...no burning!

From the desk of Fire Chief Jim Henry:

Reminder that fire danger will be elevated through at least Wednesday. Temperatures will be high and the relative humidity will fall below 30% during the day. No burning permits are being issued in the City of Butler. If you live in an area where you can burn, it is discouraged to do so. Also, we will conduct the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens this Wed., Oct. 5 at 10:00 A.M.

Bates County Live also spoke with Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney, who wholeheartedly agrees that burning should be avoided completely until after we get some rainfall. As winds pick up during the day, even a small spark will easily ignite the already dry grass and foliage causing a fire that can quickly damage or destroy structures as well.

Don't forget Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15...

Our forecast calls for a 30% change of rain through the weekend. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Butler Police Department weekly report

Sept. 27 - Alarm in the 500 block of N. Henry; C&I driver at Sonic; keep the peace in the 100 block of S. Main; well being check in the 600 block of S. Broadway; subject with gun in the 300 block of N. Water; suspicious person in the 300 block of S. Main; possible prowler in the 800 block of S. Birch.

Senior Center Fall Festival this Sunday...

Come and support the Bates County Senior Centers Fall Festival this Sunday at the Bates County Fairgrounds Youth building...

All you can eat lunch begins at 11 a.m. featuring smoked chicken, pork, baked beans, slaw, homemade bread, dessert and drink for a free will donation.

Live music by Irene Holt starts at 11:30 with the Theme Basket Auction at 12:30- proceeds to benefit services for Bates County Seniors offered by the Butler Senior Center.

Don't forget starting Tuesday, Nov. 1st, the Butler Senior Center will be having dinner and Dirty Bingo regularly on the first Tuesday of each month.

It's Homecoming week! (with correction)

Adrian Homecoming: 

Date Oct 7 - Opponent Osceola Indians at 7 p.m.
Overall Theme is Candyland
Parade begins at 2:00 Friday

Senior Candidates - Molly Still and Gunnar Morrow - Senior Theme - Whatchamacallit
Junior Candidates - Sky Ream and Bryce McMillan - Junior Theme - Crunch
Sophomore Candidates - Sadie Brewer and Sam Ward - Sophomore Theme - Osceola Best Take 5
Freshman Candidates - Josie Enlow and Bryce Bagby - Freshman Theme - Smash 'Em to Reeses Pieces

Crown and Rose Bearers- Caila McVey and Mason Talley

Dress up Days as follows:
Monday - Tacky Tourist
Tuesday - Fictional Character
Wednesday - Switch Day
Thursday - Candyland Theme
Friday - Black & Gold Day

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Butler Homecoming:

Theme is “There is NO Place like Homecoming 2011”

Monday- There is no place like home - PJ day
Tuesday- Twister Tuesday – Backwards day
Wednesday- We're not in Kansas anymore - Western day
Thursday- If I only had a brain- Nerd Day - evening Bonfire sponsored by Bear Backers at the football field starting at 7:00 pm
Friday- Follow the RED and BLACK road BLACK AND RED FRIDAY

High School (only) will be dismissed at 1:30 on Friday Oct. 7th. Buses will run at regular time.

Parade will leave the High School 2:00

Football Game Friday Oct. 7 vs El Dorado Springs 7:00 – Game ball drop by Sky Dive of KC prior to start. Game will can be heard locally on FM 92.1 the Bullet or on line at BatesCountyLive.com 

Homecoming Dance 9:00 – 12:00

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Miami Homecoming:

Miami has joined forces with Drexel Football and will be playing Friday evening against Northeast High School in Drexel at 7 p.m.


Theme: Born To Be Wild
Monday--------Wild Animal Print Day
Tuesday-------Wild West Day
Wednesday-----Wild Twin Day
Thursday------Wild Pink Day
Friday--------School Color Day


Miami Homecoming royalty will be crowned during volleyball games played Thursday evening. 

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Drexel Homecoming:

The theme is Born to be Wild. 

Dress up days are as follows: 

Monday-Wild Animal Print Day

Tuesday-Wild West Day

Wednesday-Wild Twin Day 

Thursday-Wild Pink Day in honor of Cancer Awareness

Friday-Wild Black and Gold Day

Drexel will play Northeast High School Friday night at 7:00. Crowning of the King and Queen will be at halftime. 

Homecoming Dance will be held at the Community Building from 10:00-12:00 on October 7th. Cost is $3.00 per person.

New look for Adrian City Hall

Open house was held this evening to show off the newly remodeled Adrian City Hall. Those visiting were quick to notice new flooring, paint, a remodeled bathroom, dining room and more. Some of the work done is not visible to the naked eye, which includes some plumbing and wiring updates.

The project was recently completed and proudly shown at the open house held before tonight's council meeting.

Obituary - Alfred Kennedy

Funeral services for Alfred Kennedy will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Charles Mathis officiating and Marla Kash assisting. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Missouri. Contributions to Friendship Full Gospel or Trinity Tribesmen.

Alfred Larry Kennedy, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, October 3, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born June 29, 1943 to Charles Thomas and Evelyn Leona Hewitt Kennedy in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Alfred is survived by his wife, Lois Kennedy of Butler, Missouri; a son, Timothy Kennedy and wife Ginny of Grandview, Missouri; two daughters, Michelle Seaton of Butler, Missouri and Aimee Pierce and husband Doug of Nevada, Missouri; two brothers, Charles Kennedy and wife Karen of Butler, Missouri and Gary Kennedy and wife Peggy of Adrian, Missouri; two sisters, Estella Baker of Rich Hill, Missouri and Ruth Shok and husband David of Noblesville, Indiana; and two grandchildren, Paul Kennedy-Stokes and Christine Chapdelaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Esther.

Poplar Heights Picnic Challenge cancelled..

It has been reported that the Poplar Heights Picnic Challenge originally scheduled for this Saturday Oct. 8th has been cancelled. We will provide further information when/if it is rescheduled.

Rich Hill Police Department weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

September 26, 2011 to October 2, 2011

09-26-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

09-27-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

 

09-28-2011

 

09-29-2011

CHECK WELL BEING

 

09-30-2011

DISTURBANCE

 

10-01-2011

NOISE

 

01-02-2011

SPEAK TO OFFICER

Report from the Bates County Sheriff's office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

September 26, 2011 to October 2, 2011

09-26-2011

ALARM-Hume

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

AUTO THEFT-Rockville Deputies took a report of a stolen black 2001 Ford Ranger Edge Rockville, Missouri.

ANIMAL DEAD-Butler Deputies took a report reference to a horse being shot in the rural Butler area.

DISTURBANCE-Hume

REFUSE TO LEAVE-Rich Hill

ABANDON VEHICLE-Rockville

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through October 1, 2011

Handicap Travel League
Westchester 41.5-18.5
Plunkett Bowl 39.0-21.0
Capri Bowl 35.0-25.0
Windsor Lanes 32.0-28.0
Strike Zone 27.0-33.0
Jesters House 26.0-34.0
Adrian Lanes 1 20.0-40.0
Adrian Lanes 2 19.5-40.0
Next Week Jesters (Warsaw) Oct 9.

All Around the Square with Huckster's Day...

 Take a perfect Fall day, line the Butler square with food, crafts and fun and you have Huckster's Day 2011. As was the case Saturday as Butler was buzzing with city wide garage sales and a steady flow of traffic to the square to check out the activities.

Many prizes were given out throughout the day- a full list of the day's winners will be published in the near future.

Many find their way to alpaca festival this weekend

The Alpacas for Autism Fall Festival was underway this weekend offering the opportunity for children and their families alike to experience the gentle nature of alpacas and learn more about them. Tina and Bob Cochran of rural Adrian run the operation that enjoyed a steady flow of traffic this weekend as folks came from all over to see the alpacas along with fainting goats, a llama and spinning wheel operators. More info about Alpacas for Autism has been taken from their website:
Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for individuals with
Autism by teaching the fiber arts and using alpacas to improve social skills

Two car accident with injuries West of Butler

2:18 p.m. - Bates County EMS and the Butler Fire Department are headed to the scene of a two car accident with injuries reported on West 52 Highway at K highway and the road is blocked at this time.

Extrication of at least one victim may be required- avoid traveling in the area if possible.

Update 2:31 p.m. - Extrication not required, minor injuries reported.

Fight is on to preserve 6 day mail delivery

Please sign the petition now to help Preserve Six-Day Mail Delivery.
You can view and sign the petition here: http://wh.gov/4fK

Here is the text of the petition:

Preserve 6 Day Mail Delivery

Cutting 17% of your business to save roughly 5% on operating expenses
doesn't add up. But that is exactly what the USPS is proposing--drastic
changes to their business model, the most radical of which is eliminating
Saturday mail delivery. This is not a sensible solution to preserve the
economic health of the USPS.

The USPS' unique model offers affordable universal service to every
address, six days a week, as mandated by the Constitution. This uniform
rate structure ensures efficient mail delivery to even the most rural
locations--where competitors either won't deliver or charge high premiums
for Saturday delivery.

Maintaining six-day delivery of mail is vital to preserving the economic
health of the Postal Service.

-submitted

Obituary - Curt Cleland

Funeral services for Curt Cleland will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Cremation to follow services. Visitation will be prior to services from 10-11 a.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to American Heart Association.

Roy Curtis Cleland, age 48 of Garden City, Missouri died Friday, September 30, 2011 in Garden City. He was born September 27, 1963 to Roy George and Linda Sue Asher Cleland in Kansas City, Kansas.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Judy Cleland of Independence, Missouri; two daughters, Samantha Delozier and husband Dustin and Whitney Cleland, all of Garden City, Missouri; one sister, Julie Novak and husband tom of Leavenworth, Kansas; and a grandson, Braxton. He was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Peppi; and an uncle, Bob Asher.