New program to thwart crime in rural areas...

TRACE PROGRAM

The online neighborhood watch program for rural populations and construction equipment in Kansas and Missouri is supported by : MoKan Theft task force. Detective Brett Wilson of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your membership to this valuable program offered to the public.

The Johnson County Kansas Sheriff’s office contacted FM-92 asking for our support and promotion of this new and coming service.

T.R.A.C.E ( Theft Reports of Agricultural and Construction Equipment ) offers this program to efficiently get information regarding stolen farm equipment, livestock theft, livestock recovery, construction equipment and suspicious activities distributed to citizens living or working in counties in and around the Kansas City Metro area in Kansas and Missouri.

The T.R.A.C.E Program will quickly inform all participants of suspicious activities and crime in your neighborhood, farming community and construction sites.

Once an individual or business has been put on the distribution list , members will have access to receive emails from T.R.A.C.E . Anyone can send information to the T.R.A.C.E website but will not receive email notifications until you are registered with the program.

T.R.A.C.E DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF 911. Emergency calls need to be placed to 911 .The T.R.A.C.E service is available to assist those that have a piece of equipment stolen, livestock or construction equipment. When you are registered and become a member you may send a detailed email to T.R.A.C.E describing what was taken or to report a suspicious character, vehicle information, direction of travel and what the suspects were doing that caught your attention.

For more information regarding the T.R.A.C.E. ( Theft Reports of Agricultural and construction Equipment ) join them on line at www.TRACE@jocogov.org or call 913-715-5561.

You will also find information at the Butler John Deere Dealership, courtesy of Deems or the web address and phone number may be found on the Fm-92 homepage and click on the local links icon.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Adrian Chamber meeting location changed...

The Adrian Chamber Board Meeting will be this Thursday Feb. 2nd at Wimfields on Main ~7:30am. Everyone is Welcome!

Butler Wrestling at XRC Quad Results

Cale Diehl (Butler) works for the pin against
Alex Hayes (Sherwood)

On Thursday, January 26th, the Butler Bears varsity wrestling team travelled to the Crossroads Conference Quad at St Mary’s. The Bears went 3-0 in dual scores for the night. The Bears won the conference for the second year in a row. The Bears also had 7 individual conference champions.

Dual scores Butler v Sherwood 60-18
Butler v St Mary’s 54-21
Butler v Van Horn 60-18

Butler vs Sherwood
106 Matt McGrew (Butler) won by forfeit
113 Trey Heckadon (Butler) won by forfeit
120 Both schools open
126 Tayje Van Voorst (Butler) pinned Collin Atkinson (Sherwood) at 0:49
132 Daniel Shubert (Butler) pinned Dustin Young (Sherwood) at 2:23
138 Austin Fix (Butler) won by forfeit

Mauricio Perez (Butler) works for the pin against
Daniel Florido (St Mary's)

145 Matt Mattingley (Butler) pinned Dalton Harris (Butler) at 1:41
152 Jared Best (Butler) won by forfeit
160 Curtis Quick (Sherwood) pinned Mauricio Perez (Butler) at 1:53
170 Mikey Baumgarden (Sherwood) won by forfeit
182 Jordan Olson (Hogan Prep) won by forfeit
195 Cale Diehl (Butler) pinned Alexander Hayes (Sherwood) at 3:55
220 Michael Coy (Butler) won by forfeit
285 Austin Strathmann (Butler) pinned Ethan Kedigh (Sherwood) at 1:20
FINAL DUAL SCORE- BUTLER 60 Sherwood 18

Butler vs St Mary’s
106 Matt McGrew (Butler) won by forfeit
113 Trey Heckadon (Butler) won by forfeit
120 Both schools open
126 Tayje Van Voorst (Butler) won by forfeit
132 Daniel Shubert (Butler) pinned Jacob Cheney (St Mary’s) at 1:16
138 Austin Fix (Butler) won by forfeit
145 Dalton Harris (Butler) pinned Shelton Martin (St Mary’s) at 1:29

Austin Fix (Butler) takes his opponent Josh Faustin
(Van Horn) off the mat for the takedown

152 Tucker West (St Mary’s) pinned Jared Best (Butler) at 2:51
160 Daniel Florido (St Mary’s) pinned Mauricio Perez (Butler) at 4:13
170 Ozzy Litchfield (St Mary’s) won by forfeit
182 Jordan Olson (Butler) won by forfeit
195 Cale Diehl (Butler) won by forfeit
220 Michael Coy (Butler) won by forfeit
285 Sawyer Meese (St Mary’s) won by decision 7-3 over Austin Strathmann (Butler)
FINAL DUAL SCORE- BUTLER 54 St Mary’s 21

Butler vs Van Horn
106 Matt McGrew (Butler) won by forfeit CONFERENCE CHAMPION
113 Trey Heckadon (Butler) pinned Robert Meadows (Van Horn) at 3:12 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
120 Both schools open
126 Tayje Van Voorst (Butler) pinned Marcus Wilkins (Van Horn) at 3:30 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
132 Daniel Shubert (Butler) pinned Keion Levels (Van Horn) at 2:36 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
138 Austin Fix (Butler) pinned Josh Faustin (Van Horn) at 1:55 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
145 Johnny Roberts (Van Horn) pinned Dalton Harris (Butler) at 3:45
152 Jared Best (Butler) pinned Nico Tarantola (Van Horn) at 1:38
160 Nick Connor (Van Horn) pinned Mauricio Perez (Butler) at 1:52
170 Kyle Todd (Butler) won by inj-default over Jarrod Feltrop (Van Horn)
182 Joe Pedrino (Van Horn) won by forfeit
195 Cale Diehl (Butler) pinned Luis Cuellar (Van Horn) at 3:01 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
220 Michael Coy (Butler) pinned Austin Heitsman (Van Horn) at 1:13 CONFERENCE CHAMPION
285 Austin Strathmann (Butler) won by forfeit
FINAL DUAL SCORE- BUTLER 60 Van Horn 18

Coach Wackerman’s Comments
“This was a good night for our wrestlers. We had 7 individual conference champions, in addition to winning the conference quad for the second year in a row. It is nice to have a few duals against schools not in our district also, as the past 2 weekends have had a heavier district focus. There were a number of opens at the quad, which means we all need to continue to actively recruit more wrestlers to our sport. The opens served us well on the scoreboard, however, as we took a very full roster compared to the other schools. With only 2 weeks until the district tournament, our wrestlers have to be in peak mode, cleaning up any remaining rough spots and polishing their moves. Every competition remaining is a district and state tune-up.”

The Butler Bears win the XRC team title for the second year in a row
       Team Pic Roster- Front Row- Kneeling- Left to Right- Michael Coy, Daniel Shubert, Cale Diehl, Austin Fix, Jared Best
                Back Row- Standing- Left to Right- Coach Blayne Varns, Kyle Todd, Dalton Harris, Trey Heckadon, Mauricio Perez, Coach Brandon Wackerman, Jordan Olson, Austin Strathmann, Matt McGrew, Tayje Van Voorst, Coach Rick White

Obituary - Roseann Miller

Roseann Miller, 76, Butler, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the First Christian Church in Butler, MO with reception to follow at 2:00 p.m. Graveside family inurnment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Butler R-5 Educational Foundation or to the First Christian Church.

Born August 4, 1935, in Nowata, Oklahoma to F.B. and Lucile Thomas, Roseann married Paul L. Miller in El Dorado, KS on November 20, 1955. Roseann was a member of the Butler Better Homes Club and First Christian Church.

Roseann is survived by Paul and their three children, Janet (Nile Dillmore), David (Susan) and Glenda (Rick) Graf; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; her brother, William (Sandra) Thomas; sister-in-law, Doris Woodruff-Filbey (Edgar Filbey) and nieces and nephews.

Obituary - Celestine Potter

Celestine “Sally” Cora Potter, 96, Butler, MO, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO with visitation at 9:30. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. Special thanks to the caregivers at Medicalodge.

Sally was born March 4, 1915, in Adrian, MO to Lewis and Dora Rogers. She was a homemaker, babysitter, gardener, camper, seamstress and fantastic cook. She could beat any of the kids or grandkids in checkers and loved playing cards. She was a member of the Ohio Street Methodist Church in Butler, MO.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 70 years, Charles A. Potter, Jr. and siblings, Betty Hunt, Scott and James Wesley Rogers. She is survived by son, Ronald L. Potter and wife, Mary Ann, Blue Springs, MO; daughter, Charlene Potter Bahr, Independence, MO; brother, Paul Cliff Rogers, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Ronda E. Brown and Aaron Bahr; step-granddaughters, Tracey Eagon, Kristin Gaylord and Jennifer Guthrey and eight great-grandchildren.

Butler Police Department activity report

Jan. 24th - Suspicious person at Walmart; alarm at Family Center; theft report taken in the 100 block of S. Fulton; suspicious person on Business 71.

Jan. 25th - Well being check in the 500 block of W. Ohio; accident in the 500 block of W. Nursery; walk in car theft report taken; medical assist at Pathways; warrant arrest in the 300 block of W. Chestnut; suspicious person in the 500 block of N. Fulton; disturbance in the 100 block of S. Main.

Hat Day A Hit With Second Graders...

On Friday, January 20th Butler Elementary Second Graders celebrated Hat Day.  Some of the activities that were done with the hats were, description papers, a hat guessing game, and a story about a paper hat they colored.  As you can tell, Mrs. McLain's Class brought in a lot of terrific hats!

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Cover Crops Tour February 16...

Interested in using cover crops to improve your soil health? Come out to the cover crops tour at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, to view tillage radishes, ryegrass and crimson clover. The tour, held by University of Missouri Extension, will be held at the Steve Cubbage farm near Nevada. From Nevada, go east on Austin Blvd., go under 71 Highway and continue east 1 1/2 mi. on Old Town Road. At 1900 Road, go left or north and the field day will be on the west side of the road. In case of bad weather, call the University of Missouri Extension Center at 417-448-2560. Bad weather date is February 21 at 10 a.m.

Obituary - Joyce Young

Joyce S. (Robinson) Young, 75 of Kansas City, KS, passed away January 30, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Edwardsville, KS.

Joyce was born May 24, 1936 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of Maurice S. and Susanna (Yarick) Robinson. She attended school and graduated from Drexel High School, Drexel, Mo. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Young on November 23, 1962 at the Drexel Christian Church. To this union, two children were born.

Joyce was a homemaker and her family remembers that she loved to sew. Other interests included camping, and floral arranging. She had attended the Drexel Christian Church, as well as the Edwardsville Christian Church.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Charles; her children, June Justice and husband Darrin of Kansas City, KS.; James Young and wife Kim of Kansas City, KS.; grandchildren Justin Justice and wife Heide; Jason Justice; Amanda Young; Jacoby Young; and Melanie Young. She is also survived by a brother, Robert Robinson, and two sisters, Mary Faulwell, and Martha Hunt. Joyce also leaves behind a special friend and caregiver, Christine Burger-McClure.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816) 657-4400. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM prior to the service. Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions in memory of Joyce are suggested to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for members of the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Hume Project Prom seeking donations

For the past 18 years the Hume R-VIII school has benefited the students in their community with an after prom program. This is a non-pro-fit organization, which benefits the Junior and Senior students as well as the underclassman. The Hume after prom program has been a huge success in the past years, with a 100% attendance.

Once again, the Hume after prom committee is asking for donations which will be used to purchase prizes and food for the evening.

If you would like to donate contact the Hume High School at 660-643-7411 for a list of committee members.
-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Garage on fire in Amsterdam

Amsterdam and Adrian fire departments have been dispatched to a report of a garage on fire just North of the Amsterdam Cafe. No other information is available at this time- use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.

A special gift from a very special person...

The family of Mary Bashor pictured with her needlework memorial
on display at Bates County Memorial Hospital

The family of Mary Bashor, R.N. donated a needlework piece that Mary made, to Bates County Memorial Hospital in her name. A ceremony was held at the hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The dedication was attended by many of her co-workers, her children, grandchild, husband, and brother. The needlework memorial is placed on one of the walls on the 2nd floor nursing unit for all to see. Mary was a night R.N. Supervisor for many years and was respected and loved by all the staff who worked with her. Mary passed away in January, 2011.

Issues and candidates set for April ballot

From County Clerk Marlene Wainscott


BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD

FOR BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR ONE)

PATRICIA S. BRUTO

RICK KING

MIAMI R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO CHOOSE BY BALLOT TWO DIRECTORS WHO SHALL SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS EACH.

ALAN NIEDER

PATRICK POPPLEWELL

KIM HUEBERT

MOLLY DOWNS

BECKY JOHNSTON

JEFF JOHNSTON

ANTHONY LUCITO

Relay for Life kickoff June 9th

Relay Around the World is this year's theme and plans are already shaping up for the Relay for Life event to be held in Butler early this Summer. The kickoff will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 9th on the square with the 5K & 10K walk followed by opening of team booths, games and entertainment starting at 11 a.m. The traditional luminary ceremony will be held at dusk.

All teams are prepared to meet this year's goal and if you would like to be a part of the event contact Sharon Cumpton 660-679-6277 or 660-200-5497 or Karen Berry at 660-679-3796.

Other members you may contact are Carol Ann Winburn, Amy McVey, Roberta Sage, Melissa Musick, Misty Brooks, Miranda Parks, Vicki Kershner, Connie Cammerer, Shannon Bart or Suzanne Lindsay.

The survivor dinner is set for May 31st with time and place to be announced.

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2011

 

01-23-2015

SPEAK TO OFFICER

ANIMAL AT LARGE

 

01-24-2012

CIVIL STANDBY

 

01-25-2012

 

01-26-2012

CIVIL STANDBY

CHILD NEGLECT

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

01-27-2012

 

01-28-2012

FOUND ITEM

SUICIDAL THREATS

 

01-29-2012

SPEAK TO OFFICER

DEBRIS IN ROADWAY

THEFT

FOUL ODOR

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

January 23, 2012 to January 29, 2011

 

01-23-2012

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BUTLER

ALARM-BUTLER

THEFT-RICH HILL Report of Stolen scrap metal in Rural Rich Hill.

FRAUD-PASSAIC Report of fraud in Passaic area. Subject sold items on Ebay and was never paid for items.

HARASSMENT-AMORET

THEFT-BUTLER Report of stolen property in Rural Butler.

SPEAK TO OFFICER-RICH HILL

CIVIL SITUATION-Deputies were dispatched to rural Amoret MO in reference to a civil standby for the reporting party attempting to pickup farm animals.

VANDALISIM-FOSTER Report of theft/vandalism to a property that has been foreclosed on in the Foster area.

AGENCY ASSIST-ADRIAN

 

FFA Family and Friends Chili Supper

The FFA Family and Friends will be having a chili supper this Friday, Feb. 3rd at the Butler high school cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. Chili, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, chilidogs with pie and drink are on the menu for just $5.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through January 28, 2012

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 205.5-094.5

Plunkett Bowl 187.0-113.0

Capri Bowl 161.0-139.0

Adrian Lanes 2 138.0-162.0

Windsor Lanes 135.5-164.5

Adrian Lanes 1 133.0-167.0

Jesters House 123.5-176.5

Strike Zone 116.5-183.5

Next Month: Feb 19, Strike Zone, Clinton

Body found in Rural Cass County

Cass Co. - Investigators with the Cass County Sheriff's Office and Blue Springs Police Department recovered a body in rural Cass CountySunday Morning. The Cass County Sheriff's Office was notified by Blue Springs Detectives that the body was located in rural Cass County, about 2 miles west of Garden City.

The discovery is part of an ongoing investigation by the Blue Springs Police Department. The name of the victim has not been released at this time.

Deputies and Investigators were on the scene for several hours Sunday morning assisting with the investigation. The victim's body was released to the Jackson County Medical Examiner.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

Jan 23-27, 2012

Melani R Covington v Ken R Covington, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Cass County Career Center Open House Feb. 9th

The Cass County Career Center will celebrate Career and Technical Education week on Thursday February 9th. You are invited to visit the Cass Career Center and see the hands-on environment.

The Cass Career Center, a NCA accredited institution, is one of Missouri’s foremost public technical schools serving secondary and adult students. Located in Harrisonville the CCC offers occupation-specific programs that are taught by industry-experienced professionals using state–of–the–art equipment.

The CCC is noted for producing winners in district, state and national skills contest in all program areas.
Nine area school districts send students to the school’s thirteen technical programs, training students the trades they wish to pursue. The PN program at the Cass County Career Center also offers Community Education classes for adult students in areas such as technology, trade and technical , health, enrichment and recreational.

Spring Courses include computer, trade and industrial and enrichments such as Internet and Email, Photoshop, Maximum Exposure to Breaking the Bank, Marketing your small business, OSHA 10 Hour construction training, basket weaving, jewelry making, quilting and many other training courses. More information can be found on the Cass County Career Center web site here.

For a full class schedule contact the Cass Career Center in Harrisonville 816-380-3273 extension 7223 or attend the February 9th introduction from 8:30 until 1:30.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Precipitation movin' on out...

Some light rain and sleet has been reported around the area, especially to the north. However we'll see clearing skies overnight with sunshine the next few days.

No Sutherland's in Butler

Lots of buzz about new Butler businesses and other changes to come:

The mystery behind what the future holds for the old Walmart building on west 52 highway has been revealed. The building has been purchased by Wilson Tire Company of Butler and Nevada, Mo. The Wilson family has told FM 92 radio station that they would use part of the building to re-locate Wilson Tire and lease the remainder to anyone interested in using the building. Alas, no Sutherlands, as an ongoing rumor now has been squelched. As an added note, the Wilson's are receptive to leasing space to be used as a strip mall.

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Future home of Angelo's Italian Restaurant

While a sluggish economy might normally dictate the closing of doors, the exact opposite seems to be happening in Butler right now. Even before construction of the new Walmart super center was complete, plans were already in place for yet two more new Butler businesses, both of which have chosen to make a home on 'the strip'. Angelo's Italian Restaurant will soon occupy the old Glen's Cafe building offering a wide variety of classic Italian favorites. Just a half block to the north you'll find the Bucking Bull Restaurant and Bar featuring meats from Briarwood Farms of Butler. Both new eateries will be open in the near future with grand opening dates to be announced.

No longer a saloon- the Bucking Bull offers fresh
smoked meats from Briarwood Farms of Butler

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Another coffee shop topic was the rumor that Applebee's was 'breaking ground' at an empty lot on Fran Ave... FM 92 radio station contacted those in-the-know at the Applebee's headquarters in Overland Park Ks. to receive this reply "New restaurants are on file for any new facility locations for 60 days out". In plain-speak, there was not a ground breaking and there are no plans in the near future (or at least in the next 60 days) to build an Applebee's in Butler.

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In other local business news you'll find the former Pet ur Bait location vacant as the Huey's are moving their operation to a larger facility- the former Grizzell's building just south of the stop light. We'll provide more info when the move is completed.

Obituary - Ilene Miller

Funeral services for Ilene Miller will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Ninety-Six Cemetery, LaCygne, Kansas. Contributions, Butler Senior Center.

Ilene Ladene Miller, age 90 of Peculiar, Missouri died Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home in Peculiar. She was born May 22, 1921 to Roy and Laphema Rogers Herrell in Montrose, Missouri.

Ilene is survived by three sons, Roger Miller and wife Mary of Poteau, Oklahoma, Jerry Miller and wife Beth of Keller, Texas and Paul Miller and Patricia of Peculiar, Missouri; and five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester Miller; and two sisters, Waunete Neff and Geraldine Cornell.

Car hits guard rail injuring Oklahoma man

70 year old Clyde E. Woodard of Tulsa, Oklahoma was treated for minor injuries after an accident around noon today near the 71 highway Passaic exit. Woodard was southbound in the 2010 Ford that traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned after striking a guard rail.

Woodard was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The vehicle was totaled.

Butler Thrift Store going back to original afternoon hours

The Community Thrift Store in Butler tried the 2 week changes for being open all day… it did not seem to accommodate the public, so they are going back to their original hours of Monday through Friday, 1-4 pm. The Community Thrift Store is located on the corner of Havanna and Pine Streets in Butler in the Old Butler High School Building. The Community Thrift Store … now open 1 to 4 pm Monday Through Friday.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Accident near Passaic

First responders and Bates County EMS are responding to a single car rollover accident near the Passaic overpass. Injuries are being reported and the vehicle is said to be resting on a guardrail in the southbound lanes, just north of the exit. Use caution and watch for emergency vehicles if in the area.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Revised forecast includes chance of rain today

Rest of Today

Cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Care Connection workshop to be held in Bates County

The Bates County Senior Centers, Care Connection for Aging Services and the Kansas City Area Regional Arthritis Center sponsoring a 6 week workshop entitled "Live Like Your Life Depends on it -Living Well in Bates County". Classes will be held once per week for 6 weeks at a cost of $20.00.

Time, date and location to be announced in the near future. For more information or to register call Irene Holt 417-661-0630 no later than February 24th.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Honoring Our Veterans

From the desk of Senator David Pearce

With the State of the State Address and the presentation of the governor’s budget, the topic of funding for Missouri’s veterans has been brought to the forefront. The idea of a dedicated source of funding for veterans, our state’s heroes, is certainly appealing, and there has been legislation filed this year in both chambers that would attempt to fill that role.

In the Senate, a bill has been filed, SB 499, which would create an additional $1 fee per entry on an excursion gambling boat. Currently, there is a $2 fee, generally absorbed and paid for by the gambling boat licensee. This act would increase that total to $3 per person for gaming floor entry. The potential revenue from this legislation is $50 million per year. However, similar legislation was filed in 2011 and did not pass. I am still supportive of finding one or more dedicated funding sources.

We're adding a new feature...

Attention restaurant owners! We will be glad to add your daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials to our community calendar for the whole world to see...

Send us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com with your deals and we'll get it put up. Please try to send the info as far in advance as possible.

This will be a free service until further notice- thanks again for reading Bates County Live!

Your weekend planner...

Friday
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Regular mass distribution at the Butler Community Food Pantry 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Adrian Elks Open House 7 p.m. Old 71 Cafe Building in Adrian

Adrian little league soccer sign ups at Adrian school 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

Immaculate Conception Parish (Montrose) pulled pork and chicken quarter dinner 11:00 – 2:00

If we've missing something drop us an email at bateswire@hotmail.com

Italian Restaurant coming to Butler

Butler welcomes another new restaurant to our community. Jim Rumbo and Kelly Collings will be opening an Italian Restaurant on Orange Street in early February.

The building is now in the process of major renovations to complete the Italian atmosphere and theme. Chef “ Rick Nelson” will be on location creating homemade Pasta, Ravioli, Sausage and Italian sauces… among other recipes like, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan.

The lunch menu will be “ a taste of Butler” serving our comfort foods, to include burgers and fries… as evening approaches…. The atmosphere turns Italian ….complete with music.

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant is named after the owners Italian father in law, and will include authentic Italian recipes.

The restaurant will be open every day except Tuesday serving between 11 am and 8 pm and is expected to open around February 6th for your dining pleasure.

More information is coming soon.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

February is American Heart Month

Courtesy of Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. In 2002, President Bush proclaimed February American Heart Month. It is during this month that we should review the risk factors for heart disease, the warning signs of a heart attack and check our personal habits to assure we are doing everything possible to keep our hearts healthy.

There are risk factors for heart disease that we have no control over such as age or family history of heart disease. There are more risk factors for heart disease that you can control. They include: lack of physical activity, overweight and obesity, too much alcohol intake and cigarette smoking. High blood cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. As cholesterol rises, so does the risk for heart disease. Blood cholesterol can be controlled with a combination of diet, exercise and medication. 

Latest 'experiment' ends with very positive results...

A few months back we fully integrated our Heartland Trader classifieds into the Bates County Live home page and found a significant increase in the number of views each ad got per month. Just two weeks ago, we took the whole thing one step further and made our presence known on Craigslist- in those two weeks we have again seen the number of ad views nearly double again...

There's a few of us here at Bates County Live that like to stay up late thinking about how to better serve our advertisers and we are hoping to have a few more ideas implemented to promote our classified ad program in the very near future:

1. Classified ads will appear on our Facebook page.
2. Search engine optimization will 'spill' classifieds onto the internet to be found by mostly local users.
3. We are working on a method for readers to 'subscribe' to certain types of ads (local sales, lunch deals, specials, etc.) and receive those ads by Twitter, email and possibly by text messages.

Note that all classified ads are already visible on the Heartland Trader.com web site, our mirror site Bates County Live.net and we have many readers who get classifieds by email and RSS feeds...

So what's this mean to you? Mega bang for your buck! Heartland Trader classifieds start at just $1 and can be placed today by credit or debit card. Remember that classified ads work GREAT for businesses and individuals alike. To place your ad today, click here. For more info on all of our advertising options click here. And thanks in advance for your business!

A screen shot of us on Craigslist:

FEMA Funds Second Monolithic Dome Tornado Shelter for Missouri School

Editor's note- The Joplin disaster last year has further prompted the need to make to make safer structures in our area, especially those where many people gather and may not have access to early warning bulletins. Many local schools are participating in the Archie tournament this week and everyone is invited to go to the games and see this amazing structure. Our thanks to Carol Lanham for sharing this story with us:

Archie R-V School District is hosting its first basketball tournament this week in its new gymnasium, a steel-reinforced, concrete Monolithic Dome that will double as a community disaster shelter.

The building was funded in part by a $1 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The federal agency helped pay for the building because Monolithic Domes meet the agency’s standards for near-absolute protection from tornadoes. The structure is designed to withstand an F5 tornado, and can accommodate a large number of people in case of severe weather.

Duckworth and Black Take the Lead for Missouri Cattlemen and Women

Lonny Duckworth

Lonny Duckworth is not new to volunteer leadership. He was a charter member of the Bates County Cattlemen affiliate and served as both their Vice President and President along with representing Bates members on the Missouri Cattlemen's Association board as a Director. After filling a state Regional VP role for 2 years, Duckworth moved into the executive line up as 1st Vice-President. In 2012, he takes the reins as President of MCA.

Duckworth believes it's the team that makes the Cattlemen such a success. He is joined by 1st Vice President Chuck Massengil, 2nd Vice President Ben Fizette, Secretary-Treasurer Sheryl Brewe and Past President and Chairman of the Board, Jimmie Long.

"Luck of the Draw" tickets on sale now...

The Butler Saddle Club will host the annual “ Luck of the Draw”, February 18th. Tickets to the event will be set at $80.00 per couple this year. The admission ticket entitles you to a dinner for two, a beer and wine garden and the dance that follows the dinner.

The “ Luck of the Draw” will pay out $5,250.00 dollars in cash prizes plus the 50/50 chicken drop. You must be 21 years old to participate. The annual event will be held at the Bates County Fairgrounds February 18th with doors opening at 6:30 and dinner at 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment and dancing until 1 a.m. with local band, “Breakaway”.

For ticket information or to purchase tickets, contact any member of the Butler Saddle Club or Bryan Tippie, Butler Bear Backer member at 660-679-6970. Butler Bear Backer members will be selling tickets as well.

Only 148 tickets will be sold and cash prizes awarded will be: 1- $3000.00 winner, 1- $500.00 winner, 10 -$100.00 winners, and 15-$50.00 winners.

Good Luck!

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

18 highway to be closed Wednesday and Thursday...

MoDOT Traffic Alert: Route 18 CLOSED In Two
Locations East of Adrian

Where: Route 18 in Altona and Ballard

What: MoDOT crews replacing deteriorating drain pipes underneath the road in two locations

Work Schedule:
On Wed., Jan. 25 -- Road closed 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Altona.
On Thurs., Jan. 26 -- Road closed 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ballard.

(The road will be opened at night. Work could be postponed to later dates due to weather and/or construction delays.)

NOTE: Drivers will be able to reach driveways and other roads. However, they will not be able to travel through the work zone where crews are set up. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the work.

Butler Police Department activity report

Jan. 16 - Walk in assault report taken; 911 hang up in the 1000 block of W. Mill; alarm call in the 500 block of Henry; suspicious person near Austin and Walnut; theft call near High and Ohio; animal complaint near Prospect and Ohio.

Adrian Little League soccer sign ups this Saturday...

The Adrian Little League Soccer Association will be holding spring soccer sign-ups at the Adrian High School near the east gym on Saturday, January 28th from 9:30 am – 11:00 am and on Tuesday, January 31st from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. We will also hold sign-ups on Monday, February 6th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm at the Willow Creek Group Home office (old Napa building) in Adrian. The cost will be $40 and this does include the jersey. No late sign ups please.

BHS weekly schedule...

Tues, Jan 24

Quiz Bowl Practice 7:15 a.m.
BEAR Time – Sr. Class Meeting
V G&B BB Archie Tourney
JV B BB Hume Tourney
V Wrestling H Diamond 6:00

Wed, Jan 25
Chess Club 7:30 a.m. in Mr. Carr’s room
High School Future Problem Solver’s 3:15-5:15
V G&B BB Archie Tourney
JV B BB Hume Tourney

Energize Missouri Agriculture field day Jan. 30th

Archie Tournament brackets...

Rich Hill PD weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department Activity Report

January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2011

 

01-16-2015

FOUND ITEM

THEFT

THEFT

 

01-17-2012

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

DISTURBANCE IP / JO

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON

 

01-18-2012

 

01-19-2012

 

01-20-2012

MVA HIT & RUN

 

Bates County Sheriff's Department activity report

Bates County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report

January 16, 2012 to January 22, 2011

 

01-16-2015

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

MVA-Merwin Deputies responded to a call of a motorcycle in the ditch. The motor cycle was reported stolen from Adrian.

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Adrian

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Butler

SPEAK TO OFFICER-Rich Hill

ASSAULT-Archie Deputies responded to rural Archie MO. area in regards to a disturbance in progress.

RUNAWAY-Adrian Bates County Deputies received a report on a runaway juvenile in the rural Adrian area.

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

ABANDON VEHICLE-Rich Hill

DISTURBANCE-Drexel Bates County Deputies received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred in the rural Drexel area.

ABANDON VEHICLE-Adrian

WANTED SUBJECT-Rich Hill Deputies arrested a male subject in Rich Hill in regards to a Bates County Warrant.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

 

Car into guard rail sends one to hospital

A single car accident on 71 highway yesterday afternoon temporarily shut down a Northbound lane and sent a Marceline, MO woman to the hospital with minor injuries. Erica L. Gibson, 25, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet that ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a guard rail at the Marais des Cygnes river around 4:40 p.m.


Gibson was transported by ambulance to the Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. Charges are pending at this time.

Accident blocks lane on 71 highway

Police and first responders are in route to an accident on 71 highway approximately 5 miles South of Butler where it is being reported that one lane is blocked for Northbound traffic.

Use caution and expect delays if traveling in the area.

2012 Wish List for Butler Public Library..

Our Butler Public Library is a not for profit private corporation which exists primarily on the generosity of the community. Donations in the past have allowed them to acquire Internet computer stations, a printer/scanner, office chairs, fax machine as well as being able to add books to their collection due to the generosity of various groups, businesses and individuals.

The 2012 wish list includes donations to purchase 2 new desk chairs, magazine subscriptions and new blinds for the community room. They also hope to purchase 9 chair mats, a 32” flat screen TV, 5 six foot tables. Monetary donations in addition to purchasing the wish list for this year will also help fund Story Hour and the Summer Reading Program. Any contribution to the Library is tax deductible and you can contact them at 660-679-4321 to make a donation.

The Butler Library also has a Community Room that can be reserved for 4 hours for just $30. The room has a capacity for 40 people with tables and chairs. Kitchen facilities are also available with the room with a refrigerator, sink microwave and coffee maker. Keep this in mind for your next meeting; it’s available even if the library isn’t open.

-courtesy of FM 92 the Bullet

Attention high school Seniors!

Teaching Profession Scholarship is being offered...

If you have a senior that will be pursuing a teaching profession, the West Central Retired School Personnel Association is offering a one year non-renewable scholarship for at least $200. This scholarship is offered to senior in Adrian, Appleton City, Ballard, Butler, Drexel, Hume, Miami, Montrose and Rich Hill.
The requirements for the scholarship – applicants must have at minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of 7 semesters; display outstanding character, citizenship, involvement in school activities and must be accepted and enrolled at an approved teacher training college.

The application must be postmarked no later than March 1st and a transcript and two letters of recommendation must accompany the application. 

Contact your school counselor for any additional information.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Weather for the next few days- promising!

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Temperatures steady or slowly rising after midnight. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Car into tree sends Butler woman to hospital

Around 4:45 yesterday afternoon 68 year old Linda J. Bartley escaped serious injury in a single car accident on county road NE2504. According the the MSHP report the eastbound 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by Bartley ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a tree and came to a rest on its side.

Ms. Bartley was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. 

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through January 21, 2012

Handicap Travel League

Westchester 205.5-094.5

Plunkett Bowl 187.0-113.0

Capri Bowl 161.0-139.0

Adrian Lanes 2 138.0-162.0

Windsor Lanes 135.5-164.5

Adrian Lanes 1 133.0-167.0

Jesters House 123.5-176.5

Strike Zone 116.5-183.5

Jan 15: 1^st Set High Game: Michael Bowman 258, Dwight Robinson 256, Doug Vergouven 256, Mike McQuinn 255, Joel Robbins 253, Kenny Best 248, Theron Swigert 248, Keith Mayer 237, Brian Nelson 236, Tim Covey 236.  High Series:  Michael Bowman 712, Doug Vergouven 690, Dwight Robinson 683, Mike McQuinn 670, Luke Feeback 658.  2^nd Set. High Game:  David Bruce 297, Nick Perkins 257, Doug Vergouven 247, John McCoy 246, Dwight Belcher 234, Josh Yates 232, Andy Warner 232, Keith Mayer 226, Vicki Bergerhofer 225.  High Series: David Bruce 737, Nick Perkins 718, Doug Vergouven 691.

Next Month: Feb 19, Strike Zone, Clinton

Energize Missouri Agriculture January 30th

Energize Missouri Agriculture Field Day will be held at the Bill McElwain farm in Passaic. During this event, participants will learn the basics of energy usage, and how to become more energy efficient in day-to-day farming practices. An energy auditor will demonstrate how to perform an energy assessment, and will suggest low and no-cost improvements specific to each participant. The purpose is for area farmers and their families to learn how to be energy conscious in their daily routines.

To register, or for more informration, contact Kristi Mackey at 660-885-3393 or email Kristi@kaysinger.com. This field day is made possible through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Directions to the Bill McElwain Farm:
From 71 highway, take the Passaic exit in between Butler and Adrian; take Hwy “D” east about 7 miles. The McElwain farm is located on the right.

Registration is not required, but is preferred.

Circuit Court News

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk 

Jan 16-20, 2012

St v Robert Eugene Corral, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony stealing, found guilty, given SIS, placed on 5 years probation, to pay all court costs, to pay $700 restitution, to successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get GED, to be subject to random drug testing, to not consume alcoholic beverages, to be subject to random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service, to serve 10 days in Bates County Jail.

St v. Christopher R Bailey, Felony burglary, found guilty, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, to pay court costs, to pay $250 restitution, to get counseling/treatment as directed, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, to perform 200 hours of community service.

Nikki Leake to be available to answer your cancer related questions Feb. 6th

Stop by the Bates County Memorial Hospital on Feb. 6th and visit with Nikki Leake to discuss all types of cancer related resources.

All set for April election...

The candidates that have filed for seats on the Butler City Council:
Ward I: David Brown
Ward II: Thom Burg
Ward III: Jason Melton, Terry Agnew
Ward IV: Brian Boyd, John D. Burgess

Candidates that have filed for the Bates County Hospital Board:

Incumbent Patty Bruto
Rick King

Candidates that have filed for seats on the Butler High School Board of Education:
Incumbent Jim Herrell - 3 year term
Incumbent Bryan Tippie - 1 year term
Incumbent Brad Davis - 3 year term
Bill Radford - 3 year term
Lindy Mailen - 3 year term

Candidates for other races to be announced soon.

-our thanks to FM 92 the Bullet

National Wear Red Day coming Feb. 3rd

Click here to get all the details about National Wear Red Day!

Courtesy of Bates County Memorial Hospital

New home for Adrian Elks

The Adrian Elks have rented the “Old 71 Café” facility in Adrian as their new location for meetings and events and invite you to their Grand Opening on January 28th at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m.

The evening will give you the opportunity to meet Adrian Elks members and ask questions about joining the organization. You can also enjoy items from the kitchen such as tenderloin sandwiches, hamburgers, fries and drinks as well as a large screen TV to watch sports events.

Mouse races will be part of the evening entertainment. For more information contact Phyllis Bunch at 816-738-1063.

The Adrian Elks are also in the planning stages of having two dances a month, along with a shuffle board for everyone to enjoy. They will be having a “Super Bowl” event at the facility with more information to follow soon...

Obituary - Ralph Epley

Funeral services for Ralph Epley will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Chris Snyder officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Passaic United Methodist Church, Crossroads Hospice or Adrian Manor.

Ralph Leroy Epley, age 82 of Butler, Missouri, passed away on January 19, 2012 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, Mo. He was born on September 19, 1929 to Chester and Crystenia Cox Epley west of Adrian, Missouri.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bonnie Epley of Butler, Missouri; his sister Hazel McCloud of Raytown Missouri; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew Terry McCloud; a niece, Kay Epley; one brother Donald Epley and sisters Nelda Edstrom and Irene Littleton.

A gluten-free diet is not a magic bullet for weight loss

It is hard not to notice the increase of gluten-free foods currently available at the grocery store. These foods, available for people with celiac sprue or gluten intolerance, have dramatically increased over the past five to seven years. Interestingly, many people purchasing the foods are not choosing them because they are intolerant; they are choosing them as a weight loss tool.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It is responsible for giving bread its spongy texture and makes pizza dough stretchy. It is present in bread, cereal, cookies, cakes and crackers.