Friday night football scores

Osceola 20, Adrian 0

Butler 39, Stockton 0 (Butler homecoming)

Archie 35, Appleton City 9

Drexel 27, Sherwood 25 (Drexel's homecoming)

Cass-Midway 42, Rich Hill 0

Nevada 49, Springfield Central 19

Bates County Elks re-dedicate veteran's tribute

A short ceremony was held this morning on the northwest corner of the Bates County courthouse lawn as the Bates County Elks Lodge #2653 paid tribute to our local veterans. The tribute has been an ongoing process and currently has over 1,000 veterans names listed on public display.

In upcoming projects, the Elks plan to place a monument to honor branches of the military, add landscaping around the tribute and install a directory of Veterans names to be placed in the Bates County Courthouse, the Butler Public Library and the Bates County Museum.

Huckster's Day officially underway...

Once again the Butler square is packed with vendors, music and plenty of family oriented fun as the annual Butler Chamber of Commerce Huckster's Day Fall Festival is officially underway. Throughout the day there is plenty more on the schedule with a 5k walk/run, a live band, craft booths, dog contest, talent show, kids games, the honorary chicken fly contest to name a few.

Click here to see the full day's schedule

Bears all set for homecoming this evening

The Butler Bears are preparing to face Stockton tonight as the week's homecoming festivities wind down... Game time is 7 p.m. at Deaton-Thomas Field in Butler and will be broadcast play by play on FM 92.1 the Bullet.

Highlights from today's parade- photos courtesy of Kevin Scrogham:

Evacuation in Appleton City a false alarm

Official word from the Appleton City police department is the evacuation on Main street this morning came under false pretenses or simply as the result of a misplaced piece of luggage.

A suitcase, possibly thought to contain explosives, was left near the Appleton City post office prompting the evacuation that began just after 10 a.m. this morning. It is now being reported the suitcase actually contained picture frames and coat hangers.

A bomb squad was called to assist local authorities to safely verify the contents. Residents and businesses were allowed back in the area around noon.

Sight and Safety Night coming again to Main street in Adrian

Highlights from last year's Sight and Safety Night
on Main street in Adrian

The annual Sight and Safety Night will be held on Main street in Adrian Oct. 31st

There'll be all types of treats and fun along Main street to promote safe trick or treating for area youth, sponsored by the Adrian Chamber, local businesses and clubs. Bring your favorite carved pumpkin for the shot at a prize, sponsored by the Lions Club. Pumpkins need to be at the Lion booth by 6 p.m.

The Adrian Lions Club will be asking for donations at their booth for old eyeglasses and cell phones with chargers. Any of these items would be greatly appreciated.

The annual Sight and Safety Night is sponsored by the Adrian Lions Club with support from the Adrian Chamber of Commerce.

Main street evacuated in Appleton City

According to KMOE radio station, an area along Main street in Appleton City has been evacuated as some type of police situation appears to be unfolding at this time.

The report came initially from the St. Clair County sheriff's department. More information will be published as is becomes available.

Optimists bring back demolition derby

What could be more fun than taking an old car and smashing it into another old car? Probably not much. Especially when you get to do it in front of a cheering crowd...

file photo

The Adrian Optimist Club is presenting a good old Smash Up Derby, as they did over 25 years ago. The south end of the Adrian city park is where you'll find the action, along with scattered car parts and shrapnel, tomorrow night starting at 7 p.m.

Some 35 cars are expected to compete with drivers from all around the area with some from as far away as Springfield, Mo.

Concessions will be available. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 10, and under 4 get in free. Proceeds will be used by the Optimists to continue to support youth and civic programs in our local community.

Adrian police department activity report

Sept. 24th

Assault report taken
Speeding citation issued  

Sept. 25th

Citation for no proof of insurance issued

Warning for speed

Harassment call

Sept. 26th

Warning for defective equipment

Well being check

Arrest for assault

Sept. 27th

Report of suspicious activity

Citation for driving while revoked

Citation for no proof of insurance

Sept. 28th

Dog complaint

Sept. 29th

Report of C&I driver

Warning for defective equipment

Sept. 30th

Dog complaint

Well being check

Hydrant flushing scheduled later this month

The City of Butler will be flushing hydrants in all areas North of Ohio Street starting October 24th and 25th, 2012.

Flushing hydrants is a routine maintenance activity of the Water Distribution Department and Fire Department. This work will occur mainly during the late evening and overnight hours for the convenience of our customers and will be primarily Wednesday and Thursday. This work should take approximately two days.

The residents in this area may experience some rusty water and should exercise caution when washing white fabrics. If you notice any staining of white fabrics, do not dry the material but repeat the wash cycle. If you experience stained fabrics, contact the City office at 679-4182 during normal business hours or the Butler Police Department at 679-6131 after hours and on weekends and we can provide you with bottles of stain remover.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Chili Cook-off postponed...

The Chili Cook-off at the Immanuel Baptist Church on Saturday October 6th has been postponed at this time.

We will provide information about re-scheduling when it becomes available.

Appleton City woman injured in crash on 52 highway

Around 2:10 yesterday afternoon 43 year old Daylon A. Turner of Appleton City received what are listed as minor injuries in a single car accident on 52 highway just east of county road 6285. According to the report, Turner was eastbound on 52 when she apparently fell asleep, allowing her 2003 Mazda to run off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle then traveled to the left side of the roadway and struck a drainage ditch.

Turner was transported to Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

A little taste of Fall weather...

We're going to get some much cooler weather over the weekend

Today
Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 57F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 48F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 28F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Sunday
Clear. High of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph

Monday
Clear. High of 61F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the afternoon. High of 73F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 40%.

Click here to view live radar

Circuit Court news

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 

JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 

Diana L Rich, Clerk

Oct 1-5, 2012 

Julie A Parks v Joshua A Morlan, Consent Full Order of Protection entered.

George Fulton, POA for Mary Frost v. Matt Frost, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

George Fulton, POA for Mary Frost v Melanie Frost, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Connie Jo Layton v MO DOR, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed.

Tanner Everett Stevenson, Petition for Change of Name filed.

John Patrick Hunter v Tina Faye Hunter, Petition for Show Cause filed.

St v. Sharon Warren, Felony sale of controlled substance, marijuana, set for 11-19-12.

Emily Christine Robinson v Christopher Wayne Robinson, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

In the Matter of Cody Lee Howard, Petition for Name Change filed.

St v. Becky A Wilhelm, Felony possession of controlled substance, marijuana/alprazolam, set for 11-19.

St v. Alyssa Sines-McCoy, Felony tampering with motor vehicle, set for 10-15-12.

St. v. Eric L. Hood, I: Misd, resisting arrest/interfering with arres, II: Felony property damage, III: Felony tampering of motor vehicle, set for 10-15-12.

Art Ghys v. Justin Hammer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Carolyn Ghys v Justin Hammer, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court.

Minor injuries in accident near Amsterdam yesterday

MSHP trooper D.A. Jones investigated a single car accident on county road 10002, just west of CC highway yesterday morning that occurred just after 10 a.m. that resulted in minor injuries to the driver.

26 year old John C. Hartog of O'Fallon, Mo was driving westbound on 10002 when he lost control of the Chevy S10 pickup and traveled off the right side of the road. The truck came to a rest on its side in the ditch.

A passenger, 24 year old Kathleen D. Smith of St. Peters Mo. was not injured. Hartog refused medical treatment at the scene. Both were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident according to the MSHP report.

Your weekend planner

Friday

60% chance of rain. High of 48.

Butler Homecoming vs Stockton 7 p.m.

Adrian at Osceola 7 p.m.

Rich Hill vs Midway at home 7 p.m.

Drexel vs Sherwood at home 7 p.m.

Appleton City at Archie 7 p.m.

Saturday

20% chance of rain with a high of 54.

Huckster's Day on the Butler square

Elks Veteran's Tribute at 9:30 a.m. on the Butler square

Demolition Derby at Ferguson Arena in Adrian gates open at 3 p.m.

Chili Cookoff at Immanuel Baptist Church in Butler HAS BEEN POSTPONED. More information to be provided at a later date.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. High of 57.

Hume Christian Church Revival begins

If you would like something added to the weekend planner, email us at bateswire@hotmail.com

Ready for some Fall fun? Huckster's Day schedule

Huckster's Day is all set for this Saturday, Oct. 6th on the historic Butler square

7 a.m. - Register for Community Food Pantry 5k Run/Walk at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church

9 a.m. - Cupcake contest sponsored by the Girl Scouts; Craft booths open

9:30 a.m. - Veteran's Tribute Dedication

10 a.m. - Baby contest sponsored by Adrian Bank, Citizen's Bank and Community FIrst & Security Bank

11 a.m. - River Bend Band performs

Noon - Dog Show sponsored by Bates County Veterinary Clinic

1 p.m - Talent Show sponsored by the XGroup

3:30 p.m. - Pie in the Face Contest 

be sure to sign up for contests 20 minutes prior

Other things happening throughout the day:

Mason's MoCHIP child identification program on the south side of the square

Greased Pig Contest

Food Booths

Kids Games sponsored by Medicalodge

Crafters

Twisted Tators by the Bates County Elks Lodge

DSWA Coats For Kids drive

It's a full day of fun sponsored by the Butler Chamber of Commerce!

Obituary - Doris Harper

Graveside services for Doris Harper will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Missouri. There is no visitation. Services under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

Doris Jane Harper, age 67 of Butler, Missouri died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Medicalodge of Butler. She was born May 8, 1945 to Rollie Bracket and Letha Delean Adams Vermillion in Butler.

Doris is survived by her brother, Donald Vermillion of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; two sisters, Dorothy Martz and husband Charles of Hooks, Texas and Ruth Hooks of Nashville, Arkansas.

Living Healthy with Diabetes

Take Control of Your Diabetes

Living Healthy with Diabetes is a new self-management program designed specifically for individuals with diabetes. This exciting program is offered in six weekly sessions sponsored by Care Connection for Aging Services and the Butler Senior Center. Developed at Stanford University, the Workshop helps participants understand they are not alone and that they “have diabetes, it doesn’t have them”. It helps participants with diabetes to:

• Manage symptoms including fatigue and depression;
• Use relaxation techniques;
• Eat healthy;
• Improve communication skills;
• Use medication effectively;
• Monitor blood sugars;
• Solve problems and set goals;
• Increase self-confidence; and
• Feel better and take charge!

Taught by specially trained volunteer leaders, some who have diabetes themselves, the program covers a new topic each week and provides opportunities for interaction and group problem solving. “We are really more like coaches,” says Vickie Whitsitt, a leader at Care Connection for Aging Services and a person with diabetes herself. “The answer to someone’s question is usually in the room.”

The next Live Healthy with Diabetes Workshop begins Wednesday, October 17th, and will take place every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for six weeks at the Butler Senior Center, 611 W. Mill, Butler, MO. The workshop is open to anyone with diabetes who wants to take charge of their health! Space is limited in the workshop.

For more information or to enroll in the Live Healthy with Diabetes workshop, contact Irene Holt at 660-679-5830 or Vickie Whitsitt at Care Connection for Aging Services at 800-748-7826, extension 228.

Care Connection for Aging Services, your area agency on aging, assures that older Missourians residing in the area we serve live with maximum independence and dignity. Care Connection is a not-for-profit agency that provides resources and services to individuals 60 and older.

National 4-H week starts Sunday

October 7-13 is National 4-H Week, and Bates County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community, and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

“4-H has helped me to become the person that I am today. I believe that without 4-H I would not have the experiences and life skills that 4-H participation provides,” said Bates County 4-H Member Rachel Brown of the Hudson Hustlers 4-H.

Recent findings from Tufts University's 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring that 4-H'ers receive play a vital role in helping them actively contribute to their communities. According to 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, in Bates County, more than 275 4-H members and 135 volunteers are involved in 4-H.

4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing our country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. Learn how you can Join the Revolution of Responsibility at 4-H.org/revolution, or contact Alan J. Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, at University of Missouri Cooperative Extension, Bates County at 660-679-4167 or mundeya@missouri.edu.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey

Obituary - Jesse Paul Douty

Funeral services for Jesse Douty will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Ronald McDonald House.

Jesse Paul Douty, age 36 of Hebron, North Dakota, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, September 30, 2012 in Mandaree, North Dakota. He was born January 12, 1976 to Robert Franklin and Brenda Shirlene Berry Douty in Butler.

Jesse is survived by a son, Jesse Paul Douty Jr. of Hebron, North Dakota; one daughter, Briana Douty of Hebron, North Dakota; his fiance, Dawn Payne of Hebron, North Dakota; his parents, Robert and Brenda Douty of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Danny Douty of San Diego, California and Robert Douty of Independence, Missouri; three sisters, Christal George and husband Chris of Butler, Missouri, Rebecca Douty of Passaic, Missouri and Louise Hecox and husband Brandon of Butler, Missouri; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

Free child identification program until 2 p.m. today

With more than 100,000 children processed through the MoCHIP Child ID program in 4 years, MoCHIP is clearly a presence in the community and vows to remain so! Taking place today, the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children FREE OF CHARGE.

And the MoCHIP program works! No parent wants to believe that the unimaginable could happen to them, though nearly 2,000 children are reported missing or abducted in the United States each day. The peace of mind MoCHIP provides to Missouri families is invaluable. The program consists of five major components—digital photographs, digital fingerprints, vital child information and emergency contacts, a dental bite impression, and two laminated ID cards. The photographs, fingerprints, and child data are burned onto a mini-CD that is compatible with the AMBER ALERT system already in place. The dental impression provides a virtual diagram of the child’s biting surface, which, like fingerprints is unique to each individual, and further supplies enough saliva to provide a DNA sample that can also be used as scent source for trained canine search teams. Combined, this five-part process provides a dramatic, time-sensitive recovery tool for authorities.

Once the child is processed through the program, which generally takes only 15 minutes, the parent is armed with a single pre-printed envelope that instructs authorities in the event of an emergency, something a parent in crisis would undoubtedly have trouble with, and a proactive measure to combat the time sensitivity involved in recovery. Within a matter of minutes the MoCHIP CD can be loaded into a computer directly form a police officers automobile and entered into the Amber Alert system. Girls AND boys ages 11 - 21 are statistically most susceptible to become missing and the “MoCHIP Packet,” that contains all the child’s vital information, has been tested 6 times that we know of, and resulted in all children—teenagers—being returned safely and promptly to their parents care.

If you plan on stopping by, parents are urged to provide pertinent information about such as, doctor, dentist, and emergency contact and phone numbers, allergies, medications, and parent work, cell, and assorted phone numbers. Height charts and scales are available at the event to facilitate the most current details regarding the child. As would be expected, security and privacy are of utmost importance. All information and specimens are collected on site, processed and provided to the parent or legal guardian in a yellow envelope. At the end of the day, databases are erased using state-of-the-art software. The only item retained by the Masonic Children’s Foundation is the signed permission slip.

Stop by on the Butler square today and sign up for this FREE program until 2 p.m.!

Old Town access closed today...

MoDOT Traffic Alert: Old Towne Access Road
At Route 71 CLOSED Today

When: today (Wednesday, Oct. 3)

Where: Old Towne Access Road at Route 71 north of Rich Hill

What: Old Towne Access Road CLOSED permanently at Route 71

Traffic Impacts: Drivers must now use the Route 71/Route A-B interchange at Rich Hill and use a new outer road on the east side of Route 71 to access the Old Towne Access Road.

Parkinson's lunch and learn coming to BCMH

Rollover accident on CC highway

Bates County EMS and Adrian fire department first responders are headed to the scene of a single car accident on CC highway about one mile south of 18 highway.

Initial reports indicate there are no injuries to the driver.

Helicopter rides scheduled for Oct. 27th

Notes from the Butler city council meeting last night:

The Butler City Council has been doing its homework. They have to think ahead, to be ready to handle needs as they come up, so they're looking over their standing five year capital improvements plan, and also are looking checking the continuing plan on sidewalk improvements such as drainage, paving needs and other things that happen to a community. Actually, the plans are upgraded each year when the budget is coming out, but they keep an eye on it at all times.

The plans also include such things as ball fields maintenance, replacement of vehicles in all departments, and even such things as salt spreading when winter hits us, and other needs like the dog pound.

1/2 price sale now at the Butler Community Thrift Store

The Butler Community Food Pantry Thrift Store is having a ½ price sale all this week. Shoes, electronics and furniture are all ½ priced. All orange and green tagged items are all “you can fit in a bag” for a dollar. 

The Community Food Pantry Thrift Store is located on Rice Road in Butler.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Senior center menu now back on Mid America Live!

The Senior Center menu, calendar, activities and more is BACK on Mid America Live! Click the link at the top of our home page to see their weekly newsletter. Thanks to Irene Holt for helping us get this back on our web site!

Miami FCCLA hosts their first annual 5K Run/Walk

Miami FCCLA Booster Club hosted their 1st annual 5K Run/Walk during the Amsterdam Jubilee Celebration. It was a beautiful sunny day and even the train running though during the race did not hamper anyone’s time. Our top male and female runners of the day were Jeff Markel and Susan Barrett.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors who helped make this possible. Our gold level sponsors – Orphantiques in Amsterdam, Caskey, Hopkins and Wilhelmus, our Silver sponsor Citizens Bank, our Bronze Sponsors- DSWA Certified Public Accountants and Dave’s Quality Auto. Thank you to our
Water Spot Sponsor Community First Bank. Thank you to everyone who made donations and helped to make this day a success.

Medalists who endured the first annual Miami FCCLA 5K Run/Walk held during the 2012
Amsterdam Jubilee celebration

-our thanks to Shannon Crawford

Elks to re-dedicate Veteran's Tribute this Saturday

The Bates County Elks Lodge # 2653 is honored to announce the Re-Dedication of the Veteran’s Tribute on the Bates County Courthouse lawn. It will be held at the site of the newly installed plates containing 1,040 Veterans names. There are 10 plates finished and an 11th started. A short ceremony will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 6. They want everyone to come out and see the Veteran’s names.

It has been a long process but some of their vision is now a reality. AND, the Elks are not finished yet. They still plan to place a monument to honor branches of the military, landscaping around the tribute and install a directory of Veterans names to be placed in the Bates County Courthouse, the Butler Public Library and the Bates County Museum.

The Elks appreciate your support thus far and hope you will be pleased as they honor our Veterans. They continue to accept donations as the project continues.

Butler Police Activity Report September 25 – October 2, 2012

Sept. 25th

Noise complaint 300 block of W Park
Medical assist 300 block of E Dakota
Open Door High School
Warrant service 600 block of W Pine

Sept. 26th
Noise complaint 400 block of Clark St
Assault Austin St
Disturbance Fran Apts
Vandalism 100 block of S Main
Disturbance 1200 block of N Bus 71
Assist Hospital

Community Food Pantry 5K run/walk info

RACE BEGINS at OHIO STREET METHODIST— 205 W. OHIO, BUTLER MO, 64730 TIME: 7: OO AM REGISTRATION 8:00 AM RUN/WALK BEGINS

Need more info – Call: 660-679-3951 or email: batesfoodpantry@gmail.com or website: www.batescountypantry.org

DISCLOSURE– All participants must sign before event:

WAIVER: I know running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I will not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including cold, snow and or ice, high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Community Food Pantry and its affiliates from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participating in this event even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this wavier. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings of any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that headsets of any kind, dogs on leashes, in-line skates and bicycles are prohibited and that a violation of this prohibition will result in disqualification.

Hume news

The community of Hume wishes to express their sympathy to Brad Scrogham and his mother Lorna, on the loss of their father and husband, James “Tom” Scrogham. Mr. Scrogram passed away on September 24, 2012. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Joan Laughlin and her daughter, Mary enjoyed the Renaissance festival on Saturday, September 29.

Wilma Swarens, Pam and Tyler Swarens went to the home of Cheryl and Bill Gillette on Sunday, September 30 in Nevada, MO. They enjoyed a birthday lunch for the Gillette’s granddaughter, Bree Turner who turns 6 on October 6. Others enjoying the day were Gloria, Brock and Brett Turner, Art and Joanne Gillette, Pattie Olmstead, Beau, Elisabeth and Kyndal Swope, Gayla Swarens, Robbie, Jacinda and Mackinzie Sullins.

The Hume School Carnival has been scheduled for October 26. If anyone would like further information just contact Karla Davidson at the bank or any PTO member.

The Annual Lord’s Acre Day Barbecue and Auction will be held on Saturday November 3 at the Hume United Methodist Church.

-our thanks to Karen Irwin

Miami volleyball PINK OUT tomorrow night...

Don't miss the Miami Volleyball PINK OUT as the Eagles face Rich Hill with games starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2nd.

Jr. high, junior varsity and varsity games will be played.

Obituary - Thomas Jack Arnold

Funeral services for Thomas Jack Arnold will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Bill McLaughlin officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

Thomas Jack Arnold, age 74 of Claycomo, Missouri died Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Claycomo. He was born April 6, 1938 to Harry and Mary Louetta Arfman Arnold in Butler, Missouri.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Doris Arnold of Claycomo, Missouri; one son, Thomas Jack Arnold Jr. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; one daughter, Tammy Warrele and husband Mark of Kansas City, Kansas; 2 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Important changes coming regarding children's vaccinations

CHANGES THAT COULD AFFECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 

Effective OCTOBER 1, 2012 the Vaccine for Children Program (VFC Program) through the Center for Disease Control has made changes in its’ policy as to who can receive immunizations through the VFC program. The CDC states that the Bates County Health Center will NO longer receive funding to provide immunizations through the VFC Program to anyone who is considered “fully insured” by health insurance.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

It means, anyone with health insurance that covers the cost of vaccine, even if the insurance includes a high deductible or co-pay, or if a claim for the cost of the vaccine and its administrations would be denied for payment by the insurance carrier because the plan’s deductible has not been met, is unable to obtain immunizations through the Bates County Health Center. MEDICAID (children 18 and under), uninsured, American Indian or Alaskan Native may continue to receive immunizations through the Bates County Health Center.

The FAMILY CARE CLINICS of BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL are pleased to announce they will be offering immunizations to anyone who is unable to obtain their immunizations through the Bates County Health Center.

NURSERY ST. FAMILY CARE CLINIC 660-200-7133
ADRIAN FAMILY CARE CLINIC 816-297-2640
CHESTNUT ST. FAMILY CARE CLINIC 660-200-7137
HIGH STREET FAMILY CARE CLINIC 660-200-7135

BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 660-200-7000

www.bcmhospital.com

Bates County Memorial Hospital needs your input

www.bcmhospital.com

Obituary - Diane Leis

Funeral services for Diane Leis will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Cremation to follow services. Visitation will be prior to funeral services from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Schowengerdt Chapel.

Diane Jody Leis, age 57of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her home in Butler. She was born March 1, 1955 to Bobby Joe and Norma Jean Leemasters Tindle in Aurora, Illinois.

Diane is survived by her son, Justan Leis and wife Abby of Holt, Missouri; one daughter, Corinne Leis of Butler, Missouri; her mother, Norma Jean Tindle of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Gary Tindle of Texas; three sisters, Mary Whitworth of Kansas City, Kansas, Bobbie Tindle of Butler, Missouri and Donna Marcel and husband Steve of Platte City, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Randi, Morgan and Reagan. She was preceded in death by her father and husband Randy Leis.

Rusty Hamilton resigns position on BCMH board

The Board of Directors of Bates County Memorial Hospital serve in a volunteer capacity with current members of the board Jerry Jones (Chairman), Jim Shade, Harold Caskey, and Rick King. Rusty Hamilton has recently resigned his position on the board- his replacement is yet to be named at this time.

The hospital Board of Directors has demonstrated its commitment to the community by ensuring healthcare providers are ready to serve our patients and by employing quality healthcare professionals. While this task is challenging, the Bates County Memorial Hospital Board of Directors is steadfast in its commitment for future generations.

The Board of Directors usually meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

Two sentenced in Circuit Court

On September 27, 2012 the following defendant(s) plead guilty or were found guilty and sentenced by Judge James K. Journey

Defendant: David Mealman
DOB: 08-02-1982
From: Nevada, MO
Charge: Probation violation original charge possession of a controlled substance
Sentence: 5 years Department of Corrections

Defendant: David Mealman
DOB: 08-02-1982
From: Nevada, MO
Charge: Stealing
Sentence: 4 years Department of Corrections

Defendant: Gerald Jones
DOB: 01-23-1963
From: Butler, MO
Charge: Probation violation original charge driving while intoxicated
Sentence: 4 years Department of Corrections

Time change for Butler JH volleyball tonight...

The Butler Jr. Hi Volleyball game at Pleasant Hill this evening will begin at 6:00 p.m.

-FM 92 the Bullet

The black walnuts in your back yard are healthy

From Tammy Roberts, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Missouri Extension office

 It’s that time of year when walnuts will start dropping off their trees. Picking these walnuts up to sell can be a great money maker but don’t forget that you can actually eat those nuts. Black walnuts are a tasty, healthy addition to your diet.

The nuts aren’t quite ready to eat when they come off the tree. The green (or brown) outer hull of the walnut must be removed to reveal the shell of the nut. Be sure to wash the nut with the garden hose. That can be a messy job so wear heavy rubber gloves. (Some people just put them on the driveway and run over them until the nut is revealed.) Leave the clean, unshelled nut in a cool, well ventilated area for about two weeks before cracking to get the nut meats. It is ready when the nut breaks crisply.

If you look at the nutrition information from a bag of Diamond shelled black walnuts, you’ll find that ¼ cup provides 190 calories, 18 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein. They also contain iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, zinc, copper, phosphorus, magnesium and molybdenum.

Notice of meeting change at James P. Arnold Post 46

The James P. Arnold Post 46 and Auxiliary meetings will be the second Monday of the month at the Post Home. There will be a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. 

The meetings will follow at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held onOctober 8, all members please attend.

I-49 to become reality Dec. 12th

On December 12 at noon, there will be another interstate highway in Missouri as U.S. 71 from Kansas City south to Joplin will officially become Interstate 49.

Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation say that the finishing touches, including changing all at-grade crossings to overpasses, will be complete by early November, and will be a big step forward in creating an all-interstate connection between Kansas City and New Orleans.

The interstate designation is expected to be an economic boon in Missouri, especially near the intermodal freight facility at the former Richards-Gebauer Air Force Base in south Kansas City.

The nearly $64 million project will end at Pineville, Missouri – just north of the Arkansas border. According to the Kansas City Star, officials in Arkansas are struggling to find funds to complete the interstate through a 180-mile stretch of the Ouachita Mountains.

The cost of completing the project in Arkansas – and thus completing an uninterrupted interstate path from New Orleans to the Canadian border via I-29 – is estimated at $3 billion dollars, the Star reports.

Not including local interstates 435, 635 and 470, the completion of I-49 will give the metro area four major interstate routes with I-70, I-35 and I-29.

Editor's note- Many of us are wondering how long (possibly years) will we continue to inadvertently refer to it as 71 highway..?

Obituary - Earl Lemmer

Earl Lemmer, 94, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Adrian Manor , in Adrian, Missouri. Funeral Services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Storm siren test this Wednesday...

The City of Butler will test the outdoor warning sirens on Wed., Oct. 3 at 10:00 A.M.

Due to recent radio upgrades, multiple tests may be required.

In the event of severe weather, the test will be postponed.

-Butler Fire Chief, Jim Henry

MoCHIP event set for Oct. 6th

MoCHIP—Child Identification & Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe!


Butler, Missouri—October 6th 2012—With more than 100,000 children processed through the MoCHIP Child ID program in 4 years, MoCHIP is clearly a presence in the community and vows to remain so! Taking place this Saturday the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand to further ensure the safety of area children FREE OF CHARGE.

And the MoCHIP program works! No parent wants to believe that the unimaginable could happen to them, though nearly 2,000 children are reported missing or abducted in the United States each day. The peace of mind MoCHIP provides to Missouri families is invaluable. The program consists of five major components—digital photographs, digital fingerprints, vital child information and emergency contacts, a dental bite impression, and two laminated ID cards. The photographs, fingerprints, and child data are burned onto a mini-CD that is compatible with the AMBER ALERT system already in place. The dental impression provides a virtual diagram of the child’s biting surface, which, like fingerprints is unique to each individual, and further supplies enough saliva to provide a DNA sample that can also be used as scent source for trained canine search teams. Combined, this five-part process provides a dramatic, time-sensitive recovery tool for authorities.

Once the child is processed through the program, which generally takes only 15 minutes, the parent is armed with a single pre-printed envelope that instructs authorities in the event of an emergency, something a parent in crisis would undoubtedly have trouble with, and a proactive measure to combat the time sensitivity involved in recovery. Within a matter of minutes the MoCHIP CD can be loaded into a computer directly form a police officers automobile and entered into the Amber Alert system. Girls AND boys ages 11 - 21 are statistically most susceptible to become missing and the “MoCHIP Packet,” that contains all the child’s vital information, has been tested 6 times that we know of, and resulted in all children—teenagers—being returned safely and promptly to their parents care.

On the day of the MoCHIP event, parents are urged to gather pertinent information about such as, doctor, dentist, and emergency contact and phone numbers, allergies, medications, and parent work, cell, and assorted phone numbers. Information Collection Forms and Permission slips can be downloaded from the mochip.org Web site and filled out ahead of time. Height charts and scales are available at the event to facilitate the most current details regarding the child. As would be expected, security and privacy are of utmost importance. All information and specimens are collected on site, processed and provided to the parent or legal guardian in a yellow envelope. At the end of each event, databases are erased using state-of-the-art software. The only item retained by the Masonic Children’s Foundation is the signed permission slip.

Deemed “one of the most comprehensive child recovery and identification programs in the nation,” by The National Center for Exploited and Missing Children, NCEMC, and the leader of the Take 25 campaign push this past May, holding more than 20 Take 25 events—MoCHIP is solely sponsored by the Masonic Children’s Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri Masons. Please visit our Web site (www.mochip.org) for more information or to schedule an event in your area, and we are on Facebook and Twitter too!

Sponsoring Masonic Lodges: 32nd Masonic District
Event Date: October, 6th
Event Time: 10:00 am till 2:00 pm
Event Location: 11 W. Dakota St. Butler Mo.

For more information on becoming a corporate partner or to make a donation, please contact MCF Coordinator, Nicholas R. Cichielo (636-530-6069, email nick.mochip@charter.net) or visit the calendar on our Web site www.mochip.org to locate future events in your area.