Obituary - Odetta M. Hazen

Odetta M. Hazen, 92, of Adrian, MO passed away September 14, 2010 at her home. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO.

Odetta was born October 16, 1917 in Harrison County, MO to Frank and Bessie (Howard) Zerbe. She was raised in Ridgeway, MO. On July 30, 1937 she married Raleigh Eugene Hazen. The early part of their married life was spent farming in and around Cainsville and Blythdale, MO. The family moved to Parkville in 1953. After Raleigh passed way in 1959, Odetta moved to the Grandview area, later moving to a farm near Archie, MO.

Odetta was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Odetta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three children, three brothers and five sisters. She is survived by two sons, Frankie Hazen of Tecumseh, OK and Kenneth Hazen of Adrian, MO; one daughter, Carolyn Porter of Butler, MO; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Amsterdam Jubilee just around the corner

Like clockwork the Amsterdam Jubilee happens on the fourth Saturday of September every year putting this year's celebration just over a week away. As usual, you can plan on plenty of good food, the parade, Bessie Bingo and more:

FRIDAY SEPT. 24th:

BBQ DINNER AT 5:30pm.
LIVE BAND AT 5:30 7:30pm.

SATURDAY SEPT. 25th:
BBQ CONTEST - OPEN TO PUBLIC
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT 7:00 TO 9:30
BOOTHS SET UP AT 7:00
CAR SHOW REGISTRATION AT 7:00 TO 8:30
BABY CONTEST SIGN UP 9:00 JUDGING AT 9:45
PIE CONTEST BRING PIES TO BE JUDGED AT 10:30
PARADE AT REGISTRATION AT 9:00 LINE UP AT 10:00 START AT 11:00
AUCTION PIES FROM PIE CONTEST FOLLOWING THE PARADE
SCAVENGER HUNT AT STAGE FOLLOWING PARADE
ACTIVITIES AND GAMES FOR KIDS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
CAKE WALK THROUGHOUT THE DAY
BBQ FOR SALE BBQ CONTEST AREA
LUNCH AT COMMUNITY BUILDING
LIVE BANDS THROUGHOUT THE DAY
DOG SHOW AT 2:00
TALENT SHOW AT 3:00
BESSIE BINGO AT 4:00
BBQ TURN IN AT 4:00
CROWNING AT 5:00
LIVE MUSIC FOLLOWING CROWNING

Bates County 4-H Council Elects New Officers

The Bates County 4-H Council met on September 13, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community 1^st Bank basement.  Vice-president Alex Jenkins called the meeting to order and then handed the meeting over to President Ben Brown upon his arrival. Ben proceeded with the meeting by asking for the leading of pledges by Casi Smith of the Hudson Hustlers and John Tarvin of the Summit Go-Getters 4-H’s.  Songs were led by Allison Jenkins and David Warfield, Jr. of the Summit Go-Getters 4-H.  Secretary, Taylor Fischer of the Hudson Hustlers called the role with 5 clubs answering with a total of 23 present.  Alan Mundey, 4-H Youth Specialist, was also present.  President Ben Brown went through the agenda touching on the various state contests and events that have been happening within the last several weeks. New business included discussion of an event taking place at the Butler Family Center on Saturday, October 16^th. They are asking for displays about what 4-H is about. The Senior Center is looking for a group to tend their summer garden. A discussion was held, but the topic died due to lack of a motion.  National 4-H week is coming up October 3 – 9 and we discussed the need for window displays in area businesses.  A reminder was given on the upcoming deadline for newspaper articles, trip and award applications.  Our annual 4-H award celebration will be Sunday, November 7^th at the First Christian Church in Butler.  Alan Mundey, Youth Specialist, presented a wonderful slide show set to music of pictures he had taken through-out the year.  Next the election of officers was held.  Officers for the 2010 / 2011 4-H year will be: Co-Adult Presidents Myra Colin and Sherry Warfield; Junior President, Alex Jenkins; Junior Vice-President, Taylor Fischer; Secretary, Reba Colin; Treasurer, Allison Jenkins; Reporter, Blake Doody; and Song Leaders, Casi Smith and Ben Brown.  The new officers took their place. The next meeting of the Bates County 4-H Council will be held on Monday, January 10, 2010, 7:00 p.m. in the Community 1^st Bank Basement.  

Photo-Bates County 4-H Council officers are (front row from left to right): Blake Doody, Reporter; Sherry Warfield, Adult Co-President; Casi Smith, Co-Song Leader; Allison Jenkins, Treasurer; (back row from left): Alex Jenkins, President; Reba Colin, Secretary; Taylor Fischer, Vice-President; Ben Brown, Co-Song Leader; and Myra Colin, Co-Adult President.

Courtesy of Blake Doody, Reporter

Flash Flood Watch in effect

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING 

Today
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.


Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through September 13, 2010

Sunday 1:30pm: Youth-Adult started on Sep 12.

          Kerry’s Team             04.0-00.0

          Emily’s Team              04.0-00.0

          Scott’s Team               03.0-01.0

          C J’s Team                 01.0-03.0

          Kerr Things                00.0-04.0

          Bates County Live     00.0-00.0

    Sep 12: High Games:  John McCoy 269, Scott Kagarice 202, Ben Smith 198, David Guzman 192, Kerry Carlton 179, Janet Kerr 171, Wanda Parmenter 165, Nick McCoy 163, Mellenie Estes 153, Bryce McMillan 153, Emily McCoy 100, Robyn Kerr 88, Cassie Robey 83, Kevin Kerr 79, C J Hatton 57.  High Series:  John McCoy 705, Scott Kagarice 541, Janet Kerr 448, Emily McCoy 278.

Sunday 6pm:       Adult Open started Sep 12.

          D&B Trucking            03.0-01.0

          Got Wisdom                03.0-01.0

          McQuinn                     03.0-01.0

          Hanuman                     03.0-01.0

          Powell Garden             01.0-03.0

          Kershner Heat & AC 01.0-03.0

          All in the Family         01.0-03.0

          BYE                            01.0-03.0

    Sep 12: High Games:  Robert Greer 265, Dwight Robinson 244, Don Chulufas 243, Michael Crowden 235, Leroy Kagarice 224, Michael Warden 216, Mike McQuinn 215, Ed Harold 212, Kyle Osborn 210, Camie Kagarice 203, Nick Perkins 199, Lisa McQuinn 191, Rick Kershner 190, Anita Kershner 175.  High Series: Dwight Robinson 707, Robert Greer 654, Michael Warden 617, Leroy Kagarice 604, Don Chulufas 602, Camie Kagarice 560.

Sunday 10am:  Handicap Travel League Starts Sun Sep. 19 @ Strike Zone in Clinton.

Monday 7:30pm:           Men start on Sep 13.

          Anti-Monkey Butt      04.0-00.0

          The Vacuums              03.5-00.5

          Burton’s Garage         03.0-01.0

          Butler Glass                01.0-03.0

          Widner Construction  00.5-03.5

          Yoss’ Thriftway           00.0-04.0

    Sep 13:  High Games: John McCoy 276, Dan Goodrich 267, Jim Widner 258, Mat Bridges 245, Tim Covey 243, Richard Frazier 239, Bradley Newport 238, Steve Cowley 237, Joe Julison 225, Jeff Doty 223, Dale Cumpton 222, Ron Highley 216, Craig Irwin 215.  High Series:  John McCoy 770, Dan Goodrich 723, Richard Frazier 682, Jeff Doty 667, Steve Cowley 645, Jim Widner 639, Ron Highley 608.

Tuesday 10am:   Women started on Sep 7.

B. O. W.                      06.0-02.0

Sharon’s Avon            05.0-03.0

Bowling Buddies        04.0-04.0

K B J L                       04.0-04.0

YA-YA’s                     04.0-00.0

The BB’s                    03.0-05.0

Pin Pals                       02.0-06.0

    Sep 14: High Games:  Barb Bearce 213, Connie Newport 192, Debbie Beard 177, Betty Smith 170, Kit Corum 169, Donna Moore 168, Colleen Portzen 162, Kay Jenkins 162, Cricket Irvin 156, Rita Wagner 155. High Series: Connie Newport 518. Need One Team + 2 bowlers.  $10 per bowler each week, 34 weeks.

Arraignment dates set for local cases

Cases set for arraignment in the Bates County Circuit Court on September 20 include:
Jesse Detienne of Rich Hill Mo - Distributing Controlled Substance Near Schools { Felony A RSMo: 195.214 }
Michael D. Kohler of Drexel Mo - Forcible Rape - Sexual Intercourse By Forcible Compulsion { Felony Unclassified RSMo: 566.030 }
Janice Nieder of Rich Hill Mo- Statutory Rape - 2nd Degree { Felony C RSMo: 566.034 }


Cases set for Pre-Trial Conference on September 22 include:
Daniel Garrett of Rich Hill Mo - Arson 1st Degree { Felony B RSMo: 569.040 }


Bates County Live will publish information regarding the outcome of these cases as it becomes available.

National Farm Safety Week starts September 19th

The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) is dedicated to preventing illnesses, injuries, and deaths among farmers and ranchers, agricultural and horticultural workers, their families, and their employees. In 1997, NECAS opened on the Northeast Iowa Community College Peosta Campus. This is the only organization with hands-on farm equipment safety training center. The facility also houses classrooms and a library and resource center.

Our concern for safety in rural areas goes beyond farms and ranches. The need for services spreads from citrus groves in the South to vineyards in the West. It covers cattle ranches in Wyoming, fisheries in Maine, and thousands of ventures in between. Visit the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety web site here.

Special Report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

On 9/6/10 Deputies of the Bates County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle registered to Billy Good of rural Adrian. Several items in the vehicle were found to be stolen from a burglary in Amsterdam.


On 9/7/10 information from the vehicle stop led the Sheriff’s Office to serve a search warrant in connection to multiple burglaries on the residence of Billy Good in rural Adrian. Officers recovered approximately $40,000 in stolen items and weapons. Good was taken into custody at the scene. Bates County was assisted by a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.


On 9/10/10 information from the search warrant led Deputies to a rural residence in the Butler area where Deputies took Bobby L Holman into custody. Holman was charged with receiving stolen property. Holman’s bond was set at $60,000 cash only.


On 9/13/10 Deputies served a search warrant at the residence of Bobby Holman at 106 S Main Butler. Deputies recovered items stolen from multiple burglaries and narcotics. During the search of the residence Deputies found a long cylinder item that had a digital meter and various wires coming out of the top. The top of the canister had electrical tape wrapped around it as if to hold the digital meter on. Photos of the suspicious item was taken and sent to the Kansas City Bomb Squad and the Lees Summit Bomb Squad. Neither Bomb Squad was able to identify the suspicious item and forwarded the picture to the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.


The Bomb Squad’s Commander advised the Bates County Sheriff’s Office to evacuate a 300 ft perimeter and hold the scene until they could arrive on scene. Additional Deputies, Officers from Butler Police Department and the Bates County Sheriff’s Posse were called to the scene to aid in the evacuation of the area. Lees Summit Police Bomb Squad arrived on scene and set up their command center. After a short debriefing they deployed a robot into the residence followed by two bomb squad technicians. Once on scene the bomb squad technicians confirmed that the item had been altered in a manner that led them to believe that it was an explosive device.


Members of the FBI and ATF agencies arrived on scene and believed the device to be a stereo capacitor designed to store power to car radios. The item is commonly used in vehicles with large and loud radios. The FBI and ATF agents agreed with the Bomb Squad that because the item was altered from its original manufactured state that it should be treated as a possible explosive device. The Bomb Squad neutralized the device using a high powered explosive disrupter. The item was then determined to be safe and was taken into evidence by the Bates County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:30 pm residents were then allowed to return to their homes.


The Bates County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank local residents for their understanding of the situation. We recognized the inconvenience that residents suffer but these precautions are utilized so that we may err on the side of caution.


The investigation into these burglaries and multiple burglaries in the Northwest part of the County continues. The Sheriff’s Office expects there to be more charges filed in connection to the burglaries. We encourage that if you see any thing suspicious in your neighborhoods to call Law Enforcement. We also ask that if you have received items or know of anyone that has received items from these individuals to please contact Sheriff Chad Anderson or Chief Deputy Justin Moreland at the numbers below.

Bates County Sheriff’s Office
Chad Anderson, Sheriff
6 West Ft. Scott Street Butler, Mo 64730
Phone 660-679-3232
Fax 660-679-4147