Obituary - Velda Marie Cox

Funeral services for Velda Cox will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Rev. Bob Maffitt officiating and Rev. Chris Snyder assisting. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Passaic United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

Velda Marie Cox, age 80 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. She was born July 25, 1930 to Verna McKinley and Elnora Shoop Dines in Johnson City, Missouri.

Velda is survived by two sons, Alan Cox and wife Lynn and Doug Cox all of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Vicki Parabicoli and husband Richard of Upton, Massachusetts; twin sister, Vesta Limpus and husband Kenneth of Archie, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Brian Cox and wife LeeAnn, Mark Cox and fiance` LeeAnn Shannon, Matthew Parabicoli, Ashley Cox, Lesley Cox, Jenna Parabicoli and Christa Parabicoli; and two great-grandsons, Wyatt and Eli. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Eldon; two brothers, Eugene Dines and Marvin Dines; and one sister, Eilene Casey.

Local forecast - warmer

Today

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Renovation puts bowling center in the new millennium...

The 40+ year old building surely needed some modernizing, but owners Joey and Trish Plunkett took it a step further. Ok, several steps. Not only have the lanes been refinished and pins replaced, but a look around the lobby reveals a totally new theme at Plunkett Bowl on south Business 71 in Butler. "Our first goal is to make it as family friendly as possible" said Joey Plunkett "Video games, projection tv's, pool tables. There's something for everyone". The overall look? A sports bar theme in a fun, smoke free environment.

There's more to come, too. A house wired sound system has been installed and will be used by well known local band Breakaway, who be playing for the open house celebration on January 15th.  Eventually there are plans for an 'open mic' night so aspiring musicians can come out and play, too.


While everyone is encouraged to come and have fun anytime, Plunkett also mentioned that the facility is open for get together's and engagements as well "Wedding receptions, company parties, birthday parties,  you name it". In fact, a company party or two were already booked this month. A new bar area (complete with countertops made of real bowling alley wood) offers wine, beer, soft drinks and food making any outing complete for any age group. 

Along with completing the paving of the parking lot, future plans include a covered patio area accessible from inside the building. Also, a high tech security system has been installed so that management can keep tabs on every aspect of activity to help insure a safe, fun environment.

And when the lights go down for Cosmic Bowling, bowlers are treated to a whole new experience- it's one of those things "you'll just have to see for yourself".


To plan your next outing or get more information call 660-200-7333 or visit their web site www.PlunkettBowl.com any time.

Rich Hill Police Department report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report December 20, 2010 to December 26, 2010

 

12/20/10

AMBULANCE REQUEST

 

12/21/10

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON  

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL  

 

12/22/10

 

12/23/10

ANIMAL AT LARGE  

AMBULANCE REQUEST

CHILD CUSTODY ISSUE

 

12/24/10

 

12/25/10

 

12/26/10

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Office

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report December 20, 2010 to December 26, 2010

 

12/20/10

FIRE-Drexel

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Foster

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

THEFT-Adrian On December, 20, 2010 Deputies took a report on a stolen trailer tags.

AGENCY ASSIST-Rich Hill

VANDALISM-Rich Hill

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

CHECK WELL BEING-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

FIRE –Rich Hill

GUN SHOTS HEARD / OBSERVED-Passaic

        

12/21/10

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Passaic

RUNAWAY-Drexel

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Drexel

STRANDED MOTORIST-Rich Hill

AMBULANCE REQUEST-Butler

VANDALISM-Butler

 

12/22/10

AGENCY ASSIST-Adrian

STRANDED MOTORIST-Butler

ANIMAL NEGLECT / ABUSE-Butler On 12-21-2010 Deputies responded to Route 2 Butler in reference to animal abuse.

CHECK WELL BEING- Rich Hill   

THEFT-Adrian

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Passaic On December 22, 2010, Deputies took a report on a possible domestic at Rt 2 Butler, MO. 

WANTED SUBJECT-Amsterdam

ANIMAL AT LARGE-Adrian

PROWLER-Rockville On 12-22-2010, Deputies responded to 408 Vernon St. in Rockville MO. in regards to a prowler in the area.

 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

 

12/23/10

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

DFS ASSIST-Rich Hill

FOUR WHEELER-Rich Hill

PROWLER-Rockville

WANTED SUBJECT-Rockville On 12/23/2010 Deputies served a felony warrant for assault on Joe Martin.

 

     

12/24/10

TRAFFIC STOP-F and J hwy On 12-23-2010, at approximately 1345 hours, Deputies conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation.  Driver was arrested on an outstanding warrant. 

 

CIVIL STANDBY-Ballard

STRANDED MOTORIST-Rich Hill

STRANDED MOTORIST-Adrian

VANDALISM-Butler On 12/24/2010 Bates County Deputies responded to the rule Butler residence for a report of damage to a mail box.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Rich Hill

 

12/25/10

THREATS - VERBAL, PHONE OR BY MAIL-Butler

VANDALISM-Archie On 12-25-2010 Deputies took a report of a damaged mailbox at Route 2 Archie, Missouri

WANTED SUBJECT-Butler

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Hume

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY / VEHICLE / PERSON-Butler

        

12/26/10

DISTURBANCE IP / JO-Butler

AGENCY ASSIST-Butler

FIRE-Adrian

PROPERTY DAMAGE / VANDALISM-Butler On 12-26-2010, at approximately 1530 hours, Deputies were dispatched to Route 5 Butler in reference to property damage that occurred on the previous night.  Upon arrival damage was observed and a report was taken.

TRAFFIC STOP- county rd 2001 and 14002 On 10/26/2010 Deputies conducted a traffic stop in rural Adrian resulting in 3 arrests. 

Bingo jackpot is $4,000

Feelin' lucky? Tonight's progressive bingo jackpot is $4,000. Play bingo every Monday night starting at 7 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist building located on South business 71 highway.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Bates County...

No need to drag off to the city or someplace else far away to bring in the new year...there's plenty going on right here in Bates County:

Rising Sun Opera 312 Park St., Rich Hill - featuring music from Order Number Eleven with free hats, noise maker and beads. Doors open at 7 p.m. BYOB.

Plunkett Bowl South business 71 highway, Butler - $15 person includes bowling, shoes, drink specials and midnight toast. Call to reserve your spot 660-200-7333.

Butler Country Club 800 Country Club Drive - Steak and shrimp with all the trimmings, live music by Breakaway. Happy hour starts at 6:30, dinner at 8 p.m. RSVP by calling 660-679-3637 by Dec. 29th. $100 per couple, $45 for singles.

Amsterdam Cafe & Bar on Main St. - Live music by the Easy Rider Band. Prime Rib and Shrimp dinners available. For info call 660-267-3209.

Remember, please don't drink and drive. Have a safe and fun new year!

Archery leagues forming in Butler

Archery is a growing sport in Bates County and leagues are forming now for kids and adults alike thanks to Absolute Archery of Butler Mo. Here's the breakdown:

Adult leagues will be made up of a four person team-you can form your own or they will designate teams. Adult leagues begin at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10th. Any overflow will be have the lanes on Wednesday evenings.

Children's leagues start Saturday morning Jan. 15th at 9 a.m. and will compete for 10 weeks.

Participants must provide your own equipment and the cost is $20 to register, plus a $5 weekly shooting fee. Trophies will be awarded in the children's leagues, while adults will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place paybacks.

For more information, contact Absolute Archery at 660-679-6100 or stop by 19 W. Dakota street in Butler. More info can be found on 3DShoots.com including email address. Deadline to register is Jan. 8th.