Large hail possible this evening

Numerous thunderstorms in the evening...then periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.


Currently radar is quiet- of course that is subject to change.....see live radar here

Calendar correction...

The Show of Wheels Car Show will be held tomorrow (April 3) in the parking lot next to Gray's Cafe in Butler from noon to 4 p.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m.

Money raised from the show will help send area students to New York to perform with New York Philharmonic later this year.

Obituary - Eva Chamberlain

Funeral services for Eva Chamberlain will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) with Brother Paul Burhart officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Missouri. Contributions to Eva Chamberlain Children's Fund.

Eva Marie Chamberlain, age 54 of Adrian, Missouri died Friday, April 1, 2011 at Crystal Manor in Adrian. She was born March 15, 1957 to Eldon Wayne and Edith Chamberlain McMurray in Amoret, Missouri.

Eva is survived by one son, Travis Smith of Adrian, Missouri; two daughters, Krista Smith and Kayla SMith, both of Adrian, Missouri; her mother, Edith McMurray of Adrian, Missouri; one brother, Bruce Buckner and wife Tina of Rich Hill, Missouri; four sisters, Diana Ewing and husband Melvin of Butler, Missouri, Tina Morriss and husband Stephen of Harrisonville, Missouri, Brenda Tullock of Holden, Missouri and Teresa Morrow and husband Dale of Adrian, Missouri; and nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father.

Jean Karolat faces additional charges in animal hoarding case

Jean Karolat, 50, is headed to back to court to face additional charges in a rural Bates County animal hoarding case. On January 31st, law enforcement and the Humane Society removed 38 dogs, 18 cats and a bird from her property northwest of Butler. Karolat was arrested and charged with a Class A Misdemeanor as the animals were being kept in unsanitary and unhealthy conditions.

While Karolat has taken her case to the Western District Appeals Court in Kansas City, she still faces eight criminal charges for animal abuse in the Bates County Circuit Court. A pre-trial conference is set for April 25th.

Goforth drops from school board race

Bates County Live has been advised that incumbent Matt Goforth has bowed out in the race for the Butler R-5 school board, as a change in employment may require him to relocate to another district.

Since ballots have already been printed with Goforth's name, voters are asked to disregard his candidacy.

Good home cookin' (right close to home, too...)

If you've been through Passaic lately, you can't miss this sign. And a drive-by today revealed a parking lot full of cars just around noon as usual.

While the old Jiffy Break building has housed a variety of  businesses over the years, the latest inhabitant might very well be the best (tasting) yet.

The Three Sister's Food Stop appeared in the tan and brown building recently, offering menu items tailored for those that love broasted chicken or a nice juicy slab of ribs. But thats not all- Three Sisters is home to the famous Granny Burger, one of the many novelty hamburgers available in short order.

Other than broasted chicken, ribs and burgers, Three Sisters offers a variety of smoked meats and hand made breaded tenderloins, too. All which can be enjoyed while you take in the classic cowboy decor in the dining area.

There's still more to come including weekend steak specials. For carry out call 660-679-4363 or what the heck, make the short drive to Passaic any time Monday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

And soon you won't see the ghostly Jiffy Break letters in the faded brown paint. Plans in the near future include a new sign and completely new look overall for the outside of the Three Sisters Food Stop.

Circuit Court News March 28-April 1, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS 
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE 
Diana L Rich, Clerk 
 MAR 28-APR 1, 2011

Ryan Fenton v Amanda L Freeman, Modification filed. 

Rachel Ruiz v Ismael Ruiz, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Sheila May Morgan v Phillip W. Morgan, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Paula L Collins v. Brian S Collins, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Maurice Harrison Brown v Joyce Marie Brown, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Chance Courtney Hearting v Jeni Marie Hearting, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

St v. Douglas Star Ward, Felony non support filed. 

Bob Lee Fennewald v Nelma L Fennewald, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

In re Casey Osborne, Approval for Transfer of Structured Settlement Proceesd by and between Casey Osborne and J.G. Wentworth, Originating LLC. 

In re Thomas James Dorman, Petition for Name Change filed. 

Keagen Elaine McBrayer v Jarod Everett McBrayer, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Larry Cumpton v Alice Cumpton, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

William M Powell vs. Xara J Powell, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Kylee N Turner v Buford A Turner, III, Dissolution of Marriage is granted. 

Sure signs of warmer weather...

 Ahh, Spring finally appears to have arrived as evidenced by the blooming trees and shrubbery seen around Butler.

The long range forecast shows some cool nights ahead but overall temps are on the upswing.