Church Women United to celebrate Friendship day

This Friday the Church Women United of Butler will celebrate May Friendship Day with a salad luncheon at the Community of Christ Church. This May Friendship Day Celebration focuses on women and their contributions in making a difference in the world.

The luncheon begins at noon- please bring of covered dish if you plan to attend. The Community of Christ Church is located at 409 W. Dakota st. in Butler

Visit the Church Women United web site here for more info on May Friendship Day

-our thanks to Joyce Fitzpatrick

Habitat for humanity needs workers

In the last 35 years Habitat for Humanity has built more than 250,000 homes around the world for families in need, including four in Bates County. Construction of the fifth Habitat for Humanity house is currently underway near Hume.

Bates County Live spoke with local Habitat for Humanity secretary Brenda Darr, who told us that anyone who can help with some basic labor would be greatly appreciated. The home is in the sheetrock and mud stages, and there's still lots more to do. "There's still quite a bit of wiring, trim work, flooring and that kind of thing" said Darr "we simply need folks to run tools, carry materials and help any way they can".

Darr also stressed that anyone wishing to get more involved should do so right away. "We are always looking for new members. And fundraising ideas- anyone who has good ideas would be a huge help to our organization".

The office number for the Bates County Area Habitat for Humanity is 660-679-4368 and is located in the old high school building on Pine street. Those interested in helping may also call Brenda directly at 660-679-4355.

Construction of the Hume project is slated to be finished by early Summer.

Stamp Out Hunger collection day May 14th

The United States Postal Service is set to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Program in a few weeks on Saturday, May 14th. Anyone wishing to donate non perishable food items are urged to do so by leaving the items with your postal carrier. Bates County Live spoke with letter carrier Laurie Lacy who has participated in the program since its inception, and she emphasized that all food collected in Bates County will go directly to the Community Food Pantry in Butler, Mo.

More information on the Stamp Out Hunger food drive can be found here www.helpstampouthunger.com

Obituary - Mary Shubert

Funeral services for Mary Lee Shubert will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Dr. Terry Davis officiating and Pastor Ron Dunlap assisting. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday evening at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Contributions to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Mary Lee Shubert, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born January 16, 1934 to Charles Raymond and Florence Julia Porter James in Urich, Missouri.


Mary Lee is survived by her husband of 59 years, James Herman “Hermie” Shubert of Butler, Missouri; one son, Jim Shubert of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Gay Lea Nissen and husband Ron of Butler, Missouri and Melody Joy Shubert and husband Don Brunhoeber of Augusta, Kansas; six grandchildren, Jimmy Nissen and wife Melissa, Julia Barber and husband Lee, Jeffrey Nissen, Daniel Shubert, Tanner Brunhoeber and Cheyenne Brunhoeber; one step-granddaughter, Jana Davis; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Gabriel and Libby; and two step great-grandchildren, Gunner and Gauge. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rich Hill P.D. weekly report

Rich Hill Police Department

Activity report April 25, 2011 to May 1, 2011

04-25-11

 

04-26-11

CHILD CUSTODY

 

04-27-11

          

04-28-11

              

04-29-11

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY                

 

04-30-11

 

05-01-11

Weekly report from the Bates County Sheriff's Department

Bates County Sheriff’s Office

Activity report April 25, 2011 to May 1, 2011

04-25-11

PROPERTY DAMAGE-ADRIAN Deputies took a report of a mailbox damage in rural Adrian. No charges have been filed at this time.

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

STRANDED MOTORIST-BUTLER

MVA-FOSTER

GUN SHOTS HEARD-AMSTERDAM

ANIMAL DEAD-DREXEL Bates County Deputies received a report of animal abuse from rural Drexel.

C&I-ADRIAN

DRUNK DRIVER-RICH HILL

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY-BALLARD

C&I-ADRIAN

 

Moderate injuries in rollover accident

Patrick A. Woodley, 57, of Adrian sustained moderate injuries yesterday when the 2004 Ford SUV he was driving left the roadway, struck an embankment and came to a rest on its top. The accident happened as Woodley was eastbound on route D east of Passaic  around 5:20 p.m.

Woodley was freed from the wreckage by the Butler Fire Department and transported to the Bates County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The vehicle was totaled.

Highlights from Miami R-1 promenade

Seth Davenport and Lynlee Barton

Sam Cardenas and Dylan Fink

Sam Harris and James Culpepper

Lainey Harper and Brandon Callahan

Lucas Addleman and
Baylen Cameron

Dale Holder and Gomez
Fernandez

Megan Smith and Tom Berry

Heather Reinke and Ryan Good

Brady Muller and Dee Dee Hutchinson