Elks car show coming June 25th...

The Bates County Elks Lodge will hold their 5th annual car, truck and bike show June 25th at the Elk's lodge in Butler. There will be 13 classes in the show including antiques, classic cars, competition, street rods, rat rods, custom trucks and more, including four classes for motorcycles.

There'll be all kinds of fun including a 50/50 pot, door prizes, food and music. Awards start at 3 p.m.

Pre-registration of $12 ($15 day of) may be mailed to Terry Agnew at 208 S. Birch st., Butler Mo., 64730. Deadline for  pre-registration is June 22. For more info call 660-679-5139 or 660-424-0270.

Home school workshop to be held on May 20th in Butler

The Hearth & Home Educators homeschool support group will be hosting a free Homeschooling 101 workshop on Fri., May 20 at 7 p.m. at The Carriage House Reception Center at Mullinax Funeral Home. The workshop will be presented by Sheryl Schmidt, Regional Director for Families for Home Education, Missouri's state homeschooling organization.

The workshop will provide information on how to get started with homeschooling, complying with Missouri state law, & other important information for new homeschoolers. Contact HHE at hearth.home@gmail.com for more information.

Heavy damage to McBee's store in early morning theft

Sometime after midnight thieves drove a vehicle, possibly a pickup truck, through the front doors at McBee's Store in Amsterdam in an apparent smash-and-grab robbery. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading westbound towards Kansas where the subjects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. It is unknown if Kansas authorities were able to locate the suspects.

Two cash registers from the store were recovered from the vehicle, while the ATM was left behind. More information is expected to be released in the near future; right now the McBees are in the long and tedious process of clean up and planning repairs.

Two cash registers were taken in the theft at McBee's store. Thieves
drove a vehicle through the front of the building to gain access.

Rain in route...

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers... thunderstorms in the morning...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

View live radar here

City of Adrian applying for sewer grant - letter from City Administrator Lori Williams

04/20/2011

The City of Adrian is applying for a CDBG grant of $400,000.00 to assist the City in financing sewer line improvements.

The Community Development Block Grant Program LMI survey has been sent out.  If you received this survey, please fill it out and send it back in to Adrian City hall at your earliest convenience.

Thanks you for your assistance in helping us apply for these additional dollars to help our City.  Surveys may be returned to City of Adrian, PO Box 246, Adrian, MO  64720 or you may bring it by Adrian City Hall, 16 E 5th Street, Adrian, MO  64720.

Your help is sincerely appreciated.

Lori Williams

City Administrator

Local author needs your help to finish book

1976 was the first year that the Butler Lady Bears played 5 on 5 full court basketball. Shannon Geford and his history committee are trying to piece together as much information as possible about the history of the Lady Bears.

Since the last request they have received quite a bit of helpful information to help fill in some of the gaps. Unfortunately, still more info is needed.

If you have any information about the Butler Lady Bears, please contact Shannon Gepford at gepford5@hotmail.com or call him at 816-522-8930. Information is really needed for the years of 1990-2009. Individual and team statistics along with postseason honors for individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help in making this a complete Butler Lady Bears History book.

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Butler Police Department weekly report

May 3 - Officers respond to the 500 block of West Adams on a vehicle break in; animal complaint on North Business 71; traffic problems in the 400 block of South Fulton; animal complaint in the 300 block of N. Maple; medical assist at Walmart; theft from vehicle in the 600 block of Gregory; alarm call at Walmart; medical assist in the 100 block of N. High; report of anhydrous odor at Heiman Elevator; kids on roof on the square.

May 4 - Officers respond to the 500 block of N. Delaware on a 911 hang up; alarm call at Sears; disturbance call in the 400 block of E. Oak; traffic control at High and Nursery; stranded vehicle at Walmart; traffic accident at High School; parking complaint at Walmart; warrant arrest at Walmart; took theft report at police station; noise complaint on the square.

May 5 - Theft report on N. Maple; suspicious vehicle at cemetery; alarm in the 400 block of S. Fulton; medical assist in the 400 block of S. Delaware; animal complaint in the 400 block of S. Fulton.

May 6 - Possible theft at South 71 storage units; escort for Schowengerdt service; accident on H highway;  possible accident on N. business 71; suspicious vehicle at city shop; two car accident at High and Nursery; animal complaint in the 400 block of N. Fulton; power line down in the 100 block of S. Broadway; traffic complaint at High and Fort Scott; walk in theft report at PD; leave without pay at the Filling Station; C&I complaint at High and Nursery.

May 7 - Officers respond for traffic control at High and Fort Scott; theft report at Super 8; keep the peace in the 200 block of W. Mill; car accident at Country Mart; alarm call at Max Motors; animal complaint in the  400  block of W. Mill; accident at Mill and Fulton; medical assist at Alley Pub; medical assist in the 800 block of W. Grove; alarm call at Sears.

May 8 - Death investigation at Super 8; report of gun shots in the 800 block of N. Havana; animal complaint in the 100 block of  S. Mechanic; trespassing in the 400 block of S. Delaware; disturbance call at Pizza Hut; alarm call at Flaming Lantern; 911 hang up in the 400 block of S. High; juvenile matter in the 300 block of E. Dakota; walk in report of harassment; fire call in the 200 block of W. Fort Scott.

May 9 - Noise complaint on S. Broadway; accident at Walmart; traffic control at grade school; C&I driver report on W. 52 highway; keep the peace in the 600 block of W. Nursery; alarm call on the west side of the square; animal complaint in the 300 block of S. Thompson; suspicious person reported at the high school; suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of S. High.

News from Adrian Lanes

Adrian Lanes

Your Local Recreation Center

BOWLING NEWS

Through May 3, 2011

Sunday 6pm Adult Open

Hanuman, League Champion

Kershners Heat &AC, Runner Up

Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles starts June 5…ends August 21

Monday 7:30 Men 2010-11

Champion:  Yoss’ Thriftway

Runner-up: Anti-Monkey Butt Apr 25:  High Game:  Richard Frazier 290, Craig Irwin 289, Curt Smith 279, Joe Julison 257, Dan Goodrich 257, Tim Covey 246, Michael Bowman 246, John McCoy 238, Mike Xanders 234, Ron Highley 229, Gary Wood 225, Jeff Doty 221, Robert Lowe 221, Curtis Smith 216. Series: Richard Frazier 803, Joe Julison 712, Dan Goodrich 696, Curt Smith 695, Ron Highley 675m Craig Irwin 668, Tim Covey 634, Curtis Smith 632, Michael Bowman 618, John McCoy 612, Mike Xanders 609. 

Tuesday 10am Women 

Champion:  Sharon’s Avon

Runner-up: Bowling Buddies

    May 3:  9-Pin No-Tap

High Scores everywhere…

Tuesday 7pm Open

Champion:  HUH!!!

Runner-up: Carroll Chiropractic

    May 3:  High Game:  Mat Bridges 260, John McCoy 243, Clint Schuman 242, Dan Goodrich 237, Darrell Foster 218, Ron Brown 206, Josh Yates 197, Chris Bolin 194, Greg Rapp 186, Claude Billingsley 178, Kelly Wernex 176, Leroy Foster 169, Roseann Mitchell 167, Ted Bridges 161, Jessica Bridges 159, Ben Davis 128, Brenda Sue Arnold 101. High Series:  John McCoy 689, Clint Schuman 685, Dan Goodrich 670, Mat Bridges 661, Kelly Wernex 471. 

Tues 7pm Summer League Starts May 10…ends Aug 30

Wednesday 7pm Men

Champion: Carroll Chiropractic

Runner-up: Widner Construction

    Apr 27: High Game: Gary Wood 300, Dan Goodrich 255, Rick Kershner 241, Ed Harold 237, Darrell Foster 236, Don Chulufas 235, Claude Billingsley 234, Ron Brown 228, Clint Schuman 226, Nick Perkins 225, Ernie Moore 222, Mat Bridges 215, John McCoy 210, Chris Dodson 210, Jack Lewis 208, Leroy Foster 207, Michael Bowman 205, Joe Hermann 201, Josh Yates 201.  High Series: Gary Wood 782, Dan Goodrich 716, Claude Billingsley 679, Nick Perkins 660, Don Chulufas 653, Clint Schuman 635, Rick Kershner 625, Mat Bridges 622, Darrell Foster 615, Chris Dodson 611, Ron Brown 610, Ernie Moore 606. 

Wed 7pm “Tough Shot” Starts May 4…ends Aug 31

Thursday 6:30pm Women

The Bowling Angels 73.5-46.5

The Old & Restless 71.5-48.5

Ole Teenagers 67.0-53.0

Schuman Vinyl 66.0-54.0

Double Vision 65.0-55.0

    April 21:  High Games:  Anita Kershner 275, Camie Kagarice 222, Nancy Bowman 179, Kathy Ford 179, Pam Crowden 172, Roxy Sage 172, Tabitha Gray 167, Tammy Cushard 166, Mim Jackson 166, Sue Baptista 166, Donna Moore 164, Lauren Bowman 157. High Series: Anita Kershner 632, Camie Kagarice 599.

Thurs 7pm Summer League starts May 5…ends Sep 1

Friday Nooners

    Apr 29:  High Games:  Robert Greer 245, Leroy Foster 186, Chuck Wyatt 186, Don Chulufas 182, Troy Burton 182, Ross Wainscott 178, Dale Smith 173, Jean Wilson 171, Ruby Johnson 168, Mim Jackson 167, Harold Boehler 156, Wesley Merritt 155, Betty Smith 154. High Series:  Robert Greer 593, Leroy Foster 516, Ross Wainscott 499, Mim Jackson 478, Ruby Johnson 452.

Fri Summer Nooners starts May 20…Ends Sep 2