Obituary - Jerold "Buddy" Fowler

Jerold Burton "Buddy" Fowler, age 85, of rural Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family.

Buddy was born on March 8, 1926 in Coal, MO to Charles Montgomery Fowler and Minnie Belle Eberting Fowler. After school he farmed for a few years before being drafted into the Army on March 13, 1944. At the age of 19 he left for basic training at Camp Maxie, Texas. He was then sent to New Calidonia where he served as a Military Policeman for 18 months. In August 1946, Buddy received an honorable discharge at Fort Sheridan Illinois and returned home to help his father farm. Buddy and Darlene Crowder were married on March 4, 1950 in Clinton, where they made their home for several years. In 1968, they moved to rural Adrian where they raised their children, continued to farm and raised cattle. Buddy was a member of the Altona Baptist Church and was an avid collector of antique John Deere tractors.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene of the home; three children, Jerry Fowler and wife Vickie of Butler, MO, Janet Gaylord and Kevin Fowler both of Adrian, MO; five grandchildren, JaNell Ferguson and husband Brad and Justin Colin all of Adrian, MO, JaNetta Larsen and husband Zach of Harrisonville, MO, Casey Colin and wife Abby, and Jeri Lynn Fowler all of Butler, MO; three great-grandchildren, Clayton Ferguson, Kayde Colin and Callie Ferguson; two nieces, two nephews, and a host of friends.

Preceding Buddy in death were his parents; two brothers Gene Fowler and Edgar Fowler; one sister, Olive Moulder and one nephew, Bob Fowler.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Consalus Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at Consalus Funeral Home on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of Consalus Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left on the Consalus Funeral Home web site here

Downright cool this weekend...

Car stranded on curve west of Butler

Missouri Highway Patrol is currently assisting with a minor accident on the curve at K highway and 52 west of Butler. The vehicle is reported to be blocking part of the roadway- use caution if traveling through the area.

Donations needed for Fire Pup program

The Butler Fire Department is again sponsoring the 'Fire Pup' safety program to educate local children. Your donations will help provide safety education materials that will be distributed in local schools, safety fairs, public safety presentations and at fire stations.

Donations may range from $50 to sponsor materials for 20 children up to $500 for 200 children. All donations are tax deductible and should made payable to the National Fire Safety Council. Mail to the Butler Fire Department, 701 Roberta Road, Butler Mo. 64730.

Through your partnership in this program, the education of our children will help assist the Butler Fire Department to continue their goal of providing a safer community for all our citizens.

Deadline to donate is June 30th. For more info contact Chief Jim Henry at 660-679-6323.

Cutshaw sentenced on multiple counts

Dewayne E. Cutshaw was found guilty on Felony possession or sale of equipment w/altered ID numbers and sentenced to 3 years in MDOC.

He was also found guilty on Felony possession or sale of equipment w/altered ID numbers—sentenced to 2 years in MDOC, given SES and placed on 5 years probation.

Sentences are to run consecutively with each other and concurrent with the defendant's Cass Co, Mo. sentence with restitution ordered in sum of $2500 and pay court costs.

Cutshaw will be required to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, and perform 200 hours of community service.

Circuit Court News May 9 - 13, 2011

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS
JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE
Diana L Rich, Clerk
MAY  9 - 13, 2011

Arlin VanVoorst v Vicky VanVoorst,  Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

St v. Adam C Cooper, I: Felony assault, II: Felony assault, III: Felony assault, IV: Felony assault; V: Felony assault, set for 5-12-11.

Jess W Snyder v Lisa A Snyder, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

Angel Gibson v Justin Beckett, Full Order of Protection is entered.

April Green v Stephen Jones, Full Order of Protection is entered.

St v. Richard B Register, found guilty of possession of controlled substance, methamphetamines; sentenced to MDOC for 5 years, given SES, placed on 5 years probation, to pay court costs including $150 to State Forensic Lab, to successfully complete ordered counseling/treatment, to be subject to random drug testing, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to attend AA/NA, to not possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served, to perform 200 hours of community service as directed. 

Terri L Norman v Matthew A Wright, Petition for Order of Protection is denied.

Christopher J Bishop v Becky A Bishop, Dissolution of Marriage is granted.

KCP&L gets ok to increase rates

The Missouri Public Service Commission has determined that KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company (KCP&L-GMO) should be granted an electric rate increase of approximately $59.4 million to reflect the company's increased costs of providing service to its customers.  The rate increase largely reflects the addition of the Iatan 2 coal-fired power plant.  The Commission's vote was 5-0.
As part of its decision, the Commission reduced KCP&L-GMO's return on equity (ROE), or profit margin, to 10 percent.  In this rate case, KCP&L-GMO sought an ROE of 11 percent when it filed its rate request on June 4, 2010.
        

Summary of the May Butler R-V Board of Education Meeting

Old Business: 

The board heard a report from Alan Stauffacher on the parking lot and track projects. The parking lot top coat was being completed and the good news is that the lot will be available for graduation. The rock at the track in the ditches and a 60 x60 slab looked like it was being removed without heavy equipment and was moving fairly quickly.