House fire north of Adrian

7:23 a.m. - Multiple fire departments are responding to a house fire near E and 71 highways just north of Adrian. Initial reports are that smoke is coming from the single story structure.

Use caution and watch for emergency vehicles if traveling though the area.

Senator David Pearce Receives 2011 Legislative Award

State Senator
David Pearce

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, was recently honored with a 2011 St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award.

On Friday, June 17, the St. Louis Business Journal hosted the 2011 Legislative Awards Breakfast, to recognize legislators that played a part in advancing legislation positive for St. Louis and the surrounding area during the recent session.

“I am honored to receive this award. The honor that this award represents is not lost on me,” said Sen. Pearce. “I recognize that, even though I am not an elected official of the St. Louis area, the legislation that I sponsor and handle is beneficial across the state.”

This year marks the 10th year that the St. Louis Business Journal has been giving the Legislative Award. Senator Pearce handled House Bill 163 in the Senate, the measure that extended federal unemployment benefits in Missouri from 79 weeks to 99 weeks and reduced Missouri’s share of unemployment benefits, saving businesses more than $100 million a year. Also, a number of the bills sponsored by Sen. Pearce this session dealt directly with K-12 and higher education.

“As an advocate of education in the Senate, I am grateful that I have the opportunity to be a part of legislation that will improve education across our state,” Sen. Pearce said. “A world class education for Missouri students allows our state to keep pace on a national and global economic level.”

This is the third year that Sen. Pearce has been awarded this honor.

Tornado Watch until 3 a.m. for Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch to be in effect until 3 a.m. for Bates County and surrounding areas. Radar currently shows a squall line that extends from Omaha through Kansas, into Oklahoma. Expect winds of up to 65 mph, hail and lots of lightning as the front passes through in the next few hours.

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News from Adrian Lanes

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BOWLING NEWS

Through June 19, 2011

Sun 7 pm Summer Doubles

Greg’s Team            11.0-01.0

L & M                      06.0-06.0

B & D                      07.0-05.0

I QUIT !!                   08.0-04.0

Shadows Keepers    06.0-06.0

The Odd Fellows      03.0-09.0

Sam & Eric             01.0-03.0

June 1: High Game: Greg Hilbus 237, Dan Goodrich 237, Eric Menaugh 235, Dwight Robinson 227, Sam Cornelius 221, Melissa Xanders 204, Nick Perkins 199, David Hall 184, Laverne Goodrich 167, Rochelle Powell 163, Betty Wisdom 141, David Timblin, Jared Rolp 123, Rachel Warren 111. High Series: Greg Hilbus 642, Dwight Robinson 635. Two on a Team…Need Bowlers….

Tuesday 7pm Summer Open

Misfits                   22.0-02.0

Calvary Baptist      14.0-10.0

Adrian Lanes         13.0-11.0

E-Team                 09.0-15.0

Mill-Fish                09.0-15.0

Strike Me              05.0-19.0

June 14: High Game: John McCoy 258, Michael Bowman 237, Bradley Newport 228, Mike Xanders 223, Bill Lunsford 204, Kent Taylor 204, Nick McCoy 175, Pat Arnold 158, Ted Bridges 152, Jason Fisher 140, Ben Davis 140, Linda Miller 137, Stephanie Fisher 113, Brenda Sue Arnold 105, Emily McCoy 99, Brooke Fisher 98. High Series: John McCoy 676, Michael Bowman 657, Mike Xanders 630, Nick McCoy 436, Emily McCoy 272.

Wed 7:30pm “Tough Shot”

Blue Nile                  130.5-079.5

Miasis Dragon          130.5-079.5

Nina’s Team             112.0-098.0

Fisher’s Men              94.0-116.0

Slow Starters             82.0-128.0

Whatever                   81.0-129.0

June 15: High Game: Dustin Scrogham 204, Curt Smith 202, Clint Schuman 201, Tim Covey 193, Claude Billingsley 191, Sharon Schuman 189, Josh Yates 183, Chris Lockard 181, Kelly Wernex 162, Wanda Parmenter 156. High Series: Sharon Schuman 468. Next Week: 39 ft, Tunnel.

Friday Nooners

June 17: High Games: Sharon Flannary 191, Dale Smith 181, Leroy Foster 170, Ross Wainscott 167, Troy Burton 164, Ruby Johnson 164, Mim Jackson 161, Lorraine Kershner 161, Monica Ausmer 153, Wilson Ausmer 151. High Series: Dale Smith 534, Sharon Flannary 517.

Butler Saddle Club Rodeo results

BUTLER SADDLE CLUB RODEO QUEEN:

SHELBI SCHENKER ON ADRIAN, DAUGHTER OF CHAD AND KAREN SCHENKER

BUTLER SADDLE CLUB RODEO PRINCESS:

TAYLOR FISCHER OF APPLETON CITY, DAUGTHER OF JERRELL AND JILL FISCHER

MUTTON BUSTING WINNER:

WHITNEY WEBB, DAUGHTER OF TORY AND CHASITY WEBB OF BUTLER

WILD HORSE RACE WINNERS:

COLE GABRIEL, CODY HARDIE, AND LAWSON STEVENSON

LOCAL BARREL WINNERS:

FIRST: BREHETT MUMMA, RICH HILL

SECOND: TAYLOR FISCHER, APPLETON CITY

THIRD: KARA CUTTSAW, LOUISBURG

PAUL HENDRICKS OF HARRISONVILLE WAS THE WINNER OF THE COLT OR $300.00

JOHN HURSHMAN OF BUTLER WAS THE WINNER OF THE SADDLE OR $300.00

PARADE WINNERS INCLUDE:

FIRST PLACE: CUMPTON FAMILY HORSE DRAWN WAGON

SECOND PLACE: BUTLER SADDLE CLUBS QUEEN COMMITTEE 

HORSES WEARING PINK BIKINE TOPS FIGHTING BREAST CANCER

THIRD PLACE: JEANNIE GREEN IN COVERED WAGON( GOLF CART) PROMOTING COWBOY CHURCH

-courtesy FM 92.1 the Bullet

Harvey gets change of venue

Raymond Samuel Harvey appeared in Bates County Circuit Court with attorney Thomas Jacquinot this morning and was granted a change of venue at a location to be announced. The new date is set for July 18th at 1 p.m.

Harvey is charged with two felony counts of murder, two counts of felony armed criminal action and one count of felony arson in connection with the murder of Brandee and Bailee Bickelman of Butler last March.

Bates County Live will continue to follow this story and will provide more information, including location of the July arraignment, as it becomes available.

-courtesy FM 92 the Bullet

4-H’ers Compete at Fashion Revue

Corrected Fashion Revue press release: Brianne Popplewell was mistakenly omitted from the previous press release. Our apologies!

Thirteen young ladies took to the runway in the annual Bates County 4-H Fashion Revue and show held on June 13, 2011, at the First Christian Church in Butler. The 4-H members modeled fashions ranging from pajamas to formal wear.

According to Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist Alan J. Mundey, winners in the event will compete at the State Fashion Revue in Columbia in September. In the junior division (ages 8-10) of Clothes You Make, Aubrey Terry (County Line 4-H), received top honors. Ella Armentrout (County Line 4-H) will represent Bates County at the state event in the Clothes You Make intermediate division (ages 11-13) and Erin Armentrout (County Line 4-H) takes the state stage in the senior division (ages 14 and older) of Clothes You Make.

State qualifiers in the Clothes You Buy category are intermediate division winner Katie Kostuke (All American 4-H) and senior division winner Jaclyn Crawford (Amsterdam 4-H).

Brooklyn Popplewell (V-52 4-H) will model her outfit in the Crochet category at the state event.

Other blue ribbon winners participating were Brianne Popplewell, Bethanie Cole, Shaylee Terry, Katie Murrell, Tiffany Newkirk, Megan Sutcliffe, and Victoria Newkirk.

During the Fashion Revue show, Kris Jenkins, retiring Extension Specialist, was honored for her contributions to 4-H and Fashion Revue. Jenkins was presented with a lovely flower by each of the young ladies participating. Volunteer 4-H leaders Shannon Crawford and Carla Armentrout organized this year’s event.

Battle of Island Mound tour draws crowd despite heat

A crowd of about 70 people gathered Saturday morning at the Bates County Museum to learn about the most recent findings of the archaeological survey being conducted at the Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site.  The day’s event began with viewing artifacts and learning how they are cleaned, cataloged, and processed.  The visitors came from as far away as Leavenworth, Kansas City, Belton/Raymore, Lee’s Summit, and Nevada.  Four siblings who attended are direct descendants of Rufus Vann, a member of the 1^st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry.  Ron Toothman also attended but he has yet to find a direct link to Enoch & Christiana Toothman whose farm was commandeered by the 1^st KCVI in 1862.

Following the presentation, the group traveled by caravan to the site.  Speakers at the site included State Parks Deputy Director, Jim Reinard and Archaeologist, Ann Raab.  Mr. Reinard detailed the battle that occurred in October 1862 and Ann Raab discussed the specifics of the dig site.

Visitors then mingled with the archaeologists as they continued working in various ‘pits’.  The work witnessed is tedious and precise.  New to the site is a sign designating the area as, “The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site – Planned for official opening in the fall of 2012.”

- our thanks to Peggy Buhr and Nita Thompson (photos)