Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect

The National Weather Service as issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bates County to be in effect until 10:15 p.m. Expect winds up to 60 mph and the possibility of quarter size hail.

Obituary - Jessie Bartimus

Funeral services for Jessie Mae Bartimus of Butler, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Visitation 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 in the Little Niangua Cemetery in Preston, Missouri with Rev. Terry Gentry officiating. Contributions, First Baptist Church, Butler.

Jessie Mae Bartimus, age 95 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born August 15, 1915 to Oscar William and Jessie Mae Creach McCain in Almon, Missouri.


Jessie Mae is survived by two sisters-in-law, Golda McCain of Urbana, Missouri and Betty Jean Cooper of Butler, Missouri; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Buel, Claude, Earl and Roland McCain; two sisters, Marguerite Bartimus and an infant sister, Little Opal.

Excessive Heat Warning extended

The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 7 p.m. Saturday evening...

Saturday
Mostly sunny. Hot and humid. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Heat index readings 102 to 107.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Sunday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. East winds around 5 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

Independence Day
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.

Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.

Rural residence burns to the ground this evening

Around 8:30 this evening Adrian, Amsterdam and Drexel fire departments were dispatched on a report of a house fire on county road 5001 just off AA highway in northern Bates County. Upon arrival the unoccupied structure had already burned to the ground.

Firefighters were on the scene approximately 2 1/2 hours and reported back in service shortly after 10 p.m.

Dress code and schedule changes for Butler R-V students

A change has been made regarding the dress code for Butler R-V students in the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. No longer will shorts or skirts with holes, rips or tears or jeans with holes above the knees be permitted on the school premises.


The exact verbiage in the updated policy reads "All shorts and skirts must be of solid material and not be distressed or have holes. In addition, jeans must be of solid material from the knees up and not be distressed or have holes."


Also according to Butler R-V Superintendent Alan Stauffacher, students and parents need to be aware of a slight time adjustment for the upcoming school year- noting that start time for the day will begin at 7:50 a.m. instead of 8:10. Likewise the school day will end at 2:55 p.m. instead of 3:15 p.m. 


The overall adjustment (which equates to an earlier dismissal) allows for students to complete their academic day before boarding a bus for an activity trip. The previous schedule, in some instances, would require that students leave classes early in order get to a destination on time. The need to free up time is primarily based on the fact the distance to travel within the conference has increased.


Several alternatives to the time change were explored prior making it official.

Circuit Court News June 27 - July 1

CIRCUIT COURT OF BATES COUNTY, COURT NEWS JAMES K JOURNEY, JUDGE Diana L Rich, Clerk JUNE 27-JULY 1, 2011

Jamie L McLay v Jerry L McLay, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Shanna Kobel v Ressa Davis, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Vanessa M Johnson v James W (Lucky) Johnson, Petition for Order of Protection filed. 

Bob L Fennewald v Nelma L Fennewald, Dissolution of Marriage granted. 

Krista M Itzen v Michael J Huegel, Full order of Protection entered. 

Jeffrey M Bradley v Gloria L Swartz, Petition for Order of Protection dismissed. 

Kevin Wiseman v. Terry W Randolph, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed for lack of prosecution. 

Melissa J Morris v Judy L Gabriel, Full Order of Protection is entered. 

Larry Marcusson & Claudia K Marcusson v. Miami School District, Leonard Tourtillott, Superintendent of School; Les Nieder, Mary Limpus; Vickie Popplewell; Jeff Johnston; Patricia Smith; Ephie Driver and Aaron Muller, Petition for Violation of MO Sunshine Laws filed. 

St v. Susan Raye Grosshart, probation revoked, Ct I: sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, Ct II: sentenced to 4 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, sentences to be served concurrently with each other, to pay court costs, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, to be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall not consume/possess any alcoholic beverages or be upon premises where sold/served.

St v. Dennis J Howard, found guilty of distribution of controlled substance, marijuana, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, Defe. To pay court costs, to successfully complete any counseling/treatment as directed, to get substance abuse treatment and aftercare, shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, shall not possess or consume any alcohol, shall not be upon premises where alcohol sold/served, Defe. Shall perform 200 hours of community service. 

Virginia A Fletcher v Robert S Fletcher, Petition for Order of Protection is dismissed by Court. 

St v. Richard Sargent, 4 counts of assault, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years on each count, given SES, placed on probation for 5 years, Defe. To pay court costs, to successfully complete counseling/treatment as directed, shall be subject to random drug testing, random home/vehicle searches, Defe. Shall perform 200 hours of community service, to spend 10 days shock time in Bates County Jail. 

St v. Richard W Smith, I: burglary, II: stealing, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC on each count, sentences to run concurrently. 

St v. Timothy L Lestourgeon, probation revoked, previous sentence of 5 years in MDOC is invoked, to be served concurrently with the sentence Defe. Is currently serving. 

St v. Jason D Edge, I: Felony burglary-dismissed; II: Felony stealing, guilty plea, sentenced to 7 years in MDOC, sentence to run concurrent with present sentence currently serving. 

St v. Daniel K Baney, I: statutory sodomy, II: statutory rape, found guilty on both counts, sentenced to 5 years in MDOC on each, sentences to run concurrently with each other and with present sentence. 

Henry Wendleton v Alana M Barragan-Scott, or her successor, Director of Revenue, MO Department of Revenue, Jefferson City, MO, Petition for Trial DeNovo filed. 

John W Randall v Colleen A Dawn, Modification of Dissolution of Marriage filed. 

Cattlemen serving lunch this Saturday in Butler

The Bates County Cattlemen will be grilling ribeye sandwiches at Country Mart in Butler on Saturday, July 2nd, between 10 am and 3pm.  You can also get a hamburger sandwich if you prefer.  


Make plans to attend the cookout and have lunch while you shop for your 4th of July groceries.  Everyone have a safe and happy 4th of July!  


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MFA Oil poker run slated for July 23

Dust off your iron horse and get ready for the 1st annual MFA Oil Poker run on July 23. Plan on a nice long ride- there are four routes to choose from with starting points ranging from Sedalia to Lake Ozark. Local riders including Alvin Griffin, Roy Conley and others plan to participate in the estimated 300-400 mile ride starting in Sedalia.

All Poker Run proceeds will be split equally between Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri® and University of Missouri Children’s Hospital.


Entry fees start at $20, with prizes including a trip for two to the Daytona 500!


Call Alvin Griffin at 660-679-3532 to get entry forms and to organize a local group for the ride.


See more info at the official Poker Run web site here.